WW2 - British and Allies

BRITISH WWII 1ST PATTERN FAIRBAIRN SYKES KNIFE.

A very nice example of the 1st pattern Fairbairn Sykes knife, the blade is absolutely untouched, it has not been reprofiled or shortened. The Wilkinson Sword logo and the FS logo on both fortes of the blade are slightly thin. Excellent nickel plating to the S shaped cross guard and to the machine engraved cross hatched hilt. The stud at the top of the hilt still has its original Billet clamp ma...  read more

Code: 96558

BRITISH WWII ROYAL NAVAL CAPTAIN AND ABOVE VISOR CAP.

A fabulous condition, probably size 58 although unmarked, blue visor cap. Beautiful quality Melton cloth, standard mohair centre band, the Royal Naval officers badge multi constructed in gold bullion, metallic fouled anchor, red velvet cap badge. Standard narrow type patent leather chinstrap. A full compliment of gold braid around the peak indicating the rank of Captain and Above. To the interi...  read more

Code: 96559

BRITISH WWII MERCHANT NAVY OFFICERS VISOR CAP, CAPTAIN AND ABOVE.

A scarce cap, very large size. No moth damage, high quality Melton cloth material, a Merchant Navy officers badge attached to the mohair centre band. Standard narrow patent chinstrap. A row of bullion lace for Captain and Above rank . Interior sweatband complete with original 7 ¼ size label. Interestingly the faint remains of the maker gold blocked to the inner crown but rubbed out hair grease,...  read more

Code: 96575

BRITISH WWII PARATROOPER TRAINING HELMET.

A very rare piece of headdress being the canvas and Sorbo rubber training helmet with all of its earpieces and chin ties. This has come out of a world famous collection in the United States and purchased into that collection in 1980. The exterior canvas is excellent, traces to the front of a number that has been partly erased, this is quite common amongst the training helmets. The Sorbo rubber ...  read more

Code: 96530

BRITISH WWII 1ST PATTERN FAIRBAIRN SYKES KNIFE, VIRTUALLY MINT.

A fabulous example of the 1st pattern Fairbairn Sykes knife. The blade has never been interfered with, it has not been re-profiled or restored in any way. The ‘Wilkinson Sword’ logo and the ‘FS Fighting Knife’ logos on both forte of the blade are absolutely deep and clear. All of the nickel plating to the S shaped cross guard and to the machine cross hatched grip are perfect. Fitted into its or...  read more

Code: 96540

BRITISH WWII ROYAL NAVAL CAPTAIN AND ABOVE BLUE TOP CAP.

A very nice condition, approximately size 56 Royal Naval Captain and Above visor cap. Beautiful Melton cloth construction, no moth, standard mohair centre band with the large and impressive multi constructed gold bullion with red velvet and metallic anchor Royal Naval officers badge. Standard narrow patent leather chinstrap. The peak has the full row of bullion lace for the rank of Captain and ...  read more

Code: 96542

U.S. WWII U.S. NAVY CAPTAINS VISOR CAP.

A very nicer WWII period U.S.Naval Captains and above visor cap. The summer white top is slightly stained through storage and age. Standard mohair centre band, gold chinstrap, American eagle side buttons, gold bullion weave to the peak. The American badges of WWII are absolutely superb, this multi constructed eagle over the American shield with crossed anchors is of the highest quality. A label...  read more

Code: 96543

BRITISH WWII TUNISIAN USED BRITISH PARATROOPER HELMET.

A fabulous example of a non fibre rimmed para helmet, painted in North African tan. The helmet is with its original leather straps, which are of the rivetted type, its cream Sorbo rubber, its inner cradle and head cushion. The original wearer has cut the leather section of the sweatband out and we understand this was quite a common occurrence. Various names have been applied to the inner part o...  read more

Code: 96546