SOUTH AFRICAN SPECIAL FORCES - HUNTER GROUP - THE RECCES - BERET

Extremely rare and original S.A. Special Forces tan beret for the Hunter Group.
Has their red Scorpion sleeve / beret badge which is original to it..
Approx size 56.
V.G.C.

The Hunter Group was the first elite special forces unit of the South African Defence Force (SADF), formed in 1968 at Doornkop. It was a counter-insurgency unit that later played a key ro...  read more

Code: 60280

HLI (HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY) WW2 OFFICERS GLENGARRY - ATTRIBUTED

" Been There " Highland Light Infantry officers Glengarry.
Straight from the Vets daughter a number of years ago .
Green wool body with black touree.
Nice fringed rosette with it's original to it officers cap badge.
Broad black cotton trill and original tails.
Waxed cotton lining, good overall with a bit of damage from the badge cotter pin.
No moth or ...  read more

Code: 60315

2ND PATTERN FAIRBAIRN SYKES COMMANDO DAGGER

Good no motto example.
Blackened brass chequred handle.
Uncleaned.
Blackened Parkerised full length blade with good point .
Light surface rust , no pitting.
No markings I can see.
Leather scabbard is good but has had the top part removed which is not unusual.
Good example at a very affordable price.
One Look original.
Scarce.
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Code: 60316

WW2 CAMERON HLDRS. - OFFICERS BLACK GLENGARRY- MEYER & MORTIMER

Excellent example of a private purchase all black glengarry as worn by the officers and Snco's of the Camerons in WW2.
Distinguished by the unique top to bottom fish tail silk rosette.
Dark blue/ black wool body with red touree.
Broad trim .
Very clean inside with" Meyer & Mortimer Ltd.- 6 Sackville Street London W1 " label .
Good size 56/57.
No moth or...  read more

Code: 60282

WW2 - GERMAN LUFTWAFFE - M40 RE -ISSUE HELMET

Cracking," One Look" original !
Factory re finished with a matt rough sand Luftwaffe blue paint.
Adler partially visible.
Size 66 shell .
M40, maker details indistinct due to paint.
Nice Braunschweig maker stamp to the liner with offset stitching.
I've come across these before and the maker stamp is nicely impressed to the leather .
Pigskin on z...  read more

Code: 60313

WW1 MECHANICAL TRANSPORT CORPS- VOLUNTEER - 1914 -MUFTI BADGE - KIRKCALDY

Very rare lapel badge to a Volunteer with the M.T. Corps.
Blue and white enamel with the Kirkcaldy Coat of Arms to the centre.
Border text reads " Kirkcaldy - Volunteer - 1914 - M.T. Corps "
Gilded brass base.
No chips or damage.
Round buttonhole fixing to the back and maker mkd , " Vaughtons Ltd - Birmingham "
Rare
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Code: 60320

BLACK WATCH 51ST HIGHLAND DIV. - BATTLE DRESS SLEEVE COMBINATION

Cracking One Looker !
Uniform removed .
Comprises , printed " H.D." Formation Sign, 3 red Brigade stripes ( 154th ) and Tartan patch in the shape of a Black Watch cap badge.
All correct stitching.
V.G.C.

The 154th Infantry Brigade was a component of the 51st (Highland) Division in both World War I and World War II. In WWII, the brigade saw action in No...  read more

Code: 60322

WW1 - SEAFORTH OFFICERS - 2-PIECE GILDED SPORRAN BADGE

2 piece gilded sporran badge ( usually in w/m ).
Sharp detail, no loss of finish and nice match between the 2 parts.
Rare
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Tartan patch is not included.  read more

Code: 60326

CIVIL DEFENCE 1980 DTD. - COLD WAR TURTLE HELMET

Red painted '44 Pattern British Turtle helmet .
Red paint is original for Civil Defence units and also has " C.D. " in black, stencilled to front.
Dated for 1980 and WD arrow to liner strap.
Good liner and green elasticated chin strap.
Rare Cold War helmet .
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Code: 60325

WW1 - 2nd BTN. ROYAL SCOTS - LEATHER TRIM GLENGARRY

Now virtually impossible to find a decent Great War Glengarry.
Nice original with correct tri colour dicing, red touree and black wool body.
Leather trim.
2nd Btn green felt behind the original to it, voided centre cap badge.
Good interior.
Tails are old but likely replacements.
Most soldiers cut the originals off for Front Line service and later put ...  read more

Code: 60323