British Airborne "Mae West" Life Preserver 1944 - Unissued Condition
British Airborne Life Preserver often refered to as "Mae West". In unissued condition yet with the obvious ageing. The vest is complete with all straps, hooks and clasps as well as the release valves. The life preserver is clearly 1944 dated and makers marked RFL and marked with the Broad Arrow. These life preservers would have been worn under the X-Type Parachute harnass. Widely used by Britis... read more
950.00 EUR
British (Airborne) Sten Gun Bandoleer 1944 - Nice Used Condition
British (Airborne) Sten Gun Bandoleer. Sten submachine gun magazine bandoleer as intended to carry 7 spare magazines, complete with carrying strap. Mostly used by Airborne and commando units. The bandoleer is nicely maker marked and dated 1944 and marked with the broad arrow. In overall nice used condition with some trace of wear but with attractive patina. read more
325.00 EUR
British (Airborne) Everest Load Carrier - Nice Used Condition
British (Airborne) Everest Load Carrier. Could be worn as backpack and fitted on the BSA folding bicycle. The carrier is complete and fitted with all original leather straps. The canvas is in excellent condition. There is no visible makers mark on both the frame or the straps. In overall nice used condition, would be hard to upgrade. read more
425.00 EUR
British Large Capacity Medic Waterbottle And Carrier - Nice Used Condition
A very rare example of a British Large Capacity i.e. medics waterbottle complete with cup and leather carrier. These were issued to medics and other medical personell such as stretcher bearers. These would for instance have been used by the Airborne medical units during the battle of Arnhem in 1944. The bottles have a larger capacity and a cup in order to supply water to the wounded. The metal ... read more
395.00 EUR
Rare British (Airborne) Sten MK V Gun Blanking Plate Canvas Frog 1945 - Unussued - Condition
rare and hard to find this original Sten Gun Blanking Plate.canvas frog dated 1945 The Sten Gun Blanking plate is used when the sten gun stock has been removed, typically on the MK V by Paratroopers, in order to reduce the size of the gun. The blanking plate stops the spring and bolt from flying out the rear.
When not in use its carried in a special pouch on the Airborne bayonet frog.
450.00 EUR
WH (HEER) 'M44'-tropical-styled enlisted-mens'-type shoulderstraps - Mint Condition
SS' (ie. 'Waffen-SS') so-called: bevo styled', enlisted-mens'- (ie. NCO-) pattern arm-eagle (ie. 'Ärmeladler für Mannschaften u. Unterführer der Waffen-SS').The eagle is a 'text-book' example of a so-called: tropical 'BeVo-woven'-type, arm-eagle (that was - amongst others - used on the camouflaged, M44-type, Waffen-SS 'Dot'-pattern tunics and Italian-styled 'Sahariana'-tunics). In unissued con... read more
200.00 EUR
British (Airborne) MK 2 Paratrooper Helmet 1943 Dated size 6 3/4 - Nice Used Condition
British (Airborne) MK2 Paratrooper Helmet or also refered to as Helmet Steel Airborne Troop MK1.
The MK1 Airborne helmet was commisioned in October 1942 and was fitted with leather chinstrap and steel rim. The helmet is fitted with textbook black leather chinstraps fitted with riffets. The sorbos in the liner are in good condition. The leather liner shows some clear wear, the 1943 date i... read more
3000.00 EUR
British 15th Kings Parachute Battalion Slouch Hat 1943 - Nice Used Condition
A nice used example of a British Slouch Hat. Clearly makers marked Adam Ashworth & Sons Ltd (Bury) and 1943 dated. The hat compromises a size 6 7/8.
The Slouch hat is original mounted to the 15th (British) Parachute Battalion. With Kings formation patch and Parachute Regiment cap badge. The 15th (British) Parachute Battalion was formed in 1945. The battalion was formed from volunteers f... read more
695.00 EUR
Canadian Leather Jerkin 1943 - Near Mint Condition
Canadian Leather Jerkin; makers marked Joseph Gould & Sons Ltd from Toronto and 1943 dated. This piece is retains its original manufacturer’s label; dated 1943, and stamped with the distinctive Canadian-style broad arrow.
Sized Small, the jerkin remains in lightly used condition with supple leather showing minimal wear and excellent preservation. IMO in near mint condition. Hard to find... read more
U.S. All Purpose Polaroid Goggles Type 1021 - Unissued Condition
Foam rubber frame and plastic shielded All Purpose Polaroid Goggles Type 1021. Fitted in fabric wallet and complete with two green and one clear spare shields. Makers marked American Optical Company Mass.
In unissued i.e. mint condition. Cannot be upgraded. read more
95.00 EUR