WW1 - RIVER FORTH GUN BATTERY - INCHKEITH ISLAND ARMOURY PADLOCK WITH KEY

Rare One off item being the large brass armoury padlock for the North Battery on Inchkeith Island in the River Forth.
Defences had been constructed on the various islands in the River Forth in the late 1800's and continued right through until the end of WW2.
Inchkeith Island had 3 Gun Batteries.
They were protecting the Forth Bridge , which did come under attack and also th...  read more

Code: 60463

WW2 - EARLY WAR - GERMAN SPLINTER PATTERN ZELTBAHN

Textbook Zeltbahn poncho / tent section.
This one has been on WAF twice and confirmed as an original wartime example.
Unusually this one has all it's metal buttons and eyelets and no tears although it has " Been There " .
Early to mid war.
Very good example.
No markings.
V.G.C.  read more

Code: 60465

WW1 PERTHSHIRE ACADEMY CORPS - VTC - ENAMEL LAPEL BADGE

WW1 Perth Academy Corps Volunteer Training Corps lapel badge
Circa First World War.
Brass base metal with blue enamel oval with, "Perth Academy Corps." .
To the centre the Perth Coat of Arms with double headed eagle with red enamelled shield., gilded crown.
Round buttonhole fixing to back.
Some silver finish loss to "Perth", otherwise V.G.C.
Approx. 3...  read more

Code: 60470

SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS - OR'S / PIPERS KILT

Army issue.
Mc Kenzie tartan.
Excellent clean condition.
Made by top Army contract tailor Hector Russell.
Leather straps.
Large size.
To fit 34”-36” waist. Label inside.
Box pleats.
No issues.
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Code: 60471

ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - 1ST CLACKMANNAN & KINROSS RIFLE VOLUNTEER CORPS - SILVER CAP BADGE

1st Admin. Btn. Clackmannan and Kinross R.V..
Circa 1874 - 87.
Extremely rare officers cap badge in cast silver.
Given by the Marquis of Tulliallan to officers .
Jeweller stamped , " R.S.& S ".
Excellent detail.
Small ring on the reverse for a fine safety chain.
Pin and locking catch may be replacement but the hinge is original.
"IN DEO SE...  read more

Code: 60477

SOUTH LANCASHIRE VOLUNTEERS BERET BADGE

Small size beret badge.
Approx. 3.2 cm x 4 cm.
Nice sharp bi metal die struck detail.
Strong slider.
Beret size is scarce.
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Code: 60481

WW1 BLACK WATCH TINTED PHOTO MINIATURE- BOXED

Beautiful piece.
Black Watch soldier with red hackle visible on his Tam O Shanter.
Service dress tunic and also shows what looks like a haversack strap ?
Nicely tinted photo which was originally stuck in place in the purpose made period box it's mounted in.
Silk and velvet lined , some fraying to silk.
Leather covered wood outer.
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Code: 57805

WW1 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS BRASS ECONOMY BADGE

Rare genuine example of a Great War cast brass economy cap badge. The Real Deal unlike what you find on evilbay etc.
Nice toning.
Small bit of verdigris on front on lettering.
From my personal collection of Argylls related items I am now starting to let go.
V.G.C.  read more

Code: 59830

VICTORIAN - SCOTS GUARDS SILVER CAP BADGE

Heavy die struck unmarked silver cap badge from the Victorian period.
I gave the front a light rub with a silver cloth and left the back with it's black patina as only found on silver badges.
Great looking badge.
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Code: 60473