WW1 - British and Allies

BRITISH/FRENCH WWI BINOCULARS.

A highly unusual pair of small capacity binoculars, being British issued French contract binoculars, the makers details Huet Paris on top of right frame, on the back of each frame are two very nicely engraved nickel plaques etched with distances from 100 to 1200 m and with on the left the figure of a French infantryman in full battle equipment with the right one showing a French Cavalryman on a...  read more

Code: 95191

CANADIAN ROYAL FLYING CORPS BREECHES.

An extremely rare pair of other ranks issued breeches, these are in typical Canadian coarse other ranks wool and have no reinforcing to the inner legs and would have be worn with puttees. The Canadian military provided a great deal of personnel in terms of flying and much training was undertaken in Canada. This particular pair of breeches have a good paper label still intact, printed 'Royal Fly...  read more

Code: 95232

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

BRITISH WWI TRENCH WADERS.

An extremely difficult piece of equipment to obtain for the British soldier or officer of World War I are the canvas leggings known as trench waders, as World War I progressed and it became apparent of the terrible wet conditions within the trenches these canvas waders were issued to all ranks, many images can be seen of the waders being worn and would be an ideal piece of equipment to dress to...  read more

Code: 95098

BRITISH WWI ROYAL FLYING CORPS ENLISTED RANKS TUNIC AND OVERSEAS CAP.

A fabulous example of the enlisted ranks Royal Flying Corps plastron fronted tunic. Good nap to cloth, no moth anywhere on the tunic. Fitted with a nice matching set of Royal Flying Corps shoulder titles, two lower pockets with flaps. All of the buttons are original to the tunic. The upper interior of the tunic lined in the blue shirting material identical to the colour and weight of cloth used...  read more

Code: 95101

BRITISH WWI ROYAL FLYING CORPS SERGEANT OBSERVERS PLASTRON FRONTED TUNIC.

A very fine example of a large size enlisted mans issue RFC tunic that has been service worn and modified to the interior for flying duties. Standard khaki cloth, no moth damage anywhere on the tunic, except some moth to the blanket lining. Standard configuration of epaulettes, two lower pockets with flaps. The tunic is fitted with a very nice matching set of Royal Flying Corps shoulder titles,...  read more

Code: 95102

FRENCH WWI ADRIAN INFANTRY HELMET.

A nice large size dark horizon blue Adrian steel helmet, one dent to the crown, a good degree of original paint finish remaining with slight rust bleed, with its flaming grenade RF badge to the front, original chinstrap. The original liner is complete, one of the tongues is adrift from the main body of the sweatband but still attached to the drawstring, Complete with all its aluminium spaces. A...  read more

Code: 95103

BRITISH WWI 1908 PATTERN MILLS EQUIPMENT WAIST BELT.

The Mills equipment waist belt with the brace attachment buckles cut off. Faint traces of markings.  read more

Code: 95108

BRITISH WWI ROYAL FLYING CORPS AVIATORS GOGGLES.

Tinted lenses, large leather surround with soft interior with its elasticated neck strap.  read more

Code: 95120

BRITISH WWI OLD BILL CHINA.

During WWI the artist Bruce Bairnsfather was the editor and artist of the magazine produced in the trenches known as Old Bill. A whole series of china and crockery were produced based on the Old Bill drawings. These four pieces comprise of an ashtray, saucer, 2 small dishes. One of the small dishes has a crack and is faded, the teacup also has a small crack, the ashtray and the other dish are u...  read more

Code: 86588