BRITISH VIRTIS COMBAT HELMET - BATLSKIN COBRA

Much sought after and virtually unobtainable unless you want to pay £450 to £600 on evilbay.
Current issue in small numbers to British army Regulars.
This is a good hardly worn size small with it's issue elasticated cover.
Very light helmet , I can see why they are popular.
Rough texture tan exterior.
Original label inside
One only .
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Code: 59627

1942 DATED WW2 TANKERS / STRETCHER BEARERS SLING

Rare bit of kit.
Stout webbing strap used by stretcher bearers to assist carrying wounded.
Also used by tank crews to enable getting dead / wounded out a confined space.
Possibly Canadian made.
Dated 1942.
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Code: 59763

AMERICAN BUND - NAZI LEAGUE LAPEL BADGE -APOLLO BROOKLYN

Very rare enamel badge for the German - American Bund , American Nazi Association..
Good condition red enamel over bronze .
Stout brooch fixing, not stick pin.
Nicely marked up to on the back to the manufacturer, " Apollo Jewellery Brooklyn N.Y. " in relief.
V.G.C.
The German American Bund, (Amerikadeutscher Volksbund - AV), was an American Nazi organization e...  read more

Code: 59778

1922 - IRA - ( IRISH REPUBLICAN ARMY ) ORIGINAL ITEMS X 3

Very, very rare.
One look original grouping of three IRA related items.
Comprises,

Drumboe Martyrs poster (23 x 35 cm) in it's period frame.
This has details hand written on the back of the frame related to a Hugh O Donnell of Dysart Strabane and dtd. 1922.

Hand out/flyer (14 x 22 cm), this has a couple of tears but is a super rare original.Go...  read more

Code: 60058

ARGYLLSHIRE HIGHLAND RIFLES ,( ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. ) - OFFICERS CHARGER HORSE HARNESS BOSS

Victorian era.
Brass horse boss from the harness of an officers charger.
Argyllshire Boars Head in high relief.
Cast polished brass.
Stout original round black leather backing pad.
D ring type harness fixing.
No rubbing or damage.
Approx. 5.7 cm diameter.
Extremely rare.
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Code: 60207

GERMAN WW2 - "SAAR 1ST MARZ 1935" ANCHLUSS BADGE

A striking 2-piece badge for the celebration of the Anschluss.
Chrome / silvered finish over brass.
Looks like an unmarked Deschler , which also display the rough pin soldering as found on this one..
Clear detail with nice age toning.
Original pin.
Scarce.
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Code: 60185

ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS OFFICERS BLAZER - 100% WOOL

Beautiful Argyll officers blazer .
C/w , flat gilded brass Regimental buttons to front and cuffs and an exquisite bullion wire embroidered blazer badge to the chest pocket.
100% wool.
Hardly worn .
Belonged to an Argyll of Legendary status who served in Malaya, Borneo, Aden , Cyprus and N. Ireland ( name to buyer ).
20” armpit to armpit to fit up to 40” ches...  read more

Code: 60194

WW2 GERMAN - PANZER ASSAULT BADGE IN SILVER - MINT

Never seen one as nice as this !
Retains it's beautiful silver frosted finish.
A.S. in triangle (Adolf Scholze), to the back .
Forum posted and big thumbs up.
Regretted sale this one but it's time for it to find a new home .
Crimped ball hinge and vertical pin.
Flat wire catch.
Marked with the logo of Adolf Scholze, Gablonz, measuring 43.20 m...  read more

Code: 60224

ROYAL SIGNALS SPORRAN - PIPES & DRUMS - ( 32 SCOTTISH VOLUNTEERS )

Leather day sporran unique to Royal signals Pipes & Drums .Pebbled stout black leather with heavy chrome Celtic pattern cantle with finial.
No scratches or damage.
Purse back with press stud fastening.
Sporran chain.
3 chromed top leather tassles.
Etched Signals device to front.
Mint condition.
Genuine issue to the Signals pipe band.
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Code: 60232

BRITISH WW2 TROPICAL OFFICERS KHAKI TROUSERS - ATTRIBUTED

Rare pair of officers long KD trousers for tropical wear , in this case the Western Desert and Italy.
H.L.I. officers ( name to buyer ).
Pleated front .
All buttons present.
Side adjusters.
Rear pocket.
Approx 30/32 inch waist and 31 inch long.
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Code: 60234