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A superb, dent and damage free hallmarked silver cigarette case, presented by the Royal Engineers. Headquarters staff to one of its members 2nd April 1918. The engraved detail to the case front and the presentation details are of the highest quality. Elasticated cig. Retainer present. Open catch is in excellent working order. A superb item of silver wear !
A very fine example of a WW1 female VAD service hat in felt wool. The hat is in exceptional condition being completely moth and damage free. The exterior hat band is with fragility due to wear and age and has had a couple of period stitched repairs. The inner head band is present and in excellent condition in keeping with the hat body. Gilt and enamel cap badge
A superb pair of privately tailored/purchased WW1 vintage riding breeches as favoured by the officer classes of the period. Magnificent quality tailoring, in damage/moth free condition. One of the small ankle fastening buttons absent only. Would compliment a WW1 officer representation very well !
A very clean and damage free ‘narrow’ Derby Scheme recruit armband. Khaki wool band with red crown, tin fastening buttons, and good clear stamp details to the under-side. Moth free. A what might be termed ‘second phase’ band that was reduced in width to save on uniform cloth.
A well used British carry bag for the small box respirator. One front cover flap popper is absent and there is a corrosion fraying to one small area of the carry strap. All other fittings are present and in working order. An item that with some gentle remedial conservation work, would make for a nice item. A rare item to find on its own.
A wrist sweetheart tag made from a cap badge and period pennies. Crude in its execution, but not without character. A nice period piece.
Formation marking for the 7th Battalion Royal West Kent Regiment. A well used/late war re-issued ‘B’ pattern Brodie field service helmet, with blue painted formation markings as detailed above. The helmet has been period refinished and reissued with the exterior and underside brim refinished. The helmet rim band is absent giving the appearance of a first pattern helmet. The area where the rim has previously sat is visible
A high quality officer purchase water bottle, with khaki fabric covering and leather shoulder strap. The bottle is in excellent dent and damage free condition with the cloth cover showing some minor moth/wear damage. Shoulder strap is supple and serviceable, but with one small area of wear/splitting.
A complete and in-opened pack of tobacco that formed part of the smoker gift tin. Excellent untouched/undamaged condition. Paper wrapper a little grubby, lead foil wrapper complete and damage free. A super item to help build/finish a smoker gift tin.
A well used/carried as a wallet example of of the 1914 gift fund writing wallet. Canvas covered wallet with the front flap containing the press stud popper and gift fund detail in red detail. The wallet is very grubby, with wear in keeping with being carried/used. Complete with the wallet divider, but sadly (in my own experience of these items) the content, of paper and envelopes, are long
A good,strong, serviceable waist belt of the type worn by many-an other rank under their service dress tunic, instead of braces. A none regulation item, purchased or gifted to a serving soldier of the period. Good size, with leather supple.
Hard to now find, full length (over 6 ft) single piece puttees. Earth brown khaki wool with some light inactive moth to the ‘beginning’ ends. Not a common item to now find in this condition.