WW2 GERMAN - KREIGSMARINE - HIGH SEAS FLEET BADGE

Unmarked "Been There" example in zinc.
Forum posted and consensus is it's from the maker Steinhauer and Lück.
One Look original.
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Code: 60184

CAMERONIANS OFFICERS VICTORIAN - SHAKO

This is a particularly nice and scarce post 1892 Cameronians( Scottish Rifles) officers shako.
Rifle Green Melton cloth.
To the base and welt of the body is an ornate black lace band with a thistle design.
To the front of the shako is a flat shellac leather peak surmounted by dark plaited cords suspended from a blackened metal thistle device
. Above the cords is a...  read more

Code: 59966

1968 DTD. US - M1 - VIETNAM HELMET - DRILL SGT - DETAILED LINER

Great D. S.'s helmet dating to right in the middle of the Vietnam war.
The liner is particularly interesting confirming it belonged to a Drill Sgt as it bears a decal to one side with the American army motto " This We'll Defend ", a red band running round the lower shell and a metal Sgt's stripes to the front.
Liner is the P64 type ( 1964 - 74 ) and is 1968 dated.
The Mi...  read more

Code: 59764

26th OF FOOT - CAMERONIANS -1880/ 1881 - OFFICERS GILDED COLLAR BADGES - PAIR

Early gilded die struck officers collar set.
Matched pair.
Nicely age toned with no rubbing or damage.
See Churchill pg. 116. Confirmed as being worn only 1880 to 1881 by officers .
Rare .
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Code: 59976

BRITISH BULLION WOUND STRIPE - WW2 - ATTRIBUTED

Re introduced in WW2 as a strip of Russia bullion wire braid on khaki cloth as opposed to brass stripes for the Great War.
There does not seem to be a general consensus on whether whese were worn by officers in the Great War or were introduced in this form for WW2.
This one however is directly attributable to a British officer badly injured in WW2.
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Code: 60142

WW2 RAF PERSONAL 1ST AID KIT - UNOPENED

1940's RAF.
"Kit, First-Aid, Aircrew, Personal. Stores ref. 9a-02409."
Dating from the late 1940s This Pale olive drab /tan rubberized cotton pouch, approx. 15 x 9 x 4cm.
Printed on the front with details for opening and Air Ministry King's Crown stampings.
The reverse details the contents and their use. These include anti-burn Cream, ampoules, dose labels, anti-bu...  read more

Code: 60265

WW1 - NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS GILDED SWEETHEART BADGE

Rare example.
Gilded.
Correct slightly over long pin for the period.
Very striking and not one of the usual ones one encounters.
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Code: 60252

ROYAL SCOTS DRAGOON GUARDS - NCO'S ARM BADGE

Nice age toned example. 3 lugs to back.2 piece.
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Code: 55411

SCOTS GUARDS STERLING SILVER FORAGE CAP BADGE

Nice correct small size pin back for wear on the officers forage cap.
Bi metal, silver / gilt. Green enamel behind centre.
" Sterling " silver stamped.
Original pin and hook.
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Code: 59459

ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - OFFICERS 1924 - SILVER H/M CAP BADGE - J. STEWART - ATTRIBUTED

Hard to better this one !
Heavy.
Excellent fine detail.
Voided, slightly domed centre and pierced outer thistles.
Raised jewellers tablet to the back with , "J. Stewart & Son - 88 George St. - Edinburgh"
Edinburgh silver hallmarks for 1924.
Beautifully hand fretted.
No rubbing or damage.
This has dark age patina but will clean up beautiful...  read more

Code: 60204