WW2 GERMAN INFANTRY ASSAULT BADGE SILVER AWARD BY JOSEF BERGS & Co.

Exceptional example retaining a nice early type silvered finish.
Non maker mkd. but identified by WAF members as being made by Josef Bergs & Co..
Forum posted.
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Code: 59653

WW2 - GORDON HIGHLANDERS - 1938 EDINBURGH SILVER H/M OFFICERS CAP BADGE - ANDERSONS - T.E.

Stunning example of a Gordon highlanders officers cap badge.
Edinburgh silver hallmarks for 1938. Stamped “T.E.” ( This. Ebbuts). Raised tablet with “WM Anderson & Sons Edinburgh & Glasgow”.
Good detail with slight polishing to the “ BY DAND” scroll.
Silver lugs.
Heavy badge. Bought along with a Gordons sgian dhu from the officers step son.
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Code: 59868

1922 - IRA - ( IRISH REPUBLICAN ARMY ) ORIGINAL ITEMS X 3

Very, very rare.
One look original grouping of three IRA related items.
Comprises,

Drumboe Martyrs poster (23 x 35 cm) in it's period frame.
This has details hand written on the back of the frame related to a Hugh O Donnell of Dysart Strabane and dtd. 1922.

Hand out/flyer (14 x 22 cm), this has a couple of tears but is a super rare original.Go...  read more

Code: 60058

WW1 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS SGIAN DHU

Great looking Argylls sgian dhu. circa the Great War.
Nickel silver well detailed mounts.Princess Louise cypher to handle.
Bog oak studded handle with all silver studs present.
Beautifully cut real stone to top , not glass citrine.
" Shaped to the leg " as is often found with Argylls examples .
This to stop it tearing through your best diced hose !
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Code: 60550

HITLER YOUTH KNIFE WITH MOTTO - 1938 - ANTON WINGEN

Good early quality example of a HJ knife and the last year of the blades having the "BLUT UND EHRE" motto.
Motto nice and clear on this one.
Blade is very good with no darkening or pitting, no re shaping and has a good point.
Clear RZM mkd and maker code "M7 / 51" (Anton Wingen Jr.) and 1938 date to blade.
Leather cushion present and good on ricasso.
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Code: 60547

1959 PTN. - LARGE SIZE DENISON SMOCK - BELSTAFF

Large size untouched Denison and a sought after "B.M.C." (Belstaff) one.
Full length Lightning mkd. working zip with long cloth puller .
Wool elasticated cuffs, these in service used condition!
Has the original label inside but it's faded, WD arrow is clear as is BMC, date is indistinct for my old eyes!
Bits of the other text can be made out.
Has soldier ap...  read more

Code: 60556

WW2 - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - OFFICERS BALMORAL BONNET

A style of Balmoral bonnet favoured by Scottish officers in WW2.
Light oatmeal colour wool body with green / white dicing.
Matching colour "Touree".
Tan silk trim and short tails which were often tied in a bow.
Comes with it's outstanding Argylls cap badge in heavy cast nickel silver. Fully fretted domed centre.
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Code: 60577

1950'S / 60'S HIGHLAND REGIMENTS "PURSE 13" SPORRAN

Rare and highly sought after.
So called "Jacobite Sporran".
Near mint unissued example which has never been white blancoed and retains it's original brown chamois leather purse.
Brass cantle with well functioning catch.
Dated 1968 inside.
C/w a white buff leather sporran belt which did not come with it but is the correct type and as these are now extremely har...  read more

Code: 60576

17/21 LANCERS - DEATH OR GLORY SILVER BUTTON HOLE BADGE

Truly a thing of beauty and rarity .
I 've taken a photo beside a standard cap badge to get an idea of size.
Very well detailed with a buttonhole fixing to back.
May be an Association badge or similar but it's not something I've encountered in over 60 years of collecting.
Well detailed , no rubbing or damage.
Unmarked silver.
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Code: 60568