WW1 Canada - 8th Battalion (Black Devils) CEF Canadian Expeditionary Force Officer's Cap Badge - Hicks Plaque

Good scarce die-cast bronze Devil, two part construction with white metal overlaid scroll HOSTI ACIE NOMINATI. Two original loops to reverse (some service wear to these) and oval tablet to reverse Hicks & Sons, London. In very good condition with sharp detail and no damage.

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Code: 66778

WW2 Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps Officers OSD Bronze Cap Badge - Blades

An UK made officer's service dress cap badge for the Royal Canadian Army Ordnance Corps with Firmin London to reverse of the King's crown and with blades present but folded over to make loops otherwise in superb condition and good colour.

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Code: 65276

Canada - Toronto Public School Cadets Brass Cap Badge

A rare pre WW1 Toronto Public School Cadet Corps gilt brass glengarry cap badge, circa 5.5cm tall. This is the second type with the tree and beaver to the centre (the first type carried the portrait head of Queen Victoria to the centre). Two original loops to the reverse. Some polishing / loss of detail to central device and the word "Perseverance" otherwise in very good condition. A rare bad...  read more

Code: 63532

WW2 African Northern Rhodesia Volunteer Defence Force Swagger Stick. 1939 - 1941

White metal top original cane with ferule tip. Crest of this unit. Unit existed from 1939 to 1941 only, transforming into the Northern Rhodesia Defence Force in 1941 with the introduction of compulsory service. Slightly bowed otherwise in good condition for age and rare.

Please note on account of size will only post to a UK address.

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Code: 68949

WW2 Victory Dinner Menu Card 1945 - Prisoners of War POW Ephemera

A scarce menu card from the Sergeants' Mess of 382 P.O.W. Camp, El Daba dated 20th August 1945. The Members of the mess are listed opposite a sumptuous meal menu. Probably members of the corps of Military Police. Circa 15cm x 12cm.

El Daba was an RAF base in Egypt, which suggests it was used by the British as a POW camp for captured German and Italian soldiers and airmen. It is a...  read more

Code: 61462

45th Regiment of Foot (Derbyshire Regiment / Sherwood Forresters) Brass Glengarry Badge Converted into Mess Menu Holder

A genuine example with lugs removed (they were north - south) and expertly attached permanently to a brass menu ring stand which has an upright ring for holding the menu card / place setting name card. The crown shaped back to facilitate holding the paper card in place. Probably graced the tables of the 1st Battalion's Regimental Mess post 1881. Some traces of dried polish. Condition as f...  read more

Code: 65589

22nd Foot (Cheshire Regiment) Silver Regimental Medal of Merit

In very good NEF condition with no edge knocks or polishing. Unnamed as issued. Issued in silver for 14 years good conduct. Such medals were replaced in the 1850s by the issue of the Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Silver dark toned. Often found unofficially mounted with a suspender but this has not been so modified. Scarce.

The 22nd Regiment of Foot (restyled as ...  read more

Code: 65130

Scarce WW1 Boots the Chemist Patriotic Postcard - The King's Message to his Army

A thick card in good condition. Postally unused but has a contemporary message on the reverse. Very good condition. Printed in Nottingham, which is still the city which houses the HQ of the Boots Corporation. Scarce.

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Code: 58838