WW2 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDER SHOULDER CLOTH SHOULDER TITLE.

Scarce Argylls white embroidered on red shoulder title.
Removed from uniform.
No moth.
Top edge slightly ragged .
Longer type as used in WW2 alongside printed examples.
Not post war, I see a lot of 50's ones being described as WW2 but are not.
Good example.
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Code: 59850

1946 - BRITISH ARMY COUNTER-TERRORISM — PALESTINE PAMPHLET

Very rare British Army manual dealing with terrorist explosive devises and methods in Israel Palestine before the establishment of the Jewish state.
Only 2 copies can be traced in institutions, (National Library of Israel and Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, Toronto).
One sold Chiswick Auctions in 2018 ( £1750 ) and another by Christies in 2020 ( £2150 )
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Code: 59821

ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS BRASS HAND ENGRAVED PLATE

Solid brass plate with hand engraved Argylls device to centre.
Possibly for church use ?
Circa WW1.
Likely 7th Btn ( Stirling ).
Uncleaned. No rubbing or damage.
Will polish up a treat if desired.
Approx. 23 cm diameter.
Rare.
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Code: 59922

WW1 MILLS BOMB - HAND GRENADE SPOOL / LEVER ARM

Not the usual rusted out relics I see for sale.
No pitting or damage to the steel.
No markings.
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Code: 59930

WW1 FRENCH & GERMAN SOLDIERS - PHOTO POSTCARDS X 2

I'm moving on a large amount of propaganda over the next few weeks inc. a lot of Hitler related items from an old collection inc. one off photos as well as original photos and post cards from both wars at very low prices.
All have been authenticated so buy with confidence.

Two very vivid depictions of trench warfare in France.
Genuine period pieces.
One is Fr...  read more

Code: 59935

WW1 LEEDS PALS - GREEN EMBROIDERED CLOTH PATCH

A nice and very rare item which came in with a group of One Mans items , he having served with the Leeds Pals in the Great War , ( name to buyer ).
Rifle green wool backing with gold embroidered cap badge device and " LEEDS " underneath.
It's not a school badge or similar.
My feeling is ,a sports vest or tunic sleeve badge ?
If anyone can enlighten me I would be gra...  read more

Code: 59842

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.
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Code: 59858

VINTAGE 1973 DTD. ARMY PIPERS G10 DIRK - MATCHING NUMBERS

Genuine army issue pipers dirk.
1973 dtd. to the top scabbard mount and with stores no. 973 - 6900.The same details are applied to the blade ricasso. Matching date and numbers.
Carved wood handle with silvered studs.
Nickel silver fittings.
Pommel with raised Kings Crown.
Leather covered wood scabbard. Note ; near the bottom the piper has applied a small piece...  read more

Code: 59875

WW2 GERMAN - SMALL SONG BOOK FOR THE GERMAN PEOPLE AND SOLDIERS.- 1942

One of the scarcer songs books from the Third Reich period.
1942 with Leipzig publisher.
Cover has a crease and a tear.
Pages a bit yellowed with age.
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Code: 59896

93RD HLDRS (ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS.) OFFICERS SILVER PLAID BROOCH

Beautiful example in unmarked silver. This is the larger size one.
Domed back, hollow construction. Quoit with very sharp detailed thistle spray to outer part, this in high relief. Strap with Sutherland Highlanders and inner ring of thistles.
Nicely named to the named " D. E ." ? The 2nd letter is in old style script and may possibly be L.
Original stout pin and catch.
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Code: 54397