KOREAN WAR - 40TH INFANTRY DIV - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. SHOULDER SLIDE COMBINATION

Very rare 1st Argylls combination insignia as instituted in 1949 when the Argylls became part of the 40th Infantry Brigade before deploying to Korea in 1950.
Comprises the Cockerel formation sign and Argylls diced flash mounted on a jungle green patch with top loop and two lower stud fixings for wear singly on the shoulder .
Condition is excellent with bright colours.
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Code: 60554

MODEL 1933 - S. A. DAGGER C/W HANGER - ANTON WINGEN JR. - NORDSEE

Nice early SA dagger by Anton Wingen Jr. of Solingen.
Nickel fittings.
Nice light coloured handle with no breaks or damage.
Eagle and SA device both good.
Tight fit between dagger and scabbard.
Gau marked to cross guard " No " , (Nordsee).
Early anodised scabbard.
Ball finial undented although are a couple of very slight marks on the tailpiece.read more

Code: 60548

WW2 EMBROIDERED HIGHLAND DIVISION - HD SHOULDER PATCH - UNIFORM REMOVED

WW2 example.
Nicely embroidered HD on blue wool backing.
Uniform removed .
Black hessian on the reverse as opposed to glued black paper or cotton.
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Code: 60553

WW1 - MK 3 - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. ARMY PIPERS G10 DIRK

Rare genuine issue Mark 3 Army Pipers dirk introduced in 1913.
Attributed to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.
All original condition .
Nickel silver mounts and fittings.
Raised Kings crown to pommel.
Bog oak studded handle with all studs present.
Period blade.
The bottom handle mount stamped, " A & S H .- 26 - RGD 7 ".
Scabbard to...  read more

Code: 60530

WW2 GERMAN K98 BAYONET WITH LEATHER FROG & MATCHING NUMBERS

This is an excellent example of a K98 bayonet by ASW ( E.F.Horster - Solingen ) with matching numbers and 1941 date to ricasso and scabbard. ( 41 ASW ) and number ( 7930 ).
These same details are present on the scabbard..
C/w it's original leather frog , this is also 1941 dtd.
Most blueing to blade present with some loss from the
internal scabbard springs near the...  read more

Code: 60516

WW1 - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. OFFICERS CAST SILVER CAP BADGE - 1914 BIRMINGHAM

This a beautiful officers fully fretted cap badge in heavy cast solid silver.
Weighs almost 48 grams.
1914 Birmingham silver Hallmarks and maker stamped "B & P", (Brent & Parker).
Diamond cut which gives it that beautiful "Glittery" look.
Fretted centre.
Silver h/m 'd lugs.
No rubbing or damage .
Exceptional quality.
For the " Top End " co...  read more

Code: 60522

ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - NUMBERED FUND RAISERS LAPEL BADGE. - HRH PRINCESS LOUISE - C/W PRESENTATION CARD AND BOX

A rare First World War Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders silver version of the , usually bronze " Helpers " badge.
This one has the number " 2091 " engraved to the reverse.
C/w it's original cardboard presentation box with gold embossed maker's details to the lid , " Brook & Son. Goldsmiths - To H.M.The King, - 87, George Street, Edinburgh" .
Also the presentation card ,...  read more

Code: 60529

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.
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Code: 60534

WW1 - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS BRONZE COLLAR BADGE PAIR

Mint unissued pair of Officers bronze collars as worn on the Service Dress.
Retaining all original bark bronze finish.
Circa the Great War.
Matching pair.
Estate fresh.
Can't see these could be bettered.  read more

Code: 60536

ARGYLLSHIRE (ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. ) OFFICERS SILVER COLLAR BADGE

Rare and important officers silver / gilt Boar’s Head collar dog for the Argyllshire Hldrs. ( Later A & S.H. ).
Quality , 2 piece construction.
Unmarked cast silver.
Gilded Boars Head nicely rivetted on .
Silver lugs.
This is not half an Argylls collar , this has been made like this.
Very nice fine detail .
Likely the inspiration for the later Ca...  read more

Code: 60542