Worcestershire Regiment Valise Badge, 5th pattern, circa 1952 - 1970

A gilding metal valise badge for The Worcestershire Regiment with an original 'double box' fastening and original 1966 dated patent black leather backing star. Circa 10cms tall. This is the fifth pattern as worn from 1952. Slight polishing to detail of the lion and minor wear to leather backing finish otherwise in good condition.

Bennett "Badges of the Worcestershire Regiment" No...  read more

Code: 65770

North Staffordshire Regiment Silver Plated Volunteer Battalion Officer's Collar Badge

Silver plated with two original silvered loops to the reverse. Circa 4cms wide and 2.3cms tall. In very good condition.

Churchill claims that the Volunteer Battalions initially wore the plain knot in white metal before adopting a more ornate pattern with the Prince of Wales Plumes superimposed over the knot. See page 248.

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Code: 66308

Volunteer Medical Staff Corps (VMSC) White Metal Collar Badge

A scarce white metal collar badge for the Volunteer Medical Staff Corps Infantry Bearer Company, with two original black toned lugs to the reverse. Circa 1884 - 1902. In very good condition.

The Volunteer Corps had been authorised by the War Office on 12 May 1859, with each Volunteer Rifle Companies having a section of stretcher bearers. However, in 1884 the Volunteer Medical...  read more

Code: 66309

The Third Guards Club (Scots Guards) Mufti Blazer / Hunt Button

A scarce semi flat button with floating shank and maker marked Pitt & Co London. Circa 15mm in diameter. First one ever encountered.

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Code: 66274

Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders Anodised Aluminium AA King's Crown Medium Pattern Button

Circa 19mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Buttons Ltd, Birmingham. In good overall condition. King's crown, therefore early 1950s. Scarce.

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Code: 66281

Royal Anglian Regiment Officer's Mess Dress Mounted Button

16mm in diameter, fixed shank, a flat gilt button with silver plated mounted device. Maker marked Gaunt London. In very good condition. This pattern worn from 1964 - 1970.

Ripley No 648 refers.

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Code: 66320

Indian Army Staff Officers Mounted Gilt Brass Small Cap Button

Circa 14mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Pitt & Co, London. Some polishing to detail and gilt now back to the brass otherwise in good condition and scarce.

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Code: 66325

PSSCA Public & Secondary School Cadet Association Large Pattern Brass Button

Circa 24mm in diameter, with shank and maker marked Firmin London. Other Rank's quality. In good condition. Scarce.

The Public & Secondary School Cadet Association represented OTC units during the 1930's when War Office funding was low. Many OTC who were affiliated to this organisation wore their badges in lieu of a designated school pattern. The equivalent organisation for th...  read more

Code: 66326

East Surrey Regiment Officer's Mounted Gilt Cap Button

Circa 15mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Jennens & Co London so an early button. In very good condition. King's Crown.

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Code: 66329

17/21st Lancers Officers Gilt Mounted Cap Button

Circa 16mm in diameter, mounted motto, fixed shank and maker marked Gaunt London. Looks like it has an eyeball in one socket! Apart from that in good condition.

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Code: 66331