Military Collectables

WW2 Woolsey Pith Helmet 1942.

WW2 issue Khaki drill Woolsey Pith or Sun Helmet. Worn in various campaigns from the deserts of north Africa to the jungles of Asia during the war. This one is covered in a fine Khaki twill and matching broad pagri. Inside it has the obligatory tin foil lining with a leather sweat band, this is dated on the underside for 1942, also the broad arrow is stamped on the band with a green flock cover...  read more

Code: 29444

WW2 Group 4 to Dvr Lister Royal Corps of Signals KIA Italy 1944.

A 1939/45 Star. Italy Star, Defence medal and 193945 war medal, all in box of issue with condolence medal slip named to Driver 1/c C. M. Lister.
Christopher Moody Lister was born in Lincolnshire on 28th November 1916 and lived in Grimsby before the war. He was married to Elizabeth (Betty) Anne in 1937 and was employed as a Motor Driver, probably goods vehicles.
He served with t...  read more

Code: 29438

WW1 BWM to Edith M Archer VAD Served Salonika

A WW1 British war medal correctly named to Edith Maud Archer of the Voluntary Detachment.
Edith Archer was born in 1887 and served with the British Red Cross Society No 18 Norfolk Voluntary Aid Detachment as a Ward Orderly. She served with the 61st General Military Hospital in Hortajkoi, Salonika from June 1918. This was a base hospital just northeast of Thessaloniki. It saw its fair sha...  read more

Code: 29432

WW1 Memorial Plaque & Pair to Smithson Grimsby Chums.

A Great War Broze memorial plaque named to William Henry Smithson, British war and Victory medal correctly named to 1239 Private William Henry Smithson of the 10th battalion Lincolnshire regiment (the Grimsby Chums).
William Smithson was born around 1896 in Morton, Gainsborough, Lincolshire. He joined the 10th battalion in Grimsby on 7th January 1915.
The 10th (Grimsby) Battalion...  read more

Code: 29430

WW1 British War & Red Cross Medal to Nurse Greenwood VAD

A WW1 British war medal correctly named to Lilian Mary Greenwood of the Voluntary Aid Detachment and the British Red Cross society Service medal for the great war, unnamed as issued.
Lilian Greenwood was the only child of the Reverend William Greenwood and Augusta Mary Greenwood. Lillian was born in Oakly, Buckinghamshire 1889. Later with her father and mother moved she to Cambridgeshire...  read more

Code: 29429

Scarce 19th Century Cavalry Officers Wellington Boots.

Black leather Wellington boots worn by cavalry officers from the early 19th century. This is a very good pair, looking at the manufacture and design they may date quit early, however age is difficult to determine as they are in such good condition. They were probably Patent leather but over the years this has worn. They have a leather sole with a stacked leather heel. The leather uppers have no...  read more

Code: 29424

WW2 Africa Star Medal Group to Smith 88th HAA Regiment. Taken POW Tobruk.

An interesting WW2 Group comprising of the 1939/45 star, Africa star, Defence and 1939/45 War medal. Soldiers Release Book, School certificates etc to 905615 Gunner Frederick William Smith Royal Artillery (TA). Also entitled to the 8th Army Bar (missing)
Fred Smith was born on 5th May 1921 and lived and educated in Hampstead London. He was serving with the 53rd (London) Medium Regiment R...  read more

Code: 29423

WW1 Era Imperial German Belt Buckle.

A good Prussian enlisted mans all steel belt buckle. Roundel to the centre the imperial crown surrounded by the motto ‘Gott Mit Uns’ God With Us. It has been well used but remains in good original condition with light wear to the high points and a nice patination overall.  read more

Code: 29502

WW1 German State of Saxony Gallantry Medal Group.

A superb Saxony Gallantry group of 4 comprising of the Iron Cross 2nd class (EKII) the State of Saxony Friedrich August Medal in silver for military merit, the State of Saxony Friedrich August Medal in Bronze and the Honour cross WW1 veteran’s medal with swords. All are good original full size medals in very good condition and German court mount as worn. The bar measures 5 inches wide.  read more

Code: 29503

Circa 1936 Spanish Civil War Era Leather Belt and Brass Buckle

A nice quality strong leather adjustable belt with a brass buckle dating from the Spanish civil war era circa 1936, it currently measures 38 inches but would adjust by a couple of inches more, comes in good but used condition with signs of age and use.  read more

Code: 29504