1st ( Royal ) Dragoons Other Ranks Bi-metal Cap Badge

Bi-metal cap badge with original slider, in reasonable condition with some service wear. Not a lot one can say about this badge other than many resorted to unofficial private purchase brass eagles to make up for its uninspiring design. The eagle was of course to commemorate the capture of the French Eagle of the 105th Regiment of Infantry at Waterloo.

K&K Vol 1, Fig. 751 refers.  read more

Code: 54746

Household Cavalry Staybrite Anodised Aluminium Cap Badge ERII Issue

In good condition.

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Code: 64588

WW2 War Raised Unit - 22nd Dragoons Voided White Metal Cap Badge

White metal die struck cap badge with original slider to reverse. Note the voided Roman numerals. In very good condition Stain to reverse of slider).

The Regiment was raised in December 1940. All six wartime cavalry regiments were disbanded in June 1948.

K&K Vol 2 No 1912 refers.

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Code: 58827

WW2 War Raised Unit - 23rd Hussars Bi-Metal Cap Badge - with reinforcing bar

In tip top bright unissued condition with original slider, strengthening bar to reverse of crown and sweat / braising expansion holes to rear. Die struck with sharp detail and of exceptional quality. This is pattern of manufacture is attributed to JR Gaunt & Sons, but unmarked (the lettering to the reverse of the scroll is the reverse image of the word "Hussars").

The Regiment w...  read more

Code: 56372

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

Seaforth Highlanders (72nd & 78th Highlanders) White Metal Glengarry Badge

A die struck example with three original copper loops to the reverse (some service wear).

K&K Vol 1 No 685 refers.

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Code: 60019

Royal Scots Fusiliers (RSF) Brass Other Ranks Glengarry Badge, Kings Crown

An original die struck example with two original loops
to the reverse (north-south). Some loss of detail through service wear and slight twisting to lugs otherwise in good condition.

K&K Vol 1 No 620 refers.

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Code: 63421

WW1 The Devonshire Regiment Other Ranks Brass Economy Cap Badge

Die struck cap badge with original slider to the reverse. In very good condition. Gaylor confirms an all brass WW1 economy version.

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Code: 67668

Victorian Warwickshire Regiment Militia / Volunteer Battalion Officer 's Silver Plated Helmet Plate, 1880 - 1902

A star of eight points, the topmost point displaced by a Victorian crown. On this a laurel wreath. Within the wreath a strap inscribed the garter motto Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense. In the centre the regimental device of the Warwickshire Regiment, an antelope with a coronet around its neck and chain attached standing on a torse on a black velvet cloth background. An applied scroll below: "The Roya...  read more

Code: 60187

45th Regiment of Foot (Derbyshire Regiment / Sherwood Forresters) Brass Glengarry Badge Converted into Mess Menu Holder

A genuine example with lugs removed (they were north - south) and expertly attached permanently to a brass menu ring stand which has an upright ring for holding the menu card / place setting name card. The crown shaped back to facilitate holding the paper card in place. Probably graced the tables of the 1st Battalion's Regimental Mess post 1881. Some traces of dried polish. Condition as f...  read more

Code: 65589