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
WW1 British MkIX Trench Periscope
A British WW1 MkIX trench periscope manufactured by R & J Beck in 1918 and in good working order, the eye piece is fully adjustable and retains good optics (very slight haze).
All metal components are constructed from brass with a factory applied green paint finish, there are areas of paint loss & wear which is visible in photographs.
The light oak screw on handle is in excellent ... read more
WW2 British Leather Gaiters/ Anklets
A good supple pair of brown leather anklets which are profusely marked with the wearers name J.W Profit.
Broad arrow mark present + service number. read more
Excellent Un-issued 1939 MKV Respirator & MKVI Haversack
An outstanding example of an early wartime MKV respirator & MKVI haversack in a condition that is rarely encountered.
The haversack and strap are both dated 1939 and bear the makers name MAPLE, the haversack is a two tone example with the side panels being a lighter sand colour compared to the standard khaki coloured main body.
The respirator is also in excellent condition with th... read more
Early 20thC Pattern Royal Navy Square Rig Smock
A late Victorian/early 20th century Royal Navy sailors working white square rig smock, this pattern is commonly seen in Boer war & early WW1 photographs.
This example is constructed from a course weave white cotton (now with slight discolouration) and in a small size of approximately 30 - 32 inch chest.
There are small eyelets present (clothes stops) on the side seams for securin... read more
95.00 GBP
Excellent Un-issued British Water Bottle,Sleeve & Strap
A simply stunning un-issued set comprising of a 1944 dated sleeve,1942 dated strap & wool covered bottle, still in their original grease proof paper.
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