World War 2 British, Canadian & Other Commonwealth Militaria
British / Canadian
British Brigadier Battledress Grouping
British Brigadier Battledress Grouping consisting of an Indian made Battle Dress Jacket with original applied rank insignia and large WW1/WW2 ribbon bar, it comes together with a private purchased beret and Indian made belt. Nice grouping!
British Gasmask with Carrying Bag
British Gasmask with Carrying Bag. The bag is nicely maker marked and dated 1942, it also marked with the soldier's service number and name "3188447 Redpath Mortars". It comes with rubber gasmask, hose and filter. Nice set in good used condition!
British Entrenching Tool 1944
This is a nice complete British Entrenching Tool. The carrying pouch is nicely maker marked and dated 1945 and comes together with a 1944 dated E-tool and 1945 dated wooden pole. Nice set in good used condition!
British MK III Combat Helmet
British/Canadian MK III Combat Helmet, so-called 'turtle'. The helmet is complete with its original liner and chinstrap. The size 6¾ liner is nicely maker marked by 'CCL' and dated November 1943. Nice original helmet in very good condition
British Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife
British World War 2 Second Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife. The knife is marked 'B2' indicating production by the 'Wilkinson Sword' Company. The knife comes with an original third pattern leather scabberd in good condition. Nice original fighting knife!
Canadian P37 Revolver/Pistol Holster
Canadian P37 Revolver/Pistol Holster. A standard issue web holster for pistol or revolver, the holster is maker marked by 'Z.L.& T.Ltd' and dated 1942. Nice original holster in good unissued condition!
WW1 Scottish Kilt Apron
World War 1 Scottish Kilt Apron. Made of a light brown cotton drill in the form of a rectangle. The front has a single patch pocket secured by a button. A name and service number is written on the back. Extremely rare original WW1 Scottish Kilt Apron in good used condition!
British Airborne Pegasus Formation Patch
British Airborne Pegasus Formation Patch. The wartime british made glueback type patch is nicely embroidered in light-blue on a maroon-red woolen background. Nice original Pegasus Division Formation Patch in mint and unissued condition!
Cased British No. 3 Mark II Binoculars 1918
Cased British No. 3 Mark II Army Field Binoculars 1918, complete with webbing carrying strap. The binoculars are stored in a leather case which is nicely marked 'Case No.2 Mark II Pristmatic Binocular' and dated 1915. Nice original British WW1 Binocular set!
RAF 1936 Pattern Flying Boots
British RAF 1936 Pattern Flying Boots. Nicely A.M. (Air Ministry) marked and having a 1939 dated code, Size 9 Fitting 6. Both boots are nicely named to 'W/O H.Roberts' (642286). Rare original pair 1936 Pattern RAF Flying Boots, these would be great for a Battle of Britain display!
WW2 British Cased Dispatch Rider's Goggles 1941
World War 2 British Goggles in Tin Case. Privately purchased dust goggles for Dispatch Riders. The goggles are nicely maker marked 'L&M(I)LTD 1940/41' and come in their original case by 'James Murray & Co. Ltd.' which is dated 1941. Nice pair of goggles!
WW2 Canadian Y.M.C.A. Cribbage Board
World War 2 Canadian Y.M.C.A. Cribbage Game Board. The wooden board is nicely marked 'Canadian. No.16 Acme, Made in Canada, Y.M.C.A.'.
British P40 Battledress Jacket 1944
British P40 Battle Dress Jacket (Battledress Blouses 1940 Pattern). Complete with original manufacturer's label, it's a size 16, dated 1944. The jacket is named to soldier 'D. Rolfe' with unique service number '2511363'. Nice original BD jacket in good used condition!
British 'Ointment Anti-Gas No.3' Tin
This is a nice original British 'Ointment Anti-Gas No.3' Tin. The tin is complete with 3 unmarked zinc tubes and 4 'Anti-Gas No.2' marked tins as recently found together in the Netherlands. Dated 1943. Very nice and desirable original item!
Unissued WW2 US Fruit Cake Ration 1945
Unissued World War 2 US Steamed Fruit Cake Ration. The tin is approximately 6cms high and 7,5cms in diameter. The tin is in unissued and unopened condition. Original British rations are very hard to find. Decorative original ration in good condition!
Canadian Sewing Kit 1939
Wold War 2 Canadian Sewing Kit. The empty khaki cloth pouch is nicely maker marked by the company 'S.S. Holden Ltd.' from Ottawa, Canada and dated 1939. A soldier's name and service number are written inside the flap. Nice original personal kit item in good used condition!
Canadian P37 Ammunition Pouch
Canadian P37 Ammunition Pouch for Revolver/Pistol Ammunition. The webbing pouch is nicely maker marked and dated 1940, it is also marked with the Canadian Broad-Arrow. Nice original holster in good used condition!
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British Fibre Rim Airborne Helmet - 1942
British Airborne (Paratrooper) Helmet with Fibre Rim. Example in good complete condition with liner and leather chinstrap. The size '7' liner is nicely maker marked 'BMB' and dated 1942. The helmet comes with original net and camouflage scrim. Stunning original helmet!
British Officers Parachute Qualification Wing
British Airborne Officer's style padded Parachute Qualification Wing. The wartime british made wing is embroidered in light-blue and white on a olive-brown woolen background. Nice original padded Parachute Qualification Wing!
British Airborne Parachute Qualification Wing
British Airborne Parachute Qualification Wing. The wartime british made wing is embroidered in light-blue and white on a olive-brown woolen background. Nice original Parachute Qualification Wing in clearly used and tunic removed condition!
WW2 British Survival Ration
Unissued World War 2 British Survival Ration. The tin is approximately 12cms high and 7,5cms in diameter. The tin is in unissued and unopened condition, dated January 1945. Original British rations are very hard to find. Decorative original ration in good condition!
Unissued WW2 British Tea Ration 1945
Unissued World War 2 British Tea Ration. The tin is approximately 6cms high and 7,5cms in diameter. The tin is in unissued and unopened condition. Original British rations are very hard to find. Decorative original ration in good condition!
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British Soldiers Group Photo Enschede
This is a small sized group photo of British soldiers at Enschede, the Netherlands. Nice group photo showing happy British soldiers with drinks in a field. 'Enschede May' is written at the back. Interesting original photograph!
Set of Canadian 'Regina Rifle Regiment' Titles
Matching pair of Canadian 'Regina Rifle Regiment Canada' Shoulder titles. Early Canadian made machine-embroidered examples. Nice original set in good unissued condition!
Canadian Wireless Set No.19 Case Spare Valves
Canadian Wireless Set No.19 Case Spare Valves, complete with internal frame and various tubes, working in both the Canadian and British Radio Models. Dated 1943. Decorative original set in good used condition!
British Field Telephone Set 'L' MKI/I
British Field Telephone Set 'L' MKI/I. The Field Telephone is complete with its original generator handle. Decorative originel field telephone set!
WW2 British Anti Aircraft Shell Clip
World War 2 British Aluminum Anti Aircraft 40mm Bofor Shell Clip. The clip is nicely marked with a 'Broad Arrow' and is dated 1943. Nice original clip in very good condition!
WW2 British Fuse Protector 1942
World War 2 British Fuse Protector. These cones were designed for specific fuzes, this cover was originally issued for use with a No.221 fuze which was used for the 25-pounder Artillery Round. Nice original example in good used condition!
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British Sten Gun Magazine Bandoleer 1944
British Sten Gun Magazine Bandoleer. Sten submachine gun magazine bandoleer as intended to carry 7 spare magazines, complete with carrying strap. The bandoleer is nicely maker marked and dated 1944. Nice original example in very good condition!
British (Airborne) Life Belt 1944
British (Airborne) Life Belt. The life belt is complete with all original straps and tube in order to inflate the life belt. The belt is nicely maker marked and dated 1944. Nice example!
British Shell Dressing Bag
British 1937 pattern Shell Dressing Medical Bag, these bags were also issued to Canadian medics. The bag is nicely maker marked with 'M&Co.' and dated 1942. The bag is in totally mint and unissued condition!
British Service Biscuits Tin 1941
British Service Biscuits Tin. The service biscuits are manufactured by the company 'Watmough & Son Ltd.' in 1941. The empty tin is in overall very good condition, complete with lid. Rare and decorative original early war service biscuits tin!
British 2" Mortar Bomb Carrier 1942
British 2" Mortar Bomb Carrier. The Cardboard Tube carrier was intended to hold three 2 inch mortar rounds. The carrier is nicely dated 1941/1942. This is one of the hardest of the Infantry company accessories to find. Rare original example in good used condition!
British Windproof Camouflage Smock
British Windproof Camouflage Smock. The smock is complete with manufacturers label, the smock was produced by the company 'C.W.S. Ltd.', the smock is size 5 marked. Nice and hard to find original smock in good used condition!
8th Canadian Hussars Cap Badge
Canadian 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's) Cap Badge. World War 2 brass construction cap badge, complete with both lugs. Nice original example in good used condition!
4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards Cap Badge
Canadian '4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards' Cap Badge. World War 2 brass construction cap badge, complete with both lugs. Nice original example in good used condition!
Royal Canadian Corps of Signals Cap Badge
Royal Canadian Corps of Signals Cap Badge. World War 2 multi-piece construction bi-metal cap badge, complete with both lugs. Nice original example in good used condition!
British Airborne Parachute Qualification Wing
British Airborne Parachute Qualification Wing. The wartime british made wing is embroidered in light-blue and white on a olive-brown woolen background. Nice original Parachute Qualification Wing in clearly used and tunic removed condition!
WW2 British RAF Combined Pattern Flying Suit
WW2 British RAF Combined Pattern Flying Suit/Parasuit, also called 'Rhino' (Battle of Britain). The suit is complete with manufacturers label of the 'Irving Air Chute of Great Britain Ltd' company, dated 30 September 1940. Hard to find piece in top condition!
Set of British Welfare Biscuits Tins in Crate
Set of 2 British Welfare Biscuits Tins in original wooden crate. The welfare biscuits are manufactured by the company 'Wright's Biscuits Ltd.' from South Shields. The empty tins and crate are all dated 1944. Rare and hard to find original set!
British Field Telephone Set 'F' MKII
British Field Telephone Set 'F' MKII. The Field Telephone is complete with its original generator handle. The wooden box has been post-war repainted and there is an ink marking indicating post-war reissue. Nice item for restauration or re-enactment!
British Air Raid Protection Blackout Torch 1939
WW2 British 'A.R.P.' (Air Raid Precaution) Blackout Torch. The torch is nicely maker marked by 'E.R.Co (GB) Ltd.' and dated 1939. The glass lens is cracked. Nice original flashlight in good used condition!
Unissued WW2 British Tea Ration 1944
Unissued World War 2 British Tea Ration. The tin is approximately 6cms high and 7,5cms in diameter. The tin is in unissued and unopened condition. Original British rations are very hard to find. Decorative original ration in good condition!
British P37 'Jungle Rats' Battle Dress
British P37 Battle Dress Jacket as intended for a Major within the 7th Armoured Brigade Royal Engineers. Complete with all original applied insignia including rare 1st pattern 'Jungle Rats' patches showing a green rat. Rare original Battle Dress jacket!
WW2 British Army Pillow 1943
WW2 British Army Medical Vehicle/Stretcher Pillow. The Pillow is made of brown canvas and stuffed with hay. The pillow is nicely maker marked and dated 1943. Rare original pillow in good unissued condition!
Set of British Webbing Cross Straps
Set of British Webbing Cross Straps. The set consists of a so-called 'male' and 'female' strap. The straps are nicely maker marked and dated 1940/1943. Nice original set of straps in good unissued condition!
British DLR No.5 Headphones
British DLR No.5 Headphones. The headphones are complete with original wire. Nice piece of equipment in good used condition!
British Leather Combat Jerkin 1944
British Camouflaged Leather Combat Jerkin 1944 (Jerkin, Leather No.2, Camouflaged). The size 2 jerkin is complete with manufacturers label from the company 'Dephyrane Garments Ltd.' from London and dated 1944. The leather is in very supple condition. Nice original example in very good condition!
British The Welch Regiment Cap Badge
British The Welch Regiment Cap Badge. World War 2 multi-piece construction bi-metal example, complete with slider. Nice original example in good used condition!
British Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry Cap Badge
British Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry Cap Badge. White Metal Cap Badge, complete with slider. Nice original example in good used condition!