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 th... read more

Code: 58155

WW2 RECONNAISSANCE CORPS GREEN BERET - ATTRIBUTED

Superb Estate Fresh officers Recce Corps beret.
Green wool body, maker mkd. to the quilted crown.
Silver beret badge.
Size approx. 55.
Name of officer to buyer. He was M.I.D. for actions while attached to the 2nd Polish at Monte Cassino.
Very Rare
V.G.C.
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Code: 58426

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 .<... read more

Code: 58585

WW1 - GORDON HIGHLANDERS - OFFICERS SILVER SGIAN DHU - 1918 H/M - THOS. KERR EBBUTT

Outstanding sgian dhu by this top Edinburgh silversmith.
Bog oak silver studded handle.
Unique to the Gordons voided pedestal top with real citrine which retains it's lovely yellow colour.
Scabbard leather good.
Top mount with 1918 Edinburgh silver hallmarks and nicely inscribed " M" , " Oct.10th - 1918 ".
Blade with some darkening which I've left as is but... read more

Code: 58616

VICTORIAN/ WW1 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. OFFICERS BELT BUCKLE- KIRKWOODS

Victorian officers belt buckle.
Very well detailed example by in my opinion, the best of the silversmiths from that period.
Correct slightly concave back plate . Silver furniture.
Tablet to the back with Kirkwoods thistle trademark and impressed details , " R & H . Kirkwood 66 - 68 Thistle St. - Edinr. " .
Tail Up cat for the Victorian period.
Keeper also pr... read more

Code: 58586

BLACK WATCH - OFFICERS VICTORIAN HELMET PLATE FOR SUN HELMET - KIRKWOODS

This is a very rare badge being the type worn on the white helmet. Circa 1881 to 1914. ( K & K 256 ).
Superb example by KIRKWOODS of Edinburgh and with their jeweller tablet to rear.
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 "... read more

Code: 57018

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. read more

Code: 57390