RARE - 3RD REICH GERMAN ACADEMY OF AERONAUTICAL RESEARCH STICK PIN
One of a number of British vet bring backs I purchased personally from the family.
All were WAF posted and confirmed as genuine excellent examples.
Very rare. German Academy of Aeronautical Research enamelled commemorative badge for the founding of the D.A.L . on July 24, 1936.
Christian Lauer, Nürmberg maker mkd. to back.
It remains in near mint condition with a ni... read more
195.00 GBP
WW1 - RIVER FORTH GUN BATTERY - INCHKEITH ISLAND ARMOURY PADLOCK WITH KEY
Rare One off item being the large brass armoury padlock for the North Battery on Inchkeith Island in the River Forth.
Defences had been constructed on the various islands in the River Forth in the late 1800's and continued right through until the end of WW2.
Inchkeith Island had 3 Gun Batteries.
They were protecting the Forth Bridge , which did come under attack and also th... read more
140.00 GBP
WW2 - FAIRBAIRN / SYKES COMMANDO DAGGER - RARE AMERICAN MARINE CORPS PATTERN
WW2 Era American USMC F.S. Variant.
Cast Alloy Ringed Handle with it's original black finish .
WW2 Era USMC Style.
Features on page 139 of Flook’s book, " The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives " where this and similar USMC type hilt variants and colours are featured.
The author in the feature makes the comment that these knives are somethin... read more
550.00 GBP
93RD OF FOOT ( ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. ) - CRIMEA EXCAVATED - LARGE TUNIC BUTTON
Genuine brass large lozenge shaped tunic button.
Maker mkd.
Back in the day a number of genuine buttons appeared in the market place . These had been dug in the area of Balaklava .
Later spurious ones appeared.
This one is the Real Deal , one of a number I bought from the late Stan Paget.
Uncleaned and in fine condition.
Rare.
V.G.C. read more
15.00 GBP
WW1 - 8TH ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. OFFICERS DESK SET
Very rare probably a One Off example of an officers portable field writing / desk set.
Polished mahogany cover with green Morocco leather opening back with document pockets.
What really sets this off is the high quality unique solid silver badge / Regimental device applied to the wood front( a/f. )
Top outer scrolls with " Princess Louises "
Lower scrolls with " Arg... read more
350.00 GBP
WW2 NORTH AFRICA / ITALY TOMMY HELMET C/W SACKING COVER & NET - S.A.
This is a superb example of a South African made British combat helmet from the North African/Italy campaign.
All original.
1940 dtd. Rand liner. This a bit dry as to be expected.
Chin strap a/f at one side .
Covered with it's original sacking and net .
Tan South African made helmet as issued to the 8th Army.
Without removing the cover as far as I can ... read more
495.00 GBP
BLACK WATCH 51ST HIGHLAND DIV. - BATTLE DRESS SLEEVE COMBINATION
Cracking One Looker !
Uniform removed .
Comprises , printed " H.D." Formation Sign, 3 red Brigade stripes ( 154th ) and Tartan patch in the shape of a Black Watch cap badge.
All correct stitching.
V.G.C.
The 154th Infantry Brigade was a component of the 51st (Highland) Division in both World War I and World War II. In WWII, the brigade saw action in No... read more
VICTORIAN - STIRLINGSHIRE R.V. ( ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. ) - O/R'S SHAKO
Extremely rare shako for the Stirling Rifle Volunteers circa 1860's.
They later become the 7th Argylls and as part of the 4th V.B. previous to that, some members served in the Boer War.
All original , green ball tuft absent.
Green / red / white dicing.
Volunteer Rifles brass bugle badge with " 23 " ( Cathcart ).
Original chin strap , leather good.
Red ... read more
WW1 BRITISH CHAIN MAIL TANK SPLATTER MASK
WW1 British tank mask.
100% original from my personal collection of militaria built up from the best of what came over the door of the shop in the last 45 years..
Issued to British tank crewmen in WW1 to protect against splinters & bullet splash which were a constant hazard within the confines of Britains early tanks.
Leather covered metal plate with slotted eyepieces a... read more
1700.00 GBP
BLACK WATCH ( 42ND ) BIRMINGHAM SILVER H / M SHOOTING PRIZE SPOON ( A & S.H. )
Truly a thing of beauty !
Top shot shooting prize.
Silver hallmarked teaspoon with 42nd Highlanders device to top.
Set with red & blue enamel with " 42 " to centre and a scroll with " The Black Watch " below.
Jeweller engraved to back " Sgt. A. Bell ( A & S.H. ) , Top Score , Depot Black Watch 1934 ".
Silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1933 and jewellers stamp " ... read more
85.00 GBP