1956 Dated Belgium Brush Stroke Camo Trousers.
A good solid heavy weight material trousers with brush stroke pattern camo. You will find some surface marks from storage only, all buttons present as are the tapes and a clear inside label.
Approx size is.... along the top waist laid flat 20 inches so a good large size. Top to bottom measures 46 inches. read more
WW2 U.S.Army Tent Shelter Half.
I've had this example fully opened and its in good used condition with all buttons and tabs present, no holes to the material with one edge having been hand sewn down along the period machine stitch line. Only markings i can find is a very faint inspection stamp.
Could you sleep under the stars with it? Well that would be up to you but i know for sure you would need to bring a mate along... read more
Denazified Police Buckle and Belt.
Very nice untouched example of a denazified Police buckle still attached to its period leather belt. The RS&S marked buckle is in nice sharp detailed condition other than having the central disc polished out, loadS of grime and patina as expected from a garage find. The period leather belt is a little stiff but not fragile and if wishing with a little tlc would come up great with a little clean... read more
French M1866 Bayonet. Alex Coppel Marked.
Blade is very clean with what i might call ''minimal'' staining and an undamaged cutting edge, clear makers logo to one side for the German firm Alex Coppel. No top edge script. Cross guard is stained with a ''Z'' inspection mark but no rifle number. Brass handle is clean with a nice coat of patina, press stud works fine. The steel scabbard has around 80% of its period finish the rest having a ... read more
Austrian M1870 ''Werndl'' Bayonet.
In very good condition with the ''OWEG'' marked blade for the firm Steyr with minimal staining and no pitting. You will find the blade has been covered in Bees wax for protection and will clean off without effort. The cross guard again with minimal staining and minor knocks, one side has numerous stamps. Pommel end has a large working press stud. Both grip plates have a worn appearance with no ... read more
Boxed Unissued Civilian Duty Respirator.
Last one from a number, if i remember 12, i managed to purchase years back after a local Police station in Cardiff was being renovated. All where sealed taped as this one was until taking the photos you find below. The mask as expected is in unissued condition and is dated May 1939. Also found inside the box is its unissued carry bag and anti-dimming outfit. Now here is an interesting quandary ... read more
WW1 Austrian Zetzunder Rifle Grenade.
In very nice, inert, condition with great finish and its original rear pull chord. The screw front head and inner threads need a clean for a tighter fit as its been sat in my lock-up for a number of years. As mentioned with the grenade example ive listed this is the last one from a lot i purchased, all being found in an Austrian trench excavation in Slovenia.
SORRY, NO INTERNATIO... read more
WW1 Austrian Zetzunder Grenade.
Inert Austrian grenade with the segmented head in nice condition with a good amount of finish and the original front pull chord. The rear screw on metal folded handle is complete.
I was lucky to purchase a trunk full of these grenades years back after they where found in period crates during an excavation of an Austrian trench system in Slovenia. This definitely has to be the last one ... read more
WW2 German Steel Liner Frame and Felt. 1940 Dated.
1940 dated steel liner frame produced for the M40/42 helmets and still having its inner grey felt. This one is size marked 57 so would fit a 64 size shell. read more
American Red Cross Playing Cards. 1945.
In very nice condition never being used and complete . read more