ROYAL FLYING CORPS GROUP - ATTRIBUTED
Nice original grouping given to the next door neighbour back in the day and purchased by me from them.
Name of pilot who purportedly flew Sopwith Camels to buyer.
Comprises, 1- RFC cloth shoulder title.
2 - RFC brass cap badge with domed out centre.
3 - Early RAF brass sweetheart.
4 - WW1 Volunteer Workers brass lapel badge ( numbered ).
5 - 1920's / 30... read more
160.00 GBP
WW2 BRITISH PARACHUTE TRAINED EMBROIDERED CUFF BADGE
Scarce , WW2 Parachute " Light Bulb " qualification cuff badge.
Removed from uniform and has been nicely cut to shape by the soldier.
Wool felt padded back.
V.G.C. read more
55.00 GBP
WW1 - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. OFFICERS FULLY FRETTED & DOMED CAP BADGE
Fine example of an officers badge in nickel silver.
Fully fretted thistles and centre .
The latter has been domed out which was a nice Argylls affectation, seemingly done with a " Peen Baw " hammer.
Fantastic looking badge.
Will come up a treat if polished.
V.G.C. read more
65.00 GBP
WW2 GERMAN - GENERAL ASSAULT BADGE - KARL WURSTER - VET BRINGBACK
One of a number of British vet bring backs purchased from the family by myself.
All have been WAF posted and confirmed as excellent originals.
Much sought after General Assault Badge by Karl Wurster K.G., Markneukirchen.
Retaining all it's original silver washed finish.
Small "W" to the top rear corner.
I think you would have to look hard to find an example to... read more
420.00 GBP
91st HIGHLANDERS ( ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND) OFFICERS REGENCY SHAKO BADGE
A very rare 91st Argyllshire Regt. of Foot Georgian Officer's Regency pattern shako plate in un marked silver.
The Regency shako was in use from 1816 to 1829.
This is a beautiful example in near mint condition and just purchased from an old collection, more items from which I will be listing soon.
Domed silver ball shaped back plate with "PENINSULA - XCI (91st) - ARGYLLSH... read more
1495.00 GBP
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
120.00 GBP
INTER WAR - WW2 - BRITISH SUN HELMET - ELLWOOD - NAMED
Fine example of a cork Ellwood sun helmet ( solar topee ).
Officers private purchase.
No military markings but does have the hook on chin strap as found on military examples.
White Blancoed.
6 panel crown
Large multi fold pugarree.
Good leather chin strap.
Silk and Morocco leather sweatband with owners name FRASER applied in ink.( Unit he served... read more
95.00 GBP
VICTORIAN - BLACK WATCH VOLUNTEER BTN. CAP BADGE
Rare piece.
Volunteer Btn. ( without the Sphinx Battle Honour), cap badge.
Thin brass loops.
Conversion . I can see where there have originally been north / south screw posts at one time but the lugs have been on here forever !
Brass with age patina.
Fretted centre.
Die struck.
Q.V.C.
Similar to a cap badge centre but larger. 2 inches x 1 ... read more
WW2 CAMERON HLDRS. OFFICERS BLACK GLENGARRY
Fresh to the market.
This is the 2nd of two WW2 glengarries I got straight from source from a Stately Home in the Scottish Highlands.
Name of officer to buyer.
Dark blue wool body with red rosette and wide trim. 2 tails to back.
Correct Fishtail rosette unique to the Camerons as worn in WW2.
Good size 56/57 approx.
No moth or damage.
Very clean.<... read more
ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - EDINBURGH SILVER SGIAN DHU
High quality.
Edinburgh silver hallmarks for 1923, also with scarce acid etched Regimental blade.
Beautiful silver work with no rubbing or damage.
Both scabbard mounts with 1923 Edinburgh silver marks “S”and "Brooke & Son , 67 George St. Edinburgh" retailer details.
Foiled citrine to top.
Clipped back blade with acid etched Argylls device to both sides and B... read more
795.00 GBP