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

1ST V.B NORFOLK RGT. ( BOER WAR ) + NORFOLK RGT. ASSOCIATION - 2 X BADGES

2 nice condition enamel mufti badges relating to the Norfolk Rgt.
One with " 1st V.B. Norfolk Reg. Veteran ". Maker mkd. to rear Vaughtons Bhm.They served in the Boer War.
The other one is for " The Royal Norfolk Regiment - Association ".
This one made by J.R. Gaunt.
Both have buttonhole fixings
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Code: 57343

ARMY SEWING KIT - 1950’S

Army issue " Houswife kit. Dated for early 1950's.
Soldiers details period applied.
Some contents.
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Code: 58195

VICTORIAN DUMBARTON RIFLE VOLUNTEERS GLENGARRY

Extremely rare.
DRV o/r's glengarry.
Classic Victorian shape.
Red / white dicing as per the Argylls..
DRV cap badge with domed out centre and is original to the glengarry .
Leather trim.
No tails.
No moth or damage.
From my personal collection of Argylls related items and a reluctant sale as this is the only one I've ever encountered.
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Code: 58174

IDF - ISRAELI DEFENCE FORCE - ( EX BRITISH WW2 ) PARATROOPERS HELMET - 6 DAY WAR

Extremely rare Airborne helmet as worn by Israeli paras in the 6 Day War.
British shell and wartime khaki jump straps.
Overpainted in period tan camo.
Jewish liner with markings and possible date of 1955 ?
Yellow sorbo foam.
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Code: 58398

WW2 - PARACHUTE RGT. M.O.P. SWEETHEART BADGE

Very rare WW2 Para sweetheart.
Made from Mother of Pearl or Abelone .
Kings Crown.
Nice detail and 1st Para one I've had.
Original pin.
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Code: 59963

CAMERONIANS ADJUTANTS SILVER PIN BACK PEAKED CAP BADGE

Very rare example of the smaller size officers badge worn only by the Company Adjutant on a peaked cap, the only officer to do so .
Unmarked silver.
Pin back.
Cheese cutter style of badge.
No rubbing or damage.
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Code: 60019

WW1 CAMERONIANS - 1915 BIRMINGHAM SILVER HALLMARKED OFFICERS CAP BADGE

Cameronians ( S.R. ), officers cap badge.
Fine Great War example.
Dates to 1915 with Birmingham silver hallmarks for that year.
No rubbing or damage.
Good heavy badge .
Well detailed.
As nice as they come.
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Code: 60034

1ST BTN. - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS - PIPE BAND - TENOR DRUM C/W BATTLE HONOURS - POTTERS

Circa 1960's.
Argyll & Sutherland Hldrs 1st ( Regular ) Btn. Pipe Band tenor drum with hand painted battle honours by Potters of Aldershot.
Premier drum.15' head
Excellent painting with no abrasions or damage.
Slotted tension rods which tie it to pre 1970's.
Not to be confused with later sticky transfer B.H.
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Code: 60099

WW1 BRITISH A.S.C / ARTILLERY / MOUNTED TROOPS - BLACK SAM BROWNE BELT & STRAP - NAMED

Rare blackened Sam Browne as worn by mounted Corps units in the Great War, inc. Army Service Corps and RFA .
Good condition , in this instance the family member was an officer with the ASC and this came came with other artefacts of his inc. medals straight out the house !
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Code: 60113