WW2 - British and Allies

U.S. WWII HUGE SIZE ARMY AIR FORCE OFFICERS CAP.

A very nice example of the chocolate European theatre Army Air Force officers cap. No moth damage or staining. Complete with its stitched attached wool centre band, wide leather chinstrap. Soft crushable peak. Eagle badge in beautiful gilt with matching side buttons. Complete with its leather sweatband. Full silk-like rayon lining marked ‘The Finchley Establishments, 5th Avenue’. We have never ...  read more

Code: 92470

U.S. WWII TROPICAL OFFICERS 50 MISSION CAP.

The caps that were folded and formed by the aviators are commonly known as the 50 Mission cap, this is a classic example. Tropical version, light tan material, standard woven removable centre band, American eagle gilded badge which has some green oxidisation. Minor staining to the body of the cap and some shredding to the material on the reverse side. Soft leather crushable peak. Standard wide ...  read more

Code: 92472

BRITISH WWII 1945 DATED MARK 3 COMBAT HELMET.

A nice condition ‘45’ dated Mark 3 combat helmet. Good original finish overall with all lining and chinstrap.  read more

Code: 92473

RUSSIAN WWII WATER COLOUR.

An extremely good well created war artist water colour measuring 53 x 34cm in a simple fitted black and gilded frame showing a Russian anti tank gun crew in action. Good uniform detail. The painting would make a fine backdrop for a Russian diorama or display. The painting was purchased in Russia in the early years of post 1989, it is signed on the reverse although not visible as it has been ref...  read more

Code: 92475

BRITISH WWII HOME FRONT GROUPING.

A nice grouping of items which include the Brodie helmet painted black with the colours in shield shape of St.Bartholomew’s Hospital. A small diary size booklet dated ‘1936’ entitled The Pharmacopceie of St.Bartholomew’s Hospital with the matching Coat of Arms of the Hospital on the front of the diary gilded, that match the helmet. A nice large bronze medallion in its original fitted case, gilt...  read more

Code: 92485

BRITISH WWII HOME FRONT GROUPING.

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Code: 92484

BRITISH WWII SOLDIERS BATTLEDRESS TROUSERS.

An extremely narrow waisted set of battledress trousers, 26 inch waist. Excellent nap to the cloth, all buttons present. No moth damage. good length to the leg. WD marked to the waistband.  read more

Code: 92301

BRITISH WWII FRENCH LANGUAGE POSTERS.

A large format British published poster, paper laid on linen for strength showing all of the ranks of the navy, army air force and merchant marine, also combined operations, printed by the Ministry of Information in London for French speakers. Another smaller poster , also laid on linen for strength. Excellent colour image of British paratroopers training. Three further paper posters, not laid ...  read more

Code: 92302

BRITISH WWII LOW COUNTRIES COMMAND ARM PATCHES.

Blue cross on yellow field.  read more

Code: 92311

BRITISH WWII MARK III 1944 TURTLE HELMET.

First issued in 1943 to Canadian forces and first used in action on D-Day 1944 by the Canadians. This example having one dent to the rear crown, all original wartime paint finish present, to the interior a series of numbers which is probably the soldiers service number painted into the rear skirt, complete standard Brodie type liner marked BMB 1944, with its elasticated chinstrap.  read more

Code: 92354