WW2 Period, CC41, Civilian Shirt with Fixed Collar, CWS, ‘Wheatsheaf Make’.

Was £79 now £65

WW2 Period, CC41, Civilian Shirt with Fixed Collar, CWS, ‘Wheatsheaf Make’.

An original 1940’s CC41, Utility labelled, men's shirt, with collar attached, made by C.W.S. Attached collar shirts were available from the 1930s onwards, but only became common in the 1940s.
The original label is still bright and legible, featuring the standard CC41 ...  read more

Code: 109

WW2 British, Number 2 Prismatic 6x30 Binoculars, 1942.

was £75 now £65

The Number 2 Prismatic Binoculars were the standard general service optics used by British and Commonwealth forces during WW2. There were three patterns, of which only the second and third had graticule markings in the focal plane, the third pattern had the opportunity to fill the body with nitrogen gas to prevent misting.
Neck staps came in leather or canv...  read more

Code: 104

WW2 British, Mess Tins, Tinned Steel, 1942, with Storage Bag.

Was £57 now £45

The British Army, on introduction of the 37 Pattern Kit, decided to replace the older D-shaped mess tin for something more suitable to modern warfare. They adopted a rectangular pair of nesting aluminium tins with a folding steel handle. These proved to be lighter and more hygienic than the older model, however, these were quickly withdrawn to use the aluminium fo...  read more

Code: 102

RARE WW2 British, Denim Overall Blouse, Size 11, 1941.

Was £285 now £225

Denim overalls produced early in the war have the same looks as the Battledress Serge, while later they followed similar changes as to the 1940 Austerity Battledress. These two-piece utility uniforms were made from Denim and used removeable, revolving shank buttons to avoid damage whilst laundering. As with the single piece overalls they were designed to be worn...  read more

Code: 97

WW2 British, Home Front, First Aid Notes, un-dated.

Was £13 now £10

During the war a vast array of leaflets and booklets offered basic instruction as to first aid.
These rare survivors consist of a 'folded leaflet' coving basic fist aid knowledge plus a locally produced note, typed in red ink, giving details as to the contents of first aid tins or boxes.
Priced to reflect foxing to the first aid leaflet.  read more

Code: 114

WW2 British, Home Guard Instruction No. 17 - 1940.

Was £17 now £12

One of a series of instructions used to coordinate the response of the Home Guard to German attack.
This example covers 'Anti-Aircraft Training' using notes, maps and silhouettes.
A must for anyone interested in WW2 home defence or those planning an interesting Home Guard display or reenactment.
Priced to reflect some yellowing and crispness t...  read more

Code: 116

WW2 British, Bush (Aertex) Shirt, SMALL/MEDIUM Size.

Was £80 now £65

Synonymous with the 'Desert Rat' in the North African Campaign.

Patterns vary immensely as many were made by local contractors and shops. Most of the shirts had integral collars with buttons halfway down the front, were a pullover style, worn tucked into trousers or shorts and had two pleated breast pockets. The buttons are made from hard rubber wit...  read more

Code: 117

Spanish Civil War, Republican, Canteen.

Was £77 now £60

Canteens were issued to combatants of both sides in the conflict, however, this unusual canteen manufactured from copper, as such, was probably in use by Republican forces.
Still retains its original cork stopper with leather and steel chain strap.

Acquired from Spain during the 1980’s.  read more

Code: 129

Spanish Civil War Era, ‘Alpargatas’ (Espadrilles).

Was £69 now £55

Typical Spanish alpargatas rope and tar-soled, canvas espadrilles as worn by both sides in the conflict but mostly associated with the Republican militias.
This ‘salty’ pair from the SCW era, has seen quite a lot of wear; however, the canvas is solid, and they have an interesting field repair of some string to replace one of the canvas straps.
A rare...  read more

Code: 126

Spanish Civil War, Republican, Overseas, ‘Isabelino’ Barrack Cap.

Was £199 now £130

The Barrack Cap known or ‘Isabelino’ was worn by both Nationalist and Republican forces during the conflict, however, Republican service men and women preferred to remove the arm-of-service tassel from the front of the cap.

This mint and un-issued example retains its red for infantry piping, is the paler colour used for overseas caps and is clearl...  read more

Code: 124