WW2 - 3RD REICH PERIOD - MAINZ SPORTS CLUB STICK PIN

Rare WW2 Mainz Sports Club stick pin.
Nice undamaged enamel .
Period knurled pin.

All independent sports bodies were absorbed into the 3rd Reich National Socialist League of the Reich for Physical Exercise.
Activities of the club during the 3rd Reich period are sketchy but no doubt they had to adhere to the Nazi ideal of exclusion of Jews etc.
Rare wa...  read more

Code: 60396

SCOTTISH ROYAL ENGINEERS VOLUNTEERS - EDWARDIAN WAIST BELT CENTRE

Belt plate centre.
Edwardian period , post 1902 with Kings Crown.
Cast brass example.
Two small tangs north and south to the reverse.
No rubbing or damage.
Nice detail.
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Code: 60393

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY TERRITORIAL (H.L.I.) SCARLET TUNIC SHOULDER BOARD SHOULDER BOARD

A single officers braided shoulder board from a scarlet tunic for a Lieutenant in the HLI.
Reserve Btn .
Bullion wire pips and " T " ( Territorial ).
Also c/w the scarce screw in gilt button and brass post This must be I assume early as the button has a QVC crown so it is pre Territorial Force.
V.G.C.  read more

Code: 60394

WW2 - AMERICAN AIRBORNE UNIFORM & DOCUMENT - ARDENNES - ATTRIBUTED

Estate fresh and selling for the soldiers daughter.
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 sweatband. Near mint , approx size 56...  read more

Code: 60340

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

WW2 GERMAN - POLIZEI M42 HELMET - EF 64

An untouched helmet I bought from a vets daughter many years ago after her father passed and has been in my collection ever since .
M42 Polizei Division double decal.
Size 64 shell.
Bordered Police decal and Swastika shield.
Nice sheepskin liner with original draw string.
WAF posted for confirmation on the maker as only the Lot No. 2458 is legible.
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Code: 60376

WW1 - SOUTH AFRICAN INFANTRY - LARGE GROUPING - ATTRIBUTED

Stunning large collection of One Mans items .
A direct purchase from the family many years ago and kept by me until now..

Comprises -
Leather trim badged and named glengarry with full length original tails and cap badge on Regimental tartan patch.
WW1 Large size jack knife.
Pair of badged epaulettes from a o/r's Service Dress.
Trench art match ...  read more

Code: 60330

WW2 - RED CROSS HAT BADGE

British Red Cross Society hat badge .
A good circa 1940's other ranks hat badge, red cross shield within a gilt circular title "British Red Cross Society" above tri-part Latin scroll "Inter Arma Caritas" (In War, Charity). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, perfect enamel, an excellent example.
Height 35mm.  read more

Code: 58515

RED CROSS - FOR SERVICE BADGE - MINT - GAUNT

A good pre 1953 British Red Cross Society "For Service" gilt and enamel badge, the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' and official issue number "L 13229".
Near mint with bright gilding, retaining original pin fittings and no damage to the enamel.
Height 41mm.  read more

Code: 58514