WW1 British Brodie Helmet (Untouched Shed Find)
A true shed found example of a WW1 Brodie helmet that at one time had a regimental slider backed badge affixed, there are remains of what appears to be painted insignia in the form of flames (possibly flaming grenade/bomb) surrounding the slider hole.
The shell is stamped with FS 122 (Firth & Sons Ltd of Sheffield, steel suppliers) and still retains some original paintwork, the Rexene li... read more
WW2 Silk Escape Map Norway (Telemark)
A good double sided example detailing Northern & Southern Norway which includes the famous mountainous Telemark region.
The FGS A/B type map with heat sealed edges was used by US & RAF aircrew and known to have been carried & used by OSS operatives in early 1945 to disrupt German troop/train movement.
22 1/2 inches x 16 1/2 read more
WW2 German Flare Silk/Rayon Parachute
A good clean example bearing multiple inspection/packers ink stamps, couple of wartime repairs to the canopy.
8 risers, canopy diameter approx. 28 inches. read more
WW1 Period Private Purchase Leather Anklets/ Gaiters
An excellent pair, slight stiffness. read more
35.00 GBP
Inter-War / WW2 British Private Purchase Cavalry Pattern Mess Tin
A private purchase aluminium set with original canvas cover & leather straps, this example was manufactured by a company named `Buharo' (unable to find any reference to this company).
Inside the mess tin is stored a tea strainer & pepper pot style container.
The canvas cover has the look of being WW1 but I am unable to confirm this as yet, cover slightly grubby. read more
WW1 Trench whistle 1917
A Joseph Hudson & Co snail type whistle with pea (un-common) dated 1917, some small areas of wear/ lifting of finish. read more
60.00 GBP
Extremely Rare WW1 German Ersatz M.G.08 Tool Kit
An extremely rare M.G.08 tool kit housed in an ersatz hessian & leather cornered pouch, the fixing strap is clearly stamped with the makers name De La Croix ,Nache, Berlin.
The large M.G.08 spanner is also clearly stamped on one side with the makers name Eduard Engels - Remscheid and M.G.08/15 U 16 (1916) to the other side, although there are two small tools missing this remains a very... read more
Early WW2 British Wardens MkII White Helmet 1939
A scarce early WW2 white painted wardens MkII helmet bearing front & rear lettering, the shell is clearly stamped with the makers name & date R.O.Co HZ 1939 ( Rubery Owen & Co Ltd , Leeds).
The surface has received a hand painted coat of white paint as most early produced helmets left the production line with a factory applied khaki / green paint finish which is still evident on the un... read more