5th VB Durham Light Infantry (DLI) White Metal Cap Badge

This pattern (note shape of crown) attributed to the 5th (Gateshead) Volunteer Battalion, the Durham Light Infantry. Worn until 1908. With original slider and in very good condition. Rare.

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Code: 68131

Highland Light Infantry (Territorial Battalion) White Metal Glengarry Cap Badge - South Africa Scroll

A white metal example, die struck with two original loops to the reverse (one fractured and squashed). Apparently worn by the Territorial Force 6th Battalion of the Regiment post 1908 as it has the scroll "South Africa 1900-2" scroll, although K&K attributes it to the 5th, 7th and 8th Battalions.

Bloomer H & L Regts p57 / K&K Vol 1 No 1750 refer.

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Code: 68071

T / 6 / Grenade / NF (Northumberland Fusiliers) 4 Piece Brass Shoulder Title

As worn 1908 - 1925 by soldiers on the Service Dress jacket. Various combinations found, this one in four parts. This one a bit of a marriage with the T looking like it has been neatly cut from another shoulder title and a mix of loop fixings, all in good condition.

Col D Wood p106 / Fig 303 refer.

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Code: 65381

Hampshire / Hants Regiment White Metal Volunteer Battalion Field Service Cap Badge

Small size silver plated badge with 2 original dark toned loops to reverse (not cut down from HPC). Worn on the field service cap in the 1890s. Circa 3cm wide and 2.3cm tall. In very good condition with no polishing to the tiger's stripes. Scarce.

Churchill p161 & Fig 1001 refer.

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Code: 65979

1st Middlesex Rifle Volunteers 2 Part Officer's Pouch Badge

A scarce two piece pouch badge which is a completely matching set as worn on a pouch or belt, with original retaining nuts and washers to the screw posts. Looks to have been silver plated. Given the King's crown, this would date this item to circa1903 - 1908. Later the 9th London Regiment (Queen Victoria Rifles).

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Code: 68025

Queen's Regiment (Royal West Surrey) Volunteer Battalion White Metal Cap Badge.

A die struck white metal cap badge with two original dark toned loops to the reverse. The Pascal Lamb and Flag upon the furled title scroll, " The Queen's ". Scarce.

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Code: 68017

QVC Generic Militia / Volunteers / Yeomanry Pouch Badge Bi Metal

An eight pointed white metal star with the top most ray replaced with a brass Victorian crown. Three original screw posts with original brass retaining nuts. Circa 7.9cms tall and 6.3cms wide. Of two part construction with a garter and VR cypher to centre. The addition of the brass crown looks contemporary. Possibly also used as a shako plate given the size. A puzzle. Any information welc...  read more

Code: 63713

Northamptonshire Regiment Territorials Bi-Metal Cap Badge

A great example with sweat / braising holes and original slider. Some bending upwards of the slider by the wearer otherwise in good condition and scarce.

Comm DaMc (470)

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Code: 67868

Victorian 1st Argyll Highland Rifle Volunteers Other Ranks White Metal Glengarry Badge, 1880 - 1887

Unvoided with two long original lugs to the reverse. Cat with tail up. Circle carries the title of the unit "1st Argyll Highland Rifle Volunteers ". Circa 7.9cms tall. Some wear and bending to lugs otherwise sharp detail and lightly domed, a lovely example.

The 1st Admin Battalion was consolidated as the 1st Argyllshire Highland Rifle Volunteers in 1880 and then designated as the...  read more

Code: 67746

QVC Manchester Regiment Militia Other Ranks White Metal Glengarry Badge

A scarce die struck glengarry with QVC and two of two original staple style loops to the reverse (north-south). Sharp detail and rare.

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Code: 62120