The 18th ( Queen Mary's Own ) Hussars Other Ranks White Metal Cap Badge

Die struck other rank 's cap badge comprising a circlet in white metal inscribed ' Queen Mary's Own ' surmounted by an Imperial Crown. In the centre the Roman numerals XVIII with original slider. In very good condition.

Worn from 1910 onwards when King George V and Queen Mary took to the Throne. Prior to this, they had been known as the Princess of Wales's Own and wore a large...  read more

Code: 54729

20th Hussars Other Ranks Brass Metal Cap Badge

In good condition with original slider. Slider has slightly lifted on one corner, but is still strong and functional. There is nothing one can say of any merit about the design of this badge.

In 1922, the Regiment merged with the 14th Hussars, and this badge was consigned to history.

K&K Vol 1, Fig. 793 refers.  read more

Code: 54727

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

13th / 18th Hussars Gold Anodised Aluminium Cap Badge

Scarce early JR Gaunt London pattern in very good condition.  read more

Code: 53999

Royal Tank Regiment ( RTR ) Anodised Cap Badge

Anodised cap badge to the Royal Tank Regiment, original two loops. Excellent condition.  read more

Code: 53621

The Suffolk Regiment (12th Foot) Victorian Issue Other Ranks Bi-metal Cap Badge - Regimental Pattern Castle

Die struck Bi-metal cap badge with two original dark toned loops to the lugs (some service wear / twisting to lugs but still fully functional). Victorian crown and two tower regimental pattern castle. Also worn with a King's Imperial Crown. The latter very rare.

K&K Vol 1 Nos 603/604 refer.

E57.11  read more

Code: 60080

The Gloucestershire Regiment (28th & 61st Foot) - Other Ranks Brass Back Badge

Circa 2cm across, small die struck back badge for wear on the reverse of the cap, with two original lugs to reverse. No badge collection is complete without one. Found with slider also.

The 28th Foot (1st Battalion The Gloucestershire Regiment from 1st July 1881) had the unique honour of wearing a back badge in recognition of their distinguished conduct when engaged by cavalry b...  read more

Code: 60057

The Hampshire Regiment (37th & 67th Foot) Victorian / Edwardian Issue other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge

An attractive early pattern cap die struck two part bi-metal badge with four braising holes and two lugs (east - west), these appear to be later replacements but very neatly done - reflected in price. Slight service wear to high points on tiger, but overall a good stiff badge. Affectionally known as the cat and cabbage cap badge. 42mm across and 40mm tall.

K&K Vol 1 No 647 refers...  read more

Code: 60048

The Northamptonshire Regiment (48th & 58th Foot) WW1 Issue Brass Economy Cap Badge

All brass version with original slider. A worn example but detail still good. Introduced circa 1916. Gaylor confirms an all brass economy issue for this Regiment.

Gaylor page 135 refers.


D67.2  read more

Code: 60033

Kings Own ( Yorkshire Light Infantry ) (KOYLI) ( 51st & 105th Foot) Large Smasher / Pagri Hat Bi-Metal Cap Badge

Worn on the Smasher (Slouch) Hat. Gaylor claims the Pagri. Huge badge compared to the normal issue (see the second photo for a comparison with the badge listed below). Bi-metal with sweat hole to the reverse. Lugs look different in colour but both original. A smashing badge!

K&K Vol 1 No 669 refers.

E57.9  read more

Code: 60030