WW2 48th Canadian Highlanders Cap Badge with Tartan Backing Mounted on a Wooden Plaque – “B” Company 1941 with Extra Tartan Patch

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 48th Canadian Highlanders cap badge with an original tartan backing, that has been mounted on a handmade shield shaped wooden plaque, possibly made from oak?

The plaque has some writing in gold on it that reads as:

1941

B Coy. (B Company)

This is clearly a commemorative piece that relates to a soldier ...  read more

Code: 52214

Good REPRODUCTION Scottish Highland Officer’s Basket Sword 1828 Pattern with Plated Scabbard c1980

Here on offer is actually a good quality example of a REPRODUCTION Scottish Highland Officer’s Basket Sword 1828 pattern with plated scabbard.

This reproduction 1828 pattern Highlander Officers sword was most likely made in India, but many years ago now, given the fading to the red basket liner. I have been told probably back in the 1980’s?

As reproductions go thi...  read more

Code: 51632

Extra Photos of Scottish Sword

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Code: 51631

Large 30” x 20” Photo on Card of RAF Panavia Tornado GR.1B ZA471 in Flight

Here on offer is a large 30” x 20” colour photo on card of an RAF Panavia Tornado GR.1B, registration
ZA471, in Flight.

The Royal Air Force (RAF) Panavia Tornado operated for nearly 40 years, entering service in 1979–1980 and officially retiring on March 31, 2019.

The photo depicts aircraft ZA471 that served with the RAF until it encountered a “bird strike...  read more

Code: 52213

Mint Stainless Steel Pruning Knife with Oak Grips

Here on offer is a mint condition pruning knife with oak grips

The grip is made up from two light coloured oak slabs, which held in place by five metal pins. There is also hole at the end for a lanyard or cord.

The curved stainless blade has the maker’s mark, a “K” in a crossed circle, etched on one side of the blade. I’m afraid I have no idea who this maker is?read more

Code: 52212

WW2 British Military Authority 1 Shilling Note Series F circa 1942

Here on offer is a WW2 British Military Authority - 1 shilling note, series F.

The WW2 British Military Authority (BMA) 1 shilling note, Series F, was issued around Q2 1942, primarily for use in Tripolitania (Libya) during the North African campaign. These notes were part of the first series of BMA currency designed for British troops in occupied territories, featuring a brown, v...  read more

Code: 52211

Scarce German Badge Relating to the Wasserkuppe Mountain in Rhön the "Birthplace of Gliding" c1930

Here on offer is a scare German commemorative souvenir or award badge relating to the Wasserkuppe Mountain in the Rhön region of Germany, that is known as the "Birthplace of Gliding", circa 1930.

The badge is made from plastic and the upper part depicts the famous Aviator Memorial (Fliegerdenkmal) located on the Wasserkuppe. It features a bronze eagle perched atop a basalt rock p...  read more

Code: 52210

14” x 12.5” Photo on Card of RAF V- Force - Vulcan Victor and Valiant Bombers in Flight c1955

Here on offer is a great piece of British “Cold War” memorabilia, being a large black and white photo (on card) of the RAF V-Force bombers in flight, circa 1955.

The V-force was the name given to the Royal Air Force’s strategic nuclear bomber force during the Cold War. As a response to the increasing nuclear threat of the post-WW2, three bomber aircraft were designed: the Vickers...  read more

Code: 52209

Fine WW1 Period MK1 Kukri with Blade Engraved “JARBS”

Here on offer is what I believe to be a WW1 period MK1 Kukri with a solid walnut grip.

After the outbreak of WW1 in August of 1914, the kingdom of Nepal offered to provide troops to supplement the ranks of the British Indian Army for the first time.

Eventually 120,000 Gurkhas served in the war and many were sent over the kala pani or dark waters to serve in France...  read more

Code: 52208

WW2 German Cigarette Case fitted with a WW2 Deutsches Jungvolk DJ Membership Badge

Here on offer is a WW2 German cigarette case fitted with a WW2 Deutsches Jungvolk DJ membership badge.

This small early cigarette case seems to be nickel plated and shows some signs of wear to the back and the curved edges on the top.

The top lid has been fitted with a WW2 Deutsches Jungvolk DJ membership badge, that is in great condition, with no damage to the ena...  read more

Code: 52207