When Dragons Flew: Illustrated History of the 1st Battalion the Border Regiment, 1939-45 Nice Used Condition

When Dragons Flew: Illustrated History of the 1st Battalion the Border Regiment, 1939-45
When Dragons Flew chronicles the history of the 1st Battalion The Border Regiment from the outbreak of war in September 1939, through service with the BEF in France, to its training in an independent role, then as part of the 1st Air-Landing Brigade of the 1st Airborne Division from October 1941 to O...  read more

Code: 58212

British East Lancashire Regiment Captain Mounted Battledress - Nice Used Condition

British 1940 Pattern Battle Dress. Original mounted to a Captain in the East Lancashire Regiment.
Mounted with printed East Lancashire Shoulder titles, three embroided Pips and lanyards. The blouse compromising a size 10 and is 1945 dated. Makers marked Boothman Ltd. And War Department acceptance stamp with lettercode "Z" indicating 1945 being also the year of issue. The East Lancashire...  read more

Code: 58408

U.S. (Airborne) Folding Stretcher - Nice Used Condition

A nice used example of a U.S. (Airborne) Folding Stretcher. These stretchers would have been issued for specifiek use by both U.S. Airborne Paratrooper and Glider untis. Introduced in 1943. The stretcher has one small damage on the fabric but is in overall nice used condition. Increasingly hard to find yet can be upgraded.  read more

Code: 58405

Canadian Tanker Crash Helmet Complete With Earphones & Microphone - Nice Used Condition

Canadian Tanker Crash Helmet i.e. 'Helmet, Crash, Tank Battalion'. Commmisioned n the summer of 1940. These helmets protected the wearer only from impacts and no ballistic protection.The helmet is executed in cloth covered cork, with rubber vents in the sides and a web suspension.
The helmet its maker mark is present yet hard to read. Sized 7 1/8. he helmet is showing some traces of we...  read more

Code: 58395

U.S. Airborne Para/Glider Infantry Garrison Cap - Near Mint Condition

U.S. Airborne Garrison Cap. Original mounted with a Paratrooper/Glider Infantry qualification badge. The Garrison cap is fitted with the distinct blue piping for Paratrooper/Glider Infantry.With minor trace of wear and fitted original label, sized 6 7/8 and makers marked "excl. of ornamentation MFG". In near mint condition and hard to be upgraded.  read more

Code: 58402

Rare U.S. Airborne Invasion Flag Armband - Unissued Condition

This is a rare example of a in unissued condition U.S. Airborne Invasion Flag. This so-called third type was a flag printed as an armband on sturdy paper. This type was issued for the Southern France, Holland typically by the 82nd and 101 Airborne, and Rhine jumps and was worn as an armband or cut or folded and pinned to the sleeve. The armband is as described unissued however has been folded. ...  read more

Code: 58401

U.S. (Airborne) T-5 Parachute Chestpack October 1944 - Near Mint Condition

U.S. (Airborne) Chestpack for the iconic T-5 Parachute. The chestpack does not retain a parachute canopy. Yet in light used and IMO near mint condition. Makers marked "Reliance MFG" and dated October 1944. Fitted with OD green hooks and six elastic rubber bands i.e. bungee straps. Increasingly hard to find late war U.S. (Airborne) T-5 Parachute Chestpack in excellent condition.  read more

Code: 58403

Canadian Battle Dress Mounted To A Driver In The Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps - Nice Used Condition

A highly attractive and original mounted Canadian Battle Dress. Mounted to a driver in the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps. Fitted with printed Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps shoulder titles and "Canada" insignia. The blouse is fitted a "Drivers" craftmans badge. Furthermore fitted with original medal ribbons for the 39-45 and France & Germany Star, War Medal and Canadian Volunteer Service medal ...  read more

Code: 58404

WH (HEER) non-reversible 'Sumpftarn' Winter Trousers - Unissued Condition

WH (HEER) non-reversible 'Sumpftarn' (Tarnungs Hose). The trousers appear in unissued condition with only some minor ageing. The braces of the trousers have been displaced. The trousers have no visible makers or size markings. Yet these were intended to fit over the uniform and would therefore be a good mannequin size. Overall an excellent pair off WH (HEER) non-reversible 'Sumpftarn' Winter ...  read more

Code: 58111

Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD) Unterfeldmeister Uniform - Nice Used Condition

A stunning uniform consisting of a tunic and trousers of a Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD) Unterfeldmeister. The Reich Labour Service (Reichsarbeitsdienst; RAD) was established as an agency to help mitigate the effects of unemployment , militarise the workforce and indoctrinate it with Nazi ideology.
The tunic is in overall nice used condition with some minor trace of wear and moth damage. Fi...  read more

Code: 57014