WW1 Tyneside Irish (Northumberland Fusiliers) Gilding Metal Shoulder Title - Reid & Co

An original die struck gilding metal shoulder title central device (it would have had a single NF (for Northumberland Fusiliers )) and battalion number above in joined gilding metal numerals (24, 25, 26, 27 or 30). Two original copper loops to the reverse (east-west) and with maker details to the reverse of the frame of the harp: 'Reid & Sons, Newcastle-on-Tyne'. Locally made for the first bat...  read more

Code: 68944

T / 14 / London (London Scottish) One Piece Brass Shoulder Title on Backing Plate

A brass 'T/14/LONDON' shoulder title for the 14th County of London Bn. (London Scottish) London Regiment. Complete with original backing plate and cotter pins. The loops have been bent upwards for comfort when being worn otherwise in very good condition.

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Code: 67150

Grenade / RWF (Royal Welsh Fusiliers) Early Two Part Brass Shoulder Title

The Grenade is die struck with two original dark toned loops. The RWF is cast brass with two original but thin copper loops (some service wear). Possibly theatre made when in India. Westlake claims RWF was worn from 1898. Owner claims this was made in 1881 when they first became the Royal Welsh Fusiliers.

Westlake No 967 refers.

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Code: 64520

WW1 Leeds / W. York One Piece Brass Shoulder Title - Kitcheners "Leeds Pals" with Backing Plate

An original version of this sadly now much copied shoulder title with two original loops to the reverse, its original backing plate and cotter pin. Some staining but otherwise in good condition.

Worn by the 15th and 17th (1st Leeds and 2nd Leeds) (Service Battalions) of the West Yorkshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's Own).

Westlake No 887 refers.

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Code: 68787

KOSB Kings Own Scottish Borderers White Metal Shoulder Title

White metal example with two original hexagonal fixing loops to the reverse. Normally encountered in brass.

Presumably worn by the volunteers or territorials. Not sure if the pipers wore white metal shoulder titles. Any information welcome.

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Code: 68794

T / 5 / QER / Royal Scots Blackened One Piece Brass Shoulder Title

5th Territorial Battalion Queens Edinburgh Rifles (Royal Scots Regiment). Worn circa 1908-21. Good condition with three original loops.

Westlake No 724 refers.

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Code: 68797