Post-War, British Issue, Mk IV, Helmet Shell, 1953.

Was £35 now £30

A nice example of a British Mk IV helmet shell, manufactured in 1953 by ROC. Having its original black factory finish paint to inner surface and textured matt green paint to outer surface.
After WW2 the Mk IV replaced the Mk III, which it closely resembled. The differences were that the rivets attaching the chinstrap to the helmet were placed much lower do...  read more

Code: 461

United States Marine Corps, Officers, ‘Tropical’ Peaked Cap.

Was £160 now £140

A nice 'salty' example of a USMC, officers, Tropical, peaked cap.

Named to Lieutenant H. Allan Wright and retaining its Eagle and Anchor badge.

Worthy of further research, however, we believe that this may have belonged to HENRY A. WRIGHT, 2LT, USMC, killed in action on February 6, 1968 by small arms fire from North Vietnamese force...  read more

Code: 472

WW2, British Issue, Wolseley Pattern Helmet, 1942.

Was £95 now £80

Slightly tatty but sound, size 7, Wolseley Pattern Helmet, manufactured in 1942 by Moores of London. It still retains its silver foil liner, to help reflect the heat of the sun, but as is very common, is missing its leather chin strap.
The Wolseley pattern helmet was worn by the British Army from about 1899 to 1948 and described in the 1900 Dress Regulation...  read more

Code: 460

WW2, British, ARP, Uniform Grouping, Kensington, London.

Was £375 now £315

Handsome ARP uniform grouping of blouse and trousers in very good condition, consisting of:
An original Civil Defence A.R.P 59A pattern, battledress blouse dating from the Second World War and in a good large size No. 17.
Height 5’11” and over.
Breast 36” to 38”
Waist 33” to 35”
Manufactured by ‘S. Simpson Ltd.’

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Code: 442

WW2 British, 1937 Pattern Webbing Large Pack and Pair of ‘L’ Straps, 1940, Dunkirk Era.

Was £80 now £65

The Webbing Large Pack and its’ cross straps are survivors from the 1908 Pattern Webbing. Unlike the Webbing Small Pack, it has no internal dividers leaving it large to transport the Greatcoat (ref’ item 155) and could be carried in the unit’s baggage caravan until needed. The back has a pair of web tabs for attachment of the ‘L’ Straps, which would be removed fro...  read more

Code: 218

WW2 British, Issue, ‘Boiled Sweets’ Ration Tin (1).

Was £90 now £65

British ‘Boiled Sweets’ issue ration tin, 5-ozs, packed in September 1943 by J.P. Ltd. Later war pattern with larger font size in ‘pea green’ with darker ‘khaki’ background.

This example is in ‘VERY GOOD’ condition, with only minor scratches consummate with age and few if any ‘dents’ and is now a rare survivor; many were kept to store cigarettes an...  read more

Code: 5

WW2 Civilian Respirator in Issue Carrying Box

Was £45 now £35

Civilian respirator with cardboard box of issue in above average, supple condition. Sized ‘Large’ and manufactured in 1937.

Designed in 1935 and becoming available in 1936, 38 million were produced.

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Code: 6

Folio Society WW1 Book Grouping

Was £33 now £25

‘Anthem for Doomed Youth’, Edited and introduced by Lyn Macdonald, 2000, Folio Society, London

Hardback with slip case in excellent condition.

Over 250 pages of First World War Poets, Brooke, Cummings, Graves, et al and profusely illustrated with B&W photographs.

‘All Quiet on the Western Front’, Erich Maria Remarque, 1...  read more

Code: 11

WW2 British Publication: ‘The Enemy’, 1943.

Was £11 now £9

‘The Enemy; The German Army in Photographs, edited by Capt. A. Pryce-Jones, 1943, paperback, published by John Murry, London.

A wartime publication consisting of over 70 interesting photographs accompanied with text.

In very good condition, some slight damage and foxing to spine, glossy pages.  read more

Code: 16

WW2 British Army Bush, ‘Slouch’ Hat, 1942, Size 6 ½, Badged to Royal Engineers.

Was £289 now £235

Colloquially known as the ‘Slouch Hat’, ‘Wide Awake’ or ‘Smasher’, the ‘Bush Hat’ was the most highly prized of British tropical headwear. Introduced at the start of the 20th Century it soldiers were particularly fond of it as it shielded the eyes from the sun, sheltered the wearer from the rain and on patrol kept leeches away from the neck. Ventilation was prov...  read more

Code: 18