Set of Three WW1 Postcards related to the Zeebrugge Raid, Belgium on St George's Day 1918

A set of three original post cards depicting different scenes of the aftermath of the Royal Navy's raid on Zeebrugge on St George's Day, 23rd April 1918. Postally unused and in good condition. Taken by a Brussels photographer.

The raid began with a diversion against the mile-long Zeebrugge mole. The attack was led by an old cruiser, Vindictive, with two Mersey ferries, Daffodil...  read more

Code: 53469

Sergeant Pearmans Memoirs - Edited by the Marquess of Anglesey

Hard Cover. 1st UK Edition. 159 pages. Being his account of service with the Third (King's Own) Light Dragoons in India, From 1845 to 1853, including the first and second Sikh wars. Fully illustrated with b/w plates. Pages clean, v/g condition. Endpapers illustrated with maps. Blue cloth, gilt title on spine. Embossed regimental badge on upper cover. Red dust jacket illustrated with b/w portrai...  read more

Code: 65010

Comrades In Captivity; a (WW1) record of life in seven German prison camps - Famous English Poet and Officer in the 5th Glosters

A rare hardcover first edition first published in 1920 by London, Sidgwick and Jackson. Octavo, 319 pages with 8 illustrations (by C.E.B. Bernard), several sketches, a map and a plan. Light grey cloth lightly rubbed and creased, two pages with some foxing marks (see photo of the illustration of Milkwaukee Bill"), otherwise a very good copy.

Frederick William Harvey (1888-1957), E...  read more

Code: 65009

QVC Victorian Highland Light Infantry ( HLI ) Medium Brass Button

Back-marked Buttons Ltd, Birmingham. Circa 19mm in diameter. Good condition but dark toned.

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Code: 53524

Standard issue Tram Uniform Large Pattern White Metal Button

Many different operators issued the standard British Electric Traction Company pattern button to their staff. Gateshead is a good example if you have ever seen this design on the trams at Beamish open-air museum. Sew on type so no shank needed. Maker marked. Circa 24mm in diameter.




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Code: 53509

Unusual Large Pattern Brass Button with Kents Horse rearing above a blank scroll

Possibly of civilian / transport / trams interest rather than military. Original shank. Sharp detail. Small stain to front of hind foot of horse, otherwise very good condition. Circa 23mm in diameter. Information on identity welcome.  read more

Code: 52399

The Queens 16th Lancers Bi-Metal Cast Cap badge

Cast version with two original expansion holes to rear of scroll. Slider original but a bit twisted and therefore slightly lifted at one side of crown, but still strong and functional. An original badge, good colour and very firm.
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Code: 57204

Wiltshire Regiment Brass Shoulder Title

In good condition with two original hexagonal fixings to the reverse. Minor staining to the front which will polish off. As worn from 1902.

Westlake No 1303 refers.

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Code: 63453

WW1 Durham Light Infantry (DLI) BDV Cigarette Card Silk - No 34

Original WW1 silk printed cigarette card. In very good condition for age.

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Code: 64619

Irish Guards Other Ranks Brass Waist Belt Clasp ( WBC) - WD marked

Matched and fits together well, some polishing to detail on highpoints of badge in centre, only to be expected from a smart guardsman. Each part stamped with the War Department arrow.

Please note will only post to a UK address on account of its weight.

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Code: 59625