Superb British 1940 Pattern Battledress Trousers 1944

A pair of 1940 pattern serge Battledress trousers in near unissued condition, the internal waistband bears an 'M' code acceptance stamp denoting year of manufacture as 1944.
The waist measures approx. 31-32 inches and the inside leg 33 1/2 inches so quite a tall person.
The buttons are all present, all pockets and stitching in excellent order, one slight moth nibble near crotch ar...  read more

Code: 51300

Scarce Inter-War 2nd Btn Suffolk (1st Cambridgeshire) Reg't Wolseley Pattern 'Sun' Helmet & Bag (Captured Singapore 1942, P.O.W)

A rare Inter-war period Suffolk regiment other rank's Wolseley pattern 'sun' helmet with its very distinctive thick multi-fold pagri tied at the 4, 8 & 12 o'clock position.
The top fold has red & yellow piping that was first adopted by the regiment in 1928, to the side is the yellow felt castle flash (with some moth nibbling around outer edges).
The size 6 3/4 helmet is in very go...  read more

Code: 51328

Additional Images 2nd Btn Suffolk (1st Camb) Regiment Wolseley Pattern Helmet & Bag ''Fall Of Singapore P.O.W'' (Code 51328)

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Code: 51329

Royal Navy 1919 Pattern Webbing Belt Dated 1924

A good clean condition 1919 Naval pattern webbing belt with good clear Royal Navy acceptance stamps (N & broad arrow), the 3 piece belt retains both of its rear small buckles and with no fraying, the brass ends are both stamped with the makers name MECo (Mills Equipment) and year of manufacture 1924.
Belt measures 39 1/2 inches but could gain another 1 1/2 inches if adjusted, very light ...  read more

Code: 51326

British 1913 Pattern 'Walk Out' Webbing Belt (2nd Type)

A good clean condition 1913 pattern webbing belt with its original brass fittings.
During the Great War the 13 pattern belt was reduced in width (Army list of changes 30/4/17) purely for economic reasons to 1 3/4 inches, this is one of the later types.
The belt is un-dated, a very clean belt apart from one very light stain mark, best to mention.
Length 41 inches.  read more

Code: 51327

WW2 German 6 x 30 Tan Binoculars + Bakelite Case

A good clean set with the binoculars retaining much of their original Tan coloured finish, the barrel ends are nicely marked with the makers code 'cag' & Dientglas 6 x 30, the rise & fall focus adjusters are in good working order, very slight haze to one optic but still usable.
The black Bakelite case is in good clean condition with both D-rings present, the ersatz Prestoff rear strap/be...  read more

Code: 51320

Additional Images WW2 German Tan Binoculars & Case (Code 51320)

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Code: 51321

1945 British Indian Army Machete/DAH Scabbard

A 1945 dated Indian-made quick-release leather scabbard for the Kachin style DAH / machete, the type with a square cut end (no pointed tip).
Good service used condition, all stitching in good order.  read more

Code: 51325

Royal Engineers - S.E.A.C Shoulder Title

A very clean, removed from uniform Royal Engineers - South East Asia Command shoulder title, a neatly embroidered theatre-made example, the serge backing cloth appears to be the same material as used in the construction of Indian made BD's.
Cotton tested.  read more

Code: 51324

WW2 10th Hussars 'El-Alamein' D.S.O Winners Headgear Transit Tin

An empty headgear transit tin attributed to 10th Hussars/RAC officer (later) Lieutenant-Colonel Douglas Robert Beaumont Kaye D.S.O & Bar, M.I.D.
An outstanding British officer with great leadership skills these being much highlighted during the North Africa campaign against Rommel's Afrika Korps and Italian forces.
Kaye was wounded during the first Battle of El-Alamein but during ...  read more

Code: 51318