1ST BTN. - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS - PIPE BAND - TENOR DRUM C/W BATTLE HONOURS - POTTERS

Circa 1960's.
Argyll & Sutherland Hldrs 1st ( Regular ) Btn. Pipe Band tenor drum with hand painted battle honours by Potters of Aldershot.
Premier drum.15' head
Excellent painting with no abrasions or damage.
Slotted tension rods which tie it to pre 1970's.
Not to be confused with later sticky transfer B.H.
Signed by Potters as they did with examples t...  read more

Code: 60099

42ND OF FOOT ( BLACK WATCH ) GLENGARRY / PAGRI BADGE - 1874 - 1881

Very rare.
42nd Royal Highland (The Black Watch) Regiment of Foot glengarry badge circa 1874-81.
This badge pre dates the 42nd with the numbered centre.
Likely worn on the Foreign Service helmet.
Die-stamped silver plated elongated Thistle Star bearing St. Andrew and Cross in crowned oval motto ,"Nemo Me Impune Lacessit" over Sphinx on "EGYPT" Battle Honour. (K & K...  read more

Code: 60227

WW2 - AMERICAN AIRBORNE UNIFORM & DOCUMENT - ARDENNES - ATTRIBUTED

Estate fresh from the American Servicemans daughter and selling for her on consignment.
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 ...  read more

Code: 60340

RENFREWSHIRE A.C.F. ( 4TH A & S.H.) AFFILIATED EMBROIDERED FORMATION PATCH

Very rare Argylls related Formation sleeve badge for the Renfrewshire A.C.F. ( 4TH Argyll & Sutherland Hldrs . ).
I wish I had got the one at £25 !! Someone sold recently !!
Blue wool background with Argylls red/white dicing and embroidered Prince of Wales feathers.
Very good and still with it's blue cloth backing.
V.G.C.  read more

Code: 60432

WW1 - GORDON HLDRS.- ABERDEEN SILVER - OFFICERS BADGE - ALISTER FRASER GORDON - D.S.O.

Beautiful example of a solid silver Gordons officers badge in rare Provincial Aberdeen silver.
Stamped to rear " ABD - SIL ".
No rubbing or damage and stunning looking , still with the antlers up , not turned down as found on many examples.
One of two badges purchased from the estate of Brig. Alister Fraser Gordon D.S.O. and this one has his initials scratched to the back ....  read more

Code: 60451

ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - 1ST CLACKMANNAN & KINROSS RIFLE VOLUNTEER CORPS - OFFICERS SILVER CAP BADGE

Way below the market value for a quick flip !
1st Admin. Btn. Clackmannan and Kinross R.V..
Circa 1874 - 87.
Extremely rare officers cap badge in cast silver.
Given by the Marquis of Tulliallan to officers .
Jeweller stamped , " R.S.& S ".
Excellent detail.
Small ring on the reverse for a fine safety chain.
Pin and locking catch may be rep...  read more

Code: 60477

VICTORIAN 17TH LANCERS 2 PIECE BI METAL BANDSMANS BADGE

Rare piece.
I've done a fair bit of research into this one.
I am told by a long time well informed collector / dealer it was a bandsmans badge .
2 piece.
Gilded die struck star surmounted by Q.V. Crown.
To the centre a very striking seperate Skull and motto in silver plated brass .
This attached by pins.
Old polish residue to the back.
Mea...  read more

Code: 60460

HITLER YOUTH KNIFE WITH MOTTO - 1938 - ANTON WINGEN

Good early quality example of a HJ knife and the last year of the blades having the "BLUT UND EHRE" motto.
Motto nice and clear on this one.
Blade is very good with no darkening or pitting, no re shaping and has a good point.
Clear RZM mkd and maker code "M7 / 51" (Anton Wingen Jr.) and 1938 date to blade.
Leather cushion present and good on ricasso.
Excepti...  read more

Code: 60547

1959 PTN. - LARGE SIZE DENISON SMOCK - BELSTAFF

Large size untouched Denison and a sought after "B.M.C." (Belstaff) one.
Full length Lightning mkd. working zip with long cloth puller .
Wool elasticated cuffs, these in service used condition!
Has the original label inside but it's faded, WD arrow is clear as is BMC, date is indistinct for my old eyes!
Bits of the other text can be made out.
Has soldier ap...  read more

Code: 60556

GERMAN - NSDAP POLITICAL LEADERS VISOR CAP EAGLE - M1 / 88

Superb example of a NSDAP Political Leaders visor cap eagle.
Retains all it's gilt finish .
RZM and maker mkd " M1/88 " ( Josef Schulte-Ufer, Sundern).
Retains it's 3 flat pins and has been slightly shaped for the visor cap by it's owner.
Forum posted and it's a 100% original from the Big Shooters
Mint  read more

Code: 60069