Pair of WW1 Art Postcards of Northamptonshire Interest

Both cards are Postally unused and in good condition. The "Good Wishes from Northampton" card as a small dark mark to the top left corner.

The Gale & Polden History and Traditions card has been customised by the "Northampton Independent" newspaper as a Christmas card, with the printed message "With Best Wishes for Christmas and a Victorious New Year", suggesting this was produce...  read more

Code: 53589

The Northamptonshire Regiment (48th & 58th Foot) WW1 Issue Brass Economy Cap Badge

All brass version with original slider. A worn example but detail still good. Introduced circa 1916. Gaylor confirms an all brass economy issue for this Regiment.

Gaylor page 135 refers.


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Code: 60033

Northamptonshire Imperial Yeomanry (NIY) Officers Large Pattern Gilt Brass Button

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Armfield & Co Ltd, Birmingham. In good condition but with some light polishing to highpoints. Medium pattern button also available if of interest, please email.

Ripley No 412 refers.

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Code: 62430

WW1 Northamptonshire Regiment Other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge

An early second pattern castle ( standard pattern ) with original slider to reverse and three sweat / braising holes to reverse of the scroll. Die struck badge with good sharp detail. Stiff, solid badge in very good condition. Circa 4.3cm tall.

See my item 60033 for the WW1 economy version.

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Code: 64250

250th Independent Field Squadron Royal Engineers (Northamptonshire Yeomanry) Gilt Brass Button

Circa 23mm diameter, fixed shank, flat gilt button with the entwined letters NY below a King's Crown. Maker marked Buttons Limited. Gilt in good condition.

Ripley No 413 / Ripley & Darmanin No 165 refers.

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Code: 69071

Northamptonshire Yeomanry Medium Pattern Flat Button

Circa 16mm in diameter, fixed shank (Bent over but still functional), blank reverse. Coppery colour. King's Crown. Pre 1939.

Ripley & Darmanin No 165 refers.

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Code: 69386

WW2 Northamptonshire Yeomanry RAC (TA) All Ranks Medium Pattern Brass Button

Circa 20mm in diameter, fixed shank, blank reverse. In very good condition. This pattern introduced in 1939 when they became a Royal Armoured Corps regiment. In great condition. Scarce.

Ripley & Darmanin No 166 refers.

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Code: 69647

The Royal Sussex Regiment Officer's Mounted Gilt Brass Medium Pattern Button

Circa 19mm in diameter, fixed shank, blank reverse. Mounted device on gilt backing. Superb condition and scarce.

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Code: 69914

Queens Own Worcestershire Hussars Large Pattern Gilt Brass Button

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Gaunt London. King's Crown. Pre 1956 pattern. In very good condition.

Ripley No 328 refers (although he does not show this larger pattern).

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Code: 69911

Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment Silver Plated Officer's Large Pattern Button

Circa 25mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Hobson & Sons (London) Ltd. In very good condition. This pattern worn from 1919 - 1958, but often found in brass rather than white metal.

Ripley No 228 refers.

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Code: 69913