The Warwickshire Yeomanry Bronzed Cap Badge - Tiptaft, Birmingham

Scarce bronzed (polished to a brighter finish) other rank 's cap badge with original slider stamped Tiptaft, B'ham. Good condition, looks to have been lacquered.

This unit was 2nd in the order of precedence of yeomanry regiments. First raised in 1794.

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Code: 58068

The Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry Hussars ( Prince of Wales 's Own ) Bi-Metal Cap Badge

Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry Hussars Bi-Metal Cap Badge, with large braising hole behind crown and with two original lugs to the reverse. Die struck with good sharp detail. 37mm wide and 33mm tall. A lovely example.

The most senior regiment of yeomanry, raised in 1794 and granted the title Royal for service in the civil riots of 1830. The Prince of Wales' plumes and motto in w/m wit...  read more

Code: 58069

GREYS Royal Scots Greys Other Rank's Brass Shoulder Title (small pattern)

Two original six sided hexagonal lugs to the reverse. Slight rippling to the metal, especially on the "G" otherwise bright finish and in good condition. Circa 4.1cm wide and 1cm tall. This smaller pattern was introduced in 1950, becoming gold anodised in 1960. Quite short-lived.

Westlake No 81 refers.  read more

Code: 58975

The Fife & Forfar Yeomanry ( Dragoons ) White Metal Cap Badge

This unit used the County badge, the Thane of Fife as its emblem. The copper lugs have been sharpened and thinned (presumably for display on a board) but otherwise the badge is in excellent condition. Has a look of being silver plated.

This unit was 40th in the order of precedence of yeomanry regiments. First raised in 1901.

K&K Vol 1 No 1474 refers

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Code: 58012

QVC Victorian Hants Carabiniers (Hampshire Yeomanry) Officers Silver Plated Cap Badge

Die cast, voided central oval which contains the Hampshire rose, two original sliver plated loops (n-s) to the reverse. Oval bearing the title backed by a pair of crossed rifles with the 'Carabiniers' scroll across the rifle butts. Silver plate dark toned but in very good condition and no damage. A quality badge worn for only a few years before the end of Queen Victoria's reign. Circa 4.2cm...  read more

Code: 66011

Victorian / Edwardian 18th Hussars Officers Horse Furniture Ear Boss Ornament Badge

A scarce item still on its leather backing, with white metal XVIIIH on brass circlet. In very good condition for age. Circa 6cms in diameter. Slight tear to leather to reverse, but it is still in very good condition.

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Code: 67794

WW2 FANY Women's Transport Service Bronze Cap Badge

Die cast with two original loops and maker marked Gaunt London. Found with blades and loops in this size which is the all ranks cap badge and is circa 35mm in diameter. Collars were of the same pattern but smaller. With original backing maroon cloth square.

Many members served with SOE etc. including famous brave agents Odette Sansom GC and Tanya Szabo.

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Code: 67798

3rd Carabineers (Prince of Wales's Dragoon Guards) Bi-Metal Cap Badge

A well made early example with original 'hairpin' slider and braising / sweat holes to the reverse. Slight service wear otherwise in very good condition. This pattern was sealed in 1929.

The 3rd and 6th Dragoon Guards were amalgamated in 1922 to form the 3rd Carabineers ( Prince of Wales's Dragoon Guards), and again in 1971 with the Royal Scots Greys to form the Royal Scots D...  read more

Code: 67797

South of Ireland Imperial Yeomanry (SIY) 1902-08 Other Ranks Gilding Metal Brass Cap Badge

A rare South of Ireland Imperial Yeomanry cap badge with two original loops to the reverse (east - west).
Good scarce die-stamped brass seeded shamrock bearing the letters SIY. Some wear to gilt finish and loops have been reshaped upwards but still fully functional and overall in lovely condition. Circa 26mm tall and 30.5mm wide.

K&K Vol 1 No 1389 refers.

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Code: 67625

2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys) Other Ranks Bi-metal Cap Badge

In very good condition with original slider and sharp detail. This pattern was worn until 1971.

The French pattern eagle and scroll ' Waterloo ' below commemorate the capture of the eagle of the 45th Regiment of Infantry who were decimated by the charge of the Royal Scots Greys.

K&K Vol 1, Fig. 752 refers.

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Code: 67630