Patriotic Boer War Peace with Honour Art Postcard - Tuck & Sons

Postally used. Embossed design, some creasing to corners of card, and one crease (highlighted in pencil on reverse with "AF") . Brentwood address to reverse, EDVII stamp with Romford Essex cancellation, dated 26th June 1902. Repeats offical messages from Kitchener, Buckingham Palace and the House of Lords on the news of Boer surrender at end of May 1902.

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Code: 55992

5th / Northumberland Fusiliers Brass Duty Bed Plate

In very good condition. In unissued condition.

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Code: 68555

The 'Missing' West Hartlepool Boer War Memorial Black & White Postcard

An original glossy finish black and white photographic postcard, postally unused. Light corner wear and light creasing but in good overall condition.

Over 50 years ago the stature was stolen. Folks in the region are in the process of raising funds to fund a replacement, see:

https://www.angloboerwar.com/forum/17-memorials-and-monuments/30968-west-hartlepool-cou...  read more

Code: 64317

WW2 Ulster Savings Committee collectors fundraising badge Northern Ireland

A very scarce original wartime period Ulster Savings Committee collectors fundraising pin badge, lightly silver plated (much still intact and not worn back to the brass as I have noted in other examples). In the form of the map of the province, inlaid with blue enamel and displaying the red hand of Ulster within the initials 'USC' with 'War Savings' below; the reverse impressed with maker's de...  read more

Code: 67549

Royal Malta Artillery Other Ranks Bi Metal Cap Badge, King's Crown

A good scarce die stamped bi-metal example, worn circa 1902-53. Slider and strengthening bar and braising holes to the reverse. In great condition, some staining to reverse, does not detract.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1 no 1355 refers.

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Code: 68611

1st Armoured Division Printed Formation Sign - on press studs

Printed, with four press studs. Original. See photos for condition. Not faded. Possibly officer quality.

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Code: 68615

WW2 HQ 15th Army Group Woven Felt Cloth Formation Sign Flash Patch Badge

An unusual construction with a kind of soft felt finish. In unissued condition. Some

Davis No 2 refers (Davis considers this to be very rare)

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Code: 68616

Cold War 44th (Home Counties) Division Printed Cloth Formation Sign

A yellow trident on a yellow edged red oval. Colours bright and in unissued / unfolded condition.

BoBD (Mills) No 5246 / Davis No 83 refers.

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Code: 68232

Southern Command (UK) Miscellaneous Units Printed Cloth Formation Sign Flash Patch Designation Badge

In unissued condition. A rare formation sign in this interesting series. Colours bright. It is still unclear which units actually wore this!

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 1102 refers.

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Code: 68047

Pre WW1 Motor Volunteer Corps (MVC) Chauffeur's White Metal Large Pattern Button

A rare chauffeur's white metal button, circa 24mm in diameter with a fixed shank and blank reverse. In superb condition.

The Motor Volunteer Corps existed for 3 March 1903 until it was officially disbanded on the 26th July 1906.

Their Latin motto "Subito" means "Suddenly". The corps was a small unit of "gentlemen-motorist" owner volunteers and their chauffeurs w...  read more

Code: 67596