WW2 47th (London) Territorial Infantry Division Embroidered Cloth Formation Sign Flash Patch Designation - 2nd Pattern

2nd Pattern Rectangular, circa 5 cms square. Removed from uniform but in very good condition with black backing material. The red bells on a black background. A thickly embroidered pattern.

The badge symbolised the Bow Bells of London. It was probably adopted in 1940 when formation signs were authorised. Prior to 1936 there were two London TA Divisions, 56th (1st London) and 47t...  read more

Code: 68348

The Royal Hussars Anodised Bi coloured Cap Badge - Gaunt

Anodised aluminium with slider, maker marked JR Gaunt Birmingham. Some minor service wear to finish.  read more

Code: 55465

Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Bi-Metal Cap Badge (converted to lugs)

Die cast two part badge. Slider neatly removed and not so neatly replaced with two lugs, possibly for wear as a NCOs arm badge.. A heavy badge with a sense of real quality to it with slight polishing to the highpoints on eagle's breast.

Formed in 1971 by amalgamation of the 3rd Carabiniers and Royal Scots Greys.

K&K Vol 2 No 1890 refers.  read more

Code: 55464

Queens Dragoon Guards White Metal Cap Badge

Die struck cap badge with two original lugs to the reverse. Some plasticine has been put in centre behind the shield to add some weight. Sharp detail. Could also have been worn as a large pattern collar badge.  read more

Code: 55455

Ceylon Light Infantry White Metal Collar Badge

Die struck with two original copper loops to the reverse (n-s). Circa 3.1cm tall and 2.9cm wide. In very good condition. Worn circa 1881 - 1949.

Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 2149 refers.

F11.1  read more

Code: 62351

Kings Own Malta Regiment of Militia Bi- Metal Cap Badge - Long slider

A die struck two part construction cap badge with long slider (possibly for wear in the pagri of the sun helmet). In very good condition with sharp detail. Worn 1903 - 1921. Much copied. This one with the correct construction.

Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 1364 refers.

E38.3  read more

Code: 59842

WW1 The Middlesex Regiment Brass Economy Cap Badge

A die struck all brass economy cap badge with original slider to the reverse. Sharp detail.

RoHa (B3)  read more

Code: 65346

The Middlesex Regiment Officers Silver Plated Cap Badge

A die cast silver frosted and plated cap badge with two long loops, some twisting and service wear to loops, otherwise in very good condition with sharp detail. Maker marked JR Gaunt London.

Comm RoHa (B3)  read more

Code: 65348

University of Toronto Contingent ( COTC ) Canada OTC Bronze Cap Badge

Worn circa 1920, unfortunately missing one lug, but otherwise in good condition and a scarce badge. Circa 5cm tall.  read more

Code: 57067

Article 11 - Field Telegraph Communications in the Egyptian War of 1882, 'C' (Telegraph) Troop, Royal Engineers

C (Telegraph Troop) Royal Engineers, first saw active service in the Zulu War of 1879, and a little later in the Egyptian campaign of 1882, where the unit laid cable in no-mans land to guide advancing British troops and later sent the first victory signal ever to come direct from a battlefield.

In 1882, British troops were landed at Ismailiyah in Egypt and the telegraph company w...  read more

Code: 54457