WW1 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. KILT APRON - K.I.A.

Very good condition full wrap round kilt cover.
A &S.H. stamped to inside as well as with the soldiers Regimental no.
Number attributable to ; John Dickson, 2nd Btn.. Embarked for France 1-10-15. Killed 13 - 6 -16.
Rare
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Code: 54765

M42 GERMAN HELMET ARMY SINGLE DECAL 2 TONE CAMO - AMERICAN VET BRING BACK

This one out of Michigan a few years ago and purchased direct from the vets family.
Story goes it was taken from a pile of helmets from surrendering P.O.W.'s. Vet liked it because it was the only one with camo paint.
He took the helmet and put it in his tank.Later the chin strap was utilised for a running repair on said tank.
That aside it's a cracking helmet , much bette...  read more

Code: 54506

FAIRBAIRN SYKES FIGHTING KNIFE - ETCHED PANELS

Excellent example of what is often wrongly referred to as the Officers Pattern 2nd Pattern F/S.
Very clean. Nickel. Clear etched panels. Full length blade. Leather scabbard with nickel fittings.Elastic stretched.
Just about as nice as they come.
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Code: 54888

ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. WW2 HELMET - WESTERN DESERT , ITALY

Superb combat helmet.
South African made model with the 3 holes for attahing a neck flap.As issued to the 8th Army in large numbers
in North Africa.
This one later overpainted in a thick textured geen as used in the Italian Campaign.
Nicely painted Argylls dicing to one side.
Rare " One Look " original " Been There " helmet.
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Code: 55426

WW2 BRITISH CRUISE VISOR HELMET - RARE

The rarest of all WW2 British helmets produced for use primarily for bomb disposal teams and armoured car crews.
There were 5,000 helmets produced in this configuration with the pull down armoured visor.
Good overall " As Found " condition, untouched and totally original.
My first one since 1985 and it's unlikely I'll find another.
Named to inner apron and correct 1...  read more

Code: 54117

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

WW1 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - OFFICERS LEATHER TOOL POUCH

Good rare piece of officers kit being a Morocco leather pouch containing a variety of tools.
"A & S.H." marked to outside flap.
2 press stud fixings in good order.
Tools all maker marked. "Booths".
Felt flap present.
Leather good.
Great War or earlier.
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Code: 56772