British General Service Beret

A good example of a G.S. beret, which was first introduced in September 1943 as a wartime measure to replace the G.S. side cap. When the G.S. beret was first introduced it was dubbed by British soldiers as "Cap Ridiculous" as it was an unpopular item amongst the troops. However it was for universal wear and the troops got used to it. This example was produced by J.Collett.LTD and size stamped ...  read more

Code: 69765

British Tankers Suit Hood

This is a detachable hood for the tankers suit, which is sometimes referred to as the "Pixie Suit". This example is actually post-war manufacturer, however it is identical to the wartime examples except for the chromed press-studs. Wartime examples are made of brass.  read more

Code: 69764

British Home Guard Officers 37 Pattern Battle Dress

This is a Home Guard officers 37 pattern Battle Dress with the rank of captain. This example is in good condition and retains its contract label. However the details have been washed out. It is approximately a size 8 or 9.  read more

Code: 69763

British Officers Private Purchase 37 Pattern Battle Dress Blouse

This is a very nice example of a private purchase officers 37 pattern Battle Dress with the rank of Lieutenant of the Royal Army Service Corps ( RASC ) belonging to the 21st Army group, which is a post-war badge of the British army over the Rhine ( BAOR ). The BD also has a paratroopers jump qualification wings. The BD also retains the tailors label, which gives the name of the tailer as Hawkes...  read more

Code: 69762

British 1941 Pattern Great Coat

This is a 1941 pattern great coat, which differs from the 39 pattern great coat, buy the addition of a invert pleat to the back and the length of the coat was decreased by 2 inches and the fall of the collar by 3/4 inch. This example is in very good condition. However it has suffered what looks like coffee stains to the pocket lining. The coat has brass buttons of the Royal Artillery and the r...  read more

Code: 69761

British 49 Pattern BD Trosuers

49 pattern Battle Dress trousers, which retain their contract label which gives the manufacturers name, John Hammond LTD, the size, which is size 7 and the date of manufacture 1955. This example has suffered with some very minor moth nips.  read more

Code: 69760

British 49 Pattern BD Trosuers

49 pattern Battle Dress trousers which are in good condition and retain their contract label. Which gives the manufacturers name B.Bloom LTD, the size, which is size 7 and the date of manufacture 1953.  read more

Code: 69759

British 49 Patten BD Blouse

This is a 49 pattern Battle Dress blouse which has the shoulder titles of the Royal Artillery and the division patch of the 44th Division which was a Territorial Army unit. The blouse is in good condition and retains its contract label which gives the manufacturers name H.Edgard & Sons.LTD, The size which is a size 7 and the date of manufacturer 1956.  read more

Code: 69758

British Army Flannel Shirt

This is a army flannel shirt wihich is dated 1955 and size stamped 2.  read more

Code: 69757

British Tankers Suit

This is a 1945 dated Tankers suit, which was introduced in July 1943 and is sometimes referred to as the "Pixie Suit". This example is stained through use. It has not rips or tare and is in good condition with all zips and press-studs in good working order. However the left full length zip has started to unstitch from the top. The contract label is still attached on the inside of the sleeve wh...  read more

Code: 69756