WW2 GERMAN - 1933 A.D.A.C. CAR BUMPER BADGE - VET BRING BACK

Rare A.D.A.C. car club bumper badge with Swastika.
In 1933 the ADAC along with other German car clubs came under the auspices of the Nazi Party D.D.A.C.
Unusual to find what must be one of the last ADAC examples.
Beautifully made with no damage to the various enamels or bronze finish apart from the Knights body which has 3 small areas of loss , likely stone chips.
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Code: 60580

1ST ARGYLL HIGHLANDERS OFFICERS SILVER SPORRAN BADGE

This is a very rare item.
Early Silver officers sporran badge .
Constructed from sheet silver.
North / South lugs.
Outer strap with " 1st Argyll Highlanders " .
Centre with the Argyllshire Hldrs Argyll Boars Head within a bugle .
Has polishing to high points otherwise .
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Code: 60605

WW2 - GERMAN - IRON CROSS 1ST CLASS - CARL WILD

Very good example of an EK1 by the scarce maker, "107" (Carl Wild of Hamburg).
Iron core, multi piece.
Correct pin and hook.
Quality made.
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Code: 60170

BRITISH 2ND ( OFFICERS ) PATTERN FAIRBAIRN SYKES COMMANDO DAGGER

Very clean example of an all nickel 2nd Pattern referred to as the Officer pattern.
Introduced in 1941 with a run of 40,000.
Clean blade , clear etching to both sides.Both retaining their black background with no fading out.
Good point.
Scabbard I believe is possibly non original ? I've reflected this in the price.
Rare
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Code: 60561

BRITISH 2ND PATTERN FAIRBAIRN SYKES COMMANDO DAGGER - WITH MOTTOES

Not often found as nice as this.
Very clean 2nd Pattern FS retaining it's blued finish throughout.
Exceptionally good blade with no rust or damage and a good point . Full length.
Retaining all it's blued finish.
Both mottoes very clear and crisp.
Scabbard leather very good but top elastic is broken.
Chape retains it's blue finish.
Fine example wh...  read more

Code: 60562

GERMAN M40 ARMY SINGLE DECAL - NS64 - LOT NO. D129

Lovely clean and complete One Look helmet which has come back after being sold 15 years ago.
Configures nicely with the Brian Ice book which confirms a run of helmets beginning March 1940 in both army and Luftwaffe single decals.
Zinc / sheepskin liner and rough texture paint.
Nice decal.
Most paint present .
Small impact to crown where it's been struck a glan...  read more

Code: 60603

ITALIAN WW2 PARATROOPERS - FINGER RING

Rare piece.
Bi - metal Italian paras finger ring.
Ornate engraved shank.
Raised detail of winged parachute to face.
Pinky size.
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Code: 58978

VICTORIAN - ARGYLLSHIRE HIGHLAND RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. ( ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - OFFICERS BONNET BADGE )

Very Rare.
Circa 1860.
Argyllshire R.V. ( 9th A & S.H. ).
Officers bonnet badge..
Measures 4 cm diameter approx
Nickel silver, 2 piece construction with very finely detailed thistle sprays and Boars Head in relief on a plain quiot..
No rubbing or damage.
Overlong pin as per the Victorian period.
The construction is similar to a plaid brooc...  read more

Code: 60543

RUSSIAN FRONT - BATTLE OF KURSK - M40 GERMAN ARMY SINGLE DECAL - COMPLETE / BATTLE DAMAGED

Another returned to the fold after 20 years !
Stunning "Been There" in the extreme combat helmet. This one found in the Kursk area.
Bunker found condition.
Shell retaining most of it's paint.
Good decal. 64 size shell, maker not visible but Lot No 10033 or 10633 to rear apron.
Bullet shrapnel hole to right side which has gone in at an angle , the liner with ...  read more

Code: 55593

WW2 - 1945 DTD. - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. TAM O SHANTER C/W ECONOMY CAP BADGE

Here's one from my personal collection of Argylls items.
WW2 Tam O Shanter , made by "A & J. Gelfer - Glasgow" who operated until 1945 producing TOS's for the military.
Some light moth tracking to crown and one small hole.
Cream interior very good with light sweat staining to brow area.
Clearly maker mkd and with Size 6 7/8 th's and.W.D. arrow.
Soldiers name, ...  read more

Code: 60575