WW2 - 8TH ARMY - PRINTED HIGHLAND DIVISION - WESTERN DESERT SLEEVE PATCH

" Been There " printed HD patch on Tan uniform material backing.
Sun bleached.
Possibly worn on the shoulder as most were and worn singly.
Extremely rare One Looker !!
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Code: 60555

WW1 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS SGIAN DHU

Great looking Argylls sgian dhu. circa the Great War.
Nickel silver well detailed mounts.Princess Louise cypher to handle.
Bog oak studded handle with all silver studs present.
Beautifully cut real stone to top , not glass citrine.
" Shaped to the leg " as is often found with Argylls examples .
This to stop it tearing through your best diced hose !
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Code: 60550

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 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

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

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

51ST HIGHLAND DIVISION CAMERON / SEAFORTHS/ THE QUEENS OWN HLDRS. - OFFICER / Pipe / Major - TAM O SHANTER BONNET

This is a great looking bonnet circa the 1950's .
I'm guessing this is from before the amalgamation period of the Camerons and Seaforths , Feb. 1961 when they became the Queens Own Highlanders ( Cameron & Seaforth ).
Tailored for the soldier as was the practice in the 50's through into the early '80's.
The brim has been stitched to give a sharper more pronounced edge and th...  read more

Code: 60570

WW1 - HLI (HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY) OFFICERS BADGE

Nice 4 piece bi metal officer / Snco's cap badge.
Sharp detail.
Heavy cast star.
Rivetted gilded brass furniture.
No rubbing or damage.
Nice age toning.
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Code: 60571

WW2 - "JE SUIS PRES" LOVAT SCOUTS CAP BADGE

WW2 sharp die struck Lovat Scouts bonnet badge.
Outer seeded strap.
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Code: 60572

1950's HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY / SEAFORTH HLDRS. - TAM O SHANTER - C/W ATTRIBUTED DOCS/PICS

This is a nice grouping to a Post War Regular soldier who served in both the H.L.I. and Seaforth Highlanders.
Group includes , a Tam O Shanter with Mc Kenzie tartan patch and white feather hackle. The bonnet has the classic shape affected in the 50's / 60's with pushed up sides and front pulled down
Various photos inc one of the soldier in No.2 Dress uniform with Balmoral and Pur...  read more

Code: 60573