WW1 - 17th Lancers Brass Economy Issue Collar Dog

Die struck dark toned brass WW1 issue collar badge with two original loops to the reverse. Some loss of detail from polishing but a pleasing example nonetheless. Circa 2.2cms tall and 2.9cms wide.

Comm VSR (17L 06)  read more

Code: 64611

17th Lancers Other Ranks Large Pattern Brass Button

Circa 23mm in diameter, shank, maker marked JR Gaunt & Son Ltd, London, Eng. Some staining to reverse otherwise in very good condition. Possibly also worn later 17/21L.

Ripley No 51 refers.

Comm VSR (17L 12)  read more

Code: 64634

WW2 Era Royal Air Force RAF Officer's Side Cap Gilt Two Part Cap Badge with Backing Plate

In very good condition, gilt in excellent condition, with all fixings tabs to the reverse. King's crown, pre 1952. A superb example.

K33  read more

Code: 66881

Royal Tank Regiment Officer's OSD Bronze Cap Badge, Blades - Gaunt - Tank Facing Wrong Direction - 1924 only

A die cast Officer's OSD Bronze Cap Badge with two original blades to the reverse and maker marked JR Gaunt London beneath the blades. In very good condition. This pattern quickly withdrawn as worn with the tank facing the wrong way round when worn on the beret. 1924 only. Rare.

Ref K&K Vol2 1922 refers.

K34  read more

Code: 66526

WW1 Indian Army - 6 / Royal Jats (6th Royal Jat Light Infantry) Bronzed Cast One Piece Shoulder Title

Indian made cast bronzed finish shoulder title with two original loops to the reverse. Numeral '6' over 'Royal Jats'. In very good condition. The title 'Royal' was conferred on them in 1921 and they became the 9th Jat Regiment in 1922, so a very short lived title. Scarce.

Nath, A., "Sepoys and Sowars in the Great War 1914-1918, Cavalry and Infantry Regiments" (2014) No 285 ...  read more

Code: 66717

The Warwickshire Yeomanry Bronzed Cap Badge - Tiptaft, Birmingham

Scarce bronzed other rank's cap badge with original slider stamped Tiptaft, B'ham. In very good condition.

This unit was 2nd in the order of precedence of yeomanry regiments. First raised in 1794.

B6.15  read more

Code: 66527

WW1 Home Front Birmingham Special Constabulary 1916 Bronze Cap Badge

A large scarce bronze pin back badge with issue number 4417. In excellent condition.

Wilkinson & Cowdell "Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales" (2nd Edn) p10 refers and Figure 1 therein shows this badge being worn as a Cap Badge during WW1.

K34

Sold to Michael  read more

Code: 63803

KOSB King's Own Scottish Borderers Woven White on Red Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

White embroidered on red K.O.S.B. shoulder title.
Hessian backed, in good unissued condition and of a very good quality. The title is in very good condition with no moth.

K32  read more

Code: 66664

WW2 'A&SH' Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Woven White on Red Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

A WW2 paste back example, as per the ordnance issue but private purchase item. In very good condition. Scarce.

K32  read more

Code: 66663

Staffordshire Regiment Officer's Gilt & Silver Plate Collar Badge, Holland Patch Backing

In great condition, of two part construction with two original silvered loops to the reverse and the correct Holland Patch cloth backing.

Churchill & Westlake No 298 refers.

K33  read more

Code: 66894