ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. DUMBARTONSHIRE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS - MATCHING COLLAR PAIR

Matching pair of these rare collars to the DRV before they became the 9th Argylls.
W/m with matching toning back and front to both so have always been together.
Dumbarton motto and Coat of Arms of Elephant and Howdah.
Nicely struck, no rubbing or damage.
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Code: 58898

GERMAN - M35 SINGLE DECAL - PARADE FINISH ARMY HELMET - NS64 - BILL SHEA

Super helmet and rare to find one with the early smooth parade finish dark green paint .
The silver army decal is in good shape and has toned to a nice golden colour.
Size 57 liner with owners initials.
NS 64 shell with batch no. 5864. Brian Ice's helmet book confirms this helmet configures exactly as to how it left the factory in late 1937.
Both liner and chinstra...  read more

Code: 59063

WW2 GERMAN STAHLHELM BUND EDELWEISS BADGE

Rare piece and being most likely from an alpine stick due to it's curved shape.
Very well detailed and has the Stahlhelm Bund helmet atop an edelweiss.
Has Munich 1929 so presumably for a rally ?
No fixings to the back.
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Code: 59172

WW2 BRITISH ISSUE TROPICAL SHORTS

Good pair of shorts with double straps.
From the vets daughter.
Ink stampings
Belonged to an officer who saw service in the Western Desert and the Italian campaign. ( Name to buyer ).
Scarce.
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Code: 59513

WW1 ROYAL FLYING CORPS - OBSERVERS BREVET C/W PHOTO

Correct oatmeal colour for the Flying Corps.
Nicely embroidered silk .
Linen backed.
No issues with this, a real nice example.
Photo of the owner in his Sidcot suit comes with the sale.
Rare.
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Code: 59858

WW2 - GLASGOW HLDRS, 9TH H.L.I. CAP BADGE

Introduced circa 1939 till 46.
An exceptional example of a o/r's cap badge , from the house with the soldiers father's Great War example.
Sharp strike and curved for wear on the Tam O Shaner.
No rubbing or damage and with nice uncleaned age toning.
As nice as they come.
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Code: 60154

WW2 GERMAN - 25 YEAR VETERANS TYPE 2 GORGET

A Type II German WW1 Veterans Gorget as worn by
flag bearers in the DRKB during the Nazi period.
Silver-colored back plate with gilded brass flags and banners in relief.
Raised central red enamel DRKB emblem with no damage.
Complete with its original beautifully detailed gilded neck chain.
The chain links feature alternate correct original black wool b...  read more

Code: 59651

26th OF FOOT - CAMERONIANS -1880/ 1881 - OFFICERS GILDED COLLAR BADGES - PAIR

Early gilded die struck officers collar set.
Matched pair.
Nicely age toned with no rubbing or damage.
See Churchill pg. 116.
Confirmed as being worn only 1880 to 1881 by officers .Rare .
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Code: 59976

1ST BTN. - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS - PIPE BAND - TENOR DRUM C/W BATTLE HONOURS - POTTERS

Circa 1960's.
Argyll & Sutherland Hldrs 1st ( Regular ) Btn. Pipe Band tenor drum with hand painted battle honours by Potters of Aldershot.
Premier drum.15' head
Excellent painting with no abrasions or damage.
Slotted tension rods which tie it to pre 1970's.
Not to be confused with later sticky transfer B.H.
Signed by Potters as they did with examples t...  read more

Code: 60099

GERMAN WW2 KRIEGSMARINE COASTAL ARTILLERY COLLAR TABS - VET BRING BACK

Genuine and rare set of Kriegsmarine ‘Küstenartillerie’ collar tabs.
Early set, factory mounted on bottle green wool backing.
Brought back by a Royal Signals officer ( name to buyer ).
WAF posted and all positive response.
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Code: 60119