Rare WW1 German Officers Water bottle( Leather Cover) 182 Regt

A Rare Imperial German aluminium 07 pattern water bottle/ feldflasche with leather covering, these leather covered water bottles are very seldom encountered and are often described as Officer issue.
The mouth of the bottle has been stamped with 182 R being the 182 Infantry Regiment ( 16th Royal Saxon ) who were raised at Freiberg ( garrison) in 1912 and later saw action at Marne, Aisne, ...  read more

Code: 50418

WW1 /WW2 British Red Cross Armband

A good used example with a red printed cross on a white cotton armband (now a bit grubby), black painted/ coated buckle stamped with the word British.  read more

Code: 50416

1939 Manual of Driving & Maintenance (Tracked Vehicles)

253 pages covering maintenance of tracked vehicles & tank recovery, numerous diagrams.  read more

Code: 50410

WW2 British Issue Folding Saw

A good complete set which includes 2 x 1942 dated wooden handles, setting tool, small file with broad arrow stamp (file often missing) and the folding chain style saw which are housed in a 1943 dated leather pouch.  read more

Code: 50412

WW2 German 84/98 (K98) Bayonet with Matching Numbers

A very good used 84/98 pattern bayonet made by Alex Coppel ( code Fnj and dated 42 ) with matching numbers, the blade has much of its original bluing still present and shows signs of some light sharpening to the edge. Good Bakelite grips which are held firmly with 2 fixing bolts (never been removed), the bayonet and scabbard are stamped with the matching numbers 2620 along with good clear waff...  read more

Code: 50414

1917 British Spade

A 1917 dated shovel made by Brades, the metal work appears to have been cleaned to remove any surface rust and then received a wax like coating (date stamp now faint) , wooden handle is firm and in good order.
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Code: 50401

1937 Manual of Horsemanship

266 pages covering general horsemanship, harness & saddlery, transportation, mule & camel pack.
40 B/W plates. Some light wear to spine.  read more

Code: 50415

WW1 German 98-05 Mauser Bayonet

A good clean example made by R.Stock of Berlin in 1915 ( 15 date on spine) , an early pattern bayonet without the flash guard , bright blade with no issues.
The walnut grips are also in good condition apart from some minor dings to one face, a good patinated scabbard with its original throat screw, minor denting to one face and very light pitting but only noticeable on close inspection....  read more

Code: 50417

Rare French 2nd Empire Enlisted Mans Shako ( Pre 1860)

A rare French 2nd Empire enlisted mans shako in original & unrestored condition, the body is made from pressed card with a wool felt covering, pressed leather peak (one split to side edge) and a leather top crown ( some light damage/ surface cracks).
A pressed brass enlisted mans shako plate , the pressed tin plate cockade now missing, metal gilt washed chinstraps with small leather stra...  read more

Code: 50409

Rare French 2nd Empire Chasseur Officers Shako ( Pre 1860).

A rare French 2nd Empire officers shako in original & unrestored condition, the body is constructed from pressed card with a wool felt covering, the peak is made of pressed leather (small split to side edge) along with a leather top crown, detachable pom pom.
An officer rank gold braid top band, tin plate silver washed shako plate with pressed tin tricolour cockade, metal gilt finished c...  read more

Code: 50408