Royal West Kent Regiment Old Comrades Association Lapel-badge.

White metal lapel badge for veterans of the Royal West Kent Regiment showing a rearing horse above a scroll bearing' Invicta'. Buttonhole fixture on the reverse; no makers mark. Excellent condition.  read more

Code: 54139

France : 1914-18 War Commemorative Medal (Médaille commémorative de la Grande Guerre).

Bronze medal (33mm dia) complete with ribbon. Very good condition..
This medal was awarded to soldiers and sailors for service in World War 1 and could also be awarded to civilians who met certain criteria. Created by Act of 23rd June 1920, it was awarded to military personnel for service between 2 August 1914 and November 11, 1918. Civilians who served in the same period in the army of ...  read more

Code: 54138

Italy : Commemorative Medal for Military Operations in East Africa (Medaglia Commemorativa delle Operazioni Militari in Africa Orientale).

Bronze medal complete with ribbon.
This award was established in 1936 by the Kingdom of Italy for personnel who took part in Mussolini's military operations in East Africa in 1935 and 1936 which were the Second Italo-Ethiopian War. The medal is often simply called the Ethiopian Campaign Medal. The Italian Republic abolished the medal in 2010.  read more

Code: 54137

Spain : Franco-era 1943 Pattern Brass Army Belt-buckle.

Brass belt-plate buckle (65mm x 55mm) bearing the Spanish eagle & cross emblem. The reverse has a belt securing bracket arrangement with a hook which is stamped with the manufacturer name 'Cereceda'.  read more

Code: 54136

Parachute Regiment Stable Belt.

Maroon extra- large stable-belt in un-used condition to suit a waist-size upto c.100cm The belt has leather straps & buckles and a cloth manufacturer's label for Hobson & Sons (London) Ltd.  read more

Code: 54135

WW1 Territorial Force "Imperial Service" Volunteer White-metal Breast-badge.

A WW1 period 'Imperial Service' nickel pin-back badge which was worn on the uniform above the right breast-pocket by Territorial Force soldiers who volunteered for overseas service during the Great War. Excellent condition complete with its original hefty pin fitting.,  read more

Code: 54134

WW2 British Civilian Protective Helmet (ie. Fire-watchers helmet, etc.) often called a 'Zuckerman Helmet'.

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Code: 54133

WW2 British Civilian Protective Helmet (ie. Fire-watchers helmet, etc.) often called a 'Zuckerman Helmet'.

High-domed gery painted steel-helmet designed for use by civilian organisations during WW2 such as ARP, fire-watchers, rescue personnel, etc. These are often called Zuckerman helmets after their designer.
The edge of the rim is turned up to strengthen it. The steel rim is stamped 'M' for medium size plus 'BMB 1941 indicating manufacture in 1941 by British Motor Bodies of Dagenham. The li...  read more

Code: 54132

BRD : 1957 Pattern de-Nazified Wehrmacht Nahkampfspange in Bronze Stick-pin Lapel-badge.

Stick-pin miniature 1957-pattern Wehrmacht Close-Combat Clasp in Bronze. Nice detailed miniature for veteran recipients to wear in civilian dress. The reverse has a knurled stick-pin fitting. Mint condition.  read more

Code: 54131

BRD : Early West German Bundeswehr Luftlande Truppen Members Stick-pin Lapel-badge.

Silver metal oval, with a roped border surrounding a parachute as worn by parachutists /air-landing troops in the period 1955-7 in civilian dress. This was before the formation of the 1st Luftlande Division. The reverse has a knurled stick-pin fixing. No makers mark. Virtually mint condition.  read more

Code: 54130