WW2 BLACK WATCH PLASTIC ECONOMY CAP BADGE

Rarest of the WW2 plastic cap badges produced as an economy measure in WW2.
Soldiers could'nt wait to discard these for a metal cap badge and as such they have become rare and desirable.
This one is in great condition , retaining it's original gey colour with no flaking to the finish and only one bit of minor distortion to the bottom.
Both brass blades on the back present.<...  read more

Code: 60567

WW2 HLI (HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY) PLASTIC ECONOMY CAP BADGE

Good example of a scarce WW2 plastic economy cap badge for the H.L.I.
Retains it's grey finish with no distortion or flaking to the finish.
It has been worn on a bonnet but both brass blades are present and in good shape.
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Code: 60566

WW2 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. PLASTIC ECONOMY CAP BADGE

Fine example of one of the scarcer WW2 plastic cap badges.
Great condition with no distortion and stills retains it's grey finish with no flaking.
Point to top thistle undamaged / blunted which is unusual
Two brass blade fixings to the back.
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Code: 60569

17/21 LANCERS - DEATH OR GLORY SILVER BUTTON HOLE BADGE

Truly a thing of beauty and rarity .
I 've taken a photo beside a standard cap badge to get an idea of size.
Very well detailed with a buttonhole fixing to back.
May be an Association badge or similar but it's not something I've encountered in over 60 years of collecting.
Well detailed , no rubbing or damage.
Unmarked silver.
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Code: 60568

MODEL 1933 - S. A. DAGGER C/W HANGER - ANTON WINGEN JR. - NORDSEE

Nice early SA dagger by Anton Wingen Jr. of Solingen.
Nickel fittings.
Nice light coloured handle with no breaks or damage.
Eagle and SA device both good.
Tight fit between dagger and scabbard.
Gau marked to cross guard " No " , (Nordsee).
Early anodised scabbard.
Ball finial undented although are a couple of very slight marks on the tailpiece.read more

Code: 60548

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