BRITISH 2ND PATTERN FAIRBAIRN SYKES COMMANDO DAGGER - WITH MOTTOES

Not often found as nice as this.
Very clean 2nd Pattern FS retaining it's blued finish throughout.
Exceptionally good blade with no rust or damage and a good point . Full length.
Retaining all it's blued finish.
Both mottoes very clear and crisp.
Scabbard leather very good but top elastic is broken.
Chape retains it's blue finish.
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Code: 60562

GERMAN M40 ARMY S/D - TIGER STRIPE TROPICAL CAMO COMBAT HELMET - SE 64

Tiger stripe camo.
This is a very striking Sud Front combat helmet with a camo of green and tan stripes.
Folded wing decal visible beneath the paint , most likely army but the Lot number is indistinct under the soldiers name in the rear apron.
Salty sheepskin liner.
Full length chin strap , broken in one place.
Shell with the large SE air vents.
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Code: 60596

ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - OFFICERS - INDIA SERVICE HELMET BADGE

This is a solid silver Officers badge for wear exclusively on the India Pattern Foreign Service helmet.
NOT a repurposed standard cap badge!!!
Some light polishing to the high points.
A red painted backing plate has been rivetted to the back.
Red backing is an Argylls affectation to bring on the detail out on badges.
Lugs.
Incredibly rare.
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Code: 60598

GERMAN WW2 GENERAL ASSAULT BADGE - SILVER GRADE

Good honest example.
Silver grade.
Mid War zinc.
Very good all original condition.
One Looker.
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Code: 59516

ARGYLLSHIRE (ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. ) OFFICERS SILVER COLLAR BADGE

Rare and important officers silver / gilt Boar’s Head collar dog for the Argyllshire Hldrs. ( Later A & S.H. ).
Quality , 2 piece construction.
Unmarked cast silver.
Gilded Boars Head nicely rivetted on .
Silver lugs.
This is not half an Argylls collar , this has been made like this.
Very nice fine detail .
Likely the inspiration for the later Ca...  read more

Code: 60542

93RD HLDRS. - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND ) - CLOTH HELMET CENTRE - 1878 - 1881

Extremely Rare short lived piece from my personal Argylls collection.
Centre from the helmet plate used on the cloth helmet betwenn 1878 to 1181 only.
O/R's.
Never cleaned but I daresay it will polish up nicely if desired.
With the generic back plate , I see these doing upwards of £650 with Bosley achieving a hammer price of £950.
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Code: 60564

WW2 - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - OFFICERS BALMORAL BONNET C/W ORIGINAL FRETTED CAP BADGE

Rare.
A style of Balmoral bonnet favoured by Scottish officers in WW2.
Light oatmeal colour wool body with green / white dicing.
Matching colour "Touree".
Tan silk trim and short tails which were often tied in a bow.
Comes with it's outstanding Argylls cap badge in heavy cast nickel silver.
Fully fretted domed centre.
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Code: 60577

VICTORIAN 1ST VOLUNTEER BTN. YORKSHIRE ( GREEN HOWARDS ) GLENGARRY BADGE-1885

Rare.
W/m O/R's Victorian glengarry badge c1885-96.
Nice age toning.
QVC.
Correct 3 lugs ( one bent ).
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Code: 60585

GERMAN WW2 - (RAD) - FREIWILLIGER ARBEITSDIENTST (FAD) I.D. DOCUMENT

Great photo in this one.
Soldier in his RAD uniform.
After they became RAD, most just upgraded their old docs.
Nice condition. Not dog eared or faded.
Two punched holes on front right of cover?
Low price
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Code: 60592

VICTORIAN - 91ST ARGYLLSHIRE HIGHLANDERS 91 - ( A & S.H. ) OFFICERS GILT BUTTONS X 2 - 1863 - 1881

Rare gilt buttons for an officer in the Argyllshire Highlanders.
Circa 1863 / 1881.
Deep gilt finish with, "91 Argyllshire Highlanders ".
Maker mkd to rear, "JENNENS & Co LONDON"
One large size for the front of the tunic and one small for pocket , epaulettes etc.
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Code: 60600