Answers to the Quartermaster's Xmas Quiz No 6
Answers in square brackets:
1. What is an AB64 Pt 2? - Soldier's Pay Book
2. Which campaign service medal clasp was issued only to Australians? 'South Vietnam 24 Dec '69 - 29 May '64' - then replaced by the Queen's Vietnam Medal
3. In which country did Riel's Rebellion take place? Canada
4. When is ANZAC Day? 25th April
5. Who commanded the WW2 Polish ... read more
WW1 British Indian Army - 58 / Rifles (58th Vaughan's Rifles (Frontier Force)) 1903-1922 Brass Army metal shoulder title
A thickly made brass title of some quality with two original tombstone style fixings to the reverse,numerals '58' above a semi-circular formed "RIFLES". I suspect it to have been made my a UK manufacturer, although it is not maker marked. In super condition. Worn until 1922.
Cox p303 refers / Nath, A (2014) "Sowars and Sepoys in the Great War 1914 - 1918" fig 653 refers.
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25.00 GBP
Rhodesia British South African Police Brass Cap Badge
A die cast example with two original loops to reverse, shaped to cap / helmet. Looks coppery in colour but in very good condition. As worn from 1937 - 1949.
Owen 3555 / Renfrew et al Vol 1, No 659 refers.
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25.00 GBP
WW2 Australian Army Jewish Chaplains Badge
WW2 blackened bronze die cast king's crown cap badge with two original loops and makers details for Luke Melbourne to the reverse as worn by Chaplains of the Jewish Faith. The Star of David surmounted by the crown. Some light wear to black finish otherwise in very good condition. Circa 3.8cms tall. Rare.
K.G. Luke was a self made man, going into jewelry/badge making as an appr... read more
85.00 GBP
T / RFA / City of Glasgow One Piece White Metal Walking Out Shoulder Title
In very good condition with three original loops to the reverse.
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55.00 GBP
Cold War 44th (Home Counties) Division Printed Cloth Formation Sign
A yellow trident on a yellow edged red oval. Colours bright and in unissued / unfolded condition.
BoBD (Mills) No 5246 / Davis No 83 refers.
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12.00 GBP
Large LS - Lovat Scouts Yeomanry Brass Shoulder Title
Circa 2cm tall and 3.1cm wide with two original loops to the reverse. Slight staining otherwise in good condition.
Westlake No 357 refers.
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15.00 GBP
Post WW2 540th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment & 677th Mountain Regiment (Lovat's Scouts), Royal Artillery White Metal (Fraser Clan) Cap Badge
Lovat's Scouts white metal die struck cap badge. The badge is a stag in the voided centre from the Arms of the Clan Fraser to the centre of a Gaelic strap and motto "Je Suis Prest" (Fraser clan motto). Circa 4.6cms wide by 5.6 cms tall. Two original loops on the reverse.
As worn by the Imperial Yeomanry 1900-02 and by various incarnations of the Royal Artillery TA, post 1950,... read more
22.00 GBP
Royal Marines ( RM ) Lovat two part matching Bronze Officers / Senior NCO Cap Badge
Globe and Laurel wreath. Separate Queen's crown and lion above. With original long lugs and cotter pins, some minor twisting to the lugs. As worn by officers and senior NCOs. Some slight wear to highpoints otherwise in very good condition. read more
15.00 GBP
New Zealand - 4th Otago Regiment Gilding Metal Cap Badge
Voided brass gilding metal example with original broad slider to the reverse. In great condition. Worn from 1911 - 1921.
Oldham No 6/137 / Cox 2931 refers.
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32.00 GBP