The Federated Malay States Railways (FMSR) Silver Cap Badge - Engine Driver's Badge?

The Federated Malay States Railways (FMSR) was formed in 1901 and remained so named until 1948. This is a really nice piece hand engraved on unmarked hand beaten silver with two original loops to the reverse. A fine acquisition for the commonwealth railway enthusiast. Rare.

After the Japanese Occupation ended in 1945, the FMSR was reorganised into the Malayan Railways in 1948 ...  read more

Code: 66551

Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps Other Ranks Gilt Brass Gilding Metal Cap Badge, King's Crown - Firmin

A die cast gilded brass cap badge of a crowned pair of facing dragons resting on tri-part scroll ‘NULLA SECUNDUS IN ORIENTE’ with original slider and maker marked Firmin London to the reverse. As worn from 1931 - 1946. King's Crown. Circa 5cms tall. Scarce.

Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 858-860 refer.

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Code: 66519

Ceylon Light Infantry Other Ranks Facing and Matched White Metal Collar Badges

A neat little pair, facing and matched, with original loops. In very good condition. Circa 1900.

Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 1100 & 1101 refer (but the centres of each are unvoided)

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Code: 66249

1948-53 era Royal Australian Infantry Corps cap badge - Maker Marked

Semi die cast with two original loops and gilt finish intact and bright. Maker marked to reverse Swann & Hudson, Frankston. King's crown. Cap badge measures circa 44mm tall. Korean War era badge.

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Code: 66201

WW2 Australia - 47th Battalion Wide Bay Regiment Other Ranks Brass Cap Badge

Die struck with two original loops to the reverse. King's crown pattern. pre 1952. In excellent condition.

The 47th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army. It was originally raised in 1916 for service during the First World War. The battalion then took part in the fighting in the trenches of the Western Front in France and Belgium, before being disbanded ...  read more

Code: 66193

Australian 22nd Battalion (South Gippsland Regiment) – Oxidised Hat Badge – 1930 to 1942

In good condition 22nd Battalion (South Gippsland Regiment) – Oxidised Hat Badge – 1930 to 1942. Complete with 2 original lugs (some bending). Circa 5.7 cms tall.

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Code: 65177

WW2 Australia - 38th Battalion The Bendico Regiment Cap Badge

Large die struck dark oxidised Hat Badge with two original loops to the reverse. In superb condition. As worn 1930 to 1942. (It was worn in white metal from 1953 onwards).

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Code: 66196

Malay Regiment Gilt Officers Cap Badge, adopted 1933

A gilt die cast cap badge on two original loops. Circa 39mm tall by 27mm wide. Slight twisting to loops and dulling to the gilt finish otherwise in good condition.

This was a two battalion force which fought well in the doomed defence of Singapore. After Japan's defeat it was revived and by the time of Independence in 1957 was seven battalions strong.

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Code: 66219

Malay Regiment Fire Gilt Cap Badge, adopted 1933

In excellent condition, gilt in amazing condition, very slight wear to tiger's heads, this is a good stiff badge with sharp detail and with two original lugs to the reverse (minor bending). Quite large at circa 55mm by 43mm. Scarce.

This was a two battalion force which fought well in the doomed defence of Singapore. After Japan's defeat it was revived and by the time of Independe...  read more

Code: 66338

Federated Malay Armed Forces Maintenance Corps Officer's Cast Bi Metal Cap Badge

A two part bi metal cast metal cap badge of riveted construction, Gilt in lovely bright condition with riveted silver plated overlay, with two original loops to the reverse. A tiger superimposed on crossed Kris and Scabbard with the 11 pointed federation star above. Circa 4.8cm tall. In lovely condition.

This unit conducted the functions equivalent to those of the RASC, RAOC and...  read more

Code: 66339