BRITISH 2ND ( OFFICERS ) PATTERN FAIRBAIRN SYKES COMMANDO DAGGER

Very clean example of an all nickel 2nd Pattern referred to as the Officer pattern.
Introduced in 1941 with a run of 40,000.
Clean blade , clear etching to both sides.Both retaining their black background with no fading out.
Good point.
Scabbard I believe is possibly non original ? I've reflected this in the price.
Rare
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Code: 60561

WW2 - M42 - GERMAN ARMY SINGLE DECAL HELMET

Cracking "One Look" complete all original combat helmet.
Size 64 shell.
CKL (ET), Lot No. unclear.
Sheepsking liner.
Chin strap present but cut on the long end.
Good decal.
Good percentage of original field grey paint.
WAF posted and no issues on this one.
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Code: 60588

SS - 4 YEAR SERVICE MEDAL- 1ST TYPE - VET BRING BACK

Bought locally in central Scotland.
This came with a number of other award Bring Backs, straight from the Vets family.
WAF posted and confirmed as a Type 1 by unknown maker.
Retains most of the black original finish .
Teardrop hanger and suspension ring are correct.
Came with no ribbon but I will include the copy piece in the photo.
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Code: 60591

WW2 - 1945 DTD. - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. TAM O SHANTER C/W ECONOMY CAP BADGE

Here's one from my personal collection of Argylls items.
WW2 Tam O Shanter , made by "A & J. Gelfer - Glasgow" who operated until 1945 producing TOS's for the military.
Some light moth tracking to crown and one small hole.
Cream interior very good with light sweat staining to brow area.
Clearly maker mkd and with Size 6 7/8 th's and.W.D. arrow.
Soldiers name, ...  read more

Code: 60575

BOER WAR - LARGE SIZE - MOUNTED OFFICERS HORSEMANS KNIFE - W. MORTON & SONS - SHEFFIELD

Beautiful piece and in great uncleaned condition .
Rare large size Cavalry officers Horsemans Knife as used in the Boer War.
This specific type is featured in the 1833 Army & Navy Cooperative Stores catalogue.
All functions unbroken and in great condition and it even still has the tweezers and thin spike inserts in the handle top.
Stag horn grips with no damage .read more

Code: 60578

WW2 - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - OFFICERS BALMORAL BONNET C/W ORIGINAL FRETTED CAP BADGE

Rare.
A style of Balmoral bonnet favoured by Scottish officers in WW2.
Light oatmeal colour wool body with green / white dicing.
Matching colour "Touree".
Tan silk trim and short tails which were often tied in a bow.
Comes with it's outstanding Argylls cap badge in heavy cast nickel silver.
Fully fretted domed centre.
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Code: 60577

WW2 - SHERWOOD FORESTERS - NOTTS & DERBY - 4 PIECE OFFICERS CAP BADGE - GAUNT

Beautiful badge with a silver frosted and gilded finish.
Kings crown.
4 piece construction with blue enamel behind the centre.
J.R Gaunt London mkd. to back on the scroll.
Retains the original finish , not polished off.
Likely for wear on the forage cap.
Lugs not slider.
Rare.
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Code: 60583

WW2 - 53RD WELSH INFANTRY DIVISION PRINTED FORMATION SIGNS - PAIR - REMOVED FROM UNIFORM

Matching pair of WW2 printed 53rd Welsh formation signs.
Uniform removed .
Colours bright .
Correct printed for WW2 , not embroidered.
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Code: 60584

WW1 1918 LONDON SILVER H/M - R.A. - IDENTITY WRIST BAND

Rare silver h/m I.D. plate as worn by troops in the trenches in the Great War.
Hallmarked 1918 London silver.
Particularly nice example with well impressed details and sharp jeweller etched Royal Artillery device.
This would have been worn on a leather wrist band.
Silver examples are not easily come by , most being crudely made in w/m.
Nice clear details.
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Code: 60587

WW2 GERMAN FALLSCHIRMJAGER BREAST EAGLE CAMO SMOCK CUT OFF

Extremely rare.
A very well documented Fallschirmjager camo smock breast eagle cut off.
British surgeon bring back.
Featured on WAF many times c/w the genuine back story to it !!
Regretted sale .
One looker.
Textbook in every way , green backed eagle , correct stitching and a sizeable piece of jacket which did'nt sit out the war.
Top shelf item w...  read more

Code: 60589