VICTORIAN - ARGYLLSHIRE HIGHLAND RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. ( ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - OFFICERS BONNET BADGE )
Very Rare.
Circa 1860.
Argyllshire R.V. ( 9th A & S.H. ).
Officers bonnet badge..
Measures 4 cm diameter approx
Nickel silver, 2 piece construction with very finely detailed thistle sprays and Boars Head in relief on a plain quiot..
No rubbing or damage.
Overlong pin as per the Victorian period.
The construction is similar to a plaid brooc... read more
ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - INDIA SERVICE HELMET - OFFICERS GILT CAP BADGE
From my personal collection of Argylls items built up over 50 years.
Officers badge in gilt for wear exclusively on the India Pattern sun helmet.
Before we go further, note, this is NOT the centre of an Argylls badge!!
These were purpose made in gilded finish , silver and w/m.
I let a w/m example go last year and it went to a top very knowledgeable collector.in Irela... read more
850.00 GBP
RUSSIAN FRONT - BATTLE OF KURSK - M40 GERMAN ARMY SINGLE DECAL - COMPLETE / BATTLE DAMAGED
Another returned to the fold after 20 years !
Stunning "Been There" in the extreme combat helmet. This one found in the Kursk area.
Bunker found condition.
Shell retaining most of it's paint.
Good decal. 64 size shell, maker not visible but Lot No 10033 or 10633 to rear apron.
Bullet shrapnel hole to right side which has gone in at an angle , the liner with ... read more
1250.00 GBP
WW2 - 1945 DTD. - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. TAM O SHANTER C/W ECONOMY CAP BADGE
Here's one from my personal collection of Argylls items.
WW2 Tam O Shanter , made by "A & J. Gelfer - Glasgow" who operated until 1945 producing TOS's for the military.
Some light moth tracking to crown and one small hole.
Cream interior very good with light sweat staining to brow area.
Clearly maker mkd and with Size 6 7/8 th's and.W.D. arrow.
Soldiers name, ... read more
350.00 GBP
ROYAL SCOTS - VICTORIAN - MATCHING SET - OFFICERS SHOULDER BELT PLATE & WAIST BELT PLATE SET
Nice quality set and a steal at this reduced price..
Officers Shoulder Belt Plate and Dirk Belt plate.
Circa 1900.
Silver fittings on burnished back plates.
SBP with Silver diamond cut star.Green enamel behind centre.
Waist belt plate with early style star , green enamel behind the centre. Curved back plate.
Matching set with nice even age toning .
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350.00 GBP
SS SLEEVE BADGE CUT OFF FROM CAMO SMOCK
One of a number of SS sleeve cut offs which have been part of my personal collection for decades .
Regretted sale.
Watch out for further listings as there are about 15 in total .
Cracking condition cut off from dot pattern smock.
Correct stitching.
American vet bring back .
V.G.C. read more
CAMERONIANS ADJUTANTS SILVER PIN BACK PEAKED CAP BADGE
Very rare example of the smaller size officers badge worn only by the Company Adjutant on a peaked cap, the only officer to do so .
Unmarked silver.
Pin back.
Cheese cutter style of badge.
No rubbing or damage.
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WW2 GERMAN FALLSCHIRMJAGER BREAST EAGLE CAMO SMOCK CUT OFF
Extremely rare.
A very well documented Fallschirmjager camo smock breast eagle cut off.
British surgeon bring back.
Featured on WAF many times c/w the genuine back story to it !!
Regretted sale .
One looker.
Textbook in every way , green backed eagle , correct stitching and a sizeable piece of jacket which did'nt sit out the war.
Top shelf item w... read more
WW2 - GERMAN PANZER SILVER & BRONZE AWARDS - TWINS
Another on hold for the Thane !!
Rare find.
Vet bring backs , bought from the two daughters of the Black Watch vet who took them.
Likely from a military shop or depot as they are in mint unissued condition and identical , " Twins ".
Both marked on the back with the Karl Wurster " KWM " logo.
Zinc but retaining all finish .
Bronze for Stug crews and Si... read more
VICTORIAN - 91ST ARGYLLSHIRE HIGHLANDERS 91 - ( A & S.H. ) OFFICERS GILT BUTTONS X 2 - 1863 - 1881
Rare gilt buttons for an officer in the Argyllshire Highlanders.
Circa 1863 / 1881.
Deep gilt finish with, "91 Argyllshire Highlanders ".
Maker mkd to rear, "JENNENS & Co LONDON"
One large size for the front of the tunic and one small for pocket , epaulettes etc.
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45.00 GBP