A fine example of the R.C.A. - Kings Bodyguard for Scotland officers Balmoral bonnet.
Attributed in the crown to " The Rt. Hon . - The Earl of Dundee " and dated 8.5.84.
Makers label also to crown , " Stewart Christie - Edinburgh "
Stiffened mohair sides with black velvet trim.
Large crimson wool tourie.
Dark green melton body with no moth or damage.
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Code: 59816

Another item from a small Leeds Pals grouping in from the family.
Good condition.
Soldiers details available to the buyer.
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Code: 59800

Pin back Pagri badge for wear on the sun helmet or slouch hat.
Circa WW1.
Brass.Die struck
Golphic crown.
Period pin and hook.
Nice age toning.
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Code: 59814

An exceptional example of a private purchase officers cap badge dating to the first year of the Great War.
Beautifully fretted with domed centre.
No rubbing or damage.
Good detail.
Cast silver with Edinburgh H/m for 1914 and makers stamp " H.T ." ( Henry Tatton ).
Retailers tablet to back " Mc Dougall's - London . ".
Silver lugs.
Heavy badge.
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Code: 59747

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.
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Code: 59764

320.00 GBP

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Good crisp example.
2 feet on tower.
The one with both feet on the tower is widely agreed to be the Kitcheners Army Northumberland Fusiliers Bn 1915 pattern
Old polish residue to back.
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Code: 59766

25.00 GBP

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Very rare enamel badge for the German - American Bund , American Nazi Association..
Good condition red enamel over bronze .
Stout brooch fixing, not stick pin.
Nicely marked up to on the back to the manufacturer, " Apollo Jewellery Brooklyn N.Y. " in relief.
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The German American Bund, (Amerikadeutscher Volksbund - AV), was an American Nazi organization e...  read more

Code: 59778

375.00 GBP

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Good nickel silver example dating to the Great War.
Correct pedestal top with undamaged orange coloured foiled citrine.
This type of sgian dhu is unique to the Gordons.
Leather covered wood scabbard with plain mounts, the top one with an impressed Fleur De Lis to the back , possibly a trade mark.
Clipped back steel blade.
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Code: 59801

575.00 GBP

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Estate fresh along with other items from a soldier in the Leeds Pals.
I have some research on him that can be made available to the buyer.
Exactly as it came to me uncleaned with nice age patina.
This is the finer one for the 1st Class Lewis Gunner.
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15th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment (1st Leeds Pals) was raised in Leeds in September 1914 b...  read more

Code: 59796