Victorian Military Trophy Tankard

A heavy Victorian pewter with glass bottom loving cup / tankard. The trophy tankard is dated for 1870 and was awarded to a ‘Corporal I. Burton’ of the West London Rifles as winner of the Graham Challenge Cup.

Overall good condition with no dents and only a couple of light scuffs.

The tankard stands a touch over 6” tall and width (including handles) is 7.5” wide.  read more

Code: 19

Soviet Afghan War Panamka

An original Soviet Russian Afghan War Panamka hat. The Panamka was the standard tropical headwear of the Soviet Russian army. The Panamka was popular during the Soviet Afghan War in the 1980s, where it was worn with the Afghanka uniform.

The hat is double lined and has multiple ventilation holes which suits the Afghan extreme hot day temperatures in the summer and its equally bit...  read more

Code: 14

Russian AK74 Sling

Original Russian army tan coloured AK74 rifle sling. The fully adjustable slings have a single hook and are dated for 1991 (the year the Soviet Union collapsed).

Good unused condition.  read more

Code: 6

Soviet Afghan War RPG Backpack

A Soviet Russian Afghan war RPG 7 backpack. The thick canvas backpack has compartments for 3 RPG warheads and 3 boosters.

Good used condition with all straps, buckles and ties present.  read more

Code: 10

Vietnam War AK47 Chest Rig

An uncommon Vietnamese chest rig. Made specifically for the AK47 or Type 56 assault rifles. Similar to the Chinese type 56 chest rigs, this example is made of a thinner material and has 5 instead of the regular 7 pouches. Pieces like this were often produced at a local level or homemade.

The pouch configuration is 3 x magazine and 2 x grenade with adjustable shoulder straps and ...  read more

Code: 9

Chicom SKS Chest Rig / Bandolier

A Chinese ’Chicom’ SKS chest rig / bandolier. The 10 pouch bandolier was originally designed for holding 7.62x39mm stripper clips for the SKS rifle. These bandoliers were used during the early part of the Vietnam war by the north Vietnamese.

They were later adopted by the Soviets during the Afghan war for carrying the VOG 40mm rifle grenades for the GP25 under barrel grenade laun...  read more

Code: 7

Russian Army VSR 93 Winter Jacket 52-3

A very good example of a Russian Army VSR 93 winter coat. The VSR 93 camouflage pattern was first introduced in 1991 to units such as the VDV and by 1994 was issued universally.

The VSR 93 pattern (also known as Barvikha) saw use in the 1st and 2nd Chechen wars.

The thick coat has a faux fur collar which reveals a hidden hood when raised. The coat is fastened with...  read more

Code: 12

Soviet Afghan War Plastic Canteen

A Soviet Afghan war Russian soldiers plastic canteen. The tropical plastic canteen / water bottles were introduced in the early 1980’s as the Afghan war showed the need for larger size water bottles for its soldiers in the harsh hot environment.

The soft white plastic bottles hold 1.5 litres and have a removable plastic cup. This early version has the lid attached to the bottle w...  read more

Code: 11

Russian Chechen War VOG Pouch

Russian Chechen War GP25 under barrel grenade launcher ammo pouch. The heavy canvas pouch can hold 10 x 40mm VOG grenades and has leather and stud closing tabs. The inside of one of the tabs shows the Russian ‘OTK’ military acceptance stamp.

The pouch can be separated into 2 x 5 round segments and has an adjustable sling.

An uncommon item outside of Russia.
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Code: 13

Type 56 Chest Rig

A Type 56 Chicom chest rig. The Type 56 chest rig was made for use with the Chinese Type 56 assault rifle, which was a near direct copy of the Russian AK47. The rig has 7 pouches, 3 for magazines and 4 for grenades along with adjustable shoulder straps and a tied waist cord.

These chest rigs saw service in Vietnam and later in the Soviet Afghan War, being adopted by Russian sold...  read more

Code: 16