WW1 German Pickelhaube.
All steel fitting example that's in untouched condition with the leather body with some crazing and storage marks, there does appear to be slight shrinkage. Both front and rear peaks are tightly stitched to the body. The metal fittings have nearly 100% of the grey finish remaining except for the top half of the spike, its a removable example.Rear spine has a ventilation hole and cover... read more
WW1 German Pickelhaube.
Brass fittings example that's in very nice condition. The leather body has good shape, slight flattening to the top and minor crazing to the body.The front and rear peaks have tight stitching, the back is crazed and has one repair to the side, leather chinstrap is supple. The brass fittings are in good condition with all brass domed fixing pins present. The front Prussian eagle is comp... read more
WW1 British Officers Private Purchase Water Bottle.
A very nice example with the felt cover having good nap to the material, no moth nips, just a couple of small grazing areas. The aluminium body has one knock to the front, perhaps this could be pushed back lf going through the spout, well that's if you wish! Top cork stopper complete with chain. The leather cradle is complete and in supple condition with no weak points, its always nice... read more
1916 Dated Map, Somme Area. Thiepval, Mametz, Pozieres,Courcelette, Grandcourt.
In very nice condition with a clear 1916 date to the bottom corner. Great display item and nice to have a period map for research and even better having the 1916 date. Could well be the owners details scribbled to the front but cannot make them out. read more
24th Foot, SWB Parade Belt Buckle.
In very nice condition with nearly all its guilt finish intact. read more
Early Large, 1938 Dated British Military Clasp Knife.
This is an early production example, collectors state WW1 period but apparently according to ''Flook'' produced up to 1938. This one has had a lot of use with the blade having been sharpened and stained as is the can opener and spike. The blade has clear Rodgers makers details and the tin opener has a good 1938 date stamp under the cross and star stamps, sorry but just found this so no... read more
WW1 German Buckle and Leather Belt. 1915 Dated.
The two piece buckle has one knock to the central crown area, the rear has its period hardware and the buckle has not been polished. The leather belt a repair the inner tongue, looks period with the rest in nice supple condition with a clear makers mark and 1915 date to the catch end. The belt measures approx 41 inches in length, good size for a WW1 example. read more
WW2 Art Work, ''Wings Over Britain'', Liberator Bomber Taking Off!
This nice detailed ink drawing was done during the war by artist Richard Cornick, part of the preliminary sketches for another work undertaken by Cornick, please see item 67761 being sold of his pencil sketch of the American paratrooper on a combat jump! The drawing measures 10.5 inches by 9.5 inches and is named ''Wings over Britain'', there is his signature but its covered by remnant... read more
WW2 German M16 Feuerschutzepolizei Helmet.
This is a WW1 M16 combat helmet that was used during WW2 by the rescue service. Its had a rough coat of black finish, close to 100% remaining, brushed over the WW1 finish that can be seen in certain areas of damaged top coat. The inside skirt has also received a black over paint. Two of the period liner pins remain , one has been period replaced with a steel rivet of sorts. The early ... read more
RFC Cap Badge.
OR's example with all its finish intact and its two period fixing loops to the rear. read more