Militia Engineers Other Ranks Brass Helmet Plate, 1st Pattern
In very good condition complete with horn on the unicorn and all fiddly bits present and correct. This pattern worn from 1877 -1881 only. Two of two original loops to reverse and it has sharp detail. Lovely example. Scarce.
There is an example of this very badge in the Monmouth Regimental Musuem at the following URL:
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WW1 Memorial Plaque / death penny - Walter Watson - 11 possibles
In average condition with some staining to front and glue to reverse. Woolwich Arsenal stamp to reverse also. 11 possible casualties noted with this name on the CWGC site, including an Australian, a Canadian, an officer of the East Yorkshire Regiment and all the rest from line regiments, Scottish and English County Regiments.
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Ceylon Mounted Rifles White Metal Shoulder Title
UK made white metal one piece shoulder title with two original loops to the reverse. In very good condition. Worn circa 1906 - 1938.
Renfew et al Vol 1 No 1125 refers.
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WW2 Black Watch NCO's Glengarry Badge, King's Crown
A rare badge worn at the Depot by NCOs of the 1st Battalion in the early 1940s. WW2 economy issue.
One lug replaced otherwise in good condition and the last pattern issued of this form of badge.
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42nd Foot (Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) NCO's Glengarry Badge
A scarce bi-metal glengarry badge for a non-commissioned officer of The 42nd Foot (later 1st battalion of The Black Watch, Royal Highland Regiment) with two original lug fastenings (east and west). Some service wear but otherwise in reasonable condition. QVC crown, but worn post 1900 also.
K&K Vol 1 No 497 refers.
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WW1 Imperial Camel Corps Cast Brass and Enamel Cap Badge
Theatre made and sand cast with two original copper loops to reverse. Black enamel infill to title. In very good condition and scarce.
This is an example of an unofficial Imperial Camel Corps hat badge. Some, but not all, Australian Light Horse and Camel Corps units elected to wear unofficial regimental badges of their own design in place of the 'Rising Sun' general service bad... read more
72nd (Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders) Regiment of Foot Other Ranks Feather Bonnet Badge, c1825 - 1881
A large stiff brass die struck badge with two original loops to the reverse (some bending with service wear but fully functional). Traces of the original gilt wash still evident in the nooks and crannies but mainly now back to a dark toned brass. The other pattern (K&K Vol 1 No 536) is wildly copied, but not this pattern which Bloomer claims was worn on the Feather Bonnet. Circa 8.8cms tall.... read more
Royal Welsh Fusiliers (RWF) Officers Pair of OSD Collar Badges
Facing, but not matching although a good match from the front, of two part construction with two original loops to the reverse of each. A pre 1922 pattern issue without the loop in the tail. These are also Griffins rather than the later adopted Dragoons. Worn 1902 - 1922.
Churchill No 640 refers Circa 6 cm tall. In very good condition and scarce.
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56th Regiment of Foot (West Essex Regiment) Officer's Glengarry Badge
Worn from circa 1874 - 1881, a two-part riveted construction early glengarry with the castle in silver plate and the garter in gilt. Some dulling to gilt but detail is sharp. Original stout and functional pin fitting and C clasp to reverse. Circa 4.2cms wide and 5cms tall. A rare item.
The 56th of Foot was raised in 1755 and saw service in the West Indies, Gibraltar, Ireland,... read more
19th King George Vs Own Lancers Gilt Officers Cap Badge
A locally made cast gilded cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. This pattern worn 1922 - 1947. In very good condition, gilt bright.
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