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

Code: 60457

WW1 - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. STERLING SILVER /ENAMEL SWEETHEART BADGE - Thomas L Mott

Beautiful piece by renowned silversmith Thomas L Mott of Birmingham who operated from the late 19th Century and was famous for the high quality of his work.
In the form of three quarter size collar dog.
Stamped " Sterling Silver ". and wiith maker stamp " T.L.M " " Thomas L Mott ".
Both Regimental mottos set in undamaged blue enamel.
Fine period original pin and hoo...  read more

Code: 60528

ARGYLLSHIRE (ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. ) OFFICERS SILVER COLLAR BADGE

Rare and important officers silver / gilt Boar’s Head collar dog for the Argyllshire Hldrs. ( Later A & S.H. ).
Quality , 2 piece construction.
Unmarked cast silver.
Gilded Boars Head nicely rivetted on .
Silver lugs.
This is not half an Argylls collar , this has been made like this.
Very nice fine detail .
Likely the inspiration for the later Ca...  read more

Code: 60542

MACHINE GUN CORPS WW1 PAIR OF MEDALS

Nice Straight From the Family grouping and fresh to the market.
I've done some research which comes with the sale.
Medals in good shape & c/w their original ribbons and named box of issue.
Also the soldiers cap badge is included in the sale .
If someone wants the medals minus the cap badge contact me direct and I'll knock £15 off the price and keep the cap badge.
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Code: 60517

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

WW2 GERMAN ARMY M40 SD HELMET - SE 64 - ATTRIBUTED

Superb " One Look " all original German M40 army single decal helmet.
SE 64 stamp to the side and Lot No.10396 to the rear of the apron.
Good decal.
Very good percentage of it's field grey paint finish.
Nice original zinc / sheepskin liner with all tongue ends intact and supple leather.
Shortened chin strap .
It has a piece of stiff card with the soldi...  read more

Code: 60546

93RD HIGHLANDERS ( ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. ) - OFFICERS COLLAR PAIR -1880

Matched pair of officers gilded collar badges only worn in 1880 .Worn until 1883.
They later were worn by Pipers and Bandsmen.
Gilded cast brass with brass lugs.
Lovely sharp detail and no rubbing or damage and retaining their gilding.
Rare
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Code: 60563

WW2 - BATTLEDRESS COMBINATION - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND / HIGHLAND DIVISION

A nice One Look original from my personal collection of Argylls items.
Battledress sleeve combination with Argyll red/white dicing, printed HD formation sign and 3 red horizontal Brigade Stripes.
All properly period stitched .
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Code: 60559

WW2 8TH ARMY (HIGHLAND DIVISION) HIGHLAND DIVISION SHOULDER SLIDE - BLACK WATCH / ARGYLLS

Very rare Western Desert tropical shoulder slide.
Sun bleached HD printed formation sign and tartan flash in Government tartan for either Argylls or Black Watch mounted on tan slide , usually worn singly not as a pair. .
Cracking " Been There " rare piece from my private collection.
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Code: 60552

KOREAN WAR - 40TH INFANTRY DIV - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. SHOULDER SLIDE COMBINATION

Very rare 1st Argylls combination insignia as instituted in 1949 when the Argylls became part of the 40th Infantry Brigade before deploying to Korea in 1950.
Comprises the Cockerel formation sign and Argylls diced flash mounted on a jungle green patch with top loop and two lower stud fixings for wear singly on the shoulder .
Condition is excellent with bright colours.
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Code: 60554