Imperial German Trench Knife Re-issued WW2
Very interesting Imperial German trench knife that seems to have had its wooden slab grips smoothed to resemble the WW2 Patterns. The scabbard has received a coat of tropical paint so may have been carried in North Africa/Italy.Forte carries the Imperial acceptance mark with faint makers logo to the other side - unique item.
Buyers must be aged 18 or over.
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1941 Dated Warden / ARP Battle Dress Blouse Jacket
Wardens B/D with lanyard and whistle. Label reads size 14 from Montaque Burton Ltd. Inspection WD and P code stamp mark for 1941 still present. Untouched condition with a few minor moth holes to the back. Still has 43 dated letter to senior wardens inside pocket.
Size : Height 5'9" - 5'10"
Breast 36" - 32"
Waist 33"
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1939 MK2 British Helmet
Nice example of an early war MK2 helmet made by Steel Ceilings Ltd of Hayes. Original external sand textured paint finish with factory smooth finish inside. Early 1939 dated oval padded liner made by Helmets Ltd. Size 7. Original web strap in good condition - getting hard to find. read more
Home Guard / Volunteers 03 Pattern Belt
1941 dated 03 Pattern leather belt issued to home guard/ volunteers.Faint broad arrow and number 13 mark to leather tab. Good example. Waste size 28 - 36 inch. read more
WW1/WW2 Free Belgian Forces Double Flashed Helmet
Fantastic example of a WW1 helmet shell being reissued to Free Belgian Forces during early WW2. Shell marked FS (T. Firth and Sons- Sheffield) with sand textured khaki paint finish. Double flashed with national colours . Early oval padded liner by Vero 1938. Size 6 3/4. Web strap intact and untouched.
40mm hairline crack to the rim ( common on WW1 pots but hardly noticeable). Th... read more
Hitler Youth Members Badge
Hitler Youth Members badge. Circled RZM with M1/15 (Hoffstater) makers code. Damaged area to the enamel. read more
Scarce 1919 Naval Webbing Pistol Holster
1922 dated example with wooden cap. Very small hole above the stud. This is a hard to find item. read more
Victorian / Edwardian 1885 Slade Wallace Pattern Imperial Yeomanry Cavalry Belt (Earl of Chester)
Victorian buff leather cavalry sword belt in untouched condition. Brass snake buckle and fittings- leather is in excellent condition considering the age of this item, it just needs a clean. Nicely stamped inside with E.C.I.Y Cheshires (Earl of Chester Imperial Yeomanry). There is one strap missing from the item. read more
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WW2 RAF Other Ranks Side Cap
1944 dated RAF other ranks side cap made by S & P Harris Ltd, Glasgow. The cap is in a lovely condition with two economy buttons and brass badge. I acquired this item with brass button pinned to the front and have left this as found. Size 7 1/2. Nice Cap. read more