BOER WAR - 9TH H.L.I. OFFICERS SILVER HALLMARKED PRESENTATION WALKING OUT STICK - NAMED

Silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1902 and named to " Cpt. Stewart - 9th H.L.I.".
Top has a slight bend in it but not with the usual amount of dents and over polishing.
Nice polished shaft.
Original brass tip.
Boer War examples are rare especially attributed and hallmarked.
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Code: 59537

AMERICAN M1 VIETNAM HELMET - TWILL COVER

Good One Look original and all dates to the Vietnam period.
‘67 dated liner.
This one has the scarce twill Mitchell cover.
The paint stamp on this is unclear but twill cover ties it to the correct period.
Chin strap buckle has the correct Anchor stamping .
Liner has soldiers name " Martin " written on the leather.
Helmet band has the correct text appli...  read more

Code: 59662

WW2 GERMAN 25 YEAR LONG SERVICE BOXED - W & L - VET BRING BACK

Another of a group of items recently purchased from the family of a Scottish soldier ( Name & Regiment etc. to buyer ).
Silver Treudienst Ehrenzeichen 25 in good condition with box. Maker marked box by Wächtler & Lange, Mittweida with a silver " 25 " to lid.
Medal mint, box with some slight damage to lid.
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Code: 59665

WW2 DATED BRITISH ENTRENCHING TOOL C/W COVER & SHAFT

Good complete example with maker details and wartime date to the shovel head.
Corresponding date inside the web cover.
Has the wooden shaft.
All in good order.
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Code: 59689

SCOTTISH - ARMY ISSUE- PIPERS DIRK BY FIRMIN - NEW BOXED

This is a genuine G10 army issue dirk for pipers in the Scottish Regiments.
After the poor quality of Pooley Sword examples , the army are now using famous old maker " Firmin "
Studded composite handle.
Clean blade, still with grease.
Thistle motif mounts.
Queen Elizabeth crown to pommel so one of the last before Charles was crowned King.
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Code: 59805

WW2 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS.- CLOTH SHOULDER TITLE.

Scarce Argylls white embroidered on red shoulder title.
Removed from uniform.
No moth.
Top edge slightly ragged .
Longer type as used in WW2 alongside printed examples.
Not post war, I see a lot of 50's ones being described as WW2 but are not.
Good example.
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Code: 59850

1946 - BRITISH ARMY COUNTER-TERRORISM — PALESTINE PAMPHLET

Very rare British Army manual dealing with terrorist explosive devises and methods in Israel Palestine before the establishment of the Jewish state.
Only 2 copies can be traced in institutions, (National Library of Israel and Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, Toronto).
One sold Chiswick Auctions in 2018 ( £1750 ) and another by Christies in 2020 ( £2150 )
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Code: 59821

ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS BRASS HAND ENGRAVED PLATE

Solid brass plate with hand engraved Argylls device to centre.
Possibly for church use ?
Circa WW1.
Likely 7th Btn ( Stirling ).
Uncleaned. No rubbing or damage.
Will polish up a treat if desired.
Approx. 23 cm diameter.
Rare.
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Code: 59922

WW1 MILLS BOMB - HAND GRENADE SPOOL / LEVER ARM

Not the usual rusted out relics I see for sale.
No pitting or damage to the steel.
No markings.
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Code: 59930

WW1 FRENCH & GERMAN SOLDIERS - PHOTO POSTCARDS X 2

I'm moving on a large amount of propaganda over the next few weeks inc. a lot of Hitler related items from an old collection inc. one off photos as well as original photos and post cards from both wars at very low prices.
All have been authenticated so buy with confidence.

Two very vivid depictions of trench warfare in France.
Genuine period pieces.
One is Fr...  read more

Code: 59935