Royal Northumberland Fusiliers Other Ranks Bi Metal Cap Badge

The bi-metal version was worn from 1936 until 1952. Worn on the SD cap, Field Service cap and beret. Original slider. Replaced in 1952 by a staybrite version which was worn until 1959. Circa 43mm by 26mm across the flames. In very good condition.

Col D Wood "The Fifth Fusiliers and its Badges" (2nd Edn) No 178 refers.

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Code: 67385

WW2 Plastic Economy / Bakelite Cap Badge - Type 1

This version in a pale grey-green finish (others in this size can be found in light grey and bronze finishes). Circa 40mm tall by 25mm across the flames. Two original tabs to the reverse, north-south. In good overall condition with only minor distortion and crazing of the cellulose acetate plastic to the reverse only. Sometimes incorrectly described as Bakelite. See the final photo for a com...  read more

Code: 67384

WW2 Plastic / Bakelite Economy Cap Badge - Type 2

This is the smaller pattern in the series and quite hard to come by. Circa 39mm tall by 24mm across the flames. Two original tabs to the reverse, folded flat. In good overall condition with only minor distortion and no crazing of the cellulose acetate plastic. Sometimes incorrectly described as Bakelite. See the final photo for a comparison with its larger cousin, listed for sale above (my i...  read more

Code: 67383

Royal Northumberland Fusiliers RNF Anodised Aluminium AA Staybrite Cap Badge - Gaunt London

A coloured anodised aluminium staybrite version replaced the bi-metal version in 1952 and was worn until 1959. With original slider which is maker marked JR Gaunt London. Circa 44mm tall and 26mm wide across the flames. In superb condition.

Col D Wood "The Fifth Fusiliers and its Badges" (2nd Edn) No 181 refers.

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Code: 67382

Notts & Derby Regiment (Sherwood Foresters) Bi Metal Cap Badge - King's Crown.

A near mint example in unissued condiiton.

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Code: 67278

The Mercian Regiment Bronze Metal Cap Badge (Not Staybrite)

In very good unissued condition, with two original loops to the reverse. Feint maker mark F&S (Firmin & Sons) to reverse.

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Code: 67267

The Mercian Regiment Bi-Metal Cap Badge (Not Staybrite)

In very good unissued condition, with two original loops to the reverse. Maker marked F&S (Firmin & Sons).

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Code: 67266

The Mercian Regiment Cloth Beret Flash Patch Cap Badge

In good unissued condition.

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Code: 67268

The Royal Welsh Regiment Bronze Metal Cap Badge

Bronze metal cap badge with two original loops with cotter pin and the maker marked F&S (Firmin). In very good condition.

See my item 59809 for this and a bi-metal example.

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Code: 67265

The Yorkshire Regiment Bi-Metal Cap Badge

A heavy two part construction cap badge in gilt alloy finish and with a silvered chrome and white enamelled rose to centre with original slider maker. In good unissued condition with original slider. Not a Staybrite. Worn from 2006.

See my item 59488 for a maker marked example.

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Code: 67264