POLISH WW2 - 8TH INFANTRY BRIGADE - SILVER/GOLD RING

Extremely rare piece and found locally here in Bridge of Allan where the 8th were stationed prior to D Day along with the 9th Polish Lancers and an Infantry Brigade.
They adopted the Scottish Lion Rampant with an 8 below as an unofficial Formation Sign and it was worn on their battledress.
The ring is awesome, big and chunky with the Polish Eagle within a shield in relief. Silver...  read more

Code: 56543

WW2 - GORDON HIGHLANDERS - 1938 EDINBURGH SILVER H/M OFFICERS CAP BADGE - ANDERSONS - T.E.

Stunning example of a Gordon highlanders officers cap badge.
Edinburgh silver hallmarks for 1938. Stamped “T.E.” ( This. Ebbuts). Raised tablet with “WM Anderson & Sons Edinburgh & Glasgow”.
Good detail with slight polishing to the “ BY DAND” scroll.
Silver lugs.
Heavy badge. Bought along with a Gordons sgian dhu from the officers step son.
WW2 examples ar...  read more

Code: 59868

WW2 - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - OFFICERS BALMORAL BONNET

A style of Balmoral bonnet favoured by Scottish officers in WW2.
Light oatmeal colour wool body with green / white dicing.
Matching colour "Touree".
Tan silk trim and short tails which were often tied in a bow.
Comes with it's outstanding Argylls cap badge in heavy cast nickel silver. Fully fretted domed centre.
Original to it with the impression of the badge ...  read more

Code: 60577

WW2 - GERMAN - H.J. (Hitlerjugend ) BELT & BUCKLE SET WITH RARE ZINC INJECTION MOULDED BUCKLE - ASSMANN - RZM M4/39

Rare zinc injection molded Hitlerjugend belt buckle marked M4/39 indicating production by Assmann & Sohne.
RZM mkd.
There is a number "1" above the code indicating which machine die made it.
No finish which is correct for these buckles.
C/W its original stout early leather belt, as found by a Bin Man in Glasgow in the early 1960's!!
Belt approx 32 inch waist ...  read more

Code: 60586

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

WW2 - SHERWOOD FORESTERS - NOTTS & DERBY - 4 PIECE OFFICERS BADGE - GAUNT

Beautiful badge with a silver frosted and gilded finish.
Kings crown.
4 piece construction with blue enamel behind the centre.
J.R Gaunt London mkd. to back on the scroll.
Retains the original finish , not polished off.
Likely for wear on the forage cap.
Lugs not slider.
Rare.
V.G.C.  read more

Code: 60583

WW2 - 53RD WELSH INFANTRY DIVISION PRINTED FORMATION SIGNS - PAIR - REMOVED FROM UNIFORM

Matching pair of WW2 printed 53rd Welsh formation signs.
Uniform removed .
Colours bright .
V.G.C.  read more

Code: 60584

ROYAL SCOTS DRAGOON GUARDS BERET BADGE C/W BACKING - LUGS

Early D , G's cap badge.
C/w with it's black heavy felt backing.
Polished bird.
2 piece construction.
Heavy cast version with stout brass top lugs / fixings.  read more

Code: 60582

BOER WAR - CAVALRY OFFICERS - LARGE HORSEMANS KNIFE - "TRUSTWORTHY” - "MAPPIN & WEBB” - W.E. TORRANCE POCKET KNIFE

A total sleeper of an officers High End private purchase Horsemans Knife in fantastic condition .
No rust , blackening or other age related issues.
Retains it's German silver slab sided grips, one bearing the officers name "W.E. Torrance".
These were very popular items in the Boer War and this particular example was one of the more "Top End" ones.
All functions prese...  read more

Code: 60579

1950'S / 60'S HIGHLAND REGIMENTS "PURSE 13" SPORRAN

Rare and highly sought after.
So called "Jacobite Sporran".
Near mint unissued example which has never been white blancoed and retains it's original brown chamois leather purse.
Brass cantle with well functioning catch.
Dated 1968 inside.
C/w a white buff leather sporran belt which did not come with it but is the correct type and as these are now extremely har...  read more

Code: 60576