Worn at the back, these Japanese Army Officer’s Boots are nevertheless in good display condition. Named to the officer. Hard to find.
AU $395
This is a nice example of the sort of field cap worn by civilians World War II Japan. Clean, in good – almost unissued – condition. And featuring the factory stamp on the inside.
AU $195
This hat has Zulu War provenance and dates back to the 1870s. Featuring a Royal Engineers button on the front, complete with Victoria crown, it is in very good condition for its age. There is some wear around the edges, but the beaverskin is unmothed and the hat is complete. The liner on the inside is shagreen, a pleasant and unusual detail in hats such as these, and the outer hat has a very attractive black braid. Not only does this hat come in its original tin, it even has the original padlock and key – highly unlikely surviving artefacts. The padlock has the VR cypher on it. It’s quite simply something you’re unlikely to come across again any time soon.
AU $990
The velvet on this hate denotes that it belonged to an officer. The duckbilled peak indicates that it comes from the latter part of the 19th century. Probably an infantry cap, it sports the French rondel and has a black braided ribbon stitched in. In good condition.
AU $595
This helmet probably hails from a pre-WWI British cavalry unit, most likely in one of the colonies. It is a Wolseley pattern pith helmet complete with spike and chain. As was common practice in the tropics, it has been overpainted white. There is a fair amount of age to the piece but it is in remarkably good condition. The spike can be unscrewed.
AU $695
A pair of Japanese sode, or shoulder pads, from the Edo period – 1600 – 1868. In condition, with the kind of minor nicks that simply come with the territory on items as old as this. The cloth binding completely intact.
AU $695
This pair of beautiful black cotton trousers is in immaculate condition. There is one button missing, and one of the braces has extensive mothing. However, aside from that, it is near mint. This was part of the civil uniform of WS Shoubert – British diplomat in the court of Queen Victoria.
AU $195
AU $375
In it’s original tin, this hat dates to about World War One or not long after. Named to a Major Budgen. Gold bullion deocration to hat, wich is intact and in fine condition. Some age distortion to the leather on the peak. Lovely item.
Dated 1962, made by Fayrefield in Melbourne. This one is missing the hook on the side and the cap badge. Otherwise, it’s very nice condition, no mothing, with the orginal pugareee.
AU $245
1970s vintage Ghurka hat. Very good condition. Strap still present.
AU $120
