QONR - Queen 's Own Nigeria Regiment Blackened Brass Shoulder Title, 1956 - 1960

Scarce brass shoulder title, only worn from the formation of the unit in 1956 until Independence in 1960. Originally blackened, most of the black finish is now absent, with two original lugs to the reverse. Scarce.

A164.3  read more

Code: 56533

Grenadier Guards Grenade Brass Cap Badge Long slider ( clipped) - 16 flames

Unusual16 flames pattern with slider with original and long slider which has been clipped / squared off towards its end. In good condition.

A180.4  read more

Code: 56577

WW1 Original and unique Ink and Watercolour Patriotic Art postcard - Has Anyone Seen A German Band!

A naive but amusing comic patriotic postcard. Most likely the only one of its type, drawn and painted by an unknown person on pre printed postcard. Postally unused, but pen comments to reverse.

A179.2 (2/2)  read more

Code: 56588

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

Georgian Warwickshire Yeomanry Small Coatee Button - Excavated Condition

Small button, now missing shank, metal dectecting find. Circa 15.5mm in diameter. Darkened from being in soil, but details still clear. Possibly other units would fit the bill, but certainly a yeomanry item from circa 1793 - 1820.

A157.3  read more

Code: 56431

WW 2 Home Front - 1936 Hallmarked Silver Air Raid Precautions ( ARP ), Male Warden's Badge - Letter A - Maker marked Robert Jay

Early pattern, Air Raid Precautions Male Warden's Hallmarked Silver ARP Badge. A good early badge, dark toned condition with original horsehoe fitting, the reverse bearing London silver hallmarks for 1936 ( letter A ) and with maker's details "R.J" (Robert Jay).

A180.6  read more

Code: 56585

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

WW1 Patriotic Spelter Metal Picture Frame - The Home Front - The North Sea Theatre and the Royal Navy Celebrated

A very attractive original WW1 British Home Front / Royal Navy Tribute Frame. The frame is of heavy cast spelter metal depicting the Home Front with a map of Great Britain and its surrounding seas with major events marked such as the Battle of Jutland, the Sinking of Lusitania and the naval base of the Home Fleet, Scarpa Flow. Around the edge of the frame are the names of the key Admirals: J...  read more

Code: 65235

51st Highland Division BEF 1914-19 Enamel & Gilt Old Comrades Lapel Buttonhole Badge

A small and very new looking lapel badge which was worn well with age or is of more recent manufacture. Maker marked to reverse W.O. Lewis (Badges) Ltd, Birmingham. In very good condition with no damage to enamel and gilt bright. Circa 19mm in diameter.

Comm ErYa  read more

Code: 66990

Boer War Hussars Reserve Regiment Gilding Metal Collar Badge

In very good condition with two original dark toned loops to the reverse. Scarce.

K11  read more

Code: 66988