WW1 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS 1915 BIRMINGHAM SILVER & TORTOISE SWEET HEART BADGE

Beautiful TS / Silver sweetheart brooch.
One of the nicest I've seen and has been in my personal collection of Argylls items for over 20 years.
Domed centre..
No damage . Beautifully hand done.
Silver hallmarks for 1915 to the sturdy outer rim.
26 mm diameter.
Scarce.
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Code: 60198

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 Battali...  read more

Code: 56998

4TH DONSIDE (GORDON HIGHLANDERS) CAST SILVER BADGE

Cast unmarked silver possibly for an officer.
Flat brass loops as is fairly common on these badges.
Slight polishing to the wing and tail of the Cock of the North.
Substantial badge.
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Code: 57777

BLACK WATCH CAR BADGE/MASCOT - J.R.GAUNT BIRMINGHAM

Rare piece dating from the late 1940's.
WW1 type cap badge with scrolls over undamaged green , red & blue enamel.
Maker mkd. for J.R.Gaunt so excellent quality.
Undamaged /non pitted chrome.
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Code: 57947

WW2 GERMAN U BOAT BADGE - DUEMER

One look original but forum posted on WAF just to be sure.
Unmarked Duemer.
Zinc.
This one has been nicely shaped to the uniform so it would'nt catch on things.
Great " Been There " example .
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Code: 58352

ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS PIPERS CROSS BELT BUCKLE

Argylls pipers cross belt buckle.
Genuine issue.
Worn by pipers only.
Heavy chrome finish.
Raised detail.
“MADE IN GT. BRITAIN” , stamped to rear.
Rare.
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Code: 58214

WW2 BRITISH 9TH H.L.I. - OFFICERS TOMMY HELMET

Stunning " Been There " helmet.
Rare decal / transfer only found on officers examples circa 1939.
Helmet finished in a heavy In Theatre applied sand camo.
Decal is good.
Inside would suggest the helmet has been worn in a hot climate with the oil cloth finish sweated/ worn off.
Doubt you will see another of these ever !
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Code: 58051

7th V.B - A & S.H. - DOLLAR ACADEMY ( INSTITUTE) - CADET CORPS - OFFICERS SILVER CAP BADGE

Extremely rare officers example in unmarked cast silver.
D.A. OTC were administered by the 7th Argylls.
Very fine detail.
Dollar Academy ( Institution ) circa 1908 .
I've occasionally had the w/m o/r's version but never an officers one.
Dark age patina but will come up wonderfully with a silver cloth if desired.
No rubbing or damage.
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Code: 58585

WW2 TRANSITIONAL BRITISH HELMET WITH SACKING COVER

Very rare helmet being a smooth paint 1930's Tommy helmet with a WW1 Brodie liner.
I've had other examples where the shell has been WW1 and the liner WW2 .
Pre war smooth brown paint, this over the top rivet on the exterior of the helmet so marraige done at factory level.
Brodie liner has the red Brodie stamp inside and top rubber doughnut although the wool over that is a...  read more

Code: 58531

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