GERMAN KREIGSMARINE - U BOAT BADGE - F.O.- VET BRING BACK

One Look original .
Kriegsmarine U-Boat Badge By Friedrich Orth in zinc. The reverse of the badge is marked “FO” for Friedrich Orth, Wein.
Vertical needle pin and soldered catch, measuring 39mm x 49.7mm.
Most of the original gilding is gone as is usual with zinc badges nevertheless this is a good example from the late war with nice aged patina and no damage or repairs.
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Code: 60438

17TH / 21ST LANCERS - OFFICERS - SILVER H/M - CAP BADGE - GAUNT

17/21st Lancers officers cap badge.
Excellent scarce example in silver.
Hallmarks for Birmingham 1959.
Also maker mkd , "J.R.G. & S" (J.R.Gaunt & Son ).
Silver lugs.
No rubbing or damage.
Top quality as you expect from Gaunt.
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Code: 60453

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

Code: 60463

VICTORIAN -17TH LANCERS CZAPKA - HELMET PLATE

Good genuine example.
Brass, lance-cap plate for The 17th Lancers.
Some polishing to high points.
Old polish residue.
Two screw fastenings (east and west).
As per , KK723 & Rowe & Carman 97.
In the book " Head Dress of the British Lancers 1816- to the Present ",this is described as, 'Pattern E'.
The South Africa Battle Honour (bottom right) d...  read more

Code: 60457

WW2 HLI (HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY) PLASTIC ECONOMY CAP BADGE

Good example of a scarce WW2 plastic economy cap badge for the H.L.I.
Retains it's grey finish with no distortion or flaking to the finish.
It has been worn on a bonnet but both brass blades are present and in good shape.
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Code: 60566

MODEL 1933 - S. A. DAGGER C/W HANGER - ANTON WINGEN JR. - NORDSEE

Nice early SA dagger by Anton Wingen Jr. of Solingen.
Nickel fittings.
Nice light coloured handle with no breaks or damage.
Eagle and SA device both good.
Tight fit between dagger and scabbard.
Gau marked to cross guard " No " , (Nordsee).
Early anodised scabbard.
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Code: 60548

WW1 - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. STERLING SILVER /ENAMEL SWEETHEART BADGE - Thomas L Mott

Beautiful piece by renowned silversmith Thomas L Mott of Birmingham who operated from the late 19th Century and was famous for the high quality of his work.
In the form of three quarter size collar dog.
Stamped " Sterling Silver ". and wiith maker stamp " T.L.M " " Thomas L Mott ".
Both Regimental mottos set in undamaged blue enamel.
Fine period original pin and hoo...  read more

Code: 60528

WW2 SCOTTISH ( SEAFORTHS ) HIGHLAND RGTS. SNCO'S - PUTTEES

A pair of rare light green wool Senior Ranks puttees as used by Highland Regiments in WW2.
White tapes.
Contemporary photos show these favoured by the Seaforths but it's likely they were also worn by other Regiments ?
Not the regular khaki ones , these are a very distinct light green with white tie tapes.
Condition is good and they came in many years ago and I kept t...  read more

Code: 60537

ARGYLLSHIRE (ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. ) OFFICERS SILVER COLLAR BADGE

Rare and important officers silver / gilt Boar’s Head collar dog for the Argyllshire Hldrs. ( Later A & S.H. ).
Quality , 2 piece construction.
Unmarked cast silver.
Gilded Boars Head nicely rivetted on .
Silver lugs.
This is not half an Argylls collar , this has been made like this.
Very nice fine detail .
Likely the inspiration for the later Ca...  read more

Code: 60542

MACHINE GUN CORPS WW1 PAIR OF MEDALS

Nice Straight From the Family grouping and fresh to the market.
I've done some research which comes with the sale.
Medals in good shape & c/w their original ribbons and named box of issue.
Also the soldiers cap badge is included in the sale .
If someone wants the medals minus the cap badge contact me direct and I'll knock £15 off the price and keep the cap badge.
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Code: 60517