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 device to the front.
Liner is the P64 type ( 1964 - 74 ) and is 1968 dated.
...  read more

Code: 59764

HITLER YOUTH PROFIENCY BADGE MINIATURE - RZM , M1/63

Nice One Look HJ Profiency badge miniature in silver.
Nice age toning.
RZM and maker mkd., M1 /63 ( Steinhauer & Luck - Ludenscheid ).
V.G.C.  read more

Code: 60371

H.L.I. (HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY) VICTORIAN BUTTON LAPEL / SWEETHEART BROOCH

Gilded H.L.I. tunic button with Victorian crown.
Period pin back and backing plate to fashion it into a sweetheart or lapel badge.
Pin applied upside down.
Retains it's gilded finish.
V.G.C.  read more

Code: 60373

WW1 SCOTTISH - O/R'S HIGHLAND CUT AWAY - KHAKI TUNIC - LARGE - RARE

Extremely rare Great War Scottish Pattern o/r's tunic.
I don't think this one could be bettered.
Beautiful condition .
Highland cut away front for wear with the kilt.
Made by Moore and Taggart of Glasgow.
Very good size for WW1 being approx. 38/40 chest.
Khaki lining cloth as found on these tunics.
Argylls brass buttons although there was a...  read more

Code: 57594

ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS VOLUNTEERS PIPERS BLANK SCROLL PLAID BROOCH

Give away price on this as I have to whittle down the numbers I've collected.
Nice and rare Victorian Volunteer Btn. plaid brooch in nickel silver.
Early style domed back with hollow construction.
Original pin and hook.
Below the " Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders" on the front there is a blank scroll as found only on Territorial examples.
Sometimes this was...  read more

Code: 58000

WW2 GERMAN U BOAT BADGE - DUEMER

One look original but forum posted on WAF just to be sure.
Unmarked Duemer.
Zinc.
This one has been nicely shaped to the uniform so it would'nt catch on things.
Great " Been There " example .
V.G.C.  read more

Code: 58352

WW2 GERMAN BLOCKADE RUNNER BADGE BY FOERSTER & BARTH

Good early example in plated zinc.
Forum approved and although non maker mkd. is confirmed as being by Förster & Barth.
Theirs were never maker mkd. but are recognisable by the hardware used.
V.G.C.

The Blockade Runner Badge was instituted on April 1, 1941.
It was awarded to sailors of merchant ships who successfully brought their vessels through enemy...  read more

Code: 59146

WW2 GERMAN AFRIKA KORPS CUFF TITLE

Near mint example of the Afrika with Palms awarded for minimum 6 months service in North Afrika.
Full length uncut.
Correct soft doe skin type material made from camel hair..
One tiny pin hole where the American vet who brought it back had it pinned to a board.
Colours are good.
As nice as they come.  read more

Code: 59656

WW1 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. BRASS ECONOMY BADGE

This is a great looking badge.
Die struck brass with sharp raised detail.
No rubbing or damage.
Solid centre.
WW1.
Scarce.
V.G.C.  read more

Code: 60038

GERMAN 3RD REICH ORIGINAL HITLER PHOTOGRAPH

One off original period actual photo ( not print or copy ) ,well taken by an onlooker.
Classic pose from the car. with the crowds being held back by police.
Pre or early war .
Forum posted and confirmed as original.
Good sharp image .
See images for size.
Measures
V.G.C.  read more

Code: 60078