WW1 - British and Allies

BRITISH WWI 1914 STAR.

The rarer version of the WWI Star being the 1914 only pattern. The medal has all its bronze finish remaining. Awarded on the reverse side to ‘2/The Queen’s R. L.9711 Private R. Boniface’.  read more

Code: 88200

AUSTRALIAN WWI ENLISTED MAN GREATCOAT.

A very scarce item of Australian uniform of World War I being the enlisted man greatcoat. This item totally moth free, in the classic World War I colour of khaki cloth worn by the Australians. The closure flap behind the collar is missing, evidence of metal shoulder titles being worn to the shoulder boards, two of the five general service closure buttons missing. With an unfinished regimental n...  read more

Code: 88305

BRITISH WWI 18TH DIVISION ARMBAND.

Armband constructed of cloth khaki with the very finely embroidered patch of the British 18th division attached, the 18th division part of Kitchener’s Army. Pink embroidered letters and circlet on khaki backing cloth.  read more

Code: 88306

CANADIAN WWI 1902 PATTERN SERVICE TUNIC.

A Montréal maker stamped 1902 pattern enlisted ranks service dress tunic. Worn throughout World War I by Canadian troops . this example has seen much wear, skeleton lining in olive drab. Theatrical film company of California inventory stampings inked out. Fitted with all British general service buttons with some Canadian buttons loose within a pocket. Slight nicks to cloth, no moth damage, two ...  read more

Code: 88308

BRITISH WWI 2ND PATTERN BRODIE HELMET SHELL.

The badge attached is of the Buckinghamshire Battalion. The Buckinghamshire Battalion were part of the Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. 50% of the original brown paint remaining. To the interior the liner clips are present with the remains of the strap and the upper inner crown felt.  read more

Code: 88168

BRITISH WWI SHEEPSKIN JERKIN.

An incredibly rare item of clothing of a British officer of WWI being the sheepskin sleeveless jerkin seen worn in many images, worn by officers in the trenches and by RFC Officers, also by enlisted men. Constructed from a sheepskin very similar to the WWII British Irvin flying jacket with a single waist belt that is sewn attached to the rear of the jerkin and a neck closure strap and buckle th...  read more

Code: 88214

BRITISH WWI 1895 PATTERN OFFICERS PRESENTATION SWORD.

A superb blade on this 1895 pattern officers sword. GR scroll below the crown, floriated patterns to both sides. To the presentation panel a dedication reading ‘PRESENTED TO CAPTAIN J.W. SHAW BY OFFICERS, NCO, MEN AND COMMITTEE PLATOONS 5 AND 8 B 1ST BATTALION BARNSLEY & DISTRICT W.R.VOLUNTEERS, AS A MARK OF ESTEEM 27TH NOVEMBER 1916’. Sword blade by Sanderson Brothers, Sheffield. The nickel pl...  read more

Code: 88237

BRITISH WWI WRIST WARMERS

A khaki wool soldiers wrist warmers.  read more

Code: 87771

FRENCH WWI SOLDIERS SLEEPING CAP.

An unusual but extremely scarce all white cotton sleeping cap, An issued piece of clothing to the French soldier of World War I excellent condition with soldiers number to the interior.  read more

Code: 88134

BRITISH WWI TRENCH DIGGING SHOE.

A scarce item of issue trench equipment being the spade like steel and leather implement that was attached to one or both of the soldiers boots to assist in ground digging, leather good some degree of original olive drab paint remaining.  read more

Code: 87994