DUMBARTONSHIRE VOLUNTEERS FEATHER BONNET BADGE

Very interesting badge.
It's a rare nickel silver plated brass example and looks like at one time the Elephant and howdah was red and possibly the thistle tops as well ?
This was how it came to me back in the day , worthy of a bit of research.
Nice flat shape as per earlier examples.
Sharp die struck detail.
Long lugs for wear on the feather bonnet.
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Code: 60208

CAMERON HIGHLANDERS TERRITORIAL OFFICERS DIRK BELT

Beautiful officers dirk belt and buckle.
Silver thistle motif brocade.
Substantial silver plated oval buckle with gilded Cameron device to centre.
Black Morocco leather backing.
Small size, around 30 inch waist.
Rare.
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Code: 57851

WW2 BLACK WATCH BW SHOULDER SLIDE

Rare slip on shoulder slide.
Khaki wool with cotton backing and slide.
No moth or damage.
A 2nd matching one from the same estate along with other related items are in my other sales.
Name of soldier to buyer.
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Code: 59195

ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS VICTORIAN OFFICERS BADGER HEAD SPORRAN

This is the most striking looking Badger Head sporran I've had and has been in my personal Argylls collection for over 30 years.
Huge mask in incredible shape considering it's vintage with literally no hair loss.
Officers gold braided cord with gilded tassle tops with thistle motif , these with their original ( not replacement ) red felt trim.
Brass cantle.
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Code: 60156

GERMAN - M35 DOUBLE DECAL ARMY HELMET - ET60

Absolute " One Looker " , untouched combat original.
ET 60 Lot no. 3584.Circa 1937.
Good smallest size helmet which are now very sought after.
This is a double decal with the State shield still present..
Field grey finish with toned army decal
Sheep skin liner with all tongue ends complete but a bit dry.
Early non reinforced Aluminium liner band ( a/f...  read more

Code: 59681

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

WW1 DEATH PLAQUE - OLIVER WILLIAM RISLEY

Corporal Oliver William Risley. 1st / 16th Btn. London Rgt. ( Queens Westminster Rifles ). Died 20th Jan 1916 aged 22.
Son of Mrs. Risley of Richmond Surrey and the late Cpl. H.W. Risley .
Buried , Lussenthoek Military Cemetary.
Direct from the family purchase.
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Code: 59626

WW2 RAF / SOE - ESCAPE & EVASION COMPASS

Good example of the standard half inch brass escape compass.
Developed by Christopher Clayton Hutton at MI9. Black painted cylindrical brass case/body which retains a good percentage of the original black finish.
Magnetized 'star' rotor and luminous dots to indicate North and South.
Glass cover with bevelled edge.
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Code: 60096

WW1 - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. CAP BADGE

Beautiful toned to the nice silver / grey colour you sometimes get.
Good strong badge.
Fretted centre.
Great looking badge.
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Code: 60219

WW1 - SCOTS GREYS CAP BADGE

Nice 2 piece example with the scroll attached by tangs.
Troopers badge.
Nice age toning.
Slight polishing to the " Waterloo " scroll.
Slider.
One Look original.
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Code: 60218