BLACK WATCH 51ST HIGHLAND DIV. - BATTLE DRESS SLEEVE COMBINATION

Cracking One Looker !
Uniform removed .
Comprises , printed " H.D." Formation Sign, 3 red Brigade stripes ( 154th ) and Tartan patch in the shape of a Black Watch cap badge.
All correct stitching.
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The 154th Infantry Brigade was a component of the 51st (Highland) Division in both World War I and World War II. In WWII, the brigade saw action in No...  read more

Code: 60322

WW2 GERMAN KREIGSMARINE ( NAVY ) HIGH SEAS FLEET BADGE - FRENCH MADE

Scarce French made example.
Exceptional nice deep detail on this one.
Zinc with some mercury gilding left to wreath.
Stout pin as found on these ones.
Part of a collection of Kreigsmarine bring backs by ex RM Commando, ( name to buyer ).
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Code: 56958

DUMBARTONSHIRE R.V. (ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND) BELT & BUCKLE

Extremely rare and from my personal Argylls collection.
White buff leather belt in great order and owners initials applied to the inside.
Fit up to 32' waist.
Buckle very well detailed with the Elephant and Howdah in relief to the centre, and to the outside " Dumbartonshire Volunteers ".
Very rare and a reluctant sale.
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Code: 57866

GERMAN WW2 - DLV BELT BUCKLE - MKD & DTD. - LBA MKD

Very good example.
Retains most of it's silvered finish .
Pebbled aluminium.
Black painted swaz.
Leather tang with faint Nurmberg maker details, 1938 date and Luftwaffe LBA stamp.
Really good quality buckle in exceptional condition.  read more

Code: 58104

WW2 GERMAN - M35 DOUBLE DECAL - LUFTWAFFE - HELMET - SZ.68

All original and complete , early re issued Combat worn helmet that definitely did'nt sit out the War ! .
Huge size ET 68, M35 double decal Luftwaffe likely Field Division helmet.
Rough thick, likely hand applied field grey paint exterior.
Lot no. 4373.
Good Luft adler and State shield.
Double banded liner band with square D rings . Sheepskin leather which i...  read more

Code: 59675

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 )
Good used condition.  read more

Code: 59821

WW2 BRITISH OFFICERS BAMBOO WALKING OUT CANE - HLI ATTRIBUTED

From a collection of direct family purchase items belonging to a WW2 Captain in the Highland Light Infantry, ( name to buyer ).
Thick bamboo with a varnish / lacquer finish.
The cane is typical of the type used by officers especially in hot climates, in this case North Africa and Italy.
Great condition with nice service wear on the area where he's held it.  read more

Code: 59897

WW2 GERMAN - KREIGSMARINE - MINE SWEEPERS BADGE - R.K. - VET BRING BACK

Outstanding Navy Mine Sweepers Award by, "R.K." (Rudolph Karneth).
This was one of a number of Kreigsmarine badges brought back by a Royal Marine Commando which I sold to a customer back in the day and just bought back, (name of serviceman to buyer).
Retains most of itr's finish back and front and is a really striking example.
Embossed R.K. and tapered pin.
Textbo...  read more

Code: 60173

ROYAL FLYING CORPS GROUP - ATTRIBUTED

Nice original grouping given to the next door neighbour back in the day and purchased by me from them.
Name of pilot who purportedly flew Sopwith Camels to buyer.
Comprises, 1- RFC cloth shoulder title.
2 - RFC brass cap badge with domed out centre.
3 - Early RAF brass sweetheart.
4 - WW1 Volunteer Workers brass lapel badge ( numbered ).
5 - 1920's / 30...  read more

Code: 60387

WW1 - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. - OFFICERS SHOULDER BELT PLATE

Beautiful piece .
Burnished brass with silver fittings.
Quality example.
All rear pins and fixings good.
The matching WBP is in my other listings.
Great War period.
Last Battle Honour is South Africa.
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Code: 60483