The Surrey Yeomanry (Lancers) (Queen Mary's Regiment) Brass Other Ranks Larger Pattern Cap Badge

Die struck in gilding metal with two original loops to the reverse (one slightly bent). The larger pattern at circa 5.1cms tall. In very good condition with sharp detail. Gaylor (p90) confirms found in two sizes. The final photo shows a comparison between this larger version and its smaller cousin, which is available for sale as item 68089 (which is only 4.1cms tall).

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Code: 68605

Royal Irish Fusiliers (Princess Victoria's) 2 part Officer's Collar Badge

A vertically worn, 2 part collar badge in silver plate and gilt, in good worn condition with some polishing from service wear and with two original loops to the reverse. Loops seem quite long so possibly also as worn on the forage cap.

Churchill No 1792 refers.

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Code: 67894

18th (Queen Marys Own) Hussars Officers OSD Bronze Cap Badge

A scarce OSD officers dark bronze die cast cap badge with two original blades to the reverse. As usual, not recommended to play with the blades as they can get brittle with age. In very good condition. Pre 1922.

K&K Vol 1 No 788 refers.

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Code: 62812

King's Royal Rifle Corps (KRRC) Blackened Brass Other Ranks Large Pattern Glengarry Badge, post 1881

A large post 1881 blackened brass die struck badge with two original loops to the reverse. Battle honours to Tel - el - Kebir. Circa 6.3cms tall and 4.7cms wide. Sharp detail with black finish in excellent condition. One very slight edge knock to bottom edge of left of Maltese cross arm, barely noticeable from the front.

K&K Vol 1, No 675 (but with a Victorian Crown).

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Code: 68500

The Sherwood Foresters (Derbyshire Regiment) (45th & 95th Foot) QVC Victorian Other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge

Die struck example on original toned loops. As worn until 1902 when the badge was corrected to include Nottinghamshire. I have encountered other Victorian issues and the reverse detail was not sharp on these either but this is a genuine example.

K&K Vol 1 No 661 refers.

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Code: 68502

Durham Light Infantry ( DLI ) (68th & 106th LI) Victorian White Metal Other Ranks Cap Badge

A Victorian white metal die struck cap badge for the Durham Light Infantry with two original age-toned lugs to reverse (n-s - top one twisted to vertical position but still intact and strong).

K&K Vol 1 Nos 680 refers.

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Code: 68501

The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) (42nd & 73rd Foot) - Victorian Issue Lacesset Spelling

A very pleasing die struck white metal badge with two original loops to the reverse (some service wera and bending to these). Victorian crown and sharp detail. This version with the motto spelling "Lacesset" as opposed to the alternative version found "Lacessit". As is the case with all Black Watch badges there appears to be an inability to settle on the correct spelling of this word in the mot...  read more

Code: 68499

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

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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Code: 67661

The Warwickshire Yeomanry Bronzed Cap Badge - Tiptaft, Birmingham

Scarce bronzed (polished to a brighter finish) other rank 's cap badge with original slider stamped Tiptaft, B'ham. Good condition, looks to have been lacquered.

This unit was 2nd in the order of precedence of yeomanry regiments. First raised in 1794.

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Code: 58068