British Army Cap Comforter/Toque

A early war piece of dual purpose clothing which could be used either as a cap comforter or a toque. The item was issued with both ends stitched. However it was common practice to cut the stitching at one or both ends depending how the individual soldier preferred to use the item. Commando's tended to cut one end to be used as a cap comforter, where regular troops would cut both ends to wear f...  read more

Code: 68052

British Army Cap Cap Comforter/Toque

This piece of woollen clothing could either be used as a cap comforter or torque. When used as a cap comforter one of the side of the item would have the stitching cut, so it can be worn on the head. As a toque with would have both sides of stitching cut. This example is unissued and is either late or post-war as its in olive green in colour. Early war examples are khaki in colour.  read more

Code: 68051

British Army Cap Comforter

British army cap comforter, which was worn by Commandos and other troops taken part in covert operations, where a helmet or standard head dress was not suitable for the mission. When the comforter was first issued it was stitched at both ends. The soldier would cut the stitching at one end. This example my be late-war or post-war issue as earlier examples tend to be lighter tan in colour. It ...  read more

Code: 68050

Reproduction British MKII Helmet

This is in fact an original WW2 era MKII shell which has been repainted by a re-enactor. The liner is a British post-war made and is a size 7. The chinstrap is original WW2.  read more

Code: 68048

British Home Defence Bakelite Helmet

This is bakelite helmet which has been overpainted white. Bakelite helmets where worn by factory workers dealing with highly inflammable items where there was danger of a sparks. The liner is size stamped 7.1/4.  read more

Code: 68047

British Ankle Boots

A pair of size 11 British army ankle boots, which are post-war made. The boots are identical to the pattern worn during WW2. The boots are in extremely good condition.  read more

Code: 68046

British BD Denim Trousers

A large size of Battle Dress denim trousers, which measures approximately 38 inch waist with a 28 inch inside leg.  read more

Code: 68044

Canadian 6x30 Binoculars.

A nice example of 1944 dated 6x30 binocular, with good clear optics.  read more

Code: 68042

British Rain Cape

This is a rubberised Khaki coloured rain cape which is dated 1946. This example has been used by the Greek army and has been stamped with Greek army markings and a re-issue date of 1952. However the British army markings are visible. The British army also changed the colour from khaki to olive green in the late 1940's.  read more

Code: 68041

British Ground Sheet

This is a rubberised ground sheet which is Khaki in colour. Post-war examples are olive green. This example does not have a visible date, however the WD acceptance stamp is visible and the item is named to the original owner 'Nicholson".  read more

Code: 68040