WW1 Monmouthshire Regt Officer portrait.
A good, sharp plate image of a Lt.Col. in the Monmouthshire Regt. Wearing cuff-rank tunic which bears a medal ribbon ( DSO ? ) and was produced by a Bedford photographer. Clean image,minor foxing to mount. read more
Parachute Regiment Stable belt.
1970's/80's period stable belt for wear by members of 9 Parachute Squadron RE based in Aldershot. Heavy fabric belt with a cast white metal buckle featuring Bellephron - the warrior on a winged horse. Buckle marked ' The Victor Buckle '. In excellent, overall condition. read more
Precautions in the event of capture 1942 card.
1942 advisory card ' precautions to be taken by British Personnel in the event of capture. Conspicously marked ' This Document Must Not Fall Into Enemy Hands ' this 5 page, gatefold card offers advice ' carry no letters , give name, rank and number only ' also advises on what information the enemy wants and how they set about acquiring it and finally escape. Clearly having been carried with evi... read more
9ct Gold and Tortoiseshell Manchester Regt sweetheart.
9ct Gold and Tortoiseshell, pinback sweetheart badge for the Manchester Regiment. London Hallmarked to the reverse, possibly 1915. In good, overall condition. read more
3rd Patt F.S.Knife with Wilkinson etch.
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 example has the Wilkinson Sword logo etched to one side of the blade, although faint against the deep blackened finish. Contained in a flat bottomed chape scabbard typical of Wilkinson products. Both items in good condition with some minor su... read more
Parachute Regiment cap badge.
Original, die-struck O/R's white metal, Parachute Regiment cap badge. Patinated overall with polished highlights. Two lugs to reverse, slightly mis-shapen. read more
RAF ' Escape ' boot knife.
Small penknife that was conatined in a concealed pocket in the uppers of the R.A.F. 1943 'Escape' Pattern Flying Boots. This knife was intended to cut away the flying boot uppers leaving a convincing civilian type shoe. Scarce example invariably missing from the boot. In good condition with a worn painted finish.
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Victorian, silver S.Lancs sweetheart brooch.
Ornate, pinback sweetheart brooch for the South Lancashire Regiment. 45mm approx with Birmingham hallmarks for 184/95 to the reverse. Excellent, bright condition. read more
REICHSKREIGSFLAG RARE VERY SMALL 'E BOAT' SIZE'.
this is the size of flag everyone looks for as it's so easy to keep and display. can form part of a collection and be a background in a drawer or similar. This size and type of Kreigsflag was definately used on small naval vessels and especially on E-boats and U-boats. It's just the right size to fly from the stern flag ploe etc. Made of a very high quality red cotton linen (not the usual rough... read more
UNKNOWN (NAVY) DOUBLE SIDED CLOTH PENANT.
Was purchased with several Kreigsmarine items all from the same veteran source, so we assume this is a harbour or signals penant from the German navy. Extremely well made. Heavy material, double sided with heavy weight leather straps and buckles for attachment. Measures approx 14" square. read more