1945 Cork Bungs For British MkII Lightweight (Airborne) Respirator
A seldom encountered pair of June 1945 dated cork bungs, these used for preventing any moisture, dirt or infestation from entering the filter of a British MkII (light) gas mask when not attached to the face mask.
The respirator seen in the images is for display purposes only and not included in the sale. read more
WW1 Royal Warwickshire Regiment Ephemera Group (Letters Home & 14 British Army Censor Postcards)
A small but most interesting WW1 ephemera group consisting of two handwritten letters and x 14 British Army censor postcards, the letters having been penned by Private 3770 Frederick.M.Fellows 1/6 Royal Warwickshire Regiment Transport section to his dearest Mother back home in Stafford, England, all x 14 censor postcards are signed by Fellows. Pvt Fellows was serving in France at the time and... read more
Scarce WW1 Lewis Machine Gun Ammo Tin
A good condition 1918 dated Lewis gun ammunition tin that still retains its original leather handle (often missing), the spring loaded catch remains in good working order along with the lid hinges.
Internally there are no issues apart from the small leather tool holder is now missing.
There is some light surface flaking to the leather handle but the rest remains firm & supple.
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110.00 GBP
1916 British Army Trench Whistle
A nice clean example made by Hudson & Co of Birmingham, a ''been there'' example with a few light dings present. read more
Home Guard Remington P'17 Bayonet
A fresh to the market Remington-made P'17 bayonet that was re-issued during WW2 to a member of the Home Guard within the Mid-Wales area, a nice all original and un-messed with example.
This U.S ordnance issue bayonet is in wonderful condition considering that it was stored in an outbuilding for decades, the blade is in very good order with remnants of old grease still present, the walnu... read more
British Royal Observer Corps Medal & WW1 Pair (Family Group)
A fresh to the market and un-researched family group consisting of a Royal Observer Corps medal and WW1 pair to a sapper in the Royal Engineers.
The R.O.C 2nd type medal is correctly named to Leading Observer P.E.Dawson and remains in very good untouched condition, ribbon slightly dirty.
The Victory & BWM are lightly engraved/impressed to 126117 Sapper G.V.Dawson RE, both medals n... read more
290.00 GBP
Rare British Inter-War Machete & Rare Variant Scabbard
A rare British Inter-war machete with variant scabbard, of typical military issue construction with its thick leather/composite slab grips that are firmly attached using large copper rivets.
The broad 13 1/4 inch long blade is now devoid of any makers mark, they may have been erased over time during cleaning & sharpening, am aware of only two other identical examples and they both bear ... read more
Superb 1939 Home Front Police MKII Steel Helmet
A wonderful early WW2 police MkII steel helmet with an exceptional shell, the factory applied blue paintwork is in excellent condition along with the white 'POLICE' stencil.
The BMB made size 7 liner is one of the best that I have seen in a long time as the Rexene remains very pliable and not hardened like most found, the cradle bears the makers name, size and year of manufacture 1939, t... read more
1943 British Army Mountain Troops / Commando Ice Pick
A very good 1943 dated example made by Brades and still retaining its webbing wrist strap.
Sorry Mainland UK only. read more