Indian Army - United Provinces Horse (UPH) Officers Bullion Thread Cap Badge

The monogram UPH under a padded velvet crown with coloured silks, the badge in good bullion thread. Much of orange backing paper now absent, otherwise in great condition with no damage to the bullion or velvet. Circa 1904 - 1947. In very good condition and rare.

There are several references to a cap badge of a crown over a monogram of UPH in the Sir John Chapple Indian Army co...  read more

Code: 63078

Canada - Perth Regiment Other Ranks Bronzed Cap Badge - 1st Pattern

Bronzed King's Crown other ranks die struck badge, authorised in 1923 but worn from as early as 1920. This is the pattern from the first pattern die used in the early 1920s. The lettering is larger in the scroll than in later issues. Not as much detail in the veins of the maple leaf. No periods or dots prior to the “T” in The or after the “T” in regiment. No maker marks.

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Code: 69746

Aldershot District, Southern Command Printed Cloth Formation Sign Flash Designation Patch Badge

Removed from uniform. Worn from 1944 until 1948 only. Crossed beams of searchlights over a torch of learning.

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 4090 and Davis No 140 refer.

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Code: 68233

South Africa - Rhodesian African Rifles White Metal Cap Badge - Firmin

A die cast example with two original copper loops (bottom loop open and twisted but functional). Maker marked Firmin London. Slight loss of detail to front from polishing otherwise in good condition. Worn in WW2 and until 1980.

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Code: 69745

Victorian QVC 1st Battalion Manchester Regiment Sweetheart Pin Brooch - Hallmarked Silver

An attractive Victorian sweetheart brooch pin to the 1st Battalion, The Manchester Regiment (formerly 63rd Regiment of Foot, pre 1881). The obverse features ornate silver detailing, a central fleur-de-lis flanked by a scroll bearing the words Manchester Regiment, a QVC flat pattern crown above, and the Roman numeral "LXIII" below. To the reverse is a fully functional and original C clasp and ...  read more

Code: 69744

WW2 Australian Army Veterinary Corps Blackened Brass Cap Badge

A scarce king's crown black-brass cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. A winged horse, 'Pegasus' to the centre of a crowned wreath of fern above the furled double title scroll, " Australian Army / Veterinary Corps". A lovely design and scarce.

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Code: 69743

T / 5 / West Yorks One Piece Brass Shoulder Title

In good worn condition, some polishing to finish / detail. Three loops to reverse - one appears to be a replacement or the original just strengthened with solder and one slightly squashed otherwise functional.

Westlake No 883 refers.

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Code: 69738

West Yorkshire Regiment Officer's Service Dress OSD Bronze Cap Badge - Blades

A quality semi die struck / cast bronze cap badge with two original blades (e-w) to the reverse. In very good condition and a lovely colour.

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Code: 69740

West Yorkshire Regiment Officer's Silver Plated & Gilt No 1 Dress Cap Badge - Gaunt London

A gorgeous example with two original loops and maker marked embossed to reverse, JR Gaunt London. Some very slight twisting to the long silvered loops and some tarnishing to silver plate, especially to the reverse. Gilt bright with no blemishes. A cracker.

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Code: 69739

WW2 West Yorkshire Embroidered White On Red Felt Cloth Shoulder Title - Paste Back

Removed from uniform but no moth or edge damage. Traces of glue, paper and bluetack to reverse otherwise in superb condition. A WW2 paste back example.

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Code: 69742