WW1 Tuck's Postcard - Aviation RAF interest - 4 engine Handley Page Bomber

Black and white card, postally unused and in very good condition. The cockpit at the front, it claims, is capable of carrying two men and a (machine ) gun.
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Code: 54377

Pair of WW1 Art Postcards of Northamptonshire Interest

Both cards are Postally unused and in good condition. The "Good Wishes from Northampton" card as a small dark mark to the top left corner.

The Gale & Polden History and Traditions card has been customised by the "Northampton Independent" newspaper as a Christmas card, with the printed message "With Best Wishes for Christmas and a Victorious New Year", suggesting this was produce...  read more

Code: 53589

Napoleonic Wars - Sheffield (Yorkshire) Militia Ballot Exemption Certificate Receipt 1807

A parchment paper original certificate exempting a one John Crosland from the militia ballot for the city of Sheffield dated 26th September 1807. He paid the handsome sum of £2 12/6. An embossed revenues stamp to left. Some folds, light foxing, one hole on bottom right corner for filing, otherwise in great condition and a rare survivor of the Napoleonic Wars

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Code: 61482

Progamme of Events Booklet Market Garden / Arnhem Commemorations 1944- 1994

Gloss card covers, 32pp. A good tight second hand copy. Owners name to inside cover W Thompson 1994.

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Code: 63796

"The Mad Recce" by Frank Knappett (1984) - The story of the 2nd Derbyshire Yeomanry (Armoured Car Reconnaissance Regiment during WW2)

A paper back book signed by the author in good second hand condition, 133pp, some black and white photos also. This records one man's story of two major campaigns, the Western Desert and the Second Front with this Yeomanry unit attached to the 51st Highland Division. A good tight clean copy with minor shelf wear and no damage or anotations. Scarce book.

After five years figh...  read more

Code: 63791

The Kings Own Loyal Regiment (Lancaster) Warrant Officers Matching Pair of Gilt Brass Collar Badges

Some loss of gilt wash but otherwise in good condition. This pattern worn only my Officers and Warrant Officers, in bronze OSD for the former and gilt for the latter. A facing matched pair with two original loops to the reverse of each. Scarce, but I have two copies of equal quality available.

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Code: 63794

British Army Recruiter Bullion Thread Shoulder Title

Removed from uniform, gold on black felt, in good condition.

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Code: 63793

WW1 WAAC Womens Auxiliary Army Corps Cap Badge - Gaunt

A die struck brass cap badge with two original loops to reverse and maker marked JR Gaunt London in embossed lettering to the rear. It also has the recipients servce number G15051 to the reverse on an applied oval brass plaque. I have seen similar badges with different numbers. Some signs of service wear otherwise in very good condition.

The Corps was formed March 1917 and some 7...  read more

Code: 63792

WW1 Queens Regiment (Royal West Surreys) Bi-Metal Cap Badge

In very good condition with original long slider.

Also worn by the 22nd an 24th London Regiments.

K&K Vol 1 No 590 refers.

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Code: 63790

Headress Badges of the British Army Volume 2 Kipling & King

Signed First Edition, 1979 Muller publishers, with dust cover. Some wear and damage to spine of dust jacket otherwise a good clean copy.

Please note unable to post overseas on account of the weight and size unless otherwise agreed first by email.

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Code: 63789