97th Regiment of Foot (Earl of Ulster's) (Later West Kent Regiment) Glengarry, pre 1881

In good overall condition with loss of detail to highpoints from service wear. Two original copper loops (n-s) to the reverse.

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Code: 65750

South Lancashire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's Volunteers) Officer's OSD Bronze Cap Badge

A die cast bronze example with two original blades to the reverse. In very good condition.

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Code: 67241

Bedfordshire Regiment Officer's OSD Bronze Cap Badge

Die cast with two original blades to the reverse.
Appears to have been black painted. Not sure if this is a wartime modification or something to do with a territorial battalion. In good condition.

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Code: 67242

The Light Infantry aa Anodised Aluminium Cap Badge - Timings

In good condition, makers mark HW Timings, Ltd B'ham ( Birmingham ) stamped on slider.

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Code: 56562

Early Victorian QVC Royal Military College Sandhurst Bullion Badge

The badge of the RMC Sandhurst (motto on circlet: Vires Acquiret Eundo (We gather strength as we go) with the monogram letters "RMC" to centre, Victorian pattern crown above and superimposed on trophy of arms (Flags and cannons). Fragile and considerable wear to black felt cloth in central device. Not come across this pattern before. Sandhurst had it owns band and I wonder whether this was a...  read more

Code: 69060

Extra Regimentally Employed List / General Staff Officer's OSD bronze cap badge - blades

A fine and scarce die cast bronze royal crest. Two original blades to the reverse. Good colour and in very good condition.

K&K Vol 1 No 1083 refers.

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Code: 66553

WW1 Scarce 1914 1st Pattern Tyneside Scottish Other Ranks Glengarry Cap Badge

The design for this badge was not fixed until late November 1914 by the Tyneside Scottish Committee, and was replaced by the more imposing 2nd pattern badge in January 1915. Many of the original cap badges were converted to pin fittings (as per my item 54503). They were issued to the original volunteers to the 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd Battalion Tyneside Scottish quartered in Alnwick, Northumbe...  read more

Code: 63561

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.

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Code: 60030

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

Rare Leicestershire Yeomanry White Metal Cap Badge

A rare white metal version with two original loops (E-W) to the reverse (one twisted but still functional). It was allegedly struck for the Coronation of George V. See the following URL for details:

http://www.paoyeomanry.co.uk/LY190815Badge.htm

Worn 1910 to 1915. This die was probably made especially for the Coronation and was used for the new gilding metal ba...  read more

Code: 60614