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

South Staffordshire Regimental Band Full Dress Bandsman's Helmet Plate, Pre 1952 Issue

The helmet plate backing is a standard 8 pointed star made of gilding metal with a laurel wreath surmounted by a King's Crown, with more looking modern loops than pre 1914 examples. The Helmet Plate Centre is a detachable circlet and has the words ‘South Staffordshire’ with a Prince of Wales's feathers in white metal with a gild metal coronet and with a black velvet background. The fixings for...  read more

Code: 68736

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

WW2 Glosters Gloucestershire Regiment Plastic Bakelite Economy Cap Badge

Usual crazing to reverse and very slight warping, but in good overall condition with two original tabs to the reverse.

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Code: 67441

Royal Army Dental Corps Officer's Silver Plated and Gilt Cap Badge, QEII Issue

Die cast of two part construction, gilt bright and sharp detail. Two original long loops to the reverse. In very good condition.

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Code: 67440

WW2 Royal Engineers GVI Cypher OSD Bronze Cap Badge - Blades

Die cast with two original blades to reverse, a nicely voided example. In very good condition.

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Code: 67439

Victorian 1st Volunteer Battalion, The Border Regiment Helmet Plate, QVC

A superb example, with no damage and with three retaining loops and the brass backing plate for holding the red felt centre cloth in place. Sharp detail, shaped to helmet. Fabulous. Circa 1887 - 1902.

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Code: 67431