WW2 GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE BLOCKADE RUNNERS AWARD - SCHWERIN / OTTO FEC

Blockade Runner Badge by Schwerin, Berlin - In tombac.
Both ship and eagle retain retain their blackened and silvered finishes.
Nicely maker marked, "Fec. Otto Placzek Berlin Ausf. Schwerin Berlin".
Top quality , extremely fine condition.
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Code: 57986

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

GERMAN 3RD REICH NSDAP AUSTRIAN PARTY BADGE - M1/148

This is an extremely rare much sought after maker.
Austrian manufacture.
RZM & M1/148 (Heinr. Ulbrichts Witwe Wien) marked to rear.
WAF Forum posted for authenticity as there are some very good copies of this one.
Thumbs up and confirmed as a genuine example.
Rates as number 1 on the rarities list
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Code: 58825

FIFE & FORFAR CAR MASCOT

Rare Fife and Forfar Yeomanry car mascot / bumper badge.
Post '52 Regimental device over Regimental colours.
Heavy acrylic body.
Circa early 1960's.
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Code: 59429

1946 - BRITISH ARMY COUNTER-TERRORISM — PALESTINE PAMPHLET

Very rare British Army manual dealing with terrorist explosive devises and methods in Israel Palestine before the establishment of the Jewish state.
Only 2 copies can be traced in institutions, (National Library of Israel and Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, Toronto).
One sold Chiswick Auctions in 2018 ( £1750 ) and another by Christies in 2020 ( £2150 )
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Code: 59821

1933 HITLER PHOTO - HOFFMAN

Original Early Adolf Hitler Photo Circa 1933 by Hoffman.
Heinrich Hoffman, his personal photographer took a series of photos after his becoming Chancellor of Germany in 1933.
This is one of the most iconic early Hitler images and one of the most desirable .
Printed on heavy card.
Period example .
Guaranteed genuine.
Original period photos of Hit...  read more

Code: 59900

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.
Rare...  read more

Code: 60232

SOUTH AFRICAN SPECIAL FORCES - HUNTER GROUP - THE RECCES - BERET

Extremely rare and original S.A. Special Forces tan beret for the Hunter Group.
Has their red Scorpion sleeve / beret badge which is original to it..
Approx size 56.
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The Hunter Group was the first elite special forces unit of the South African Defence Force (SADF), formed in 1968 at Doornkop. It was a counter-insurgency unit that later played a key ro...  read more

Code: 60280

4TH / 5TH ROYAL SCOTS - OFFICERS BI - METAL CAP BADGE - MARSHALL & AITKEN

Beautiful .
Rare officers bi metal cap badge unique to the 4t / 5th Btns.
Uncleaned with nice age patina but will clean up nicely if desired. No rubbing or damage.
Green translucent enamel behind the raised centre.
Scarce pin back and made like this, not a conversion from lugs.
Retailed solely by Anderson of Edinburgh and has their code number for the badge an...  read more

Code: 60284

VICTORIAN 91ST OF FOOT ( ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS) OFFICERS DIRK - BOXED - KIRKWOODS

Just in and would be hard to beat this one.
Silver fittings, beautiful acid etched blade.
These is a real sleeper straight from an old Argylls family.
Correct side by side knife and fork and all matching stones.
Contained in it's original blue silk lined leather bound case.
The pictures say it all.
Not cheap but find another, especially in this conditio...  read more

Code: 59401