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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

1-9-MI cast brass 19th Madras Infantry Indian Army shoulder title. Retaining two loops to the reverse. Heavily cleaned leaving slight scratches to surface

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

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

101st Coast Artillery Brigade printed formation sign. White gateway and waves on white edged green disc. Good condition

104th Bengal Fusiliers OR’s glengarry grenade circa 1874-81 of British / Indian / Irish Interest. A good scarce die-stamped brass example. Flaming grenade, the ball bearing strap inscribed “Bengal Fusiliers” with pierced “104” to the centre. Brass plated loops North and South. Good condition. (KK 956) Became 2nd Bn. Royal Munster Fusiliers on Friday 1st July, 1881 whilst under the command of Lt.Col. John Gore Campbell.

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 Baluch Regiment post 1922 Officer’s silver cap badge. A finely cast example just stamped “Silver” indicating Indian manufacture. Crowned crescent resting on “Baluch Regiment” ribbon scroll; “X” to centre. Two loops to reverse. Very good condition.

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 Hussars Queen’s South Africa Medal, clasp “Cape Colony”. A scarce single clasp example awarded to “2307 Private W.Causley”. Good condition. Single clasp entitlement confirmed on the Roll

10th London Regiment (Hackney) brass mufti badge. Fixing: Buttonhole Condition: VGC

10th PMO Gurkhas white metal Gurkha hat badge. A good example retaining original slider (Now clipped). GC

10th Surrey Rifle Volunteer Corps Officers 1882 hallmarked silver pouch belt plate. A rare example bearing Birmingham hallmarks for 1882. Crowned laurel wreath surmounted by a tri-part scroll inscribed Pro Libertate Patriaeâstrung bugle to junction of wreath with tri-part scroll below inscribed Rifle Volunteer Corps. To the centre, on an eight pointed star superimposed on a rayed eight pointed star; 10 within a strap inscribed Surrey. Two replacement loops to reverse; branch tips emerging from lower scroll both with old lead strengthening repairs to reverse, generally VGC Formed at Bermondsey in February 1860 with strength of one company.

11 Corps WW2 printed formation sign. Black and white Martello tower printed on black diamond. Removed from uniform. GC 1940-41 anti-invasion Corps

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.

11st Ross Local Militia Georgian Officer’s gilt coatee button circa 1808-16. A Scarce open back example complete with shank Slight wear, generally VGC Commanded by Lt.Col. Duncan Munro who’s commission is dated 24th September 1808

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.

11th Prince Albert's Own Hussars rare 1957 silver hallmarked NCO’s arm badge. A very fine die-cast example bearing Birmingham hallmarks. Maker's details of .JRG&S (JR Gaunt and Sons) Complete with loop fittings 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

12th Royal Lancers Officer’s cap badge. A good post 1903 example. Set on crossed lances, silver Prince of Wales' plumes with gilt coronet; above the plumes, a gilt Crown; between the lance butts “XII” in gilt. Single loop to reverse. Some wear to gilt. GC

12th Sudanese Infantry Pagri Cap Badge. This example retaining original material backing cloth. Loops. Circa 1920’s Moth hole otherwise GC

13/18 Hussars GSM "Malaya"Elizabeth II head Awarded to "22614917 Tpr. J.T. Marshall 13/18 H.”. Condition: GC

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

15 Indian Corps WW2 formation sign. Black design of three V’s embroidered on red. Good Condition

155th Lowland Field Ambulance piper’s glengarry badge. A good cast nickel silver example. Loops to the reverse. GC

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.

15th Loodianha Sikhs 1903-22 pagri badge. Well cast Crowned quoit ; to the centre, floriated ï¿½XVï¿½ resting on a scroll inscribed ï¿½Loodianha Sikhsï¿½ which extends across the base of the quoit. Stout pagri pin to reverse. WM, GC (Cox 2402)

162nd Brigade formation sign. Black square printed with yellow heart bearing black castle. Condition: Removed from uniform. VGC

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 London Regiment WW1 Group of Three. Awarded to “2802 L.Cpl A.H. Jacker 16-Lond R”. Comprising: 1914/15 Star, “L.Cpl”, British War Medal, Victory Medal “Pte”. Mounted as worn GC. Official correction to the R of Regiment on the BWM.. Private Adrian H Jacker landed in France on the 27th April 1915 and later served with the RFC and RAF

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.

17/21st Lancers General Service Medal Palestine 1945-48 grouping. Awarded to "21037411 Tpr L. Crocombe 17/21 L.". Comprising: Defence Medal & GSM Palestine 1945-48. Both medals are loose with pins for wearing. ... Accompanied by a uniform ribbon bar confirming entitlement. ... Box for the GSM. ... Three Dog Tags. ... Cap Badge (Motto). ... 17/21st Pass ... BOAC movement instructs 1948 etc. GC. An interesting and scarce grouping of items.to the Death or Glory Boys.

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.

17th Lancers Victorian OR’s lance cap plate. A good brass post 1880 example bearing six honours “Alma” “Inkerman” “Central India” and “Balaclava” “Sevastopol” “South Africa 1879”. Two screw posts to reverse. Flattened for display purposes. GC

18 / W.YORK “Bradford Pals” WW1 brass shoulder title. A good scarce example with flat loops to reverse. GC (Westlake 889) 18th (Service ) Bn.(2nd Bradford) raised 22nd January 1915 by Lord Mayor and City.

1878 Rifle Volunteer / Militia carte de visite. Photograher WG Lewis of Bath. Ink name to reverse "J.C. Godwin" Condition: Slight fading, GC

1882 Middlesex Rifle Volunteer large bullion prize badge, Some service wear and stitching faults.

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

1914 Princess Mary Gift Tin and contents. A good example Complete with cigarette packet (11 present), Tabacco (side split contents present) and 1914 Christmas Card. Tin with no splits . Retains some of the gilt finish. GC.

1914 Tyneside Scottish scarce 1st pattern glengarry badge Die-stamped white metal. Brooched. Very good condition. (KK 1135)

1917 WD Publication "Prevention of Espionage and Leakage of Information." Published by 3rd S & M Field Press 20th April 1917. Condition: Slight wear

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

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

1940 WD Publication Notes for Snipers Complete with illustrations. Condition: GC

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

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

1950's Air Race board game. Board only. Slight wear. Condition: GC

1958 De Havilland Comet Report on Tests with Thrust Reverse Installation. complemented with photographic illustrations. Condition: GC

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.

1977 EIIR Jubilee Medal. Retaining half the fitted case. Toned otherwise VGC

19th Century continental fine gilt badge. Fixing: 4 loops Condition: VGC

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 Hussars NCO’s silver arm badge. A good solid unmarked silver example. Pin fitting and now fitted with safety chain GC The Elephant was borne in commemoration of the distinguished services of the old 19th Light Dragoons in India.Brooch

19th King George’s Own Lancers brass cap badge. A good example made by Firmin of London. Original fittings, now replaced with a pin fitting GC.

19th Surrey Rifle Volunteers Victorian OR's shako plate. A good blackened brass example . Fixing: Horizontal loops Condition: Generally VGC

19th Surrey Rifles Sergeant’s Victorian pouch belt plate. A good brass example with three screw posts to reverse. Tip of Crown AF

1st (City of Bristol) Gloucestershire Rifle Volunteers Victorian Officer’s green cloth helmet circa 1881-83. A fine and rare example of the dark green cloth Home Service Pattern helmet complete with blackened metal cross piece, spike and rose head bosses with support a blackened “roped” link chinchain (some links absent, backing cloth absent). To the front, a crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms; to the centre, the Arms of Bristol within a circlet inscribed “1 Glos City of Bristol RV”. Retains cream silk topped leather sweatband to the interior. A little service wear but overall in very good condition. Became 1st (City of Bristol) VB Gloucestershire Regiment by General Order 63 of May 1883.

1st (City of London) Bn Royal Fusiliers Memorial Plaque This example is named to Herbert John Titchmarsh. GC Private Herbert John Titchmarsh was Killed in Action on the 3rd May 1917. He was awarded the British War Medal & Victory Medal

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 Bn Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry Brothers India General Service 1895 Medals. A scarce family grouping, awarded to brothers who served together with the DCLI during the Tirah Campaign 1897. Comprising: India General Service Medal two clasps “Punjab Frontier 1897-98”, “Tirah 1897-98”, :”4800 Pte P Tait 1/ D.C.L.I” GC Second group an identical India General Service Medal with clasps “3100 Lce Cpl C Tait 1/D.C.L.I.”, British War Medal “22175 Sjt C.W. Tait Bedf R”. Second group medals loose. Overall GC, both IGS suspension slack and named in unique DCLI style. Private 4800 Edward P Tait was born in 1880 and enlisted in 1895, originally posted to the 2nd Battalion. His brother 3100 Lance Corporal C Tait was born four years earlier in 1876. He reenlisted into the army joining the Bedfordshire Regiment on the 7th June 1915. His medal index card confirms the issue of the BWM Only. He was also awarded a Silver War Badge on discharge on the 18th September 1918. The Roll confirms his name as Charles Walter and his age is given as 42 years which confirms this as Pte C Tait formerly of the DCLI. The 1881 British Census also confirms their full names and shows them living at the 30th Brigade Depot, with their father Corporal Charles Tait of the 10th Regiment.

1st Bn. Duke of Wellington’s Regiment cloth pagri badge. Red vertical rectangle bearing white heavily embroidered “D.W” Has been worn, corners slightly A/F.

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 Lincolnshire Rifle Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1880-83. A scarce short-lived white metal example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet. To the centre, within a strap “1st Lincolnshire R.V.C.”, a strung bugle. Three loops to reverse. Top pearl and one bugle cord absent. Redesignated 1st VB Lincolnshire Regt. in May, 1883.

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 Lancashire Militia OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good scarce die-stamped white metal. Two loops to reverse. (KK 1171) Became 3rd Bn. King’s Own on 1st July 1881

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 Essex Regiment Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A good rare post 1883 example. Blackened brass Crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms. To the centre, within a circlet inscribed “Essex 1st Volr. Battn”, the Castle surmounted by the Sphinx resting on a blank tablet. Below the Castle and Key, the motto. Two of three loops to reverse Near VGC

1st VB Leicestershire Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1883-1901. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet, the centre with three gilt lions in pale on a crimson velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied gilt scroll “The Leicestershire Regiment” with another below “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

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 Armoured Brigade scarce WW2 formation sign. Scarce white armoured horse’s head embroidered on black rectangle. Moth nips to edge in places otherwise good condition. Formed 3.9.1939 under Brig. E.D. Fanshaw. Included 1 Royal Glos Hussars, 1 & 2 Northampton Yeo, 2 Rangers & 10 KRRC. Disbanded 30.4.1943

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.

212th Independent Infantry Brigade / Lincolnshire County Division formation sign. A good example of a Tulip printed on white rectangle. Glued around card stiffener. GC

21st (Empress of India) Lancers Victorian Officer’s lance cap. A magnificent rare example of a turn of the century Officer's lance cap. The skull of black patent leather with the upper portion of French Grey melton cloth, with gold gimp cord across the top and down the angles. To the left side is a gold bullion rosette with embroidered regimental device of a VRI Cypher onto a velvet ground. This supports a gilt plume cup and replacement white stitched swans feather drooping plume. The gilt lance cap plate is mounted with silvered King’s Crown Royal Arms, battle honour Khartoum, regimental device and title scroll. Patent leather peak with gold bullion lines. Two gilt metal lion head boss’s support chin chain with velvet backing. Leather sweat band and traces of crimson silk lining retaining embossed stamp for Hawkes & Co. London. Slight age wear, plate remains bright with congealing to the back of the skull, one o two very small moth holes and nips to the melton cloth. GC

21st (Empress of India’s) Lancers last Victorian pattern OR’s cap badge. A very scarce die-cast bi-metal example with four loops to reverse. Slightly bent to shape of cap. Loops slightly bent, lance on left fractured from crown. Age patination. (KK 796)

21st (Empress of India’s) Lancers Officer’s lance cap plate circa 1899-1901. A very fine and rare example. Copper gilt fluted rayed back plate with large silver overlay comprising the Imperial crown over a circlet, “Twenty-First Lancers” and enclosing the “VRI” cypher, this with gilt disc backing; in surround are sprays of laurel and palm and crossed lances, below the circle the honour “Khartoum” and title scroll, “Empress of India’s”. VGC (KK 726)

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 Bn London Regiment WW1 Pair of Medals. Awarded to “2399 Pte G.E. Stickley 21-Lond R”. GC mounted as originally worn. Confirmed entitled to the pair only.

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.

22 Engineer Group formation sign Blue edged red felt shield embroidered with diagonal bar flanked by narrower bars. Very good condition

22 Engineer Group formation sign. Blue edged red felt shield embroidered with diagonal bar flanked by narrower bars. Excellent condition.

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

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 Bn Cheshire Regiment Memorial Plaque Awarded to Lewis Benjamin. Good Condition. Lewis Benjamin died on the 1st October 1918. He originally served with the Essex Regiment before transfering the 23rd Bn Cheshire Regiment. His name is confirmed on his MIC card. The CWGC Roll shows the spelling of his name Louis

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

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

27L scarce WW2 27th Lancers brass shoulder title. Raised on 1st February 1941, stood down at the end of the war and officially disbanded in June 1948.

27th Lancers WW2 OR’s bi-metal cap badge. Complete with original slider GC (KK 1917) Short lived war raised unit. Raised on 1st February 1941, stood down at the end of the war and officially disbanded in June 1948.

27th Light Cavalry silvered button brooch. Fixing: Brooch pin Condition: VGC

29th Battalion (Irish Horse) Imperial Yeomanry cap badge. A good scarce die-cast brass example with four loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1405)

29th Engineer Group printed formation sign. Red shield charged with two blue diagonal lines and yellow rampant lion. GC

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.

2nd (Angus) VB Black Watch 1888-1901 glengarry badge. White metal Fixing: Loops Condition: VGC

2nd Aberdeenshire Local Militia Georgian Officer’s coatee button circa 1809-16. A scarce silvered open back. example. No backmark. Good condition 2nd Regt. at Peterhead commanded by Lt.Col. Alexander Harvey who’s commission dated 21st January 1809.

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

2nd Anti-Aircraft Corps rare WW2 formation sign. Light blue mailed arm grasping a dagger embroidered on red felt square. Removed from uniform. Very good condition Covered Midlands and North of England

2nd Bn Highland Light Infantry General Service Medal, clasp Palestine. A good example awarded to 3311018 Pte C. Mc Allister 2/ HLI. GC.

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. 43rd Erinpura Regiment cap/pagri badge circa 1903-21. A good cast example. Brass crossed Indian dagger and Pathan knife with “43” between the grips and “2” between the blades. Flat integral loops. GC Disbanded in 1921.

2nd Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment OSD bronze cap badge. A good example retaining blade fittings (KK 1777)

2nd Bn. Royal Sussex Regiment Great War Memorial Plaque. Issued to commemorate the ultimate sacrifice of â€œFred Graham Bundyâ€ 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 Bombay Navice Infantry (PWO Grenadiers) pre 903 Indian Army shoulder title. A good scarce die-dtamped bi-metal example etaining three loops to the reverse GC

2nd Gwalior Infantry gilt button brooch. Maker: J.R. Gaunt London Fixing: Brooch pin Condition: VGC

2nd Lancashire RGA Volunteer Long Service Good Conduct Medal A good example awarded to “7847 Gnr T.Fairhurst 2/Lanc RGAV.” Impressed naming. GC

2nd London Volunteer Rifle Regiment Victorian helmet plate. A good scarce OR’s die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms; on the cross, a circlet inscribed “London Volr. Rifle Regiment” with strung bugle to centre; “2” on the upper arm of the cross. Three loops to reverse. Good condition.

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 East Surrey Regiment Victorian OR’s cap badge circa 1896-1901. A good die-stamped white metal example on red felt backing. Loops (now toned black). Very good condition. HQ at Wimbledon

2nd VB Essex Regiment scarce pre 1908 OR’s white metal cap badge A good die-stamped example with slider to reverse. Very good condition. HQ at Colchester.

2nd VB Essex Regiment Victorian glengarry badge. A good 1883-1901 OR’s blackened brass example. HQ at Colchester Fixing: Loops Condition: GC

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.

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.

2nd VB Wiltshire Regiment Victorian Officer’s pouch belt plate. A fine and scarce silvered example. Four screw posts to the reverse with knuts. 2nd Wiltshire RV’s became a VB of the regiment on Friday 1st July 1881 however not designated 2VB until 1st December 1887. Headquarters at at Chippenham

3 / V / DEVON scarce white metal shoulder title. Complete with loop fittings GC

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 stil sewn onto section of khaki tunic.Removed from uniform. Service wear overall

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 (Huntingdon) “pork pie” cap numeral numerals circa 1840-1874. A rare example as worn in the Crimea that remains in very good condition. Loops to the reverse, one bent. Became 1st Bn. East Surrey Regt. in 1881

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 Independent Brigade Group WW2 formation sign. Black rectangle bearing red painted bull emerging from a crown. Glued around card Stiffener, Good condition. Formed 17th July 1940 under Brigadier HEF Smyth; redesignated 1st Airlanding Brigade Group 10th December 1941 whilst commanded by Brigadier GF Hopkinson; 10th March 1943 redesignated 1st Airlanding Brigade.

31st Lanark RVs OR’s white metal tunic button circa 1859-1880 Good example by Gardiner & Co London & Glasgow. complete with shank. GC

33rd Guards Brigade WW2 embroidered formation sign. A scarce example. White sword on blue/red/blue felt rectangle (Household Division colours). Removed from uniform. Some service wear

34th Anti-Aircraft Brigade RA formation sign. Embroidered yellow grenade and white W on green felt rectangle. Removed from uniform, generally very good condition.

34th Punjab Pioneers headdress badge overlay. A good pre 1903 die struck silvered example. Guelphic style Crowned strap inscribed “Punjab Pioneers”; “34” to the centre. Small squared loops. VGC

36th (Auckland) Regt. New Zealand Infantry Officer's cap badge. Gilt Fixing: Loops Condition: VGC

36th Independent Infantry Brigade extremely rare WW2 formation sign. Green and yellow Kentish cobnut embroidered on khaki square. Very fine condition. Part of 12th Division BEF and after heavy fighting at Albert against a German armoured formation, it was overun by the enemy, only a few survivors returned to the UK.

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 Bn Duke of Edinburgh’s (Wiltshire Regiment), Officer’s glengarry badge circa 1881-97. A very fine and scarce example. Die-stamped large silver-gilt cross pattee, the arms lined, the top one bearing the honour “Mediterranean”. To the centre, within a circlet inscribed “The Wiltshire Regiment”, the coronet within the cypher of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. Two loops to reverse. Complete with backing plate. Very good condition. With origins in four regiments, it was reorganised as The Wiltshire Militia 8th November 1758; redesignated Royal Wiltshire Militia 29th June 1841 at Marlborough. Under Cardwell’s reforms, on Friday 1st July 1881, it became 3rd Bn. Wiltshire Regiment. Awarded the honour “Mediterranean” in 1856 for garrison duties performed during the Crimean War

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 Middlesex Rifle Volunteers Victorian helmet plate. A good scarce blackened brass post 1879 OR’s example. Three loop fittings to the reverse. GC Raised in 1859, it had its HQ at Hampstead. Although part of 2nd Admin Bn. 1860-80, it unusually retained its number in the 1880 reorganisation and became 1st VB Middlesex Regt. in 1898

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.

3rd West Riding Brigade, Royal Field Artillery rare OR’s cap badge. A good die-stamped brass with slider (top pressed flat against the badge) to reverse. Good condition.

4 MI scarce 4th Madras Infantry Indian Army brass shoulder title. Retaining two loops to the reverse. Some pitting

4 WW2 era Infantry cap badges. Royal Fusiliers ... Essex ... Border ... Worcestershire. All on sliders and in good condition.

4 Yorkshire related WW2 printed shoulder titles Duke of Wellington's (unworn) ... Green Howards (removed from uniform) ... York and Lancaster (unworn - glue marks to reverse) ... KOYLI (removed from uniform) (4 items)

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 AGRA (Army Group Royal Artillery) cloth formation sign. White XLI embroidered on a red over blue shield. GC

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 Deoli Regiment pagri badge. A good 1903-21 cast example. Blackened brass strap inscribed ï¿½E.Turba Legionï¿½ surmounted by a mural crown; six pointed star to centre with XLII to central section. Stout pagri pin to reverse. GC (Made with tip of strap not appearing as Cox 2444) Disbanded in 1921.

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 scarce WW2 parachute wing. A good heavily embroidered example sewn to brass pinback backing plate. Blue a little faded but generally good condition. (Reverse illustrated)

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.

49th (West Riding) Division pair of WW2 formation signs. Facing pair of polar bears, heads up, embroidered on black rectangles. Removed from uniform. Good condition

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 Buffs East Kent rare OR’s blackened brass cap badge. Die-stamped example. Loops replaced with brooch pin. (KK 1699)

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. King’s Shropshire Light Infantry head-dress rosette. A rare example in red and green silk, the colours of the French Croix de Guerre awarded to the Battalion in the Great War. GC with a safety pin to the reverse. Worn on left side of Service Dress and No.1 Dress caps in recognition of the award of the Croix de Guerre avec Palme awarded to 1st/4th Bn. by the French Government as a result of their magnificent counterattack at Montagne de Bligny on 6th June 1918. See G. Archer Parfitt’s excellent article MHS Bulletin Vol XVIII No. 69 of August 1967, pages 26 and 27

4th Bn. SAC cast silvered cap badge. Two loops to the reverse GC

4th County of London Yeomanry Sharpshooters rare 1939-44 bi-metal cap badge. A fine die-cast example by JR Gaunt, London. Two loops to reverse. Very good condition (KK 2290) Unit served in North Africa as well as Italy and NW Europe

4th Gwalior Infantry gilt button brooch. Maker: J.R. Gaunt London Fixing: Brooch pin Condition: VGC

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

4th Queen’s Own Hussars Victorian / Edwardian Officer’s Pill Box Cap A good example of dark blue melton cloth ornamented with a wide band of gold regimental pattern lace and bullion cord to the welt of the crown. The crown is decorated with a central pearl button and an ornate pattern in bullion cord. Lined with crimson silk and retaining leather sweatband. Bullion remains bright. Besides two small moth holes to the crown it is in very good condition.

4th Queen’s Own Hussars post 1906 Officer’s cap badge. A very fine silver and gilt example. Reverse impressed “P”. Loops. VGC

4th Queen’s Own Hussars scarce Victorian OR’s bi-metal cap badge circa 1896-1901. A fine die-stamped example on loops which have toned to black. Excellent condition. (KK 754)

4th Queen’s Own Hussars Victorian OR’s cap badge. A good die-stamped brass example. Crowned circlet inscribed “Queen’s Own Hussars”; white metal foliated “IV” to centre.Complete with loop fittings VGC. (KK 754)

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 VB Cameronians OR’s white metal glengarry badge. Scarce post 1887 example struck in one piece. Loops to the reverse. GC. HQ 149 Cathedral Street, Glasgow.

4th VB Queen’s Royal West Surreys post 1883 pouch belt plate. A fine and scarce Officer’s silver plated example. Retaing four screw posts to the reverse. GC Originally raised 13th March 1860 at Lambeth as 19th Surrey RVC. Redesignated 7th on 3rd September 1880 with headquarters at New Street, Kennington Park , renumbered 8th only 4 days later. Became a VB of the Royal West Surrey Regiment on Friday 1st July 1881; redesigned as 4th VB on 1st March 1883. Many of it’s members served in the Boer War resulting in the Battalion being awarded the honour “South Africa 1900-02” in 1905. Became 24th (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment on 1st April 1908.

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

50 Independent Infantry Brigade formation sign. Yellow St. Mark’s lion printed on a blue rectangle. VGC

50/52 Middle East Commando rare WW2 cap badge. A good cast brass example, retaining loops to reverse (KK 2066)

50th (Queen’s Own) Regiment, Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-81. An extremely fine and rare example of crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter. To the centre on a ground of black velvet the gilt numerals “50”, below the crown a silver scroll “Queen’s Own”, at the base of the laurels a silver Sphinx over Egypt. Three loops to reverse. VGC Became 1st Battalion The Queen’s Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) on Friday 1st July, 1881.

51st Infantry Brigade formation sign. Black rectangle embroidered with white disc bearing black swan. Condition: Glue marks to reverse. VGC

54th (E. Anglian) Division / 162nd Indep Infantry Brigade WW2 formation sign. Blue "JP" printed on red disc. Glue marks to reverse. GC

56th (West Essex) Regiment of Foot, OR's glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good die-stamped brass example. Castle and Key of Gibraltar over a strap, “Montis Insignia Calpe”, at the base of the strap a shield bearing the arms of the county of Essex, attendant scrolls “West” “Essex”, in the centre “56”. Replacement lead soldered loops North and South otherwise very good condition (KK 515).

56th Foot (West Essex) Officer’s shako plate circa 1855-61. A very fine and scarce example of crowned star pattern mounted with pierced gilt Garter on a burnished gilt ground; centrally gilt numerals “56” on a black patent leather ground. Two horizontal loops to reverse. Minor wear to gilt on numerals otherwise VGC During the period this plate was worn, the 56th returned home from Bermuda in 1855 and were rushed straight to the Crimea and served before Sebastopol from July until after the fall of the City. It returned home in June 1856 and the following year went to Bombay where it remained throughout the Mutiny.

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

59th (2nd Nottinghamshire) Regt Officer’s gilt closed back coatee button circa 1830-40. A good example made by Charles Jennens London with Prince of Wales' plumes backmark GC

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 Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) scarce post 1908 cap badge. A good die-stamped white metal example. GC Complete with loops (KK 1719)

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 Royal Irish Lancers pre 1922 OR’s bi-metal cap badge. Die-stamped. Loops replaced with brooch pin. Good condition

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) 1887-97 OR’s helmet plate. A fine and scarce short-lived 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.

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.

5th VB Highland Light Infantry Victorian glengarry badge. A good scarce white metal example. (lacessit) retaining both loop fittings. GC 10th Lanarkshire RVC redesignated 5th (Glasgow Highland) VB in 1887

5th VB Highland Light Infantry Volunteer Long Service Medal. Awarded to "6277 Pte H.A. Breakie 5 / VB HLI". Impressed naming GC. 10th Lanarkshire RVC redesignated 5th (Glasgow Highland) VB in 1887 with HQ at Glasgow.

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)

67th Foot (South Hampshire) scarce Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1855-81. A good silver and gilt example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “South Hampshire Regiment”; the seeded gilt centre mounted with silver Crown over “67”. Universal pattern rococo ends. Slight wear to gilt and polishing to Crown highpoints. GC (Ryan 102)

67th Native Infantry Officer's coatee skirt tail ornament. A scarce example of the pattern worn on the pre 1855 coatee. GC

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

6th City of London Rifles post 1908 cap badge. Blackened brass. Fixing: Slider Condition: GC

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 formation sign. A rare BeVo embroidered. Shield charged example with upright sword with diagonal bar of Guards colours. GC

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

71st (Highland) (Light Infantry) 19th century Officer’s dirk belt plate A good scarce example comprising a seeded gilt on copper rectangular plate mounted with silver curled bugle horn, floreated “71” to seeded centre. Fixed belt loop present, detachable belt loop now absent. reverse siver plated and bearing maker’s mark of a fleur-de-lis generally indicatingfirst half of the century. One or two very minor dents to on edge otherwise generally very fine. 71st became 1st Battalion Highland Light Infantry on 1st July 1881

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

72nd Punjabis die-stamped white metal pagri badge circa 1903-22. Stout pagri pin to reverse. Very good condition

73rd Independent Infantry Brigade formation sign. County arms superimposed on a sword printed on blue rectangle. Glued around card stiffener. GC Also worn by Devon & Cornwall County Division

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 (Highland) Field Regiment Royal Artillery WW2 formation sign. Scarce 1944-46 example comprising dark blue diamond embroidered with green “H”; red inverted triangle in the top half of the “H”, red “4” in the lower. Removed from uniform otherwise good condition.

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

76th Foot pre 1881 Officer’s pagri badge. A very fine and scarce unmarked fie-cast example comprising a strap inscribed “Hindoostan” “Nive” “Peninsula”. To the centre, an elephant with howdah standing on a torse over LXXVI. Original fixing to reverse replaced by single bar for wear a a buckle, tail of strap absent. Became 2nd Bn. Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment on Friday 1st July 1881

76th Infantry Division WW2 cloth formation sign. Silk embroidered red sailing ship on black rectangle. VGC

77th Infantry Division WW2 printed formation sign. Excalibur emerging from the water printed on black rectangle. Removed from uniform. Good condition.

7th Armoured Division early WW2 formation sign. Pinky red Jerboa (“Desert Rat”) embroidered on khaki rectangle. Removed from a uniform of an unknown 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars Officer. Good condition

7th Bn. Hampshire Regiment post 1908 brass cap badge A good example displaying the New Forest dog gauge, retaining original loop fitting. VGC

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

7th Dragoon Guard WW1 Group of Four Medals Awarded to “10331 Pte P.W. Oldridge 7-D Gds”. Comprising: 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, Defence Medal. Mounted as originally worn. GC. Private Percey W. Oldridge landed in France on the 12th May 1915

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

7th Rajput Regiment Officer’s field service cap badge. A fine die-cast unmarked silver or heavily plated example by Firmin, London. Two loops to reverse. Very good condition (34 mm high)

7th, 8th & 9th Bns. Middlesex Regiment post 1908 OR’s cap badge. A fine die-stamped bi-metal example with “South Africa 1900-02” in place of the Albuhera scroll. Slider. Very good condition.

8 Corps printed formation sign. 2nd pattern, white charging knight printed on red. Condition: Removed from uniform. GC

81st (West African) Division formation sign. Black spider embroidered on yellow square. Aertex backing with pin fitting GC.

82nd Foot (Prince of Wales’s Vols) Sergeant-Major’s shako plate circa 1855-61. A very fine and exceedingly scarce example. Gilt eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown. Raised from the star the Garter; within the Garter, gilt “82” on a black patent leather ground. Retains both original horizontal loops to reverse. VGC Worn by 1653 Sergeant-Major George Burgum, 82nd Foot who died in India, 1859.

849 Squadron RNAS Flying Suit Badge. A good used example. GC

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 Brigade WW2 pair of embroidered formation signs. Brown fox's mask on brown edged yellow disc. Removed from a uniform of an unknown 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars Officer. Yellow felt mothed to white backing in parts of both. Formed 1.8.1941 in Palestine. Brigade served in Egypt, Libya, North Africa (including battles of El Alamein and Tunis. Landed in Normandy on D Day and fought through North West Europe for the remainder of the war.

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 Gurkha Rifles scarce WW2 Officer’s red cord boss mounted with badge Some service wear, generally ood condition 44th Gurkha Rifles became 8th Gurkha Rifles in 1901. Service in India, Mesopotamia and Egypt in the Great War, India, Burma and Dutch East Indies during WW2.

8th Gurkha Rifles WW2 Officer’s scarce pagri badge Blackened crossed kukris surmounted by the figure “8” set on KD backed red cloth square. Four rusted hooks to reverse. Some service wear. 44th Gurkha Rifles became 8th Gurkha Rifles in 1901. Service in India, Mesopotamia and Egypt in the Great War, India, Burma and Dutch East Indies during WW2.

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

9 Corps scarce WW2 printed formation sign. Black “Kilkenny “ cat printed on orange cotton square. Generally VGC

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

95th (Derbyshire) Regiment of Foot OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good die-stamped brass example, a lined cross with “95” in the open centre. Brass loops East and West. Generally very good condition. (KK 570)

97th (Earl of Ulster’s) Regiment, Victorian OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-1881 A good die-stamped brass example. Within a crowned strap, “Earl of Ulster’s”, “97”. (KK 573). Copper loops toned black with age North and South. A little wear to highpoints Became 2nd Bn. Royal West Kent Regiment in 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 Battalion Tank Corps / RTR rare brass sleeve badge. A fine example complete with backing plate and loos to reverse.
The badge is the divisional sign of the 3rd French Infantry Division who awarded it to the 9th Bn. Tank Corps who, commanded by Lt.Col. H.K.Woods DSO, bravely supported them at the Battle of Moreuil 23rd July 1918 resulting in a great victory. The 9th Battalion was also awarded the Croix de Guerre by General Debonet, GOC French First Army

9th Bn Devonshire Regiment Memorial Plaque, Scroll & Photograph. Comprising: Bronze Memorial Plaque “Daniel Collins”. ... Memorial Scroll “Daniel Collins Devonshire Regiment”. ... Postcard photograph in uniform. ... Forwarding letters for the 1914/15 Trio. Overall GC. This grouping of items remembers 12336 Private Daniel Collins who died on 30th September 1915 and is commemorated on the Loos Memorial.

9th Lancers brass button. Maker: Firmin, London Fixing: Shank Condition: GC

9th Lancers Officers OSD Cap Badge. A fine die-cast bronze example retaining three of four blades. Very good condition

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"

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)

African Pioneer Corps General Service Medal, clasp “Palestine 1945-48” Awarded to “EC. 13946 Pte. M. Modirwa APC”. GC

Air Defence Cadet Corps 1938-41 Button A good chrome example complete with shank. VGC Forerunner of the Air Training Corps.

Air Defence Cadet Corps 1938-41 chrome & enamel cap badge. A good example by J.R. Gaunt London. Retaining lopp fitting. Surface flake to enamel otherwise GC Formed in 1938, The Air Defence Cadet Corps was absorbed into the Air Training Corps under Royal Warrant of 1st February 1941.

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.

Air Transport Auxiliary WW2 issue ATA Pilot’s wing. A very scarce example in golden yellow embroidery. Removed from uniform. Backing velvet severely mothed back to cloth in places. ATA formed on 11th September 1939, absorbed by Transport Command in 1943.

Airfix Avro 504K 1970's unmade kit. Series One in plastic bag, unopened. Condition: GC

Airfix RE8 1970's unmade kit. Series One in plastic bag, unopened. Condition: GC

Allied Air Forces Central Europe Headquarters formation sign. Condition: VGC

Allied Control Commission Austria rare formation sign. Felt embroidered example with slight glue marks to reverse otherwise very good condition.

American Ambulance Great Britain scarce bronze badge. A good scarce example, retaining loop fittings. VGC

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

ARGENTINA WW2 RAF Royal Air Force nationality title Remains in Very God Condition.

Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders India General Service Medal “North West Frontier 1936-37” This example was awarded to “2978473 Pte. J. Boyd A & S. H” One slight edge knock otherwise Near VGC

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 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 Air Corps WW2 plastic cap badge. A good example by A.Stanley & Sons, Walsall. Blades. Minor distortion. GC

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

Army Pay Department Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1878-1901. A very fine and scarce silver and gilt example with matching benchmarks to both halves. Circlet inscribed “Army Pay Department”; gilt centre mounted with Royal Crest in silver. Oak leaf ends. Some polishing to high points of Royal Crest otherwise fine. Officer only Corps raised on 1st April 1878 from a Royal Warrant of 22nd October 1877. HM King George V, conferred the title “Royal” in April 1920, on both the Army Pay Department and the OR’s Army Pay Corps. The two were amalgamated later that years as the Royal Army Pay Corps. The Corps of Military Accountants, raised 22nd November 1919, merged with the RAPC in 1925.

Army Scripture Readers bi-metal cap badge. Fixing: Loops Condition: VGC

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 Great War Military Cross, Africa General Service Medal “Kenya” Group. An unusual combination awarded to Major Howard S Illingworth who served with the Army Service Corps, later Kent Yeomanry and was a Chief Officer during the Kenya Mau Mau troubles in the 1950’s. Comprising: Military Cross, 1914 Star “2.Lieut ASC”, British War Medal, Victory Medal, “Major”, Africa General Service Medal, clasp “Kenya” “CH Off H.S.Illingworth MC”. Medals loose GC. Howard S Illingworth commissioned 26th September 1914 and landed in France on the 5th November 1914. He was Mentioned in Despatches 2nd January 1917 and was awarded the Military Cross whilst attached to the C Corps Siege Artillery Park. The announcement of the MC appeared in the London Gazette. Appointed a Major he retained this rank when he transferred to the Kent Yeomanry in 1920.

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

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.

Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps scarce WW2 slip on shoulder title. Worn late 1939-40 only. Raised in October 1939; redesignated Pioneer Corps in 1940

B / HAC brass shoulder title. Fixing: Loops Condition: GC

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

Battalion Champion Team cloth badge. Condition: VGC

BEA. Stewardess gilt metal hat badge. Condition: VGC

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.

BEAUMONT / OTC / COLLEGE blackened brass shoulder title Red felt backing. Good condition Jesuit Public School in Old Windsor, Berkshire. Closed 1967

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 Constabulary King’s Crown night helmet plate. Crowned blackened brass star; chrome arms to centre. Three loops to reverse. Very good condition.

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 OR’s helmet plate centre circa 1881-1914. A fine scarce die-stamped brass example, Maltese cross on star with white metal Antelope ro centre within circlet inscribed “Bedfordshire” and ornamented with laurel spray at the base; retaining two of four loops to reverse. Good condition. (KK 305)

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

Belgian Para-Commando wing. Post war Fixing: wires Condition: GC

Belgium. 1930 Centenary Medal Issued to celebrate Belgium's 100 years of Independence Condition: GC

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

Berkshire Imperial Yeomanry cap badge. A fine die cast gilt brass example (KK 1340) Fixing: Two of three loops (central one absent) Condition: VGC

Berkshire Imperial Yeomanry cap badge. A good scarce die-cast brass example on three loops. Very good condition. (KK 1340)

Berkshire Yeomanr WW1 Medals. Awarded to 2711 Pte J.A. Tooker Berks Yeo. Comprising: 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. GC. Private James A Tooker embarked for overseas service on the 6th November 1915 and later served with the MGC.

Berlin Air Lift associated badge. A painted gilt metal badge, depicting a stylised Avro York transport aircraft, with title "Wings of Mercy"

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 Officer’s / Sergeant's glengarry badge circa 1902-36. A good scarce die-cast silvered Star of the Order of the Thistle mounted with gilt metal crowned oval “Nemo me impune lacesset” resting in a thistle wreath. To the centre, St. Andrew and the Cross in silver, below the wreath a gilt metal Sphinx. To the left of the Crown, an applied silvered scroll inscribed “The Royal”; to the right, another inscribed “Highlanders”. To the left of the Sphinx, another scroll inscribed “Black”; to the right, another inscribed “Watch”. Two loops to reverse. Good condition.

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 Victorian OR’s white metal glengarry badge circa 1881-1901 A good die-stamped white metal example on two loops (pinched closed)

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)