Dashera Party Invitation Card, Gurkha Engineers, 1987
In good condition, blank reverse. See my item 67716 for more information on this ceremony.
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1st/7th Gurkha Rifles - Dashera Invitation Card to Headcutting of Buffaloes and Goats Sacrificial Ceremony, 1949
A scarce and revealing invitation for those who were unaware of this Gurkha custom, a bit gruesome, but tradition is tradition! Subedar Major Rukman Limbu was awarded the MBE in 1954. A copy of his recommendation for this Honour will be included with the card. The card is in good condition for age and not something you come across every day!
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WW1 The Royal Scots Other Ranks Brass Economy Cap Badge
In good condition, correct gap between the top of the head and oval rim, nicely shaped badge with two original long loops (slight twisting) to the reverse (with splayed foot at base as found on Tiptaft made Scottish and Canadian badges). This was the only Scottish Regiment to have an all brass economy issued. Also the only WW1 economy badge for all regiments issued with loops as opposed to a sl... read more
WW1 Army Cyclist Corps brass shoulder title badge
A good original First World War period 'CYCLIST brass shoulder title badge' complete with two hexagonal flat loops. Good condition, minor service wear. Worn 1914 - 1919, when disbanded.
Westlake No 1587 refers.
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Royal Berkshire Regiment White Metal Badge Pin Brooch - Victorian Regimental Police Arm Badge?
Circa 4.5cms in diameter, of two part construction in die struck white metal with original pin and c clasp fitting to the reverse. In very good condition with sharp detail. It appears to be a collar badge mounted on a "Douro Wreath" (see Churchill p213 for more information). A similar badge has been noted to the Hampshire Regiment, pre 1900 as a Regimental Police Arm Badge attributed and wit... read more
T / Y / Lanark - Scottish Lanarkshire Yeomanry One Piece Brass Shoulder Title
A one piece brass shoulder title with three original loops to the reverse. Tracess of dried polish otherwise in very good condition. Worn from 1908 - 1920.
Westlake No 247 refers.
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Y / Lanark - Scottish Lanarkshire Yeomanry One Piece Brass Shoulder Title
A one piece brass shoulder title with two original hexagonal loops to the reverse. In very good condition.
Westlake No 249 refers.
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Scarce WW2 Home Front National Savings Celluliod Tin Pin Badge
A scarce badge made of celluloid and tin with original pin fixing and with no foxing. In very good condition (ignore flash reflection). Circa 32mm in diameter. read more
20.00 GBP
WW2 Home Front National Savings Enamel Lapel Badge
White Metal and enamel. Enamel in undamaged condition. Pin fitting. Maker marked on reverse Toy & Co, London. Good condition, but some tarnish to reverse. Circa 3.1cm in diameter. Worn from March 1940 onwards.
Jon Mills 'Doing Their Bit', U2 refers.
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8.00 GBP
WW1 Real photograph of HMS Verdun (this is larger than a postcard)
Circa 12cm by 16.5cm this is a larger image than the standard postcard (one is shown against it for comparison in the photo section). Great image of full-steam ahead.
V-Class destroyer ordered from Hawthorn Leslie, Newcastle in the 9th Order, 1916-17 Programme and laid down on 13th January 1917. The ship was launched on 21st August 1917 and was the first RN ship to carry the nam... read more
8.00 GBP