WW2 German Navy Destroyer War Badge by Sohni, Heubach & Co.
The Destroyer War Badge or Zerstörerkriegsabzeichen was awarded to officers and crew for service on Kriegsmarine destroyers. It was instituted on 4 June 1940 by Grand Admiral Erich Raeder following the battle of Narvik. It was also awarded to the crews of torpedo boats and fast attack craft until the institution of the Fast Attack Craft War Badge on 30th may 1941.
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WW2 Era German High Seas Fleet Badge by Schwerin.
The German: Das Flottenkriegsabzeichen, was awarded for service to the crews of the Kriegsmarine Fleet of battleships and cruisers, but also those ships that supported them; to qualify for the award officers and ratings had to serve a minimum of 12 weeks service on a battleship or cruiser, with proof of distinction and good conduct; the number of weeks was reduced if the recipient was w... read more
Scarce WW2 Lovat’s Scouts Balmoral Bonnet.
A scarce WW2 era Balmoral bonnet worn by the Lovat Scouts. During the early years of WW2, the Lovat scouts underwent serious survival and special service training, including skiing; in 1944 they took part in the battle of Monte Cassino, as part of the 10th Indian Infantry Division, II Corps (Poland), and the recently arrived Jewish Brigade, the regiment took part in the remainder of the Italian... read more
Edwardian Royal Artillery Officers Home Service Helmet.
A beautiful Edwardian home service worn by an officer of the royal artillery. This one comes in near mint condition, let’s start at the top. the ball and spike plate is gilded brass with silver rose studs and ball embellishments. All of the original gilt finish remains and the silver parts are heavily tone and looks as if it has never been polished. The only wear here is very slight to ... read more
Superb Military Drum AAC Arborfield – REME
Superb Military Drum AAC Arborfield – REME A fantastic piece, all military drums are rare and seldom come onto the market. This is one of two I have and it is extremely rare. It is from the band of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, of the Army Apprentice School, Arborfield. The military college at Arborfield was opened in the 1920’s and served to train all army specialists,... read more
WW1 German M16 Helmet – Superb Condition.
A really wonderful example of the German M16 steel helmet. This one is totally original and untouched. On the outside of the shell it still has its original painted finish, there is just a few areas of wear mostly to the top. On the inside it has its original liner and chin strap. the leather liner has its three original pads and it is attached to the helmet by a think leather band. The... read more
WW2 German Bravery Medal Group to Wolfgang Lubosch.
A superb and scarce complete group of medals all accompanied by their original award certificates. The group comprises of the;
West Wall medal and award certificate to Worker Wolfgang Lubosch of the 2/224 department of the RAD (Reichsarbeitsdienst) or the Reich labour Service. the certificate is dated 30th September 1940. This medal instituted on 2nd August 1939 and awarded to t... read more
Superb WW1 German Pickelhaube Helmet –Wurttemberg.
Thinning my own collection and I have no longer any space for this scarce WW1 helmet. It is everything typical of an early wartime helmet. Thick Leather shell with brass fittings all original with a Wurttemberg plate. Although the plate, as the rest of the helmet, 100% genuine, I can’t say the plate is the original plate it was issued with. Having said that, the fittings and shell are a... read more
Rare 1796 Pattern Cavalry Sword & Scabbard.
A very rare and unusual cavalry sword dating from the latter part of the 18th century, the Napoleonic wars era. It is the 1795 pattern in looks with a single fullered curved blade. The hilt has a typical stirrup or ‘D’ shape brass guard of the period with half oval lagnet, a scrolled quillion and a solid iron grip. The latter must a have been used as extra weight for balance or as a han... read more
Superb Victorian Officers Sword Belt & Sash in Original Tin.
A fabulous lot of beautiful gold bullion work. Here is a black painted metal tin lined with red velvet. It contains a gold bullion and scarlet leather high ranking officer’s sword belt with matching hangers and parade sash. The belt buckle is very fine quality gilt metal with a white metal lion standing over Queen Victoria’s crown.
It all comes in excellent condition, it has been... read more