New Zealand WW1 - Matched Facing Pair of Blackened Collar badges to the New Zealand Rifle Brigade

A matched facing pair of die struck collar badges with two original loops to the reverse of each. The cap badge and collar badges were the same size. The collars were worn facing inwards, the cap badge faced to the left. Circa 4cm tall. A lovely set with virtually no wear to the black finish.

According to Oldham, these were also re-introduced in WW2 for wear by various NZ Hom...  read more

Code: 60723

Original WW1 Photographs of Stephen E. Cornish, Grenadier Guards (An Australian Citizen) - Died of Wounds

Two original pictures removed from album, one with heavy crease mark, noted on reverse in a contemporary hand to be of Guardsman Stephen E. Cornish 21844 1st battalion Grenadier Guards who died 25th January 1916. He is also commemorated in the Australian war memorial and left an Australian widow. Born circa 1887 and would have been 29 when he died. I have included his CWGC certificate, his...  read more

Code: 65936

Kimbolton Grammar School (Huntingdonshire) Cadet Corps Brass Gilding Metal Cap Badge

In good overall condition, with a small original brass slider, some twisting to this and two holes for sewing into hat otherwise in good condition.

This badge design was worn in gilding metal by the Kimbolton School cadets, the Huntingdon Cyclist Battalion in WW1 and by the Huntingdon Home Guard in WW2. It is my understanding that the cyclists' badge's slider was attached higher ...  read more

Code: 65954

Anti-Aircraft Command - Printed Cloth Formation Designation Flash Badge

Worn mainly in UK by Home Guard and other batteries involved in air defence. Removed from uniform, and in good condition. This looks like the 2nd pattern design.

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Code: 66161

WW2 'Int Corps' Intelligence Corps Brass Shoulder Title

In good condition with two loops to the reverse, one loop neatly replaced. Formed in 1940.

Westlake no 378 refers

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Code: 65625

BW Barrack Warden Large Brass Cap Badge, Collar Badge & Shoulder Title

Circa 18mm tall and 33mm wide, with two original hexagonal fixings to the reverse. A few stains to front and verdigris to reverse otherwise in good condition and scarce. Not to be confused with the Black Watch.

Barrack warden was a civilian appointment held by service pensioners who had a record of good conduct and held the rank of at least sergeant. It served as both a cap...  read more

Code: 69133

WW2 New Zealand HG Home Guard Brass Cap Badge

New Zealand Home Guard Cap Badge (not a shoulder title - see note below). With typical style of loops found on New Zealand badges (other than those made by Gaunt). Die struck with two original loops to the reverse of each (some twisting to the loops). Minor staining to front otherwise in very good condition and scarce.

Note: Thank you to Barry O'Sullivan in NZ, an expert in ...  read more

Code: 69126

WW2 Home Front - HG Home Guard Brass Shoulder Title

A brass shoulder title with two original loops to the reverse. Worn in place of cloth titles by some units.

Westlake No 824 refers.

See also my item 69125.

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Code: 69130

Indian & Pakistan Armies - Khyber Rifles White Metal Collar Badge

A white metal die cast example, looks silver plated, with two small copper loops to the reverse. In very good condition with sharp detail. Circa 30mm tall and 30mm wide. Hard to date but a badge of very fine quality. The final photo shows this item against the larger cap badge, separately listed for sale elsewhere on this site as item 69129.

The Khyber Rifles are a paramilita...  read more

Code: 69128

Indian & Pakistan Armies - Khyber Rifles White Metal Shoulder Title

In very good condition.

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Code: 69127