Victorian - Isle of Man Volunteers Other Ranks White Metal Glengarry Badge ( the 7th Volunteer Battalion King 's Liverpool Regiment )

A die struck white metal cap badge with two original dark toned loops to the reverse. The motto " Quocunque Jeceris Stabit " which is rather appropriate given the three legged device to the centre and translates as " whichever way you throw him he will stand ". It was also the motto adopted by the Home Guard of the island in WW2. Circa 4.7cm tall. Some evidence of service wear otherwise in ...  read more

Code: 58182

WW2 Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) Bakelite Plastic Economy Cap Badge - Maker Marked

Grey plastic bakelite with original tabs and maker marked Stanley & Sons, Walsall. What looks like a small burn mark to rear, but does not detract and otherwise in very good condition.

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Code: 57176

The Rifles Cap Badge unopened in original Firmin Packaging

Silver plated burnished metal cap badge absolutely mint condition in its unopened Firmin & Sons Ltd manufacturer's plastic bag, complete with cotter pin and quoting NATO stock number.

They do not come in better condition that this! I only have one so get it while you can.  read more

Code: 54809

21st ( Empress of India's ) Lancers Other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge

In good condition with original slider. Two part construction with applied lower white metal pennants.

They were designated lancers in 1897, and were awarded the VRI for the part they played at the Battle of Omdurman in 1898, when they were involved in one of the last and most costly mass cavalry charges in history. In 1922, the regiment merged with the 17th lancers, taking t...  read more

Code: 54726

Lothian & Border Horse Yeomanry Officers Bullion Glengarry Badge

In worn condition and dark tarnishing to the bullion but still has its original paper backing. Apparently worn from circa 1901 - 1914. Circa 42mm tall. As worn on the glengarry by an officer of The Lothians & Berwickshire Imperial Yeomanry / Lothians & Border Horse. Worn circa 1901-1914.

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Code: 68689

The Royal Fusiliers Regiment (City of London Regiment) (7th Foot) - Victorian Issue Other Ranks Brass Cap Badge

An early Victorian Crown pattern which displaces some of the lettering on the strap. This shortcoming was improved on the later issue with the Imperial crown sitting atop of the strap and the lettering being fully visible. Some twisting to loops otherwise in very good condition.

K&K Vol 1 No 595 refers.

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Code: 68496

10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles White Metal Cast Cap Badge

Die cast flat backed white metal example with two original loops (north-south). Possibly silver plated and theatre made. Officer / NCO issue?

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Code: 67849

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

South of Ireland Imperial Yeomanry (SIY) 1902-08 Other Ranks Gilding Metal Brass Cap Badge

A rare South of Ireland Imperial Yeomanry cap badge with two original loops to the reverse (east - west).
Good scarce die-stamped brass seeded shamrock bearing the letters SIY. Some wear to gilt finish and loops have been reshaped upwards but still fully functional and overall in lovely condition. Circa 26mm tall and 30.5mm wide.

K&K Vol 1 No 1389 refers.

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Code: 67625

WW1 War Raised Unit - 2nd Battalion King Edward's Horse Gilding Metal Cap Badge

A good stiff die struck cap badge with original slider fixing - very slight truncation of this to a square end, otherwise in very good condition with sharp detail. Circa 6cms tall.

The second battalion of this unit King Edwards Horse (The King's Overseas Dominions Regiment appeared in 1914 (this date appears on the badge). There was no connection with the original unit and certa...  read more

Code: 65464