GERMAN KREIGSMARINE - U BOAT BADGE - F.O.- VET BRING BACK
One Look original .
Kriegsmarine U-Boat Badge By Friedrich Orth in zinc. The reverse of the badge is marked “FO” for Friedrich Orth, Wein.
Vertical needle pin and soldered catch, measuring 39mm x 49.7mm.
Most of the original gilding is gone as is usual with zinc badges nevertheless this is a good example from the late war with nice aged patina and no damage or repairs.
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350.00 GBP
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.
I have research on the o... read more
240.00 GBP
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
1150.00 GBP
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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45.00 GBP
17TH / 21ST LANCERS - OFFICERS - SILVER H/M - CAP BADGE - GAUNT
17/21st Lancers officers cap badge.
Excellent scarce example in silver.
Hallmarks for Birmingham 1959.
Also maker mkd , "J.R.G. & S" (J.R.Gaunt & Son ).
Silver lugs.
No rubbing or damage.
Top quality as you expect from Gaunt.
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180.00 GBP
VICTORIAN 17TH LANCERS 2 PIECE BI METAL BANDSMANS BADGE
Rare piece.
I've done a fair bit of research into this one.
I am told by a long time well informed collector / dealer it was a bandsmans badge .
2 piece.
Gilded die struck star surmounted by Q.V. Crown.
To the centre a very striking seperate Skull and motto in silver plated brass .
This attached by pins.
Old polish residue to the back.
Mea... read more
85.00 GBP
17TH REGIMENT OF FOOT - CPT. SIR HENRY SCRYMGEOUR WEDDERBURN ( Earl of Dundee ) - 1858 - HUNTING DOG METAL COLLAR - ATTRIBUTED
A large size bronzed finish over brass hunting dog collar circa 1858.
Beautifully jeweller inscribed with "Henry S (Scrymgeour) Wedderburn - 17th Regiment"
Earl Henry Scrymgeour Wedderburn is recorded as a Captain in the 17th of Foot in 1858 and was 9th Earl of Dundee..
Age toned and uncleaned since the 19th century.
Has a fixing for a padlock and a stout ring for at... read more
ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS WHITE FACE SWEETHEART PIN BADGE
Rare white face sweetheart circa the Great War.
Argylls versions of these I found particularly hard to find especially this version.
White enamel set with gilt and coloured enamels.
No damage .
Beautifully detailed.
Nice age toning.
Original pin and hook.
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BOER WAR - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS - 1902 BIRMINGHAM SILVER RIFLE SWEETHEART BROOCH
Extremely rare Boer War hallmarked silver Argylls rifle sweetheart.
1902 hallmarked Birmingham silver.
Lee Enfield rifle surmounted with an Argylls device of Wildcat , " Tail Up " wildcat , cypher and coronet.
Original pin and hook.
No rubbing or damage.
Truly a Thing of Beauty.
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WW1 GERMAN - RESERVIST SOLDIER STATUE - HANS LEUNER
Rare period piece.
Circa 1916
Black painted spelter figure of a Reservist Trooper from JR 108.
I believe these came in both a black or bronzed finish.
Good detail with numbered shoulder boards, peaked cap, in full marching order .
Signed to the base of the figure, ( Artist ) , " HANS LEUNER ".
Overall height inc. the marble base is approx 13 and a hal... read more
220.00 GBP