WW2 5th Gurkha Rifles Other Ranks White Metal Cap Badge

Die cast in white metal with two original long dark toned loops to the reverse. In very good condition. Circa 27mm high and 32mm wide. As per item 5GR No D47 as illustrated in "insignia of the 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) as published by the Gurkha Museum. This pattern was worn from 1943 - 1947 on the general service cap and beret. Four battalions raised in WW2.

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Code: 64167

WW2 Poland - Framed Medals to a Polish Soldier - MOL PRC (Polish Resettlement Corps)

The Monte Casino Medal is a later unnumbered copy. The other WW2 medals are original. A small cut photo image of the soldier in uniform and attributed below to the late 30049127 Staff Sergeant Stanislaw MOL PRC. A moving tribute in both English and Polish to the reverse of the frame. Worthy of further research.

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Code: 65960

WW2 Italian Campaign Monte Cassino Patriotic Polish Poland Art Postcard

A scarce WW2 postally used original UK made postcard. Sent by 'Slavi' (no doubt a Pole) to a Mrs W Thompson at a Halifax, Yorkshire address. The odd mark to edges on front from having been secured in an album otherwise in good condition and scarce.

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Code: 68029

Fusilier Brigade / Royal Regiment of Fusiliers (RRF) Officers Gold Bullion with Silver Plated Mounted Device Full Dress Cap Badge

In good worn condition with original screw post and retaining nut. Some minor tarnishing to bullion. Original paper backing intact. Worn on the No 1 Dress Cap.

Col D R Wood No 183 refers.

Please note on account of the depth of this badge I will only post to a UK address.

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Code: 68418

Ampleforth College (Yorkshire) CCF Combined Cadet Force, woven cloth Shoulder Title

In unissued condition, red on black.

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Code: 67313

19th Century Victorian Cavalry Officers Sabretache Sling Billets with original black leather attachments

A rare set of three fire gilt buckles depicting Lions heads. Minor wear, leather a bit dry but still functional. All three retaining buttons are present, but only one on show in photos. I will give the leather a mild treatment with renaissance wax before posting to make it more supple. Gilt remains bright and fresh. Scarce.

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Code: 59760

12th (Prince of Wales's Own) Lancers Bi-Metal Other Ranks Cap Badge

Pre 1903 cast pattern for extra strength with correctly mounted King's crown and original slider. Single braising / sweat hole behind the PoW feathers. This version with all brass pennons to the lances (usually found with a white metal / silver overlay). In good overall condition.

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Code: 67287

16th The Queens Lancers Bi-Metal Cap Badge

A strongly constructed badge with original slider and braising holes to reverse of scroll. No damage and in very good condition.

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Code: 67286

Northumberland Hussars Anodised Pair of Collars with Backing Plates, QEII issue

In very good condition, queen's crown, single lug to each. No maker's marks but with original brass backing plates and cotter pins.

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Code: 60198

17 / 21 L - 17th / 21st Lancers Other Ranks Brass Shoulder Title

Circa 5cm wide and 1.5cm tall (ignoring the forward slash between the 17 and 21), with two original square lugs to the reverse, in good condition.

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Code: 55260