LOVAT SCOUTS - OFFICERS BALMORAL / SCOUT BONNET

Rare piece of headgear .
Dark blue / black body with black / white dicing.
Black wool touree to crown.
Thin silk tails for tightening it at the back as opposed to the long hanging tails.
This is regarded as the "Officer Pattern" according to research on the Great War Forum.
Good size 57 .
Did'nt sit out the war . It has light service wear and grime com...  read more

Code: 60342

WW2 BRITISH CRUISE VISOR HELMET - RARE

The rarest of all WW2 British helmets produced for use primarily for bomb disposal teams and armoured car crews.
There were 5,000 helmets produced in this configuration with the pull down armoured visor.
Good overall " As Found " condition, untouched and totally original.
My first one since 1985 and it's unlikely I'll find another.
Named to inner apron and correct 1...  read more

Code: 54117

BANFF PROVINCIAL SILVER - GORDON HIGHLANDERS - OFFICERS CAP BADGE

Nice example in extremely rare Provincial silver.
Uncleaned with nice age patina. Will clean up a treat if desired..
No rubbing or damage.
Really attractive detail and nice broad shape.
Unusual triangular shaped silver lugs.
Letters "B A" (Banff) correctly impressed to rear.
Banff is within the Gordons recruiting area so ties in nicely .
No ru...  read more

Code: 57019

WW2 GERMAN WOUND BADGE SILVER GRADE

Good non maker mkd example which has been posted on WAF and confirmed as a nice period original.
Well detailed.
Untouched.
Stout pin and hook.
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Code: 60372

SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS - OFFICERS 4 - PIECE BADGE

Good example circa WW1.
Very well detailed pin back stags head with the over long pin indicative of the period or earlier.
Unmarked silver. Age toned. Now hard to find with the pin back ( possibly for wear on the pagri ?)
Top pieces of Golphic crown and Princess Louise " L " cypher in silver.
These are 2 piece separate pieces with a silver bar at the rear joining t...  read more

Code: 60370

GERMAN WW2 KYFERHAUSERBUND SHOOTING AWARD STICK PIN

Bronze grade shooting prize lapel badge retaining almost all it's bronze finish.
Black enamel central swastika.
Well detailed with nice slight age toning.
Knurled pin.
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Code: 58954

WW1 - GALLOWAY RIFLES ( KOSB ) - SILVER CAP BADGE

Circa 1905 to 1908.
Unmarked silver, die struck cap badge.
Very sharp detail.
Silver lugs.
No rubbing or damage.
South Africa 1900-02 scroll.
Kings crown.
G.R.V. later became part of the 5th Kings Own Scottish Borderers in 1908.
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Code: 60375

WW2 BLACK WATCH BW SHOULDER SLIDE

Rare slip on shoulder slide.
Khaki wool with cotton backing and slide.
No moth or damage.
A 2nd matching one from the same estate along with other related items are in my other sales.
Name of soldier to buyer.
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Code: 59195

WW1 MERCHISTON CASTLE OTC ( EDINBURGH ) SWAGGER STICK

Good example of this rare swagger stick.
Nickel silver top with no rubbing but some dents.
Light colour shaft.
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Code: 59240

WW2 BRITISH ISSUE TROPICAL SHORTS

Good pair of shorts with double straps.
From the vets daughter.
Ink stampings
Belonged to an officer who saw service in the Western Desert and the Italian campaign. ( Name to buyer ).
Scarce.
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Code: 59513