POLISH WW2 - 8TH INFANTRY BRIGADE - SILVER/GOLD RING

Extremely rare piece and found locally here in Bridge of Allan where the 8th were stationed prior to D Day along with the 9th Polish Lancers and an Infantry Brigade.
They adopted the Scottish Lion Rampant with an 8 below as an unofficial Formation Sign and it was worn on their battledress.
The ring is awesome, big and chunky with the Polish Eagle within a shield in relief. Silver...  read more

Code: 56543

BRITISH 2ND PATTERN FAIRBAIRN SYKES COMMANDO DAGGER - WITH MOTTOES

Not often found as nice as this.
Very clean 2nd Pattern FS retaining it's blued finish throughout.
Exceptionally good blade with no rust or damage and a good point . Full length.
Retaining all it's blued finish.
Both mottoes very clear and crisp.
Scabbard leather very good but top elastic is broken.
Chape retains it's blue finish.
Fine example wh...  read more

Code: 60562

WW2 GERMAN - ARMY BELT & BUCKLE - K u Q - 1938

Rare original German WWII Heer belt and buckle set.
Pebbled aluminium buckle , 1938 dtd. and maker mkd , "K ü Q" ( Klein & Quenzer , AG, Idar-Oberstein ).
1939 dtd. on both buckle and the leather buckle tab.
Belt is original to the buckle.which is a size 32 inches approx. and in good supple combat worn condition.
Owners name , " Lova. " scratched into the inside.read more

Code: 60407

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 - 8TH ARMY - PRINTED HIGHLAND DIVISION - WESTERN DESERT SLEEVE PATCH

" Been There " printed HD patch on Tan uniform material backing.
Sun bleached.
Possibly worn on the shoulder as most were and worn singly.
Extremely rare One Looker !!
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Code: 60555

WW2 BLACK WATCH PLASTIC ECONOMY CAP BADGE

Rarest of the WW2 plastic cap badges produced as an economy measure in WW2.
Soldiers could'nt wait to discard these for a metal cap badge and as such they have become rare and desirable.
This one is in great condition , retaining it's original gey colour with no flaking to the finish and only one bit of minor distortion to the bottom.
Both brass blades on the back present.<...  read more

Code: 60567

WW2 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. PLASTIC ECONOMY CAP BADGE

Fine example of one of the scarcer WW2 plastic cap badges.
Great condition with no distortion and stills retains it's grey finish with no flaking.
Point to top thistle undamaged / blunted which is unusual
Two brass blade fixings to the back.
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Code: 60569

51ST HIGHLAND DIVISION CAMERON / SEAFORTHS/ THE QUEENS OWN HLDRS. - OFFICER / Pipe / Major - TAM O SHANTER BONNET

This is a great looking bonnet circa the 1950's .
I'm guessing this is from before the amalgamation period of the Camerons and Seaforths , Feb. 1961 when they became the Queens Own Highlanders ( Cameron & Seaforth ).
Tailored for the soldier as was the practice in the 50's through into the early '80's.
The brim has been stitched to give a sharper more pronounced edge and th...  read more

Code: 60570

WW1 - HLI (HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY) OFFICERS BADGE

Nice 4 piece bi metal officer / Snco's cap badge.
Sharp detail.
Heavy cast star.
Rivetted gilded brass furniture.
No rubbing or damage.
Nice age toning.
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Code: 60571

WW2 - "JE SUIS PRES" LOVAT SCOUTS CAP BADGE

WW2 sharp die struck Lovat Scouts bonnet badge.
Outer seeded strap.
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Code: 60572