WW2 BLACK WATCH PLASTIC ECONOMY CAP BADGE

Rarest of the WW2 plastic cap badges produced as an economy measure in WW2.
Soldiers could'nt wait to discard these for a metal cap badge and as such they have become rare and desirable.
This one is in great condition , retaining it's original gey colour with no flaking to the finish and only one bit of minor distortion to the bottom.
Both brass blades on the back present.<...  read more

Code: 60567

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

WW2 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. PLASTIC ECONOMY CAP BADGE

Fine example of one of the scarcer WW2 plastic cap badges.
Great condition with no distortion and stills retains it's grey finish with no flaking.
Point to top thistle undamaged / blunted which is unusual
Two brass blade fixings to the back.
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Code: 60569

51ST HIGHLAND DIVISION CAMERON / SEAFORTHS/ THE QUEENS OWN HLDRS. - OFFICER / Pipe / Major - TAM O SHANTER BONNET

This is a great looking bonnet circa the 1950's .
I'm guessing this is from before the amalgamation period of the Camerons and Seaforths , Feb. 1961 when they became the Queens Own Highlanders ( Cameron & Seaforth ).
Tailored for the soldier as was the practice in the 50's through into the early '80's.
The brim has been stitched to give a sharper more pronounced edge and th...  read more

Code: 60570

WW1 - HLI (HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY) OFFICERS BADGE

Nice 4 piece bi metal officer / Snco's cap badge.
Sharp detail.
Heavy cast star.
Rivetted gilded brass furniture.
No rubbing or damage.
Nice age toning.
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Code: 60571

WW2 - "JE SUIS PRES" LOVAT SCOUTS CAP BADGE

WW2 sharp die struck Lovat Scouts bonnet badge.
Outer seeded strap.
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Code: 60572

1950's HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY / SEAFORTH HLDRS. - TAM O SHANTER - C/W ATTRIBUTED DOCS/PICS

This is a nice grouping to a Post War Regular soldier who served in both the H.L.I. and Seaforth Highlanders.
Group includes , a Tam O Shanter with Mc Kenzie tartan patch and white feather hackle. The bonnet has the classic shape affected in the 50's / 60's with pushed up sides and front pulled down
Various photos inc one of the soldier in No.2 Dress uniform with Balmoral and Pur...  read more

Code: 60573

MILLS GRENADE - LEVER ARM / SPOOL

Not sure which model this is off so look carefully at the photographs.
Scarce original .  read more

Code: 60574

SOUTH AFRICAN SPECIAL FORCES - HUNTER GROUP - THE RECCES - BERET

Extremely rare and original S.A. Special Forces tan beret for the Hunter Group.
Has their red Scorpion sleeve / beret badge which is original to it..
Approx size 56.
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The Hunter Group was the first elite special forces unit of the South African Defence Force (SADF), formed in 1968 at Doornkop. It was a counter-insurgency unit that later played a key ro...  read more

Code: 60280

INTER WAR - WW2 - BRITISH SUN HELMET - ELLWOOD - NAMED

Fine example of a cork Ellwood sun helmet ( solar topee ).
Officers private purchase.
No military markings but does have the hook on chin strap as found on military examples.
White Blancoed.
6 panel crown
Large multi fold pugarree.
Good leather chin strap.
Silk and Morocco leather sweatband with owners name FRASER applied in ink.( Unit he served...  read more

Code: 60283