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
120.00 GBP
WW1 - 9TH LANCERS - O/R'S - LANCE CAP PLUME HOLDER BOSS
Circa WW1.
Plume holder boss for the Lance cap.
Round brass with a button to the front.
Slot for the plume holder.
Correct rear fixings.
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20.00 GBP
ROYAL FLYING CORPS GROUP - ATTRIBUTED
Nice original grouping given to the next door neighbour back in the day and purchased by me from them.
Name of pilot who purportedly flew Sopwith Camels to buyer.
Comprises, 1- RFC cloth shoulder title.
2 - RFC brass cap badge with domed out centre.
3 - Early RAF brass sweetheart.
4 - WW1 Volunteer Workers brass lapel badge ( numbered ).
5 - 1920's / 30... read more
160.00 GBP
WW2 BRITISH PARACHUTE TRAINED EMBROIDERED CUFF BADGE
Scarce , WW2 Parachute " Light Bulb " qualification cuff badge.
Removed from uniform and has been nicely cut to shape by the soldier.
Wool felt padded back.
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55.00 GBP
WW1 - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. OFFICERS FULLY FRETTED & DOMED CAP BADGE
Fine example of an officers badge in nickel silver.
Fully fretted thistles and centre .
The latter has been domed out which was a nice Argylls affectation, seemingly done with a " Peen Baw " hammer.
Fantastic looking badge.
Will come up a treat if polished.
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65.00 GBP
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
420.00 GBP
VICTORIAN - BOER WAR - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. SILVER PAGRI BADGE - FOREIGN SERVICE HELMET
Rare heavy cast silver officers badge for wear on the Ellwood sun helmet or slouch .
'Tail Up" cat for the Victorian period.
Age toned.
Will clean up nicely if desired.
No rubbing or damage.
Stamped " Silver " so likely private purchase.
From my personal Argylls collection I've been whittling down.
Chunky stout rear fixings .
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95.00 GBP
WW2 - W.V. S. ( WOMENS VOLUNTARY SERVICE ) TOMMY HELMET - ATTRIBUTED
One of the rarest of the Home Front helmets.
Direct family purchase in 2020.
Usually if these crop up they are Zuckerman helmets whereas this is a combat quality Tommy helmet , not a B. Grade.
Maker mkd and 1939 dtd. shell.
Hand applied " W V S " to both front and back in a maroon paint.
Khaki shell.
Liner and chin strap.
I have research on the o... read more
250.00 GBP
91st HIGHLANDERS ( ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND) OFFICERS REGENCY SHAKO BADGE
A very rare 91st Argyllshire Regt. of Foot Georgian Officer's Regency pattern shako plate in un marked silver.
The Regency shako was in use from 1816 to 1829.
This is a beautiful example in near mint condition and just purchased from an old collection, more items from which I will be listing soon.
Domed silver ball shaped back plate with "PENINSULA - XCI (91st) - ARGYLLSH... read more
1495.00 GBP
91ST REGIMENT (ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND) - SILVER OFFICERS WAIST BELT CENTRE.
Extremely rare piece from my personal Argylls collection.
Circa 1800.
Officers waist belt centre in unmarked silver.
4 piece construction .
Silver has polishing and there is a small loss to the right hand finial ends.
Retains a period leather backing to stop rubbing against a back plate.
Brass fixings on the back.
Priced with the small damage in ... read more