The Light Infantry aa Anodised Aluminium Cap Badge - Timings
In good condition, makers mark HW Timings, Ltd B'ham ( Birmingham ) stamped on slider.
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6.00 GBP
Early Victorian QVC Royal Military College Sandhurst Bullion Badge
The badge of the RMC Sandhurst (motto on circlet: Vires Acquiret Eundo (We gather strength as we go) with the monogram letters "RMC" to centre, Victorian pattern crown above and superimposed on trophy of arms (Flags and cannons). Fragile and considerable wear to black felt cloth in central device. Not come across this pattern before. Sandhurst had it owns band and I wonder whether this was a... read more
65.00 GBP
13th/18th Hussars Staybrite Anodised Aluminium Cap Badge - Beewyse London
A very rare badge made by Beewyse London, a maker most often associated with Middle East badges. I have seen a Wessex Brigade Staybrite of their manufacture, but only one example and never of any other British Army Badge until encountering this one. Slight wear to finish on the front but otherwise in very good condition. I have photographed it alongside the Firmin example separately listed. ... read more
25.00 GBP
Extra Regimentally Employed List / General Staff Officer's OSD bronze cap badge - blades
A fine and scarce die cast bronze royal crest. Two original blades to the reverse. Good colour and in very good condition.
K&K Vol 1 No 1083 refers.
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WW1 Scarce 1914 1st Pattern Tyneside Scottish Other Ranks Glengarry Cap Badge
The design for this badge was not fixed until late November 1914 by the Tyneside Scottish Committee, and was replaced by the more imposing 2nd pattern badge in January 1915. Many of the original cap badges were converted to pin fittings (as per my item 54503). They were issued to the original volunteers to the 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd Battalion Tyneside Scottish quartered in Alnwick, Northumbe... read more
225.00 GBP
Kings Own ( Yorkshire Light Infantry ) (KOYLI) ( 51st & 105th Foot) Large Smasher / Pagri Hat Bi-Metal Cap Badge
Worn on the Smasher (Slouch) Hat. Gaylor claims the Pagri. Huge badge compared to the normal issue (see the second photo for a comparison with the badge listed below). Bi-metal with sweat hole to the reverse. Lugs look different in colour but both original. A smashing badge!
K&K Vol 1 No 669 refers.
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55.00 GBP
The Leicestershire & Derbyshire Yeomanry bi-coloured anodised Cap badge - Timings
Scarce manufacturer, marked HW. Timings Ltd B'ham on slider. Some minor service wear. Post 1956.
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22.00 GBP
Rare Leicestershire Yeomanry White Metal Cap Badge
A rare white metal version with two original loops (E-W) to the reverse (one twisted but still functional). It was allegedly struck for the Coronation of George V. See the following URL for details:
http://www.paoyeomanry.co.uk/LY190815Badge.htm
Worn 1910 to 1915. This die was probably made especially for the Coronation and was used for the new gilding metal ba... read more
75.00 GBP
South Staffordshire Regimental Band Full Dress Bandsman's Helmet Plate, Pre 1952 Issue
The helmet plate backing is a standard 8 pointed star made of gilding metal with a laurel wreath surmounted by a King's Crown, with more looking modern loops than pre 1914 examples. The Helmet Plate Centre is a detachable circlet and has the words ‘South Staffordshire’ with a Prince of Wales's feathers in white metal with a gild metal coronet and with a black velvet background. The fixings for... read more
65.00 GBP
Royal Irish Regiment (18th Foot) Other Ranks Gilding Metal Brass Cap Badge, EDVII Issue
A simply gorgeous example, two original dark toned loops to the reverse (north-south), as worn from 1902 - 1910. EDVII issue as King's crown and loops predating the WW1 slider. Worn circa 1902 - 1910 with lugs.
The Regiment was disbanded in 1922.
K&K Vol 1 No 614 refers.
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