SCOTTISH NAVAL & MILITARY VETERANS - 1911 - LAPEL BADGE
A stunning example of this very rare lapel badge.
Blue and red enamel with gilt text, crowns and central thistle.
Enamel is undamaged and the gilding is bright.
Correct slightly overlong original pin fitting.
Maker marked , " Geo F. Hamilton, 104 Leith Street, Edinburgh ".
Approx 3.2cms tall.
V.G.C.
The Veterans Reserve was created in 1910 an... read more
45.00 GBP
ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - 1ST RENFREW V.B.-SGTS. BADGE - NICKEL SILVER
Please do not confuse this with the 100's of fake examples in the market place , this is the Real Deal.
Ex Hugh King collection a few years ago when it 1st came on the market.
Sgt's example with fully fretted centre.
Die struck nickel silver, this will give any doubters piece of mind as no fakes were made of nickel which went out of use long before the fakes appeared in th... read more
250.00 GBP
ROYAL SCOTS - 2ND HIGHLAND COY. - 1ST CITY OF EDINBURGH RIFLE VOLUNTEERS CAP BADGE
Rare badge circa 1860.
1st City of Edinburgh RVC glengarry badge.
3 lugs.
Silver or silver plate.
St. Andrew to centre with outer strap with Gaelic motto, translates as, " Highlanders Shoulder to Shoulder "
Not to be confused with the Lanarkshire badge that is similar but with different motto.
Old polish residue to back.
One Look original at a gr... read more
110.00 GBP
ROYAL SCOTS - VICTORIAN - OFFICERS SHOULDER BELT PLATE & WAIST BELT PLATE SET
Nice quality set.
Officers Shoulder Belt Plate and Dirk Belt plate.
Circa 1900.
Silver fittings on burnished back plates.
SBP with Silver diamond cut star.Green enamel behind centre.
Waist belt plate with early style star , green enamel behind the centre. Curved back plate.
Matching set with nice even age toning .
No rubbing or damage
From... read more
475.00 GBP
WW1 OR EARLIER LOVAT SCOUTS OFFICERS BONNET
A rare Great War era Balmoral bonnet worn by the Lovat Scouts.
I saw photos of this bonnet being worn by the owner / officer however the photograph album has gone off to the Highlanders museum.
Direct family purchase.
This one is has a small crown with high sides and large touree as they wore during that period.
Hand knitted and carded black wool body.
Black ... read more
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS - COLONELS GREEN PEAKED CAP
Good example of a Field Officers cap with the bullion embroidered peak for Major and above.
In a green ribbed Tri-Cot material.
Made by Bancroft and with their perspiration shield in the crown.
Size 7⅛.
Leather sweat band .
Peak with black fibre underside and gold embroidery on black felt to the top side.
The peak trime a/f to the underside.
Bla... read more
65.00 GBP
WW2 BLACK WATCH OFFICERS - TAM O SHANTER
Good " Been There " officers bonnet straight from the family of a WW2 vet.
Officers light khaki colour with small matching wool touree and original to it, Red Hackle.
Quilted lining.
Some sweat staining and a small damage on the crown where it's possibly snagged on something. ( see pics ).
Approx size 56.
Good all original " One Looker ".
Scarce.
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SCOTTISH PIPERS CROSS BELT FURNITURE SET
Mint unissued 3 piece matching set of thistle pattern cross belt mounts.
Heavy chrome finish.
As used by the Pipes & Drums of the Royal Signals Rgt.
For the standard size cross belt. read more
ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS EDINBURGH SILVER SKEAN DHU
High quality.
Edinburgh silver hallmarks for 1923, also with scarce acid etched Regimental blade.
Beautiful silver work with no rubbing or damage.
Both scabbard mounts with 1923 Edinburgh silver marks “S”and "Brooke & Son , 67 George St. Edinburgh" retailer details.
Foiled citrine to top.
Clipped back blade with acid etched Argylls device to both sides and B... read more
750.00 GBP