WW1 - GERMAN EAST AFRICA CAMPAIGN - ASGARI POLIZEI TRUPPE FEZ BADGE - K.I.A. - ATTRIBUTED

This is an other ranks German East Africa native Asgari volunteer soldiers Tarbusch (fez) eagle.
This type worn solely by the East African Polizeitruppe in WW1.
It has the distinctive large gilded metal eagle of the Polizeitruppe as opposed to the smaller white metal version for the Schutztruppe askaris.
What is especially interesting is the original hand written note atta...  read more

Code: 60261

WW1 FRENCH ADRIAN HELMET - C/W PERIOD GEOMETRIC CAMO

Very rare combat helmet with a period applied geometric camo.
There is a stamp inside the crown with, " C C " and an anchor . Attributed to the Compagnie Coloniale made up mainly of ex pats , Pied Noirs etc. and Colonial troops.
Hence the anchor which was used by Colonial units often incorporated into the helmet badge.
The marking may also be for Ci des Compteurs the manu...  read more

Code: 60336

WW2 - ROYAL SCOTS CHAPLAINS TAM O SHANTER - ANDERSON

Extremely rare Chaplain 's Tam O Shanter bonnet.
Royal Scots Regimental tartan patch with a period sewn on blackened Chaplains badge with Ludlow London makers details to back .
Badge with very sharp detail and some original black finish remaining , this more obvious on the back.
The bonnet is an Anderson made one with their details on a label sewn to the inside lining.
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Code: 60297

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

Mint condition and very rare army issue leather day sporran as worn by the Royal Signals Rgt. Pipes & Drums.
Sporran with army contract number inside.
Fitted with the rare bi metal 2 piece sporran badge.
C/w it's leather sporran belt.
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Code: 60301

WW2 RAF PERSONAL 1ST AID KIT - UNOPENED

1940's RAF.
"Kit, First-Aid, Aircrew, Personal. Stores ref. 9a-02409."
Dating from the late 1940s This Pale olive drab /tan rubberized cotton pouch, approx. 15 x 9 x 4cm.
Printed on the front with details for opening and Air Ministry King's Crown stampings.
The reverse details the contents and their use. These include anti-burn Cream, ampoules, dose labels, anti-bu...  read more

Code: 60265

EARLY NSDAP PARTY BADGE- GES. GESCH

Scarce pre RZM codes One Look original.
Found in the loft of an ex WW2 RAMC soldier when the new occupants bought the house.
Nice age toning commensurate with never having seen the light of day since 1945.
" GES GESCH " , "Gesetzlich Geschützt", meaning "legally protected", marked to back.
Small bit of enamel loss to the bottom left where it seems to have taken a k...  read more

Code: 60304

WW1 - 2nd BTN. ROYAL SCOTS - LEATHER TRIM GLENGARRY

Now virtually impossible to find a decent Great War Glengarry.
Nice original with correct tri colour dicing, red touree and black wool body.
Leather trim.
2nd Btn green felt behind the original to it, voided centre cap badge.
Good interior.
Tails are old but likely replacements.
Most soldiers cut the originals off for Front Line service and later put ...  read more

Code: 60323