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1944 British Dispatch Riders, Gloves, SAS, Africa, Rogue Heroes, Jeep, MB, GPW

$ 84.48

Availability: 71 in stock
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Region of Origin: Great Britain
  • Modified Item: No
  • Condition: Pre-owned, long storage item
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Conflict: WW II (1939-45)

    Description

    I have for you the PRISTINE matching pair of WWII British Despatch/Dispatch Riders Glove/ Gauntlets Dated 1944. If you have been looking for an above average pair for a long time, this is it. From what I have seen in pictures, these were used by anyone who had to drive something. there is one pic with Special Air Service, Royal Marines & of course a Dispatch rider. They will be shipped in a USPS Medium Flat Rate box for safety.  Don't let these get away!
    BOTH ARE STAMPED WITH MAKERS NAME SOUTHCOMBE BROS. LTD STOKE-UNDER-HAM 1944
    THE WAR DEPARTMENTS BROAD ARROW STAMP IS CLEARLY VISIBLE AND SIZE STAMP 8 1/2
    THEY DON'T SEEM TO HAVE BEEN WORN MUCH, MOST OF THE WEAR, MARKS AND IMPRESSIONS COME FROM OBJECTS, SUCH AS A ROUND TIN OR BOTTLE, WHILE SITTING ON THE GLOVES PROBABLY ON A SHELF IN A GARAGE.
    THEY MEASURE APPROX 13 1/2" IN LENGTH.