Boer War Vintage Cabinet Photograph Gloucestershire Imperial Yeoman

Gloster / Cheltenham based photographer. uniform looks brand new, no distinguishing badges but with a riding crop and spurs and a slouch hat he can only be an Imperial Yeomanry Trooper, next stop South Africa. In superb condition.

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Code: 63518

5 / DG 5th Dragoon Guards Large Brass Theatre Made Shoulder Title

A large title with two original tombstone style fixings, theatre made. This variety not encountered before and not shown in Westlake. Circa 3.5cms tall and 3.1cms wide. Possibly worn in South African / Boer War in the slouch hat as it has a 'cut from sheet brass' look to it. Rare.

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Code: 63672

South Africa - Cape Peninsula Rifles (CPR) Gilding Metal Helmet Badge, Pagri Fitting

A dark toned gilding metal example which has been worn but with a slider presumably for wearing on the pagri band on the tropical / sun helmet. Some signs of service wear, some traces of verdigris to reverse otherwise in good worn condition.

Owen 315 - 317 refer but this one in brass gilding metal.

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Code: 68393

South Africa - Cape Coloured Corps Pouch Badge

Bi-metal pouch badge (same pattern and size as cap badge) with two of two original screw posts to the reverse with original fixing nuts (slight bending to posts but fully functional). In very good condition. Scarce.

Owen No 1337 refers.

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Code: 68391

King's Own Yorkshire Yeomanry (Light Infantry) Officer's Bullion Embroidered Beret Badge - RARE

In unissued condition, embroidered on a dark green felt base, complete with black paper backing intact to reverse. Bright colours and in very good condition. Queen's Crown. Scroll reads KOYY CLD. This appears to be an error as it should read KOYY (LI).

According to the following URL, the badge was only worn by two of the officers of the unit in bullion:

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Code: 68389

Inns of Court & City Yeomanry Officer's Bullion Tent Cap Badge

Bullion badge adapted for wear on the regiment's unique Tent Cap.

Final photo shows this badge as worn on the Tent Cap. Photo credit and grateful thanks to Jerry on the British Military Badge Forum (BMBF).

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Code: 68390

WW1 CEF Canada - Canadian Physical Training Instructors Cap Badge

A fine very scarce die stamped brass example, the smaller of the two patterns with the straightish scroll. with two original loops to the reverse. Circa In very good condition and scarce.

Cox No 946 / Charlton p32 / bBabin Page XIX 39-1A refers

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Code: 68387

Ceylon Armoured Corps Bi-Metal Cap Badge

A gilding metal badge with white metal overlays, with two original loops to the reverse. Sharp detail and in very good condition. The badge depicts their association with the Queen's Dragoon Guards. Worn 1958 - 1972. Scarce.

With formation of the Ceylon Army, a cavalry arm was considered and to this end the 1st Reconnaissance Squadron was established on October 10, 1955 under the...  read more

Code: 62160

Ceylon Light Infantry White Metal Collar Badge

Die struck with two original copper loops to the reverse (n-s). Circa 3.1cm tall and 2.9cm wide. In very good condition. Worn circa 1881 - 1949.

Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 2149 refers.

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Code: 62351

Ceylon Light Infantry (CLI) White Metal Cap Badge

A locally finely cast example with two original loops to the reverse. Possibly silver plated. Circa 1881 - 1949.

Renfrew Vol 1 No 1097 refers.

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Code: 68386