AIR VICE-MARSHAL BIRDIE BIRD-WILSON Attributed Medal Ribbons, Photo, Letter and signed postcard - Battle of Britain and one of the first McIndoe Guinea Pigs
An amazing attributed collection of items comprising a personal letter from Air Vice-Marshal Birdie Bird-Wilson, on BAe headed paper (2 pages of A4) which originally enclosed his medal ribbons and RAF ( QEII ) pilot wings with a photo (modelling his 'new' nose!), all available here. There is also a Battle of Britain memorial postcard with his autograph. Most (including me) could never a... read more
WW2 Royal Air Force (RAF) Wings Silver and Enamel Sweetheart Brooch Pin Badge
A superior quality and attractive item with original pin and evidence of a mounting for a safety chain. One leaf of enamel on left of wreath is weaker than the others in colour, suggesting a slight firing fault, but other than that this is a lovely solid and reasonably large se of wings at circa 6cm across.
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The South Wales Borderers (24th Foot) Silver Bullion Blazer Badge
In unworn condition, maker marked to reverse A.R. Fabb Bros, Maidenhead, Berks. This firm now specializes in making items for the masons only. In fabulous condition and what a well made piece. Would display well in a badge collection or bling up your blazer!
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WW2 Glider Pilot Regiment (Army Air Corps) Officers OSD Matched Facing Pair of Bronze Collar Badges
A matched facing pair of bronzed die cast collar badges with two original loops to the reverse of each. Eagle in AAC title wreath, king's crown. Lacquered to front. Colour matched also. In superb condition.
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WW2 Cameronians ( Scottish Rifles ) White on Green Embroidered Cloth Shoulder Title
Paste back title in good unissued condition. Unofficial private purchase. Whilst the Regimental Museum claims that only black on green were worn, both white on red and white on green shoulder titles do exist and these are not modern reproductions.
BoBD No 3036 refers.
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Portrait Photos of Sergeant Major James Francis Hampton, Royal Army Medical Corps ( RAMC) - Served Boer War and all of WW1 - awarded MSM
A greatVictorian / WW1 grouping this - two original large card mounted portraits taken by a Hampshire photographer, and each annotated to the reverse as being of this soldier. He is wearing this Boer War medals. His WW1 paybook accompanies the lot. This confirms he enlisted in 1896 and served throughout WW1, embarking overseas 19th February 1915 and the final entry confirms his entitlement to f... read more
WW1 Original Portrait Postcard Royal Sussex Regiment - C. Jefferies
In worn condition with corner damage, some creasing and not too neatly trimmed down right side, but a good clear image of a Pte in the Royal Sussex Regiment. Postally unused, photograher is Seaman's of Yarmouth and Colchester. In pencil to the reverse is C. Jefferies / 7th Buffs (sic). There is only one C Jefferies on the Medal Index card noted as serving with the Royal Sussex Regime... read more
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Seaforth & Camerons (Highlanders) Gilt Pipe Major's Badge
I have not encountered one in a gilt finish before, usually they are white metal or silver anodised. Also on a non tartan cut out black felt backing. Maker's details embossed to reverse JR Gaunt London. Any information welcome. Two original loops to the reverse. In very good condition.
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T / RAMC / Cheshire (Territorial) - Mounted Brigade Field Ambulance One Piece Brass Shoulder Title
A scarce title, mentioned but not illustrated in Westlake. . Three original hexagonal lugs the reverse, some small traces of verdigris to the reverse. In very good condition. Scarce.
Westlake Page 36 refers (not illustrated)
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T / RAMC / Wilts, Wiltshire (Territorial) Mounted Brigade Field Ambulance One Piece Brass Shoulder Title
In good condition with three original hexagonal lugs to the reverse. Some verdigris to the back of the W in Wilts, now stopped with the application of some WD40. In good condition.
Westlake No 423 refers.
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