East Africa - Somaliland Scouts Matched White Metal Collar Badges

An excellent matched pair of white metal shoulder titles with original single central lug to the reverse of each. Circa 3.1cm tall. Worn circa 1944 - 1953. The cap badge is listed separately as item 68281.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1, Nos 693/694 refer.

B28.21

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Code: 57317

Indian Army - United Provinces Horse (UPH) Officers Bullion Thread Cap Badge

The monogram UPH under a padded velvet crown with coloured silks, the badge in good bullion thread. Much of orange backing paper now absent, otherwise in great condition with no damage to the bullion or velvet. Circa 1904 - 1947. In very good condition and rare.

There are several references to a cap badge of a crown over a monogram of UPH in the Sir John Chapple Indian Army co...  read more

Code: 63078

WW2 B&W Art Postcard - Epic Series No 3 - French Tanks in Action at the Front in 1939

Postally unused, foxing marks to reverse, slight corner wear, otherwise in good condition. A scarce image of French tanks in action (an artist's impression).

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Code: 69728

WW1 ORIGINAL AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE MEDAL SLIP Letter - 29377 SGT H WATSON 2 Divisional Artillery Column AIF

29377 Sgt H. Watson 2-DAC AIF Enlisted in Feb 1916, with pre war militia service. Went to France in 1916, and had field service until the end of war. Noted in his papers that he allowed 2 committed prisoners to escape in late 1918! Also noted he served heavy guns, including Howitzers. Great actions, including Somme offensive and Hindenburg line. Discharged in UK, July1919.

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Code: 61379

WW2 Royal Air Force Australia Nationality Embroidered Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

Removed from uniform but in good overall condition.

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Code: 67213

WW1 Australia Imperial Forces Bronze Shoulder Title

A bronze shoulder title 'Australia'. Two original loops each to the reverse. A few marks otherwise in good condition.

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Code: 69453

WW2 Original Postcard Publicity Photograph - A British Cruiser Tank at Speed

Postally unused, glossy finish, minor corner wear otherwise in very good condition and an impressive image but perhaps a a pre war prototype as somebody appears to have forgotten to add its gun! Scarce image.

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Code: 69726

WW2 Royal Air Force RAF Overstands Postcards x 2

An original 1941 postally used postcard of a flight of B & P (Boutlon Paul) Overstrands. Some small tears and edge crease but a scarce image of this biplane Also a modern copy of a photograph taken circa 1933 of an stationary Overstrand with its crew.

The Boulton Paul P.75 Overstrand was a twin-engine biplane medium bomber designed and produced by the British aircraft manufa...  read more

Code: 69733

WW1 Pressed Flowers Hand Crafted Postcard - Thoughts

Message on reverse states "Dearie. This is how I have occupied my time tonight, Love Lucy. These 3 grew in our garden. I'm sorry the card is soiled but it was given to me me like it." To front initials L.A.W. dated 6th June 1915.

The card does looks soiled but the flowers are original pansies and look just like the ones you can still grow today. I thought this was due to ag...  read more

Code: 69735

WW2 Original Photo Postcard - Royal Tank Regiment (RTR) Tank Crew posing on a Matilda Tank

Removed from album, French produced postcard, with a cancellation mark to reverse stating it is not a postcard! Presumably some issue with tax rules! Who knows! Image not particularly sharp, some paper stuck to reverse from album removal, otherwise in good overall condition and a scarce image.

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Code: 69729