QVC Oxford University Rifle Volunteers Other Ranks Helmet Plate

A Victorian die-stamped white metal crowned star bearing laurel sprays and title strap; University Arms to voided centre. Three original lug fastenings (North, East and West, North bent over). Quite a bit of service wear to star tips but in good overall condition.

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Code: 70418

Queen's Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons) Piper's Silver Plated Glengarry Cap Badge

An early die cast silver plated white metal example, flat backed with two original loops to the reverse. In very good condition and quite scarce as worn by the pipers. Replaced by an anodised AA version.

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Code: 70419

74th Highlanders Undress Plaid Brooch - later 2nd Battalion The Highland Light Infantry (HLI)

An attractive and scarce 74th (Highlanders) Regiment of Foot (later 2nd Battalion HLI) undress plaid brooch as worn between 1849-1881 nickel silver (no hallmark) with the Indian Elephant and scroll bearing battle honour 'Assaye'. Very good condition with minor service wear. Original pin and C clasp, strong and functional. Circa 7.5cm in diameter.

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Code: 70417

Victorian QVC King's Own Scottish Borderers (KOSB) Other Ranks Large Pattern White Metal Glengarry Badge - Gaunt Tablet

Victorian QVC King's Own Scottish Borderers (KOSB) Other Ranks Large Pattern White Metal Glengarry Badge A good heavy quality early pattern die stamped white metal example with three original loops (some service wear). Maker's tablet to reverse of crown, JR Gaunt / London. Circa 7.7cms tall. This is not a HPC or a converted HPC. Hard to find. The Victorian pattern crown worn 1887-1901, King's...  read more

Code: 70416

West Kent Regiment Bi-metal Helmet Plate Centre ( HPC )

In good condition with three of four original staple style loops present to reverse (central loop neatly removed for wear on the Glengarry and one remaining stable is lifting on one side but still functional) . Worn 1881 - 1914 on the Helmet Plate and on the Glengarry until 1895. A thick blue velvet backing which appears to be the original backing to be included.

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Code: 70414

The King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) Brass Gilding Helmet Plate Centre (HPC)

Brass dark toned and signs of service wear. With all four original staple style loops (Large central loop fractured but still functional). Worn 1881 - 1914 on the Helmet Plate Centre and on the Glengarry until 1895. It would have been worn with a red cloth backing.

K&K Vol 1 Nos 295 and 363 refer.

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Code: 70413

5th (The Sutherland and Caithness Highland) battalion of The Seaforth Highlanders White Metal Glengarry Badge - Stout Pin Fitting

A scarce die struck white metal glengarry badge for the 5th (The Sutherland and Caithness Highland) battalion of The Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany's). Scarce to find with a pin fastening - this is stout and original and fully functional. Apparently, the 1st Sutherland Highland Rifle Volunteers also wore this badge with a pin fastening.

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Code: 70415

Yorkshire Hussars (Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own) Officer's Cap Badge

Die cast, silver plated with gilt overlays. Of two part riveted construction with original fixing loops (some traces of plating to these) and maker marked JR Gaunt London. Circa 45mm tall. Slight polishing to coronet otherwise in very good worn condition and scarce.

K&K Vol 1 1409 refers.

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Code: 70390

Royal Gloucestershire Hussars Gilding Metal Brass Cap Badge

A die struck example with original slider. Appears to have been lacquered and has an attractive coppery appearance. In very good condition.

K&K Vol 1 No 1447 refers.

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Code: 70393

Denbighshire Yeomanry (Hussars) Other Ranks Cap Badge

A die struck example in bronzed brass with original slider. Appears to have been lacquered otherwise in good worn condition with sharp detail.

K&K Vol 1 No 1433 refers.

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Code: 70391