WW2 NORTH AFRICA / ITALY TOMMY HELMET C/W SACKING COVER & NET - S.A.

This is a superb example of a South African made British combat helmet from the North African/Italy campaign.
All original.
1940 dtd. Rand liner. This a bit dry as to be expected.
Chin strap a/f at one side .
Covered with it's original sacking and net .
Tan South African made helmet as issued to the 8th Army.
Without removing the cover as far as I can ...  read more

Code: 60613

BLACK WATCH 51ST HIGHLAND DIV. - BATTLE DRESS SLEEVE COMBINATION

Cracking One Looker !
Uniform removed .
Comprises , printed " H.D." Formation Sign, 3 red Brigade stripes ( 154th ) and Tartan patch in the shape of a Black Watch cap badge.
All correct stitching.
V.G.C.

The 154th Infantry Brigade was a component of the 51st (Highland) Division in both World War I and World War II. In WWII, the brigade saw action in No...  read more

Code: 60322

VICTORIAN - STIRLINGSHIRE R.V. ( ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. ) - O/R'S SHAKO

Extremely rare shako for the Stirling Rifle Volunteers circa 1860's.
They later become the 7th Argylls and as part of the 4th V.B. previous to that, some members served in the Boer War.
All original , green ball tuft absent.
Green / red / white dicing.
Volunteer Rifles brass bugle badge with " 23 " ( Cathcart ).
Original chin strap , leather good.
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Code: 60335

WW1 BRITISH CHAIN MAIL TANK SPLATTER MASK

WW1 British tank mask.
100% original from my personal collection of militaria built up from the best of what came over the door of the shop in the last 45 years..
Issued to British tank crewmen in WW1 to protect against splinters & bullet splash which were a constant hazard within the confines of Britains early tanks.
Leather covered metal plate with slotted eyepieces a...  read more

Code: 60608

BLACK WATCH ( 42ND ) BIRMINGHAM SILVER H / M SHOOTING PRIZE SPOON ( A & S.H. )

Truly a thing of beauty !
Top shot shooting prize.
Silver hallmarked teaspoon with 42nd Highlanders device to top.
Set with red & blue enamel with " 42 " to centre and a scroll with " The Black Watch " below.
Jeweller engraved to back " Sgt. A. Bell ( A & S.H. ) , Top Score , Depot Black Watch 1934 ".
Silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1933 and jewellers stamp " ...  read more

Code: 60610

GERMAN WW2 WAR MERIT CROSS 2ND CLASS WITH SWORDS - BRONZE

Good example.
Non maker mkd ring.
Original ribbon.
Nice age patina.
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Code: 60612

WW2 GERMAN INFANTRY MANS CAP - E. BURGMAYER - LARGE SIZE

Great looking private purchase mans visor cap.
All original and WAF posted.
White piped for infantry.
Nice shape.
Original to cap insignia.
Very clean interior.
Celluloid diamond to crown.
Large size approx. 60.
V.G.C.

Erhard Burgmayer of Ulm was a private-purchase military tailor and uniform cap (Schirmmütze) maker during ...  read more

Code: 60609

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

WW1 - 8TH ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. OFFICERS DESK SET

Very rare probably a One Off example of an officers portable field writing / desk set.
Polished mahogany cover with green Morocco leather opening back with document pockets.
What really sets this off is the high quality unique solid silver badge / Regimental device applied to the wood front( a/f. )
Top outer scrolls with " Princess Louises "
Lower scrolls with " Arg...  read more

Code: 60611

WW2 52ND LOWLAND SLEEVE SALTYRE - MOUNTAIN

This is a scarce officers private purchase version of the 52nd Lowland sleeve badge introduced in 1940.
Uniform removed.
Worn in conjunction with the " Mountain " patch after 1942.
100% original found in the pocket of a WW2 officers Battledress I sold many years ago.
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Code: 60615