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A fine example of a Sam Brown belt and cross strap typical of WW2 vintage. The ‘reddy’ brown leather is very typical of the vintage as opposed to the tan brown earlier models. Excellent damage free condition being approx. 38 inches waist fit, All tabs & fittings present. The reverse of the belt is marked RSM and the cross strap named (see images). Marked to the underside buckle end
A superb condition mid/late war service dress cap in whip cord khaki A ‘flat’ cap with no crown shaper or front spring, a cap typical of late war wear. Moth and damage free, the cap would be hard to better for condition. Leather narrow chin band, and OSD bronze cap badge, the only badge ever fitted, no multiple puncture marks. Interior in matching clean condition, with no maker details. Brown
A fine, clean example of a British officer service dress cap of WW1 vintage. The cap is clean with a couple of small areas of moth to the peak, peak edge, and crown (see images). ed front. Good, crisp OSD bronze cap badge, with correct regimental side buttons rather than the more usual GS buttons. Deluxe leather adjustable chin strap is in good supple damage free condition. Interior head band
A very good clean example of the ‘pea’ style whistle as made by ‘Hudson’ dated 1916 Dent and damage free condition with good clear manufacturer and date details. Mounted on a long ‘bath chain’ type period fob.
A very nice, clean example of a 1916 dated 'Hudson' whistle, complete with its leather pocket fob. Good finish to the whistle overall, being dent and damage free. Whistle marked 'J. Hudson & Co. Birmingham', with good clear date marking. Leather for is supple and serviceable, but as with all such leather products of this vintage, should be treated with respect !
A clean example of a 1916 dated 'Hudson' whistle, complete with a short length fob chain and pocket loop hook (see images). Good finish to the whistle overall, being dent and damage free. Whistle marked 'J. Hudson & Co. Birmingham', with date detail ‘lightly’ impressed.
A very nice, clean example of a reasonably rare Indian Army 1916 dated 'Hudson' whistle, complete with part of its leather pocket fob (broken at the ring loop, see images). Good finish to the whistle overall, being dent and damage free. Whistle marked 'J. Hudson & Co. Birmingham', with good clear WD broad arrow and ‘I’ (indicating the issue to the Indian Army) and date marking.
The later edition of the AS Testament 1916. This edition is physically bigger than the 1914-16 and is with soft covers. This item has been gifted to an RFA Gunner, with ink and pencil details to the inside covers, Nice damage free condition.
A very nice damage free condition Testament as issued too and carried by troops, the edition covering 1914-16.. Hard covers, and without any marking from the carrier.
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!