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Something of a rarity British inter war issued/refurbished helmets....Many ‘left-overs’ from WW1 of which there were ‘many’ went into the ‘melting pot’ to be issued as the ‘new pre-war’(WW2) pattern helmet and liner. Many re-issued Brodie helmets worn by the regular pre-war British army would also have been lost in the early unsuccessful campaigns of WW2, most notably the Dunkirk operation. The helmet:- A standard ‘B’ pattern
Bairnsfather Ware ‘Grimwade’s’ ‘Old Bill’ butter dish & cover, with a royal crest ! An excellent overall condition, piece of ‘Old Bill’ ware. Transfer images are the same all round and are entitled ‘Well if you knows of a better ‘ole go to it’. Subject transfers are in excellent damage free condition. Underside of dish cover with Grimwade maker details. Very slight age crazing to the surfaces as is common
A ‘less common’ piece of Bairnsfather table wear being a water jug. Two scenes ‘Keep yer’ead still or I’ll ave yer blinking ear off’ and ‘Well Alfred ‘ow are the cakes’ are in very good condition, with only very minor scuffing. No chipping, but with a small hair-line crack, (see images). Impressed marking to the jug base. Excellent overall condition!
A superbly made piece of electrical scientific equipment as used by engineering troops to check the flow of electric current....important in the installation of communication and detonation lines. This ‘shouts’ quality manufacture per the period. Dial front plate with maker details and date 1915. (This is a heavy item, subject to postal charge adjustment).
A clean, damage free (with slight moth) khaki wool armband with red crown. Interior with waxed cotton liner, carry usual issue marking. Tin buttons have been replaced with press stud poppers. Something of an iconic early war ‘uniform’ item, being in place of an actual issued uniform due to cloth shortages !
A superb pair of period, hand made, heavy field duty ankle boots. Quality boots that have had field use and as such show the appropriate wear. Soles with heavy duty steel studs, a couple of which are now absent. The leather laces have the added touch of having anti-fray steel ends (see images). The leather is of a very ‘heavy weight’ and as such the boots are heavy. The leather
A good pair of British army cold weather trigger mittens. Khaki / brown wool, mittens with index finger knitted into the mitten to allow the use of firearms. Excellent overall condition with slight moth. Still attached together as issued. No visible issue markings or stampings.
A good pair of British army cold weather trigger mittens. Khaki / brown wool, mittens with index finger knitted into the mitten to allow the use of firearms. Excellent overall condition with slight moth. Still attached together as issued. No visible issue markings or stampings. This item is in slightly better condition than the previous listing
Anti-Gas Eye Shields. Mk III shields. Single pair of goggles (one used) as issued in their original card carry case, with printed instructions on how they are to be used
Anti-Gas Eye Shields. Mk III shields. Two pairs of goggles as issued in their original card carry case, with printed instructions on how they are to be used
A rare early dated (1939) other ranks khaki wool side cap. Stunning un-issued condition, being moth and damage free. Cap badge never fitted. GS cap buttons. Khaki shirt wool head band with heavy khaki cotton liner. Clear maker mark, date and WD broad arrow (see images).
A good used WW2 British army issue aluminium flip top soap container. Excellent damage free condition with date, WD and maker details to the base.