2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys) Tucks Oilette Coloured Art Postcard

postally used, GV stamp, message to reverse a messy and some corner wear to all corners otherwise in good condition and a good study of the Trumpeters of the regiment in Review Order by the famous military artist Harry Payne. Note the running horse back badge on the Trumpeter's bearskin. The final photo shows an actual badge as worn but listed for sale as my item 62819.  read more

Code: 62820

Royal Scots Greys ( RSG ) ( 2nd Dragoons ) Full Dress White Metal Busby Back Badge

Die struck white metal White Horse of Hanover as worn on the reverse of the full dress busby (see close up of Harry Payne postcard - listed for sale elsewhere). Two original and long staple style brass loops to the reverse, which have been nipped together. Circa 59mm wide and 40mm tall. Not to be confused with the NCO arm badge of the 5th Dragoon Guards (see below). There is also an interesting...  read more

Code: 62819

WW2 Hampshire Regiment Woven Black on Khaki Shoulder Slide Slip on Title

Two original retaining slips to the reverse, but one end of each detached from the khaki panel, an easy repair. Worn on both the battledress blouse and KD shirt.

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Code: 66508

Prince of Wales Leinster Regiment ( 100th & 109th Foot) Victorian / Edwardian Issue Bi Metal Cap Badge - with sweat holes

Made from bi-metal and in good condition with two original loops to the reverse and four sweat / brazing holes to the reverse (some filled in with braise). Circa 4.2cm tall. In very good condition with sharp detail. A very pleasing example.

K&K Vol 1 No 699 refers.

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Code: 66798

Universal / Generic Other Ranks Brass 1878 Helmet Plate, Kings Crown

Two original staple loops to reverse. Good colour and in good overall condition. Dry polish to reverse. Flexes when bent to get the correct shape to the helmet, unlike modern copies which are too stiff.

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Code: 66900

Universal / Generic 1878 Home Service Pattern Other Ranks Victorian QVC Helmet Brass Plate

As worn from 1878 - 1901, an original other ranks helmet plate with two of two original staple style loops to the reverse. Dark patina to brass and traces of dry polish. Some flex in it as you find with the original versions (for shaping to curve of helmet).

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Code: 66901

8th Battalion Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Officer's Embroidered Yellow / Gold on Rifle Green Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

Embroidered yellow on green for 8th DLI, full title officer's issue, in good bright condition, but some green felt to hessian reverse from where removed from a display board.

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Code: 67254

WW1 Union Jack Flag British Bulldog Patriotic Enamel and Gilt Lapel Brooch Pin Badge

A scarce original First World War period large circular gilt and enamel pin badge; Crowned 'Union Jack Flag' with applied 'British Bulldog, set on a fretted rose, each petal depicting the representative symbol of the 'Commonwealth of Nations', Australia Kangaroo, New Zealand Moa, Canada Beaver, India Elephant, within circular title 'A United Empire What We Have We'll Hold'; the reverse inscribe...  read more

Code: 67627

WW1 RND curved brass shoulder title (small pattern)

In very good condition with two original hexagonal loops to the reverse. Circa 1cms tall and 3.5cms wide.

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Code: 67623

Royal Defence Corps (GV) 2nd Pattern Cap Badge - Officers?

Second pattern version of this corps' cap badge, circular as usually encountered with GV cypher. This is die struck but in a bronze finish with two loops (east - west) rather than the usual slider. It is a good striking with crisp detail front and back. Put out there for comment initially. Would the officers of the corps worn the same badge as the other ranks but n an OSD format and on loop...  read more

Code: 67618