WW1 US GAS MASK BAG

American Great War version of the British gas haversack used extensively in WW2.
These are scarce.
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Code: 59670

WW1 - BLACK WATCH CAP BADGE - SHAPED

Very good example of the pre 1936 badge .
Silvered finish and nicely shaped for wear on the TOS.
Sharp detail.
Some old polish and verdgris to back.
Better quality with the silvered finish.
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Code: 59664

ROYAL SCOTS - QUEENS RIFLE VOLUNTEERS CROSS BELT BADGE

Excellent example in cast blackened brass. Fretted centre. Loop for whistle chain.
Victorian period.
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Code: 55304

LUFTWAFFE M40 SINGLE DECAL HELMET - COMPLETE

Good "Been There" helmet.
Luftwaffe blue grey shell with decent 2nd pattern decal .
Nicely named in Gothic script to rear skirt and also with a different name to liner so has had more than one owner during it's working life which in interesting and not unusual.
Liner in good combat worn condition with supple leather, all tongue ends intact and zinc band.Rear stitching a/f ...  read more

Code: 59629

WW1 BLACK WATCH CAP BADGE - UNUSUAL LUGS

Nice example with the rare lugs made from brass telephone connectors as used by one Scottish maker in the Great War.
Badge has subtle shaping for wear on the bonnet.
No rubbing or damage.
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Code: 59494

1940 DTD. WW2 BRITISH TAN WEBBING COMPASS POUCH - ATTRIBUTED

Good " Been There " web pouch for the marching compass.
This came from a Westeren Desert officers estate ( name to buyer ).
Seems to have had white ? blanco or possibly just sun bleached.
Nicely maker mkd and 1940 dated.
Certainly saw the sun this one ! Owner got an M.I.D. during his service
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Code: 59623

WW2 RECONNAISSANCE CORPS BADGE

Good One Look , wartime original.
Brass.
Bit of verdigris that should come off but I never clean items.They go out as they came in.
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Code: 59588

GERMAN HEER M42 CAMO HELMET WITH WIRE - BATTLE DAMAGED -

Battle damaged M42 from the battle for France after D Day.
Retains most of it's original sawdust camo overpaint and the remains of a white winter camo .
Shrapnel strike to the right side just above the ear which has pierced the helmet and no doubt instantly killed the soldier.
What is really cool about this one is the improvised wire arrangement for holding foliage. It's po...  read more

Code: 54118

WW2 GERMAN SINGLE DECAL LARGE ARMY HELMET - NS68 - DN22

Cracking extra large size 68 shell M40 with field grey drab finish.Toned army decal. Liner dry with some tongue ends a/f. Full length original chin strap with aluminium buckle. Double banded aluminium liner band with square D rings so I would presume a early 40 shell using the earlier M35 components. Rice helmet code book confirms this helmet left the factory as a single decal army.
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Code: 54459

GERMAN LUFTSPORT HILFT DEUTSCHLAND ASSOCIATION DAY BADGE

Nice example with frosted outer strap retaining it's silvered finish. Orange bakelite centre with metal plane in relief.
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Code: 55368