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| France. Crimean War period Medal Militaire.
A fine silver gilt and enamel example of the pattern awarded to some British troops in the Crimea, being the French equivalent of the DCM at the time. |
| Royal Marine Royal Navy Long Service & Good Conduct Medal.
A George VI example awarded to “CH23477 C.J. Singleton . Mne R.M”. GC Medal has been lacquered |
| 1 / CADETS / CITY OF LONDON brass shoulder title.
Loops. Slight verdigris.
Lord Roberts’ Boys recognised 1st January 1911; redesignated 1st City of London Cadet Bn (Lord Roberts’ Boys) by AO 316/1911. |
| 1 / PUNJAB blackened brass shoulder title.
British made
Fixing: Flat loops
Condition: GC
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| 1/6th King’s Liverpool Regiment WW1 Military Medal.
A good example awarded to “241788 Sjt. J.B. Coates 1/6 L’pool :R. - T.F”. Good Condition. |
| 10 Corps pair of WW2 cloth formation signs.
Locally made
Condition: Removed from uniform. GC
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| 100th AGRA (Army Group Royal Artillery) scarce formation sign.
Printed shield quartered with Hampshire Rose, green lines from Wiltshire Arms and red and blue Royal Artillery colours. Very good condition.
Comprised three Hampshire units and one from Wiltshire HQ Winchester. |
| 101st (Bihar & Orissa) L of C Area formation sign.
A scarce printed example.
Condition: VGC
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| 101st Coast Artillery Brigade printed formation sign.
White gateway and waves on white edged green disc. Good condition |
| 10th (North Lincoln) Regiment Officer’s shako plate circa 1869-78.
A very fine and scarce example. Rich gilt crowned laurel wreath; within the wreath, the Garter with pierced numeral “10” to central seeded gilt ground; applied to the base of the wreath, a silver Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt”. Two loops to reverse. Top pearl on cross absent otherwise VGC. |
| 10th Foot (North Lincoln) OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81
A good die-stamped brass example. Strap inscribed “North Lincolnshire Regt.”surmounted by Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt”, “10” to voided centre. To reverse, copper loops East and West. A little polishing to highpoints. “1” with old repair; reverse indicates plated at some time. GC (KK 432) |
| 10th London Regiment (Hackney) brass mufti badge.
Fixing: Buttonhole
Condition: VGC
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| 11918 Army Service Corps unusual combination Military Medal group of six. This group was awarded to Warrant Officer Albert C Sparks, Comprising: Military Medal “T-13202 Sjt-A.S.S.MJR A.C. Sparks 19/Res Pk ASC”, Queen’s South Africa Medal 3 clasps “Relief of Kimberley”, “Paardeberg”, “Driefontein” “13202 Corp ASC”, Africa General Service Medal with clasp “Somaliland 1908-10” “Cpl ASC”, 1914 Star “Sjt ASC”, British War Medal and Victory Medal “W.O. Cl I ASC”. GC
Warrant Officer Albert C Sparks London Gazette entry for the Military Medal appeared on the 13th March 1918. He landed in France on the 5th October 1914. |
| 11th (Lonsdale) Bn. Border Regiment
A fine and scarce die-stamped example.(KK 1149) Two loops.JR Gaunt & Son Ld, London tablet to reverse. VGC
Raised on 3rd December 1914 |
| 11th Bn Royal Fusiliers / East Kent Regiment Military Medal and bar group.
A fine group awarded to Corporal G.H. Mallett who served with both the Royal Fusiliers and East Kent Regiment. Comprising: Military Medal and Bar “63894 Pte. 11/ R.Fus, British War Medal and Victory Medal “241920 Cpl. E.Kent R”. GC medals loose.
The Military Medal announcement appeared on the 26th January 1919, the Bar on the 17th June 1919 Both whilst serving with the 11th Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers. |
| 11th Foot (North Devon) OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81.
A good scarce die-stamped brass example. Eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; on the star a strap inscribed “North Devon” with “11” to voided centre. To reverse, brass plated copper loops East and West. Near VGC. (KK 434) |
| 11th Middlesex (St. George’s) Volunteer Rifle Corps 1859 hallmarked silver pouch belt plate.
A very fine example by JB bearing Birmingham hallmarks. Laurel wreath surmounted by a Crown resting on a blank tablet. Within the wreath, St. George and the Dragon on a seeded black ground. Four screw posts to reverse. VGC
Renumbered 6th Mx. RV in 1880 amalgamating with the 1st Mx RV in 1892 to become 1st Mx (Victoria & St. George's Rifles) RVC. Amalgamated with 19th Mx RV in 1908 to become 9th London Regt. |
| 11th Prince Albert's Own Hussars NCO's silver plated arm badge.
A fine example. Two loops to reverse. VGC
Use of Prince Albert's crest as the arm badge of the Regiment sanctioned by Horse Guards 17th November 1876. |
| 12 Corps WW2 cloth formation sign.
Group of three trees painted on black rectangle. Very good condition. |
| 121st (Western Irish) Bn. CEF WW1 cap badge.
Bronze retaining loops. VGC |
| 128th Pioneers die struck brass pagri badge.
A good example retaining stout pin fitting VGC
28th Bombay Pioneers became 128th Pioneers in 1903 then 3rd Bn. 2nd Bombay Pioneers in 1922. |
| 12th Lancers General Service Medal clasp “Malaya”
A good George VI example awarded to “22796887 Tpr. T. Wills 12L”. GC |
| 12th Royal Lancers NCO’s arm badge.
A good die-cast white metal Prince of Wales's plumes ewith shaped black felt backing cloth. Owner’s name “M. Irwin” scratched to reverse. Loops VGC |
| 13/18 Hussars GSM "Malaya"Elizabeth II head
Awarded to "22614917 Tpr. J.T. Marshall 13/18 H.”.
Condition: GC
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| 133 Battery Royal Artillery formation sign.
Red thistle printed on blue square. |
| 13th New Zealand Infantry WWI Officer’s silver and gilt cap badge.
A fine die-cast example by Gaunt,London. Loops VGC
13th (North Canterbury and Westland) formed 1898. |
| 14th Bn Frontier Force Rifles GSM Awarded to "24978 Sep Jogindar Singh 14 Bn F.F. Rif" Good Condition. |
| 14th King’s Hussars pre 1915 OR’s cap badge.
A good example, the loops replaced with lead soldered slider. VGC. (KK 772) |
| 14th Punjab Regiment 1944 Military Medal.
Awarded to "12391 Hav. Hari Chand 14 Punjab R.", who was originally recommended for the Indian Distinguished Service Medal. Regiment erasure attempted but visible. Naming clear.
The recommendation is dated 5th October 1944. "Between 12/27 Sep this NCO was a member of a fighting patrol operating against the enemy along the Tiddin Rd. During this operation the patrol covered over 100 miles of difficult jungle country man-handling their LMG's and 3' mortars for long distances in torrential monsoon weather, and under heavy fire of enemy mortars and artillery directed by O.P's. Hav Hari Chand commanded his ambush post along the road in a praiseworthy manner instilling confidence in the men by his coolness and personal disregard of danger. Throughout the operation this NCO set a very high example of courage and determination and contributed much to the success of the operations." The recommendation was originally for the IDSM but was downgraded to the MM. Signed by GOC Fourteenth Army and C-in-C Allied Land Forces SEA. The awarded appeared in the London Gazette of 13th September 1945
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| 15th / 19th Hussars Officer's Cap Badge
Silver plate, gilt and blue enamel. Loops. VGC. Reverse impressed "LB & B. Made in England" |
| 15th London Regiment. Edwardian Territorial Force Efficiency Medal
Awarded to “382 C. Sjt W. Cook 15/ (C of L) B. Lon Regt” Mounted as originally worn. |
| 162nd Brigade formation sign.
Black square printed with yellow heart bearing black castle.
Condition: Removed from uniform. VGC
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| 16th (The Queen’s) Lancers, Officer’s lance cap plate circa 1856-1901
A very fine example. Copper gilt triangular fluted rayed back plate with large silver overlay, comprising the Royal Arms, double crossed lances, title scroll “Sixteenth Lancers” and thirteen battle honour scrolls from “Peninsula” to “Aliwal” and Sobraon”. VGC |
| 16th Queen’s Lancers OR’s lance cap circa 1901-14.
A good example. The skull, peak and crown of black patent leather with ornate gilt metal fleur bosses to each corner of the mortar board top. A King’s Crown triangular plate to the front bears battle honours including those of the Boer War. the last being “South Africa 1900-02”. Lion’s head bosses to each side, support a black leather backed brass chinchain. Woollen cord boss with regimental post 1901 button to centre supports a black horsehair plume mounted in gilt metal plume holder. Leather and waxed cotton lining to the interior, bearing 1911 issue stamp. Complete with yellow mohair cord cap lines (not illustrated). Good condition.
The 16th Lancers were the only regiment to crimp their lance pennons; this custom was adopted by the regiment after the Battle of Aliwal, when after the battle, the blood stained pennons dried crimped in the heat of the sun. At the battle, they were commanded by John Rowland Smyth, the regiment capturing 11 pieces of artillery and driving the Sikh infantry completely off the field after three distinct charges. |
| 17th Foot (Leicestershire) 1869-78 OR’s shako plate.
A brass example comprising laurel wreath surmounted by a Crown. Within the wreath, the Garter; within the Garter, pierced “17”. Two loops to reverse. Lead repair to reverse of |
| 17th Lancers Victorian OR’s lance cap plate.
A good brass post 1880 example bearing Royal Arms, skull and crossed bones etc, and six honours “Alma” “Inkerman” "Central India” and “Balaclava” “Sevastopol” “South Africa 1879”. Two screw posts to reverse. Bottom right tip at fault otherwise GC. |
| 1878 Rifle Volunteer / Militia carte de visite. Photograher WG Lewis of Bath. Ink name to reverse "J.C. Godwin"
Condition: Slight fading, GC
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| 1882 Middlesex Rifle Volunteer large bullion prize badge,
Some service wear and stitching faults. |
| 18th Battalion (1st Public Works, Pioneers) Middlesex Regiment WWI cap badge.
A god scarce die-stamped bi-metal example. Slider replaced with brooch pin during its working life. GC (KK 1151)
Raised 19th January 1915 at Alexandra Park by Lieutenant Colonel John Ward MP. |
| 18th London Irish Rifles OR’s cap badge.
A good die-stamped blackened brass example on slider. Minor service wear. (KK 1848) |
| 19 / LANCERS (Indian Army) cast white metal shoulder title.
A scarce example of 19th Lancers (Fane’s Horse) on long loops. GC |
| 1902 Coronation Medal in Silver
A good unnamed as issued silver example. GC |
| 1917 WD Publication "Prevention of Espionage and Leakage of Information."
Published by 3rd S & M Field Press 20th April 1917.
Condition: Slight wear
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| 1918 17th Armoured Car Bn. Tank Corps Military Cross and Trio with miniatures.
A fine group awarded to Captain Joseph Alfred Edward May, comprising: Military Cross, 1914/15 Star “1865 Pte.15-Lond R”, British War Medal, Victory Medal “Capt”. GC mounted as worn ... together with corresponding set of miniature medals and various photocopies relating to May from “History of the 17th (Armoured Car) Tank Battalion”.
The recommendation for the Military Cross. “For exceptional gallantry, determination and devotion to duty during the advance from Favril to Avesnes on the 7th November 1918 while commanding a section of Armoured cars. During the whole day his cars were constantly engaging enemy in closely intersected country along roads that were full of obstacles and were being blown up in numerous places by the enemy. His skill and determination in overcoming all difficulties were a fine example to his men”. Captain May was commanding two Armored Cars attached to the 32nd Division and on the 7th November were heavily engaged by the enemy at one point coming under trench mortar fire. Captain May is confirmed as serving in the ranks of the 15th Battalion London Regiment, landing in France on the 17th March 1915. Selected for Officer Training he was commissioned into the Machine Gun Corps in September 1915. The 17th Battalion was formed in March 1918 as a Tank Battalion and was converted to Armoured Cars in April 1918. An account of the Battalion’s operations can be found in the Gale & Polden publication of 1920 |
| 1918 pattern RAF Pilot's Wings.
Condition: Slight wear
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| 1918 RAF Airman's Shoulder Eagle.
A rare example with uncut backing. Small nick to base otherwise VGC. |
| 1918 WRAF Womens Royal Air Force 1st pattern Cap Badge. A rare and very good example of the pattern of badge introduced on the formation of the WRAF in 1918. This padded example retains the black wax cotton backing. |
| 1932 Braunschweig early German NSDAP say badge /
A scarce die-stamped brass plated example by R. Wächt u. Lange. Mittweida SA/ Text "Reichstags-Wahl 6. nov. 1032. Braunscheig" and bearing swastika. Head and shoulders of SA Brownshirt stormtrooper. Pin back. Very good condition |
| 1935 Third Reich Gautag day badge /
A scarce attractive example in early red plastic bearing naked man with sword on horseback with swastikas and text "Jehn jahre Gau Ofthannover 1925-1935" "Gautag 1935". Pin back. Very good condition |
| 193rd Bn (Nova Scotia Highlanders) CEF glengarry badge.
A good die-stamped bronze WWI example on loops. VGC
This 1916 raised Battalion wore MacDonald tartan |
| 1940 Official Merchant Navy "Australia" mufti badge.
The reverse indicates an official issue with the number 7814.
Fixing: Loops
Condition: GC
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| 1940 WD Publication Notes for Snipers
Complete with illustrations.
Condition: GC
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| 1940 WD Publication “Notes on the German Army”
Published December 1940. Includes a large number of photographic illustrations, plus colour illustrations of uniform and insignia.
Condition: VGC
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| 1941 RAF Cleaning Kit for MKVIII Flying Goggles.
This example is dated May 1941 and would be contained in the cardboard box of issue.
Condition: GC
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| 1950's Air Race board game.
Board only. Slight wear.
Condition: GC
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| 1958 De Havilland Comet Report on Tests with Thrust Reverse Installation.
complemented with photographic illustrations.
Condition: GC
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| 1970’s Period RAF Air Electronics Operators Brevet.
The style of this bevet would indicate 1960’s, 1970’s period example. Padded with black backing cloth GC. |
| 19th Century continental fine gilt badge.
Fixing: 4 loops
Condition: VGC
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| 19th Hussars Five clasp Boer War Queen’s South Africa Medal
Awarded to “4815 Pte. W. Walton 19th Hussars.” Bearing the clasps ‘Cape Colony”, “Orange Free State”, “Transvaal”, “South Africa 1901”, “South Africa 1902”. |
| 19th Surrey Rifle Volunteers Victorian OR's shako plate.
A good blackened brass example .
Fixing: Horizontal loops
Condition: Generally VGC
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| 19th Surrey Rifles Sergeant’s Victorian pouch belt plate.
Brass
Fixing: Three screw posts
Condition: Tip of Crown AF
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| 1st (Hexham) VB Northumberland Fusiliers Officer’s grey cloth helmet circa 1893-1901.
A fine and rare Victorian example of the light grey cloth Home Service Pattern helmet by Hobson & sons, London, complete with lightly blackened silvered metal cross piece, spike and rose bosses. To the front, an eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; mounted on the star, within a laurel wreath, the Garter with St.George and the Dragon on a field of black velvet to centre. Below the Garter, a double scroll inscribed “The Northumberland Fusiliers 1st Volunteer Battalion”. The interior with leather sweatband. Complete with a silvered interlinked leather backed chin chain . Central backstrap rivet absent, minor service wear otherwise generally VGC |
| 1st / 4th Bn Hampshire Regiment 1918 Casualty Trio Medal Group
Awarded to “4-2284 Pte. T. Hayes Hamps R”. Comprising: 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. Medals loose complete with original ribbons. GC
Private Thomas Hayes died at the age of 21 on the 2nd October 1918, he remembered with Honour at the Kirkee Memorial. The CWGC Roll shows the number 200397. The MIC confirms both numbers issued to Pte Hayes. |
| 1st Aberdeenshire Rifle Volunteers glengarry badge circa 1860-84.
A fine die-stamped OR’s brass example. St. Andrew and Cross within an oval inscribed “Nemo me impune lacessit” set within a thistle wreath. Two loops to reverse. GC
See “Scottish Regimental Badges 1793-1971” by W & K Bloomer No. 214 |
| 1st Admin Bn Aberdeen Rifle Volunteers glengarry badge
A Scarce white metal example. Retaining booth loops Good Condition. |
| 1st Argyll Highland Rifle Volunteers Victorian glengarry badge.
A good scarce die-stamped white metal example of Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders pattern but with circlet inscribed “1st Argyll Highland Rifle Volunteers”. Two loops to reverse. VGC |
| 1st Armoured Division WW2 formation sign.
White charging rhino embroidered on black oval, straight tail.
Pattern introduced 1942. |
| 1st Birmingham Battalion Royal Warwickshire scarce OR’s bi-metal cap badge.
Slider to reverse. A little wear to antelope's fur otherwise good condition. (KK 1139)
Worn 1914-19 by the 14th Service Bn. R. Warwickshire Regt. (“Birmingham Pals”) |
| 1st Bn 13th (Kensington) London Regiment 1918 Casualty Group.
Awarded to 495719 Private Harry Welch. Comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal “Pte 13-Lond R”, Bronze Memorial Plaque “Harry Welch” GC.
Private Harry Welch a native of Camberwell London died during the German Spring Offensive on the 25th March 1918 and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial. |
| 1st Cornwall Artillery Volunteers Victorian OR’s helmet plate.
A good scarce die-stamped white metal example, retaining three loops to the reverse. GC |
| 1st County of London (Middlesex) Yeomanry WWI bronze cap badge.
A fine die-stamped example. Slider to reverse. VGC |
| 1st County of London Yeomanry MGC Territorial Efficiency Medal
This George V example was awarded to 2339 Sjt J.H. Walmsley 1-Co. of Lond Y. Good Condition.
J.H. Walmsley was commissioned into the 3rd County of London Yeomanry 1st July 1917, and was employed with the MGC |
| 1st East Anglian Regiment Campaign Service Medal
Three Clasps. Awarded to “23876818 Pte. B. Fowler 1 East Anglian” Bearing the clasps “Radfan”, “South Arabia”, “Northern Ireland” |
| 1st Foot Crimean “Albert” pattern shako plate.
A scarce OR’s excavated gilt metal example of the pattern worn 1844-55. Crowned raised circular wreath, half of oak, half of laurel; within the wreath on a lined ground, the numeral “1” . Two wires to reverse in place of the original lead soldered iron loops. Spots of verdigris, several lead soldered repairs to reverse since excavation, gilt wash overall. |
| 1st Herefordshire Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer’s helmet plate circa 1880-1900
A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet, to the centre, within a strap “1st Herefordshire Rifle Volunteer Corps”, the Arms of Hereford in silver on a black velvet ground. Three loops to reverse. Very good condition |
| 1st Queen’s Dragoon Guards NCO’s arm badge.
A good die-cast white metal example with three loops to reverse. Cross atop crown bent otherwise very good condition.
Regiment formed 1st January 1959, from the amalamation of The King’s Dragoon Guards and The Queen’s Bays (2nd Dragoon Guards). |
| 1st Regt Royal Edinburgh Volunteers Officer’s gilt open back coatee button circa 1794-1808.
A good scarce example retaining shank. Very minor wear to gilt. Generally VGC |
| 1st Rhodesian Regiment & Royal Field Artillery Military Cross Group of four.
Awarded to Captain F.A.E. Green, who had previously served with the 1st Rhodesian Regiment. Comprising: Military Cross, 1914/15 Star “Pte 1st Rhodn Regt”, British War Medal, Victory Medal “Capt”. GC.
Captain Frank Aubrey Edington Green is confirmed as previously serving with the 1st Rhodesian Regiment. His MC London Gazette 20th December 1918 and the 2nd April 1919. He is shown as serving with the RFA attached to the 129th Battery 42nd Brigade. In 1936 he joined his father and became a partner in the Glasgow mines based at Acton Farm Hartley zimbabwe. |
| 1st Royal Guernsey Regiment Officer’s shako plate circa 1855-61.
A very fine and rare silver example of universal crowned star pattern. Mounted on the star a gilt oval strap “Pro rege et patria” with three lions in pale to the centre; beneath the strap a gilt looping scroll below “”First Royal Guernsey”. Two loops to reverse. VGC |
| 1st Royal Tower Hamlets Militia Officer’s shako plate circa 1856-61.
A good scarce example. Silvered eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; mounted on the star, a gilt circlet inscribed “The King’s Own Light Infantry”; to the centre, a gilt strung bugle. Retains both horizontal loops to reverse. Minor service wear, generally VGC
Became 7th Battalion Rifle Brigade in 1881 |
| 1st Shropshire Rifle Volunteer Corps Victorian Officer’s helmet plate.
A fine and scarce example circa 1880-87. Silvered eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; mounted on the star, within a laurel wreath, a strap inscribed “1st Shropshire Rifle Volr. Corps”. To the centre, a shield charged with three leopard’s masks or loggerheads set on a black velvet ground. Three loops to reverse. VGCHQ at Shrewsbury.
Became 1st VB KSLI on 1st December 1887. |
| 1st VB Leicestershire Regiment Victorian Officer’s helmet plate.
A very fine and scarce post 1883 example comprising a silvered eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown. Mounted on the star a laurel wreath enclosing the Garter; within the Garter, three gilt lions in pale set on a crimson velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied gilt tri-part scroll inscribed “The Leicestershire Regiment” with additional scroll below inscribed “1st Volunteer Battalion”. Three loops to reverse. VGC
HQ at Leicester. |
| 1st VB North Staffordshire Regiment OR's cap badge. As regular battalions but white metal.
HQ was at Stoke on Trent. Many of it's members served in the Boer War resulting in the Battalion being awarded the honour “South Africa 1900-02” in 1905.
Fixing: Loops
Condition: VGC
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| 1st VB North Staffordshire Regiment OR's cap badge. As regular battalions but white metal.
HQ was at Stoke on Trent. Many of it's members served in the Boer War resulting in the Battalion being awarded the honour “South Africa 1900-02” in 1905.
Fixing: Loops
Condition: VGC
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| 1st VB Queen’s Royal West Surreys 1883-1901 Sergeant’s pouch belt plate.
A scarce blackened brass example.
Originally raised 16th June 1859 at Croydon as 2nd Surrey RVC became a VB of the Royal West Surrey Regiment on 1st July 1881 and were redesignated as 1st VB on 1st March 1883. |
| 1st VB R.Warwickshire Regiment OR’s white metal cap badge circa 1905-08
A fine short-lived die-stamped example with “South Africa 1900-1902” honour. Loops to reverse. VGC
HQ at Birmingham |
| 1st VB Royal Berkshire Regiment Victorian Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1885-1901.
A very fine and scarce die-staped silver plated example. Elongated crowned star mounted with laurel wreath bearing scroll “Royal Berkshire Regiment”;. within the wreath, the Garter with Stag and Tree to centre; beneath the wreath, a scroll inscribed “1st Volunteer Battalion”, Three screw posts to reverse. VGC
1st Berkshire RVC became a VB of the Regiment on 1st July 1881 being redesignated as 1st VB on 1st December 1882. The Regiment was granted the title “Royal” on 29th September 1885. HQ was at Reading. |
| 1st West Yorkshire Yeomanry Cavalry Victorian Officer’s Helmet.
A rare example of the 1847 Albert pattern helmet. German silver skull, to the front a Regimental helmet plate of a cut silver star, within a Crowned Rose leaf wreath. The star mounted with gilt title “1st West Yorkshire Yeomanry Cavalry” and to the centre a silver rose. The ornate plume holder supports a white horse hair plume. Complete with silvered chin chain with velvet backing and to the interior a cotton lining. Overall Good condition, one or two minor dents. |
| 1st Wiltshire Rifle Volunteers Victorian white metal cap badge.
A good die-stamped example on loops. GC |
| 202nd (Assam) Lines of Communication WW2 formation sign.
Canvas rectangle printed with black edged white circle bearing a Naga spear and blue wavy line representing the River Bramaputra. Removed from uniform. Two hooks and two press studs to reverse. A little service wear. |
| 20th DCO Infantry (Brownlow’s Punjabis) Officer’s 1908 hallmarked silver pouch belt plate.
A very fine example by J & Co. (Jennens) bearing Birmingham hallmarks. Silver laurel wreath, surmounted by a Crown resting on a blank tablet; within the wreath a Maltese cross with ball finials to the tips and lions between the arms. To the centre, within a circlet inscribed “D.C.O. Infantry”, the numerals “XX”. Honour scrolls on the left side of the wreath “Taku Forts Ali Musjid Egypt Punjab Frontier”, to the right “Pekin 1860 Afghanistan 1878-80 Tel-el-Kebir China 1900”. Below the wreath a scroll inscribed “Brownlow’s Punjabis”. Loose sprung ring to base of wreath in order to secure whistle chains. Four screw posts to reverse, complete with backing plate. VGC
20th Duke of Cambridge’s Own Infantry (Brownlow’s Punjabis) became 2nd Bn.14th Punjab Regiment in 1922 |
| 20th Middlesex (Artists) Rifle Volunteers OR’s helmet circa 1881-1908.
A fine and scarce grey cloth Home Service pattern helmet with blackened brass fittings and helmet plate comprising a Maltese cross surmounted by crowned “MR” cypher with “20” resting on a scroll inscribed “Artists”. Centre of cross mounted with conjoined heads of Mars and Minerva. Retains leather sweatband. One or two minor surface moth traces generally very good condition.
Badge designed by J.W. Wyon the famous medal designer who served as a private in the Corps which was raised as 38th Middlesex RV, renumbered 20th in 1880. Attached to Rifle Brigade in 1881 and became 28th County of London (Artists Rifles) in 1908. 1947 became 21 Special Air Service (Artists) and continue today as an active SAS unit. |
| 21st Bn London Regiment WW1 Pair of Medals.
British War Medal and Victory Medal awarded to “653667 PTE W.D. WARDEN 21 LOND R”. Polished GC. |
| 21st Empress of India’s Lancers rare NCO’s arm badge.
A good white metal example, cast from a silver hallmarked pattern, comprising the Crowned Imperial Cypher of Queen Victoria. The front of the Cypher ornamented with various dots. Two loops to reverse. Good condition. |
| 21st Empress of India’s Lancers Victorian collar badge.
Last pattern OR’s. BM Imperial Crown. Four loops. Generally VGC. (as KK 796) |
| 21st GHQ Liaison Regiment “Phantom” formation sign.
White serif “P” embroidered on black rectangle. VGC
Also worn as a beret badge by Officers of “E” Sqn at one stage whilst in North Africa. The actor David Niven served as an Officer in "Phantom" |
| 21st Lancers OR’s lance cap plate circa 1898-1901.
A good scarce second pattern die-stamped brass example with honour “Khartoum”, full title and VRI Cypher. Two screw posts to reverse. Nice age patination. GC
Converted from Hussars to 21st Lancers on 31st March 1897. Redesignated 21st (Empress of India’s) Lancers in December 1898. |
| 22nd Beach Brigade formation sign.
A good printed example of a penguin on waterproofed material. Good Condition |
| 22nd Engineer Group 2nd pattern formation sign.
Yellow XXII embroidered on blue felt shield.
Condition: VGC - mint
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| 22nd Light Dragoons Military General Service Medal, clasp “Egypt”. A fine and scarce example awarded to “T Grey 22nd Lt Dragns”. Near VGC.
Private Thomas Grey was born at Carrick in Shannon, Ireland. He is confirmed on the MGS Roll as entitled to the additional clasp “Java”. Only seven members of the Regiment received this maximum clasp entitlement. |
| 23rd London, E.Surrey, Cheshire, Labour Corps Officer's group.
1914-15 Star "2841 Cpl. S.F.P. Wallis 23/Lond.R."; British War Medal & Victory Medal "Capt. S.F.P. Wallis.", GvR Special Constabulary Medal "Inspr. Stanley F.P. Wallis". GC ... together with 4 post cards (3 embroidered silk), small framed watercolour fami
Stanley Frederick Percy Wallis born 1st May 1891, a married man who lived in Oxberry Avenue, Fulham attested 11.9.1914 transferred whilst Cpl (acting Sgt) to East Surreys as 2nd Lieut.; transferred as Lieut to Cheshires and finally to Labour Corps (Captai
Condition: GC
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| 24th Lancers WW2 OR’s cap badge
Die-stamped chromed example on loops. VGC (KK 1914)
Raised 30th December 1940 and disbanded 24th July 1944. |
| 24th Lancers WW2 OSD bronze cap badge
A good die-cast example, the back of the crown dished. Loops to reverss. VGC (as KK 1914)
Raised 30th December 1940 and disbanded 24th July 1944. |
| 25th Bombay Light Infantry Victorian Officer’s helmet badge. An extremely fine and scarce pre 1903 gilt example; to the centre, a silver strung bugle with “25” between the strings set on a scarlet cloth ground.
1903 when redesignated 125th Napier’s Rifles; 5th (Napier's) Bn. 6th Rajputana Rifles in 1922. |
| 25th Independent Infantry Brigade scarce formation sign.
White crossed keys (of 2nd Division) set within a Japanese Torii (sacred totem/arch) embroidered on black silk rectangle. Khaki cloth backing. VGC |
| 25th Indian Division WW2 formation sign.
Black Ace of Spades printed on green square. KD backing. Some service wear. Formed August 1942. Saw action throughout the war. |
| 26th Hussars WW2 rare trial pattern brass cap badge.
Die struck Crowned “H” resting on scroll inscribed “Hussars”. “XX” to one side of the “H”, “VI” to the other. Retaining slider VGC |
| 26th Punjabis rare Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1903-22.
A good silvered example. Within a laurel wreath surmounted by a crown on a blank tablet, a Maltese cross with ball finials to the tips and lions between the angles. To the centre, “26” within a circlet inscribed “Punjabis”. Four screw posts to reverse. Complete with backing plate. Good condition.
Became 2nd Bn. 15th Punjab Regiment in 1922. |
| 27th Light Cavalry silvered button brooch.
Fixing: Brooch pin
Condition: VGC
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| 29th Battalion (Irish Horse) Imperial Yeomanry cap badge.
A good scarce die-cast brass example with four loops to reverse. VGC
(KK 1405) |
| 29th Independent Brigade Group scarce WW2 printed formation sign.
White circle on black square. Unissued
Took part in battles of Arakan, Mandalay and Rangoon Road.
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| 2nd (Angus) VB Black Watch 1888-1901 glengarry badge.
White metal
Fixing: Loops
Condition: VGC
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| 2nd Admin. Bn. Forfar or Angus RV 1864-82 OR's shako plate.
Fixing: Loops
Condition: Maker's blemish to top and left rays otherwise VGC
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| 2nd Bn Royal Fusiliers Egypt Pair of Medals.
Comprising: Egypt Medal (Undated) “1528 Pte H. Donnelly 2/R.Fus” bearing the clasp “El-Teb-Tamaai” and Khedive Star 1884 (unnamed as issued). Good Condition, little contact wear. |
| 2nd Bn. Royal Sussex Regiment Great War Memorial Plaque.
Issued to commemorate the ultimate sacrifice of “Fred Graham Bundy” for his country. GC
Unique name. G/21167 Private Fred Graham Bundy died of wounds 15.11.1917. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial. |
| 2nd Gwalior Infantry gilt button brooch.
Maker: J.R. Gaunt London
Fixing: Brooch pin
Condition: VGC
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| 2nd Royal Lancashire Militia (“The Liverpool Linnets”) Officer’s pouch belt plate.
A fine and scarce post 1854 example. Cut silver eight pointed star; mounted to the centre, gilt Crowned circlet bearing green enamelled laurel wreath; to the centre, the red enamelled rose of the House of Lancaster. Two screw posts to reverse. Minor wear to gilt, on or two extremities AF, generally VGC
These plates were officially converted from the unit’s previous rectangular shoulder belt plates when the unit assumed the title “Duke of Lancaster’s Own Rifles” in 1854 and took to wearing the pouch belt in place of the Infantry shoulder belt. |
| 2nd VB East Lancashire Regiment Victorian Officer’s helmet plate circa 1889-1901
A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet, the centre with silver Sphinx on Egypt tablet set on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver scroll “The East Lancashire Regiment” with another below “2nd Volunteer Battalion”. Three loops to reverse. VGC
HQ at Burnley |
| 2nd VB East Surrey Regiment glengarry badge circa 1887-1901.
A good die-stamped blackened brass example. Within a Crowned circlet inscribed “East Surrey 2nd Volr. Battn.”; an eight pointed star bearing the Arms of Guildford. Three loops to reverse. VGC
HQ St. George’s Road, Wimbledon. Transferred to Territorial Force as 5th Bn. 1st April 1908. |
| 2nd VB Essex Regiment Victorian glengarry badge.
A good 1883-1901 OR’s blackened brass example.
HQ at Colchester
Fixing: Loops
Condition: GC
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| 2nd VB Suffolk Regiment Victorian Officer's pouch belt plate.
A scarce well cast silvered example with screw posts to reverse. Very good condition.
Headquarters at Bury St Edmunds.
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| 2nd VB Wiltshire Regiment OR’s helmet plate circa 1887-1901.
A fine and scarce example. Blackened brass Crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms; to the centre, within a circlet inscribed “Wilts Regt. 2nd Volr. Battn.”, a cross pattée bearing Duke’s coronet and cypher “AEA” (Alfred Ernest Albert, second son of Queen Victoria) to the centre. Three loops to reverse. Very good condition
2nd Wiltshire RV’s became a VB of the regiment on Friday 1st July 1881 however not designated 2VB until 1st December 1887 with headquarters at Chippenham. The battalion wore green uniforms with black facings. Many of it’s members served in the Boer War resulting in the Battalion being awarded the honour “South Africa 1900-02” in 1905. |
| 30th Anti-Aircraft Brigade Royal Artillery formation sign.
A fine 1st pattern. Red over blue rectangle printed with yellow bow and arrow held aloft with “30” below. Very good condition |
| 30th Division WW1 cloth formation sign.
White embroidered crest of Lord Derby on black disc still attached to piece of khaki uniform. Some service wear. GC |
| 31st Battalion Imperial Yeomanry (Fincastle’s Horse) Boer War OR’s slouch hat badge.
A good scarce example comprising a white metal five pointed star mounted by a brass strap inscribed “Fincastle’s Horse” with “31” to centre. Two loops to reverse. Good condition. (KK 1406) |
| 31st Foot (Huntingdonshire) Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1830-47.
A fine and very scarce example. Burnished gilt rectangular plate mounted with silver Crowned laurel wreath with “XXXI” to centre. The wreath rests on a tableau of honours “Talavera, Albuhera, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Nivelle, Nive, Peninsula” with fasces beneath. Reverse retains original fixings comprising two hooks and two studs. A little wear to gilt. Good condition. (Parkyn 264)
Became 1st Bn East Surrey Regiment on Friday 1st July 1881 whilst commanded by Thomas Eaton Swettenham. |
| 31st Lanark RVs OR’s white metal tunic button circa 1859-1880
Good example by Gardiner & Co London & Glasgow. complete with shank. GC
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| 34th Anti-Aircraft Brigade RA formation sign.
Embroidered yellow grenade and white W on green felt rectangle. Removed from uniform, generally very good condition. |
| 36th (Auckland) Regt. New Zealand Infantry Officer's cap badge.
Gilt
Fixing: Loops
Condition: VGC
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| 37th Division WW1 formation sign.
A scarce upright yellow felt horseshoe sewn to light khaki backing. GC
Downward horseshoe adopted in July 1916 altered in November to “keep the luck in” |
| 39th Brigade scarce formation sign.
Purple triangle embroidered on orange felt triangle.Removed from uniform. Good condition. |
| 3rd (Prince of Wales’s) Dragoon Guards 1884 hallmarked silver NCO’s arm badge.
A very fine and scarce hollow example (Prince of Wales’ plumes) by B & P (Bent & Parker) bearing Birmingham hallmarks. Original pin fastening to reverse. Minor blemish by “H” on left scroll otherwise VGC
See “Cavalry Warrant Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers’ Arm Badges” by David Linaker and Gordon Dine (MHS Special Number 1997). 8.11 (A) |
| 3rd County of London IY (Sharp Shooters) OR’s cap badge. A good scarce die-stamped brass example. One or two spots of verdigris otherwise. Two loops to reverse. GC (KK 1362)
Badge approved 18th December 1901. |
| 3rd Dragoon Guards Officer's OSD cap badge circa 1902-22
A scarce die-cast bronze example. Three blades to reverse. VGC |
| 3rd Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers scarce white metal cap badge circa 1896-1908.
Good example on loops.
HQ Swansea. Became 6th Bn. Welsh Regiment 1st April 1908. |
| 3rd Royal Surrey Militia 1858-74 round forage cap scroll.
Loops to the reverse now absent.
Raised on 26th March 1853; became 4th Battalion The East Surrey Regiment on Friday 1st July 1881 with HQ at Kingston-upon-Thames. |
| 3rd West Riding Brigade, Royal Field Artillery OR’s cap badge.
Rare die-stamped brass example on slider. Very good condition. |
| 40 / SIGNALS scarce WW2 cloth pagri flash.
Black felt rectangle embroidered with white “40” over “SIGNALS” in serif letters.Minor moth to right edge and corner. GC |
| 40th Division silk embroidered formation sign.
Removed from uniform. Minor service wear |
| 41st Foot (The Welsh) pre 1855 Officer’s shoulder belt plate.
A very fine and rare example. Seeded fire gilt rectangular plate with burnished edges; mounted on the plate, a cut silver eight pointed star; mounted on the star, a gilt Crowned Garter resting within a laurel wreath. Within the Garter, silver Prince of Wales' plumes set on a rich blue translucent enamel ground; between the Garter and the base of the wreath “XLI” with “Niagara” and “Ava” below and “Queenstown” above. On the left of the wreath, a scroll inscribed “Detroit”; on the right another “Miami”. Reverse retains original fixings comprising two hooks and two studs. Slight wear to gilt on highpoints, generally VGC.
During the latter period this plate was worn the 41st were commanded by Hugh Rowlands VC, KCB. The 1st Battalion fought at Alma, Inkerman and throughout the Siege of Sevastopol. On the evacuation of the Crimea in 1856 the Regiment proceeded home and then to Jamaica the following year until 1860. |
| 42nd Royal Highland (The Black Watch) Regiment OR’s glengarry/bonnet badge circa 1874-81.
A good scarce die-stamped bi-metal example with two loops to reverse. Small knock to top right edge of saltire otherwise GC (KK 497) |
| 42nd Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Officer’s dirk belt clasp circa 1840-60.
A fine and rare two part example in gilt and silver. Circlet ornamented with thistle sprays, centre with silver mount being a stylised Thistle star, Acanthus leaves ends. VGC |
| 44th Indian Airborne Division WW2 parachute wing.
A good heavily embroidered example. GC |
| 46th (North Midland) Infantry Division WW2 formation sign.
Silk embroidered Sherwood Forest oak on black rectangle. Removed from uniform, light glue marks to reverse. |
| 46th (South Devon) Regiment of Foot Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1830-55.
A good scarce example comprising a burnished gilt rectangular plate mounted with cut silver star bearing gilt wreath, half of laurel, half of palm encircling crowned strap inscribed “South Devon” with “46” to the centre. On the base of the wreath, a scroll inscribed “Dominica”. Reverse retains original fixings comprising two hooks and two studs. Gilt worn, one or two star tips AF otherwise GC (Parkyn 272)
Dominica honour granted to the Regiment 9th February 1808. Regiment became 2nd Bn. Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry in 1881. |
| 46th Company Machine Gun Corps Military Medal group. Awarded to “37929 Pte. J. Mc Ouan MGC” Comprising: Military Medal “Pte. MGC”, British War Medal, Victory Medal. GC few marks to the edge.
The announcement of the Military Medal appeared in the London Gazette on the 20th August 1919. His unit is given as the 46th and his home county as Dunfermline. The 46th served on the Western Front with the 15th Scottish Division and saw major action during the closing months of the war. |
| 46th Foot (S.Devon) casualty Crimea War Medal, clasp “Sebastopol”.
Awarded to “J. Ablewhite 46th Regt”. Officially impressed naming. Near VGC.
Attributed to 1459 Private John Ablewhite who died in the Crimea of Dysentery on the 31st March 1855. Private Ablewhite from Suffolk enlisted on the 23rd August 1839 and arrived in the Crimea with the main body of the Regiment onboard “The Prince” 7th November 1854 |
| 47 / SIKHS (indian Army) well cast brass shoulder title.
Flat integral loops. VGC |
| 48THHOFC scarce 48th Highlanders of Canada brass shoulder title
Loops to reverse |
| 49th (The Princess Charlotte of Wales’s or Hertfordshire) Regiment of Foot Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1843-55.
A very fine and rare example. Seeded gilt rectangular plate with raised burnished edges; mounted to the centre, a gilt laurel wreath. Within the wreath, a crowned circlet inscribed “Princess Charlotte of Wales”; to the centre “49” resting on a Union spray with scroll above inscribed “Hertfordshire”. Battle honours “Egmont-op-Zee”, “Queenstown” “China” and “Copenhagen” entwined in the wreath; below the wreath, the Dragon. Reverse complete with original fixings comprising two hooks and two studs. VGC (Parkyn 388
)Became 1st Bn. Berkshire Regiment on Friday 1st July, 1881. |
| 4th (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards pre 1855 Officer's waist belt plate.
A good rare undress example. Fire gilt rectangular plate; mounted on the plate, in silver, an open topped shamrock wreath with Crowned Maid of Erin Harp to centre resting on Star of the Most Illustrious Order of St.Patrick which is superimposed on the base of the wreath. Fixed belt loop present, detachable belt loop now absent. Some wear to gilt, orb and cross surmounting Crown now absent. |
| 4th Battalion Liverpool Regiment WW1 1918 Military Medal
Awarded to “202616 Pte. L.H.Hawksworth 4/L’Pool R.” GC
London Gazette 29th August 1918. |
| 4th Battalion Welch Regiment WW2 formation sign.
Red saucepan printed on brown rectangle. VGC |
| 4th Bn. SAC cast silvered cap badge.
Two loops to the reverse GC |
| 4th Gwalior Infantry gilt button brooch.
Maker: J.R. Gaunt London
Fixing: Brooch pin
Condition: VGC
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| 4th Jersey Militia Officer’s gilt open back coatee button circa 1815-40.
A good example by Bodley Etty & Bodley London Complete with shank. GC
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| 4th Queen’s Own Hussars post 1906 Officer’s cap badge.
A very fine silver and gilt example. Reverse impressed “P”. Loops. VGC |
| 4th Royal Lancashire Light Infantry Militia Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1856-81.
A good scarce gilt example. Circlet inscribed “Royal Lancashire Light Infantry”; centre bears silver Crown with a Rose superimposed on a strung bugle. Plain ends. A little wear to gilt and to silver highpoints. Good condition.
Raised 22nd March 1853 at Warrington. Became 3rd Bn. South Lancashire Regiment on Friday 1st July 1881. |
| 4th Royal Lancashire Militia scarce Officer’s coatee button circa 1797-1800.
A very fine open backed slightly convex gilt example by Firmin & Westall Strand. Within a crowned eight pointed star, “4” over “R.L”. Shank to reverse. Very good condition
Raised in 1797 as the 3rd Supplementary Battalion Royal Lancashire Militia but immediately titled 4th Royal Lancashire Militia. Disbanded in 1800. |
| 4th Royal South Middlesex Militia Officer’s shako plate circa 1856-61.
A very fine and exceedingly scarce example. Silvered crowned star mounted with pierced silver circlet inscribed “IV Royal South Middlesex Militia”; VR Cypher to the centre. Retains both horizontal loops to reverse. VGC
Raised at Hounslow 3rd May 1853; became 5th Bn. Royal Fusiliers on Friday 1st July 1881. |
| 4th VB Cameronians OR’s white metal glengarry badge.
Scarce post 1887 to 1908 example struck in one piece. Retaining two loops to the reverse.
HQ 149 Cathedral Street, Glasgow. |
| 4th West London Rifle Volunteers post 1864 Officer's shako plate.
A very fine and exceedingly scarce silver plated example with Victorian Arms of Kensington to the centre.
West London title added in July 1864. New Kensington Arms granted in 1901.
Fixing: Loops
Condition: Generally VGC |
| 4th West York Militia 1874-81 OR's glengarry badge.
A good scarce white metal example. (KK 1194)
Became 4th Battalion PWO West Yorkshire Regt. on Friday 1st July 1881
Fixing: Loops
Condition: VGC
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| 50 Independent Infantry Brigade formation sign.
Yellow St. Mark’s lion printed on a blue rectangle. VGC |
| 51st Infantry Brigade formation sign.
Black rectangle embroidered with white disc bearing black swan.
Condition: Glue marks to reverse. VGC
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| 57th (West Middlesex) Regiment of Foot 1861-69 Officer’s shako plate.
A very fine and scarce die stamped rich gilt example.of universal crowned star pattern mounted with the Garter. Seeded centre pierced with “57”. Two loops to reverse. VGC |
| 57th Wilde’s Rifles Indian Army post 1903 Officer’s pouch belt plate.
A good post cast silver example. Resting within a laurel wreath, a Crowned circlet inscribed “Wilde’s Rifles”; to the centre “57” on a black painted ground. Battle honours “Delhi Lucknow Afghanistan China 1900” to the wreath with two part scroll below inscribed “Frontier Force”. Three screw posts to reverse complete with backing plate with evidence of stout pin. One wire securing “57” to centre AF. Generally GC. |
| 58th Searchlight Regiment Royal Artillery formation sign.
Blue cornflower embroidered on khaki disc. VGC
Harrow raised unit. Badge Introduced in 1941; cornflower traditionally worn by Harrow supporters at annual Lords Harrow v Eton match |
| 58th Vaughan’s Rifles (Frontier Force) 1906 Officer’s silver pouch belt plate.
A very fine and scarce example by JR Gaunt & Son Ltd., London bearing Birmingham hallmarks for 1906. Within a Crowned laurel wreath, a circlet inscribed “Vaughan’s Rifles” with “58” to the centre. The laurel wreath bears four honour scrolls “Peiwar Kotal” “Charasia” and “Afghanistan 1876-80” split between left and right and rests on a two part scroll inscribed “Frontier Force”; on the base of the wreath, a scroll inscribed “Kabul 1879”. Four screw posts to reverse. Complete with backing plate. VGC
Became 1st Bn. (PWO Sikhs) 12th Frontier Force Regt. in 1922 |
| 5th (Congleton) Cheshire Rifle Volunteers Victorian Cap Badge
Retaining two loops to the reverse GC |
| 5th Anti-Aircraft Division WW2 cloth formation sign.
Black falling Heinkel trailing red flames on silk embroidered khaki rectangle. Removed from uniform. Some service wear.
HQ at Reading |
| 5th Bombay Native Infantry Second China War Medal.
Awarded to ‘Private Bhowonee Putsad 5th Regt Bo N.I.” Script naming GC, repair to claw. |
| 5th Dragoon Guards post 1953 Officer’s silvered cap badge.
Retaining loops to the reverse. GC |
| 5th VB Black Watch Victorian glengarry badge circa 1887-1901.
A fine die-stamped lightly silvered example probably worn by Sergeant. Crowned strap inscribed “5th Vol. Battn. Black Watch”. Thistle to centre. Two loops to reverse. Excellent condition
Many of it’s members served in the Boer War, resulting in the Battalion being awarded the honour “South Africa 1900-02” in 1905. |
| 5th VB Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) OR’s helmet plate circa 1887-97.
A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example. Within a thistle wreath surmounted by a Guelphic Crown, a mullet with strung bugle below. On the left of the wreath, a Sphinx resting on a torse; on the right side of the wreath, the Dragon of China resting on a torse. On the base of the wreath, a two tier scroll inscribed “5th. Volr. Battn.”, “The Scottish Rifles”. Three loops to reverse. Very good condition.
On 1st April 1897 the Battalion was disbanded as a result of the severe criticism by the Officer commanding 26th Regimental District on its discipline. |
| 60th Foot (KRRC) Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-81.
A fine and scarce blackened example with burnished highlights. Maltese cross surmounted by a Crown resting on a scroll inscribed “Peninsula”. Mounted on the cross, a circlet inscribed “The King’s Royal Rifle Corps”, to the centre a voided strung bugle, “60” between the strings. The arms of the cross bearing honours to “Pekin”. Lions between the arms. Beneath the bottom arm, a scroll inscribed “Celer et Audax”. Three loops to reverse. Generally very good condition. (KK 196A)
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| 67th Searchlight Regiment Royal Artillery formation sign.
A scarce example comprising a white owl embroidered onto a red and blue diamond. Removed from uniform, edges worn and tatty otherwise alright. |
| 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons 1871 pattern OR’s helmet plate.
A good scarce die-stamped brass example of star pattern mounted with white metal Garter; brass “6” to central black leather ground. Four screw posts to reverse. Leather replaced otherwise GC.
The regiment wore silvered metal helmets with white plumes. |
| 6th Anti-Aircraft WW2 Division embroidered formation sign.
Red arrow piercing white target on black felt square. Unussed condition.
Division covered Thames Estuary, Essex and North Kent |
| 6th Bn East Surrey Regiment mufti badge.
Fixing: Buttonhole
Condition: GC
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| 6th City of London Rifles post 1908 cap badge.
Blackened brass.
Fixing: Slider
Condition: GC
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| 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers) Officer’s 1871 pattern helmet.
An exceptionally fine example worn by Lieutenant Colonel Hereward Sadler. Gilt metal skull decorated with laurel leaves; to the front a silvered Garter star bearing gilt strap “The Carabiniers” which encircles silvered Royal Crest. Fluted gilt spike supports a white regimental pattern horsehair plume with gilt metal rose boss. Brass rose head boss to either side support the brass leather-backed chin chain. The interior with a cotton lining. VGC. Both the helmet and plume are housed in separate metal storage tins. The helmet tin bears a brass plate engraved “Capt Hereward Sadler 6th Dragoon Guards”
Lieutenant Colonel Hereward Sadler had served in the ranks of the Imperial Yeomanry during the Boer War before he was granted a commission into the 6th DG. He was promoted to Captain in 1910 and at the outbreak of the war embarked for France gaining the 1914 Star. He was appointed Lt Col in 1919. |
| 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers) OR’s bi-metal cap badge circa 1902-22.
A superb die-stamped example. Slider to reverse. Pristine. (KK 747) |
| 6th Guards Tank Brigade WW2 scarce painted formation sign.
Shield charged with upright sword with diagonal bar of Guards colours. Good condition. |
| 6th Inniskilling Dragoons 1919 hallmarked silver NCO’s arm badge.
A very fine and scarce example by S & W Ld (Smith & Wright) bearing Birmingham hallmarks to both back and front. The Castle of Inniskilling with St.George’s Colours flying, of hollow construction with flat backplate. Three loops to reverse, the lower two bearing the Lion Passant, to top one with traces of Lion only. VGC |
| 6th VB Royal Scots OR’s white metal glengarry badge
A good example Circa 1888-1908. Retaining both loops GC
HQ at Peebles |
| 72nd Highlanders Crimean War 1855 hallmarked silver shoulder belt plate.
An extremely fine and rare Officer’s example by J & Co. (Jennens) bearing Birmingham hallmarks for 1855. Gilt washed die-stamped silver rectangular plate, the centre bearing a Crowned thistle wreath enclosing the numerals “72”. Above the Crown, a tri-part scroll inscribed “Duke of Albany’s”; below the wreath the plate is inscribed “Own Highlanders”. Retaining most of the original gilt wash; the reverse with original fixings comprising a brace of hooks at the top and a brace of studs below and retains original leather backing. VGC (Parkyn 477)
The 72nd joined the Army in the Crimea in May,1855 and served in the expedition to Kertch and the latter part of the Siege of Sebastopol including the assaults of 18th June and 8th September. The regiment returned to England in July, 1856. It became 1st Bn. Seaforth Highlanders on Friday 1st July, 1881 whilst under the command of Lt.Col. Charles Montizambert Stockwell (later CB and Hon. Major-General). |
| 72nd Highlanders Officer's gilt button circa 1856-81.
72nd became 1st Bn. Seaforth Highlanders on Friday 1st July 1881.
Maker: Jennens & Co. London
Fixing: Shank
Condition: Gilt worn otherwise GC
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| 74th (Highlanders) Regiment of Foot Victorian Officer’s pre 1881 plaid brooch.
A splendid scarce example by Meyer and Mortimer. Burnished quoit finely engraved with 13 battle honours entwined with a thistle wreath, the centre set with a facetted glass foiled citrine. Stout pin to reverse. Very good condition
The 74th (Highlanders) Regiment of Foot became 2nd Bn. Highland Light Infantry on Friday 1st July, 1881. |
| 74th Field Regiment Royal Artillery scarce WW2 formation sign.
Purpose made 49th Infantry Division (Polar Bear) example embroidered with small red “TT”. Very good condition.
Unit adopted this sign in November 1944 when they were transferred from 50th Division (TT) into 49th Infantry Division in memory of their long service with 50th Division. |
| 76th Foot Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1848-55.
A very fine and attractive example comprising a seeded gilt rectangular plate with burnished edges. Mounted on the plate, a cut silver Maltese cross with rays between the arms; mounted on the cross, a gilt wreath, half of laurel, half of palm surmounted by a Crown resting on a scroll inscribed “Hindoostan” with further scroll below inscribed “Nive”. To the centre, a silver elephant over LXXVI. On the lower arm of the cross, a gilt scroll inscribed “Peninsula”. Reverse retains original fixings comprising two hooks and two studs. Some wear to gilt otherwise generally VGC
Became 2nd Bn. Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment on Friday 1st July 1881 |
| 77th Infantry Division WW2 printed formation sign.
Excalibur emerging from the water printed on black rectangle. Removed from uniform. Good condition. |
| 7th Bn. London Regiment Officer's forage cap badge.
Fine rich gilt post 1908 example. (KK 2406)
Maker: JR Gaunt, London tablet to reverse.
Fixing: Blades
Condition: VGC
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| 7th Dragoon Guards General Service Medal clasp “Iraq”
Awarded to “D-24574 Pte. S.J. Strike 7-D. Gds”. Some edge marks GC. |
| 7th Hussars post 1953 NCO’s chrome arm badge.
Blades to reverse. Very good condition |
| 8 Corps printed formation sign.
2nd pattern, white charging knight printed on red.
Condition: Removed from uniform. GC
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| 85th King’s Light Infantry Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-81.
A fine scarce composite example of universal pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter. To the centre, a silver strung bugle with “85” between the strings set on a black patent leather ground. Three loops to reverse. Reverse of star with two additional holes for overlay. Generally VGC
The 85th was granted the title “King’s Light Infantry” in April 1821. Became 2nd Battalion KSLI on Friday 1st July 1881 |
| 87th AGRA (Army Group Royal Artillery) formation sign.
Phoenix rising from the flames embroidered on blue square. Very good condition |
| 88th Foot (Connaught Rangers) South Africa (Zulu War) Medal, clasp “1877-8”.
A fine and scarce example awarded to “11262 Pte. J. Carberry 88th Foot” |
| 88th Foot (Connaught Rangers) glengarry badge circa 1874-81.
A good scarce brass OR’s example. Within a Crowned shamrock wreath, the numerals “88” surmounted by a Harp. Reverse retains both brass plated copper loops North and South. Orb and cross reaffixed with lead solder not evident from the front. Slight polishing to highpoints. (KK 559)
The Harp and Crown was authorised for wear by 88th on 23rd December 1830 |
| 89th Punjabis Officer’s 1905 hallmarked silver pouch belt plate.
A very fine and scarce example by F & S (Firmin & Sons) bearing Birmingham hallmarks. Crowned interlinked Sikh quoit and crescent superimposed on crossed Regimental and King’s colours. Below the quoit, a scroll inscribed “89th Punjabis”. Four screw posts to reverse Very good condition. |
| 89th Punjabis Officer’s pagri badge circa 1903-22.
A well cast unmarked silver example comprising a Crowned Sikh quoit and crescent superimposed on crossed Regimental and King’s colours. Below the quoit, a scroll inscribed “89th Punjabis”. Stout pagri pin to reverse. VGC. (as Cox 2510) |
| 8th (Irish) Bn. King’s Liverpool Regiment rare 1910 hallmarked silver Officer’s pouch belt plate.
An exceptional example by V & S, (Vaughton & Sons) bearing Birmingham hallmarks. Within a crowned wreath of shamrocks, a Maid of Erin Harp with straight scroll above “South Africa 1900-02”. Across the base a scroll bearing the motto “Erin go Bragh”, with title scrolls below. Complete with backing plate, also hallmarked. Three of four screw posts to reverse. VGC |
| 8th Armoured Division WW2 formation sign.
Black “GO” embroidered on green disc. A little faded, tiny cut to edge at 1 o'clock. GC |
| 8th Bn. (Lizard) Cornwall Home Guard WW2 formation sign.
A scarce example comprising a green lizard printed on a black rectangle. VGC
HQ Helston and recruited in Lizard area (hence the adoption of this sign). Commanded by Lt.Col CW Long. |
| 8th Co. 2nd Somerset Rifle Volunteers Other Rank’s shako.
A rare example of grey felt with dark blue piping to the welt of the crown. Plain black patent leather peak and chinstrap. To the front a white metal badge of a Crowned wreath encircling a title strap “2nd Battn Somerset Rifle Volunteers” with 8 to the centre. Complete with original wool ball tuft, the interior with leather sweatband and large printed tailor’s details of Hawkes & Co. London. VGC
8th Corps Somerset RV formed at Wellington 28.2.1860; in August became part of 2nd Admin. Battalion whose HQ was at Taunton. After 1880 it became C Company, 2nd Somerset RVC; in October 1882 the 2nd Somerset RVC became 2nd VB Somerset Light Infantry. |
| 8th Rajputs pagri badge circa 1903-22.
A well cast brass example, stout pagri pin to reverse. VGC (Cox 2391) |
| 8th Royal Rifle Canadian Militia collar badge.
Blackened white metal.
Fixing: Loops
Condition: GC
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| 90th Punjabis 1903-22 pagri badge.
A good well cast large white metal example comprising a Crowned quoit encircling a Chinthern (Burmese Dragon); the quoit resting on the numeral “90” in turn supported by a scroll inscribed “Punjabis”. Retains replacement stout pagri pin to reverse. GC (Cox 2513) |
| 92nd Army Group Royal Artillery embroidered formation sign.
White falcon on gloved hand embroidered on red over blue rectangle. Removed from uniform. Service wear and small cut between the wings where original owner had put the slider his cap badge.
HQ Coventry |
| 94th Foot Officer’s small gilt tunic button circa 1855-81.
A good 16 mm example by Firmin, London.
Became 2nd Battalion Connaught Rangers on 1st July 1881 |
| 98th (Howitzer) Field Battery Royal Artillery pagri flash.
Brass “98” over “F” on half red, half dark blue cloth diamond. Damage to backing cloth at 6 o’clock position, otherwise GC. |
| 9th (Scottish) Division WW1 formation sign.
Scarce white metal thistle on dark blue/black cloth disc stiffened with buckrum. Two loops to reverse. GC |
| 9th Lancers brass button.
Maker: Firmin, London
Fixing: Shank
Condition: GC
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| 9th Queen's Royal Lancers NCO's arm badge.
A scarce white metal 1902 example. Crowned cypher of Queen Adelaide, reversed and interlaced. Loops to reverse (pinched) VGC
The Regiment attracted the notice of King William and Queen Adelaide in 1830 whilst serving at Kensington and were granted the title "Queen's"
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| 9th Queen’s Lancers scarce Victorian OR’s cap badge.
A very fine die-stamped white metal example circa 1896-1901 in pristine condition. Four loops to reverse. |
| A Superb British Army rare Victorian Bandsman’s brass arm badge.
This example retains all five loops to the reverse Very Good Condition.
See “British Army Proficiency Badges” by Edwards & Langley quote “no record of a brass version” ! |
| Aberdeenshire Constabulary Edwardian white metal policeheaddress badge.
Converted from Victorian Crowned example to King's Crown during its working life. Loops GC |
| Aberystwyth (University of Wales) OTC brass cap badge.
A good die-stamped example. Two loops to reverse. GC (KK 2494) |
| Aberystwyth (University of Wales) UTC brass cap badge.
A good die-stamped example by J.R. Gaunt, London. Slider to reverse. VGC (KK 2495) |
| Air Defence Cadet Corps 1938-41 Lapel badge.
A chrome and enamel example with original button hole fitting. GC
Formed in 1938, The Air Defence Cadet Corps was absorbed into the Air Training Corps under Royal Warrant of 1st February 1941. |
| Air Formation Signals formation sign.
A fine example. Black felt triangle embroidered with white border and wings at the base. Unissued. |
| Airfix Avro 504K 1970's unmade kit.
Series One in plastic bag, unopened.
Condition: GC
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| Airfix RE8 1970's unmade kit.
Series One in plastic bag, unopened.
Condition: GC
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| Allied Air Forces Central Europe Headquarters formation sign.
Condition: VGC
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| Allied Control Commission Austria rare formation sign.
Felt embroidered example with slight glue marks to reverse otherwise very good condition. |
| An Important Zulu War Period 24th Foot (2nd Warwickshire) 1869-78 Officer’s shako plate
A very fine and scarce example. Rich gilt Crowned laurel wreath; within the wreath, the Garter with pierced numeral “24” to central seeded gilt ground; applied to the base of the wreath, a gilt Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt”. Reverse retains one of two loops remain to reverse. VGC.
This was the pattern of plate still in service with 24th (later South Wales Borderers) whilst in South Africa, at the disastrous engagement at Isandhlwana on the 22nd January 1879 and at Rorke’s Drift. |
| Anglo-French Ambulance Corps scarce brass cap badge.
Fixing: Loops
Condition: VGC
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| ARGENTINA WW2 RAF Royal Air Force nationality title
Remains in Very God Condition. |
| Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders of Canada School of Piping glengarry badge.
A very fine and rare silvered example.
See "Scottish Regimental Badges 1793-1971" by W & K Bloomer No.431
Fixing: Loops
Condition: VGC |
| Army Air Corps rare Officer’s 1942 hallmarked silver beret badge.
A fine die-cast example by JRG&S (JR Gaunt, London) bearing Birmingham hallmarks for 1942 (the year of the unit’s creation). Three stout loops to reverse. Very minor service wear, generally very good condition. |
| Army Air Corps WW2 plastic beret badge.
A fine example by A.Stanley & Sons, Walsall on blades. "109-110" to reverse. Very slight distortion but generally VGC (KK 2264) |
| Army Cadet Forces, Cadet Forces Medal.
Awarded to “D. Davies ACF” GC |
| Army Educational Corps extremely rare WW2 plastic cap badge.
Two blades to reverse. Traces of gold paint otherwise good condition. (KK 2273) |
| Army Football Association Referee lapel badge.
Brass and enamel, Pre 1953 example. Slight damage to the enamel.
Maker: Usher. Vittorias B'Ham
Fixing: Buttonhole
Condition: GC
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| Army Scripture Readers bi-metal cap badge.
Fixing: Loops
Condition: VGC
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| Army Selection and Training Unit scarce formation sign.
White “ASTU” embroidered on green rectangle. Very good condition. |
| Army Service Corps 1869-78 OR’s shako plate.
A good scarce die-stamped brass example. Within a Crowned laurel wreath, the Garter with ASC cypher to centre. Two loops to reverse. Minor service wear. Generally VGC. (KK 182) |
| Army Service Corps Officer’s helmet plate circa 1901-14.
A fine and scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver “ASC” cypher on a black cloth ground. One of three loops remain to reverse otherwise VGC, (KK 983) |
| Army Service Corps scarce brass helmet plate centre.
Bar mounted with ASC cypher; square loop either end to fit over loops on reverse of 1878 Universal pattern helmet plate. Good conditon |
| Army Veterinary Corps Officer’s helmet plate.
A fine and scarce 1906-14 example comprising a gilt eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown. Mounted on the star, a gilt laurel wreath enclosing the Garter. Within the Garter, in silver, an “AVC” monogram on a green enamel ground. Three loops to reverse. Tiny flake to enamel at 11 o’clock on outer edge not affecting appearance. VGC
The all Officer Army Veterinary Department was amalgamated with the OR’s of the Army Veterinary Corps in March 1906. The title “Royal” was bestowed on the Corps in 1918 in recognition of its outstanding service in the Great War. |
| Arnhem aluminium “ticket” made from crashed gliders
Airborne Forces Pegasus patch made in aluminium. The reverse with “This Souvenir ticket is made from one of the crashed gliders which carried the British 1st Airborne Division into Battle at Arnhem on September 17th 1944. World Premiers Britain - Holland - Canada”.
Very good condition
The “ticket” was issued to those attending the premiere of the film just after the war. |
| Australia. 43rd Hindmarsh Regiment brass cap badge.
Fixing: Loops
Condition: VGC
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| Australian Army Veterinary Corps slouch hat badge.
A good die-stamped blackened brass example on loops. GC |
| Australian Field Artillery OR’s cap badge circa 1902-14.
A good 64 mm high die-stamped bronzed example. Flaming grenade, the ball within a laurel wreath, all resting on a scroll inscribed “Australia” On the ball, the Southern Cross and a field gun. Loops GC |
| Australian Queensland Scottish Victorian OR’s helmet plate.
A fine die struck white metal example. Resting in an open thistle wreath a Crowned circlet inscribed “Queensland Scottish” and ornamented with thistle spray; VR Cypher to centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC
Raised 4th March 1885. |
| B / HAC brass shoulder title.
Fixing: Loops
Condition: GC
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| Barbados Volunteers pair of white metal collar badges.
Coat of Arms not designed to be facing
Fixing: Loops
Condition: One loop on one absent, GC
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| Battalion Champion Team cloth badge.
Condition: VGC
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| BEA Cabin Staff Silver Bullion Embroidered cap badge
Condition: GC
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| BEA Flight Clerk Bullion Embroidered Shoulder Title
This believed to be from the Scottish Service.
Condition: GC
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| BEA. Stewardess gilt metal hat badge.
Condition: VGC
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| BEACH ORDNANCE scarce WW2 cloth shoulder title.
Red embroidered on black example removed from a uniform. Good condition. |
| BEACH SIGNALS scarce WW2 cloth embroidered shoulder title.
White lettering on dark blue. Removed from uniform. Heavy service wear. |
| Bechuanaland High Commission Territories Corps cap badge circa 1946-55.
A scarce die-stamped brass example with two loops to reverse. GC |
| Bechuanaland High Commission Territories Corps cap badge.
Scarce die struck brass issue. Two loops to reverse. VGC |
| Bedfordshire Regiment 6th Mounted Infantry Boer War WW1 Remount Service Group of Five.
Awarded to Private Charlie Wyn Grant who served with the 6th M.I. of the Bedfordshire Regiment and reenlisted at the outbreak of WW1 with the Army Service Corps Remount Service. Comprising: Queen’s South Africa Medal Five Clasps “Relief of Kimberley”, “Paardeberg”, Johannesburg”, “Diamond Hill”, “Wittenbergen” “5803 Pte C. Grant Bedford Regt”, Kings South Africa Medal two clasps “South Africa 1901”, “South Africa 1902” “5803 Pte C. Grant Bedford Regt”, 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal “R4-067398 Pte. C.W. Grant ASC”. Medals loose. The first pair with heavy contact marks and suspensions slack. The group is accompanied by a silver vester case with initials “C.W.G.”. Also a pocket watch this A/F.
The QSA Medal roll confirms the clasp entitlement and shows Grant with the initial W serving with the Bedford Coy 6th M.I. The KSA Roll again confirms the clasp entitlement and shows the initial C. The R Prefix to the WW1 group indicates Remount Service of the ASC. Pte Grant landed in France on the 28th Aprril 1915 and was awarded the SWB. |
| Bedfordshire Regiment Victorian Officer’s glengarry badge.
A fine and scarce post 1881 example. Within a gilt Crowned Garter, set on a black velvet ground, a gilt Maltese cross superimposed on a silver eight pointed star; to the centre a silver Hart crossing a ford on a field of rich blue translucent enamel. Two loops to reverse. Minor service wear. GC |
| Belgian Auxiliary Air Police Service Warrant Card.
An unissued example.
Condition: GC
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| Belgian Para-Commando wing.
Post war
Fixing: wires
Condition: GC
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| Belgium. 1930 Centenary Medal
Issued to celebrate Belgium's 100 years of Independence
Condition: GC
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| Belgium. 1930 Centenary Medal.
Obverse with heads of Kings Leopold I, Leopold II and Albert; reverse bears "1830 1930" amid oak and laurel sprays.
Condition: GC
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| Berkshire Imperial Yeomanry cap badge.
A fine die cast gilt brass example (KK 1340)
Fixing: Two of three loops (central one absent)
Condition: VGC
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| Berkshire Imperial Yeomanry cap badge.
A good scarce die-cast brass example on three loops. Very good condition. (KK 1340) |
| Berlin Air Lift associated badge.
A painted gilt metal badge, depicting a stylised Avro York transport aircraft, with title "Wings of Mercy"
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| Bermuda Garrison scarce printed formation sign.
White shield bearing a red bear holding a shield charged with a galleon in stormy seas. Removed from uniform, remains in good condition. |
| Best Combined Shot of Cpl’s, L/Cpl’s & Privates in Regiment
Crossed rifles within a laurel wreath surmounted by a five pointed star all embroidered on khaki. Minor moth damage. GC
See “British Army Proficiency Badges” by Edwards & Langley , Page 37, 23D |
| Best Shot of Sergeants in Regiment or Battalion badge.
A good example, the gold bullion wire remains fresh. |
| Birkenhead School CCF brass cap badge.
A good die-cast example. Two loops to reverse (slight verdigris to base of one). VGC |
| Black Watch BEF 1940 Military Medal Group.
A scarce early WWII Military Medal awarded to “2758063 Pte. T. Mc Fadden Black Watch”. Comprising: Military Medal, 1939/45 Star, War Medal. Good condition.
Private Thomas McFadden London Gazette entry for the MM appeared on the 18th October 1940. The Black Watch was heavily engaged during the German attacks of May and June of 1940, before the fall back to Dunkirk. |
| Black Watch of Canada scarce EIIR Officer’s shoulder belt plate.
A fine example comprising a seeded gilt rectangular plate with raised burnished edges; mounted on the plate, a silvered Star of the Order of the Thistle, mounted on the Star, a gilt thistle wreath, within the wreath a crowned oval bearing the motto of the Order of the Thistle (Lacessit). To the centre, silvered St. Andrew and the Cross. To the left of the Crown, a silvered scroll inscribed “The Black”; to the right, another “Watch”. Below the wreath a multipart silvered scroll “Royal Highland Regiment of Canada”. Reverse retains original fixings comprising two hooks and two studs. Generally VGC |
| Black Watch post 1881 OR’s helmet plate.
A good scarce die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and mounted with a glengarry style device. Three loops to reverse. VGC |
| Black Watch WW2 plastic economy glengarry badge.
A good scarce example. Two blades to reverse. GC (KK 2241) |
| Black Watch WW2 plastic economy glengarry badge.
A good scarce example. Two blades to reverse. Some distortion. GC (KK 2241) |
| BOAC airline 25 years service lapel badge.
A silver gilt and enamel example. Hallmarked Birmingham 1964
Maker: M.T.C.
Fixing: Buttonhole
Condition: VGC
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| BOAC Complimentary Golf Tees.
Each Tee is impressed 'Fly BOAC' GC.
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| BOAC Ground Staff cap badge.
This example with an black wax cotton backing.
Condition: GC
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| BOAC Large unusual embroidered badge
Retaining original backing cloth.
Condition: VGC
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| Boer War Imperial Yeomanry scarce slouch hat rosette.
General pattern red and purple silk rosette bearing bronze Prince of Wales’s plumes with “IY” below. VGC (KK 1396) |
| Boer War Intersession with Almighty God for HM Forces in South Africa.
A scarce 1900 example which folds out into a large sheet
Condition: GC
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| Boer War Peace Thanksgiving Order of Service at Pretoria.
A scarce example for 8th June 1902.
Condition: Heavy fold marks
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| Boer War Period Devon Regiment Cloth Pagri Badge
VGC |
| Bombay Engineers GSM, clasp "S.E. Asia 1945-46" Awarded to "1505154 Spr Rattan Singh Bombay Engr GP R.I.E" Good Condition. |
| Bombay Light Patrol post 1933 cap badge.
Die-stamped chromed example on loops. Good condition.
Bombay Light Horse redesignated Bombay Light Patrol in 1933. |
| Bombay Volunteer Artillery Victorian helmet plate.
A good scarce die struck white metal example comprising a ten pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Guelphic Crown. To the centre, within a circlet inscribed “Bombay Volunteer Artillery”, a gun. Two replacement loops to reverse. GC
Formed 6th June 1887; redesignated 4th (Bombay) Group Garrison Artillery 1st April 1917. |
| Border Regiment Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1856-81.
A fine example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “The Border Regiment”; to the centre, in silver, the Garter star with red enamel to Cross of St. George and blue enamel ground to pierced motto. Universal pattern rococo ends. Enamel slightly AF. (Ryan 201) |
| Border Regiment WW1 period slip on cloth title.
Condition: VGC
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| Bradford City Police early white metal headdress plate.
A good example with a Boar’s head on title scroll set on laurel wreath. Retaining two loops Good Condition. |
| Brecknockshire Regiment Cap Badge |
| Bridlington School OTC bronze cap badge.
A good die-stamped example on slider. GC |
| Brierley Hill Technical Institute enamel badge.
Small chips.
Maker: Thomas Fattorini Ltd. Regent St. Birmingham
Fixing: Brooch pin
Condition: GC
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| Bristol Grammar School JTC brass cap badge.
A good scarce die-stamped bronzed example. Slider. VGC |
| British European Airways Half Wing
Bullion embroidery.
Condition: GC
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| British Honduras Defence Force or Volunteer Guard cap badge.
Brass
Fixing: Loops
Condition: VGC
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| British May 1918 3rd Army Traffic Map.
This scarce example shows routes in the North East area of Abbeville. Also gives details of speed limits for various forms of transport. Has been used
Condition: GC
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| British Midland Airways Bullion embroidered Cap badge
Padded example, retaining original cotton backing.
Condition: GC
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| British Solomon Islands Protectorate Defence Force scarce cap badge.
A fine die-cast blackened brass example with two loops to reverse. Very good condition.
The Islands were discovered in 1568 and made a British Protectorate in 1893. |
| Brussels Sub Area scarce formation sign.
A good Silk embroidered yellow cross on a blue shield. VGC |
| Burma Army Service Corps OR’s cap badge.
A scarce cast brass example. Loops VGC |
| C / DORSET brass shoulder title.
Fixing: Loops
Condition: GC
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| Calcutta Scottish Officer’s unmarked silver glengarry badge.
Retaining both loops to the reverse and with makers details of Hamilton & Co, Calcutta. VGC
(see Cox 2724 for similar example).
Formed as Calcutta Scottish Volunteers on 1st August 1911 becoming 44th Calcutta Scottish on 1st April 1917 and Calcutta Scottish 14th October 1920. |
| Cambridge Volunteers VTC scarce bronze cap badge.
A good die-cast cast example retaining loops to the reverse, VGC |
| Cambridgeshire Militia Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-81.
A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern bearing a laurel wreath and circlet inscribed “Cambridgeshire Militia”; castle to centre. Three loops to reverse (top one a replacement). Crown reaffixed otherwise GC.
Raised 3rd September 1759 at Ely; became 4th Bn. Suffolk Regiment on Friday 1st July 1881. |
| Cambridgeshire Regiment scarce OR’s cap badge.
Bi-metal example with “South Africa 1900-01” scroll below. Retaining slider GC
(KK 1816)
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| Canada. 39th Norfolk Rifles Victorian glengarry badge.
A die-stamped brass example with replacement loops to reverse. Slight distortion. |
| Canada. Lincoln Regiment Officer’s silver & gilt cap badge circa 1920-36.
A very fine die-cast example by J.R. Gaunt & Son, Montreal. Made in England. Loops VGC
Amalgamated with Welland Regiment in 1936. |
| Canadian WWI era silver & enamel mufti badge.
Reverse impressed 'Sterling' and issue no. '33183'.
Fixing: Screw post
Condition: VGC
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| Carte de Visite of a Norfolk Regiment Officer in undress uniform circa 1881-1901.
Head and shoulders portrait by D. Honie late Mann & Adcock, Norwich. Slight foxing. |
| Ceylon Railway Engineer Regiment die-stamped brass cap badge
A good scarce example by Dowler, Birmingham. Slider to reverse. Very good condition. |
| Cheshire Regiment Officer’s large forage cap star.
A very fine 45 mm silvered, gilt and translucent green enamel example by Firmin, London. Two loops to reverse. Excellent condition. (KK 1960) |
| CHILE WW2 cloth nationality shoulder title.
Worn on British Army battledress blouse
Condition: VGC
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| Chindits (3rd Indian Division) scarce WW2 embroidered formation sign.
Yellow embroidered Burmese Dragon (Chinthern) on blue felt disc. Removed from uniform but in very good condition.
Special Force commanded by Major-General Orde Wingate DSO who tragically died in an air crash 24th March 1944. |
| Cinque Ports Rifle Volunteers post 1859 Officer’s waist belt clasp.
A fine and exceedingly scarce silvered example. Circlet inscribed “Pro Aris et Focis”; centre bears Arms of the Cinque Posts. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC |
| Citizens Volunteer Force (Winston’s Bobbies) badge.
Die-stamped white metal on stout pin, GC
Armed force formed by Winston Churchill in 1911 following the Sydney Street Siege. |
| CITY / 1 / MANCHESTER WWI Pals “Kitchener’s Army” bronze shoulder title.
A good scarce example on loops. Good contition.
Worn by 16th (1st City) Service Bn. Manchester Regt. raised 28th August 1914. |
| City of Exeter Athletes Volunteer Force WWI VTC cap badge.
A scarce die-stamped bronze example. Slider re-affixed with lead solder. GC (KK 1594) |
| Civilian Military Government Officer's cloth slip-on title.
Yellow embroidered on green.
Worn from 1945 by British Officers attached Civilian Military Government in both Germany and Austria.
Fixing: Two tapes
Condition: VGC
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| Clyde Volunteer Brigade Bearer Company Edwardian helmet plate. (Medical)
A fine and exceedingly rare white metal example of universal crowned star pattern example. To the centre, a voided Geneva Cross within a circlet inscribed “Bearer Company Clyde Volr. Brigade”. Three loops to reverse. VGC |
| Coat of Arms OTC |
| Coldstream Guards Colour Sergeant’s rank badge.
A good post 1953 example.
Condition: GC
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| Coldstream Guards Officer’s 1820 hallmarked silver gorget.
A very fine and exceptionally rare example by James Nickolds bearing hallmarks for London 1820. Silver gilt crescent with raised edge, the centre part mounted with Hanovarian Royal Arms in silver. Very minor service wear and tip of lion’s tail AF. Overall VGC |
| Coldstream Guards scarce foreign service collar badge.
Die stamped brass Garter Star, loops. VGC |
| Coldstream Guards Superb Crimean War Officer’s shoulder belt plate.
A very fine and scarce pre 1855 attributed example. Seeded gilt rectangular plate mounted with silver Garter Star on a gilt slip; mounted on the Star, a pierced gilt Garter on a rich blue enamel ground (defective); within the Garter, the Cross of St.George in red translucent enamel. Reverse retains original fixings comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. Retains original leather backing bearing ink inscription “J.A.C. Coldstream Guards. Crimea 1854. 1855. 1856”. (Parkyn 66)
The only Officer in the regiment with these initials during this time was James Alfred Caulfield. Commission 10/11/48; Ensign & Lieutenant 14/09/52; Lieutenant & Captain 12/01/55 |
| Colour Sergeant's post 1953 rank badge.
Printed
Condition: removed from uniform. GC
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| Comrades of the Great War (France) mufti badge.
Maker: O.B. Allan
Fixing: Screw post
Condition: GC
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| Connaught Rangers Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1881-1901.
A scarce silver and rich gilt example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “Connaught Rangers”; seeded gilt centre mounted with silver Elephant surmounted by a Crown (orb and cross absent). Universal pattern rococo ends. Good condition |
| Connaught Rangers Victorian OR’s brass cap badge circa 1896-1901.
A good die-stamped example on loops. Generally very good condition (KK 695) |
| Crossed lances proficiency badge worn by SSM Heath, 5th Dragoon Guards.
Removed from the uniform of 3543 Squadron Sergeant Major C.E.Heath, one of the Defenders of Ladysmith. Generally GC |
| Cunard Petty Officer’s Cap Badge.
This example bearing an early style Elizabeth II Period Crown
Condition: Backing cloth absent GC
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| Cunard Steamship Company 1920's Crew prize Medals.
The reverse states that Able Seaman F.Behaire was a member of the winning lifeboat crew of RMS Berengaria in 1926 and 1927. The first medal hallmarked Sheffield 1926, the latter Birmingham 1927. Accompanied by a 1921 Royal Tournament medal dated and named
Condition: VGC
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| Daly family silvered livery button.
Maker: Firmin & Sons. London
Fixing: Shank
Condition: Generally VGC
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| Deal Royal Marines BWM.
Awarded to "Deal 8074-S- Pte J. Christie R.M."
Condition: GC
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| Depot Battalion rare 1855-61 Officer’s shako plate.
An extremely fine example of rich fire gilt crowned star pattern mounted with gilt pierced circlet inscribed “Depot Battalion” on a burnished gilt ground. Gilt VR Cypher to centre set on a domed black enamel leather ground. Two horizontal loops to reverse, one strengthened with tiny dab of lead solder. VGC |
| Derby School CCF brass cap badge.
A die-stamped example on loops. Some polishing to central highpoints. |
| Derbyshire Regiment Victorian OR’s bi-metal cap badge circa 1896-1901.
A good die-stamped example. Two loops to reverse. Slight imperfection in metal of title scroll. GC (KK 661) |
| Derbyshire Special Constable’s mufti badge.
Retaining buttonhole fitting GC. |
| Derbyshire Yeomanry Cavalry Victorian Officer’s sabretache ornament.
A good scarce die-stamped gilt example. Rose resting in a tri-part scroll inscribed “Derbyshire Yeomanry Cavalry”; Four screw posts to reverse. Generally very good condition. |
| Devon Constabulary post 1953 helmet plate.
Chrome example on loops. VGC |
| Devonshire Regiment post 1881 helmet plate centre / pagri badge.
A good brass example with original long slider to reverse. Generally very good condition. |
| Dorset Regiment anodised cap badge circa 1953-58.
A good scarce example by J.R. Gaunt London on slider. Good condition.
1958 amalgamated with Devonshire Regiment as Devon & Dorset Regiment |
| Dorsetshire Officer's silver and gilt cap badge
Fixing: Long loops
Condition: VGC
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| Dorsetshire Regiment Officer’s forage cap badge circa 1881-94.
A good silver, gilt and green enamel example with three loops to reverse. Some loss of enamel on central scroll otherwise good condition. |
| Dorsetshire Regiment Victorian bi-metal cap badge circa 1896-1901.
Die-stamped. Two loops to reverse. GC (KK 650) |
| Dorsetshire Regiment WW2 plastic cap badge.
A good scarce example on blades. GC |
| Down Volunteers late 18th century Georgian baldric or pouch badge.
An extremely scarce OR’s example comprising a cast brass oval inscribed “Down Volunteers” with Crowned Maid of Erin Harp to centre; three integral loops to reverse. Some service wear GC |
| Dublin Brigade Irish Volunteers rare cap badge.
Die-stamped bronze / brass. Two loops to reverse. Very good condition
Formed in 1913. |
| Dublin University OTC scarce bronze cap badge.
Die stamped example on slider. Slight polishing to highpoints, generally GC. |
| Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry (DCLI) post 1881 helmet plate centre.
A good die-stamped brass example retaining three of four loops to reverse. GC |
| Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry rare Victorian cap badge.
Brass
Fixing: Three loops
Condition: VGC
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| Duke of Edinburgh’s Own Edinburgh Militia Artillery Officer’s helmet plate.
An extremely fine and scarce die-stamped example circa 1890-1900. Silvered thistle wreath surmounted by the Duke’s Crest in gilt. To the centre, gilt AEA Cypher resting on gilt scroll inscribed “The Duke of Edinburgh’s Own”. The Cypher is surmounted by a silvered label of cadency. To the base of the wreath, an applied gun. Five screw posts to reverse. Excellent condition. |
| Dunfries-shire Volunteer Regiment WWI VTC rare bronze cap badge.
A fine die-stamped example with slider to reverse. Very good condition. (KK 1614) |
| Durham Light Infantry Victorian OR’s cap badge circa 1896-1901.
A good die-stamped white metal. Two loops (toned to near black) to reverse. Very good condition. (KK 680) |
| Early NAAFI Cap Badge on Slider
Die-cast bronze. Slight verdigris. GC |
| Early WW2 Home Guard Pair Slip on cloth shoulder titles.
A good pair retaining tapes to reverse. VGC. |
| Early WW2 Royal Air Force RAF Pilot Wings. A good padded pair, removed from a uniform. Retaining original black paper backing. |
| Early WW2 Royal Tank Regiment RTR Pair Slip on cloth shoulder titles.
A good example, retaining tapes to reverse. VGC. |
| East Kent Militia Officer’s pre 1855 shoulder belt plate.
A fine and rare silver on copper example. Rectangular plate mounted with elongated open top laurel wreath; within the wreath, a Crown over a scroll inscribed “East Kent” with White Horse of Kent to centre. Across the base of the wreath, an applied scroll inscribed “Invicta”. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom as well as original backing leather now slightly AF. VGC
East Kent Militia raised at Canterbury 25th February 1760 and originally numbered the First Regiment of Militia. In 1803 it was renumbered the 57th Regiment of Militia, a title it continued with until 1833, when it was renumbered 49th. Became 3rd Bn. The Buffs (Royal Est Kent Regiment) on Friday, 1st July 1881. |
| East Lancashire Regiment anodised cap badge circa 1953-58.
A good scarce short lived example on slider by JR Gaunt, London.
1958 amalgamated with South Lancashire Regt. to form The Lancashire Regiment (Prince of Wales Volunteers). |
| East Lancashire Regiment post 1881 helmet plate centre.
A good die-stamped bi-metal example. Three of four loops to reverse (two are old replacements) (KK 320) |
| East Lancashire Regiment Victorian OR’s bi-metal cap badge circa 1896-1901.
A fine die-stamped example. Two loops (toned to black) to reverse. Very good condition (KK 637) |
| East Lothian Yeomanry Victorian Officer’s epaulettes.
A fine pair each with silvered laurel wreath encircling entwined initials “ELY”, mounted on to a gilt metal domed plate. Three rows of inter linked gilt chin run along the strap edged with bullion thread. Scarlet melton cloth backing. Reverse of each with four small securing loops. Gilt fresh, generally very good condition |
| East Norfolk Militia rare OR’s 1855 pattern shako plate.
A fine rare die-stamped white metal example of crowned star pattern bearing circlet inscribed “East Norfolk Militia”, to the centre, a VR Cypher on a lined ground. Retains both original lead soldered horizontal loops to reverse (one rather bent). VGC
Raised 7th October 1758 as 2nd or Eastern Regiment of Norfolk Militia, became 4th Battalion The Norfolk Regiment on 1st July 1881. |
| East Perthshire Volunteers Officer’s gilt open back coatee button circa 1808.
A fine and scarce example by Charles Jennens, London with Prince of Wales’s plumes backmark. |
| East York Militia Officer’s “Albert” pattern shako plate circa 1844-55.
A rare and splendid rich fire gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with Garter, its tail crossed with an ornate ended scroll inscribed “East York”. Mounted on the domedcentre, in silver, the Rose of the House of York in high relief. Reverse retains both original horizontal loops and both pairs of wires behind the Crown. VGC
Formed in 1760 as East Riding Militia (afterwards known as the Beverley Buffs). Became 3rd Bn. East Yorkshire Regiment on Friday 1st July, 1881. |
| Edward VII Visit to Scotland Scottish Police Medal.
Awarded to “PC W. Martin”. Small edge knock at 6 o’clock on reverse. |
| Edward VIII Royal Engineers OSD Cap Badge |
| Efficiency Decoration (T & AVR) in Royal Mint case of issue.
A fine example, the reverse dated 1972. Very good condition. Ribbon denotes post 1969 issue. |
| Efficiency Medal clasp "India"miniature medal.
A good 1937-48 example.
Condition: VGC
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| Essex Constabulary cap badge.
Chrome
Fixing: Slider
Condition: GC
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| Essex Regiment anodised cap badge circa 1953-58,
A scarce example by Dowler, Birmingham. Slider, VGC |
| Essex Regiment post 1881 band pouch badge.
A good scarce large and well detailed cast brass eagle atop a small tablet inscribed “62”. Three loops to reverse. VGC
Representation of the Eagle of the 62nd French Regiment of the Line captured by the old 44th Foot at the Battle of Salamanca in 1812. |
| Essex Regiment post 1881 pagri badge.
A good die-stamped brass example as per helmet plate centre (Three tower castle) but with long slider to reverse. Slight distortion. GC (KK 335) |
| Essex Regiment post 1902 Officer's gilt button.
Maker: Firmin & Sons Ld., London
Fixing: Shank
Condition: VGC
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| Essex Regiment Victorian Officer’s glengarry badge circa 1881-96.
A very fine example. Within a gilt Crowned Garter, in silver, the Castle surmounted by the Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt”, below the castle the Key and Motto all on a black velvet ground. Two loops to reverse. Pile of velvet worn otherwise generally VGC. |
| Essex Regiment Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp.
A very fine post 1881 silvered and gilt example of special pattern with oak leaf ends. Mounted on a round burnished gilt plate, a silvered oak wreath enclosing a Crowned circlet inscribed “The Essex Regiment”. To the centre, the Arms of Essex on a red enamel ground surmounted by the Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt”. To the junction of the oak wreath, the Castle and Key of Gibraltar. Chip to enamel on top of shield otherwise VGC. (Ryan 211) |
| Essex Regt / Royal Fusiliers Great War "Iraq"group of four
Awarded to Acting Sergeant C. Besford, who had served with the Essex Regiment during the Great War and the Royal Fusiliers during the Iraq Campaign. Comprising: 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal "14700 Pte. C. Besford Essex R”, General Servic
Condition: GC
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| Essex Rifle Volunteers Victorian Officer’s pouch belt plate.
A fine and scarce silver or heavily plated example bearing retailer’s tablet to reverse of S.W. Silver & Co, Cornhill, London. Within a laurel wreath surmounted by a Crown resting on a blank tablet, the Arms of Essex bordered with a scroll inscribed “Essex Rifle Volunteers”. The shield set on a burnished silver ground. Four screw posts to reverse. Crown detached from wreath either side otherwise VGC |
| F.A.N.Y. scarce WW2 cloth shoulder title.
Blue embroidered on maroon. Worn by “Free FANY’s” included many SOE female agents on uniform in England. (Womens Transport Service First Aid Nursing Yeomanry)
See “Some Talk of Private Armies” by Len Whittaker, No.11 for very similar example. |
| Field Marshal's rare bullion cap badge.
Condition: Baton velvet worn
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| Fife and Forfar Yeomanry rare embroidered formation sign.
Red and yellow saltire embroidered on blue denim rectangle. Removed from uniform. Heavy service wear |
| Fiji Volunteer Artillery OR’s brass cap badge.
A brass post 1953 example complete with slider. |
| First Royal Surrey Militia 1874-81 OR's glengarry badge
Became 3rd Battalion The East Surrey Regiment on Friday 1st July 1881.
Fixing: Loops
Condition: Generally VGC
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| First Surrey Rifles Victorian Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-82.
A fine and scarce die-stamped blackened example with burnished highlights. Maltese cross with lions between the arms, surmounted by a Crown resting on a scroll inscribed “1803-1859”. To the centre of the cross, a circlet inscribed “First Surrey Rifles”; within the circlet, a strung bugle with “1” between the strings. Beneath the lower arm of the cross a scroll inscribed “Concordia victrix”. Three loops to reverse. Original green backing cloth. Near VGC. |
| First Worcestershire Artillery Volunteers prize badge.
A most unusual and most attractive die struck silvered example.
Fixing: Three loops
Condition: VGC
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| Fleet Air Arm Malta Made bullion Pilot's Wings.
A good post 1953 pair retaining original Malta maker's circular paper label to the reverse. VGC |
| Force 135 (Channel Islands Liberation Force) WW2 formation sign.
Three yellow lions printed on red shield. VGC
Liberated the Channel Islands in May 1945. |
| Four WWI Divisional Christmas cards
3 x 12th Division; 1 x London Division
Condition: GC
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| FRANCE WW2 RAF Officer's nationality shoulder title.
A good scarce embroidered example. VGC |
| French Airforce Officer's Bullion Cap Badge.
Condition: GC |
| French Navy, Maritime Aviation Pilot's breast badge (wings) circa 1939.
A good die-cast silver and gilt example with two loops to reverse. Gilt worn otherwise GC.
After the invasion of France, the Free French pilot's had the Cross of Lorraine added to their badge. |
| French Police badge
Silvered and enamel reverse numbered A770
Fixing: Holes for sewing on
Condition: GC
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| French Police badge
Silvered and enamel
Maker: Fraisse-Demey, Paris
Fixing: Single screw post & dished retaining nut
Condition: VGC
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| French Police Fob badge
Silvered and enamel reverse numbered 1736
Fixing: Brooch pin
Condition: GC
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| French Rotatif 7 Cylindres Aero Engine Sales booklet.
Circa 1911
Condition: VGC
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| Frome and Selwood Volunteer Cavalry Georgian silver button.
A good open back example, retaining shank VGC |
| General Post Office Victorian brass button.
Maker: Harrison & Smith, Birmingham
Fixing: Shank
Condition: GC
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| Georgian 11th (North Devon) Regt Officer’s gilt open back coatee button
A fire gilt example retaining shank. Made by I.Nutting & Son King St Covent Garden VGC.
Circa 1804-1820 |
| Georgian Irish Volunteer Officer’s coatee button.
A Silver on copper,open back example retaining shank. Good Condition |
| Georgian Isdulas Volunteers Officer’s plated open back coatee button circa 1803-08.
A fine and scarce example by I.Nutting & Son King St Covent Garden. Complete with shank. VGC
Denbighshire |
| Georgian Officer’s Universal Pattern gorget circa 1796-1830.
A very fine scarce example of the pattern worn at Waterloo. A rich fire gilt on copper crescent with raised edge, the centre part engraved with Crowned GR Cypher within a wreath of laurels. Very good condition.
In May 1796 new regulations were issued abolishing silver gorgets and introducing the Universal pattern in gilt bearing the Royal Cypher. The gorget was abolished by William IV in August 1830 but permitted to be worn by Officers at home up to Christmas 1831 and up to 1832 by those abroad. |
| Georgian West Forfarshire Local Militia Officer’s gilt open back coatee button circa 1808-16
Complete with shank. A little rubbed.
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| German Air Force. Third Reich Luftwaffe Aircraft equipment admin branch arm badge
A fine unissued example. |
| German Air Force. Third Reich Luftwaffe Pilot's breast badge.
A good embroidered example for wearing on the flight jacket. Moth to one edge. |
| German Army. Late WW2 BeVo breast eagle.
A mint example. |
| German Army. Third Reich Artillery Officer's pair of collar patches.
A fine pair in unissued condition still attached to each other with cotton. |
| German Navy. Third Reich Torpedo Artificer's tate / trade badge.
A fine unissued example |
| German. 1939 War Merit Cross 2nd Class in bronze without swords.
A good example. |
| German. WW2 Army / Waffen SS General Assault Badge.
A good unmarked die-cast silvered grey metal example. Reverse with vertical round pin fitting. Slught oxidisation to reverse. Generally very good condition. |
| German. WW2 Panzer Troops BeVo cloth cap badge.
White eagle and swastika over roundel of national colours. Very good condition. |
| Gibraltar Garrison felt embroidered formation sign.
Condition: VGC |
| Gilbert Islands Defence Force anodised cap badge. Staybrite
Fixing: Slider
Condition: VGC
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| Glamorgan Yeomanry Officer's scarce bronze cap badge.
Fixing: Blades
Condition: GC |
| Glasgow University TC (TA) brass cap badge.
A good scarce die-stamped example. Slider. Minor spots of surface verdigris to reverse. Generally VGC. (KK 2459) |
| Gloucestershire Regiment Territorial Efficiency Medal.
A George VI example awarded to “2083485 Cpl W.J. Nimmo Glosters.” GC Typical TEM style naming. |
| Gordon Highlanders Officer's glengarry badge.
A fine silver plated xample. Within an ivy wreath bearing the legend "Bydand" across the base, the crest of the Marquis of Huntly (in relief, a stag's head with antlers, coronet below).
Fixing: Loops
Condition: VGC
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| Gordon Highlanders Officer’s shoulder belt plate.
A post 1881 example. Burnished gilt rectangular plate mounted with cut silver Thistle Star. To the centre a Stag’s head and Coronet within a title strap with thistle spray base. Above the centre an applied Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt”; below the centre the Tiger on a tablet inscribed “India”.
Reverse retains original fixings comprising two hooks and two studs (one stud an old replacement now no longer present). Gilt worn to base metal, minor wear to highpoints otherwise GC |
| Gordon Highlanders Officer’s silver plaid brooch.
A very fine example by Wm. Anderson & Sons Ltd, bearing 1936 Edinburgh hallmarks. Burnished silver quoit mounted with an ivy wreath bearing the legend “Bydand” across the base, to the centre, the crest of the Marquis of Huntly (in relief, a stag’s head with antlers, coronet below). Mounted on the quoit towards the outer rim, a long five part scroll inscribed “Peninsula, Egypt, Gordon Highlanders, India, Waterloo”. Stout pin to reverse. VGC. |
| GREAT BRITAIN WW2 RAF Royal Air Force nationality title.
Remains in Very Good Condition. |
| Great Yarmouth Police King’s Crown night helmet plate.
Crowned blackened brass star; chrome shield to centre. Three loops to reverse. GC |
| Green fig leaf embroidered on off white rectangle. Green fig leaf embroidered on off white rectangle. Removed from uniform. Good condition
Joined BEF in March 1940 and took part in the fighting during the withdrawl to Dunkirk |
| Green Jackets Black |
| Grenadier Guards Boer War Pair of Medals.
Awarded to “7009 Pte. F. Miller Grenadier Guards”. Comprising: Queen’s South Africa Medal Three clasps “Cape Colony’, ‘Orange Free State”, “Belfast” (Engraved naming Ghost Dates to the reverse), Kings South Africa Medal two clasps “South Africa 1901”, “South Africa 1902”. Original ribbons GC |
| Grenadier Guards post 1953 Sergeant's brass cap badge.
Fixing: Loops
Condition: GC
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| Grenadier Guards scarce GVIR brass valise badge.
Fixing: Single large flat loop
Condition: GC
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| Grenadier Guards Victorian OR's brass button.
Maker: W.Dowler & Sons, Birmn.
Fixing: Shank
Condition: GC
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| Grenadier Guards William IV Officer’s gilt coatee button.
A good closed back example circa 1830-37. Shank to reverse. Slight wear to gilt. |
| Guards Armoured Division embroidered formation sign.
Blue felt shield embroidered with red border, a white open eye to centre. VGC
Designed during WWI by Major Sir Eric Avery, Bt, MC. Formed in September 1941, landed in Normandy in June 1944 and saw hard fighting at Caen and Falaise
Condition: Glue marks to reverse. VGC
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| Guards Machine Gun Regiment rare WW1 OR’s brass cap badge.
Die-stamped. Slider to reverse. Excellent condition. (KK 922)
Formed in February 1918. |
| Guards pair of Captain's rank slides.
Some service wear. GC |
| Guards Trained Soldier’s scarce arm badge.
A good die-cast brass example. On an eight pointed star resting on “Trained Soldier” scroll, a circlet inscribed “Tria juncta in uno” with King’s Crown to centre. Two loops to reverse. Generally very good condition. |
| Guernsey Militia Cap Badge
A very scarce die-stamped brass example on slider. VGC |
| Gurkha Engineers EIIR Officer’s pouch belt plate.
A good scarce gilt metal example. Within a Crowned laurel wreath, crossed kukris surmounted by a flaming grenade, “Ubique” scroll across the handles. Scroll across the base of the wreath inscribed “Quo fas et gloria ducunt”. Three screw posts to reverse, complete with backing plate. Crown detached from wreath either side otherwise GC. |
| Gurkha Engineers “Brunei” GSM / CSM Pair of Medals. Awarded to “2114 0892 L/Cpl Premkumar Rai Gurkha Engrs”. Comprising: General Service Medal (EIIR) Two Clasps “Brunei”, “Malaya” “Spr”, Campaign Service Medal clasp “Borneo”. Medals mounted court style as originally worn. GC some edge knocks Correction to number on GSM. |
| GVIR Life Guards Officer's bronze OSD cap badge.
Maker: Marples & Beasley B'ham
Fixing: Blades
Condition: VGC
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| Hampshire Artillery Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901.
A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Royal Arms with scroll below bearing laurel spray. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll “Hants Artillery Volunteers”. Three loops to reverse. VGC |
| Hampshire Carabiniers 1871 pattern Trooper’s helmet.
A good example with nickel skull mounted with acanthus leaf decoration above the front peak. To the front, an eight pointed backing star mounted with a Crowned oval brass strap inscribed “Hampshire Carabiniers”; to the centre, a brass rose on a black patent leather ground. Two rose head bosses support the leather backed chin chain (stitching faults). The crown bears a plain fluted spike that supports the white horsehair plume with white metal rose head boss. The interior retains leather lining. Near VGC.Various Hampshire troops of Yeomanry raised from 1794 which were regimented in 1830 and designated North Hampshire Yeomanry Cavalry the following year. Converted to Hussars in 1841 and reorganised as Hampshire Yeomanry Cavalry (Carabiniers) in 1887 whilst under the command of Lt.Col. Hon Henry George Louis Crichton (late Major 21st Hussars). |
| Hampshire Regiment post 1881 helmet plate centre.
A good die-stamped brass example with four loops to reverse. (KK 328) GC |
| Hampshire Regiment post 1881 helmet plate centre.
A good die-stamped brass example. Royal Tiger within circlet inscribed “Hampshire”and ornamented with laurel spray at the base; retaining two (East and west) of four loops. Good condition. (KK 328) |
| Harrow County School OTC / CCF brass cap badge.
Die-cast yellow brass example on loops. VGC (KK 2571) |
| Her Majesty’s Home Counties Reserve Regt. Boer War cap badge.
A good brass example retaining both loops GC. |
| Herefordshire ACF cloth formation sign.
Green lion embroidered on khaki rectangle. Removed from uniform. Slight moth |
| HIGHGATE / OTC / SCHOOL brass shoulder title.
Loops. GC |
| Highland Regiment scarce WW2 plastic economy glengarry badge
by A.Stanley & Sons, Walsall. Blades reaffixed; tip of bottom left saltire absent. |
| HKVDC scarce Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps brass shoulder title
Two loops to reverse. VGC |
| HMS Ariel Ratings cap tally / ribbon.
Bowed.
Condition: GC
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| HMS Nelson Gilt & MOP Brooch.
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| HMS Rodney Good Luck Horseshoe Brooch.
Gilt & Enamel example
Fixing: Brooch pin
Condition: GC |
| HQ Bty / 457 Regiment Royal Artillery formation sign.
Embroidered (Isle of Wight Rifles pattern) in very good condition. |
| Imperial Austria. Order of Civil Merit 2nd Class breast badge.
Maker: G.A.S.
Fixing: brooch pin
Condition: VGC
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| Imperial Service College OTC pre 1942 brass cap badge.
A good die-stamped example. Slider to reverse. VGC (KK 2570)
Absorbed by Haileybury in 1942, thereafter Haileybury and Imperial Service College. |
| Indian Air Force brass cap badge.
A good cast example with integral flat loops. Good condition |
| Indian Air Formation Signals WW2 formation sign.
Red star and aeroplane printed on blue and white vertically divided diamond. White cotton backing. A little service wear. GC |
| Indian Army Overseas Service award / badge.
Bronze
Awarded during WW2 and worn on the left breast pocket. See "British Battles and Medals" by Major L.L. Gordon for further details of the award
Fixing: Brooch pin
Condition: VGC
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| Indian Parachute Regiment rare WW2 beret badge.
A rare Die-stamped nickel plated copper example. Retaining both loops Good Condition. |
| Indian Pio |