QVC Manchester Regiment Militia Other Ranks White Metal Glengarry Badge

A scarce die struck glengarry with QVC and two of two original staple style loops to the reverse (north-south). Sharp detail and rare.

G53.3

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Code: 62120

Canadian Militia 84th St Hyacinthe Regiment Officers Gilt Collar Badge - Scully Montreal

A die cast gilt collar badge in good condition with two original loops to the reverse. Some verdigris staining to left front. Pre 1914.

F14.28  read more

Code: 60957

Canadian Militia 32nd Bruce Infantry Regiment Gilding Metal Collar Badge

In very good condition with two original loops to the reverse. Pre 1914.

F14.31  read more

Code: 60959

54th Shropshire Militia Large Pattern Other Ranks Open Back Button - Firmin

Circa 21mm in diameter, original fixed shank, maker marked Firmin & Sons London. A pewter other ranks button in superb condition for age. Worn circa 1833 - 1855.

The War Office issued a Circular Letter (H.O.51/33) dated Whitehall 30th April 1833, which fixed the Militia Battalion Order of Precedence giving the Shropshire Battalion the No 54. This order held good until 1855.<...  read more

Code: 61260

WW2 Canadian Militia - Midland Regiment Embroidered Red on Blue Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

In very good condition with hessian backed. It has some age to it.

AFFILIATIONS: Durham Light Infantry, Royal Northumberland Fusiliers
REGIMENTAL MARCH: "The Standard of St. George"
COLOURS: Royal Blue and Red
MOTTOS: Excelsior, Semper Paratus

See http://www.porthopehistory.com/midlandregiment/amidlandhistory.html

G4.4  read more

Code: 61606

RAF No 202 General Reconnaissance Squadron Royal Air Force badge, Kings Crown

A scarce original King George VI period Royal Air Force No 202 General Reconnaissance Squadron gilt and enamel badge, depicting a mallard duck alighting and Latin motto "Semper vigilate" (Be Always Vigilant), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright. Circa 34mm ta...  read more

Code: 61502

WW2 1st Canadian Army Group Printed Cloth Formation Sign

Removed from uniform. Black cloth backing present but now detached from the front piece. In good condition but edges all a bit ragged from being sewn to uniform.

BoBD No 1980 refers.

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Code: 61710

Italy Italian Royal Air Force Brass Shoulder Board Badge Early WWII WW2 Army Regina Aeronautica Offices

Two screw posts but missing its securing nuts which tended to have the makers details A Binda Milano. In very good condition. Circa 52mm tall. Worn on the shoulder boards. Sometimes found with blue paint to the background of the crown, The cap badge tended to be made of cloth or bullion.

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Code: 62126

WW2 Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Non-substantive Arm Badge - Aircraft Handler

Removed from uniform, embroidered gold thread on black tombstone for wear on No 1 uniform. A swept wing aircraft star above and H below indicating an Aircraft Handler, 2nd Class (1945 - 1948), or Aircraft Handler, 3rd Class (1948 - ). Bullion tarnished otherwise in very good condition. This has some age to it.

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Code: 61779

WW1 Vintage Trinity House Pilots Large Pattern Gilt Button

Circa 23.5mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked C&J Weldon 130 Cheapside London to reverse. Gilt bright and button in very good condition.

Trinity House pilots were skilled mariners and provided a vital service to ships bound for British ports. The pilotage service usually operated from pilot cutters when transferring to and from vessels. A Trinity House pilot's licence w...  read more

Code: 62366