Ersatz Webbing, Pack Strap, 1940

Wartime economy ‘ersatz’ pack supporting strap made from laminated cotton with standard brass buckle and end pieces. Maker marked and dated 1940. Vgc but a little stiff  read more

Code: 51045

Ersatz Webbing Rifle Sling

Wartime economy ‘ersatz’ sling made from laminated cotton with standard brass ends. Has been blancoed so has no visible markings. Vgc but a little stiff  read more

Code: 51044

Gas Detection Brassards, pair, 1942

Original pair of impregnated paper brassards, still folded together as issued. Maker marked JL&S and dated 10-42. Very good condition but with folds etc from storage.  read more

Code: 51043

53(Welsh) Division Battledress, Royal Artillery

1940 Austerity pattern blouse with clear maker label and WD stamp with ‘Z’ for 1945. Badged to a Corporal in the Royal Artillery, to each sleeve printed shoulder titles, silk woven formation signs and woven rank chevrons, the right sleeve also has a brass artificer badge. Paper type medal ribbons for 39-45 and France & Germany Stars, plus the Defence Medal. The collar has been modified for wear...  read more

Code: 51042

56 Division Battledress

Australian made 37 pattern blouse with clear maker labels and dated 1941. Badged to an officer of the Royal Signals with embroidered pips for Lieutenant to each epaulette, embroidered shoulder titles and formation signs, and felt arm of service strips. An unusual detail is that the medal bar is made from a brass R.SIGNALS shoulder title. Very good used condition with signs of wear and a few sma...  read more

Code: 51041

Officer’s Tam O’Shanter

Private purchase tam with tailor’s label for Wm. ANDERSON & SONS Ltd, EDINBURGH & GLASGOW, owner’s name in pen HIRST, a previous owner’s name has also been crossed out. To the side a dark blue badge backing, but I’m not sure which regiment used this. Khaki toorie to top. Very good used condition.  read more

Code: 51040

Officer’s Tam O’Shanter, HLI

Private purchase tam with silky lining and tailor’s label for W.JARDINE & SONS Ltd, EDINBURGH, owners name in pen, 2Lt. LOWRIE. Highland Light Infantry tartan badge backing to left side, khaki wool toorie to top. Very good used condition  read more

Code: 51039

Northamptonshire Side Cap

Other ranks version of the regimental coloured side cap in black with bi-metal cap badge. Good used condition but with some general wear  read more

Code: 51038

REME Coloured Side Cap

WW2 period side cap in regimental colours for REME, first pattern cap badge fitted to the peak. Soft sweat band marked ‘Real Roan Leather’. Very good used condition but with some very small holes.  read more

Code: 51037

REME Battledress, 21st Army Group

1940(Austerity) pattern blouse with original insignia, to each sleeve, woven titles REME, woven formation signs for 21st Army Group, felt arm of service strips, and to the lower arms, WO2 rank insignia, the right cuff also has an Artificer trade badge. Maker label inside with WD stamp with ‘O’ for 1942.  read more

Code: 51036