British Army Unusual Trench Art Bedstead Wooden Globe Bedknob

a most unusual item. most likely a tongue in cheek presentation. wood beknob approx 3.75" diameter and about 3.5" high. signs of age. some craking etc and a carved notch at top. metal shield plaque inscribed ; Percy's Wand 1940 - 1957 from the Sand Rats. The latter is army slang for ladies of ill repute.  read more

Code: 54105

British and Commonwealth Police Superintendents Shirt Rank Epaulettes Kings Crown

a vintage pair of obsolete senior police officers epaulettes. these have unusual sew on type pre 1953 Kings Crowns. I would assume they are for a shirt or light mack. not seen this particular type insignia before. each approx 5.25" by 32.35" at widest points when flat. good condition.  read more

Code: 54104

German DRA Bevo Type Sports Award Badge Deutscher Reichs-Ausschuss

a well used somewhat salty but less common machine woven example of the pre 1933 pattern German Sports badge by the German National Committee for Physical Training. approx 1.9" by 1.7".  read more

Code: 54103

British Army RTR Royal Tank Regiment Education and Reserve Documents

a couple of documents to a veteran. Third Class Army Certificate of Education certificate to a Trooper T.P.G. Campbell of the RTR. approx 9.75" by 7.5". has been folded etc. Also an Army Emergency Reserve booklet named to the same soldier but for the Royal Armoured Corps. well handled etc.  read more

Code: 54102

Vintage British AFS Auxiliary Fire Service Uniform Photo Sheet Lot

an unusual photo set. single sheet approx 11.5" by 8.75" with slightly different poses of the same AFS member. He is wearing the pre 1953 pattern Kings Crown cap badge. some bits of damage including a tear acroos one picture. still a great lot.  read more

Code: 54101

British Army Leicestershire Regiment Veterans Sweetheart Brooch Pin Badge

an old probably circa WW1 sweetheart or veterans pin of this former Regiment. Pre Royal pattern. approx 1.1" by 0.95". well used but reasonable condition. wear to the gilt finish ans some chipping to the scroll.  read more

Code: 54100

British Army Airborne Forces Commemorative Medal Golden Jubilee

a circa 1990 commemorative medallion for these WW2 initiated formations. gilt metal approx 1.75" with Pegasus at centre. blank reverse. in fitted case. the hinge is a bit sprained on this one making it close slightly unevenly.  read more

Code: 54099

Brtish and Commonwealth George VI Coronation Medal Sterling Silver

well detailed medallion or disc with King George VI and Elizabeth the Queen Mother. approx. 1.3" diameter. looks gilded in some lights but maybe just patina. crowned profiles so I assume this is the 1937 Coronation. marked Sterling Silver on the front face.  read more

Code: 54098

British Army Black Watch Association Veterans Pin Badge Kings Crown

a vintage sweetheart style veterans pin for this famous former Scottish regiment. approx 1.35" by 1.05". pre 1953 pattern Kings Crown at top. vertical pin fitting on the reverse. probably plated.  read more

Code: 54091

Australian Army 57th Infantry Battalion The Merri Regiment Cap Badge

a good example brass cap badge of this former Australian unit. brass approx 1.9" by 1.5" with two lug type fittings on the reverse.Kings crown at top. remains of a gilt wash.  read more

Code: 54092