WW2 1940 Pattern Battledress Trousers, 1943

A clean pair of 40/Austerity pattern battledress trousers of British manufacture, no label but clear WD acceptance stamp with ‘N’ for 1943. These were a larger size but have been taken in at the waist. This has been done professionally and I believe it is a period modification. Dark brown exposed buttons but with brass type in the concealed fly and on the waistband for braces. Approx 30Wx31L, c...  read more

Code: 50540

WW2 Battledress Trousers, New Zealand Manufacture

A good original pair of New Zealand made battledress trousers in a large size. Maker marked and dated 1942 and in very good used condition although there are a few minor nips. These are the lighter khaki colour with characteristic pale contrast stitching seen on most NZ made items. Clothing manufactured in New Zealand and other commonwealth countries was commonly issued to British troops in Nor...  read more

Code: 50539

British Issue Socks, 1945

Grey woollen short socks, maker stamp to sole, WD arrow etc, with date 1945 and 'Made in Belgium'. Very good condition, slightly courser wool,than the British made ones.  read more

Code: 50533

British Issue Socks, Warnorm

Khaki green wool short socks, WW2 issue, clear maker label to each, AB Ltd, Size 3/11, date slightly obscured by stitching, possibly 1943 but more likely to be 1945 due to the greener colour  read more

Code: 50530

WW2 Ammunition Boots, Large

Very good used pair of the standard issue ammo boots, black leather with hob nailed soles. Maker marked and dated 1943, size 12. Overal good, some studs missing, replacements can be supplied if needed  read more

Code: 50507

Private Purchase Battledress Trousers

Fine quality BD trousers, privately tailored as 37 pattern, better quality material similar to US War Aid. Brown plastic buttons throughout, the ones for braces are on the outside too. Very good/excellent condition, 'Martin' written on the waistband.  read more

Code: 50495

RA Officers Housewife, Badges etc

Group of items belonging to an officer in the Royal Artillery. Housewife sewing kit with spare buttons and insignia, felt for arm of service strips, pips etc. Two KD belts for the bush jacket, one named Miscampbell, I believe that this officer was comissioned from the ranks.  read more

Code: 50493

Souvenir Handkerchief, RASC #2

WW2 soldiers souvenir hanky, as sent home to family embroidered with the badge of the RASC, and with a small pocket in one corner. Very good condition.  read more

Code: 50482

Souvenir Handkerchief, RASC #1

WW2 soldiers souvenir hanky, as sent home to family embroidered with the badge of the RASC. Very good condition.  read more

Code: 50481

WW2 Soldiers Handkerchief

Khaki cotton hanky, WW2 period, came with some officers kit. Good used condition.  read more

Code: 50474