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Militaria — Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:272
Sale Title:MilitariaLots with images:270
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:111
Date:22-May-2016
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An Australian Vietnam era M1 helmet American made, issued to the Australian military in the Vietnam war period. Complete with kevlar liner and chin strap. Soldier's name and number inscribed in liner
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Two Australian military cadet's slouch hats marked size 55 & 57, one with blue and white patch & the other with a light blue puggaree and chin strap
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Two Australian military World War II ammo pouches stamp to interior '1943', constructed in heavy canvas
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A collection of Australian Vietnam Era military paraphenalia [7] including a saddle bag, bandages, two water cans, two belts & a tarp
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Two Australian defence force jumpers, Afghanistan War both marked 1994, one with two crown patches and the other with a regimental patch
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An Australia Floppy Hat & a Green Beret, Vietnam era both in good condition with minor wear
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A collection of six assorted Vietnam era Military uniform items including a heavy woolen overcoat marked 1966, three shirts (size 36&34) all 1980s, two winter dress jacket and pants (marked varous dates 1976-83)
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A set of five World War II Japanese medals mounted in a bar, unnamed
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A 1970s reproduction World War II German belt buckle constructed in aluminium, well cast with makers marks
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A Chinese Junkett-mount Musketoon, used in junketts in the spice or porcelain trade for protection against pirating. Mounted on either side of the boat, this gun maintains its original mount. A simple but effective design. Weight approx. 35kg, L. 125 cm
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An Eastern European bayonet
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An Indonesian Kris, mid 20th century, with a carved timber handle and a finely engraved scabbard
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A US army combat helmet with removable kevlar liner & suspension webbing, army green painted shell, complete with chin strip this was the type used from World War II through to Vietnam
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An Alexander Henry Rifle, 1871, Alexander Henry (1818-1894) was a Scottish gun maker, based in Edinburgh, and designer of the Henry rifling and barrel used in the Martini-Henry rifle
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A World War I original print of 'Record of Australia's Voluntary Effort in the Great War' in very good condition with original Edwardian frame 60 x 44 cm
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An Australian Pre-Federation NSW Pre Federation medical Corps Badge Rare NSW Pre Federation Medical Corps Badge (brass). Served in The Boer War with great distinction, absorbed into the newly federated Army in 1902. Fine condition, red felt backing. Provenance: Peter Nathan Militaria
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Two Collar Badges, 14th Australian Light Horse Regiment (QLD Mtd Inf) 1900-1912 Collar badges of The 14th Light Horse Regiment (White metal). The Regiment was a mounted infantry or light horse unit of the Australian Army. The unit takes its lineage from units raised as part of the colonial forces of the state of Queensland in 1860 and served during the second Boer War and World War I. In 1930 it was amalgamated with the 2nd Light Horse Regiment to become the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland…
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[World War II] NSW Artillery on Parade 1901 / US White Fleet 1901 (2), the first 'A' Field Battery, the oldest permanent unit of the Australian army. Before 1870 each of the major ports in colonial Australia were defended by the British garrison troops from the Royal Garrison Artillery. At the end of 1871 the Royal Garrison Artillery was withdrawn from the colony of New South Wales and the colonial government passed an act allowing for the raising of a Permanent Military Force to provide the coastal…
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A Pre Federation Australian NSW Volunteer Artillery Tunic, Master Gunner (1885-1901) Tunic of the NSW Volunteer Artillery. The volunteers wore white braid and silver buttons on their tunics while the permanent artillery wore gold. Two hundred and five artillerymen volunteered for service in the Sudan in 1885. Excellent condition, no fading or mothing. Provenance: Peter Nathan Militaria
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A Pre Federation Victorian Permanent Artillery Master Gunner Tunic with Good Conduct Badges Tunic of the Pre Fed Vic Permanent Artillery Bombardier, Master Gunner & Good Conduct Badges (1885-1901). When the Crimean War began in 1854 the people in Australia were fearful that the Russians would attack them and authorisation was given to raise volunteer forces to help the Imperial troops. A battery of artillery was raised in Sydney and the same year others were raised in Victoria and South Australia.…
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A Royal Australian Artillery Sergeant Major Tunic, 1901-1910 Tunic of The Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery, normally referred to as the Royal Australian Artillery (RAA), is a Regiment of the Australian Army descended from the original colonial artillery units prior to Australia's federation. Good condition retains great colour and very minimal sign of its age. Provenance: Peter Nathan Militaria
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Boer War NSW Mounted Rifles Leggings (Stohwasser) NSW Mounted Rifles Leggings. The regiment served in South Africa for just over a year, during which time it served in the Orange Free State, the Transvaal, and in western parts of the Cape Colony. Upon arriving, the regiment became part of Le Gallais' brigade, which was part of Lord Robert's main column. In March the regiment participated in the advance from Modder River to Bloemfontein and Le Gallais' brigade took up a position near Brandfort. The regiment…
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A British 1888 Pattern Bayonet 1888 Mark II second pattern bayonet manufactured for the British .303 calibre Enfield, Lee Metford Rifle which were issued to British and allied forces during the Boer war and World War I. The bayonet blade which is in good clean condition with original polish, is 12' in length, double edged and unfullered with a medial ridge running from the ricasso to the blade tip. Provenance: Peter Nathan Militaria
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A British 1853 Pattern Sword This sword was introduced to the army, prior to the start of the Crimean war. This 1853 pattern is the sword carried by half of the troopers involved in the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean war, the other half carrying the 1821 pattern. Good condition, showing it its age. Minor pitting on blade. Leather scabbard in excellent condition. Provenance: Peter Nathan Militaria
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A French 1816 pattern Light Cavalry Sword 1816 infantry sword. This sword may well have seen service with the 1st Empire and Emperor Napoleon, however it now has the Model 1816 pattern brass hilt assembly. Many Napoleonic era swords were given new hilts after the final defeat at Waterloo as the French were turning to face a new era. This sword comes complete with the original leather grip covering but only traces of the brass grip binding wire remains. It has the Cuirassier four-branch guard and the 1822…
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A British Naval Masters Sword 1832 Pattern In 1827, Masters, Mates, Master's Assistants and Midshipmen were ordered to wear swords. This was when the new pattern was introduced which is very similar to the present day sword. In 1832, the Regulations stipulated that Warrant Officers should have black grips and a stepped pommel. (Warrant Officers included Gunners, Boatswains and Carpenters). The same sword with black grip and rounded pommel should be worn only by the Master-at-Arms and Warrant Officer ranks,…
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A British Kings Royal Rifles Corps Busby The King's Royal Rifle Corps was an infantry rifle regiment of the British Army, originally raised in North America as the Royal Americans, and recruited from North American colonists. Later ranked as the 60th Regiment of Foot, the regiment served for more than 200 years throughout the British Empire. An Edwardian black seal skin busby of the King's Royal Rifle Corp with black cords forming a plaited festoon at the front, plain black cloth ground, black corded boss…
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A British London Rifles Corps Busby The City of London Rifles (CLR) was a volunteer infantry regiment of the British Army, originally raised as the 'Printers' Battalion'. It saw a great deal of action as an infantry regiment in World War I. During World War II it served first as a searchlight regiment in the United Kingdom, and later as an anti-aircraft artillery regiment in North West Europe. An Edwardian black seal skin busby of the King's Royal Rifle Corp with black cords forming a plaited festoon at…
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The complete Uniform of Baronet Coulthurst V, 1824-1878 The Colthurst Baronetcy, of Ardrum in the County of Cork, is a title in the Baronetage of Ireland. It was created on 3 August 1774 for John Colthurst, who represented Doneraile, Youghal and Castle Martyr in the Irish House of Commons. The third Baronet was a member of the Irish Parliament for Longford and Castle Martyr. The fourth Baronet represented Cork City in the British House of Commons from 1812 to 1829. This Unifom belongs to the Fifth Baronet…
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A British Crimean War Period Busby Following the Battle of Waterloo and the action in which they gained their name, the Grenadier Guards were permitted to wear the bearskin. In 1831, this practice was extended to the other two regiments of Foot Guards then in existence. Crimean War Period (1850s) pattern bearskin hat for an officer, excellent condition aside from minor cracking of the leather around the head band. Provenance: Peter Nathan Militaria
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A British Coast Guard/ Customs Sword This is an interesting sword with the earlier pipe backed style of blade which was abandoned in favour of the Wilkinson pattern in 1846. The width and weight of the blade indicates it was made for fighting purpose. The lack of decoration suggests that this may have been carried by a Bosun or Warrant Officer with the Customs or Coastguard services for use against smugglers. This is a very rare sword and would be a great addition to any collection. Blade and grip in…
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Boer War, Orange free State & Transvaal Artillery tunic, 1899. tunic of The Transvaal Staats Artillery. The Boer Unit numbered 1,000 trained burghers, mostly young men, in 1899. These men were not trained, as the English press alleged, by German, French, or Russian officers. Erasmus and Wolmarans did the necessary training; no foreigners being required for the purpose. Two German lieutenants were in charge of the Johannesburg Fort when war began, and three Dutch officers and one private were numbered in…
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A Spanish Officers Cap (1900-1930) Minimal mothing to crown, nice overal condition. Provenance: Peter Nathan Militaria
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A French Model 11 Heavy Cavalry Sword French heavy Cuirassier trooper`s sword, pattern circa 1810, (model An-XIII) brass twisting four bar guard and pommel, stamped 35, B, F, 3652, leather wire bound grip, double fullered 96.2 cm blade. Excellent condition, unblemished, museum-quality example. Scabbard missing one hanger-ring
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A French second Empire Voltigeur Officer Shako French Early Napoleonic Style circa 1820 Bell Top Shako. Complete with large brass helmet plate and original scale link chinstrap. Original leather lining with minor age wearing to some of the leather tongues but generally nice condition. A scarce early military shako. Worn by a French Voltigeur Officer during the second republic of France after the defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo. Good condition for age, felt is still fully intact. Age-related wear. Nice clean…
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A World War I Austrian Imperial Cavalry Tunic w/ Merit Medal Austro-Hungarian Tunic (unknown regiment), private first class as indicated by the silver stars on his collar. Austro-Hungarian Franz Joseph Silver Bravery Medal 1st class with bar, hallmarked. Tunic is in excellent condition, very little wear
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A World War I Austrian Imperial Officers Sash This Austrian Dragoon Officers Silk Sash c1914 would have been worn as part of the Officers dress uniform. The tassel ends are in great condition with a double headed eagle detail on one and the Austrian FJI crest on the other. In very good condition
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A World War I Australian Soldier Autographed Handkerchief Australian World War I souvenir handkerchief printed on troop ships whilst on way to France as part of the Australian reinforcement contingent, names of the reinforcements are printed on one example and signed on the other, nice condition free from mothing some age stains and fading
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A World War I Australian Printed Handkerchief Australian World War I souvenir handkerchief printed on troop ships whilst on way to France as part of the Australian reinforcement contingent, names of the reinforcements are printed on one example and signed on the other, nice condition free from mothing some age stains and fading
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James Francis (Frank) Hurley (1888-1962) Moving Up to the Front, 1918 silver gelatin print, mounted. Other Notes: Hurley was appointed as one of two official photographers to the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in July 1917 with the honorary rank of Captain. (War correspondents were expressly forbidden to take photographs, which is why official photographers were appointed - and subject to regulation and censorship). Hurley left England the following month for what he called 'the grim duties of France'. He…
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Australian (World War I) Australian Medical Corps, 1916 silver gelatin print, mounted dated. Other Notes: An unknown group of Australian Medical Corps personnel in World War I, slouch hats are worn folded down and display the rising sun badge on the front. This photo was taken by the British and Colonial Photo Co. Salisbury England. Medical Personnel badges very prevalent on the sleeves of soldiers
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Australian (World War I) Peace Celebration on Return, Sydney, 1919 silver gelatin print, mounted
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Australian (World War I) Returned Soldiers Assembled in The Domain, Peace Day, 1919 silver gelatin print, mounted
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A Belgian Kepi Belgian World War I gendarmerie kepi. Interesting example of the kepi worn by warrant officer (NCO) ranks of the National Belgian police (Rijkswacht), which was part of the regular Belgian army
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A World War I British Bayonet, 1903 Pattern. Other Notes: This bayonet is basically a redesigned Pattern 1888 used on 'Long Lee' rifles. The blade is a 12' non-fullered type, but the grip and pommel where changed to accept the nose cap mounting. There was a large number of Pattern 1888 converted to the P-1903 configuration by fitting them with the new pommels and grips
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A World War I British Bayonet, 1907 pattern hooked quillion, for use with the Lee-Enfield rifle no 1 mk3 or 3*, better known as the SMLE. The stamped details on the ricasso show a date of '18 under the Royal Cypher, 1907 for the pattern, and Wilkinson as the manufacturer. The other side shows only other inspection and broad arrow marks and bend test
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A World War I British. Other Ranks Royal Fusiliers tunic World War I other ranks scarlet tunic to the Royal Fusiliers. General Service KC buttons. Blanket lining. Remnants of label. Ink stamp to the 1st CL RF (1st City of London)
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A French World War I Lebel Bayonet France adopted the Lebel repeating rifle in 1886, an epee bayonet designed by Colonel Capdeveille being adopted for the rifle at the same time. The bayonet is an unusual design, for its epee spike (knife bayonets predominating designs at this time), and also for its unusual rotating collar locking device. In 1893 the press stud for the rotating collar was changed, the quillion was removed in 1916, and in 1935 the blade was shortened
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A French World War I Lebel Bayonet France adopted the Lebel repeating rifle in 1886, an epee bayonet designed by Colonel Capdeveille being adopted for the rifle at the same time. The bayonet is an unusual design, for its epee spike (knife bayonets predominating designs at this time), and also for its unusual rotating collar locking device. In 1893 the press stud for the rotating collar was changed, the quillion was removed in 1916, and in 1935 the blade was shortened
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A French World War I Gras Bayonet The Gras rifle, introduced in 1874, was a conversion of the Chassepot rifle in order to allow it to take a metallic cartridge. Introduced at the same time, the Gras bayonet was a departure from the design of the earlier Chassepot bayonet, having an epee style blade suitable only for thrusting
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A German World War I Ersatz Bayonet a model which has normal 2 separate metal pieces welded together with the muzzle ring removed and a fullered blade. Metal handle with no finish remaining. Inspection marked on ricasso and top spine of blade. Muzzle ring removed (rare conversion)
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A German World War I Ersatz Bayonet a model which has normal 2 separate metal pieces welded together with the muzzle ring and a fullered blade. Metal handle with no finish remaining. Inspection marked on ricasso and top spine of blade
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A German World War I Butcher Bayonet w/ Frog Originally made in Gottleib Hammesfahr in 1916, this 1898/05 bayonet is in excellent condition. The bayonet retains its original polished finish
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An Imperial German Flag The German war flag was in common use in World War I. It had Prussia's national colours of black and white, the eagle of Prussia, the Nordic cross, with the German Imperial black-white red tricolour in the upper canton with an Iron Cross. In 1919, the flags of Imperial Germany were scrapped and replaced by those of the Weimar Republic: black-red-gold tricolour
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An Imperial German Flag Imperial German Foreign Office State flag. (Reichsdienstflagge im Bereiche des Auswärtigen Amtes). Adopted in Nov of 1892 and used until 1919. Used as the official flag for the Foreign Office, colonies and German protectorates. Printed construction. Black, white and red field with the 1888 version of the Prussian eagle to its centre
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A World War I Gallipoli Star 'Iron Crescent' (Eiserner Halbmond) Five-pointed silver and red enamel star with ball-tipped finials; the face with the tughra of Sultan Mehmed Reshad V centrally above the date (1333AH = 1915AD), all within an upwards-facing silvered crescent; the reverse plain with pin for wear and maker's mark 'B.B.& Co'; age-toned; on original tiered ribbon. Other Notes: The Medal (Madalyasi) is to all intents an Order, instituted in 1915 by Sultan Mehmed Reshad V to be awarded for acts of…
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A World War I Gallipoli Star 'Iron Crescent' (Eiserner Halbmond) Five-pointed silver and red painted star with ball-tipped finials; the face with the tughra of Sultan Mehmed Reshad V centrally above the date (1333AH = 1915AD), all within an upwards-facing silvered crescent; the reverse plain with pin for wear age-toned; on original tiered ribbon. Other Notes: The Medal (Madalyasi) is to all intents an Order, instituted in 1915 by Sultan Mehmed Reshad V to be awarded for acts of heroism, bravery and…
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A World War I Imperial German Tunic, 166 Hessen, Hamburg Regiment German Imperial World War I German 166th Infantry dunkelblau waffenrock tunic
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A World War I German Ulan Ulanka Tunic 2nd Regiment w/ Belt & Gallipolli Star The Ulanka is of a high quality feldgrau ribbed material, similar to twill, with red piping. All the buttons are grey of the M1910 raised rim crown pattern. The tunic has two pockets outside and one inside (left hand side). They were made of quality cotton. The belt is silver with silver-grey stripes and a blue lining on the back. It has a blackened metal buckle with the Kaiser Wilhelm II cypher on it. The tunic is 30 inches (76…
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World War I Imperial German. Other Ranks Jaeger Regiment Overcoat Scarce World War I field grey German. Other Ranks greatcoat. Various issue stamps to inside of liner. Early World War I soldier greatcoats are now very rare
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A World War I Imperial German Artillery Tunic A German pattern 1888 tunic of the IX Army Corps, 'von Manstein' Foot Artillery Guards Regiment (Fußartillerie Schießschule). The buttons are stamped 'HOCHFEINE QUALITAT'. The blue tunic has red cuffs with rank insignia and two buttons. The collar is also red under the officer's gold bullion thread rank insignia
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World War II Italian 16th Infantry. Other Ranks Tunic & Breeches
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A Serbian World War I Bayonet Bayonet for the M95 Rifle, there were two main variants of the bayonet; the first one was the standard bayonet, the second one was the NCO variant that featured a hooked quillon and a golden lanyard. The overall length was 360 millimetres (14 in) and the blade was 248 millimetres (9.8 in) long
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World War I Australian Brody Mk II Pattern Helmet An original Canadian produced, Australian or New Zealand used Second World War Brodie helmet, steel, MkII manufactured in 1941, and fitted with its original liner. The helmet is finished in its unrestored wartime textured olive green painted finish. This is a great example of a Canadian made version of the British Pattern Helmet, Steel, Mk.II manufactured during World War II, in 1941
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World War I Australian Brody Mk II Pattern Helmet An original Canadian produced, Australian or New Zealand used Second World War Brodie helmet, steel, MkII manufactured in 1941, and fitted with its original liner. The helmet is finished in its unrestored wartime textured olive green painted finish. This is a great example of a Canadian made version of the British Pattern Helmet, Steel, Mk.II manufactured during World War II, in 1941
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A World War II RAAF Officers Cap
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World War II Army Officers Cap (named)
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World War II Army Officers Cap
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Australian Artillery Warrant Officers Dress Cap
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An Australian RAAF Officers Forrage Cap Named to 'Hill'
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A Wolseley Pith Helmet The Wolseley helmet is made of a cork cover in a light khaki cloth with an adjustable inner sweatband to fit most size heads. This example is of World War II vintage and has been deliberately dirtied to better act as camouflage in the Middle East. Other Notes: The Wolseley Pith helmet was originally issued to British troops serving in Africa and the Middle East from 1899 to 1942 The Wolseley helmet has been used in the battle of Omdurman to Palestine 1942 but it's more associated…
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A World War II BRITISH Bayonet, 1907 pattern This is a Pattern 1907 bayonet for use with the Lee-Enfield rifle no1 mk3 or 3*, better known as the SMLE Sanderson manufacture. The stamped details on the ricasso show a date of '18 under the Royal Cypher, 1907 for the Pattern. The other side shows only other inspection and broad arrow marks and bend test
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A World War II BRITISH Bayonet, M1917 Pattern This is a Remington made Model 1917 bayonet as fitted to the US Model 1917 rifle (often mistakenly called the P17) and the Enfield P14. These bayonets were re-issued in World War II to be used with the P14 and M17 rifles that armed the Home Guard units. Marked 1917 for the pattern above the maker logo for Remington. The other side showing the 'flaming bomb' and eagle's head motifs and US, complete with US-issue wire hanger, and maker marked throat and chape
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A World War II BRITISH Bayonet, P13 Pattern This is a Remington made Model 1917 bayonet as fitted to the US Model 1917 rifle (often mistakenly called the P17) and the Enfield P14. These bayonets were re-issued in World War II to be used with the P14 and M17 rifles that armed the Home Guard units. This particular bayonet is in very good condition, with excellent straight blade with evenly parkerised finish to the entire length, undamaged edge and point, unsharpened, really super condition. Marked 1917 for…
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The Uniform & Sword Belt of Air Commodore Sydney W. Smith (World War II R.A.F. Far East) Pristine uniform belonging to Air Commodore Sydney W Smith, no mothing or damage to his uniform aiguillettes or sword belt. Smith was a fighter pilot in World War I becoming a Major in 1917.At the end of the first World War he decided to stay on in the newly formed Army Air Corp, was promoted to commanding officer, Far East. In 1933 at the completion of his posting he returned to England and worked with TE Lawrence on…
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A World War II British paratroop helmet, dated 1943. A very good original example of a British manufactured Paratrooper 'Helmet, Steel, Airborne Troops Mk.II' manufactured by Briggs Motor Bodies (BMB) Ltd in 1943 and is of the exact type issed to British and Commonwealth forces during operation Market Garden. The helmet is still fitted with its original helmet liner and chinstrap and is almost certainly one of those issued to British Airborne Troops during World War II The leather sweatband is stamped with…
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A World War II British Royal Navy Clearance Divers tunic a great example of a Rare World War II War-service Battledress Jacket to the Royal Navy. It is about a size 9, which is a medium size. It has two un-pleated breast pockets consistent with a mid-war economy pattern of tunic, there are two inner slash pockets.The cuffs are single buttoned.The buttons are made from black Bakelite and are all original to the jacket. The buckle is made from a blackened metal.The two hooks & eyes at collar are original and…
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A World War II German Luftwaffe second Pattern dress dagger a good example of a 2nd Luftwaffe Dagger marked 17 on the tang, with original portepee and hangers. The bright period upgraded plated blade on this piece looks great. It has a tight fit, sharp tip. There is some age spotting and surface scratches throughout. The original buffer pad remains intact. The nicely patinaed steel based, silver plated scabbard looks great but does show deep wear to the side worn closest to the body. It is wonderfully…
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A World War II German Mauser rifle Bayonet German K98 bayonet with Scabbard and Frog, bayonet fully waffen marked with Bakelite grips, not matching numbers on the blade and scabbard, comes with leather frog
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A World War II German Mauser rifle Bayonet German K98 bayonet with Scabbard and Frog, bayonet fully waffen marked with Bakelite grips, not matching numbers on the blade and scabbard, comes with leather frog
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A World War II German Firemans Dress Bayonet World War II German Fireman's dress side arm. Comes complete with scabbard, patent leather frog & correct portepee
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German Hitler Youth Knife Transitional RZM and Maker Marked This is a rare 1939 dated transitional style Hitler Youth knife. The blade maker marked while also having the RZM 1939 markings near the handle of the blade
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A World War II German Gas Mask and Canister Interesting set with a gas mask and canister which is maker marked and dated 1942. The gas filter is dated 1941 along with an ink stamped Waffen-amt
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German (World War II) Geist Des Deutschen Soldat [Spirit of the German Soldier] / Der Helden [The Hero] Spelter mounted on metal base unsigned height 16 cm. Other Notes: This is a very highly dramatic spelter sculpture of a German Landser with World War I helmet. This is the classic pose of der Helden (the hero). It was customary to depict him bare-shouldered in the classical Greek statuary form. These sculptures were in high visibility at Wehrmacht Kasserne and Waffen-SS barracks throughout the Reich in…
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A World War II German Labour Corps Tunic a German World War II RAD Issue Enlisted Tunic Original period manufacture. Army style tunic in olive brown wool with a dark brown wool collar. Original sewn cotton embroidered collar. One black piped slip-on shoulder strap present. Intact and complete factory partial tan cotton lining with numerous RAD issue stamps visible. The tunic has been worn and there is a repaired section on the base of the left sleeve. In addition, there is some light mothing on the front…
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A World War II German Wehrmacht Lieutenant uniform, a beautifully preserved German World War II tunic visor cap and jodpurs set from a Heer Leutnant. Other Notes: The only fault with the uniform is that the collar tabs are from a dress uniform and not the usual field use ones. This however does not detract from a great item that is marked and in such wonderful condition
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A pair of World War II German Officers Jackboots [approx size 8]
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A pair of World War II German Officers Jackboots [approx size 10]
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A World War II German Luftwaffe Greatcoat Luftwaffe Flak artillery Oberleutnant's greatcoat. Other Notes: The greatcoat was an essential uniform item worn by all ranks, with minor variations, and followed the basic design of the Imperial German army's greatcoat. The Luftwaffe version of the greatcoat was first introduced by the Luftwaffe on its inception in March 1935. During the war the standard issue greatcoat underwent a few minor modifications. On October 17TH 1942 the Luftwaffe introduced the…
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A World War II German Luftwaffe Flight Visor Cap Luftwaffe NCO/enlisted flight visor hat marked Extra Klasse. This circa-1943 hat visor hat features golden-yellow crown and capband waffenfarb. The Luftwaffe Adler and cockade are zinc. The patent leather chinstrap is secured to the cap band with black enamelled buttons. The interior features a complete celluloid rhomboid sweat diamond displaying the familiar eagle and 'Extra Klasse'. The sweatband is made of leather that was commonly used during this period
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World War II German Luftwaffe Helmet (m40 Breadbag stap) Luftwaffe M40 Single Decal Combat Helmet (Stahlhelm M40). The steel construction M40 helmet retains most of its original paint. The decal is almost all gone, having been well rubbed by the breadbag strap that is present. All three liner retaining rivets are intact. The interior of the helmet is a M31 leather liner with all eight fingers intact and the original liner cord is present. The shell is marked with maker and size 'Q62'. 'Q' is indicating…
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A World War II German Luftwaffe Helmet Double Decal M35 Helmet the sheet steel construction helmet retains about 60% of its original smooth, Luftwaffe blue/grey paint. The left side of the helmet has a worn second pattern (circa 1936/1937-1945) Luftwaffe eagle decal while the right side of the helmet has a national tri-colour shield decal which is retained about 50%. All three liner retaining rivets and both inset ventilation bushings are all intact. The interior of the helmet has a dark brown leather…
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A pair of World War II German Winter Over-Boots A pair of mint condition felt & leather winter over boots with wooden soles. These clumsy boots were issued to Wehrmacht personnel mostly on the Russian front and were worn over the normal boots
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A German Army (Heer) Winter Rabit Fur Hat Army winter pelzmutze. This worn winter hat features front and side fold-down panels covered with plush light coloured rabbit fur. The hat's body is standard field gray wool is in excellent condition. The folding front and two side fur lined panels are secured at the crown by a single button. On the front fur panel is an aluminium eagle. The quilted grey cotton interior displays heavy use. The size is size stamped 56 with the other German markings having faded from…
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A World War II Italian Cacano Bayonet Italian M1891 Carcano Bayonet. This bayonet, made during the Second World War, appears to have seen little use. The markings are clear
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A World War II Italian Artillery Bandoleer A gilt bullion Italian Fascist World War II period Artillery Officers Officer bandolier with patch/cartridge box. Attached to the bandolier is a silver Medusa Head with snakelike hair and two silver chains attached to it connecting below to a silver shield with two arrows. On the shield is a crowned eagle with a fasces bundle in its claws and the Savoy Coat of Arms on its chest. There is a circular slider on the bandolier and at the ends of the bandolier are two…
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A World War II Italian Infantry Sub Lieutenant Tunic an Italian Infantry lieutenant's tunic and breeches. This matched set features high quality gabardine wool fabric with the appropriate rank insignia. The collar insignia displays the rank insignia of a sub lieutenant. The two breast pockets and two hip pockets are straight-cut flaps and pleated. On each sleeve are the gold braid rank stripes of a lieutenant. The interior is lined with artificial silk and is unmarked. The matching gabardine breeches…
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A World War II Italian Cavalry Sub Lieutenant Tunic an Italian Infantry lieutenant's tunic, constructed in high quality gabardine wool fabric with the appropriate rank insignia. The collar insignia displays the rank insignia of a sub lieutenant. The two breast pockets and two hip pockets are straight-cut flaps and pleated. On each sleeve are the gold braid rank stripes of a lieutenant. The interior is lined with artificial silk
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A World War II Italian Cavalry Captain Uniform including Tunic, Breeches & Bandolier Italian World War II Army Cavalry Captain tunic and breeches. This tunic features high quality grey gabardine material the collar rank insignia is piped with white felt and displays a single star. The upper two breast pockets are scalloped and pleated. The two lower hip pockets are deep. The tunic's front closure is fastened by four brass cavalry buttons. All buttons match. On the lower right and left sleeves are the rank…
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A World War II Italian Fleet Air Arm General Tunic Italian Regia Marina (Royal Navy) Fleet Air Arm Generals Tunic, the Italian Fleet Air Arm operated with the Italian Navy in air to ship attacks and reconnaissance missions
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