WW1 Home Front - Almeric Paget's Massage Service Corps (PMS) Cap Badge

Die cast bronze / dark toned brass cap badge with two original long loops to reverse. King's crown with interwoven PMS below. Circa 4.6cms tall. In very good condition and scarce.

Almeric Hugh Paget 1st Baron Queenborough formed corps in 1914 with 50 masseuses rapidly rising to over 100. Military added to title in 1915 and renamed Military Massage Service in 1919. Their aim wa...  read more

Code: 65479

Highland Light Infantry (HLI) Other Ranks White Metal Glengarry Cap Badge - Long Scroll Pattern

A die struck cap badge, not properly cut out on bottom section of the cross arms. Two original D style loops to the reverse. Allegedly these appeared during WW1 and possibly the long scroll is just a manufacturer's variation as opposed to signify a particular battalion or force (i.e. territorials). There are a number of variations found with and without die flaws.

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Code: 66117

4th/5th Royal Scots Territorial Army White Metal Other Ranks Cap Badge

Scottish 4th/5th Royal Scots OR's glengarry badge.
A post 1921 die stamped white metal Territorial Battalion example. Two original loops to the reverse. Worn from 1920. In very good condition.

K&K Vol 2 No 1697 refers

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Code: 66118

The Green Howards ( Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own Yorkshire Regiment) (19th Foot) - 1st Pattern Other Ranks Bi-metal Cap Badge

A most attractive badge, die struck with two original dark toned lugs to the reverse and a number of braising / sweat / expansion holes to the reverse of the A. Some slight twisting to lugs otherwise in very good condition. This pattern worn until circa 1908.

K&K Vol 1 No 615 refers.

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Code: 66116

WW1 Connaught Rangers Other Ranks Brass Cap Badge

A near mint example of this badge with original slider. Found mounted on card and wrapped in tissue so no oxidization. How it would have looked when first issued. Not a modern reproduction.

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Code: 66115

T/ RFA / London One Piece Brass Shoulder Title

In good condition with three original loops. Some . Royal Field Artillery London Territorial Units as worn 1908 - 1922.

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Code: 66113

The Hampshire Regiment (37th & 67th Foot) Victorian / Edwardian Issue other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge

An attractive early pattern cap die struck two part bi-metal badge with four braising holes (bottom one filled) and two original dark toned lugs (east - west). Tiger has all his stripes! Affectionally known as the cat and cabbage cap badge. 42mm across and 40mm tall.

K&K Vol 1 No 647 refers.

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Code: 66111

WW1 Navy & Army Canteen Board (NACB) Kings Crown Cap Badge

A large die struck blackened brass cap badge (almost looks bronzed from the front) with two original flat loops to the reverse.5.2cm wide and 4.8cm tall. In very good condition with sharp detail. Artistically this is a very attractive item.

The Navy and Army Canteen Board (NACB), along with the Expeditionary Force Canteens, was a precursor to the NAAFI (Navy, Army and Air Force I...  read more

Code: 66110

T / ASC / Lowland One Piece Brass Shoulder Title

One piece shoulder title with three original loops to the reverse. Worn by Lowland Mounted Brigade Army Service Corps Transport and Supply Columns. Circa 1908 - 1921. A break in the title to the left side where ' Lowland' joins the A of 'ASC'. Not very noticeable from the front but condition reflected in price. Sold as seen, no returns on this item. Westlake No 466 refers.

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Code: 66109

British West Indies Regiment Brass Cap Badge - Gaunt tablet

A brass cap badge to the British West Indies Regiment with 2 original loops to the reverse & maker' s tablet JR Gaunt London to the back of the crown. Worn circa 1915 - 1921. Some twisting to one lug otherwise in very good condition.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1. No 38 refers.

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Code: 66108