Essex Yeomanry NCO Padded Bullion and Silk Arm badge, QEII issue
Circa 4.8cm tall including red felt backing cloth. Some paper stuck to reverse and a some glue traces to front at about 5 o'clock otherwise in very good condition and bright. Thank you to David for pointing out this is an arm badge (source
Michael Wood's new book on "Badges and Insignia
of The Essex Yeomanry").
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14th / 20th Hussars / Kings Royal Hussars Gurkha Crossed Kukris Bullion Mess Dress Arm Badge
A small circular woven bullion badge in the form of crossed kukris in gold bullion thread. Worn by all ranks to commemorate the regiment's tanks serving with the 43rd Lorried Gurkhas fighting through Italy campaign in 1944-45. The badge was adopted in 1947. In very good condition. It was worn post amalgamation in 1992.
See also the anodised aluminium version listed as item 6... read more
10.00 GBP
19th Royal Hussars (Queen Alexandra 's Own ) NCO's White Metal Arm Badge
A rare right facing NCO 's arm badge, closed backed with two copper loops (front loop slightly bent, but functional) to the reverse with two braising /expansion holes to reverse of the applied back plate. In gorgeous condition with all fiddly bits present and correct. Not to be confused with the left facing elephant of virtually the same design (see final photo for comparison) which was worn ... read more
245.00 GBP
Edwardian Belt Ornaments Fire Gilt EDVII Cypher on Belt end, Matching Slide and Buckle, Yeomanry?
A wonderful fire gilt set, in superb condition. Not sure which unit would have worn these, but most likely a yeomanry officer. Any information welcome.
Comm SiSa read more
55.00 GBP
Superb Victorian Generals Horse Furniture Bit Boss Fire Gilt Badge
A stunning example of a fire gilt General Officer's Horse Furniture bit boss badge, with a VR Cypher to centre and often used in Victorian times, a 'Guelphic' crown to the top. What a bobby dazzler this chap must have been. Crossed Sword and Baton below. Circa 7.5cm tall. In superb condition.
Standardisation of crowns was introduced by King Edward VII, when he laid down in... read more
65.00 GBP
19th Century Victorian Cavalry Officers Sabretache Sling Billets with original black leather attachments
A rare set of three fire gilt buckles depicting Lions heads. Minor wear, leather a bit dry but still functional. All three retaining buttons are present, but only one on show in photos. I will give the leather a mild treatment with renaissance wax before posting to make it more supple. Gilt remains bright and fresh. Scarce.
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85.00 GBP
8th King's Royal Irish Hussars NCOs Arm Badge
A die struck silver plated example with three original loops to the reverse. Circa 63mm tall and 37mm wide.
Linaker & Dine Plate 23.1D refers.
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40.00 GBP
14th-20th King's Hussars / Kings Royal Hussars NCOs Lance Ranks Arm Badge
A 1957 Lance Corporals' pattern two part construction badge with raised rim, the oval in gilding metal and the eagle blackened, with two original loops (east - west) to the reverse and two original screw posts to the reverse of the eagle but now with replacement retaining nuts (should have been hexagonal). These do not fit well but at least hold the eagle in place. Otherwise in very good cond... read more
18.00 GBP
British Regular Cavalry NCOs Arm Badge - Number of Regiments possible
Large POW feathers in unmarked silver with flat back and three original loops to the reverse. Circa 52mm tall and 55mm wide without felt cloth backing. A heavy well made item, but a variety of British Army Cavalry Regiments possible (with different or no backings): 3rd DG, 10th Hussars, 12th Lancers and their successors.
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45.00 GBP
Queens Own Worcestershire Imperial Yeomanry Officers Shoulder Belt & Pouch With Whistle and Gilt Fittings
A magnificent Officers shoulder belt plate and pouch with king's crown badge to pouch, indicating the period 1902 - 1908. Tan leather with gilt fittings, in near mint condition. Odd mark to leather, but nothing to worry about. The belt is complete with a fire gilt lion-head boss and two-strand gilt chain connected to the gilt whistle and holder.
The pouch has the original tinned... read more
285.00 GBP