WW1 Identity Disc Bracelet - 10th ( Service ) Battalion, The Northumberland Fusiliers - Private R. South
Attractively engraved to the reverse with the grenade and emblem of the Northumberland Fusiliers, St George slaying the dragon. Front of disc is engraved ( the engraving covers a hallmark for 1913 ). Each link except the clasp has been stamped in with a small lion indicating it to be of precious metal. I suspect the disc is silver gilt and the chain of a light gold. Not of sufficient wr... read more
City of Dublin Regiment, Irish National Volunteers Brass Cap Badge, c 1913 - 1918
City of Dublin Regiment, Irish National Volunteers cap badge in die struck brass with two original lugs to the reverse. In very good condition with some wear and bending to the lugs with service wear.
The National Volunteers were the product of the Irish political crisis over the implementation of Home Rule in 1912–14. The Third Home Rule Bill had been proposed in 1912 ... read more
WW1 - AAS Anti Aircraft Section ( Royal Garrison Artillery ) Brass Shoulder Title
A.A.S standing for Anti - Aircraft Section of Royal Garrison Artillery ( RGA), worn by these units during the First World War. It has seen some wear and is a little bent, otherwise in good condition and scarce. Not listed in Westlake and also not to be confused with the Army Apprentice School, who wore a title with their name spelt out in full.
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WW1 Wounded Stripe - No 4 Patented
Gilt bright with two original lugs and backing plate. This is exactly 2 inches in length and was authorised for wear by Army Order 249 of August 1916 and this was only issued in this size up to 1922 (discontinued for wear on uniform by Army Order 434 of 1922).
Wound stripes issued in WW2 were only 1.5 inches in length.
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Scarce 1915 Nelson Copper Cross - Made from Copper from HMS Victory and Foudroyant
Scarce Nelson Copper Cross 1915, circa 2.8cm square with small ring for suspension. Made by the British & Foreign Sailors Society. 1915 date makes it clear it is a patriotic piece referring as it does to Waterloo, Trafalgar but also our World War One allies France, Russia and Belgium, Duty & Honour.
Fully cataloged in "Remember Nelson" (2005) Spink publication for the N... read more
WW1 Wound Stripe with original backing plate - with fold over ends
Gilt finish still in reasonably good condition and with the wording "The Wounded Stripe Prov Pat No 2" embossed on the backing plate. The stripe is exactly 2 inches in length and was authorised for wear by Army Order 249 of August 1916 and this was only issued in this size up to 1922 (discontinued for wear on uniform by Army Order 434 of 1922). This one is a fold over variety - it has n... read more
WW1 Souvenir Armentieres French Town Battle Badge Pin Brooch Badge
An attractive gilt and enamel, original pin and clasp, gilt bright and no damage to the enamel. Circa 3.8cm wide.
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WW1 Souvenir Arras French Town Battle Badge Pin Brooch Badge
White metal and brass, with original pin and clasp. Good condition but has some age to it. Coll read more
WW1 Souvenir Bapaume French Town Battle Badge Pin Sweetheart Brooch
Gilt and white metal, with original pin and clasp. Royal crest indicates it was for sale to the British military. Circa 4cm wide.
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WW1 Souvenir Fleurbais Town Battle Badge Pin Sweetheart Brooch
An attractive pin badge, silver washed with bronze highlights, and original pin and clasp fitting.
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