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Dutch Army Military Cap / Kepi Model Infanterie Regiment 10. HE 844. - HE 844
The kepi is a cap with a flat circular top and a peak, or visor. In English, the term is a loanword of French: képi, itself a re-spelled version of the Alemannic German: Käppi, a diminutive form of Kappe, meaning "cap". In Europe, this headgear is most commonly associated with French military and police uniforms, though versions of it were widely worn by other armies during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In North America, it is usually associated with the American Civil War, as it was worn by soldiers on both sides of the conflict. This Dutch, green/black coloured 'Kepi' with gold and orange cockade above laurel wreath and number 10. Leather chin strap held by two brass coloured studs with the Netherlands Lion symbol *Small size* in its original tin case which retains the majority of its green/black paint this Kepi is one for the collector/enthusiast. The price includes UK delivery. HE 844.
£395.00

Dutch Dress Kepi with Rooster Feathered Plume. HE 843. - HE 843
The kepi is a cap with a flat circular top and a peak, or visor. In English, the term is a loanword of French: képi, itself a re-spelled version of the Alemannic German: Käppi, a diminutive form of Kappe, meaning "cap". In Europe, this headgear is most commonly associated with French military and police uniforms, though versions of it were widely worn by other armies during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In North America, it is usually associated with the American Civil War, as it was worn by soldiers on both sides of the conflict. This Dutch, blue coloured 'Kepi' with Rooster plume with brass coloured tulip as intended for the Gala (dress) tunic. Numbered 71 internally *small size* with the name ‘Farber W’ on the tag. With brass coloured chain *loose* and lion head hooks this Kepi is one for the collector/enthusiast. The price includes UK delivery. HE 843.
£395.00

RESERVED RESERVED American Vietnam War Period M1 Combat Helmet, Liner, & Camouflage Cover. HE 842. - HE 842
This is an original American Vietnam War period M1 combat helmet complete with its original liner, *missing sweatband* and camouflage cover. The outer helmet has its original sand texture green finish on it. The (large size) helmet has its original cloth camouflage cover the camouflage cover has buttonholes sewn into it to hold foliage and appears to have seen service. The inner helmet retains most of its original green finish. The helmet and all of its accessories show signs of use and service wear. The price for this helmet includes U.K. delivery. HE 842.
£275.00

WWI French Artillery ‘Adrian’ Steel Helmet with WWI Dated Brass Peak Cover. HE 841. - HE 841
An original condition WWI French Artillery Adrian steel helmet (The Adrian helmet (French: Casque Adrian) was an influential design of combat helmet originally produced for the French Army during World War I. Its original version, the M15, was the first standard helmet of the French Army and was designed when millions of French troops were engaged in trench warfare, and head wounds from the falling shrapnel generated by indirect fire became a frequent cause of battlefield casualties. Introduced in 1915, it was the first modern steel helmet and it served as the basic helmet of many armies well into the 1930s. Initially issued to infantry soldiers, in modified form they were also issued to cavalry and tank crews. This example with black paint, RF Grenade and crossed cannons badge to the front *slight play*. It is missing its brown leather chinstrap but has its original 6 tongue oilcloth liner. This helmet has a brass peak cover with intricate laurel leaves and ‘Colomead Lieutenant Colonel Soldat de la Grande Guerre 1914-1918 imprinted. Price includes UK delivery. HE 841.
£375.00

British WW2, 1940 Dated Tommy Helmet By Fisher & Ludlow Limited. - HE 838
This is an original British 1940 dated tommy helmet. The helmet retains much of its original worn green painted finish and has the steel safety ring attached to the rim of the helmet. The helmet is stamped to the rear inside rim F&L (Fisher and Ludlow Ltd of Birmingham).1940 (1940 date) MS . The helmet retains its black rubberised sweatband attached to the crossed steel adapter which is held by a single screw to the inside of the helmet. The webbing chin strap has a steel buckle and expanding webbing covered tensioning spring attaching it to the helmet. The price of this helmet includes U.K. delivery. HE 838
£195.00

Japanese Navy WW2 Junior Ranks Peaked Cap. - HE 836
This is a WW2 Japanese navy junior ranks peaked cap. The cap has a black braided cap band and the badge has a silver cherry blossom is surrounded by a by a gilt wreath on a cloth patch. The cap has a black leather cap band secured on the sides by two brass buttons with a cherry blossom on them. The leather peak is in excellent condition and has is trimmed by leather piping. The inside of the cap has a waterproof sweat band and inside on the black cloth liner is a diamond white label sewn in with Japanese text woven into it and black Japanese characters stamped on it. There is one small treated moth hole to the top of the cap illustrated in the photographs. The price includes U.K. delivery. HE 836
£195.00

Dutch WW1 Model M1916 Artillery Regiment Kepi. - HE 835
This is a WW1 Dutch model M1916 artillery regiment kepi. The kepi is made of khaki cloth with two red piped bands running round the hat signifying issued to an artillery regiment. The kepi has a leather chin strap attached to two brass buttons and a similar button below the cockarde. The cockarde with an orange centre with a braid surround. The cloth liner is in good condition with no holes or mothing although there is some wear to the leather sweatband. There are some small moth holes that have been treated to the rear of the kepi as shown in the photographs. The price includes U.K. delivery. HE 835
£225.00

American U.S. Army Early Model M1907 Winter Wool Arctic Cap Size 7 5/8 Marked Phila Q.M. Depot. - HE 834
This is an early model American US Army model 1907 winter wool arctic cap. The cap has a khaki denim cotton outer skin with a tie cord to fasten the ear flaps up or round ones neck. This is an early version of the cap, the later ones having the tie cords were replaced by a buckle. The inner lining of the cap and peak have a woollen khaki lining sewn in. There is a white identification label inside the cap with Phila Q.M. Depot (Philadelphia Quarter Masters Depot) Size 7 5/8 printed on it. The cap has the number 800 stencilled in black to the inside of left ear flap. The price includes U.K. delivery. HE 834
£145.00

**MINT**UNISSUED**Indochina War Era French 1951 Dated Casque Model 50 / Type 202 Paratrooper’s Training Helmet By Gueneau & Cie Paris. HE 835 - HE 835
The First Indochina War (generally known as the Indochina War in France, and as the Anti-French Resistance War in Vietnam) began in French Indochina on December 19, 1946, and lasted until July 20, 1954. This is a near mint unissued condition Casque (helmet) model 50 (1950) / Type 202 French military paratrooper’s training helmet dated 1951 (a copy of a contemporary image of French paratroopers wearing these helmets is illustrated in image 1). Made of a light padded shell with khaki cloth covering, side and neck skirt and cloth chin cup. The helmet is in excellent order, near mint and un-issued. The inside has its original liner and clean manufacturer label ‘E. Gueneau & Cie 6 Fauberg Saint Honore Paris 8e number 253/c, date of manufacture in French Juillet 51 (July 1951) size 56 Type Para (UK 6 7/8). The price includes UK delivery. HE 835
£275.00

WW2 1942 British Officer’s WD Tropical Slouch Hat By Moores London With Divisional/ Formation Patches, Pagri Headband & Provenance To Captain Edwin Eastwood Rayner Signals Officer 36th Division Army Of Burma. Sn 19461 - 19461
The 36th Indian Infantry Division was an infantry division of the Indian Army during the Second World War. The division was subsequently redesignated as a British Army formation, the 36th Infantry Division in September 1944. It served in India and during the Burma Campaign. After the end of the war it was disbanded and its remaining British units were transferred to the British 2nd Infantry Division. During the Burma Campaign, the division was distinguished for being the only British division to rely entirely on air supply, mainly by the United States' Tenth Air Force, for an extended period. The United States Army Air Force also provided the division with 12 light aircraft equipped for casualty evacuation and a US Army engineer company to construct its airstrips. Initially, the division was without its own divisional artillery and instead relied on a Chinese artillery group under US command. The division, having linked up with the main body of Lieutenant General William "Bill" Slim's British Fourteenth Army, crossed the Irrawaddy River and advanced independently down the eastern side of the river. Units from the division suffered losses forcing the crossing the 300 yard wide Shweli River but the division continued to advance until the fall of Mandalay in March 1945. This is an original WW2 Tropical Slouch Hat to a named British Signals Officer who served with the 36th Division in the Burma campaign. A 1 page typed note from a member of the Oficer’s family identifies him as Captain Edwin Eastwood Rayner and contains antecedents and anecdotal service history of the officer which can be read in image 2. The note and a copy of an original photograph of the Officer wearing tropical uniform and his slouch hat accompanies this piece. The hat has its original khaki Pagri headband and its khaki body is undamaged. It has its original ventilation holes at the edge of the crown and press stud fastener on the left side of the brim and skull. The hat is mounted with its original embroidered cloth Divisional/ Formation Patches with vivid colour. The hat has its original leather sweatband . The sweatband is impressed by the maker ‘Moores London’ and has WD arrow mark together with size 7 1/8 and 1942 date. The Officer’s ink hand written name and rank is also visible on the sweatband. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 19461
£495.00
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