WW1 Royal Naval Motor Boat Reserve RNMBR Full Dress Cap Badge
Not sure which is harder to find, one of these cap badges or hen's teeth. In great original condition, some signs of wear. Circa 6.5cm tall and 4cm wide at crown. Some minor wear to red felt on left of crown, but otherwise in very good condition for age. This particular version does not have any coloured jewels mounted on rim of crown.
Formed in 1914, Officers were ... read more
Royal Marines School of Music Gilt Cap Badge
Gilt N.C.O.'s cap badge, the globe and laurel wreath with a musician's "Lyre" to the top, and two original loops to the reverse, worn by the Royal Marines School of Music. Gilt in vey good condition. Scarce. read more
WW1 Rare Mercantile Marine Torpedoed Arm Badge
A very rare embroidered gold bullion on black felt, with original manufacturer's label still attached to the reverse! This reads: "Stephen Simpson, Gold and Silver lace manufacturer and embroiderer, Avenham Road Works, Preston". 7.5cm x 2.5cm.
When Jellicoe inspected the merchant seaman gunnery training college at Cyrstal Palace, he went down the ranks of one class aski... read more