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...  read more

Code: 59883

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...  read more

Code: 59882

264 ( 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

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Code: 59803

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 (s...  read more

Code: 59878

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
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Code: 59333

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.
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Code: 59344

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.
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Code: 59473

WW2 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. OFFICERS NORTH AFRICA / ITALY TUNIC

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...  read more

Code: 59735

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.
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Code: 59808

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
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Code: 59782