Welcome to The Vault Militaria
Welcome to
The Vault Militaria
Authentic pieces. Timeless stories. Exceptional service.
The Vault Militaria is the UK’s newest destination for authentic wartime memorabilia and collectables. Specialising in rare and hard-to-find items from World War I and World War II, we offer history enthusiasts and collectors a carefully curated selection of genuine artefacts.
new items every week
Rare finds
Our team of experts meticulously sources, authenticates, and catalogues each piece, ensuring that you receive only the finest quality items with verified provenance. And we’re adding more and more items on a regular basis.
From battle-worn uniforms and medals to vintage weapons, field equipment, and personal effects, The Vault Militaria brings you closer to the tangible remnants of wartime history.
knowledge & experience
We buy & sell
The founders of The Vault Militaria bring over 50 years of combined collecting experience to the table. They have a pair of keen eyes for the unusual together with an extensive knowledge of wartime collectables to ensure that every item offered is both authentic and exceptional.
With decades spent honing their expertise, they’ve developed an unparalleled ability to source and validate rare military artifacts, making The Vault Militaria a trusted name in the field.
Contact Mark on 07471 058445 or Andrew on 07944 609319
Contact Mark on 07471 058445
or Andrew on 07944 609319
latest additions
Browse our latest items
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WW2 German Luftwaffe 2nd Pattern Officers Deluxe Straps
£175.00 SKU: 0187MHere we have an excellent set of German Luftwaffe 2nd pattern deluxe straps. Deluxe straps feature decorative buckles, clips and brocade. The bottom clips are marked "DRGM", while the top buckle is marked "U.E 10 RZM DRGM". The blue felt to the rear of the straps show minimal wear with stitching intact. Straps come with a brown leather belt loop with correct D ring. A must to complete a 2nd pattern Luftwaffe dagger.
We sell to the USA, Europe, and most worldwide destinations.
All items are securely packed for safe transit.
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WW2 1940 Dated British Helmet & Anti-Gas Cover
£460.00 SKU: 0186MThis is a rare and excellent example of a WW2 British steel helmet, complete with its original anti-gas cover. The anti-gas cover is a protective layer made from treated fabric, designed to resist chemical warfare agents such as mustard gas. It was impregnated with anti-gas chemicals to help neutralize harmful substances upon contact. The inner rim of the steel helmet is dated 1940 and features additional markings that are partially obscured by the folded fabric of the anti-gas cover. The helmet retains its black linen liner, which is in excellent condition and includes the second pattern cruciform rubber crown pad. The anti-gas cover is complete with its rear neck flap and both original press studs. Due to the fragile nature of this material, most covers we find today have badly deteriorated or torn over time. However this example has survived remarkably well, showcasing minimal wear compared to most. A great piece of history.
We sell to the USA, Europe, and most worldwide destinations.
All items are securely packed for safe transit.
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Luftwaffe Winter Flying Helmet
£465.00 SKU: 0055AThis Luftwaffe winter flying helmet was worn by German fighter pilots during WW2. Lined with either shearling or fleece, they were made from a high quality leather and were a base housing for communication cables including a throat mic and assembly – often referred to as avionics equipment. This particular one is a LKpW101 variant. Which means though one of the more common variants, it’s the one which has built in communication equipment. The 100 variant, does not. It’s in excellent condition, with clearly visible label, original fur lining (insulation), chin strap, buckles, poppers, jack plug and throat mics. The elastic section separating the throat mics is not only still stretchy but in excellent condition. The entire piece is in excellent condition. Infact, the only part that’s showing significant wear is where the communication equipment attaches onto the helmet, and the insulation on the jack plug base and these are both INCREDIBLY common places you’ll see wear, because this is usually what pilots would use to pull the helmet off their heads. -
North British Respirator Type A
£40.00 SKU: 0050AThese masks were typically made during the 1920’s and 1930’s, though this one has a marking of 3 11 41, and another marking NB 12 41, indicating this piece to be wartime. It comes complete with original box, and original sticker on the box too. The box has some staining on it, and also a significant tear on one side but outside some general wear and tear, it remains in good condition. Another marking to note is an ARP marking stamped onto the right side, adding further credence to this piece being wartime and there’s another 1941 stamp on the metal ring holding the filter on. The elastic straps still have stretch and life in them, however the back piece is quite rigid now. The viewing windows are also showing signs of delamination. Despite this, it remains an excellent piece because the markings are so clear. All too often the date markings get worn off or rubbed away, and not only are the date markings still there, the ARP marking is very clear and visible too. -
WW2 Red Cross Nurse; Annie Brockman Medals
£150.00 SKU: 0049ANot to take anything away from male serviceman but a whole collection of medals, in this condition, presented in this way, from WW2 and awarded to a female (Annie Brockman) of the Red Cross as well really speaks volumes about the important role women had during wartimes. Not only does this gorgeous set come presented, it also comes with original paperwork that was awarded with the medals too. However, not all paperwork is present. So there’s still some work and research still left in this collection which is an important part of collecting medals. All medals and bars are in excellent condition, and each one has been engraved on the back too. -
WW1 Era German KS98 Bayonet – private purchase – Eickhorn
£295.00 SKU: 0184MThis German KS98 bayonet is in very nice condition, with 85% of its original black paint remaining. The black chequered grips are in perfect condition, free of any damage and securely fastened by the original three dome head rivets. The rifle retaining button is fully operational, and both the upper pommel and crossguard are in great condition with no signs of damage. The upper pommel, shaped to resemble an eagle's head with black chequered grip plates, make this one of the most attractive of all German bayonets. The blade is nice and bright and overall is in good condition, although there are several small minor patches of surface rust. This possible would clean up, but we prefer to pass on our items in the same condition we find them. The maker on the blade shows Two back to back squirrels, this indicates it was made by "Eickhorn", one of the biggest manufacturer of blades during this period and through to WW2. The black scabbard is correct for this bayonet and is in very good condition, showing no damage or indentations. To finish this attractive bayonet off, it comes complete with a frog and knot. A great looking bayonet. -
German 3D Photo Book Reimsparteitag der Ehre
£630.00 SKU: 0052AThese 3D photo books are getting harder and harder to find now. Copyrighted and published in 1936 by Raumbild-Verlag Otto Schoenstein. The whole book is written in German. Titled “Reimsparteitag der Ehre”, which roughly translates to “Rally of Honor at Reims” Also, “Raumbild-zeitgeschichte band II” printed on the inside first page means, this book is considered Volume 2, meaning there is more to this collection than just this book. The spine is showing some signs of use, and the corners of the cover are worn. However, the inside of the book is in excellent condition, and the wearing on the corners isn’t noticeable at a glance. The best part? These books contain 100 pictures and EVERY SINGLE PICTURE is present and in lovely condition… and in order. The first 22 have even been mounted on the black pages already. The standing glasses are also in excellent condition and full working order. Marked “Raumbild-Veriag” on the left and “Ges.Gesch” on the right. They open and close perfectly and are marked “Made in Germany” on the back. This is an excellent, and very rare book indeed. -
WW2 German 2nd Pattern Luft Dagger (rare maker)
£995.00 SKU: 0181MThis is a very nice 2nd pattern Luftwaffe dagger, featuring a rare maker we don't see often. The blade of this dress dagger is in excellent condition, unsharpened, and shows cross-grain running down to a fine point. The rare maker is "Gustav Spitzer" a small company that never produced many 2nd pattern Luftwaffe daggers. This example is a textbook version displaying generic fittings, which is correct since this firm never made their own fittings in-house. The dagger has a white grip with its original wire and is completed with the correct Luftwaffe portepee (dagger knot). The Luft portepee is shorter in length and has a smaller acorn-shaped knot compared to a German Army dagger portepee. The crossguard, pommel, and scabbard bands are all in great condition and have a matching silver colouring, creating a nice contrast as the rest of the scabbard is made of a darker metal. This dagger comes complete with an excellent set of deluxe straps, with very ornate buckles and clips. The clips are clearly marked (D.R.G.M) and (RZM), which isn't always found. The straps material and felt remain in excellent condition, showing little wear. Some small remnants of gold wash can still be seen on the fittings, with gold-washed fittings being intended for higher ranking officers. For anyone starting out in collecting these historic items, I highly recommend the book (Exproring the Dress Daggers of the German Luftwaffe) by (Thomas T. Whittmann).
