Paperwork to a Soldier and Sailor! Arthur Charles Nixon

An interesting set of paperwork including group photograph to a man who served in both the Army and as a Merchant Seaman, comprising:

1) Victorian British Army Soldiers Small Book (Army Form B50) - 18052 Arthur Nixon, Royal Artillery and 98th Battery Royal Field Artillery who enlisted on 15th January 1897. Born in Newcastle, he enlisted in Liverpool for 7 years with the Colours ...  read more

Code: 68845

Suffolk Regiment Other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge, QVC VIctorian Issue

Some slight loss of detail from service wear to highpoints, two original dark toned loops to reverse (one damaged and reshaped to functional). Three braising holes to reverse of scroll. In good overall condition.

Comm RoHa (B3)  read more

Code: 68867

Gloucestershire Regiment Glosters Officers Gold Bullion Beret Cap Badge Set including Back Badge

In unissued condition. Superb, includes back badge.

Comm RoHa (B3)  read more

Code: 68880

Gloucestershire Regiment Officers Bronze OSD Back Badge

An early bronzed finish example as worn by officer's but on a slider. In good condition. Circa 21mm in diameter.

Comm RoHa (B3)  read more

Code: 68879

16th Queens Lancers Other Ranks Bi Metal Cap badge

A die cast example with original slider and two small sweat / braising holes behind the scroll. Last "R" on title scroll a little feint otherwise a strongly made badge in good overall condition.

Comm MaFi  read more

Code: 68916

WW1 Royal Naval Division (RND) Collingwood Battalion Silver Sweetheart Brooch

An extremely fine and very rare hollow silver example, highlights enhanced with gold plate, the reverse bearing Birmingham hallmarks for 1915 (date letter q) and maker's details "S.Bros". Very good condition, original pin fittings, no dents or distortion. Width circa 44mm.

Neither this Battalion nor the Benbow Battalion were issued with metal cap badges, only brass shoulder tit...  read more

Code: 68902

4th Welch Welsh Regiment Printed Cloth Regimental Designation Formation Sign Flash Badge - Sospan Fach - The red suacepan!

This is a attractive (regrettably single) 4th Battalion Welsh Regiment distinctive red saucepan overpainted or stenciled onto a printed formation sign. It is folded for wear but glued to a piece of card to stiffen it and another piece mounted for display. Very scarce.

The 4th Welch Regiment was a territorial unit based at Llanelli. It landed in Normandy in late June 1944 wi...  read more

Code: 68925

4th (Territorial Battalion) Dorset Regiment Bi Metal Cap Badge

A bi-metal cap badge for the 4th (territorial) battalion of The Dorsetshire Regiment with original slider and sweat / braising holes.

This badge has the Marabout honour erased/the die hobbed, as is usually the case on this badge.

K&K 1734 refers.

Comm SiSa  read more

Code: 68942

South African Selborne College Cadet Corps (SCCC) Brass Cap Badge

Die struck in gilding metal with two original long copper loops. In very good condition with all fiddly bits present and correct.

K34  read more

Code: 69029

Malaya / Malaysia Federation Air Force Embroidered Yellow On Red Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

In good unissued condition with hessian backing. Scarce.

Comm MaFi  read more

Code: 68936