Victorian 1st Argyll Highland Rifle Volunteers Other Ranks White Metal Glengarry Badge, 1880 - 1887

Unvoided with two long original lugs to the reverse. Cat with tail up. Circle carries the title of the unit "1st Argyll Highland Rifle Volunteers ". Circa 7.9cms tall. Some wear and bending to lugs otherwise sharp detail and lightly domed, a lovely example.

The 1st Admin Battalion was consolidated as the 1st Argyllshire Highland Rifle Volunteers in 1880 and then designated as the...  read more

Code: 67746

Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (A&SH) NCOs Glengarry Badge

A really heavy quality silver plated cap badge with two original long copper loops to the reverse. NCO quality. A real smasher.

Comm DaMc (170)

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Code: 65736

Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders ( A&SH) White Metal Glengarry Badge

Cats tail down, seven voids, with two original long loops to the reverse, some twisting and one slightly sprung from the badge but still fully functional. Sharp detail with no polishing. Removed from a display board - pristine reverse as no oxidization.

H15

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Code: 61122

Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (A&SH) ( 91st & 93rd Highlanders) Victorian / Edwardian Pattern White Metal Glengarry Cap Badge - Unvoided Centre

A good stiff badge with two original dark toned lugs to the reverse. Sharp detail, could benefit from a light clean. Circa 8.1cm tall and 6cm wide.

This was the largest cap badge worn in the British Army. Until about 1908 the centre of the badge was solid, but after this date the central devices were fretted and voided.

K&K Vol 1 No 697 refers.

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Code: 60098

Korean War - 40th Infantry Division Printed Cloth Formation Sign

Left facing, printed yellow cockerel with red comb on dark blue (almost black) background. Removed from uniform and then an album with glue and paper stuck to reverse.

Formed in Hong Kong in 1949. Fought in Korea. Comprised of 1st Bn the Middlesex Regiment, 1st Bn Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders and with supporting troops drawn from the 27th British Commonwealth Brigade when in ...  read more

Code: 58851

WW2 Home Front National Fire Service ( NFS ) Enamel and Chrome White Metal Cap Badge

Enamel in good undamaged condition, with minor surface wear to the chrome finish. Two original lugs to the reverse and the letter 'M' stamped on the reverse of the King's crown ( perhaps for the maker Miller ? ). Circa 4.7cm tall and 4.1cm wide.

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Code: 56206

WW2 Home Front - Auxiliary Fire Service AFS fireman's / firewoman's cap badge

A good early and original Second World War period 'Auxiliary Fire Service cap badge'; die-cast chromium plated eight pointed star, with red enamel 'AFS' lettering to the centre. Good condition, complete with original two loop fittings (some bending but functional) and original chromed split pin, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear. As also worn by women AFS firefighters.
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Code: 66929

WW2 Auxiliary Fire Service AFS officially numbered lapel badge H.W.Miller

A good original wartime issue 1940's onwards silver plated red enamel badge, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.M' (H.W. Miller) official issue number '182859'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.

Designed by Mr Paget of the Royal Mint.

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Code: 66928

WW1 Tribute Medal / Memorial Plaque to Durham Pals - from Manchester

According to the owner, this was given to the next of kin by the mine owners for those employees (miners) who died in WW1. I have never encountered another, but from the design it is clear that a space has been left for customising it to each recipient. In this example it is to a Jonathan Riding, Army Number 16068 of the 12th (Service) Battalion Durham Light Infantry (DLI).
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Code: 66069

Hallamshire Embroidered Cloth Shoulder Title ( 4th Battalion (Territorials) York & Lancaster Regiment)

Removed from uniform. White on red embroidered shoulder title, glue and paper marks to white hessian reverse. In good condition. Relatively scarce.

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Code: 59685