RAF Air Gunners' Badge.
Scarce cast brass, winged vertical bullet signifying RAF qualified air gunner. Brought into being by AMO 204 of 1923 it was worn into the Second World War until made obsolete by the AG half brevet. In good, worn condition, with three loops present, and backing plate ,patinated overall with a patch of oxidisation.
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THIRD REICH CASED IRON CROSS 1ST. CLASS. L/52.
(This is part of a collection of souvenirs bought back by a soldier in the Parachute Regiment. All 100% original and never been in collections.) A totally untouched cross that has been left on the issue case since the war. Silver frosting is present but has patina. The iron centre has 100% of the black paint, but there is evidence of a little surface exposure. The reverse has most of the silver... read more
SILVER PANZER/TANK BADGE BY 'AS'.
(This is part of a collection of souvenirs bought back by a soldier in the Parachute Regiment. All 100% original and never been in collections.) This silver tank/panzer award badge is in excellent shape with a good silver finish to front and reverse. Ball type rear hinge and good pin and hook. The makers mark of AS within a triangle, is cast into the metal just under the ball hinge. Thought to ... read more
BAR OR SPANGE TO THE IRON CROSS 2nd CLASS , BY RARE MAKER.
(This is part of a collection of souvenirs bought back by a soldier in the Parachute Regiment. All 100% original and never been in collections.)This is a beautiful 'spang' in mint condition with all of the original silver frosting and all 4 flat pins to the reverse. There is no evident maker, but it is identifiable by it's type and is apparently manufactured by 'Alois Rettenmaier'. A beautiful ... read more
ORIGINAL AFRIKA KORPS CUFF TITLE.
(This is part of a collection of souvenirs bought back by a soldier in the Parachute Regiment. All 100% original and never been in collections.) A totally original cuff title. Approx 16” in length and in excellent condition. Whilst these are reproduced this came from the souvenir collection as stated above and like all of the badges has never been in a collection before. Perfect colours etc., t... read more
THIRD REICH EKII IN ORIGINAL ISSUE PACKET WITH RIBBON ETC.
A nice example of an original Iron Cross second class in the light blue issue paper packet. This one also has a German red in stamp across the front which translates to 'only to be opened by recipient'. Cross is in mint condition with light age patina/silver toning. Original long piece of ribbon folded as issued. Cross does seem to have a maker ring stamp, but I cannot make it out. read more
Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Civilian Employee Stick Pin.
Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Civilian Employee stick pin; 54 mm knurled pin; unmarked; measuring 30 mm x 19 mm; Good used condition. read more
25th. Indian Infantry Division Formation signs.
WW II printed examples of the black "Ace of Spades" on a green square backed with vertex material .' As part of 14th.Army this Division fought with distinction at Kangaw,one of the fiercest battles of the Arakan and Burma campaigns,and early in 1945 took part in the first large scale amphibious operation in South-East Asia to liberate Akyab. '. Good, used condition with clear evidence of having... read more
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Early SA Kepi.
Post 1931 SA Kepi. Manufactured in light brown twill to be worn with the brown shirt, with the first pattern national emblem above a single polished silvered button and leather chin strap. Clean interior with faux leather headband but no manufacturer's details. These caps do not have an RZM tag, their manufacture predates the formation of the RZM organisation. Excellent, clean condition possibl... read more
WW1 Canadian Machine Gun Battalion CEF Cap Badge.
A good scarce die stamped bronze Canadian Machine Gun Battalion CEF Cap Badge . Three loops to the reverse. Makers tablet J.R.Gaunt, London. Good, used condition with light rubbing to highlights. read more