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• 'Trenchman' belt

  (souvenirs and ephemera)

  First World War period commercially produced (unofficial) personal kit in the form of a broad waist belt, which was claimed by its manufacturers to provide protection for the wearer from body infestations (notably lice) and 'chills' resulting from the...

• personal equipment, British Army Officer's Sam Browne

  (equipment)

  Standard army officer's personal equipment.

• Balaclava Helmet, knitted khaki wool

  (uniforms and insignia)

  The balaclava helmet had, like its name suggests, origins back to the Crimean War of 1854-56 and was a practical addition to the soldier's cold weather supplementary clothing.

• Gloves, knitted: British Army

  (uniforms and insignia)

  The standard issue gloves of non-commissioned ranks of the British Army (Rifles regiments wore black).

• Puttees, khaki wool (long), O/Rs

  (uniforms and insignia)

  Puttees Pair of khaki wool puttees.

• Cardigan, khaki wool, other ranks

  (uniforms and insignia)

  First World War period British Army standard issue cardigan for the use of non-commissioned ranks. The cardigan was worn beneath the jacket and stored in the pack when not required.

• Necktie, 1956 pattern: O/Rs, British Army

  (uniforms and insignia)

  The standard army issue necktie worn with Battledress uniform and the later No.2 Dress. The first pattern necktie for non-commissioned ranks was of slightly lighter shade, the darker version (as this example) being introduced in 1956, being two inches...

• Socks, O/Rs: British Army

  (uniforms and insignia)

  Soldiers were issued with three pairs of socks, but from November 1941 four pairs were issued to non-commissioned ranks (officers were required to purchased at least six pairs). The reason for the increase was that it was believed that if a soldier wore...

• Gloves, knitted: British Army

  (uniforms and insignia)

  The standard issue gloves of non-commissioned ranks of the British Army (Rifles regiments wore black).

• Jersey Pullover (V' Necked): O/Rs, British Army

  (uniforms and insignia)

  The standard wool pullover issued to non-commissioned ranks. In the 1950s the colour changed from khaki to olive green and featured additional fabric panels to the shoulders and elbows. The shoulder panels had slits and buttonholes, allowing the shirt...