55th Regiment of Foot (Westmoreland) Other Rank's Brass Glengarry Badge, pre 1881
A superb original yellow brass example with north -south brass loops. Sharp detail.
A brass badge as worn on the undress glengarry cap from 1874 - 1881. Originally raised in 1755, the 55th (Westmorland) Regiment's nickname was 'the Two Fives' after their numeral. Their badge depicts the 'China' dragon. This was added after Lieutenant Butler captured an Imperial Dragon standard... read more
16th Regiment of Foot (Bedfordshire) Other Ranks Second Pattern Pre 1881 Glengarry Cap Badge
A die struck yellow brass pre territorial second pattern glengarry badge with two original east - west brass loops to the reverse. A thickly struck badge with no damage and good detail. The numeral 16 in the centre of a crowned wreath superimposed on a Maltese cross. Worn until 1881 having replaced by the larger and more extensively detailed example (No 444). In good condition. K&K Vol No ... read more
85.00 GBP
13th Regiment of Foot (1st Somersetshire) Shako Plate (circa 1869 - 78)
An original Victorian QVC shako plate for the 13th Regiment of Foot (1st Somersetshire). This is the last pattern variety of the badge dating circa 1869 - 1878. In good condition complete with original dark toned lugs.
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72nd (Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders) Regiment of Foot Other Ranks Feather Bonnet Badge, c1825 - 1881
A large stiff brass die struck badge with two original loops to the reverse (some bending with service wear but fully functional). Traces of the original gilt wash still evident in the nooks and crannies but mainly now back to a dark toned brass. The other pattern (K&K Vol 1 No 536) is wildly copied, but not this pattern which Bloomer claims was worn on the Feather Bonnet. Circa 8.8cms tall.... read more
195.00 GBP
66th Regiment of Foot (Berkshire) Other Ranks Glengarry Badge, Pre 1881
A Victorian Pre-Territorial Army (1874-1881) The 66th Berkshire Regiment of Foot Other Ranks Brass Cap Badge. The badge is a laurel wreath surmounted by a Victorian crown with a scroll at the base inscribed "Berkshire". In the center are the numerals "66". Two original brass loop fittings to the reverse. Well struck example with sharp detail, good yellow brass colour with original brass loops.... read more
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
65.00 GBP
77th Foot (Middlesex Regiment) pre 1881 Unmarked Silver Pagri Badge
A large solid and finely cast unmarked silver white metal badge with its original stout pagri pin to reverse. Not sure if this was officer issue or regimental funded Indian mess waiter / bearer badge. It seems too well made to be the latter but happy to be corrected. In any event a scarce pre 1881 badge. Circa 5.5cms tall.
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145.00 GBP
Original 52nd Regiment of Foot ( Oxfordshire Light Infantry ) Glengarry Badge, pre 1881
A 'yellow' brass pre-territorial glengarry badge with two original brass loops to the reverse. The number "52" to the centre of a bugle horn with strings. See my item 54465, which contrasts an original item similar to this one with a frequently encountered reproduction.
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145.00 GBP
British Indian. 105th (Madras Light Infantry) Regiment, OR’s glengarry badge and matched facing collar badges circa 1874-1881
105th (Madras Light Infantry) Regiment, OR’s glengarry badge and matched facing collar badges set, worn circa 1874/6-1881. A good die-stamped gilt example of all three. Crowned coiled bugle horn; lined ‘105’ to voided centre. Brass lugs East and West to badge. (K&K Vol 1 , No 582). Collar badges are fitted with two original copper lugs, East and West (Chruchill No 1388 refers, 2nd pattern v... read more
165.00 GBP
14th West Yorkshire (Prince of Wales's Own) Regiment of Foot Other Ranks Bi-Metal Glengarry Badge, pre 1881
A large impressive and original die struck bi metal cap badge with two original brass loops (north-south) to the reverse. Strengthening bars to reverse of base for horse and above the bottom scroll to support the joint of the tiger, as originally manufactured. Dark toned. Worn circa 1874 - 1881.
A cracker.
Technically until 1881, they were associated with the county o... read more