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Mid century BEA (British European Airways) 'Air Hostess' hat
BEA was formed on 1st January 1946, and this scarce female hat with bullion badge complemented the early military style BEA uniform before it was redesigned in 1960 at the birth of the 'Jet-Set' era. BEA and BOAC (British Overseas Airways Corporation) merged in 1974 to become British Airways.
Good vintage condition with one minor moth hole in crown and minor damage to lining which is colour faded throughout. Evidence of previous owner's name(s) obliterated by indelible marker. Close inspection reveals some grubbiness and areas of yellow staining to the exterior along the crown, at the rear and along the 'ears'. Small area of stitching around the badge has come away. Displays well however, as the issues are not particularly obvious.
£90.00 + £4.45 P&P UK
British military hospital tie - WWII era
For hospitalised troops, to be worn with a white shirt and 'Convalescent Blues' comprising a blue flannel jacket and trousers lined with white, and which were generally quite loose and ill fitting. Men dressed in hospital blues were naturally regarded as heroes, and during WWI postcards of soldiers in hospital blues were utilised to boost patriotism.
This is an example from WWII made from durable 'heavy duty' fabric with four rows of stitching to reinforce the neck area. Skinny parallel style 4cm width reducing to 2.5cm at the neck. Overall length 130cm. Very good as issued condition with storage fold marks. No issue stamps or markings.
NB. Patients wearing hospital blues with red tie were excused all duties including saluting.
£10.00 + £1.85 P&P UK
Interwar blue Patrol Tunic named to Capt. A. Robertson 2nd Battalion Royal Scots - an Old Contemptible
A single breasted high collar tunic with patch pockets to the chest with buttoned flaps and lower patch pockets with plain flaps. Silvered and gilt Royal Scots collar badges, gilt and enamel captain's rank stars. 1914 trio medal ribbons with rosette on star. Internal tailor’s label from J.B. Johnstone Ltd. London & Dublin on which is handwritten in ink: Capt. A. Robertson 2/The Royal Scots 2630 29.07.24.
Extremely good condition. Only one very tiny hole which can be seen in the photo, left of the top button. The lining is in very good order and overall shows little evidence of wear.
The 2nd Battalion Royal Scots were based in Plymouth with 8th Brigade, 3rd Division when war broke out in August 1914. They sailed to France landing at Boulogne on 14th August and saw action at Mons, the rearguard action at Solesmes, Le Cateau, The Marne, The Aisne, La Bassee, Messines and the First Battle of Ypres, and had a continuing involvement in major battles on the Western Front until the end of the war. In August 1920, the 2nd Battalion was sent to Ireland for service in what would become known as the Anglo-Irish War and remained there until January 1922.
£50.00 + £8.60 P&P UK The mannequin can be purchased - please enquire.