Scarce Tyneside Scottish ( NF / DLI / Black Watch. Royal Artillery ) Tug of War Team Embroidered Sports Singlet Badge

Impossible to date to either WW1 or WW2 as the raised foot of the lion was used on badges of the Tyneside Scottish in both of these wars. So potentially of Northumberland Fusiliers, Durham Light Infantry, Black Watch or possibly Royal Artillery interest too! It has some moth nibbles to side edges. It is old, well made and tug of war was popular in the trenches in the First War. One of three fou...  read more

Code: 65966

Cold War - Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Embroidered Yellow / Gold on Dark Rifle Green Felt Cloth Shoulder Titles

A matching pair in good unissued condition.

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Code: 67255

Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Bullion and Coloured Silk Thread Embroidered Cloth Blazer Badge - QEII Issue

In very good bright unworn condition. Circa 5.2cms tall and wide including black felt backing.


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Code: 67258

WW1 / WW2 Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Officer's OSD Bronze Cap Badge - Blades - Gaunt

In very good condition with two original blades and maker marked JR Gaunt London. Some traces of cellotape to reverse of blades and slight touch of verdigris or reverse of bugle mouthpiece. Superb from front. King's Crown.

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Code: 67259

Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Other Ranks White Metal Beret Cap Badge, QEII Issue

A pleasing die struck white metal example with original slider to the reverse. In very good condition. Scarce.

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Code: 67260

WW2 Durham and North Riding (Of Yorkshire) woven cloth formation sign

Removed from uniform, otherwise in reasonably good condition and scarce.

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Code: 67498

6th/8th (TAVR) Battalion Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Officer's Service Dress Beret, 1967-68 only

This green cloth beret has the cap badge of 8th Battalion DLI mounted on the felt cloth diamond of the 6th Battalion. In 1967, following a national Defence Review, the last two DLI Territorial Battalions were combined to form the 6th/8th Battalion DLI, which became part of the Light Infantry's Territorial and Army Volunteer Reserve. Only one year later in 1968, this battalion was disbanded. ...  read more

Code: 67586

2nd North Durham Militia Officer's Large Pattern Silver Plated Tunic Button

Circa 25mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Jennens & Co, London. Dark toned silver plate and some wear to high points otherwise in good overall condition. Worn 1855 -1881. Became 4th Battalion (Militia) Durham Light Infantry in 1881. Scarce.

Ripley No 459 refers.

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Code: 69181

Durham Light Infantry DLI Officer's Mounted Mess Dress Gilt Button, King's Crown

A gorgeous little button, circa 14mm in diameter, fixed shank, blank reverse. King's crown. Gilt bright.

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Code: 69338

WW1 Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Slip-on Woven Shoulder Title

Worn in facing pairs, this is a single example with the bugle facing to right. In good condition with minor edge wear to left edge but with no moth and with a solid linen backing to the reverse.

Slip-On Cloth Shoulder Titles were instituted by the British in April 1916 as an economy measure to conserve metal.

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Code: 69433