WW1 BRITISH - 1918 LONDON SILVER H/M - R.A. - IDENTITY WRIST BAND

Rare silver h/m I.D. plate as worn by troops in the trenches in the Great War.
Hallmarked 1918 London silver.
Particularly nice example with well impressed details and sharp jeweller etched Royal Artillery device.
This would have been worn on a leather wrist band.
Silver examples are not easily come by , most being crudely made in w/m.
Nice clear details.
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Code: 60587

GERMAN 3RD REICH ORIGINAL HITLER PHOTOGRAPH

One off original period actual photo ( not print or copy ) , taken by an onlooker.
Classic pose from the car. with the crowds being held back by police.
Pre or early war .
Forum posted and confirmed as original.
Good sharp image .
See images for size.
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Code: 60078

WW2 - GERMAN - IRON CROSS 1ST CLASS - CARL WILD

Very good example of an EK1 by the scarce maker, "107" (Carl Wild of Hamburg).
Iron core, multi piece.
Correct pin and hook.
Quality made.
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Code: 60170

BRITISH 2ND ( OFFICERS ) PATTERN FAIRBAIRN SYKES COMMANDO DAGGER

Very clean example of an all nickel 2nd Pattern referred to as the Officer pattern.
Introduced in 1941 with a run of 40,000.
Clean blade , clear etching to both sides.Both retaining their black background with no fading out.
Good point.
Scabbard I believe is possibly non original ? I've reflected this in the price.
Rare
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Code: 60561

BRITISH 2ND PATTERN FAIRBAIRN SYKES COMMANDO DAGGER - WITH MOTTOES

Not often found as nice as this.
Very clean 2nd Pattern FS retaining it's blued finish throughout.
Exceptionally good blade with no rust or damage and a good point . Full length.
Retaining all it's blued finish.
Both mottoes very clear and crisp.
Scabbard leather very good but top elastic is broken.
Chape retains it's blue finish.
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Code: 60562

GERMAN M40 ARMY SINGLE DECAL - NS64 - LOT NO. D129

Lovely clean and complete One Look helmet which has come back after being sold 15 years ago.
Configures nicely with the Brian Ice book which confirms a run of helmets beginning March 1940 in both army and Luftwaffe single decals.
Zinc / sheepskin liner and rough texture paint.
Nice decal.
Most paint present .
Small impact to crown where it's been struck a glan...  read more

Code: 60603

ITALIAN WW2 PARATROOPERS - FINGER RING

Rare piece.
Bi - metal Italian paras finger ring.
Ornate engraved shank.
Raised detail of winged parachute to face.
Pinky size.
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Code: 58978

RUSSIAN FRONT - BATTLE OF KURSK - M40 GERMAN ARMY SINGLE DECAL - COMPLETE / BATTLE DAMAGED

Another returned to the fold after 20 years !
Stunning "Been There" in the extreme combat helmet. This one found in the Kursk area.
Bunker found condition.
Shell retaining most of it's paint.
Good decal. 64 size shell, maker not visible but Lot No 10033 or 10633 to rear apron.
Bullet shrapnel hole to right side which has gone in at an angle , the liner with ...  read more

Code: 55593

WW2 - 1945 DTD. - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. TAM O SHANTER C/W ECONOMY CAP BADGE

Here's one from my personal collection of Argylls items.
WW2 Tam O Shanter , made by "A & J. Gelfer - Glasgow" who operated until 1945 producing TOS's for the military.
Some light moth tracking to crown and one small hole.
Cream interior very good with light sweat staining to brow area.
Clearly maker mkd and with Size 6 7/8 th's and.W.D. arrow.
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Code: 60575

ROYAL SCOTS - VICTORIAN - MATCHING SET - OFFICERS SHOULDER BELT PLATE & WAIST BELT PLATE SET

Nice quality set and a steal at this reduced price..
Officers Shoulder Belt Plate and Dirk Belt plate.
Circa 1900.
Silver fittings on burnished back plates.
SBP with Silver diamond cut star.Green enamel behind centre.
Waist belt plate with early style star , green enamel behind the centre. Curved back plate.
Matching set with nice even age toning .
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Code: 59544