WW1 - British and Allies

BRITISH WWI AMERICAN MADE 14 PATTERN BACK PACK.

A very interesting example of the scarce 14 pattern large pack. This example is an American made version and has typical American mechanical riveting throughout. What makes it interesting is the fact that it is effectively unused however very dusty from storage. The webbing elements are of a very attractive dark olive tan colour, there is a broad arrow acceptance stamp to the interior. Also vis...  read more

Code: 64624

BRITISH PAIR OF MACHINE GUN CORPS OFFICERS PHOTOGRAPHS.

Two very well framed items, both having typical turn of the century style frames. The first one is originally framed at the time and has an excellent framers pasted address to the reverse of the frame and the image is of Hugh Clay Carter Machine Gun Corps, and dated '1919', he can clearly be seen wearing the Military Cross and Machine Gun Corps collars to his whipcord tunic and he appears to ha...  read more

Code: 58263

THREE WWI FRAMED PRESS PHOTOGRAPHS.

These interesting Machine Gun Corps related pictures are beautifully framed in nice period looking modern frames. They consist of an interest photograph of the King speaking to a Scottish Machine Gun Corps soldier wearing the tam-o-shanter with Machine Gun Corps badge in marching order. An excellent photo probably from the Palestine campaign showing British troops with toupees goggles and rear ...  read more

Code: 58262

BRITISH PERIOD FRAMED MACHINE GUN CORPS PHOTO.

An excellent photo of a Lewis gunner operating the Lewis gun in the anti aircraft improvised configuration, this was where a wagon wheel was applied to an axled upright post and the gun was lashed to it thus the item was highly manoeuvrable against aircraft. The gunner wears a Brodie helmet with MGC collar badges with binoculars around his neck, to the rear one can see the large wooden crate of...  read more

Code: 56471

BRITISH MACHINE GUN CORPS INDUSTRIAL APPRECIATION CERTIFICATE.

A most interesting illuminated certificate for service in the war 1914-1919, this was issued by the Company of Siemen's Brothers, who were a dynamo works in Staffordshire. The item is facsimile signed by the Works Manager and dated '1919'. A most interesting item and worthy of research having a clear name of 'Private Clarence Perry' neatly inscribed to the top. All housed in its original dark o...  read more

Code: 56470

BRITISH MACHINE GUN CORPS FRAMED PICTURE.

An excellent and well defined period photograph clearly showing Machine Gun Corps infantry troops adding water to the cooling jacket of a Vickers machine gun, clearly can be seen are MGCI titles, all three wear Brodie helmets, 02 tunics, trousers and puttees and they are administering the water to the barrel jacket with a can or saucepan-like item. Interestingly the Vickers gun is mounted upon ...  read more

Code: 56469

ROYAL FLYING CORPS SOUVENIR SILK.

A magnificent and beautifully framed silk soldiers souvenir piece being of a good large dimension being approx. 2 1/2 feet by 2 1/2 feet in height and length. The item pertains to the Royal flying corps and in the central area is a brass royal flying corps badge and to each corner Royal flying corps embroidered titles. The overall colour is a little faded and the item has been expertly re frame...  read more

Code: 56452

BRITISH MACHINE GUN CORPS BATTALION PHOTO.

One of a recent excellent Machine Gun Corps related collection we purchased and this is one of the full length full battalion assembly photograph. The quality of the photo is absolutely superb and shows members of A & B Company, 3rd Battalion Machine Gun Corps, British Army of the Rhine June 1919. Many of the troops in the first three rows wear the cavalry type bandolier and breeches, however t...  read more

Code: 56343

BRITISH EXPERIMENTAL MACHINE GUN PHOTOGRAPH.

Recently Regimentals have been lucky enough to buy an excellent and well put together Machine Gun Corps related collection. A most intriguing photo worthy of much research. The photo itself clearly shows two Canadian ordinance corps colour sergeants wearing very early Canadian 02 type tunics with stand collars and separate epaulettes with coloured edging. The both have artificers cross tool bad...  read more

Code: 55619

BRITISH GUARDSMEN'S SENTRY MONEY BOX.

Just prior to WWI Huntley and Palmer the biscuit and sweet maker produced a series of sweet tins that doubled as money boxes with various exteriors for export, this example is in the form of a sentry box with a slot at the top for inserting money. It was for export to France and showed British Guardsmen at their sentry boxes on two sides. The drummer image is faint, the Guardsman in his box is ...  read more

Code: 52757