Victorian Warwickshire Regiment Militia / Volunteer Battalion Officer 's Silver Plated Helmet Plate, 1880 - 1902

A star of eight points, the topmost point displaced by a Victorian crown. On this a laurel wreath. Within the wreath a strap inscribed the garter motto Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense. In the centre the regimental device of the Warwickshire Regiment, an antelope with a coronet around its neck and chain attached standing on a torse on a black velvet cloth background. An applied scroll below: "The Roya...  read more

Code: 60187

Pro Boer Republic Transvaal / Orange Free State Art Postcard - Kruger & Joubert

Postally used, posted in 1899 from Zurich, Switzerland. Unable to translate message or address, but card is in excellent condition, especially as it has been posted. The Swiss stamp has some minor wear to top border. Scarce.

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Code: 58969

The Royal Fusiliers Regiment (City of London Regiment) (7th Foot) - Small Pattern Other Ranks Brass Cap Badge

A Victorian issue cap / collar badge with two original long dark toned loops to the reverse. Churchill confirms that this small pattern badge, which was also worn as a collar, was latterly fitted with a slider for wear on the Brodrick Cap 1898-1905 (p42 of the "History of The British Army Infantry Collar Badge" refers). In good condition.

K&K Vol 1 No 596 refers.

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Code: 60086

WW2 Women's Land Army ( WLA ) Timber Corps Woven Cash Tapes Style Shoulder Title

Sewn to a thin khaki coloured material, looks like a shirt / blouse fabric. Appears to have been made by the same manufacturer of Royal Marine Cash style shoulder titles. The title (excluding the cloth backing) is 6.5cm by 1.2cm. Not often encountered. Timber Corps items are scarce in any event.

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Code: 59167

WW1 - 2/7th Territorial Reserve Battalion The Northumberland Fusiliers Silver Plated Tea Spoon dated 1916

An attractive and heavy maker marked silver plated tea spoon. Nicely engraved and no dings or dents, in fact almost mint. 13.2cm long. A real cracker.

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Code: 60380

WW1 Original Postcard of Territorial Force Corporal wearing his Imperial Service Bar

Posed original photo, one can just make out a curved metal shoulder title with a T above, but other than that, he remains unidentified. Good to have a clear image of the volunteered for overseas service bar. Postally unused, minor corner wear, otherwise in good condition if not a little grubby.

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Code: 60565

WW2 6th Armoured Division Embroidered Cloth Formation Designation Sign

Left facing. Removed from uniform but in good overall condition.

Initially fought in Tunisia as part of 1st Army, through Italy as part of the 8th Army and also with 15th Army Group. At the war end was renumbered 1st Armoured Division.

Cole P33 refers.

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Code: 61436

'Ike' - American General Eisenhower reviews a smart looking British army regular battalion (most probably DCLI)

Top brass (RAF ) accompany American General Dwight D. ( Ike ) Eisenhower as he inspects a fine looking body of troops. Not sure which regiment. Post WW2 photo / postcard with blank reverse. In very good condition. Pre 1953. Later the 34th President of the USA.

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Code: 61466

Indian Army - 16th Bombay Native Infantry Regiment Brass Die Struck Glengarry Badge

A quality UK made yellow brass metal die struck cap badge with two original brass lugs to the reverse (east-west). Circa 5.9cm tall. Battle honour for Afghanistan. Worn 1882 - 1885 only (according the IMHS J.Chappell collection listing). Rare.

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Code: 62270

WW2 Greetings National Savings Stamp Patriotic Gift Card

A scarce original wartime National Savings stamp greeting card. Unused and in very good condition. The card is circa 12cm by 9.5cm.

Featured in "Doing Their Bit" Jon Mills wonderful book on page 191.

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Code: 62886