WW1 - Silver Wound Badge - George Turner, 4th Battalion The Essex Regiment

Pte George Turner, initially enlisted the Herts Regiment prior the the outbreak of WW1 in March 1914, but was awarded his medal entitlement with the 4th ( Territorial Force ) Battalion the Essex Regiment. He was entitled to the BWM and Victory Medal (location unknown) and this Silver Wound Badge impressed B266517 for honourable discharge, issued in March 1919 (aged 21 which means he signed up ...  read more

Code: 58371

Colonial Edwardian Indian Imperial Police Set of Senior Officers Hallmarked Silver Collar Badges

A matched pair, both maker marked "W&S" and one with Birmingham hallmark date letter h (1907) to front, both with two original loops to the reverse of each. Circa 3.1cm tall. Some very minor service wear to detail, otherwise in very good condition. A nice early set.

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Code: 62558

21st (Empress of India’s) Lancers Cast White Metal NCOs Rank Arm Badge - Stippled Version

A semi die cast white metal arm badge, with a hollow behind the crown and with two original loops (n-s) to the reverse. This pattern is specifically described in Linaker and Dine on page 141 as having central stippling on the V, which splits and follows into the main leaves at the top of the letter. Circa 62mm tall and 34mm wide. In very good condition and scarce. Worn 1900 - 1929 only, from wh...  read more

Code: 61137

QVC Victorian 21st Lancers Officer's Gilt Large Pattern Button

Circa 23mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Jennens & Co. London. Gilt slightly dulled and light traces of glue to reverse (removed from display board). Rare as only worn from 1897 - 1902 with a Victorian Crown.

Ripley No 50 refers.

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Code: 68357

South Bucks Buckinghamshire Yeomanry Cavalry (Taplow Lancers) Officers Large Pattern Gilt Button

Circa 25mm in diameter, fixed shank and back marked Stillwell & Son, London. Some spotting / marks to gilt otherwise in good condition and rare.

For much of its existence the troop’s uniform was that of a light dragoon regiment but in 1863, the uniform was changed to that of a lancer regiment modelled on that of the 12th Lancers. The official title remained the South Buckinghams...  read more

Code: 63496

Indian Army - Bombay Light Patrol, White Metal Cap Badge

Of UK manufacture given it is die struck. Two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 3.9cms tall. In superb good condition. Post 1933.

Prior to 1933, known as the Bombay Light Horse, part of the cavalry reserve of the British Indian Army, . The badge was modified from "Horse" to Patrol" in 1933 to reflect their mechanisation as the Bombay Light Patrol.

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Code: 68109

Indian Army - 8th King George's Own Light Cavalry White Metal Cap Badge, King's Crown

Sand cast in white metal with two original copper loops. A small delicate badge, but in good condition. As worn from 1922 - 1947. The regimental number, '8', over the intersection of two crossed lances, surmounted by a King's Crown, with the unit initials, 'KGO'.

The 8th King George's Own Light Cavalry was originally raised in 1826 as the 4th Regiment of Nizam's Cavalry by S...  read more

Code: 68207

Indian Army - 7th Light Cavalry White Metal Cap Badge

In the form of crossed lances and pennons, with a Tudor (King's) crown at the intersection of the lances. Below a scroll inscribed "LIGHT 7 CAVALRY". Loops original but pinched and twisted. As worn from 1930 until circa 1950.

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Code: 68963

Indian Army - CLH Calcutta Light Horse Brass Shoulder Title

The Calcutta Light Horse was raised in 1872 and formed part of the Cavalry Reserve in the British Indian Army. The regiment was disbanded following India's independence in 1947. This is very nicely cast with two small original lugs to the reverse. Of good quality, possibly officers' issue.

The CLH are most noted for their attack (with members of the Calcutta Scottish) against...  read more

Code: 68974

Early Dorset Yeomanry Cavalry Officers Large Pattern Silver Plated Button

Circa 22mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked "P & S Firmin, 153 Strand, London" (this mark format was only used between 1835- 1849). In near mint condition. Stock photo as more than one available and all of equal quality. This button was worn from 1830 - 1843. Rare.

Ripley & Darmanin "Yeomanry Buttons 1830 - 2000" Fig 42 (pp13-14) refers.

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Code: 66447