WW1 Trench Art 9th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers Brass ( shell ) Match Box Cover - Souvenir from Fritz!

A unique souvenir presumably made from a German fired shell as the spine has been engraved "Souvenir from Fritz". The front has a French coin dated 1916 mounted to the case (this has been very heavily polished) and has been engraved below this, the Great War 1914 - 1919. On the reverse are the owners details 79766 C.D. Freeston (sic), 9th N.F. Quite stained and some misshaping - this has ...  read more

Code: 53542

Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby Regiment) Brass Duty Plate

An unissued example in superb condition, marked "Duty" to the reverse and maker marked FN Narborough, Birmingham. Pre 1952 with king's crown to cap badge imprint.

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Code: 64784

Three Lucky Chinese Square Hole Coins

In worn and circulated condition, all the same.

Comm GM (EB)  read more

Code: 66644

Royal Air Force Silver Plated Napkin Ring - For fine dining in the Mess !

King's crown so pre 1952 and with maker's mark M&Y. Nicely engraved RAF badge. In very good condition. Will tarnish if not polished regularly. If you are interested in more of these let me know. Six available.  read more

Code: 53488

WW2 USA Ruptured Duck Brass Tie Pin - Honourable Service Discharge Button

The original Ruptured Duck was a cloth insignia depicting an eagle inside a wreath. It was worn on uniforms above the right breast pocket by WWII servicemen and women.
It was issued to US service personnel who were about to leave the military with an Honourable Discharge. It also allowed them to continue to wear their uniform for up to thirty days after they were discharged since there ...  read more

Code: 52747

WW2 United States Army Officers Visor Cap Badge (small pattern)

Bronze metal (once gilt finished) American Army officer's peaked visor cap badge complete with fixing post (but missing retaining nut). Otherwise in good condition.  read more

Code: 52644

WW2 - American Forces USA Ruptured Duck Brass Metal Insignia - Honourable Service Discharge Button Lapel Badge

The original Ruptured Duck was a cloth insignia depicting an eagle inside a wreath. It was worn on uniforms above the right breast pocket by WWII servicemen and women.
It was issued to US service personnel who were about to leave the military with an Honourable Discharge. It also allowed them to continue to wear their uniform for up to thirty days after they were discharged since there w...  read more

Code: 60383

Royal Princesses Visit to South Africa 1947 Gilt and Enamel Bar pin badge

Princess Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret featured in side profile on pin badge souvenir. It is rare to find the two sisters depicted together in this way. Good condition and pin original and functional.

Coll.  read more

Code: 52577

Coldstream Guards Other Ranks Full Dress Ceremonial Waist Belt

White Buff leather belt with all its brass fixings including a matching brass Waist Belt Clasp (maker marked). Only very light polishing to centre of the WBC. Blue union jack flag to inside tab. In very good overall condition.

On account of the weight will only post to a UK address.

Comm SiSa

Sold to Paul V - posting Recorded Delivery on Thursday  read more

Code: 64296

Scarce Tyneside Scottish ( NF / DLI / Black Watch. Royal Artillery ) Tug of War Team Embroidered Sports Singlet Badge

Impossible to date to either WW1 or WW2 as the raised foot of the lion was used on badges of the Tyneside Scottish in both of these wars. So potentially of Northumberland Fusiliers, Durham Light Infantry, Black Watch or possibly Royal Artillery interest too! It has some moth damage to bottom section. It is old, well made and tug of war was popular in the trenches in the First War. One of three ...  read more

Code: 65966