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
420.00 GBP
DUMBARTONSHIRE R.V. (ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND) BELT & BUCKLE
Extremely rare and from my personal Argylls collection.
White buff leather belt in great order and owners initials applied to the inside.
Fit up to 32' waist.
Buckle very well detailed with the Elephant and Howdah to centre and to the outside " Dumbartonshire Volunteers ".
Very rare and a reluctant sale.
V.G.C. read more
380.00 GBP
WW2 GERMAN KREIGSMARINE OFFICERS BREAST EAGLE - COMMANDO BRING BACK
Kreigsmarine officers breast eagle.
Removed from tunic .
Good quality, bullion wire embroidered on to dark blue wool.
Bullion slight dirty through service wear but undamaged.
One of a number of Kreigsmarine items brought back by a Scottish Commando and bought directly from his widow a number of years ago .
I'm presuming he must have been in a port town or Kre... read more
130.00 GBP
RAF "O" - (OBSERVERS) SILVER & ENAMEL BADGE
Maker & STERLING marked to rear.
No enamel damage.
Very attractive.
V.G.C.
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35.00 GBP
17TH REGIMENT OF FOOT - CPT. SIR HENRY SCRYMGEOUR WEDDERBURN ( Earl of Dundee ) - 1858 - HUNTING DOG METAL COLLAR - ATTRIBUTED
A large size bronzed finish over brass hunting dog collar circa 1858.
Beautifully jeweller inscribed with "Henry S (Scrymgeour) Wedderburn - 17th Regiment"
Earl Henry Scrymgeour Wedderburn is recorded as a Captain in the 17th of Foot in 1858 and was 9th Earl of Dundee..
Age toned and uncleaned since the 19th century.
Has a fixing for a padlock and a stout ring for at... read more
380.00 GBP
WW1 - ROYAL FLYING CORPS (RFC) / 13TH HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY ( H.L.I.) OFFICERS CUTLERY SET
Rare KFS set in their original leather pouch and nicely attributed to the owner.
All 3 pieces with " R.F.C. - 13th H.L.I. " etched to the handles.
Like many RFC flyers he has come from a line Regiment and they often affected their previous regimental dress as well as keeping their affiliation to that unit .
Good condition soft leather pouch with the owners name in ink.
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120.00 GBP
WW2 GERMAN - KREIGSMARINE - MINE SWEEPERS BADGE - R.K. - VET BRING BACK
Outstanding Navy Mine Sweepers Award by, "R.K." (Rudolph Karneth).
This was one of a number of Kreigsmarine badges brought back by a Royal Marine Commando which I sold to a customer back in the day and just bought back, (name of serviceman to buyer).
Retains most of itr's finish back and front and is a really striking example.
Embossed R.K. and tapered pin.
Textbo... read more
325.00 GBP
RARE 3RD REICH GERMAN ACADEMY OF AERONAUTICAL RESEARCH STICK PIN
One of a number of British vet bring backs I purchased personally from the family.
All were WAF posted and confirmed as genuine excellent examples.
Very rare. German Academy of Aeronautical Research enamelled commemorative badge for the founding of the D.A.L . on July 24, 1936.
Christian Lauer, Nürnberg maker mkd. to back. It remains in near mint condition with a nice bit o... read more
320.00 GBP
ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS - SILK BANNER - BANDSMANS DRAPE - HONG KONG
Beautiful and rare Regimental banner. or possibly a bandsmans drape ?
I believe this dates to 1950 / 51 but may well be earlier. Made of Chinese silk with beautifully hand embroidered overlaid detail of Boars Head and " Tail Up " Cat suggesting it may be earlier and with the Princess Louise cypher and " 91 " (St ) and " 93 " (Rd ).
Size approx. 54 cm x 47 cm without fringes. ... read more
140.00 GBP
GERMAN WW2 - WAR MERIT CROSS 1ST CLASS - JULIUS BAUER
Early war, War Merit Cross With Swords First Class.
Marked 43 for Julius Bauer Sohne-
Uncleaned but will polish up nicely if desired.
Constructed from die struck nickel-silver base that has been silver washed.
The reverse is maker marked on the pin “43” for Julius Bauer Sohne, Zella Mehlis/Thür.
It also has a correct soldered on flat wire catch with a sold... read more