Chinese Treat Ports - Light Horse Troop, Shanghai Volunteer Corps Silver Plated Cap Badge

Flat backed with two original silvered loops. All fiddly bits present and correct. Unmarked. Silver plated example. Circa 5 cms tall and 5cms wide. This pattern was worn circa 1880 onwards.

See the following URL for positive identification (Bob Betts collection auctioned in 2024 Shanghai badges, photo, near top left of collection:

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Code: 69545

Chinese Treaty Ports - Shanghai Municipal Police Bullion Cloth Blazer Badge

A scarce original pre 1943 period 'Shanghai Municipal Police blazer badge'; large silver wire eight pointed star mounted with gilt wire strap inscribed 'Shanghai Municipal Police'; the centre with multi coloured woven flags of the nations represented in this International Settlement, set on the motto 'Omnia juncta in uno' (All joined together into one), the reverse with partial brown paper back...  read more

Code: 69542

WW1 - 18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own) Gilt Sweetheart OCA Pin Brooch Badge

An attractive example, gilt bright. Original and functional pin fitting. No maker marks.

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Code: 69543

QVC Victorian 18th Royal Hussar Other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge

Victorian bi / metal cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. The number, "18" above the letter, "H" to the centre of a crowned circlet bearing the motto within a wreath of laurel that carries the Regiments two main honour scrolls. In very good condition with sharp detail and two original loops to the reverse. Circa 42mm tall.

K&K No 783 refers.

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Code: 69541

Royal Scots Fusiliers OSD Officer's Shoulder Title (early pre 1907 pattern)

Most probably worn from 1902 with the introduction of Officer's Service Dress but Westlake notes photographic evidence of this pattern being worn in the 1890s (p81). It is the smaller version at 1.1cms tall and 2cm wide. Two original hexagonal fixing loops to the reverse. Slight service wear and a few marks otherwise in good condition. From 1907 the pattern with the initials RSF was worn w...  read more

Code: 69544

Update on Postage of Orders - Snow!

Please note that due to Storm Goretti, and the impact it is likely to have on Royal Mail deliveries to both UK and Europe, we have decided not to post paid orders until after the weekend, that is on 12th January, subject to the snow having cleared. Thank you for your continued patience.

Please note this includes orders received over the Xmas period.

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Code: 61579

6th Dragoon Guards QVC Other Ranks Bi-Metal Collar Badges

A matching pair of Victorian bi-metal collar badges each with two dark toned original loops to reverse. Sweat hole construction. Gorgeous.


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Code: 69482

5th RGR Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) All Ranks Blackened Brass Shoulder Title

As worn by all ranks of the Regiment between 1924 and 1950. One of a number of patterns, this one matching 5GR F17G (see below). Circa 23mm tall and 21mm wide. Two original loops. Some service wear to black finish otherwise in good condition.

Gurkha Museum Publication "Insignia of the Royal Gurkha Rifles (Field Force) Figure 5GR F17G refers.

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Code: 67639

WW1 Warwick Yeomanry Officers Cast Brass Shoulder Title

This pattern always found neatly cast. Two original small loops to the reverse. Allegedly also worn on the pagri sun helmet.

Westlake No 213 refers.

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Code: 58464

The Inns of Court Regiment Matched Pair of Brass Shoulder Titles

In very good condition with two original loops to the reverse of each. Westlake claims as worn from 1932 onwards when they were restyled the Inns of Court Regiment having previously been OTC.

Westlake No 1568 refers.

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Code: 59531