ZAR (Transvaal Republic) Postcard One Penny Red Pre Printed Postcard, 1885

Postally unused, in good condition (some light pencil marks to front). Printed front Inscription
ZUID-AFRIK. REPUBLIEK | BRIEFKAART
Face ValueP 1 Penny. Issued Date 1885
Printer:
Enschedé en Zonen in Haarlem, the Netherlands.
Dimensions 137 × 92 mm

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Code: 64315

The Boer Leaders of the Kroonstad Commando, 1899 - 1902 Coloured Postcard

A stunning card. postally used (some postal ink to top rightfront, but all images clear and with the use of a magnifying glass it is possible to see most of the named portraits). Postally used in 1906 and sent from Pretoria to an address in New Jersey, USA.

The two large portraits in the centre are significant. The one on the right is Evert Serfontein, centred below these is ...  read more

Code: 64314

WW1 Silver War Badge (SWB) to George Harris, Army Veterinary Corps (AVC)

A first pattern SWB officially impressed 35567 awarded to Private George Harris of the Army Veterinary Corps. An unmarked silver circlet inscribed 'For King And Empire Services Rendered' bearing crowned 'GRI' Imperial Cypher to voided centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings (east -west). Circa 32mm in diameter. Copy of CD version of SWB roll entry Copy of WW1 Medal Inde...  read more

Code: 61494

Pair of WW1 era Veterinary Corps Officers Buttons, Large and Medium Brass Pattern

Circa 25mm and 19mm respectively, fixed shanks and each maker marked Armfield Ltd, Birmingham. Semi-domed, GV cypher, in very good condition with sharp detail. Only worn from 1911 to 1918. In 1918 they acquired the prefix Royal and the button pattern changed to a centaur. Scarce.

Ripley No 533 refers.

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Code: 58860

5th RGR Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) Blackened Brass Shoulder Title

As worn by all ranks of the Regiment between 1924 and 1950. One of a number of variations and patterns, this one matching 5GR F17F (see below). Circa 26mm tall and 21mm wide. Two original hexagonal fixing loops. Some minor bending from service wear but black finish in good condition.

Gurkha Museum Publication "Insignia of the Royal Gurkha Rifles (Field Force) Figure 5GR F17F ...  read more

Code: 67638

WW1 Bedford (Bedfordshire Regiment) Brass Metal Shoulder Title

An early title with a bright finish and two original fittings. Some service wear marks otherwise in good condition. Worn 1902 - 1921.

Westlake No 903 refers.

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Code: 63988

Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (King's, Lancashire and Border) Gilt and Enamel Cap Badge - Firmin

In good bright unissued condition with no damage to the enamel. Original slider maker marked Firmin.

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Code: 67262

Royal Army Chaplains Department Medium Pattern Gilt Button, QEII issue

Circa 19mm in diameter, fixed shank backmarked Gaunt London. Queen's crown so post 1952. Button and gilt in superb condition.

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Code: 60776

Royal Army Chaplains Department Medium Pattern Black Button - King's Crown

Circa 17mm in diameter, fixed shank, blank reverse. Pre 1952. Scarce.

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Code: 60775

Queen's - Queens Royal Regiment (West Surrey) Embroidered White on Red Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

A loose white meshed backed embroidered shoulder title, in good overall condition.

Davis No 262 refers.

A WW2 paste back example available at item 66455.

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Code: 67280