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Title MK5/6 Webley revolver holster, Surrey Yeomanry marked
Nationality British
Period 1915-18
Price £120.00

This is marked 'SRY' on the reverse for 'Surrey Yeomanry', with the maker's name 'Thomasson & Co.' stamped on the leather retaining strap. There is a broad arrow stamp, together with a faint date stamp (15?) to the inside. Both the MK 5 and 6 pistols would have fitted this.

This was the classic issue holster for NCOs/ORs throughout the Great War and, as such, is much harder to find than the flap top officer private purchase variety. Unit marked examples are scarcer still. The Surrey Yeomanry seved on the Western Front, in Egypt, as trench police in Galipoli, in Macedonia and finally in the Caucasus at Tiflis.

The general condition of the leatherwork and stitching is excellent for the age of the piece, except at the junction of the retaining strap, where the stitching is a little loose with age. The 'D' rings are of iron with an EPNS finish.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Militaria : Equipment : British : 20th Century]

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[From a vendor, rather than a buyer]

I'm delighted that you are happy with the badge and I hope you can sell it to someone who will value owning it.

I tried to sell it on eBay but they won't accept Nazi items. I then contacted several dealers via a Google search who mostly offered me £40-£50 after some haggling. Most of the other dealers tried to conceal its true value in their replies and also lacked manners which doesn't inspire confidence.

Ultimately it's about trust. I should think that most prospective sellers have done their own research and therefore know roughly what their item is worth. You were the only dealer who had the integrity to concede that my valuation was approximately correct and I respect your comment that you can't offer this as you need to make a profit. Your honest approach is greatly appreciated and I felt comfortable taking the risk in sending it to you.

Thank you for a smooth transaction

C D, UK, 01.07.2015

Just a quick mail to let you know the medals arrived today, very pleased with them and your service.

S S, UK, 10.03.2010

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