US - WW2 - JAPANESE-AMERICAN INTERNMENT POSTER: CIVILIAN EXCLUSION ORDER

Very rare genuine poster / flyer relating to The Presidio of San Francisco and dated 1942.

Has yellowed a little with age and has one small tear to the left hand side.
Measures 16x24 cm.

This was a poster created by the Western Defense Command and 4th Army Wartime Civil Control Administration instructing all person’s of Japanese ancestry living in a particul...  read more

Code: 60343

ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS - SILK BANNER - BANDSMANS DRAPE - HONG KONG

Beautiful and rare Regimental banner. or possibly a bandsmans drape ?
I believe this dates to 1950 / 51 but may well be earlier. Made of Chinese silk with beautifully hand embroidered overlaid detail of Boars Head and " Tail Up " Cat suggesting it may be earlier and with the Princess Louise cypher and " 91 " (St ) and " 93 " (Rd ).
Size approx. 54 cm x 47 cm without fringes. ...  read more

Code: 60358

BRITISH LEATHER FISHTAIL SWORD FIELD SCABBARD

Super condition.
Leather over wood.
Hanging strap.
Size 91 cm long approximately without fishtail.
Genuine issue.
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Code: 60366

3RD REICH GERMAN - DRL HONOR AWARD STICK PIN - SILVER GRADE FOR NON MEMBERS

Extremely rare.
DRL honour award stickpin.
Silvered Tombac and white enamel.
Unmarked.
Knurled pin.
Measures 16mm across approx.
Pre-1938 before the DRL became the NSRL.
The Silver Honor Badge was awarded to non-members who contributed in extraordinary ways to the organization.
V.G.C.
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Code: 60377

VICTORIAN - 5TH ROYAL SCOTS VOLUNTEER BTN. HELMET PLATE

A good untouched example of a Volunteer Btn. plate for the Home Service helmet circa 1878.
Nice age toning.
No rubbing or damage.
W/m.
Generic back plate with the RS centre piece attached by stout pins, north and south.
The plate itseld with 3 long original lugs.
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Code: 60381

GERMAN WW2 - M40 POLIZEI DIVISION HELMET - QUIST

Fine, " One Look " and complete original.
Rear apron mkd , " Q64 - DN 370 ( Lot number ).
Ties in nicely with the Brian Ice Helmet Code book , ( page 520 ).
Recorded as , Double decal Polizei. Bordered decal and left the factory after March 1940.Grey / green paint.
Good size 57 mkd. pig skin liner with soldiers initials.Original draw string.
Excellent 1944 dtd...  read more

Code: 60382

WW2 - BLACK WATCH ( ROYAL HLDRS. ) - TOS - RED HACKLE

Vintage Black Watch red hackle for wear on the Tam O Shanter .
No feather loss.
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Code: 60384

WW2 GERMAN HEER KUBAN CAMPAIGN SHIELD - UNIFORM REMOVED - VET BRINGBACK

One of a number of vet bring back items I recently purchased direct from the family.
All were WAF posted for authenticity and are confirmed as good example original pieces .
Slightly curved and with light wear to the nape of the field grey cloth indicating it was tunic removed.
Army example.
C/w back plate, original cloth and black backing paper .
Nice age to...  read more

Code: 60391

ROYAL NAVY ISSUE SIEBE GORMAN DIVERS KNIFE

Excellent condition Navy issue Siebe Gorman divers knife.
Bought direct from the vet.
5th and final style with the six round ring ebonite handle.
Recognised as one of the finest most recognisable diving knives of its time from arguably the best dive company.
These were used by the U.K. military, specialist civilian divers and navy divers around the world.
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Code: 60120