WW1 SILVER PENCIL FROM PRINCESS MARY GIFT TIN

WW1 Princess Mary Christmas 1914 Gift Fund Bullet pencil .
Stamped "Sterling Silver" .
The brass case engraved with the Princess Mary Monogram.
Stamped to the base K 11 and WITH 2 WD Crows Foot arrow stamps , one of these over what looks like "IA"
Original pencil.
Length 79mm.
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Code: 60514

VICTORIAN ARGYLL HIGHLAND RIFLES - ( ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. ) LARGE TUNIC BUTTON

Very Rare.
John Martin - Dunoon made silver large tunic button for the Argyll Highland Rifles.
Later they became the 8th Argylls.
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Code: 60527

ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. SHAPED FEATHER BONNET BADGE

This one is a Cracker !
It's been expertly shaped to fit nicely round the feather plume ( hackle ) and also the top bends out slightly for the same reason to give it a cool look..
Long lugs .
Nicely toned .
W/m.
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Code: 60518

WW1 - 6TH ( RENFREW ) ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - K.I.A. OFFICERS BRASS GRAVE MARKER

Extremely rare item.
A temporary brass grave marker to an officer in the 6th ( Renfrewshire ), Argylls , K.I.A. at Beaumont Hamel on the Somme , 15.11.1916.
Toned brass well detailed heavy brass plate measuring approx, 3 & a half inches x 1 and a quarter.
Raised outer lip.
Very clear details, " In Memory of Owen Griffith Davies, Lieut. Argyll And Sutherland Highlan...  read more

Code: 60431

WW2 - W.V. S. ( WOMENS VOLUNTARY SERVICE ) TOMMY HELMET - ATTRIBUTED

One of the rarest of the Home Front helmets.
Direct family purchase in 2020.
Usually if these crop up they are Zuckerman helmets whereas this is a combat quality Tommy helmet , not a B. Grade.
Maker mkd and 1939 dtd. shell.
Hand applied " W V S " to both front and back in a maroon paint.
Khaki shell.
Liner and chin strap.
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Code: 60445

RARE - S.A. DAGGER - PETER LUNGSTRASS C/W HANGER - VET BRINGBACK

Nine out of Ten on the rarity scale.
Black Watch vet bringback and direct family purchase so fresh to the market.
Early example circa 1933.
Nickel fittings .
Gruppe mkd. to cross guard " Wm ".
Original to it leather hanger.
Nice clean blade with no issues.
Anodised scabbard with nickel fittings. One small dent to the ball
Deep colour to th...  read more

Code: 60448

WW2 BRITISH PARACHUTE TRAINED EMBROIDERED CUFF BADGE

Scarce , WW2 Parachute " Light Bulb " qualification cuff badge.
Removed from uniform and has been nicely cut to shape by the soldier.
Wool felt padded back.
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Code: 60452

LOWLAND REGIMENT CAP BADGE

Scarce 2 lug example.
Removed from it's original glengarry which only had the corresponding north/south lug holes.
Nicely detailed white metal.
More usually found with 4 lugs.
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Code: 53446

GERMAN WW2 - OFFICERS DE LUXE PATTERN DAGGER HANGERS

Rare " Horseshoe " solid top dagger hangers with silver washed finish and oakleaf / acorn design in relief.
Retains the majority of the silver wash finish.
The hanger straps are affixed at the top with large dome headed rivets.
Silver bullion straps with de luxe type metal fittings, these with acorn / oakleaf pattern. Velvet backed.
Lower mounts and fixings with ac...  read more

Code: 60419

WW1 - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. OFFICERS FULLY FRETTED & DOMED CAP BADGE

Fine example of an officers badge in nickel silver.
Fully fretted thistles and centre .
The latter has been domed out which was a nice Argylls affectation, seemingly done with a " Peen Baw " hammer.
Fantastic looking badge.
Will come up a treat if polished.
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Code: 60424