Australia New South Wales Irish Rifle / Rifles Regiment Cap Badge
A die struck white metal hat badge of the NSW Irish Rifle Regiment, worn circa 1903 - 1912. The badge features the Irish harp above a shamrock, encircled by a Waratah wreath, and surmounted by the imperial crown. The Irish motto 'FAG AN BEALAC' ('Clear the way') is carried beneath the shamrock, and the title 'N.S.W. IRISH RIFLE REGIMENT' is inscribed on a scroll at the bottom of the badge. Wit... read more
MSVR Malay States Volunteer Rifles Brass Shoulder Title, worn circa 1902 - 1921
Brass shoulder title with two original flat lugs to the reverse - one slightly bent over otherwise in very good condition. Scarce.
Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 757 refers.
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Singapore / Straights Settlements - Penang and Province Wellesley Volunteer Corps Brass Collar Badge
Die struck with two original loops to the reverse. In very good condition. Circa 3.2cm tall. Worn 1922 - 1942 (as per the design for the cap badge but smaller). Of Malaya / Singapore interest. Scarce.
Renfrew et al, Vol 2 No 1994/1995 refer.
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Australia Victorian QVC Crown Queensland Mounted Infantry (4 Stars) Brass Glengarry Badge, Circa 1860 - 1902
A circular die struck brass badge in the form of a garter surmounted by a Queen Victoria crown. The garter has the text, 'QUEENSLAND'. The garter surrounds a voided cross with four stars representing the Southern Cross. The back of the badge has two original vertically aligned lugs. Circa 53mm tall. In very good condition and dark toned. The Queensland Mounted Infantry were a Pre Australian ... read more
Colonial Militia or Volunteer Artillery Cast Brass Forage Cap Badge
A nicely cast gilt grenade with original slider to the reverse. Possibly theatre made in India or African sub-continent. Circa 3.2cm tall. Scarce.
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Hong Kong Military Service Corps Chromed White Metal Cap Badge
Hong Kong Military Service Corps post 1945 chromed cap badge Locally made. Dragon on two tier title scroll with loops. In very good condition. Worn circa 1945 - 1980.
Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 926 refers.
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WW2 Ceylon Railway Engineer Regiment
Good scarce die-stamped brass crowned title circlet with floral sprays with blank scroll at base; railway engine to voided centre. Oringal slider to reverse, poorly stamped 'Dowler, Birmingham' (perhaps after a trip to the pub at lunchtime!).
According to Renfrew, worn circa 1943 - 1949. Now Sri Lanka.
Renfrew el al, Vol 1, No 1130 & Cox No 1013 refer.
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Hong Kong Patent Police Whistle on Black Rigging Lines Lanyard
Maker named Alex Ross & Co Hong Kong. A Nickel Plated White Metal Patent Police Whistle. Below makers details there are a series of Chinese characters impressed below. Still makes a nice toot. Appears to have some age to it. Slight service wear and light damage to attached black cloth lanyard. A scarce item.
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Malayan (subsequently Malaysian) Air Training Corps (MATC) Brass Cap Badge
First pattern brass badge, with two original loops to the reverse. In very good condition. Formed in 1947 on the UK model of the ATC. Scarce badge. A second pattern, without the 'M' on the tablet being clutched by the eagle was made in the 1960s in silver anodised aluminium. Disbanded 1965.
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Malay States Volunteer Regiment ( MSVR ) White Metal Glengarry / Cap Badge
A scarce white metal die struck cap badge with original slider to the reverse. Four coronets to the centre of a crowned strap bearing the title. Worn 1921 - 1936. Circa 4.9cm tall. In very good condition with sharp detail. Small nick to rim at 4 0'clock otherwise near mint.
Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 758 refers.
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