WW2 - RED CROSS HAT BADGE

British Red Cross Society hat badge .
A good circa 1940's other ranks hat badge, red cross shield within a gilt circular title "British Red Cross Society" above tri-part Latin scroll "Inter Arma Caritas" (In War, Charity). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, perfect enamel, an excellent example.
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Code: 58515

RED CROSS - FOR SERVICE BADGE - MINT - GAUNT

A good pre 1953 British Red Cross Society "For Service" gilt and enamel badge, the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' and official issue number "L 13229".
Near mint with bright gilding, retaining original pin fittings and no damage to the enamel.
Height 41mm.  read more

Code: 58514

2ND ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. DRUMMERS SWORD - 1856

1856 Pattern sword attributed to the 2nd Vol. btn A & S.H. so still in use after 1881.
Brass handle for drummers.
Good blade with acid etched maker details.
Excellent leather/brass scabbard.
Etched to back of top scabbard mount " 7/94 V. 2 A & S.H. - 8"
Extremely Rare.
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Code: 53247

BOER WAR / WW1 - ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS RARE BOOK COVER INSIGNIA BADGE X 2

Unusual pieces being similar to oversized collar dogs.
Tail up cat for the Victorian era.
Heavy chrome finish.
Taken from an ex Officers Mess book cover.
Over 2 x 1 inches in size.
Very rare, likely One Off pieces.
Want an item to the Argylls no one has , these are it.
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Code: 57925

WW2 BRITISH HOME FRONT TOMMY HELMET - RARE VARIANT

A real rare variant just sourced with other wartime items from a house in Liverpool.
B Grade helmet as issued to Home Guard as they were not deemed fit for Front Line service.
Unusually this one only has the 3 holes on one side of the apron not both.
The normally fibre straps of the liner and the liner band are made of compressed paper, this I've never encountered before.<...  read more

Code: 58114

1917 DATED WW1 MARCHING COMPASS WITH LEATHER POUCH -

Very good example.
Both compass and case dated 1917.
Compass by " S. Mordan & Co., "Verners Pattern V111. " W.D. arrow.
Good working condition.
Owner’s name W. GAYNE inscribed on the base.
Leather case in great shape. made by " French & Son Ltd. - London "and with impressed War Department arrow.
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Code: 58522