MG & Artillery Optical Aiming Circle Sight

This is a rare Richtkreis 31 Aiming Circle optical sight, which was used for both artillery and fixed mounted machine guns to measure horizontal and vertical angles in preparation of indirect fire. The sight would have been fitted to a standard German army tripod. The sight is in two parts, the aiming circle and the periscope, which was fitted by means of of a dovetail slide. This allow...  read more

Code: 58565

Trench Candle

This is a trench candle, commonly called the Hindenburg candle. It was first used during WW1, made in the field from melted down candles and used to light bunkers.  read more

Code: 58445

U.S. M1 Rear Seamed Helmet

This is a later-war variation M1 helmet, which has oliver drab No7 webbing and a manganese rim with a rear seam. The helmet was produced sometime between November 1944 to August 1945. The front of the helmet has the unit insignia of the Quartermaster Corps, Supply company, Pearl Habour, Hawaii. The liner is maker marked "CAPAC", which identifies the liner being produced by Capac Manufacturin...  read more

Code: 58423

U.S. ERDL Tropical Hat

This is a ERDL ( Engineer, Research, Development, Laboratory ) tropical hat, which is un-issued and dated 1968. The ERDL camouflage tropical uniform was restricted issue to pathfinder and reconnaissance combat units only in 1968.  read more

Code: 58406

British 2nd Pattern Paratrooper Denison Smock

This is a full-zip denison smock which was only worn by Birtish paratroopers. The smock where originally made with half-zips,but was common practice for officers to modify their smocks to full-zips. They also cutt the tops of their socks to make elastic style cuffs. This example still has button cuffs. Both these modifications became standard features to Dension smocks in the early 1950's. Anot...  read more

Code: 58276

Italian Officers Greatcoat

Italian officers greatcoat, in very good condition with slight wear around the collar. There is no moth damage. The coat has the rank bars of Captain on both sleeves.  read more

Code: 58268

U.S. MG Spare Parts Wallet

This is a pre-1944 produced spare parts wallet for the 30cal and 50cal machine guns. The tan colour identifies the spare parts wallet as pre-1944 manufactured. However it appears to have been post-war used, probably during the Vietnam Ware as the pouch has been marked "M16"  read more

Code: 58219

U.S. Paratroopers Shroud Cutter

This is a parachute shroud cutter, which was issued to all paratroopers and aircrew. This example is in excellant condition. However there are no markings and post-war examples are identical to the WW2 pattern. I can not confirm if this is actually WW2 or post-war. U.K. Sales Only  read more

Code: 58190

U.S. Airforce Operational Navigation Chart

This is a U.S. Airforce operational navigation chart of Hainan Island and the surrounding cost-line of North Vietnam. The Chart is dated January 1963.  read more

Code: 58183

U.S. Marine Corps Leatherneck Magazine

This is a U.S.Marine Corps Leatherneck magazine, which is dated January 1968 and has a 1968 pull-out calendar.  read more

Code: 58182