GERMAN SA 1938 DUISBURG DAY BADGE

Die struck tinny featuring fine detailed uniformed SA trooper holding a shield with SA device and text.
Nicely toned.
Original pin.
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Code: 60348

3RD REICH GERMAN - DRL HONOR AWARD STICK PIN - SILVER GRADE FOR NON MEMBERS

Extremely rare.
DRL honour award stickpin.
Silvered Tombac and white enamel.
Unmarked.
Knurled pin.
Measures 16mm across approx.
Pre-1938 before the DRL became the NSRL.
The Silver Honor Badge was awarded to non-members who contributed in extraordinary ways to the organization.
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Code: 60377

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.
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Code: 60335

US - WW2 - JAPANESE-AMERICAN INTERNMENT POSTER: CIVILIAN EXCLUSION ORDER

Very rare genuine poster / flyer relating to The Presidio of San Francisco and dated 1942.

Has yellowed a little with age and has one small tear to the left hand side.
Measures 16x24 cm.

This was a poster created by the Western Defense Command and 4th Army Wartime Civil Control Administration instructing all person’s of Japanese ancestry living in a particul...  read more

Code: 60343

WW1 - GALLOWAY RIFLES ( KOSB ) - SILVER CAP BADGE

Circa 1905 to 1908.
Unmarked silver, die struck cap badge.
Very sharp detail.
Silver lugs.
No rubbing or damage.
South Africa 1900-02 scroll.
Kings crown.
G.R.V. later became part of the 5th Kings Own Scottish Borderers in 1908.
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Code: 60375

WW2 - 3RD REICH PERIOD - MAINZ SPORTS CLUB STICK PIN

Rare WW2 Mainz Sports Club stick pin.
Nice undamaged enamel .
Period knurled pin.

All independent sports bodies were absorbed into the 3rd Reich National Socialist League of the Reich for Physical Exercise.
Activities of the club during the 3rd Reich period are sketchy but no doubt they had to adhere to the Nazi ideal of exclusion of Jews etc.
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Code: 60396

GERMAN WW2 - K98 DRESS BAYONET FROG

Frog only.
One stud absent and couple of loose stitches on the right side.
I took this from a damaged dress K98 bayonet .
Leather very good.
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Code: 60404

ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS MUSIC SCHOOL OF PIPING WHITE METAL BADGE

This is the white metal die struck version of this rare badge.
I also have in my listings the cast bronze version.
Nice sharp detail.
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From my lifetime collection of Argylls items which were the best of what came my way both as a kid in the Garrison town/ recruiting area and 45 years as a full time dealer.
Many of these items you will not find for sale e...  read more

Code: 60421

VICTORIAN HIGHLAND BORDERERS BADGE PIN BACK

Good example of this rare badge.
Heavy unmarked silver .
2 piece.
Raised St. Andrew to the centre with fine detail to the face especially.
Finely detailed outer strap with raised fretted buckle and " Highland Borderers".
Correct over long pin and stout hook to back.
No rubbing or damage.
This is a way above the average quality and has been in my ...  read more

Code: 60417

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY TERRITORIAL (H.L.I.) SCARLET TUNIC SHOULDER BOARD SHOULDER BOARD

A single officers braided shoulder board from a scarlet tunic for a Lieutenant in the HLI.
Reserve Btn .
Bullion wire pips and " T " ( Territorial ).
Also c/w the scarce screw in gilt button and brass post This must be I assume early as the button has a QVC crown so it is pre Territorial Force.
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Code: 60394