WW2 BRITISH BLACK LANYARD & ARP WHISTLE

WW2 " A.R.P. " ( Air Raid Precautions ) whistle on black pleated lanyard.
That's how it came straight out the house early June '24.
Possible he was a Great War soldier who used his unit lanyard for his whistle ? I've never seen one attached to an army lanyard before.
if anyone knows, please let me know and I'll add it to the description .
Age patina, uncleaned.
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Code: 59788

SEAFORTH OR H.L.I. TROPICAL USE - TARTAN SHOULDER STRIP

Regimental tartan shoulder slide as worn primarily in North Africa usually only on one epaulette.
Mc Kenzie tartan so potentially Seaforth or H.L.I.
Wool .
Nicely folded for wear on the shoulder strap.
Never been stitched so likely unused.
Very difficult to find originals of these and this was one of two that came to me with other Seaforth items many years ago...  read more

Code: 60328

WW2 - GERMAN LUFTWAFFE - M40 RE -ISSUE HELMET

Cracking," One Look" original !
Factory re finished with a matt rough sand Luftwaffe blue paint.
Adler partially visible.
Size 66 shell .
M40, maker details indistinct due to paint.
Nice Braunschweig maker stamp to the liner with offset stitching.
I've come across these before and the maker stamp is nicely impressed to the leather .
Pigskin on z...  read more

Code: 60313

BLACK WATCH 51ST HIGHLAND DIV. - BATTLE DRESS SLEEVE COMBINATION

Cracking One Looker !
Uniform removed .
Comprises , printed " H.D." Formation Sign, 3 red Brigade stripes ( 154th ) and Tartan patch in the shape of a Black Watch cap badge.
All correct stitching.
V.G.C.

The 154th Infantry Brigade was a component of the 51st (Highland) Division in both World War I and World War II. In WWII, the brigade saw action in No...  read more

Code: 60322

2ND PATTERN FAIRBAIRN SYKES COMMANDO DAGGER

Good no motto example.
Blackened brass chequred handle.
Uncleaned.
Blackened Parkerised full length blade with good point .
Light surface rust , no pitting.
No markings I can see.
Leather scabbard is good but has had the top part removed which is not unusual.
Good example at a very affordable price.
One Look original.
Scarce.
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Code: 60316

WW2 GERMAN ARMY DAGGER BLADE - ROBERT KLASS ??

Original Army dagger blade.
Robert Klass marked with his trademark logo.
Uncleaned so will clean up, to what extent I can't say.
Darkening, no rust or pitting.
When this came to me the handle was broken and the cross guard was absent so blade, pommel and scabbard being sold ( see my other sales for the other parts).
Blade only.
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Code: 60225

GERMAN WW2 LUFTWAFFE 2ND PATTERN DAGGER HANGERS

Deluxe German WW2 Luftwaffe dagger hangers for the 2nd model Officer’s dagger.
Made from zinc with deluxe clips decorated with oak leaves.
Velvet backed straps.
The top clip is marked “U.E.10” and “RZM,” while the bottom clips are both marked “D.R.G.M.”.
One bottom clip absent otherwise V.G.C..
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Code: 60183

ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - OFFICERS 1924 - SILVER H/M CAP BADGE - J. STEWART - ATTRIBUTED

Hard to better this one !
Heavy.
Excellent fine detail.
Voided, slightly domed centre and pierced outer thistles.
Raised jewellers tablet to the back with , "J. Stewart & Son - 88 George St. - Edinburgh"
Edinburgh silver hallmarks for 1924.
Beautifully hand fretted.
No rubbing or damage.
This has dark age patina but will clean up beautiful...  read more

Code: 60204

VICTORIAN - 3RD ROYAL SCOTS OFFICERS HELMET & CROSS BELT & WAIST - ATTRIBUTED ...

Rare .
All original and untouched.
Edinburgh or Queens Regiment of Light Infantry officers grouping.
Good attributed lot of one mans items.
Comprises beautiful officers blue cloth Home Service helmet with rare, sought after gilded helmet plate.
This is 2 piece, the outer part with silver scroll with " The Lothian Regt ". To the centre " Ne Me Impune Lacessit...  read more

Code: 58679

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