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Early WW2 .50 Browning M17 Ammunition Chest for Gun Mounting. - O 2112
This is an early WW2 ammunition box containing belted for the .50 Browning machine gun and was fitted onto the ammunition cradle. This design of M17 box was quickly superseded by theM2e box, the problems with the M17 box was that it did not have a waterproof lid with a gasket, the boxes were not stackable and the lid was hinged forward or rearward, unlike the M2 box which was side hinged and was quickly detachable. The steel M17 box was introduce into service in March 1942 replacing the aluminium version and was superseded in September 1942 by the M2 all steel box. The chest retains most of its original green painted finish and is stencilled on the front in black CHEST. AMMUNITION CAL .50 M17 and has a simple clasp fastening. The case retains its original riveted on webbing strap. The price includes U.K. delivery. O 2112
£275.00

American Korean War Era, 1952 Dated, M1 Garrand Rifle Wooden Ammunition box for 384 Rounds of .30 Ammunition in Bandoleers. - O 2111
This is an original American wooden box that originally contained 384 rounds of .30 calibre ammunition in bandoleers. This type if box was used in World War 2 and continued after. This is a Korean War era wooden box is stencilled on the inside RIVERSIDE BOX CO. DEC. 1952 (December 1952) on the inside. The box is in excellent condition and is profusely stencilled as to the contents on the sides and lid. The box is complete with both zinc plated closing straps and turn screws. The price includes U.K. delivery. O 2111
£275.00

Imperial German, WW1, Maxim MG 08 double row, zinc plated, steel ammunition box. - O 2110
This is an original Imperial German WW1 zinc plated double row steel ammunition box that would have held 2 belts of 8x57 rounds for the MG 08 Maxim machine gun. The box has a zinc plated partition in it and has a heavy duty lipped lid hinged at on end and is opened by pressing a double catch together. The lid does not detach and the box has folding 3 steel handles, one attached to the lid and the other two attached to both ends. The handles are attached to the box by steel rivets. the ammunition box still has the internal divider which is usually missing form post war use. The price for this double row ammunition box includes U.K. delivery. O 2110
£375.00

Original German WWII M1931 Pattern Zeltbahn. MISC 915. - MISC 915
Second World War period German Army issue multi-purpose cape. The M1931 pattern Zeltbahn was the first mass-produced item used by the German military to be made of camouflage print material. The zeltbahn was a multi-purpose item of personal equipment and could be used as a groundsheet for cleaning weapons in the field; as a shelter when three more could be buttoned together to form a four-man tent; and as a form of camouflaged over-garment when buttoned together in one of its many configurations. The wearer could use it on foot, horseback or cycle. When not in use the soldier would roll the zeltbahn and secure it to his equipment by two leather straps, worn on the back. Made of windproof and waterproof material, the zeltbahn was often used as the base material by unit tailors and individuals to make other non-regulation garments such as field caps, shorts, shirts and jackets. This practice was particularly popular in Italy, Russia and Western Europe in the later stages of the Second World War. A cape/shelter square-shaped cape 143 x 152 cm made of high density water-repellent cotton material printed both sides with splinter pattern camouflage ('splittermuster') of brown and dark green angular patterns on light khaki/green field. Light green 'rain pattern' verticals are overprinted onto the whole design. One side is of a lighter shade to the other. To the centre is fitted an aperture, so that the wearer might use it as poncho. Fitted to edges are 30 *6 absent* metal dished buttons, with 21 button holes and 10 larger metal grommets, two to each corner and two to the edge. The price includes UK delivery. MISC 915. (Box 4 with Flags)
£175.00

Original WWI US M1910 Entrenching Tool ‘T-Handle’ Shovel. 21608:6. - 21608:6
Sometimes known as ‘e tool’ T handle shovel, M1928 e tool, M1910 entrenching tool etc. Originally called the M1910 model when it was introduced in WWI, the cover was then modified in 1928 and the modified cover was called the M1928 cover in WWII. This T-handle model is the type of shovel carried by U.S. Doughboys and Marines during WWI, also carried in the early years of WWII until the development of the M1943 shovel. The M1910 T-handle shovel was probably the most commonly carried entrenching tool by U.S. Airborne and infantry assault troops during the D-Day invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944. The T-handle shovel also was regularly used by U.S. Marines in the Pacific Theatre. This example is in very good condition. The metalwork has a good aged patina and the wood is solid. The price includes UK delivery. 21608:6.
£175.00

French Civilian WWII TC 38 Gas Mask In Original Canister. 21608:5. - 21608:5
Gas Mask TC-38-PT DUCEL size Small with canister 1939 -45. The TC-38 was a French WW2 era gas mask. It was issued to civilians along with the C38 in the late 30's and early 40's. The TC-38 is made from heavy canvas and it features a forward facing exhale valve, crimped on celluloid eye lenses, An elasticated 7-point head harness and supports a 42mm filter port. The mask features no inhale valve, instead, the inhale valve was installed into the filter. These masks came produced in a variety of different coloured rubbers - mostly tan or black, in rare occasions even red. The TC-38 was issued in a standard French civil defense kit together with a civil threaded filter and a carrying tin. These masks were also occasionally issued in cylindrical Papier Mache carriers instead of the usual tin ones. With ‘Ducel’ in numerous locations on the metal of the filter and also to the rear of the mask. In good overall condition with elastic still strong, stitching in place and lenses undamaged. The tin retains the majority of its original paint and webbing carry strap. The price includes UK delivery. 21608:5. (Stores top shelf)
£195.00

*Scarce* Victorian Boer War Period Entrenching Tool Manufactured By Edward And Wm Lucas At The Dronfield Forge And Shovel Works United Kingdom 1891. Patented By Nesbit Willoughby Wallace. 21608. - 21608
A Wallace Patent Combination Military Entrenching Tool commonly used with the P-1888 Slade Wallace leather set. The spade blade doubling as an axe and as an inch ruler and the handle as a spike and hammer. Faintly stamped WALLACE PATENT EDWD LUCAS & SON BRONFIELD FORGE C.& M. 1883 to the face of the spade. Valise Equipment, Pattern 1888 also known as Slade-Wallace Equipment was a leather harness used by the British Armed Forces. It was the standard equipment worn by British and Imperial infantry during the Second Boer War. The equipment was designed in 1888 by Colonel Slade and Major Wallace for use with the first .303-inch calibre rifles, replacing the Valise Equipment, Pattern 1870, which had entered service in 1871. This had to be a nightmare and costly to make and one can understand why these are so very hard to come by as almost every one got taken home to somebody's garden shed. This is an excerpt from the book The battle of Tofrek By William Galloway; "This tool, which weighs about 2 lbs. 5 ozs. and is 24 inches long, is patented in England and America and on the Continent, and has been adopted by the English and South Australian Governments. It is a small spade with a broad blade, and a crosspick for the handle. The pick consists of an armoured wooden crutch, the wood of which forms a strong backing to the steel point, and acts as a buffer against the jar caused by repeated blows. It is covered with steel sheathing, which is in two parts, fits closely to the wooden head, and is fastened on by rivets to the crutch, and by rivets and a band to the handle. Each point is composed of one-inch of solid steel, which, when blunted by use, can be sharpened. One end is a pick, the other a hammer. The metal used is very hard and well-tempered, while the tool is made so as to be easily repaired if damaged. To put it briefly, the chief virtues of the entrenching tool are the simple combination of pick and spade, which is obtained without any complicated arrangement; the shape of the blade; and the projection at the back, which guards the knuckles when digging, and also 'cants' the blade to clear the wrist when the pick is used. "The British Government has just ordered 20,000 of these entrenching tools, having been previously supplied with 30,000. Foreign countries have ordered a supply for an exhaustive trial of their peculiar merits. "The ' Pioneer' spade, is intended for clearing ground and for bushwork, where the combination of a serviceable billhook with a small pick and spade must often be very convenient. "Major Wallace's tools are not intended to take the place of the full-sized 'Pioneer' picks and shovels, which will still be necessary for all heavy digging and for rocky ground, though, on an emergency, the 'Wallace' spade may be found a fair substitute. It is claimed for these tools that they are of extraordinary strength for their size and weight, and that they may be relied on to stand very severe wear and tear, if fairly used, and even to do work of which, at first sight, they would hardly be thought capable. For instance, they will break down or loophole an ordinary stone or brick wall though, perhaps, at the cost of some of the spades. Loopholing was successfully carried out with them in the first Egyptian campaign, when they were also found to be useful and efficient substitutes for small axes in cutting firewood, and invaluable in camp life. Numerous testimonials, from general and other officers, and also from civil engineers, are before the writer, in proof of the above. The spades are not offered as cheap tools. They are made of the very best materials picked ashen shafts and steel of the first quality; and they have to be put together with great care. So long as this is the case the spades can never be cheaply turned out though a large order can be executed at a considerable reduction in price. Their value depends so entirely upon their quality that the inventor declines to supply them except through his own manufacturer, as he can then guarantee the materials and the workmanship. Messrs. E. Lucas and Son, of Dronfield, are the manufacturers." The Illustrated Naval and Military Magazine, July 1885. This example is in remarkably good condition with timber and metalwork intact and tight. Measuring; 61 ½ cm in length with the spike/hammer being 17 cm wide. The spade is 13 ½ cm narrowing to 10 ½ cm. The price for this scarce piece of history includes UK delivery. 21608.
£475.00

WWII 1944 Dated 400 Round Empty Wooden Ammunition Box Originally Containing 400 Rounds Of 12 Bore No. 6 Shot Shotgun Cartridges For Wartime RAF Air Gunnery Training. O 1487. - O 1487
Rare WWII 1944 dated 12 bore, No. 6 shot ammunition empty wooden boxes originally containing 400 rounds. This is an empty wooden ammunition box used for holding 400 12 bore cartridges for issue to 12 bore shotguns. The probable issue was to RAF Air Gunners for clay pigeon training to keep their eye in for air to air shooting against enemy aircraft. The clay pigeons helping the shooter to use lead in shooting. There are various labels and stencils on the box as to the contents and one is dated 26.4.44 (26th April 1944). The labels and stencils are shown in the photographs. The box has a RAF blue diagonal stripe on both ends of the box and is complete with the closure pin for keeping the lid secure. The box has two rope handles at each end of the box, one of which is snapped. These boxes were made disposable, i.e. making fires for keeping warm or cooking, making sand reinforced positions or just for sitting on. The survival rate of these boxes is very small. The price includes UK. delivery. O 1487.
£275.00

*School Find* WWII Babies Gas Mask with Original Home Office instruction Pamphlet. 21444. - 21444
This example was found undisturbed in the cellar of a school in Sheffield and is in overall very good condition. The baby would sit inside the main body of the mask looking up through the glass, with the flap on the bottom looping between the babies legs like a nappy. Children's gas masks were often made in bright colours to make them less frightening. This baby's mask would have totally enclosed the baby and air would have been pumped into the mask with the built in hand pump. In good condition with pump, webbing straps, metal frame, canvas hood and Perspex screen intact. The rubberised Perspex flange has dried with age but is still in place. The brass coloured tin plate to the rear reads’ This appliance is Government property any person who has it in his possession is responsible in law for using care to keep it in good condition. It is to be returned to the local authority in whose area the possessor may be at any time. Either on request or when no longer required’. Accompanying the mask is the scarce original Home Office instruction leaflet. The price for this collectors piece includes UK delivery. 21444.
£275.00

American WW2 1942 Dated Wooden US M9A1 Anti-Tank Grenade Box. Sn 6276. - 6276
This is an original and scarce wooden box dated 12/42 (December 1942) which contained 10 x WW2 American M9A1 anti-tank rifle grenades for the M1 Garand rifle. The M9A1 grenade was a sheet steel hollow charge grenade with a base detonating fuse which weighed 1.31lb. These were the standard US Anti tank rifle grenade capable of penetrating 2 inches of armour. The grenades were originally painted yellow until 1943 then olive drab. The wooden box is stenciled in black on the front REPAINTED OLIVE DRAB GRENADES 10-A.T. 1 CARTON 11 CARTRIDGES RIFLE GRENADE CALIBER 30 12/43 (December 1943) PACKED LOT NO52??5 57. The inside of the lid is stenciled in red -CAUTION- 1 DO NOT DROP GRENADE AFTER SFETY PIN IS REMOVED. 2 REPLACE SAFETY PIN IF UNFIRED GRENADE. 3 USE ONLY THE PROPER BLANK CARTRIDGE FURNISHED WITH EACH GRENADE. The both ends of the box are stenciled 10 A.T, GRENADE M9 A1 LOT NO.52705 37 . The back of the box is stenciled in black DO NOT STORE OVER 120 DEGREES REPAINTED OLIVE DRAB 36 LBS LOT NO 52705-37 1.2 CU.FT SHOP TICKET. This box originally contained 10 grenades and the propelling cartridges. The box measures 18inches x 15 inches x 7.5 inches. The inner separators are missing as the swivel catch on the lid. This is a scarce item and an absolute must for the re-enactor or grenade collector. The M9 A1 grenade is shown for illustration purposes only and in not included with the box. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 6276.
£245.00
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