Spanish Civil War, Republican, Ratio 2:3 Military Flag.

The flag of the Second Spanish Republic, known in Spanish as ‘la tricolor’, was the official flag of Spain between 1931 and 1939 and was the flag of the Spanish Republican government in exile until 1977.
The flag began to be used on April 27, 1931, thirteen days after municipal election results led to the abolition of the monarchy and the proclamation of the Second Spanish Republic. This...  read more

Code: 134

Spanish Civil War, Republican, Red Star and Sergeant’s Insignia.

Un-issued Red Star insignia to the Army of the People’s Republic, plus sergeant’s bar, note that these bars were normally worn in pairs.

Manufactured in metal with red paint to face and fixing ‘prongs’ to rear, with some minor paint loss.  read more

Code: 135

Spanish Civil War, People’s Army of the Republic, Wallet.

Small issue wallet, to the People’s Army of the Republic, designed to hold identity papers, pay slips, letters, etc.

A nice, small item of personal kit that would enhance any collection, please note that both sides of the press stud are present, however, one side has pulled through the fabric, I have left this as is and leave it to the purchaser to decide on any restoration.
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Code: 136

Spanish Civil War, Republican, Card Cartridge Box, 1938.

This ‘tatty’, but rare survivor, is an empty cardboard cartridge box of 50 rounds for the Mauser Model 1888 rifle and was manufactured in Seville in July 1938.
As can be seen from the photographs it was designed to fit directly into the leather cartridge pouch of the Spanish M1923/6 equipment.

Literal translation

MILITARY PYROTECHNICS
50 CARTRIDGES ...  read more

Code: 122

Spanish Civil War, Patch for the Anarchist C.N.T.

The C.N.T. or National Confederation of Labour, was an anarchist, syndicate workers union who formed militia units the fight the fascist, pro-Franco Nationalist forces. Particularly known as one of the militia units fighting in the defence of Madrid.
This patch is in mint, un-issued condition and was machine embroidered and manufactured by Tovarra de Saville.  read more

Code: 128

Spanish Civil War, Republican, Canteen.

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, Republican, Overseas, ‘Isabelino’ Barrack Cap.

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 clearly stamped as a size ‘5’, however,...  read more

Code: 124

Spanish Civil War, Republican, ‘Isabelino’ Barrack Cap with Red Star Insignia of the Peoples Republic.

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 and is clearly stamped as a size ‘2’, however, it is very small.

Retaining ...  read more

Code: 123

Spanish Civil War, Republican, 'Adrian' Style, M26 French Import Helmet Shell.

Many thanks to Hunter Cogle who assisted in the correct identification of this helmet via the Spanish Civil War Weapons and Collectors Facebook group.
Hunter also runs the the Military Helmet Collectors Facebook group, the link can be found at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/136355766513124/

In 1926, the French ‘Adrian’ helmet was modified from the M15 into...  read more

Code: 49

WW2 British Water Sterilizing Outfit.

Complete with both, later war, metal capped bottles of the 'Sterilising Tablets' and the 'Thio Tablets', to take away the taste of the sterilising.
Outer tin I good order with only minor scratched consummate with age, has full instructions to lid, still has the corrugated card packer.
Not recommended for use and sold as a display item.

I'll soon be listing the sough...  read more

Code: 121