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

Code: 60424

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

Code: 60379

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

Code: 52966

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

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

Code: 60283

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

Code: 60474

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

Code: 60464

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

Code: 59383

WW2 - GORDON HIGHLANDERS - 1938 EDINBURGH SILVER H/M OFFICERS CAP BADGE - ANDERSONS - T.E.

Stunning example of a Gordon highlanders officers cap badge.
Edinburgh silver hallmarks for 1938. Stamped “T.E.” ( This. Ebbuts). Raised tablet with “WM Anderson & Sons Edinburgh & Glasgow”.
Good detail with slight polishing to the “ BY DAND” scroll.
Silver lugs.
Heavy badge. Bought along with a Gordons sgian dhu from the officers step son.
WW2 examples ar...  read more

Code: 59868

EDINBURGH SILVER HALLMARKED ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. SGIAN DHU

Nice jeweller hand made Argylls Regimental pattern sgian dhu .
Hand etched silver studded handle with real amber coloured stone to top and Princess Louise cypher to handle.
Silver hallmarks for Edinburgh 2022.
Morocco leather covered wood scabbard with Celtic pattern mounts.
Clipped back steel blade.
Mint  read more

Code: 59876