British Army London Irish Rifles (LIR) Cap Badge

a well used and worn but original cap badge of this famous regiment. approx 2" by 1" with plain brass slider fitting on reverse. may have had a braising repair at some time. Pre 1952 pattern Kings crown at top.believed removed from a display board.  read more

Code: 53122

Italian Army Airborne Para Cap Badge

a relatively modern para cap badge. plated metal approx 2" diameter with lug type loop fittings on the reverse.  read more

Code: 53118

Netherlands Shooting Medal 1912 Linburg Repairs Item

an attractive believed silver based shooting award. wreath approx 2.3" by 2.5" with crown at top. the crown loop needs a repair on one side to stop it slipping off but the enamelled centre plate has become detached totally. needs drop solder repairs which are not easy. still a good display piece.  read more

Code: 53121

British Army Grenadier Guards Association Lapel Badge J R Gaunt

a maker marked somewhat worn veterans lapel pin with buttonhole fitting on reverse. 1902 to 1952 pattern Kings crown at top. approx 1.6" by 1.1". maker marked J.R. Gaunt London on reverse. a chip ti the blue enamel at base and bits of general wear and verdigris.  read more

Code: 53124

German SS Canteen Beermat Berchtesgaden Sold As Seen

an interesting bit. what appears to be an old printed beermat. card is ok on blacklight and the printing looks like standard block printing it may even have been done on a banda machine or similar. Beer logo for Hofbrauhaus-Berchtesgaden on one side with SS runes etc on the other. approx 4.2" diameter. no idea if its period or not. sold as seen.  read more

Code: 53123

British Army Royal Lincolnshire Regiment Beret Badge

a low profile pattern bimetallic cap badge for this former regiment, approx 2.25" by 1.25" with plain hard brass slider fitting. nb there is some speculation about whether these badges were ever actually issued. however this does appear to be a contract type. sold as seen.  read more

Code: 53114

Heraldic Brooch Pin Believed Trotter Family

an old but unidentified heraldic brooch. possibly a pin for the English based side of the Trotter family with Scottish lion above motto. white metal possibly unmarked silver approx 2" by 1.4". Similar style to some early militia badges but probably a livery item or just a family brooch.  read more

Code: 53115

British Army Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Regiment Hockey Medal

cased bronze sports award medal in Pinches of London case, approx 1.35" diameter. sadly not named.  read more

Code: 53113

Communist Military Style Fashion Belt with Metal Buckle

a well made fairly modern Communist style belt. red star pattern buckle. set at approx 40" with still a bit of play left.  read more

Code: 53116

British Army Pipers Scots Guards Pipe-Sergeants Cap Badge

a fairly modern sergeants rank pipers glengarry sized badge of this famous regiment. approx 2.7" by 2.3". two lug type fittings on the reverse. separately attached gilt centre emblem. not commonly found.  read more

Code: 53106