WW1 - British and Allies

BRITISH WWI DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT BRODIE HELMET WITH OFFICERS LINER.

A nice 2nd pattern Brodie helmet having all good sand rough finish, fitted with the badge of the Devonshire Regiment. To the interior the helmet is fitted with a liner commonly known as the Smith type liner, quite often seen in Guard Regiment officers helmet. The liner is rivetted into the shell and held in place by four leather tongues. Complete with its original chinstrap. More extensive, ext...  read more

Code: 96444

BRITISH WWI ENLISTED RANKS 1902 PATTERN SERVICE TROUSERS.

Out of all the combatant nations of WWI finding boots and trousers are possibly the most difficult items of any uniform to obtain, the reasons are simple, both the trousers and the boots were worn by working men on their return from the conflict. This excellent pair of 1902 pattern combat trousers, slight moth around the right hand pocket aperture, also identical moth on the opposite pocket ape...  read more

Code: 91862

FRENCH WWI ADRIAN HELMET.

A very nice example of an extremely large size Adrian infantry helmet. Dark horizon blue finish with some slight rust bleed through the shell with its infantry RF adorned flaming grenade badge, original chinstrap in place, liner all complete, tongues good and strong with its original drawstring and aluminium spacers. It would be difficult to find a better example.  read more

Code: 96398

BRITISH WWI TRENCH PERISCOPE.

A stored condition trench periscope of the tubular form 54 cm in length , original brown paint finish remaining, both mirrors present but suffering from age, slight corrosion where the tubular part of the periscope meets the wood handle that does have some woodworm.  read more

Code: 96325

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: 96341

BRITISH WWI TRENCH WADERS.

An unmarked set of rubberised trench waders complete with their shoulder straps.  read more

Code: 96343

BRITISH WWI DATED OFFICERS SAM BROWNE SET.

A well worn waist belt for the Sam Browne set, dated ‘1915’, maker marked, with its original cross strap. Accompanied by a ‘1914 H G & R’ marked ammunition pouch that does have some crazing to its skin.  read more

Code: 96345

FRENCH WWI UNDERGARMENT SET.

A mint unissued set for a French World War I soldier, comprising the collarless shirt with three button closure and a pair of the under trousers. All buttons appear to be present, slight storage staining, the only markings visible within the waistband of the under trousers.  read more

Code: 96347

FRENCH WWI ADRIAN INFANTRY ENLISTED MANS HELMET WITH ORIGINAL COVER.

Nice condition Adrian helmet in horizon blue retaining much of its original paint finish with some light chippings. An original owner’s initials hand inscribed into the inner rear skirt. Liner excellent. Fitted with a totally original helmet cover for the Adrian helmet, an original cover, which are extremely rare. Slight tearing to the cover on the front brim.  read more

Code: 96249

BRITISH WWI SOMERSET LIGHT INFANTRY SOUVENIR HELMET.

A standard rimless WWI 1st pattern Brodie helmet, its liner is complete, the chinstrap is half complete. On either side of the helmet is fitted a SLI brass shoulder title, A cap badge of the Somerset Light Infantry fitted to the front,. We do not believe this to be a combat application but possibly the wearer’s souvenir and memories of his First World War service. An interesting Brodie helmet.  read more

Code: 96253