British (Airborne) Cotton String Vest 1942 - Nice Used Condition
This is an original British cotton string vest dating from the early 1940s, commonly referred to as an “Escape string vest.” The vest could be unraveled and plaited into a rope to aid escape if required. Such garments were issued to paratroopers, pilots, and commando troops, valued for their lightweight construction and dual-purpose utility.
This example remains in nice used condition, f... read more
150.00 EUR
British Biscuits Ration Tin 1944 - Nice Used Condition
British Biscuits Ration Tin. Clearly makers marked S.P. Ltd and dated February 1944. The tin would contain 7 1/2 Lbs of biscuits. The tin is empty. Complete with original lid. In nice used condition. read more
Canadian National Defense Harley-Davidson Motorcycle 1944 Model 43WLC Engine Number 43WLC5366
Harley-Davidson Canadian National Defence model; 43 WLC. The Canadian military motorcycles were purchased and used by the Canadian National Defense Forces. The Canadian Army WLC models have over 50 different features in comparisson with the US Army WLA models. This advertised model 43WLC 5366 was mostley deliverd between January 1944 and May 1944 Canadian contract C.D.LV 1525 and produced in th... read more
U.S. Airborne M1942 Jump Trousers - Unissued Condition
Iconicly used by the 101st Airborne Division in Normandy and during Operation Market Garden in 1944. This pair U.S. Airborne M1942 Jump Trousers is in unissued and stone mint condition. The trousers are size marked in the interior. Measuring a waist 30 and inseam 30. Lesser encountered these days and in such stone mint condition certainly cannot be upgraded.
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U.S. (Airborne) 507th (PIR) 82nd Airborne Grouping Normandy & Varsity- Nice Used Condition
This is a stunning and historical U.S. (Airborne) 82nd Airborne Grouping. Recently purchased out of the woodwork. The grouping consists of an IKE uniform i.e. jacket, trousers and side cap.
The IKE jacket is badged to a technical sergeant that served with the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment. Assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division and was later assigned to the 17th Airborne Division. A... read more
U.S. IKE Jacket 82nd Airborne Medical Staff Sergeant Mounted - Nice Used Condition
A stunning and original mounted IKE jacket (i.e. Wool Field Jacket). Mounted to a medical staff sergeant attached to the 82nd Airborne Division. Fitted with a sterling marked Paratrooper qualifaction badge indicating this staff sergeant completed parachute training. Mounted with medical corps collar tabs, staff sergeant stripes and 82nd Airborne formation patch. The jacket is mounted with vario... read more
550.00 EUR
U.S. Airborne /Paratrooper M1943 Rigger Reinforced Jump Trousers - Nice Used Condition
Possibly one of the most highly sought after U.S. Airborne uniforms. These U.S. Airborne/paratrooper M1943 Reinforced Jump Trousers. A textbook modification of a period M1943 trousers with rigger applied re-inforced pockets. The pockets would have been removed from another pair of trousers as the yellow stitching is still clearly visible on the pockets. There are now visible size markings yet... read more
U.S. BC-1000 (SCR-300) Back Pack Radio 1944 Dated Complete - Nice Used Condition
U.S. BC-1000 Back Pack Radio i.e. Transmitter/Receiver. Widely used in various theatres of operation these type of radios became iconic and was often refered to as ‘walkie talkie’.
The radio is in nice used although very good and complete condition. Complete with the OD carrying frame, earphones, antenna and webbing carrying case. With its original manual. Fitted with original data plat... read more
U.S. Tank i.e. Crash Helmet Complete With Earphones And Goggles - Nice Used Condition
A nice used example of a U.S. Tank i.e. Crash Helmet. Clearly makers marked Rawlings, sized 7 1/8 and with patent no. 76072.
With the helmet an unissued set of Polaroid All Purpose Goggles (No. 1021), complete with all spare shields. T-30 throat and a T 45 nose microphone which was widely used in noisy environment such as armoured vehicles and headset receivers.Wiring loom and R14 earpho... read more
British Camouflaged Tommy Helmet 1939 - Nice Used Condition
An attractive nice used British Tommy i.e. MK2 helmet. Applied with original camouflage paint. The helmet has recently been purchased from a private household and retains a stunning patina. The liner is clearly 1939 dated and makers marked TTC (Teddy Toy Company). The helmet shell appear makers mark yet hard to identify. A nice used albeit highly attractive British Camouflaged Tommy Helmet. read more
550.00 EUR