WW2 - 9TH H.L.I. - GLASGOW HLDRS. - 2ND BTN. " BLUNT STAR " CAP BADGE

2nd Batt.Glasgow Highlanders,Highland Light Infantry cap badge.
Circa.1939-46.
Found in the loft of a deceased estate along with WW1 medals and various other pieces attributed to family members who seem to have served in both the HLI and the Life Guards by an electrician rewiring the house for the new owner.
Known as the Blunt Star pattern, genuine examples of these are ext...  read more

Code: 60137

WW2 GERMAN - KREIGSMARINE - MINE SWEEPERS BADGE - R.K. - VET BRING BACK

Outstanding Navy Mine Sweepers Award by, "R.K." (Rudolph Karneth).
This was one of a number of Kreigsmarine badges brought back by a Royal Marine Commando which I sold to a customer back in the day and just bought back, (name of serviceman to buyer).
Retains most of itr's finish back and front and is a really striking example.
Embossed R.K. and tapered pin.
Textbo...  read more

Code: 60173

GORDON HIGHLANDERS OFFICERS BADGE

A good example of an officers badge in what looks like unmarked silver.
Nice detail with no rubbing or damage.
Age patina.
No issues.
Great looking badge.
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Code: 60294

17TH REGIMENT OF FOOT - CPT. SIR HENRY SCRYMGEOUR WEDDERBURN ( Earl of Dundee ) - 1858 - HUNTING DOG METAL COLLAR - ATTRIBUTED

A large size bronzed finish over brass hunting dog collar circa 1858.
Beautifully jeweller inscribed with "Henry S (Scrymgeour) Wedderburn - 17th Regiment"
Earl Henry Scrymgeour Wedderburn is recorded as a Captain in the 17th of Foot in 1858 and was 9th Earl of Dundee..
Age toned and uncleaned since the 19th century.
Has a fixing for a padlock and a stout ring for at...  read more

Code: 59808

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

Introduced circa 1939 till 46.
An exceptional 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

VICTORIAN CAMERON HLDRS / BLACK WATCH PIPERS CROSS BELT BADGE

This badge was worn both by Black Watch pipers on their cross belt and also the Cameron Hldrs. wore it as a cap badge prior to the introduction of the one with the ' Cameron " scroll .
Well detailed w/m , no rubbing or damage.
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Code: 60292

WW2 GERMAN 25 YEARS FAITHFUL SERVICE SILVER AWARD - BOXED

Top example of the 25 year Civil Award.
Usually the boxes on these tend to be tatty whereas this one is top shelf and has the makers label.
The award itself is as nice as they come !  read more

Code: 58327

WW1 GERMAN - COURT MOUNTED MEDAL GROUPING

Nicely court mounted 3 medal group comprising, Iron Cross 2nd Class, Hindenburg Cross with Swords for combatants, and Prussian 9 year service medal.
All original as worn .
Good pin to rear.
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Code: 58579

WW2 BRITISH SUN HELMET - ELLWOOD - NAMED

Fine example of a cork Ellwood sun helmet ( solar topee ).
Officers private purchase.
No military markings but does have the hook on chin strap as found on military examples.
Whitened.
Large pugarree.
Good leather chin strap.
Silk and Morocco leather sweatband with owners name FRASER applied in ink.( Unit he served with to buyer )
He was involve...  read more

Code: 60283

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