93RD HLDRS - (ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND) - BRASS GLENGARRY BADGE -1879

93rd (Sutherland Highlanders) Victorian Officers bonnet badge (Bloomer 238).
Only worn between1879-1881, this is a genuine example of this rare badge. ( not your £20 evilbay fake )
Gilt on brass with 2 brass north and south lugs to the rear.
Old polish residue .
The Real Deal and scarce with the top/ bottom lugs.
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Code: 60519

WW1 - 6TH ( RENFREW ) ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - K.I.A. OFFICERS BRASS GRAVE MARKER

Extremely rare item.
A temporary brass grave marker to an officer in the 6th ( Renfrewshire ), Argylls , K.I.A. at Beaumont Hamel on the Somme , 15.11.1916.
Toned brass well detailed heavy brass plate measuring approx, 3 & a half inches x 1 and a quarter.
Raised outer lip.
Very clear details, " In Memory of Owen Griffith Davies, Lieut. Argyll And Sutherland Highlan...  read more

Code: 60431

GERMAN WW2 - 2ND PATTERN - E BOAT BADGE BY SCHWERIN - VET BRING BACK

Kreigsmarine E Boat badge by Schwerin.
Zinc example with the usual finish loss to the wreath.
The hull and waves still retain most of their finish.
Nicely mkd on the back, “FEC W E PEEKHAUS BERLIN AUSF SCHWERIN BERLIN 68”.
Horizontal Coke bottle pin with stout catch and retains the round wire top hook.
Mid to late war textbook example with no damage or repair...  read more

Code: 60437

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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Code: 60438

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.
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Code: 60445

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

Code: 60448

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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Code: 60452

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

Code: 59808