GERMAN WW2 - 2ND PATTERN - E BOAT BADGE BY SCHWERIN - VET BRING BACK

Kreigsmarine E Boat badge by Schwerin.
Zinc example with the usual finish loss to the wreath.
The hull and waves still retain most of their finish.
Nicely mkd on the back, “FEC W E PEEKHAUS BERLIN AUSF SCHWERIN BERLIN 68”.
Horizontal Coke bottle pin with stout catch and retains the round wire top hook.
Mid to late war textbook example with no damage or repair...  read more

Code: 60437

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

WW2 - W.V. S. ( WOMENS VOLUNTARY SERVICE ) TOMMY HELMET - ATTRIBUTED

One of the rarest of the Home Front helmets.
Direct family purchase in 2020.
Usually if these crop up they are Zuckerman helmets whereas this is a combat quality Tommy helmet , not a B. Grade.
Maker mkd and 1939 dtd. shell.
Hand applied " W V S " to both front and back in a maroon paint.
Khaki shell.
Liner and chin strap.
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Code: 60445

RARE - S.A. DAGGER - PETER LUNGSTRASS C/W HANGER - VET BRINGBACK

Nine out of Ten on the rarity scale.
Black Watch vet bringback and direct family purchase so fresh to the market.
Early example circa 1933.
Nickel fittings .
Gruppe mkd. to cross guard " Wm ".
Original to it leather hanger.
Nice clean blade with no issues.
Anodised scabbard with nickel fittings. One small dent to the ball
Deep colour to th...  read more

Code: 60448

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.
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Code: 60452

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

VICTORIAN 17TH LANCERS 2 PIECE BI METAL BANDSMANS BADGE

Rare piece.
I've done a fair bit of research into this one.
I am told by a long time well informed collector / dealer it was a bandsmans badge .
2 piece.
Gilded die struck star surmounted by Q.V. Crown.
To the centre a very striking seperate Skull and motto in silver plated brass .
This attached by pins.
Old polish residue to the back.
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Code: 60460

LOWLAND REGIMENT CAP BADGE

Scarce WW2example for the Lowland Regiment.
Die struck w/m.
North / south lugs.
Slight shaping to the cap.
No rubbing or damage.
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Code: 57801

T 7/9 RS (ROYAL SCOTS) TERRITORIAL SHOULDER TITLE

Circa 1922.
Extremely rare and sought after shoulder title.
Rare white metal example in near mint condition.
Issued in both brass and white metal ( Bloomer " Badges of the Highland and Lowland Regiments page 13 it describes the T/7/9/ RS title as ".... brass and white metal 1922 ").
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Code: 59970

LOWLAND REGIMENT CAP BADGE

Scarce 2 lug example.
Removed from it's original glengarry which only had the corresponding north/south lug holes.
Nicely detailed white metal.
More usually found with 4 lugs.
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Code: 53446