GERMAN EK1 ( IRON CROSS ) - CASED - K & Q

Good One Look original EK1 in it's original presentation case.
Unmarked but WAF posted and confirmed as a multi piece example with magnetic core by Klein & Quenzer AG Idar-Oberstein.
Uncleaned with nice age patina.
The reverse is plain with a vertical barrel hinge , round wire hook and Coke bottle pin.
C/w its original presentation black leatherette case with emb...  read more

Code: 60397

WW1 - 9TH LANCERS - O/R'S - LANCE CAP PLUME HOLDER BOSS

Circa WW1.
Plume holder boss for the Lance cap.
Round brass with a button to the front.
Slot for the plume holder.
Correct rear fixings.
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Code: 60450

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

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

WW1 - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. OFFICERS FULLY FRETTED & DOMED CAP BADGE

Fine example of an officers badge in nickel silver.
Fully fretted thistles and centre .
The latter has been domed out which was a nice Argylls affectation, seemingly done with a " Peen Baw " hammer.
Fantastic looking badge.
Will come up a treat if polished.
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Code: 60424

WW1 - RIVER FORTH GUN BATTERY - INCHKEITH ISLAND ARMOURY PADLOCK WITH KEY

Rare One off item being the large brass armoury padlock for the North Battery on Inchkeith Island in the River Forth.
Defences had been constructed on the various islands in the River Forth in the late 1800's and continued right through until the end of WW2.
Inchkeith Island had 3 Gun Batteries.
They were protecting the Forth Bridge , which did come under attack and also th...  read more

Code: 60463

WW2 GERMAN - GENERAL ASSAULT BADGE - KARL WURSTER - VET BRINGBACK

One of a number of British vet bring backs purchased from the family by myself.
All have been WAF posted and confirmed as excellent originals.
Much sought after General Assault Badge by Karl Wurster K.G., Markneukirchen.
Retaining all it's original silver washed finish.
Small "W" to the top rear corner.
I think you would have to look hard to find an example to...  read more

Code: 60379

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.
I have research on the o...  read more

Code: 60445

91st HIGHLANDERS ( ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND) OFFICERS REGENCY SHAKO BADGE

A very rare 91st Argyllshire Regt. of Foot Georgian Officer's Regency pattern shako plate in un marked silver.
The Regency shako was in use from 1816 to 1829.
This is a beautiful example in near mint condition and just purchased from an old collection, more items from which I will be listing soon.
Domed silver ball shaped back plate with "PENINSULA - XCI (91st) - ARGYLLSH...  read more

Code: 52966