1ST ARGYLL HIGHLANDERS OFFICERS SILVER SPORRAN BADGE

This is a very rare item.
Early Silver officers sporran badge .
Constructed from sheet silver.
North / South lugs.
Outer strap with " 1st Argyll Highlanders " .
Centre with the Argyllshire Hldrs Argyll Boars Head within a bugle .
Has polishing to high points otherwise .
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Code: 60605

WW2 - GERMAN - IRON CROSS 1ST CLASS - CARL WILD

Very good example of an EK1 by the scarce maker, "107" (Carl Wild of Hamburg).
Iron core, multi piece.
Correct pin and hook.
Quality made.
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Code: 60170

BRITISH 1ST PATTERN FAIRBAIRN SYKES COMMANDO DAGGER

Good untouched textbook example of a rare 1st Pattern F.S.
Full length , never shortened.
Etched panels.
Correct wavy cross guard.
Nickel handle.
C/W it's good condition 1st Pattern scabbard with nickel plated brass chape .
Both leather tangs and correctly marked Newey pop stud .
Leather very good.
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Code: 60515

BRITISH 2ND ( OFFICERS ) PATTERN FAIRBAIRN SYKES COMMANDO DAGGER

Very clean example of an all nickel 2nd Pattern referred to as the Officer pattern.
Introduced in 1941 with a run of 40,000.
Clean blade , clear etching to both sides.Both retaining their black background with no fading out.
Good point.
Scabbard I believe is possibly non original ? I've reflected this in the price.
Rare
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Code: 60561

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

GERMAN M40 ARMY SINGLE DECAL - NS64 - LOT NO. D129

Lovely clean and complete One Look helmet which has come back after being sold 15 years ago.
Configures nicely with the Brian Ice book which confirms a run of helmets beginning March 1940 in both army and Luftwaffe single decals.
Zinc / sheepskin liner and rough texture paint.
Nice decal.
Most paint present .
Small impact to crown where it's been struck a glan...  read more

Code: 60603

ITALIAN WW2 PARATROOPERS - FINGER RING

Rare piece.
Bi - metal Italian paras finger ring.
Ornate engraved shank.
Raised detail of winged parachute to face.
Pinky size.
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Code: 58978

VICTORIAN - ARGYLLSHIRE HIGHLAND RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. ( ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - OFFICERS BONNET BADGE )

Very Rare.
Circa 1860.
Argyllshire R.V. ( 9th A & S.H. ).
Officers bonnet badge..
Measures 4 cm diameter approx
Nickel silver, 2 piece construction with very finely detailed thistle sprays and Boars Head in relief on a plain quiot..
No rubbing or damage.
Overlong pin as per the Victorian period.
The construction is similar to a plaid brooc...  read more

Code: 60543

ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - INDIA SERVICE HELMET - OFFICERS GILT CAP BADGE

From my personal collection of Argylls items built up over 50 years.
Officers badge in gilt for wear exclusively on the India Pattern sun helmet.
Before we go further, note, this is NOT the centre of an Argylls badge!!
These were purpose made in gilded finish , silver and w/m.
I let a w/m example go last year and it went to a top very knowledgeable collector.in Irela...  read more

Code: 60597

RUSSIAN FRONT - BATTLE OF KURSK - M40 GERMAN ARMY SINGLE DECAL - COMPLETE / BATTLE DAMAGED

Another returned to the fold after 20 years !
Stunning "Been There" in the extreme combat helmet. This one found in the Kursk area.
Bunker found condition.
Shell retaining most of it's paint.
Good decal. 64 size shell, maker not visible but Lot No 10033 or 10633 to rear apron.
Bullet shrapnel hole to right side which has gone in at an angle , the liner with ...  read more

Code: 55593