Aberdeen University OTC Chromed White Metal Glengarry Badge

A large die struck example with two loops, one a replacement. Sharp detail. Predates the anodised versions.

It features a detailed wild boar's head facing right, surrounded by a scroll bearing the Latin motto "NON CONFUNDAR" (meaning "I shall not be confounded" or "put to shame"), which is derived from the crest of the University of Aberdeen.

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Code: 70424

QVC Victorian 3rd Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers Other Ranks White Metal Glengarry Badge

Die struck with two dark toned original loops (n-s) to the reverse. Pre 1901. In very good condition for age.

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Code: 68603

WW1 Lovats Scouts (Yeomanry) White Metal Cap Badge

Large die struck cap badge with two original long lugs to the reverse, circa 4.8cms in diameter. A stag's head to the centre of a circlet bearing the title. As worn between 1903 and 1922, so of WW1 vintage. In very good condition.

This unit was 55th in the order of precedence of yeomanry regiments. First raised in 1903.

K&K Vol 1 No 1500 refers.

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Code: 70432

Scottish Territorial Red Cross Brigade Brass Metal Arm Sleeve Badge

A slight touch of verdigris to front otherwise in good condition with two original loops (some bending). It would have been worn with a red felt backing to the reverse. Circa 55mm in diameter.

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Code: 70431

Rare and Original Lothians & Border Horse Yeomanry Other Ranks Cap Badge

A rare badge, worn from 1908 until 1910 when the Imperial was removed and soon after replaced by just the plain garb or wheatsheaf without the scroll (Gaylor p89 refers). Original slider to reverse. There are a number of differences in the design of this badge from the numerous copies. A lovely die struck example, finely detailed and as per the example in K&K Vol 1 No 1466. Just one pointer, al...  read more

Code: 70430

WW1 The Manchester Regiment Pals 16th,17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, & 23rd ( Service ) Battalions (1st - 8th City Battalions) Cap Badge

A solid non-voided version of the regular cap badge, a very indistinct striking in bronzy / coppery finish, which looks cheap and poorly struck, but it has its loops correctly located e-w and close to the edge of the badge. The reverse shows the correct bronze patina, which has been polished off mainly to front. Circa 4.9cm wide and 4.3cm tall. Slight twisting to the D shaped lugs with serv...  read more

Code: 70428

WW2 The Life Guards GVI Officer's OSD Bronze Cap Badge, King's Crown

A die cast example in bronze with two original tabs intact and embossed with the maker's details to the reverse: Marples & Beasley, B'ham. As worn from 1937 - 1953 on Service Dress. In very good condition.

The use of this particular maker mark on Life Guards' Bronze badges is noted on the BMBF at the following URL:

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Code: 70427

Post WW2 - UNRRA United Nations Relief & Rehabilitation Agency Embroidered Cloth Shoulder Title

A woven example, removed from uniform. Some bleeding of the red on to the white lettering giving it an slight pink twinge, probably from washing the tunic. In poor condition overall and reflected in price.

The United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA) was an international relief agency, largely dominated by the United States but representing 44 nations. Fo...  read more

Code: 70426

WW1 / WW2 United Services Corps (USC) Gilding Metal Brass Cap Badge

Provided Work for Veterans. In good condition with two original loops to reverse.

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Code: 70425

Scottish Lothian & Border Horse Yeomanry Officer's bullion glengarry badge

A good scarce gold wire embroidered sheaf of wheat On pale blue felt backing. Worn circa 1901-1914. original paper backing. Circa 45mm tall. Scarce.

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Code: 66932