Dutch WW2 Dutch East Indies KNIL Insignia

A rare set of Dutch East Indies khaki drill insignia comprising of a matched pair of embroidered Nationality shoulder titles. A matched pair of khaki drill slip on shoulder straps , each with a bronze air corps insignia. One tunic button and two cap badges, each with a different pin reverse. All are most likely made in Australia and issued to KNIL forces in New Guinea.  read more

Code: 3399

WW2 RAAF Marked Silk Escape and Evasion Map

A rare example marked and compiled by the RAAF Cartographic Section. These are usually US or UK made and issued to the RAAF for use. This one of the Mindanao (Philippines) island region. Single side screen printed. Dated August 1944. 440mm x 900mm.  read more

Code: 3400

Australian Army Officers Winter Field Service Tunic 1940

Australia WW2 Army officers winter wool serge service dress field tunic. Has all oxidized AMF buttons, rising sun collar badges , nationality shoulder titles, rank pips for lieutenant and overseas service chevrons. Nice early war example dated 1940. The maker label also with a post war name and regimental number. Overall a lovely clean and well presented example.  read more

Code: 3404

Australia WW2 Named Army Officers Khaki Cotton Collared Shirt

A very nice example. Army issue ordnance label on the shirt dated 1943. The detachable collar , a very close match material with tailors label and hand written name. No collar studs. These are found in almost every good antiques store. Overall nice servcie worn condition.  read more

Code: 3405

Australia WW2 Khaki Drill Cotton Shirt 1944

A very good example of the khaki cotton drill long sleeve pull over shirt. Dated 1944. Good overall condition showing some light service use.  read more

Code: 3402

Australia BCOF Formation and Nationality Shoulder Patches

Good matching pair. 1946-1953 issue.  read more

Code: 3407

Australia WW2 Childs Tin Toy Helmet

Lightweight pressed tin. Probably made by the iconic tin toy maker “Cyclops”. There would have originally had a paper “Cyclops” label on the inside but has long since worn off. No lining or chinstrap. Overall light dents and retains its original period khaki green painted finish. Approximately 235mm in diameter. A rare addition to the Australian WW2 or helmet collector.  read more

Code: 3424

Japan WW2 Childs Toy Helmet.

A nice little helmet made in pressed tin. It retains most of its original khaki mustard coloured painted finish. There are multiple dent to the top, probably where it’s been whacked by other kids! Two holes to either side for a chin cord ( missing) and a small Civil Defence button fitted to the front as a badge. Complete with its red cloth liner. A great example and a good example of a most unu...  read more

Code: 3416

WW1 Commonwealth 1914 Dated Bugle

Brass bugle made in Toronto Canada. Complete with mouth piece. Usual overall dent. 1914 dated.  read more

Code: 3415

Australia: Pre Fed Officers Cross Belt Chain and Whistle

Australia: Pre Federation Rifle Regiment Officers Cross Belt Lion head boss keeper with full length chain and whistle and keeper.

All in white metal. no markings.  read more

Code: 3422