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
595.00 GBP
GERMAN WW2 - WAR MERIT CROSS - NO SWORDS- MARKED RING WITH PACKET OF ISSUE - VET BRING BACK
One of a number of badges from a Vet bring back collection recently purchased from the family.
Nice early example of a KVK 2nd Class without swords.
Ring marked " 88 " for Werner Redo - Saarlautern.
Original long ribbon and packet of issue.
The packet is also marked " Werner Redo , Saarlautern " so nice original set, not a marraige .
V.G.C. read more
95.00 GBP
VICTORIAN - 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.
V.G.C. read more
85.00 GBP
FIFE & FORFAR YEOMANRY WW1 GILT & ENAMEL SWEETHEART / LAPEL BADGE
Rare example. larger size then a normal sweet heart badge, 3 cm x 3 cm.
Gilded Thane of Fife in relief.
Birmingham maker mkd. to rear.
Original pin and hook. The pin slightly over long as you find on early examples.
I've done a real close up as there is a slight imperfection in the enamelling , otherwise ,
V.G.C. read more
45.00 GBP
PAIR OF WW1 OFFICERS PUTTIES WITH ORIGINAL STRING
Mint unused long puttees from the Great War period.
Still tied together with Fox mkd. cord.
Left and right brass tags both present.
Rare to get a Sleeper like this.
Mint read more
55.00 GBP
WW2 OFFICERS FOX PUTTIES - SEAFORTHS
I believe these light coloured short puttees were issued to only some of the Scottish Regiments, in this case the soldier was with the Seaforth Hldrs. in Italy.
Estate fresh.
Officers.
V.G.C. read more
35.00 GBP
SOUTH AFRICAN SPECIAL FORCES - HUNTER GROUP - THE RECCES - BERET
Extremely rare and original S.A. Special Forces tan beret for the Hunter Group.
Has their red Scorpion sleeve / beret badge which is original to it..
Approx size 56.
V.G.C.
The Hunter Group was the first elite special forces unit of the South African Defence Force (SADF), formed in 1968 at Doornkop. It was a counter-insurgency unit that later played a key ro... read more
45.00 GBP
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
32.00 GBP
WW2 - AMERICAN AIRBORNE UNIFORM & DOCUMENT - ARDENNES - ATTRIBUTED
Estate fresh from the American Servicemans daughter and selling for her on consignment.
Comprises , Service Dress tunic with all original badges inc. a " Allied Airborne " formation sign. One brass collar badge absent.
Named to him and with his Service number inside in ink.
Good size 39 L.
Garrison cap with orange / white piping. Dark blue rayon lining with leather ... read more
145.00 GBP
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.
... read more
650.00 GBP