BRITISH SOLDIER NAMED - WW1 GERMAN OFFICERS TRENCH / FIGHTING KNIFE - HAMMER ,SCHLAEGEL- SOLINGEN

Veteran Bringback !
Textbook example of a trophy Great War German
Officers private purchase Trench Fighting / Hunting Knife in excellent condition.
Clean blade retaining it's bright finish .
Good point .
The left side has nice deep crossed hammer motto and "Hammer / & Schlaegel / Solingen". retaining it's inset blackening on the aforesaid.
A small b...  read more

Code: 60115

ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS EDINBURGH SILVER SKEAN DHU

High quality.
Edinburgh silver hallmarks for 1923, also with scarce acid etched Regimental blade.
Beautiful silver work with no rubbing or damage.
Both scabbard mounts with 1923 Edinburgh silver marks “S”and "Brooke & Son , 67 George St. Edinburgh" retailer details.
Foiled citrine to top.
Clipped back blade with acid etched Argylls device to both sides and B...  read more

Code: 59383

GERMAN 3RD REICH LEIPZIG 1934 DAY BADGE

Very unusual day badge made from porcelain.
Nice depiction of a shooter with swaz below his right arm.
Held in a brass clip frame.
Rare.
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Code: 57319

WW2 GERMAN - W.K.C. HEER DAGGER C/W HANGER & PORTAPEE

Beautiful One Look original.
Forum posted just to be sure and it's a thumbs up on this one !
Untouched and uncleaned since being brought back at the end of WW2.
Textbook Model 1935 - Wehrmacht / Heer Dolch by W.K.C . of Solingen.
The blade on this one is very clean with no rust , pitting or slide marks and with a good point.
Nice clear acid etched Knights He...  read more

Code: 60040

WW2 - GENERAL SERVICE CORPS - SHOULDER SLIDE PAIR

Matched pair of printed epaulette shoulder slides.
Black lettering on light tan drill background.
Cotton tapes to rear.
V.G.C.

The General Service Corps (GSC) is a corps of the British Army.
Its main function is to act as a holding unit for specialists who have not been assigned to other units or corps, primarily reservists.
Usually only act...  read more

Code: 60153

WW2 - GLASGOW HLDRS, 9TH H.L.I. CAP BADGE

Introduced circa 1939 till 46.
An e3xceptional example of a o/r's cap badge , from the house with the soldiers father's Great War example.
Sharp strike and curved for wear on the Tam O Shaner.
No rubbing or damage and with nice uncleaned age toning.
As nice as they come.
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Code: 60154

WW1 - 9TH H.L.I. - GLASGOW HLDRS. CAP BADGE

Good Great War example.
Very flat and with good detail and nice age toning.
Die struck.
Old polish residue to back.
Straight from the family.
Both father and son had served in both World Wars respectively.
See my other listings for the son's WW2 badge.
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Code: 60151

WW2 - 17TH INDIAN DIVISION - " BLACK CAT " FORMATION SIGN - BURMA

Textbook example as per the one held in the IWM.
Burma Campaign.
Cotton drill with printed Cat , 2 piece with a hessian type backing.
V.G.C.

Made up of troops from the Indian North-West Frontier and the Punjab, as well as Gurkhas from Nepal and British soldiers from northern England, the division fought throughout the Burma campaign from 1942 to 1945.  read more

Code: 60150

WW2 BRITISH 9TH H.L.I. - OFFICERS TOMMY HELMET

Stunning " Been There " helmet.
Rare decal / transfer only found on officers examples circa 1939.
Helmet finished in a heavy In Theatre applied sand camo.
Decal is good.
Inside would suggest the helmet has been worn in a hot climate with the oil cloth finish sweated/ worn off.
Doubt you will see another of these ever !
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Code: 58051

SCOTS GUARDS OFFICERS WW1 HELMET WITH INSIGNIA

Outstanding helmet rarely found for sale these days.
WW1 Brodie shell in rough drab paint to 100%.
Beautifully painted officers badge to front.
Officers type Gucci lining by a London maker.
Stout leather chin strap.
Fitted with an original to it string net suggesting service beyond the Great War by the officer.
Painted initials " W.T. " in 3D script.read more

Code: 58046