A scarce WW1 American Soldiers issue wool service hat in very good condition overall, has a moth bite, see photograph, a nice surviving cap that is especially hard to find in any condition.

Scarce early Irish Army model 1927 steel helmet made by 'Vickers', in excellent condition though has seen plenty of service wear - see pictures. Remains of the white paint finish revealing the original issue colouring, maker and number stamping in the rim there but difficult to see due to paint. Pads in very good condition, with markings, liner band maker marked 'T.Smith & Son, Dublin. 1927', chin strap snapped though complete. A fine early Irish Army helmet.

Royal Tank Regiment Beret and Larkspur radio headphones, beret has leather sweat band and already shaped, nice looking beret especially with the headphones.

A beautiful miniature French Kepi of the Spahis, traditionally light cavalry regiments, France retains one unit of Spahis as an Armoured Regiment, all the other Spahis regiments were disbanded by the early 1960s. The 1st Régiment de Spahis Marocains remains as the armoured regiment and saw service in the Gulf War. The regiment also maintains the traditions of the entire Spahi corps as it previously existed. Exceptionally for a French armoured cavalry regiment, it uses gold (and not the usual silver) insignia. The "Ordonnance du Roi portant organisation de la cavalerie indigène en Algerie" of 7 December 1841 establishing the Spahis as a regular corps of the French Army specifies this distinction for sous-officers, brigadiers and officers both French and indigenous. This beautiful presentation kepi was presented to the Royal Tank Regiment in the early 60s by seconded senior Spahis officers following their tour with the RTR. The kepi is about one third scale, finely made and stunningly presented within a purposefully made box. The box has the manufacturer's details 'Ecole Militaire Interames' name plate within the red silk lined front edge. A fine item in excellent condition overall - slight fraying on the rear right edge where the hat top has rubbed or moved against the box inside.

Officer's hat tin in excellent clean condition, diameter is 10.5 inches (26.5cm), name plate on top 'T Cocksedge'. Most likely a navy chap. Nice hat tins are slowly becoming harder to find.

WW2 Fire Guard helmet, these were volunteer watchers who stood vigil on buildings checking for residual fires after bombing raids, helping to extinguish any such fires and to call for aid if anything presents a danger to proprty and life. White painted helmet with 'FG' stencilled on to the surface to identify the wearer as a Fire Guard. Overall in good condition though used and shows signs of wear and tear which in some ways add to it's character. An interesting homefront item.

British military hat tins and carriers, various types, individually priced, more images in due course.

Royal Artillery Officer's side cap in excellent condition, no mothing, sizing label present on the inside '7 1/4', internal length approx 27-28cm so cap around the 57-58 cm mark, nicely lined, bullion wire cap badge to front along with the correct King's Crown Royal Artillery buttons. A very nice cap that many RA Officers continue to wear today. Possibly benefit from a dry clean to freshen up otherwise ready to wear.

Royal Artillery Officer's side cap in excellent condition, a minor moth nip to left of insignia though this does not detract, maker Herbert Johnson of Bond Street, though no sizing that I can see, internal length approx 27cm so cap around the 56-58 cm mark, nicely lined, bullion wire cap badge to front along with the correct King's Crown Royal Artillery buttons. A very nice cap that many RA Officers continue to wear today.

Wolseley pattern pith helmet with 7 fold khaki head band 'Pagri' with the black top line and vented crown. The helmet is made by Gieves of London, the Royal Navy outfitters and is complete with leather sweatband and chinstrap. Helmet, sweatband and chinstrap are undamaged with just a little fraying to the internal green covering. The crown of the helmet has the correct vent. The inside of the helmet has a nice maker’s label ‘Gieves Ld’ along with their London address and the ‘Royal Navy’ connection, some internal staining to the top rear. A nice example of the distinctive British design with its swept back brim used throughout the WW1 and WW2 period.

Original early 1950-60s officer's peaked cap showing the rank of Lieutenant Colonel to the peak. The hat has no badge and no insignia to the leather covered buttons. It has a faint stamped label to the inside reading 'BECHUANALAND CAP AND HELMET MNFRS (PTY) LTD' and is size labelled 7 1/8. It is in nice condition, showing a few marks and vey light surface moth to the crown. A nice colonial Officers hat which came from the estate of a British Army Officer who served with British East Africa Command and British Land Forces Kenya in the 1950-60s.

Gentlemans Hat by Herbert Johnson of Bond Street, London, in unworn condition, internal measurement approx 57 to 57.5 cm, an absolutely lovely hat.

WW2 Royal Artillery SNCO side cap in excellent condition, a couple of minor moth nips on the very top though these do not detract, no sizing that I can see, internal length approx 27cm so cap around the 56-58 cm mark, nicely lined, King's Crown cap badge to front along with the correct King's Crown Royal Artillery buttons. A nice cap that many RA servicemen continue to wear today.

Royal Regiment of Scotland Officers glengarry complete with Officers multi-piece cap badge, officers badges are not easy to obtain, a nice glengarry in basically unused condition.

British RAF peaked cap for other ranks, in excellent basically unworn condition, size detail removed though is normal size 57-58 cm.

Royal Tank Regiment black berets, brand new and unworn, various sizes available, leather sweat band - how many of you can remember how to shape your beret? I can provide a wide range of RTR badges both Kings and Queens Crown, including polished out 'old sweats' badges. A good quality beret at an affordable price for both serving and veterans use.

A scarce WW1 American Soldiers wool side hat in very good condition overall, has a couple of moth bites, see photograph, a nice surviving cap, these are difficult to find now.

A fine Royal Navy Officers cap by Gieves, contained within a Herbert Johnson of Bond Street, London box, in excellent condition, bullion insignia to the front, size 6 7/8, Gieves label states '5oz yachting cap', box addressed to a Major Barnes of the 4th Queens Own Hussars, nice cap.