Other Countries Militaria

Manufactured in Brussels. It has a silver and blue enamel center with a five ray white enamel cross.

This is a view of the back.

The content and hallmarks are shown below. They are on the inside of the pin on the back. The maker mark is FISCH BRUXELLES in a shield.

This order was established in 1900. This is the order generally bestowed for personal services to the throne by high-ranking civil servants and diplomats.

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear. It is in overall very good condition. There is no ribbon present. The suspension loop is present.

Here is a view of the back. It has no maker marks. It is gilt on a base metal.

It measures 52mm in diameter.

This is a multi-piece medal featuring an enamel oval applied to a a green enameled silver cross and suspended from a crown.  The medal is the Association Agricole 2e Classe, with the legend Association Agricole Landbouw Vereeniging is on the face. Here is a view of the back.

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear. It is in overall very good to near excellent condition.

It has no maker marks apparent.

It measures 90mm (3-5/8 inches).

This is a two-piece medal featuring an enamel oval applied to a silver cross and flames.  The names F.V. Eupen - Malmedy - St. Vith and Für Verdienste. Here is a view of the back.

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear. It is in overall very good to near excellent condition.

It has no maker marks apparent.

It measures 40mm (1-5/8 inches).

This is a one-piece brass badge, with loop fasteners. It has an imperial crown with the King Albert cipher.

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear. It is in overall very good to near excellent condition.

Here is a view of the back. It has no maker marks. It is very dark brass.

It measures 60mm (2-1/2 inches).

This is a one-piece die struck bronze badge, with hinged pin and simple hook fastener. It has an imperial crown surmount.

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear. It is in overall near excellent condition.

Here is a view of the back. It has no maker marks. It is very dark brass.

It measures 60mm by 35mm (2-1/2 by 1-1/2 inches).

This is a one-piece die struck medal featuring a prize bull on the front. Here is a view of the back. The raised lettering is Royaume de Belgique Koninkrijk België (Kingdom of Belgium in French and Dutch) The reverse side (shown at the left) has a wreath and LUXEMBOURG.

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear. It is in overall very good to near excellent condition.

It has an "Raymond de Meester" (1905-1995) artist mark on the face. It is very dark from age.

It measures 45mm (1-3/4 inches).

This is a one-piece cast medal featuring the Wilhelmina cipher and imperial crown on the face and stand of arms and artillery on the back.  The reverse side has the words Voor Trouwe Dienst.

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear. It is in overall very good to near excellent condition. The orange ribbon is a bit faded and soiled from age and wear.

It measures 100mm (4 inches) long overall.

This is a one-piece medal featuring the rampant lion and L.S.K. (Landstorm Korps) Veluwzoom 1936 on the face and raised letters ARNHEM 25 K.M. on the back. 

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear and deep tarnish. It is in overall very good to near excellent condition. The orange ribbon is a bit faded and soiled from age and wear.

The cross measures 30mm (1-1/4 inches) in diameter.

This is a one-piece cast medal featuring Batavia with banner and sword standing victorious over the defeated German people. Here is a view of the front.  The reverse side (shown at the left) has the Christian cross and Dutch helmet, the flags of the US, UK, USSR, and Royal Netherlands on a pedestal crushing a dragon with a swastika.  The date of liberation is at the bottom.

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear. It is in overall very good to near excellent condition.

It has an "MK" maker (artist) mark on the face. It is very dark from age.

It measures 72mm (2-13/16 inches).

This is a die struck copper badge with a zinc pewter filled back for weight. Here is a view of the back showing the filler material and the applied hinged pin and simple hook assembly.

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear. It is in overall very good to near excellent condition.

It has no maker marks apparent on the face.

It measures 56 by 72mm (2-1/4 by 2-3/4 inches).

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear. It is in overall good condition. There is some tarnish and enamel flaking from age.

Here is a view of the back. It has no maker marks.

It measures 1 inch in diameter.

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear. It is in overall very good condition. The ribbon is worn and has some fading from age.

Here is a view of the back. It has no maker marks. It is bronze.

It measures 32mm in diameter.

This is a 1-1/2 x 2 inch cast badge as shown. The condition is near excellent with some wear as shown.  Here is a view of the reverse.

This is as stated. It measures 6 feet by 9 feet.  The condition is near very good overall.

This is an exceptionally rare heavy padded and quilted silk floss with gold and silver bullion wire three-dimensional Greater Coat of Arms of Sweden with standards and MULTIPLE Royal Orders surrounding the shield.

This is a close-up of the Coat of Arms showing detail, to include the Royal Order of the Seraphim and five lesser Royal orders below the shield.  The Royal Order of the North Star and several others are identifiable by design, with neck chains and ribbons used prior to the 20th century evident in the pattern.

This was removed from the house banner of one of the members of the Swedish Royal Family and retained when it was retired and replaced by the 1908 approved design which only allowed the Royal Order of the Seraphim to surround the shield.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 26 inches wide and 22 inches high at the ensigns. The central coat of arms measures 14-1/2 inches wide and 14 inches high.  It is between 1/2 and 3/4 inches thick.

The condition is generally good, with some fading and minor damage to the silk, most notably on the ensigns.

The arms of the cross are in royal blue with a white center showing the Finnish and Nazi flags. The arms of the Mannerheim swastika have the battle honors of the 1941-42 campaigns PETSAMO-SALLA- KIESTINKI- UHTUA during Operation Reindeer and Operation Silver Fox.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 29mm (1-3/8 inches) square.

The condition is generally good, with some damage to the enamel on the right arm of the cross.

This is a 4-1/2 inch long medal with a 40mm white enamel cross. The solid ring is textured as a wreath. There are no apparent maker marks.

This is a view of the back.

It is in near excellent condition, with some minor signs of routine wear as shown.

Here is a view of the back.  It is a gilded copper.

It measures 17mm (5/8 inches).

The condition is generally good, with some tarnish and wear to the finish, exposing the red copper/bronze underneath.

This is a very large (by design) smock intended to cover the upper uniform.

Here is a view of the back. It has several Swedish maker marks.

It measures extra large (29 inches across the chest, 22 across the shoulders and 27 down the inseam of the arm.

The condition is near mint.

This order was established in 1865. This is the order generally bestowed for military merit.

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear. It is in overall very good condition, with some very slight wear to the enamel on one lobe of the crown. There is no ribbon present. The suspension loop is present.

Here is a view of the back. It has several maker marks. It is gilt and enamel on silver.

It measures 43mm wide.

This is a one-piece gilt and silver alloy badge.

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear. It is in overall very good condition, with some wear to the high spots. The attachment loops are present.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 47mm high and 64mm wide.

This is a one-piece gilt and silver alloy badge.

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear. It is in overall very good condition, with some wear to the high spots. The attachment loops are present.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 49mm high and 67mm wide.

This is a multi-piece enameled gilt and silver alloy badge. The crown, eagle, shield, wreath and rising sun are all separate pieces.  It measures 38mm by 55mm (1-1/2 by 2-1/4 inches)

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear. It is in overall very good condition, with some wear to the high spots. The backplate and screw nut are present.

Here is a view of the back.

This is an interesting device in the Yugoslavia colors of blue, white and red ribbon with silver mounts.  It measures 3 inches long by 1-1/2 inches wide.  The enamel flag was added after the establishment of Yugoslavia.

It is identified to Friedr. Robert Erwin von Hans and dated 20.8.29

The condition is used, with some signs of long wear and deep tarnish. It is in overall good condition, with fraying of the ribbon, as shown.

Here is a view of the back, and close-ups of the engraving.

This is an interesting device with the ribbon of the flag of the Yugoslavian Kingdom colors of blue, white and red ribbon mounted on the suspension ribbon.  It measures 3 inches long by 1-1/8 inches wide. It is identified to Friedr. Robert Erwin von Hans and dated 20.8.29

The condition is used, with some signs of long wear and deep tarnish. It is in overall good condition, with moderate fraying of the ribbon, as shown.

Here is a view of the back, and close-ups of the engraving.

It has a red enamel background and white, green and red shield. There are maker marks on the back plate.

It measures a size 1-1/2 by 2-1/4 inches.

It is in near good condition.

It has a red, white, blue, red, white, blue trim design the length of the belt and on the loops. There are 2648 numbered stamp marks on the soft gray wool backing and a long leather buckle tongue on the back side.

It measures 42 inches long and 1-3/4 inches wide.

It is in near excellent condition.

It has a hollow die-struck design with hinged pin and simple hook catch. This badge pre-dates the German invasion and has the rampant lion with cardiac shield device of the Czech Republic at the top of the laurel leaf wreath. These are views of the back with the pin down and the pin up.

It is in near excellent condition.

It has four RZM maker marked flat prong pins for attachment to the hat. This rear of the badge. These are views of the badge in close-up and overall front and back views of the 3-7/8 by 5-7/8 inch post card showing this badge in wear.

It is in very good to near excellent condition.

This is a 44th Hungarian Enamel Infantry Badge.  It is as shown and measures 3/4 x 1-1/2 inches. Condition is near excellent.  Here is a view of the reverse.

This order was established in the mid 19th century. It was awarded for distinguished military and combat service of exceptional merit.  It has a Queen Isabella crown and panel for engraving the combat action the top of the bright white enamel cross.  The panel is blank.

The condition is unissued, with very minor signs of routine wear. It is in overall near excellent condition. There are no maker marks present.

Here is a view of the back. It is not numbered nor named.

It measures 63mm in diameter (2-1/2 inches).

This order was established in 1926, abolished in 1931 and reestablished in 1942. It was awarded for distinguished civil service of exceptional merit.  It has a Queen Isabella crown.

The condition is used, with very minor signs of routine wear. It is in overall near excellent condition. There are no maker marks present.

Here is a view of the back. It is not numbered nor named.

It measures 70mm wide and 73mm long overall (2-1/2 by 2-7/8 inches).

This order was established in 1926, abolished in 1931 and reestablished in 1942. It was awarded for distinguished civil service of outstanding merit.  It has a King Alphonso XIII crown.

The condition is used, with very minor signs of routine wear. It is in overall near excellent condition. There are no maker marks present.

Here is a view of the back. It is not numbered nor named.

It measures 48mm wide and 95mm long overall (2 by 3-3/4 inches).

This order was established in 1815, abolished in 1931 and reestablished in 1938. It was awarded for outstanding military or civil service of exceptional merit. This is the Commander Cross level order (just above the Knight's Cross).

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear. It is in overall near very good condition.  The only flaw is some slight enamel damage to the upper arm of the cross on the face. There are no maker marks present.

Here is a view of the back. It is not numbered nor named.

It measures 67mm wide and 100mm long overall (2-1/4 by 4 inches).

This order was established in 1814, awarded for Bravery and loyal conduct during military service to Officers of the Spanish Armed Forces, including Officers of the Spanish Foreign Legion and Civil Guard to reward constancy and irreproachable conduct in military service and for long loyal service with Spanish forces

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear. It is in overall very good to near excellent condition,  The ribbon and pin are present.

Here is a view of the back. It is not numbered nor named.

It measures 38mm wide and 110mm long overall (1-1/2 by 4-1/2 inches).

This order was established in 1864, awarded for distinguished military service to Officers of the Spanish Armed Forces and selected foreign service officers. When awarded for actions in war, the arms of the cross are enameled red, as shown. This medal is generally seen in wear on German members of the Condor Legion.

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear. It is in overall very good to near excellent condition,  The ribbon and pin are present.

Here is a view of the back. It is not numbered nor named.

It measures 37mm wide and 125mm long overall (1-1/2 by 4-3/4 inches).

(This is the same medal as shown on the German Medals section. We have only one of these available.)

This medal is generally seen in wear on German members of the Condor Legion.

The ribbon and pin are present.  The condition is near mint. 

Here is a view of the back. It is not numbered nor named.

This order was established in 1909, the date of the establishment and recognition by the International Red Cross and bestowed for exceptional honorable and meritorious service to high-ranking officers of the Cuban military. The Cuban Red Cross was founded by Diego Tamayo y Figueredo on 10 March 1909 and recognized by the International Red Cross on 7 September 1909.

The condition is nearly mint, with some signs of deep tarnish. It is in overall excellent condition. All of the enamel on the red cross and the arms of the Republic of Cuba is intact and complete with no signs of cracks, chips, or wear.

Here is a view of the back. It is nicely maker marked VILADERO & RIERA -- HABANA -- FABRICADO EN CUBA

Cuban orders are extremely difficult to find, especially the higher level orders.

It measures 83mm wide at the points (3-1/4 inches).

This order was established on 28 March 1868 and bestowed for military bravery.

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear. It is in overall very good to near excellent condition,  The ribbon is present (difficult to find one with the original ribbon attached). The suspension loop is present.

Here is a view of the back. It is not numbered nor named.

It measures 25mm wide and 180mm long overall (1 by 3-1/4 inches).

This order was established in October 1968 and bestowed for military gallantry in combat.  It was supposed to be roughly equivalent to the US Combat Infantry Badge.  Only 69 of these were awarded to a (then classified) advanced combat unit.

The condition is mint. The attachment nuts are present.

Here is a close-up view of the signature. It is accompanied by an original numbered Certificate of Authenticity hand signed in 1983 by Colonel Millett.

It measures 32mm wide and 29mm high overall (1-1/4 by 1-1/8 inches).

This order was established in October 1968 and bestowed to qualified commandos.  It was supposed to be roughly equivalent to the US Ranger tab.  Only 300 of these were awarded to a (then classified) advanced commando unit.

The condition is mint. The attachments are simple clutch pins.

Here is a close-up view of the signature. It is accompanied by an original numbered Certificate of Authenticity hand signed in 1983 by Colonel Millett.

It measures 48mm wide and 36mm high overall (1-3/4 by 1-3/8 inches).

The condition is near excellent.

Here is a close-up view of the back.

It measures  1-1/2 inches by 2-1/4 inches.

This medal has the French style fork attachment pin.

The condition is near excellent.

Here is a close-up view of the back.

It measures 38mm wide and 80mm high overall (1-1/2 by 3-1/8 inches).

This medal has the US style clutch pin attachment.  Two US-made clutch connectors are included.

The condition is near excellent. This is an exceptional quality medal, unusual in most Viet Cong medals.  The enamel is complete and intact on the copper star.

Here is a close-up view of the back.

It measures 33mm wide and 80mm high overall (1-1/4 by 3-1/8 inches).

The condition is unissued.

Here is a close-up view of the back.

This order was established in 1852. This is the order generally bestowed for personal services to the state for civil or military service, and and could be awarded to foreigners and diplomats.

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear. It is in overall very good condition. There is no ribbon present. The suspension loop is present.

Here is a view of the back. It has no maker marks. It is gilt and enamel on silver.

It measures 64mm in diameter.

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear. It is in overall very good condition.

The pieces measure 1-1/2 by 2-3/4 (green with blue border); 1-1/8 by 2-3/4 (red on black); 2-1/4 by 3 inches each for the two crescent moon and star insignia.

Here is a view of the back. They have no maker marks.

The shell jacket is identified by name and number to "4156 Wm. Fulton, Pte." inked on the quilted interior padding. There are a couple of other cryptic numbers as well. William Fulton was one of the last 14 survivors of the "Gallant 600" of the Charge of the Light Brigade as of October, 1913.  He is listed as being assigned to the 8th Hussars and was 22 years old at the time of the Charge.

There are also "Size 1" and "RP&CO", broad arrow, and "WD" maker marked, dated 1854 (the uniforms of many units in British Service changed that year).  This waist length jacket is a cream colored wool with bright scarlet trim at the throat and cuffs.  It has a lot of heavy gold bullion frogwork and treatments at the cuffs and back in wide gold bullion stripes. This is a view of the back treatment and another view here.

There are five rows of buttons, four of them decorative and one functional, shown in close-up here.  The decorative buttons are gilded dome buttons are 3/4 inches in diameter, the functional center row buttons are 1 inch in diameter.  Several have been replaced (long ago, 19th century field repair). Several buttons are missing, as shown.

There are minor field repairs, sweat stains and blood spatter on the inside and outside.

The condition is well used, with significant signs of combat wear. It is in overall very good condition

This shell jacket most closely resembles the tunic shown worn by Captain Thomas, Aide-de-Camp to General Bousquet, commanding the Light Brigade, shown in this Roger Felton photo taken in 1855 before the battle.  Note the shell jacket partially visible under the over coat in the portion of the photograph shown and the cream color with red trim.

You will be exceptionally pleased to add this most unusual well-marked and battle worn uniform jacket to your collection!

The skirt measures 24 inches at the waist, approximately 34 at the hips, with a 25-1/2 inch drop. The tunic is 15 inches across the shoulders and has a 34 inch bust (underarm seam to seam) and it is darted. The sleeve is 21 inches from the point of the shoulder to the cuff. The maker tag is dated 1942 and IDed to the original owner. This is a view of the back of the tunic.

These are views of the skirt front and rear.

You will be exceptionally pleased to add this unusual British Woman Officer uniform to your collection!

The condition is very good to near excellent, with a couple of very minor moth bites (less than 1/8 inch), as shown. It is dusty from age.

This document reads: "Woolrich 22 June 1784 / I do hereby Certify that Gunner John Hart received a Hurt in both his legs by a Grape Shot Box falling on him when Employed in the Storehouse at St. Lucia, while under my Command /s/ John Williamson/ Lieut Col of Artillery"  Colonel Williamson is listed as the commander Coy 1 Bn ("Hinds Company"), from January 1770 to 1779, at Woolrich and St. Lucia.  He commanded the 2nd Heavy Royal Artillery against the Colonies during the American Revolution at Philadelphia and New York in 1776 and 1777.  A record of his command is here.

It measures 4-1/4 by 7-1/4 inches. This is a view of the back, with a notation indicating content.

You will be exceptionally pleased to add this unusual document to your collection!

This piece of fabric is accompanied by a period notation reading: "A piece of drum head beaten by an English drummer with the small expedition force which marched into Kian Chou with the Japs" and "Presented by Mr. Matthews, London"

It measures 2-7/8 by 2-1/8 inches.  The British Union Jack is crudely painted front and back of the frayed material.

You will be exceptionally pleased to add this unusual artifact to your collection!

It measures 2-1/2 inches by 3 inches. 

The condition is near excellent.  This is a view of the back.

The patches are all in used, generally very good to excellent condition. The images are of the left and right sides of a single sheet, shown in halves to reveal details of construction and condition.

The sheet measures 52 by 20 inches. The hand stitching is evident on the back.

You will be exceptionally pleased to add this diverse group of patches to your collection of Canadian units and campaigns.

This wing is in superlative condition, with very minor signs of wear, and moderate tarnish to the heavy silver bullion wire wings, letters and King's crown. The wreath is gold bullion wire and the crown has red silk inserts

It measures 4-1/4 by 1-1/2 inches.  The backing is coarse linen on black wool.  There are signs of wear on the back from when it was once on a uniform.

You will be exceptionally pleased to add this wing to your collection!

We have a number of other UK (and other countries) aviation wings and badges in our Foreign Wing Badge gallery. Check them out.

This badge is as used from before WWI through WWII.

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear. It is in overall very good condition. The attachments are two broad flat pins ("staple"),

Here is a view of the back. It no maker marks. It is die-struck bronze.

It measures 1-3/4 inches in diameter.

We have a number of other UK (and other countries) aviation wings and badges in our Foreign Wing Badge gallery. Check them out.

This badge is as used from before WWII through WWII.

The condition is VERY used, with some signs of constant wear. It is in overall good condition. The attachments are two loops and pin, typical of the design,

Here is a view of the back. It no maker marks. It is die-struck brass.

It measures 1-5/8 inches in diameter.

We have a number of other UK (and other countries) aviation wings and badges in our Foreign Wing Badge gallery. Check them out.

The ships include:

• HMS BERRYHEAD (Grain Carrier)

• HMS HARTLAND POINT (Grain Carrier)

• HMS THORNHAM (Mine Sweeper)

• HMS GOLDCREST (Shore Installation, RAF Command)

• HMS DUNCANSBY HEAD (Grain Carrier)

The titles are all gold silk floss on black, except the THORNHAM, which is gold wire, as seen on the back sides here and here. There are no apparent maker marks.

The condition is unused, near mint, excepting some wrinkles from long storage.

Each measures 1-1/8 inches wide and 36 inches long.

This bronze medallion has honors from the Napoleonic Wars in the early 1800s to the Boer War campaigns in South Africa in 1902, and the Defense and Relief of Lady Smith.  No WWI honors are present, and it has the King's Crown surmount, dating the medal to prior to its engagements in WWI.

The medal is named, however the name and specific unit are very worn. Traces of the original block engraving can be seen remaining on the back. It no apparent maker marks.

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear. It is in overall very good condition.

It measures 1-3/4 inches in diameter.

This badge has a separately applied red black and white enamel disk as used from before WWI.

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear. It is in overall very good condition. The pin is a safety catch type used during WWII.

Here is a view of the back. It STERLING silver content and Montreal Canada "RYRIE" (Ryrie Brothers) maker marks. Ryrie Brothers was amalgamated with HENRY BIRKS &SON prior to the end of WWI.

It measures 2 inches in diameter.

This badge is as used from before WWI until just prior to WWII (named was changed in 1939).  The king's crown surmount was snapped off to make it into a (sweetheart?) pin. It is priced accordingly.

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear. It is in overall very good condition -- except the missing crown as noted. The attachment is a hinged pin and simple look catch.

Here is a view of the back. It no maker marks. It is gilt on die-struck brass.

It measures 1-5/8 inches in diameter.

This buckle is a two-piece spoon in wreath design. It measures 5-1/2 inches as shown and can accommodate a 1-3/4 inch wide belt.

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear. It is in overall near excellent condition.

Here is a view of the back. It H&S LTD maker marks and a Broad Arrow with part number.

This die-struck aluminum badge is a one-piece design. It measures 2-1/4 inches in diameter.

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear. It is in overall near excellent condition.

Here is a view of the back. It no apparent maker marks. There are no fasteners or attachment points present.

Here is a view of the plain back. It is neither named nor numbered.

The condition is used.  There is some minor soiling to the ribbon and some tarnish from age.

It measures 1-1/2 inches across by 5 inches with the ribbon.

Here is a view of the back. It has double loop mounts.

The condition is used, and it was removed from a beret.

It measures 1-3/8 inches by 5/8 inches across.

Here is a view of the back. It has wide pin tongue mount.

The condition is used, and it was removed from a beret. There are residual traces of polish in the cracks.

It measures 7/8 inches across by 2-1/4 inches overall.

Here is a view of the back. It has a great high relief mounted warrior trampling the Imperial German flag and skull and cross bones.

It is inscribed on the rim with 1001194 PTE H. LESLIE and 43 CAN. INF. (The Cameron Highlanders of Canada, 43rd Cameron Highlander Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force) in Winnipeg.  They saw combat in Flanders and France, and Mons, Belgium.

The condition is near mint, including the ribbon.

It measures 1-1/2 inches across by 4 inches.

Here is a view of the back. It has a great high relief mounted warrior trampling the Imperial German flag and skull and cross bones.

It is inscribed on the rim with 129057 PTE F.E. SKINNER and M.G.C. (Machine Gun Corps). This unit was absorbed into the Armour Corps before the end of the war.

The condition is near excellent with no ribbon present.

It measures 1-1/2 inches in diameter.

Here is a view of the back. It has a great high relief mounted warrior trampling the Imperial German flag and skull and cross bones.

It is inscribed on the rim with 6555 A. SJT. R. T. WINFIELD and R.A.M.C. (Royal Army Medical Corps).

The condition is near excellent with no ribbon present.

It measures 1-1/2 inches in diameter.

It has a great high relief badge with W. SCULLY LTD MONTREAL raised maker marks on the back. The cap is a marked size 7.

The Lorne Scots are still active.  They have a history pre-dating the Boer War. During WWII, they saw combat in France during the Dieppe Raid, North Africa, and Sicily.  Members of the Regiment were in virtually every theater of the war, excepting Hong Kong.

The condition is used, still near excellent, including the ribbon.

It measures 1-1/2 inches across by 4 inches.

The cap is not size marked, it is about a size 7.The condition is near mint, including the ribbon.

The ribbon cockade for mounting a regimental badge is present and complete

The colors are exceptionally bright and clean on this cap.

It has a great high relief badge with J. R. GAUNT MONTREAL raised maker marks on the back. It has a red felt background and black feathers attached, as shown on the back.  The original cotter pin is missing, there is a field expedient bobby pin in its place.

The condition is used, still near excellent, including the pad and feathers.

It measures 2-1/2 inches across by 8 inches.

This is a complete uniform which includes the Soviet Identification card, leather dispatch case, leather coat, leather helmet, Goggles, Leather belt and gun holder, blue piped riding breeches, poplin shirt, tie and photograph showing the original owner wearing the items.  The only item shown in the photo not included are the boots, which are standard issue and shouldn't be too difficult to locate.

The front of the ID has the embossed NKVD branch identification, the other side has his photo, name and branch assignment.  This is the caption on the back of the group photo, identifying the unit and 1943 date.

This is an overall view of the front and back of the identified 7-/12 by 10 inch leather dispatch case.

The helmet is in great condition and well-marked on the inside.  These are views of the left and right sides.  It measures about a US size 7-1/4 (57-58).

This is the poplin cotton pull-over shirt and a close-up of the collar area and tie.  It measures 21 inches across the chest, 18 inch shoulders, and 21 inch arm inseam.

This is a close-up of the front of the 30-inch waist 23 inch (28 including extensions) inseam of the breeches and a view of the back side.

This is the 46 inch long belt and holster, front and back views.

This is the back of the leather coat and the maker tag inside the interior pocket. It measures 22 inches across the chest, 18 inch shoulders, and 19 inch arm inseam.

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear to the leather items of the uniform.

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This is a near mint condition example of this nicely made dagger.  It is marked on both sides of the ricasso.  One side has the 1954 date and maker mark, the other side has a serial number.  This is an overall view of the back.

The condition is very occasionally used, with some signs of routine wear to the leather portion of the matching scabbard.  The dagger and scabbard have navy themed elements.

It measures 13-1/2 inches in the scabbard, the dagger measuring 12-3/8 inches with a 8-3/8 blade.

This is a very good condition example of this nicely made dagger.  It is marked on both sides of the ricasso.  One side has the 1987 date and maker mark, the other side has a serial number.  These are views of the grip front and back, and a end view of the pommel cap.

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear to the leather portion of the matching scabbard.  The dagger and scabbard have navy themed elements.

It measures 13-1/2 inches in the scabbard, the dagger measuring 12-3/8 inches with a 8-3/8 blade.

This is a near very good condition example of this nicely made dagger.  It is marked on both sides of the ricasso.  One side has the 1954 date and maker mark, the other side has a serial number.  This is an end view of the pommel cap.

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear to the leather portion of the matching scabbard. The dagger and scabbard have navy themed elements.

It measures 13-1/2 inches in the scabbard, the dagger measuring 12-3/8 inches with a 8-3/8 blade.

This is a near very good condition example of this nicely made dagger.  It is marked on both sides of the ricasso.  One side has the 1957 date and maker mark, the other side has a serial number.  These are views of the grip front and back, and a end view of the pommel cap.

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear to the leather portion of the matching scabbard. There is a slight nick in the leather that could be easily repaired. The dagger and scabbard have navy themed elements.

It measures 13-1/2 inches in the scabbard, the dagger measuring 12-3/8 inches with a 8-3/8 blade.

This is a two-piece badge.

The condition is near mint, with the attaching pin present.

Here is a view of the back. It has no maker marks. It is made of silver colored plastic

It measures 28 mm by 70 mm. 

The condition is near mint.

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It measures 28 mm by 70 mm  179 mm

This is a two-piece badge, with a separately applied cipher insignia.

The condition is near mint throughout.  Both attachment prongs are present (they are together in the image, they spread in application).

Here is a view of the back. It has no maker marks. It is very bright gilt on brass.

It measures 31mm (1-1/4 inches) in diameter.

This is a profusely marked with several Hallmarks, shown here and here, and a hammer and sickle insignia with 875 silver content maker mark.

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear. It is in overall near excellent condition.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 11 inches long and 2-3/4 inches in diameter.

This is a two-piece badge, with a separately applied hammer and sickle insignia.

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear. It is in overall very good condition.

Here is a view of the back. It has no maker marks. It is very dark brass.

It measures 31mm (1-1/4 inches) in diameter.

This is a two-piece badge, with a separately applied hammer and sickle insignia.

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear. It is in overall near excellent condition.

Here is a view of the back. It has no maker marks. It is very dark brass.  Both flat pins are present.

It measures 34mm (1-3/8 inches) in diameter.

This is a multi-piece hat, with a chin tie for windy conditions. It is a fine black mesh stiffened and painted black.

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear. It is in overall near excellent condition, rarely encountered in intact and nearly pristine shape.

Here is a view of the back. It has no maker marks.

It measures 12 inches in diameter, about 6 inches high, with the crown measuring 5-1/2 inches in diameter.

This is a one-piece buckle, with a free moving belt loop.

The condition is used, with some signs of routine wear. It is in overall very good condition.

Here is a view of the back. It has no maker marks. It is very dark brass.

It measures 1-3/4 inches square.

This is a one-piece badge, with a wide flat pin closure.

It is in near mint condition.

Here is a view of the back. It has no maker marks. It is black, red, gray and white enamel on gilded brass.

It measures 42mm (1-3/4 inches) in diameter. It is slightly vaulted.