1968 DTD. US - M1 - VIETNAM HELMET - DRILL SGT - DETAILED LINER

Great D. S.'s helmet dating to right in the middle of the Vietnam war.
The liner is particularly interesting confirming it belonged to a Drill Sgt as it bears a decal to one side with the American army motto " This We'll Defend ", a red band running round the lower shell and a metal Sgt's stripes to the front.
Liner is the P64 type ( 1964 - 74 ) and is 1968 dated.
The Mi...  read more

Code: 59764

WW2 - GORDON HIGHLANDERS - 1938 EDINBURGH SILVER H/M OFFICERS CAP BADGE - ANDERSONS - T.E.

Stunning example of a Gordon highlanders officers cap badge.
Edinburgh silver hallmarks for 1938. Stamped “T.E.” ( This. Ebbuts). Raised tablet with “WM Anderson & Sons Edinburgh & Glasgow”.
Good detail with slight polishing to the “ BY DAND” scroll.
Silver lugs.
Heavy badge. Bought along with a Gordons sgian dhu from the officers step son.
WW2 examples ar...  read more

Code: 59868

VICTORIAN PRE 1880 - CAMERON HIGHLANDERS OFFICERS SILVER CAP BADGE - HIGHLAND DRESS / WHITE HELMET

Pre 1880.
Officers heavy cast silver cap badge for wear with Highland Dress and on the tropical White Helmet..
Beautiful badge.
Heavy cast unmarked silver.
Detail is outstanding especially on St. Andrews face.
Silver lugs.
Rare.
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Code: 59994

WW2 - POLISH AIR FORCE CAP BADGE AND FELT BACKING PATCH - POLISH MADE

A rare World War Two period Polish made cap badge for the Polish Air Force .
1936 pattern for Other Ranks and Non-Commissioned Officers.
Pre Army in Exile examples are hard to come by.
Cast lead and retaining it's original silvered finish.
Particularly nice is this one has it's extremely rare original red felt shield shaped backing patch.
To the reverse a t...  read more

Code: 60140

ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS VICTORIAN OFFICERS BADGER HEAD SPORRAN

Firstly please do not confuse this with the plethora of horrible Pakistan made ones flooding Evilbay at the moment !!

This is the most striking looking Badger Head sporran I've had and has been in my personal Argylls collection for over 30 years.
Huge mask in incredible shape considering it's vintage with literally no hair loss.
Officers gold braided cord with gilde...  read more

Code: 60156

WW2 GERMAN - CLOSE COMBAT BADGE - BIEDERMAN

Late war, " Been There ", Close Combat Award in zinc.
Nice detail.
WAF Forum posted and it has no issues and is confirmed as a non marked Biederman variant.
Correct hammered out pin.
One Look original .
Barrel hinge, long vertical pin and round wire hook.
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Code: 60172

WW2 GERMAN - KREIGSMARINE - HIGH SEAS FLEET BADGE - S & L

Unmarked "Been There" example in zinc.
Forum posted and consensus is it's from the maker Steinhauer and Lück.
One Look original.
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Code: 60184

ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS OFFICER LARGE WAIST BELT PLATE

Large size officers belt buckle .
Not for the dirk belt as that is smaller, this is what I would call the standard waist belt size.
Gilded seeded curved back plate with lovely age toning .Beautifully detailed silver fittings with no rubbing or damage.
Left uncleaned but will polish up nicely if desired.
This is the only one I've had in this larger size.
Rar...  read more

Code: 60197

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

Code: 60204