WWII Royal Navy Officer`s Cap (Economy Gilt Badge)
An excellent condition WWII Royal Navy officer`s cap with early pattern short peak and scarce wartime issue gilt metal economy badge.
The dark navy blue crown is in superb condition and free of any moth damage, an excellent internal leather sweat band bearing a handwritten size 6 3/4. Minor bend in peak, very nice looking cap. read more
WW2 Australian Women`s Land Army Cap Badge
A good example of a WW2 white metal AWLA cap badge, the reverse side bears a central capital letter A in raised relief along with the makers name of Millers Ltd of Sydney and a very low serial / issue number 130.
Some light rubbing to front enamel / paintwork.
The AWLA was disbanded in December 45 read more
1876 P Martini Henry Bayonet with Scarce MK1 Scabbard
An un-messed with 1876 pattern Martini Henry socket bayonet housed in its original and now scarce MK1 black leather scabbard (3 rivet), the bayonet's ricasso bears Enfield inspection marks, broad arrow and an issue date of October 188?. No foreign marks.
The full length blade is in good condition but now displays some age related dark staining and very small areas of light pitting, th... read more
WW1 British 'Bully Beef` Tin Opener
WW1 British War Department issued tin opener in very good condition, a seldom encountered pattern bearing a broad arrow mark.
Have seen others in the past bearing Regiment & date stamps on the jaw but this example is clear.
Cast body, 8 1/4 inches long.
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WW2 Leicestershire Printed Shoulder Titles
An unissued printed pair in excellent condition, found in a house clearance. read more
The 'Must Have` Book On WW2 British Army Uniforms & Insignia
The excellent study of British Army uniforms & insignia of WW2 by Brian.L.Davis, this highly regarded reference work was printed in 1983 and now out of print.
This 276 page hardback edition is in very good used condition and retains its dust cover. read more
Victorian Volunteer`s Scarlet Stable /Shell Jacket & Black Wool Trousers
A very small size and slim fitting Victorian Volunteer`s scarlet melton stable/shell jacket bearing silver coloured NCO chevrons, twisted shoulder cords (held firmly with VC white metal buttons), bullion marksman`s badge and Austrian knots which now are all slightly tarnished.
The scarlet melton cloth is in very good condition with very little wear, all seed buttons are present but some ... read more
1942 RAF Ordinary Airman`s Tunic
A pleasing example of an RAF O/A`s tunic which still bears all its original wartime applied insignia (stripes & embroidered eagles), the label is present though a little bit grubby and faded.
The labels reads a size No.11 5`9 inches - 5`10 inches with a breast/chest 38 - 40 ( but more like a 37 - 38 ), the makers name Harris Ltd and a very faint 1942 date.
The tunic is in very g... read more