WW1 - British and Allies

BRITISH WWI PATTERN 1908 SOLDIERS WEBBING EQUIPMENT SET.

A good set of the 1908 web set ,the waist belt which is a rare type later used by Tank Crews having various unit stampings with broad arrow marking no dates visible, the cross straps both being 1915 dated, the ammunition pouches undated, large pack 1918 dated with a further date of 1923, side pack is maker marked and dated 1915 with broad arrow over 15, bayonet frog 1918 dated and broad arrow m...  read more

Code: 89114

FRENCH WWI LEBEL RIFLE PERISCOPE.

A highly unusual and scarce accessory for the French Lebel rifle of WWI. Normally periscopes fitted to rifles project upwards for the firer to be able to see over the top of the trench, this particular example fits on the stock of the rifle with a clamp and projects horizontally to the right enabling the firer to view the target through the periscope whilst he is protected, finished in a dark v...  read more

Code: 93741

WWI BRITISH ENLISTED MANS TUNIC.

A very nice condition British 1902 pattern combat tunic for an enlisted man in a Pioneer Battalion of the Durham Light Infantry, all nap to wool good, upper medium size, the paper label 90% complete with a clear maker’s name of Hart and Levy dated 1917, WD mark to the interior white lining unit marked also to the lining 7 DUR 3061, all buttons of the general service type a single service str...  read more

Code: 93539

BRITISH WWI WOMAN’S UNIFORM.

A British woman’s army section uniform, heavy khaki wool four pocket tunic with pressed leather football style buttons to the front, cuff, shoulders and pockets. Sergeants rank chevrons and cloth embroidered ‘Fleur-De-Lys’ insignia above. Cloth lined interior to the tunic, accompanied by the original khaki wool matching skirt with button front and large hip pocket, black waist band to the inter...  read more

Code: 93540

BRITISH WWI MACHINE GUN CORPS 02 PATTERN TUNIC.

A very nice condition standard pattern 02 tunic for enlisted men, issued to a corporal in a Machine Gun Corps. Generally good nap to the cloth, no moth damage. The paper label to the interior mainly in place, the maker of Bridge, Jones and Gibson Limited with a good clear date of 1918, some cracking to the label, it is at present protected by a section of Perspex pinned in place. Standard white...  read more

Code: 93541

BRITISH WWI PATTERN 8180/1914 WINTER SERVICE TRENCH CAP COVER.

The very sort after waterproof, winter service dress cover 8180/1914 for use upon stiff top cap and the rare Gor Blimey cap, unissued condition with storage wear as expected. Nicely WD ink stamped to the interior along with size (2) label.  read more

Code: 93528

BRITISH WWI FUR COVERED AND FUR LINED FLYING GAUNTLETS.

A lovely set of leather padded fur covered gauntlets used by aviators in WWI. Fur all good, leather padding firm but wear use obvious.  read more

Code: 93512

AUSTRALIAN WWI AMMUNITION POUCHES.

The unique all leather ammunition pouches, made in Australia , identical to the form of the British 08 set with five compartments on each set. Stamped ‘AUSTRALIA’ to the base of one of the cross strap attachment straps. Good colour.  read more

Code: 93487

FRENCH WWI PERISCOPE.

A 75cm long grey painted trench periscope, the optics are good and clear, manufacturer marked ‘Societe De-Optique Berthiot, Paris’ with issue number ‘2792’. Still with its complete but slightly damaged canvas carrying case. The canvas case has leather fittings including what was a leather carrying handle that has now disappeared. The central section of the canvas carrying bag is split, as can b...  read more

Code: 93363

RUSSIAN WWI NAVAL OFFICERS TWO PIECE BUCKLE.

Silver colour, Imperial Russian crown and fouled anchor within a circular laurel leaf wreath. Maker’s tiny stamp behind the clip. Very good condition.  read more

Code: 93320