WW2 - American Forces USA Ruptured Duck Brass Metal Insignia - Honourable Service Discharge Button Lapel Badge
The original Ruptured Duck was a cloth insignia depicting an eagle inside a wreath. It was worn on uniforms above the right breast pocket by WWII servicemen and women.
It was issued to US service personnel who were about to leave the military with an Honourable Discharge. It also allowed them to continue to wear their uniform for up to thirty days after they were discharged since there w... read more
6.00 GBP
Royal Princesses Visit to South Africa 1947 Gilt and Enamel Bar pin badge
Princess Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret featured in side profile on pin badge souvenir. It is rare to find the two sisters depicted together in this way. Good condition and pin original and functional.
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15.00 GBP
Coldstream Guards Other Ranks Full Dress Ceremonial Waist Belt
White Buff leather belt with all its brass fixings including a matching brass Waist Belt Clasp (maker marked). Only very light polishing to centre of the WBC. Blue union jack flag to inside tab. In very good overall condition.
On account of the weight will only post to a UK address.
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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 damage to bottom section. It is old, well made and tug of war was popular in the trenches in the First War. One of three ... read more
The Northumberland Fusiliers Shooting Competition Prize Hallmarked Silver and Enamel Spoon - Attributed
13cm long. Reverse engraved on reverse as awarded to
"4269046 Fus. H. Walker, Score 75". Reverse also maker's mark R&S and Birmingham date letter H ( 1932 ). Enamel in excellent condition with no damage also spoon in good condition, slight tarnishing to silver but will polish up nicely. In near mint condition.
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Royal Northumberland Fusiliers ( RNF ) Post 1936 Cap Badge Paperweight
An original bi-metal cap badge professionally encased in resin against a black backing and in the shape of a paperweight. Some wear and a chip to resin to underside, which does not detract from its display from the front. Circa 7cm in diameter. read more
10.00 GBP
Brass Plaque engraved to Captain H.G. Lynch-Staunton, 5th ( Northumberland ) Fusiliers
An attractively engraved brass plaque probably removed from a hat case or campaign trunk, pinned to a polished piece of mahogany, with a burgundy velvet backing. Circa 11cm by 7.5cm. Some rippling to brass but otherwise in good condition. read more
Scots Guards Other Ranks Full Dress Ceremonial Waist Belt
White Buff leather belt with all its brass fixings including a matching brass Waist Belt Clasp (maker marked). the thistle and motto to centre of the WBC has been polished, as one would expect from a smart guardsman. Inside of belt various ink annotations and stamps, most notably 9884 Madden. Given it also as a NATO stock number this is post WW2.
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Chocolate Tin 1902 Coronation - Rowntree & Co Ltd, York
Small thin tin, empty, still locks tight and hinge ingood condition. Painted finish much worn but an evocative piece commemorating the coronation of King Edward VII. Circa 12.5cms by 5.5cms by 0.9cms. See photos for condition - sold as seen.
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Edwardian Express Motor Cap Company Brass Cap / Collar Badge
A die struck brass cap / collar badge with two original toned loops to the reverse. Circa 3.3cms tall. Slight loss of detail from polishing otherwise in very good condition and rare. Pre WW1. The first London cab driver worked for this company - see below:
The Story of London's "Number 1 Taxi driver"
James 'Jimmy' Michael Howe was a veteran of the cab trade.... read more