IDF - ISRAELI DEFENCE FORCE - ( EX BRITISH WW2 ) PARATROOPERS HELMET - 6 DAY WAR

Extremely rare Airborne helmet as worn by Israeli paras in the 6 Day War.
British shell and wartime khaki jump straps.
Overpainted in period tan camo.
Jewish liner with markings and possible date of 1955 ?
Yellow sorbo foam.
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Code: 58398

7th V.B - A & S.H. - DOLLAR ACADEMY ( INSTITUTE) - CADET CORPS - OFFICERS SILVER CAP BADGE

Extremely rare officers example in unmarked cast silver.
D.A. OTC were administered by the 7th Argylls.
Very fine detail.
Dollar Academy ( Institution ) circa 1908 .
I've occasionally had the w/m o/r's version but never an officers one.
Dark age patina but will come up wonderfully with a silver cloth if desired.
No rubbing or damage.
Silver l...  read more

Code: 58585

WW2 TRANSITIONAL BRITISH HELMET WITH SACKING COVER

Very rare helmet being a smooth paint 1930's Tommy helmet with a WW1 Brodie liner.
I've had other examples where the shell has been WW1 and the liner WW2 .
Pre war smooth brown paint, this over the top rivet on the exterior of the helmet so marraige done at factory level.
Brodie liner has the red Brodie stamp inside and top rubber doughnut although the wool over that is a...  read more

Code: 58531

ITALIAN WW2 PARATROOPERS - FINGER RING

Rare piece.
Bi - metal Italian paras finger ring.
Ornate engraved shank.
Raised detail of winged parachute to face.
Pinky size.
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Code: 58978

WW1 ROYAL FLYING CORPS - OBSERVERS BREVET C/W PHOTO

Correct oatmeal colour for the Flying Corps.
Nicely embroidered silk .
Linen backed.
No issues with this, a real nice example.
Photo of the owner in his Sidcot suit comes with the sale.
Rare.
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Code: 59858

26th OF FOOT - CAMERONIANS -1880/ 1881 - OFFICERS GILDED COLLAR BADGES - PAIR

Early gilded die struck officers collar set.
Matched pair.
Nicely age toned with no rubbing or damage.
See Churchill pg. 116.
Confirmed as being worn only 1880 to 1881 by officers .Rare .
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Code: 59976

WW1 CAMERONIANS - 1915 BIRMINGHAM SILVER HALLMARKED OFFICERS CAP BADGE

Cameronians ( S.R. ), officers cap badge.
Fine Great War example.
Dates to 1915 with Birmingham silver hallmarks for that year.
No rubbing or damage.
Good heavy badge .
Well detailed.
As nice as they come.
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Code: 60034

CAPE TOWN HIGHLANDERS - BRONZE HELMET PLATE

In the larger size . Approx , 3 inches x 3 inches.
Bronze finish.
Die struck.
No rubbing nor damage.
Fine example.
Scarce.
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Code: 60029