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**SIR A.G CUNNINGHAM 8Th ARMY / DESERT RATS CONNECTION**WW2 1944 British General’s Tropical Slouch Bush Hat By Failsworth Hats Ltd, The Sweatband Marked ‘Sir Alan’ With Associated Rank Insignia. Sn 21968:5 - 21968:5
Sir Alan Gordon Cunningham (born May 1, 1887, Dublin, Ire. —died Jan. 30, 1983, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, Eng.) was a British army officer who scored important victories over Italian forces in eastern Africa during World War II, enabling the exiled emperor Haile Selassie to return to power in Ethiopia. He then commanded Eighth Army in the desert campaign (a period image of Sir Alan in tropical uniform is illustrated in image 1). This is an original WW2 Tropical Slouch / Bush hat bought from a Manor House sale in 1973 Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent. The hat has its original khaki headband and its khaki body is undamaged. It has its original ventilation holes and press stud fastener on the left side of the brim and skull & leather chin strap. The hat is mounted with several British General’s rank insignia in metal, embroidered cloth and Bullion which is topped by King’s Crown. The turned up brim has a cloth formation patch with ‘GR’ (George Rex) Royal Cypher. The hat has its original leather sweatband. The sweatband is impressed by the maker ‘Failsworth Hats Ltd’ and 1944 date together with size ‘7 1/8’ . The inside of the sweatband has a period ink hand written name ‘Sir Alan’ (possibly Sir Alan Cunningham). The hat is clean with no mothing. Accompanying the hat are a pair of General’s red cloth insignia with brass king’s Crown brass buttons which were bought with the hat. The price for this interesting set worthy of further research includes UK delivery. Sn 21968:5 (in 21968 collection box under bench office)
£695.00

**RAF SQUADRON LEADER ATTRIBUTED**WW2 1942 British RAF Officer’s Side Cap To Squadron Leader J. Moore With his Epaulette Rank Titles, RAF Badge Cufflinks & Scarf. Sn 21968:4 - 21968:4
This is an original WW2 British RAF collection attributed to Squadron Leader J. Moore. The cap has its original brass RAF Officer’s King’s Crown cap badge and buttons. The grey serge material is clean and intact. The lining has hand written name to ‘SQ L J. Moore’ together with ‘1942’ date. The suede sweatband has a stitched repair. The cap was found with the Officer’s other possessions including his Uniform epaulettes with rank title bands and brass King’s crown buttons, his plated metal cufflinks embossed with RAF King’s crown badges and his polka dot cotton scarf with tasselled edges. The scarf is 11” wide and 47” length including tassels. All material of the scarf and cap are clean with no mothing. The price for this attributed RAF collection worthy of further research includes UK delivery. Sn 21968:4 (in 21968 collection box under bench office)
£275.00

UNIQUE**LUFTWAFFE FIGHTER ACE ATTRIBUTED** WW2 1940 German Luftwaffe Pilot Officer’s Visor Cap To Major Hans Hahn Knights Cross & Oak Leaves Recipient With Bullion Luftwaffe Eagle & National Cockade Badges. Sn 21968:1 - 21968:1
Nazi Luftwaffe Major Hans Hahn had been with the JG2 Richthofen since the beginning of WW2 and had been leading at first the 4th Staffel, later from October 1940 to November 1942 the IIIrd Gruppe. With his high victory score against the RAF he belonged to the most successful fighter pilots in the west. Kommandeur II./JG 54 in Russia on 1-11-1942. 100th Victory 26-1-1943. On 21-2-1943 because of engine trouble he had to force land behind the Russian lines and was a POW for the next 7 years which did not dampen his infectious ‘joie de vivre’. Total 560 missions, 108 confirmed victories, 36 unconfirmed victories. This information is documented in a research leaflet which accompanies the cap and can be seen in image 1. The leaflet has a copy of a period portrait of the Officer in Uniform. This is Major Hahn’s superb original Nazi German Luftwaffe Officer’s visor cap (Luftwaffe cap variations and insignia are illustrated in Chapter 5 of ‘The Collector’s Guide To Cloth Third Reich Military Headgear’ by Wilkins). Made of Fliegerblau (Flier’s Blue) material it has the correct ribbed black Rayon headband. The front of the cap is mounted with the correct bullion Luftwaffe Eagle with Swastika & Winged Oak Leaves wreath with central National Cockade Badge. The material has no mothing or damage and is clean. The cap has a patent leather visor and bullion rope straps secured to white metal bosses. The cap has its original leather sweatband and cloth liner. The liner and sweatband have minor service wear & it retains its original clear cellophane panel on the crown. Beneath the panel are ink stamped ‘1940’ date and size ‘57’ (UK Size 7). There are no visible maker marks. The inside of the sweatband is ink marked with the famous fighter pilot’s name ‘H. Hahn’. As with all of our stock this item is guaranteed 100% original. The price for this excellent Nazi Luftwaffe piece to a distinguished fighter ace includes UK delivery. Sn 21968:1 (in 21968 collection box under bench office)
£1,745.00

**RARE**WW1 1917 Pattern British Lancashire Fusiliers Other Ranks Peaked ‘Denim’ Trench Service Cap With Regimental Cap Badge. HE 864 - HE 864
The Lancashire Fusiliers was a line infantry regiment of the British Army that saw distinguished service through many centuries and wars, including the Second Boer War both World War I and World War II, and had many different titles throughout its 280 years of existence. In 1968 the regiment was amalgamated with the other regiments of the Fusilier Brigade–the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, Royal Warwickshire Fusiliers and the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)–to form the current Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. The British 1917 Pattern Field Cap, often referred to as the "trench cap," was a soft-peaked alternative to the stiff Service Dress cap. The soft light weight caps were easy to store and carry when wearing of combat helmets was required. This is a rare to find WW1 other Ranks Denim trench service cap with original Lancashire Fusiliers cap badge with correct rear mounting bar. The cap is clean with no mothing. It has the correct thin leather chin strap secured by 2 embossed general service King’s Crown brass buttons and ringed vent holes at either side. The cap has its original oil cloth liner which has service wear but is complete & intact. The price includes UK delivery. HE 864
£395.00

WW1 Era British Other Ranks Officer's Manchester Regiment Uniform Cap With Regiment Cap Badge. HE 860 - HE 860
The Manchester Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence from 1881 until 1958. After distinguished service in both the First and the Second World Wars, the Manchester Regiment was amalgamated with the King's Regiment (Liverpool) in 1958, to form the King's Regiment (Manchester and Liverpool), which was, in 2006, amalgamated with the King's Own Royal Border Regiment and the Queen's Lancashire Regiment to form the present Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (King's, Lancashire and Border). This is an original WW1 era British Other Ranks Officer's Manchester Regiment Uniform Cap With Regiment Cap Badge. It has the correct thin tan leather chin strap with buckles secured by 2 King’s Crown embossed King’s Crown heraldic arms brass buttons and vent holes at either side. The front of the cap has its original Manchester Regiment cap badge in excellent condition. The cap has the correct leather sweatband. The cap has just light staining in areas consistent with age but no damage or moth holes. The cap is approx UK size 6. The price includes UK delivery. HE 860
£295.00

Scottish Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regiment Other Ranks Ostrich Feather Bonnet With Plume / Hackle & Regiment Badge & Plaid Brooch. HE 859 - HE 859
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's) was an Infantry Regiment of the British Army until amalgamation into The Royal Regiment of Scotland in 2006. During the Crimean War The Highlanders earned the sobriquet of “The Fighting Highlanders” and carried with it the status of having been the original “Thin Red Line”. This title was bestowed following the action of the 93rd at Balaclava on 25 October 1854 in which the Highlanders alone stood between the undefended British Army base at Balaclava and 4 Squadrons of charging Russian Cavalry. This is an original Other Ranks Feather Bonnet to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. It is clean with black ostrich feathers, which give it the distinctive voluminous appearance and creates a protective, ventilated cap over a wire frame. The left side is fitted with its original other ranks white feather plume / hackle and black silk patch mounted with Regimental white metal badge. It has the correct broad diced headband of red & white chequered wool & black cloth ribbons, or "tails". The bonnet is complete with leather sweatband with hand written name which looks like ‘Dermot Fallon’ written over a faded unreadable maker / retailer label, silk liner with draw string and leather chin strap all clean condition with light service wear. The bonnet is approx UK size 6. Included is a white metal plaid brooch found with the Bonnet. The brooch features cast Thistle motifs and has a hinged pin to the rear. The price includes UK delivery. HE 859 (On bookcase office)
£395.00

WW1 Seaforth Highlanders Glengarry With Original Solid Silver 3 Piece Regiment Badge. HE 858 - HE 858
The Seaforth Highlanders (Ross–shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany's) was a historic Regiment of the British Army formed in 1881. The Regiment was associated with large areas of the northern Highlands of Scotland. After several mergers, the Seaforth Highlanders are now incorporated in the Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordons and Camerons) Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland. During WW1 the Regiment fought in multiple theatres with battalions serving on the Western Front including the Somme and Passchendaele, Mesopotamia and Egypt. This is an original WW1 era Glengarry with original solid silver (all parts tested positive silver) 3 Piece Seaforth Highlanders Regiment Badge in excellent condition. The badge is mounted on a field of black silk and has the correct mounting lugs secured by split pins to the rear. The Glengarry has dark blue serge body which has small areas of service wear, headband, red and white chequered wool band & red pom-pom at the crown. It is fully lined and has correct black ribbon tassels. The Glengarry is approx. UK size 6. The price for this Glengarry to a famous Scottish Regiment includes UK delivery. HE 858
£495.00

**RARE**WW1 1918 British WD King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster) Other Ranks Peaked ‘Denim’ Trench Service Cap With Regimental Cap Badge. Sn 22553:13 - 22553:13
The King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster) was an infantry regiment of the line of the British Army. It served under various titles from 1680 to 1959. Its lineage is continued today by the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment. The Regiment served with distinction in all major conflicts involving British Armed Forces. This is a rare to find WW1 dated other Ranks Denim trench service cap with brass Kings Own cap badge in very good condition. It is clean with no mothing. It has the correct thin leather chin strap secured by 2 embossed general service brass buttons and ringed vent holes at either side. The lining is ink stamped with WD marks and size 6 7/8 together with what looks like 1918 date. The cap is mounted with its original brass King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster) cap badge with correct rear mounting bar. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22553:13 (soft headgear box 2)
£475.00

WW1 Era Scottish Gordon Highlanders Volunteer Battalions Other Ranks 2 Tassel Horse Hair Sporran With Leather Pouch & Regiment Badge, Period Leather Trimmed Glengarry Cap With Tassels. Sn 22553:9 - 22553:9
The Gordon Highlanders were a line Infantry Regiment of the British Army that existed for 113 years, from 1881 until 1994 when it was amalgamated with the Queen's Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons) to form the Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordons and Camerons). This is an original WW1 era Sporran to a Volunteer Battalion of Scottish Gordon Highlanders found together with its associated Glengarry Cap. The white horse hair sporran has 2 black horse hair tassels, with brass top mounts. It has its brown leather pouch with flap covered pocket, brass button and belt loops fitted with buff leather belt which has buckles. The front of the Sporran has the gilded metal Regiment Stag’s head badge of the Volunteer Battalions Gordon Highlanders bearing motto ‘Bydand’ (Steadfast) mounted on the plain brass cantle skirt. The associated period Glengarry has the correct dark blue serge body with black leather trim, red & white chequered headband and red bobble at the crown. It is lined with clean material and has correct black ribbon tassels (age related fraying to the tassel ends). The lining has its original paper size label ‘7’ (UK size). The price for this excellent set to a famous Scottish Regiment includes UK delivery. Sn 22553:9 (soft headgear box 2)
£495.00

*Un-Issued* Vintage National Police Corps Cap. HE 855. - HE 855
The Dutch Police history starts in 1581, with the formation of the Dutch Republic. A simple police organization was created without clear tasks and powers. This stayed the same until 1810, when Napoleon annexed the Netherlands to the French Empire and started to set up a proper police force. Cities could free up money for a schout (sheriff); for towns this was a Veldwachter (constable). During the Second World War there was a Reichskommissar fur die Niederlande, Arthur Seyss-Inquart. The entire police force numbered about twenty thousand employees. After the war, this service is disbanded. To restore and control public order, the government decided to set up a new police organization in November 1945. A distinction was made between the Gemeentepolitie (municipal police) for designated municipalities, and the Rijkspolitie (national police) for the rest of the country. This cap is in very good order, with original tissue around the inner rim. The original badge is in place to the front. The price includes UK delivery. HE 855.
£175.00
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