WW1 Sir W G Armstrong Whitworth & Co Ltd Munitions of War Enamel Lapel Badge

A scarce First World War period 'Sir W G Armstrong Whitworth & Co Ltd, Munitions of War Imperial Service badge', brass circular example inlaid with blue enamel, the reverse impressed with official issue number "34091" and retaining original buttonhole fitting. Enamel intact and in good overall condition. Circa 26mm in diameter.

During WW1 Sir W.G. Armstrong Whitworth & Co were ...  read more

Code: 61684

WW2 Royal Navy Submarine Losses including Submariners Book of Rememberance

A specialist publication, A4 sized with card covers and 48pp. Details included on names and nature of all submarines lost and the names of their crews. Published by John Atkinson in 2004. In very good second hand condition, no marks tears or damage.

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Code: 58372

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

WW1 Lusitania Propoganda Medal in Box of Issue, 5 May 1915

A good cast iron example in NEF condition in original card box of issue. Some wear to box but still presentable. Medal is the British propaganda variety with 5 May 1915 as made by Selfridges for the government, proceeds going to the St Dunstan's blind veterans' charity. A photocopy of the certificate which accompanied the medal will be provided.

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Code: 58647

WW1 - Scarce full set of 6 original black and white propaganda photographs relating to the sinking of the SS Lusitania

The full set of six cards, some wear and marks, including corner creases to some, but a scarce set of six cards which are numbered from 1 to 6 in the bottom right corners, the final one entitled " The last plunge ". The printed text on the reverse is very emotive language which I am not going to repeat here, but you can see it for yourselves in the accompanying photos of the lot. Postally unu...  read more

Code: 55787

Boer War Vintage Imperial Yeomanry Slouch Hat / Shoulder Title

Separate brass letters but matching, on retaining brass backing plate with cotter pin. Letters circa 2.1cms tall. Some service wear to letters.

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Code: 65122

British Army Rough Rider, Riding Instructor, Remount Trainer Brass Spur Proficiency Trade Sleeve Arm Badge

A scarce original early 20th century army proficiency badge in the form of a die cast brass spur this example retains its original three loop fittings. Very good condition. Circa 4.3cms tall.

Edwards and Langley p13, 6B refers.

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Code: 65120

Farrier / Shoesmith / Blacksmith British Army Cavalry Brass Proficiency Arm Badge

Die struck brass with two original lugs to the reverse. Worn on upper right arm by units which retained its horses. Circa 3cm tall.

Edwards & langley No 4A refers.

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Code: 65118

Skill in Driving Steering Wheel Prize Proficiency Trade Arm Badge - Mechanised Units

Introduced in the early 1930s and abolished in 1950, this steering wheel brass badge was awarded to Mechanised Batteries of the Royal Artillery and from 1936 to Royal Engineer and Royal Signals also, at the rate of one prize per unit and were also worn in WW2 to signify driving instructors. Circa 3.5cm in diameter, die cast brass metal and with cotter pin and two original lugs to the reverse. I...  read more

Code: 57714

Royal Artillery (RA) Sergeants NCO Arm / Sleeve Brass Arm Badge

Right facing, in good condition with two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 4.8cm wide and 2cm tall.

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Code: 65121