CHANNEL ISLAND TRANSITIONAL CAMO HELMET

Another from my personal collection.
M18 helmet shell fitted with WW2 liner.
Correct green with black splotch sprayed camo.
?L64 shell.
Pigskin liner with 3 tongue ends detached but present, still attached to original drawstring.
Zinc liner band.
Owners name "EHRET" applied to apron and liner. Found in Jersey after the war.
Rare 2nd line tro...  read more

Code: 50495

WW2 GORDON HLDRS. OFFICERS HELMET - ATTRIBUTED

Exceedingly rare helmet with silver decal of a Gordons badge. Fine helmet net.
Similar helmet featured on page 108 of B.L.Davis book, British Army uniforms and insignia of WW2.
Name of the Lt. Col. who owned it to the inside on a cloth embroidered label.
I am including his gas mask in the sale with the same label to the haversack.
I doubt you will find another of the...  read more

Code: 53839

BOER WAR - SHUREYS ILLUSTRATED WAR MAGAZINE - 1900

Rare publication dealing with Britain's military involvement around the globe but especially the Boer War.
Complete but not mint but some pics would look great framed.
No.38 and front illustration is dtd. 1900 so I presume that's also the date for the magazine.  read more

Code: 54310

SMALL ARMS BY FREDERICK WILKINSON

1970'S version.
Lots of photos in good condition. 256 pages.
Still leading work in it's field.
V.G.C.  read more

Code: 55584

WW2 GERMAN ARMY MARKSMANS LANYARD - 1ST PATTERN

Nice original with the 1st Pattern shield.
Condition is really good with no fraying to the bullion wire.
Well detailed shield.
Forum checked.
V.G.C.  read more

Code: 56353

ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. SILVER /GILT COLLAR - GAUNT P

Lovely single collar circa WW1.
Retains most silvered finish and all gilt.
Nice rivetted Boars Head and Wild Cat.
Marked J.R.Gaunt. London and a large " P".
Unmarked silver .
Black age patina to back .
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Code: 56819

M42 GERMAN HELMET ARMY SINGLE DECAL 2 TONE CAMO - AMERICAN VET BRING BACK

This one out of Michigan a few years ago and purchased direct from the vets family.
Story goes it was taken from a pile of helmets from surrendering P.O.W.'s. Vet liked it because it was the only one with camo paint.
He took the helmet and put it in his tank.Later the chin strap was utilised for a running repair on said tank.
That aside it's a cracking helmet , much bette...  read more

Code: 54506

ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. 1ST ADMIN. BTN. PIPERS PLAID BROOCH

Pipers Victorian period plaid brooch solely used by 1st Admin btn. Clackmannan and Kinross rifle volunteers. Circa 1874 - 1887. Possibly cast silver .
Very well detailed St. Andrew and thistles. Original over long pin.
Considering the size of the unit they can not have had many pipers and I've never seen one of these for sale before.
Excellent condition.  read more

Code: 54570

WW1 FIRST AID NURSING YEOMANRY (FANY) TRENCH ART PIN DISH

Very rare to find something to FANY.
Nicely made brass dish with a bronze unit cap badge to the bottom.
Lovely One Off that I've owned for many years.
4 inch diameter approx.
V.G.C.  read more

Code: 55608

GERMAN KYFERHAUSERBUND STICK PIN - MAKER MKD. - GROSSMAN

Good example with undamaged enamel.
Knurled pin.
Number 11 ( Grossmann & Co. Vienna ) and Ges Gesch marked to rear.
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Code: 56619