BRITISH AIRBORNE PARATROOPERS DENISON SMOCK 1946

Good , " Been there " example of a 1946 dated Denison.
Made by " John Gordon - Size 4 - Smock Denison - Airborne Troops."
To suit height 5'8" - Breast 39 / 41 ", WD arrow.
Very clear label.
Highly sought after as they retain a lot of features from the WW2 smock at a fraction of the cost.
Worn in Korean War.
Newey brass poppers.
" DOT " brass zi...  read more

Code: 60500

ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - NUMBERED FUND RAISERS LAPEL BADGE. - HRH PRINCESS LOUISE - C/W PRESENTATION CARD AND BOX

A rare First World War Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders silver version of the , usually bronze " Helpers " badge.
This one has the number " 2091 " engraved to the reverse.
C/w it's original cardboard presentation box with gold embossed maker's details to the lid , " Brook & Son. Goldsmiths - To H.M.The King, - 87, George Street, Edinburgh" .
Also the presentation card ,...  read more

Code: 60529

WW1 GERMAN - RESERVIST SOLDIER STATUE - HANS LEUNER

Rare period piece.
Circa 1916
Black painted spelter figure of a Reservist Trooper from JR 108.
I believe these came in both a black or bronzed finish.
Good detail with numbered shoulder boards, peaked cap, in full marching order .
Signed to the base of the figure, ( Artist ) , " HANS LEUNER ".
Overall height inc. the marble base is approx 13 and a hal...  read more

Code: 58395

WW1 / WW2 - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. OFFICERS CAP & SPORRAN BADGE - ANDERSON - ATTRIBUTED , M.B.E.

Two items to famous Argyll officer Harry Ditchum.
A Veteran of both WW1 and WW2.
He enlisted and served as a boy drummer in the Great War before going on to do active service in WW2.
Awarded the MBE.
Commissioned.
Officers cap badge with nice fretting and Anderson jewellers tablet to back .
Silver frosted officers rare pattern sporran badge circa 1944...  read more

Code: 60332

WW2 - AMERICAN AIRBORNE UNIFORM & DOCUMENT - ARDENNES - ATTRIBUTED

Estate fresh from the American Servicemans daughter and selling for her on consignment.
Comprises , Service Dress tunic with all original badges inc. a " Allied Airborne " formation sign. One brass collar badge absent.
Named to him and with his Service number inside in ink.
Good size 39 L.
Garrison cap with orange / white piping. Dark blue rayon lining with leather ...  read more

Code: 60340

WW1 - RIVER FORTH GUN BATTERY - INCHKEITH ISLAND ARMOURY PADLOCK WITH KEY

Rare One off item being the large brass armoury padlock for the North Battery on Inchkeith Island in the River Forth.
Defences had been constructed on the various islands in the River Forth in the late 1800's and continued right through until the end of WW2.
Inchkeith Island had 3 Gun Batteries.
They were protecting the Forth Bridge , which did come under attack and also th...  read more

Code: 60463

WW2 - EARLY WAR - GERMAN SPLINTER PATTERN ZELTBAHN

Textbook Zeltbahn poncho / tent section.
This one has been on WAF twice and confirmed as an original wartime example.
Unusually this one has all it's metal buttons and eyelets and no tears although it has " Been There " .
Early to mid war.
Very good example.
No markings.
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Code: 60465

ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - 1ST CLACKMANNAN & KINROSS RIFLE VOLUNTEER CORPS - OFFICERS SILVER CAP BADGE

1st Admin. Btn. Clackmannan and Kinross R.V..
Circa 1874 - 87.
Extremely rare officers cap badge in cast silver.
Given by the Marquis of Tulliallan to officers .
Jeweller stamped , " R.S.& S ".
Excellent detail.
Small ring on the reverse for a fine safety chain.
Pin and locking catch may be replacement but the hinge is original.
"IN DEO SE...  read more

Code: 60477

WW1 SILVER PENCIL FROM PRINCESS MARY GIFT TIN

WW1 Princess Mary Christmas 1914 Gift Fund Bullet pencil .
Stamped "Sterling Silver" .
The brass case engraved with the Princess Mary Monogram.
Stamped to the base K 11 and WITH 2 WD Crows Foot arrow stamps , one of these over what looks like "IA"
Original pencil.
Length 79mm.
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Code: 60514

ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. SHAPED FEATHER BONNET BADGE

This one is a Cracker !
It's been expertly shaped to fit nicely round the feather plume ( hackle ) and also the top bends out slightly for the same reason to give it a cool look..
Long lugs .
Nicely toned .
W/m.
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Code: 60518