LARGE BRASS IMPERIAL BUGLE-NAMED TO A TOWN-COMPLETE.

This is a really nice large brass Imperial German Infantry/town/military bugle. Measuring some 16" overall. It is complete with the original mouthpiece which is attached to the bugle by a chain. It is maker marked the same as the bugle. No significant damage at all. A very few light dents here and there, but it is nearly 100 years old now! There is a brown leather hand grip wrapped around the m...  read more

Code: 7232

WW2 East Riding Yeomanry Grouping.

A large grouping of paperwork and insignia to Major Edmund Joseph Scott TD, East Riding Yeomanry. Scott an Ampleforth scholar, saw service in the BEF before seeing service with CMF and then in the Middle East. He is also believed to have served in Greece and Europe.
The grouping is centred around an excellent watercolour of Scott,drawn as an ' expression of gratitude to our liberators ',...  read more

Code: 7231

German VDA Donation badges.

A group of tin,pinback, donation badges featuring towns and cities with their respective coat of arms. The VDA or Volksbund für das Deutschtum im Ausland was ostensibly a cultural organisation whose goals included preservation of German culture among "racial Germans". In reality it was engaged in spying across the whole world, using German minorities living in other countries. Good condition w...  read more

Code: 7230

WW1 56th Div. Supply Column ASC Grouping.

Colourful grouping of certificates, cards, souvenirs and paperwork to a Pte.Arthur A.Brown of 56th Div. Supply Column ASC. Group includes a certificate of gratitude from the Borough of Smethwick, 2 x Christmas cards ( 56th Div and Supply Column ), 2 x ASC silks, a very non pc postcard of the unit's mascot, ASC postcard, souvenir hanky, War medal ribbon and slip and a cutting. All items in good,...  read more

Code: 7229

Female Luftwaffe Auxiliary Service Brooch.

Dienstnadel or service brooch worn by Luftwaffeheferinnen or female Luftwaffe Auxiliaries. Stamped, pinback brooch with a greyed finish to be worn on the left lapel of uniform jackets or in civilian dress. Ln-Helferinnen served in a number of roles most notably amongst the flak crews. Good, overall condition, wear to highlights.  read more

Code: 7228

WWII German RMBO Breast Eagle.

Dark brown wool construction with grey cotton embroiderd eagle for use on the breast/sleeve of the later RMBO tunic. The RMBO, or Reichsminesterium fur die Besetzten Ostgebiete, was established in 1941 after the invasion of Russia. The idea was to have an office that would facilitate the integration between the Russians and the Germans.
Uncommon item with clear evidence of having been ...  read more

Code: 7227

36th Independent Infantry Brigade.

Embroidered badge of the 36th Independent Infantry Brigade. Made up initially from men from the Kent area symbolised by the cobnut. Deployed as part of the BEF the unit was largely wiped out before being reformed and seeing service in the Middle East. Excellent condition with residual signs of having been removed from a uniform. Uncommon.  read more

Code: 7226

WW2 Walther PPK Holster.

A recent shed find WW2 Walther PPK holster. Brown finish holster marked to the inside flap ' PPK 7.65 ' with original magazine, no other obvious markings. In good sound condition with wear to highpoints exposing black leather under the dyed finish.  read more

Code: 7225

The Pill-Boxes of Flanders.

1933 1st ed. ' The Pill-Boxes of Flanders.' by Col.EG.L.Thurlow D.S.O. Produced by the British Legion as a general guide to the remaining pillboxes on the Salient as part of the increasingly popular battlefield pilgrimages. Illustrated with b/w photographs, maps and sketches, each chapter highlights a part of the Ypres battlefield giving directions and a brief history of some of the remaining p...  read more

Code: 7224

25th Independent Infantry Brigade.

Heavily embroidered white torii and keys on black background, backed with khaki uniform cloth. Uncommon.  read more

Code: 7222