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

Essential Reference Book - Cavalry Warrant Officers' Non-Commissioned Officers' NCO Arm Badges - Linaker & Dine

Profusely illustrated and superbly researched. I will provide original A5 versions of the separately published MHS errata (Amendments 1 and 2) to the buyer. In good second hand condition, some slight creasing to back cover and minor corner wear to covers..

Published by Military Historical Society, 1997. Soft cover. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Softback, Octavo, 156pp, Illustrati...  read more

Code: 61143

WW1 New Zealand - 15th (North Auckland) Infantry Regiment Collar Badge - Gaunt Tablet

two original loops to the reverse (D shaped) and with a JR Gaunt London maker's tablet. Circa 2.3cms in diameter. This pattern with unvoided fern leaves. Motto: 'Pour Devior' (For Right). King's Crown. There was a later QEII version with a Queen's Crown.

See my item 68978 for the King's Crown cap badge.

Oldham No 6/151 refers.

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Code: 66228

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

Indian Army - 16th Light Cavalry Cap Badge

A good scarce post 1922 die cast brass example. Two lugs to the reverse. Circa 36mm tall.

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Code: 68961

Burma Burmese - Burma Police Cast Brass Pagri Badge, post 1901

Large and weighty cast brass badge with voided king 's crown, circa 5.1cm tall and circa 5.9cm wide with original strong pin and c clasp to the reverse. Some small wear to the finish on high points of crown otherwise in good condition.

Renfrew et al, Vol1 No 1041 refers.

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Code: 60137

Indian Army ( AFI ) - Kolar Gold Field Battalion Embroidered Pagri Badge

Kolar Gold Field Battalion (Auxiliary Force India ) cloth pagri badge - golden yellow embroidered on black, but backing faded from sun and wear and slight damage to thread on pick axe head. No moth but some stress marks to fabric from wear. Circa 7cm tall and 6cm wide. Scarce.

The Kolar Gold Fields are believed to be the second deepest gold mines in the world. Situated at a dista...  read more

Code: 58801