Middlesbrough Corporation Cap Badge - Tramcar Staff
Middlesbrough ( County Durham ) Corporation die struck white metal cap badge - almost certainly of the pattern issued to tramcar staff and worn above their script-lettering grade badges such as "Motorman". The coat of arms of Middlesbrough with a scroll below Erimus ( We Shall Be). Two original lugs to the reverse, circa 3.6cm tall.
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WW1 Royal Naval Division (RND) Swagger Stick
A scarce white metal topped swagger stick top to the RND.
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Scottish Pipers Badge - unidentified
A large cast white metal badge with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 6.5cm tall. The Wellesley crest but with a Cross of St Andrew rather than St George on the flag. Probably band related. Discounted so far as being New Zealand Wellesley Rifles (thanks to James). Possibly band related. Canadian Pipe Band maybe? (Thanks to Gordon for the suggestion) Any information welcome, Thanks ... read more
Zippo Lighter D-Day Allied Heroes B L MONTGOMERY 1994
Zippo Lighter D-Day Allied Heroes B L MONTGOMERY. This lighter is part of a D-Day Allied Heroes collection produced in 1994. Made of brass, it honors B L MONTGOMERY, Commander in Chief of Land Forces. The orange sticker on the back is present but broken open from use. Functional but no fuel in it currently but can be refilled. Case in good condition with no dings or wear. Made in March 1994. No... read more
Religious Lapel Button Badge celebrating Roman Catholic Pope Pius IX
Vintage religious lapel button badge which depicts Pope Pius IX - the longest serving pope 1846 - 1870. Some surface crazing, small at 19mm across, but an attractive religious collectable. Vatican history.
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8.00 GBP
Historical Bronze Old Penny sized Medallion commemorating the Gigantic Wheel at Earls Court London in 1897
I have lightened the photos on this dark toned item so you can see the detail. Forerunner of the London Eye. This gigantic wheel was 284 feet in diameter and weighed 900 tons. it had 40 cars each capable of carrying 30 people and one could see Windsor castle from the top. All of this detail is on the reverse. Milled rim. Generally good condition.
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8.00 GBP
Scottish Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Victorian Officer's Lady's Night Mess Dress / Evening Wear Belt with Clasp
A very attractive early fire gilt filigree belt buckle with facing and matching Officer's OSD bronze collar badges adapted for mounting on the buckle. Cats with tails up so of Victorian vintage. Circa 26 inches long measured from end to end including buckle so would fit a slim waist. Buckle is sewn to an original length of woven decorative gold coloured laurel leave pattern brocade. This has... read more
WW2 era Irish Guards Valise Badge on original leather backing
A brass die struck valise badge with the correct brass box fitting, which has been stamped Firmin London below a letter R and a feint War Office Arrow, in addition it comes on its original black leather star (leather now a bit dry and crackling, I have given it a quick feed with some renaissance wax). The leather has an ink stamp to the reverse BH&G Ltd followed by 1939. Sadly top point of th... read more
Scarce WW1 Patriotic Magic Card Trick Folder - For the Troops at the Front
An usual item, small enough to post to the troops in the trenches. Open one side and then the other and the card "magically" transfers itself from behind the diagonal lines to the horizontal lines. It still blows my mind! A wondrous trick even now to try on your children and friend alike!
I recently saw a contemporary model made of ANZAC troops at play on the deck of a ... read more
Belgian Army Copper Cap Badge
A good die stamped copper example with two loops to the reverse. Circa 4cm tall.
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15.00 GBP