WW2 ROYAL NAVY BLUE CANVAS LIFE PRESERVER - R.M.COMMANDOS - ATTRIBUTED

A rare WW2 life preserver as issued to RM Commandos and in this case it was a direct purchase by me from a WW2 Commandos widow along with his uniform and kit as well as German Kreigsmarine bring backs.
His name and other details are stencilled in white paint to the inside, ( more details to buyer only ).
Inflatable rubber bladder, inside a stout navy blue fabric cover.
A ...  read more

Code: 60157

WW1 - SCOTTISH TERRITORIAL RED CROSS BRIGADE - GLASGOW V.A.D.BADGE

A scarce short lived Great War “Scottish Territorial Red Cross Brigade" badge or medal. Circa 1908 into WW1.
Silver plated oval shape surmounted by a pin bar, the centre with an undamaged translucent enamel red cross.
In this case the bar has " GLASGOW - 2 VAD ".
Most are blank so this is an attributed rarity.
Original pin and hook.
Uncleaned but should clea...  read more

Code: 60248

SCOTS GUARDS O.R.’S VINTAGE DRESS SCARLET TUNIC

Beautiful tunic in melton cloth.
Quality tailoring as you find with older Guards tunics
Quilted interior.
Correct Scots Guards button configuration.
One button is Coldstream but I will supply a Scots button along with the sale.
No moth or damage.
Loops for medals.
Nice embroidery to collar and epaulettes.
See pics for sizes.
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Code: 60116

1 / 2 LOTHIAN AND BORDERS HORSE PIPE MAJORS SILVER BADGE

Usually these were in nickel silver , this one tests as Sterling quality so likely for P/M or P/Sgt ?
Good condition with no rubbing and uncleaned but will come up nicely if desired.
Scarce.
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Code: 58749

WW2 CZECH ARMY IN EXILE - O/R'S CAP BADGE

Rare badge .
British made type with lugs.
Brass.
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Code: 60245

BLACK WATCH - DUNDEE HIGHLANDERS - 3RD F. (Forfar ) R.V. - HELMET PLATE

One Look original o/r's helmet plate circa 1882 - 1887.
Nice age toning.
Fretted centre with the older style St. Andrew.
No rubbing or damage.
3 lugs to back.
Became 3rd (Dundee Highland) VB Black Watch in 1887.
Rare.
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Code: 60229

1ST BTN. - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS - PIPE BAND - TENOR DRUM C/W BATTLE HONOURS - POTTERS

Circa 1960's.
Argyll & Sutherland Hldrs 1st ( Regular ) Btn. Pipe Band tenor drum with hand painted battle honours by Potters of Aldershot.
Premier drum.15' head
Excellent painting with no abrasions or damage.
Slotted tension rods which tie it to pre 1970's.
Not to be confused with later sticky transfer B.H.
Signed by Potters as they did with examples t...  read more

Code: 60099

ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - OFFICERS 1924 - SILVER H/M CAP BADGE - J. STEWART - ATTRIBUTED

Hard to better this one !
Heavy.
Excellent fine detail.
Voided, slightly domed centre and pierced outer thistles.
Raised jewellers tablet to the back with , "J. Stewart & Son - 88 George St. - Edinburgh"
Edinburgh silver hallmarks for 1924.
Beautifully hand fretted.
No rubbing or damage.
This has dark age patina but will clean up beautiful...  read more

Code: 60204