WW1 Imperial German Soldier's M15 Mess Tin (Short-Lived Variant)
A nice service used (been there) example of the short-lived tin lined steel M15 mess tin, prior to 1915 German mess tins were made of aluminium a costly material in the early 20th century so a tin lined steel variant was introduced, by early 1917 mess tins were being manufactured with an enamelled finish so to avoid rust issues.
Both components to this mess tin (Kochgeschirr) are dated 1... read more
1939 Army Issue Solar Topee Tropical Helmet
A superb condition 1939 dated army issue Solar Pith Topee, the helmets khaki drill fabric retains good strong colour and has not faded (photos taken in bright sunlight), inside the dome is a well detailed paper label from the Calcutta based manufacturer along with a broad arrow acceptance stamp, an additional small label states the size as 7 1/8th.
Best example that I have encountered i... read more
WW2 W.R.N.S Ratings Cap
An all original early production Women's Royal Naval Service ratings cap in blue serge, the small size cap still retains its original fitted H.M.S. (dot) tally which has tarnished with age, the leather sweatband is missing but there are still remnants of the early black silk type liner, this style of cap was introduced in mid-1942 and remained un-altered until after WW2.
The cap is sligh... read more
45.00 GBP
1940 Home Guard / ATS Water Bottle & Carrier
A good service used example which bears an early wartime1940 date stamp, this stamp is almost indiscernible but is still present, the leather cradle/carrier remains supple and firm, few moth holes to the woollen cover. read more
44.00 GBP
1944 British Army Issue Thermos Flask
A good condition 1944 dated and broad arrow marked Thermos flask with its original cork bung, left as found, has not been cleaned.
Sorry Mainland UK sale only.
Will be despatched via the special delivery service. read more
1945 British Army Issue Clasp Knife
A good condition late war army issue clasp knife, first introduced in 1944 for tropical use, this 1945 dated example bears the makers name 'Wade & Butcher' of Sheffield, England. Retains a strong spring action.
Sorry mainland UK sale only, photo I.D is required to purchase this item, must be over 18 yrs of age. read more
45.00 GBP
WW2 RAF 'Bathtub' Morse Key
Recently acquired from the family of an RAF aircrew veteran, the Morse key had been mounted onto a plywood base by the same veteran many years ago.
Good clean condition, internally all good apart from some minor chips to the heads of the screw fixing tunnels. read more
45.00 GBP
WW1 Imperial German Enamel Drinking Cup
A 1917 dated Imperial German drinking cup bearing the makers name 'Becher', a good service used example with some often encountered knocks & chips to the green enamelling. read more
1915 Dated British Army Trench Whistle With Leather Tab
A good condition 1915 dated Hudson & Co trench whistle with its original leather button tab and correct type rivet.
Last one currently in stock with tab. read more