WW1 - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. STERLING SILVER /ENAMEL SWEETHEART BADGE - Thomas L Mott

Beautiful piece by renowned silversmith Thomas L Mott of Birmingham who operated from the late 19th Century and was famous for the high quality of his work.
In the form of three quarter size collar dog.
Stamped " Sterling Silver ". and wiith maker stamp " T.L.M " " Thomas L Mott ".
Both Regimental mottos set in undamaged blue enamel.
Fine period original pin and hoo...  read more

Code: 60528

WW2 SCOTTISH ( SEAFORTHS ) HIGHLAND RGTS. SNCO'S - PUTTEES

A pair of rare light green wool Senior Ranks puttees as used by Highland Regiments in WW2.
White tapes.
Contemporary photos show these favoured by the Seaforths but it's likely they were also worn by other Regiments ?
Not the regular khaki ones , these are a very distinct light green with white tie tapes.
Condition is good and they came in many years ago and I kept t...  read more

Code: 60537

ARGYLLSHIRE (ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. ) OFFICERS SILVER COLLAR BADGE

Rare and important officers silver / gilt Boar’s Head collar dog for the Argyllshire Hldrs. ( Later A & S.H. ).
Quality , 2 piece construction.
Unmarked cast silver.
Gilded Boars Head nicely rivetted on .
Silver lugs.
This is not half an Argylls collar , this has been made like this.
Very nice fine detail .
Likely the inspiration for the later Ca...  read more

Code: 60542

WW2 GERMAN - POLIZEI M42 HELMET - EF 64

An untouched helmet I bought from a vets daughter many years ago after her father passed and has been in my collection ever since .
M42 Polizei Division double decal.
Size 64 shell.
Bordered Police decal and Swastika shield.
Nice sheepskin liner with original draw string.
WAF posted for confirmation on the maker as only the Lot No. 2458 is legible.
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Code: 60376

BRITISH 2ND PATTERN FAIRBAIRN SYKES COMMANDO DAGGER - WITH MOTTOES

Not often found as nice as this.
Very clean 2nd Pattern FS retaining it's blued finish throughout.
Exceptionally good blade with no rust or damage and a good point . Full length.
Retaining all it's blued finish.
Both mottoes very clear and crisp.
Scabbard leather very good but top elastic is broken.
Chape retains it's blue finish.
Fine example wh...  read more

Code: 60562

MACHINE GUN CORPS WW1 PAIR OF MEDALS

Nice Straight From the Family grouping and fresh to the market.
I've done some research which comes with the sale.
Medals in good shape & c/w their original ribbons and named box of issue.
Also the soldiers cap badge is included in the sale .
If someone wants the medals minus the cap badge contact me direct and I'll knock £15 off the price and keep the cap badge.
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Code: 60517

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 GERMAN ARMY M40 SD HELMET - SE 64 - ATTRIBUTED

Superb " One Look " all original German M40 army single decal helmet.
SE 64 stamp to the side and Lot No.10396 to the rear of the apron.
Good decal.
Very good percentage of it's field grey paint finish.
Nice original zinc / sheepskin liner with all tongue ends intact and supple leather.
Shortened chin strap .
It has a piece of stiff card with the soldi...  read more

Code: 60546

93RD HIGHLANDERS ( ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. ) - OFFICERS COLLAR PAIR -1880

Matched pair of officers gilded collar badges only worn in 1880 .Worn until 1883.
They later were worn by Pipers and Bandsmen.
Gilded cast brass with brass lugs.
Lovely sharp detail and no rubbing or damage and retaining their gilding.
Rare
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Code: 60563

WW1 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. OFFICERS S.D. BADGE - FLAT BRASS LUGS

Very interesting cap badge.
It's an o/r's solid centre white metal but with an official applied brown finish for wear by officers with the Service Dress.
This one also has the thin brass electrical connector lugs only found on Scottish badges in small numbers although these are well documented.
Back retains the original finish while the front has the applied drab brown choc...  read more

Code: 60565