Original 1966 Film Poster - TOBRUK Rank Films Cinema Release - Long Range Desert Group ( LRDG / SAS ) Special Forces interest
53 years ago this dramatic North African war movie poster graced the lobby of an American cinema. In 1966 Universal Pictures released "Tobruk" starring Rock Hudson and George Peppard. This is a large paper film poster, measuring approximately 104cm tall by 70cm wide. It is folded into sections, has the two bottom corners missing, and few edge nibbles and old cello tape marks and small edge /... read more
Military Provost Staff Corps GV Officers OSD Bronze Cap / Collar Badge
Die cast bronze officer's OSD Cap / Collar badge with two original loops to the reverse. In the form of the Royal Cypher for King George V. As worn 1911 to 1935. Circa 4cm tall. In very condition.
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1st (Nyasaland Battalion) Kings African Rifles ( KAR ) UK made Die Struck Brass Cap Badge, Kings Crown
1st (Nyasaland Battalion) King's African Rifles ( KAR ) Die Struck UK made Brass Cap Badge, King's crown, with two original loops to the reverse. Some slight polishing otherwise in very good condition. Circa 4.5cm tall.
Renfrew et al, Vol 1 No 428 refers.
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Royal Artillery ( RA ) Sergeant's NCO Arm / Sleeve Brass Arm Badge
Left facing, In good condition with two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 4.8cm wide and 2cm tall.
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REME Cap Badge, QEII issue
Gilt and white paint(?) finish with two original loops to the reverse. In good condition. The white paint finish is a puzzle (for me at least!).
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WW1 Dover Town Council ( Kent ) / Red Cross War Fund Raising Badge Pin Brooch
Scarce bronze badge with pin to reverse, slight twist to C clasp but still functional. Three shields within circlet stating "Pro Patria 1915 - Ville et Portus Dovor". Good condition.
In July 1915 with the first anniversary of Britain’s entry into the war approaching, the Dover town council decided the event should be commemorated by asking the town's folk to perform a specific ac... read more
WW1 Home Front - West Lancashire National Reserve Gilt and Enamel Buttonhole Badge
Large pattern version, circa 3.4cm tall and 2.7cm wide. In generally good condition with signs of wear, but no damage to enamel. Maker marked J R Gaunt London.
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Rare WW1 Merchant Navy 1st Pattern Red Embroidered Torpedo Badge
A rare WW1 Torpedo badge. This badge had to be applied for and was authorised on 6th June 1918 for wear by Merchant Navy personnel sunk by enemy action. Circa 7.2cm wide and 1.8cm tall. In very good condition.
When Admiral Jellicoe inspected the merchant seaman gunnery training college at Crystal Palace, he went down the ranks of one class asking the men how many times they had ... read more
3rd West York (Light Infantry) Militia Large Pattern Button Officers Large Pattern Silver Plated Button - Scarce Maker
Circa 23mm in diameter, fixed shank, silver plate now very dark toned. Backmarked CR&Co Extra Rich (Charles Rowley & Co., 146-148 High Street, Bordesley Birmingham). A scarce maker, who also supplied buttons through the blockade to some units American units active in the American Civil War.
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British Army Jewish Chaplain Matched Pair of Blackened Gilt Officers Pattern Collar Badges, King's Crown
A matched pair of blackened gilt die cast collar badges with two original loops to the reverse of each. Some wear to black finish, uneven between the two badges, but a matched pair in all other respects.
The Chaplain's department was officer only, but the presence of Jewish chaplains can be counted on one hand. As of today, there are no Jewish chaplains serving ... read more