1945 Brigadier's SD Cap.
A good example of a SD cap for an officer with the rank of Brigadier. 1945 dated by Hobson & Sons this example was previously the property of Brigadier W.E.Underhill of the Leicester Regt. who was made Acting Brigadier in 1944 and was active in NW Europe during 1944/45 commanding 102 Reinforcement Group and then 16th L of C around Ghent.
Standard war issue SD cap with WD inspection mark... read more
1915 Manual - Physical Training.
1915 1st Ed. ' Physical Training - Swedish Exercises, Athletic Sports, Swimming, Diving and Life Saving ' by ' an Officer of the Regular Army '. Part of the Imperial Army Series, this 248pg manual deals with all aspects of fitness for an army on campaign. Containing period adverts, this example in good, used condition.
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Japanese Good Luck Flag - Veteran bring back.
Japanese yosegaki hinomaru or good luck flag. Approx 85 x 68cms printed on silk with two leather reinforced corners and cotton ties. This example is covered in a profusion of characters with prominent larger characters forming the exhortation ' Ki Buun Chokyu ' translating as ' I pray that your military fortunes are long lasting.' This example was with the effects of Henry P Woolley, Detachment... read more
9ct Gold .303 Bullet Sweetheart Brooch.
9ct Gold and silver sweetheart brooch in the form of a .303 bullet . 45mm long with silver bullet and 9ct gold case with the ' 9ct ' hallmark taking the place of a headstamp. Contained in a contemporary case, in good, clean condition. read more
WW1 Victory Medal - Officer casualty - Liverpool Regt.
WW1 Victory Medal to 2.LIEUT.F.MAKINSON 3rd Btn Liverpool Regt. KIA 14/04/1918 and is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Panel 3. 2/Lt. Frederick Makinson was attached to the 4th Btn. at the time of his death and had previously served as 10754 Cpl.F.Makinson, unusually returning to his previous regiment on receiving a commission. Excellent, clean condition with MIC and CWGC details. read more
NEAR MINT NARVIK SHEILD IN GILT WITH FULL BACKING.
The Narvik Shield, designed by Professor Klein of Munich, was instituted on the 19th of August 1940. It was authorized for all German forces that took part in the conquest and subsequent defense of the port city of Narvik during the Norway Campaign. This is a near mint example with just a tiny amount of the gilt missing from the high spots, revealing the copper flash coating underneath. About ... read more
WW1 War & Victory Pair - Ox & Bucks L.I.
Boxed WW1 War & Victory Pair to 28002 Pte.John Henry May - OXF. & BUCKS.L.I.. Still in the original envelopes with original lengths of ribbon contained in a named box with the original registered envelope to a Plymouth address. Medals in fine condition with light toning + MIC. read more
Regulations for Army Ordnance Services - 2in. Mortar Ammunition.
1945ed.Regulations for Army Ordnance Services Part 7- 2in. Mortar Ammunition - Pamphlet No.15A. 74pgs with a large number of line drawings, diagrams and exploded views demonstrating all aspects of ammunition, fuzes and packaging for the 2" Mortar. Also includes the rarely encountered 2.in Mortar , actuating trip wire for minefield clearance. Good, clean condition, has been folded. Rarely encou... read more
3rd Pattern F.S. Knife .
Introduced from 1942 the 3rd Pattern F.S. knife was the zenith of FS knives formulating the design and method of production that is still used today.
This wartime example retains much of it's finish to the cast, ringed grip with the characteristic wartime, thick cross guard . Machine ground blade retaining most of it's finish with a small knick to one edge and signs of contemporary grind... read more
Scots Guards Officer's Star.
Excellent quality officers silver / gilt and enamel cap star,with two loops to reverse with makers details for ' Ludlow London ' . Crisply cut Star of the Order of the Thistle with gilt and enamel centre. read more