BRITISH VIRTIS COMBAT HELMET - BATLSKIN COBRA

Much sought after and virtually unobtainable unless you want to pay £450 to £600 on evilbay.
Current issue in small numbers to British army Regulars.
This is a good hardly worn size small with it's issue elasticated cover.
Very light helmet , I can see why they are popular.
Rough texture tan exterior.
Original label inside
One only .
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Code: 59627

1942 DATED WW2 TANKERS / STRETCHER BEARERS SLING

Rare bit of kit.
Stout webbing strap used by stretcher bearers to assist carrying wounded.
Also used by tank crews to enable getting dead / wounded out a confined space.
Possibly Canadian made.
Dated 1942.
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Code: 59763

ARGYLLSHIRE HIGHLAND RIFLES ,( ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. ) - OFFICERS CHARGER HORSE HARNESS BOSS

Victorian era.
Brass horse boss from the harness of an officers charger.
Argyllshire Boars Head in high relief.
Cast polished brass.
Stout original round black leather backing pad.
D ring type harness fixing.
No rubbing or damage.
Approx. 5.7 cm diameter.
Extremely rare.
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Code: 60207

GERMAN WW2 - "SAAR 1ST MARZ 1935" ANCHLUSS BADGE

A striking 2-piece badge for the celebration of the Anschluss.
Chrome / silvered finish over brass.
Looks like an unmarked Deschler , which also display the rough pin soldering as found on this one..
Clear detail with nice age toning.
Original pin.
Scarce.
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Code: 60185

SET OF 6 PALESTINE POLICE TUNIC BUTTONS.

6 matching Kings Crown tunic buttons.
25mm approx , likely for tunic front being the larger size.
All mkd Firmin London to back.
Silvered finish.
"PP" surmounted by Kings Crown.
Worn from 1920 till 1948.
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Code: 60241

5TH ROYAL SCOTS OFFICERS COLLAR BADGE - MAKER MKD.

Nice officers bi metal collar by Anderson of Edinburgh .
Nickel silver star with gilded brass.
2 piece construction.
One lug a bit bent but scarce piece.
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Code: 59448

CAMERONIANS ( SCOTTISH RIFLES ) CAP BADGE

Regarded as the 2nd Btn. cap badge.
Broad thistle wreaths.
W/m.
Shaped niceley for wear .
Age toned , no rubbing or damage.
Good looking badge,
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Code: 60388

WW2 GERMAN - INFANTRY ASSAULT BADGE IN SILVER – DESCHLER - VET BRING BACK

Exceptional.
From a group of British vet bring backs purchased from the family.
WAF posted and confirmed as a good example of a Deschler made IAB.
Retaining almost all it's original silver finish.
Rare badge!
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Code: 60341

WW2 BRITISH CRUISE VISOR HELMET - RARE

The rarest of all WW2 British helmets produced for use primarily for bomb disposal teams and armoured car crews.
There were 5,000 helmets produced in this configuration with the pull down armoured visor.
Good overall " As Found " condition, untouched and totally original.
My first one since 1985 and it's unlikely I'll find another.
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Code: 54117

WW2 GERMAN WOUND BADGE SILVER GRADE

Good non maker mkd example which has been posted on WAF and confirmed as a nice period original.
Well detailed.
Untouched.
Stout pin and hook.
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Code: 60372