WW2 Victory Dinner Menu Card 1945 - Prisoners of War POW Ephemera

A scarce menu card from the Sergeants' Mess of 382 P.O.W. Camp, El Daba dated 20th August 1945. The Members of the mess are listed opposite a sumptuous meal menu. Probably members of the corps of Military Police. Circa 15cm x 12cm.

El Daba was an RAF base in Egypt, which suggests it was used by the British as a POW camp for captured German and Italian soldiers and airmen. It is a...  read more

Code: 61462

United Nations ( UN ) White Enamel and Gilt Peace Keeper 's Beret Badge

In very good condition with no damage to the enamel and with original and functional pin fittings. No makers marks. Circa 5.4cm in diameter. Minor service wear to enamel but no damage.

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Code: 58220

Multi-National Force & Observers (MFO) Egypt & Sinai Embroidered Patch Flash Formation Sign

An embroidered orange and white disc with black lettering, in unworn condition but with slight mark to the side of the letter L at the end of multi-national otherwise in very good condition. Circa 8cms in diameter.

The Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) is an international peacekeeping force overseeing the terms of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel. The MFO generall...  read more

Code: 66926

Original Raphael Tuck Art Postcard Boer War Final Peace concluded 1902

Postally used and EDVII cancelled stamp dated 1902. Sent to a Portuguese address in Lisbon. In very good condition for age. Artistic portraits of Lord Kitchener (wearing a black arm band to commemorate death of Queen Victoria) and the Boer War Generals, De Wet, Botha and Delarey. Quote from William Shakespeare below giving credit to the enemy below: "I would rather have such men as my frien...  read more

Code: 65151

Original Raphael Tuck Art Postcard Boer War Peace Declaration 1900

In superb condition for age, postally unused, no foxing no damage or creases. Patriotic illustration originally published in the 'Daily Graphic' depicting surrender of Boer Forces at Pretoria on 31st May 1900. However, a costly guerrilla war was to continue for the next 18 months.

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Code: 65148

Patriotic Boer War Peace Art Postcard - Tuck & Sons

Postally unused. Embossed design, some creasing to centre card of card, blank reverse. Repeats offical messages from Kitchener and the King on the news of Boer surrender in 1902.

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Code: 55991

Patriotic Boer War Peace with Honour Art Postcard - Tuck & Sons

Postally used. Embossed design, some creasing to corners of card, and one crease (highlighted in pencil on reverse with "AF") . Brentwood address to reverse, EDVII stamp with Romford Essex cancellation, dated 26th June 1902. Repeats offical messages from Kitchener, Buckingham Palace and the House of Lords on the news of Boer surrender at end of May 1902.

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Code: 55992

5th / Northumberland Fusiliers Brass Duty Bed Plate

In very good condition. In unissued condition.

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Code: 68555

WW1 Canadian Forestry Corps Gilding Metal Cap Badge

A die struck example with some staining and a bit grubby looking - could do with a good clean. Some twisting to the two original loops but functional. One of a number of badges worn by foresters, this is the generic / universal pattern.

Cox No 915 refers.

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Code: 68798

Scotland / Scottish - Midlothian Coastal Volunteer Artillery (MCVA) Gilt and Enamel Mufti Lapel Pin Badge

A rare 1901 - 1908 period gilt and enamel ling fixed pin lapel badge. No damage to enamel. Slight staining to gilt around the gun wheel. Rare.

See also my item 68508.

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Code: 68795