10th Princess Marys Own Gurkha Rifles Pipers plaid brooch circa 1953-60

A good scarce die-cast locally made silvered example. Circlet “GURKHA RIFLES”, to the voided centre a strung bugle with kukri, Princess Mary’s Cypher and “10” between the strings. Stout pin to reverse. Silver plate in very good condition, not worn through to the base metal.

This pattern worn circa 1953 until 1960, so worn for only a brief period of time.

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Code: 63711

Pre WW1 Surreys (2nd Battalion East Surrey Regiment) Brass Shoulder Title

Slightly larger than the usual E.Surrey title with two original loops to the reverse (see final photo for a comparison between the two, the E. Surrey title beinf sold elsewhere on this site - see item 63954). According to Westlake (p90) worn only by the 2nd Battalion in India just prior to the outbreak of WW1. Slight service wear, otherwise in very good condition. Scarce.

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Code: 63949

Beds and Herts - Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Regiment Officers Beret / Field Service Cap Silver Plated, Gilt and Enamel Badge

A collar sized cap badge with two very long loops and of two part riveted construction, marked 'P' for silver plate and maker marked JR Gaunt London. The gilt now polished back to the brass. Blue enamel to centre looks a bit dusty but appears intact. Scarce.

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Code: 64234

WW1 The Essex Regiment All Brass Economy Cap Badge

A dark toned brass economy cap badge with slider, not absolutely sure this is the original slider, hard to tell, but either way it appears to have been clipped a little shorter than when originally issued, but nicely done.

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Code: 65247

Boer War The Middlesex Regiment Brass Shoulder Title

A Victorian / Boer War period pre 1902 semi-circular pattern shoulder title with two original loops, squashed down a bit for comfort when being worn, slight staining and polishing otherwise in good condition and rare.

Westlake No 1277 refers.

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Code: 65342

The Irish Guards Officers Full Size Silver Plated, Gilt and Enamel Cap Badge Star - Firmin

Of two part die cast construction with two original long loops to the reverse and maker marked Firmin. Silver plate and gilt bright and the enamel intact and undamaged. Circa 4.4cms wide. A more recent / modern issue. In super condition.

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Code: 65631

97th Regiment of Foot (Earl of Ulster's) (Later West Kent Regiment) Glengarry, pre 1881

In good overall condition with loss of detail to highpoints from service wear. Two original copper loops (n-s) to the reverse.

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Code: 65750

Essex Regiment Gilt Die Cast Bandcase Bandmans Badge

A large die cast nickel plated (?) badge in the form of a captured French Eagle with 62 on the tablet below, with three of three original horizontal loops to the reverse (one bent from service wear) otherwise in stunning condition. Circa 7.1cms tall.

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Code: 67228

South Lancashire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's Volunteers) Officer's OSD Bronze Cap Badge

A die cast bronze example with two original blades to the reverse. In very good condition.

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Code: 67241

Bedfordshire Regiment Officer's OSD Bronze Cap Badge

Die cast with two original blades to the reverse.
Appears to have been black painted. Not sure if this is a wartime modification or something to do with a territorial battalion. In good condition.

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Code: 67242