RARE - 3RD REICH GERMAN ACADEMY OF AERONAUTICAL RESEARCH STICK PIN
One of a number of British vet bring backs I purchased personally from the family.
All were WAF posted and confirmed as genuine excellent examples.
Very rare. German Academy of Aeronautical Research enamelled commemorative badge for the founding of the D.A.L . on July 24, 1936.
Christian Lauer, Nürmberg maker mkd. to back.
It remains in near mint condition with a ni... read more
195.00 GBP
WW1 - RIVER FORTH GUN BATTERY - INCHKEITH ISLAND ARMOURY PADLOCK WITH KEY
Rare One off item being the large brass armoury padlock for the North Battery on Inchkeith Island in the River Forth.
Defences had been constructed on the various islands in the River Forth in the late 1800's and continued right through until the end of WW2.
Inchkeith Island had 3 Gun Batteries.
They were protecting the Forth Bridge , which did come under attack and also th... read more
140.00 GBP
WW2 - FAIRBAIRN / SYKES COMMANDO DAGGER - RARE AMERICAN MARINE CORPS PATTERN
WW2 Era American USMC F.S. Variant.
Cast Alloy Ringed Handle with it's original black finish .
WW2 Era USMC Style.
Features on page 139 of Flook’s book, " The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives " where this and similar USMC type hilt variants and colours are featured.
The author in the feature makes the comment that these knives are somethin... read more
550.00 GBP
93RD OF FOOT ( ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. ) - CRIMEA EXCAVATED - LARGE TUNIC BUTTON
Genuine brass large lozenge shaped tunic button.
Maker mkd.
Back in the day a number of genuine buttons appeared in the market place . These had been dug in the area of Balaklava .
Later spurious ones appeared.
This one is the Real Deal , one of a number I bought from the late Stan Paget.
Uncleaned and in fine condition.
Rare.
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WW1 - 8TH ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. OFFICERS DESK SET
Very rare probably a One Off example of an officers portable field writing / desk set.
Polished mahogany cover with green Morocco leather opening back with document pockets.
What really sets this off is the high quality unique solid silver badge / Regimental device applied to the wood front( a/f. )
Top outer scrolls with " Princess Louises "
Lower scrolls with " Arg... read more
350.00 GBP
BLACK WATCH 51ST HIGHLAND DIV. - BATTLE DRESS SLEEVE COMBINATION
Cracking One Looker !
Uniform removed .
Comprises , printed " H.D." Formation Sign, 3 red Brigade stripes ( 154th ) and Tartan patch in the shape of a Black Watch cap badge.
All correct stitching.
V.G.C.
The 154th Infantry Brigade was a component of the 51st (Highland) Division in both World War I and World War II. In WWII, the brigade saw action in No... read more
VICTORIAN - STIRLINGSHIRE R.V. ( ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. ) - O/R'S SHAKO
Extremely rare shako for the Stirling Rifle Volunteers circa 1860's.
They later become the 7th Argylls and as part of the 4th V.B. previous to that, some members served in the Boer War.
All original , green ball tuft absent.
Green / red / white dicing.
Volunteer Rifles brass bugle badge with " 23 " ( Cathcart ).
Original chin strap , leather good.
Red ... read more
GERMAN WW2 WAR MERIT CROSS 2ND CLASS WITH SWORDS - BRONZE
Good example.
Non maker mkd ring.
Original ribbon.
Nice age patina.
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45.00 GBP
WW2 GERMAN INFANTRY MANS CAP - E. BURGMAYER - LARGE SIZE
Great looking private purchase mans visor cap.
All original and WAF posted.
White piped for infantry.
Nice shape.
Original to cap insignia.
Very clean interior.
Celluloid diamond to crown.
Large size approx. 60.
V.G.C.
Erhard Burgmayer of Ulm was a private-purchase military tailor and uniform cap (Schirmmütze) maker during ... read more
795.00 GBP
WW1 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. KILT APRON - K.I.A.
Very good condition full wrap round kilt cover.
A &S.H. stamped to inside as well as with the soldiers Regimental no.
Number attributable to ; John Dickson, 2nd Btn.. Embarked for France 1-10-15. Killed 13 - 6 -16.
Rare
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