British India BFS (Bengal / Bombay ) Fire Service Brass Metal Shoulder Title

Indian made, one of two loops remaining. Thinly cast in brass. Scarce. Not sure whether this is Bengal or Bombay, any information welcome. Condition reflected in price.

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Code: 69274

City of London Special Constabulary Police Brass Cap Badge - Gaunt London

A pleasing example with original slider maker marked JR Gaunt London.

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Code: 69290

West Indies - Trinadad White Metal Police Cap Badge. Kings Crown

Die struck with two original lugs to the reverse. Please note this has nothing to do with Palestine or Israel. Circa 4cm tall. In very good condition and scarce. Pre 1953.

Cannot locate this particular pattern in either volume of Renfrew, Renfrew and Cranstron, but it is identical to the Helmet Plate centre in Vol 1 No 241.

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Code: 62811

WW2 Medal Group Trio to Sapper J Taylor, Royal Engineers (RE) Wounded Dunkirk 1940

A good group of three medals, the 1939/45 star, Defence and 1939/45 War medal all awarded to 1871210 Sapper J Taylor of the 7th Field Coy (the shiny 7th) Royal Engineers. It comes with the original named and addressed box of issue (Huddersfield, Yorkshire address), medal issue slip and a photograph of Taylor in uniform. The medal issue slip confirms Taylors service number and forces war record...  read more

Code: 63037

4th / 5th Territorial Force Battalions of Prince Albert 's Somerset Light Infantry White Metal Cap Badge

Good strong die struck large pattern white metal badge with original slider. The scroll with the South Africa 1900-01 as worn by the territorial battalions. Some polishing has eroded the detail of the bricks on the crown, but otherwise good condition.

See the following URL for a discussion about the many fakes out there verus this good original pattern:

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Code: 58319

Royal Dragoons (1st Dragoons) Facing Pair of Bi-Metal Collar Badges

A facing pair of bi-metal collar badges each with strong single central loop to the reverse. A close rather than an exact match. In very good condition.

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Code: 62260

Royal Indian Army Service Corps Officer's OSD Cap Badge and Collar Set

A UK made set of some quality. Die cast in bronze with original fittings and of two part construction. Near mint. King's crown. Worn until 1947.

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Code: 69283

NEAS - South African Native Labour Corps Bronzed Collar Badge

N.E.A.S = Non European Army Services - formed in 1940 and was effectively the South African Native Labour Corps. 2 original lugs in very good condition (some dried polish to reverse). Dark bronze finish. Circa 32mm. Worn in facing pairs, this one with elephant facing to right.

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Code: 69282

Silver Plated Pipers Proficiency Arm Badge - Three Drones

A cast example with two original loops and marked "Made in Great Britain" to reverse. Some wear to silver plate finish with base metal showing through. Given 'white metal' finish possibly colonial, police or non-military.

Edward & Langley No 160A.

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Code: 69281

1st Volunteer Battalion The Leicestershire Regiment White Metal Large Pattern Button - South Africa Scroll

Circa 25mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked JR Gaunt & Son, London. Looks to be white metal rather than silver plated but of officer quality. Scroll South Africa 1900 - 02 above the Tiger and 1st VB Leciestershire on scroll below. Circa 1905 - 1908 only. Scarce.

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Code: 69272