WW2 1st RWF Officer`s SD Uniform (BEF Connection)
A service dress uniform consisting of cap, jacket & trousers that were worn by then Captain L.H.Yates 1st Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers (promoted to Capt in 1938).
An image of Yates can be found in the softback publication `Royal Welch Fusiliers` compiled by Peter Crocker & David Bownes ISBN 0 7524-2061-5 wearing this actual uniform, he is seen seated in a group photo of 1st RWF offi... read more
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