74th Highlanders Undress Plaid Brooch - later 2nd Battalion The Highland Light Infantry (HLI)

An attractive and scarce 74th (Highlanders) Regiment of Foot (later 2nd Battalion HLI) undress plaid brooch as worn between 1849-1881 nickel silver (no hallmark) with the Indian Elephant and scroll bearing battle honour 'Assaye'. Very good condition with minor service wear. Original pin and C clasp, strong and functional. Circa 7.5cm in diameter.

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Code: 70417

Victorian QVC King's Own Scottish Borderers (KOSB) Other Ranks Large Pattern White Metal Glengarry Badge - Gaunt Tablet

Victorian QVC King's Own Scottish Borderers (KOSB) Other Ranks Large Pattern White Metal Glengarry Badge A good heavy quality early pattern die stamped white metal example with three original loops (some service wear). Maker's tablet to reverse of crown, JR Gaunt / London. Circa 7.7cms tall. This is not a HPC or a converted HPC. Hard to find. The Victorian pattern crown worn 1887-1901, King's...  read more

Code: 70416

West Kent Regiment Bi-metal Helmet Plate Centre ( HPC )

In good condition with three of four original staple style loops present to reverse (central loop neatly removed for wear on the Glengarry and one remaining stable is lifting on one side but still functional) . Worn 1881 - 1914 on the Helmet Plate and on the Glengarry until 1895. A thick blue velvet backing which appears to be the original backing to be included.

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Code: 70414

The King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) Brass Gilding Helmet Plate Centre (HPC)

Brass dark toned and signs of service wear. With all four original staple style loops (Large central loop fractured but still functional). Worn 1881 - 1914 on the Helmet Plate Centre and on the Glengarry until 1895. It would have been worn with a red cloth backing.

K&K Vol 1 Nos 295 and 363 refer.

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Code: 70413

British Indian Army - 15th Punjab Regiment Officer's Medium Pattern Gilt Brass Button

Circa 19mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked JR Gaunt & Son Ltd, London, Engld. Some dulling to gilt finish and detail from service wear otherwise in good condition.

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Code: 69653

Royal Munster Fusiliers (RMF) (101st & 104th Foot) Officer's mounted Mess Dress Button

Circa 14mm in diameter, fixed shank, hint of a maker but too hard to read. Silver plated tiger (dark toned) on flat gilt button. Not to be confused with the Leicestershire Regiment tiger which has its tail up.

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Code: 69652

Early Scottish 52nd Lowland Division Woven Formation Sign

An early example with hessian backing. In very good condition and scarce.

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Code: 69420

Royal Malta Artillery Bi-Metal Beret Cap Badge, King's Crown

An all brass example, with original slider. In very good condition. Worn until 1953.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1 No 1362 refers.

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Code: 69515

5th (The Sutherland and Caithness Highland) battalion of The Seaforth Highlanders White Metal Glengarry Badge - Stout Pin Fitting

A scarce die struck white metal glengarry badge for the 5th (The Sutherland and Caithness Highland) battalion of The Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany's). Scarce to find with a pin fastening - this is stout and original and fully functional. Apparently, the 1st Sutherland Highland Rifle Volunteers also wore this badge with a pin fastening.

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Code: 70415