Unusual 2 piece Gilt and white metal “Dress Buckle”
Similar in design to a traditional filigree nurses buckle
But fitted with two Coldstream Guards badges
(One on each half )
I believe these were worn by “Officers Ladies”
On a Gold Brocade belt
At Regimental dinners, functions etc
Whilst the Officers were in full dress uniform
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Code: 51035

125.00 GBP

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Very detailed grey metal (Zinc ?) badge / brooch
Of the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders
Approximately 2” tall and 1.5” wide
With a purpose made rear recess / safety pin fixing
Pin appears to be held in place by old yellow glue
It looks to have been made this way ?
Unusual item I’ve not seen anything like it before.
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Code: 51036

18.00 GBP

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Wartime Allied Propaganda leaflet
Warning Italian Dock workers of impending Air Raids
With -
“A storm of Bombs ranging up to 4 tonnes each”
A different but similar message on each side
Along with a depiction of “Skull & Crossbones “
A little discoloured with a corner missing
But still in my opinion in very good condition
Being printed on...  read more

Code: 51037

25.00 GBP

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This is a miniature file copy of a SS promotion doc
Approx 5” X 7” in size appears to have been trimmed
Promoting Hans Heyer SS number 68981
From Platoon Sgt Major to Company Sgt Major
Dated 9th November 1936
I don’t know if this is researchable id assume so
Could be an interesting project.
Slightly creased and has been folded.
Part of a...  read more

Code: 50855

4 X Imperial German pin badges
All very similar in design
All with a outer coloured material edging
With a central coloured portion
Written in German around the edge
In memory of my service time
Set into this is a picture of a coloured epaulet
Each one depicting a different regiment or unit
All are well made with its Original rear pin...  read more

Code: 50852

60.00 GBP

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Unusual No.5 Mills Grenade money box.
Unusual because it’s a factory made example
The filler plug has never been drilled out
The base plug hole has never been threaded
A simple shaped metal plate / plug is pushed in place
The only marking is a solitary letter Y
As such I’ve no idea of the manufacture
Was this a wartime defective item ?
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Code: 50921

Old Black Patent leather back pouch
With hallmarked silver mounts
Stamped with B&P makers mark -Birmingham 1886
With Strung Bugle to the front flap
I am unable to check if the Bugle Horn is silver
As its attached by a nut (But I'm sure it is)
Only faults I can find are -
The Patent finish has bubbled and "Melted " in places
And the strap c...  read more

Code: 50697

Very unusual set of cased six silver plated spoons
Showing British Army Officers of the day
Each spoon is named with a portrait of the Officer
Set under flags & hibiscus flowers (?)
The following officers are depicted
KITCHENER
FISHER
GREY
FRENCH
HAMILTON
BEATTY
Back of the spoons are marked with the maker etc
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Code: 50983

75.00 GBP

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Bronze Metropolitan Police lapel badge
WW1 period with Kings Crown
Issued to and worn by the Special Constabulary
Circular rear fitting with makers name etc
Good clean condition.  read more

Code: 50964

18.00 GBP

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4 x Old Glass bottles
All moulded with a manufacturer / retailers name etc
Obtained from a long standing collection
2 x with paper labels that state -
“WW1 TRENCH FINDS / TRENCH FINDS”
All showing age and discolouration
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Code: 50968

French Medal Militaire
With a accompanying Pension Book (?)
Book contains the recipients details and photograph
Possibly researchable , unusual lot
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Code: 50970

55.00 GBP

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Original SMLE oiler bottle
With screw off lid and inner “Spoon”
Unable to make out a date on the bottom
Not sure if it’s WW1 or WW2 issue
I can see it’s marked with a broad arrow .
With maker marked JJB & an inspection stamp
A little bit grubby but it is what it is  read more

Code: 50960

18.00 GBP

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Good old WD marked Bosuns call
Both sides of the Buoy have Broad Arrow stamps
The Keel is marked - “Made in England “
Complete a heavy weight neck chain
Not a modern Indian copy
A nice collectable item in good condition  read more

Code: 50942

38.00 GBP

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Good honest set of British folding wire cutters
With an even brown patinated colour
Some light pitting and surface rust
But nothing detrimental to the item
They are dated 1938 with a Broad Arrow
The makers mark just isn’t readable
(By me at least !)
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Code: 50945

28.00 GBP

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Jile / Gile Dagger from the Afar people
Of Ethiopia, Somalia , Eritrea & Djibouti
8.5” double edged blade with a distinctive angular tip
And .75” dark metal central core
Shaped wooden grip decorated with studs
With its Original patterned leather scabbard
With rear integral belt loop
The only “Issue” is some very slight edge damage
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Code: 50923

75.00 GBP

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Unusual small Automatic Pistol Holster
Made of a soft chromed green leather
Possibly Italian for the Beretta M34
Strangely no extra mag holder or rear belt loops
So how it was actually worn I don’t know !
Very well made and of good quality
Professionally done ,not a homemade lash up  read more

Code: 50928

40.00 GBP

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Unopened olive green Carlisle dressing
Retaining almost 100% of its Original painted finish
Good clean collectable item  read more

Code: 50931

18.00 GBP

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Very unusual boxed white metal candle holder
Bearing the badge of the Dutch organisation
Stichting 1940-44
The official foundation that provides services to-
“Members of the Resistance,victims of persecution ,
And Civilian war victims from the years 1940-1944”
Approximately 1.5” tall x 2.5” across
I’ve not seen one before and guess it’s prett...  read more

Code: 50934

45.00 GBP

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1920’s (?) WW1 (?) Sailor doll
Approximately 9” tall
With a blue velvet material body
Moveable head with painted features
Sailors cap at a “Jaunty Angle “
Square rig and white “Rope” lanyard
With affixed miniature WW1 medal ribbon bar
Some minor wear and tear
(One hand and cap very slightly frayed )
A tad grubby but old and no d...  read more

Code: 50920

Kings Crown
Plated brass Home Guard badge
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE motto
With a central “HG “
With half moon rear fixing  read more

Code: 50907

12.00 GBP

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