WW2 Home Front - Darby and Joan Club W.V.S. Enamel Pin Badge

Enamel in good condition with no damage. Original pin and c clasp. Maker on reverse is Vaughton's Limited, Birmingham. Minor surface wear. Circa 24mm in diameter.

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Code: 56680

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

A facing pair of die struck brass metal collar badges with two original lugs to the reverse of each. Not an exact match on account of a colour variation, one is more bronzy in colour, 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...  read more

Code: 56324

WW1 RNVR London Division Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Original Portrait Postcard

A wonderful image of a sailor of the RNVR London Division. Signed in ink "With Love Ditch". Postally unused. Ilford photographer. In superb condition.

The Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve was formed in 1903. At first the ribbons bore 'R.N. /crown over anchor/ V.R.' but in 1909 the name of the division to which the man belonged was included. i.e. 'R.N.V.R./crown over anchor/LO...  read more

Code: 61155

British Army EIIR Crown Recruiting Sergeants rank arm badge

A fine and scarce post 1953 large Recruiting Sergeants rank arm badge. Crowned crossed Union Flags embroidered in bullion, velvet and silk on red cloth ground. NATO / MoD stock number to the rear. Unissued condition.  read more

Code: 60305

WW2 Large Royal Naval Mine Sweeping Service ( RNXS ) Gilt, White Metal and Enamel Cap badge

Some service wear but gilt bright and two original lugs to reverse. Large pattern beret badge. Embossed with maker's details to reverse JR Gaunt London. No damage to enamel.

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Code: 59751

Scarce WW2 vintage Army Cadet Force ( ACF ) Mufti Brass Lapel Badge

Circa 1942-1952, worn by both officers and boys when not in uniform. In good condition. Coll.  read more

Code: 55961

Warwickshire Rifle Volunteers White Large Pattern Metal Button

Circa 23mm in diameter, white metal large pattern button, fixed shank and backmarked Dowler, Superior Quality. A little bit grubby but would clean up.  read more

Code: 54618

The Royal Berkshire Regiment ( Princess Charlotte of Wales 's ) Anodised Large Pattern Button, King's Crown

An early and scarce anodised aluminium button, gilt coloured, circa 26mm in diameter. This pattern was only worn until 1959, but with a King's crown this is probably pre 1953. Fixed shank. Backmarked Firmin, London.

Ripley No 273 refers.  read more

Code: 54313

Suffolk Regiment Anodised Aluminium AA Large Pattern Button, Kings Crown

Early and scarce anodised aluminium button, gilt coloured, circa 26mm in diameter. Floating shank. Backmarked Buttons Limited, Birmingham. Slight wear to castle's highpoints, which looks worse in the photo. King's crown therefore most probably pre 1953. This pattern was only worn until 1959.

Ripley No 223 refers.  read more

Code: 54315

The Kings ( Liverpool ) Regiment Anodised Aluminium Large Pattern Button, King's Crown

Scarce anodised aluminium button, gilt coloured, circa 26mm in diameter. Fixed shank. Backmarked Gaunt London. King's crown suggests pre 1953, and this pattern was only worn until 1958.

Ripley No 215 refers.  read more

Code: 54316