WW1 National Service lapel badge.

Brass and enamel lapel badge with button hole fixing by Collins of London for an unknown company ( M & S ), ' Engaged on Government Work '. Undamaged enamel with toned gilt, good example.  read more

Code: 5121

Highland Cyclist Battalion NCOs and O/Rs badge.

Good well struck, white metal badge of the Highland Cyclist Battalion. This unit was originally formed from the 5th (Vol.) Battalion Black Watch and went on to serve with the 51st Highland Division.
This example is in excellent condition with both lugs present although bent through use. Also has a J.R.Gaunt makers tablet soldered to the rear. Excellent original example.  read more

Code: 5098

WAR-TIME 'BRING-BACK' SELECTION, UNTOUCHED!

I was lucky enough to receive a phone call from the relatives of the soldier who owned this group of interesting items. Sadly he (a private Betteridge) had died recently and these were in his effects. In addition to this group of insignia, were two daggers, which are listed separately. Group consists of typical 'bring-back' items, and amongst them are Luftwaffe buckle and leather belt, nazi ser...  read more

Code: 5078

22nd( East African ) Brigade formation signs.

Facing pair of uncut printed formation signs for 22nd ( East African ) Brigade. Forming part of 11 Div. the Brigade fought in Italian East Africa, Abyssinia, Madagascar and Ceylon and went on to fight with 14th Army in Burma.
Uncommon formation sign.  read more

Code: 5071

WW1 '03 Pattern Holster.

Anther probably unissued '03 Patt holster of the type often issued to tank crew, machine gunners and the RFC. This example in a light tan with clean interior, inspection mark to reverse and dated on retaining strap, in this case '17.  read more

Code: 5055

Uppingham School OTC belt plate.

Gilt buckle for wear by Oakham and Uppingham OTC based at Uppingham School in Rutland. Design features the silver seal of the founder of the school, Archdeacon Johnson in which he is depicted as a schoolmaster with his rod of office, surrounded by boys and girls
Gilt is fresh with some wear to highpoints and buckle is undamaged. The cut off remains of the original belt attached to one ke...  read more

Code: 5048

Italian Fascist Albanian service lapel badge.

Brass and enamel pin back badge commemorating the Italian campaign in Albania. 25mm wide with intact pin and clean undamaged enamel.  read more

Code: 5043

Officer's Calcutta Scottish cap badge.

Heavy cast silver Calcutta Scottish officer's cap badge. Two piece badge with lugs ( both present ) with good detail .  read more

Code: 5040

Japanese parachute bag.

Japanese Army canvas parachute storage/transport bag. Heavy duty canvas with a reinforced, folding bottom and the Army circled star to front. In excellent but dusty condition with some minor stitch loosening to one handle. Unusual and uncommon piece of Japanese kit.  read more

Code: 5039

MINT ORIGINAL BOX OF LUFTWAFFE DAGGER HANGER CLIPS.

A most unusual small box of 12 mint unissued interior jacket hangers for the Luftwaffe dagger!! Intended to be sewn directly into a uniform jacket or coat, these Luftwaffe blue fabric straps end with a leather tab and 'd' ring. This would have enabled the dagger hanger clip to go through the left hand pocket flap and then clip on internally to this strap which would have taken the full weight. ...  read more

Code: 5021