Pre 1914
BRITISH SOUTH AFRICAN FOREIGN SERVICE HELMET. NATAL CARBINEERS.
Originally issued to British troops as the Foreign Service helmet, this is an officers version, it would have been issued without any adornments whatsoever, with possibly the addition of a regimental badge. The helmet obviously saw service in South Africa, which will become obvious further in this description. The helmet, apart from not having any adornments other a possible regimental badge we... read more
US PRE WWI CAVALRY HAT.
A classic Stetson style hat worn by the U.S. Cavalry in the Spanish American War, which lasted from April to August 1898, very similar to the cap worn by the U.S.Cavalry in the Indian Wars. Fawn felt, two air vents, one air vent missing with a Cavalry badge of the crossed sabres number ‘1’ over letter ‘B’ with its front ornamentation. read more
375.00 GBP
BRITISH PRE 1914 GEORGEAN PERIOD NAVAL CUTLASS AS OF THE TYPE USED AT THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR.
This is scarce pre regulation British Sea Service cutlass, used by the Royal Navy before the Board of Ordnance introduced the 1st official standard pattern in 1804. This style of cutlass was adopted in the first half of the 18th century and was used by the Royal Navy prior to the introduction of the 1804 regulations. The cutlass features a typical figure of 8 double disc iron guard and standard... read more
995.00 GBP
CUT AND THRUST WEAPONS BY EDWARD WAGNER.
First edition, published 1967, this huge work of 489 pages is a must for any interested parties in edge weapons of the world. Wonderful line drawings in both black and white and colour with much technical text and history of each individual weapon. Complete with its original fly leaf cover, which is torn to the top and bottom. This book is extremely heavy. read more
50.00 GBP
CONQUEST OF EMPIRE, DEFENCE OF THE REALM THE BRITISH SOLDIERS RIFLE 1800 TO 2014.
408 pages hardback with flyleaf cover, a magnificent dedicated work to the rifles of the British Army. Published 2014 the author being John Hutchins. The work is from the original flintlock rifle through to the Brunswick Rifle, all the muzzle loading carbines, Martini Henry’s, Martini Metford and short magazine the Enfield Rifles right up to the SA80 of today. Beautiful colour pictures with a h... read more
65.00 GBP
BRITISH VICTORIAN 12TH LANCERS ENLISTED RANKS LANCE CAP PLUME.
Nice condition, needs combing and straightening, complete with its lance cap fitting. read more
125.00 GBP
BRITISH VICTORIAN CAVALRY HELMET PLUME.
Long red plume but having a fitting that would fit into a shako, not a metallic helmet. The fitting is flat. Still with its original wrapping. Needs combing and straightening. read more
95.00 GBP
BRITISH VICTORIAN BLACK WATCH OFFICERS FEATHER HACKLE.
The 20cm long red feather hackle, worn on Black Watch officers bonnets. This is an original late 19th- early 20th century plume, not a modern copy. read more
40.00 GBP
BRITISH VICTORIAN 5TH DRAGOONS ENLISTED RANKS PLUME.
A red and white horsehair plume, with its fitting to fit to the 1871 pattern helmet. Nice condition, just needs combing and straightening. read more
125.00 GBP
BRITISH VICTORIAN WHITE FEATHER HELMET HACKLE.
The hackle is 19cm long with brass fitting presumably for a bonnet. Unidentified regiment. read more
45.00 GBP