British (Airborne) 18ft Cargo Parachute Khaki 1945 - Nice Used Condition

In excellent condition this British (Airborne) 18ft Cargo Parachute and Bag.
The parachute bag is clearly 1945 dated and marked as "Parachute 18"O"Dia C/W" Store reference 15c/339. Clearly marked with the Broad Arrow and maximum load indication of 185lb at 130 miles per hour. The original white parachute is still present and does appear to be complete with all lines still attached. the p...  read more

Code: 57795

British (Airborne) Adaptor for the 100-round Bren Gun Drum Magazine - Nice Used Condition

British (Airborne) Adaptor in order to attach the 100-round Bren Gun /vikkers K gun Drum Magazine. The adaptor is clearly marked factory and/or serial number "LB". In nice used condition.  read more

Code: 58232

British Airborne & SOE Type 6 Wire Cutters And Carrying Case - Unussued Condition

British Type 6 Wire cutters and type 6 frog i.e. carrying case. Both wire cutters and frog are in nice used conditon. There appears to be no date on the wire cutters which is textbook for SOE An attractive set offAirborne& SOE Type 6 Wire Cutters And Carrying Case.  read more

Code: 58245

British and U.S. Gas Detection Armband i.e. Brassard 1941 - Unissued Condition

British Made paper gas detection armband i.e. Brassard. Won on the sleeve and would change colour when in contact with gasses. The armand is makers marked JL & S and dated 11-41.
Used by both British and U.S. troops such as Airborne troops during D-Day and Operation Market Garden.
In unissued condition.  read more

Code: 58419

Late War U.S. Airborne Assualt Gas Mask M7 Rubber Carrying Bag - Near Mint Condition

U.S. M7 Rubber Gasmask intended for the U.S. Airborne Assualt Gasmask. The assualt gasmask was especially made for amphibious assualts and is refered to as the M5 Gasmask. This type of mask was widely used by U.S. Airborne troops during for instance D-Day. The M7 gasmask carrier is in overall nice used condition with some trace of wear and storage. Clearly U.S. marked on the front and with orig...  read more

Code: 58413

U.S. Airborne Para/Glider Infantry Medics 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 maroon and white piping for Medical troops. The cap shows minor trace of wear and is fitted with original yet washed out label. Estimated a size 7. Hard to be upgraded.  read more

Code: 58423

U.S. Airborne Enlisted Mens Glider Infantry Summer Garrison Cap - Nice Used Condition

A nice used example of a summer Garrison cap. Original mounted with an enlisted mens Glider Infantry badge. The cap is executed with blue piping for infantry. Fitted with a clear label , measuring a size 7 1/4. Hard to upgrade.  read more

Code: 58424

British (Airborne) Economy i.e. Plastic Army Air Corps Cap Badge - Nice Used Condition

British (Airborne) Economy i.e. Plastic Glider Pilot Cap Badge (AAC). The Army Air Corps (AAC) was first formed on 21 December 1941 as the overall corps for The Parachute Regiment and The Glider Pilot Regiment. Later in the war the Parachute Regiment was issued with their wings and the Glider pilots retained the The Army Air Corps badge. In nice used i.e. near mint condition.  read more

Code: 58410

Pair Off Embroided Poland Shoulder Titles - Mint Condition

In mint i.e. unissued condition. This pair of embroided "Poland" so-called Glueback version. Shoulder titles. As worn by Polish Forces in Europe such as 1st Polish Corps in Great Britain, 1st Polish Armoured Division and 1st Independent Parachute Brigade. Hard to upgrade.  read more

Code: 58411

U.S. Army-|Airforce "Mae West" Life Preserver i.e. Life Jacket 1945 - Nice Used Condition

In nice used condition with some minor trace of age and storage this iconic U.S. "Mae West" Life Preserver or so-called Pneumatic Life Vest. Fitted with all straps, hooks and fittings and clearly 1945 dated. This kind of life jacket was issued to USAAF and USN/USMC aircrews And widely used throughout the war during campaigns Makers marked United States Rubber Co. amd dated Juli 1945 Hard to ...  read more

Code: 58409