Australian WW2 AWAS / Medical Servcie Womens Boots

A very rare Australian WW2 AWAS / Medical Service Womens Boots.
Brown leather boots with original laces. Brown leather soles are marked with a Victorian manufacture code "V866." Size 3E. The date looks to be 1944. This is partially obscured due to the sold having been billed out with a hole to accomodate a mannequin stand.
Other than the holes in the sole of both , these boots a...  read more

Code: 21

France WW1 M1915 Adrian Infantry Helmet

France WW1 M1915 Adrian Infantry Helmet.

A good example of the M15 Adrian retaining its original horizon blue painted finish. This has darkened over time. There is an area of white paint to the right hand side. Infantry flaming bomb badge to front.
Overall soiling, wear , consummate with age.
Has its original leather and horizon blue wool liner.
No chin...  read more

Code: 19

Imperial Germany Prussian Enlisted Ranks White Parade Belt And Buckle

Imperial Germany Prussian Enlisted Ranks White Parade Belt And Buckle.

A very hard to find item.

Brass/white metal Prussian enlisted ranks buckle with brown leather belt tab attached. Original white buff leather belt approx 90cm with traces of the whitening powder agent visible.

These belt were designed for wear with the pre war dunkleblau tunics.  read more

Code: 35

Germany WW1 Prussian Infantry Officer Service Dress Cap

Germany WW1 Prussian Infantry Officer Service Dress Cap. A very fine private purchase quality example.

Field grey wool body with red wool cap band. A black waterproofed pasteboard visor.
Officer multi piece state and national cockades.
The cap band with a with a few scattered pinhole sized moth bites and a small section from the rear piping missing.
Has...  read more

Code: 38

US WW2 M1917A1 “Kelly” Helmet

US Original WW2 M1917A1 “Kelly” Helmet.

A very good condition WWII Helmet. The helmet is complete with the original liner, chin strap and original olive drab painted finish.

The M1917A1 helmet was a transitional helmet used during the early years of WWII prior to the introduction of the more common M1 Helmet. It was basically a M1917 helmet shell, as used durin...  read more

Code: 39

U.S WW2 USAAFBomber Crew M-3 Flak Helmet

U.S WW2 USAAF Bomber Crew M-3 Flak Helmet.

U.S. Army Air Forces WWII issue M3 Flak Helmet! World War Two American bomber crews in the skies over Europe needed something more than their leather flying helmets to provide them with shrapnel injuries, however it took a surprisingly long time for a new helmet to be developed and deployed to meet that need. Not until December of 1943...  read more

Code: 40

British Post 1902 Worcestershire Regiment Officers Home Service Helmet

British Post 1902 Worcestershire Regiment Officers Home Service Helmet

A fine Edwardian period example of the pattern first introduced in 1881 as the Home Service Helmet.
Blue cloth covered helmet with gilt brass peak and back straps, gilt brass chin chain, spike and cruciform base. Officers Kings Crown Worcestershire Regiment helmet plate. Retains leather sweatband an...  read more

Code: 41

U.S 1967 10x 50 Cal. Dummy Cartridges in Box

U.S 1967 dated box containing 10x 50 Cal. Dummy Cartridges. The box with storage and age wear. There is some oxidization to the anodised cartridges.

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Code: 45

Australian WW1 Returned Services Association Victoria Lapel Badge

Rare Australian WW1 Returned Services Association Victoria Lapel Badge. 1915-1919

Brass and enamels. Button hole fitting reverse.  read more

Code: 46

WW1 British Ball Grenade Souvenir Ash Tray

WW1 British Ball Grenade Souvenir Ash Tray.
An original No. 15 Ball Grenade ( no fuze). fitted to a purpose cast iron ash tray. The tray with inlaid cast wording around the edge : British Ball Grenade ".

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The No. 15 ball grenade, also called the cricket ball grenade, was a grenade used by the British during World War I. The No. 15 was a time-fused g...  read more

Code: 47