10th (Liverpool Scottish) Battalion Kings Regiment Officers Sporran Cantle Badge

Of two part construction with two original screw posts (without nuts) to the reverse an circular maker's mark bearing the maker's details "J.R.Gaunt & Son Ltd., London". Peter Brydon identifies this as the Officer's Sporran Cantle Badge (Plate 6, Fig 5 refers). Looks silver plated.

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Code: 68678

Highland Cyclist Battalion (HCB) White Metal Glengarry Badge - Gaunt Plaque

Scarce white metal king's crown glengarry badge with two original loops and makers details for Gaunt London to the reverse in the form of a small brass plaque. The Star of the Order of the Thistle bearing double title scrolls, 'Highland Cyclists' and 'Battalion T.F '. This one with Lacesset spelling.
Slightly curved / domed. An original example of a much copied badge.

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Code: 68377

7th Volunteer Battalion (VB) The Royal Scots Pair of White Metal Collar Badges , 1904 - 1908 only

Miniature versions of the glengarry badge, this unit wore collar badges of a small size from 1904 until 1908 only. Die struck in white metal with two original loops to the reverse (some service wear to these). Not an exact match but display reasonably well together. Circa 26mm tall. Rare.

Churchill No 24 refers.

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Code: 68786

Cambridge University Rifle Volunteers (CURV) Blackened Metal Shoulder Belt Plate

This is an original Victorian blackened metal shoulder belt plate. It consists of the arms of Cambridge University with entwined initials CURV as a monogram at the top. The rear has its original 2 screw posts. In very good condition with sharp detail and no damage.

The Cambridge University Rifle Volunteers were formed in 1803 when there were fears of an invasion by the French. ...  read more

Code: 68479

Border Rifle Volunteers Edwardian Officers Pouch Belt Plate

A fine die-stamped blackened post 1901 example, with burnished silver highlights. Crowned star mounted with circlet inscribed “BORDER RIFLE VOLUNTEERS”; to the centre, the crowned heart with scroll above inscribed “DOE OR DIE”. Two screw posts to reverse but missing its securing nuts. Rare as worn only from 1902 - 1908. A touch of verdigris to reverse otherwise simply gorgeous.

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Code: 68780

Scottish 2nd Royal Lanark Militia Glengarry Badge

A fine and scarce star pattern die stamped white metal example. Original stout functional pin fittings to the reverse. Hugh King had one like this is his collection, but on loops. Circa 1860 onwards. Happy to be corrected.

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Code: 68926

105th Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers Corps (RVC) Glengarry Badge

This is a genuine and scarce example which is much copied. It is die stamped silver plate with two original silvered loops to the reverse. It appears to have a gilt wash finish on the oval motto srcoll. A really lovely example with sharp detail and of superb quality, possibly officer/senior NCO issue. Circa 5.4cms tall. Circa 1868 - 1880.

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Code: 65455

WW2 Artist Rifles (Rifle Brigade) White Metal Cap Badge

A die struck white metal cap badge for the Artists Rifles with an original slider to reverse. This pattern with "Artists" only on the scroll. It was sealed in white metal on 14th April 1938, following their becoming affiliated to the Rifle Brigade in 1937, having formerly been known as the 28th Battalion of the County of London Regiment (Artists' Rifles).

K&K Vol 2 No 2426 refe...  read more

Code: 68630

4th / 5th / 6th Battalions ( Territorial ) Suffolk Regiment Bi Metal Cap Badge

Bi metal cap badge with original slider. Brass is dark toned and it has the odd spot of verdigris. Good condition and seen some service wear.

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Code: 56214

Royal Welsh Fusiliers (RWF) Volunteer Battalion Other Ranks Grenade Glengarry Badge

In superb condition with two original loops to reverse. Pre 1908.

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Code: 66085