Stunning African Basutoland Mounted Police, Senior Officers Fire Gilt Cap Badge, pre 1953 - Gaunt London

In stunning condition with two original loops to the reverse and maker marked JR Gaunt London. Gilt bright and with only some minor service wear to the loops. Circa 4.5cm tall. Renfrew claims circa 1920. King's crown, so certainly pre 1952.

Britain took control of this small native kingdom as a British Crown Colony in 1884 after it suffered a series of defeats against the Boers o...  read more

Code: 62274

WW2 Home Front - Rest Centre Service (Air Raid Welfare) Lapel Pin Badge Brooch

An original Second World War period gilt and enamel 'Rest Centre Service badge'. Enamel good but some rust to reverse which has slightly corrupted the gilt edge to the front over the word 'centre', complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt otherwise remains fresh. Circa 2.6cms in diameter.

Worn by local authority staff working in requisitioned buildings, used to ...  read more

Code: 66259

3rd Carabiniers (Prince of Wales's Dragoon Guards) Bi-Metal Cap Badge - Gladman & Norman

A bi-metal die struck cap badge with three expansion / braising / sweat holes to reverse and with original slider correctly marked with a genuine maker's mark in three lines, Gladman & Norman, Spencer Street, Birmingham 18. Touch of verdigris to left tip of coronet otherwise in good condition and scarce.

The 3rd and 6th Dragoon Guards were amalgamated in 1922 to form the 3rd Cara...  read more

Code: 66261

Army Education Corps (AEC) Officers Silver Plated on Gilt Mounted Cap / Mess Dress Button

A scarce officer's mounted button, circa 15mm in diameter, as worn no side cap and mess dress. Fixed shank and maker marked Pitt & Co, Maddox St, London. Some slight polish from service wear to high points otherwise in very good condition. Worn 1920 - 1946.

The Corps was raised in 1920 and became 'Royal' with a change of badge design in 1946.

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Code: 66275

West Yorkshire Regiment Matched Pair of Officer's OSD Bronze Collar Badges

A superb pair, die cast in bronze and of some considerable quality, with two original loops to the reverse of each. Attributed by Churchill to the West Yorkshire Regiment, post 1925. Circa 3cms tall.

Thanks as ever to the LFM for the correct identification.

Churchill No 462 refers.

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Code: 66311

WW1 Territorial Force Imperial Service Volunteer white metal uniform breast badge bar pin clasp

A good original First World War period 'Imperial Service' die-cast nickel pin badge, worn on the uniform above right pocket by Territorial Force Soldiers who had Volunteered for Overseas Service during the Great War. Very good condition, complete with its original substantial pin fittings, a good example.

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Code: 64981

Royal Logistics Corps (RLC) Belt with Waist Belt Clasp

In superb condition, with maker's label Toye Kenning & Spencer Ltf and TKS mark on the belt buckle itself. looks unissued and condition reflects this.

Please note will post to a UK address only.

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Code: 66265

WW1 Victory Medal - partially erased

In GVF condition with a length of grubby original ribbon. Attempted erasure of regimental number, rank and regiment, but name still clearly visible as T. Hatch. It is still possible to see his rank as Pte, and his regiment as L'Pool R. (Liverpool Regiment). Only the regimental number is a mystery. Useful gap filler.

K54

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Code: 67899

WW1 Red Cross Medal with Top Bar

Complete with maker marked top bar and a length of grubby original ribbon. GVF.

K44.7

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Code: 67898

WW2 Scots Guards Embroidered Cloth Yellow on Blue Shoulder Title, earlier issue

Removed from uniform, hessian backed, an early issue as worn in WW2. In very good condition.

Comm RoHa (B3)

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Code: 64473