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
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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220.00 GBP
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
120.00 GBP
WW2 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. OFFICERS 1938 GLASGOW SILVER H/M PAGRI BADGE
Beautiful and rare.
For wear on sun helmet or slouch hat.
Glasgow silver hallmarks for 1938 .
Maker details look like " P.H. " which would be Peter Henderson.
Correct pin and hook for the period.
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INTER WAR - WW2 - BRITISH SUN HELMET - ELLWOOD - NAMED
Fine example of a cork Ellwood sun helmet ( solar topee ).
Officers private purchase.
No military markings but does have the hook on chin strap as found on military examples.
White Blancoed.
6 panel crown
Large multi fold pugarree.
Good leather chin strap.
Silk and Morocco leather sweatband with owners name FRASER applied in ink.( Unit he served... read more
95.00 GBP
VICTORIAN - BLACK WATCH VOLUNTEER BTN. CAP BADGE
Rare piece.
Volunteer Btn. ( without the Sphinx Battle Honour), cap badge.
Thin brass loops.
Conversion . I can see where there have originally been north / south screw posts at one time but the lugs have been on here forever !
Brass with age patina.
Fretted centre.
Die struck.
Q.V.C.
Similar to a cap badge centre but larger. 2 inches x 1 ... read more