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Early Rifle Volunteer Officer 's Forage Cap found in Houghton-le-Spring, County Durham, most likely 7th Durham City Rifle Volunteers

Early Rifle Volunteer Officer 's Forage Cap found in Houghton-le-Spring, County Durham, most likely 7th Durham City Rifle Volunteers


1855 pattern black wool forge cap with flat peak and rifle green braid and top knot. Label to inside gives military outfitters details as G Phillips, Army & Navy Outfitters, Stonehouse. Leather lining still present and silk purple lining present but perished in places.

Has seem some service, as determined from the worn and grubby interior, but otherwise it has held its s...  read more

Code: 58311

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Scarce Durham Light Infantry ( DLI ) Territorial Battalion Officer 's Side Cap and Silver Plated South Africa Scroll Cap Badge

Scarce Durham Light Infantry ( DLI ) Territorial Battalion Officer 's Side Cap and Silver Plated South Africa Scroll Cap Badge


Crown to reverse of badge stamped "P" for silver plated and with maker's name JR Gaunt London. Badge has two lugs (e-w) and is secured behind the sewn-in lining, which makes cleaning the badge difficult, but also stops it going walkies! it is lightly tarnished and needs a good clean.

One silver plated cap button to front ( the other sadly is missing). This is King's ...  read more

Code: 58290

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Original WW2 era Australian Militia slouch hat puggaree, scarce

Original WW2 era Australian Militia slouch hat puggaree, scarce

The puggaree has been worn on the Australian slouch hat since it was adopted in 1903. For many years a coloured fold in the puggaree was used to designate units however, this was abandoned shortly after the Second World War. While clothing regulations state the puggaree was to have seven folds, puggarees with less than this were made and issued. The puggarees used by colonial military forces pr...  read more

Code: 58025

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Durham Light Infantry ( D.L.I. ) Officer 's Field Service Cap, Pre 1952

Durham Light Infantry ( D.L.I. ) Officer 's Field Service Cap, Pre 1952


Excellent quality officers field service cap in dark green melton cloth with die struck white metal cap badge on two original loops (east - west) and with two brass DLI regimental cap sized buttons to front both with a king's crown. Brown oil-cloth lining and retailers details "Conway Williams of Brook Street, Mayfair, London" and ink annotation J.H. Taylor, signifying the officer who ...  read more

Code: 58022

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Rifle Brigade, Officers Field Service Cap

Rifle Brigade, Officers Field Service Cap


Excellent quality officers field service cap in dark green melton cloth with black piping to the crown, silvered bugle horn on a black cord boss, and two black horn buttons to the front. Brown oil-cloth lining and makers details for "A.J.White-Hatters of Pall Mall" and size label for 6 5/8. Only faults appear to be two barely discernable small moth nips to the inner edge of the upper pi...  read more

Code: 56079

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Scarce Boer War vintage Victorian Yorkshire Regiment ( Green Howard's )Undress Other Ranks Field Service / Side Cap - dated 1898

Scarce Boer War vintage Victorian Yorkshire Regiment ( Green Howard's )Undress Other Ranks Field Service / Side Cap - dated 1898


In lovely condition with no moth or damage or pen marks. With original Victorian pattern Green Howards Yorkshire Regiment Cap Badge with two original dark toned loops the reverse and two sweat / braising holes. Given the black cloth colour I believe this is a undress cap. Internal War Department white painted WD with central arrow and date 1898. Service wear to inside rim, with a few ...  read more

Code: 55445

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Post WW2 Royal Northumberland Fusiliers ( RNF ) Captain's Tunic

Post WW2 Royal Northumberland Fusiliers ( RNF ) Captain's Tunic


Burtons the Tailor made tunic complete with officer gilt brass regimental pattern buttons, pips for rank of a captain and brass metal shoulder titles. Lining In good condition, some wear to the internal lining material in one arm hole, but no obvious holes or damage to the outside. WW2 campaign medal ribbons sewn neatly to tunic, including the Africa and Italy Stars. Separate matching b...  read more

Code: 55348

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1949 Pattern Battle Dress Trousers Size 2 (circa 30 inch waist)

1949 Pattern Battle Dress Trousers Size 2 (circa 30 inch waist)

1949 pattern, Size 2, made by James Smith of Derby, with NATO stock number. Inside leg 29", waist circa 30"-31", a slim fit, and probably not suited to a big lad! In good condition with the exception of one small tear in the fabric below one knee only. Not obvious and could be invisibly repaired.

Will post to a UK address only.  read more

Code: 55347

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Infantry of the Line Mess Dress Trousers attributed to the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers

Infantry of the Line Mess Dress Trousers attributed to the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers


Marked inside to an officer in the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers 1939 ( A. H Duncan Esq, RNF ). This chap was tall, I guess over 6 feet 3 inches. Very slight service wear but no holes or repairs. Still has leather fasteners for fitting under the shoe heals, but one buckle with centre tongue / prong missing (easily repaired) . The leather is dry and old and could benefit from renaissanc...  read more

Code: 55346

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Victorian / Edwardian Northumberland Fusiliers Officer's Undress Field Service / Side Cap

Victorian / Edwardian Northumberland Fusiliers Officer's Undress Field Service / Side Cap


In lovely condition with no moth or damage or pen marks. With two original officer's silver and gilt buttons with mounted devices and the pre 1904 pattern girdle and strap. The gold thread bullion grenade has no St George and the Dragoon device but it does not look to me as if it ever had one. Some wear to the bullion and it has darkened. Given the black cloth colour I believe this ...  read more

Code: 54173

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