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( PRE ) WW1 - SLADE WALLACE - LEATHER BAYONET FROG VARIANT Believed to be for a thinner belt issued to some Territorials and also possibly foreign units.
Stout leather which has been whitened at some point.
For slimmer belt, approx. 1 inch , inch and a quarter.
V.G.C. (QUEENS OWN) CAMERON HIGHLANDERS. - CAR MASCOT/ BUMPER BADGE Very rare item.
Circa 1950'S .
Car bumper mascot / car badge.
Made by Beulah.
Cap badge device in relief over Regimental colours.
Domed clear glass /acrylic .
Chrome good.
Looks like it's had light use only.
No stone chips or damage.
Heavy and substantial, good quality piece.
The only one of these I've ever come across to the Camerons.
V.G.C. 1 / 2 LOTHIAN AND BORDERS HORSE PIPE MAJORS SILVER BADGE Usually these were in nickel silver , this one tests as Sterling quality so likely for P/M or P/Sgt ?
Good condition with no rubbing and uncleaned but will come up nicely if desired.
Scarce.
V.G.C. 10 BY 80 ZEISS WAR SHIP BINOCULARS - FASLANE
Extremely rare war ship binoculars taken from a German ship scrapped at Metal Industries Faslane in 1945.
These stunning 80º elevation, 10 x 80 Kriegsmarine mkd. binoculars were made by Carl Zeiss Jena. The prototype was developed around 1938, and were considered a Sonderkonstruktion, or special construction, by Zeis.
Used in conjunction with the ships guns for targeting aircraft and surface targets.
All control knobs , handles etc. original and in good working order. Clear lenses.
Retaining their original grey finish which has salt wear indicating the ship did not sit in port during the war.
When you consider how few German surface ships were left at the end of the war you can work out the rarity of these optics. Absolute State of the Art at the time.
P.O.A.
13TH OF FOOT ( SOMERSET ) VICTORIAN O/R\'S BRASS CAP BADGE. Scarce badge in die struck brass .
KK 438.
Worn circa 1874-1881.
North/South loops to the reverse.
Old polish residue.
Shaped to cap.
One Look original.
Very low price !!
VGC. 16TH QUEENS LANCERS WW1 CAP BADGE - FIRMIN Good officer quality maker mkd. example.
Bi - metal. 6 piece construction.
Nicely toned.
\"Firmin - London\" to slider.
Very well detailed.
V.G.C. 17TH OF FOOT - LEICESTER - LARGE TUNIC BUTTON Scarce button from the Victorian era.
Numbered and with QVC.
Maker mkd. for Stillwell London.
V.G.C. 17TH REGIMENT OF FOOT - CPT. SIR HENRY SCRYMGEOUR WEDDERBURN ( Earl of Dundee ) - 1858 - HUNTING DOG METAL COLLAR - ATTRIBUTED A large size copper hunting dog collar circa 1858.
Beautifully inscribed with \" Henry S ( Scrymgeour ) Wedderburn - 17th Regiment \"
Earl Henry Scrymgeour Wedderburn is recorded as a Captain in the 17th of Foot in 1858 and was 9th Earl of Dundee..
Age toned and uncleaned since the 19th century.
Has a fixing for a padlock and a stout ring for attaching a leash.
Measures 7 and a half inches in diameter at it\'s largest setting.
One off and provenance is 100%.
VG.C.
Succeeded his father to become de jure 9th Earl of Dundee.
Hereditary Standard Bearer of Scotland and Constable of Dundee Castle; Capt, 17th Regiment of Foot; carried the Standard of Scotland at the Coronation of King Edward VII, his right having been admitted by the Court of Claims 1871 PTN PRUSSIAN GRENADIER PICKLEHAUBE Stout leather shellaced skull with correct pebbled leather back peak.
Correct single cockade with hook on chin scales. Brass fittings.
Silk liner with leather sweat band.
These in excellent condition for with light service wear.
V.G.C. 1887 / 1908 - 6TH (FIFESHIRE) - BLACK WATCH - COLLAR PAIR - MATCHED Rare matched facing pair of O/r\'s collar badges.
W/m.
Well detailed , no rubbing or damage.
Thane of Fife with scroll above “Virtute Et Opera\".
V.G.C. 1901 - 1908 - NORFOLK IMPERIAL YEOMANRY EDWARD VII 1901-08 STICK PIN Rare stick pin for the Edward the 7th period.
Gilded cypher.
Possibly for wear on the slouch hat.
Low price !!
V.G.C. 1903 DTD. ATHOLL HLDRS.SILVER/ IVORY SKEAN DHU - ROBB OF BALLATER
A virtually one off piece and no ivory Issues as it's named and dated on the back " E.R.I - 1903"
This is in excellent condition with broad full ivory handle c/w all it's studs.
Profusely hall marked to all but the top mount, has " W.R. " "Robb Ballater" and Edinburgh silver marks for 1903.Also mkd. "BLTR"
Hand engraved Celtic pattern mounts. There are many collectors of Robb items because of their high quality.
They were granted a Royal Warrant in the late 19th century.
Good scabbard leather.
Blade has a camel motif which was used by Inverness silversmiths so has possibly come from one of them, Ferguson & Mc Bean ?
Attributed to the Atholl Highlanders this is an outstanding top end piece, unfortunately with price to match but I suppose as a decent vintage Infantry of the Line example now costing £600/£700, it's a great investment. 1917 DATED WW1 MARCHING COMPASS WITH LEATHER POUCH - Very good example.
Both compass and case dated 1917.
Compass by \" S. Mordan & Co., \"Verners Pattern V111. \" W.D. arrow.
Good working condition.
Owner’s name W. GAYNE inscribed on the base.
Leather case in great shape. made by \" French & Son Ltd. - London \"and with impressed War Department arrow.
V.G.C. 1917 DTD. WW1 BRITISH SAM BROWNE LEATHER AMMUNITION POUCH - MAKER MKD. Great condition leather ammunition pouch for use with officers Sam Browne belt equipment.
Supple leather.
Impressed to the back \" Leatheries Ltd. 1917.
Retains the original colour. No stitching faults .
Dated examples now scarce.
V.G.C. 1920\'S / 30\'S ANTI SEMITIC BEER STEIN A very rare German beer stein with strong anti semitic connotations mirroring the view that helped Hitler come to power.
This is being sold as a historically important piece and in no way mirrors our beliefs and for the record, the last one I had went to Israel to a big collection there. Approx. size 20.5 cm/8 inches from top to bottom of the stein. 11.2 cm diameter at the bottom.
This stein is 100% \" One Look \"original . The scenes on the stein show pretty very much every negative quality of the Jews, including the saying \"Trau keinem Fuchs...\" (Trust No Fox...). Some of the scenes depict the following:
A German farmer together with three Jews holding documents, as they cheat him out of his land with the saying \"Kauft nicht bei Juden\" (Don\'t buy from Jews).
A Jew presenting an invoice to a laborer, together with a saying that translates to something like, \"The handicraft brings only a small salary while the Jew Cohn cashes in the big profit\"
A sleeping Aryan (Michel) is laying under a tree while two Jews are robbing him while he sleeps.
Another scene is calling to drive the Jews out of Germany to Israel with \"Michel\" the Aryan showing
the Jews the way out of Germany while swinging a club.
\"Deutsches Haus / Juden haben keinen Zutritt\" (German House / No Access For Jews) is written under another
scene where the Jews are being forced to leave
The retailer of the stein is Joh. Korzilius, a company that is still in business today.The manufacturer was Deumler & Beiden. There are two dates on the stein, 1893 and 1910. 1893 being the year in which the anti-Semitic party had a huge success in the Reichstag election and 1910 was the year in which the \"Deutschvoel-kischer Studentenverband\" was founded, a very antisemitic right wing party. One of the founders, Wilhelm Kube, was later leader of the Prussian wing of the NSDAP and during the war was in charge of the \"Jewish Question\" in Weissruthien (Russia).
Similar steins were auctioned off at Christie\'s in New York, Christe\'s in Amsterdam, Habsburg Feldman in Geneva and Sotheby\'s in Tel Aviv between 1988 and 2001 for several thousand dollars each.
Condition is excellent with no chips, damage or repairs.
It comes with a lifelong guarantee of authenticity. 1933 HITLER PHOTO - HOFFMAN Original Early Adolf Hitler Photo Circa 1933 by Hoffman. Heinrich Hoffman, his personal photographer to take a series of photos after his becoming Chancellor of Germany in 1933.
This is one of the most iconic early Hitler images and one of the most desirable .
Printed on heavy card.
Period example .
Guaranteed genuine.
Original period photos of Hitler are rare, most being destroyed at the end of WWII.
A very collectible size 1936 - HESSEN, NASSAU, DARMSTADT - LEATHER
Super 1936 Day Badge.
Large oval.
Details and eagle and swastika embossed into leather.
Stitched trim.
Excellent condition. 1937 BRITISH GAS MASK C/W BOX & OUTER CARRIER BOX Early respirator , civilian issue.
C/w card box of issue and rare outer carry bag with shoulder strap.
Carry bag is in a grey cotton with a WW1 style \" Football \" button. Old candle wax spots to top, no doubt during the Black out.
Nicely marked up.
Some perishing to the rubber edges but a total sleeper straight out a loft in Glasgow.
V.G.C. 1940 BRITISH ARMY JACK KNIFE Nice clean one .
Sheffield maker and 1940 date.
Blades retaining their polished finish with no rust or darkening.
Nice grips.
Copper loop.
V.G.C. 1940 DATED BRITISH WW2 BINO CASE Good maker mkd and dated example.
Never had side buckle fixings for shoulder strap.
Owners initials inside.
V.G.C. 1940 DATED BRITISH ARMY JACK KNIFE
British army issue jack knife.
1940 date and W.D. arrow.
Made in Sheffield England stamped.
No springing.
Uncleaned.
This type had no lanyard ring.
Scarcer than the marlin spike version.
Different type of blade being slimmer, some slight sharpening.
V.G.C. 1940 DTD. WW2 BRITISH TAN WEBBING COMPASS POUCH - ATTRIBUTED Good \" Been There \" web pouch for the marching compass.
This came from a Westeren Desert officers estate ( name to buyer ).
Seems to have had white ? blanco or possibly just sun bleached.
Nicely maker mkd and 1940 dated.
Certainly saw the sun this one ! Owner got an M.I.D. during his service
V.G.C. 1942 DATED WW2 TANKERS / STRETCHER BEARERS SLING Rare bit of kit.
Stout webbing strap used by stretcher bearers to assist carrying wounded.
Also used by tank crews to enable getting dead / wounded out a confined space.
Possibly Canadian made.
Dated 1942.
V.G.C. 1942 SMALL ARMS TRAINING RIFLE PAMPHLET NO. 3 Rifle pamphlet No.3 . 1942 dtd..
Soldiers name in pen to cover.
Nice soldier used rather than minty ex stores. 1943 DTD. BRITISH AIRBORNE HELMET - LEATHER STRAPS Good \"Been There\" combat example with early leather straps.
Scrim net original with hessian strips and some tears.
Original untouched condition.
G & S 1943. to inside.
Top pad present.
Now rare .
V.G.C. 1944 DATED BRITISH PARATROOPERS HELMET Nice camo large size para /airborne helmet.
BMB ( Briggs Motor Bodies ) and 1944 date, nice and clear , not like most that magically have the the date obscured in an otherwise good sweatband !!
Khaki jump straps.
Cheap helmet.
V.G.C. 1944 DTD. BRITISH PARA HELMET - BMB -VERY LARGE SIZE
Very clean condition and c/w camo net and scrim.
Good huge size 8. Shell retaining almost all it's drab paint finish. Net good. Good liner, top pad etc. The khaki 2nd pattern straps good but with one field repair to one end, ( see pics ).
Clearly stamped to liner " BMB ( Briggs Motor Bodies ), 1944 and (size) 8. Rubber good and still supple.
Dirty and dusty inside, spiders webs etc. just the way I like to find them.
100% combat original in a scarce large size. 1944 WW2 BRITISH GREEN KHAKI GAITERS Nice pair of wartime webbing gaiters.
Blancoed.
Marked up inside.
V.G.C. 1945 DATED WW2 CIVIL DEFENCE CORPS BERET Very nice condition beret .
Made by Beret Industries in a large size approx 57 with clear 1945 date.
Blue wool body with no moth or damage.
Leather trim. Draw string.
Civil Defence original to it Kings Crown badge.
Hard to better this one. 1946 - BRITISH ARMY COUNTER-TERRORISM — PALESTINE PAMPHLET Very rare British Army manual dealing with terrorist explosive devises and methods in Israel Palestine before the establishment of the Jewish state.
Only 2 copies can be traced in institutions, (National Library of Israel and Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, Toronto).
One sold Chiswick Auctions in 2018 ( £1750 ) and another by Christies in 2020 ( £2150 )
Good used condition. 1949 AUSTRALIAN VETERANS LAPEL BADGE Numbered veterans badge and specifically to the 49th Btn. which was in the main formed from Gallipoli vets.
4 colour enamel with no damage.
I've had this badge before but never to a specific regiment.
V.G.C.
The 49th Battalion was an infantry unit of the Australian Army. Raised as part of the Australian Imperial Force during the First World War, the battalion fought along the Western Front between mid-1916 and late 1918, before being disbanded in early 1919. 1950\'S RAF - ST. CHRISTOPHER CAR MASCOT Striking piece.
Chromed brass / enamel.
Well detailed.
Fitted to a Desmo bumper bracket.
Rare 1955 PTN. BRITISH \"COMMANDO\" JUMPER Rare jumper “commando” issue.
1st came into use in WW2.
Khaki heavy wool.
Tan cotton drill panels and cuff trim.
Original draw string to neck.
Original buttons to epaulettes.
Size 38 label inside and makers label with 1967 date and W.D. arrow.
Very good overall condition apart from a small hole which can be easily stitched back together (see the last photo).
V.G.C. 1959 PTN BRITISH \"BANANA\" PARA DENISON SMOCK Classic post war Denison smock in the \"Banana \" camo.
Size 2.
Good \" Been There \" condition as any self rspecting para smock should be !!
Full complement of \" Dewey England \" mkd. press studs.
Clear manufacturers label with soldiers name.
Monkey tail present.
Has some field repairs and service wear.
Period repaired tear to back ( see photos ).
Wool cuffs good overall.
Original \" N Z \" zip in working order.
Great looking jacket at a more than reasonable price.
Scarce 1968 DTD. US - M1 - VIETNAM HELMET - DRILL SGT - DETAILED LINER Great D. S.\'s helmet dating to right in the middle of the Vietnam war.
The liner is particularly interesting confirming it belonged to a Drill Sgt as it bears a decal to one side with the American army motto \" This We\'ll Defend \", a red band running round the lower shell and a metal Sgt\'s stripes to the front.
Liner is the P64 type ( 1964 - 74 ) and is 1968 dated.
The Mitchell camo cover dates to late \'64 , early \'75 ( Contract no. 7057 ).
Chin strap end is impressed with the correct anchor for the period.
Original helmet band with correct text \" Band Helmet Camouflage - US \"
Scarce
V.G.C. 1970\'S PATTERN SCOTTISH TAM O SHANTER - NORTHERN IRELAND Good well used bonnet from the N.I. period.
Small stitching repair to leading edge towards the back.
Has the classic shape from that period where the squaddies would press up each side. 1st ABERDEEN RIFLE VOLUNTEERS OFFICER\'S POUCH BELT BADGE. Good example of an officers pouch badge in blackened brass.
3 screw posts to the rear.
Retains almost all the original finish.
V.G.C. 1ST FIFESHIRE ARTILLERY VICTORIAN - VOLUNTEER HELMET PLATE Cheapest out there !
Nice o/r\'s HP.
QVC .
As per Regular HP. but with added \" 1st Fifeshire Artillery Volunteers \"
3 lugs.
Nice toning.
No rubbing or damage.
Rare.
V.G.C. 1ST LANARKSHIRE ( CAMERONIANS ) - 2 PIECE BADGE Blackened brass retaining a good percentage of original finish.
Measures one and a half inches by one and a quarter approx.
2 piece, separately applied \"1\".
Kings Crown.
East, west lugs.
Scarce
V.G.C. 1ST LANARKSHIRE RIFLE VOLS.CORPS - HELMET PLATE A scarce, Victorian, blackened brass helmet plate for The 1st Lanarkshire R. V. C.
Retains most of the original blackened finish.
This is particularly nice as it has it\'s original black wool backing cloth which is very rare to find.
3 lugs.
V.G.C. 1ST LANARKSHIRE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS -OFFICERS FORAGE CAP An extremely rare piece of officers headgear and in fantastic all original condition.
Hodden grey brushed wool body with blue/white diced band .
No moth or damage.
Hobson of London maker mkd. to crown.
Victorian crown and strung bugle brass buttons to fold down flap.
Silver 1st Lanark badge on blue boss.
Blue piping to crown.
Velvet sweatband,
Size 56 approx.
Beautiful.
V.G.C. 1ST MIDLOTHIAN COAST VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY HELMET PLATE. Good example of this scarce helmet plate.
White metal o/r\'s. 3 lugs. One lug lost the tip of the loop QVC crown.
Age toned as found. Will clean up nicely if desired.
Some polishing to the bottom scroll.
Worn circa 1878-88.
Royal Arms with short scroll below reading, \"First\" over the gun. Below a long scroll with, \'Midlothian Coast Artillery Vols\'.
Formed at Leith on the 16th of October 1859
Good example of this scarce helmet plate.
White metal o/r\'s. 3 lugs. QVC crown.
Age toned as found . Will clean up nicely if desired.
Some polishing to the bottom scroll.
Worn circa 1878-88.
Royal Arms with short scroll below reading, \"First\" over the gun. Below a long scroll with, \'Midlothian Coast Artillery Vols\'.
Formed at Leith on the 16th of October 1859
All 3 lugs are present although one has split at the end.
Good example at a great price. 1ST MIDLOTHIAN RIFLE VOLUNTEERS SHOULDER BELT PLATE Scarce die struck bronze retaining all it\'s finish. 2 screw posts to rear.
Worn 1863-85.
V.G.C. 1ST PATTERN FAIRBAIRN SYKES FIGHTING KNIFE
Good "Been There" combat example of the rare 1st pattern FS Fighting knife.
Correct S guard as found only on first patterns. Full length blade, this with good point but has been honed during it's working life. Nickel plated knurled handle with most of the original silver colour absent but otherwise good.
Etched panels to both sides nice and clear
1st type scabbard with nickel chape. Top part period removed, leather nice and supple.
This one is a good original which did'nt sit out the war and is being offered at half the price of a top condition example.
From an English vets house clearance 12 years ago and given to the removal man and bought from his wife by me so new to the market. 1ST V.B NORFOLK RGT + NORFOLK RGT. ASSOCIATION - 2 X BADGES 2 nice condition enamel mufti badges relating to the Norfolk Rgt.
One with \" 1st V.B. Norfolk Reg. Veteran \". Maker mkd. to rear Vaughtons Bhm.
the other one is for \" The Royal Norfolk Regiment - Association \".
This one made by J.R. Gaunt.
Both have buttonhole fixings
2 nice examples in the same blue and red enamel on brass and from the same source.
Bargain price !
V.G.C. 2 X CHINESE COMMUNIST MEDALS - 1943 & 1947 - HERO AWARD
2 x medals .
One says it's the Hero Award ( 1943 ) for the North East Union Army , presumably against the Japanese.
The 1947 medal is translated as Hero of the People Award for Guerilla Fighting in the East area.
2 X WW2 GERMAN - PROPAGANDA POSTERS - DAS HEER IM GROSSDEUTSCHEN FREIHEITSKAMPF Original Propaganda posters x 2.
Images from a set of approx. 50 full colour propaganda posters from photographs taken by German Kriegsberichter (War Correspondents) of a Propagandakompanie (Propaganda Company).
Published in 1942 for the OKW (German Forces High Command) by Förster und Borries of Zwickau.
Original and both in good shape apart from a small tear on the white border on both .
Measurements approx. 37 x 32 cm.
A steal at this price !!
V.G.C. 21ST ARMY GROUP PRINTED FORMATION SIGN PAIR - REMOVED FROM UNIFORM Good condition, matching pair.
Printed.
Colours bright.
Removed from uniform
V.G.C. 21ST LANCERS SHOULDER( SKULL ) BRASS BUTTON Hard to find brass shoulder button on it's screw fixing.
Skull & crossbones in relief.
V.G.C. 22ND DRAGOONS CAP BADGE
Near mint example with silvered finish. Nicely detailed.
Cast. 264 BEACH COMMANDOS - ( SCOTTISH ) BEACH GROUP UNIT FLAG One off item to the \" Beach Commandos \".
This is the actual unit flag which is in overall good condition but has seen use with wind and weather affected with some light fraying to the flying end.
Triangular shape with rounded end
47” x 54” inches across.
Still with it\'s toggle rope.
2 piece.
Very rare, One Off item at an absurdly low price .
264th was a Scottish Beach Group.
It was part of the Territorial Army 1947-52.
One book has it created in 1945 for the invasion of Japan
Another has it created in 1956-1957 (later to become Port Task Force) to carry on the WWII beach groups role. 264th SCOTTISH BEACH BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN PATCH Rare formation sleeve patch for the \" Beach Commandos \"
Near mint.
Embroidered on blue printed background, from a former officers estate.
Watch my future sales for the unit flag.
Scarce 26th OF FOOT - CAMERONIANS -1880/ 1881 - OFFICERS GILDED COLLAR BADGES - PAIR Early gilded die struck officers collar set.
Matched pair.
Nicely age toned with no rubbing or damage.
See Churchill pg. 116. Confirmed as being worn only 1880 to 1881 by officers .
Rare .
V.G.C. 2ND ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. DRUMMERS SWORD - 1856 1856 Pattern sword attributed to the 2nd Vol. btn A & S.H. so still in use after 1881.
Brass handle for drummers.
Good blade with acid etched maker details.
Excellent leather/brass scabbard.
Etched to back of top scabbard mount \" 7/94 V. 2 A & S.H. - 8\"
Extremely Rare.
V.G.C. 2ND LANARKSHIRE R.V. ( CAMERONIANS ) CAP BADGE Blackened brass with most finish remaining.
Q.V.Crown over a bugle.
Worn on the shako.
Rare.
V.G.C. 2nd LIFE GUARDS CAP BADGE
Good WW2 example with slider. Nice patina and condition. 3 WW2 GERMAN 1942 TAG DER BRIEFMARKE PROPAGANDA POSTCARDS One with small tear , (see photo) otherwise A.1.
Guaranteed genuine .
Cheapest around !
V.G.C. 3 X SOLDIERS WHO DIED IN THE GREAT WAR -1914-19 GORDONS, KOSB & ROYAL SCOTS 3 nice condition hard back copies for these three fine Scottish Regiments.
Good price ,
V.G.C. 36th Ulster Y.C.V. OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE
An exceedingly rare cap badge which was "Badge of the Year"a few years ago at Britains top military auctioneers, making the most money of any British cap badge that year.
2 piece bronze. Flat back. Blades good. On it's original green felt backing patch. Almost all finish remaining.
Excellent condition and one of only a handful known to exist. 3RD CARABINIERS CAP BADGE
Good example on slider.
Well detailed, die struck.
Age toned.
V.G.C. 3RD PATTERN DAGGER 3RD PATTERN DAGGER & SCABBARD 3RD REICH 1935 1.MÄRZ SAAR DAY BADGE A striking 2-piece tinny.
Clear detail with nice age toning
Scarce.
V.G.C. 3RD REICH DRA SPORTS BADGE BRONZE GRADE
Nice example of this 1913-34 award. Good detail. Maker marked to rear. 3RD REICH GERMAN 1934 PROPAGANDA POSTCARD \"WINTERHILFSWERK” One of the scarcer examples of a German Winter Charity Relief Postcard from the 1934/1935 season.
Measures 14.5cm x 10.5cm.
Child bearing gifts with arm band.
German Reich stamp to back .
Unused.
Very low price !! Cheapest out there in these hard times !!
V.G.C. 3RD REICH GERMAN CIGARETTE CARDS X 5 Five original wartime German cigarette cards.
V.G.C. 3RD REICH GERMAN WOMENS LABOR SERVICE BADGE Deutscher Frauenarbeitsdienst Arbeitsmaid badge.
Pre 1938 version.
Silver grade with some finish remaining.
Numbered to the back.
Rare.
V.G.C. 3RD REICH NSDAP PARTY BADGE - ZIMMERMANN Good late war painted zinc example.
Slight loss or white paint spread to bottom leg of Swaz hence lower price.
Marked to the back with \" RZM \" in a circle and \" M1/72 \" (for Zimmermann) .
One Look original at a good price.
V.G.C. 3RD REICH- SS GUARDS - FELDHERNHALLE MÜNCHCHEN MAHNMAL POSTCARD STAMPED/USED Good period example of black clad SS guards at the Feldhernhalle memorial in Munich.
Text to back with clear Munich postal franking and A.H. stamp .
V.G.C.
The official memorial to the Nazi party members who died during the Munich Putsch of 9th Nov 1923, was opened in Munich in 1935. To commemorate the event there were a number of postcards issued. 4TH / 5TH SEAFORTH HLDRS. GLENGARRY BADGE Very clean white metal example of the cap badge worn by the 4th / 5th Battalion.
Distinguished from the 5th Btn. type by having lugs as opposed to pin back.
No rubbing or damage.
As nice as they come.
V.G.C. 4TH DONSIDE (GORDON HIGHLANDERS) CAST SILVER BADGE Cast unmarked silver possibly for an officer.
Flat brass loops as is fairly common on these badges.
Slight polishing to the wing and tail of the Cock of the North.
Substantial badge.
4TH DONSIDE VOLUNTEERS - GORDON HIGHLANDERS SAND CAST BADGE
Sand cast cap badge.
Cock O the North to centre.
Uncleaned.
Sharper than usual detail on this one.
V.G.C. 4TH GURKHA RIFLES BI - METAL CAP BADGE - 3-PIECE CONSTRUCTION WW2 or earlier example.
Silver plated , cast metal with seperetely applied blackened brass handles to the kukris.
3 or the original 4 lugs present.
Age patina.
Uncleaned.
V.G.C. 4TH V.B. ARGYLL& SUTHERLAND HLDRS. TERRITORIAL OFFICERS WAIST BELT PLATE
Very rare buckle in near mint condition.
As per Territorial standard officers but the with the addition of a scroll to the bottom with " 4TH VOLUNTEER BATT. ".
Only ever had two of these in 40 years of collecting so I'm thinning out my collection and letting this one go. 4TH V.B. CAMERONIANS (SCOTTISH RIFLES) CAP BADGE Extremely rare badge and the real deal, not ebay fake.
Well struck in w/m with sharp die struck detail.
As per Regular badge but with \"4 V“ between the thistle tops.
V.G.C. 4TH/ 7TH WHITE METAL SHOULDER TITLE White metal.
Cast
Scarce.
V.G.C. 51ST HIGHLAND BRIGADE OFFICERS BONNET BADGE Very good example of the badge worn by officers and Snco\'s only.
2 piece with the stags head secured by 4 bolts,
Correct 3 lugs.
V.G.C. 51ST HIGHLAND DIVISION GLENGARRY BADGE O/r\'s \" Crucified Moose \".
Good condition.
3 lugs.
Circa 1980\'s.
scarce
V.G.C. 5TH CAMERONIANS ( SCOTTISH RIFLES ) CAP BADGE Rare 5th Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Post 1908 Cap Badge.
W/M.
Sharp die-stamped example with slider fitting to the reverse.
No rubbing or damage.
Most recent one I saw made £280 on the hammer before commissioner at Stevie B\'s auction !
V.G.C. 5TH DRAGOONS - SGT\'S SLEEVE BADGE Unmarked silver sgt\'s sleeve badge.
Similar to Scots Greys back badge but with ribs showing .
Approx 3 inches by 1 and 3 quarters.
Great condition, no rubbing or damage.
Scarce 5TH ROYAL SCOTS - OFFICERS CAP BADGE - MARSHALL AITKEN Beautiful .
Rare officers bi metal cap badge unique to the 5th Btn.
Uncleaned with nice age patina but will clean up nicely if desired.
Retailed solely by Anderson of Edinburgh and has their code number for the badge and maker details.
Extremely hard to come by.
V.G.C. 5TH ROYAL SCOTS OFFICERS COLLAR BADGE - MAKER MKD. Nice officers bi metal collar by Anderson of Edinburgh .
Nickel silver star with gilded brass.
2 piece construction.
One lug a bit bent but scarce piece.
V.G.C. 5TH ROYAL SCOTS PRE 1902 OFFICERS COLLAR BADGE
Very rare.
Officers collar badge to the 5th RS.
Same design as the cap badge.
Only one I've ever had , cap badges are fairly common but not collars.
V.G.C. 5TH SEAFORTH HLDRS. OFFICERS 2 FEATHERS BADGE Rare GENUINE ! example.
There are more of these on evilbay than were officers in the Battalion !!
Genuine ones were largely made locally in Beauly at the time.
These tend to be cruder than the fakes that are often sharper looking and sometimes mkd. Silver.
2 feathers for a Captain.
Condition is excellent.
Exceedingly rare. 5TH V.B. H.L.I. GLASGOW HLDRS. CAP BADGE
Scarce Victorian cap badge. Nicely toned w/m.
As per Black Watch pattern but with 5TH V.B. - H.L.I. scrolls.
V.G.C. 5TH VOL. BTN. ROYAL SCOTS CAP BADGE Superb looking example with solid domed out centre.
No rubbing or damage.
Beautiful age toning.
V.G.C. 5TH VOLUNTEER BTN ( LEITH ) ROYAL SCOTS CAP BADGE Super example of this rare badge.
Non voided centre which has been domed out.
Lovely age patina.
No rubbing or dmage.
Slightly thicker than usual white metal.
Old polish residue to back.
V.G.C. 6TH BLACK WATCH - FIFE & FORFAR YEO. - WW1 - SILVER SWEET HEART BADGE Nice sweetheart / lapel badge in unmarked silver.
This is similar to the 6th Black Watch collar badge or possibly Fife & Forfar Yeo. who also used the Thane of Fife.
Pin back.
Not collar conversion.
Excellent condition and a rare piece I\'ve never encountered before. 74TH OF FOOT ( 2ND H.L.I. ) OFFICERS SILVER PLAID BROOCH - ATTRIBUTED Beautiful 74th Highlanders officers un dress plaid brooch in unmarked silver.
Circa 1877.
Quoit with Elephant over a scroll \'Assaye\' in relief.
Stout original pin to the reverse,
Nicely named to, \" H. MIDWOOD \".
Rare.
V.G.C.
Harrison Midwood , Transferred from 46th of Foot. Gazetted 14/9/1877.
Born 1858 in Lanarkshire.
Wounded Egypt 1882. 74TH OF FOOT BELT PLATE / BUCKLE 75TH REGIMENT OF FOOT - THE STIRLINGSHIRE REGT. (GORDONS) BELL TOP SHAKO OFFICERS BADGE
Extremely rare badge circa 1840. Not even in K & K this one.
Circa 1840 for wear on the bell top shako.
Beautiful piece , the only issue being the original loop fixings are absent from the back although it's easy to see where they've been.
Die struck gilded brass star with silver star mounted in relief. On top of that in separately applied pieces are the Battle Honours , India and Seringapatam and in Roman numerals " LXXV " (75).Also a beautiful gilded tiger.
This is a piece I personally have never encountered before and don't expect to see another and therefore it's priced to reflect the rarity..
Replacing the loops if so desired is an easy fix.
Astounding piece !! 78TH (ROSS-SHIRE BUFFS) SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS BADGE Very nice clean example.
Sharp detail.
No rubbing or damage.
Scarce.
V.G.C. 78TH OF FOOT - ROSS SHIRE BUFFS ( SEAFORTH HLDRS. ) CAP BADGE Pre 1868 large pattern in heavy die stamped brass example.
No rubbing or damage. Age patina and some verdigris on the badge. Sharp detail. Retains it\'s gilt finish.
V.G.C. 78TH OF FOOT ( SEAFORTH HLDRS. ). SILVER OFFICERS GLENGARRY BADGE Beautiful piece.
Silver elephant with Assaye scroll below.
Silver lugs.
Impressed \" Silver \" to back.
Scarce .
V.G.C. 79TH - QUEENS OWN CAMERON HLDRS. BRASS / ENAMEL BADGE - GAUNT
Lovely thing and of the high quality one associates with J.R.GAUNT.
Fretted centre with " 79 ".Original robust pin and hook.
Blue enamel undamaged.
V.G.C. 7th ARGYLLS WW1 RAW EDGE BRODIE c/w COVER - ATTRIBUTED
Awesome helmet ! This ticks all the boxes. One of the first helmets with the light green paint. 1st type oil cloth tongue liner with again, 1st type buckle chinstrap. The original to helmet sacking cover is named to Alan Bain as is the helmet. Both helmet and cover have 4 horizontal blue stripes, this being for 7th Argylls.
Expensive but if you want the kind of helmet that is rarely available , dig deep. 7TH CONVERTED TO 1ST BATT. ROYAL HIGHLANDERS SHOULDER TITLE WW1 shoulder title with the legs of the \" T \" officially clipped to form \" 1 \" for a soldier who has moved from a Territorial Btn. to the 1st Btn.
I\'ve had these before and also to different Regiments , i.e. Cameronians.
3 lugs.
Good condition.
Scarce 7th V.B - A & S.H. - DOLLAR ACADEMY ( INSTITUTE) - CADET CORPS OFFICERS SILVER CAP BADGE Extremely rare officers example in unmarked cast silver.
DA were administered by the 7th Argylls.
Very fine detail.
Dollar Academy ( Institution ) circa 1908 .
I\'ve occasionally had the w/m o/r\'s version but never an officers one.
Dark age patina but will come up wonderfully with a silver cloth if desired.
No rubbing or damage.
Silver lugs .
V.G.C. 7TH V.B. ROYAL SCOTS CAP BADGE Great condition.
Die struck w/m.
V.G.C.
Scarce 7TH V.B. ROYAL SCOTS CAP BADGE - 1898 - 1908 Good example.
No rubbing or damage.
From old Royal Scots collection.
Scroll reads , \" 7th V.B. The Royal Scots \".
Die struck.
V.G.C. 7TH V.B. ROYAL SCOTS COLLAR DOG - RARE
Super rare 7th V.B. Royal Scots collar badge.
W/M.
Nicely struck.
Scroll with " 7th V.B. The Royal Scots ".
Only one I've ever had.
V.G.C. 7TH VOLUNTEER BATTALION, THE ROYAL SCOTS (LOTHIAN REGIMENT), O/R\'S GLENGARRY BADGE C.1903-1908 Rare cap badge.
Age toned. 5th & 6th turn up but this is earlier. Circa 1903 to 1908 only.
Die struck. Nice domed centre. 8TH INFANTRY DIVISION PATCH PAIR - REMOVED FROM UNIFORM- ATTRIBUTED
Very good used condition. Removed from the uniform. 91ST “XCI” ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS LARGE FLAT TUNIC BUTTON
Nicely toned brass button.
Raised lettering.
Maker marked Brook & Son Edinburgh to rear.
Rare 91ST / 93RD ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS BANDSMAN\'S DRAPE Simply beautiful.
Circa 1949 when the Battalion was stationed in Hong Kong.
Chinese silk back cloth with beautiful hand stitched green silk thread embroidery in relief.
This is the only one I\'ve seen of these as no doubt when back in the UK they would have been issued the traditional type and also being silk they would not have survived for long..
Hong Kong tailors details to back.
Formerly the property of the late Major Alistair \" Dinky\" Howman MBE.
V.G.C. 91ST 93RD ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS ENAMEL BADGE Rare enamel badge in great condition. 91ST ARGYLLSHIRE HLDRS. OFFICERS GLENGARRY BADGE- 1872 - 1881
Rare badge.
5 piece construction. Unmarked silver.
Star of the Order of the Thistle with gilt crown, cypher and Boars head.
Oval with " XCI - Princess Louise's Argyllshire Highlanders "
Original sale ticket and auction catalogue from 2001 comes with the sale.
Beautiful piece. 91st HIGHLANDERS ( ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND) OFFICERS REGENCY SHAKO BADGE
A very rare 91st Argyllshire Regt. of Foot Georgian Officer's Regency pattern shako plate in un marked silver.
The Regency shako was in use from 1816 to 1829.
This is a beautiful example in near mint condition and just purchased from an old collection, more items from which I will be listing soon.
Domed silver ball shaped back plate with "PENINSULA - XCI (91st) - ARGYLLSHIRE".
Beautiful !!
91ST HIGHLANDERS OF CANADA - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND CAP BADGE 91ST HLDRS ( ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND ) XCI REGENCY SHAKO CAP BADGE Another from a recently purchased Argyll collection.
Circa 1815 to 1829.
5 piece construction.
Age toned. Old polish residue.
Burnished copper with silver scrolls and XCI.
May have originally have been black as the rear finish is such.
All fixing pins present and with north and south lugs.
O/r's example, exactly the same in detail as the silver version
with the exact same thin round pins for attaching the silver parts.
Large QVC separately applied.
Extremely rare.
V.G.C.
International shipping is high due to the value of the item can only be shipped with the courier. 91ST HLDRS OFFICERS SHAKO BADGE
Exceedingly rare badge as worn on the shako.
Officer pattern, gilded with inlaid blue enamel.Silver numerals.
Slight damage to the bottom of the enamel , otherwise A.1. 91ST OF FOOT (ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND) SHAKO BADGE An exceedingly rare badge unless you want a copy.
The real deal !
Brass Star of the Thistle. Ne Me Impune motto on circlet with \"91\" within. Behind the numerals correct fine wire mesh.
No rubbing .
Nice badge.
10 years since I last had one of these for sale.
V.G.C. 92ND OF FOOT - GORDON HLDRS. - OFFICERS PRE 1881 WAIST BELT CLASP Fine example of this rare officers pre 1881 belt plate.
Burnished back plate with silver fittings.
Top and bottom scrolls still with their blackened finish behind the lettering.
Multi piece with none of the usual rubbing and damage.
V.G.C. 92ND OF FOOT (GORDON HIGHLANDERS) VICTORIAN BRASS SPORRAN BADGE Early rare 92nd sporran badge.
Solid sheet brass.
Sphinx, 92nd and 2 thistle sprays , all in relief.
Stout brass lugs to the back.
Grear condition with no damage.
Very hard to come by , not to be confused with later Gordons one.
V.G.C. 93RD HIGHLANDERS (ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND) BRASS CAST BADGE
One scroll. 93rd HIGHLANDERS OFFICERS FEATHER BONNET BADGE 1837
Very rare officers feather bonnet badge circa 1830\'s to mid 1840\'s so very rare badge.
Condition very good and has been converted at the back to a belt buckle, possibly detracts a bit but this is a very rare item priced down because of the alteration. Try finding another. 93rd HLDRS ( A & S.H.) OFFICERS PRE TERRITORIAL GLENGARRY BADGE
Very rare cap badge in unmarked silver circa 1874 to 1881. Lovely sharp detail and period converted from lugs to stout old style pin and hook. This of a similar shape to the Argylls badge.
V.G.C. 93RD HLDRS ( A & S.H.) OFFICERS SHOULDER BELT PLATE
Excellent example of this very rare S.B.P. Silver furniture on brass backing plate. Hooks and studs to rear good.
"One Look" 100% original. I'll let the pictures do the talking
93RD HLDRS (ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS.) OFFICERS SILVER PLAID BROOCH - NAMED Beautiful example in unmarked silver. This is the larger size one.
Domed back, hollow construction.
Quoit with very sharp detailed thistle spray to outer part, this in high relief. Strap with Sutherland Highlanders and inner ring of thistles.
Nicely named to the named \" D. E .\" ? The 2nd letter is in old style script and may possibly be L.
Original stout pin and catch.
No rubbing or damage and of particularly good quality. 93rd HLDRS. ( ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND ) - OFFICERS CAST SILVER 2 SCROLL CAP BADGE Cast unmarked silver officers cap badge.
Silver lugs.
2 scrolls ,Cape of Good Hope and Balaklava.
Rare
V.G.C. 93rd HLDRS. ( ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND ) SMALL SIZE TUNIC BUTTON This a smaller size and a lot scarcer than than the standard size.
Possibly from the white shell jacket?
Maker mkd. to rear.
V.G.C. 93RD HLDRS. (ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND) - OFFICERS P/M REGIMENTAL DIRK Beautiful and extremey rare all original officers dirk.
Mounts all in unmarked silver.
Acid etched blade with " 93rd Sutherland Highlanders " and Battle Honours, "Cape of Good Hope, Alma,Balaklava, Sevastopol, Lucknow."
Marked for Henry Wilkinson Pall Mall, London.
Clipped back blade with good point, some areas of darkening . Acid etching nice and clear.
Matching stones to all 3 pieces. Sprung triggers on knife and fork both good.
No old breaks or damage.
Nice tight fit between dirk and scabbard .
Top scabbard mount with "93" in relief.
Bog oak studded handles .
Beautiful exceedingly rare piece.
Fresh to the market.
V.G.C. 93RD OF FOOT, (A.&S.H.) OFFICERS COLLAR BADGE Rare officers thistle collar as worn 1880 - 1883 by the 93rd.
sometimes also worn on the shoulder or as a sporran badge.
Die struck brass.
Screw posts to the back .
V.G.C.
93rd later became 2nd Btn. Argyll & Sutherland Hldrs. 9TH Btn. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS.DUMBARTONSHIRE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS VICTORIAN LARGE TUNIC BUTTON Rare button for the front of the tunic.
Silvered finish with Dumbarton Coat of Arms of Elephant and Howdah with Latin motto.
To the back is a laurel spray and Victorian crown.
This is the 1st with this as usually it\'s blank or has a specific maker.
Became the 9th Argylls.
V.G.C. 9TH (SCOTTISH) ROYAL VETERANS BTN. PEWTER BUTTON - 1805 - 1814 (9th) Royal Veterans Battalion&8203; extremely rare pewter button.
In the condition most pewter buttons are found in.
Description: 9 below thistle with \'Royal Veteran Battalion\' below surmounted by crown .
Maker details to back.
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The 9th Royal Veteran Battalion was formed at Edinburgh in April 1805.Initially serving at Edinburgh Castle and later a company each on Orkney and the Shetland Isles.
Veteran Battalions were formed from men no longer fit for active service and did in the main, admin duties.
Eight companies were disbanded in 1814 and the remaining two companies were merged into the 3rd Royal Veteran Battalion in 1815.
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&8203;Date&8203;: 1805-1815 &8203; 9TH LANCERS BOSS Gilded boss from headgear or similar.
Fretted for a plume or similar.
Rear fixings all present.
V.G.C. ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY O.T.C. CAP BADGE
Extremely difficult to obtain badge as it's a small unit.
Anodised.
V.G.C. ADOLF HITLER BRIDGE KOBLENZ ENAMEL SIGN - LARGE
A real rarity straight out the weeds from the son of a Koblenz local whose father picked this up at the end of the war.
The Europa Bridge in Koblenz was formerly the Adolf Hitler bridge during the Nazi period.
A.H. street signs occasionally turn up as most towns had such a street.
There were only a handful of bridges named after him and to have one directly attributed to a specific bridge enhances the sign further.
Good as found condition, it's dirty, bullet holed and bomb damaged as you would expect from an item from a bridge that was destroyed by allied bombing .
Measures approx. 49 and a half inches by 13 inches.
Historically very important piece and should really be in a museum. AFRIKA KORPS CUFF TITLE VARIANT
A rare unofficial variant captured in the desert by a member of the RAF Regiment. Full length. Black felt with white embroidered "AFRIKA", officer pattern with white trim. AFRIKA KORPS CUFF TITLE VARIANT - COMBAT WORN Rare variant of the Afrika with Palms cuff title awarded for 6 months service with the DAK.
This one in a faded green back cloth with bullion palms and \" AFRIKA \".
Full length , removed from uniform.
American vet bring back.
Found in his photo album.
Stunning combat worn example.
V.G.C. AFRIKA KORPS M35 DOUBLE DECAL CAMO GERMAN HELMET Stunning original combat helmet in dark tan overpaint as used in Tunisia. Both army and national decals visible under the paint. Good original size 57 liner with original drawstring. Double banded aluminum liner band. Alloy buckle with 1939 DTD and maker marked "OOHIELLE - COBURG"? chinstrap. Owner's name "Alias Wahl" ? applied to the liner. Apple green paint under camo. Beautiful and real DAK camo. AFS CUPER FIFE ID BRACELET & NUMBERED BADGE - CUPAR - FIFE Rare early 2 related items for the Auxiliary Fire Service
I.D bracelet with " A.F.S.. - 28 - Fife County Counci ". To the rear " CUPAR ".
Original wrist chain.
C/w WW2 Auxiliary Fire Service first issue AFS officially numbered badge
A scarce original early wartime first issue .
No enamel damage', the reverse impressed and with official issue number '195879'.
Buttonhole fitting.
Nice Scottish piece.
V.G.C. AIR LEAGUE ENAMEL BADGE Established in 1909 to further British aviation.
Birmingham Medal Co. to back.
Brass base with gilded eagle over light blue enamel globe. Outer ring in dark blue enamel with text "AIR LEAGUE IN COELO IMPERIUM".
Fine example
AIRBORNE PARA - TICKET FOR
Exceedingly rare ticket given to Arnhem veterans to see the Premiere of this film.
Made in aluminium from actual gliders that carried the Airborne division to Arnhem.
Excellent condition and original AMERICAN ARMY WW2 SHOULDER PATCHES - 4 Nice original Removed from Uniform group of items.
V.G.C. AMERICAN BUND - NAZI LEAGUE LAPEL BADGE -APOLLO BROOKLYN Very rare enamel badge for the German - American Bund , American Nazi Association..
Good condition red enamel over bronze .
Stout brooch fixing, not stick pin.
Nicely marked up to on the back to the manufacturer, \" Apollo Jewellery Brooklyn N.Y. \" in relief.
V.G.C.
The German American Bund, (Amerikadeutscher Volksbund - AV), was an American Nazi organization established in 1936 to succeed the\" Friends of New Germany\" .
The new name was chosen to endorse their all American image, after criticism that their predecessor was un American.
Consisting only of American citizens of German descent , it\'s aim was to promote Nazi Germany in a more favourable light.
V.G.C. AMERICAN KEVLAR \"FRITZ\" HELMET Iconic pattern American kevlar helmet known as the "Fritz" helmet due to it's similarity in shape to the German WW2 stahlhelm.
Great condition.
Woodland camo cover and helmet band with luminous cats eyes.
Smalish size to suit around 55/56.Every aspect of this helmet is in great shape .
AMERICAN M1 VIETNAM HELMET - TWILL COVER Good One Look original and all dates to the Vietnam period.
‘67 dated liner.
This one has the scarce twill Mitchell cover.
The paint stamp on this is unclear but twill cover ties it to the correct period.
Chin strap buckle has the correct Anchor stamping .
Liner has soldiers name \" Martin \" written on the leather.
Helmet band has the correct text applied.
Good Been There \" musty smell.
V.G.C. AMERICAN M51 COMBAT JKT. LINER - LARGE - VIETNAM Scarce button in liner for the American M51 field jacket worn in Korea and Vietnam.
OD nylon shell with white terry wool weave lining.
Stamping to the outside collar with Large chest 41”- 45” and 1957 date.
Clean.
Jackets are fairly easy to find but not these issue liners.
V.G.C. AMERICAN M65 COMBAT JKT. - COLD WEATHER QUILTED LINER Liner only.
Nice condition, quilted olive nylon.
Genuine period issue.
Worn inside the olive M65 field jacket in cold conditions.
Inside label absent.
V.G.C. ARGYLL SUTHERLAND HLDRS. TERRITORIAL EX SCROLL CAP BADGE
Well this is a genuine ex Territorial cap badge now without scroll .
Tangs are present on the back for attaching the Volunteer scroll.
I surmise this guy went Regular and removed the scroll.
As we all know, genuine scroll badges are very rare, ( outside evilbay ) which has a plethora of them albeit they are all fake.
Nice wee anomoly for the Argylls collector.
V.G.C. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDER FEATHER BONNET BADGE Good example of an Argylls feather bonnet badge.
Longer lugs as the normal badge lugs were too short for going through the stiffened band of the bonnet and also has to fit over the hackle..
Hard to come by and I used this one myself although it is a fairly early badge.
Condition is very good with no rubbing or damage.
V.G.C. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS 2013 LAPEL BADGE ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS ANODISED COLLAR PAIR
Anodised sets becoming hard to obtain now.
Matched facing pair.
V.G.C. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS ANODISED SHOULDER TITLE PAIR Matched pair c/w the brass backing plates.
V.G.C. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS BED PLATE Genuine issued one !
Soldiers details to front and \" DUTY \" to back as it should have.
Still has it\'s brass hook.
Nice toning.
Real ones are scarce !
V.G.C. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS BULLION BLAZER BADGE Nice vintage Blazer badge.
V.G.C. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS CAR MASCOT / BUMPER BADGE Well detailed as new car mascot.
Regimental colours overlaid with cap badge type device.
Single screw on post. Fixings screws come with the sale although not shown in the photos.
Mint ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS CAST SILVER SWEETHEART BROOCH This is a beautiful piece from my personal collection.
Larger size . Cast silver.
Stamped "Sterling Silver".
Circa the Great War.
V.G.C. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS EDINBURGH SILVER SKEAN DHU High quality.
Edinburgh silver hallmarks for 1923, also with acid etched Regimental blade.
Beautiful silver work with no rubbing or damage.
Both scabbard mounts with 1923 Edinburgh silver marks “S”and \"Brooke & Son , 67 George St. Edinburgh\" retailer details.
Foiled citrine to top.
Clipped back blade with acid etched Argylls device to both sides and Brookes details.
This cost extra hence most blades are plain.
Leather covered wood scabbard.
Bog oak handle with large silver studs and Regimental device.
This is an exceptional example.
V.G.C. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS LARGE FLAT BUTTON Likely for wear on Mess Dress.
Gilded finish with raised detail.
Maker marked PITT & Co. 51 MADDOX ST LONDON W. to rear.
V.G.C. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS LEATHER DAY SPORRAN Brown leather issue day sporran .
Pipe band used hence fitted with a chain as opposed to brown leather strap.
Argylls sporran badge to front.
Pipers name to buyer.
V.G.C. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS OFFICERS / PIPE MAJOR BI-METAL COLLAR PAIR
None nicer than these.
Worn only on Number 1 Dress.
Bi metal as worn only by officers , Pipe Major and Drum Major.
Nice and heavy .
Gilded parts separately applied.
No loss of finish.
Matched pair.
Single post fixing to rear.
Higher price due to condition and quality.
Rare.
Mint ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS PICTORIAL LARGE MATCHBOOK Interesting and rare item.
Colour image of the Argylls Drum Major to the front and a history of the Argylls on the back.
12 inches long.
Couple of creases otherwise VGC, ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS PIPE MAJORS CROSS BELT BADGE Rare item.
Worn only by the Pipe Major.
Larger Boars Head and with scroll above with motto, pipers wore boars head only.
Silver plated .
Mint unissued condition. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS PIPERS CROSS BELT BUCKLE Worn by pipers only.
Cross belt buckle.
Heavy chrome finish.
“MADE IN GT BRITAIN” stamped to rear.
Rare.
V.G.C. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS SILVER SWEETHEART BADGE Lovely mid size Argylls sweetheart .
Age toned with the black patina only silver gets.
Will clean up nicely if desired.
Mkd , \" Sterling Silver \" to the reverse.
Original pin and hook.
No rubbing or over polishing.
Scarce
V.G.C. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS STICK PIN
Nice plated stick pin / sporran badge.
Same size as a sporran badge but made with stick pin fitting.
Approximately 47 mm H x 22 mm W.
Mint ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS VOLUNTEER BTN. PIPERS PLAID BROOCH Nice and rare Volunteer Btn. plaid brooch in nickel silver.
Early style domed back with hollow construction.
Original pin and hook.
Below the \" Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders\" on the front there is a blank scroll as found only on Territorial examples. Sometimes this was etched with the Btn no., sometimes left blank.
Very nice piece this which I\'ve owned for many years.
Rare ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS VOLUNTEERS PIPERS BLANK SCROLL PLAID BROOCH Give away price on this as I have to whittle down the numbers I\'ve collected.
Nice and rare Volunteer Btn. plaid brooch in nickel silver.
Early style domed back with hollow construction.
Original pin and hook.
Below the \" Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders\" on the front there is a blank scroll as found only on Territorial examples. Sometimes this was etched with the Btn no., sometimes left blank.
Very nice piece this which I\'ve owned for many years.
Rare ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS WALNUT CIGAR BOX Beautiful piece.
Walnut veneer with painted and laquered Argylls device to lid.
Officers Mess cigar box.
Circa WW1.
Rare.
V.G.C.
On hold for the moment ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS - OFFICERS SILVER / FRETTED CAP BADGE Beautifully fully fretted officers example .
Silver hallmarked and TE.
Cast silver.
V.G.C. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS - RENFREWSHIRE RIFLE VOLS SMALL TUNIC BUTTON
Rare button to the Renfrew Rifle Volunteers.
They later became the 3rd A& S.H.and saw service in the Boer War as well as WW1.
Prince of Wales feathers.
Old lead loop repair to rear. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS ADJUTANT SIZE SILVER H/M BADGE An officer pattern Argylls badge I had commissioned over 20 years ago by Bickertons manufacturing jewellers.
Two thirds size pin back solid cast silver with hallmarks.
Mint condition. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS BRASS HAND ENGRAVED PLATE Solid brass plate with hand engraved Argylls device to centre.
Possibly for church use ?
Circa WW1.
Likely 7th Btn ( Stirling ).
Uncleaned. No rubbing or damage.
Will polish up a treat if desired.
Approx. 23 cm diameter.
Rare.
V.G.C. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS VICTORIAN REGIMENTAL DIRK WITH REGIMENTAL BLADE
An exquisite piece from my own collection which I am now unfortunately down sizing.
Maker mkd. " SANDILANDS & SON, CONDUIT ST W.". This to the beautiful acid etched blade which has to one side the Argyllshire Boars head and " NE OBLIVSCARIS" and to the other side the Sutherland Wildcat and " SANS PEUR". Clipped back stout blade.
Unmarked silver fittings. These are superbly detailed and without damage or rubbing.
Matching foiled citrines to all 3 parts and the external knife and fork have no damage or repairs.
Leather bound scabbard good.Knife and fork have some silver studs missing otherwise this dirk is near perfect and certainly the best ever to pass through my hands. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - 1ST RENFREW V.B. - PIPERS - SILVER PLAID BROOCH Nice Victorian Argylls Volunteer Btn. pipers plaid brooch with Pipe band markings to back.
Un marked hollow silver. Front retains it\'s silver frosting.
As per a Regular brooch but with an added scroll below \" 1st Renfrew V.B. \".
Domed back with gas holes.
Correct overlong stout pin for the period.
Scratched to the back \" P B \". and \" 1450 \".
V.G.C. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - 1ST RENFREW V.B.-SGTS. BADGE - NICKEL SILVER Please do not confuse this with the 100\'s of fake examples in the market place , this is the Real Deal.
Ex Hugh King collection a few years ago when it 1st came on the market.
Sgt\'s example with fully fretted centre.
Die struck nickel silver, this will give any doubters piece of mind as no fakes were made of nickel which went out of use long before the fakes appeared in the \'80\'s.
Also known as \" German Silver \" (800 silver content ), this one has it\'s correct yellowish ageing unique to nickel.
Correct tangs attaching the scroll which reads, \" 1st Renfrew V.B.\".
Bottom of the badge nicely fashioned to form a snug fit with the scroll.
Scroll seeded with nice sharp raised lettering.
Lovely fretting to the centre.
These are incredibily rare badges in the genuine form and this one is a \" One Looker \" from a famous old collection.
Reluctant sale from my own collection.
V.G.C. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - MATCHBOX LESNEY LTD. ED. BADGE Scarce badge, part of a limited edition series of around 8 different mini cap badges made by Matchbox in 1978.
Unopened and still with the booklet on the Argylls which came with it.
Top of the header card absent.
Unusual piece and a must for the Argylls collector.
V.G.C. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - OFFICERS - 1910 SILVER H/M CAP BADGE
Super example in die struck silver with hallmarks for "J & C - ( Jennens ) Birmingham 1910".
Nicely fretted centre.
No rubbing or damage.
"Tail Up " cat associated with the Victorian and pre Great War period.
Excellent condition. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. 1ST ADMIN. BTN. PIPERS PLAID BROOCH
Pipers Victorian period plaid brooch solely used by 1st Admin btn. Clackmannan and Kinross rifle volunteers. Circa 1874 - 1887. Possibly cast silver .
Very well detailed St. Andrew and thistles. Original over long pin.
Considering the size of the unit they can not have had many pipers and I've never seen one of these for sale before.
Excellent condition. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. ARMY ISSUE LEATHER DAY SPORRAN Issue example with army contract number inside.
Stout brown leather.
Argylls original to it, sporran badge, never had another, no extra holes.
C/w issue brown leather strap.
As nice as they come.
V.G.C. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. CHROME & ENAMEL TIE PIN... Mint piece.
Very attractive.
Was also produced... ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. DUMBARTONSHIRE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS - MATCHING COLLAR PAIR Matching pair of these rare collars to the DRV before they became the 9th Argylls.
W/m with matching toning back and front to both so have always been together.
Dumbarton motto and Coat of Arms of Elephant and Howdah.
Nicely struck, no rubbing or damage.
V.G.C. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. EMBROIDERED BLAZER BADGE
Very nice vintage example in embroidered bullion wire.
Removed from blazer.
V.G.C. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. EMBROIDERED SILK SCARF I believe this to be a souvenir from the Battalions time in Hong Kong.
Beautifully hand embroidered multicoloured Cap Badge device on a Chinese silk scarf with Hong Kong and date.
Rare piece.
Scarf has subtle pattern of Pagodas, bridges, people with lanterns etc. Fringed ends.
Often carved boxes, tables and other items were available for troops to buy from local craftsmen.
V.G.C. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. OFFICERS BOER WAR SLOUCH HAT
Amazing condition for age. Large size 7 (paper size label present ).Nice high shape for the period. Leather chin strap good. Argyll officers Victorian Tail Up bronze collar on a red linen patch to the left side.7 fold puggarree.No wear to felt and not faded.
No sweat band otherwise as mint as they come.
Attributed to 4th Argylls ( Stirling Militia ) who served there. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. OFFICERS SILVER PLAID BROOCH
Victorian period brooch in unmarked hollow silver. Domed back.
Correct over long pin. Gas escape hole.
Nice detail.
V.G.C. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. OFFICERS SUN HELMET Super example of an 1899 pattern Wolseley helmet attributed to an officer in the Argylls.
This came with other uniform items straight from the family home. The other items date to the Boer War and are available in my other listings. The helmet could possibly be 1920\'s /1930\'s as it has foil inside which was more common on later helmets .
Condition is very good for it\'s age with only some splits to the leather trim out the leading edge. , 8 fold puggaree is good and most of the foil lining is present. Makers details to the leather and red silk sweatband is present but indistinct.
Leather chin strap complete but dry.
Very nice Bronze officers collar mounted on black cotton with Regimental yellow felt trim to left side. Collar is the \"Tail Up\" type used during the Victorian period.
Superb piece and extremely rare to find something to the Argylls from this period .
Great look. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. SILVER /GILT COLLAR - GAUNT P
Lovely single collar circa WW1.
Retains most silvered finish and all gilt.
Nice rivetted Boars Head and Wild Cat.
Marked J.R.Gaunt. London and a large " P".
V.G.C. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. SILVER STATUE - ATTRIBUTED
Beautiful large statue of an Argylls officer. Presentation plaque to front. Hallmarked for 1924. Soldier was a 1st War veteran who served with the Regiment until the late 1920's.
Statue itself is beautiful with some slight polishing to high points.
Stands inc. base, over 16 inches high.
Copy photograph of the soldier in uniform comes with it.
Rare ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. SOLID CENTRE BADGE This is my kind of badge !
Nicely domed out solid centre often described by ex Regulars as a 2nd Btn badge as it was favoured by them in wartime.
Some polishing to high points which just adds to it’s charm as it’s been a badge kept sharp by it’s owner.
Nice age toning .
Circa the Great War.
V.G.C. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. WW2 HELMET - WESTERN DESERT , ITALY Superb combat helmet.
SA model issued in North Africa, this one later overpainted in a thick textured geen as used in the Italian Campaign.
We\'ve had examples like this previously but a long time ago.
Nicely painted Argylls dicing to one side.
Rare helmet.
V.G.C. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS.- OFFICERS & PIPERS - BLUE/ GREY WOOL JUMPER Blue / grey heavy wool jumper as worn by Officers, Snco\'s and Pipe band.
This is the earlier version replaced in the \'80\'s by a dark grey version.
This one still has it\'s pipers sleeve badge which could be easily removed if desired.
Good condition.
40” armpit to armpit. Army Size 4.
Now rare.
V.G.C. ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS.OFFICERS SILVER SPORRAN BADGE Rare variant being worn late in WW2 into Palestine in 1946.
Officers example in unmarked silver.
Please do not listen to any tosh about this being an English collar, it is not and I have examples of sporrans straight from vets families with this badge.
English collar is bronze.
Extremely hard to come by with Princess Louise cypher as opposed to Cat/ Boars Head to centre.
Some light polishing . Silver lugs.
VGC ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND OF CANADA POST'52 CAP BADGE - SCULLY
Heavy, chromed cap badge. Slider. Mkd. "William Scully" to rear.
No rubbing or damage.
Exactly as per WW1/WW2 but with Queens Crown.
V.G.C. ARGYLL & SUTHERLANDER HIGHLANDERS TERRITORIAL OFFICERS SHOULDER BELT PLATE Rare silver plated example for Territorial battalions.
Excellent sharp detail 4 piece construction on silver plated backing plate.
Some of the original plating has been polished off below the bottom scroll.
All rear fixings good and c/w the original fixing pins.
No Battle Honours on wreath surrounds as per Victorian Territorial units.
Very nice.
VGC ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS VICTORIAN OFFICERS BRONZE COLLAR PAIR
Nice cast matching pir of bronze collars for wear on the officers Service Dress.
Tail Up for Victorian period.
Retaining all the bronze finish.
Mint ARGYLL& SUTHERLAND WW1 THRUM BONNET - RARE Extremely rare variant on the Tam O shanter.
Wool knitted body.
Good size 57 approx.
C/w original Argylls badge and patch.
VGC ARGYLLSHIRE HIGHLAND RIFLE VOLS. GLENGARRY ( 5TH V.B.-8TH ARGYLLS )
Extremely rare glengarry c/w it's original silver plated badge.
As per early Argylls example with shallow shape and leather trim. This one with shortened silk tails which may have been a Regimental affectation.
Glengarry is in excellent shape especially considering it dates from around the 1880's.2 moth nips to diced band.
Badge is silver plated either copper or brass with silvered lugs.As per Argylls but strap reads " 1st Argyllshire Rifle Volunteers ". Size approx. 56. Clean waxed cotton interior. Supple leather trim.
This scarce badge is worth £125 on it's own.
One of a number of items I'm listing to this unit who became the 5th V.B. Btn. A & S.H. and later still the 8th Btn. A & S.H. ARGYLLSHIRE HLDRS. ( ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND ) PIPERS PLAID BROOCH Good example of this scarce pipers brooch.
Large imposing plaid brooch as worn by pipers with the Argyllshire Rifle Volunteers.
. Hollow silver plated domed quoit.
Centre raised on arms and bearing a Victorian crown over a bugle and this surmounted by the Argyll Boars Head.
All rear pin and hook fixings original.
The Argyllshire Hldrs became the 8th Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Hldrs. in 1881.
Rare.
V.G.C. ARMY DRUM MAJORS PRACTICE MACE ( GORDON HLDRS ). A rare One Off piece being a practice mace used by the Gordon Hldrs. Drummie in the 1970's although the mace may well be older.
Oak shaft and solid oak shaped and weighted head with gilded copper top finial.
2 piece, top slightly loose on it's screw in fitting, otherwise good and also usable !
Height 135 cm approximately.
Giveaway price !!
V.G.C. ARMY ISSUE - PIPERS DIRK FROG / HANGER Very difficult to obtain.
Genuine pipers dirk frog as worn by all army pipers.
Black patent.
Good condition. ARMY ISSUE PIPERS FEATHER BONNET Current issue to the Royal Regiment of Scotland pipers / drummers feather bonnet.
Great looking bonnet.
This one apart from the holes for the cap badge could easily be mistaken for being unissued.
4 foxtails to the side, silk / cotton rear tails.
Lovely black leather sweatband and red silk crown interior.
Chin strap and rear adjuster strap both stout leather , not plastic.
Good large size 7 .
I\'ve put a red / white feather plume on it as issued to the Highland Band as it came without one which for the pipe band could be white or red.
Red / white / black diced band.
Evidence on the rosette of being fitted with an RRS cap badge.
Scarce .
V.G.C.
The military are paying over £700 for these bonnets.
I\'m seeing shabby , worn out ones around £350 so to get one like this that you can wear for a long time for this price is very fair as it\'s literally new . ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS. CAP BADGE - BUTTONS LTD. B/HAM
Maker mkd..
Nicely toned bi - metal .
Maker mkd. to slider.
V.G.C. ARMY PIPERS ROYAL STEWART PLAID Genuine army pipers plaid as worn by Royal Regiment pipers, Black Watch, RSDG’s etc. Nicely stitched in heavy quality wool only seen in army issued plaid. Bright colours. No rips or tears. Very hard to come by. Length inc. fringes approximately 350 cm. Heavy weight over 2 kg so will reflect to the postage. ARMY SEWING KIT - 1950’S Army issue " Houswife kit. Dated for early 1950's.
Soldiers details period applied.
Some contents.
V.G.C. ARP ORIGINAL GROUP INC. MINISTRY OF SUPPLY BLACK LAMP , FIRST AID TIN & MUCH MORE - ATTRIBUTED C/W I.D. BOOK PHOTOS , BADGE ETC. - FIFE SCOTLAND Superb collection of One Mans Home Front ARP pieces.
Attributed to the County of Fife and a named Fire Rescue Leader.
Comprises .
1 - Photo I.D., dated and stamped for the County of Fife.
2 - Original photos ( 2 ) which include the Leader and his crew in their uniforms..
3 - Silver ARP lapel badge with button hole fixing and nice dark age patina.
4 - 1st Aid tin still with it\'s original instructions to inner lid. Some contents to tin.
5 - Traffic obstruction lamp. These were used to mark incendiary bombs and also Air Raid Shelter entrances.
Mkd., \"Ministry of Supply Pat No. 1420/41\" and has a paraffin burner that illuminated red hooded slits on the side.
Great Home Front attributed group .
Low price.
V.G.C. ARTILLERY BUSBY PLUME HOLDER Nice piece from the Victorian era.
Well detailed w/m.Slider never re affixed.
V.G.C. ARYSHIRE EARL OF CARRICKS OWN YEOMANRY CAP BADGE
Nice age toned example with slider.
V.G.C.
AUSTRALIAN - 5TH BTN. VICTORIA SCOTTISH CAP BADGE Rare item.
Struck in nickel silver.
Scottish lion on Nemo Me Impune Laccessit motto.
Uncleaned with nice age toning.
Will clean up a treat if desired.
V.G.C. BADEN WW1 PICKLEHAUBE AND COVER - JR112
Great War picklehaube.
1905 dtd. and Regiment mkd. to rear skirt.
Toned brass fittings.Rear spine with slider.
Skull good with no distortion. Approx size 54/55.
No extra holes for helmet plate.
Liner good.
Good chin strap.
Original cockades.
Cover exceptional with all clips.
Remains of leather inside spike part of cover, this rotted but good indication of authenticity.
painted numerals to front.
Rarely found now in this condition. BANFF PROVINCIAL SILVER - GORDON HIGHLANDERS - OFFICERS CAP BADGE Nice example in extremely rare Provincial silver.
Uncleaned with nice age patina. Will clean up a treat if desired..
No rubbing or damage.
Really attractive detail.
Unusual triangular shaped silver lugs.
Letters \"B A\" (Banff) correctly impressed to rear.
Banff is within the Gordons recruiting area so ties in nicely .
No rubbing or damage.
V.G.C. BATTLE DAMAGED LUFTWAFFE M40 FIELD DIVISION GERMANHELMET
Field division helmet with green camo overpaint. Inside with original Luftwaffe blue paint.Good eagle decal. Liner present and in good shape with relevant tearing where the bullet has passed through. Original draw string. Cut chin strap with early aluminium buckle. Bullet has pierced the shell and impacted on the opposite side causing a crack. Owners finger prints to crown where he has touched it while paint was still wet. Very evocative piece. Quist 64 shell. BATTLE DAMAGED M42 COMBAT HELMET
Good complete battle field pick up combat helmet. Small calibre bullet strikes which have come from the inside and have impacted on the shell with resulting outward dents, most likely from a pistol. Corresponding holes to liner. Also another bullet strike to the outside below the right air vent. Evidence of blood in the liner.
Liner leather good, full length chinstrap.Owners name in Gothic script to rear apron "Reimer".
Large size 66. Codes partly obscured by name.
Superb " Been There" helmet
BATTLE OF KURSK M40 GERMAN ARMY SINGLE DECAL - COMPLETE / BATTLE DAMAGED
Stunning "Been There" in the extreme combat helmet. This one found a few years ago in the Kursk area. Bunker found condition.
Shell retaining most of it's paint. Good decal. 64 size shell, maker not visible.
Bullet hole to right side.
Liner complete but dry and frayed at edges and with the usual a/f seam stitching. Long end of the chin strap present.
These helmets now rarely found.
Holding till the end of November for a customer who's on holiday. BLACK PATH WITH LIGHTENLINGS AND WINGS BLACK WATCH HORSE HAIR SPORRAN Now scarce.
Good example from the \'80\'s by the excellent maker Nichol of Bankfoot.
White Horsehair body with black horsehair ( not later nylon ) tassles.
Chrome cantle.
Tan purse back with press stud fitting.
Patent insert with Black Watch sporran badge.
C/w white buff leather sporran belt ( not plastic ).
V.G.C. BLACK WATCH - 73RD ( PERTHSHIRE ) OF FOOT BONNET BADGE - 1874 / 78 Very rare badge.
1874 to 1848 only.
KK 537.
Brass die struck.
Nice age toning to front and back retaining the original finish as this one was removed from a board.
Sharp strike.
V.G.C.
Bargain price as the cheapest I\'ve seen for sale elsewhere is £235 BLACK WATCH - BW - MATCHED PAIR - BRASS SHOULDER TITLES. As nice as they come.
Hex lugs.
Scarce
V.G.C. BLACK WATCH - OFFICERS - VICTORIAN - SILVER / GILT HELMET PLATE. - KIRKWOODS Superb officers example by KIRKWOODS of Edinburgh and with their jeweller tablet to rear.
This is a very rare badge being the type worn on the white helmet.
Unmarked silver and gilt.
QVC.
Circa 1881 to 1914. ( K & K 256 ).
4 lugs, these in silver, unusually all 4 are present.
Long scrolls. 3 piece construction.
This is a larger badge than the post Victorian examples.
Some polishing to high points and \"St. Andrew \".
Still with original long cotter pins, these rounded for the shape of the cloth / sun helmet it was worn on.
A very rare, attractive high quality piece by Scotlands top silversmith .
V.G.C. BLACK WATCH - VICTORIAN - OFFICERS WAIST BELT PLATE - KIRKWOODS If you were to have one Black Watch officers belt plate this would be the one to have.
Made by Kirkwoods of Edinburgh, for me, by far the best of the Edinburgh jewellers.
They made their own items rather than farm the work out to local silversmiths.
This piece is truly a thing of beauty !
Diamond cut Star of the Order of the Thistle which gives that \" Glittery \" appearance.
Silver and gilt 3 piece centre with no rubbing or damage.
Long scrolls extending beyond the edge of the badge.
QVC.
Gilded seeded back plate.
Makers details and their Thistle trademark to back.
Both parts of the belt keeper present.
Excellent.
Rare. BLACK WATCH / SEAFORTHS . VICTORIA CROSS WINNERS HIGHLAND BROADSWORD
Historically important.
Beautiful and extremely rare attributed sword to John Mc Kenzie V.C.
Acid etched Black Watch blade in top condition with no rust or blackening.
Fishskin bound handle, steel basket, original red " Wig " all in good condition.
Basket insert good but with some blue trim loss and one small area of loss to the red exterior.
John Mc Kenzie was approx the 12th Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross .
He won it at Dompoassi in the Ashanti War (now Ghana).
One of only 2 recipients of the V.C. in that war.
V.G.C.
As this is a high ticket item I would consider a part exchange for good items ( british or German headgear/ dirk sgian dhus ).
Considering a good dirk now will cost you £4000/ 4500 the price is realistic for such a unique item.
Copy of Wilkinson record comes with the sale.
John Henry Mackenzie, awarded a DCM as a Corporal with the Seaforth Highlanders, recommended for a VC as a Sergeant with the Seaforth Highlanders from an action on 09 June 1900. Commissioned as a 2nd Lt with the Black Watch on 29 Nov 1900, the sword dates to late 1900 (from the Harvey's generic Wilkinson lists) so would have been his commissioning dress/undress sword, was awarded a VC in April 1901 at St James Palace. Transferred to the Royal Scots in 1904 and served on loan to an African Army unit. Promoted to Major and died in action, WW1 in 1915 at Festubert commanding the Bedfordshire Regiment.
BLACK WATCH ASSOCIATION LAPEL BADGE Nice B.W.A. lapel badge.
Good detail.
Small loop to the back for inserting a piece of red feather.
Good pin.
V.G.C. BLACK WATCH CAR BADGE/MASCOT - J.R.GAUNT BIRMINGHAM Rare piece dating from the 1950\'s.
WW1 type cap badge with scrolls over undamaged green , red & blue enamel.
Maker mkd. for J.R.Gaunt so excellent quality.
Undamaged/ pitted chrome.
V.G.C. BLACK WATCH OFFICERS SGIAN DHU - WW1 - MAKER MKD. - ATTRIBUTED Re listed due to non payer.
Lovely untouched example from the son of a WW2 officer.
He bought it from a fellow officer at the outbreak of war so I\'m dating it to around the Great War.
Studded bog oak handle with gilded fittings and gilt St. Andrew.
Very nice foiled citrine to the top
Original leather on wood scabbard.
Top mount with \" J.Stewart & Son, 18 George Street , Edinburgh \".
Clipped back steel blade , slight surface rust but no pitting or darkening.
Now extremely difficult to find.
Officers name to buyer only.
V.G.C. BLACK WATCH POST 52 OFFICERS DIRK BELT PLATE Scarce, harder to find than older examples.
Circa 1950\'s / 60\'s.
Seeded gilt back plate with silvered Regimental device with QE2 crown to centre.
Stencilled initials and 3 digit number to back.
Quality example.
V.G.C. BLACK WATCH TAM O SHANTER Inter war / WW2 Tam O Shanter bonnet.
Quilted single stitch tan cotton lining.
Old style large red hackle.
Approx. size 56.
Khaki wool touree.
couple of tiny bits of moth tracking to the nape of the cloth and a tiny nick like it\'s been caught on something..
Great looking TOS.
V.G.C. BOER WAR - 1899 BIRMINGHAM SILVER H/M - FOB /PENDANT Nice patriotic piece with Kitchener one side and Lord Roberts on the other.
Images are good and the silver frame bears the silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1899.
Lovely , likely watch fob.
V.G.C. BOER WAR - 9TH H.L.I. OFFICERS SILVER HALLMARKED PRESENTATION WALKING OUT STICK - NAMED Silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1902 and named to \" Cpt. Stewart - 9th H.L.I.\".
Top has a slight bend in it but not with the usual amount of dents and over polishing.
Nice polished shaft.
Original brass tip.
Boer War examples are rare especially attributed and hallmarked.
V.G.C. BOER WAR - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS OFFICERS TUNIC & BREECHES This one just just reeks of combat on the Vleld.
Good size for the period.
Marked inside \" L \" but it\'s a medium by todays standards being approx. a 38\" chest.
Classic Boer War KD tunic with the bullet loops above the breast pockets.
A & S.H. brass buttons.
Pips for a Captain.
Still has the white shirt collar attached.
No moth or damage.
Owners initials to inside of collar.
Breeches with moth damage to front but are part of the original uniform.
Please note this sale is tunic and breeches . Hat not for sale .
I just bought this uniform back from a customer, it was listed previously on my site.
Great original item that I jumped at the chance of buying back.
Low price.
Rare.
V.G.C. BOER WAR - BRITISH OFFICERS SPORTSMANS KNIFE Quality example of the multi tool sportsmans knife favoured by British officers in the Boer War.
Maker mkd.to blade " Smith & Son - Scarboro ".
Classic shape and this is the rarer smaller size. Handle measures 2 and a half inches long approx.
Blades have been well used and shortened.
Corkscrew good, stone removing tool for horses hooves also good.
Retains the lanyard ring to top.
Smooth nickel handle plates good.
Priced to sell. BOER WAR - HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY ( HLI ) VICTORIAN OFFICERS SMALL PAGRI BADGE Collar size pin back as worn on the slouch hat in the Boer War .
I\'ve had similar to other regiments inc. Argylls still on the hat so it confirms what it is.
Victorian crown. Frosted silver and gilt.
Original pin and hook.
Rare
V.G.C. BOER WAR - KINGS COLONIALS - AUSTRALASIAN CAP BADGE Super One Look original.
Late Boer War period slouch hat badge for C Squadron, 4th County of London (aka \"King\'s Colonials\") Imperial Yeomanry.
Very well detailed die struck bronze.
Nice age patina .
No rubbing or damage and is a \" Been There \" example.
The \"Kings\' Colonials\" were formed in 1901 when volunteers were needed from the British Empire to fight in the Boer War.
Kangaroo in high relief with lower strap with \" AUSTRALASIAN \", the term used to refer to the squadron\'s joint force of Australians and New Zealanders.
V.G.C. BOER WAR - ROYAL SCOTTISH RESERVE SLOUCH HAT BADGE Very sharp strike on this badge.
Die struck with nice uncleaned age toning.
No rubbing or damage.
Lugs on this one , not pin back.
Large, measuring approx. 56 x 58 cm.
Circa 1900.
Worn on the slouch hat in the Boer War.
V.G.C. BOER WAR - SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS OFFICERS BIRMINGHAM 1900 SILVER H/M PLAID BROOCH Beautiful example of an Seaforths officers plaid brooch.
Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1900 and maker stamped \" J & Co. \".
No damage.
Slight polishing to the Battle Honours.
Original pin and hook.
Scarce.
V.G.C. BOER WAR - SHUREYS ILLUSTRATED WAR MAGAZINE - 1900 Rare publication dealing with Britain's military involvement around the globe but especially the Boer War.
Complete but not mint but some pics would look great framed.
No.38 and front illustration is dtd. 1900 so I presume that's also the date for the magazine. BOER WAR / WW1 - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS RARE BOOK COVER INSIGNIA BADGE X 2 Unusual pieces being similar to oversized collar dogs.
Tail up cat for the Victorian era.
Heavy chrome finish.
Taken from an ex Officers Mess book cover.
Over 2 x 1 inches in size.
Very rare, likely One Off pieces.
Want an item to the Argylls no one has , these are it.
V.G.C. BOER WAR / WW1 - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - OFFICERS - ZEISS BINOCULARS WITH TAN TROPICAL COVERED CASE. DUNDEE MAKER From my personal collection of Argylls items.
Quality Zeiss field binoculars.
Likely used in Salonika or Middle East or possibly Boer War.
Binoculars are in great condition with light service wear.
Good original neck strap.
Leather case fitted with a tan drill cover likely fashioned from tropical uniform material and original to it .
Binos marked, \" Lennie & Thomson - Dundee \"
Officers initials incised into front \" E.L.J.S. \"
Case is also named to \" J.L.Scott - A & S Hrs. \".
Case and shoulder strap are in great condition.
Just a superb piece.
Rare.
V.G.C. BOER WAR ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. OFFICERS POCKET KNIFE
Rare multi bladed high end pocket knife which belonged to Stirling Militia ( 4th Argylls ) officer A.Parker Smith.
Edinburgh maker.
I am sure he is researchable. BOER WAR OFFICERS SILVER CAMERON HIGHLANDERS - PAGRI BADGE Nice pre scroll Victorian era pin back officers badge for wear on the slouch hat or sun helmet pagri.
Some polishing to high points.
Original pin back, not conversion and smaller than standard size cap badge specifically for wear on the slouch or solar topee.
Marked \" Sterling \" ( silver ) to back .
Rare
V.G.C. BOYS SCOUTS 1978 B/HAM SILVER \" WITH THANKS\" BADGE
Nice bar badge .
Well detailed.
No rubbing or damage.
Silver hallmarks to the back for 1978 Birmingham.
v.g.c. BRIGADIER 9 COMMANDO / ARGYLLS - ATTRIBUTED BROADSWORD
Beautiful piece attributed to Ronnie Tod.
Argylls Regimental blade. Good condition.
Initials to blade.
Wilkinson mkd. with their unique number , 60203.
TOD, Ronald John Frederick (Brig)
Known as:
Ronnie
Rank:
Brigadier
Unit/Base:
6 Independent Company
11 Independent Company
9 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Service number:
32187
Honours & Awards:
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Distinguished Service Order
Bar to the Distinguished Service Order
Born:
Friday, November 3, 1905
Died :
Saturday, April 5, 1975
Operations:
Operation Collar
Operation Ambassador
Operation Roast
Commissioned into the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders in 1925. Served in No 6 Independent Company and was Officer Commanding No 11 Independent Company in 1940 and later took command of No 9 Commando in 1942. Awarded DSO, and later a Bar to the DSO, each for "gallant and distinguished services in Italy " whilst commanding No 9 Commando in 1944. Promoted Brigadier and Officer Commanding 2 Commando Brigade, in 1945 he was awarded a CBE for "gallant and distinguished services in Italy."
Commando Association Newsletter 61 of 1975.
"We are saddened by the death on 5th April last of Brigadier Ronald John Froderick Tod CBE, DSO & Bar, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, a Vice President of the Association and one of the first Commanding Officers of the Independent Companies from which Army Commandos were developed. Lt.Colonel Michael Allen (9 Commando) writes:
Ronnie Tod, as he was universally and affectionately known, rose spontaneously during the Second World War to the occasion for which he had been trained as a regular soldier, and throughout his wartime commands of No. 6 Independent Company, No. 9 Commando and ultimately 2nd Commando Brigade, he operated as a talented, intrepid, and adventurous professional. He instinctively recognised the right job to be done, acknowledged the supreme significance of the men with whom he had to see to the doing of it, and then commanded, cared for, and directed them accordingly. Those men remained under his command with unswerving resolution and loyalty for so long as they were fit and able.
Ronnie Tod was daunted by nothing except concern for his men, and at all times was inspired by an implacable determination that together they would achieve the object of whatever task or exercise was set them. He will happily have joined those whose names are inscribed in the Cornmando Roll of Honour Book which rests in St. George's Chapel, Westminster Abbey and we recall that the final completion of this Book of Remembrance was only made possible by his generosity. We have lost another comrade without the like of whom the Army Commandos would never have gained their place in the history of the British Army".
Early life and career
Tod was born on 3 November 1905.[1] On graduation from Royal Military College, Sandhurst he was commissioned into the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders as a second lieutenant on 29 January 1925.[2] On 14 December 1932 (now a lieutenant) he was seconded for service with the Colonial Office,[3] joining 4th Battalion, Nigeria Regiment, Royal West African Frontier Force.[1] He was promoted captain on 6 June 1935,[4] and took command of one of the battalion's companies.[1] His secondment ended on 1 August 1938,[5] and he returned to the UK, taking up regimental duties with 1st Battalion, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders in early 1939.[1]
Second World War[edit]
In March 1940, following the outbreak of the Second World War, Tod volunteered to join the Independent Companies being raised for the Norwegian Campaign. He was promoted to acting major on 2 April and became Officer Commanding No. 6 Independent Company on 25 April.[1] He held that post until June when he was tasked with raising No. 11 Independent Company.[nb 1] As commander of this company, he led them on two "commando" raids shortly afterwards, one to Boulogne in France known as Operation Collar, and Operation Ambassador, which was a raid on the German occupied Guernsey.[6][7] These were the first two such raids carried out by British commandos during the war.[8] Just before the second of these raids he was confirmed as a temporary major on 2 July 1940.[1]
Later, on 20 January 1942 Tod was promoted to acting lieutenant colonel,[1] his majority was made substantive on 29 January,[9] and his acting rank was made temporary on 20 April.[1] Later in the year he took command of No. 9 Commando.[1][10] In late 1943 No. 9 Commando was detailed to take part in the Italian Campaign. Tod was later commended for his leadership during a raid across the river Garigliano on 29/30 December 1943 and during Operation Shingle, the Allied amphibious attack on Anzio on 22 January 1944. In the follow-up to the landings, the commando was ordered to take two hills to the north of Monte Ornito on the night of 23/24 February 1944.[11] For his leadership during the attack, Tod was awarded the Distinguished Service Order on 29 June 1944.[12]
The recommendation for the award describes the events of the night. The commando left its start lines at 19:30, and at about 21:30 came under heavy mortar and machine gun fire. Tod undertook a personal reconnaissance, and the ensuing attack captured a German pill box and 23 men. The commando resumed its journey towards its objective, but immediately came under heavy artillery and mortar fire which continued to build in intensity as they approached the main objective, "Point 803". As Tod gave orders for the main attack to begin, four out of five troop leaders, the intelligence officer, and the regimental sergeant major were all killed or wounded by the shelling. Tod retained control, ordering the leading troop to make the attack, supported by two other troops, while the remaining two troops were to take up covering positions to the south, where they would hopefully be out of the majority of the shelling. At this point, Tod himself was wounded in both arms and both legs, but still managed to order his adjutant forward to take command of the attack. Tod then lost consciousness for about ten minutes, but after coming round, began to oversee the evacuation of the wounded. The troops detailed to attack the objective managed to attain it, but were taking heavy casualties, so Tod ordered a retreat to defensive positions on the southern slope of Mount Ornito. Tod was among the last group to fall back, and had to be supported by the adjutant as they made their way back. He remained in command until 10:30 the following morning when his brigade commander ordered him to seek medical attention. According to the recommendation he "undoubtedly saved a critical situation and had a very steadying influence on his unit".[11] Another officer, George Davy, later described how that morning Tod was far more concerned about the injuries to his RSM than he was by his own wounds.[13]
Just under a month later, on 19 March 1944, the commando was ordered to carry out a diversionary attack on a dry valley in the Campo di Carne area, and for his leadership on this occasion Tod was awarded a Bar to his DSO on 20 July 1944.[14][15] Again the recommendation for the award describes events. The commando's attack began at 02:00, they entered the valley and began to clear it, but it soon became apparent that the defending force was considerably larger than anticipated. Later intelligence showed that they had been facing a whole German battalion. Realising that further progress along the valley would be impossible, Tod ordered his men to take up defensive positions. They held these until the following evening, despite being under fire from three sides, and one particularly strong counterattack by the Germans. Tod was painfully wounded in the early afternoon, but continued to lead from the front. During the German counterattack, German grenades were exploding in his command position. With nightfall, the commando withdrew, bringing in all their wounded. The recommendation especially mentions Tod's "complete disregard for his own personal safety", and his "outstanding display of coolness, courage and leadership at a time when such qualities were most urgently required."[15]
Tod then served in the Greek islands with Foxforce in the summer of 1944,[16] when 9 Commando was made part of 2nd Special Service Brigade under the command of Land Forces Adriatic, led by George Davy.[13] Davy ordered the commando to Kythera, ready for a move to the Peloponnese in anticipation of the German withdrawal from Greece. Here, British forces were being sucked into the emerging Greek Civil War, and often found themselves between opposing communist and anti-communist Greek forces. They managed to defuse many of these potential conflicts, saving many lives in the process. Finally they were ordered to take two islands off Piraeus in order to provide security for Royal Navy minesweepers operating in the area in preparation for the arrival of larger British force under Ronald Scobie. Orders that they were not to enter Athens itself did not reach them, and Tod ensured that the airfield and various strategic points in Athens were under British control prior to Scobie's arrival. Tod was awarded the freedom of the city by Archbishop Damaskinos of Athens,[13] and Davy credited him as "one of the two British officers who kept Greece on the free side of the Iron Curtain".[13] Tod was then promoted to acting colonel, and appointed brigadier in command of the 2nd Special Service Brigade on 18 October 1944.[17] With them he returned to Italy to lead them in the Spring 1945 offensive and until the end of the war.[1][18] For this, and in particular the capture of Comacchio, he was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire on 20 September 1945.[19][20]
Retirement[edit]
On 7 August 1948 Tod retired with the rank of honorary brigadier.[1][21] He remained in the reserve of officers until 3 November 1955.[22] He died on 5 April 1975.[1]
^ No. 11 Independent Company was raised on 14 June from volunteers for commando service and members from the recently disbanded No. 9 Independent Company. BRITISH 1943 DTD. CLOTH BANDOLIER Good example for the Lee Enfield . 303.
Excellent condition.
Paint stamp with 1943 date. BRITISH 1950 PATTERN JUNGLE GREEN DRILL SHORTS - 1957 DATED Very rare shorts in excellent condition.
Issued for far east service.
Size 7 , 31 to 33 inch waist.
Retaining their original jungle green colour not faded out
Rare BRITISH 1960 PATTERN 1966 DATED GREEN COMBAT TROUSERS Rare combat trousers.
Retain their olive green colour , not faded / washed out.
Original labels inside.
All buttons and fixings present, couple of small marks.
V.G.C. BRITISH 2ND PATTERN COMMANDO DAGGER BRITISH 2ND PATTERN COMMANDO DAGGER - B2
Very good example from vets wife. Full length blade with good point. " B 2 " mkd. to crossguard. Original scabbard with tangs and loop removed and top part a bit dry. Nice knurled handle. BRITISH 44 PATTERN MK3 LIGHT RESPIRATOR WITH 1944 DTD HAVERSACK & OUTFIT ANTI DIMMING 44 Pattern light gas mask circa early \'60\'s Good condition. Dtd. canister. Retains grey paint finish. No perishing to rubber.
1944 dated green waterproof canvas light respirator haversack with original string.
Comes with army anti dimming tin with contents. This fits snugly into a little pocket in the bottom of the bag.
Marked shoulder strap.
Great condition on all items. BRITISH ARMY - DRILL SGT.S PACE STICK Good quality and circa 1970.
I see inferior copies now but this a nice original formerly belonging to a Regular Argylls Drill Sergeant.
V.G.C.
Due to the length of the item. We don’t post outside U.K. BRITISH ARMY - IRISH DRUMMERS BADGE WITH BACKING
Nice brass example. This one from a Royal Ulster drummer.
Mounted as worn on heavy dark felt.
V.G.C. BRITISH ARMY -- OFFICERS - HIGHLAND CUTAWAY SERVICE DRESS TUNIC - R.R.S Mint condition.
Full complement of buttons and pips for the Royal Rgt.
Ribbon bar.
Bronze officers collars.
This tunic never changed after the formation of the RRS so is correct for all kilted regiments.
See pics for size label. BRITISH ARMY EMERGENCY RESERVE (AER)LAPEL BADGE
Nice silvered example.
Button hole fixing.
V.G.C. BRITISH ARMY INDIA ASSOCIATION TEMPERANCE MEDAL C.1867 Good example, uncleaned with nice age patina.
No ribbon.
No polishing or damage.
I believe this to be silver.
V.G.C.
Obverse: A four pointed star with a lion couchant over \'INDIA\' within a circle in the centre. Reverse: In the centre a ribbon wrapped around an upright sword with the words \'WATCH AND BE SOBER\' within a circle inscribed \'ARMY TEMPERANCE ASSOCIATION\'. BRITISH ARMY SIDE DRUMMER’S NO.1 TUNIC CORDS Worn by Pipe Band and Mil Band side drummers.
Goes across the front of the No.1 Dress tunic.
White.
Unissued condition. BRITISH M TYPE 1955 DTD. OXYGEN MASK & FLYING HELMET Scarce Cold War oxygen mask and inner helmet.
Small rubber lozenge to the wearers left side with 1955 date and other details.
Some perishing, hose broken.
Has what I believe is the ejector seat coupling on the bottom of the hose ? Marked \" OD / 1525 \" and WD arrow.
The cloth inner helmet for wear with the bone dome is a large size and in good condition. Label with \" 22C/1732 -Size 4 - KX/R/267/65 and WD arrow. BRITISH MARK 1 COMPASS IN BOX - 1941 - T & G First introduced in 1941.
Bakelite casing.
Luminescent needle.
All the markings are in white, as are the sight reference lines on the housing.
Maker mkd on base for T & G.
W.D. arrow.
Original card box of issue.
V.G.C. BRITISH MKVIII GOGGLES - BOXED - 1941 Nice set of Mk. v111\'s in their box of issue .
C/w spare lenses and red plastic box for the anti dimming cloth. Cloth with clear text and 1941 date.
Good head strap.
Further spare partial lense.
Lenses are good.
V.G.C. BRITISH RAF PILOTS C - TYPE FLYING HELMET & MK.8 GOGGLES - LARGE SIZE Good straight from the family helmet and goggles set.
Helmet is in good condition with most of the chromed leather finish good. One small area of finish loss where the goggles have been sitting . Small point as the leather is nice and supple.
All wiring present and good.
Receivers with markings"10/ 13466" and WD arrow and " Ref No. 10A / 13466 " and AM crown.
Inside good and with servicemans name and part number,
Elastic in chin strap good.
Large size approx. 57/58.
Goggles with faint ink stamp to inside of bridge leather.
Retaining most of the RAF blue / grey paint. Small crack on the right hand lens .Good strap .
V.G.C. BRITISH VICTORIAN MEDICAL STAFF CORPS SHAKO BADGE Rare cap badge circa 1893.
Gilded brass.
8 point star with superimposed laurel wreath.
Fretted central cross . Replacement red felt behind.
QVC crown .
3 part scroll to bottom with " Medical Staff Corps ".
K &K 1008.
V.G.C.
BRITISH VIRTIS COMBAT HELMET - BATLSKIN COBRA Much sought after and virtually unobtainable unless you want to pay £450 to £600 on evilbay.
Current issue in small numbers to British army Regulars.
This is a good hardly worn size small with it\'s issue elasticated cover.
Very light helmet , I can see why they are popular.
Rough texture tan exterior.
Original label inside
One only .
Don\'t ask me me questions about it because I know nothing about them so see the pics, that is what you are buying.
Priced for a quick sale.
V.G.C. BRITISH WW2 - 3RD PATTERN FAIRBAIRN SYKES - COMMANDO DAGGER - POMMEL NO.1 & RODGERS MKD. Very good clean example.
Retains most of the painted finish to the zinc alloy handle.
Pommel has ( number ) , \" 1 \" for J. Maybry of London.
A pommel number is a clear indication of wartime manufacture . Handles were outsourced to different manufacturers who were allocated a pommel number for quality control purposes.
Cross guard double stamped with Rodgers Sheffield and Made in Sheffield , the latter might not be quite right as it\'s indistinct ?
Nice blade with good point.
Scabbard good and the elastic has an amount of elasticity left.
V.G.C. BRITISH WW2 1945 DTD. JUNGLE MAP CASE Very good example of an issued Far East map case.
Not ex stores like most, this did\'nt sit out the war !
Green cottonwith Newey brass poppers.
Nice clear \" Keep Mosquito Repellant Off \" label.
Also white paint stencil with 1945 date and indistinct other details.
Also red \" M \" and crows foot arrow.
C/w it\'s cord shoulder strap which is almost always absent.
V.G.C. CAMERON HIGHLANDERS PIPERS CROSS BELT BUCKLE SET Rare vintage set of Cameron Hldrs. pipers cross belt furniture.
Nickel silver.
Comprises, ornate scalloped buckle, slide with Camerons and tail piece bearing the Badge of Scotland (St. Andrew).
Nice matching set.
Circa the Great War.
V.G.C. CAMERON HIGHLANDERS - PIPERS - LARGE CROSS BELT BADGE Same size as a plaid brooch but with screw post fixings to the back.
For pipers cross belt.
Nickel silver.
Nice detail thistle border.
Battle Honours and sphinx to centre.
V.G.C.
Rare CAMERON HIGHLANDERS - WW1 - NAMED PLAID BROOCH Rare attributable piece.
Nickel silver .
Nicely fretted.
The back makes this one.
Engraved , \" No. 1 \" , to top with a number \" 4\" hand applied next to it.
To the bottom engraving with \" SERGTS MESS - DEPOT - CAMERON HDR\'s \"
Rare with markings.
Period replaced pin.
V.G.C. CAMERON HIGHLANDERS CAR MASCOT - GAUNT Nice old Gaunt made Cameron Highlanders car mascot.
Nice sharp detail central device with coloured stripes behind, the paint on these possibly touched up at some point.
Defo been on the car and not in the display cabinet .
Rare piece before the acrylic versions came in in the \'60\'s.
Steal at this price !!! CAMERON HIGHLANDERS OFFICERS SILVER PLATED COLLAR BADGE
Cast example.
Silvered lugs.
Circa WW1.
V.G.C. CAMERON HIGHLANDERS SWEETHEART BROOCH Beautiful mint condition Cameron Hldrs. sweetheart.
Chromed parts in relief over pearloid back.
Scarce CAMERON HIGHLANDERS TERRITORIAL OFFICERS DIRK BELT Beautiful officers dirk belt and buckle.
Silver thistle motif brocade.
Substantial silver plated oval buckle with gilded Cameron device to centre.
Black Morocco leather backing.
Small size, around 30 inch waist.
Rare.
V.G.C. CAMERON HLDRS. PIN BACK PAGRI BADGE Good pin back for wear on the sun helmet or slouch hat.
Good original period pin fixing.
No rubbing or damage.
Scarce.
V.G.C. CAMERON HLDRS. - WAIST BELT PLATE - DRUMMERS - NO.2 DRESS Nice toned o/r\'s , wbp. Worn by Drummers and o/r\'s when in No.2 Dress.
Brass back plate with well detailed St. Andrew and correct \"Waterloo\" scroll for the belt plate.
V.G.C. CAMERON HLDRS. INSCRIBED PLAID BROOCH Very nice detail plaid brooch in nickel silver.
What makes this one is the inscription on the back. \"Sergts. Mess, Depot, Cameron Hldrs\" Also, \"N (number ) 2. A further hand mkd. \"4\".
Pin replaced period although it would be easy to have a more substantial pin fitted because of the hinge arrangement if desired.
Super piece. CAMERON HLDRS. OFFICERS VICTORIAN PLAID BROOCH Superb high quality silvered example with extra fretting as per officers pattern.
This one has excellent detail to the thistle wreath which also has very high relief.
Original stout pin and hook to the back.
I\'ve left uncleaned , as found, will polish up beautifully if desired.
100% original as usual.
V.G.C. CAMERON HLDRS. PIPERS NO.1 TUNIC BUTTONS x 6 Six early Camerons pipers No.1 tunic buttons.
Close match and all came from an old mothed tunic.
Lozenge shape with St. Andrew in relief.
Larger size for the front.
Good detail.
Possibly also used by the Royal Scots ?
Scarce.
V.G.C. CAMERONANS (SCOTTISH RIFLES) PIPERS CAP BADGE Nice condition, no rubbing or damage.
Correct 3 lugs to rear.
V.G.C. CAMERONIAN OFFICERS CHEESE CUTTER CAP BADGE CAST SILVER Rare cap badge.
Medium size. Approx. 2 inches by 1 and a half.
Cast silver.
Slightly curved for wear.
Silver lugs .
No rubbing or damage.
Great price ,They do much more than this at Stevie B\'s auction !
V.G.C. CAMERONIAN OFFICERS PAGRI / PITH HELMET CHEESECUTTER BADGE - PIN BACK Rare Cameronian officers pin back badge for wear on the pagri / sun helmet. Two thirds size approx 2 inches by 1 and a half..
Uncleaned .
Silver plated.
Well detailed .
Original pin back.
V.G.C. CAMERONIANS PAGRI BADGE - SLIDER As per a pipers badge but with a long slider instead of lugs and in a smaller size than the Pipers. badge.
Worn on the pagri.
\" CAMERONIANS \" in high relief
Nice age toning . Uncleaned
W/m.
No rubbing or damage.
V.G.C. CAMERONIANS - 1950 DTD. - RIFLE GREEN BALMORAL BONNET An extremely rare , short lived example of an issue Cameronians Balmoral bonnet.
Balmorals were used by the Scottish Regiments briefly before their going back to glengarries.
This version is unique to the Cameronians.
Rifle Green wool body with black touree to crown.
Two tails to back, these nicely knotted at the top similar to Atholl bonnets used by the S.H.
Cord size adjuster behind the knotted part .
To the crown , clear stampings in white of , W.D. arrow , maker details \" J.J.& W. Hood & Co. Kilmarnock \" , \" 7 \" ( size ? ) and \" 1950 \" date.
Beautiful fringed rosette with good w/m O/r\'s badge which is original to it . No extra holes.
I would say it\'s size 56/57 approx.
No moth or damage, very slight service wear to the trim.
The only one I\'ve ever come across but there are photos of these being worn period.
V.G.C. CAMERONIANS - BALL TOP SWAGGER STICK Very nice silvered ball top example of a walking out stick.
Good high detail.
No overpolishing.
Some small dents , nothing major.
Nicely toned shaft with original brass tip.
V.G.C. CAMERONIANS - BRASS SHOULDER TITLE PAIR \" Cameronians \".
Nice matched pair of brass titles with early hex lugs.
V.G.C. CAMERONIANS - OFFICERS CAP BADGE The larger size badge worn by officers and senior ranks.
Uncleaned with age patina. Will polish up nicely if desired.
Either silver or silver plated.
No rubbing or damage.
Sharp die struck detail.
V.G.C. CAMERONIANS - OFFICERS CAST SILVER CAP BADGE - HOBSON & SONS Rare maker mkd officers cap badge.
This is a beautiful high quality piece as you would expect from Hobsons..
Circa 1800\'s.
In unmarked cast silver .
Oval ,raised seperately applied tablet to the back with , \" Hobson & Sons - 1.3 & 5 Lexington St. - London .W.\".
The detail is superb and with no rubbing or damage.
Slightly curved for wear by the owner.
Long lugs .
V.G.C. CAMERONIANS - RIFLE GREEN GLENGARRY Very clean hardly used Scottish Rifles glengarry.
Rifle green wool body with black touree.
Black cotton lining.
Rear tails good.
No moth or damage.
Large size 58.
Evidence of having had the larger Sgts or possibly pipers cap badge.
Difficult to find in this size and condition.
V.G.C. CAMERONIANS ( SCOTTISH RIFLES ) BLACKENED COLLAR DOG Nice single rear post example retaining almost all it\'s original finish.
Blackened over brass.
V.G.C. CAMERONIANS ( SCOTTISH RIFLES ) OFFICERS POUCH BADGE Bi metal.
Die struck.
Seperately applied Silver star.
3 lugs.
Dark age toning.
No rubbing or damage.
V.G.C. CAMERONIANS ( SCOTTISH RIFLES ) SILVER / SP - COLLAR DOG Lovely piece retaining it\'s frosted silver finish.
Silver plated lugs.
Not sure if it\'s silver or plate so priced as plate.
Scarce
V.G.C. CAMERONIANS ( SCOTTISH RIFLES ) VOLUNTEER OFFICERS POUCH BADGE
Lovely example of a post 1901 die stamped silver plated pouch badge as worn by Volunteer Battalions.
Very well detailed.
Three lugs to the reverse.
VGC.
CAMERONIANS (SCOTTISH RIFLES) BELT BUCKLE / PLATE Silvered o/r\'s example of this extremely difficult to come by buckle.
Details in relief.
For wear with No.1 and No.2 Dress and by band .
V.G.C. CAMERONIANS (SCOTTISH RIFLES) 4 LARGE BLACK BUTTONS 2 Kings crown & 2 Queens crown.
correct blackened finish.
Seem to be made of horn ?
V.G.C. CAMERONIANS (SCOTTISH RIFLES) PIPERS GLENGARRY Rare Cameronians pipers glengarry with it\'s pipers cap badge.
Rifle green wool body with black touree.
Waxed cotton interior with WD arrow and date (unclear).
Size 56 approx.
Correct 3 lug pipers badge.
The top lug is present but has never been pushed through the glengarry, firmly attached by the 2 bottom lugs.
No moth or damage .
Lovely clean example.
V.G.C. CAMERONIANS (SCOTTISH RIFLES) VICTORIAN OFFICERS CAP BADGE Retaining almost all it\'s original blackened finish.
Base metal is brass.
Scarce officers badge.
Circa 1881.
V.G.C. CAMERONIANS ADJUTANTS SILVER PIN BACK PEAKED CAP BADGE Very rare example of the smaller size officers badge worn only by the Company Adjutant on a peaked cap, the only officer to do so .
Unmarked silver.
Pin back.
Cheese cutter style of badge.
No rubbing or damage.
V.G.C. CAMERONIANS OFFICERS CAP BADGE The larger size cap badge worn by officers and senior ranks.
Sharp die struck detail .
No rubbing or damage.
Uncleaned.
Has the black patina found on silver .
V.G.C. CAMERONIANS REGIMENTAL PIPERS GLENGARRY BADGE Nice One Looker.
W/m .
No rubbing or damage .
Age toned.
3 lugs.
No rubbing or damage.
Worn in this larger size and configuration only by Pipers.
V.G.C. CAMERONIANS SHOULDER TITLE
Blackened brass and retaining most finish.
Early hex lugs.
V.G.C. CAMERONIANS VICTORIAN SHAKO This is a particularly nice and scarce post 1892 Cameronian, s( Scottish Rifles) shako.
Rifle Green Melton cloth.
To the base and welt of the body is an ornate black lace band with a thistle design.
To the front of the shako is a flat shellac leather peak surmounted by dark plaited cords suspended from a blackened metal thistle device
. Above the cords is a strung bugle and above that a star mounted on a cord boss.
Black horsehair plume.
The shako is accompanied by it’s original cap lines. CANADIAN - MOUNT ALLISON OTC CAP BADGE Good early bronze example retaining all it's finish.
Well struck.
Mint. CANADIAN( ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND) CALGARY HIGHLANDERS CAP BADGE Calgary Hldrs. wartime cap badge.
Kings crown.
Affiliated to the Argylls.
Great condition. CAPE TOWN HIGHLANDERS - BRONZE HELMET PLATE In the larger size . Approx , 3 inches x 3 inches.
Bronze finish.
Die struck.
No rubbing nor damage.
Fine example.
Scarce.
V.G.C. CAPE TOWN HIGHLANDERS BRONZE CAP BADGE Bronze finish.
Die struck.
No rubbing or damage.
V.G.C.. CAPE TOWN HIGHLANDERS CAP BADGE Bi-metal .
Die struck.
No rubbing or dmage other than one lug is bent.
Sharp detail.
V.G.C. CAST BRONZE SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS OFFICERS BRONZE CYPHER COLLAR PAIR BY T.&CO. Nice matched pair of Seaforth officers bronze cypher collars for wear on the Service Dress.
Circa 1902 in conjunction with the introduction of khaki.
Quality.
T & Co. mkd.
Cast.
Possibly for wear in conjunction with an elephant collar ?
Scarce.
V.G.C. CAST SILVER CAMERONIANS 2ND BATTALION PIPERS PAGRI / POUCH BADGE Described as a 2nd Btn. pipers pagri badge, with lugs rather than a slider.
Smaller than the regular size pipers badge, same size as the pagri badge.
Heavy sand cast silver.
Nice raised lettering on the scroll.
3 lugs.
Age toned .
No rubbing or damage.
V.G.C. CASTLE SHOULDER PATCH CHANNEL ISLAND TRANSITIONAL CAMO HELMET
Another from my personal collection. Correct green with black splotch sprayed camo. ?L64 shell. Pigskin liner with 3 tongue ends detached but present, attached to original drawstring. Owners name "EHRET" applied to apron and liner. Found in Jersey after the war. Rare 2nd line troops helmet. CHINESE CULTURE REVOLUTION MAO LEADER PIN BADGE Real Deal, out of China circa 1966.
Translates as " Vive Chairman Mao ". with his head in relief.
Near mint condition.
Numbered to back. COMMAND CONTROL GERMANY - MATCHED PAIR OF FORMATION SIGNS - ATTRIBUTED Good \"Removed from Uniform\" matched pair of embroidered sleeve badges.
The officer who wore these was in Berlin at wars end before working at the Nuremburg War Trials.
Argyll & Sutherland Hldrs ex 2nd Btn. - Name to buyer CTB BADGE D.A.K. - AFRIKA KORPS HELMET - LIBYA
Bought from a Libyan farmer in the 1960's .
Definite correct shade of DAK paint. Pitted but solid after it's year exposed to the sun. Large size M40.
Rare to get a DAK battlefield relic. DAVID STIRLING ( SAS ) FAMILY ATTRIBUTED - SOUTH LENNOX YEOMANRY CAVALRY OFFICERS SBP - DAVID STIRLING Very rare silver hallmarked Georgian shoulder belt plate with h/m\'s for Birmingham 1799.
In 1802 this unit were absorbed into the Stirling Yeomanry.
What is very interesting about this one is it came from the family home of David Stirling , founder of the S.A.S. The contents of the Stirling family home Keir House Dunblane were auctioned off by Christies in 1995 after decades in storage.
This was one of the items from that auction.It was formerly the property of CHARLES STIRLING who was the C.O.( major )in Command from 1805.
In it\'s own right this is an incredibly rare piece and coupled with the fact that it belonged to an ancestor of one of the most famous soldiers of WW2 makes it a fantastic thing to own.
Condition, Excellent
P.O.A. DESERT RATS - EL ALAMEIN VETS ARMOURED GROUPING
An amazing collection of items belonging to Charles A Simmers.Originally from Aberdeen this trooper saw service as a tank man in North Africa, Italy and Germany. During his service he served with different armoured units and there are patches and shoulder slides to them in the group inc. Desert Rat Jerboa, RTR and 4th Indian Brigade shoulder slides.21st Tank Brigade patch mounted on khaki formation sign, RTR cap badge and collar, XRH shoulder title pair, Sharpshooters collar,Alamein vets medal.
Also a period photograph of him in uniform in what I suspect is Italy( dated Sept 1943 on back ) and his Soldiers Pay book which is very interesting.
All the above in the card ration box it came to me in.
Fantastic. DEUTSCHLANDS ERHEBUNG 1933 SS RELATED PLAQUE Scarce circular plaque, 6\" dia., bears the large motto in relief: \"DEUTSCHLANDS ERHEBUNG 1933\" (\"The Elevation of Germany 1933\").
It\'s a metal version of the classic rear photo shot of the SS troops in their black uniforms at the Nuremburg Rally .
Very well detailed in a silvered finish.
V.G.C. DLI ( DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY ) CAP BADGE Exceptionally well detailed with a silvered finish.
Slider.
Likely WW2.
Uncleaned as it came to me from old collection.
V.G.C. DUMBARTON R.V. ( 9TH ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. ) VICTORIAN CAP BADGE Nice o/r's example in die struck brass.
Good, " One Look " original, I say this as fakes of this badge abound on a well known selling platform !
Good detail.
Old polish residue to back.
Scarce .
V.G.C. DUMBARTON RIFLE VOLS.( 9th A & S.H.)OFFICERS SGIAN DHU - REGIMENTAL BLADE Very striking and super rare Sgian Dhu to the DRV. This one has a beautiful large Regimental device of Elephant and Howdah with Fortitude through Strength motto below.
Acid etched blade with \"DRV - VR\" .
Silver mounts and great cairngorm to top of bog oak handle.
Not cheap but try finding another. 35 years collecting Argylls items and this my first one of these.
In 1881 the Dumbarton R.V. became the 9th Argyll & Sutherland Hldrs. DUMBARTON RIFLE VOLUNTEERS GLENGARRY
Rare pre WW1 glengarry to D R V who later became the 9th Argylls. Argyll type dicing but slightly smaller. Leather edging. C/w it\'s original Dumbarton badge. Good size for the period , approx 57. Tails absent V G C DUMBARTON VOLUNTEERS (ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS.) CAP BADGE Very nice example.
Sharp strike.
One lug slightly bent otherwise near mint.
V.G.C. DUMBARTONSHIRE R.V. (ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND) BELT & BUCKLE Extremely rare and from my personal Argylls collection.
White buff leather belt in great order and owners initials applied to the inside. Fit up to 32' waist.
Buckle very well detailed with the Elephant and Howdah to centre and to the outside " Dumbartonshire Volunteers ".
Very rare and a reluctant (thanks to stupid Scottish government policies ) sale.
V.G.C. DUMBARTONSHIRE RIFLE VOLS. - OFFICERS SHOULDER BELT PLATE - ATTRIBUTED
Very nice SBP from the home of Cpt. Lochie of Dumbarton who served in WW1. This came many years ago with other items of his inc. his uniform, glengarry etc.
I have decided now to let this piece go. Immaculate with no issues.
The pictures say it all. DUNBARTONSHIRE RIFLE VOLS. ( ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. ) LARGE & SMALL BUTTONS Large and small tunic buttons bearing motto and town crest of elephant and howdah.
Uncleaned with nice age patina.
Large one maker mkd. \" Gardiner & Co. Glasgow \", the other unmarked.
V.G.C.
DRV later became the 9th Argylls . EARLY 1950\'S - RAF PILOTS SILK EMBROIDERED TUNIC WINGS I personally removed this from the late fighter officers tunic.
Silk embroidered.
Padded.
Name of pilot to buyer.
He saw service during the Cyprus emergency as well as elsewhere.
V.G.C. EARLY GERMAN RAD (LABOUR SERVICE) MEMBERSHIP BADGE
Very good condtion early example. GES. GESCH marked to rear. EAST LOTHIAN YEOMANRY CAVALRY VICTORIAN OFFICERS HELMET PLATE Very striking 2 piece example of this exceedingly rare 2nd pattern helmet plate.
Silver plated beautifully fretted thistle wreath surmounted by crown.
The detail on the thistles/leaves is outstanding and with no rubbing or damage.
Gilded strap with motto this seperetely applied with 4 thin pins which have possibly been replaced at some point during it\'s working life ?
The edge of the helmet plate has scallops to fit round the thistle tops and under the crown. Inside the raised strap is a Star of the Order of the Thistle with \"LACESSIT\" motto.
To the centre is a unit cypher.
The back has 3 screw posts.
Large size, approx 5 \" by 4\" inches.
Considering the age,( this unit only existed 1797 to 1888), the H.P. is in very good order .
This is the officer pattern the o/r\'s being brass and much less elaborate than this .
V.G.C. EDINBURGH SILVER HALLMARKED ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. SGIAN DHU Nice jeweller hand made Argylls Regimental pattern sgian dhu .
Hand etched silver studded handle with real amber coloured stone to top and Princess Louise cypher to handle.
Silver hallmarks for Edinburgh 2022.
Morocco leather covered wood scabbard with Celtic pattern mounts.
Clipped back steel blade.
Mint EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY O.T.C. BADGE - SLIDER Kings crown .
Large size ( 7 cm ).
Pre 1952.
Scroll with ( T.A. ) version.
Slider.
Scarce.
V.G.C. EDWARD VIII ROYAL ENGINEERS OFFICERS CAP BADGE Extremely rare badge .
Bronze officers.
Nice fretting.
Usually when Edward the 8th badges turn up they\'re ex stores whereas this one has been worn and with old polish residue to the back.
Bronze finish largely polished off but a great detail badge.
V.G.C. FAIRBAIRN SYKES FIGHTING KNIFE - ETCHED PANELS
Excellent example of what is often wrongly referred to as the Officers Pattern 2nd Pattern F/S.
Very clean. Nickel. Clear etched panels. Full length blade. Leather scabbard with nickel fittings.Elastic stretched.
Just about as nice as they come.
This model rarer than the 1st Pattern. FALKLANDS WAR - ROYAL MARINE COMMANDOS STEEL HELMET C/W HESSIAN, CAMO NET AND SCRIM RAC type helmet bought from a now deceased Falklands vets daughter.
Para shell with the Royal Armoured Corps early WW2 type liner.
Green elasticated chin strap.
Great looking helmet with it\'s camo add ons.
Also worn by ship board navy personnel.
Marked 7 FFL & LIFT.
With Argentine helmets now doing £850 this is a low price for such a rarity, unlike Argentinian helmets, I cannot find one of these for sale in the market place.
This is exactly as it came out the house and as worn by the serviceman, no later Gucci add ons to enhance the price
Extremely rare.
V.G.C.
\" The HSRAC Mk IV/Marine Pattern Helmet saw use with the Royal Navy Gunners and Royal Marine Commandos respectively during the Falklands War (1982), with the Royal Marine Commandos covering their helmets with camouflage nets and scrims.\" FIFE & FORFAR BELT BUCKLE
Beautiful example.
Silvered finish .
Extremely well detailed Thane of Fife.
No rubbing or damage . Bolt on centre.
V.G.C. FIFE & FORFAR BRONZE OFFICERS COLLAR PAIR Rare set of officers collars for wear on the Service Dress.
Matched pair .
Bronze Thane of Fife.
V.G.C. FIFE & FORFAR CAR MASCOT Rare Fife and Forfar Yeomanry car mascot / bumper badge.
Post \'52 Regimental device over Regimental colours.
Heavy acrylic body.
Circa early 1960\'s.
V.G.C. FIFE & FORFAR YEOMANRY CAP BADGE
Nice toned original on slider.Well detailed. FIFE & FORFAR YEOMANRY NCO’S ARMS BADGE
Nice example in brass. Good used condition. 2 lugs to rear. FIFE & FORFAR YEOMANRY WW2 CAP BADGE
Good silvered example.
Die struck. Fine detaill.
Slider.
V.G.C. FIFE CONSTABULARY BELT BUCKLE Not to be confused with the F & F Yeomanry type.
This has short helmet plume and no sword.
Silvered finish. Fine detail.
Rare
V.G.C. FIFE CONSTABULARY POLICE BADGE & WALLET Rare short lived badge used by Fife police.
Nice image of the Thane of Fife on a blue background.
Impression of the badge on the opposite face of the wallet.
V.G.C. FLAMING BOMB MATCHING PAIR COLLAR BADGES Solid cast brass flaming bombs.
Pin back.
V.G.C. FLYING JACKET - IRVIN AIR CHUTE - AERO LEATHERS Getting very cold now !!
Post war flying jacket by Irvin.
As new and even still has the card bag it came in from Irvin !
Size 42 but more like a 40 because the wool pile has never flattened due to being worn on less than 5 occasions.
Original label.
Currently one of these will set you back £1170 direct from the company.
I\'m offering this less than half price, grab a bargain !!
V.G.C. FORESTERS OR KINGS BODYGUARD SCOTTISH SASH BADGE - SILVER WIRE THREAD Very ornate piece with 2 gilded Highlanders to the centre.
Silver bullion wire.
Makers label to rear.
Likely a sash badge.
V.G.C. FORFARSHIRE ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS HELMET PLATE - 1878 - 1900 Excellent example of this scarce helmet plate. Die struck white metal for o/r\'s. Circa 1878-1900.
Royal Coat of Arms with short scroll below with, \" First \" over a cannon. Below the cannon a long scroll with \" Forfarshire Artillery Volunteers \".
Three loops to reverse.
V.G.C. with no rubbing or damage. GAU ESSEN DAY BADGE - HOFFSTATTER BONN Gilt metal. Still has most of gilded finish.
Nicely mkd. to back.
Rare.
V.G.C. GENUINE & ORIGINAL WW2 GERMAN NCO’S VISOR CAP WREATH & COCKADE Good early 2 piece example. Pins and loop are present. GERMAN HELMET M40 LUFTWAFFE FIELD DIVISION SINGLE DECAL- DOCTOR - QUIST 66
Good very heavy helmet retaining most of a field grey overpaint as done by the Field Divsions. Inside retains it's Luftwaffe blue paint. 2nd pattern eagle visible below camo paint. Large size 66 with batch number 248.Single banded liner band. Good liner with all tongue ends good and original drawstring. Soldiers name "Dr. BAHN".Possibly doctors helmet ? Unusual original chin strap with Luftwaffe roller buckle with leather flap behind.
This helmet is recorded in the Brian Ice book on helmet lot nos. as leaving the Quist factory as a Single decal Luftwaffe size 66 and prior to 1943 so all ties up correctly. This one is what it's meant to be.
Good honest helmet and as it left the factory. GERMAN M35 SD ARMY HELMET Nice single decal with early shiny paint.
NS 64.
Original maker mkd. and dtd. chin strap.
Owners name to liner.
V.G.C. GERMAN POLICE SHAKO/HELMET PLATE GERMAN - M35 DOUBLE DECAL ARMY HELMET - ET60 Absolute \" One Looker \" , untouched original.
ET 60 Lot no. 3584.Circa 1937.
Good smallest size helmet which are now very sought after.
This is a double decal with the State shield still present in part, removed as per the 1940 decal drop order.
Field grey finish with toned army decal
Sheep skin liner with all tongue ends complete but a bit dry.
Early non reinforced Aluminium liner band ( a/f ).
Old period lace as a drawstring.
Nice use of a goggles strap as a substitute chin strap, this is how the helmet came out the weeds to me so I believe this to be period.
Helmet configures nicely with the Brian Ice helmet code book which records it as a double decal Army with single non reinforced aluminium band, (this with a 4 inch section missing on the left side) and with a parade gloss green finish which can still be seen on inspection in the inner apron.
Great looking helmet which did\'nt sit out the war and offered at a very low price for a double decal and which is as left the factory confirmed by the Helmet Code book .
V.G.C. GERMAN - M40 ARMY SINGLE DECAL - FORMER MEDICS HELMET / TAN CAMO Cracking helmet that's had the thumbs ups on Valhalla as having been a Medics..
American vet bring back.
The red cross is clearly visible under the field grey paint going side to side and back to front.
Army decal to almost 100%.
Tan camo visible in parts under the field grey overpaint.
No maker or lot number visible due to the overpaint having extended to the apron.
Name " Holz " applied to liner and also rare liner maker stamp.
Size 62 shell with a 54 liner.
Liner with one tongue a/f otherwise good with all tongue ends intact and original draw string.
No chinstrap.
Sheepskin on zinc liner system.
Rare.
V.G.C. GERMAN 1927 BONN VETERAN REUNION FESTIVAL DAY BADGE Beautiful piece.
Regimental reunion for members of Regiment 160 ( Rhenish ).
Sharp detail of Landser in steel helmet holding a banner.
Still with it's blue/orange silk ribbons.
Die struck brass.
V.G.C. GERMAN 1935 LABOUR DAY BADGE ( TAG DER ARBEIT ).
Good large size early Day Badge.4.5 x 3.3 cm.
Aluminium.
Detail in relief of workers from different professions and eagle.
V.G.C GERMAN 1937 REGENSBURG UNTEROFFIZIERS KORPS DAY BADGE Great looking 1937 Regensburg corporals 1937 day badge. It retains most of its gold colour paint. Original pin to rear. GERMAN 3 REICH NSDAP AUSTRIAN PARTY BADGE - M1/148
This is a scarce much sought after maker.
Austrian made.
RZM & M1/148 (Heinr. Ulbrichts Witwe Wien) marked to rear.
Forum posted for authenticity as there are some very good copies of this one and genuine.
V.G.C. GERMAN 3RD REICH \" DANZIG IST DEUTSCH \" POSTCARD Danzig is German postcard .
Sold following the capture of Danzig in 1939.
Funds went to the army help fund.
Wartime original.
V.G.C. GERMAN 3RD REICH 1933 ARBEIT DAY BADGE NSBO
Early brass day badge.
Workers party.
Retains gilded finish.
Die struck sheet brass.
V.G.C. GERMAN 3RD REICH 1934 BRAUNSCHWEIG NIEDERSACHSEN TAG DAY BADGE Early 3rd Reich 1934 dated lower Saxon day badge. GERMAN 3RD REICH 1934 DIE SAAR DAY BADGE Early die-strike brass tinnie.
Good condition.
German is the Saar.
Roughly translates as , "German Honour is True".
Catches the feeling of Germans who believed the Saar region to be always German.
V.G.C. GERMAN 3RD REICH 1934 SAAR DAY BADGE GERMAN 3RD REICH 1935 BERLIN DAY BADGE Silver washed and retaining most of the original finish.
2 years into the Nazi period.
Detail in high relief with the Brandenburg gate at the top. GERMAN 3RD REICH 1935 DEUTCH JUGENDFEST BADGE
Nice silvered day badge.
HJ device to centre.
original pin.
V.G.C. GERMAN 3RD REICH 1935 HESSEN NASSAUGAU TAG DAY BADGE
Very good example tinnie made with leather. Nice detail with lovely age toning. Large size approx. 6 cm x 4.5 cm. GERMAN 3RD REICH 1936 SA GRUPPE NORDSEE IN BREMEN DAY BADGE Striking example and with Bremen maker details to back.
Nice depiction of Stormtrooper and SA device in relief.
Scarce.
V.G.C. GERMAN 3RD REICH 1937 GRENZLAND GRONAU TREFFEN STICK PIN Rare.
3rd reich German 1937 Gronau Grenzland Treffen stick pin.
Correct knurled pin.
V.G.C.
GERMAN 3RD REICH 1938 DTD. 5 MARK SILVER COIN Rare date 5 Mark coin in fantastic condition.
Mint mark and 1938 date.
German Eagle & swastika to obverse.
Paul Von Hindenburg head to reverse.
Stamped rim “Gemeinnutz geht vor eigennutz”(Public interest goes before self interest).
No wear or damage.
Pure silver.
V.G.C. GERMAN 3RD REICH 1ST MAY 1935 DAY BADGE Early badge badge.
Alloy.
V.G.C. GERMAN 3RD REICH 5 MARK SILVER COIN - 1934 Very early 1934 Five Deutsch mark silver coin.
Mint mark and 1934 date.
German Eagle & swastika to obverse.
Paul Von Hindenburg head to reverse.
Stamped rim “Gemeinnutz geht vor eigennutz”(Public interest goes before self interest).
Pure silver.
Nice age toning.
V.G.C. GERMAN 3RD REICH ARBEITSBUCH - LEIPZIG
Excellent condition work book . Issue stamp for Leipzig 1940. GERMAN 3RD REICH ARMBAND
Large size 3 piece Party armband.
Broad width.11.5 cm
VGC GERMAN 3RD REICH BADISCHE-SÄNGERBUNDESFEST KARLSRUHE 1935
Early tinnie for 1935 festival for the singer's association in Karlsruhe. Very good condition with maker stamp to rear.
GERMAN 3RD REICH D.R.K.B. 1936 KYFEHAUSER KURPFALZ DAY BADGE
Early 1936 tinnie. Rare, not in the 2 volume tinnie book. Silvered tin with some loss of finish . As found.
GERMAN 3RD REICH DEUTSCHE JUGEND ( DJ ) WHISTLE Signal whistle made from horn and not the issue bakelite.
Carved DJ device and brass plate with owners initials.
Also maker mkd.
Metal lanyard ring.
Working.
Rare piece.
V.G.C. GERMAN 3RD REICH DEUTSCHEN SEEFAHRT 1935 DAY BADGE Day badge.
Maker mkd. example.
Alloy.
V.G.C. GERMAN 3RD REICH FEMALE RAD BADGE SILVER GRADE GERMAN 3RD REICH FRONTLINE WORKERS 1933 BRESLAU DAY BADGE Early 1933 brass tinnie. Stick pin to rear.
Retains it's finish.
V.G.C. GERMAN 3RD REICH GAU KURHESSEN 1936-37 WHW DAY BADGE
scarce early green bakelite day badge. Approximately 4 cm diameter. GERMAN 3RD REICH HITLER 1933-1934 WINTER HELP THANKS BADGE Scarce gold version.
Gold wash over tombak.
Nicely maker mkd. to rear.
Original pin.
V.G.C. GERMAN 3RD REICH HITLER THANKS BADGE Nice untouched original.
Age toned with some finish loss.
Nicely marked up on the back.
Now scarce.
V.G.C. GERMAN 3RD REICH HITLER YOUTH DAF 1935 COMPETITION DAY BADGE Super condition.
Die struck brass.
Nice age toning.
V.G.C. GERMAN 3RD REICH HJ PROFICIENCY BADGE Hitler Youth Proficiency Award.
In Silver by Karl Wurster, Markneukirchen RZM M1/34.M1/34.
Service used but good with nice age patina.
V.G.C. GERMAN 3RD REICH HORSE RIDERS BADGE - BRONZE AWARD Nice example retaining it\'s age toned bronze finish.
Tombak base metal with a bronze finish.
Maker marked to the rear, “L. CHR. Lauer Nürnberg Berlin” and to the opposite side “Gesetzlich Geschütz” (protected by law).
Barrel hinge with vertical pin and elongated round wire catch,
V.G.C. GERMAN 3RD REICH HUNTING ASSOCIATION STICK PIN Nice stick pin with age toning .
Sharp detail.
Rear has marking \" 8 \".
Non knurled pin which has seen some use as it has some bending.
V.G.C. GERMAN 3RD REICH LEIPZIG 1934 DAY BADGE
Very unusual day badge made from porcelain.
Nice depiction of a shooter with swaz below his right arm.
Held in a brass clip frame.
Rare.
V.G.C. GERMAN 3RD REICH MOTHERS CROSS - BRONZE IN POCKET OF ISSUE Bronze 3rd class example in scarce packet of issue.
Piece of original ribbon.
No enamel damage.
Packet good.
V.G.C. GERMAN 3RD REICH MOTHERS CROSS GOLD
Fair condition. No ribbon. GERMAN 3RD REICH MOTHERS CROSS GOLD AWARD - BOXED
Very nice example retaining it's gilded finish and no enamel damage.
Contained in it's original Sieper of Ludenscheid marked box.
Box clicks shut but the hinges are a/f. otherwise good.
Mutter Cross image to lid. GERMAN 3RD REICH N.S.G. KRAFT HESSEN NASSAU DAY BADGE
Nice maker mkd. alloy day badge.
Wiedmann Frankfurt maker mkd. to bsck.
Great detail.
V.G.C. GERMAN 3RD REICH NATIONAL SOLDIERS DAY BADGE
Nice toned brass.
Detail in relief.
Good soldier and civvy figures over Swastika.
V.G.C. GERMAN 3RD REICH NSDAP 1933 VETERANS DAY BADGE
Early large size tinny. Good detail & pin. GERMAN 3RD REICH NSDAP BUTTON HOLE PARTY BADGE Good example with no enamel damage.
Forum checked just to be sure.
Marked RZM & M1/34 (Karl Wurster) to rear.
Scarce button hole version.
V.G.C. GERMAN 3RD REICH NSDAP MEMBER’S BADGE BY RUDOLF REILING - BUTTON HOLE
Good honest pre 1939 example. RZM & M1/25 for Rudolf Reiling marked to rear. Scarce button hole fixing to rear. GERMAN 3RD REICH NSDAP PARTY BADGE - CARL POELLATH
Rare and early used example. Painted version with RZM & maker marked M / 103 for Carl Poellath. GERMAN 3RD REICH NSDAP PARTY MEMBERS BADGE BY CARL POELLATH Nice painted version.
One Look original.
M1 /103 (Carl Poellath) RZM marked to rear.
V.G.C. GERMAN 3RD REICH POSTCARD WOLF WILLRICH - ROTHENBURG Forum posted original.
Another in the series of WW2 postcards by Wolf Willdrich.
V.G.C. GERMAN 3rd REICH SA ( STURM ABTEILUNG ) STAMPED / SIGNED- FUNDRAISING POSTER / AWARD Rare pre war S.A.poster given as an award for donation / fund raising for Hitlers 46th birthday.
One Look original.
Nice depiction of the Front Soldaten in WW1 uniform and Brown Shirt SA man.
It has a Waffenampt stamp on the bottom right and further markings , most likely to be the area but these are below the inside edge of the frame so hard to see.
Approx size 41 x 31 cm .
In it\'s original period frame.
We cannot guarantee glass but it will be well packed with Fragile stickers etc.
V.G.C. GERMAN 3RD REICH SA DAGGER - RARE MAKER GERMAN 3RD REICH STAHLHELMBUND FRONT FIGHTERS MEMBERSHIP BADGE A Nationalsozialistischer Deutscher Frontkämpferbund membership badge.
Given to elite members of Der Stahlhelm .
This is the last type of this badge to be distributed,.
Die struck.
Silvered tombac construction with pin that works perfectly. Measures 21mm in diameter and marked " A. GES. GESCH " to the back.
V.G.C.
Distribution of these badges discontinued with the dissolution of the Nationalsozialistischer Deutscher Frontkämpfer-Bund (Stahlhelm) on November 07, 1935
The Stahlhelm, Bund der Frontsoldaten (Steel Helmet, League of Front Soldiers”, also known in short form as Der Stahlhelm) was one of the many paramilitary organizations that arose after the German defeat of World War I. It was part of the “Black Reichswehr” and in the late days of the Weimar Republic operated as the armed branch of the national conservative German National People’s Party (DNVP), placed at party gatherings in the position of armed security guards (Saalschutz). GERMAN 3RD REICH THE FUHRER LEADS, WE FOLLOW - 1936 SEESEN KREISTAG BADGE Striking 3rd reich compressed cardboard “tinny” with nice details in relief of head depictions of soldiers, veterans and workers with Nazi flag in the background. Excellent condition.
Scarce. Large size 48 mm diameter. GERMAN 3RD REICH VOLKSWAGEN WORKERS BADGE GERMAN 81 RGT. WIEDERSENHAM 1928 DAY BADGE
Nice Weimar period day badge.
Weimar eagle.
Depiction of the town in relief.
V.G.C. GERMAN ARMYM40 SINGLE DECAL - ET64
Good untouched, all original M40 with a nicely toned almost 100% army decal. Helmets like this rarely turn up now and this one is an American vet bring back acquired straight from the family.
This is not a Kreigsmarine although I've seen toned army's sold as such to enhance the value .
ET 64 shell, Lot no. 1162.
Configures exactly with the Ice helmet code book which has that lot of helmets as single decal army, Zinc/ sheepskin liner , field grey drab paint so it's as it left the factory.
Good percentage of original paint, liner complete but dry, one tongue end a/f. Full length original chin strap dry but good, strap fixing stud absent on the buckle side and held together by a piece of period string so likely it was being worn like this.
Good One Look original.
GERMAN BADEN PICKLEHAUBE - BRASS FITTINGS Scarce all original 1895 Pattern picklehaube to the state of Baden.
Shellac finish black leather skull with no distortion.
Gilded brass fittings with especially nice helmet plate.
No cockades.
Nice liner with all tongue ends complete.
This one has although frail , the original chin strap , almost always a replacement these days.
One break behind one of the chin strap fixings and some finish absent but is a rare original.
It\'s marked in the rear peak, either a name or Regiment details, Indistinct.
Small split on the brass front brim.
Smallish size.
Good untampered with condition. GERMAN BLACK WOUND BADGE WITH AWARD DOCUMENT( RUSSIAN FRONT ). Black wound badge with virtually no paint loss.
Die struck.
Non maker mkd.
C/w it\'s award document to \" Gerfrieter Otto Eggert \"
\" 8 / Art , Regt 96 \"
Dated 24 /7/ 42 and looks like Sebastopol ?
Largely the siege was over a couple of weeks earlier but that obviously did\'nt stop soldiers becoming casualties.
Awarded on 13th Oct. 1942.
Creases where it\'s been folded but overall V.G.C. GERMAN DAK AFRIKA MEDAL Good One Look example of the medal issued to German and Italion troops serving with the Deutches Afrika Korps.
Nice untouched age toned medal and unusually, the ribbon has survived well on this one, usually they are prone to fraying.
Scarce.
V.G.C.
The Italian Made DAK Afrika Medal.
Given to the German forces and their Italian counterparts.
The medal was issued in both bronze and zinc. This is an earlier bronze example and has it\'s original silk ribbon .
The award was banned for medal wear after 1944.
A scarce award to find nowadays. GERMAN DEUTCHES CROSS
Nice original, possibly early Deschler. 6 rivets, middle two slightly damaged where wreath has been tightened. North Africa bring back bought from vets daughter. GERMAN DRIVERS BADGE - BRONZE GRADE
Nice age toned example.
Good detail.
2 brass blades to rear.
V.G.C. GERMAN EARLY PRE WAR - HEER DAGGER - EICKHORN Vet bringback .
One Look original by the top maker , Eickhorn of Solingen.
Heer officers .
Early pre - war dagger circa 1936 - 1939 .
Good deep 1935 type squirrel logo .This one is the etched version , not stamped . A bit of srvice wear to the sides of the logo. Squirrel retains his dark finish.
Forum posted just to be sure and it\'s a 100% thumbs up.
Has some light service wear and nice uncleaned patina. Not an ex stores dagger.
Orange \" Pumpkin \" handle with no cracks or damage.
Silvered fittings.
The rear of the cross guard has light finish loss through wear which I personally like.
All fittings matching and with commensurate toning.
Pebbled scabbard with no dents or creases just nice age toning.Laurel wreath pattern to hanger rings .
Handle mounts fit perfectly to the top and bottom on the handle.
Tight fit between scabbard and dagger.
Blade retains it\'s bright finish . There\'s a couple of bits of very light surface rust but as this is an uncleaned \" As found \" dagger it is to be expected. Good point.
Lovely quality example and as said , Forum posted on WAF for comments and it\'s come back as a Good early one.
V.G.C. GERMAN FALLSCHIRMJAGER GERMAN HELMET A great example of a late war paratrooper helmet. Field grey paint to almost 100%. Slotted aluminium bolts. Good size 55 RB numbered liner retaining it's bright tan finish. Good condition blue jump straps with flower motif to stud. Sorbo type rubber very good and supple. No makers mark but there is a faint stamping "4305" ? Lovely clean helmet rarely available in this condition. Posted on Wermacht Awards Forum by previous owner. GERMAN HEER M42 CAMO HELMET WITH WIRE - BATTLE DAMAGED - Battle damaged M42 from the battle for France after D Day.
Retains most of it's original sawdust camo overpaint and the remains of a white winter camo .
Shrapnel strike to the right side just above the ear which has pierced the helmet and no doubt instantly killed the soldier.
What is really cool about this one is the improvised wire arrangement for holding foliage. It's possibly the spring from a truck seat or similar, fitted through the air vents and very suitable for holding any camo materials. Definitely original to the helmet with impressions on the shell where the wire has ridden up and down.
Found in France.
No liner as you would expect with serious damage like this but not a relic, rather a battlefield period pick up.
SE 62 shell.Batch no. 2341.
GERMAN HELMET M35 KREIGSMARINE DOUBLE DECAL APPLE GREEN
Extremely rare M35 double decal Kreigsmarine helmet in early apple green smooth paint.
The helmet shell is maker mkd/sized ET66 on the inside apron at wearers left. The original Apple Green paint remains approx. 97% intact. The eagle decal is a text book example of early Kreigsmarine insignia with a deep golden colour and layered construction. It rates at 97%. The split pins are all matching each other and show no signs of tampering. The early aluminium re enforced liner band is maker mkd. and dated 1938. There is an acceptance dome stamp to the inside crown of the helmet that clearly shows the date 1938. The leather of the liner shows the early tanning method and rates excellent condition wise, showing only minor wear and no damage. The chin strap is original to the helmet and is in nice pliable condition. It bears a maker mark and a faint 1939 date.
Servicemans name to rear apron in white and evidence of a cloth name tag to the leather. I've encountered these named labels on helmets before. This one has been removed suggesting the helmet had a previous owner.
Great looking large helmet that displays nicely and is among the rarest to find in any condition.
The National colours decal was given a swipe of paint to cover it as per the ordered decal drop in 1940. At some point it's been uncovered again and a large percentage of the decal is still present.
Double decal Navy's are the hardest to find of any arm of service because they were produced in far fewer numbers and this is a very low price for such a rarity, examples I've seen in the market place are £2,500 plus.
100% original.
The cheapest genuine apple green double out there.
GERMAN INTER WAR - DER STALHELM BADGE Nice example. Silvered finish with black inset text and EK.
Likely plated tombak. Original pin.
Stamped to base \"W.D. Ges Gesch\".
Note, this one has the Iron Cross which is less common, most having just the \" Der Stahlhelm \" text.
GES.GESH marked to bottom.
V.G.C. GERMAN INTER WAR REICHSWEHR PERIOD - RGT. 81 RALLY BADGE
Nice Rally badge.
Reichswehr eagle to top, town image and to the bottom, a shoulder board with "81 ".
Nicely toned.
V.G.C. GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE M40 SD HELMET Excellent helmet straight from an RAF vets daughter.
Size ET 66, Code no. 220. Confirmed in the Brian Ice book as correct configuration in every way as when it left the factory. 1940 maker mkd. original chin strap. Good sheepskin liner with zinc band and original draw string. Both liner and apron named to the soldier. Nice almost 100% Gold decal.
Total sleeper.
WAF posted, no issues.
V.G.C. GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE OBERSTABSGEFREITER TUNIC INSIGNIA WW2 Kreigsmarine Oberstabsgefreiter’s insignia.
This is a high quality private purchase example .
Forum posted to check authenticity.
V.G.C. GERMAN KYFERHAUSERBUND STICK PIN - MAKER MKD. - GROSSMAN Good example with undamaged enamel.
Knurled pin.
Number 11 ( Grossmann & Co. Vienna ) and Ges Gesch marked to rear. GERMAN LUFTSPORT HILFT DEUTSCHLAND ASSOCIATION DAY BADGE
Nice example with frosted outer strap retaining it's silvered finish. Orange bakelite centre with metal plane in relief.
V.G.C. GERMAN LUFTWAFFE HERMAN GOERING RGT. TRADE PATCH A Hermann Göring Regiment Flak Artillery Armorer’s Trade Badge, constructed of a Luftwaffe blue-grey wool base, with machine-embroidered, diagonally angled and crossed antique cannon barrels, in silver-grey threads, measuring 49 mm in diameter.
V.G.C. GERMAN M16 DUCK BILL HELMET - BATTLE DAMAGED - BING
A very rare front line helmet by the scarce maker G.B.N. ( Gebruder Bing), better known for their top end tin plate toys.
This one has sustained battle damage with a shrapnel strike to the rear crown. It also looks like someone has then put 4 pistol rounds into the poor chap as there are outward dents with corresponding holes through the liner. The liner surprisingly is good with all 3 pads and leather band, one pad still with it's cushion and still with it's original draw string.
This is the correct size 64, the only size produced by Bing and has the scarce " Duck Bill" front visor found on these models.
The shell retains most of it's original field grey paint . The helmet is dusty and dirty, this is how it came to me and that is how all items go out.
Superb all original combat vet. GERMAN M16 MEDICS GERMAN HELMET
I'll let this one speak for itself. All original inc. horsehair pads, even has an original undamaged chinstrap. Featured in WW1 German Militaria book a few years ago. Helmets like this are now virtually unobtainable. GERMAN M35 CONDOR LEGION HELMET
Rare Legion Condor German M35. Finished in a smooth brown paint to the shell with a tropical tan paint to the inside of the apron. This is very often the case with LC helmets and I have enclosed pics of other examples with this. Original Luftwaffe blue to the rest of the inside.
All original with near absence of markings as is the norm with helmets made for export. Early single banded aluminium liner band. Full length chin strap with aluminium buckle.
Ink soldier applied markings to the inside ( see pics ), one of which looks like Pz. Panzer ?
I am including a Spanish eagle helmet badge which did not come with the helmet but is an original wartime piece.
Great condition and not to be confused with the later Spanish made Elmetto.
When the M1935 combat helmet went into production in 1935, units of the German Army (Heer) and Air Force (Luftwaffe) eagerly awaited the finished product. Much to their dissatisfaction, the first shipment of completed helmets did not reach their units until 1936. This delay, in part, was due to a number of large foreign orders that took precedence over the requests of the German Armed Services (Wehrmacht). It is important to note that German firms produced the M1935 helmet for foreign export prior to World War II. The largest of these shipments were sent to the Chinese and Spanish governments. While virtually identical to the German issued M1935, most of the exported helmets did not have the same type of liner systems found in Wehrmacht issued helmets. In addition, the majority of foreign export models were not stamped with production code numbers and maker's marks like those found on original wartime era German combat helmets.
There was no standard colour brown used and it is possible the repaints were actually done in the field.
When the German Condor Legion arrived in Spain , they had unilaterally painted their Luftwaffe-blue helmets brown.
GERMAN M35 DAK AFRIKA / EURO CAMO LUFTWAFFE HELMET - ARTILLERY UNIT MKD.
Great looking combat helmet. This one the tan colour is the Afrika pinkish hue as opposed to European theatre ordnance tan so this guy has served in North Afrika before being transferred to either Italy or France. Then he has simply added some green spray on top of the DAK paint.
Great " Been There " example, all original with good combat worn liner and full length maker mkd. and dtd. chin strap.It's definitely ex DAK, I know that pinkish colour so very possible as said before, this guy went to Italy/Sicily or another European theatre .
Named and also mkd. up to a Flak/Artillery unit.
Good size 66 Quist shell.
GERMAN M35 DOUBLE DECAL ARMY HELMET - NS 68 - COMPLETE
Excellent helmet in early war smooth paint. Huge rare size 68. Very good Heer decal. State shield also good to about 85%. This interestingly has had a brush stroke of paint put across it in an effort to hide it as per the decal drop directive of 1940 when these shields were supposed to be removed. Obviously the lazy mans way as opposed to scraping it off. Original 1940 Maker mkd and dated chin strap. Double banded aluminium liner band. Batch no. B 2.
Good leather liner which is approx a 57. All original helmet straight from an American vets foot locker and exactly as it came back in 1945.
Brian Rices book confirms this helmet to be a double decal Heer of early 1940 manufacture and having a 1940 chin strap. Also they were a direct pre cursor to the M40 pattern B series helmets.
GERMAN M35 DOUBLE DECAL ARMY/ HEER HELMET
Top shelf helmet.
Rare early helmet in a large size. Early smooth paint to 95%. Excellent Wermacht Adler and State shield. Both are as nice as I've seen. The eagle decal is almost 100% and still very bright. State shield has some nice slight age crazing and is almost 100%.
Large Q 66 shell with early lot no. 4500. Confirmed in the Ice book as having left the factory with this exact configuration around late 1937.
Nice liner c/w original draw string.
Chin strap although original to it is a later 1943 dtd. and maker mkd. example. Not unusual given this is an early helmet.
The long end has a tear at the rivet otherwise very good with the steel buckle still retaining it's grey painted finish.
All in all an excellent helmet of a quality not often found these days.
GERMAN M35 DOUBLE DECAL LUFTWAFFE HELMET - EARLY DROOP TAIL EAGLE
Top shelf helmet.
Very early SE 66 shell with lot no. 3345.
Retaining almost all it's original smooth paint.
Very nice 1st pattern Droop Tail eagle.Very good State shield. Scarce single banded aluminium liner band with hair oil darkened liner, this with it's original draw string.
C/w it's period aluminium buckle chin strap. Brass helmet pins with no signs of being messed with.
Great all complete original . GERMAN M35 SE 68 SINGLE DECAL SAWDUST CAMO HELMET SIZE 68
Huge sawdust camo reissue which has been originally a double decal.
Nice decal and most of the applied finish present apart from some loss in the crown area, finish remaining to around 90%.
Still with it's scarce early issue single banded aluminium liner band, this as usual cracked hence the need for the later double banding. Nice sheepskin liner and still with the original draw string. Original to it aluminium buckle with Berlin maker and 1938 date, this in good supple condition.
Cracking helmet and in the sought after very large size.
SE 68 and lot no. 3607 GERMAN M35 SINGLE DECAL ARMY HELMET - M35 SNOW CAMO
Great looking combat helmet.Large size 66 , possibly 68 shell. NS maker.
Reissue helmet and ticks the boxes with the Ice book on helmet criteria on NS reissues.
True front line vet this one and with a large percentage of part removed whitewash snow camo.
Good decal.
I can't make out the lot number due to paint but it looks like 2717.
Correct zinc liner band with sheepskin and still with the original drawstring. The liner tongues are all good and pulled together at the top as I would guess it was too big for the soldier ?
Good original to it full length steel buckle chin strap with an ink maker mark ( indistinct ).
Large percentage of the drab field grey finish remaining and evidence of having had a camo underneath and as stated a fair amount of snow camo overpaint.
A helmet that has seen a lot of action. GERMAN M35 SINGLE DECAL HEER HELMET - ORIGINAL PARADE FINISH - COMPLETE
Super helmet and rare to find one with the early smooth dark green paint finish. The silver army decal is in good shape and has toned to a nice golden colour.Size 57 liner with owners initials. NS 64 shell with batch no. 5864. Brian Ice's helmet book confirms this helmet configures exactly as to how it left the factory in late 1937.
Both liner and chinstrap are great, the chin strap being maker mkd. and dated 1940. Original draw string.
Helmets like this are scarcely encountered, never refinished in field grey or reissued.
Letter of authenticity from Bill Shea included GERMAN M40 ARMY SINGLE DECAL HELMET - QUIST
Extremely nice M40 with beautiful bright decal. Q62 shell retaining almost all the original paint finish.Lot no. 365.
Zinc band with pigskin liner. The Ice book on helmet codes confirms this 1st run of helmets, starting in March 1940 with both sheep and pig skin media.
Came with no chin strap, I will supply a good copy one with the sale.
V.G.C.
GERMAN M40 HELMET - LUFTWAFFE FIELD DIVISION SINGLE DECAL
Good combat helmet. Originally Luftwaffe blue, still present on the inside apron. Overpainted in field grey for Field Division. Eagle overpainted but evident under the paint. Size 64 Quist so nice heavy helmet with particularly nice shape. Lot no. T 993 to rear skirt.
Sheepskin liner on zinc band. The former with small area of staining likely from a head wound.All tongue ends intact. Luftwaffe brown chin strap in good condition but shortened by soldier.
Great looking combat vet and all original. GERMAN M40 HELMET - ZIMMERIT CAMO - Q64 - T 742
Fantastic , "One Look" combat helmet.
Hand applied zimmerit type rough finish.
On top of this there is a sand camo to 50%.
This helmet saw more than one Theatre of Operations !
Zinc liner band with good thick sheepskin liner with all tongue ends complete and original draw string.
Original strap good but with the end of the long section absent.
Steel buckle.
This helmet dates to 1943 and just prior to the decal drop as there is evidence of having had a single decal.
Superb combat vet with a fantastic look and a heavy helmet as Quists tend to be.
V.G.C. GERMAN M40 HELMET ARMY SINGLE DECAL - ET64
Good clean helmet by Thale Iron works. Good decal. Shell retains a large percentage of it's original smooth field grey paint. Some reddish/ ochre paint around the helmet pins would indicate it possibly having had a camo applied at some point during it's working life. Great liner with just a nice amount of service wear. Original draw string present but broken.
Batch no. 5491. No chin strap.
Priced to sell. GERMAN M40 HELMET ARMY SINGLE DECAL QUIST 64 - NAMED
A superb all complete original combat helmet retaining almost all it's original matt field grey paint. This one is what's called a wartime re issue, i.e. updated with matt paint , re decalled in some instances and issued again. Interestingly, the decal has been applied on top of an earlier one which can just be made out on close inspection. The decal is a stunning looking army which has toned to a golden colour but in my opinion is not a Kreigsmarine. Q64 and batch no. DN 116. Good liner with 3 tongue ends slightly a/f and dark which is usually blood so this guy possibly had a head wound. Original steel buckle chin strap, good but with tip of the long section absent . Owners name " BRAUN FALKO " applied to apron.
Fantastic looking helmet. GERMAN M40 HELMET EF 66 - COMPLETE
Exactly as it left the factory, verified in the Brian Rice book on German helmet codes and configurations.
Field grey shell retaining most of it's paint. Sheepskin liner . Mkd. and 1940 dtd chin strap. Nice army decal which has toned to a nice gold colour.Large size.
Good, clean all original examples like this are now increasingly hard to find. GERMAN M40 HELMET NORWEGIAN ARMY POST WAR USE
Now very collectable in their own right, this is a German M40 helmet re used by the Norwegian army post war.
Large SE66 shell with lot no. 5072. The Ice helmet book has this as originally leaving the factory as a single decal Luftwaffe.
Good red dyed liner and Norwegian roller buckle chin strap.
Norwegian decal to both sides.
V.G.C.
GERMAN M40 QUIST ARMY SINGLE DECAL GERMAN HELMET - NAMED
Very good example of a Heer single decal. Very good adler with only a small abrasion to top corner of the shield. Retains almost all it's drab field grey paint.
Zinc and sheepskin liner system with soldiers name "PISCHKE" in ink.
Steel buckle chin strap.
Q 62 with lot no. 4768
Very nice clean helmet. GERMAN M40 SINGLE DECAL ARMY COMBAT HELMET - 1941 DATED CHINSTRAP Good "Been There" combat helmet retaining the majority of it's rough field grey re issue paint.
All original "One Looker".
Unusually with full length maker marked and 1941 dated steel buckle chin strap.
Liner in combat worn condition and with 2 tongue ends a/f.
Zinc band with fracture.
There is scratched owners details to the inside of the apron but indistinct.
EF 64 shell with batch no. 11763.
Remains of army decal.
Good honest American vet Bring Back that did'nt sit out the war.
Now hard to find untouched originals like this. GERMAN M40 SINGLE DECAL ARMY - ZIMMERIT - NAMED
One Look stunner !
This is just how you want to find a helmet.
Good army decal .
Zimmerit overpaint .
Size 64 with a 67 liner.
Lot details painted over.
Liner good with all tongue ends intact,original draw string present but broken.
Named to Utfz. Bruggemon with what looks like a Feldpost number below.
Full length chin strap with maker details to the end.
One Looker !
V.G.C. GERMAN M40 SINGLE DECAL SNOW CAMO HELMET - BATTLE DAMAGED
Very good Russian Front relic. M40 white snow camo. Single army decal clearly visible. Serious battle damage. Liner band present.
Maker, codes etc. not visible.Very solid.
On hold till end of May.
Great looking piece and a poignant reminder of the savage fighting on the Eastern Front.
Found near Leningrad. GERMAN M42 HEER SINGLE DECAL HELMET - NAMED
Perthshire Black Watch soldier bring back and just found in his garage when the family were clearing his house.
Mid 1943 ET ckl helmet size 64, lot no. is indistinct but looks like 2781 ?
Correct zinc and sheepskin liner system for that period. Liner although in good supple condition has one tongue missing.
Named to soldier in ink and another name is part present next to the missing tongue so it would appear to have been issued twice. Original steel buckle chin strap with field repair .
Good bright decal. Good percentage of original field grey matt paint.
One Look original vet bring back. GERMAN M42 HELMET - GREEN CAMO - AMERICAN VET BRING BACK "One Look" Combat helmet .
Thick, likely hand applied Grass Green camo paint over the field grey.
This camo I associate with the period after the crossing of the Rhine when the Germans were fighting on their own soil.
ET 64 ckl 3107. Dates to late '44 / 1945.
Correct configuration with the Rice code book of zinc band with sheepskin liner and slate grey paint.
Liner good although the leather is dry. All tongue ends complete
No chinstrap.
Superb looking combat vet that did'nt sit out the war.
Comes with an old business card from the original vendor.
American veteran bring back.
V.G.C.
GERMAN M42 LUFTWAFFE SD HELMET
Lovely early M42 I sold to a customer 20years ago and just got it back.
All complete and with Luftwaffe brown chin strap, full length mkd. and dated.
Large size 66.
The liner band is from the transition period from M40 to 42 where they were still using M40 components.
I've checked this out and it all tallies exactly as it should and the 1st of the M42's could have sheepskin leather as opposed to pig skin that dominated later in the war.
Helmets as clean as this are now difficult to obtain and it's a very fair price. GERMAN M42 LUFTWAFFE SD HELMET - VERY LARGE SIZE 68 - PROVENANCE
Superb example which was a vet bring back from Kiel at the end of the war.
It was brought back by Douglas Reeman, famous writer of Naval histories who was a that time the skipper of an MTB.On VE day he was in Copenhagen , arriving in Kiel 3 days later.
Rare size 68 retaining almost all it's finish and a good decal. Liner good.
No chin strap although I have a late war RB numbered strap that would look good on this which I would offer to the buyer for an additional £150.
Nice helmet, nice provenance. GERMAN M42 SINGLE DECAL ARMY HELMET - K.I.A.
Not for the squeamish this one. Trophy vet bring back. Size 64 shell. Blood soaked liner and chin strap ends. Chin strap cut. Good decal. GERMAN MEDAL BAR OF 4 WITH 50 YEARS FAITHFUL SERVICE Nice WW1 vets set.
Great War EK2, KVK with swords, 50 Year Faithful Service with metal medal device and a further corn flower blue ribbon.
Slightly grubby from use.
Nice original pin and hook.
V.G.C. GERMAN MEDAL BAR OF 5 - INC. SPANGE TO THE IRON CROSS Very desirable bar with the 1939 Spange on the WW1 EK ribbon.
Inc. KVK with Swords, Russian Front.
5 in total.
Original pin.
V.G.C. GERMAN NSDAP PARTY BADGE M1/145 Rare unknown maker.
RZM & M1/145 marked to rear.
Info on these types on the forums.
No enamel damage.
V.G.C. GERMAN POLIZEI BELT BUCKLE WITH LEATHER TANG GERMAN POST WAR Y STRAP Post war German leather Y Straps.
I believe this to be just post war as they later went to canvas.
V.G.C. GERMAN SS FLIEGERSTURM LARGE DINNER SPOON Officers mess quality spoon.
Early unit for SS / SA / DLV flyers.
V.G.C. GERMAN STALHELM BUTTON Inter War Stahlhelm organisation tunic button.
Age toned.
V.G.C. GERMAN VDK RHINELAND-PFALZ DAY BADGE
Scarce Volksbund Deutsche Kriegsgräberfürsorge ( German War Graves Commission) Rhineland-Pfalz day badge GERMAN VET BRING BACK COLLECTION We want to buy more items like this and top prices paid.
Also actively seeking German helmets and Scottish badges and headgear.
We pay far better than you will get at auction with their rip off commissions so please get in touch if you have genuine un touched items you are considering moving on. GERMAN VETERANS STICK PIN Early Kyferhauserbund members stick pin.
Nice enamel with no damage.
Knurled pin.
Ges Gesch mkd. to rear.
Veteran bring back.
Reduced to very low price
V.G.C. GERMAN WW1 / WW2 - 4 RIBBON MEDAL BAR
Nice set.
Comprises, WW1 Iron Cross, War Merit Cross with Swords for Combatants, WW2 KVK with swords and Hungarian War Service.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW1 / WW2 RIBBON BAR Nice 3 medal set comprising, WW1 Iron Cross, Wurttenberg Service Medal and WW2 War Merit with Gold Swords. Marked Tz within a circle to rear on metal bar.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW1 & WW2 - 4 MEDAL RIBBON BAR
Nice WW1 EK winner who then saw active service in WW2.
Nicce untouched original bar .
V.G.C. GERMAN WW1 BLACK WOUND BADGE Black finish is absent.
Good sharp strike.
Genuine vet bring back.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW1 EK2 IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS AWARD GERMAN WW1 IRON CROSS EK2 - MARKED RING GERMAN WW1 M16 HELMET - S.i. 66
Good original helmet by scarce maker "S.i." ( Eisenhutton werks Schlesien ) in Silesia.
Size 66 so correct non stepped lugs for this large size. Leather liner band, this has " Breslau 1916 " stamped to the inside. 2 of the 3 liner pads present, no cushions. Liner band good, pads with good leather, not frail but tongue ends a/f and one pad has a tear.
Price is fair for a total original but with liner issues. GERMAN WW1 M17 CAMO HELMET C/W CHINSTRAP - ET66
One Look original German WW1 trench helmet in an interesting 2 tone autumn camo of green and brick red with fine line black separation.
The helmet is complete. Chrome leather liner pads in good supple condition and with all tongue ends intact. Horsehair pads are there on 2 of the pads, the third has a piece of leather instead, this would appear to be period and as the rest of the helmet is sleepy so I have no doubts this is how it was worn.Metal liner band as per M17 configuration.
Rare original to it chin strap, present and complete and decent for it's age and to get a chinstrap on one of these helmets is extremely rare.
Large size ET 66.No stepped lugs as found on the big sizes.
Stamped ET66 to apron and there is a crown stamping although it's indistinct.
Great front line helmet and not one of the many spurious fake camos out there, this one is the real deal.
GERMAN WW1 WW2 ARMY MEDAL BAR 5 Includes,
Russian front,2 x Army long service, WW1 EK2, KVK with swords.
Lovely condition. GERMAN WW1/WW2 TRANSITIONAL HELMET COMPLETE
I've left this one exactly as it came in, c/w with it's full length mkd. chinstrap.
Now most helmets I see have no chin straps because sellers remove them and sell separately for £150/160 pounds on their own.
Originally a blue grey this has been overpainted period in correct field grey . This with a percentage of flaking.
Excellent M35 pattern, clean, size 56 liner and maker mkd. full length chinstrap.
This is the WW1 M18 or Austrian type shell with no strap fixings on the inside of the apron.
Mkd. to crown " N.O. "
Transitional helmets, i.e. WW1 helmets fitted with WW2 type liners were used inter war during the Nazi period, and wartime they were used primarily by 2nd line troops.
Take off the price of the chin strap and this makes it a very cheap helmet. GERMAN WW2 RAILWAY PROTECTION POLICE BEVO CAP INSIGNIA Scarce cap eagle for the Schutz Polizei.
Bevo.
Mint unissued condition.
GERMAN WW2 SINGLE DECAL ARMY DAK M40 CAMO HELMET
Nice combat helmet brought back by an American serviceman from Tunisia.
Remains of distinctive DAK camo to around 40% of the shell.
SE 64 with Lot No. 11826.
Army decal.
Liner complete with tearing along the lower leading edge at one part. Typically real tropical theatre helmets have issues with dryness to the liner. Tongue ends complete complete.
No chinstrap.
A genuine North Afrika campaign helmet at a fraction of the normal cost and one that did'nt sit out the war. GERMAN WW2 - FIREMANS PARADE BAYONET WITH LEATHER FROG Black Watch vet bring back. Direct purchase by me from his family
This is the longer version of this bayonet.
Late war example.
Black chequered grips with correct domed rivets for the WW2 period.
Good clean blade with a little lifting of the finish near the point.
Nicely etched makers logo of a house or chapel for Karl Schmidt Sohn KG and \" Solingen \" below.
Black painted scabbard retaining most of it\'s original paint.
C/w it\'s issue and original to it unmarked brown leather frog in great condition.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 - 3 RIBBON BAR
Nice group.
Comprises Russian Front, KVK with Swords and Silesian Eagle.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 - DLV BELT BUCKLE - MKD & DTD. - LBA MKD Very good example.
Retains most of it's silvered finish .
Pebbled aluminium.
Black painted swaz.
Leather tang with faint Nurmberg maker details, 1938 date and Luftwaffe LBA stamp.
Really good quality buckle in exceptional condition. GERMAN WW2 - DLV OR RLB - ENLISTED MANS / NCO\'S BUCKLE WITH 1938 DTD. LEATHER TAB Good example of the 1st Pattern RLB ( Reichsluftschutzbund ) buckle.
Pebbled brass with silvered finish.
Correct blackened swastika within a laurel wreath with RLB 1927 pattern, political style national eagle above.
C/w with it\'s original leather tab with makers details and 1938 date.
Maker details are not clear but it looks to me like a Nuremberg maker.
Scarce.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 - KRIEGSMARINE BLOCKADE RUNNERS AWARD - PLACZEK / SCHWERIN Nice original retaining most of the finish to the silvered eagle and grey finish to almost 100%.
Coke bottle pin.
Nicely maker marked to rear.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 - LUFTWAFFE FIELD DIVISION M35 - D/D - CHICKEN WIRE - EF 64 Exceptional combat helmet.
M35 Luftwaffe double decal re issue.
Original Luftwaffe blue paint under the field grey over paint.
Both decals visible under the paint.
Early Droop Tail eagle.
Faint dome stamp.
The short part of the brown chinstrap has a clear " L.B.A. " stamping.
EF64 with Lot No. 20355.
This configures exactly with the Brian Ice helmet code book . Double banded alu. liner band , d/d Luft , ( both 1st and 2nd pattern eagles ) and recorded as having left the factory in 1938
Full galvanised period chicken wire basket with a couple of small breaks but in overall excellent condition.
Good double banded aluminium and good condition sheepskin liner with all tongue ends complete.
Square D rings.
Soldiers name painted to rear apron , " EICHENAUER ".
Original chin strap with aluminium buckle. This has been cut so possibly a casualty , the condition is not the best but the LBA stamp makes up for it..
Dry stored so not a lot of rust between the shell and wire and interaction is less common with galvanised wire, that said, the basket is most definitely original to the helmet which came direct from the vets family 12 years ago and was bought by me from a big shooter on WAF ( name to buyer ).
Great " One Look " original combat helmet.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 - NATIONAL SOCIALIST FLUG TAG 1932 LAUEN BADGE Rare very early NSDAP related Air Day rally badge.
Die struck toned brass,
Features glider and swas over an egle with folded wings.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 - SA - BELT BUCKLE Early Sturm Abteilung ( SA ) enlisted personnel 2 piece all brass belt buckle.
Nice age toning. Uncleaned.
Non maker marked.
Original solder on the back to attach the centre.
Many have been post war resoldered.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 1939 FREIBURG SPORTS TREFFEN DAY BADGE GERMAN WW2 1ST CLASS WAR MERIT CROSS WITH SWORDS - CONCAVE Rare concave version of the KVK with Swords for combatants.
Coke bottle pin.
Nice original concave shape.
Retains a good percentage of the original silvered finish.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 6 BY 30 BINOS C/W BAKELITE CASE- BUSCH
Made by BUSCH of Rathenow. Graticules. Some specks of dirt to lenses.Original leather neck strap. Black crackling has some loss in the holding area due to use. C/W their original black bakelite case in good condition and still with the belt loops and shoulder strap.Padded top.Maker marks ( see photos).
Good " Been There" combat vets. GERMAN WW2 AFRIKA KORPS - LUFTWAFFE BREAST EAGLE Cracking removed from uniform One Look original.
Embroidered.
Vet bring back.
The British serviceman who\'s son I got this from along with various other bring backs won the M.M. in North Africa for capturing 16 Germans single handed.
Name to buyer.
Now scarce.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 ARMY 4 YEAR SERVICE MOUNTED MEDAL Very nice example of a 4 year service medal.
Retains most of it's original silvered finish.
Nicely court mounted.
Small eagle on the original cornflower blue ribbon.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 ARMY CAP EAGLE BADGE GERMAN WW2 ARMY M35 DOUBLE DECAL HELMET- ZIMMERIT CAMO
Good example of a very early M35 which left the factory between Autumn and December 1935.
Heavy textured period applied zimmerit camo overpaint.
Decals exposed.
The original early apple green paint is evident in the crown .which
Dome stamp.
Good supple liner with scarce Braunsweig makers details embossed into the leather and with the original draw string and size 58.
Zinc liner band with square aluminium D rings.
Large ET66 shell with Lot No. 2441 ? Chin strap full length and maker mkd. but broken / cut in one place, otherwise very good and with aluminium buckle.
Army decal near complete but worn back. State shield to 30%.
All original combat helmet which but for the decals being uncovered would be £1300 plus.
Rare to find such an early helmet which was in the 2nd run to leave Eisenwerke Thale.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 ARMY M40 WHITE WASH CAMO HELMET American vet bring back so likely the Ardenne .
Complete helmet with sheepskin liner with soldiers name in ink. Seam is towards the front which is not uncommon and I've had/seen this on many other helmets.
Full length chin strap.
ET maker, size and lot number indistinct. Smallish size, likely a 62 shell.
Sold to me as Kreigsmarine but I believe this to be a toned army decal. Decal in good shape .
Good covering of whitewash.
Really nice " Been There " combat helmet. GERMAN WW2 ARMY VISOR CAP FRONT EMBROIDERED BADGE GERMAN WW2 BLACK WOUND BADGE Good One Look original.
Black finish on brass.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 BLACK WOUND BADGE - MARKED 32 Clean 2nd type Black Wound Badge by Austrian maker Wilhelm Hobacher ( Wien ).
Most of the black finish remaining
The Swaz has had the paint removed to make it stand out and give more definition.This has been soldier done .
Stamped \" 32 \" on the reverse.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 BROTHER DOUBLE DEATH CARD Two brothers Death Card.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 CASED EK1 (IRON CROSS 1ST CLASS) - GEBR. GODET & CO. Mint cased example. Marked L/50 to rear for Gebr. Godet Co.. GERMAN WW2 CASED EK1 SPANGE - MEYER
Beautiful sleeper straight from the vets house via his niece. Cased spange in it's original box. Correct no maker marks for a Meyer.
Never seen the light of day since 1945.
As nice as they come and still with it's original silver frosting GERMAN WW2 DOUBLE DECAL POLIZIE HELMET - Q64 M40 Polizei. combat helmet by Quist.
Bordered decal is very good as is the Party shield.
Rough field grey paint.
Stamped , Q64 and Lot No. DN197.
According to the Ice book this helmet left the factory in 1942 with the exact configuration it has now.
Full length maker mkd. chin strap ( O.Reich, Lengecell M.A. ?). tear in the leather just below the painted steel buckle.
Zinc and sheepskin liner system as per the book.
Liner dry with 3 tongue ends at fault.
Name and other details in ink to the liner inc. \" Bergmann Karl \".
One Look original.
From my personal collection.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 EDLEWEISS ON RED BACKING PATCH INSIGNIA Nice piece.
Mountain troops edelweiss possibly from a visor cap.
Bi metal with a small red felt behind the brass centre.
Circular felt behind the silvered part.
2 thin prong fixings to rear.
Scarce.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 EK2 SPANGE
Early Bar to the Iron cross in nickel silver.
Nicely detailed.
2 out of 4 fixing blades absent to rear otherwise very good condition.
The 2nd Class Spange to the Iron Cross 1939 was awarded to servicemen who has received the Iron Cross 2nd Class in WWI and would have earned the 2nd Class Iron Cross in WWII.
GERMAN WW2 EVANGELISCHES FELDGEFANGBUCH (Protestant Field Devotional Book) WW2 German devotional book containing prayers, psalms, devotional readings, and hymns.
Soft cover.
Circa 1941.
Approximately 2-3/4 inches by 4-1/8 inches.
93 pages.
The book shows some age and marks to the cover.
Commensurate with being carried in the field in a soldier’s pocket.
Complete.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 GENERAL ASSAULT BADGE - SILVER GRADE Good honest example. Silver grade.
Mid War zinc.
Very good all original condition.
One Looker.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 HITLER YOUTH PROFICIENCY BADGE SILVER GRADE Great example with all its silver finish remaining.
RZM & M1/34 ( Karl Wurster, Markneukirchen ) marked to rear.
Good pin.
Way above normally found condition. GERMAN WW2 HJ 1935 JUGENDFEST BADGE
Good example retainning most of its silver finish. GERMAN WW2 HJ PROFICIENCY AWARD LAPEL BADGE
Scarce miniature version of the Hitler Youth Sports badge. Late war uncleaned example as it came to me. M1 / 63 and RZM mkd. to back. Original pin. GERMAN WW2 IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS SPANGE - BATTLE OF THE BULGE - VET BRING BACK Direct family purchase .
Nice condition 2nd Class Spange of the Iron Cross as awarded to recipients of the EK2 in WW1 who also won the award during WW2.
Missing 2 of it\'s 4 prongs otherwise VGC.
From the collection of Battle of the Bulge bring backs I purchased from the family of American interpreter Erhud Brenniese who interviewed POW\'s captured in battle, mainly SS men .
One Look original with Battle of the Bulge provenance. GERMAN WW2 K98 STAG HORN GRIPS BAYONET - WKC - VET BRING BACK One of a number of Black Watch vets bring backs .
K98 full length version , not shortened.
Parade model.
Stag horn grips are outstanding on this. Big and chunky.
Blade good with some lifting of the finish near the point.
Sharply etched knights helmet logo and W.K.C. above.
Scabbard with a crease near the bottom but retaining most of it\'s original painted finish..
Leather cushion present.
Sprung button working.
Eagles head pommel
One look original.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 KRIEGSKRIEGERBUND CONTRIBUTION LAPEL BADGE
Marked "W 14" at rear.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 KRIEGSMARINE BREAST EAGLE Another from a British vets bring back group of items ( see pics ). Bought from his son.
One look original.
Mint condition. GERMAN WW2 KYFERHAUSERBUND SHOOTING AWARD STICK PIN Bronze grade shooting prize lapel badge retaining almost all it\'s bronze finish.
Black enamel central swastika.
Well detailed with nice slight age toning.
Knurled pin.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 LUFTWAFFE BOMBER BAR GERMAN WW2 LUFTWAFFE COLLAR TABS - FALLSCHIRMJAGER / FLIGHT - MATCHED PAIR Good quality matched pair of Luftwaffe collar-tabs for a Flight Lieutenant or Fallschirmjäger.
These were an Australian pilot serving with the RAF bring backs and taken in a trade with his son.
Yellow branch of service colour for personnel serving with a flight or paratrooper unit.
Wool backing with two hand embroidered rank \'Gulls\' above an oak-leaf half-wreath
All in bright silver/aluminum wire thread.
The tabs are piped with silver/aluminum cord.
Buckram backing.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 LUFTWAFFE FIGHTER AWARD CLASP I think it’s not on the website. GERMAN WW2 LUFTWAFFE FLAK BADGE
Very sharply detailed early war example.
Non maker mkd.
V.G.C.
From the Ehud Brenneise collection of bring backs. GERMAN WW2 LUFTWAFFE GROUND ASSULT BADGE Can’t find it on old listing?? GERMAN WW2 LUFTWAFFE M40 HELMET QUIST 62 Nice all complete Luftwaffe helmet.
Retains most blue / grey finish.
Q62 , Lot No. T607.
Configures exactly as how it left the factory in mid 1940 in the Ice helmet code book, (page 537).
Aluminium buckle full length chin strap.
Liner good with all tongue ends intact and c/w original draw cord.
Decal good but swaz worn off or removed.
Any original helmet now is extremely hard to come by and expensive.
Indistinct owners details to rear apron.
Fair price on this one.
One Look original.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 LUFTWAFFE M40 SINGLE DECAL HELMET - Q64 Very clean all original \" One Looker.
All complete.
Field grey shell with nice toned adler, 2 abrasions to birds left wing.
Clean good condition liner.
Full length maker mkd. chin strap in excellent condition.
Quist size 64 with 6381 lot no.
Very nice helmet from my own collection and purchased from a famous helmet collector .
Small white round label with a number, if you know, you know.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 LUFTWAFFE VISOR CAP COCKADE & ROUNDEL Mid war zinc cap insignia for Nco and O/r's.
One of the 2 rear pins is absent otherwise A1.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 LUFTWAFFE WINTER FUR CAP ( PELZMUTZE ) Good example of the winter fur cap adopted in Russia circa 1942.
Scarcer Luftwaffe example.
Most of these tend to be a bit rotted out but the skin on this one is in good order.
Goatskin with fold down flaps, these with period field repairs/re stitching .
Retains the fixing button and stout loop for fastening the flaps on top or under the chin.
Original 2 piece Luftwaffe eagle and roundel insignia.
Good size, approx 57.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 M35 SINGLE DECAL ARMY HELMET NS62 - NAMED
Good honest all complete M35 combat helmet.
NS 62 (Nickelwerke Schwerte) with rear apron code D 13 ? making it a 1938 helmet.
Good percentage of it's re issue original paint .Toned Army decal with abrasions where it's been rubbing against kit or vehicle. Sheepskin liner. Original chin strap with aluminium buckle, complete but broken.
Owners name in blue to left skirt.
All original early helmet which are difficult to find these days.
Direct family purchase in 2017 from the family of Henry Redding who served with the American National Guard Quartermaster Corps.Part service records included for him. GERMAN WW2 M40 HEER SD HELMET - QUIST 64
Text book helmet which conforms to exactly as it left the factory. Q64, with lot no. DN80.
Quist Big Foot decal, nicely toned with no issues. Good sheepskin liner on zinc band, c/w draw string. Original chin strap present with steel buckle. Short end good, long end with end section absent and tear at the stud end.
The liner, decal finish etc. configure exactly as to how it left the factory accordingly to the Brian Ice helmet code book.
GERMAN WW2 M42 ARMY SD HELMET
Had this one forum posted and all good.
Size 66. Maker unclear but Lot no. is 8451.
Good sheepskin liner .
Good HJ & K toned army decal.
Uncleaned, as found.
One Look original.
No chin strap. GERMAN WW2 M42 ARMY SINGLE DECAL HELMET - K.I.A.
Good ET size 64 helmet. Liner rotted out and surface rust to crown.
Superb toned army decal to almost 100%.
Most field grey paint remaining.
Liner band, chin strap ends and a small part of the liner present.
CKL 64 - 2249 mkd to rear of Apron.
Had this had a good liner this would have been a £750 helmet.
GERMAN WW2 M42 ARMY SINGLE DECAL HELMET- ET64 - CKL3646
Just bought this one back from a customer who got it a couple of years ago but now needs an urgent roof repair.
M42 from ET with the later CKL prefix to the rear skirt. Lot no. 3646.
Almost all field grey paint remaining.
Good near complete decal although slightly off centre, possibly field applied, toned with a couple of slight abrasions to both wings
Pigskin liner on zinc band.
Blue dome stamp.
Earlier aluminium buckle chin strap with clear maker and 1937 date. Reason for this unknown but it is a good genuine full length strap.
Draw string present.
Great looking helmet GERMAN WW2 M42 LUFTWAFFE SINGLE DECAL HELMET
Nice untouched original.
This is a SE ( Saxon Ironworks ) with the M42 HKL prefix.
To the rear rim is, HKL 62, 2068.
This ties in exactly with the the Rice book on helmet codes which has this helmet leaving the factory as a size 62, Luftwaffe single decal with zinc band, sheepskin liner with rear apron markings so ticks all the boxes this one.
Liner in good condition with all tongue ends complete and with the original drawstring and marked ( size ) 55.
Almost all paint remaining.
Decal 90% plus complete.
No chinstrap.
A good One Look original GERMAN WW2 M42 NORMANDY CAMO HELMET
Very striking looking genuine camo M42 in large size 66. 3 colour,Tan/Green/Brick Red spray with most paint remaining. Double stamped to rear apron but maker stamp unclear as is often found on M42's but the size 66 and lot no. 4625 very clear. Soldiers name also hand applied in the rear skirt.
This camo referred to as Normandy camo Outline of an army decal under the paint on the left side.
Zinc liner band with good hair oil darkened goat skin leather in good shape with all tongue ends present.size 58.No chin strap.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 NSBO STICK PIN
Good detail stick pin.
Swastika hammer in a clenched fist and cog wheel with "N.S.B.O.”
Straight pin not knurled.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 QUIST M40 ARMY SINGLE DECAL HELMET - NAMED / FELDPOST NO.
Superb looking combat vet.
Retains almost all it's field grey finish.
Toned Wermacht adler.
Name and Feldpost number painted to rear skirt.
Liner with service wear and 5 tongue ends a/f.
Full length chin strap with faint maker details.
Q64 shell, lot number indistinct .
This helmet just looks fantastic and is researchable. GERMAN WW2 REICHSKRIEGERTAG 1937 KASSEL DAY BADGE 1937 German War Day badge.
Still retaining most of its gilded finish over a zinc base.
Stahlhelm wearing soldier throwing a stick grenade in relief.
Maker marked \"C. POELLATH SCHROBENHAUSEN\" to rear.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 RURAL POLICE ( SCHUTZPOLIZEI ) SHOULDER BOARD
Sew in type Gendarmerie shoulder board for a Wachtmeister.
Double outer silvery braid, with interwoven black "V"s, and double inner plain dark brown braid. Orange fine weave back cloth. Removed from a board with some glue and card residue, card easily removed. GERMAN WW2 SA GRUPPE HANSA 1939 HANOVER DAY BADGE RZM & M9/25 Richard Sieper & Sohne, Lüdenscheid marked to rear.
White bakelite with gold finish.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 SA-GRUPPE NIEDERRHEIN 1937 SPORTS BADGE SEW ON SLEEVE TYPE A good original a much copied badge.
Measures 7 cm x 5.5 cm approx.
Aluminium mounted on felt backing.
SA device over a sword.
Crossguard of sword with text, "SA Gruppe Niederrhein - 24 - 25 Juli 1939".
V.G.C.
Rare. GERMAN WW2 SILVER WOUND BADGE - NON MAKER MKD. Nice untouched example.
Age patina.
Uncleaned.
One Looker.
No maker marks.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 SILVER WOUND BADGE - RUDOLF WÄCHTLER & LANGE Very nice text book example with almost all its silver finish remaining.
Early tombak.
Marked 100 for \"Rudolf Wächtler & Lange\".
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 SONDERFUHRER COLLAR TAB Army Administration officials collar tab.
3rd Regulation type .
Military officials ( Wermachtbeampte Auf Kreigsdauer ).
Nice condition, green piped. Buckram backing.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 SS SLEEVE EAGLE
Nice late war embroidered example.
Slight staining to one wing.
WAF posted just to be sure and is a genuine example.
Scarce.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 SWASTIKA ENAMEL PENDANT
Undamaged white enamel face with gilded Swaz and trim.
2cm tall.
Suspension loop.
V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 U BOAT BINOCULARS
Lovely set of Zeiss 7x50 U Boat post 1943 rubber armoured binoculars in the correct Ordnance Tan paint.
Fixed focus .
Focus adjusting screws set into optical housing
The right shoulder under the rubber housing is stamped with:
7 x 50, serial number and blc , The German Wartime code for Carl Zeiss, Jena.
Lenses are very clear.
Rubber is in good shape.
Original leather neck strap present but broken at one end.
No touching up to the original tan paint.
Now exceedingly hard to find in this good usable condition.
GERMAN WW2 U BOAT SOLDBUCH PLUS PHOTOS
Rare opportunity to purchase a U Boat crew mans soldbuch.
Also included are 2 photos and a card as well as the solbuch wallet the lot came in.
Profusion of entries and stamps.
Feldpost no. ties it to U 565 which was attacked and damaged then scuttled by the crew.
V.G.C.
Nice pic of him in uniform in the book as well as a further uniform shot and one of his U Boat.
Straight out the weeds from a German Flo Mart in January 2017. GERMAN WW2 VETERAN 25 YEAR SERVICE STICK PIN
Great example stick pin in 2-piece construction. GES GESCH marks on the back. No damage to the enamel. GERMAN WW2 VISOR CAP EAGLE
Nice alloy cap eagle. 3 pins to reverse. Shaped to cap/ V.G.C. GERMAN WW2 WEST WALL MEDAL WITH PACKET Not a dime a dozen anymore.
Good example , mint with nice age toning and c/w it\'s packet of issue.
Some of the glue has come unstuck along the edges.
Packet with text to front and maker mkd to the back for Karl Poellath. GLASGOW YEOMANRY VICTORIAN FRONT OF BARRACKS BRASS PLAQUE Super rare One Off item.
Circa 1898 , this is the plaque from the barracks frontage.
Sheet brass.
Victorian crown.
Large, measuring approx. 115 cm on the longest part included wood. Height approx. 52.5 cm.
Mounted on wooden original back board.
UK sale only due to the weight & size.
V.G.C. GLEN ALMOND OTC SHOULDER TITLE Good example.
Brass
2 lugs.
C/W round back plate.
V.G.C. GLOUCESTER RGT. CAP BADGE
Sharp detail. Nicely toned. Slider. Shaped to cap.
V.G.C. GORDON HIGHLANDERS OFFICERS GLENGARRY - WW1 P.O.W. C/W B/HAM SILVER H.M. CAP BADGE- ATTRIBUTE Beautiful officers glengarry with it\'s original to it Birmingham 1914 silver hallmarked badge.
The badge has the soldiers name scratched to the back.
This was a direct vets family acquisition and the soldier was a veteran of the Boer War and WW1 where he became a P.O.W. at St. Quentin in 1914 at which time he was the Company.Sgt.Major.
His full name and copy documents to do with his incarceration and release as well as his military records will be given to the buyer.
He also saw service in the run up to WW2.
A copy photograph of the soldier in uniform will be supplied to the buyer.
Note, this is an officers example and does not have leather trim, not all did.
V.G.C. GORDON HIGHLANDERS VINTAGE TIE BY VIYELLA Circa 1950's.
Regimental tie for the Gordon Highlanders.
Came with the cuff links also for sale.
Soft wool mix.
V.G.C. GORDON HLDRS. RARE ABERDEEN SILVER OFFICERS CAP BADGE Very rare Aberdeen Provincial silver Gordon Hldrs. officers cap badge.
These never turn up.
Mkd. to back \" ABD \" and \"SIL\".
Double stamped.
Excellent condition badge.
V.G.C. GULF WAR M80 IRAQI HELMET - TAN OVERPAINT A good combat used Iraqi M80 Type 4 helmet.
Tan overpaint .
Jihm property mark to webbing crown straps. , made in Korea for Iraq.
Hand applied name or similar in yellow paint to the inside peak.
In good \" Been There \" condition.
Size medium.
V.G.C. GURKA CLOTH SHOULDER PATCH H.L.I (HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY) ANODISED COLLAR PAIR
HLI / RHF collar pair.
Flaming bomb with HLI in the centre.
Single post fixings.
Anodised.
V.G.C. H.L.I. (HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY) OR’S BELT BUCKLE / PLATE Good post war example.
Uncleaned.
No rubbing or damage.
Scarce .
V.G.C. H.L.I. (HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY) PAGRI BADGE H.L.I. o/r\'s cap badge.
Kings crown.
Nice age toning .
Crude , \" In the Field \" conversion to slider for wear on the pagri.
Old lead solder fixing the brass slider.
Slider has been deliberately bent up at the tip for wear.
Not pretty on the back but is the\" Real Deal \" and priced low for a pagri badge. H.L.I. GLASGOW HIGHLANDERS BUTTONS x 2 One large officers gilded button and a small size o/r's.
V.G.C. H.L.I.(HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY) OFFICERS VICTORIAN CAP BADGE - 5-PIECE CONSTRUCTION Fine example in unmarked silver and gilt.
Multi piece .
Gilding still very bright as it was in a glass case.
Victorian crown.
IMO. well worth the extra £10 as £120 is my normal selling price for one in good condition.
V.G.C. H.L.I.(HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY) VICTORIAN OFFICERS BELT PLATE Truly a Thing of Beauty !
Officers Victorian period dirk belt plate.
Multi piece centre with Imperial crown and retaining the gilding.
Diamond cut silver Star of the Order of the Thistle.
No rubbing or damage.
Seeded gilt curved back plate.
Assaye scroll.
It would be very difficult to better this one both in quality and condition.
Scarce.
V.G.C. HAIL TO THE JEEP - A, WADE WELLS Scarce book dealing with the Jeep\'s wartime history. Fantastic photos.
V.G.C. HD HIGHLAND DIVISION PRINTED FORMATION SIGN Highland Division printed Divisional sleeve patch.
Removed from uniform but near mint.
Colours bright.
V.G.C. HD PATCH
WW2 ? HIGHLAND DIVISION ( HD ) PRINTED PATCH Printed HD patch.
Removed from uniform.
Colours not washed out .
V.G.C. HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY - 2ND VOLUNTEER BTN. CAP BADGE Rare badge .
Pre 1908.
Silvered finish.
Long \"South Africa 1900-2\" scroll with \"2nd VOLr. BATTn.\" scroll to bottom.
As nice as they come with no rubbing or damage.
V.G.C. HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY ( HLI ) WW1 - ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH
Red and blue enamel on a silvered brass base.
Well detailed.
Circa WW1.
V.G.C. HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY PIPERS CROSS BELT BADGE - 71ST HLDRS - 1927 EDINBURGH SILVER H/M. Rare pipers cross belt badge for the Highland Light Infantry
Nicely mkd. up on the back \"Regimental Property - 1st HLI \".
I\'ve come across this before with genuine HLI pipers pieces.
No rubbing or damage.
Heavy cast silver .
Screw posts.
Measures 2 and a half inches.
Silver Edinburgh hallmarks with “W” for 1927. HITLER YOUTH - HISTORY , ORGANISATION , UNIFORMS AND INSIGNIA Good vintage informative book on the HJ by F.J.Stephens.
Lots of photos.
Very informative publication about the various aspects and branches of the Hitler Youth.
Good condition apart from the front cover is missing it\'s top right hand corner.
Low price. HITLER YOUTH KNIFE HANDLE DIAMOND
Good genuine example with both blades undamaged.
Scarce HJ (HITLER YOUTH) 1ST JUGENDFEST 1933 DAY BADGE
Early tinny in brass. Pin back.
HLI / ROYAL HIGHLAND FUSILIERS PIPERS GLENGARRY BADGE Scarce badge as worn by the Royal Highland Fusiliers only.
RHF formed from the HLI and RSF.
Large .
Chromed white metal.
Good detail.
V.G.C. HOME FRONT GERMAN HELMET IDF - ISRAELI DEFENCE FORCE - ( EX BRITISH WW2 ) PARATROOPERS HELMET - 6 DAY WAR Extremely rare Airborne helmet as worn by Israeli paras in the 6 Day War.
British shell and wartime khaki jump straps.
Overpainted in period tan camo.
Jewish liner with markings and possible date of 1955 ?
Yellow sorbo foam.
V.G.C. IRISH - ULSTER HOME GUARD WW2 MATCHED COLLAR BADGES
Nice matched pair of blackened collars.
Red card backings and cotter pins included.
KC.
V.G.C. IRISH GUARDS CAP STAR Nice die struck brass cap badge.
No rubbing or damage.
As nice as they come.
V.G.C. IRISH HAND FACE BADGE ITALIAN WW2 PARATROOPERS RING Rare piece.
Ornate shank.
Raised detail to face.
Pinky size.
V.G.C.
Re advertised due to non payment J.M. MANUEL KANT GLASS HOLOGRAM PENDANT
Wartime German hologram JAPANESE COMBAT HELMET - BATTLE DAMAGED - MANCHURIA
This one recovered many years ago in a bunker used by the Kwantung army in their fight against the Russians in 1945.
Through and through bullet holes which match perfectly with the damage to the liner.
Japanese star to front, liner present but brittle with stitching faults.
Bought back from a customer and I personally obtained it straight from the finder. K.O.S.B. WW1 GLENGARRY
As nice as they come with no moth or damage. Large size for the period around 56/57. Leather trim excellent. Full length tails.
Interior with "CM 1917". Original to it o/r's cap badge with a piece of red cloth, likely a piece of hose flash behind the voiding.
V.G.C. KENYA POLICE BRASS TUNIC BUTTONS 4 Wartime brass tunic buttons. KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS ( KOSB ) CONVERTED FOR PAGRI - PIN BACK BADGE Nice example for use on sun helmet or slouch hat and likely WW1 .
Some polishing to high points.
Proper period conversion to pin back.
Scarce.
V.G.C. KOREAN WAR - RAF UNIFORM WITH PHOTO - ATTRIBUTED Nice straight out the house uniform to an RAF Serviceman.
Lovely condition with badged tunic which includes Marksmans badge to lower sleeve as well as wings and Aircraftsman badge.
Tunic and trousers. Waistbelt inc.
1951 dated.
Photo of the man with his colleagues.
Name to buyer.
U.K. buyers will due a partial postage refund.
Steaing it off mel at this price !!
Very clean.
No moth or damage.
V.G.C. KOSB (KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS) EMBROIDERED BLAZER BADGE Old veteran worn example of the bullion blazer badge.
Good quality.
Removed from jacket. KOSB SHOULDER TITLE PAIR WITH BACKING PLATES
Nice matched pair of shoulder titles.
Hex lugs.
Brass back plates.
Age toned. Uncleaned.
V.G.C. KREIGSMARINE M40 SINGLE DECAL - QUIST 64
Very scarce helmet as Quist did not make many KM's. This one is straight out the vets sons house and is a total Sleeper. Configures exactly as to how it left the factory according to the Rice book on helmet codes. Single decal,sheepskin liner, zinc band and grey green paint.
Good dark gold decal and most paint remaining. Double named, once in paint to the apron and another service mans name in ink to the liner.
It came without a chin strap although I have added the correct type for the photos. Price is for helmet only. Strap is another £150 if wanted. LARGE ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS FLAG Barracks flag formerly from the 1st Btn.
2 sided.
Detail is great and not faded.
C/w toggle and hanging rope so ready to fly from your Man Cave !
Extremely rare.
Approx. 185 cm W x 124 cm H.
V.G.C. LEATHER SAM BROWNE SWORD FROG Good wartime example with the stouter straps.
Leather and buckles very good. Some loose stitches on the front left top corner. LEE ENFIELD KHAKI SLING - MARKED Wartime example, not repro, only saying this as most are.
Marked but can\'t make it out.
Good condition. LEICESTER REGIMENT MUSICIANS POUCH BADGE Very good example in cast nickel silver.
Very well detailed with no rubbing or damage.
Long lugs.
Uncleaned LEICESTER YEOMANRY BADGE
Well detailed brass.
Single post to rear.
No rubbing or damage.
V.G.C. LIVERPOOL SCOTTISH - FEATHER BONNET BADGE
Nice example of a w/m cap badge .
Good detail, no rubbing or damage.
Longer lugs for use on the feather bonnet.
V.G.C. with nice age toning. LONDON SCOTTISH - OFFICERS CAST SILVER SPORRAN BADGE Beautiful scarce piece.
Heavy cast silver and with a silver washed finish.
Heavy badge.
Silver lugs.
V.G.C. LONDON SCOTTISH CAP BADGE WITH RED FELT BACKING Nice o/r\'s cap badge and with a piece of period red felt.
Condition and detail are very nice.
Before anyone makes an assumption, this felt is not a rogue piece from a RS cap badge.
Other regiments used red felt to enhance the fretted detail.
V.G.C. LONDON SCOTTISH PAGRI BADGE - BOER WAR - PIN BACK Very nice pin back version for wear on the Sun helmet or slouch hat.
Made like this, not a conversion from lugs.
Nice domed shape.
Stout early type over long pin suggests to me it\'s Boer War , certainly no later than WW1.
Scarce
V.G.C. LOTHIAN & BORDERS HORSE BRASS CAP BADGE
Age toned brass o/r's cap badge.
Slider.
No rubbing or damage.
Well detailed.
V.G.C. LOTHIAN & BORDERS HORSE CAP BADGE Nice example in toned brass.
Slider fixing.
V.G.C LOVAT’S SCOUTS BADGE LOWLAND REGIMENT CAP BADGE
Scarce WW2 for the Lowland Regiment.
Die struck w/m.
North / south lugs.
Slight shaping to the cap.
No rubbing or damage.
V.G.C. LOWLAND REGIMENT CAP BADGE
Scarce 2 lug example. Removed from it's original glengarry which only had the corresponding north/south lug holes.
Nicely detailed white metal. Usually found with 4 lugs. LUFTAFFE M40 SINGLE DECAL - COMPLETE - QUIST
As nice as they come. Beautiful " One Look" helmet. Rough texture blue grey paint to almost 100%. Lovely toned decal, complete apart from one small nick out the centre of the swastika. Q64 shell,batch no. indistinct. Nice size 56 liner with original draw string. Original to helmet full length steel buckle chin strap marked, DLO 42 to end. Liner band is the scarce double banded aluminium but with steel D rings.
If you're looking for a nice untouched helmet straight out the woodwork with no issues this is a good buy. LUFTWAFFE ALUMINIUM VISOR CAP COCKADE
Nice aluminium example with split pins fixing to rear. Good details. LUFTWAFFE BREAST EAGLE - UNISSUED
British vet bring back along with other items( see pics ) bought from the son.
Unissued condition. LUFTWAFFE M40 COMBAT HELMET Great looking size 64 in a rough texture blue grey finish.
Luftwaffe visible under the paint.
Good sheepskin on zinc band liner system with an original lace / draw string.
Rare maker stamp embossed into the leather " Schuberth Werke Braunschweig "
Has the original chin strap albeit long end is in 2 parts with the tip absent and the short end is missing the buckle.
A great looking helmet.
V.G.C. LUFTWAFFE M40 SINGLE DECAL HELMET - COMPLETE Good \"Been There\" helmet.
Luftwaffe blue grey shell with decent 2nd pattern decal .
Nicely named in Gothic script to rear skirt and also with a different name to liner so has had more than one owner during it\'s working life which in interesting and not unusual.
Liner in good combat worn condition with supple leather, all tongue ends intact and zinc band.Rear stitching a/f and wear on the lower edge. Owners name in ink .
Full length chin strap dated 1942 with steel buckle, this in commensurate condition to the helmet.
Helmet pin washers absent so likely liner has been out at some point.
Good combat vet priced to sell. M16 CAMO STAHLHELM GERMAN HELMET
Straight out the loft and in times when most camos out there are fake it's nice to get a 100% original. 3 colour block camo of green /ochre / reddish brown and correctly broken up with finger width black lines. Leather liner band. 3 pads present, one still with it's horsehair cushion. These are still in good condition for their age with 4 tongue ends still intact. Unusually the leather draw string is still present.Strap ends present. Large size with non stepped air vents.
Never on the market and straight in from the family. M35 APPLE GREEN GERMAN HELMET- DECALS REMOVED - CAPTURE CHINSTRAP
Large size NS 66 still with it's early pre war shiny apple green paint.
Lot no. D30. Ice book confirms this helmet as having left the factory in late 1937 as a double decal Heer.
Dome stamp.
Evidence of Army decal to left side and state shield to right.. Retains most of it's original paint although there's a recent chip to the forehead area.
Aluminium single band with square D rings, this ties in correctly with the helmets configuration when leaving the factory.
Leather liner a bit dry with some damaged tongue ends. Interesting use of a captured Brodie helmet chin strap. These of course still being in use in WW2 by armoured crews and 2nd line soldiers.
Apron stampings "NS 66 - D30". Owners named scrawled in pencil to apron.
Scarce early war helmet in good condition and not re issued with the later drab paint. M35 ARMY DOUBLE DECAL - VET BRINGBACK
Cracking vet bring back supposedly taken from Hitler Youth soldier in 1945.
Good toned army decal and State shield visible under the paint.
Original liner and chin strap. Smallest size (ET) 60.
Original apple green paint to inside. Most likely what is referred to as a reissue helmet.
The Rice book has this helmet leaving the factory in early 1939 as an army double decal.
Great "Been There" helmet.
M35 ARMY SINGLE DECAL - SAWDUST CAMO GERMAN HELMET
Straight out the woodwork " Been There" one look helmet. Grey /green camo with rough textured sawdust finish. Size 66 . Named in rear apron. All original. Photos speak for themselves. Get in quick , helmets like this don't hang around long M35 ARMY SINGLE DECAL RE ISSUE - WIRE CARRYING LOOPS.
Stunning helmet being a M35 Quist 66 re issue, with lot no. 516. which means it left the factory in 1938 most likely as an army double decal. Matt field grey paint. Good decal. Named to skirt and liner.
Interestingly this one has soldier made wire hooks for belt suspension. Nicely made with flattened ends which hook into the air vents and come down under the liner band and end in attaching loops.
Original full length brown chin strap and excellent liner.
Now rare as clean as this. Top shelf helmet. M35 COMBAT GERMAN HELMET C/W ORIGINAL NET
Superb all original combat helmet with an original to it string net. ET 64 shell with batch no. 3660. Nice hair oil darkened liner with all tongue ends intact, one small rodent bite to leather.Double banded liner band with square D rings. Original maker marked. and dated chin strap "M &..kampmann - .ppert..e - 1937". Aluminium buckle. String net in good condition with a few breaks.
Very striking helmet and I've checked the factory records and this batch left the factory in 1938. M35 D/D LUFTWAFFE HELMET - FLAK BTN. - NORMANDY CAMO
Stunning all original camo which ticks all the boxes.
This one is confirmed in the Brian Ice book on helmet codes as having left the factory in 1939 as a double decal Luft with 2nd eagle and dome stamp. Both decals visible under the camo which is green & maroon spray of the type referred to as a Normandy. I must say in my experience this camo crops up in various theatres.Nice clear dome stamp. Original Luftwaffe blue to inside. Very good original sheep skin liner still with it's drawstring.
The helmet is a large size Q66 (QUIST) , lot no. 4622. Maker mkd. original full length chin strap. Double banded liner band , again confirmed in the Rice book.
To the rear apron is penned " F.B. 103" ( Flak Btn. 103). This unit was part of Flak Rgt. No. 2 which took part in the invasion of France and later Operation Barbarossa .
A superb combat vet which has been forum posted and is confirmed to be as it is supposed to be, a total 'One Looker ".
Genuine camo and all components configure exactly as to how it left the factory. No re issue, no " Period liner replacement", etc. This is as genuine as they get with all it's original factory fitted parts all still there and with the addition of an in theatre applied camo. A very hard to come by helmet which could tell a few stories.
Just reduced to this very low price for a real camo. 29/2/15 M35 DOUBLE DECAL ARMY APPLE GREEN GERMAN HELMET
Good 100% original "One Looker ". Good toned Heer decal and fair State shield. Early Apple Green paint to approx 60%. Some pitting to paint and a couple of areas with surface rust. Good liner with owners initials "H K".Early double banded aluminium liner band with square D rings. Original good condition chin strap with aluminium buckle.Apron stampings ET62 - 39 ? 9.
Early war army apple green helmets now scarce and very collectible and with some fetching over £2,000. This is a modest price for a good original. M35 DOUBLE DECAL ARMY CAMO HELMET
One look combat vet.
If you want an impeccable " Been There " example this one fits the bill.
Army adler exposed and State shield overpainted but visible under the heavy textured field grey paint.
This one straight off the battlefield and still with lots of yellow clay that initially I thought was a tan camo. The mud is visible to at least 70% of the shell.
Soldiers name in the skirt.
Good liner and full length mkd. and dtd. chin strap.
64 shell, 57 liner.
Great helmet that could tell plenty stories I'm sure M35 DOUBLE DECAL HEER COMBAT GERMAN HELMET - COMPLETE
Good "One Look" barn find original which has started out as a Luftwaffe helmet . Both decals approx 50% complete. Heer decal has been applied over the original Luft eagle and with close inspection, one wing tip of the eagle is still visible. Early smooth paint in Luftwaffe blue. Liner good with a few little tears but tongue ends complete and retains the original draw string. Double banded alumium liner band with square D rings. Shortened aluminium buckle chinstrap.Splotch of orange has has dripped on to the shell at some point but could be easily removed if required.
ET64 shell with Batch no. 3797. This helmet is recorded in the Brian Rice book as having left the factory in 1938 as a Luftwaffe double decal.
Very reasonably priced with some M35 doubles being priced at £2,000 plus elsewhere
M35 DOUBLE DECAL HELMET - SE 66 - VERY EARLY 073 CODE
Nice very early re issue double decal in a large size. 2nd pattern eagle. Batch no.073. This helmet left the factory in 1935 as a double decal with 2nd pattern eagle according the book on helmet codes.
Very good sheep skin liner, zinc band. Liner size 58.
Dark blue/ slate grey colour.
M35 DOUBLE DECAL LUFTWAFFE C/W REMAINS OF CAMO NET -TWICE NAMED
Great all complete helmet. SE 64 shell. Good 2nd pattern Eagle decal. State shield painted over but visible under the paint. Obscured as per the 1940 decal drop directive.
Retaining most of original paint and has the original split pins with no signs of tampering..
Double named so issued twice. Original to it aluminium buckle chin strap which is still full length and maker mkd. and dated 1939.
The liner is in really good condition , size 56 and of the type using the early pre war tanning process. Named to " SCHROFF ". Early double banded aluminium liner band with square D rings.Original draw string to crown. Nicely painted name in rear skirt, "Wm. Hellmers ".
Fitted to the helmet is a thin strand camo net. The vendor stated it was there in poor shape to the outside when he got the helmet, now only the inside section remains but would suggest this has been a combat helmet as it is original to the helmet.
This helmet was originally purchased from an American veteran of the C.I.C. ( Criminal Investigation Corps ). It was taken to an American gun show along with his other bring backs and sold to an American dealer.
Fantastic 100% original and nice with the remains of the net.
M35 DOUBLE DECAL LUFTWAFFE GERMAN HELMET
Straight from the vets family. Text book helmet. Early type eagle. Double named, once to skirt and the other to liner. Also unit markd and large stencilled 5 to crown next to the dome stamp. Maked and dated brown chin strap. Double banded liner. ET 62 in block script. Batch no. 4192.
Brian Rice's helmet code book confirms this helmet left the factory in 1939 as a double decal Luft, block script, double banded liner and was a size 62, so nothing changed on this "One Look" helmet.
Not cheap but you can have peace of mind with this sleeper. M35 DOUBLE DECAL NORMANDY CAMO -ET66 - COMPLETE
If ever you wanted one good real camo this is it.
Outstanding helmet in 3 colour Normandy camo of tan / red / green.
All complete and straight out the weeds as the Americans say.
I've left it as found with it's mouldy sweat stained liner, which incidentally comes off without damaging or darkening the liner.
What can I say, just to be sure I ran this by all the big shooters and no one has any issues as to it's originality, always a concern these days when buying a camo.
Total " One Looker ".
M35 DOUBLE DECAL SE64 GERMAN HELMET COMPLETE -
M35 helmet with one of the best Army decals I've seen in a long time. Almost 100%, nicely toned to a nice golden colour but this is not a Kreigsmarine. Remains of state shield, partially scraped off as per the decal drop directive of 1940. Early smooth paint but has the remains of a green camo overpaint. Early single banded liner band with square D rings. Liner good but with some rodent nips to two tongues. This is not very noticeable. Nice original numbered chin strap.
Good complete helmet offered very cheap for a double decal. M35 GERMAN ARMY DOUBLE DECAL HELMET - EF 68 - COMPLETE
Straight out the woodwork from vets family. Huge size EF 68 with lot no. 20407. Size 61 marked to liner. Shell has the early smooth paint which is scarce as most helmets of this vintage were re issued with matt paint. Very good army eagle and state shield also good with the crazing I like to see on genuine examples. Liner good with all tongue ends complete although a little dry and with some wear to lower edge.Soldiers initials applied in ink. Different colour to helmet pins which is not uncommon, pins the early type with markings. Double banded aluminium liner band with square D rings.This nice and tight and has never been removed. This helmet came without a chin strap, I have shown it here with an appropriate strap which is not included in the price.
One Look original and scarce is this huge size. M35 GERMAN ARMY SINGLE DECAL HELMET - Q 66 Good straight out the woodwork combat vet in a large size.
This is how I like them, dirty, dusty and likely hasn't seen the light of day since 1945.
Early smooth paint. Full length maker mkd. chin strap. Liner with all tongue ends good and c/w the original draw string.
Good Toned army decal.
Large size Quist 66.
Untampered with One Looker. M35 GERMAN DAK CAMO - ARMY SINGLE DECAL HELMET
Stunning unusual Afrika Korps camo in an unusual 3 tone colour scheme.
This helmet came straight from a house where the womans husband had served in North Africa with the RAF.
All over tan camo in a heavy brush stroked finish , over this has been applied a blue and green geometric pattern similar to British tanks in the Western Desert and also these colours were used by the Luftwaffe.
Nice army decal. Size 62. No chin strap. Good liner. M35 KREIGSMARINE GERMAN HELMET
Super example in correct shade of field grey for navy. Nice decal. Original liner very tight to pins. Named to rear. Remains of one strap end. Bit rusty in crown as if it has had some moisture inside at some time. Otherwise V.G.C. possibly coastal artillery.
The Rice book on German helmet codes confirms this left the factory as a Kreigsmarine single decal. M35 LUFTWAFFE FORMER DOUBLE DECAL - Q 66
Good large size helmet in it's original smooth Luftwaffe blue paint.
Helmet retains almost all it's finish.
Eagle decal good . One wing tip and an abrasion to the tail the only faults on this one.
Clear evidence of where the state Shield was.
Lot number unclear.
Double banded aluminium liner band with square D Rings and stout sheepskin leather with all tongue ends complete..
Non original blue cloth chin strap.
Never seen anything like this so don't know if t's wartime or post war addition . Jury's out ?
Great looking original in non re - issue original paint.
Heavy helmet as you find with Quists which are my personal favourite German helmet.
V.G.C. M35 SINGLE DECAL ARMY BATTLEFIELD BUNKER FOUND - BATTLE DAMAGED
Good solid bunker recovered helmet still with almost all it's original paint.
Army decal to left side.
Concussion/blast crack to crown.
Double banded aluminium liner band with square D rings. All helmet pins present.
Eastern Front found.
M35 SINGLE DECAL GERMAN HELMET - DAK- ATTRIBUTED - FLAK UNIT
Vet bring back from Tunisia. Quist 64 shell M35 re- issue type helmet. Lot no. 992. Good army decal. All complete and original. This one is named and has a Feldpost no. to the liner.
This number attributes it to a Heer Flak ( M.G.) Btn , 2 Komp. Flak. Btn. 612. This unit was subordinated to the Afrika Korps in 1941 and were wiped out in Tunis in 1943.
Full length chin strap, good liner, still with it's draw string. Barn found condition .
Proper " Been There" helmet from the North African campaign. Tied 100% to them rather than surmised due to camo colour. M35 SS DOUBLE DECAL SAND CAMO RE ISSUE
Stunning looking 100% original camo.M35 re issue. Green overpaint with rough sand finish. Pig skin liner with soldiers name applied in ink. Full length chin strap.
ET64, batch no. indistinct,
B.L. initials to crown.
To the left side under the paint can be seen the red of a party shield strongly suggesting this has been an SS helmet.
Very striking combat helmet that has been posted for opinions and all good. Buy with confidence.
M35 TROPICAL CAMO GERMAN HELMET DAK - TUNISIA Great example of a tropical camo found in the cellar of a house in Medina Italy. Brownish tan overpaint usually associated with Tunisia in the latter stages of the North African campaign. The tropical paint has been applied over an earlier white winter camo suggesting this soldier has seen action in another theatre most likely Russia. The brown paint is also sun bleached in parts so it is likely this man has been in action for a prolonged period of time in a very hot climate before being shipped to Italy. Large heavy Q66 shell, with batch no. ..77. Outline of decal shield to left side. Some light pitting to inside apron. Good condition liner with all tongue ends intact and original draw string (broken). Owners name applied in ink "BROOG" ? Double banded liner band. Very good supple full length original chin strap with indistinct maker details and 1941 date. Fine "One Look" combat helmet that could tell a few stories. M40 ARMY SINGLE DECAL - K.I.A. - FRANCE 1944
Superb looking attributable helmet taken as a vet pick up in Calais by a Canadian soldier.
All original NS64 D series helmet with good army decal with some slight surface abrasions. Most field grey finish present to shell. Named in rear skirt and also in the liner. Liner complete and very good with honest service wear comensurate with the rest of the helmet. One helmet pin a period replacement ? Full length maker mkd and 1940 dtd. chin strap. Maker looks like "....LRINGHAUS & CO - ..L...HEIM".
Unteroffizier H.Poppe, born Munster 1924, died Calais 1944. Buried Bourdon Cemetary.
Brian Rice book confirms this helmet left the factory in early 1940 as a Army single decal.
Superb "One Look" helmet and attributable. M40 ARMY SINGLE DECAL GERMAN HELMET
A total original I just got from the loft of a house in Wales. ET 64 shell. Owners initials "A.P." scratched to apron and white "27". Good liner. Maker marked and dated chinstrap "GTO -1943". Good decal. Dome stamp in crown. At least 50% of original field grey paint. M40 ARMY SINGLE DECAL HELMET WITH ORIGINAL CHICKEN WIRE
Lovely combat helmet, SE64 with lot no. 869.
This was WAF posted and got a unanimious thumbs up.
Great condition all round.
Photos tell all. M40 BATTLE DAMAGED SINGLE DECAL ARMY HELMET
Good solid battle field recovered helmet found in Hungary. Retains a large percentage of original smooth paint finish. Army decal to around 50%. Liner present but detached. A bit shrunken but with holes, which correspond with the two entry holes on the shell as well as the strike on the rear apron. Original liner band.
Good Eastern Front relic. M40 GERMAN WW2 ARMY SINGLE DECAL HELMET
Good One Look combat helmet.
NS 64. Lot no. looks like 6858 ?
Inside with original smooth paint and outside with a rough zimmerit type drab field grey.
Army decal to 90%.
Liner dry and with tongue ends detached but still present , attached to the original draw string.
Chin strap ends only.
100% original. M40 KREIGSMARINE SINGLE DECAL GERMAN HELMET - QUIST 66
Fine all original Quist 66, skirt no. DN121. Good field grey smooth paint, 95% remaining. Subdued gold Kreigsmarine eagle. Liner has seen heavy use and is part frayed ar lower edge.One tongue end detached but still tied to draw cord. Rare full length brown Navy chin strap with small size roller. This chin strap on it's own is worth over £200 and rarely come up for sale. Quist shape and heavy weight, great looking helmet and has to be the cheapest genuine Kreigsmarine around at this reduced price.
This helmet ties in 100% with the Rice book on helmet codes. Produced 1941 for the Kreigsmarine.
If you are interested in buying the helmet without it's chin strap at a reduced price please let me know as I would be happy to keep the strap.
M40 NORMANDY CAMO GERMAN HELMET - ATTRIBUTED
One of the most striking camos you are ever likely to see and a 100% original bought from a RAF vets family along with many other bringbacks by me 10 years ago.
Tan/Maroon/Green camo with rough sawdust finish, this has been applied while the paint was wet giving it a rough textured finish.Good size ET64 shell. Good liner with soldiers name applied in ink. Original marked and dated chinstrap. None nicer, name of the L.A.C. who served with a Typhoon squadron in Normandy and brought it back will be given to buyer.
Please note, these are copyright photos . Anyone who knows their stuff can see this is a real helmet and is sold as such. I realise buying a camo these days is a nightmare but this is the real deal and kept by me until now. M40 QUIST SINGLE DECAL GERMAN ARMY HELMET - 64
Good looking M40 shell with Heer decal.
Q64 with Lot No. DN 313.
An interesting helmet which dates from 1943 according to the Rice helmet code book which sees the factory transition begin from M40 to M42 shells.
Scarce helmet
Pig skin liner with scarce side stitched seam.
No chin strap.
V.G.C. M40 SINGLE DECAL ARMY GERMAN HELMET - NS 64
A good 100% original combat veteran .
NS 64, with Lot No. DN 67.
This helmet dates to 1940 and has the hybrid characteristics as they changed from aluminium to zinc liner bands so you find helmets like this where they are using the last of the M35 liner systems in the M40 shell.
Double banded aluminium liner band with square D rings and sheepskin leather.
Another coat of rough paint on top of the Field Grey.
This is the way I like to see them with some paint on the decal from where the owner has tried none too successfully to paint round the decal.
Liner dry and hair oil darkened but still good with one tongue end a/f.
Original draw string.
No chin strap.
Single Heer decal.
One Look original
M42 COMBAT HELMET - FRENCH BARN FIND
Acquired recently from a Normandy barn. Large size 66. I've left this exactly as found with it's dusty liner which is still in very good shape and it's uncleaned shell. I think it exudes character the way it is although would clean up if desired.
Low price M42 GERMAN HELMET ARMY SINGLE DECAL 2 TONE CAMO - AMERICAN VET BRING BACK This one out of Michigan a few years ago and purchased direct from the vets family. Story goes it was taken from a pile of helmets from surrendering P.O.W.'s. Vet liked it because it was the only one with camo paint. He took the helmet and put it in his tank.Later the chin strap was utilised for a running repair on said tank.
That aside it's a cracking helmet , much better in the flesh as it were. Green and ochre spray and the owner obviously was young with a sense of humour ( See finish in line/behind decal ).
Wermacht adler decal very good. Size 57 liner with service wear round the lower leading edge. Remains of chin strap at one side. Code numbers to rear skirt, CKL 164 2510.
Superb genuine " Been There " combat helmet with an unusual camo.
Brian Ice helmet code book records confirm this helmet having left the factory between 1st Feb. 1943 and the 28th Aug. 1943 and corresponding exactly with the helmet particulars being a single decal Heer with sheepskin liner with zinc band .
V.G.C. M42 HEER SINGLE DECAL HELMET -
Good condition large size combat helmet. Overpainted in a field grey sawdust camo. Great decal.Almost all paint remaining. Soldiers name to inner apron. Good liner with all tongue ends intact. Original chin strap, this missing buckle from short end and tip from long end .
Size 57 liner , 64 shell.
Nice example. MALAWI RIFLE BLACKENED CAP BADGE - POTTERS ALDERSHOT A rare blackened brass example for wear in a combat zone.
Cast brass.
Retains almost all it\'s original black finish.
North and south lugs.
This was made by the famous but now sadly defunct military uniform supplies etc. company of Potters of Aldershot.
I bought this from them after they closed along with an amount of other badges they produced in their time although they did not make badges in large numbers so this is a bit of a rarity.
V.G.C. MANCHESTER CITY POLICE WHISTLE ( HUDSON - BARR ST. ) \"Metropolitan\" model police whistle.
Marked up to Manchester City Police .
Has original hook and ring attachments and later chrome chain.
Scarce
V.G.C. McROSTIE GLASGOW HAND MADE LEATHER SPORRAN Famous saddle makers Mc Rostie of Glasgow also make a small range of quality top end sporrans.
Hand made.
Stout black leather and with a nice brass / nickel chain.
3 leather fringed tassles.
These are £288 new.
V.G.C. MILES - MULTIPLE INTEGRATED LASER ENGAGEMENT SYSTEM HELMET ATTACHMENT Multiple integrated laser engagement system, or MILES as used by the British army and other nations inc.the U.S.
Not tested.
A bit of kit that rarely comes on the market.
Has elasticated helmet over straps and clips for the rim.
Helmet not included.
V.G.C. MILITARY TEMPERANCE MEDAL Military Temperance medal.
India.
3 years.
No ribbon.
Uncleaned .
V.G.C. NATAL MOUNTED RIFLES (SOUTH AFRICA) HELMET BADGE Natal Mounted Rifles helmet badge circa 1922-43.
Nicely toned white metal.
No rubbing or damage.
2 lugs of 3 , top one is absent hence low price.
Normally around £45 so a good price
V.G.C. NATIONAL RESERVE LONDON ENAMEL; BADGE - 21031 Scarce National Reserve London.
No enamel damage. Gilded crossed rifles below.
Membership number 21031 and Gaunt London to the reverse.
V.G.C. NAVY LEAGUE KEEP WATCH ENAMEL LAPEL BADGE
Nice wee wartime lapel badge.
No damage.
V.G.C. NAZI ANTI SEMITIC TINNIE
Scarce tinnie. Jew with whip and Aryan with sword and spade.
Text translates to " A Peoples Peace or a Jewish Dictatorship ".
Aluminium. Needle pin.
V.G.C. NEW ZEALAND - W.W.C.T RGT. BADGE Good quality bi metal cap badge for the Wellington West Coast & Taranaki Regiment.
V.G.C. NEW ZEALAND - 15TH NORTHLAND CAP BADGE Nice die struck brass.
Well detailed, no rubbing or damage.
V.G.C. OX & BUCKS VICTORIAN HELMET PLATE Nice example of an ordinary ranks brass helmet plate.
Nice age toning.
QVC.
No issues.
Scarce.
Bargain price !!!
V.G.C. P25 BRITISH WW2 PISTOL HOLSTER Scarcer pattern than P37.
Web holster in great shape.
V.G.C. PAISLEY CONSTABULARY POLICE BADGE Rare badge.
Chrome finish.
V.G.C. PAKISTAN - BALUCH REGIMENT CAP BADGE Nice sand cast cap badge.
Good detail.
No rubbing or damage.
V.G.C. PALESTINE POLICE BADGE Good w/m example.
No rubbing or damage.
Slider.
Kings Crown.
V.G.C. PERTH CORPORATION TRAM DRIVERS CAP BADGE Very rare badge.
As per a 4th Black Watch sporran badge with the Perth double headed eagle but with Corporation motto instead of the latin one found on military badges.
Well struck . White metal.
Excellent condition PERTH HIGHLAND RIFLE VOLUNTEERS ( BLACK WATCH ) CAP BADGE Good One Look example of this scarce Victorian period badge circa 1874-1880.
Silvered white metal.
Die struck.
Good detail.
Old polish residue to back.
They later became the 5th Black Watch.
V.G.C. POLISH ENAMEL BADGE POLISH WW2 - 8TH INFANTRY BRIGADE - SILVER/GOLD RING Extremely rare piece and found locally here in Bridge of Allan where the 8th were stationed prior to D Day along with the 9th Polish Lancers and an Infantry Brigade.
They adopted the Scottish Lion Rampant with an 8 below as an unofficial Formation Sign and it was worn on their battledress.
The ring is awesome, big and chunky with the Polish Eagle within a shield in relief. Silver plated. To the face in rose gold is the unit insignia.
Largish 3rd finger size.
Heavy.
V.G.C. POST ‘52 CANADIAN CALGARY HIGHLANDERS CAP BADGE Queens crown.
Post ' 52.
Retains original bronze finish
One replacement lug to rear.
Hence very low price.
V.G.C. POST 1902 - ROYAL SCOTS HELMET PLATE CENTRE Good example.
As per a cap badge but with wire loops for fitting to the Generic crowned star helmet plate used on the Home and Foreign Service helmets.
Nice age toning and old polish residue to back.
Wire loops good.
No rubbing or damage.
Scarce.
V.G.C. PRE 1884 1st ABERDEEN RIFLE VOLUNTEERS ( GORDON HLDRS ) - PLAID BROOCH. Beautiful piece in nickel silver.
Hollow construction.
Correct overlong pin.
No rubbing or damage.
Nice detail in relief.
Extremely rare.
V.G.C. PRE 1902 LIFE GUARDS LARGE TUNIC BUTTON
Dark toned brass.
Will clean up nicely if desired.
Maker mkd. for Jennens London.
V.G.C. PRE WW1 - KAISER WILHELM COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL
Good condition with age toning.Circa 1897.
Kaiser Wilhelm I Commemorative Centenary Medal. Originally awarded in memory of the hundredth birthday of the Great Emperor Wilhelm I. 1797- 22. March -1897.
Awarded by Prussia to state and university officials, as well as all military officers, non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel, which were actively serving in army, navy and Schutztruppe. Medals were also awarded to the surviving veterans of the First Schleswig War, Second Schleswig War, Austro-Prussian War, and the Franco-Prussian War. PRISONERS DOG TAG QUEENS EDINBURGH VOLUNTEER RIFLE BRIGADE BADGE
Large round bronze badge for either the cross belt , pouch or belt centre.
Large size , just over 2 and a quarter inches.
Heavy cast brass or bronze.
Stout mounts.
Castle in relief to centre.
Latin motto to the outside " Nisi Dominus Frustra ". Without God it is in Vain.
Also now the motto of Edinburgh Council. It should be how much will you pay me for the Building Contract !
Scarce.
V.G.C. QUEENS OWN CAMERON HIGHLANDERS REGIMENTAL HISTORY Scarce booklet circa 1927.
Good concise history.
Given to new recruits.
Nice condition.
V.G.C. QUEENS OWN CAMERON HIGHLANDERS SILVER SPORRAN BADGE
Crown & thistle QUEENS OWN HIGHLANDERS ( CAMERON & SEAFORTH ) - BRASS SHOULDER TITLE Scarce title.
Brass.
V.G.C. QUEENS OWN HIGHLANDERS ( CAMERON & SEAFORTH ) - PIPERS CAP BADGE Now difficult to find, circa 1961 cap badge worn only by pipers.
Still on it's Regimental tartan bonnet patch.
2 lugs to rear. Mint condition.
Rare to find with the tartan patch.
V.G.C. QUEENS OWN HIGHLANDERS ( CAMERON & SEAFORTH ) PIPERS PLAID BROOCH As nice as they come this example.
Large percentage of the original silver frosting present, usually polished off.
Bright finish brass quoit.
Bolt on furniture.
Parts are matching numbers ( 26) .
V.G.C. QUIST 64 M35 FORMER DOUBLE DECAL - NAMED
Good early helmet still with it's shiny parade/early finish. Batch no. 4575. This is one of the helmets referred to ass " Oddball" in the Brian Ice helmet book, i.e. this one has a zinc liner band fitted with earlier aluminium D rings, a known though scarce configuration. Brass helmet pins.Also at this time helmets were leaving the factory in both shiny and matt paints. This is a great helmet with a very nice condition size 56 liner named to it's former owner . Evidence of it's army double decals, the state shield having been scraped off as per the 1940 decal drop directive.
Cheap price original R E M E CAR MASCOT / BUMPER BADGE - GAUNT Beautiful condition car mascot from the early 1950\'s. Cap badge type device to centre , this inlaid with undamaged blue enamel. This set in high relief over undamaged enamel in Regimental colours.
Gaunt stamped.
V.G.C. R.G.LAWRIE SILVER SKEAN DHU - 1924 - GLASGOW SILVER H/M Very striking sgian dhu with silver hallmarks for Glasgow 1924.
Intricate hand etched silver mounts all in good order with no rubbing or damage and sharp etching.
Beautifully hand carved Celtic knot bog oak handle with finely etched silver mounts and silver top.
To the top mount as well as the hallmarks there is a stamping \" R.G.L. \" for R.G.Lawrie the famous bagpipe makers
They had shops in Glasgow and Edinburgh at one point where they sold Highland attire as well as pipes.
Wood, leather covered scabbard in good order with it\'s original black grained leather.
Clipped back steel blade with etched \" R.G.LAWRIE - GLASGOW & EDINBURGH \".
Blade has some sweat pitting and light surface rust.
This is a high quality hand made piece and would not have been a cheap item back in the day.
Rare.
V.G.C. RAD - REICH LABOUR SERVICE FOR WOMEN (RAD - WJ) BADGE - J.B.u CO
Good example of the RAD womens branch badge.
Zinc.
Maker mkd., J.B.u Co. ( Julius Bauer & Co. ) below pin.
Nice uncleaned age toning.
V.G.C. RAF (BRITISH ROYAL AIR FORCE) PLASTIC ECONOMY BADGE WW2 plastic economy cap badge.
Good example with no distortion.
Short blade type,(one curved tip absent) otherwise VGC.
Non maker marked. RAF \"O\" - (OBSERVERS) SILVER & ENAMEL BADGE Maker & STERLING marked to rear.
No enamel damage.
Very attractive.
V.G.C.
Scarce RAF WW2 WARRANT OFFICERS SLEEVE BADGES
Estate fresh.
Belonged to former Spitfire pilot who saw extensive service in the Far East.
Uniform removed.
V.G.C. RARE - RUSSIAN RKKA - HAMMER & PLOW - RUSSIAN REVOLUTION CAP BADGE - BRING BACK A rare genuine example of the cap star worn by Bolshevik forces in the Russian Revolution.
Pre dates the Hammer and Sickle.
If you do find one of these it is likely to be ground dug with no prongs or fake.
This is the real deal and was a bring back by a Scottish officer who\'s details I will give to the buyer.
Retains a good percentage of it\'s correct shade of red paint.
Prongs are present and good.
Don\'t listen to anyone who tries to diss this badge, THIS IS GUARANTEED 100% GENUINE !!
I got it along with other items belonging to the man , a career soldier and it was mounted on a piece of card with his details on the back.
Came from his son who is now in his \'80\'s , himself also a career soldier.
Never seen one so good.
V.G.C. RARE WW2 GERMAN NSFK - GRUPPE 8 MITTE (ESCHWEGE) FLYING DAY BADGE
Great flight day rally badge for the NSFK .
Great detail in relief on this one.
Icarus with superimposed swastika and attributed to Gruppe 8 Mitte (Eschwege) which was based in the State of Hesse.
Silver washed die struck tombak.
Rare.
V.G.C. RED ARROWS 1ST SQUADRON LEADERS FLYING HELMET - ATTRIBUTED
A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN A GENUINE & SUPERB (RED ARROWS) Mk2 "BONE DOME".
Flown during the 1970-71 display season in the Folland Gnat aircraft then used by the team.
The helmet is attributed to the Late-Great Squadron Leader 'Bill Loverseed" Team Leader of The Red Arrows 1970-1971.
The helmet is in well used condition with plenty of knocks and scrapes having for many years been used as an RAF recruiting 'tool' in various places and at various air shows and displays. It was finally sold off as a charitable donation many years ago. The visor screws at left end of the visor need replacing but overall the helmet is clean and complete having had the normal "interservice green" inner electrical and webbing conversion and general mod' common to 99% of all operational helmets of the period. All "white" RAF Mk2 helmets are very scarce and seldom seen for sale at all. Used also on many of the types being flown at the time such as The Lightning, Vulcan and the Phantom etc.
Raymond Eric William Loverseed was born on an RAF base in Egypt in 1932. Bill joined the RAF in 1952,[17] and flew with the Red Arrows in their first year, 1965, and also in 1970.[18] He took command of the Red Arrows in 1971 after the previous leader, Dennis Hazell, broke his leg after ejecting due to an engine failure in practice in November 1970. Four Red Arrows' pilots were killed in an accident at RAF Kemble in January 1971, when two planes carrying two men each collided in mid-air. Bill Loverseed was promoted to Squadron Leader in July 1971,[19] but resigned his commission in May 1972.[17] He married four times. He flew a Buffalo transport plane that crash-landed at the Farnborough Air Show in 1984, and a Piper Cherokee aircraft that suffered severe icing and crashed in Newfoundland in 1987. He died in 1998, on a Dash 7 that he was piloting on a test flight over Devon.[20]
A WONDERFUL ITEM OF GREAT HISTORICAL INTEREST
( Much sought after I will guarantee that you will not see anything like this again in a hurry !) .
C/w it's carry case.
RED CROSS - FOR SERVICE BADGE - MINT
A good pre 1953 British Red Cross Society "For Service" gilt and enamel badge, the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' and official issue number "L 13229". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 41mm. RENFREW ( GLASGOW ) CONSTABULARY CHROME COLLAR PAIR Chrome finish.
Good detail.
Nice matched pair.
Prince of Wales feathers.
No newer than WW2.
V.G.C. RENFREWSHIRE RIFLE VOLUNTEER BTN SHAKO
Rare shako in good overall condition. Silver badge. Comes with it's metal carrying tin. Size 55 approx. Grey cloth with red band running around the crown. No moth, some black spots on the crown from where it has been sitting on top of the original waterproof cover which is congealed in the bottom of the tin. Nice 100% original and extremely rare especially in this condition. ROYAL ARMY VETINARY CORPS (RAVC) BRASS SHOULDER TITLE Nice shoulder title.
Unusual lugs and c/w brass backing plate and cotter pin.
Scarce.
V.G.C. ROYAL ARTILLERY GILDED OFFICERS HELMET PLATE KINGS CROWN Nice post 1902 officers HP for the Home Service Helmet.
Kings Crown examples are scarce.
Retaining most of it\'s gilded finish with some loss to the bodies of the lion and unicorn.
Sharp die struck detail.
3 lugs to back.
Good example.
V.G.C. ROYAL ARTILLERY OFFICERS FIELD SERVICE SIDE CAP Good example.
Mid 1950's.
2 post '52 Queens Crown buttons to front.
Bullion RA officers cap badge.
Has light service wear and age related fading but no moth or damage.
Gold bullion trim.
Approx size 56. ROYAL ARTILLERY OFFICERS GILDED HELMET PLATE - WW1 Very cheap price !!
Officers example retaining most of the original gilded finish.
Post 1902 Kings crown, so scarce.
3 lugs to back.
Fine detail.
V,G,C, ROYAL ARTILLERY SMALL CAP BADGE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE CAP BADGE
Nice wartime example. Nicely toned " One Looker "
V.G.C. ROYAL BRITISH LEGION - SCOTLAND - 2000 LAPEL BADGE Rare badge.
Gilt and various colours of enamel.
Maker mkd.
Pin back.
No enamel damage.
B.L. device to centre with thistle wreath and Saltyre.
V.G.C. ROYAL COMPANY OF ARCHERS - KINGS BODY GUARD OF SCOTLAND - CROSS/SWORD BELT C/W SHOULDER BELT PLATE - ATTRIBUTED Rare piece.
White leather sword belt c/w with it\'s original shoulder belt plate.
Belt is in good condition , no issues.
SBP is beautiful and very hard to come by.
Gilt seeded back plate with very sharp detailed centre .
Kings Crown.
Silver.
4 studs to the back.
No rubbing or damage.
Nice age toning.
I have\'nt removed the plate from the belt so I don\'t know if there are any maker details.
Attributed. Name to buyer.
V.G.C. ROYAL ENGINEERS - 29 ENGINEER GROUP WOODEN WALL PLAQUE Good striking wall plaque for this Scottish Territorial unit.
V.G.C. ROYAL ENGINEERS OFFICERS DRESS SIDE CAP Good high quality example .
London makers stamp to inside.
Bullion RE badge.
Black melton cloth with gold braid trim.
Beautiful 3 piece silver/ gilt buttons to front.
Owners name of cloth label to inside.
Good gold lining.
Approx size 57.
V.G.C. ROYAL ENGINEERS ST. CHRISTOPHER CAR MASCOT Good Been on the Car example.
St. Christopher with enamelled RE device below.
Chromed brass or copper.
Circa 1950\'s.
Fixings come with it.
Scarce ROYAL HIGHLAND FUSILIERS - ( H.L.I./ R.S.F. ) - CAR MASCOT / BADGE - GAUNT One of the rarest of the bumper badges produced by J.R. Gaunt , late \'50\'s , early \'60\'s.
Quality as you expect from Gaunt and condition is very good.
Raised flaming bomb over enamel in Regimental colours.
Will clean up nicely if desired.
V.G.C. ROYAL HIGHLAND FUSILIERS (HLI / RSF) PIPERS CAP BADGE A now very hard to come by badge.
Early , Post 52.White metal not anodised.
Some polishing to high spots but nevertheless a good example.
Worn by Regimental pipers only.
V.G.C. ROYAL IRISH FUSILIERS CAP BADGE Nice 2-piece example with age patina. Slider back. ROYAL IRISH RIFLES - CAP BADGE - ENGLAND STAMP ON SLIDER
Good w/m die struck wartime example.
Kings Crown.
England mkd. slider.
V.G.C. ROYAL REGIMENT OF SCOTLAND PIPERS G10 SGIAN DHU Standard G10 pipers sgian dhu with a miniature RRS enamelled badge to handle.
Quality construction with clipped back blade, wood handle and leather covered wood scabbard.
Top mount with finial.
These now being made for the army by a top Scottish jeweller after years of poor quality Pooley ones being on issue.
Mint , unissued ROYAL RGT. OF SCOTLAND - OFFICERS BLUE PATROL JACKET Mint condition.
Issue Blue Patrol jkt.
Full compliment of buttons , pips etc.
See inside label for sizes.
Nice pleated back.
Scarce ROYAL SCOTS - VICTORIAN - 1ST EDINBURGH CITIZENS VOLUNTEERS - FORAGE CAP BADGE Rare badge.
O/r\'s shako badge circa 1859.
1st Company Edinburgh Citizens Volunteers.
W/m.
Nice toning.
Die struck with sharp detail.
V.G.C. ROYAL SCOTS - 2ND HIGHLAND COY. - 1ST CITY OF EDINBURGH RIFLE VOLUNTEERS CAP BADGE Rare badge circa 1860.
1st City of Edinburgh RVC glengarry badge.
3 lugs.
Silver or silver plate.
St. Andrew to centre with outer strap with Gaelic motto, translates as, \" Highlanders Shoulder to Shoulder \"
Not to be confused with the Lanarkshire badge that is similar but with different motto.
Old polish residue to back.
One Look original at a great price !!
V.G.C. ROYAL SCOTS - QUEENS RIFLE VOLUNTEERS CROSS BELT BADGE Excellent example in cast blackened brass. Fretted centre. Loop for whistle chain.
Victorian period.
V.G.C. ROYAL SCOTS - QUEENS RIFLE VOLUNTEERS PIPERS FEATHER BONNET BADGE As per the normal badge but with extra long lugs presumably for a feather bonnet so likely for a piper.
Blackened brass.
Old polish residue.
V.G.C. ROYAL SCOTS - VICTORIAN - OFFICERS SHOULDER BELT PLATE & WAIST BELT PLATE SET Nice quality set.
Officers Shoulder Belt Plate and Dirk Belt plate.
Circa 1900.
Silver fittings on burnished back plates.
SBP with Silver diamond cut star.Green enamel behind centre.
Waist belt plate with early style star , green enamel behind the centre. Curved back plate.
Matching set with nice even age toning .
No rubbing or damage
From deceased estate.Fresh to the market , uncleaned as found.
Scarce.
V.G.C. ROYAL SCOTS 5TH VOLUNTEER BTN CAP BADGE Good example of this Victorian period badge in w/m.
Circa 1888/1908.
Voided centre.
Additional top scroll with \" 5th Vol. Batt. \".
Nicely shaped for wear by soldier.
V.G.C. ROYAL SCOTS DRAGOON GUARDS - NCO'S ARM BADGE
Nice age toned example. 3 lugs to back.2 piece.
V.G.C. ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS OFFICERS WW1 COLLAR - OSD
Good 2 piece cast example. Nice bi metal 2 piece construction. Reddish coloured metal bomb with brass thistle.
V.G.C. ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS VICTORIAN CAP BADGE - PRE 1902 Good scarce Victorian example.
QVC.
Lugs north and south.
Old pink polish residue to rear.
V.G.C. ROYAL SCOTS GREYS IRON PLAQUE FROM FRONT OF BARRACKS Super rare piece being a large Regimental device from the front of the barracks .
Excellent condition with a skilfull repaint.When originally found it was rusty with no paint.
Approx 12inches by 12 inches.
Great detail.
Very heavy so pay attention to shipping before purchasing
V.G.C. ROYAL SCOTS OFFICERS BRONZE COLLAR PAIR
Nice matched pair of 2 piece colllar badges for wear on the Officers Service Dress.
Near mint. ROYAL SCOTS OFFICERS SILVER / GILT DIAMOND CUT CAP BADGE Good example in unmarked silver.
Diamond cut which that glittery effect !
Undamaged Gilt centre with green enamel behind.
Well detailed with slight polishing to the leading edges.
Nice and heavy .
V.G.C. ROYAL SCOTS RS TERRITORIAL SHOULDER TITLE PAIR Nice pair of the scarcer small size " R S " shoulder titles.
V.G.C. ROYAL SCOTS SHAKO PLATE - 1871 - 1877 Other ranks Victorian helmet shako plate to the Royal Scots, circ 1871-1877, with two long lugs to the reverse, in good condition. Nicely toned brass. Well detailed.
V.G.C. ROYAL SCOTS SOLDIERS SPOON WITH ARMY NUMBER. Nice soldiers spoon with R.S. and his last 4 digits of his army number.
Maker mkd. ROYAL WARWICKSHIRE BRONZE OFFICERS BADGE - BLADES
Scarce officers cap badge for wear with the Service Dress.
Die struck bronze with 2 blades to reverse.
This is the last pattern prior to the amalgamation with The Queen's Regiment in 1992.
Good price, way below market value.
V.G.C.
ROYAL YACHT SQUADRON / ROYAL LONDON Y.C. - BAR BROOCH Beautiful bar brooch made from 3 gilded buttons professionally mouned on a gilded bar with stout original hook and pin. The 2 outer epaulette size buttons have 3 anchors and "R.Y.S." in old script. The centre large button has "R.L.Y.C." and is surmounted by a Victorian crown.
A lovely rare item circa WW1 or possibly as early as the turn of the century. RSF (ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS) SHOULDER TITLE Unusual example with flaming bomb and \" RSF \".
Single lug construction.
Nice age toning .
From a recent found in a shed old collection .
V.G.C.
With this single lug and it\'s positioning it is not a 2 piece or part title. This has been it\'s original configuration.
Rare
V.G.C. RTR - ROYAL TANK CORPS WARTIME CAP BADGE - CAST- IN THEATRE MADE
Sand cast example.
Wartime Kings crown.
In theatre made, likely North Africa, Far East.
slight rubbing to the high points of the tank turret, otherwise VGC RUSSIAN COLD WAR FLAG Beautiful iconic piece in silk/rayon.
Lenin to one side, Soviet device to the other.
Cold war items have now really kicked in as people realise it was a war and not a period of stalemate.
Measures 1.73 m by 1.05 m
V.G.C. RUSSIAN FRONT GERMAN WW2 M40 SS HELMET -
Solid bunker found single decal helmet. No leather. Liner band present. Good decal. Found near Poltava. The premier SS divions were there so either Dad Reich, TK or Liebstandarie. One look helmet.
SA SPORTS BADGE AWARD SA Sports Badge.
Numbered: 477804.
Maker mkd for Berg & Nolte. A.G. Lundenscheid.
Also , \'Eigentum D.S.A. Sportabzeichen Hauptstelle\'. Nice age toning.
Retains most of the original finish.
Concave.
V.G.C. SA MAGDEBURG - GRUPPE MITTE -MEMORIAL DAY BADGE Extra large size SA Gruppe Mitte die struck day badge.
5 cm diameter.
Mint condition.
Rare. SCARCE GERMAN WW2 1939 WINTER HELP WORK COMPRESSED PAPER DAY BADGE Scarce as most of these did'nt survive.
Compressed paper with a tin foil type finish.
Nice depiction of a soldier with M35 steel helmet in relief over Wermacht adler.
V.G.C. SCOTS GREYS POUCH BADGE
Nice detailed large brass pouch badge for the Greys and DG's.
Lugs
V.G.C. SCOTS GUARDS - ADEN EMERGENCY - SGT\'S KHAKI DRILL BUSH JACKET & SHORTS - PERSIAN GULF BADGED - ATTRIBUTED An original Aden period \'Jackets Bush Khaki, 1950 Pattern\' dated 1967 and Scots Guards attributed.
This pattern of jacket has to be one of the most iconic military jackets of the 20th Century.
Typical Safari style with two chest pockets with scalloped flaps, long sleeves and single button cuffs.
Sleeves both with rare printed British H.Q. Land Forces Persian Gulf Formation patches ( these sell at £30 each) .
Sgt\'s stripes to one sleeve.
Original inside label is still present and very clear stating sizes as well as WD arrow and manufacturer\'s name and date.
The 1950 Pattern shorts also have a clear label and a 1967 issue date.
The Serviceman served in that theatre and copy photos of him wearing this uniform comes with the sale.
Name of soldier to buyer only.
Scots Guards were deployed to Aden in 1967 which ties in with the issue of this uniform.
V.G.C SCOTS GUARDS - WHITE BUFF LEATHER BELT & BUCKLE Nice example of the white leather buff belt.
C/w it\'s original to it brass buckle.
Stout leather, newer examples are not of this quality and tend to be thinner leather.
Good size.
V.G.C. SCOTS GUARDS CAR MASCOT - GAUNT As new, never used.
Circa 1950\'s.
In it\'s card box with inlay card..
Guards cap star device in chrome to centre over enamel Regimental colours.
Gaunt mkd.
Fixing screws.
Rare.
Mint SCOTS GUARDS FLAG - EXTRA LARGE
Genuine Scots Guards flag.
Measures 6 feet by 43 inches approx.
Hanging rope with toggle.
Superb condition
Rare SCOTS GUARDS MUSICIANS MUSIC POUCH BADGE Not a valise badge, they have a slot on the back.
Silvered on brass.Large size.
Diestruck.
Lugs.
Scarce.
Worn on musicians leather marching music case
V.G.C. SCOTS GUARDS OFFICERS WW1 HELMET WITH INSIGNIA
Outstanding helmet rarely found for sale these days.
WW1 Brodie shell in rough drab paint to 100%.
Beautifully painted officers badge to front.
Officers type Gucci lining by a London maker.
Stout leather chin strap.
Fitted with an original to it string net suggesting service beyond the Great War by the officer.
Painted initials " W.T. " in 3D script.
Super rare in top condition with a price unfortunately reflecting that.
V.G.C. SCOTS GUARDS STERLING SILVER FORAGE CAP BADGE Nice correct small size pin back for wear on the officers forage cap.
Bi metal, silver / gilt. Green enamel behind centre.
\" Sterling \" silver stamped.
Original pin and hook.
V.G.C. SCOTTISH 29th ROYAL ENGINEER - FORMATION SIGNS AND R.E. SHOULDER FLASHES SET OF 4 Uniform removed from an officers tunic.
Matching set for both arms of nicely embroidered lion rampant and Royal Engineers shoulder flashes.
V.G.C. SCOTTISH - ABERDEENSHIRE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS VICTORIAN WAIST BELT CLASP - HUGH KING Fine and rare cast nickel silver O/R\'s waist belt clasp.
In virtually unissued condition.
Motto \"Bon Accord\" to outer circlet and with the Aberdeen Coat of Arms to the centre.
Plain belt fixings.
Originally purchased from Bosleys as part of the Hugh King Collection he sold. SCOTTISH - ARMY ISSUE- PIPERS DIRK BY FIRMIN - NEW BOXED This is a genuine G10 army issue dirk for pipers in the Scottish Regiments.
After the poor quality of Pooley Sword examples , the army are now using famous old maker \" Firmin \"
Studded composite handle.
Clean blade, still with grease.
Thistle motif mounts.
Queen Elizabeth crown to pommel so one of the last before Charles was crowned King.
Genuine army issue ( not Pakistan copy !! ).
I have a presentation box which can come with the dirk but post will be more. My shipping and sale is for the dirk only but no extra item charge if you want the lined box.
Very hard to come by due to the drastic cuts in army piping.
Mint condition. SCOTTISH - OFFICERS / PIPE MAJOR , RED SILK SASH Very difficult to come by item. Note , not the red cotton one worn by Snco\'s !
Crimson silk .
No issues with this, no pulls to the material.
Worn by officers, Pipe Major, Drum Major and Band Master in the main.
Rare
V.G.C. SCOTTISH HORSE CAP BADGE Good polished finish.
No rubbing or damage.
Sharp strike.
V.G.C. SCOTTISH HORSE CAST COLLAR Very nice collar size badge, sand cast in either silver or heavy silver plate.
Nice detail .
Golphic crown.
V.G.C. SCOTTISH LOTHIAN & BORDERS HORSE COLLAR PAIR Nice matching pair of o/r\'s brass collar badges.
Matching pair.
North and south lugs.
Nice age toning .
V.G.C. SCOTTISH REGIMENTAL BADGES 1793-1972 Good condition copy of this fine work.
Hardback.
V.G.C. SCOTTISH REGIMENTS BALMORAL BONNET - 1830\'S Beautiful and very rare early Balmoral type bonnet as worn by some Scottish regiments.
Hand knitted and carded.
Silk trim and still with it\'s wide silk rear tails.
Evidence of having had a badge.
Large red touree to crown.
Large size for the period , approx 57/58.
No moth or damage.
All original. SCOTTISH REGIMENTS PIPE MAJORS LEATHER WRIST RANK BAND Rare bit of kit !!
A leather wrist band as worn in short sleeve order by senior ranks and officers.
This one is a genuine worn only by the Pipe Major example .
Inverted metal chevrons with small metal bagpipe badge above ( the latter worn only with this wrist band ).
Tan leather with ink makers, contract no. or similar on back.
Genuine army issue.
V.G.C. SCOTTISH ROYAL ENGINEERS - TRE LOWLAND SHOULDER TITLE
Good brass example.
3 lugs to back.
No rubbing or damage.
Scarce.
V.G.C. SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS - COLLAR / SPORRAN BADGE
Scarce example.
Cast metal.
Possibly for stand up collar but more likely a sporran badge variant ?
2 lugs.
Excellent condition. SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS BLAZER BADGE
Nice embroidered blazer badge.
Nicely done and never been stitched to jacket.
Mint SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS COLLAR DOG SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS COMFORTS BADGE Rare enamel lapel badge worn by fund raisers for the Seaforth soldiers on operations in WW1. Brass with red and blue enamel with no damage.
Original pin and hook.
V.G.C.
SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS TARTAN SHOULDER SLIDE - NORTH AFRICA A Regimental tartan Mc Kenzie shoulder slide as worn in North Africa.
Went over one epaulette, sometimes with insignia attached.
This one has never had insignia .
Mint condition.
Rare. SEAFORTH HLDR'S OFFICERS 3 PIECE BADGE
Good example although not exactly matching but that was how the officer wore it.
Well detailed stags head in nickel silver with very pronounced antler points , these undamaged.
Nickel Cuidich 'n Righ
scroll. These 2 pieces match.
The top piece of Golphic crown with L below is in unmarked silver.
Very striking.
Sensible price. SEAFORTH HLDRS. - TERRITORIAL COLLAR SET - 2 PIECE Rare white metal 2 piece collar set for Territoria Battalions.
No rubbing or damage.
Nicely toned .
Comprises, elephant and Cypher with \"Caber Feidh\" scroll below.
V.G.C. SEAFORTH HLDRS. OF CANADA BRASS SPORRAN BADGE Nice die struck example.
Sharp detail.
Measures 2 and a half inches x 2 inches.
Correct 3 lugs.
Scarce .
V.G.C. SIEBE GORMAN 5TH TYPE DIVERS KNIFE/DAGGER Superb example.
Genuine military issue .
Bought direct from ex-Royal Navy diver.
Circa 1960/70’s.
Black ribbed ebonite handle with brass ring and pommel nut to top and brass ferrule.
Brass scabbard.
Double edged blade with “SIEBE GORMAN” etching. Some light surface darkening uncleaned.
This is the cheapest and one of the best out there !!
Scarce
V.G.C. SMALL ARMS BY FREDERICK WILKINSON
1970'S version. Lots of photos in good condition. 256 pages.
Still leading work in it's field. SOUTH AFRICA DUKE OF EDINBURGHS OWN RIFLES CAP BADGE
Nice brass badge. 2 lugs at rear.
SPANISH FRANCO PERIOD MILITARY BELT BUCKLE
From the early 1940's. Brass buckle with crowned eagle with crown. A bit of rust to the front but has the keeper and unusually, still with the long pin.
Good condition with some service wear. SPORTING AMMUNITION CATALOGUE -1930 - ICI Rare book.
Circa 1930.
Informative with colour and black & white plates.
Leather bound.
Good overall .
Modest price.
The only other original publication I could find for comparison was on Abe books at £138 so this one is less than half price.
Grab a bargain ! SS - M40 HELMET - DEMJANSK POCKET
Super bunker found complete SS single decal M40 helmet.
Liner leather good. Shortened chin strap.
Good decal.
One look original recovered from Demjansk many years ago and sold by me and purchased back from my customer. SS / SA NSDAP CAP / KEPI EAGLE Good original.
Prongs intact.
RZM & M1/18 ? marked to rear.
Age toned and uncleaned from a collection of bring backs.
Worn on black Allgemeine cap, SA kepi and Nsdap cap
V.G.C. SS BLACK SHOULDER STRAPS Black button on shoulder boards. Uniform removed and with some service wear. Impression of where the buttons have been. Interestingly, one is longer than the other however they have been worn as a pair with exactly the same commensurate age and wear.
Ground dug, no waffenfarbe but have been posted and are the Real Deal. SS DIRLEWANGER ATTRIBUTED M42 HELMET
Non runic M42 but directly attributed to SS Dirlewanger. This helmet was found last year in a small village near Warsaw and sold to a friend of mine.
Under the front peak is scratched the Feldpost number 00512. This was used exclusively by Dirlewanger and nobody else. It was forum posted and got a 100% thumbs up.
The helmet itself is in typical barn found condition with good shell retaining most of it's paint, dry liner and original but broken and dry chinstrap with a period field repair.Decent size approx 64 shell, apron markings indistinct.
Rare to find a real piece to this notorious unit.
00512
(15.9.1940-31.1.1941) SS-Sonderkommando Dirlewanger d. Waffen-SS Distrikt Lublin
(1.8.1943-23.3.1944) 17.9.1943 Regimentsstab und Stabskompanie SS-Sonderkommando Dirlewanger
(24.3.1944-6.11.1944) 29.6.1944 Stab und Stabskompanie SS-Sonder-Regiment Dirlewanger
8.9.1944: Stab und 1.-5. Kompanie SS-Sonderkommando Dirlewanger
(7.11.1944-Kriegsende) 19.12.1944 Stab SS-Sturmbrigade Dirlewanger
Only ever used by Dirlewanger
SS M40 QUIST SINGLE DECAL GERMAN HELMET - RUSSIAN FRONT
Good bunker found Quist. Solid with most paint remaining and good percentage of decal.
Liner band present , leather missing.
Russian Front find. SS M40 SINGLE DECAL BATTLE DAMAGED - ZHITOMIR
KIA helmet with great decal. Liner band, no leather. One chin strap end present.
Dug in the Ukraine near Zhitomir, ( Battle of the Dnieper ).
The main SS unit involved was the LAH. SS M40 SINGLE DECAL GERMAN HELMET - RUSSIAN FRONT A good bunker find helmet recovered from a position on the Mannerheim Line scene of a huge battle as the Red Army began it's 1944 summer offensive.
ET64 shell retaining most of it's now dull field grey paint. Great decal. Double banded1940 dtd, aluminium liner band. Good original liner with all tongue ends intact (back seam possibly restitched). Full length original maker mkd. and 1940 dtd. chin strap with aluminium buckle.
A good solid " Been There" helmet. Some hairline cracks to the shell possibly as a result of blast or temperature change.
These days it's nice to get a total " One Look " helmet that is 100% original and as found. SS M42 HELMET SHELL - POLTAVA - KURSK
Genuine SS M42 shell with liner band. This bunker recovered along with another similar 10 years ago near Poltava near Kursk, scene of the biggest tank battle ever and involved all the elite SS divisions including Das Reich, Totenkopf and Liebstandarte.
Good solid shell with some pitting but still with most of the original field grey paint. Good 2nd type Runic shield. One helmet pin absent. Liner band present.
Now near impossible to find a good Eastern Front combat helmet and nice that this one is attributable to one of the most famous battles of WW2. SS M42 SINGLE DECAL GERMAN HELMET - EASTERN FRONT - NARVA
Genuine combat worn SS single decal helmet. This one from a house in Narva. As with all M42 decalled helmets I now have them appraised. Images of this one were sent to Kelly Hicks who has no issues with it. Decal is worn back but a large percentage of the shield remains. 50% approx of the original paint still present. Some surface pitting. Liner in heavy battle worn condition but complete. No chinstrap. Apron codes unclear. Medium size approx. 55 liner.
Good genuine "Been There" Eastern Front helmet at a very affordable price for an SS helmet SS PANZER COLLAR TAB - CUT OFF
Stunning collar tab .
Slightly padded and with embroidered runes.
Still attached to the black, likely Panzer wrap over tunic collar.
Vet bring back.
V.G.C. SS POSTCARD - UNSERE WAFFEN SS I believe this is one from a series of 10 .
Nice depiction of soldiers in camo smocks and helmet covers.
Couple of creases but nice original One Looker. SS SLEEVE BADGE CUT OFF FROM CAMO SMOCK
Cracking condition cut off from dot pattern smock.Correct stitching.
American vet bring back .
V.G.C. SS SLEEVE EAGLE - VET BRING BACK - UNIFORM REMOVED
Superb embroidered SS sleeve eagle. Removed from uniform and swopped for cigarettes in Hamburg by SS man P.O.W. with Trooper Spence of Edinburgh, 1st RTR ( 7th Armoured Div. Desert Rats) who was involved in the push on the city.
Straight from this vets house along with other German bring backs and his personal uniform items.
100% "Been There" example which I was originally going to forum sell,so posted it and thumbs up from all, can't be too careful with German items and nowadays I'm only buying them in this manner.
This is one you can sleep at night with. SS STICK PIN ST.ANDREWS O.T.C. - COLLAR DOG PAIR Mint condition and although Kings Crown, I believe circa 1980\'s.
White metal, good detail.
North & south lugs.
Genuine issue.
Bought from an officer cadet in the unit.
Mint STALINGRAD FOUND M35 GERMAN HEER HELMET- BATTLE DAMAGED
Fantastic helmet recovered from the Roshoshka area of Stalingrad.
Retaining most paint and still has it's liner and chinstrap. Army decal. Soldiers name in paint to rear apron.
Leaves no doubt as to the ferocity of the fighting.Battle damage is exit holes and even the chin strap buckle has taken a strike.
This is a good solid helmet, bunker recovered. STOLEN IN WILTSHIRE - ARGYLLS SILVER STATUE A good friend had this figure stolen from his home in Wiltshire.
It's a silver plated highland soldier approx. 12 inches high excluding the base.
Quite distinctive with a Lochaber axe, ( top of axe absent ).
This was a presentation piece given to his father and as such has sentimental value for the family.
Any help in it's recovery would warrant a reward.
We are closely watching auction houses etc. and it has been reported to the Police but any help would be greatly appreciated.
Please feel free to share the photo.
Dave T - RAMC - HIGHLAND BRASS SHOULDER TITLE
Scarce brass title.
3 lugs.
Uncleaned but will come up nicely if desired.
V.G.C. T - RAMC - LOWLAND - WHITE METAL SHOULDER TITLE
Rare title in white metal.
3 lugs.
V.G.C. T . 6. H.L.I. (HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY) BRASS SHOULDER TITLE Original 4 piece 6th Btn. title in brass.
T/NUMBER/STRUNG BUGLE/H.L.I.
3 lugs .
Nice age toning.
Scarce.
V.G.C. T (Territorial) 7 S. R. (CAMERONIANS) SHOULDER TITLE Scarce title for the 7th Volunteer Btn Cameronians ( Scottish Rifles ).
Brass.
3 lugs.( slightly pinched ).
Old polish residue to back .
V.G.C. T 7 - ( STIRLING ) VOL. BTN. A&SH SHOULDER TITLE Good original not a T….. fake.
Correct 3 lugs.
Brass.
7th Btn. based and recruiting from Stirling.
Scarce.
VGC T 7 ROYAL HIGHLANDERS (BLACK WATCH) SHOULDER TITLE
Scarce 7th Btn.title. Uncleaned, dark patina. Correct 3 lugs.
V.G.C.
T 7 ROYAL SCOTS - BRASS SHOULDER TITLE
Brass Territorial title .
3 loops to back.
Well made.
V.G.C. T 7/9 RS (ROYAL SCOTS) TERRITORIAL SHOULDER TITLE Circa 1922.
Extremely rare and sought after shoulder title.
Rare white metal example in near mint condition.
Issued in both brass and white metal ( Bloomer \" Badges of the Highland and Lowland Regiments page 13 it describes the T/7/9/ RS title as \".... brass and white metal 1922 \").
V.G.C. T RAMC HIGHLAND BRASS SHOULDER TITLE
Good genuine one, not ebay fake !
Toned brass, 3 lugs.
Very nice example.
V.G.C. T RAMC LOWLAND SHOULDER TITLE
Nice brass original.
3 loops.
V.G.C. T4 CAMERON HIGHLANDERS TERRITORIAL SHOULDER TITLE Rare title.
White metal for Territorials.
3 loops.
Excellent condition.
T5 GORDON HLDRS SHOULDER TITLE Now very hard to find. Nice genuine 3 lug example in brass.Loops slightly pinched from being fitted to board.
V.G.C. T7 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS SHOULDER TITLE
Nice example of a genuine T title, unlike most in the market place.
Brass.
Top lug absent otherwise V.G.C. T7 ROYAL SCOTS SHOULDER TITLE Very nice brass example.
3 lugs.
No rubbing or damage.
Scarce.
V.G.C. T7 SR - CAMERONIANS ( SCOTTISH RIFLES ) BLACKENED SHOULDER TITLE
Very good example retaining most of it's correct blackened finish.
3 loops to reverse.
TAN ERSATZ PICKEHAUBE - VERY RARE
A beautiful pickle which I have owned since a boy and am now reluctantly selling. Tan cloth over cloth associated with German East Africa. Condition is very good with all leather trim intact and cloth body also very good. Correct red coloured interior . Good size 57 which is large for the period. I have never seen another one of these for sale and very few picklehaubes in this all original condition hence high price. TAYFORTH OTC ( OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS. ) CAP BADGE Scarce.
Mint condition cap badge.
Anodised.Staybright.
Comes on a piece of Regimental tartan. TOP PRICES PAID FOR GENUINE HELMETS I\'m actively looking to buy any good 100% original German helmets.
Also other nations helmets, i.e British especially Para and Japanese.
I pay top money as this is my own collecting field and I\'m always looking to add good pieces to that and the odd one for the website.
We pay better than you will end up with from auction houses with their exorbitant 30% off both buyer and seller and Vat, insurance etc.
These guys are having a laugh all the way to the bank at our expense !
Whole collections or single pieces wanted. TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO RGT. / POLICE - OFFICERS DRILL CANE Similar in size to a walking stick.
Not a swagger stick, more like a Sgts Drill Cane.
Black painted stout shaft.
Silver plated top with Star of David type device .
This insignia used by both military and police.
Very rare piece.
V.G.C. TURKISH FIELD GUN PLATE - MESOPOTAMIA - BRITISH VET WW1 BRING BACK Rare piece.
Heavy brass makers plate removed from a Turkish cannon, field gun in Essin , Mesopotamia.
Bears the Coat of Arms of the Ottoman Empire.
Although brought back from the Great War I believe this to be from a older gun possibly from around the 1860\'s as the Turkish army were using obsolete artillery, if anyone has any ideas please let me know and I\'ll update my description.
Hand written note attached to the back \" Taken by my father ., . , M... from a Turkish gun captured at Essin Mesopotamia \".
Straight from the family and fresh to the market.
Very well detailed .
Details of the officer who brought it back to the buyer.
V.G.C.
Check shipping cost as this is a heavy piece in solid brass. TWO OF 21ST ARMY GROUP FORMATION PATCHES WW2 British 21st Army Group HQ Head Quarters Cloth Formation Signs.
One is the standard type and the other is a more elaborate bullion wire example.
Both V.G.C. UGANDA PRISONS SERVICE OFFICERS DRILL CANE Very rare.
As per the style of British officers/ Snco\'s drill sticks and much larger and more substantial than a swagger stick.
Silver plated top on a dark oak shaft.
Top with Maltese type cross in relief with grey crowned Crane to centre. Strap with \" Uganda Prisons Service \"
Fairly dent free and retains original metal tip.
Measures just under 33 inches.
V.G.C. UNIFORM OF THE SS VOLUME 1-6 BY ANDREW MOLLO
Postage quoted is for UK sale only. UNITED SERVICES CORPS CAP BADGE Set up in 1908 to find employment for discharged ex Servicemen.
Corps employed ex military personnel.
Cast brass with St.Edward crown which is similar to the QVC.
V.G.C. US - TACTICAL COMMAND LAPEL BADGE
Nice enamelled lapel badge.
Mint US AIRFORCE - KOREAN VETERAN - KENTUCKY NUMBER PLATE Not strictly military but a cool piece I brought back from the States.
Car number plate for a Korean War veteran.
V.G.C. VICTORIAN - 2ND V.B. MANCHESTER REGIMENT - OFFICERS SILVER CAP BADGE Rare officers example .
Great detail.
Unmarked silver.
Blades to back.
Scrolls with remains of gilding to seeded ground.
Fine detail.
Pre 1908
V.G.C. VICTORIAN - LONDON SCOTTISH VOLUNTEERS -OFFICERS WAIST BELT CLASP. Good scarce Victorian period Cockney Jocks belt buckle.
Thistle design ends.
Centre with Rampant Lion in relief.
No rubbing or damage.
These seem to be around £165 in the market place so this is a good price
V.G.C. VICTORIAN PRE 1880 - CAMERON HIGHLANDERS OFFICERS SILVER CAP BADGE - HIGHLAND DRESS / WHITE HELMET Pre 1880.
Officers heavy cast silver cap badge for wear with Highland Dress and on the tropical White Helmet..
Beautiful badge.
Heavy cast unmarked silver.
Detail is outstanding especially on St. Andrews face.
Silver lugs.
Rare.
V.G.C. VICTORIAN - 2ND BTN.CAMERONIANS - BLACKENED BRASS O/R\'S CAP BADGE Very good example of the scarce Victorian era 2nd Btn. cap badge.
Retains a very good percentage of the original blackened finish.
Die struck.
V.G.C. VICTORIAN - CAMERON HLDRS. - TERRITORIAL OFFICERS DIRK BELT PLATE Silvered back plate for Territorials.
Quality 3 piece construction.
Unmarked silver well detailed officer type belt furniture.
Thistle sprays with St. Andrew in the centre.
Nice age toning .
Scarce.
V.G.C. VICTORIAN - 3RD ROYAL SCOTS OFFICERS HELMET & CROSS BELT & WAIST ... Rare .
All original and untouched.
Edinburgh or Queens Regiment of Light Infantry officers grouping.
Good attributed a lot of one mans items.
Comprises beautiful officers blue cloth Home Service helmet with rare, sought after gilded helmet plate.
This is 2 piece, outer part with silver scroll with \" The Lothian Regt \". To the centre \" Ne Me Impune Lacessit \" and thistle centre again in silver with undamaged green enamel back piece.
Gilded spike and fittings.
Silk and leather liner good and with Pall Mall maker details to the crown.
Rose bosses to spike base and side chin scale attachments . No damage to body.
Exceptionally nice condition.
Comes in it\'s japanned carrying tin and has the officers brass name plate ( detached ) \"Captn Scobie - Edinburgh Co. Militia \" This beautifully hand etched by jeweller.
Officers white buff leather shoulder belt with SBP. and sword hangers. The plate is of very high quality with no rubbing or damage and the green enamel behind the thistle centre is good.
Matching waist belt with matching buckle, again in exceptional condition and with sword hanging straps.
This is a great price for an attributed group like this .
I actually see the value at least £600 higher.
The helmet plate on it\'s own, on the rare occasion one turns up commands £1,000
The Queen\'s Edinburgh Light Infantry Militia was an auxiliary regiment raised in and around the city of Edinburgh
John Mackay Scobie - Ensign 1867, retired as Captain in 1878. Hailed from Musselburgh. VICTORIAN - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS SILVER/GILT OFFICERS COLLAR Very good quality officers bi metal collar, also worn on the slouch hat in the Boer War.
" Tail Up " cat for the Victorian period.
Cast unmarked silver, 3 piece construction.
Most gilded finish remaining.
Quality made.
V.G.C. VICTORIAN - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS SOLID CENTRE BADGE Great looking badge in superb condition.
\" Tail Up \" for the Victorian period with the broader shape often found on badges from this period.
Slightly domed out .
No rubbing or damage.
Fine example.
V.G.C. VICTORIAN - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. OFFICERS PLAID BROOCH- UNMARKED SILVER Very good Victorian officers example in unmarked silver.
Hollow silver with small holes in the back for releasing the gas during the manufacturing process.
\" Tail Up \" cat for Victorian period.
Well detailed.
I\'ve left as is with it\'s dark patina but will clean up nicely if desired.
Good original stout pin to reverse.
V.G.C. VICTORIAN - CAMERONIANS - OFFICERS - SILVER H/M CROSS BELT & POUCH FURNITURE & WAIST BELT PLATE - P.F.- 1881 Incredible matching set all with the same 1881 silver hallmarks and all maker mkd. , \" P.F. \" ( Philip Firmin ).
No rubbing or damage apart from the die struck thistle pouch badge is missing one of it\'s two posts and this also lacks a hallmark.
All other pieces with corresponding markings strongly suggesting being bought as a set at the same time and with the quality for a senior officer.
Unusually including the waist belt buckle.
Even the plain slides for the pouch carry silver hallmarks.
The finest set I\'ve come across and deserves to be kept like this rather than split up.
V.G.C. VICTORIAN - DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY OFFICERS- LARGE TUNIC BUTTON. Good silvered example.
Uncleaned with nice toning toning.
Raised detail of QVC crown over strung bugle.
Mkd. to back "Treble Standard Extra Rich".
V.G.C. VICTORIAN - FIFESHIRE POLICE WAIST BELT BUCKLE Silvered back plate with silver Thane of Fife.
The Thane is the police style with no sword.
Very well detailed with no rubbing or damage.
Rare.
V.G.C. VICTORIAN - H.L.I. (HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY) OFFICER 5-PIECE BADGE Quality multi piece example of a Victorian era officers cap badge.
Cast unmarked silver with seperately applied gilded Imperial crown, Monogram , Assaye and Elephant.
Gilding still very good.
Nicely shaped for wear.
V.G.C. VICTORIAN - H.L.I. (HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY) OFFICERS 5-PIECE COLLAR PAIR Rare officers bi metal collar badges.
Imperial Crown for the Victorian period.
Central rear pin allowing the parts to come apart for cleaning.
Unmarked silver .
Gilded parts very good.
No polishing or damage.
Very difficult to find especially in this condition and price.
V.G.C. VICTORIAN - H.L.I.(HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY) . 8TH LANARK ( BLYTHSWOOD ) TERRITORIAL OFFICERS SILVER / GILT COLLAR PAIR The nicest pair of HLI related officers collars I\'ve had the pleasure of owning !
Circa 1881.
Imperial crown for the Victorian period.
Blank scroll for Territorials.
Matched pair.
Unmarked silver .
Silver lugs.
No finish loss or darkening to the gilding .
Rare.
Mint VICTORIAN - LIGHT INFANTRY - SHAKO CORD BOSS - CAMERONIANS ? Rare to find one of these for sale on it's own.
Front boss from a shako.
Has light Infantry strung bugle.
Rear fixings present.
V.G.C. VICTORIAN - QUEEN’S BODYGUARD SHOULDER - EPAULETTE BUTTON PAIR These rarely turn up compared to the other tunic .
buttons which although scarce, are available.
Gilded with QV Crown.
These are correct screw post and have the fixings as well.
For attaching the shoulder straps.
Matched pair.
V.G.C. VICTORIAN - QUEENS BODYGUARD LARGE TUNIC BUTTON Victorian crown.
Maker marked Fraser & Anderson.
Retains original gilding.
Fine example.
Rare. VICTORIAN - QUEENS BODYGUARD SMALL TUNIC BUTTON Fine example of the smaller tunic button.
QV Crown.
Rare VICTORIAN - ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS (RSF)VOLUNTEER BTN. CAP BADGE
Very rare badge.
Sand cast.
White metal for Volunteers.
QVC.
Slight rubbing to central Coat of Arms.
North & south lugs.
V.G.C. VICTORIAN - SCOTTISH - RENFREW COUNTY POLICE BELT BUCKLE Extremely rare nickel silver buckle with original nickel belt sliders.
Numbered \" 14 \".
Outer strap with \" RENFREW COUNTY POLICE \".
Male part with Prince of Wales feathers in relief.
V.G.C. VICTORIAN - VOLUNTEER ENGINEERS LARGE TUNIC BUTTON Silvered finish with nice age toning.
Royal cypher with outer strap and surmounted by QVC crown.
Maker mkd. Hobson of Kensington.
Scarce.
V.G.C. VICTORIAN 1ST FORFARSHIRE ARTILLERY HELMET PLATE Fine example of this scarce Artillery HP.
QVC.
Scroll to bottom with \" 1st Forfarshire Artillery Volunteers \"
W/m.
3 lugs to back.
No rubbing or damage.
V.G.C. VICTORIAN 25TH OF FOOT - KINGS OWN BORDERERS BONNET BADGE Rare 25th of Foot, \" Kings Own Borderers \".
Pre 1881 when \" Scottish \" was added.
Nicely toned white metal.
Q.V. Crown.
Great looking original.
V.G.C. VICTORIAN 2ND BTN QUEENS OWN RIFLE OF CANADA COLLAR
QVC with nice raised detail.
Collar badge VICTORIAN 5TH V.B H.L.I. , HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY- GLASGOW HIGHLANDRS CAP BADGE Rare genuine 5th V.B. , Highland Light Infantry, Glasgow Highlanders cap badge.
QVC.
Nicely age toned.
Top scroll reads, \" GLASGOW HIGHLANDERS \".
Bottom scrolls \" 5TH V.B. H.L.I.\".
Nicely shaped for bonnet.
Slight polishing to high points but good o/r\'s example.
V.G.C. VICTORIAN 91ST OF FOOT ( ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS) OFFICERS DIRK - BOXED - KIRKWOODS Just in and would be hard to beat this one.
Silver fittings, beautiful acid etched blade.
These is a real sleeper straight from an old Argylls family.
Correct side by side knife and fork and all matching stones.
Contained in it\'s original blue silk lined leather bound case.
The pictures say it all.
Not cheap but find another, especially in this condition.
Near mint. No issues VICTORIAN 98TH FOOT ROYAL IRISH SHOULDER BELT PLATE Victorian era shoulder belt plate.
Nice genuine one.
A little verdigris on the front but retains almost all it\'s bronze finish.
Studs and hooks on the back good.
From old collection.
Much copied piece but this is an original
V.G.C. VICTORIAN ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS 1881 BIRMINGHAM H/M SILVER PLAID BROOCH From my collection, bought ages ago and I have another so can let this one go cheap.
Argyll officers example.
No rubbing or damage.
Stout original pin.
Birmingham hallmarked silver with date letter W within a circle for 1881.
Mkd. "J & Co.” (Jennens).
Beautiful.
V.G.C. VICTORIAN BLACK WATCH BADGE CAP BADGE Lovely toned uncleaned cap badge.
Victorian crown.
One Looker !
Scarce genuine one !
V.G.C. VICTORIAN BLACK WATCH OFFICERS / SNCO\'S BADGE CAP BADGE C/W TARTAN PATCH Scarce Victorian example.
Bi-metal.
No rubbing or damage.
Correct long pin at the rear for taking apart , if it does\'nt have this it\'s fake ! ( see evil bay ).
C/w it\'s original Regimental Tartan patch .
V.G.C. VICTORIAN BLACK WATCH OFFICERS DIRK BELT BUCKLE Rare piece.
Black Watch Territorial officers dirk belt buckle.
Mounted with a gilt star on seeded silver back plate with a copper St. Andrew to the centre.
Q.V. Crown
Circa 1881 - 1901.
Silvered coloured back plates were for Territorials
V.G.C. VICTORIAN BLACK WATCH OFFICERS DIRK BELT BUCKLE/PLATE A fine Regular Btn. officers dirk belt plate circa 1881 - 1901.
Gilded seeded back plate.
Well detailed silver and gilt centre piece with long scrolls and QVC crown.
No rubbing or damage.
V.G.C. VICTORIAN BLACK WATCH SPORRAN CANTLE VICTORIAN CAMERON HIGHLANDERS PLAID BROOCH Nice post 1881 example in nickel silver.
Good deep detail.
Uncleaned.
Stout original pin to back.
V.G.C. VICTORIAN CAMERON HIGHLANDERS SPORRAN / CAP BADGE Good shaped to cap example with lovely uncleaned age toning.
Victorian era for cap and sporran.
2 lugs.
V.G.C. VICTORIAN CAMERON HIGHLANDERS TERRITORIAL OFFICERS WAIST BELT PLATE Dirk belt buckle for a Territorial officer.
Silvered back plate with very finely detailed Cameron 2 piece device .
Very well made with correct curved back plate.
I've left it as it came to me with age patina and old polish residue but will clean up a treat if so desired.
V.G.C. VICTORIAN CAMERONIANS SWAGGER STICK / WALKING OUT CANE Very good Victorian era cane with nickel silver top QVC.
None of the usual bashes and over polishing .
Detail in high relief.
Shortened for whatever reason.
V.G.C.. VICTORIAN CONNAUGHT RANGERS CAP BADGE Scarce QVC example.
Lead soldered lugs.
Slight wear to high points of crown and harp frame.
Nice age toning.
V.G.C.
VICTORIAN DUMBARTON RIFLE VOLUNTEERS ( DRV ) - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - OFFICERS GROUPING . MEDALS, PLAID BROOCH, CROSS BELT PLATE & DIRK BELT BUCKLE SET Beautiful matching set of one officers items ( DRV & A & S.H. ), all named to him.
Comprises a matching set of, DRV officers Plaid Brooch, Shoulder Belt Plate and Waist Belt Plate.
These all named to him on the backs and with the same date, likely when he was commissioned.
His Officers Territorial Decoration is also beautifully inscribed with his name , rank and \" Argyll & Sutherland Hldrs \" .Silver hallmarked. By now he is a Major.
The rest of the medal group comprises a Volunteer Long Service medal and a 1911 Coronation medal , all with associated miniatures.
Also 2 gold sports medals, again named to him. All in their fitted period case.
Very rare.
V.G.C.
The DRV later became the 9th Argyll & Sutherland Hldrs.
They continued to wear some of the old DRV items evidenced by a Great War officers grouping I had in many years ago which included a plaid brooch and Wbc. There was no previous family history with the unit VICTORIAN DUMBARTON RIFLE VOLUNTEERS GLENGARRY
Classic Victorian shape.
Red/hite dicing.
DRV cap badge.
No tails.
No moth or damage.
Extremely rare.
V.G.C. VICTORIAN GORDON HIGHLANDERS WAIST BELT CENTRE Scarce early example.
Circa 1900 in one piece die struck brass with silvered finish.
Very sharp detail with no rubbing.
Dark age toning.
4 flat brass lugs.
V.G.C. VICTORIAN H.L.I. (HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY) SILVER COLLAR BADGE Die struck unmarked silver collar.
Silver lugs.
Sharp detail.
No rubbing or damage.
V.G.C. VICTORIAN H.L.I. (HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY) TERRITORIAL BLANK SCROLL BADGE Good o/r\'s example in w/m.
Imperial crown for the Victorian era.
Blank scroll for Territorial Battalions.
No rubbing or damage.
Nice age toning.
V.G.C. VICTORIAN KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS HELMET PLATE CENTRE Nicely toned with no rubbing.
O/r\'s white metal.
Very sharp detail.
Large size.
Two of the 3 thick U wires present. Top one absent, apart from this VGC.
Great price ! VICTORIAN MEDICAL STAFF CORPS CAP BADGE - 1883 Circa 1883.
Rare cap badge to the medical Staff corps.
Die struck brass with QVC .
No rubbing or damage.
I put a piece of modern red felt behind the fretted centre .
Great condition this one.
Rare VICTORIAN ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIER ( RSF ) - CAP BADGE
Scarce with QVC.
Nice example.
Brass.
North & south lugs.
No rubbing or damage. No polishing to high points.
Rear with old pink polish residue.
V.G.C. VICTORIAN ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS BADGE O/r\'s brass RSF cap badge.
Queen Victoria crown.
Nice age toning.
Old polish residue to back.
Scarce.
V.G.C. VICTORIAN ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS BUSBY GRENADE BADGE Large cap grenade for wear on the fur cap.
Flaming bomb with QVC crown over Coat of Arms.
Long north & south lugs.
Rare
V.G.C. VICTORIAN ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS COLLAR BADGES - MATCHING PAIR
Bi metal collars. 2 piece construction with separately applied thistles.
Very slight polishing to high points. Old polish residue to back. Matching pair. VICTORIAN TERRITORIAL HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CAP BADGE Territorial example with a blank scroll.
As worn by 5th ,6th,7th, & 8th Territorial Battalions
W/m.
QVC crown.
Nice toning, slight polishing to the high points of the crown.
Scarce. VICTORIAN VISOR CAP EMBORDERED BADGE VIETNAM WAR US FLYER’S TYPE B4B SUITCASE Very good condition and unusually, still with it\'s 3 coat hangers with hook and clip arrangement as well as the centre tightening strap.
Brass zips , waterproof outer cloth.
1972 dtd.
Scarce.
V.G.C. VINTAGE 1973 DTD. ARMY PIPERS G10 DIRK - MATCHING NUMBERS Genuine army issue pipers dirk.
1973 dtd. to the top scabbard mount and with stores no. 973 - 6900.The same details are applied to the blade ricasso. Matching date and numbers.
Carved wood handle with silvered studs.
Nickel silver fittings.
Pommel with raised Kings Crown.
Leather covered wood scabbard. Note ; near the bottom the piper has applied a small piece of black tape I\'m presuming is to cover a tear in the leather ?
Clean steel clipped back blade with no darkening , pitting and with a good point.
Nice tight fit between the dirk and scabbard.
Nice to see a traditional construction dirk as by the \'80\'s even Wilkinson were starting to introduce composite handles and plastic scabbards as opposed to using wood and leather.
Scarce
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Cheapest around for a genuine , (not Pakistani ) , genuine army issue example !!! WAREINGS 1942 DTD, DENISON SMOCK - LARGE - NEAR MINT
The nicest Denison out there ! This one has it all, large size, see label. 1942 dtd. label and WD stamps with an issue date for 1943, in time for Arnhem !
Half zip, no fading to colour. No rips and tears to wool cuffs, monkey tail still present, to suit 6 foot plus, 39/41 chest. Newey studs.
I suspect this was never issued or it's seen limited use.
I have other "Been There" examples at a third of this price but if you want a large " Minter " with a price to match, this is for you !! WEIMAR PERIOD WIEDERSEHANSFEST J.R.160 - 1927 BONN Rh DAY BADGE Rare early tinny. Very nice detail. Original ribbon. Beautiful. WELSH FUSILIERS CAP BADGE
Nice 2 piece example. Solder holes to back.Slider.
V.G.C. WOMENS LAND ARMY ENAMEL HAT BADGE - HWM A now scarce original Second World War 'Womens Land Army' hat badge.
Gilt finish, inlaid with green enamel around the central wheatsheaf and red enamel inlay to the Kings Crown.
Maker's details 'H.W.M' (H.W.Miller Ltd Birmingham) to the back.
Original pin and hook.
This is as nice as they come with no enamel damage and no dulling to the finish.
V.G.C.
Worn on the hat and sometimes the jumper. WRAC ( WOMENS ROYAL ARMY CORPS ) TIE PIN Nice piece.
Mint condition. WW 1 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS CAP BADGE
Nice no nonsense One Look original O/R's cap badge.
Nice age toning.
Fretted centre.
V.G.C. WW1 BRITISH ARMY SKILL AT DRIVING TRADE PATCH
Removed from uniform.
With crown above.
Some mothing.
WW1 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE RGT. CAP BADGE
Good example on slider.
V.G.C. WW1 - CANADIAN CLOTH SHOULDER TITLE PAIR - REMOVED FROM UNIFORM
Very nice embroidered Great War titles.
Matched pair .
Removed from uniform.
No moth or damage.
Scarce.
V.G.C. WW1 - H.L.I (HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY) BRASS SMALL/SWEETHEART BADGE
Nice brass and enamel pin back.
V.G.C. WW1 - SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS BRASS SHOULDER TITLE WW1 \" Seaforth \" brass shoulder title as opposed to
WW2 was Seaforths.
Hex lugs.
No rubbing or damage with nice age toning.
V.G.C. WW1 - \"CAMERON\" HIGHLANDERS BRASS SHOULDER TITLE Great War example in brass.
Cameron not Camerons ( WW2 ).
Nice toning.
Hex lugs.
Scarce
V.G.C. WW1 - 14TH/20TH HUSSARS BRASS SHOULDER TITLE Nice brass title.
Hex lugs.
V.G.C. WW1 - 1915 SINGLE PRINCESS MARY TIN - FROM COMPLETE UNISSUED BOX OF 12 C/W CONTENTS This was an amazing find for me !
A complete box of 12 gift tins with their contents.
Straight out a WW1 Black Watch C.O\'s house , held in storage since the Great War.
All soldiers were entitled to their Xmas tin irrespective of whether they were hospitalised, P.O.W. etc and a stock was held by their unit for their return , unfortunately all did\'nt make it back.
This is as mint as you can get especially in light of being 110 years old.
The outer card box is in excellent condition with no tears or damage.
There are card sheets between each layer.
The tins themselves have no aging, I thought they were Daily Mail copies to start with !
As per the 1915 issue they have the bullet pencil in it\'s slotted card and Xmas card but no cigarettes / tobacco as that was only in the 1914 issue.
The pencils are still wrapped in their paper.
It was an incredible find !
I would like to sell the complete box of 12 but as the price for that is £2.5 K , sadly that unlikely to happen.
What I am offering here are single tins for £220 each.
PLEASE NOTE - Single tin for £220 , NOT the box of 12 !
If someone wishes to buy the complete box, please contact me asap.
You will never find another in this unopened condition.
Rare
Mint
All now sold. WW1 - 21ST LANCERS CAP BADGE Bi - metal.
Nice age toning .
Slider.
Sharp strike.
V.G.C. WW1 - 4TH/ 5TH ROYAL SCOTS CAP BADGE
Very nice example in white metal.
No rubbing or damage.
Nice sharp strike.
Lovely age toning.
Nice original of a much faked badge.
Cheapest out there !!
Scarce
V.G.C. WW1 - 7TH ( STIRLING ) ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS BANDSMANS DRAPE From my own collection.
A very rare bandstand drape for 7th Argylls Military Bandsman.
Dark green velvet with well embroiled regimental device of boars head and wildcat with coronet and cypher.
Between the top legs of the cypher a \"7\".
7th Argylls were based at Stirling.
Circa WW1 although their use carried on till WW2.
Measures 21 x 16 inch approx.
Complete with original hanging cord with both end tassles.
V.G.C. WW1 - 91ST ARGYLLS OF CANADA CAP BADGE Good well detailed w/m example.
One old period lead refixed lug.
No rubbing or damage.
Priced very low.
V.G.C. WW1 - 91ST REGIMENT ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS OF CANADA MATCHING COLLAR PAIR Another from a large old Argylls related collection I\'m selling.
White metal matching collars.
No rubbing or damage.
V.G.C. WW1 - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS BADGE SHAPED PHOTO FRAME Nice stand up photo frame /cap badge.
This one is a officers fully fretted example.
Could easily have the lugs re applied but it's nice the way it is.
WW1.
V.G.C. WW1 - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS CAP BADGE Very nice example with a domed centre.
Red felt backing patch.
W/m.
V.G.C. WW1 - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS DOMED CENTRE BADGE Great looking badge with a domed out centre.
This was done by the soldiers themselves with a Peen Baw hammer to give their badges a bit of attitude.
Nice age toning .
V.G.C. WW1 - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS GREETING CARD Nice condition vintage fold out greetings card.
Shows early Victorian era cap badge.
C/w red string.
Circa the Great War, possibly earlier.
V.G.C. WW1 - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS SILVER WASHED OFFICER / SGT\'S CAP BADGE Rare badge still retaining it\'s silver washed finish which is usually polished off.
Fully fretted centre.
Well detailed.
Been in my personal collection for over 20 years.
V.G.C. WW1 - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. WHITE METAL TERRITORIAL SHOULDER TITLES Scarce w/m titles as were issued to Territorial Battalions in the Great War.
Matched pair and as nice as they come.
V.G.C. WW1 - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - FUND RAISING BADGE - NUMBERED Fundraisers Bronze Lapel Pin Badge.
Given to volunteers raising funds for the Regiment in the Great War.
This one is numbered ( 2024) to the back.
Retains all it\'s original bronze finish.
Similar size to a sporran badge.
Approx 3.1cm tall and with original correct overlong pin to the reverse.
Scarce.
As nice as they come.
V.G.C. WW1 - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS.( A.&S.H. ) SUN HELMET PAGRI FLASH An exceedingly rare diamond shaped patch worn on the pagri of the sun helmet
Regimental Tartan diamond with yellow embroidered \" A & S.H. \".
Circa the Great War and there are images of it still in use Inter War, in China and Jamaica.
This one is attributed to an Argyll officer who served with the British Legation in Shanghai until the arrival of the Japanese. ( Name to buyer ).
Condition is excellent and this is one of those badges that never come up for sale.
Sadly moving it on from my personal collection of Argyll items. WW1 - ARMY CYCLISTS BRASS 16 SPOKE CAP BADGE Good example in die struck brass .
Very well detailed with no rubbing or damage.
Old polish residue .
Slider.
V.G.C. WW1 - AYRSHIRE YEOMANRY CAP BADGE O/r\'s with lugs.
Toned brass.
Old polish residue to back.
V.G.C. WW1 - BLACK WATCH - OFFICERS/SERGEANTS - LONG SCROLLS - CAP BADGE Fine example of the pre 1930\'s cap badge .
Bi - metal for Officers and SNCO\'s.
Long scrolls.
No issues with this One Look original.
3 piece with long pin running down the reverse to secure the parts.
Nice age toning.
No rubbing or polishing.
Now scarce.
V.G.C. WW1 - BLACK WATCH BRASS ECONOMY CAP BADGE Fine example of a die struck brass economy badge circa 1916.
Good detail.
Old polish residue to back.
Long lugs.
Rare.
V.G.C. WW1 - BLACK WATCH CAP BADGE - SHAPED Very good example of the pre 1936 badge .
Silvered finish and nicely shaped for wear on the TOS.
Sharp detail.
Some old polish and verdgris to back.
Better quality with the silvered finish.
V.G.C. WW1 - BRITISH HOOKED QUILLION BAYONET - ENFIELD Early rare hooked quillion bayonet.
Enfield made example.
Wood grips good.Sprung button working.
Blade has never been cleaned and does\'nt have a lot in the way of markings although you can make out Enfield to the ricasso .
Retains most of the bright finish with some rust to the lower edge.
Point good.
Scabbard leather good and stamped , \" 9 S - E - J.W.B. - 18 \"
Honest, untouched, fresh to the market example and at a great price.
V.G.C. WW1 - BRITISH OFFICERS SAM BROWNE LEATHER AMMUNITION POUCH Good untouched example.
Brown leather with brass post.
Worn as part of the acoutrements in the Sam Browne system.
No markings.
Good quality.
V.G.C. WW1 - CAMERON HIGHLANDERS CAP BADGE Nice sharp strike o/r\'s cap badge.
Great detail to the thistles.
No rubbing or damage.
V.G.C. WW1 - CAMERONIANS - T. 5 S.R. ( SCOTTISH RIFLES ) BRASS SHOULDER TITLE Scarce 5th Territorial Btn. shoulder title from the Great War.
Brass.
3 hex lugs.
Original brass back plate and cotter pins.
Super example and nice with the back plate.
V.G.C. WW1 - COLDSTREAM GUARDS COMMANDING OFFICERS - FIELD SERVICE SILVER CAP BADGE - ATTRIBUTED Beautiful early officers badge attributed to Brigadier Lancelot Merivale Gibbs, D.S.O., M.C.M.I.D. ( 4 ).
Unmarked silver with undamaged blue & red enamel.
To the back are his hand applied initials and the date( of his enlistment ) .
Enlisted 1910 and saw extensive action in the Great War rising to Commanding Officer of the 2nd Btn. in 1916.
He also served in WW2 as a Admin Colonel.
I have a records of his extensive service which come with the sale.
Beautiful and attributed to a highly decorated officer with genuine provenance .
V.G.C. WW1 - COSSIPORE ARTILLERY - PIPERS BONNET C/W BADGE & COCK FEATHER - RARE - DUNDEE An extremely rare and likely near One Off piece .
The only other I know of is in a museum in Dundee donated by an ex member of the Regiments family.
All original, Balmoral bonnet as worn by pipers in the Cossipore Artillery Pipes & Drums.
Raised in 1884 .
Wool bonnet with silk tails approx good size 56/57.Red Touree to top.Silk trim.
Beautiful large unmarked heavy cast silver cap badge with diagonal lugs as commonly found on Indian pieces i.e. Calcutta Scottish.
Star of the Order of the Thistle with voided centre with Artillery device to centre. This surrounded by a strap with \" Cossipore Artillery \".
On the reverse there is a slot which was seemingly for holding a piece of felt to highlight the centre ?
Topped by a Kings Crown.
Mounted on a fringed silk rosette.
C/W it\'s original to it rare real Black Cock feather behind the badge, this on it\'s own a very hard to find item especially in this good condition, most being rather sorry looking on the odd occasion I come across them.
Extremely rare.
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Raised in 1884, the Cossipore Artillery Volunteers, was a Calcutta based volunteer artillery unit officered and largely drawn from ex pat Scots from the Dundee area who had worked in the then thriving Jute trade..
Volunteers from the Cossipore Artillery Volunteers served with the Calcutta Volunteer Battery in East Africa during the Great War.
This Jute Trade although centred on Calcutta, was controlled by Scottish capital.
There were so many Scots in the regiment and with it\'s traditions firmly rooted in Dundee, that it boasted its own kilted Pipe Band. WW1 - FALL OF KUT - P.O.W. OFFICER GROUPING Extremely rare group of Estate Fresh items to a Colonel who was captured at the Fall of Kut - El - Amara in Mesopotamia in the Great War.
Comprises a number of items inc. a period framed photo of the soldier along with other officer P.O.W\'s.
Pair of WW1 uniform removed Colonels epaulettes.
A Xmas / New Year card.
Cloth name tag /label, presumably for his kit during it\'s transfer to Yusgat Camp, ( Officers were treated very well, men were not ! ).
A Red Crescent post card named to the officer.
His Bath attributed Wardens insignia from WW2.
Extremely rare and in excellent condition. WW1 - GLASGOW RED CROSS NURSING BRONZE/ENAMEL BADGE - SORLEY Rare badge with 1914/1919 and raised detail.
Red/white enamel inset.
Maker mkd. to rear.
Nice age patina.
Mint. WW1 - GORDON HIGHLANDERS LADIES BELT I\'ve had an Argyll one of these in the past.
Worn by officers wives to Regimental balls and other formal occasions.
Cloth belt in Regimental tartan with nickel silver buckle with a hand engraved thistle motif and a central thistle in relief.
Buckle is 5cm diameter. The belt is 6 cm in height to fit up to 29” waist.
V.G.C. WW1 - GORDON HIGHLANDERS OFFICERS S/P FEATHER BONNET BADGE Very nice silver plated example with long lugs for wear on the feather bonnet.
Well detailed.
Cast.
No rubbing or damage.
Still with it\'s antlers upright. Often they were turned in for ease of use.
Circa WW1 .
V.G.C. WW1 - GORDON HLDRS - SPLIT MOTTO BY DAND CAP BADGE Scarce split motto cap badge.
Space between the By and DAND as opposed to \" BYDAND\".
Nice age toning.
The antlers tips have been nicely teased out by the soldier, giving it a bit more attitude.
Slight rubbing/ polishing.
Good soldiers example, nicer imo than ex stores.
V.G.C. WW1 - H.L.I. (HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY) PLAID BROOCH - DCM WINNER - RSM - D CHRISTIE Super attributed Highland Light Infantry officers plaid brooch attributed to Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM), D. Christie, No. 4737 who served through the Great War until 1920.
Officers bi metal type device to centre over a circlet with Regimental Battle Honours up to the Boer War.
Uncleaned with nice age toning ,will clean up beautifully if desired.
No rubbing or damage.
Nice original pin and hook.
Owners name \" D. CHRISTIE \" jeweller etched to rear.
D. Christie was the RSM with the 1st Btn. and DCM winner.
V.G.C. WW1 - HCB (HIGHLAND CYCLIST BRIGADE) SHOULDER TITLE - J.R. GAUNT LONDON Rare J.R. Gaunt made WW1 shoulder title to the Highland Cyclists.
Nicely toned brass.
Great condition. WW1 - I / 7TH ROYAL HIGHLANDERS (BLACK WATCH) BRASS SHOULDER TITLE
Nice 1st / 7th Black Watch shoulder title.
This has originally been a T title but the soldier has clipped the edges from the T to form a 1.
This was a common practice among the Highland regiments in the Great War.
3 lugs to the back.
Nice age toning.
Rare
V.G.C. WW1 - KOSB (KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS) SHOULDER TITLES PAIR Good pair of Great War brass titles.
Hex lugs.
Nice toning.
Lugs very slightly mismatched however the titles themselves are spot on and came together.
Nicely age toned.
V.G.C. WW1 - LEEDS PALS W. YORK BRASS SHOULDER TITLE Rare title for the 15th and 17th Battalions.Both raised in 1914.
Brass.
Good One Look original.
Bit of verdigris on back.
Rare
V.G.C. WW1 - LOTHIAN & BORDERS YEOMANRY CAP BADGE Nice One Looker original example.
With lugs.
Old polish residue to back.
Toned brass.
Scroll with \" Lothian and Borders Horse Yeomanry \"
V.G.C. WW1 - LOVAT SCOUTS CAP BADGE - JE SUIS PREST WW1 cap badge badge.
Seeded strap with \" Je Suis Prest \" ( I am ready ).
2 lugs .
W/m .
No rubbing or damage
V.G.C. WW1 - MACHINE GUN CORPS CAP BADGE Good example.
Nice age toning.
Slider.
V.G.C. WW1 - PATRIOTIC LEAGUE OF BRITONS OVERSEAS MUFTI BADGE Nice brass & enamel mufti badge.
No enamel damage.
Maker mkd. "Fattorini Bradford"
V.G.C. WW1 - RIFLE BRIGADE - MATCHED PAIR - O/R\'S SHOULDER TITLES. Good matching brass shoulder titles with their original blackened finish.
Hex lugs. Original cotter pins.
V.G.C. WW1 - RNAS ( ROYAL NAVAL AIR SERVICE ) - PILOTS SILVER SWEETHEART BADGE Very nice well detailed example.
Die struck Sterling silver.
Pin back.
Marked STERLING to rear.
No rubbing or damage.
Uncleaned with nice toning
V.G.C. WW1 - RND (ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION) SHOULDER TITLE Extremely rare shoulder title.
Toned brass.
Larger size.
V.G.C. WW1 - ROYAL FLYING CORPS (RFC) / 13TH HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY ( H.L.I.) OFFICERS CUTLERY SET Rare KFS set in their original leather pouch and nicely attributed to the owner.
All 3 pieces with \" R.F.C. - 13th H.L.I. \" etched to the handles.
Like many RFC flyers he has come from a line Regiment and they often affected their previous regimental dress as well as keeping their affiliation to that unit .
Good condition soft leather pouch with the owners name in ink.
Researchable.
Unique.
V.G.C. WW1 - ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION - HOOD BTN.- COLLAR BADGE Rare Hood Battlion RND brass collar badge.
Good condition.
Extremely hard to find.
v.g.c. WW1 - ROYAL NAVY DIVISION \" HOWE \" CAP BADGE Good genuine one.
Rare.
Nice age toned , die struck brass.
Sharp detail.
No rubbing or damage.
Old polish residue to back.
VGC WW1 - ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS - BRASS SHOULDER TITLE
Nice brass title.
Good with nice age toning.
V.G.C. WW1 - ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS OFFICERS BADGE Nice two piece example with bolt on centre as opposed to wire pins.
Nice sharp detail.
Die struck
No overpolishing or repair to the flame which is a common fault on these.
Long lugs to back.
Kings Crown.
V.G.C. WW1 - ROYAL SCOTS TERRITORIAL CAP BADGE
Good Territorial issue cap badge in white metal.
Nice sharp strike.
Old polish to back.
V.G.C. WW1 - RSF (ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS) SHOULDER TITLE Nice brass title.
No rubbing or damage.
V.G.C. WW1 - S R (SCOTTISH RIFLES / CAMERONIANS) BLACKENED SHOULDER TITLE Nice correct blackened shoulder title for the Cameronians.
V.G.C. WW1 - SCOTTISH HORSE PIPE BAND ORIGINAL PHOTO Super rare photo from the Great War.
Scottish Horse Pipe Band in uniform taken outside Dunkeld Cathedral.
Likely a mid war draft of new recruits as the photo has 1917 written on the back.
They have no medal ribbons so likely they have\'nt seen action yet and the young age of the majority suggests the same.
I was given this years ago by the grand daughter of one of the soldiers a piper in the photo but not sure which one but he did survive the war.
Large size , 35.5 cmx 28.3 cm approx.
V.G.C. WW1 - SCOTTISH RIFLES (CAMERONIANS) - BRASS SHOULDER TITLE Good Great War shoulder title.
Brass.
Hex lugs.
V.G.C. WW1 - SCOTTISH SGTS. RED SASH - ROYAL SCOTS & MORE This came in with a group of 7th Royal Scots Sgts. items straight from a house in Edinburgh.
Dates to WW1 or possibly even earlier.
Nice condition with no issues.
A similar type is still in use today but this is 120 years old and not a thing that often crops up for sale.
See my other sales for the Sgts. tunic and white buff belt that came with it.
V.G.C. WW1 - SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS 3 PIECE OFFICERS CAP BADGE Fine Officers matching 4 piece set in silver plated nickel silver.
No rubbing or damage and nice age patina.
Very well detailed.
Comprises top piece with Golphic crown and \"L\" cypher, the latter on a ribbed ground to match the scroll. North and south lugs.
Stags head with fine detail, very striking antlers. 3 lugs to the reverse.
Bottom scroll with motto in high relief with ribbed ground. 2 lugs.
All parts and patina a match which is unusual.
V.G.C. WW1 - SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS BONNET BADGE Fine example and given a bit of style and attitude by the soldier.
The stags horns have been fashioned to stick out like real antlers as opposed to sitting flat.
It has also been shaped for the bonnet.
Nice age patina.
Uncleaned.
3 lugs.
I personally like them like this.
V.G.C. WW1 - SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS CAP BADGE NICE 3 LUG ORIGINAL IN W/M.
V.G.C. WW1 - SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS OFFICERS CAP BADGE Now scarce 3 piece officers badge for the Seaforths circa the Great War.
Possibly unmarked silver or silver plate.
Good detail.
Top piece with Golphic crown and Princess Louise \" L \".Bottom scroll with correct Gaelic motto . Well detailed stags head.
Top and bottom pieces with silvered lugs, stag with copper lugs, not uncommon.
V.G.C. WW1 - SEAFORTH HLDRS. \" T \" REMOVED BRASS SHOULDER TITLE Former Territorial shoulder.
T removed.
Soldier who has gone from a Territorial to a Regular Btn.
Not uncommon to find this or maybe the 7 clipped to a 1.
This one has evidence of having had a numbered " T " section above the Seaforth.
Nice toned brass .
V.G.C. WW1 - SEAFORTH HLDRS. - OFFICERS CAP BADGE Very striking example of the multi piece officers cap badge.
Nickel silver or heavy silver plate.
Age toned but will clean up nicely if desired.
The central stags head is particularly nice with a non plain detailed finish and a good percentage of the original silver frosting. Two silver lugs and a thin pin fixings.
Top piece comprises a well detailed Golphic Crown over the \" L \" cypher.North and south silvered lugs.
Bottom scroll is well detailed with two lugs.
A cut above this one especially the stags head is of a higher quality in most likely cast silver.
V.G.C. WW1 - SEAFORTH OFFICERS BRONZE S.D. COLLAR PAIR Officers pair of bronze OSD collars for wear on the Service Dress.
\" Closed Antler \" type.
No loss of finish.
Cast.
4 lugs.
Matched pair.
Near mint. WW1 - T 8 A&SH ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. 3 PIECE TERRITORIAL SHOULDER TITLE Rare
Great War 3 piece title.
White metal for Territorials.
8th A & S.H. based in Dunoon.
V.G.C. WW1 - T LONDON - BRASS SHOULDER TITLE - HEX LUGS
Nice example.
3 hex lugs to back.
Real deal, not spurious evil bay copy .
V.G.C. WW1 - T. RAMC. HIGHLAND SHOULDER TITLE Brass.
Uncleaned with nice toning and no rubbing or damage.
3 lugs.
Scarce.
V.G.C. WW1 - T8 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS SHOULDER TITLE SET
Rare 3 part WW1 Territorial title for the 8th Btn. ( Dunoon ) of the A & S.H.
Toned brass.
T and 8 are seperate as opposed to the usual soldered together type. This I believe is an earlier configuration.
v.g.c. WW1 - TYNESIDE SCOTTISH - 3RD PTN. CAP BADGE DEMI LION Fine well detailed example of the scarce 3rd Pattern Northumberland Fusiliers cap badge introduced in 1916.
Demi lion with the feet behind the tower.
No rubbing or damage and nice weight to it.
Lugs.
V.G.C. WW1 - TYNESIDE SCOTTISH CAP BADGE Untouched example.
Uncleaned with age toning and light surface verdigris.
2 feet on the castle Lion.
Slightly shaped for wear on the Tam O Shanter.
No rubbing or damage.
Will clean up a treat if desired.
V.G.C. WW1 - WARWICKSHIRE YEOMANRY CAP BADGE Nice toned example.
Slider back.
Well detailed.
Brass.
Old polish residue to back.
No rubbing or damage.
Bear and Ragged Staff.
V.G.C. WW1 - WESTERN FRONT - 2 X SOLDIER PHOTOGRAPHS Nice depiction of a typical WW1 Tommy.
Can\'t make out the cap badge but mounted , RFA or similar ?
Wearing spurs and bandolier.
Two pics of the same man.
Postcard size.
V.G.C. WW1 -CAMERONIANS (SCOTTISH RIFLES) BRASS SHOULDER TITLE - FLAT BRASS LUGS Nice large size brass SR title circa WW1.
Rare flat brass lugs.
These stamped brass lugs with a circular hole are found mainly on Scottish badges.
V.G.C. WW1 ( MILLS ) HAND GRENADE - ENGINEER OF MUNITIONS ORIGINAL BLUE PRINT - FOUNDRY TECHNICAL DRAWING Extremely rare item which came from a local foundry here when it closed it\'s doors decades ago .
This is if you like, a blueprint for making a Mills grenade.
Various Scottish foundries produced Mills grenades inc. Carron Iron Works Falkirk and Elmbank in Glasgow .
Has WW1 date stamp to the bottom right corner, Woolwich Arsenal stamp, Engineer of Munitions stamp as well as, \" Confidential \", all in red.
Please note, the 1968 in the top left corner is not a year date !
Condition is super for something over 100 years old with some tears in the folds but otherwise good.
Large wall chart size.
This must be as near a One Off item as you\'ll find. WW1 / 2 - AUSTRALIAN OFFICERS SLOUCH HAT BADGE
Unmarked silver or heavy plate.
Collar dog size but with pin back.
Well detailed.
Kings Crown so could be either world war.
Condition is, VGC WW1 / WW2 BRITISH MAJORS BRASS CROWN PAIR For wear on the epaulettes.
Sharp detail.
No rubbing or damage.
Nicely toned
V.G.C. WW1 1908 PTN. WILKINSON BAYONET - MATCHING NUMBERS & WEB FROG. Nice very clean example .
Undarkened wood grips on this one.
Matching numbers ( X 656 ) to pommel and scabbard throat.
Leather good.
Blade with no rust or dark spots.
C/w WW2 type frog.
Wilkinson and crown to ricasso. To the other side a crown and \" 17 E \" also a 29 .
V.G.C. WW1 51ST HIGHLAND DIVISION BRODIE HELMET - 8TH. ARGYLLS
Rare 2nd pattern Brodie with 4 vertical lines for the 8th Argylls.Div. stripes to both sides of the helmet.These have been originally red but have faded to almost black.
Liner good condition but loose. Red Brodie stamp. Chin strap partially present and impressed with ( size ) 7.Most rough paint finish present to exterior. Felt crown pad good with no moth damage.
Very rare helmet with these markings.
WW1 5th SEAFORTH HLDRS. - CAP BADGE Correct pin back as worn solely by the 5th Btn.
4th & 5th has lugs not pin.
Toned w/m with wild cat to the centre.
Strap with \" Without Fear (Sans Peur).
Scarce.
V.G.C. WW1 8TH CAMERON HIGHLANDERS BRASS TAG
Brass tag I normally associate with being attached to kit.
This one has 8th Camerons and " Shandy " ?
Soldiers nickname, Regimental Mascot ?
Honestly I don't know but nice piece for the Camerons collector.
V.G.C. WW1 91ST HEAVY BATTERY R.G.A 1918-1919 PALESTINE GREETING CARD Rare card.
Great condition.
Small bit of staining on the cover otherwise V.G.C.. Ww1 9TH H.L.I. (HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY) SILVER & ENAMEL BAR BROOCH
Nice silver example.
Mkd. " I.L.M. Sterling " to the bar.
Good red / blue enamel.
Circa WW1.
V.G.C. WW1 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS BADGE Nice white metal example.
No rubbing or damage.
V.G.C. WW1 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS BRASS CAP BADGE I\'ve heard this described as an officers bronze cap badge, personally I think it is a brass economy from the Great War.
Very sharp strike.
Solid centre version and with the early more squat shape.
Rare badge from my personal collection of Argylls items .
V.G.C. WW1 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS BRASS ECONOMY BADGE Rare genuine example of a Great War cast brass economy cap badge. The Real Deal unlike what you find on evilbay etc.
Nice toning.
Small bit of verdigris on front on lettering.
From my personal collection of Argylls related items I am now starting to let go.
V.G.C. WW1 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS BRASS SHOULDER TITLE PAIR Nice matched pair.
Brass .
Loops.
Now scarce.
V.G.C. WW1 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS OFFICERS WAIST BELT PLATE Good example of an officers WBP.
Nice toning.
Curved back plate.
Nicely detailed.
No rubbing or damage.
Has 91st and 93rd mkd. to the back.
Circa the Great War.
V.G.C. WW1 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS SILVER FOB / PENDANT Beautiful piece.
Unmarked silver.
For wear on watch chain or similar.
Solid centre which is nicely domed out.
Suspension loop to top.
Tail Down cat.
Rare.
V.G.C. WW1 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS SILVER SWEETHEART BADGE Unusual lapel / sweetheart badge.
Maker and Sterling Silver mkd. to rear.
Beautiful.
No rubbing or damage.
Correct overlong period pin to back.
Rare
V.G.C. WW1 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS SKEAN DHU ( SGIAN DHU ) Lovely maker marked example from around WW1 period.
Jewllers tablet on the back for Anderson, George St. , Edinburgh.
Nickel silver. Leather covered wood scabbard.
Foiled citrine to top.
Studded bog oak handle. Clipped back blade.
The Real Deal in great condition for it\'s age. Unrestored.
V.G.C.
Scarce WW1 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS TUNIC - ATTRIBUTED - 9TH BTN. - ATTRIBUTED A superb example of an attributed Great War o/r\'s tunic to a soldier in the 9th Argylls ( Dumbarton ).
Name to buyer.
This is a square tunic converted to cut away for Highland Regiments. Officially done.
Correct white cotton inside parts.
No paper label but does have a stores marking under one of the pockets.
Original to it , \" T , ( Territorial ) 9 , A &S.H.\" brass shoulder titles and Sgt\'s stripes to both sleeves.
Argylls regimental brass buttons.
Nice period photo of the soldier wearing this actual tunic , this comes with the sale .
Exceptional condition with only slight moth under the arm pits.
This was a direct from the family purchase along with his brothers uniform 15 years ago and have been with the same long time collector since.
Tunics like this rarely turn up and this is fresh to the market and with good provenance which will be given to the buyer.
Please Note : Glengarry not included , only for display.
V.G.C. WW1 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS WHITE FACE ENAMEL SWEETHEART BADGE
Rarest of the white faces.
Mint condition with no enamel damage.
Searched for one of these for years before finding this one.
Truly a thing of beauty.
Regrettably now being sold.
V.G.C. WW1 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS BRASS SHOULDER TITLE PAIR Lovely matched pair of collars.
Brass.
C/w their cotter pins.
Very difficult to find now especially a matched pair.
V.G.C. WW1 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS CAP BADGE - RARE BRASS LOOPS Nice toned example. This one with rare flat brass loops cut from sheet brass as opposed to the normal wire type.
These I've only encountered on Scottish badges and I'm unsure if they were for a specific type of headgear or a manufacturing variant ?
Rare WW1 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - OFFICERS LEATHER TOOL POUCH Good rare piece of officers kit being a Morocco leather pouch containing a variety of tools.
"A & S.H." marked to outside flap.
2 press stud fixings in good order.
Tools all makermarked. "Booths".
Felt flap present.
Leather good.
Great War or earlier.
V.G.C. WW1 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - WHITE METAL TERRITORIAL SHOULDER TITLES - PAIR Rare white metal titles for Territorials.Very slightly mismatched but were worn as a pair by the soldier and came in many years ago with other items direct from the family home.
Loop type lugs.
V.G.C. WW1 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. BRASS ECONOMY BADGE This is a great looking badge.
Die struck brass with sharp raised detail.
No rubbing or damage.
Solid centre.
WW1.
Scarce.
V.G.C. WW1 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. CAP BADGE Nicely shaped for wear on the TOS by the soldier so it sits tight to the bonnet.
Nice age toning.
Fretted centre.
VGC WW1 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. CAP BADGE Nice fretted centre example.
Polished finish.
One lug slightly bent.
Great looking badge.
V.G.C. WW1 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. KILT APRON - K.I.A.
Very good condition full wrap round kilt cover. A &S.H. stamped to inside as well as with the soldiers Regimental no.
Number attributable to ; John Dickson, 2nd Btn.. Embarked for France 1-10-15. Killed 13 - 6 -16.
V.G.C. WW1 BAVARIAN NCO'S PICKLEHAUBE - NAMED & UNIT MKD
Very good leather skull picklehaube with brass fittings.
Nco's example so has chin scales as per officers type but leather liner, not officers leather and silk.
Chin scales. Original State and National cockades. Bavarian state helmet plate with no additional holes and still retained by the original leather tangs.
Rear spine with breather.
Good leather liner.
Soldiers cloth name tag attached to body under the liner with clear soldiers name and rank and Infantry Rgt. 94 ? .
There is also a 2nd name hand applied to the rear peak.
Large size for the period, approx. 57.
Some crazing to the shellac finish but overall this one is in great shape and none of the usual replaced cockades, fake chin straps etc. WW1 BLACK WATCH SPORRAN BADGE
Nice o/r's white metal example.
Good detail.
2 lugs.
V.G.C. WW1 BLACK WATCH - PERTHSHIRE VOLUNTEERS - HOME GUARD CAP BADGE
Good example in either silver or heavy silver plate.
This unit were raised for home defence in the Great War.
" Perthsire Volunteers - 1916 " on a seeded ground.
Fluted star to the centre.
No rubbing.
Lugs a bit bent otherwise,
V.G.C. WW1 BLACK WATCH - PERTHSHIRE VOLUNTEERS 1916 CAP BADGE
Scarce o/r's example in white metal. Dark age toning. Good detail.
Lugs to rear , one bent.No rubbing to high points.
Black Watch affiliated Home Guard unit WW1 BLACK WATCH CAP BADGE Good age toned example.
Nice detail with no rubbing or damage.
V.G.C. WW1 BLACK WATCH CAP BADGE
Nice pre 1936 example as worn in the Great War.
Top and bottom scrolls.
White metal.
Die struck.
Nice
V.G.C. WW1 BLACK WATCH CAP BADGE - BRASS LUGS Good o/r\'s cap badge.
This one has the scarce sheet brass lugs supposedly from electrical connectors and used only in the Great War in small numbers.
V.G.C. WW1 BLACK WATCH CAP BADGE - UNUSUAL LUGS Nice example with the rare lugs made from brass telephone connectors as used by one Scottish maker in the Great War.
Badge has subtle shaping for wear on the bonnet.
No rubbing or damage.
V.G.C. WW1 BLACK WATCH CAP BADGE WITH SCROLLS Nice WW1 example in w/m.
Nicely age toned.
Old polish residue to back.
V.G.C. WW1 BLACK WATCH ENAMEL LAPEL PIN Nice brass lapel badge.
Pre 1932 long scrolls.
Inset with undamaged red and blue enamels.
Lead solder attached pin but I think they let the apprentice attach this one !
Does\'nt detract from what is a great looking, well detailed badge.
V.G.C. WW1 BLACK WATCH OFFICER CABINET PHOTO IN LEATHER FRAME Early WW1 cabinet photo of a Black Watch officer photo original cabinet photo in brown leather frame.
Officer is wearing an early cuff rank tunic with single pip and bronze officers collar dogs.
Oposite picture of his wife.
Ouside measures aprox. 12 inches x 10 inches.
V.G.C. WW1 BLACK WATCH OFFICER FRAMED PHOTO Nice depiction of a WW1 Black Watch officer in Service Dress.
Original period frame as it came to me from his widows house in Ayrshire over 20 years ago.
Some staining to the card surround but not photo.
V.G.C. WW1 BLACK WATCH OFFICERS BI-METAL PAGRI BADGE Well detailed Officers / Snco\'s bi metal cap badge from the Great War .
3 piece.
Period pin back conversion for wear on the sun helmet and slouch hat.
Lovely long scrolls extending slightly beyond the edge of the badge.
Silver St. Andrew to centre.
Uncleaned .
No rubbing or damage.
V.G.C. WW1 BLACK WATCH SOLDIER - DEATH CARD Usually associated with the Germans.
Nice fold out card for a soldier from a Volunteer Btn. of the Black Watch.
In his thirties which was an old soldier in the Great War.
Good uniform depiction of him in uniform.
Rare piece in great condition. WW1 BLACK WATCH TINTED PHOTO MINIATURE- BOXED Beautiful piece.
Black Watch soldier with red hackle visible on his Tam O Shanter.
Service dress tunic and also shows what looks like a haversack strap ?
Nicely tinted photo which was originally stuck in place in the purpose made period box.
Silk and velvet lined , some fraying to silk.
Leather covered wood outer.
Rare. WW1 BRITISH - OVERSEAS SERVICE CHEVRONS - TROPICAL TUNIC Three blue stripes for 3 years service overseas.
This set is blue embroidered but onto cotton material as opposed to the usual wool so I believe these to be from the Khaki Drill tropical tunic worn in the likes of Gallipoli and Palestine.
Worn on the lower right sleeve.
Condition is excellent.
Scarce WW1 BRITISH - VOLUNTEER TRAINING CORPS ASSOCIATION BADGE Very nice condition with no enamel damage.
Maker mkd.for Fattorini of Bradford.
I don\'t know why these have a hole in the buttonhole fixing but that seems to be the case also with others I\'ve seen.
V.G.C. WW1 BRITISH MACHINE GUNNERS QUALIFICATION SLEEVE BADGE Great War example of the Machine Gunners sleeve qualification badge.
Nicely embroidered in the correct colour of thread for the Great War.
No moth or damage.
V.G.C. WW1 BRITISH SIGNALLERS SLEEVE BADGE Great War example worn on the lower sleeve.
Removed from uniform.
Nicely embroidered.
Never sat out the war but condition is good.
Correct colour of thread for WW1.
V.G.C. WW1 BRITISH WIRE CUTTERS Unmarked set .
Great War pattern.
Working.
Some pitting.
Priced to sell.
Buyers outside U.K. please contact for shipping cost before check out. WW1 BRODIE HELMET WITH RARE BRODIE COVER - UNIT MKD.
Nice condition helmet but what makes this special is the rare Brodie stamped cover. The stamp is the same as found inside the helmet liner. Only a handful of covers were produced with this stamp. As well as the stamp there are maker details and a 1916 date. Cover is canvas with a yellow triangle on the side with a black "2" to the centre. Unit unknown. If anyone can shed any light on this please let me know. The strap is named also to soldier.
Fantastic ! WW1 BUTTONS SWEETHEART ON ROLLED GOLD BAR
Nice piece.
2 General Service cap strap buttons mounted side by side on a " Rolled Gold " mkd. bar.
Scarce.
V.G.C. WW1 CAMERON BRASS SHOULDER TITLE
Good example. Hex lugs. WW1.
V.G.C. WW1 CAMERON HIGHLANDERS ECONOMY BRASS CAP BADGE Scarce Camerons brass circa 1916.
Very nice example with no issues at all.
Die struck.
V.G.C. WW1 CAMERON HLDRS. OFFICERS THISTLE COLLAR BADGES - PAIR Good pair of Post 1901collars in cast nickel silver.
Very slight rubbing to high points.
Good detail.
V.G.C. WW1 CAMERON HLDRS. OFFICERS SILVER PLATED COLLAR BADGE
Nice cast silver plate example with lovely detail.
Plated lugs.
V.G.C.
Scarce. WW1 CAMERONIANS - 1915 BIRMINGHAM SILVER HALLMARKED OFFICERS CAP BADGE Fine Great War officers example dating to 1915 with Birmingham silver hallmarks for that year.
No rubbing or damage.
Good heavy badge .
Well detailed.
As nice as they come.
V.G.C. WW1 CAMERONIANS ( SCOTTISH RIFLES ) SGT\'S CROSS BELT / POUCH BADGE Nice example in nickel silver.
Circa 1903 to '52.
Well detailed with no rubbing or damage.
3 lugs.
Measures 3 and a half inches by 3 inches.
V.G.C. WW1 CAMERONIANS (SCOTTISH RIFLES) BLACKENED SHOULDER TITLE Good condition blackened brass title. Two lugs to the reverse. Westlake 998
V.G.C. WW1 CAMERONIANS( SCOTTISH RIFLES ) BRASS POUCH BADGE All brass, not the usual silvered star.
Nice toning.
Correct 3 lugs.
Very good example.
Scarce WW1 CANADA SHOULDER TITLE PAIR White on khaki embroidered. Moth hole to one title.
Removed from uniform. WW1 CANADIAN C.E.F. FRONT SERVICE LAPEL BADGE - NO. 397219 Nice Great War piece.
Well made.
Nice toning and no enamel damage.
Numbered to the back.
Rare.
V.G.C. WW1 CANADIAN CALGARY HLDRS. BADGE
Retains almost all the bronze finish.
Bi metal with silver coloured beave.
Kings Crown.
V.G.C. WW1 DEATH PLAQUE - OLIVER WILLIAM RISLEY Corporal Oliver William Risley. 1st / 16th Btn. London Rgt. ( Queens Westminster Rifles ). Died 20th Jan 1916 aged 22.
Son of Mrs. Risley of Richmond Surrey and the late Cpl. H.W. Risley .
Buried , Lussenthoek Military Cemetary.
Direct from the family purchase.
Condition is 1st class. WW1 EDINBURGH 1914 H/M SILVER ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. SGIAN DHU Beautiful piece with Edinburgh silver hallmarks for the first year of the Great War.
Carved bog oak handle with silver studs and Princess Louise cypher.
Foiled citrine to top.
Broad early shape .
Leather covered wood scabbard with Celtic mounts.
Owners initials , \" E.G.L.\" jeweller inscribed to back.
Clipped back steel blade in good shape for being over 110 years old. Slight pitting on the leg side of the blade due to sweat.
Now extremely hard to find clean untouched examples like this.
V.G.C. WW1 FIFE & FORFAR YEOMANRY - ROLLED GOLD ON 1915 BIRMINGHAM SILVER SWEETHEART BROOCH/BADGE Truly a Thing of Beauty !
Bar brooch with hand cut Thane of Fife .
Rolled gold face on 1915 Birmingham hallmarked silver.
Maker marked, \" A. BRO. \"
Very rare this type of jeweller made example.
Well detailed with no rubbing or damage.
V.G.C. WW1 FIFE & FORFAR YEOMANRY SWING BROOCH BROOCH Unusual piece to the F & F.
WW2 .
Bar with a suspended Thane of Fife.
Chromed.
Rare.
V.G.C. WW1 FIRST AID NURSING YEOMANRY (FANY) TRENCH ART PIN DISH Very rare to find something to FANY.
Nicely made brass dish with a bronze unit cap badge to the bottom.
Lovely One Off that I\'ve owned for many years.
4 inch diameter approx. WW1 FRENCH & GERMAN SOLDIERS - PHOTO POSTCARDS X 2 I\'m moving on a large amount of propaganda over the next few weeks inc. a lot of Hitler related items from an old collection inc. one off photos as well as original photos and post cards from both wars at very low prices.
All have been authenticated so buy with confidence.
Two very vivid depictions of trench warfare in France.
Genuine period pieces.
One is French troops in the line in fighting order with Adrian helmets.
The 2nd is a French soldier being taken prisoner by German troops.
No damage .
Low price.
V.G.C. WW1 GERMAN HANDGRENADE (HANDGRANADE) INSTRUCTION PAPER Rare piece of ephemera.
1916 dtd. instruction sheet for hand grenade use.
Original , period piece , not reprint.
V.G.C. WW1 GERMAN - COURT MOUNTED MEDAL GROUPING Nicely court mounted 3 medal group comprising, Iron Cross 2nd Class, Hindenburg Cross with Swords for combatants, and Prussian 9 year service medal.
All original as worn .
Good pin to rear.
V.G.C WW1 GERMAN - M16 MEDICS HELMET - FEATURED IN BOOK Incredibly rare item item.
This is genuine and is featured in a book on German helmets which dates back to the 1970's .
I have owned this since then and it's a reluctant sale.
The helmet is in excellent condition with Medic cross to the crown.
Some age fading to this .
Helmet shell retains it's original green finish.
E39 mkd to crown.
Owners name and Rgt. to the rear apron." Gfr. E. Kramer - 7th - San ( Sanitat ) Truppe "
Good liner with all 3 pads in great shape and with their horshair pads. Good leather liner band.
Original chin strap.
Large size with non stepped vents.
100% genuine.
V.G.C. WW1 GERMAN BUTCHER BAYONET & FROG -1911 - P.D. LUNESCHLOSS This one would be hard to better !
Beautiful blade with no darkening or pitting. Kaisers crown and 1911 date.Good point.
Ribbed wood grips still retaining their polished finish.
Sprung button working.
Part muzzle ring and no flash guard as per early models.
Steel scabbard with undented ball.
Nice tight fit between scabbard and bayonet.
Scabbard has to the back \" S.E.79 ? \" indistinct.
Good reddish leather frog.
Lovely set rarely available like this anymore.
V.G.C. WW1 GERMAN EK2 IRON CROSS
Nice original . One Look , EK2.
Age toned and uncleaned as it came to me.
Will clean up nice if desired.
V.G.C.
WW1 GERMAN JAGER TROOPER STATUE - SIGNED Rare period piece.
Black painted spelter figure of a Mountain Trooper from JR 108..
Good detail with numbered shoulder boards, ski cap, marching order etc.
Signed to the base of the figure.
Overall height inc. the marble base is approx 13 and a half inches.
Figure is 11 and a half inches approx.
Bought over 30 years ago from Hermann Historica and has sat on my mantelpiece since.
Now time to find this fella a new home.
V.G.C.
Very heavy, check the shipping cost before purchasing WW1 GERMAN M 17 CAMO STAHLHELM - GERMAN HELMET
Great looking trench helmet with the regulation dark brown/ochre/green camo in a nice block pattern. Shell retaining most of it's paint. Very good liner system with the 3 leather pads with tongue ends complete and still with the original horsehair pads. Metal liner band.One strap end present.
Owners named applied to inside apron. Size 64 shell.
Sleepy original and one of a number of items I will be listing from an old collection.
WW1 GERMAN M16 HELMET C/W ORIGINAL CHINSTRAP
Rarely found in this condition these days and still with it's original to it chinstrap !
Leather liner band as per 1916 manufacture . All 3 leather pads good with no issues on the tongue ends.
2 helmet pins with broken blades so the liner is loose in the helmet.
Chin strap in incredible condition for age and easily £250 plus on it's own as they're rarely encountered. Shell retaining most of it's original field grey smooth paint.
Stepped lugs as found on smaller size helmets. Approx size 54/55.
What appears to be owners initials in ink on one pad ( indistinct )
One Look original and rare with an original strap.
This is how it came to me, dusty and dirty but will clean up a treat if desired.
V.G.C. WW1 GERMAN M16 STEEL HELMET- PERSONALISED LINER BAND
Good barn found original. Large size with non stepped air vents.
All 3 liner pads present and still attached to the original leather band. This with a well etched depiction of barbed wire which has been very nicely soldier applied in two places. WW1 GERMAN M17 HELMET - COMPLETE
Good all original example in a large size with a rough sand or grit camo applied.Large size Q66 ( Quist ). Non stepped ventilation lugs as found on larger helmets. White chromed leather pads in good condition and still with their horshair cushions inside and tongue ends unbroken. Metal liner band.Chin strap metal ends present.
Rough field grey/ brown finish over the original smooth paint.
100% original. WW1 GERMAN M17 HELMET - NAMED
Straight from a Scottish officers house in Dumbarton ( Brig. Alisdair Pearson, Parachute Rgt. ) and was a wartime bring back by a family member. Totally original. M16 type shell with M17 metal liner band. 3 white chromed leather pads in very good condition with 5 of the 6 tongue ends intact and and still with the horsehair cushions and original draw string.Some sweat and dirt to the liner pads, so not a helmet that sat out the war !
(In May of 1917 due to a leather shortage the liner was redesigned. The new liner continued with the earlier “three pad” system but changed from a leather band to a steel band made from sheet metal. The pads were now crimped into place on a steel band. The pads were now to be made from white chromed leather (Russian leather) instead of the brown vegetable tanned type. This change was made in the hope that the chromed leather would hold up better in the trench conditions.
Steel band marked " 64 - F C B 18 - A.K.E.". Shell stamped with a " W "( Hermann Weissenberger & Co. Stuttgart-Cannstadt). This is slightly unusual in that they were thought to have only produced size 66 and 68 shells so this could turn out to be a rarity.
Field grey paint. Stepped lugs. One chin strap metal end present.
Soldiers name to rear skirt and 6/395 ?, possibly a Feldpost number ? If anyone has any ideas please let me know.
Cracking sleeper. WW1 GERMAN M18 HELMET - UNIT MKD - BELL L - FREIKORPS ?
Very interesting M18 helmet from the Great War / Inter War period.
Rare maker,known as the Bell L helmet as the factory symbol is a bell shape followed by " L " and ( size ) 64, this being the only size of shell made by this factory ( R. Lindenberg A.G., Remscheid-Hasten ).
The helmet has a brownish hue from the toned lacquer it was coated with , in my opinion during the Stahlhelm / Freikorps period inter war.
Post WW1 is was common to do this to give the helmet a parade type finish . Smooth paint, shiny finishes still continuing into the M35 period before the introduction of wartime matt Feld Grau.
The helmet has a number " 10 " painted to the front. This could be Regiment 10 from wartime or possibly a Freikorps unit .
I have forum posted the helmet for opinions on this but no one has a definitive answer although the helmet itself got the 100% thumbs up on authenticity.
The shell retains most of it's original finish and has the rounded ends to the air vents correct for this maker.
Stepped lugs.
Metal liner band with the strap fixings correct for M18 helmets.
Liner pads are the chromed leather type and in good shape with some service wear / sweat and 2 of the 6 tongue ends a/f.Leather is still supple . Draw string is original.
Rare " Carbine Clip " original chin strap and although shortened and with a repair is in good condition with the leather still supple. These on their own are expensive and near impossible to find.
Faint pencilled name / details to the rear skirt.
Cracking non Run of the Mill helmet, all original and in great shape for it's age and remarkably, still with it's chin strap.
If anyone has a take on the number to the front , please let me know. WW1 GERMAN MAUSER 98 LONG BAYONET - UNIT MKD. First model Mauser bayonet used up to and including WW1. Blade measures 20 and a half inches. Overall length just under 26 inches.
This one straight out a loft. Unit mkd. to Quillion \"B. 2. I.\" plus other numbers ( indistinct ). Bavarian Inf. Rgt. 2 ?
Exactly as found but will clean up if desired. Erfurt maker mkd. and dated \'04 to spine.
Good untouched original. No scabbard. WW1 GERMAN MOUNTED GROUP OF 4 MEDAL SET Very nice medal group mounted for wear.
includes, EK2, Hindenburg cross, Wurtenburg Military Merit medal.
4 medals in total nicely mounted.
All original.
EK with marked ring possibly \"W ?\".
V.G.C.. WW1 GERMAN MOUNTED HONOUR CROSS -MAKER MARKED Court mounted 1914 - 18 Honour cross.
Maker marked \" W.D.\" and manufacturers logo to rear.
V.G.C. WW1 GERMAN TORTOISE CAMO STAHLHELM - NAMED
Stunning example still retaining very bright colours and with an amazing "Tortoise" camo. Large size, named to rear apron. Good liner with it's original hair pads. No chin strap. WW1 GORDON HIGHLANDERS CAP BADGE
Nice white metal toned example.
V.G.C. WW1 GORDON HIGHLANDERS CAP BADGE Very nice w/m example.
Nice age toning.
V.G.C. WW1 GORDON HIGHLANDERS OFFICERS SILVER BADGE Stunning.
Unmarked but most certainly solid silver.
Fine detail.
Stout original pin to back so possibly for wear on the sun helmet or slouch hat.
I\'ve had the same badge with hallmarks , only difference is , this is army issue as opposed to private purchase. The army would\'nt pay to have badges assayed.
V.G.C. WW1 GORDON HIGHLANDERS OFFICERS/ SERGEANTS BADGE Beautiful.
Very well detailed , cast unmarked silver.
No rubbing or damage.
V.G.C. WW1 GORDON HIGHLANDERS OFFICERS/SERGEANTS BADGE
Nice nickel silver sergeants badge to the Gordons.
Nice relief.
Folded antlers.
Now scarce.
V.G.C. WW1 GORDON HIGHLANDERS SERGEANTS BADGE Good Great War example in nickel silver.
Stag in relief.
Nice set of antlers.
No rubbing or damage.
Now getting scarce and more fakes appearing in the market place.
100% as always.
V.G.C. WW1 GORDON HIGHLANDERS SHOULDER BELT PLATE Good clean example in silver & gilt.
No rubbing or damage.
Good detail.
Nice uncleaned age patina.
Studs and hooks to the back present.
Very fair price on this.
One Look original.
V.G.C. WW1 GORDON HIGHLANDERS SHOULDER TITLE Brass WW1 shoulder title with \" GORDON \" , not Gordons as worn in WW2.
Nice age toning.
No rubbing or damage.
Hex lugs to rear.
Now scarce.
V.G.C. WW1 GORDON HIGHLANDERS SKEAN DHU Good nickel silver example dating to the Great War.
Correct pedestal top with undamaged orange coloured foiled citrine.
This type of sgian dhu is unique to the Gordons.
Leather covered wood scabbard with plain mounts, the top one with an impressed Fleur De Lis to the back , possibly a trade mark.
Clipped back steel blade.
Nicely detailed mounts to the studded bog oak
handle.
Clean example with no issues.
V.G.C. WW1 GORDON HLDRS O/R\'S CAP BADGE Sharp die struck example with no rubbing or damage.
Old polish residue to back.
C/w it\'s overlong w/m cotter pin.
As nice as they come.
V.G.C. WW1 GREETING FROM PALESTINE CARD -1918-1919
Nice period piece.
V.G.C. WW1 H.L.I. (HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY) OFFICERS BADGE C/W RARE LEATHER BACKING Good example with cast Star.
Kings crown.
Circa WW1.
Nicely shaped.
4 piece construction with original long central pin .
With an original to it, rare cream leather backing.These were fashioned to stop any marks going on to the bonnet from the badge.
No rubbing or damage.
Nice age toning.
Quality
V.G.C. WW1 HINDENBURG CROSS FOR WIDOWS This was one of a number of items from a 4th KOSB soldiers Bring Backs.
Very clean with no paint loss and a very good ribbon.
Sleepy and fresh to the market.
As nice as they come.
V.G.C.
The Next-of-Kin Hindenburg Cross was awarded to surviving widows, parents, and dependents of fallen soldiers in the Great War WW1 HLI (HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY) GLENGARRY
Nicest one I've had in a while and these WW1 are now difficult to find in good condition.
No moth or damage if a little grubby with light service wear. Saw some action this one.
Leather trim , supple and in good condition.
Original silk tails with original stitching and not reapplied with later cotton tails as is often the case to enhance the value of tails removed examples.
Nice low shape.
Red Touree.
Waxed cotton lining.
Original to it, o/r's cap badge with nice dark age toning.
Good size for the period 55/56.
V.G.C. WW1 HMS DIANA LAPEL BADGE - SILVER - RARE CHESTER H/M Very rare badge to the WW1 HMS DIANA, a Light Cruiser/old 2nd Class Cruiser, Eclipse-class.
Pin back. Very rare Chester Provincial silver with hallmarks for 1916..
Launched 5/12/1895, sold for BU 1/7/20. remained in the Mediterranean until 1913 and then transferred to 3rd Fleet at Devonport. Joined Cruiser Force 'G' in Channel in August 1914, capturing a German schooner on the 6th. 12th Cruiser Squadron, Channel from February 1915; China Station November 1915-August 1917, then to Red Sea and Indian Ocean until November 1918. Returned to Queenstown and paid off June 1919. (Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1906-21)
Good condition. WW1 K.O.S.B. (KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERER) GLENGARRY WW1 LARGE KILT PIN - SCOTTISH REGIMENTS Large pin for pinning the kilt at the top before buckles were introduced.
No pitting.
Very good example.
Rare WW1 LEEDS PALS - GREEN EMBROIDERED CLOTH PATCH A nice and very rare item which came in with a group of One Mans items , he having served with the Leeds Pals in the Great War , ( name to buyer ).
Rifle green wool backing with gold embroidered cap badge device and \" LEEDS \" underneath.
It\'s not a school badge or similar.
My feeling is ,a sports vest or tunic sleeve badge ?
If anyone can enlighten me I would be grateful but I\'ve spent hours trying to find one to no avail, hence concluding it\'s rare.
Lovely item which has been worn and as stated, came with other Pals items from the family.
Going by the service wear my feeling is a sleeve badge ?
V.G.C. WW1 LINCOLNSHIRE RGT.- BANDMASTERS CAP BADGE Unusual rare badge that belonged to a WW1 period band master
Bi metal. Bronze / gilded.
North south lugs.
V.G.C. WW1 LONDON SCOTTISH PHOTO POSTCARD Nice shot of what is possibly pipers ? in No.1 Dress.
V.G.C. WW1 LONDON SCOTTISH SILVER & ENAMEL BAR BROOCH Very well hand made brooch.
Enamels all without damage.
Correct period pin and catch arrangement.
Stamped “SILVER” to rear.
V.G.C. WW1 LOTHIAN & BORDERS HORSE CAP BADGE Very nice example.
Brass with age toning.
Lugs to rear.
V.G.C. WW1 LOTHIAN & BORDERS HORSE CAP BADGE
Nice " Been There " example.
Toned die struck brass.
Old polish to back.
North & south lugs.
V.G.C. WW1 M16 GERMAN STAHLHELM HELMET - AMAZING CAMO
An absolutely stunning" One Look" camo of red and brown and very different from the usual block types. Nice circle pattern. Leather liner band in very good condition. All three liner pads present and with their priginal horsehair cushion pads. Stepped air vents .
Stamped to crown " BW 272".
This one was forum posted by the previous owner and got a unanimious Yes from over 8 very well informed collectors.
WW1 MACHINE GUN CORPS ROSE GOLD / SILVER SWEETHEART BADGE Beautiful jeweller hand made badge from the Great War.
Rose gold crossed Vickers guns.
Stamped \" Sterling \" to the back.
No rubbing or damage.
Very striking and not a common one.
Rare.
V.G.C. WW1 MERCHISTON CASTLE OTC ( EDINBURGH ) SWAGGER STICK Good example of this rare swagger stick.
Nickel silver top with no rubbing but some dents.
Light colour shaft.
V.G.C. WW1 MGC (MACHINE GUN CORPS) SHOULDER TITLE Nice brass WW1 title.
Age toned.
No issues.
V.G.C. WW1 MILLS BOMB - HAND GRENADE SPOOL / LEVER ARM Not the usual rusted out relics I see for sale.
No pitting or damage to the steel.
No markings.
V.G.C. WW1 OFFICERS SAM BROWNE & CROSS STRAP - ANDERSON Nice \" Been There \" example .
Nicely marked up inside to Anderson & Son - Glasgow and Edinbugh.
Leather nice and supple.
Good quality as always with Anderson.
No date.
V.G.C. WW1 PAIR OF MAJORS CROWNS
Well detailed matched pair of Majors crowns.
Original red velvet to rear.
V.G.C. WW1 PERTHSHIRE VOLUNTEERS - BLACK WATCH HOME GUARD CAP BADGE
Good example of this WW1 Black Watch Home Guard cap badge.
Toned w/m.
original lugs, one slightly twisted.
V.G.C. WW1 PRINCESS MARY GIFT TIN WITH CONTENTS - CIGARETTES & TOBACCO PACKETS XMAS CARD & PHOTO Nice original.
Good tin with no bashes and good hinges.
Both tobacco and cigarette packets are original but with no contents.
Xmas card , photo and envelope.
All original , no repro parts.
V.G.C. WW1 QUEENS BODYGUARD LARGE TUNIC BUTTON Post 1902 Kings crown large tunic button.
. Maker marked Herbert & Co London Bedford St.
Retains it\'s original gilding.
Very good example.
Rare. WW1 ROSE GOLD LOCKET - SOLDIER PHOTO/ KITCHENER Beautiful gold locket with picture of WW1 soldier in o/r\'s uniform with peaked service cap. To the reverse a coloured picture of Kitchener.
Soldiers cap badge has Prince of Wales feathers, possibly Glamorganshire Yeomanry but could be something else. Stamped \"ROLLED GOLD\" on top rim. SIZE 39 mm x 30 mm not including the loop. WW1 ROYAL ARTILLERY ASSOCIATION LAPEL BADGE - GAUNT
Old Comrades Association.
Good quality example with no enamel damage. J.R.Gaunt marked to back.
Excellent condition. WW1 ROYAL ENGINEERS - T.R.E. LONDON SHOULDER TITLE Scarce genuine title.
Brass.
Made as a 2 lug example.
Bit of slight verdigris on the front.
V.G.C. WW1 ROYAL FLYING CORPS - OBSERVERS BREVET C/W PHOTO Correct oatmeal colour for the Flying Corps.
Nicely embroidered silk .
Linen backed.
No issues with this, a real nice example.
Photo of the owner in his Sidcot suit comes with the sale.
Rare.
V.G.C. WW1 ROYAL IRISH RIFLES CAP BADGE - MKD. SLIDER
Very clean o/r's white metal cap badge. Age toned. Brass slider with "England".
V.G.C. WW1 ROYAL MUNSTER FUSILIERS BADGE
Good 2 piece example.
Solder holes to back , used to apply the front piece of the badge during construction. Fakes don't have these.
V.G.C. WW1 ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION RND BRASS SHOULDER TITLE Smaller version.
Age toned brass.
Hex lugs
Rare
V.G.C. WW1 ROYAL SCOTS CAP BADGE Nice one this.
Shaped to cap.
Red felt behind the voided centre.
Uncleaned with nice age toning.
Original long steel cotter pin.
V.G.C. WW1 ROYAL SCOTS CAP BADGE C/W RED FELT/ SHAPED This is a class example.
Nicely shaped for wear on the Tam O Shanter.
Original red felt behind the voided centre.
It came in with a WW2 HLI officers items but his father was RS in WW1 so I\'m presuming it was his.
Nicely toned, no rubbing or damage.
V.G.C. WW1 ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS BADGE Nice brass o/r's example.
Noth & south lugs.
V.G.C. WW1 ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS OFFICERS COLLAR BADGE - OSD
Fine example of an officers flaming bomb collar for wear on the Great War OSD tunic.
Cast, 2 piece construction.
V.G.C. WW1 ROYAL SCOTS PIPERS SHOULDER TITLE
Silvered shoulder title for pipers.
Rare.
V.G.C. WW1 ROYAL SCOTS TERRITORIAL CAP BADGE
White metal for Territorial units.
No rubbing or damage.
Die struck.
Original red felt for behind the voided centre.
V.G.C. WW1 ROYAL SCOTS UNIFORM DATED 1918- DANDY 9th
A rare opportunity to acquire an O/R/\'s uniform to a sergeant in the 9th Royal Scots (The Dandy 9th). This is all one mans items, no additions to complete the uniform or items sold separately. Uniform comprises - 1908 pattern tunic with no moth or damage. 1918 dated paper label with manufacturers details \"Sutherland & Sons -Glasgow\". Brass regimental buttons and shoulder titles. Good size for the great war, 5\'9\" height, 37\" chest. Great coat, again in V.G.C. with paper label (details indistinct). G.S. buttons. Hunting Stewart kilt, evidence of paper label, some moth to inside apron but good overall. Adapted by soldier to incorporate waist belt as WW1 kilts have no buckles. 32\" waist approx. Trews again in regimental tartan. Correct high back, condition grubby but good.Glengarry, exceptional condition with leather trim, silk tails and Sgts bi-metal badge, size 57. Swagger stick with Royal Scots device to top. Dog tags with soldiers name and details. 3 brass shoulder titles. Metal soap dish. Army bible found in the great coat pocket with paper markers to some sections and soldiers name applied to inside. Rare to find a near complete uniform to one man especially in this size and condition. Definately 9th Btn as they were the only kilted battalion in the Royal Scots WW1 ROYAL SCOTS VOLUNTEER BTN.CAP BADGE - GREEN FELT BACKING Scarce , original green felt as opposed to the usual red.
Different opinions on what Battalion used green. 2nd seems to be the consensus.
Nice white metal , die struck example with some polishing to the St. Andrew. WW1 SAM BROWNE LEATHER PISTOL HOLSTER 1918 DATED Really nice example of an officers pistol holster for wear on the Sam Browne belt.
High quality with good condition leather and with no stitching faults.
Nicely impressed with makers details " Heath Machin & Co, Walsall - 1918 "
V.G.C. WW1 SCOTS GREYS CAP BADGE Nicely toned quality example on slider.
No issues.
V.G.C. WW1 SCOTS GREYS CAP BADGE
I've left this exactly as it came in.
Nice age toning, bit of verdigris. Will clean up nicely if desired.
2 lugs.
WW1 SCOTTISH - O/R\'S HIGHLAND CUT AWAY - KHAKI TUNIC - LARGE - RARE Extremely rare Great War Scottish Pattern o/r\'s tunic.
I don\'t think this one could be bettered.
Beautiful condition .
Highland cut away front for wear with the kilt.
Made by Moore and Taggart of Glasgow.
Very good size for WW1 being approx. 38/40 chest.
Khaki lining cloth as found on these tunics.
Argylls brass buttons although there was a set of GS buttons in the pocket when it came to me so likely left the factory with them before the soldier applied his Regimental buttons..
Evidence of having had shoulder titles.
One very small hole otherwise as nice as they come with no moth.
Tunics like this are extremely difficult to find and this I came directly from a house in Oban.
Tunic only.
The following is an excerpt from an article on Great War tunics from the GWF.
Late war tunics and Canadian tunics did have khaki liners and late war ones also had stitched labels. When troops returned home their old war worn uniforms (which only survived about 1 month of front line wear) were taken off and destroyed, new ones were issued so the troops looked good when they disembarked in Folkestone, Dover etc. For these reasons most surviving genuine WW1 O.R. uniforms will be late war productions and could therefore have tan liners and stitched labels. Indeed I would be far more wary if I saw a tunic with white liner and remains of a paper label. The misunderstanding that all WW1 liners were white with paper labels is quite common.
WW1 seems to have been the swan song for Moore Taggart & Co as military outfitters and they featured strongly in the kitting out of Canadian units over the period 1913-14.
V.G.C. WW1 SCOTTISH CAMERON HLDR. SOLDIER FULL DRESS - STANDEE POSTCARD Extremely rare card that has been in my collection for 20 years, not because I collect to the Camerons it was simply the first and last one like this I have ever seen.
Good uniform depiction with Cameron Highlanders written underneath.
Made to stand up like a modern day standee.
V.G.C. WW1 SCOTTISH HORSE BRASS TUNIC BUTTONS X 4 Good selection of these scarce buttons.
3 large tunic front size and one small for pocket and epaulette.
2 by Clymont/ Dewar Glasgow, one Anderson , Edinburgh and one Gaunt.
V.G.C. WW1 SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS BADGE A particularly nice example.
Antler tips have been teased out by the soldier giving it a bit of attitude.
Correct 3 lugs.
V.G.C. WW1 SEAFORTH HLDRS.O/R\'S CAP BADGE Good 3 lug example.
Nicely toned w/m.
No rubbing or issues.
V.G.C. WW1 SENIOR BRITISH OFFICERS PEAKED CAP KHAKI COVER Rare piece being a khaki cotton cover for the senior officers peaked cap .
Circa WW1.
Some rust spotting , otherwise VGC. WW1 SHOULDER EPILATE PAIR Red/ black ? Kings crown buttons. WW1 SOUTH AFRICAN DEFENCE FORCE CAP BADGE
WW1 Gilded example with correct motto for the Great War
Left facing Springbok.
Motto in English and Afrikaans.
One lug slightly bent, otherwise,
V.G.C.
WW1 STAHLHELM CAMO HELMET - RARE MAKER- NAMED
Rare Bell L64 marked helmet.City of manufacture unknown.Batch no. stamped to crown.
Good bright classic geometric camo of yellow/red/green.
Gothic script to the rear apron, this being one of the nicest I've had with soldiers name , rank and unit.
No liner but a beautiful piece nonetheless.
WW1 T 7 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS BRASS SHOULDER TITLE Good original and definitely not one of the countless fakes swamping the market place, especially evilbay !
3 lugs.
7th ASH were based at Stirling.
V.G.C. WW1 T 7 ROYAL SCOTS SHOULDER TITLE Very nice correct 3 lug example in brass.
Age toned brass.
V.G.C.
The 7th will be remembered as the Battalion involved in the Gretna train disaster where over 200 soldiers were killed.
They went on to fight at Gallipoli.
7th Battalion, Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment) was a unit of the Territorial Force with its HQ at Dalmeny Street, Leith WW1 T 7 ROYAL SCOTS SHOULDER TITLE PAIR Matched pair.
3 lugs to the reverse.
7th Btn. fought at Gallipoli and were also the one in the Gretna train crash.
Hex lugs.
V.G.C. WW1 T. RAMC LOWLAND BRASS SHOULDER TITLE
Nice real title.
3 lugs.
Not dodgy evilbay one !
Toned brass. No rubbing or damage.
V.G.C. WW1 T. RE. EDINBURGH BRASS SHOULDER TITLE Nice scarce title.
3 Hex lugs.
Real deal not a faker from the Bay !
No rubbing nor damage.
Scarce
V.G.C. WW1 T4 CAMERON TERRITORIAL SHOULDER TITLE
Nice Territorial title . Scarce white metal example worn earlier on before going to mass produced brass.
V.G.C. WW1 T5 A&SH ( ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. ) BRASS SHOULDER TITLE Genuine example, I say this as there are many fakes now in the market place.
3 lugs.
Brass.
Nice toning.
Scarce
V.G.C. WW1 T8 ROYAL SCOTS VOLUNTEERS BTN. WHITE METAL SHOULDER TITLE
Good " Been There " white metal Territorial shoulder title. 2 lugs bent , otherwise good.
Scarce WW1 THE ROYAL SCOTS SHOULDER BELT PLATE WW1 TYNESIDE SCOTTISH CAP BADGE -1915 PATTERN Good crisp example.
2 feet on tower.
The one with both feet on the tower is widely agreed to be the Kitcheners Army Northumberland Fusiliers Bn 1915 pattern
Old polish residue to back.
V.G.C. WW1 US GAS MASK BAG American Great War version of the British gas haversack used extensively in WW2.
These are scarce.
Good condition. WW1-2 NEDERLAND BADGE Rare WW2 alloy metal Netherlands badge WW1-WW2 AUSTRALIAN BRONZE SLOUCH HAT BADGE Good sharp strike.
Retains most of it\'s blackened finish.
Loops are open north south , not the usual east west.
V.G.C. WW1, 9TH BTN. GORDON HLDRS. UNIFORM & MEDALS - MM WINNER, M.I.D.
An incredible group of items fresh to the market and bought direct from the family in the 1960's and has been in the collection of a top Scottish collector since then.
Group comprises, WW1 leather trim glengarry with it's original badge. Tails cut off as per usual with front line soldiers. 1902 Pattern tunic with the soldiers number and a further " Gor "( Gordons), these both paint stencilled to the inside. Fitted with GS buttons, brass " GORDON" shoulder titles with hex lugs and Pioneer collar badges.The 9th Btn. to which this man belonged were the Pioneer Btn.. Regimental kilt, this also with the same details as the tunic stamped to the inside. Pre war Regimental hair sporran in good order and with brass cantle and sporran badge.
Military Medal and Trio, the Victory with a Mentioned in Dispatches oak leaf. These all contained in a period oak frame. His mentioned in Dispatches document, this also in an oak frame.
Absolutely stunning collection of items to one man. All in excellent condition.
Very Rare WW1/ WW2 BRITISH SAM BROWNE LEATHER SWORD FROG As nice as they come this one.
From an ex Black Watch C.O.\'s house.
For wear with the Sam Browne leather officers equipment.
WW1.
VG.C. WW1/1920'S BLACK WATCH OFFICERS HELMET WITH HACKLE
I'd only ever seen these in photographs so to actually turn one up and c/w it's original hackle came as a big surprise, even the Black Watch museum do not one of these.
Private purchase Hawkes helmet with purpose built metal loop to accommodate this type of unique to it hackle. Hackle seems to be on a sprung wire that slots into the loop.
Shell retains almost all it's drab finish and the officer type liner is excellent.
Not for sale at the moment but I thought helmet and Black Watch collectors might like to see it. WW1/WW2 EXTRA LARGE SAM BROWNE LEATHER BELT Good large size from WW1 ex Black Watch C.O.\'s house.
Supple leather.
Up to 42 waist and long cross strap.
V.G.C. WW1/WW2 LONDON SCOTTISH BADGE Good die struck example.
No rubbing or damage.
Bargain .
V.G.C. WW2 ROYAL SIGNALS CAP BADGE Good example.
No issues.
Nice one.
V.G.C. WW2 - H.L.I. (HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY) - TROPICAL UNIFORM - NORTH AFRICA / ITALY - ATTRIBUTED North Africa and Italian Campaign vets uniform as worn by him In Theatre.
Estate fresh as the Americans say from the family garage.
The soldier was a Captain in the 2nd H.L.I. and his details along with an original period photo of him in uniform will go to the buyer .
He was awarded a Mention in Dispatches.
Uniform etc comprises,
1 - Medium sized officers Scottish cut tunic with brass regimental buttons.
This in lovely \" Been There \" condition.
2 - Khaki drill tropical long trousers.Medium size.
3 - Web waist belt, uncleaned with some verdigris.
4 - Officers collarless shirt with 2 collars. Lovely \" Been There \" condition.
5- Early gaiters with leather straps. His initials to the inside.
6 - White sweat rag.
7 - Map of Italy.
8 - Officers Fox puttees.
9 - Officers uniform tie.
Now rare to get a One Mans, as worn, grouping like this and not a put together uniform.
Please note, - BONNET is not included and is only for display purposes.
All items in good condition.
Important Western Desert / Italian campaign grouping which is like a time capsule.
Priced to sell.
Genuine attributed uniforms rarely turn up now , most being spurious put togethers
V.G.C. WW2 - L.A.R.P. ( CIVIL DEFENCE ) ENAMEL LAPEL BADGE W2 Local Air Raid Precautions LARP ( Local Air Raid Precautions ) Civil Defence Instructors badge.
Nickel silver plated.
Nicely detailed Crown over title,this inlaid with red enamel.
'Instructor' title bar across voided centre.
Original pin & hook.
No enamel damage.
H.W.M. LTD ( H.W.Miller ) marked to rear.
V.G.C. WW2 - PARACHUTE RGT. M.O.P. SWEETHEART BADGE Very rare WW2 Para sweetheart.
Made from Mother of Pearl or Abelone .
Kings Crown.
Nice detail and 1st Para one I\'ve had.
Original pin.
V.G.C. WW2 - 15TH SCOTTISH INFANTRY DIVISION LION RAMPANT SLEEVE PATCH Nice embroidered WW2 formation sign for the 15th Scottish.
Excellent condition, no moth or damage.
The Scottish heraldic lion rampant in red, picked out in black, on a yellow circle with a white border, all on a black square. WW2 - 1943 DTD. BRITISH BRASS PRISMATIC COMPASS WITH 1944 DTD. LEATHER CASE - HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY OFFICER ATTRIBUTED This example would be hard to better in respect of it retains almost all it\'s original black painted finish and nice bright white details to the underside inc. 1943 date.
The leather case is outstanding and retains it\'s light tan colour which has\'nt darkened with age likely to do with the fact that until I opened the soldiers trunk it had\'nt seen daylight since wars end.
Stout top fastening and shoulder strap.1944 dtd.
( His name to buyer ).
Only slight downside is there is a bubble in the liquid.
V.G.C. WW2 - 1944 PTN. BRITISH JUNGLE ISSUE BINO CASE - 1945 DTD. Mint condition and clearly maker mkd. and dtd.for 1945.
W.D.arrows.
'44 Pattern used mainly in the Far East. WW2 - 40TH INFANTRY DIVISION EMBROIDERED COCKEREL SLEEVE BADGE
Good embroidered example.
From a Korean War Argyll .
V.G.C. WW2 - 6TH INNISKILLING DRAGOONS CAP BADGE Great example.
Nice detail and toning.
No rubbing or damage.
Solder holes to the back.
Bi metal.
V.G.C. WW2 - AIR FLEET ARM - BAR BROOCH /SWEETHEART BADGE WW2 era Sweetheart for the Fleet Airm Arm.
No enamel damage.
Bar brooch type with original pin and hook.
V.G.C. WW2 - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS WOOD CARVED CIGAR BOX - ATTRIBUTED Exotic fruit wood cigar box.
Argylls cap badge beautifully hand engraved to the lid.
Light coloured wood.
No damage.
Measures 8 and a half inches by 5 inches approx.
This is one of many items I got from the house of a Argylls officer who served inter war and WW2 inc .5 years in Shanghai with the British Legation and ended the war in Berlin and was post war involved with the Nuremburg trials.
( Name to buyer ).
I\'ve kept this for many years but I\'ve decided to let it
go.
Rare .
V.G.C. WW2 - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. TAM O SHANTER BONNET - TARTAN PATCH Original Regimental tartan patch which went behind the cap badge on the Tam o Shanter.
This one came in along with other Argylls items straight from the family home of a WW2 vet and the name of the officer can be given to the buyer.
Mint condition with no holes.
Rare. WW2 - BLACK WATCH LONG LUG FEATHER BONNET BADGE Good post 1936 no scrolls cap badge.
Nicely shaped for wear.
Longer lugs for the feather bonnet.
Crisp detail .
Kings Crown.
V.G.C. WW2 - BLACK WATCH NO SCROLL CAP BADGE - SHAPED TO CAP Very nice example that has been shaped by the soldier for wear on the TOS.
No rubbing or damage.
Stand out piece.
V.G.C. WW2 - BLACK WATCH OFFICERS TOMMY HELMET - PAINTED RED HACKLE
Super rare helmet.
Professionally painted red hackle for an officer.
From the family home in Montrose over 20 years ago and has been kept by me since.
Fine artwork with well detailed hackle.Not a helmet that sat out the war but still in good condition.
Maker stamped and dtd. 1940.
Soldiers initials to inside.
Not cheap but find another !!
V.G.C. WW2 - BLACK WATCH STAFF CAR BADGE/MASCOT Rare piece.
Pre \'36 style badge with scrolls mounted on a green painted shield.
Mudguard/radiator fixings to back.
V.G.C. WW2 - BRITISH ARMY OVERSEAS SERVICE STRIPES
Printed .
Look unworn.
2 stripes.
Mint WW2 - BRITISH SERGEANTS - TROPICAL UNIFORM RANK CHEVRONS Near mint pair of matched chevrons for the tropical uniform.
3 chevrons on light tan cotton backing.
Very clean. WW2 - BUNDLES FOR BRITAIN ORGANISERS BADGE Beautiful quality piece .
This is a organisers badge for " Bundles For Britain " American war aid for the UK.
Nicely marked up to rear.
Painted red/white and blue with a couple of paint chips otherwise
V.G.C. WW2 - CALGARY HIGHLANDERS ( ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND ) BRONZE COLLAR Bronze collar retaining all it's finish.
Introduced 1925 .
Affiliated with the Argyll & Sutherland Hldrs.
V.G.C. WW2 - CANADA CLOTH SHOULDER TITLE PAIR
Nice matched pair of embroidered cloth shoulder titles.
No moth or damage.
Unissued condition. WW2 - EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY O.T.C. CAP BADGE Good example of the large size ( 7cm ) cap badge with scrolls.
Nicely toned white metal with no rubbing or damage.
2 lugs to rear.
V.G.C. WW2 - FLEET AIR ARM - MECHANICS SLEEVE PATCH Good removed from uniform example.
Red embroidered on black wool.
V.G.C. WW2 - GERMAN - 3RD REICH - REGIONAL OFFICIALS GAU VERDEN CUFF TITLE Excellent condition removed from uniform .
Cornflower Blue with printed gold lettering.
From a collection of vet bring backs I bought locally 25 years ago and has been in my personal collection ever since.
The Nazis set up 43 Gau or districts.
The Gau was identical to a Civil Defense region.
A similar title features on page 45 of the Fowler book, \" Nazi Regalia \".
This has not been shortened, evidenced by a slightly raised lip running round the whole leading edge of the title inc. the short ends ( see pics ).
Rare One Look original.
Low price .
V.G.C. WW2 - GERMAN ARMY SINGLE DECAL M42 HELMET Total One Look original combat helmet which ticks all the boxes.
Size 64 ET ( CKL) made helmet with lot no. 3121.
Ice book confirms this as being of Feb/Aug 1943 manufacture and prior to the decal drop.
Configures recorded as, rough grey/green finish with ET decal. Liner components were zinc band with either sheepskin or pig skin leather and with a dome stamp.
This has all this and the liner is in thick pig skin.
There are 2 small black areas of staining which I believe to be blood in the liner .
One at the back and another at the side which has rotted through a small area of the leather which is characteristic of blood,
Decal is good.
Owners name " Hans " painted in Gothic script to the rear of the apron.
Liner has the correct blue ink stamp , ( size ) 57.
Original full length chin strap with steel buckle. This a bit frail but original the helmet.
Pins are tight and have never been removed.
Good " Been There " helmet.
V.G.C.
WW2 - GERMAN POSTCARD - WOLF WILLRICH - ROMMEL Forum posted for authenticity check and spot on.
Nice depiction of Erwin Rommel.
V.G.C. WW2 - ITALIAN FASCIST CAP INSIGNIA - F G C Nice removed from uniform bullion insignia to an officer in the F.G.C. ( Genoa ).
Came with some items of insignia.
Good " Been There " condition.
WW2 - ITALIAN FASCIST YOUTH MOVEMENT OFFICERS - FGC - BULLION INSIGNIA 2 matching pieces of bullion insignia.
Uniform removed .
Facist axe and within the centre the initials " F G C ".
Some light service wear.
Scarce
v.g.c.
WW2 - KINGS OWN CAP BADGE
Good "Been There" example.
Toned.
The soldier had period added a ring to the bottom of the slider, reason unknown but a nice interesting variation.
Some polishing to high points.
See my sales for more items to the same man.
V.G.C. WW2 - LEICESTER RGT. BI METAL CAP BADGE Die struck.
Bi metal.
Slider.
No rubbing or damage.
Nice age toning.
V.G.C. WW2 - LONDON METROPOLITAN POLICE INSPECTORS TOMMY HELMET - RARE A totally untouched rare wartime Metropolitan Police Inspectors Tommy helmet straight from the family .
Blue painted shell with a rank pip decal surmounting a decal transfer with, \'POLICE\' .
This style originated in the London area which ties in exactly with the owner of this one having served with the Met.
See page 151 of the superb Adrian Blake reference book \' Helmets of the Home Front\'.
Liner strap is 1938 dtd. and maker mkd. \" Vero \" and size 7.
Shell has impressed \" W.D \" and V.M.
Scratched initials \" K G \" and \" Knight \" to the inside apron. WW2 - LOTHIAN & BORDERS HORSE BRASS CAP BADGE - SLIDER
Nice die struck example.
Old polish residue.
No rubbing or damage.
Slider fitting to rear.
V.G.C. WW2 - MINISTRY OF PENSIONS - KINGS BADGE - BOXED Instituted in November 1941.
The badge was issued to all those invalided out of the services through pensionable war injury.
Made of nickrl silver and in it's issue card box.
V.G.C. WW2 - PRINTED R.A.M.C. SHOULDER TITLE Scarce WW2 printed title.
Unissued condition.
V.G.C.
Scarce WW2 - RAMC - ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS - SENIOR NCO\'S SLEEVE BADGE Scarce badge in near mint condition.
Embroidered red on white with bullion wire outer ring. Black background.
Black backing cloth.
Scarce.
V.G.C. WW2 - RED CROSS HAT BADGE British Red Cross Society hat badge .
A good circa 1940's other ranks hat badge, red cross shield within a gilt circular title "British Red Cross Society" above tri-part Latin scroll "Inter Arma Caritas" (In War, Charity). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, perfect enamel, an excellent example.
Height 35mm. WW2 - ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS PRINTED SHOULDER TITLE. Second World War printed shoulder title.
Removed from uniform.
Great condition.
Printed titles from WW2 are scarce.
V.G.C. WW2 - SCOTTISH CADETS LAPEL BADGE Rare piece, Scottish cadets lapel badge in die struck w/m .
Brass button hole fixing.
Uncleaned with nice age patina.
V.G.C. WW2 - US AIRFORCE CAP BADGE Worn on the O/R'S peaked Service cap.
This type of cap badge was introduced in late 1937.
Eagle device on a domed gilded disk.
Two rear screw discs present.
WW2 original from a wartime schoolboys badge collection.
V.G.C. WW2 - VICKERS MACHINE GUN RANGE TABLE - 2ND ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS Very rare publication in red hard back jacket.
1937 dated.
Attributed to, A (S) Company, 2nd Argylls & Sutherland Highlanders.( Stamped to them inside )
C/w with fold out section..
V.G.C. WW2 / 1960\'S - CAMOUFLAGE FACE VEIL / SCRIM / SCARF - PARAS Scarce camo scrim as used by the paras.
Introduced in 1942 but these camo ones were also issued in limited numbers again in the Northern Ireland period although most were still green.
Bright colours.
Green/ brown.
97 x 93 cm approximately.
No markings, there never are on these.
V.G.C. WW2 / INTER WAR. ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS - SENIOR OFFICERS CAP Nice early cap straight from the family home and in the WW1 / Inter War style.
Dark blue melton body. 3 moth nips to top and one to red piping , ( see pics ).
Shellac finish to leather peak with broad bullion wire rank bar, this with some green paint splatter.
Green leather underside to peak.
Beautiful officers pre 1946 wartime badge set with red and blue enamel which unusually, has no damage. This is likely a Gaunt example but I am not taking it off to find out for certain.
The badge on it's own is £45 plus so effectively you're getting the cap for £20 !!! I know, I must be mad !
Gilded kings Crown GR strap buttons. Came with no chin strap.
Quilted crown with good sweatband , this embossed with " Real Russia Finish ".
Approx size 55.
Rare cap.
V.G.C. overall WW2 1945 DTD. BRITISH TURTLE HELMET Both liner and helmet shell are 1945 dated.
Black period overpaint to the outside.
Inside retains the flat brown paint it was issued with.
Liner good.
Chin strap has lost some of it's elasticity.
Most were not dated so this is a boon to any collection.
V.G.C. WW2 3RD REICH SOCIAL WELFARE MEDAL
A very good early example of the Social Welfare Medal. Usually the finish has gone because of the zinc used in producing but this one is excellent. Complete with its red and white original ribbon.
Uncleaned , as found.No rubbing or damage. WW2 7TH HUSSARS SHOULDER TITLE PAIR Embroidered matched pair in near mint condition.
From Scottish vets estate.
Nice to get a pair .
Scarce.
V.G.C. WW2 7th/9th ROYAL SCOTS COMPLETE UNIFORM AND MORE - ATTRIBUTED
Amazing find straight from the family.
Comprising, 1945 dtd. tunic c/w Sgt stripes, "R.S." embroidered shoulder boards, South East Asia Command shoulder titles and formation signs. His WW2 insignia combinations of embroidered "MOUNTAIN" and Saltire, tartan flash and brigade stripes also present. Battledress trousers in a large size. Tam O Shanter with original tartan patch and badge, this in very nice battle worn condition. WW2 glengarry with cap badge, His wartime medals mounted for wear these c/w with their original box named to him , also, 3 post war awarded medals for service in N.W. Europe,.Printed ROYAL SCOTS WW2 titles. 1940 dtd. map case with wartime maps of S.E.Asia and named to him. Kit bag with his name and still with it's original lock. There is also a large album with newspaper clippings from the period. Among the many clippings are photographs of the soldier wearing this very uniform with the 52nd Mountain combination clearly shown on the sleeve. There is also a large photo of him as an old man wearing the uniform at a Regimental Reunion.
It is very rare these days to find such a complete group to one man .
All items without moth or damage. Name of soldier to buyer. WW2 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS CANADA SHOULDER PATCH
Scarce embroidered shoulder title.
Rough linen backing.
No moth.
V.G.C. WW2 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS PLASTIC ECONOMY BADGE Good example of this scarce WW2 plastic economy issue cap badge.
No distortion or flaking .
Blades good.
V.G.C. WW2 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS PLASTIC ECONOMY CAP BADGE
Nice example with no distortion or flaking.
No discolouration.
Blades good.
Tip still present.
As nice as they come.
V.G.C. WW2 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. OFFICERS 1938 GLASGOW SILVER H/M PAGRI BADGE Beautiful and rare.
For wear on sun helmet or slouch hat.
Glasgow silver hallmarks for 1938 .
Maker details look like " P.H. " which would be Peter Henderson.
Correct pin and hook for the period.
V.G.C. WW2 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. OFFICERS NORTH AFRICA / ITALY TUNIC Cheapest around !!
\" One Look \" original in very nice condition Scottish officers cut away front khaki drill tunic as worn in North Africa and Italy.
No markings but came in with a WW2 group of items from the vets home.
Great condition and is still pressed nicely.
Please Note, sale is for the Tunic Only !!
Glengarry and Belt are for display purposes.
Medium size.
There\'s been pips and possibly a shoulder title to the epaulettes.
Full complement of Anderson of Edinburgh marked brass tunic buttons.
Scarce
A Steal at this price !!
V.G.C. WW2 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS.- CLOTH SHOULDER TITLE. Scarce Argylls white embroidered on red shoulder title.
Removed from uniform.
No moth.
Top edge slightly ragged .
Longer type as used in WW2 alongside printed examples.
Not post war, I see a lot of 50\'s ones being described as WW2 but are not.
Good example.
V.G.C. WW2 ARMY RESERVE ECONOMY PLASTIC BADGE - STANLEY WALSALL Nice WW2 plastic economy example.
Maker mkd. for stanley of Walsall.
Good blades.
V.G.C. WW2 ATS CAP BADGE Good example.
Slider.
No rubbing or damage.
V.G.C. WW2 ATS OFFICERS BRONZE COLLAR PAIR - MAKER MKD. Mint condition bronze matched collar pair.
Cast.
Gaunt London Maker mkd. to rear. WW2 BLACK WATCH BW SHOULDER SLIDE Rare slip on shoulder slide.
Khaki wool with cotton backing and slide.
No moth or damage.
A 2nd matching one from the same estate along with other related items are in my other sales.
Name of soldier to buyer.
V.G.C. WW2 BLACK WATCH COMBINATION WITH PHOTO & DOG TAG Good original attributed lot to a Black Watch soldier with the 51st Highland Division in WW2.
Sleeve combination comprising printed \" HD \", 3 red Brigade Stripes, Black Watch tartan patch in shape of the cap badge.
Uniform removed.
C/w superb tinted period photo of the soldier in uniform with the insignia on his Battledress.
His fibre dog tags.
Name and details of soldier to buyer.
More items of his are in my other sales.
One Look original grouping.
Rare.
V.G.C. WW2 BLACK WATCH HIGHLAND DIVISION BATTLEDRESS SLEEVE COMBINATION Battledress sleeve combination to the a Black Watch soldier with the 51st Highland Division.
Removed from uniform example.
Now rare.
Attributed and soldiers name will be supplied to buyer.
Printed HD patch with 3 red Brigade stripes and tartan patch in the shape of the Black Watch cap badge.
Slight service wear.
100% original.
V.G.C.
See my other sales for more items from the same estate. WW2 BLANCO WRAPPING PAPER Rare original brown wrapping for the classic \" Blanco \" blocks used to prep your webbing for parades , inspections etc.
V.G.C. WW2 BRASS & ENAMEL TANK LAPEL BADGE Nice original lapel badge for the RTR.
Button hole fixing.
WW2 BRITISH ISSUE TROPICAL SHORTS Good pair of shorts with double straps.
Ink stampings
Belonged to an officer who saw service in the Western Desert and the Italian campaign. ( Name to buyer ).
Scarce.
V.G.C. WW2 BRITISH - MK5 1939 DATED GASK MASK & HAVERSACK Very good example with all respirator parts nicely dated and maker mkd. .
All 1939 inc the haversack apart from the canister which is 1941.
Face retains it\'s tan colour and has\'nt darkened.
Canister with almost all it\'s original khaki / green paint.
Soldiers name inside the haversack.
V.G.C. WW2 BRITISH - 1939 DTD TOMMY HELMET - BLUE BAND Combat helmet in drab brown/ khaki paint.
Broad blue band running around the circumference of the helmet with a white stencilled \" 18 \" to front.
Super condition and not a helmet I\'ve come across before, if anyone knows, can you enlighten me.
1939 dtd.
Liner and chin strap good.
V.G.C. WW2 BRITISH - FORCES’ SKETCH BOOK Good example of a paperback book available to British servicemen to purchase.
V.G.C. WW2 BRITISH - SERGEANTS STRIPES - MATCHED PAIR Good matched pair in near mint condition.
3 white chevrons on khaki wool backing. WW2 BRITISH “M” TOMMY HELMET ( MESSENGER ) SGT. ? I\'m presuming this is motorcycle Messenger.
If anyone knows different , please enlighten me as I can\'t find that particular designation in my books or online.
Rare piece.
Large \" M \" and three chevrons to front.
The insignia is commensurate and all original to it.
Black painted shell.
Good liner and chin strap.
1938 date to liner strap.
V.G.C. WW2 BRITISH 1940 DTD. ISSUE WOUND DRESSING Nice WW2 , 1940 dtd. original military and almost as low in price as buying an SOF copy !
Went in the front pocket of the Battledress trousers.
Never opened.
Clear text to outer khaki cloth .
V.G.C. WW2 BRITISH 1941 GAS MASK & HAVERSACK Nice set both with 1941 date.
Haversack is the economy model that was introduced that year.
No perishing to rubber and both came together so I assume have always been a set.
U.K. buyer will be due a partial refund on postage for this item.
V.G.C. WW2 BRITISH 1943 DATED PISTOL HOLSTER Good \" Been There \" web pistol holster .
Dated and maker mkd \" M.E.& Co. 1943 \" to inside of top flap.
All good , light service wear so issued, not ex stores.
V.G.C. WW2 BRITISH 6TH ARMOUR DIVISION FORMATION PATCHES PAIR - ATTRIBUTED Nice matched pair of 6th Armoured Div. formation patches.
White embroidered on black wool backing.
Belonged to former Recce Corps officer who served in North Africa and Italy.
Name to buyer.
V.G.C. WW2 BRITISH 8TH INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION SIGNS - PAIR - REMOVED FROM UNIFORM A pre-war regular division on Palestine Internal Security duries, but was disbanded there on 28 February 1940.Use was continued till after D Day. Our soldier was a Normandy vet and his name will be given to the buyer.
Nice matched pair of printed formation signs. Removed from uniform.
V.G.C. WW2 BRITISH 9TH H.L.I. - OFFICERS TOMMY HELMET
Stunning " Been There " helmet.
Rare decal / transfer only found on officers examples circa 1939.
Helmet finished in a heavy In Theatre applied sand camo.
Decal is good.
Inside would suggest the helmet has been worn in a hot climate with the oil cloth finish sweated/ worn off.
Doubt you will see another of these ever !
V.G.C. WW2 BRITISH AIRBORNE PARA HELMET - 1944 BMB
Large size example in great condition.
Shell retaining most of it's rough finish. Very good interior and stamped "BMB 1944". Unusually this one has the leather straps which is uncommon in a later helmet however these are original to the helmet.
Complete with it's brown camo net.
Painted " S " to side.
V.G.C.
Lovely WW2 BRITISH ARMY TRADE PATCHES 4 original WW2 trade patches.
Uniform removed .
V.G.C. WW2 BRITISH ARMY IDENTITY TAGS WW2 BRITISH ARMY OFFICERS CUTLERY SET ( KFS ) One of the scarcer types of private purchase KFS used by officers in WW2.
There are some indistinct markings to the knife blade.
Really nice condition. WW2 BRITISH ARMY OFFICERS TIE - ATTRIBUTED Nice officers tie which belonged to a Captain in the H.L.I. ( name to buyer ).
Good condition and of the period as he only served in WW2 in North Africa, Italy and Germany.
V.G.C. WW2 BRITISH BACK PACK From the estate of a WW2 , HLI officer.
Standard back pack with straps.
No markings.
Name of soldier to buyer.
V.G.C.
Approx. 33x34 cm WW2 BRITISH BATTLE DRESS TUNIC - 1945 DATED Very nice condition 1940 Pattern unbadged South African made British Battle Dress tunic.
Good size, see label.
No moth or damage.
S.A. made examples were worn by British forces and are sought after.
Low price for quick flip.
V.G.C. WW2 BRITISH BLACK LANYARD & ARP WHISTLE WW2 \" A.R.P. \" ( Air Raid Precautions ) whistle on black pleated lanyard.
That\'s how it came straight out the house early June \'24.
Possible he was a Great War soldier who used his unit lanyard for his whistle ? I\'ve never seen one attached to an army lanyard before.
if anyone knows, please let me know and I\'ll add it to the description .
Age patina, uncleaned.
V.G.C. WW2 BRITISH CRUISE VISOR HELMET - RARE
The rarest of all WW2 British helmets produced for use primarily for bomb disposal teams and armoured car crews.
There were 5,000 helmets produced in this configuration with the pull down armoured visor.
Good overall " As Found " condition, untouched and totally original.
My first one since 1985 and it's unlikely I'll find another.
Named to inner apron and correct 1940 date. I believe there was only one production run of these helmets so all should be dtd. 1940.
Steel Helmet Visors
Seventy-five per cent of all blindness suffered by soldiers during the Great War was due not to eye disease but to injuries caused by shell, bomb and grenade explosions. The great majority of these injuries were the result of fragments of metal which penetrated no deeper than the eye itself and which, had they struck elsewhere on the body, would have caused only trivial harm.
The question of some form of eye protection designed to reduce the incidence of eye injury and blindness was therefore raised immediately on the outbreak of the Second World War by Sir Richard Cruise, an eminent opthalmic surgeon. Captain Cruise, as he then was, had in 1917 designed a form of chain visor which could be attached to the rim of the British Mark 1 steel helmet. Although it was intended to help reduce or prevent injuries to the eyes, in practice it proved to be unpopular with the troops. A modified and improved version was developed in 1918 but this, too, failed to find acceptance and eventually it was withdrawn.
In 1939 samples of a further modified 'Cruise' visor were sent over to the British Expeditionary Force in France. This version was so designed that when not in use it could lie under the rim of the steel helmet. However, the reports of its use in the BEF were so inconclusive that 5,000 visors were manufactured to allow for a large scale trial to take place; unfortunately, military events overtook their production, and before they could be despatched Dunkirk had fallen to the Germans and the survivors from the BEF were back in Britain.
Trials were carried out instead by troops of the Home Forces in the autumn of 1940, but reports submitted by the troops trying out the Cruise visor and the advice of the Medical Research Council were against the adoption of any form of metal visor. It was found that rain made it difficult for the wearer to see through the visor, and the drops of water could not be shaken off easily. Stereo-scopic vision was impaired, the wearer's field of vision was reduced, and his ability to see in the dark whilst wearing the visor was markedly affected. In the light of these adverse reports the Army Council decided against any form of protective visor being adopted, and although work on Perspex visors was being undertaken no satisfactory type was developed , and in 1941 on the advise of the Medical Research Council, the whole matter was dropped.
WW2 BRITISH FIELD DRESSING 1940 DTD.
Nice un opened dressing and still with some of the original cellophane wrapping.
Nice clear instructions and maker " Johnson & Johnson " and 1940 date.
V.G.C. WW2 BRITISH FORMATION / UNIT STRIPS - FREE FRENCH
3 colour combination. Red/white/blue French colours.Not used by any British units. As per British Brigade strips but with the unique colours for Free French fighting in British uniform.
Removed from tunic.
Rare
Rare
Genuine !!
V.G.C. WW2 BRITISH FOUR MEDAL RIBBON BAR Nice pin back WW2 vets ribbon bar.
Comprises 39/45 and Italy Campaign stars and War and Defence medals.
Name of reipient to buyer.
From Scots vets estate.
V.G.C. WW2 BRITISH GENERAL SERVICE KHAKI PLASTIC TUNIC BUTTONS FOR DENIM TUNIC X 10 10 GS Kings Cown buttons for the " Denims " tunic.
Hard plastic or bakelite with brass ring fixings.
Extremely hard to come by.
Mint unissued condition WW2 BRITISH HOME FRONT \"W\" WARDENS HELMET Good example with large W both back and front.
1940 dated helmet & liner.
Good liner and chin strap.
V.G.C. WW2 BRITISH HOME FRONT A.R.P. HOME FIRST AID BOX WITH CONTENTS
Nice example retaining most of it's original black painted finish.
C/w wartime dtd. part contents.
As nice as they come.
V.G.C. WW2 BRITISH HOME FRONT TOMMY HELMET - FIRE GUARD OFFICER 1939 dtd. helmet.
White painted shell with 2 thin black bands and \"F.G.\" to front.
Black painted interior.
Good liner and chin strap.
\"R.O. & Co\" and 1939 date.
V.G.C. WW2 BRITISH HOME FRONT TOMMY HELMET - RARE VARIANT A real rare variant just sourced with other wartime items from a house in Liverpool.
B Grade helmet as issued to Home Guard as they were not deemed fit for Front Line service.
Unusually this one only has the 3 holes on one side of the apron not both.
The normally fibre straps of the liner and the liner band are made of compressed paper, this I\'ve never encountered before.
Chin strap again, a variant I have never seen. Buckle type fixings at the strap clips, broader than usual width webbing and still with springs.
JSS maker.
Good one for the Tommy / Home Front collector.
V.G.C. WW2 BRITISH JACK KNIFE - 1943 DATED Good example by scarcer maker G. Ibberson & Co. Sheffield.
1943 date and their violin ? logo and W.D. arrow.
No springing.
Parts retain their bright finish.
Blade with a couple of dings .
V.G.C. WW2 BRITISH LEATHER FLARE PISTOL HOLSTER Sam Browne flare pistol holster in stout brown leather.
Great condition. Belt loop plus brass fixing, the latter with 2 brown leather loops.
Officer served with the E.F.I. and is one of a number of attributed to him , items I'm listing.
Scarce.
V.G.C. WW2 BRITISH OFFICERS BAMBOO WALKING OUT CANE - HLI ATTRIBUTED From a collection of direct family purchase items belonging to a WW2 Captain in the Highland Light Infantry, ( name to buyer ).
Thick bamboo with a varnish / lacquer finish.
The cane is typical of the type used by officers especially in hot climates, in this case North Africa and Italy.
Great condition with nice service wear on the area where he\'s held it. WW2 BRITISH PARA / AIRBORNE CAP BADGE One look original of this now scarce badge.
W/m.
Lugs.
Nice toning.
V.G.C. WW2 BRITISH PARA RELATED - ROYAL ULSTER RIFLES INSIGNIA SET - ATTRIBUTED
This one out the house a few years ago. 3 part set of sleeve insignia.
Name of the officer to the buyer.
Excellent, Removed from Uniform condition and has the rare straight Airborne printed title WW2 BRITISH PARATROOPER / AIRBORNE PROPAGANDA POSTER Straight out the weeds along with various other wartime Propaganda posters found in a house.
Very well known image which was also used on the cover of the Brian Davis book on British uniforms.
Genuine WW2. Not reprint.
Colours bright.
No issues.
Very rare.
V.G.C. WW2 BRITISH PROPAGANDA / WAR SAVINGS TANKS POSTER Very rare poster and straight from the house of a former Desert Rat.
Near mint condition with bright colours and no tears. Has been folded but no stress to folds.
Size approx. 29 by 20 inches.
Original wartime , not reprint.
Name of Edinburgh soldier to buyer.
V.G.C. WW2 BRITISH ROYAL AIR FORCE FLYING HELMET WITH GOOGLE WW2 BRITISH SHORTS PT BLUE Rare bit of kit.
Well worn and washed out .
From the estate of a WW2 HLI officer.
Waist will fit up to 36” max.
Some rust spotting.
Very low price , rare bit of kit. WW2 BRITISH SWEETHEART PENDANT - AIRCRAFT PERSPEX
Kings Crown brass General Service type device on aircraft perspex.
Brass suspension ring.
V.G.C. WW2 BRITISH TANKS POSTER From a former Desert Rat\'s house.
Folds into a booklet. 2 sided.
Lots of pics on one side of British tanks in action and the other side with a series of techical drawings and pics relating to the Matilda Infantry tank.
Large size, approx. 40 by 30 inches.
Very rare and in good condition.
Name of Edinburgh soldier to buyer. WW2 BRITISH WATER BOTTLE & 1942 DTD .CARRIER Good example with nice maker and date stampings inside the web carrier.
No moth on the bottle cover.
V.G.C. WW2 BRITISH WOMENS LAND ARMY (WLA) BADGE
Nice condition.
Brass and enamel.
V.G.C. WW2 BRITISH WOOLLEN TRIGGER GLOVES WW2 British wool gloves.
Unissued condition.
Couple of stitching faults .
Steal at this price.
V.G.C. WW2 CALGARY HLDRS. TOMMY HELMET WITH REGIMENTAL FLASH
Very rare helmet with red / white painted diced square to the left side. Not Argylls as they were always rectangular.
The Calgary Hldrs. are however affiliated to the Argylls and adopted their glengarry with the red/ white dice. Their helmets bore the same colours but in a square. I have enclosed a period photo to endorse this.
On their arrival in England they were kitted out with British equipment and weapons.
Helmet has seen a bit of action but is in good battle worn condition.
Pipe-Major Neil Sutherland talks to former Prime Minister and Honourary Colonel R.B Bennett, in England on 12 February 1943. The Pipe Band took their full ceremonial dress with them to the United Kingdom. Officer in greatcoat in centre of photo wears the Second Division patch on his sleeve with a gold wire "C-II" device. Officer at right has a decal on the left side of his helmet, in the pattern of the red and white dicing found on the glengarry. WW2 CAMERON HIGHLANDERS EDINBURGH 1939 H/M SILVER CAP BADGE
Beautiful crip detail officers cap badge to the Cameron Hldrs.
Silver marks for Edinburgh 1939 and maker marks " T.E. " , Thomas Ebbutt.
Beautiful condition with no rubbing or damage.
Silver lugs. WW2 CAMERONIANS - BATTLEDRESS TARTAN SLEEVE PATCH Scarce Regimental Douglas tartan flash for the Cameronians ( Scottish Rifles ) as worn on the Battledress tunic in WW2.
Removed from uniform
Some old glue residue on the back where it was likely attached to a board.
V.G.C. WW2 CAMERONIANS ( SCOTTISH RIFLES ) SHOULDER TITLE
Very good blackened brass title. Retains almost all it's blackened finish.
Round lugs.
V.G.C. WW2 CANADIAN BI-METAL BADGE - REGIMENT DE MAISONEUVE
Nice 2 piece cap badge.
v.g.c. WW2 CHINESE COMMUNIST PROPAGANDA BADGES WW2 era patriotic lapel badges.
WW2 CIVIL DEFENCE CORPS ENAMEL LAPEL BADGE
Nice example.
Undamaged enamel.
V.G.C. WW2 DATED BRITISH ENTRENCHING TOOL C/W COVER & SHAFT Good complete example with maker details and wartime date to the shovel head.
Corresponding date inside the web cover.
Has the wooden shaft.
All in good order.
V.G.C. WW2 FIFE & FORFAR CAP BADGE
Nice chromed example.
2 lugs so may be an earlier badge.
Very fine detail.
V.G.C. WW2 FIFE & FORFAR YEOMANRY CAP BADGE
Very nice silvered example.
Well defined detail.
Slider.
Die struck.
No rubbing or damage.
V.G.C. WW2 FOLDING SAW C/W 1940 DATED LEATHER CARRIER Good example c/w the wooden handles, .
Nicely maker mkd and dtd. to the back.
Brass end rings maker mkd. and dtd.
Handles mismatched and one missing the brass ring , otherwise,
V.G.C. WW2 FORFAR POLICE NATIONAL REGISTRATION IDENTITY CARD
Period pic in uniform c/w gas mask bag.
Named and 1940 dtd.Stamp.
Rare WW2 GEORGE 6TH UGANDA POLICE BUTTONS (4) Very rare buttons.
For wear on bush jacket or similar.
Marked Uganda Police and with George 6th cypher. Ostrich to centre.
Maker mkd. Grove & sons - Halesowen.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN CANVAS GAITERS Good pair of German wartime green canvas gaiters .
Good used condition with no issues.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN - KRIEGSMARINE - DRL SPORTS BRONZE AWARD BADGE WITH CITATION BOOK Rare Kriegsmarine example of the DRL award with it\'s associated achievement book.
Measures 15cm x 21cm in an off-white card cover with an embossed image of the award .
The first page is blank.
The second page has photograph of the recipient, in his Kreigsmarine sailors uniform.
The third page has a printed image of the award along with Munich 1937 stampings. His name and birth date , his affiliated organization and its location, and the level of the award, being bronze, silver or gold.
Following pages lists the required qualifications for the award.
His achievements are in the back pages and all with Kreigsmarine stamps.The award book has light service wear/use.
The award itself is in used condition and absent it\'s pin but I suspect that has been intentionally removed and the award was sewn to the tunic.
Kreigsmarine examples are very difficult to come by.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN - WESTFALEN FIRE DEFENCE SERVICE OFFICERS BELT BUCKLE Officers bronze buckle.
Raised seeded centre with Hannoverian horse in relief.
Retaining most of the original finish.
Very well detailed.
Knock down price ( usually around £130 ).
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN - 1939 WHW ARMY DAY 1939 RALLY BADGE
Nice condition TAG DER WEHRMACHT 1939 brass tinny.
Good detail of soldier throwing a stick grenade dressed in fighting order with steel helmet.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN - 25 YEAR VETERANS TYPE 2 GORGET Cheapest out there !
A Type II German WW1 Veterans Gorget as worn by flag bearers in the DRKB during the Nazi period.
Silver-colored back plate with gilded brass flags and banners in relief. Raised central red enamel DRKB emblem with no damage.
Complete with its original beautifully detailed gilded neck chain.
The chain links feature alternate correct original black wool backing cloth and 2 metal clips for attaching the chain, one stamped with the manufacturers number “3”.
The DRKB, Deutscher Reichskriegerbund (Kyffhäuserbund), (German National Association of Veterans, Kyffhäuser Association), was formed during WWI, and was based on the DKB, Deutscher Kriegerbund (German Veterans Association).
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN - DJV HUNTING LEAGUE MEMBERS STICK PIN
Nice stick pin with uncleaned age toning.
Knurled pin.
No rubbing or damage.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN - DUISBURG WHW 1935-1936 THANKS BADGE
Rare, not listed in Reinhard Tieste tinny book. Nice die struck brass badge.
Very well detailed.
Text translates roughly as "Your thanks, the loyalty to the Fuhrer" 1935.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN - HEER MARKSMANSHIP LANYARD (Heer Schützenschnur). Consisting of a badge attached to a knotted backer and a thick braid with loops for button attachment on either end.
The badge constructed of aluminum on a silver bullion aluminum threaded knot with a field grey wool backer.
The cord consisting of matching braid; the end of the chord with an embroidered acorn.
In better than extremely fine condition.
The real deal this one, guaranteed 100%.
Forum checked. WW2 GERMAN - HITLER THANKS BADGE - WESTFALEN NORTH
Good heavy example.
Sivered tombak.
Good detail.
Nicely mkd. on the back, with Ges Gesch and Ludenscheid maker Paulmann & Crone.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN - HITLER YOUTH - MARCHING COMPASS ( MARCHE KOMPASS ) Classic German bakelite Marching compass of WW2 as adopted as the official compass for the Hitler Jugend .
Early pattern with white bezel and a blue pointer with luminious tip.
\'Made by Stockert & Sohn c.1938.
This design was patented in Germany in 1938 and made the official compass of the Hitler Youth.
although it is similar to other models that were used by the Wehrmacht .
Two versions of the Marschkompass are known: the early one with a white chapter ring and a 50 mm ruler and the later one with a black chapter ring and a 100 mm ruler.
Lovely condition with bright mirror and working clip.
This compass is an early version, with a white chapter ring, aluminium and bakelite case, a blued needle with a luminous painted North point, and luminous cardinal points. (The paint is no longer luminous). With a folding, highly polished, metal sighting mirror, and rulers marked on the sides of the case. The compass is marked \'Marschkompass\' and \'S - DRP\' on the exterior of the case.
Excellent condition with no issues and works well.
DRP quality control mkd. WW2 GERMAN - LUFTWAFFE HAUPTMANN FLIGHT SUIT INSIGNIA Very nice Removed from Uniform example of the sleeve insignia worn on flight suit / coveralls , smocks or anything without epaulettes.
This is another Australian pilot bring back and came directly from his son.
Luftwaffe blue/ grey wool backing with 3 gulls and a strip for the rank of Captain ( Hauptmann ).
Some stitching round the edges where it was attached to a uniform.
As nice as they come this one.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN - POTSDAM DAY BADGE - 1936
Scarce .
Silvered finish.
Weimar type eagle with swastika on top.
Large size, 5.2 cm x 3.6 cm.
Nice detail.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN - REICHSBAHN STICK PIN
Good example retaining it's original finish.
Non knurled pin.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN - RLB AIR DEFENCE DONATION BADGE
Nice Donation pin, not day badge.
Circa 1941
Luftschutz.
Fretted centre with aircraft with RLB device below.
Text reads, Aviation is Necessary.
V.G.C.
WW2 GERMAN - S.A. HANNOVER 1935 - ALLOY BADGE
Nice heavy aluminium .
SA Gruppe attributed.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN - SKILLED WORKERS PASS BOOK & PHOTOS Nov. 1939 dtd. skilled workers pass for a Turner (Dreher) at Siemens Schuckert - Nurrnberg.
Black leather bound hard cover with embossed image to front.
In the pocket at the back are a number of photos that were in it , both wartime and post war and I\'m presuming the wartime ones are the owner at work doing turning.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN - SMALL SONG BOOK FOR THE GERMAN PEOPLE AND SOLDIERS.- 1942 One of the scarcer songs books from the Third Reich period.
1942 with Leipzig publisher.
Cover has a crease and a tear.
Pages a bit yellowed with age.
Small price. WW2 GERMAN - W.K.C. HEER DAGGER C/W HANGER & PORTAPEE Beautiful One Look original.
Forum posted just to be sure and it\'s a thumbs up on this one !
Untouched and uncleaned since being brought back at the end of WW2.
Textbook Model 1935 - Wehrmacht / Heer Dolch by W.K.C . of Solingen.
The blade on this one is very clean with no rust , pitting or slide marks and with a good point.
Nice clear acid etched Knights Head and “ W.K.C. Solingen” maker mark & logo.
Very tight fit between dagger and scabbard.
The large leather buffer pad present and in good shape.
Well detailed pebbled scabbard, steel based with nickel silver plating.
Oak leaf and acorn bands.
No dents or creases. Throat screw is original and never tampered with.
The silver plated Tomahawk eagle crossguard with dull unpolished age patina and beautiful untouched detail .
All matching fittings.
The chip and crack-free trylon grip is near perfect . Good quality original to it, Hangers and Portapee completes the set.
Hard to find \" Sleepers \" like this now.
V G C. WW2 GERMAN - WEHRFAHIG (ABLE TO FIGHT) BADGE Nice large size Patriotic badge.
Bronze finish die struck with silver panel with text in red.
Well detailed eagle over a M1935 decalled steel helmet.
Ges Gesch mkd. to back. Scarce blades fitting.
Large size 4.6 x 5 cm approx.
Original blade fixings. WW2 GERMAN 10 BY 80 FLAK BINOCULARS - EMIL BUSCH
Straight out the woodwork from British vets son. D.F.10 by 80 C.X.N.( Emil Busch - Rathenow ) Flak binos. Retaining most of the original black painted finish.
Used by German anti-aircraft batteries for spotting aircraft, they have a very wide field of view and the lenses are inclined at 45 degrees for easy viewing. The optics are superb and crystal clear with only a couple of dirt specs.Graticules.
The adjustments for eye relief, width and selector for filters from clear (Klar) to Dark (Dunkel) are fully functional and all the filters are present. All spirit levels are in place and fully functional and the perspex has no damage. The padded brow piece fits and locks perfectly and is in very good condition having not perished at all and clearly mkd., D.R.G.M.( Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster = registered design of the German Reich.).
Sleepy untouched item, exactly as it was brought back in 1945. WW2 GERMAN 1934 DIGTEN DAY BADGE - RHINELAND Early 1934 tinnie with nice detail in relief.
Pressed tin with brass coloured finish. WW2 GERMAN 1937 BRAUNSCHWEIG STATE DAY BADGE
Die struck brass.
Image of the town in relief.
Flying eagle to the top.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN 1937 KARLSRUHE DAY BADGE Gilded finish.
Die struck.
SA type dagger overlaid with eagle then swastika inside an oak leaf border.
Almost all gilt remaining.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN 1938 - SA GRUPPE SPORTS CAMP DAY BADGE Nice quality plastic sports competition badge SA attributed.
Maker marked for Siper and son Ludenscheid to rear.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN 1938 SA GRUPPE SUDWEST KARLSRUHE DAY BADGE Nice zinc maker mkd. SA Sports competition badge.
Sword over swas with laurel surround.
Maker coded M9 /7 and Foerster & Barth Pforzheim and also with RZM circle.
Rae and good quality.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN 1938 SA SPORTS CAMP DAY BADGE
Nice piece retaining all it's original gilded finish.
Athlete holding a shield with SA device to centre in relief.
Topped by a Political style eagle.
Die struck.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN 1939 DAY BADGE WW2 GERMAN 1939 DTD.SILVER 5 DEUTSCH MARK COIN Rare date 5 Mark silver coin .
Mint mark and 1939 date.
German Eagle & swastika to obverse.
Paul Von Hindenburg head to reverse.
Stamped rim “Gemeinnutz geht vor eigennutz”(Public interest goes before self interest).
Pure silver .
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN 1939 KASSEL DAY BADGE Great looking day badge .
Rearing horse on red painted shield over black painted swas.all in relief.
Raied text round the sides." Heimat Und Reich ".
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN 1939 SA GRUPPE WESTMARK SPORTS DAY BADGE Silvered finish over Alloy .
E.H.O. maker marked to rear.
Scarce
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN 1945 SOLDBUCH & ENTITLEMENT PAPER Well this soldier did\'nt sit out WW2 !!
Wehrpass with no entries with accompanying document stating \" Sgt Hannes Filgis lost his soldbuch in combat and this document acts as a valid stop gap until his replacement can be issued.
It also gives his address AH Strasse - Ottobeuren ( Stuttgart )
Filgis\'s medal entitlement is as follows,
War Service Cross with swords, Black Wound Badge, Tank Assault badge, Russian Front medal, 1st Class War Service Cross with swords, Austrian and Sudenentland medals.
Signed off by his Company Commander.
Nice combat Infantry NCO\'s document.
Soldbuch in mint condition.Document also very good.
From Hermann Historica in the 1980\'s.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN 1ST MAY 1939 DAY BADGE Good original alloy day badge.
Paderborn maker.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN 1ST PATTERN ARMY MARKSMANSHIP LANYARD
Excellent example.
As there a good fakes out there I Forum posted this one just to make sure and it got the thumbs up.
Braided bullion wire.
Solid shield with Heer eagle in relief. All finish remaining.
Both the small piece of field grey on the rear as well as the cotton backing cloth present.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN 25 YEAR LONG SERVICE BOXED - W & L - VET BRING BACK Another of a group of items recently purchased from the family of a Scottish soldier ( Name & Regiment etc. to buyer ).
Silver Treudienst Ehrenzeichen 25 in good condition with box. Maker marked box by Wächtler & Lange, Mittweida with a silver \" 25 \" to lid.
Medal mint, box with some slight damage to lid.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN 25 YEARS FAITHFUL SERVICE BOXED AWARD
Super example with it's great condition original box.
For 25 years service to the Fatherland.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN 25 YEARS FAITHFUL SERVICE SILVER AWARD - BOXED Top example of the 25 year Civil Award.
Usually the boxes on these tend to be tatty whereas this one is top shelf and has the makers label.
The award itself is as nice as they come ! WW2 GERMAN AFRIKA KORPS CUFF TITLE Near mint example of the Afrika with Palms awarded for minimum 6 months service in North Afrika.
Full length uncut.
Correct soft doe skin type material made from camel hair..
One tiny pin hole where the American vet who brought it back had it pinned to a board.
Colours are good.
As nice as they come. WW2 GERMAN ARMY GENERAL ASSAULT BADGE
Mid to late war zinc example with the remains of the silver finish.
Good detail.
Original ball hinge and hook arrangement.
American vets bring back and straight out the footlocker.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN ARMY M40 SD HELMET - EF 64 Super M40 combat helmet.
Almost all field grey finish present.
Army eagle decal to 90%.
Some toned Docolux lacquer present which ages to gold .
Good supple combat worn liner with sweat staining mainly in the brow area. "56 "(size) to one tongue.
Tongue ends good apart from one has the end missing.
E.F 64 in Gothic script and lot no. 5012. Zinc band with sheepskin leather.
The helmet configuration ties in exactly with the Ice book on helmet codes confirming no alterations and as it left the factory.
No chin strap.
Nice " Been there " helmet .
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN ARMY M40 SINGLE DECAL HELMET - NS
Straight out the weeds and never been on the market.
All complete NS 62.
Field grey shell. Good decal. Good liner c/w it's original draw string. Slightly mis shapen where it's been on a helmet stand. It will bend back into shape easily if sat on a mannequin head. Full length maker mkd. steel buckle chin strap.
Early smooth paint to inside apron.
As found and straight from an American vets family.
Good " Been There " combat vet. WW2 GERMAN ARMY MARKSMANS LANYARD - 1ST PATTERN Nice original with the 1st Pattern shield.
Condition is really good with no fraying to the bullion wire.
Well detailed shield.
Forum checked.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN ARMY OFFICERS LATE WAR BREAST EAGLE
Constructed of aluminum silver wire embroidery on an embroidered green rayon background. Measures, 110 mm x 43 mm.
Well constructed and the bullion wire and colours are very bright.
Backing cloth has old moth damage although the eagle is in unissued condition.
This was 0ne of two that came with a WW2 British uniform and was obviously the soldiers Booty/ bring backs.
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WW2 GERMAN BLACK WOUND BADGE Early gloss black painted over brass version.
Nice detail and retains almost all of it\'s original finish.
Very good example
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN BLACK WOUND BADGE - DAK - TAN PAINTED FINISH Direct vet bring back .
This has originally been a black wound badge going by the back.
Has a tan camo, Italy/Afrika paint applied to the face.
Sides have the brass base metal finish and the back has evidence of the original black painted finish.
Rare.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN BLOCKADE RUNNER BADGE BY FOERSTER & BARTH Good early example in plated zinc.
Forum approved and although non maker mkd. is confirmed as being by Förster & Barth.
Theirs were never maker mkd. but are recognisable by the hardware used.
V.G.C.
The Blockade Runner Badge was instituted on April 1, 1941.
It was awarded to sailors of merchant ships who successfully brought their vessels through enemy blockades and into a friendly port WW2 GERMAN BOOK - ENGLAND DID NOT WANT PEACE ( ENGLAND WOLLTE KEINEN FRIEDEN ). Scarce book from the 3rd Reich period.
Good overall condition with no dog eared pages.
Thin plastic cover professionally applied period hence the good condition.
Low price.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN DESTROYER BADGE - JFS
Good example with a fair percentage of mercury gilding present.
Maker mkd.
Uniform top hook still present.
Good detail.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN DRK ( DEUTSCH RED CROSS ) HEWER C/W FROG One Look original.
Super example with no issues.
Chequered front grip with smooth back grip.
Early mounts, front one with DRK eagle in relief.
Good blade with Ges Geschutz under the rear lozenge.
Clean blade with good saw back and screwdriver tip.
Scabbard with no dents, all screws and almost all original finish.
Nickel mounts.
Leather frog with 1938 date and maker details for Paul Klopfer Berlin.
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WW2 GERMAN DRL SPORTS AWARD STICK PIN Nice original DRL stick pin.
Knurled shaft.
Uncleaned.
No rubbing or damage.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN DRL SPORTS BADGE BRONZE AWARD -DENAZIFIED When worn post war all awards had to be de Naziified.
Swas erased.
Good wartime example otherwise and maker mkd. for Wernstein of Jena also DRGM mkd.
Priced accordingly.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN FOREST GREEN CAP EAGLE REMOVED WW2 GERMAN GENERAL ASSAULT BADGE IN ZINC BY SCHAUERTE & HOHFELD - (RARE) One Look original by Schauerte & Höhfeld.
Late war solid uncut zinc example and much rarer than early, hollow tombak examples.
Forum posted.
Retains a good percentage of finish.
Needle pin.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN GOLD WOUND BADGE - WILHELM DEUMER
Maker marked L/11 for Wilhelm Deumer, Lüdenscheid to rear. WW2 GERMAN HANDWORKS 1939 DAY BADGE
Made with zinc. Marked "PF3" & "TAG DES DEUTSCHEN HANDWERKS 1939" to rear. WW2 GERMAN HITLER YOUTH 1939 REICHSPORT WETTKAMPF DAY BADGE Great condition.
Made from compressed paper.
Stamped to rear.
Retaining all original brown finish.
Scarce.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN HJ OBBERBANNFURHER SHOULDER BOARD Scarce Hitler Youth Obberbann leader's shoulder board c/w paper label to rear.
Forum posted. Nice .
V.G.C WW2 GERMAN INFANTRY ASSAULT BADGE WW2 GERMAN INFANTRY ASSAULT BADGE SILVER AWARD BY JOSEF BERGS & Co. Exceptional example retaining a nice early type silvered finish.
Non maker mkd. but identified by WAF members as being made by Josef Bergs & Co..
Forum posted.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN KREIGSMARINE ( NAVY ) HIGH SEAS FLEET BADGE - FRENCH MADE
Scarce French made example.
Exceptional nice deep detail on this one.
Zinc with some mercury gilding left to wreath.
Stout pin as found on these ones.
Part of a collection of Kreigsmarine bring backs by ex RM Commando, ( name to buyer ).
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN KREIGSMARINE BLOCKADE RUNNER BADGE - SCHWERIN
Very good example retaining almost all finish inc. silvering to eagle.
Nicely mkd on the back, " Fec Otto Placzek Berlin - Aus. S Schwerin, Berlin ".
Coke bottle pin.
Not the cheapest but condition wise it's right up there so worth the little bit more if you want above average condition.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN KREIGSMARINE DESTROYER BADGE/AWARD BY JFS Nicely detailed.
Retaining approx. 50 % of it\'s gilding to outer wreath. Good percentage of gold gilding to back and still retaining the top uniform hook.
JFS mkd.
One Look original.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN KREIGSMARINE OFFICERS BREAST EAGLE
Good removed from tunic example.
Bullion eagle for officers.
Bullion slight dirty through service wear but undamaged.
One of a number of Kreigsmarine items brought back by a Scottish Commando bringback.
One Looker. WW2 GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE BLOCKADE RUNNERS AWARD - SCHWERIN / OTTO FEC Blockade Runner Badge by Schwerin, Berlin - In tombac.
Both ship and eagle retain retain their blackened and silvered finishes.
Nicely maker marked, \"Fec. Otto Placzek Berlin Ausf. Schwerin Berlin\".
Top quality , extremely fine condition.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE DAGGER - EICKHORN Very good high end Eickhorn example.
Nicely etched blade.
Lightning bolt scabbard with no creasing.
Good handle with it\'s wire binding.
Sharp detail all round.
This is a great dagger.
\" One Look \" original !!
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN KYFFHAUSER BUND CAP EAGLE MAKER MKD.
Near mint .
Shaped to cap.
3 pins to reverse.
Ges Gesch and "21" (Godet). mkd. to back.
WW2 GERMAN LAND CUSTOMS OFFICIALS VISOR CAP - VET BRING BACK One of the best condition caps I\'ve had.
Pristine condition with absolutely no moth.
Beautiful saddle shape.
Green piped with green sides.
Clean interior with makers details, size and pig skin sweat band, this with one tear. Celluloid panel is undamaged.
Original to it metal Land Zoll insignia, for whatever reason the eagle was only fitted with 2 of it\'s 3 prongs and is loose . The eagle is the type with upswept wings, unique to the Customs Service
Coloured chin cords.
Hard to better this one.
Black Watch vet bring back and bought from his son with a number of other items.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN LUFTSCHUTZ MEDAL Good example of the 1st type aluminium version.
Well detailed.
Nice age toning.
Original ribbon.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN LUFTWAFFE BOMBER CLASP WW2 GERMAN LUFTWAFFE GENERALS CAP COCKCADE Extremely rare Luftwaffe Generals metal cap cockade.
Couple of small areas of verdigris othwerwise VGC.
Rear fixings present.
Nicely toned.
Rare
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN LUFTWAFFE M40 - VET ART FORMER CHICKEN WIRE HELMET - ATTRIBUTED
Super M40 American D Day vet bring back helmet.
Helmet is a Quist 62 with lot number DN 137. This code ties in exactly with the helmet configuration in the Ice code book as having left the factory as a single decal Luft with zinc liner band and sheep skin media and dates it's manufacture to 1941.
Soldiers name " Haupka " painted to rear apron. Evidence of chicken wire to crown. Good decal with swastika removed .
To the front a red & white V ( for Victory ? ) and to the crown in small white painted lettering " Somewhere in France , June 1944 ".
A copy of the American servicemans records comes with the sale.
V.G.C.
Really cool original vet art helmet.
WW2 GERMAN M35 ARMY DAGGER - ALCOSA - VET BRING BACK Another piece in over the counter from the son of a WW2, 4th KOSB veteran.
Good untouched dagger.
Model 1935 Heer by Alcoso of Solingen
Good white trylon handle with no cracks.
Undented seeded nickel silver scabbard with nice age toning.Both throat screws present and untampered with.
Alcosa silvered zinc alloy Cross guard eagle with some light polishing to the high points.
The early Alcoso pommel and ferrule are also very sharply detailed with oak leaves and acorns in relief.
Clean blade with sharp point and nice crisp early type etching to the Alcosa trade mark and script.
Leather cushion pad present and nice tight fit between dagger and scabbard.
One Look original.
V.G.C.
. WW2 GERMAN M35 PEA GREEN CAMO HELMET - DAK / SUD FRONT Beauty from my own collection.
Pea green all over camo.
ET64. Lot no. indistinct.
Double banded aluminium liner band with square D rings.
This is one of the colours used by the DAK but I believe also used in Italy.
Double decal army.
Both decals evident under the paint.
Good liner and with nice stitch on cloth name tag.
Original chin strap although broken.
One Look original.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN M35 ARMY SINGLE DECAL HELMET Lovely clean, all complete army single decal M40 helmet.
Good decal.
Liner and maker mkd and dtd. chin strap.
Now difficult to find clean untouched helmets like this.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN M35 DOUBLE DECAL - LUFTWAFFE - HELMET - SZ.68 All original and complete , early untouched .
Huge size ET 68 M35 double decal Luftwaffe combat helmet.
Rough thick likely hand applied field grey paint exterior.
Lot no. 4373.
Good Luft adler and State shield.
Double banded liner band with square D rings . Sheepskin leather which is dry with 3 tongue ends absent, possible head wound.
Full length maker mkd. chin strap ( Otto Jahn - Berlin present but broken in two places.
One Look combat vet, likely Field Division.
Good price for a double decal especially in this scarce large size. WW2 GERMAN M35 DOUBLE DECAL REISSUE LUFTWAFFE HELMET
Great looking helmet.
Reissue M35 with good eagle decal and State shield present under the matt paint.
Smooth blue paint visible .
Good early sheepskin liner with size 56 stamp. Original draw string. Double banded aluminium liner band.
ET 64. Lot No.3768. Correct block script and this helmet configures exactly with the Rice helmet code book which has it leaving the factory in 1937 as a double decal Luftwaffe !
Full length maker mkd. chin strap with aluminium buckle.
Cracking never been tampered with helmet.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN M35 HELMET C/W ORIGINAL CAMO NET- ET 64
Nice original with it's period string net. Matt field grey paint to almost 100%, Nice condition hair oil darkened liner. Full length aluminium buckle maker mkd. chin strap, Looks like " Kampmann " and 1937 dtd.?
Helmet net tucked up into the liner band . Few breaks on the outside but good overall.ET 64 , Lot no. 3660. Double banded aluminium liner band , square D rings.
Nice early helmet WW2 GERMAN M35 SAWDUST CAMO HELMET - ET 66 - KHARKOV
Original M35 combat helmet with heavy textured sawdust camo. Found in 1985 in the vicinity of Kharkov along with a sniper rifle. Barn found condition.
M40 zinc banded type liner, this in same battle worn condition commensurate with the helmet, split in liner band near right D ring.Leather a bit dry and some tongue ends a/f .Service wear and sweat staining.
Shell with ET 66 stamping. Lot number not clear.
Chinstrap with faint maker marks and interestingly one end is attached using a binocular stud.Aluminium buckle.
One helmet pin a/f with one blade broken .
Great looking combat vet from one of the most famous battles of the Eastern Front.
WW2 GERMAN M35 WINTER CAMO HELMET- RUSSIAN FRONT - ET64 Now extremely hard to find a genuine Russian front winter camo like this.
20 years ago I was was getting them from Demjansk like this regularly but not now.
Bunker found condition so all complete but has the darkened liner and seam stitch rot you usually find with bunker helmets.
All over hand brushed white camo.
Full length chin strap.
Early single banded aluminium liner band.Square D rings.
One look original .
ET 64 but Lot no. is unclear. WW2 GERMAN M40 ARMY SD HELMET -EF 64 - DOME STAMP Nice One Look all original helmet.
E.F.64 with Lot No. 11423.
Configures exactly with the Brian Ice book on helmet codes.See page 702.
Size 64 shell , 56 liner.
Single decal Heer with good decal.
Rough texture field grey paint to almost 100%.
Good sheepskin liner with zinc band.
Original draw string.
Dome stamp.
Chin strap ends.
Nice to get one that exactly matches the spec as it left the factory.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN M40 ARMY SINGLE DECAL HELMET- NS 64 - NAMED
Nice original combat pick up from American vets footlocker.
Good decal with bright silver eagle.
Field grey paint.Crown with small round shrapnel dent.
Original chin strap present but missing buckle and tip from long end.
Good hair oil/sweat darkened liner , this with owners name and possibly unit details scratched into the leather. All tongue ends good and still with it's original draw string.
NS 64 and lot no. D 129. This ties in with the Brian Ice book as having left the factory in early 1940 and with zinc band/sheep skin liner which this still has. Also confirms it as having been a single decal Heer.
Good "Been There" helmet with no issues and configuring exactly as to how it left the factory. WW2 GERMAN M40 LUFTWAFFE SD HELMET Q62 - UNISSUED M40 single decal Luftwaffe Q62. Lot number DN156.
Condition is near mint with a rough texture blue grey finish.
Beautiful decal.
Lovely supple sheepskin liner with ( size ) 55 stamp.
Zinc band.
Configures exactly with the Brian ice book as to how it left the factory in around 1940 .
Recorded as rough texture blue grey paint, zinc / sheepskin liner and even has the recorded mis stamped error \" TN156\" in the rear helmet code.
Beautiful helmet.
One Look original. WW2 GERMAN M40 SD HEER (ARMY) HELMET - E.F.64 Good One Look, untampered with all original helmet.
E.F. 64 . Lot No 203.
Configures exactly as it left the factory ( Ice codes book Pg. 687.
Rough texture field grey shell.
Liner with Zinc band / sheepskin leather.
Size 57 lwith all tongue ends intact, nice supple leather and original draw string.
Chin strap present but missing a small portion of the tip on the long end.
One Look original that has never been messed with
Great helmet.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN M42 COMBAT HELMET - ITALIAN CAMPAIGN ZIMMERIT CAMO
Great looking "Been There" combat helmet. Rough finish Zimmerit tan & green as used in Italy. Originally this looks like it's been all over tan Southern Front camo then later the green has been added . The inside apron retains the tan colour .
Dome stamp to crown. Large size 66 shell, CKL 66 - 5036. Size 58 liner, this a bit dry but all tongue ends complete and has the soldiers name " OLAR" applied in ink.
Zinc liner band with some surface rust and all pins with no signs of tampering .No chin strap.
Nice untouched example which turned up in Italy a number of years ago from a cellar. WW2 GERMAN MAP - GRAZ - 1941 DTD. British vet bring back and just in from the grand son with a few other items he brought home.
Graz in Austria.
Wartime dtd.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN MEDAL BAR OF 5 Includes,
Luftwaffe long service (swastika removed for wearing post war), Entry in Czecheslovakia with Prague bar.
Nice condition . WW2 GERMAN MOTHER CROSS GOLD AWARD WITH ORIGINAL RIBBON Good example with it's gilded finish and no enamel damage.
Good proportion of it's original ribbon.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN MOTHERS CROSS BRONZE GRADE
Good example in bronze.
No chips to the enamel.
Original ribbon.
Nice uncleaned age toning.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN NATIONAL RAILWAY POLICE CAP INSIGNIA WW2 GERMAN NAVY KRIEGSMARINE ENGINEER OFFICERS TRADE PATCH Kriegsmarine Engineer Room Specialist Officer’s Career Sleeve Patch.
Vet bring back , one of a number of items which were a direct vets family purchase.
Removed from uniform.
Light service wear.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN NSDAP 1936 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE RETURN OF THE REICHSPARTEITAG WEIMAR BADGE
Fine example 1926-1936 “10 Jahre Wiederkehr des Reichsparteitag Weimar” badge in heavy brass. Maker marked “H. Wernstein, Jena” to rear. Large size 4.9 cm diameter. WW2 GERMAN NSDAP 1938 KREISTAG DAY BAGE Nice pressed NSDAP tinnie. Retaining almost all it’s silver finish. WW2 GERMAN NSDAP BADGE - KARL WÜRSTER Scarce maker.
Enamel version in good condition.
RZM and M1 / 34 (Karl Wurster Markneukirchen) marked to rear.
Has the correct rectangular " D.A.P.".
No damage.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN NSDAP PARTY BADGE- M1/72 ZIMMERMANN One Look original late war NSDAP party badge.
Painted type retaining almost all finish with nice age patina.
Maker code on the back \"M1 / 72\" (Zimmermann),
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN PANZER CREWMAN POSTCARD - WILLNER Nice depiction of a Panzer tank driver.
WW2 original.
Great condition. WW2 GERMAN POSTCARD - HANS DETLEFF Original Willrich postcard featuring Hauptmann Hans Detleff von Cossel.
Great condition. WW2 GERMAN POSTCARD - ROTHENBURG - SCARCE One of the rarer cards in the Willner range.
Panzer officer Oberst Rothenburg.
Shows him with Panzer collar tabs and KC.
Great condition. WW2 GERMAN PROPAGANDA FILM POSTER / PROGRAMME Original German WW2 propaganda film poster /programme.
Wunschkonzert (Request Concert) is a 1940 German drama propaganda film by Eduard von Borsody.1 After\" Die Große Liebe\", it was the most popular film of wartime Germany, reaching the second highest gross.
7 pages in total.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN PROPAGANDA POSTCARDS X 3 - SOLDIERS IN THE FIELD Very nice depictions.
Forum posted just to be sure on authenticity and it\'s a 100% thumbs up on these.
No. 5,7 & 11 from the set.
Very low price.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN RAD ( REICH ARBEITS DIENST ) LARGE SIGNED FRAMED POSTER / DOCUMENT I have forum posted this as I was unsure exactly what it was as I have seen post card size examples with this same central image.
It would appear to be a service document for time in the RAD .
This is poster size , approx. 67 x 44 cm.
Text reads \" God bless the work and all our struggles \"
In it\'s original period frame which we will ship carefully but we don\'t guarantee glass.
There is a small area of staining to the white background at the top left hand corner.
Rare
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN REICHS BAHN COLLAR BADGE
From an officials collar tab .
Die struck with nice toning and detail.
4 prongs to back.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN REICHSBAHN RAILWAY COLLAR BADGE
Winged railway wheel.
Toned .
All 4 tang fixings present.
Good condition.
WW2 GERMAN RUSSIAN FRONT MEDAL Good early example of the " Frozen Meat " medal.
Original ribbon.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN S.A. ( STURMABTEILUNG ) NUREMBURG RALLY POSTCARD Good original postcard with marching Stormtroopers with Nazi standards.
Nurmberg NSDAP stamp and also a Hitler Deutches Reich pictorial stamp.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN SA 1939 DAY BADGE - MAKER MKD.RZM & CODED Nice SA Day Badge.
Storm Trooper and Roman heads in relief.
Profusely mkd. on the back.
Maker Lauer - Nurnburg and Berlin. RZM mkd. and Manufacturer code M9 / 3.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN SA SPORTS AWARD Very nice pre war tombak example by rare maker .
Recipient number .
Nicely age toned.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN SINGLE DECAL LARGE ARMY HELMET - NS68 - DN22
Cracking extra large size 68 shell M40 with field grey drab finish.Toned army decal. Liner dry with some tongue ends a/f. Full length original chin strap with aluminium buckle. Double banded aluminium liner band with square D rings so I would presume a early 40 shell using the earlier M35 components. Rice helmet code book confirms this helmet left the factory as a single decal army.
Straight out the American vets foot locker and fresh to the market.
Scarce is this very large size. WW2 GERMAN STAHLHELM BUND EDELWEISS BADGE Rare piece and being most likely from an alpine stick due to it\'s curved shape.
Very well detailed and has the Stahlhelm Bund helmet atop an edelweiss.
Has Munich 1929 so presumably for a rally ?
No fixings to the back.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN SWASTIKA STICK PIN
Plated Swastika stick pin.
Plain short pin.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN U BOAT BADGE - DUEMER One look original but forum posted on WAF just to be sure.
Unmarked Duemer.
Zinc.
This one has been nicely shaped to the uniform so it would'nt catch on things.
Great " Been There " example .
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN U BOAT BADGE - GWL Good example by “GWL” .
Logo in a circle for Gebruder Wegerhoff, Ludenscheid.
Good amount of finish left.
Forum posted and all good.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN U BOAT COMMANDERS BINOCULARS - ERNST LEITZ BEH 8 X 60 A very scarce original pair of the Ernst Leitz 'BeH' 8x60 binoculars, which were issued by the Kriegsmarine exclusively to U-Boat commanders!
Regarded as superior to the Zeiss model and do not require a screwdriver to adjust the focus.
Good Been There" condition.
Rubber armour present with typical age related wear .
Still has the eyepiece lense caps which are usually absent.
Lenses are slightly fogged but no scratches or dirt.
BEH mkd to top under rubber armour.
Leather neck sling.
Circa 1944.
All original wartime, no replaced rubber.
Very fair price.
V.G.C. for age. WW2 GERMAN VETERANS ASSOCIATION (SOLDATENBUND) BREAST EAGLE
A stamped alloy, silver-washed eagle. Wingspan is 95mm. Eagle with a wreathed, mobile swastika in its talons, and a Iron Cross to its breast (with black painted centre), Long crossed swords, left facing eagle.Substantial pin and hook to rear.
Streaking on wings as found on originals.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN VISOR CAP COCKADE Metal cap cockade and roundel for the visor cap.
D.R.G.M. mkd.
Both fixing pins present.
Nicely age toned.
Early example.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN VISOR CAP COCKADE Marked 16 - GES.GESCH. to rear. One pin absent otherwise in very good condtion.
Ges. Gesch and maker mark 16 ( Alois Rettenmaier, Schwabish - Gmund )
Very nice one this . Good detail and construction. WW2 GERMAN WEHRPASS
A lot of entries in this one.
Made out to an individual serving with Wehrbezirks Erfurt (Military District Command ).
Attempted De Natzifield eagle on the front cover.
Condition fair. WW2 GERMAN WOLFGANG WILLRICH VDA PRINTED PROPAGANDA POST CARDS X 3 Forum posted ( WAF ) just to be sure and they are a unanimious yes on authenticity.
Numbers 3,5 & 6.
All good condition.
Features a reconnaissance patrol man wearing snow camouflage on the Westwall.
A Panzer Pioneer and a machine gunner.
They measure 105 x 147 mm and were produced by the Volksbund für das Deutschtum im Ausland in Berlin for the VDA School charity collection in1940,
VERY low price for three.
V.G.C. WW2 GERMAN WOMENS WORK MEMBERSHIP BADGE Deutsche Frauenwerk membership badge.
A subsidiary organisation of the Frauenschaft. Triangular shape with black enamel background.
Runic symbol and sun wheel swastika in silver.
Nicely mkd to back with RZM in a circle and maker
MI /13 ( L. Christian Lauer, Nürmberg ).
Uncleaned but will come up nice if desired.
No enamel damage.
good original pin.
V.G.C. WW2 GLASGOW YEOMANRY CAP BADGE Scarce.
Very well detailed.
Slider back.
Die struck.
V.G.C. WW2 GLENALMOND O.T.C. (OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS) SHOULDER TITLE Nice original brass shoulder title.
Real Deal, not one of the many fake titles that has now pervaded the market place. WW2 GORDON HIGHLANDER EDINBURGH SILVER 1939 H/M SKEAN DHU This is one of two items worn by a Gordons officer in WW2 and bought by me from his step son. Edinburgh silver hallmarks for 1939. Maker marked “T.E.”(Thos. Ebbuts). Voided pedestal top with no rubbing or damage. Beautiful orange foiled citrine to top. Silver studded bog oak handle. Silver securing pin just below the top mount. Leather covered wood scabbard with plain silver mounts. Good clipped back blade with a small amount of darkening to the obverse. V.G.C. See my other sales for the silver cap badge worn by the same officer. WW2 GORDON HIGHLANDERS 1938 EDINBURGH SILVER H/M OFFICERS CAP BADGE - ANDERSONS - T.E. Stunning example of a Gordon highlanders officers cap badge.
Edinburgh silver hallmarks for 1938. Stamped “T.E.” ( This. Ebbuts). Raised tablet with “WM Anderson & Sons Edinburgh & Glasgow”.
Good detail with slight polishing to the “ BY DAND” scroll.
Silver lugs.
Heavy badge. Bought along with a Gordons sgian dhu from the officers step son.
WW2 examples are hard to find.
See my other sales for the officers sgian dhu.
V.G.C. WW2 GORDON HIGHLANDERS SHOULDER TITLE WW2 \" GORDONS \" brass shoulder title.
No rubbing or damage.
Nice age toning.
Now scarce.
V.G.C. WW2 GORDON HLDRS. OFFICERS HELMET - ATTRIBUTED
Exceedingly rare helmet with silver decal of a Gordons badge. Fine helmet net.
Similar helmet featured on page 108 of B.L.Davis book, British Army uniforms and insignia of WW2.
Name of the Lt. Col. who owned it to the inside on a cloth embroidered label.
I am including his gas mask in the sale with the same label to the haversack.
I doubt you will find another of these as they were only used by officers only for a brief period at the start of the war.
Excellent condition WW2 GREEN KHAKI SHIRT WW2 H.L.I. (HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY) OFFICERS BONNET - ATTRIBUTED / ORIGINAL RECEIPT Extremely rare bonnet worn exclusively by officers in the Highland Light Infantry.
Introduced Inter War it\'s use carried on into WW2.
Khaki serge with distinctive short tails to the the back.
Khaki rosette in the same shade and material as the tails.
Couple of small moth holes to crown .
Quilted inside with Anderson of Edinburgh cloth label , this with the owners name and dated .
Original to it , officers bi - metal cap badge.
Details on the owner to the buyer who served in North Africa, Italy and Greece.
He was awarded a Mention In Dispatches during his service.
Good size 57 approx.
Comes c/w it\'s original purchase receipt from Andersons .
This is seldom the case and ties the bonnet 100% to the owner and when he bought it.
Fantastic \" Been There \" bonnet that you are unlikely to see for sale again, this being only the 2nd I\'ve encountered in 25 years, the other being sold 17 years ago to the well known Scottish collector , the late Stuart Graham.
V.G.C. WW2 H.L.I. OFFICERS GREAT COAT - ATTRIBUTED Great looking coat with no moth or damage.
Full complement of Brass Regimental buttons.
Good size, makers label to inside.
Chain hanging strap.
Name of soldier to buyer.
Straight out the weeds, fresh to the market.
Officer quality brushed wool.
V.G.C. WW2 HITLER - PROPAGANDA PHOTO Good wartime original.
Has some German text hand applied to the top.
Measures approx. 10.9 cm x 6.9 cm.
Removed from wartime photo album ( see back photo ).
Scarce as most images were destroyed at wars end. WW2 HOME FRONT - FIRE BRIGADE ( FB288 ) TOMMY HELMET Fire Brigade numbered Tommy helmet.
1940 Dated.
B Grade helmet the the small holes either side of the apron above the ears.
Good liner and chin strap.
Scarce with this marking.
V.G.C. WW2 HOME FRONT GPO HELMET One of the rarest and most sought after Home Front helmets.
Early war shiny grey green paint.
GPO ( General Post Office ) stencilled to front.
Maker mkd. U.S.S. and 1941 dated shell.
3 holes either side of the apron denoting a B Grade helmet.
Good liner and chin strap.
V.G.C. WW2 HOME GUARD GAS MASK BAG -1942 DATED - EDINBURGH - LATER THEATRE USE Scarce Home Guard soft satchel for the respirator.
Dated 1942. Has Edinburgh soldiers details.
Cotton shoulder strap and buttons good.
Also of interest is the \" Theatre Workshop Edinburgh \" label showing it was later a prop for this now closed theatre in Stockbridge Edinburgh.
V.G.C. WW2 HOME GUARD PRINTED SHOULDER TITLE Good removed from uniform example.
Printed.
V.G.C. WW2 ISSUE BRITISH BOOT POLISH WITH CONTENTS One of the various makes of black boot polish as issued to British troops in WW2.
Has the contents but I have\'nt opened it.
Tin has it\'s paint and little rust.
Rare.
V.G.C. WW2 K.O.S.B. (KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS) GLENGARRY
Wartime original.
Wool diced band with a few small moth nips.
Original to it cap badge, this I've left with it's untouched age toning.
Lining has had the crown part deliberately torn out by the soldier so possibly used in a hot climate ? Painted "KOSB" and number.
inside.
No tails or touree but a good 100% original to the KOSB confirmed by the painted letters.
Good size 56/57 WW2 LUFTWAFFE SPORTS VEST EAGLE INSIGNIA Good example.
Un cut as issued .
For wear on the sports vest.
V.G.C. WW2 M35 ARMY (HEER) APPLE GREEN SINGLE DECAL M35 HELMET- SE 66. Good early helmet in apple green which was originally a double decal.
Heer shield very good.
State shield removed as per 1940 directive but evidence of it being there.
Large percentage of the parade finish smooth apple green paint present.
Good sheepskin liner with owners name \" Muller \" applied in ink.
All tongue ends present.
Reinforced aluminium band with square D Rings.
Full length maker mkd and dtd. chin strap.
SE 66 and 4497 Lot no. which ties in nicely with the Ice book helmet characteristics on finish, liner components and decals. .
Good looking helmet in now scarce pre Field Grey paint.
V.G.C. WW2 NORTH HIGHLAND DISTRICT SCOTTISH FORMATION SIGN - ATTRIBUTED Just in from an Argylls family.
Soldier was a D Day vet and continued serving into the 1960\'s.
Removed from uniform Formation sign .
Embroidered.
( Name of soldier to buyer with copy photo and service details )
V.G.C. WW2 PASS WW2 POLICE HELMET - 1940 DTD Good example of the classic WW2 Home Front Police tommy helmet.
Dark blue painted shell with stencilled \" POLICE \" to front.
Colours still bright not faded.
Good liner and chin strap.
No rust issues, very clean.
Top cross cushion pad detached from inside crown but present.
Otherwise, V.G.C. WW2 POLISH (ARMY IN EXILE - FREE POLISH FORCES) CAP BADGE Nice WW2 example.
Both rear prongs present.
Nice age toning.
No rubbing or damage.
V.G.C. WW2 POLISH 2ND CORPS OFFICERS PATCH Sirena ( Maid of Warsaw ) sleeve or breast badge.
From the estate of a Recce Corps officer attached to Polish 2nd Corps.
MID for actions on Monte Cassino.
Name of officer to buyer.
Couple of moth nips, removed from uniform.
Rare officer example with silver bullion wire.
Issued to units attached to 2nd Polish in North Africa and Italy.
G.C. WW2 POLISH CAP BADGE WW2 QUEEN VICTORIA SCHOOL CAP BADGE
Very nice w/m example with Kings Crown.
Fine detail. Die struck.
No rubbing or damage.
Scarce.
V.G.C. WW2 R.A.F. / SAS - SUNGLASSES WITH ORIGINAL TIN If you\'ve seen any images of the SAS in North Africa they are wearing these sun glasses !
Leather side shields.
Good lenses and frames.
Original RAF brown metal tin with markings to the lid.
Great usable condition and now scarce.
V.G.C. WW2 RAAF (ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE) BRONZE BADGE
Nice Australian RAAF cap badge.
Toned brass.
Well detailed.
Old polish residue.
V.G.C. WW2 RAF AIR GUNNER WING - RARE VERSION Rare variant in the style of the RAAF with more horizontal wing as opposed to upswept.
Nicely embroidered.
V.G.C. WW2 RAF BRITISH DITCHING WHISTLE Good example retaining it's original chromed finish.
Nicely mkd. to both sides, " A.M. 23/230" and Crown, the opposite side with " 293/14/L1795 " .
C/w keyring attachment.
As nice as they come.
V.G.C. WW2 RAF CAR MASCOT - KINGS CROWN Scarce pre 1952 Kings Crown example.
Great condition for age with some plating loss but that adds to it\'s character in my opinion..
Latin motto as opposed to RAF.
V.G.C. WW2 RAF GAITERS Scarce RAF blue gaiters.
Some service wear in respect of old polish to inside etc.
Servicemans number in ink to inside.
V.G.C. WW2 RAF REGIMENT - GOLD SWEETHEART & PHOTO GROUP Nice grouping comprising,
Stamped \"375\" (9ct) bar also with makers stamp holding a beautiful polished wood frame with serviceman in uniform
2 period photos, one looks like in North Africa. Both , In Uniform of the soldier.
Price reduced, any less I\'d be giving it away especially with a gold hanger.
VGC WW2 RAF SLEEVE INSIGNIA
Good embroidered example.
Silk or rayon backing .
Removed from uniform.
V.G.C. WW2 RAF. DINGHY / DITCHING KIT - FIRST AID BOX Scarce piece carried by bombers in event of ditching.
Measures appro,x. 18 x 15 x 8cm.
RAF blue painted exterior with hinged lid.
To the lid , a Red Cross , AM ( Air Ministry ) and "FIRST AID OUTFIT - AIRCRAFT DINGHY LARGE (4 - 10 MEN) - BOTTOM LEFT BRIGHT FOR HELIOGRAPH PURPOSES ".
Retains most of it's original paint and is in better condition than most I see.
V.G.C. WW2 RECONNAISSANCE CORPS BADGE Good One Look , wartime original.
Brass.
Bit of verdigris that should come off but I never clean items.They go out as they came in.
V.G.C. WW2 RESPIRATOR SPECS C/W ORIGINAL CASE - ATTRIBUTED Available again due to non payer !!
WW2 pair of prescription glasses for use with and without respirator.
Issue item not private purchase.
Belonged to an Highland Light Infantry officer, details to buyer only.
Named case.
V.G.C. WW2 ROYAL AIR FORCE - VOLUNTEER RESERVE OFFICERS SHOULDER BOARDS Nice matched pair of shoulder boards for a Flight Lieutenant in the Volunteer Reserve.
Rank slides with large \" V R \" in brass.
Black Morocco leather to the reverse .
Kings Crown brass buttons.
Lovely condition.
Possibly for the Inter War / WW2 Great Coat. WW2 ROYAL AIR FORCE SWEETHEART PENDANT
Nice swing pendant in 1920's Art Deco style. All gilding and enamel good.
V.G.C. WW2 ROYAL NAVY PETTY OFFICERS CAP INSIGNIA Nice padded example as worn on the peaked cap.
V.G.C. WW2 ROYAL NAVY JACK KNIFE - RODGERS - 1943 DATED Good 1943 dtd. example by Rodgers of Sheffield.
Mkd. marlin spike.
Uncleaned.
Blade good with some darkening but not honed to death.
No springing to joints.
Owners name to handle.
Steel lanyard ring.
V.G.C. WW2 ROYAL NAVY PETTY OFFICERS SLEEVE BADGE
Good Removed from Uniform example.
KC with crossed anchors below.
From a wartime schoolboys badge collection.
V.G.C. WW2 ROYAL NAVY WRITERS BULLION SLEEVE BADGE Good uniform removed example.
Gold bullion on black.
V.G.C. WW2 ROYAL SCOTS PLASTIC ECONOMY BADGE - STANLEY - WALSALL Good condition with no distortion or flaking.
Good blades and maker mkd. for Stanley of Walsall.
V.G.C. WW2 ROYAL TANK REGIMENT CAP BADGE C/W RARE MAKER MKD. BACKING PLATE Nice badge, shaped for the beret. What makes this one really nice is the engraved brass back plate with Bovington Camp retailer details in black lettering.
Rarity.
V.G.C. WW2 RP/E ( REPAIR PARTY / ELECTRICAL ) HOME FRONT HELMET - 1939 DTD Very clean helmet.
Scarce brown early shiny finish.This has dulled a bit on the outside.
Most helmets like this were recalled and given a drab coating so a rare survivor.
Stencilled RP / E. ( Repair Party / Electrical )
Nice condition throughout .
1939 dtd.
V.G.C. WW2 RUR OFFICERS/SNCO'S CAP BADGE - AIR LANDING BTN.
Extremely rare badge. Worn only by officers and SNCO'S of the Royal Ulster Rifles.
Correctly marked to the back, "Sterling Silver"
This came with the sleeve insignia in my other listing.
Name of the officer to buyer.
Excellent condition. WW2 RUSSIAN FRONT GERMAN WW2 M35 SNOW CAMO RELIC - DEMJANSK
Snow camo winter warfare M35 with good solid shell, liner band and remains of leather liner. Recovered back in the day by Spin from the 290th Infantry Div. positions in the Demjansk Pocket.Outline of army decal to left side.
These helmets are all gone now so a good chance to get an attributable Russian Front combat helmet at a good price.
WW2 SCOTTISH - NORTH HIGHLAND COMMAND PRINTED FORMATION SIGNS - PAIR Rare wartime printed titles.
Matched, uniform removed pair.
Most are embroidered.
Printed ties them to WW2.
Green/purple back ground with Rampant Lion.
Colours are bright.
V.G.C. WW2 SCOTTISH RED CROSS - WAR WORKERS BADGE - ATTRIBUTED WW2, \"Scottish Branch - British Red Cross Society\" bar brooch, badge\'.
Gilded brass with blue enamel surround. \'War Worker\' to centre on white enamel .
Maker mkd. to rear, \'Alex Scott Ltd Glasgow\'.
Attributed, name to buyer, daughter of a famous Clyde ship builder .
Diameter 21mm.Width 36mm.
Mint WW2 SEAFORTH HLDRS. OFFICERS DECALLED TOMMY HELMET
These are the rarest of all WW2 helmets.
Only worn briefly by officers at the outset of the war.
Seaforth Highlanders decal to one side.
Super rare. WW2 SOUTH AFRICAN AIR FORCE CAP BADGE
Nicely age toned bronze colour.
Lugs.
Old polish residue to back.
V.G.C. WW2 SOUTH AFRICAN Q SERVICES CAP BADGE
Nice original .
Toned copper finish.
Slider.
v.g.c. WW2 SWAN SHOULDER PATCH WW2 TRANSITIONAL BRITISH HELMET WITH SACKING COVER Very rare helmet being a smooth paint 1930\'s Tommy helmet with a WW1 Brodie liner.
I\'ve had other examples where the shell has been WW1 and the liner WW2 .
Pre war smooth brown paint, this over the top rivet on the exterior of the helmet so marraige done at factory level.
Brodie liner has the red Brodie stamp inside and top rubber doughnut although the wool over that is absent.
Original to the helmet 4 panel sacking cover, this in nice condition with drawstring drawn tight .
All original pre/early war variant.
V.G.C. WW2 UNIFORM REMOVED FORMATION SIGNS ETC Including Anti aircraft command, Gibraltar Garrison, printed Gurkha etc..
All nice originals
Vgc some uncleaned as they were found in vets tins etc. WW2 US ARMY M44 PATTERN 1945 DATED LOWER CARGO PACK Bottom pack from the 2 piece M44 pattern back pack.
1945 dated.
Condition not bad overall but not having had one for many years I\'m unsure of the strap arrangement.
Waterproof liner.
Top carry handle.
Scarce.
Priced to sell WW2 WARDENS HOME FRONT TOMMY HELMET Early example with 1939 dtd. shell and 1938 dtd. Vero liner.
Correct overpainted black finish with a white \" W :\" back and front.
This shell was originally grey possibly for naval issue before finding it\'s way to the Home Guard and receiving it\'s period black paint.
Hads applied ink numbers to chin strap \" 22 A 50 W 4 \"
Clean liner , top pad and strap.
V.G.C. WW2 WESTERN DESERT - BATTLE OF WADI AKARIT -19TH BTY R.A.- CANNON -TRENCH ART Super piece attributed to artillery unit on one side and Wadi Akarit on the other.
1943 Dated \" Wheels \" with artillery buttons.
303 Bullets for the tail.
1942 dtd 50 cal casing for barrel
Well made original piece from a very famous battle.
V.G.C. WW2 WOUND STRIP WW2. NORTH AFRICA / TROPICAL USE - TARTAN SHOULDER EPAULETTE SLIDE Rare piece.
Cameron Regimental tartan slide as worn on the epaulette in North Africa and other theatres with shirt sleeve order.
Sun faded on the upper side indicating it did\'nt sit out the war.
I\'ve had these to other Scottish regiments in the past , sometimes like this or in conjunction with i.e., an HD patch.
V.G.C. Y LANARK ( LANARKSHIRE YEO. ) SHOULDER TITLE Nice genuine example.
Toned brass.
Hex lugs.
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