First 1st Royal Surrey Militia White Metal Glengarry Badge, circa 1874 - 1881

Awarded the precedence 20 in 1855, the 1st Royal Surrey Regiment of Militia became the 3rd Battalion, the East Surrey Regiment in 1881. Circa 6.5cm tall with two original lugs to the reverse. Roman numerals XX for 20. Some misshaping to orb at top of crown otherwise in good condition with only minor wear to the silver plate on the highpoints.

K&K, Vol 1, No 1214 refers.
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Code: 60183

Indian Army - Staff Corps Officers Pair of Gilt Brass Buttons

In good condition.

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Code: 69015

IAR - Indian Army Reserve Brass Shoulder Title

A well made example with two original loops.

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Code: 68996

South African Ordnance Department SAOD /SAKD Brass Cap badge, 1926 - 1934 pattern

Die struck in gilding metal with two original loops (one stretched open but still functional). In good condition.
This particular lettering format SAOD/SAKD worn circa 1926-1934 only.

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Code: 68993

South Africa - WW1 South African Heavy Artillery (SAHA) Brass Cap Badge

A die struck gilding metal cap badge with two original loops to the reverse as worn by the South African Heavy Artillery, worn 1915 - 1919. This title on a tri-part scroll surmounted by a Springbok's head and crossed gun barrels. In very good condition. Slightly shaped to cap, circa 5.7cm wide and 4.5cm tall.

The South African contingent, which General Louis Botha offered in J...  read more

Code: 68991

Lifeboat Gallantry - RNLI Medals and how they were won

The bible for any saving life at sea medal collectors or those interested in this fascinating aspect of maritime and social history. Published by Spink and the RNLI in 1998, and edited by Barry Cox, who was honorary librarian of the RNLI.

The accounts of awards for each individual are printed in full and make incredible reading. It covers the period 1824-1996. Some very interesti...  read more

Code: 55590

The China Martyrs of 1900 - by Robert Coventry Forsyth

London, 1904. Hardcover. Condition: Religious Tract Society. Photographs (illustrator). In good overall condition, binding tight and pages clean, with occasional light foxing or minor edge wear.

An emotive account of the missionaries murdered by the Boxers in 1900 China Rebellion with 144 portraits and illustrations, indexed, 516pp. A heavy book so will post to UK address only...  read more

Code: 59928

WW2 Original Campaign Star Medal Ribbon Bars

Removed from uniform, useful if you need some ribbon bars to finish off a post war battledress tunic or anything else you may require them for. 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Burma Star and Pacific Star. All sewn shut with the exception of the Africa Star. Not metal or card inserts.

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Code: 61772

WW2 Indian Army - Hodson's Horse (Bengal Lancers) Officer's Silver Plated Cap Badge and Collar Badge

Silver-plated Officers' metal cap badge and single collar badge, the latter looks to be of UK manufacture. Both in very good condition with their original silvered loops. This pattern as worn from 1922 until 1950.

MHS Special Number 2022, p25 refers.

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Code: 66743

WW1 Indian Army - 8th Cavalry Cast Silver Plated Cap Badge

A theatre made cast silver plated example with two original loops and mounted on a rectangle of green felt cloth for display. As worn by officers.

Amalgamated with the 5th Cavalry in 1921 and became the 3rd Cavalry in 1922.

Nath, A "Sowars and Sepoys in the Great War" Figure 540 refers.

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Code: 68962