Scarce WW2 British Officer`s Jungle Green Service Dress Trousers
An excellent and fresh to the market scarce pair of officer`s private purchase cotton jungle green service dress trousers, this pattern was used during WW2 in the Burma campaign and Malaya late 1945.
The trousers appear to be of Indian manufacture judging by the stitching and are in fantastic condition, ironed , starched and stored for decades, two front slash pockets.
W30 x L30
WW1 / WW2 British Officer`s Brown Ankle Boots
A stunning and quality made pair of officer`s private purchase brown service dress ankle boots made by Bartley & sons of Oxford Street, London.
The leather & stitching is to a very high standard and the boots would have been rather expensive when originally purchased, they are an estimated size 9 narrow fit and could easily be worn today,
Part of a large uniform group to one famil... read more
WW1 / WW2 British Officer`s Private Purchase Ammunition Boots
A WW1 / WW2 pair of British officer`s private purchase ammunition boots and possibly made by Bartley & sons of Oxford Street London, there are no makers mark/stamp present but are almost identical to a pair of officer`s brown service dress ankle boots (with makers mark) from the same family.
This pair has received many coats of Dubbin and the leather is now quite stiff, there are two sm... read more
Stunning WW1 Automatic Pistol Holster XI Hussars BEF
A fresh to the market and rare variant of a WW1 British officers leather automatic pistol holster, inside the flap bears the initials of S.P.Y XI H (Samuel Pearson Yates XI Hussars) who was sent to France with the BEF in late 1914.
The holster measures 9 1/2 inches with flap closed and 2 inches wide at muzzle end so the holster may be for a 9mm Webley auto ?.
Part of a large unif... read more
1942 ARP/Civil Defence Battle Dress Blouse (Messengers)
An excellent and untouched example of a Civil Defence messengers ARP 57 BD which still retains its original lanyard and correct wartime issued insignia (rounded edge on shoulder titles). This BD is in wonderful condition with a good visible label & WD acceptance stamp, this small sized BD is typical for a messenger as most were teenagers/ scouts on push bikes.
An unused tin of tobacco... read more
Scarce British 1903 Pattern Bayonet (7th Batt Royal Fusiliers)
A scarce attic found 1903 pattern bayonet bearing unit markings to the 7th Battalion (Extra Reserve) Royal Fusiliers whom landed at Le Havre on the 24th July 1916, then joined 190th Brigade, 63rd (Royal Naval) Division.
The ricasso bears the makers name of Sanderson along with various acceptance marks etc, the scabbard is in good untouched condition with all stitching intact.
A f... read more
1942 Indian Made 37ptn Holster
A 1942 dated 37 pattern holster manufactured in India, very good condition apart from partial ring/stain mark to front. read more
Scarce 1871 Royal Navy Cutlass Bayonet
A scarce model 1871 Royal Navy cutlass bayonet for the Martini Henry rifle, this example has a 25 3/4 inch long straight unfullered blade which now bears a deep age related patina.
The forte is marked with the letter `N' denoting naval issue as well as a faint WD acceptance stamp + an issue date of 1/80, the leather chequered grips in good order and remain firm.
All metalwork now ... read more
WW1 British Horse Girth Strap (1916)
A 1916 dated horse girth strap manufactured by E.J Parkes of Walsall, numerous small pulls to woven strap. read more