1ST ARGYLL HIGHLAND RIFLE VOLUNTEERS - ( ARGYLL& SUTHERLAND HLDRS. ) SOLID CENTRE CAP BADGE

Scarce Volunteer rifles cap badge.
Genuine example from my personal Argylls collection.
Nice detail in relief.
Long lugs .
Age toned.
Later became the 8th Argylls.
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Code: 60498

EARLY WW2 BRITISH TOMMY HELMET WITH NET & NAMED

First issue of the WW2 Tommy helmet introduced in 1938.
Main charecteristics , Satin bronze / green finish.
I've never taken the net off but it retains a large percentage of the shiny finish and not with the usual rust spotting these helmets usually have.
Oval top cushion pad attached by 4 rivets, only used on the 1st run of helmets.
Brass top screw.
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Code: 60493

WW2 - GERMAN - IRON CROSS 1ST CLASS - CARL WILD

Very good example of an EK1 by the scarce maker, "107" (Carl Wild of Hamburg).
Iron core, multi piece.
Correct pin and hook.
Quality made.
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Code: 60170

ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS - SILK BANNER - BANDSMANS DRAPE - HONG KONG

Beautiful and rare Regimental banner. or possibly a bandsmans drape ?
I believe this dates to 1950 / 51 but may well be earlier. Made of Chinese silk with beautifully hand embroidered overlaid detail of Boars Head and " Tail Up " Cat suggesting it may be earlier and with the Princess Louise cypher and " 91 " (St ) and " 93 " (Rd ).
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Code: 60358

CAMERONIANS ( SCOTTISH RIFLES ) SAND CAST - IN THEATRE MADE - CAP BADGE

Nice heavy sand cast cap badge .
These tend to have been " In Theatre " made when on foreign postings i.e. India and Cameronians examples are scarce.
Good detail.
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Code: 60491

WW2 - L.A.R.P. ( CIVIL DEFENCE ) ENAMEL LAPEL BADGE

W2 Local Air Raid Precautions LARP ( Local Air Raid Precautions ) Civil Defence Instructors badge.
Nickel silver plated.
Nicely detailed Crown over title,this inlaid with red enamel.
'Instructor' title bar across voided centre.
Original pin & hook.
No enamel damage.
H.W.M. LTD ( H.W.Miller ) marked to rear.
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Code: 58212

CIVIL DEFENCE 1980 DTD. - COLD WAR TURTLE HELMET

Red painted '44 Pattern British Turtle helmet .
Red paint is original for Civil Defence units and also has " C.D. " in black, stencilled to front.
Dated for 1980 and WD arrow to liner strap.
Good liner and green elasticated chin strap.
Rare Cold War helmet .
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Code: 60325

VICTORIAN KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS HELMET PLATE CENTRE

Nicely toned with no rubbing.
O/r's white metal.
Very sharp detail.
Large size.
Two of the 3 thick U wires present. Top one absent, apart from this VGC.
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Code: 55734

GERMAN WW2 - KRIEGSMARINE BLOCKADE RUNNERS AWARD - PLACZEK / SCHWERIN

Nice original retaining most of the finish to the silvered eagle and grey finish to almost 100%.
Coke bottle pin.
Nicely maker marked to rear.
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Code: 57101

GERMAN WW2 KYFERHAUSERBUND SHOOTING AWARD STICK PIN

Bronze grade shooting prize lapel badge retaining almost all it's bronze finish.
Black enamel central swastika.
Well detailed with nice slight age toning.
Knurled pin.
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Code: 58954