Royal Fusiliers 1st Version Other Ranks Shoulder Title converted to Sweetheart Brooch

A clever adaption of the early two piece shoulder title with the small RF letters below now attached to the grenade which would have been worn above separately, lugs now removed and the whole attached to a functional c clasp pin fitting. Some staining to the gilding metal finish as a result of the conversion but nicely done.

Westlake 790 refers but modified to sweetheart.  read more

Code: 66255

Superb Victorian Generals Horse Furniture Bit Boss Fire Gilt Badge

A stunning example of a fire gilt General Officer's Horse Furniture bit boss badge, with a VR Cypher to centre and often used in Victorian times, a 'Guelphic' crown to the top. What a bobby dazzler this chap must have been. Crossed Sword and Baton below. Circa 7.5cm tall. In superb condition.

Standardisation of crowns was introduced by King Edward VII, when he laid down in...  read more

Code: 59044

Union Shipping Company (Southampton) Mercantile Marine Button

Circa 22mm in diameter, small fixed shank, maker marked Miller & Son, Southampton to reverse.

Originally the Southampton Steam Shipping Company which was founded in England in 1853, it later became the Union Steam Ship Company and then the Union Line, and in 1900 merged with Castle Shipping Line to become Union-Castle Mail Steamship Company. Not to be confused with the NZ Unio...  read more

Code: 66222

Malaysian Post Federation Reconnaissance Regiment Officer's Cap Badge

Silver plate and gilt, the thinly applied silver plate to the front of the badge has mainly worn off with service wear but traces still evident to the crossed Kris. Two original loops to the reverse. Circa 4cms wide and 3.4cms tall. Worn from 1960. Scarce.

In this design, the horseshoe of the previous incarnation (the Federation Armoured Car Regiment) was dropped and with a s...  read more

Code: 66216

Oxford University Officer Training Corps OTC Large Pattern Bronzed Brass Button

Circa 24mm in diameter, fixed shank, military outfitter marked Hobson & Son, London. In very good condition.

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Code: 66221

Federated Malay States Small Gilt Artillery Beret Badge

A small but very finely detailed gilt cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 4cm tall and 4.8cm wide. In excellent condition. Does not appear in Renfrew. Worn in the 1950s.

H24  read more

Code: 66218

Malacca Volunteer Rifles, Malay Malaysia Straits Settlements,1927 Hallmarked Silver Gilt Regimental Prize Spoon

An exceptionally good example of a Malacca Volunteer Rifles silver gilt prize spoon, the handle depicting the Famosa Portuguese fort in Malacca, Malaysia. It has a tri-part title scroll below and further motto scroll "Firm Though Few", the supporting shank with floral decoration, the reverse impressed with Sheffield silver hallmarks for 1927 and maker's details "GLtd." (Gladwin Ltd, Rockingham ...  read more

Code: 58849

Federated Malay Armed Forces Maintenance Corps Bi Metal Cap Badge

A two part bi-metal cast metal cap badge of UK manufacture, with two original loops to the reverse (some bending and damage to loops but fully functional). A tiger superimposed on crossed Kris and Scabbard with the 11 pointed federation star above. Circa 4.8cm tall. Some bending to top part of star otherwise in good condition. I sold a theatre made cast version as my item 58766.

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Code: 64199

Royal Corps of Signals Officer's Mounted Silver plate on Gilt Mess Dress Button

In very good condition, silver plate dark toned. Maker marked Gaunt London. This pattern worn from 1947. Circa 15mm in diameter. More than one available, please email if more required (Stock photo).

Ripley No 74 refers.

D10  read more

Code: 65670

A&SH Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders - Northern Ireland Issue Cap Badge

Black white metal, with two original loops and retaining all original factory applied finish. Scarce.

Comm RoHa (B3)  read more

Code: 66213