WW2 - Pair of Mercantile Marine / Merchant Navy Cloth Embroidered Shoulder Titles

Pair, removed from uniform and they have quite a bit of service wear, especially the edges, but scarce.
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Code: 52013

WW2 Medal Group in Box of Issue to Lieut Nightingale, The Buffs

Four to Lieutenant A.W. Nightingale in War Office box of issue (entitlement slip, end flap to box and and individual paper envelopes missing):

a) 1939-45 Star
b) Africa Star
c) War medal
d) Defence Medal
All unnamed as issued. Box is addressed as follows:

"Lt A.W. Nightingale
54 Vanbrugh Park
Blackheath
London S.E....  read more

Code: 51966

Military Historical Society Bulletin No 95 February 1974

Card covers, thin booklet of 30 pages, but containing informative articles on:

British Formation Badges, 1940 - 1956
The Mesopotamia Half Flight 1915 (genesis of the Royal Australian and Royal New Zealand Air Forces)
The Rugeley Loyal Volunteers, 1803 - 1814
The Liverpool Welsh Rifle Volunteer Corps 1859

One pen mark otherwise good clean condi...  read more

Code: 51948

Scarce Kolar Gold Field Battalion Officer's Collar Badge

A scarce collar badge (3cm tall) of a solid officer's style of construction in gilt with original lugs, which are fully functional.

The badge is a crossed pickaxe and hammer in circle superscribed "Kolar Gold Field Bn", all surmounted by a crown (Cox's book p2723 refers).

The Kolar Gold Fields are believed to be the second deepest gold mines in the world. ...  read more

Code: 51901

WW1 Large Trench Art Coal Scuttle - 18 pdr shell with bullet shovel

Brass 18 punder shell dated 6/15, Circa 17cm in length, circa 16cm tall including bullet and 11cm wide. Trench art item in the form of a coal skuttle with swivel handle and separate holder for a bullet, which has been converted into a shovel. Heavy item but a great piece for your harth! Will polish up nicely.

Will post to a UK address only.  read more

Code: 51818

The Light Infantry Silver Anodised Cap Badge - Timings Limited

Slider twisted but otherwise in good although worn condition. Stamped H.W. Timings, B'ham. Scarce maker.  read more

Code: 51773

Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve RNVR Bullion Epaulette Device

Superb quality bullion wire RNVR officer's epaulette device as worn on the full dress gold bullion epaulette from 1903 onwards. A silver fouled anchor on a gold backing inside a blue oval bearing the title, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve,in gold wire,with an outer row of silver wire loops. Circa 6cm wide, Some wear to backing otherwise a stunning and scarce item with only minor signs o...  read more

Code: 51624

Brand New in Nato Packaging - Pair of Scottish Highland Regiment Black Leather Brogue Shoes - Size 8 M

I have my own pair which have been used for the first photograph as I am reluctant to remove the pair which is for sale here from its original brown grease proof paper packaging. It has been torn to allow one to check the contents but not completely opened.

The shoes come with an original letter from the Quartermaster of the Queen's Own Highlanders which was stuffed ins...  read more

Code: 51596

2 Bar Full Size QSA Boer War Medal to Johnston, Durham R.G.A. Artillery Militia

NEF, swivelling suspender, Natal and Transvaal clasps correctly revited and impressed:

1709 Gnr J. Johnston, Durham R.G.A.

With copy of roll confirming his entitlement to Transvaal and Natal clasps. He was also entitled to the 1901 clasp, but this is no longer present. Discharged term expired.

The Durham RGA played an illustrious part in...  read more

Code: 51557

WW1 5th (Territorial Force) Battlation, Northumberland Fusiliers Trench Art Plaque

Large and attractively engraved and made during the Great War as dates only go to 1917!:
" 5th N.F. European War 1914-15-16-17".

12.5cm tall, 9.5cm wide. Soldered brass stand behind which means it displays nicely. Made from a brass shell casse judging by the curve. I have seen a similar one to the 4th NF.  read more

Code: 51542