British Royal Navy Lieutenant Commander Shoulder Rank Epaulettes Pair RN

a pair of old salty RN pattern Lt CDR rank shoulder boards by Starkey of London. Each approx 5.3" by 2.2" with gilt Kings Crown pattern buttons. The branch distinction colours appear to have been removed from these which suggests use post 1955 despite the buttons. Not unusual for reserve or cadet officers. The Rye Lane address for the manufacturer means they were probably made in 1952. Similar...  read more

Code: 53475

British Manchester Civic Week 1926 Lapel Pin Badge

old well struck round metal lapel badge approx 0.8" diameter. Gilt wash and straight pin type fitting. Trade and Industry Busy Bee logo.  read more

Code: 53476

British Army 14th 20th King's Hussars Brass Cap Badge Firmin

a good lightly used example hard brass cap badge of this former cavalry regiment. approx 1.35" by 1.2" with maker marked slider type fitting on the reverse. maker marked Firmin London.  read more

Code: 53468

British Army WW1 Medal Group 1914 15 Trio Highland Light Infantry

an interesting lot. WW1 named full size campaign group. 1914 to 15 star named on reverse 8488 Pte. J. Borthwick. High.L.I. Named as Brothwick H.L.I. on the BWM and Victory. but undoubtedly the same person. with well handled postcard photo of the recipient.  read more

Code: 53470

France Military Shooting Medal French Fire Brigade

an old but sadly used and abused shooting medal to a member of the fire service which was classed as art of the military in France. approx 1.7" diameter. no idea whats happened to this. looks like its been bolted or screwed to something.  read more

Code: 53466

Australian Country Fire Authority Volunteer Patch Victoria EIIR

a vintage machne embroidered firefighters patch approx 3.6" by 3.1". good probably unused condition. crown of Queen Elizabeth II. nb import f this item may still be restricted in some countries. please check first.  read more

Code: 53471

Prussia German State Three Meda lArmy Group Franco Prussian War

a well used mounted lot of full size medals including the silver State Meritorious Service Medal along with the 1870 71 campaign medal and the Kaisers commemorative medal. on bar approx 4.75" wide. ribbons are well worn. colour variation on the state service ribbon.  read more

Code: 53473

British National Union of Agricultural Workers Lapel Buttonhole Badge

a fairly good example old lapel pin. approx 1" diameter. maker marked F.Cobb & Co Sheffield on the reverse. signs of wear age etc.  read more

Code: 53469

British General Service Cross Full Silver Commemorative Medal in Box Royal Marines

one of the numerous unofficial full size military service medals. this one however is hallmarked silver and named to an RM Corporal. . approx 1.7" by 1.6" plus ring and cut off ribbon. the original brooch clasp is on the back of another piece of ribbon in the box. engraved naming on the reverse to Cpl J. Wardle Royal Marines.  read more

Code: 53474

Vintage Rex Fire Extinguisher Cylinder Plate Plaque

a large pressed believed coppery brass metal shield shaped plaque or logo plate for a vintage fire extinguisher. most likely a commercial type. approx 6" by 5.6". well used with some splits on edges. remains of black finish on front.  read more

Code: 53472