WW2 GERMAN - GENERAL ASSAULT BADGE - KARL WUSTER

One of a number of British vet bring backs purchased from the family by myself.
All have been WAF posted and confirmed as excellent originals.
Much sought after General Assault Badge by Karl Wurster K.G., Markneukirchen.
Retaining all it's original silver washed finish.
Small "W" to the top rear corner.
I think you would have to look hard to find an example to...  read more

Code: 60379

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.
Named to inner apron and correct 1...  read more

Code: 54117

WW2 - 7th ARMOURED DIVISION - DESERT RATS - EL ALAMEIN - ABERDEEN VETS ARMOURED GROUPING

An amazing collection of items belonging to Charles A. Simmers.
Originally from Aberdeen this trooper saw service as a tank man in North Africa, Italy and Germany.
During his service he served with different armoured units and there are patches and shoulder slides to them in the group inc.,
Desert Rat Jerboa,scarce type on a khaki shoulder slide as worn.
RTR and ...  read more

Code: 54571

PRE 1884 1st ABERDEEN RIFLE VOLUNTEERS ( GORDON HLDRS ) - PLAID BROOCH.

Beautiful piece in nickel silver.
Hollow construction.
Correct overlong pin.
No rubbing or damage.
Nice detail in relief.
Extremely rare.
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Code: 59175

BANFF PROVINCIAL SILVER - GORDON HIGHLANDERS - OFFICERS CAP BADGE

Nice example in extremely rare Provincial silver.
Uncleaned with nice age patina. Will clean up a treat if desired..
No rubbing or damage.
Really attractive detail and nice broad shape.
Unusual triangular shaped silver lugs.
Letters "B A" (Banff) correctly impressed to rear.
Banff is within the Gordons recruiting area so ties in nicely .
No ru...  read more

Code: 57019

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

SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS - OFFICERS 4 - PIECE BADGE

Good example circa WW1.
Very well detailed pin back stags head with the over long pin indicative of the period or earlier.
Unmarked silver. Age toned. Now hard to find with the pin back ( possibly for wear on the pagri ?)
Top pieces of Golphic crown and Princess Louise " L " cypher in silver.
These are 2 piece separate pieces with a silver bar at the rear joining t...  read more

Code: 60370

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

GORDON HLDRS. - ABERDEENSHIRE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS (4TH GORDON HLDRS. ) VICTORIAN WAIST BELT CLASP - HUGH KING

Fine and rare cast nickel silver O/R's waist belt clasp.
In virtually unissued condition.
Motto "Bon Accord" to outer circlet and with the Aberdeen Coat of Arms to the centre.
Plain belt fixings.
Originally purchased from Bosleys as part of the Hugh King Collection he sold.
Affiliated to the Gordons and became the 4th Btn.
Rare
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Code: 59187