The Aftermath of the Disaster at Dieppe (Operation Jubilee), France 19th August 1942

A set of nine large format black and white sepia photographs, each circa 10 by 8 inches on glossy photographic paper, which are blown up copies of the originals so there is some loss of detail, but they are quite old and very evocative. Clearly taken by the Germans immediately after the battle. They show the carnage of the failed raid, stranded landing craft, knocked out Canadian Churchill ta...  read more

Code: 64181

WW2 Canadian Armoured Corps School Commanding Officer - Official Original Black & White Gloss Finish Photograph - Camp Borden, Ontario

Anotated on reverse as Lieut Colonel George Y Masson, E.D., Commander Schools and Technical Wing, Canadian Armoured Corps Training Group, Camp Borden, Ontario, Canada. Official stamp confirming date as 21 April 1943. Circa 7inches by 5 inches format and more sepia in tone. In very good condition. He appears to be wearing the more commonly known 'black cats' cap badge of the Ontario Tank Reg...  read more

Code: 64180

WW2 Original Black & White Press Photo 2 ASTU being inspected in Yorkshire

The original photo is in very good condition and feintly backed stamped Copyright of the Yorkshire Post & Leeds Mercury and The Yorkshire Evening Post, Leeds. It depicts the 2 Army Selection Training Unit being inspected by Brigadier Leslie Wieler, DSO (late KOYLI) and behind him Lieutenant Colonel "Ganga" Dean, MC. Royal Ulster Rifles who was officer commanding of 2 ASTU. Property of Col DR ...  read more

Code: 64090

1st VB (Bury) Lancashire Fusiliers White Metal Grenade

A very good example with two original dark toned loops to the reverse. Worn 1887 - 1914.

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Code: 65089

Post WW2 - Control Commission Germany Large Bronzed Cap Badge

A large cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 4.6cm across. In good condition.

After the defeat of Germany in 1945, a control commission was set up to support the Military Government. This Military government was gradually phased out and the Control Commission took over the role of " Local Government ". it was responsible for public safety and Health, Transport,...  read more

Code: 64021

Royal Electrical Mechanical Engineers REME AA Anodised Staybrite Facing Pair Collar Badges, QEII issue

In generally good condition, facing, near match.

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Code: 64026

Lancashire (PWV) - The Lancashire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Volunteers) One Piece Brass Shoulder Title

In very good condition. Worn from 1958 following amalgamation of the South Lancashire Regiment with the East Lancashire Regiment in both brass and gold anodised. In 1970 it was replaced by 'Lancashires' in gold anodised.

Westlake No 1460 refers.

Comm SiSa
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Code: 64040

WW1 Home Front - National Reserve Peeblesshire (Scotland) enamel lapel buttonhole badge

A rare original First World War period Scottish 'National Reserve Peebleshire' gilded brass badge, blue enamel Crowned oval title bearing a glit crown; the reverse impressed with issue number 160. In near mint condition, retaining original buttonhole lapel fitting, enamel good, gilt remains crisp. Circa 2.9cms tall.

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Code: 65083

1st Volunteer Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers Blackened Brass Small Pattern Cap Badge

Comm GrSt (17)

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Code: 65082

WW1 1914 Mons Star Old Contemptibles Association Bronze Lapel Badge

A bronze buttonhole lapel badge the Old Contemptibles Association formed in 1925. Stamped 2714 to reverse. Maker marked Toye & Co, London. Some loss of detail to the date '1914' otherwise in good overall condition.

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Code: 65081