US War Aid Bush Jacket, Royal West Kent

KD jacket in tan HBT, no label present but this is the War Aid type made in USA. Original regimental flashes to each sleeve for the 1st Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment, to each epaulette KD slip ons for 4th Infantry Division. Overall good but with some wear, particularly on the collar, soldiers name/number inside  read more

Code: 51048

Ersatz Webbing Cross Straps, 1942

Near matched pair of wartime economy ‘ersatz’ cross straps made from laminated cotton with standard brass buckle and end pieces. Maker marked and dated 1942. Vgc but a little stiff  read more

Code: 51047

Ersatz Webbing Pack Strap, 1941

Wartime economy ‘ersatz’ pack supporting strap made from laminated cotton with standard brass buckle and end pieces. Maker marked and dated 1941. Gc but with some wear and a little stiff  read more

Code: 51046

Ersatz Webbing, Pack Strap, 1940

Wartime economy ‘ersatz’ pack supporting strap made from laminated cotton with standard brass buckle and end pieces. Maker marked and dated 1940. Vgc but a little stiff  read more

Code: 51045

Ersatz Webbing Rifle Sling

Wartime economy ‘ersatz’ sling made from laminated cotton with standard brass ends. Has been blancoed so has no visible markings. Vgc but a little stiff  read more

Code: 51044

Gas Detection Brassards, pair, 1942

Original pair of impregnated paper brassards, still folded together as issued. Maker marked JL&S and dated 10-42. Very good condition but with folds etc from storage.  read more

Code: 51043

53(Welsh) Division Battledress, Royal Artillery

1940 Austerity pattern blouse with clear maker label and WD stamp with ‘Z’ for 1945. Badged to a Corporal in the Royal Artillery, to each sleeve printed shoulder titles, silk woven formation signs and woven rank chevrons, the right sleeve also has a brass artificer badge. Paper type medal ribbons for 39-45 and France & Germany Stars, plus the Defence Medal. The collar has been modified for wear...  read more

Code: 51042

56 Division Battledress

Australian made 37 pattern blouse with clear maker labels and dated 1941. Badged to an officer of the Royal Signals with embroidered pips for Lieutenant to each epaulette, embroidered shoulder titles and formation signs, and felt arm of service strips. An unusual detail is that the medal bar is made from a brass R.SIGNALS shoulder title. Very good used condition with signs of wear and a few sma...  read more

Code: 51041

Officer’s Tam O’Shanter

Private purchase tam with tailor’s label for Wm. ANDERSON & SONS Ltd, EDINBURGH & GLASGOW, owner’s name in pen HIRST, a previous owner’s name has also been crossed out. To the side a dark blue badge backing, but I’m not sure which regiment used this. Khaki toorie to top. Very good used condition.  read more

Code: 51040

Officer’s Tam O’Shanter, HLI

Private purchase tam with silky lining and tailor’s label for W.JARDINE & SONS Ltd, EDINBURGH, owners name in pen, 2Lt. LOWRIE. Highland Light Infantry tartan badge backing to left side, khaki wool toorie to top. Very good used condition  read more

Code: 51039