This covers all equipment and ceremonial items used by armed forces from around the world from the 1700s to the current day.
Some of the most popular items of equipment are those used by the special forces and secret organisations such as the S.O.E (Special Operations Executive) during WW2.
During the late Georgian and Victorian era, the British armed forces excelled at the pageantry during parades and official state engagements. Officers and enlisted men dressed in fine uniforms which were enhanced by accoutrements and accessories such as Sabretache, Cuirass, Aiguillettes, Cross Belts, etc.
Department Specialists
Matthew Tredwen
Specialist in Arms, Armour , Militaria
Edward Mayne
Head of Timed Military Collectibles Auctions
Recently sold
WW2 British Life Preserver, Recovered from Channel
Sold for £600
6th Gurkha Rifles Pipe Banners and Ephemera
Sold for £1,750
Indian Army / Frontier Forces Officers Pouch Belt
Sold for £1,700
Victorian Royal Horse Artillery Officer Sabretache
Sold for £1,850
Complete WW1 Period Horse Mannequin & Saddlery
Sold for £820
WW1 British Private Purchase Body Armour
Sold for £1,300
Post Battle of Omdurman Regimental Drum
Sold for £1,700
WW2 Polish Eagle VIS-35 Semi-Auto Pistol Holster
Sold for £620
Victorian Queens Highlanders Officers Sporran
Sold for £520
Mexican Leather Holster, Belt & Ammunition Box
Sold for £1,550
17th century iron ‘Armada’ chest
Sold for £380
Hallmarked silver pocket compass by DOLLOND LONDON
Sold for £420
Pair of Peruvian silver mounted carved stirrups
Sold for £440
WW2 British Airborne Drop Harness
Sold for £410
WW2 German MP40 Magazine Pouch in Canvas
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