Turkey WW1 Gallipoli Star

Nickel and enamels. Brooch pin reverse. Maker marked by “BB and Co. “. Appealing age tone. wear to the nickel to the high points revealing the brass base metal.

The Ottoman War Medal (Turkish: Harp Madalyası) was a military decoration awarded by the Ottoman Empire. It was commonly known in English as the Gallipoli Star and in German as the Eiserner Halbmond (Iron Crescent, in all...  read more

Code: 4782

Turkey WW1 Gallipoli Star

So called "German Officers" pattern with a vertical pin fitted to the reverse. Likely German or Austrian made but no makers mark. Tone and wear to the nickel finish. Chip to the enamel on the top star arm.  read more

Code: 4783

Turkey WW1 Gallipoli Star

Nickel and enamels. Brooch pin reverse. Maker marked by “BB and Co. “. Appealing age tone. wear to the nickel to the high points revealing the brass base metal.

The Ottoman War Medal (Turkish: Harp Madalyası) was a military decoration awarded by the Ottoman Empire. It was commonly known in English as the Gallipoli Star and in German as the Eiserner Halbmond (Iron Crescent, in all...  read more

Code: 4784

WW1 Turkish Officer's Combat Belt and Buckle

German style other ranks pattern buckle with officers insignia. This officer pattern is frequently seen as being worn by officers in the field. This a locally Ottoman cast brass example rather than a German or Austrian made example.

The black leather belt a German made example but with an unusual brass buckle fitting that fits this style of buckle fastening perfectly.
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Code: 4793

Australia WW2 K/D Slip on Rank - AAMWS

Australian Army Medical Womens Service KD slip on rank. Matched Pair. Khaki cotton drill. Rank for Captain. ( One of the pips with ......and each with an oxidised metal shoulder title.  read more

Code: 4794

Australia WW1 Returned Soldiers Association Vic Lapel Badge

c.1915-1919. Brass and enamel. Officially numbered on the reverse with button hole lapel fitting reverse.  read more

Code: 4797

British/ Commonwealth WW2 SOE and Special Forces fuse crimpers

WW2 SOE / Special forces fuse crimpers.
These were issued to special forces demolition teams as part of their kit.
They were void of any markings so as not to reveal the manufacturers.
In an Excellent condition still in the original wax paper wrapping.  read more

Code: 4799

British WW2 Army Steel Helmet

A good example of the Model 1938 helmet.
The original dark green painted finish remaining, the underside of the flared rim dated 1941. Black oilcloth liner in good condition. Complete web chinstrap with an original camouflage string net and small First field Dressing ( London maker and dated 1941).  read more

Code: 4800

WW1 Royal Navy 1919 Mine Clearance Service Badge

The British World War I Mine Clearance Service badge is a large, distinctive metal sleeve or cuff badge worn by Royal Navy personnel who cleared thousands of deadly sea mines immediately after the armistice.

White metal with 2 x lug reverse. Complete with brass backing plate.

Note: The "die crack" flaw is the single most famous indicator of a fake 1919 Royal Navy ...  read more

Code: 4630

WW1 Royal Navy 1919 Mine Clearance Service Badge

The British World War I Mine Clearance Service badge is a large, distinctive metal sleeve or cuff badge worn by Royal Navy personnel who cleared thousands of deadly sea mines immediately after the armistice.

White metal with 2 x lug reverse. Complete with brass backing plate.

Note: The "die crack" flaw is the single most famous indicator of a fake 1919 Royal Navy ...  read more

Code: 4631