Fabulous WW1 1914 Princess Mary Fund Gift Box Complete with Type C issue contents ( Bullet Pencil on orginal card and original New Year Card)
This includes the original grease proof paper in which the bullet pencil was originally wrapped and card upon which it was stored. This has been stored in tissue paper and away from the air for 100 years which accounts for its stunning condition. This is not a copy. It is one hundred per cent the real thing and would make a wonderful "antique" Xmas present for 2014!
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Orginal 1914 Princess Mary's Christmas Ounce of Tobacco, in its original unopend sleeve and packaging
As issued to troops serving overseas in the Brass gift tin, this single packet of tobacco is an original packet (not a modern copy for re-enactors). It has some staining to the word "princess" and the sleeve is a little but grubby but it is un-torn and unopened. Very scarce.
Prove of age needed! Smoking is dangerous to your health. Do not smoke this! Sorry unable t... read more
WW1 Postcard - Bengal Lancers - Tucks Post card - European War series 1914
Wow. What a great image of the end of an era. A Tuck's postcard, postally used in November 1914. "Our Indian Troops". Matt finish. In very good condition.
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WW1 HMS Hindustan Ships Crest Gun Tampion - Very Scarce
Wood framed Solid Brass Ship's Tampion believed to be from the the WW1 HMS Hindustan, an 18-gun twin propeller pre-dreadnought battleship of the King Edward VII class. She was launched in 1903, sold in 1921 and scrapped in 1923.
Frame has split but could be glued together again without too much trouble. Also some light scratches on frame which need minor attention . The ... read more
12th (East Suffolk) Regiment Victorian OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81.
An original die-stamped brass example, with signs of service wear (has been well polished in its time and the edges of the two towers are slightly folded over with wear). Star surmounted by Castle and Key; on the star a strap inscribed “Montis insignia calpe. East Suffolk” with “12” to voided centre. Reverse with brass (not copper) loops, north - south. Age patina and slightly polished.... read more
78th ( Highlanders ) Regiment of Foot (The Ross-shire Buffs) Other Ranks Feather Bonnet Brass Badge, pre 1869
An early and scarce brass badge. Note the motto "CUIDICH'N RHI". Major Parkyn's book "Shoulder belt plates and Buttons" (p288) states " For many years the motto was spelt "RHI" and was amended to the correct spelling in 1869... being "RIGH", predating this badge to 1869. With two loops to the reverse (east-west). K&K no 545 refers.
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Original WW1 Memorial Scroll - Sergeant William Rawling, 10th ( Service Battalion ) Durham Light infantry ( DLI ) - Somme casualty
In good unfolded condition with a few grubby marks to front. Reverse has pencil additions confirming he was born in Seaham Harbour and lived at New Seaham Colliery, County Durham, suggesting he was a miner.
CWGC confirms his regimental number as 15424 and he was a Battle of the Somme casualty, being killed on 16 September 1916 in France & Flanders, and he is commemorated... read more
VAD Ambulance Group including Northumberland VAD Workers Medal
WW2 Voluntary Aid Detachment lot comprising an original back and white postcard photograph of female ambulance crew wearing uniform with their ambulance, a National Service Certificate of Registration card (creased) for E.E. Reeks, of Hemllys, Nr Newport Monmouthshire giving date of birth as 8/3/1911, a County of Northumberland VAD worker's medal engraved on the reverse "1060 E Weeks" (... read more
Scarce North Riding of Yorks Police Force Brass Shoulder Title
A scarce brass shoulder title, small letters, with two original lugs. Worn by North Riding of Yorkshire Police Constables pre 1911, after which time they wore large white metal devices. Circa 5.1cm wide.
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Victorian Matched Pair of Collars to the Northamptonshire Regiment, 1881 - 1902
A matched brass pair of collar badges to the Northamptonshire Regiment with Victorian crowns with two dark toned original lugs to each. Sharp detail. 2.8cm tall. Good condition. Worn from 1884 to 1901 (and from 1898, this pattern of collar was also worn on the field service cap).
Churchill No 1309 refers.
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