German Artillery Map for Cambrai – 1917 (?)

A 34 inch by 30 inch framed in stained wood German map of the Cambrai area used by the German artillery. The map shows the positions of the Allied troops in the Cambrai area. The Battle of Cambrai was a British offensive (November–December 1917) on the Western Front during World War I that marked the […]

Mandolin, Trench Art

Wooden Mandolin with 8 strings. Body is tear shaped with an oval whole and flat sloped bridge. Wood, metal, shell and ivory (?). Inscribed onside of body: In the line you did your bit, 1915-19, Somme, Arras, Vimy, Messines, Ypres, Plugstreet, Passchendaele, Cambrai, Amiens, Albert, Mons, Rhine, Hill 60, 740., Loos. Carried throughout the war […]

St. Andrew’s Cadet Corps 100th Anniversary Pin – 2005

Circular design, a cadet in full dress uniform protruding at top with St. Andrew’s Cross superimposed in centre of badge. On one side are maple leafs and the other thistles.  Markings: on front around outer edge of badge “ST. ANDREW’S COLLEGE HIGHLAND CADET CORPS” and “1905 – 1995”. On a red scroll below “DILEAS GU […]

134th BN CEF Officers Memorial Tablet from St. Bonar’s Church wall

Rectangular bronze tablet with raised frame like edge. On the Top is a 134th Bn cap badge surrounded by thistles and maples leaves and framed in a knotted square. Below are the words “IN MEMORY OF THE OFFICERS OF THE 134TH BATTALION * 48TH HIGHLANDERS * WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE * 1914* IN THE […]

Lt R.E. Haldenby Medal – Brown Case

Case made of soft leather that closes book style and is held together with a strap and snap button. On the inside are two brass squares with divides that create 4 compartments.

Chocolate Box Victoria

metal box with front portrait of Victoria and written underneath is a Christmas message from the Queen