WW2 ROYAL AIR FORCE - VOLUNTEER RESERVE OFFICERS SHOULDER BOARDS
Nice matched pair of shoulder boards for a Flight Lieutenant in the Volunteer Reserve.
Rank slides with large " V R " in brass.
Black Morocco leather to the reverse .
Kings Crown brass buttons.
Lovely condition.
Possibly for the Inter War / WW2 Great Coat. read more
55.00 GBP
BOER WAR - HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY ( HLI ) VICTORIAN OFFICERS SMALL PAGRI BADGE
Collar size pin back as worn on the slouch hat in the Boer War .
I've had similar to other regiments inc. Argylls still on the hat so it confirms what it is.
Victorian crown. Frosted silver and gilt.
Original pin and hook.
Rare
V.G.C. read more
36.00 GBP
WW1 - SCOTTISH HORSE PIPE BAND ORIGINAL PHOTO
Super rare photo from the Great War.
Scottish Horse Pipe Band in uniform taken outside Dunkeld Cathedral.
Likely a mid war draft of new recruits as the photo has 1917 written on the back.
They have no medal ribbons so likely they have'nt seen action yet and the young age of the majority suggests the same.
I was given this years ago by the grand daughter of one of th... read more
17TH REGIMENT OF FOOT - CPT. SIR HENRY SCRYMGEOUR WEDDERBURN ( Earl of Dundee ) - 1858 - HUNTING DOG METAL COLLAR - ATTRIBUTED
A large size copper hunting dog collar circa 1858.
Beautifully 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 attaching a leash.
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495.00 GBP
WW1 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS BRASS CAP BADGE
I've heard this described as an officers bronze cap badge, personally I think it is a brass economy from the Great War.
Very sharp strike.
Solid centre version and with the early more squat shape.
Rare badge from my personal collection of Argylls items .
V.G.C. read more
75.00 GBP
GERMAN WW2 - SA - BELT BUCKLE
Early Sturm Abteilung ( SA ) enlisted personnel 2 piece all brass belt buckle.
Nice age toning. Uncleaned.
Non maker marked.
Original solder on the back to attach the centre.
Many have been post war resoldered.
V.G.C. read more
110.00 GBP
LAST ONE !!! - WW1 - 1915 SINGLE PRINCESS MARY TIN - FROM COMPLETE UNISSUED BOX OF 12 C/W CONTENTS
This was an amazing find for me !
A complete box of 12 gift tins with their contents.
Straight out a WW1 Black Watch C.O's house , held in storage since the Great War.
All soldiers were entitled to their Xmas tin irrespective of whether they were hospitalised, P.O.W. etc and a stock was held by their unit for their return , unfortunately all did'nt make it back.
This... read more
WW1 ROYAL FLYING CORPS - OBSERVERS BREVET C/W PHOTO
Correct oatmeal colour for the Flying Corps.
Nicely embroidered silk .
Linen backed.
No issues with this, a real nice example.
Photo of the owner in his Sidcot suit comes with the sale.
Rare.
V.G.C. read more
180.00 GBP
1955 PTN. BRITISH "COMMANDO" JUMPER
Rare jumper “commando” issue.
1st came into use in WW2.
Khaki heavy wool.
Tan cotton drill panels and cuff trim.
Original draw string to neck.
Original buttons to epaulettes.
Size 38 label inside and makers label with 1967 date and W.D. arrow.
Very good overall condition apart from a small hole which can be easily stitched back together (s... read more
185.00 GBP
WW1 EDINBURGH 1914 H/M SILVER ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. SGIAN DHU
Beautiful piece with Edinburgh silver hallmarks for the first year of the Great War.
Carved bog oak handle with silver studs and Princess Louise cypher.
Foiled citrine to top.
Broad early shape .
Leather covered wood scabbard with Celtic mounts.
Owners initials , " E.G.L." jeweller inscribed to back.
Clipped back steel blade in good shape for being ove... read more