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.
Silver l...  read more

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.
V.G.C.
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Code: 58978

WW1 ROYAL FLYING CORPS - OBSERVERS BREVET C/W PHOTO

Correct oatmeal colour for the Flying Corps.
Nicely embroidered silk .
Linen backed.
No issues with this, a real nice example.
Photo of the owner in his Sidcot suit comes with the sale.
Rare.
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Code: 59858

26th OF FOOT - CAMERONIANS -1880/ 1881 - OFFICERS GILDED COLLAR BADGES - PAIR

Early gilded die struck officers collar set.
Matched pair.
Nicely age toned with no rubbing or damage.
See Churchill pg. 116.
Confirmed as being worn only 1880 to 1881 by officers .Rare .
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Code: 59976

CAPE TOWN HIGHLANDERS - BRONZE HELMET PLATE

In the larger size . Approx , 3 inches x 3 inches.
Bronze finish.
Die struck.
No rubbing nor damage.
Fine example.
Scarce.
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Code: 60029

ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS VICTORIAN OFFICERS BADGER HEAD SPORRAN

Firstly please do not confuse this with the plethora of horrible Pakistan made ones flooding Evilbay at the moment !!

This is the most striking looking Badger Head sporran I've had and has been in my personal Argylls collection for over 30 years.
Huge mask in incredible shape considering it's vintage with literally no hair loss.
Officers gold braided cord with gilde...  read more

Code: 60156

VICTORIAN - BOER WAR - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. SILVER PAGRI BADGE - FOREIGN SERVICE HELMET

Rare heavy cast silver officers badge for wear on the Ellwood sun helmet or slouch .
'Tail Up" cat for the Victorian period.
Age toned.
Will clean up nicely if desired.
No rubbing or damage.
Stamped " Silver " so likely private purchase.
From my personal Argylls collection I've been whittling down.
Chunky stout rear fixings .
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Code: 60202

ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - OFFICERS 1924 - SILVER H/M CAP BADGE - J. STEWART - ATTRIBUTED

Hard to better this one !
Heavy.
Excellent fine detail.
Voided, slightly domed centre and pierced outer thistles.
Raised jewellers tablet to the back with , "J. Stewart & Son - 88 George St. - Edinburgh"
Edinburgh silver hallmarks for 1924.
Beautifully hand fretted.
No rubbing or damage.
This has dark age patina but will clean up beautiful...  read more

Code: 60204

GERMAN WW2 - WAR MERIT CROSS - NO SWORDS- MARKED RING WITH PACKET OF ISSUE - VET BRING BACK

One of a number of badges from a Vet bring back collection recently purchased from the family.
Nice early example of a KVK 2nd Class without swords.
Ring marked " 88 " for Werner Redo - Saarlautern.
Original long ribbon and packet of issue.
The packet is also marked " Werner Redo , Saarlautern " so nice original set, not a marraige .
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Code: 60344