WW1 French Made Embroidered Silk Postcard Royal Fusiliers

In good condition, but with a very interesting contemporary coloured pencil message to the reverse dated 27th June 1916 which appears to have got passed the censor.

Apart from a general complaint about the contents of his last parcel having been spoilt - he goes on to reveal "we are behind the lines at present but in the trenches every night working on carrying ammunition up". ...  read more

Code: 62761

WW1 Embossed Paper Crest 10th Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers

In good condition. Circa 3cms wide.

The 10th (Reserve) Battalion, Royal Irish Fusiliers was formed at Lurgan, County Armagh in September 1915 from the depot companies of the 9th Battalion as a local reserve Battalion. In January 1916 it moved to Newtownards as part of the 15th (Ulster) Reserve Brigade, returning to Armagh in August 1917. In April 1918, it moved to England, bas...  read more

Code: 63769

The Royal Scots Fusiliers QVC Victorian Officers Large Gilt Button ( 21st Foot)

Jennens & Co, London (PoW feathers). Great button with sharp detail and strong fixed shank. Circa 26mm in diameter. Gilt bright, a lovely button.

Ripley No 235 refers.

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Code: 64145

WW1 - 2/7th Territorial Reserve Battalion The Northumberland Fusiliers Silver Plated Tea Spoon dated 1916

An attractive and heavy maker marked silver plated tea spoon. Nicely engraved and no dings or dents, in fact almost mint. 13.2cm long. A real cracker.

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Code: 60380

The Royal Fusiliers Regiment (City of London Regiment) - Edwardian Pattern Imperial Crown Other Ranks Brass Cap Badge

Die struck cap badge with two original lugs to the reverse. Some twisting to lugs but still attached and functional. Some polishing to detail. King's crown. Worn circa 1904 - 1910. Worn with a slider thereafter.

K&K Vol 1 No 597 refers.

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Code: 61829

WW1 Silver War Badge (SWB) 513792 - William Joel, 4th Battalion (TF) The Northumberland Fusiliers

no 2840 Private William Joel, enlisted in the 4th Battalion (Territorial Force) The Northumberland Fusiliers on the 4th August 1915. His honourable discharge, which occurred on the grounds of no longer being fit for military service (para xvi) and occurred on 29th May 1916, prior to any service overseas. The CD version of the SWB register confirms that his badge was issued on 4th January 1921. ...  read more

Code: 62086

Royal Irish Fusiliers (RIF) 2 part Bi-metal Cap Badge with White Metal Coronet

A die cast bi-metal greande cap badge with original slider to the reverse (clipped) and a separate die struck white metal coronet with two original loops to the reverse. Grenade has a small sweat / braising / expansion holes to the reverse.

K&K Vol 1 No 694 refers

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Code: 62350

Scarce Lancashire Fusiliers Anodised Aluminium AA Large Pattern Button, King's Crown

Early and scarce anodised aluminium button, gilt coloured, circa 26mm in diameter. Fixed shank. Blank reverse. This pattern was worn until 1961, but with a King's crown this probably dates to pre 1953. Good condition.

Ripley No 234 refers.  read more

Code: 54314

Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Plated Irish Pipers Badge

A heavy cast attractive pipers badge with two original lugs to the reverse. Chrome plated finish. In excellent condition. Circa 5.6cm wide and 4.6cm tall.

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Code: 59860

Royal Welsh Fusiliers ( RWF ) Officers Bronze OSD Collar Badge

Early pattern bronze 2 part collar badge with applied dragon facing to the left. This has its tail with tuft rather than curl and arrow end, as described by Churchill as an early pattern issue. Signs of some service wear, but original lugs and cotter pin. Generally good condition. Circa 5.5cm tall.

Churchill No 640 refers.  read more

Code: 57264