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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Code: 58048

14th ( King's ) Hussars Other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge ( 1st Type )

An attractive bi-metal badge depicting the Prussian eagle in white metal with original slider. Very hard to find a good example of this on a slider, and therefore the type that would have been worn in the first year of WW1. The badge which was withdrawn in 1915 and replaced by the second pattern detailed below on account of the use of German insignia in its design. This is a very good exampl...  read more

Code: 55280

2nd Dragoon Guards ( The Queen's Bays ) Other Ranks Brass Cap Badge

A gilding metal cap badge, with good detail, original slider but some verdigris to the reverse which is showing very slight to the front. Can be stopped with a wipe of WD40!

For just over sixty years, the regiment wore the same plain pattern brass badge, differing only in the successive three crowns: the QVC (angular type), K/C Tudor Crown (a domed variety as worn in 1914), and ...  read more

Code: 54752

3rd ( Prince of Wales's ) Dragoon Guards Other Ranks Bi-metal Cap Badge ( Type 1 - Flat Topped 3)

A good strong badge with original slider (some initials lightly scratched to the reverse of slider), with large circular sweat/ braising hole behind the coronet. Sharp detail.

In 1914, the Regiment wore set of three white metal plumes and motto, brass coronet and scroll. although two different strikes used varying patterns of the numeral '3', one flat-topped and the other rounde...  read more

Code: 54751

The 6th Dragoon Guards ( Carabiniers ) Other Ranks Bi-metal Cap Badge

Bi metal cap badge in good condition with original slider and two sweat / braising holes to the reverse of the scroll. With sharp detail. An all brass economy badge was issued in 1916.

The Regiment was amalgamated with the 3rd Dragoon Guards in 1922 to form the 3rd Carabineers ( Prince of Wales's Dragoon Guards ), and again in 1971 with the Royal Scots Greys to form the Royal...  read more

Code: 54748

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.

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Code: 54746

10th ( Prince of Wale's Own Royal Regiment ) Hussars Other Ranks Bi-metal Cap Badge

A stunning bi-metal cap badge with sharp detail and original slider (bent to shape). An all brass economy issue appeared in 1969.

The regiment merged with the 11th Hussars in 1969.

K&K Vol 1, Fig. 765 refers.  read more

Code: 54737

The 12th ( Prince of Wales's Royal ) Lancers Bi-metal Cap Badge - Firmin

Bi-metal cap badge in good condition with original slider, maker marked Firmin London to reverse and with a sweat / braise hole behind the POW feathers. Excellent condition.

The regiment was amalgamated with the 9th Lancers in 1960.

K&K Vol 1, No 768 refers.

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Code: 54735

The 13th Hussars Other Ranks Bi-metal Cap Badge (Type 1)

Two part construction with original slider to the reverse. Dark toned.

The badge is fairly simple in design with the motto 'Viret in aeternum' ('It flourishes for ever'). In 1922 the Regiment was amalgamated with the 18th Hussars.

K&K Vol 1, Fig. 770 refers.

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Code: 54734

15th ( King's ) Hussars Other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge

A fairly uninspired badge which carries the motto 'Merebimur' ( 'We shall be worthy'). Original slider and in very good condition, with some slight staining to reverse of slider. An all brass economy version was issued in 1916.

The regiment was amalgamated with the 19th Hussars in 1922.

K&K Vol 1, Fig. 777 refers.

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Code: 54732