WW1 HIGHLAND CYCLIST GLENGARRY BADGE

Good example of this now scarce badge.
Nicely shaped for wear on the Tam O Shanter.
Die struck with sharp detail.
No rubbing or damage.
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Code: 60355

GERMAN WW2 - INFANTRY ASSAULT BADGE - KARL WURSTER- VET BRING BACK

Infantry Assault Badge in Bronze – Karl Wurster, Markneukirchen.
Heavy zinc construction with dark toning.
The back is marked with the small W logo from Wurster and is in great condition with the remains of the soft bronze finish.
Zinc Wurster made IAB's are rarer than the solid tombac pieces and it is one of the most difficult to find zinc IAB.
One of a number o...  read more

Code: 60383

WW2 GERMAN - GENERAL ASSAULT BADGE - KARL WURSTER - VET BRINGBACK

One of a number of British vet bring backs purchased from the family by myself.
All have been WAF posted and confirmed as excellent originals.
Much sought after General Assault Badge by Karl Wurster K.G., Markneukirchen.
Retaining all it's original silver washed finish.
Small "W" to the top rear corner.
I think you would have to look hard to find an example to...  read more

Code: 60379

CIVIL DEFENCE 1980 DTD. - COLD WAR TURTLE HELMET

Red painted '44 Pattern British Turtle helmet .
Red paint is original for Civil Defence units and also has " C.D. " in black, stencilled to front.
Dated for 1980 and WD arrow to liner strap.
Good liner and green elasticated chin strap.
Rare Cold War helmet .
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Code: 60325

VICTORIAN - STIRLINGSHIRE R.V. ( ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. ) - O/R'S SHAKO

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 quilted li...  read more

Code: 60335

US - WW2 - JAPANESE-AMERICAN INTERNMENT POSTER: CIVILIAN EXCLUSION ORDER

Very rare genuine poster / flyer relating to The Presidio of San Francisco and dated 1942.

Has yellowed a little with age and has one small tear to the left hand side.
Measures 16x24 cm.

This was a poster created by the Western Defense Command and 4th Army Wartime Civil Control Administration instructing all person’s of Japanese ancestry living in a particul...  read more

Code: 60343

ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS - SILK BANNER - BANDSMANS DRAPE - HONG KONG

Beautiful and rare Regimental banner. or possibly a bandsmans drape ?
I believe this dates to 1950 / 51 but may well be earlier. Made of Chinese silk with beautifully hand embroidered overlaid detail of Boars Head and " Tail Up " Cat suggesting it may be earlier and with the Princess Louise cypher and " 91 " (St ) and " 93 " (Rd ).
Size approx. 54 cm x 47 cm without fringes. ...  read more

Code: 60358

3RD REICH GERMAN - DRL HONOR AWARD STICK PIN - SILVER GRADE FOR NON MEMBERS

Extremely rare.
DRL honour award stickpin.
Silvered Tombac and white enamel.
Unmarked.
Knurled pin.
Measures 16mm across approx.
Pre-1938 before the DRL became the NSRL.
The Silver Honor Badge was awarded to non-members who contributed in extraordinary ways to the organization.
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Code: 60377

VICTORIAN - 5TH ROYAL SCOTS VOLUNTEER BTN. HELMET PLATE

A good untouched example of a Volunteer Btn. plate for the Home Service helmet circa 1878.
Nice age toning.
No rubbing or damage.
W/m.
Generic back plate with the RS centre piece attached by stout pins, north and south.
The plate itseld with 3 long original lugs.
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Code: 60381

GERMAN WW2 - M40 POLIZEI DIVISION HELMET - QUIST

Fine, " One Look " and complete original.
Rear apron mkd , " Q64 - DN 370 ( Lot number ).
Ties in nicely with the Brian Ice Helmet Code book , ( page 520 ).
Recorded as , Double decal Polizei. Bordered decal and left the factory after March 1940.Grey / green paint.
Good size 57 mkd. pig skin liner with soldiers initials.Original draw string.
Excellent 1944 dtd...  read more

Code: 60382