WW2 Home Front - Women’s Gas Council ( 1935-1953 ) enamel badge

Small at circa 2cm in diameter, with original pin fitting and clasp, fully functional and maker marked H.W. Miller, Branston Road, Birmingham. No damage to enamel.

The Women’s Gas Council ( WCG ) was formed in 1935 to provide a professional and social network for women working in the gas industry. At the time, most women in the gas industry were employed as demonstrators who pro...  read more

Code: 55703

King's Shropshire Light Infantry ( KSLI ) Gilt and Silver Plated Officer's Collar Badge

Bugle facing left, an unusual small die cast pattern, with an especially the short top knot, with two original silvered lugs to the reverse and stamped P for silver plated. Circa 3.1cm wide and 2.5cm tall. Perhaps worn on mess dress? Attractive and in good condition.

Will post to a UK address and the Channel Islands only (in respect of the latter put UK as country at check out...  read more

Code: 55706

Victorian King's Shropshire Light Infantry ( KSLI ) Pair of Facing Gilding Metal Other Rank's Collar Badges, 1881 - 1887

A facing pair of die struck gilding metal collar badges with two original lugs to the reverse of each. Not an exact match on account of a slight colour variation, but in all other respects a good match. According to the Museum, as cited by Churchill, they were unpopular with the Regiment and only worn for one year, 1881 - 1882, even though the pattern that replaced them was not sealed until 1...  read more

Code: 55709

Set of Five National Savings Lapel Badges, including 7, 10, 15 and 20 Years Service Award Bars Clasps

A set of five, various makers, all complete with original and fully functional pin fittings to the reverse. All in good condition with no damage to the enamel.

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Code: 55763

Eastbourne College (Sussex) OTC One Piece Bronze Metal Shoulder Title

In good condition with two original loops to the reverse. As worn by their Officer Training Corps from 1908 - 1940.

Westlake No 1696 refers.

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Code: 65032

Edinburgh University OTC Training Corps ( T.A.) Large White Metal Glengarry Badge, King's Crown 1951- 1953 only

A large die struck white metal cap badge with three original loops to the reverse. Size suggests it was worn on a glengarry. Circa 7cm tall and 6cm wide. Good sharp detail. Sealed pattern 5th February 1951. With a king's crown it would not have been worn very long. Scarce.

K&K, Vol 2, No 2453 refers.

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Code: 56243

Federated Malay Armed Forces Maintenance Corps Officer's Cast Bi Metal Cap Badge

A two part bi metal cast metal cap badge of riveted construction, Gilt in lovely bright condition with riveted silver plated overlay, with two original loops to the reverse. A tiger superimposed on crossed Kris and Scabbard with the 11 pointed federation star above. Circa 4.8cm tall. In lovely condition.

This unit conducted the functions equivalent to those of the RASC, RAOC and...  read more

Code: 66339

WW2 Australia - 47th Battalion Wide Bay Regiment Other Ranks Brass Cap Badge

Die struck with two original loops to the reverse. King's crown pattern. pre 1952. In excellent condition.

The 47th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army. It was originally raised in 1916 for service during the First World War. The battalion then took part in the fighting in the trenches of the Western Front in France and Belgium, before being disbanded ...  read more

Code: 66193

1948-53 era Royal Australian Infantry Corps cap badge - Maker Marked

Semi die cast with two original loops and gilt finish intact and bright. Maker marked to reverse Swann & Hudson, Frankston. King's crown. Cap badge measures circa 44mm tall. Korean War era badge.

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Code: 66201

The Warwickshire Antelope unmarked silver brooch

The Warwickshire antelope without coronet and chain, but on torse. Looks like it should be related to the Royal Warwickshire Regiment, but possibly just coincidence given the omissions. Die cast in unmarked silver with fully functional pin and clasp and fitted with a safety chain. Circa 3.1cms tall and in superb condition and an item of some quality.

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Code: 64946