Australian WW2 RAAF Officers Solar Helmet

A good example of the pattern worn during the 1930’s and throughout WW2. Khaki cotton covered cork with an officers flash to the side of the Puggaree. Leather sweatband and khaki cotton lined interior with Melbourne makers label ink stamp. Has brown leather chinstrap. Retaining a very good shape with no damage or depression to the cork. Overall light soiling consummate with age and storage. read more

Code: 2678

British / Australian WW1 Brodie Helmet

Original sand grip khaki painted finish. British pattern with flat folded rivets securing the chinstrap swivels. Has original intact Oilcloth liner (false leather) still with its War Office Brodies Pattern Helmet stamp on the underside and an inner net and felt pad secured by the original leather chinstrap. The chinstrap with heavy wear consummate with age. It has overall crazing and nearly tor...  read more

Code: 2679

Italian WW1/WW2 M1891 Carcano Bayonet

Good example of the pattern used during both WW1 and WW2. Original wooden grips and working locking stud. Comes complete with its fluted all steel scabbard.
This example was made at Fabbrica D'Armi Di Terni (Firearms Manufacturing of Terni).  read more

Code: 2682

WW1 Souvenir Brass Matchbox Holder

A commercially made die struck brass featuring a German Pickelhaube on the obverse.  read more

Code: 2627

WW1 Souvenir Brass Matchbox Holder

A commercially made example in die struck brass featuring a die struck center of a German belt buckle.  read more

Code: 2626

WW1 Souvenir Brass Matchbox Holder

Commercially made souvenir in brass with a large blue enamel Cross of Lorraine and plain reverse.  read more

Code: 2623

WW1 Souvenir Brass Matchbox Holder

A commercially made example in brass. Featuring the town crest of Chaumont.

During World War I, Chaumont, France, served as the General Headquarters (GHQ) for the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) under General John J. Pershing. From September 1, 1917, to July 11, 1919, the AEF directed operations from Chaumont, involving over two million American soldiers.  read more

Code: 2624

WW1 Souvenir Brass Matchbox Holder

A commercially made die struck piece in brass featuring the Reims Cathedral.

On the outbreak of the First World War, the cathedral was commissioned as a hospital, and troops and arms were removed from its immediate vicinity. On 4 September 1914, the XII Saxon corps arrived at the city and later that day the Imperial German Army began shelling the city. The guns, located 7 km (4.3...  read more

Code: 2625

Pre-Federation Royal Navy Tunic Button

c.1891-1902 Small size. Gilt. QVC 15mm.  read more

Code: 2594

British Military General Service Medal 1793-1814

A name erased orignal example with 6 original clasps “Salamanca”, “Vittoria”, Pyrenees”, Nivelle”, “Nive”, “Orthes”. The clasps all fixed in two sections.

Original full size medal name erased.

Perfect gap filler.  read more

Code: 2658