Pre 1914
PRUSSIAN 1870 IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS .
A very nice example of an 187I Iron Cross 2nd class for the Franco-Prussian War of 1870/71, scarce type with noncombatant ribbon as awarded to nurses also awarded to British doctors who volunteered to serve with the German army, Black centre retains all original finish, excellent overall. read more
495.00 GBP
SCOTTISH OFFICERS BONNET.
An extremely nice condition officers bonnet identified, to J C H Thompson Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. A Boer war officer in 1900, 7 th Dragoon guards 1903, reserve Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders October 1914. In its original carrying tin named to the top of the tin, bonnets are notorious for degrading, this one is an exception, all intact, with its red and white diced band i... read more
USA FELT CAMPAIGN HAT.
A rare piece of headdress in exceptionally good condition is the model 1895 U.S. campaign hat worn in the Spanish American War and the late Indian Wars. This example has some moth tracking to the main body but no distinct moth holes. Classic double stitched edge. Black ribbon around the base of the skull with its cavalry black and gold twisted cord officers lace. The hat has the punch hole air ... read more
750.00 GBP
BRITISH PRE WWI ROYAL RESERVE REGIMENT OF LANCERS FOREIGN SERVICE HELMET.
A Foreign Service helmet to a rare regiment. Standard enlisted mans white Foreign Service helmet, the cork helmet is in excellent condition, some rubbing to the rear right hand side of the skull and some thinness to the white on the nape on the rear neck. Complete with its enlisted mans brass spike, enlisted ranks full length chin chain and its scarce Royal Regiment of Lancers helmet plate. At ... read more
1550.00 GBP
ENGLISH 17TH LANCERS OFFICERS LANCE CAP.
A most superb condition King Edward VII. 1902 to 10 officers Lance cap Of the 17th Lancers, an unusually large size helmet, the black section of the rabbit skin body without any crazing or markings to the skin, the white wool mortar board top and ribbed sides without any moth damage, all of the gold lace for the helmet mint, excellent gilt on all of the metallic fittings, with a nice dark grey... read more
GERMAN PRE WWI PRUSSIAN HOHENZOLLERN 1848-1849 CAMPAIGN MEDAL.
Scarce medal in excellent condition, with its blue and yellow ribbon. read more
95.00 GBP
GERMAN PRE WWI BADEN BRONZE MEDAL FOR THE DEFEAT OF THE 1849 REVOLUTION.
Scarce award, excellent condition, with its original ribbon. All finish remaining. read more
175.00 GBP
ENGLISH BELL TOP SHAKO 11th FOOT.
An extremely rare bell top shako worn by an officer of the 11th Foot the Devonshire Regiment. The ball top shako was standard officers headwear from 1829 to 1844, the large 10½ inch circumference crown, the helmet is constructed in pressed felt with leather crown, leather peak, which is slightly loose where stitching has partly rotted, which holds the peak to the main body, pressed felt sides, ... read more
3850.00 GBP
HONOUR ARTILLERY COMPANY SABRETACHE.
A magnificent quality sabretache belonging to The Honourable Artillery Company, the unit was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1537 by King Henry VIII, it has fought in countless wars and engagements throughout its history including WWI and WWII. Its current regiment, which forms part of the Army Reserve is the oldest surviving regiment in the British Army and the second most senior. An absolute... read more
1650.00 GBP