RWF Lieutenant Colonel`s 49 Pattern BD & Trousers (Provenance)
An excellent condition tailored 49 pattern BD ( with concealed buttons like 37 pattern) worn by Lieutenant Colonel L.H.Yates Royal Welch Fusiliers.
Yates was commissioned in January 1930 to the 1st battalion RWF, after a period of home service he was posted to Hong Kong and Khartoum, in late September 1939 he transferred to 7th RWF , Northern Europe 1944-45 and served again post war du... read more
Korean War Period British Officer`s Collarless Shirt & Collar
An excellent condition and almost unused officer`s collarless half fronted shirt + collar in a good large size, both items named to L.H.Yates RWF and dated 52.
Neck size approx. 15, chest approx 42, underarm 20 1/2 inches. retains good strong colour, appears lighter in photo`s. read more
08 Pattern Straps (1940 Dated)
A good condition pair of 08 pattern straps bearing faint 1940 dates, blanco`d finish. read more
WW2 Home Front composition Helmet
A good example of a wartime Home Front composition (fibre/plastic) helmet that retains its original lightweight leather strap, the shell and liner are non-maker marked and bear no size detail but would guess a size 7- 7 1/8.
The Rexene liner is now stiff which is common on most found today, there are the remains of old masking tape on the liner rim which may have been applied by the owne... read more
60.00 GBP
Third Reich Leather Cross belt Strap
A black leather cross belt strap with pebble finish steel clips/hooks (slight blistering to plating), the leatherwork bears the makers name E.W.Luneschloss along with the firms logo being a Trifos (three legged swastika).
The leather now has some age related wear and surface cracking but remains solid. read more
Rare 1940 Air Ministry Pulley Wheel
An essential and now rare piece of Air Ministry ground crew/bomb loaders equipment, a wonderful item.
Overall length 11 inches. read more
Scarce 1920`s Other Ranks No.2 Khaki Drill Frock Jacket
A scarce inter-war issued other ranks no.2 khaki drill jacket with rise & fall collar, double brass hook & eye fixing, single under collar pleats, false pointed cuffs and stitched eyelets for easy button removal.
The label is intact and states the maker as Thomas Briggs Ltd (London).
Size 6 H5`5 - 5`6 38-39 chest, brass shoulder titles now removed. light marks to one poc... read more
Scarce WW1 Lewis Machine Gun Ammunition Tin
A good condition and scarce WW1 Lewis machine gun ammo tin that still retains much of its original paintwork, both the lid and front face are stamped with a small broad arrow.
Original leather handle (most often found missing) with light surface cracking but still sound, internal finish very clean with small leather pouch & strap for loading tool still present.
Some light surface ... read more