Royal Dragoons Officer's Mounted Large Pattern Gilt Button, King's Crown

Circa 23mm in diameter, Fixed shank and maker marked Jennens & Co (PoW feathers), London, with mounted device. Some light service wear but generally gilt still bright and in good condition. Some glue traces to reverse.

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Code: 68356

WW2 56th (London) Division Printed Cloth Formation Sign

Unissued condition, a very pleasing example with no damage or moth, bright colours.

The formation badge for the 56th Division during the Second World War featured Dick Whittington's black cat on a red background.

Davis No 98 refers (Davis describes it as fairly scarce).

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Code: 68350

British HQ Land Forces Hong Kong Formation Sign

Silk woven, right facing dragon, some sun fading and removed from uniform otherwise in good condition.

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Code: 58894

15 / London Regiment (Civil Service Rifles) Matched Pair of One Piece Blackened Brass Shoulder Titles

Darkened brass one piece shoulder titles with two original hexagonal loops to the reverse of each. In good condition but most of blackened finish worn off. Nice patina. The T's that would have sat above the 15 have been very neatly removed as was common practice in WW1.

Westlake No 1532 refers (but without the T).

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Code: 62834

Queens Own Gurkha Signals Matched Pair of Blackened Shoulder Titles

A matched pair of blackened metal (not anodised) shoulder titles with brass backing plates and cotter pins. In unissued condition.

Worn by personnel of the four Queens Gurkha Signal Squadrons namely HQ Squadron, 246, 248 and 250 Gurkha Signal Squadrons.

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Code: 67946

Late WW2 / Cold War RAC Tanker's Helmet Mark II with Quick Release Chinstrap

Royal Armoured Corps HSRAC tankers helmet Mark II pattern as manufactured from circa March 1945 with the 'lift the dot' system removable liner and the Mark III quick release pattern chin strap. The only marking I can find is a stamp to the inner shell of the helmet 'F09'. I have seen this marking on another helmet. Despite looking hard internally at the liner and strap I can see no other cod...  read more

Code: 67781

Late WW2 / Cold War RAC Tanker's Helmet - additional photos

As per item 67781 above

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Code: 67782

1878 Pattern Spiked Helmet Tin Carry Case - 1st Volunteer Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers to G. Watson Smart

Japanned style copper carry / storage case with original applied brass plaque to an officer in the 1st VB NF, dating it to pre 1908. Usual dings and bashes and paint loss, but inside is bright. Locking clasp present but hasp is now missing, but could be repaired.

If you have the grey cloth covered cork helmet for this unit, then this is the perfect receptacle to keep it in th...  read more

Code: 52204

Mid- Victorian Pewter Pint Tankard - Relief Decoration Depicts 1860s Style Rifle Volunteers On Exercise

A decorated panel in relief on the outside face of the tankard shows some 1860s style Rifle Volunteers marching in the countryside and shooting, with a dog watching on. Some marks to reverse of base. Not sure It holds liquid without leaking (final photo inside is still damp from the test). I think it is best used as a display piece but that is up to you. Early French kepi style hats suggest...  read more

Code: 67588

3rd Volunteer Battalion DLI Durham Light Infantry ( Sunderland ) and 15th Imperial Yeomanry Boer War Tribute Medallion Medal

Boer War medallion. Gilt on copper, small medallion with suspension ring. Circa 23mm in diameter. Arms of City of Sunderland to the reverse. In good condition. Scarce.

The 3rd Volunteer Battalion D.L.I. (Sunderland ) contingent landed in South Africa on February 3 1900 where, for 15 months it carried out the arduous task of guarding the long lines of communication on which the...  read more

Code: 58336