WW1 - British and Allies

PRE WWI HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY SHAKO.

An extremely nice example of the other ranks Highland Light Infantry shako. All dark blue body is without any damage, very minor moth tracking to the nap only on one small area of the crown. The helmet is complete with its red, white and blue diced band around the lower edge. Slight crazing to the peak, with its correct wool green pompom, thistle ornament to the circular woven button with offic...  read more

Code: 89041

FRENCH WWI GROUPING OF SOLDIERS PERSONAL ITEMS.

A nice and interesting group of items including French banknotes, letter set, issued tobacco, soap in tin, trench art lighter, oil bottle, Prinz Nez glasses one with lens missing, housewife spoon and fork, cigarette papers, mirror, toothbrush.  read more

Code: 88874

BRITISH WWI 1908 LARGE PACK.

H.S.R.Ltd 1915 dated large pack for the 1908 field equipment, name inside of S Allen , all leather fittings complete, one small field repair.  read more

Code: 88911

AUSTRALIAN WWI AMMO POUCHES.

A good matching set of the rare light tan leather pouches for the Australian version of the 08 equipment set. All strapping complete. Slightly faded colour. Marked 'Australia' to the lower part of the side bag straps.  read more

Code: 88992

BRITISH WWI SOLDIERS ISSUE KIT BAG.

A typical example of the mid weight brown cotton canvas bag, which has some nice issued/makers stamps and clearly marked ‘1918’. Original user’s name ‘Sergeant Obee’ hand applied to the exterior. Remains of what appears to be a paper label on the base.  read more

Code: 88845

FRENCH WWI MESS TIN.

The model 1852 mess tin, some surface rusting, complete with its chain link between the lid and the main body.  read more

Code: 88867

FRENCH WWI & WWII SQUAD COOKING POT.

An excellent condition French Marmite Collectif squad cooking pot, issued in one man per section in excellent condition with little use and all zinc finish remaining.  read more

Code: 88868

FRENCH WWI MOUCHOIR D,INSCRIPTION NO.9. INSTRUCTION CLOTH HANDKERCHIEF

A nice rare example of the instruction cloth handkerchief-like item, numbered and issued in sections, this one showing the taking down and cleaning of the standard rifle model 1886. Some small snags, lots of regimental marks with nice clear colours.  read more

Code: 88871

FRENCH WWI SOLDIERS BACK PACK.

Known as AS DU CARREU, an exceptionally good condition example of the standard wood framed pack, canvas covered, there are various stamps and markings with one looking to be 1918. Complete with its shoulder straps.  read more

Code: 88872

FRENCH WWI SOLDIERS PERSONAL ITEMS.

Group comprises a tin of popular soldiers grease, button stick, housewife issue shoe brush, combination tool for rifle, issue blanket whip.  read more

Code: 88878