Scarce Londonderry R.G.A Officer's Home Service Helmet Transit Tin (Boer War Officer)
An untouched, all original Home Service helmet transit tin named to a Captain Richard Grainger Denis O'Callaghan of the Londonderry Royal Garrison Artillery, according to his military records O'Callaghan served with the 4th Bn East Surrey Regt & 6th Dragoons during the Boer war, then with the R.G.A until 1909, after this date he was R.A (special reserve) through to the end of the Great War.
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WW1 German G98 Mauser Rifle Cartridge Pouch 1914
A wonderful condition 1914 dated brown leather cartridge pouch to hold rounds for the German 7.92mm Mauser rifle, bearing good makers details ''Saxonia, Kofferfabrik, Leipzig''.
The internal dividers are all present but the divider within the middle pouch is now un-attached at one end.
The best early dated example that I have acquired in a long time. read more
Early 20th Century King's Own Hussars Riding Crop
An early 20th century military riding crop with a white metal cap bearing the badge of the ''King's Own Hussars'', this full length crop has a variant high-quality plaited leather grip, usually found with a smooth finish.
The tip of the 31 1/2 inch long crop has had its leather loop removed and is now tightly bound with cotton thread, this cotton appears to be quite old so possibly perio... read more
WW2 British 37 Pattern Webbing Holster 1943
An excellent condition 1943 dated webbing holster made by ''MW & S Ltd'', with some very light storage marks but appears to be unissued. read more
WW1 Lewis Machine Gun Spring Gauge
A recently discovered small ''Salter'' spring scale that would have been issued part of a Vickers & Lewis machine gun accessory kit, more of a combination tool as the bullet-shaped end was used as a take-down tool, the actual spring gauge was used for testing the tension on the Fuzee spring, I believe this may be a scarce variant without the screw driver end. read more
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WW2 German Bakelite 6 x 30 Binocular Case
A good service used black & brown Bakelite case for the standard 6 x 30 field binoculars, with a good working hinge, good condition side mounted D-rings for the carrying strap, good working spring loaded catch, internal padding still present.
The Prestoff belt straps are damaged and partly missing, overall a good solid case with the Bakelite in very good order, does have a hairline crack... read more
WW1 Period British Soldier's /Officer's Shaving Mirror
A WW1 period (possibly earlier) private purchase campaign shaving mirror in its original tooled leatherette protective cover, the polished steel finish is still in good order, still usable.
Measures 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches. read more
