Scottish Police Presentation Truncheon with Display Stand to CDR. G.C. GEORGE by The Scottish Police Association - 10 Nov 1983

Here on offer is a beautifully made large presentation truncheon with a display stand.

It was presented to Commander G.C. George of the Scottish Police Authority, possibly on his retirement?

The truncheon and rectangular stand seem to have been made from walnut or a light oak wood and there is a rectangular brass plaque on mounted on the front that reads:
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Code: 51261

Sterling Silver British Army Officer's Scot’s Guards Small Pattern Cap Badge

Here on offer is a fine example of a British Army Officer's Scot’s Guards small pattern sterling silver cap badge.

This example is the rarer ‘small pattern” cap badge.
It is in mint condition and has been made from solid sterling silver with a gilt and black enamel Scot’s Guards crest in the centre.

On the reverse it is stamped with ‘STERLING’ to indicate 92...  read more

Code: 52008

Post WW2 Turkish Damascus Steel Hitler Letter Opener by Paul Müller c1960

Here on offer is a post WW2 Hitler letter opener made with Turkish Damascus steel that is attributed to the famous Master Damascus Swordsmith, Paul Müller and was possibly commissioned by Colonel Attwood in the 1960’s.

Please note, this is being offered as a REPRODUCTION WW2 letter opener, NOT an original period piece.

The dagger blade shaped letter opener is I bel...  read more

Code: 51157

Additional Photos of Post WW2 Damascus Steel Hitler Letter Opener c1960

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Code: 51156

Rare Pair of Victorian King's Own Yorkshire light Infantry K.O.Y.L.I. Padded Bullion Wire Collar Badges

Here on offer is a fine pair of Victorian King's Own Yorkshire light Infantry K.O.Y.L.I. bullion wire collar badges.

The badge of the KOYLI is unique amongst English light infantry regiments as the horn is of the ‘French’ type (with a twist). The origins of this are obscure. It appears to have been adopted after Waterloo, however prior to this the 105th had an ‘English’ style Bug...  read more

Code: 52003

WW2 Period Auxiliary Fire Service AFS Officially Numbered Lapel Badge by H.W. Miller

Here on offer is a genuine WW2 Auxiliary Fire Service AFS officially numbered lapel badge by H.W. Miller.

This badge is an original 1940/50’s, silver plated red enamel badge that is in excellent condition, with no loss of the enamel.

This badge was designed by Mr Paget of the Royal Mint.

On the reverse in raised letters are the with maker's details '...  read more

Code: 52007

WW1 County of London War Hospital - Brass and Enamel Matchbox Cover – Christmas 1916

Here on offer is an impressive brass and enamel matchbox cover for the County of London War Hospital.

The front depicts the shield shaped crest of the London County Council in red, white and blue enamel, topped with a gilt crown and with a lion set in the centre. The reverse side has a raised ribbon in the brass, with the words:

CHRISTMAS 1916

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Code: 52002

Large Commemorative Cast Aluminium Dish Depicting Prince of Wales - Edward VIII ‘Our Prince of Sports’ Made by R.W. Coan London c1920

Here on offer is a fine example of a rare sand cast aluminium dish depicting the Prince of Wales, later Edward VIII ‘Our Prince of Sports’, made by R.W. Coan of London, circa 1920.

There is an example of this dish in the V&A museum in London.

This commemorative dish is rectangular in shape with two handles. The rim and handles are decorated with elaborately moulded...  read more

Code: 52001

Unusual Original WW2 Copper “Trench Art” RAF Spitfire Long Bar Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a superb example of an original WW2 “Trench Art” sweetheart brooch which is in the form of a RAF Spitfire fighter aircraft made from copper, mounted on a long bar brooch.

It is thought that these brooches where true “WW2 Trench Art” possibly made from copper coins by German POW’s retained in the UK and sold to guards for chocolate and cigarettes.

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Code: 51999

WW1 5th London Rifle Brigade Gilt Brass, Enamel and Mother of Pearl Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a beautiful example of a WW1 5th London Rifle Brigade gilt brass, enamel and mother of pearl sweetheart brooch, with a King’s crown.

The brooch is in excellent condition and retains all the enamel to the metal regimental crest, that is pinned to a stunning mother of pearl disc.

The regimental crest depicts the 'Royal Arms' within a title circlet wi...  read more

Code: 51998