WW1 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. KILT APRON - K.I.A.

Very good condition full wrap round kilt cover.
A &S.H. stamped to inside as well as with the soldiers Regimental no.
Number attributable to ; John Dickson, 2nd Btn.. Embarked for France 1-10-15. Killed 13 - 6 -16.
Rare
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Code: 54765

WW2 - AMERICAN AIRBORNE UNIFORM & DOCUMENT - ARDENNES - ATTRIBUTED

Estate fresh from the American Servicemans daughter and selling for her on consignment.
Comprises , Service Dress tunic with all original badges inc. a " Allied Airborne " formation sign. One brass collar badge absent.
Named to him and with his Service number inside in ink.
Good size 39 L.
Garrison cap with orange / white piping. Dark blue rayon lining with leather ...  read more

Code: 60340

ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. SHAPED FEATHER BONNET BADGE

This one is a Cracker !
It's been expertly shaped to fit nicely round the feather plume ( hackle ) and also the top bends out slightly for the same reason to give it a cool look..
Long lugs .
Nicely toned .
W/m.
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Code: 60518

WW1 - 6TH ( RENFREW ) ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - K.I.A. OFFICERS BRASS GRAVE MARKER

Extremely rare item.
A temporary brass grave marker to an officer in the 6th ( Renfrewshire ), Argylls , K.I.A. at Beaumont Hamel on the Somme , 15.11.1916.
Toned brass well detailed heavy brass plate measuring approx, 3 & a half inches x 1 and a quarter.
Raised outer lip.
Very clear details, " In Memory of Owen Griffith Davies, Lieut. Argyll And Sutherland Highlan...  read more

Code: 60431

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

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

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

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