ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS WW2 OFFICERS SILVER PLATED DIRK - ANDERSON EDINBURGH

Argyll & Sutherland Hldrs. officers dirk with silver plated fittings.
Marked, " ANDERSON & SONS, PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH " to rear top mount.,
Hand carved studded handle with angular shoulders.
All matching foiled citrines.
Wood, leather covered scabbard with bi knife and fork, these both with studded handles in similar angular pattern as the dirk handle.
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Code: 60374

GERMAN WW2 - M40 POLIZEI DIVISION HELMET - QUIST

Fine, " One Look " and complete original.
Rear apron mkd , " Q64 - DN 370 ( Lot number ).
Ties in nicely with the Brian Ice Helmet Code book , ( page 520 ).
Recorded as , Double decal Polizei. Bordered decal and left the factory after March 1940.Grey / green paint.
Good size 57 mkd. pig skin liner with soldiers initials.Original draw string.
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Code: 60382

WW2 GERMAN - GENERAL ASSAULT BADGE - KARL WUSTER

One of a number of British vet bring backs purchased from the family by myself.
All have been WAF posted and confirmed as excellent originals.
Much sought after General Assault Badge by Karl Wurster K.G., Markneukirchen.
Retaining all it's original silver washed finish.
Small "W" to the top rear corner.
I think you would have to look hard to find an example to...  read more

Code: 60379

3RD REICH GERMAN - DRL HONOR AWARD STICK PIN - SILVER GRADE FOR NON MEMBERS

Extremely rare.
DRL honour award stickpin.
Silvered Tombac and white enamel.
Unmarked.
Knurled pin.
Measures 16mm across approx.
Pre-1938 before the DRL became the NSRL.
The Silver Honor Badge was awarded to non-members who contributed in extraordinary ways to the organization.
V.G.C.
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Code: 60377

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

WW2 - 7th ARMOURED DIVISION - DESERT RATS - EL ALAMEIN - ABERDEEN VETS ARMOURED GROUPING

An amazing collection of items belonging to Charles A. Simmers.
Originally from Aberdeen this trooper saw service as a tank man in North Africa, Italy and Germany.
During his service he served with different armoured units and there are patches and shoulder slides to them in the group inc.,
Desert Rat Jerboa,scarce type on a khaki shoulder slide as worn.
RTR and ...  read more

Code: 54571

PRE 1884 1st ABERDEEN RIFLE VOLUNTEERS ( GORDON HLDRS ) - PLAID BROOCH.

Beautiful piece in nickel silver.
Hollow construction.
Correct overlong pin.
No rubbing or damage.
Nice detail in relief.
Extremely rare.
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Code: 59175

BANFF PROVINCIAL SILVER - GORDON HIGHLANDERS - OFFICERS CAP BADGE

Nice example in extremely rare Provincial silver.
Uncleaned with nice age patina. Will clean up a treat if desired..
No rubbing or damage.
Really attractive detail and nice broad shape.
Unusual triangular shaped silver lugs.
Letters "B A" (Banff) correctly impressed to rear.
Banff is within the Gordons recruiting area so ties in nicely .
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Code: 57019

VICTORIAN - 5TH ROYAL SCOTS VOLUNTEER BTN. HELMET PLATE

A good untouched example of a Volunteer Btn. plate for the Home Service helmet circa 1878.
Nice age toning.
No rubbing or damage.
W/m.
Generic back plate with the RS centre piece attached by stout pins, north and south.
The plate itseld with 3 long original lugs.
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Code: 60381

WW2 GERMAN WOUND BADGE SILVER GRADE

Good non maker mkd example which has been posted on WAF and confirmed as a nice period original.
Well detailed.
Untouched.
Stout pin and hook.
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Code: 60372