ATS Senior Commandant Rank Insignia.
Uncommon pre-1941 ATS rank insignia for the rank of Senior Commandant. Featuring a gilt coronet, this pattern was only used between February 1940 and June 1941 when they were replaced by the more conventional pips and crowns. Good, clean condition, all loops present.
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WW2 G.S.T.P. by Jaeger-Le-Coultre.
A text book example of a pocket watch with a movement of the highest possible grade being used to fulfil a specific military requirement, this ' General Service Trade Pattern ' by Jaeger-Le-Coultre fulfils this criteria. Nickelled brass case marked to reverse ' GS/TP P47733 Broad Arrow, with white dial retaining it's luminous indications to 3, 6, 9 and 12 and both hands. Case contains a fifteen... read more
British , Waterbottle, Iron 1895, MkIV.
Waterbottle, Iron 1895, MkIV. Felt covered, enamelled wrought iron water bottle that equipped many of the troops fighting in the Boer War. Differing to the MkIII by the introduction of the cork stopper, this example in good overall condition with some mothing to cover and wear to enamelling to strap retaining loops. Residual evidence of stencilled ownership details to one side. Uncommon. read more
WW2 Bronze Panzer Assault Badge.
Bronze grade Panzer Assault badge by an unknown maker but probably Friedrich Linden with it's vaulted appearance and catch moulded guide lines giving hints to it's origin. Dished, zinc construction with ' C ' form wire catch and steel pin . Generally good overall condition with rubbing of highlights. read more
Royal Marine Colour Sergeant's Arm Badge.
A superb, high quality example of the Royal Marine Colour Sergeant's arm badge. Featuring high relief, multi colour, bullion and wool embroidery, this pattern of badge was current between 1923 - 1953 with the high quality suggesting pre War manufacture. It was worn on the right arm of the blue uniform above three stripes. read more
Infantry Training 1911 Manual.
Infantry Training 1911 , 217pg manual published by the General Staff dealing with infantry training from squad to battalion level. Includes sections on machine gun section drill, infantry in battle and field operations. Aug 1914 inscription to a Canadian officer from Brooks Alberta to fep, excellent, clean condition, ex IWM lib. read more
WW2 Infantry Assault Badge.
Original WW2 Wehrmacht Infantry Assault badge. Unmarked, semi-hollow silvered zinc construction with crimped steel catch and ' C ' form pin. Crisp detail with approx 30% of the original bright finish remaining to obverse . Good, original example. read more
WW2 Staffordshire Yeomanry Grouping.
Extensive grouping to Lt ( later Capt ) ( Quartermaster ) J.T.Hall Staffordshire Yeomanry, Royal Armoured Corps. Grouping includes medals, mounted for wear, 39-45, Africa ( 8th Army bar ), France & Germany stars with Defence and War Medals with an MiD emblem, accompanied by miniatures and MiD certificate. Wooden covered photograph album largely containing Middle East views but with some militar... read more
Third Reich Army Signals Enlisted Man's/NCO's Visor Cap.
Early, 1935 dated OR's/NCO's visor cap piped in corn flower blue for use by medical personnel. Manufactured to the 1934 modified standards and is an interim shape between a Tellerform and a saucer shape with a field grey cloth cap band. Matching quality ,early, silvered or neu silber cockade and eagle with the eagle becoming patinated. Standard patent leather chin strap with rounded edged recta... read more
WW1 MGC Pair - wounded & POW
WW1 War and Victory Medal pair to 103342 Pte.William.H.Smith 59th Co. Machine Gun Corps. Smith, originally from Leicester, was posted wounded and missing on 30.11.17, he is subsequently listed in German POW records. Medals in good condition, War Medal, heavily toned , accompanied by various copy records. read more