WW1 BRITISH CHAIN MAIL TANK SPLATTER MASK

WW1 British tank mask.
100% original from my personal collection of militaria built up from the best of what came over the door of the shop in the last 45 years..
Issued to British tank crewmen in WW1 to protect against splinters & bullet splash which were a constant hazard within the confines of Britains early tanks.
Leather covered metal plate with slotted eyepieces a...  read more

Code: 60608

ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - INDIA SERVICE HELMET - OFFICERS GILT CAP BADGE

From my personal collection of Argylls items built up over 50 years.
Officers badge in gilt for wear exclusively on the India Pattern sun helmet.
Before we go further, note, this is NOT the centre of an Argylls badge!!
These were purpose made in gilded finish , silver and w/m.
I let a w/m example go last year and it went to a top very knowledgeable collector.in Irela...  read more

Code: 60597

ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - OFFICERS - INDIA SERVICE HELMET BADGE

This is a solid silver Officers badge for wear exclusively on the India Pattern Foreign Service helmet.
NOT a repurposed standard cap badge!!!
Some light polishing to the high points.
A red painted backing plate has been rivetted to the back.
Red backing is an Argylls affectation to bring on the detail out on badges.
Lugs.
Incredibly rare.
V.G....  read more

Code: 60598

7th V.B - A & S.H. - DOLLAR ACADEMY ( INSTITUTE) - CADET CORPS - OFFICERS SILVER CAP BADGE

Extremely rare officers example in unmarked cast silver.
D.A. OTC were administered by the 7th Argylls.
Very fine detail.
Dollar Academy ( Institution ) circa 1908 .
I've occasionally had the w/m o/r's version but never an officers one.
Dark age patina but will come up wonderfully with a silver cloth if desired.
No rubbing or damage.
Silver l...  read more

Code: 58585

POST’52 BLACK WATCH OFFICERS CAP BADGE C/W TARTAN PATCH

Quality 3 piece example of a Black Watch post '52 cap badge.
Star of the Order of the Thistle with bolt on gilded centre with silver St. Andrew.
Q.C.
C/w it's fringed tartan patch for wear on the Tam O Shanter.
No rubbing or damage and retains it's gilding which is often polished off.
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Code: 60622

WW2 SEAFORTH HLDRS. BADGE C/W KHAKI PATCH & SILK ROSETTE

Beautiful Seaforth Highlanders set comprising cap badge on it's original wool khaki patch with a silk rosette.
Correct 3 lugs.
These khaki patches I've encountered before on WW2 Tam O Shanters.
Especially nice with the addition of this elaborate silk rosette.
Scarce .
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Code: 60618

SS SLEEVE BADGE CUT OFF FROM CAMO SMOCK

One of a number of SS sleeve cut offs which have been part of my personal collection for decades .
Regretted sale.
Watch out for further listings as there are about 15 in total .
Cracking condition cut off from dot pattern smock.
Correct stitching.
American vet bring back .
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Code: 54537

WW2 GERMAN HITLER YOUTH PROFICIENCY BADGE - SILVER GRADE - M1 / 34

Good example by Karl Wurster Markneukirchen.
Makers code M1 / 34.
Early number.
Silver grade.
Good uncleaned condition.
Bought in from 70 year old guy who was given it by his neighbour a WW2 when he was young.
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Code: 60619

WW1 - LOVAT'S SCOUTS CAP BADGE

Good die struck example.
Seeded outer with " Lovat's Scouts ".
Nice age toning.
Uncleaned.
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Code: 60624

WW1 GORDON HLDRS BRASS SPORRAN BADGE

Good Great War period brass sporran badge usually worn on the hair sporran.
2 lugs as opposed to later single post.
No issues.
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Code: 60625