British India - Gilgit Scouts White Metal Cap Badge
An attractive small cap badge, cast with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 33mm tall.
The Gilgit Scouts was formed in 1913. The Gilgit Agency was the British administrative system in the Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir. The Scouts was a force with British officers which formed part of the Frontier Corps, undertaking local and border security. In 1947 the pro-Pakistan... read more
25.00 GBP
South of Ireland Imperial Yeomanry (SIY) 1902-08 Other Ranks Gilding Metal Brass Cap Badge
A rare South of Ireland Imperial Yeomanry cap badge with two original loops to the reverse (east - west).
Good scarce die-stamped brass seeded shamrock bearing the letters SIY. Some wear to gilt finish and loops have been reshaped upwards but still fully functional and overall in lovely condition. Circa 26mm tall and 30.5mm wide.
K&K Vol 1 No 1389 refers.
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195.00 GBP
WW1 The First New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF) Large Gilding Metal Cap Badge - Reinforcements
Thinly die struck cap badge, Circa 4.7cms tall and 3.7cms wide, With two original loops to reverse. Worn from August 1916 when compulsory service was introduced. Sharp detail in very good condition and quite scarce.
Worn by soldiers serving with the later Reinforcements (34th - 47th Reinforcements), with the exception of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade, who had their own cap b... read more
40.00 GBP
6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers) Other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge
Bi metal cap badge in good condition with original slider and two sweat / braising holes to the reverse of the scroll. With sharp detail. An all brass economy badge was issued in 1916.
The Regiment was amalgamated with the 3rd Dragoon Guards in 1922 to form the 3rd Carabineers ( Prince of Wales's Dragoon Guards ), and again in 1971 with the Royal Scots Greys to form the Royal Sco... read more
38.00 GBP
17/21st Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own) NCO's White Metal Arm Motto / Chadd
Die struck with two original loops to the reverse (east - west). Finish looks like silver plated but unmarked. Complete with "eyebrows" - see my item 67626 for an example with "sans eyebrows"! In superb condition with sharp detail.
Linaker & Dine P139 states that by 1929, when corporals started to wear them, white metal mottoes displaced most of the hallmarked silver mottoe... read more
40.00 GBP
North Irish Horse (Yeomanry) Other Ranks Brass Cap Badge
A die struck gilding-metal with original slider, King's Crown Pattern Cap Badge to The North Irish Horse, Yeomanry. In very good condition (very small spot of verdigris to base of harp).
K&K No 1503 refers.
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28.00 GBP
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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40.00 GBP
Northern Ireland Security Guard Service NISGS Cap Badge and Collar Badge Set
Northern Ireland Security Guard Service NISGS Cap Cap Badge bi-metal with original slider maker marked 'SM' (see photos) and a matching pair of collar badges in bi-metal with split pins. In near mint condition.
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10.00 GBP
5th RGR Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) Blackened Brass Shoulder Title
As worn by all ranks of the Regiment between 1924 and 1950. One of a number of variations and patterns, this one matching 5GR F17F (see below). Circa 26mm tall and 21mm wide. Two original hexagonal fixing loops. Some minor bending from service wear but black finish in good condition.
Gurkha Museum Publication "Insignia of the Royal Gurkha Rifles (Field Force) Figure 5GR F17F ... read more
15.00 GBP
WW1 - 5G 5th Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) Brass Shoulder Title
An early title, predating the granting of the title "Royal" in 1921. Worn from circa 1894. Circa 15mm tall and 28mm wide. Would originally have been blackened, but this appears to have been cleaned back to the brass. Two original loops to the reverse. In good worn condition.
Gurkha Museum Publication "Insignia of the Royal Gurkha Rifles (Field Force) Figure 5GR F7 refers.... read more
25.00 GBP