Unusual Scottish 5th Bn. Seaforth Highlanders Glengarry Nickel Silver Badge

Here on offer is what looks to be an unusual Scottish 5th Bn. Seaforth Highlanders Glengarry nickel silver crest/badge?

It depicts a mountain cat of the Sutherlands to the voided centre, surrounded by an oval belt and buckle with the words:

SANS PEUR

"Sans peur" is a French phrase that translates to "without fear" or "fearless" in English.
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Code: 52074

Rare Victorian Gilt Cast Brass Doorstop Depicting Field Marshal Garnet Wolseley on a Camel c1885

Here on offer is a rare Victorian gilt cast brass doorstop, depicting Field Marshal Garnet Wolseley on a camel, circa 1885.

Field Marshal Garnet Wolseley, was a prominent British military commander and reformer in the 19th century, who held the rank of Major General for a significant period. He was known for his colonial campaigns, his influence on the British army, and the phras...  read more

Code: 52072

Original WW2 A.R.P. Whistle by J. Hudson & Co of Barr St Hockley Birmingham with Chain

Here on offer is an original WW2 A.R.P. whistle by J. Hudson & Co., Barr St, Hockley, Birmingham.

This seems to be one of the four types that J. Hudson made, this one having the body of their metropolitan whistle.

It still retains its original long linked metal chain, which is now missing its end clip. The chain looks to have been made from a nickel silver alloy a...  read more

Code: 52071

Original Antique “THE METROPOLITAN” Whistle by J. Hudson & Co of 13. Barr St Birmingham c1902

Here on offer is an original antique “THE METROPOLITAN” whistle by J. Hudson & Co of 13. Barr Street Birmingham, circa 1902.

It still retains its original twisted silk cord lanyard.

The front of the whistle is stamped with the following details:

THE METROPOLITAN
PATENT
J. HUDSON & CO.
244. BARR ST
BIRMINGHAM

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Code: 52070

MINT Vintage Stag Handled Hunting Boot Knife with Ornate Metal Fittings by Herbertz

Here on offer is a MINT condition ornately decorated, stag handled hunting boot knife by Herbertz, Solingen, that still retains its original makers label/tag.

I think this was made back in the 1970’s and it has been proudly displayed in my collection for years.

All the metal fitting on this knife and scabbard have a dark finish and those on the scabbard seem to be ...  read more

Code: 50046

Early Pre WW2 English Hallmarked Silver ARP Lapel Badge 1936

Here on offer is a badge from the initial batch of pre WW2 English hallmarked silver ARP lapel badges, that dates to 1936.

The first run of 250,000 die-stamped badges produced were made with the half-moon style button hole lapel fixing and were available from April 1937. Though they carry the silver date mark 'A' that corresponds to 1936, this hallmark was used until the end of ...  read more

Code: 52062

Original Household Cavalry Warrant Officer’s EIIR Gilt and Enamel Cap Badge

Here on offer is a finely detailed example of a Household Cavalry Warrant Officer’s EIIR gilt and enamel cap badge, by J.R. Gaunt of London.

The cap badge has a pierced gilt crowned Garter set on blue enamel and a voided centre with EIIR Cypher set on red enamel.

On the reverse it has a brass slider fitting, stamped with the makers details:

J.R. GA...  read more

Code: 52059

3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife by William Rodgers Personalised to Major D. P. EARLAM of the Royal Artillery

Here on offer is an excellent example of a 1970’s period, 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife by William Rodgers of Sheffield.

This knife has been personalised to Major D. P. EARLAM of the Royal Artillery and dated to 1972-1973.

This beautiful double-edged dagger blade measures 6.76” (17.4cm) in length and retains its original bright nickel-plated finish....  read more

Code: 50476

Unusual WW2 Royal Air Force Dental Branch Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 period Royal Air Force Dental Branch sweetheart brooch.

This unusual brooch appears to have been made from a gilt brass Dentist Branch, “DB winged” collar badge that has had the lugs removed and has then been set in clear plastic, like Lucite, with a black coloured backing.

On the reverse it still has its original vintage metal brooc...  read more

Code: 52057

Antique Victorian Pierced and Turned Bone Combination Dip Pen and Letter Opener c1880

Here on offer is a beautiful antique pierced and turned bone combination dip pen and letter opener, measuring 8.5” long, circa 1880.

The bone handle features fine pierced and turned detailing in the Dieppe style, typical of the Victorian era’s fascination with miniature craftsmanship.

Unscrewing the handle reveals a concealed gold plated dip pen nib that is held s...  read more

Code: 52048