British Birmingham City Police Brass Numerals Pair Obsolete

a pair of old brass Police numerals believed to be those of the former Birmingham City Police. each approx 2.6" by 0.8". the lug type fittings appear to be likely pre 1905 but probably not Town Police era. still early bits.  read more

Code: 53044

France Charles de Gaulle Gilt Pressed Metal Plaque

a gilt pressed metal plaque of this former French President and leadrer of the French Government in Exile during WW2. I would guess circa 1970s, approx 2,8" diameter. a few marks and some reaction toning of the finish. a more brassy colour than the pictures suggest.  read more

Code: 53051

British Army Light Dragoons (LD) Cap Badge EIR in Sachet

a hard metal cap badge with two tone gilt finish. approx 1.7" by 1.6" with plain slider type fitting. in makers sealed poly bag. lion with crown of Queen Elizabeth II at top.  read more

Code: 53036

German Army Military Proficiency Bundeswehr Award Badge Federal Republic Germany

a bronze grade Federal German pin. full size hard metal approx 2.2" by 1.75" with brooch pin type fitting on the reverse.  read more

Code: 53032

British Army Welsh Guards Staybright Shoulder Titles Pair

a pair of anodised aluminium based shoulder title . each approx 2.7" by 1.6". flat lug type fittings on the reverse. gold tone finish.  read more

Code: 53037

USSR Soviet Navy Submarine Commemorative Badge

an old enamelled commemorative pin. bought at the Brandenburg gate shortly after unification in Germany. possibly made more for the tourist market but at least CIS period. screw pin fitting on reverse. approx 1.7" by 1.2".  read more

Code: 53040

German University of Königsberg Lapel Stick Pin Tinnie

a pre 1945 University pin for this former Prussian city. Occupied by the Soviet Union under the Potsdam agreement and renamed Kaliningrad. approx 1.35" by 1.15". gilt finish stamped metal with soldered pin on reverse.  read more

Code: 53030

German Eismeer Front WW2 Commemorative Medal Believed Old Reproduction

an old zinc based medallion approx 1.6" by 1.25" with leather loop. remains of a silver toned wash. not convinced its genuine. although this was a semi official rather than an issue award this one has been made in two halves and then put together and hand finished. Mountain Troops emblem with dates 1942 and 1943.  read more

Code: 53042

United States NRA Regional Shooting Medal 1958

an attractive vintage national Rifle Association award. medal approx 1.6" by 1" plus suspension and ribbon. maker marked Blackinton.  read more

Code: 53035

USN United States Navy Decorative Hanging Emblem

an unusual old plastic or resin based decoration. approx 4.3" diameter. navy emblem at centre.  read more

Code: 53038