93RD HLDRS (ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS.) OFFICERS SILVER PLAID BROOCH - NAMED

Beautiful example in unmarked silver. This is the larger size one.
Domed back, hollow construction.
Quoit with very sharp detailed thistle spray to outer part, this in high relief. Strap with Sutherland Highlanders and inner ring of thistles.
Nicely named to the named " D. E ." ? The 2nd letter is in old style script and may possibly be L.
Original stout pin and ca...  read more

Code: 54397

ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS MUSIC SCHOOL OF PIPING BRONZE BADGE

Rare sought after badge .
Two versions of this, cast bronze as per this example and there is also a w/m die struck version.
Condition is VGC with nice age toning.
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Code: 60420

WW1 - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - SGT'S CAP BADGE / GAUNT / TARTAN PATCH

Outstanding badge I bought decades ago , never tampered with or enhanced, exactly as it came to me from the family.
W/m , fully fretted centre. Nicely shaped for wear on the Tam O Shanter.
Red felt behind the centre to show off the fretting and c/w it's WW1 TOS Regimental tartan patch which has been shaped and fringed round the badge.
Old pink polish residue to back
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Code: 60435

GERMAN KREIGSMARINE - U BOAT BADGE - F.O.- VET BRING BACK

One Look original .
Kriegsmarine U-Boat Badge By Friedrich Orth in zinc. The reverse of the badge is marked “FO” for Friedrich Orth, Wein.
Vertical needle pin and soldered catch, measuring 39mm x 49.7mm.
Most of the original gilding is gone as is usual with zinc badges nevertheless this is a good example from the late war with nice aged patina and no damage or repairs.
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Code: 60438

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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Code: 60453

M35 DOUBLE DECAL LUFTWAFFE GERMAN HELMET - DROOP TAIL EAGLE - SNAKE LEG DECAL

Straight from the vets family.
Text book helmet.
Early type eagle.
Snake leg decal.
Double named, once to skirt and the other to liner. Also unit markd and large stencilled 5 to crown next to the dome stamp.
Maker and dated brown chin strap.
Double banded liner.
ET 62 in block script. Batch no. 4192.
Brian Rice's helmet code book con...  read more

Code: 53304

WW2 - EARLY WAR - GERMAN SPLINTER PATTERN ZELTBAHN

Textbook Zeltbahn poncho / tent section.
This one has been on WAF twice and confirmed as an original wartime example.
Unusually this one has all it's metal buttons and eyelets and no tears although it has " Been There " .
Early to mid war.
Very good example.
No markings.
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Code: 60465

SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS - OR'S / PIPERS KILT

Army issue.
Mc Kenzie tartan.
Excellent clean condition.
Made by top Army contract tailor Hector Russell.
Leather straps.
Large size.
To fit 34”-36” waist. Label inside.
Box pleats.
No issues.
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Code: 60471

WW1 FIRST AID NURSING YEOMANRY (FANY) TRENCH ART PIN DISH

Very rare to find something to FANY.
Nicely made brass dish with a bronze unit cap badge to the bottom.
Lovely One Off that I've owned for many years.
4 inch diameter approx.
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Code: 55608

ARGYLLSHIRE HLDRS. ( ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND ) PIPERS PLAID BROOCH

Good example of this scarce pipers brooch.

Large imposing plaid brooch as worn by pipers with the Argyllshire Rifle Volunteers.
. Hollow silver plated domed quoit.
Centre raised on arms and bearing a Victorian crown over a bugle and this surmounted by the Argyll Boars Head.
All rear pin and hook fixings original.
The Argyllshire Hldrs became the 8th...  read more

Code: 56998