Early Pre WW1 Connaught Rangers Brass Shoulder Title Badge

The first pattern shoulder title, with two original hexagonal loops to the reverse. Changed to 'Conn. Rangers' in 1914. Some verdigris to loops otherwise in very good condition and scarce.

Westlake No 1404 refers.

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Code: 67903

WW1 Canada - 13th Battalion CEF 1st Canadian Division The Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Of Canada – King’s Crown White Metal Cap Badge

A die struck example in white metal as worn by other ranks (bronze finish for officer's and slightly larger). This one matches the size of the example in Cox. Some loss of detail to the highpoints from polishing otherwise in good original condition.

Fought with distinction on the Western Front, the battalion earning three VCs.

Cox 467 refers.

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Code: 68575

QVC 1st (Hallamshire) Volunteer Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment Other Ranks Bi-Metal Helmet Plate

A really pleasing die struck example of three part construction with no damage, sharp detail, three original dark toned loops to the reverse and a braising / sweat hole behind the Union Rose. The usual minor misshaping of some of the star tip points from service wear, but does not detract. As worn from 1883 - 1901.

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Code: 68666

Scots Guards Officers Small Pattern Forage Cap Star Badge

Smaller pattern with long loops and cotter pin. Frosted silver plated and gilt finish. In very good condition, looks unissued. Circa 2.6cms square.

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Code: 68686

Lothian & Border Horse Yeomanry Officers Bullion Glengarry Badge

In worn condition and dark tarnishing to the bullion but still has its original paper backing. Apparently worn from circa 1901 - 1914. Circa 42mm tall. As worn on the glengarry by an officer of The Lothians & Berwickshire Imperial Yeomanry / Lothians & Border Horse. Worn circa 1901-1914.

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Code: 68689

East Africa - 5th (Uganda) Battalion King's African Rifles (KAR) Arabic Numeral Cast Brass Cap Badge

Locally cast with gilt applied finish and original short slider to the reverse. Some minor service wear. At some point during WW2 the 5th were also allocated to Kenya. Scarce.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1 no 465 refers (but please note it should have been illustrated / displayed with the point facing upwards).

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Code: 68708

Scottish Merchiston Castle School (Edinburgh, Scotland) Plaid Brooch

A very fine silver plated plaid brooch for a piper of The Merchiston Castle School (Edinburgh) Officer Training Corps with a stout pin fastening. Some tarnishing and light surface marks to finish, but gorgeous. Circa 7.8cms in diameter.

See K&K Vol 2 No 2622 for the badge.

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Code: 68680

The Rifle Brigade Edwardian Officer's Silver Pagri Badge

Scarce king's crown officer's silver 1903-1910 cap badge with pin fitting to reverse presumably for wear on the pagri. A crowned bugle horn to the centre of a circlet bearing the title on a maltese cross with honours to each arm within a wreath of laurel bearing the Crimea War honours. Below the cross is the honour, " Peninsula " and above it the crown upon the main honour tablet, " Waterloo." ...  read more

Code: 68306

The South Staffordshire Regiment ( 38th & 80th Foot) Victorian QVC Other Ranks Bi-metal Cap Badge

In very good condition with two original dark toned loops to the reverse. A pleasing example.

K&K Vol 1 No 648 refers.

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Code: 68503

5th Fusiliers (Northumberland Fusiliers) Bandsmans Cap Badge - Indian Mutiny circa 1857

Neatly cast in white metal and theatre made. The band was about 30 strong and this is unique to them. A scarce undamaged example. Three original copper loops to reverse.

As worn by members of the 1st Battalion 5th Fusiliers Band when stationed in India during the Mutiny (as supported by photographic evidence). Wood claims worn until circa 1873 but I have a photo from 1863 o...  read more

Code: 68742