Hand Turned Wood Helmet Stand. (2)

I collect WW1 and earlier helmets, and in the past have bought various hat stands and have found that over the years, the stands have marked the inside or misshapen the crown of the hat etc. so I had a selection of stands hand made in antique designs, used by museums and old milliners to make and restore hats. These have proven to be the best thing I ever did to safeguard my collection....  read more

Code: 25681

Hand Turned Oak Helmet Stand. (1)

I collect WW1 and earlier helmets, and in the past have bought various hat stands and have found that over the years, the stands have marked the inside or misshapen the crown of the hat etc. so I had a selection of stands hand made in antique designs, used by museums and old milliners to make and restore hats. These have proven to be the best thing I ever did to safeguard my collection....  read more

Code: 25751

Imperial German Baden Students or Veterans M1867 Schirmmütze.

An Imperial German 1867 Schirmmütze or visor cap, this one dates from around 1875 85. We can tell that by a number of things; it has a wide plate like top a deep Pagri and a very small visor or peek. This is a very unusual cap as it has the colours of the imperial German flag as its Pagri. This is the only one of this kind I have ever had, one book says it was worn by Military students,...  read more

Code: 25870

WW1/WW2 Army Wool Putties

There is so little to pick between the WW1 and WW2 style of putties but safe to say these are original not reproduction examples in superb condition, made from wool one having the residue of a stamp mark towards the top, they come in super condition and measure 38 inches on the body and 55 inches more on the strap.  read more

Code: 24595

Superb WW2 Scottish Officers Trench Coat.

A beautiful wool officer’s trench coat. It was worn by a major in the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders as it has all its original buttons apart from one on the sleeve, this must have been lost during the war as it has been replaced with a WW2 economy general issue button. The coat itself is made of a thick drab green wool, inside the coat, it is lined with a tan wool under coat with an inside poc...  read more

Code: 27745

Vintage No1 Dress Uniform Lieut Colonel Leicestershire Reg.

A post war No1 dress Trousers, Waist Coat and Tunic worn by a Lieutenant Colonel of the Leicestershire regiment. the trousers are made of a dark woollen material with a red stripe and have leather foot straps at the bottom. The waistcoat is the same dark woollen blend with 4 original gilt and silver buttons showing the tiger from the Leicestershire regiment badge. The tunic is scarlet w...  read more

Code: 25253

WW2 era Gordon Highlanders Glengarry.

A 1930’s – WW2 Gorden Highlanders Glengarry cap. this is a lovely piece of kit, super quality, Blue/black wool with red tori and silk banding and tails. It retains its original white metal badge which now toned. It has a black silk liner and comes in superb condition with no moth or any damage, just a little wear. It is approximately a size 6&7/8ths to a size 7.  read more

Code: 28215

WW2 Era Officers Good Size Green Shirt 48’ Chest

A really nice quality WW2 era other ranks green shirt, the makers lable has faded out but the shirt looks like it has never been worn. A bigger than normal size with 48 inch chest and roughly 17’ neck.

Pictures to Follow  read more

Code: 27985

Antique Chinese Wicker Coolie Hat (round)

This interesting hand made wicker coolie hat was worn by the Chinese/Japanese rice field workers as a sun shade, probably dating from the early part of the last century it comes in remarkable condition and is just a bit grubby. It measures 14 inches on the longest side.  read more

Code: 21373

Vintage Military Tunic Sergeant Royal Engineers.

A vintage Circa (1990’s) Royal Engineers Sergeant’s No 2 dress tunic complete with stripes and Queens crown stay-bright buttons. It comes in very good condition and has a 40 inch chest. It would make a good WW2 reenactors tunic with a change of buttons and it’s a good modern size.  read more

Code: 25252