WW2 - PARACHUTE RGT. M.O.P. SWEETHEART BADGE

Very rare WW2 Para sweetheart.
Made from Mother of Pearl or Abelone .
Kings Crown.
Nice detail and 1st Para one I've had.
Original pin.
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Code: 59963

T 7/9 RS (ROYAL SCOTS) TERRITORIAL SHOULDER TITLE

Circa 1922.
Extremely rare and sought after shoulder title.
Rare white metal example in near mint condition.
Issued in both brass and white metal ( Bloomer " Badges of the Highland and Lowland Regiments page 13 it describes the T/7/9/ RS title as ".... brass and white metal 1922 ").
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Code: 59970

CAPE TOWN HIGHLANDERS - BRONZE HELMET PLATE

In the larger size . Approx , 3 inches x 3 inches.
Bronze finish.
Die struck.
No rubbing nor damage.
Fine example.
Scarce.
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Code: 60029

GERMAN - WW2 - CASED - 40 YEAR FAITHFUL SERVICE CROSS - DESCHLER

Cased Forty Years Faithful Service Medal (Treudienst Ehrenzeichen .
Instituted by Hitler on 30th January 1938.
The medal comes in its original red leatherette covered wooden case of issue with : Deschler & Sohn, Munchen " to the white satin lid.
Base is of red velvet.
" 45 " within a oak leaf cluster to lid.
Good example.
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Code: 60395

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.
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Code: 60445

RARE - S.A. DAGGER - PETER LUNGSTRASS C/W HANGER - VET BRINGBACK

Nine out of Ten on the rarity scale.
Black Watch vet bringback and direct family purchase so fresh to the market.
Early example circa 1933.
Nickel fittings .
Gruppe mkd. to cross guard " Wm ".
Original to it leather hanger.
Nice clean blade with no issues.
Anodised scabbard with nickel fittings. One small dent to the ball
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Code: 60448

EARLY WW2 BRITISH TOMMY HELMET WITH NET & NAMED

First issue of the WW2 Tommy helmet introduced in 1938.
Main charecteristics , Satin bronze / green finish.
I've never taken the net off but it retains a large percentage of the shiny finish and not with the usual rust spotting these helmets usually have.
Oval top cushion pad attached by 4 rivets, only used on the 1st run of helmets.
Brass top screw.
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Code: 60493

WW1 - BLACK WATCH FEATHER BONNET BADGE

Flat thin badge as per some Great War examples.
Sharp die struck.
Long lugs for wear on the feather bonnet.
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Code: 60490

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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Code: 60202

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