16th Lancers Bi-metal Collar Badges, 1902 - 1904 only.

A rare pair of collar badges, not matching but display reasonably well together from the front. Two original loops to the reverse of each and braising / sweat holes to reverse of both. Rare as only worn without the "The" from 1902 - 1904. King's crown.

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Code: 67283

12th Lancers ( Prince of Wales's Royal ) Bi-Metal Collar Badges - three loops

An early pair of matching collar badges, each with three of three original loops to the reverse. Die cast for extra strength and with braising / sweat holes to the reverse of the PoW feathers. In very good condition with no damage. Post 1903 issue.

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Code: 67285

T / Y / County of London Yeomanry One Piece Brass Shoulder Title

Please note only wo of three loops remaining, otherwise in good condition and a scarce title. Westlake speculates (note on p24) worn circa 1908 - 1916 only.

Also worn by the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Regiments of Count of London Yeomanry.

Westlake No 285 refers.

K42.7  read more

Code: 67396

20th Hussars Other Ranks Matched Pair of Gilding Metal / Brass Collar Dogs Badges

Cast pair of collar badges with two original loops to the reverse. Look theatre made most probably in India. In very good condition.

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Code: 67554

Boer War Dragoon Guards Reserve Regiment Other Ranks Gilding Metal Collar Badge

In good condition with two original loops to the reverse.

K11  read more

Code: 68415

LSH - Loyal Suffolk Hussars (Imperial Yeomanry) Large Brass Shoulder Title

In good condition, traces of tried polish to edges, with two original hexagonal fittings. Worn until 1908.

Westlake No 292 refers.

K75.3  read more

Code: 68589

WW2 Derbyshire Yeomanry Other Ranks White Metal Cap Badge

A die struck cap badge with original slider. As worn circa 1940 - 1957. This pattern has a laurel spray in place of the blank space and was sealed to be worn in white metal on 22nd February 1940. King's crown and in good condition.

K&K Vol 2 No 2342 refers.

See also:

https://www.paoyeomanry.org.uk/DerbyshireYeomanry.htm

K33  read more

Code: 66540

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

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