6th/8th (TAVR) Battalion Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Officer's Service Dress Beret, 1967-68 only

This green cloth beret has the cap badge of 8th Battalion DLI mounted on the felt cloth diamond of the 6th Battalion. In 1967, following a national Defence Review, the last two DLI Territorial Battalions were combined to form the 6th/8th Battalion DLI, which became part of the Light Infantry's Territorial and Army Volunteer Reserve. Only one year later in 1968, this battalion was disbanded. ...  read more

Code: 67586

Royal Gloucestershire Hussars (Yeomanry) (RGH) Band Sergeant's No 1 Full Dress Tunic - Superb

An NCO's / Sergeant's No1 Full Dress Dark Blue Tunic, complete with all its fittings including the correct anodised collar and all buttons, metal shoulder scales, gold thread chevron with embroidered bullion wire NCO arm badge above. Maker's label shows it was made by I. Edgard & Sons Ltd and a pen annotation has covered the measurements. Attributed to a soldier named "Miles, RGH Band". Some...  read more

Code: 67461

1903 Pattern British Army Infantry Leather Bandolier, Mk 2

An original example, undated, good colour and the hide remains supple and strong, and it is complete with it's belt-securing strap. Pockets shape retained by being stuffed with old newspaper. Buckles of brass, but white metal nickel dipped. Pocket studs are brass. Possibly a TA issue.

The 1903 pattern five pocket bandoleer was intended to carry 10 clips each of 5 rounds, two...  read more

Code: 64911

WW2 King's Own Scottish Borderer's (KOSB) Other Ranks Glengarry Side Cap Hat

Complete with King's Crown Cap badge, tails and the red pompom, in good worn condition. Some staining to top left edge of badge. No markings or size to cap. Nice WW2 collectable item.

Please note I will only post this item to a UK address.

Comm JoPa (161)  read more

Code: 67576

Late WW2 / Cold War RAC Tanker's Helmet Mark II with Quick Release Chinstrap

Royal Armoured Corps HSRAC tankers helmet Mark II pattern as manufactured from circa March 1945 with the 'lift the dot' system removable liner and the Mark III quick release pattern chin strap. The only marking I can find is a stamp to the inner shell of the helmet 'F09'. I have seen this marking on another helmet. Despite looking hard internally at the liner and strap I can see no other cod...  read more

Code: 67781

Late WW2 / Cold War RAC Tanker's Helmet - additional photos

As per item 67781 above

K53  read more

Code: 67782

Royal Artillery QVC Victorian Officers No 1 Full Dress Dress Pouch Belt and Pouch

Belt maker marked Hobson & Sons (London) Ltd. Embroidery to front panel of pouch in good condition. The gold lace braid is lifting in places from the edges of the pouch and needs to be either re stitched or left 'as is'. Slight lifting also on the gold lace braid on the edges of belt and some rippling but generally in good condition. The main damage is to the back top edge of the pouch wher...  read more

Code: 64909

Liverpool Scottish (Camerons) Glengarry Side Cap Hat

Complete with original cap badge (sadly one lug missing), tails trimmed and separated (some pulls and small holes in these too) the red pompom, in worn condition, some signs of wear to leather lining on the front peak, an old darn repair in black thread to the right inner fold of cap, well done and hard to see. No markings or size. Sold as seen.

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Code: 67577

Royal Logistics Corps (RLC) Belt with Waist Belt Clasp

In superb condition, with maker's label Toye Kenning & Spencer Ltf and TKS mark on the belt buckle itself. looks unissued and condition reflects this.

Please note will post to a UK address only.

Comm GrSt (157)  read more

Code: 66265

White Other Ranks Busby Plume - Generic - A number of regiments / corps possible

A white (now off white) plume for wear on the bearskin or busby. Other ranks issue. Circa 18cms tall and 5cms wide. Inside the plume is a brass wire hook for securing the the busby or bearskin hat. Presumably horse hair. There is a small horizontal black mark towards the base on the outer face of the plume otherwise in very good condition.

Given the material would prefer to shi...  read more

Code: 67799