∙ Ponceau-red cloth: Ponceau-red (a bright, poppy-like shade of red) was the traditional branch color (distinguishing color) of the Dutch Infantry. The piping, collars, or epaulets of the uniform were faced with this color of…

The British "BREN" canvas bag for the spare barrel and parts — officially known as the Bren Gun Spare Barrel Bagor Bren Holdall. Because the Bren light machine gun was air-cooled, the barrel quickly overheated during intensive…

An Austro-Hungarian K.u.k. Feldflasche (field canteen) in relic condition (battlefield find) is a combat-used water bottle from the Kaiserlich und Königlich (Imperial and Royal) army, dating back to World War I (1914–1918).

In…

The Model K mask started production in 1952 and was used up until the '70s.

The Dutch "Model K52" gas mask was adopted by the Dutch Military during early years of the cold war. The "Model K52" was made by "Vredestein" and "Hevea"…

A used but still good water bottle. of the Dutch Army, from the 50s. Made of metal and factory marked: D59. With the plastic cap and with the chain. Complete with the green canvas cover (press buttons factory marked: KNIP HIER)…

The Pattern 1937 (P37) Utility Pouches were specialized, high-capacity components of the British and Commonwealth P37 Web Equipment system introduced during World War II.

Unlike the standard P37 "Basic Pouches" that attached…

The Belgian Webbing pistol holster ABL from the 1950s/1960s is a collector's item from the early Cold War period. ABL stands for Armée Belge / Belgisch Leger (Belgian Army). This holster was primarily used for the famous FN…

Belgian grey M1937 canvas gaiters (anklets)—often referred to as postwar Belgian P37 gaiters—are highly sought-after pieces of equipment within the re-enactment community.

Although they were produced for the Belgian army…

Officially, this model was designated by the U.S. Army as the Pocket, Magazine, Pistol M1918. The pouch was specifically designed to carry two magazines (each holding 7 rounds) for the legendary semi-automatic Colt M1911 .45 ACP…

The EASCO Life Jacket Light
This was primarily issued during the Second World War to personnel of the British Royal Air Force (RAF), the Fleet Air Arm, and the Merchant Navy. These emergency signal lights were developed by Easco…

The Respirator, Anti-Gas, Light, Mk. I (commonly referred to as the Mk1 Lightweight Service anti-gas respirator) was a revolutionary British military gas mask introduced at the end of 1941. The mask was developed at Porton Down as…

Characteristics and Design

∙ The two spouts: The most striking feature is the presence of two openings at the top. The large spoutwas sealed with a cork and used for filling the flask or pouring water into a cup. The small…

Rare WWII Australian Army Pattern 10085 Boots

Up for sale is a remarkable piece of WWII history: a pair of original Australian Military Pattern 10085 boots.

Due to strong ties within the British Commonwealth, these boots are…

US Jungle Boots—officially known as the Tropical Combat Boot—is a design specifically developed for hot, humid, and wet environments where traditional all-leather boots would rot and trap water. The boots were originally…

"Australian Regiment Bugle from the Australian University" [WAUR]. It is important to know that virtually all of these specific brass bugles featuring the regiment emblem are unofficial replicas (counterfeits). Although they are…