British Army (Ammo/Ammunition) Ankle Boots
An excellent pair of 1955 dated British ammo boots in a large size 10 S, these are identical to wartime issue boots.
The uppers are in wonderful condition with hardly any sign of use, the soles are also in very good order with only light wear.
Sold as display/mannequin item only. read more
Scarce WW2 British Airborne Issue Binoculars
A scarce pair of British Airborne issue Galilean 2 1/2 x 50 binoculars which remain in good working order along with excellent optics.
The bridge bears the correct stores reference number (V.F 2506) for British Airborne issue, the Bakelite oculars are in excellent condition and free from any cracks or chips.
There is some loss of finish to the crackle coated brass body where the s... read more
Theatre Made Cavalry/Mounted Officer`s 08 Pattern Holster
A theatre made variant of the cavalry pattern 08 leather holster that were worn by mounted officers during WW1, this example has been constructed using a lighter gauge leather compared to the British made version and was possibly made in the Middle East or India.
This holster has brass hanging rings and an open muzzle end which again differs to the British made version with steel rings a... read more
WW2 British Commando Folding / Lock Knife (At Fault)
An appealing example of a scarce WW2 British commando folding / lock knife, unfortunately the knife has a broken spring and some repair work to the locking mechanism, this has resulted in some play to the blade whilst in the locked position (approx. 10 mm drop).
Even with its faults this still remains a wonderful display piece if under/behind glass etc.
The blade is in good order ... read more
WW1 British Trench / Boot Knife (S.Hibbert & Son, Sheffield)
A rather intriguing WW1 (or earlier) British private purchase boot knife bearing the Sheffield makers name S.Hibbert & Son.
Hibbert`s company were renowned from the 1890`s for manufacturing military field cutlery and fighting knives, it was during this period that he started producing the thistle pommeled knuckle knives that became very popular with junior field officer`s during WW1.
WW2 1940 Gurkha Pill Box Hat (Unissued)
An excellent, unissued, Gurkha dress uniform pill box hat (known as a Kilmarnock) manufactured by Hobson & Son`s of London in 1940.
This stunning and now scarce example is in wonderful condition and shows no signs of ever been worn, the dark navy blue body with red piping is free from any moth damage, its supple leather liner is also free from any infestation and staining.
The li... read more
November 1918 Officer`s Monthly List Book
Even with its grubby exterior and the front cover barely hanging on this remains an amazing compilation of British & Commonwealth officer`s names, regiments & units.
Whilst scanning through this publication your thoughts go out to all those who never returned home.
Numerous small folds to corners of pages, split along edge/spine of front cover (repairable), surface damage/wear to ... read more
WW2 ARP Bandages / Dressings X 4
4 x triangular dressings issued by the Home Office for the Air Raid Precaution department.
Very clean condition, one with light rust marks from lying on a safety pin for decades.
55mm x 35mm x 35mm.
Only a few left. read more
WW1 Ottoman Gallantry/Merit Medal (Turkish Gallipoli Star)
An excellent German-made example bearing the Berlin manufacturers name Berg & Co, this award was created in 1915 and known in Turkey as Harp Madalyas`y, in Germany as Eisner Halbmond (iron cresent) and more commonly known in English as the Gallipoli star.
A very pleasing example with all its enamelling intact. read more