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Lot 88:
Description
An assortment of British military and police field equipment comprising a wooden truncheon, canvas webbing belt, leather duty belt, plastic sighting compass, MTP camouflage helmet cover, and leather lanyard. The turned wooden truncheon features a dark finish and a ribbed bulbous grip. The Pattern 1937 webbing belt is constructed from olive drab canvas and is fitted with brass buckle components and sliders. A wide black leather duty belt includes a broad back support and a brass single-prong buckle. The handheld liquid-filled sighting compass is housed in a black plastic case with a folding lid marked with a white arrow and a metric scale from 0 to 5 on the side. The modern helmet cover is finished in Multi-Terrain Pattern camouflage with elasticated edges. A tan leather lanyard is included, featuring a metal snap fastener and two split rings.
Width: 2.25 inches
Length: 15 inches.
Condition report:
The turned wooden truncheon shows significant scuffing, loss of finish, and multiple impact marks, particularly at the striking end (photo 1). The sighting compass contains significantly yellowed damping fluid (photo 2). The canvas webbing belt exhibits general fading and grime from use, with oxidation and verdigris present on the brass fittings (photo 1). The black leather duty belt shows heavy creasing and surface scuffing throughout (photo 1). All items appear in used surplus condition consistent with field service.
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