ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS VICTORIAN REGIMENTAL DIRK WITH REGIMENTAL BLADE

An exquisite piece from my own collection which I am now unfortunately down sizing.
Maker mkd. " SANDILANDS & SON, CONDUIT ST W.". This to the beautiful acid etched blade which has to one side the Argyllshire Boars head and " NE OBLIVSCARIS" and to the other side the Sutherland Wildcat and " SANS PEUR". Clipped back stout blade.
Unmarked silver fittings. These are superbly detaile...  read more

Code: 53374

WW2 GERMAN M35 ARMY DAGGER - ALCOSA - VET BRING BACK

Another piece in over the counter from the son of a WW2, 4th KOSB veteran.
Good untouched dagger.
Model 1935 Heer by Alcoso of Solingen
Good white trylon handle with no cracks.
Undented seeded nickel silver scabbard with nice age toning.
Both throat screws present and untampered with.
Alcosa silvered zinc alloy Cross guard eagle with some light polish...  read more

Code: 59759

WW2 GERMAN ARMY DAGGER BLADE - ROBERT KLASS ??

Original Army dagger blade.
Robert Klass marked with his trademark logo.
Uncleaned so will clean up, to what extent I can't say.
Darkening, no rust or pitting.
When this came to me the handle was broken and the cross guard was absent so blade, pommel and scabbard being sold ( see my other sales for the other parts).
Blade only.
100% original piece.  read more

Code: 60225

2ND ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. DRUMMERS SWORD - 1856

1856 Pattern sword attributed to the 2nd Vol. btn A & S.H. so still in use after 1881.
Brass handle for drummers.
Good blade with acid etched maker details.
Excellent leather/brass scabbard.
Etched to back of top scabbard mount " 7/94 V. 2 A & S.H. - 8"
Extremely Rare.
V.G.C.  read more

Code: 53247

WW2 - DESERT RATS - EL ALAMEIN - ABERDEEN VETS ARMOURED GROUPING

An amazing collection of items belonging to Charles A. Simmers.
Originally from Aberdeen this trooper saw service as a tank man in North Africa, Italy and Germany.
During his service he served with different armoured units and there are patches and shoulder slides to them in the group inc.,
Desert Rat Jerboa,
RTR and 4th Indian Brigade shoulder slides.
21s...  read more

Code: 54571

CAMERONIANS ( SCOTTISH RIFLES ) VOLUNTEER OFFICERS POUCH BADGE

Lovely example of a post 1901 die stamped silver plated pouch badge as worn by Volunteer Battalions.
Very well detailed.
Three lugs to the reverse.
VGC.  read more

Code: 55307

WW1 FIRST AID NURSING YEOMANRY (FANY) TRENCH ART PIN DISH

Very rare to find something to FANY.
Nicely made brass dish with a bronze unit cap badge to the bottom.
Lovely One Off that I've owned for many years.
4 inch diameter approx.  read more

Code: 55608

VICTORIAN 1ST FORFARSHIRE ARTILLERY HELMET PLATE

Fine example of this scarce Artillery HP.
QVC.
Scroll to bottom with " 1st Forfarshire Artillery Volunteers "
W/m.
3 lugs to back.
No rubbing or damage.
V.G.C.  read more

Code: 57047

WW2 GERMAN M35 DOUBLE DECAL - LUFTWAFFE - HELMET - SZ.68

All original and complete , early untouched Combat helmet thst definitely did'nt sit out the War ! .
Huge size ET 68, M35 double decal Luftwaffe likely Field Division helmet.
Rough thick likely hand applied field grey paint exterior.
Lot no. 4373.
Good Luft adler and State shield.
Double banded liner band with square D rings . Sheepskin leather which is dry w...  read more

Code: 59675

WW2 BRITISH PROPAGANDA / WAR SAVINGS TANKS POSTER

Very rare poster and straight from the house of a former Desert Rat.
Near mint condition with bright colours and no tears. Has been folded but no stress to folds.
Size approx. 29 by 20 inches.
Original wartime , not reprint.
Name of Edinburgh soldier to buyer.
V.G.C.  read more

Code: 53833