WW1 South Lancashire Reg't Attributed Officer's Compass & Case 1917
A wonderful looking 1917 dated Verner's pattern prismatic compass & leather case attributed to Lieutenant Robert Alexander Bigham of 3rd Battalion S.Lancs regiment, attached 2nd Somerset Light Infantry and later returned S.Lancs.
Bigham served in France from 1/11/1916 and would later see service in Afghanistan on the North West Frontier 1919, he has handwritten his name on the co... read more
135.00 GBP
British Pattern D-Shaped Mess Tin
A well used D-shaped mess tin still with its wire handle.
The mess tin is definitely not WW1 British military issue as it does not have the front wire type bracket to take the leather strap, possibly a private purchase item.
During the inter-war period the military issue mess tins were manufactured without the above mentioned front bracket, pre-WW1 examples also di... read more
68.00 GBP
British 1939 Pattern Leather ''Utility'' Pouch
A very good condition 39 pattern ''Utility'' pouch constructed using a fibre board inner and grained leather outer.
These pouches are slightly larger than the basic pouch and have a 2 inch wide brass buckle to take the ''Lewis gun'' webbing yoke (also leather yokes, now rare).
The rear side rectangular leather tab/bracket would have a narrow belt passed through it ... read more
40.00 GBP
Pre/Early WW2 RAF ''Everitt'' Tie Press
A wartime used Everitt ten sec minor tie press bearing RAF roundels, ''fresh to the market'' and sourced directly from the family of a WW2 airmen.
Uncertain if the roundels were applied for a bit of fun or to officially register the item as Air Ministry property.
The roundels are the type used on heavy bombers between 1918-1938 and on upper wing surfaces 1937-1945.... read more
25.00 GBP
WW2 EASCO RAF/Fleet Air Arm Life Jacket Light
An original WW2 period EASCO survival light that would have been attached to the ''Mae West'' life jacket of downed pilots and aircrew, used by the RAF, Fleet Air Arm and USAAF.
The battery powered light is in very good condition and still in working order, some loss of paint to main cylinder.
Battery will be removed due to postal requirements.
**Sor... read more
44.00 GBP
Boer War Period 8th (King's Royal Irish) Hussars Officer's Horse Bridle Ear Bosses
A most pleasing pair of 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars officer's brass & white metal (possibly silver) horse bridle ear bosses/badges.
The slightly mis-matched pair (commonly encountered) bear the 'Maid of Erin' Irish harp with King's crown above, there is some light detail rubbing due to polishing, some remnants of the old dried cleaning agent can be found within the folds as th... read more
155.00 GBP
WW1 British Territorial Force Imperial Service Badge
An original Territorial Force Imperial service badge circa 1910 -1921.
The badge made of Cupro-Nickel was awarded to members of the TF who were prepared to serve outside the UK, often seen in early WW1 photos worn on right breast pocket of the service dress uniform.
The badge has been left as found and not cleaned, the stout steel pin does have some surface rust pr... read more
18.50 GBP
WW2 British 21st Army Christmas Message To Troops Belgium 1944
A Christmas message from Commander in Chief Field Marshall Bernard.L.Montgomery to his troops serving in Belgium during the harsh winter of 1944.
This single paper sheet has all the hallmarks of ''being there'' as it has been folded multiple times possibly to fit into a Battle dress pocket or a paybook so to keep it safe, has many small additional creases present.
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55.00 GBP
Victorian - Boer War Period 8th (King's Royal Irish) Hussars Officer's Stirrup Slides
Scarce pair of Victorian 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars officer's horse stirrup slides.
The main slides are made from heavy gauge brass and the badges of white metal (possibly silver) for officer's. these have been well polished with rubbing to the ''Maid of Erin'' Irish harps and Queen's crown above.
These slides were acquired along with a pair of 8th Hussars off... read more
86.00 GBP
Early Post-War Control Commission Germany Cap Badge & Uniform Buttons
A small group consisting of a superb condition die-struck gilt cap badge and nine non maker marked CCG gilt finish uniform buttons.
8 x 23mm buttons
1 x 15mm button
**UK sale only** read more
35.00 GBP