1878 Pattern Spiked Helmet Tin Carry Case - 1st Volunteer Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers to G. Watson Smart

Japanned style copper carry / storage case with original applied brass plaque to an officer in the 1st VB NF, dating it to pre 1908. Usual dings and bashes and paint loss, but inside is bright. Locking clasp present but hasp is now missing, but could be repaired.

If you have the grey cloth covered cork helmet for this unit, then this is the perfect receptacle to keep it in th...  read more

Code: 52204

Mid- Victorian Pewter Pint Tankard - Relief Decoration Depicts 1860s Style Rifle Volunteers On Exercise

A decorated panel in relief on the outside face of the tankard shows some 1860s style Rifle Volunteers marching in the countryside and shooting, with a dog watching on. Some marks to reverse of base. Not sure It holds liquid without leaking (final photo inside is still damp from the test). I think it is best used as a display piece but that is up to you. Early French kepi style hats suggest...  read more

Code: 67588

3rd Volunteer Battalion DLI Durham Light Infantry ( Sunderland ) and 15th Imperial Yeomanry Boer War Tribute Medallion Medal

Boer War medallion. Gilt on copper, small medallion with suspension ring. Circa 23mm in diameter. Arms of City of Sunderland to the reverse. In good condition. Scarce.

The 3rd Volunteer Battalion D.L.I. (Sunderland ) contingent landed in South Africa on February 3 1900 where, for 15 months it carried out the arduous task of guarding the long lines of communication on which the...  read more

Code: 58336

The Welsh ( Yeomanry ) Horse ( Lancers ) Bronze Cap Badge

A die struck bronze cap badge with original slider. In very good condition. Neither the W nor H are fully voided as found on copies of this badge.

The unit was a war raised unit raised in South Wales in August 1914 and had effectively ceased to exist by 1917.

K&K Vol 1 No 1482 refers.

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Code: 57994

SRY (Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry) Pair of Officers Brass Shoulder Titles

An almost matched pair with two original loops to the reverse of each. Very slight colour variation. Worn from 1952 onwards. In excellent condition. Other Ranks wore a larger pattern (see Westlake No 223).

Westlake No 222 refers.

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Code: 61838

WW1 - 18th (Queen Mary's own) Hussars Set of Cap Collar and Shoulder Title Badges

All came together, the cap and collars with equal polishing and colour, a much loved set clearly from the same soldier together with his brass shoulder titles. Original fittings with cotter pins, Will not split. Would look great with some WW1 medals to a regular soldier of 18th Hussars.

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Code: 66041

WW1 Warwick Yeomanry Officers Cast Brass Shoulder Title

This pattern always found neatly cast. Two original small loops to the reverse. Allegedly also worn on the pagri sun helmet.

Westlake No 213 refers.

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Code: 58464

Lanarkshire Yeomanry Embroidered Yellow on Black Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

In unissued condition with some tape strips for display in an album to the reverse.

E17.10  read more

Code: 59504

Surrey Yeomanry QMR Embroidered Yellow on Black Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

In very good condition with some traces of paste to the reverse.

E17.9  read more

Code: 59505

Fife & Forfar Yeomanry Facing Pair of White Metal Collar Badges

Die struck white metal facing pair of collar badges with two original loops to the reverse of each. Facing but not a matching a pair. See also my item 61029 for another pair of these.

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Code: 63316