WW2 Home Front - Observer Corps Officer's Gilt Cap Badge
A scarce original officer's pre 1941 die cast figure of an Elizabethan coast-watcher holding a flaming torch and scanning the horizon resting in a curved scroll inscribed 'Observer Corps'; the reverse retaining three of three blades / tabs. Gilt finish now a little dulled and worn to front otherwise in good condition with no damage. Circa 4.2cms tall.
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4th / 5th / 6th / 7th Battalion (Territorial Force) The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Other Ranks White Metal Glengarry Badge - No Sphinx
A scarce Territorial Force badge (post 1908) as worn by the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th Battalions pre WW1 without the Sphinx. Two original large copper loops with splayed feet (some service wear to these), as only found on this badge. This pattern has both Lacessit and Lacesset spellings on the oval scroll, this one being 'Lacessit'. In very good condition with sharp detail. King's crown.
Scottish Dumbarton White Metal Shoulder Title - 9th Bn A&SH Pipers?
In good condition with two original hex fixings to reverse. The lower part of a title which would have been worn by Dumbarton Rifle Volunteers or by a piper post 1908 when they became the 9th Territorial Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. Scarce. Any information welcome.
Bloomer p119 shows a T/9/A&SH/Dumbarton in brass. Westlake states the 'Dumbarton' was also worn se... read more
3rd Carabiniers (Prince of Wales's Dragoon Guards) Officer's Cap and Collar Badge Set
A lovely set, came together so would like to keep together, silver plated and gilt cap and collar badges to an officer. Each piece is die cast and of two part riveted construction with original loops to each. The loops on one collar have been squeezed together otherwise in good condition. Silver dark toned on cap, which is also maker marked Firmin London. Each collar is stamped with the let... read more
Harrow County School HCS OTC / CCF (Middlesex) cap badge
A good die-cast brass motto scroll over HCS superimposed on upright sword. Two original loops (some service wear to these). In good condition.
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WW2 Belgian Free Forces Army in United Kingdom White Metal Breast Pin Badge
A WW2 breast badge with the Belgian Lion surmounted by a crown to the top centre of furled scroll bearing the title, "Belgian Army in United Kingdom". Die cast and with original pin fitting and pin, fully functional. This looks to have been silver plated. In very good condition.
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Indian Army (AFI) - 1st Madras Volunteer Guards / Infantry Volunteers Officer's Fire Gilt Collar Badge, King's Crown
A lovely die cast fire gilt example with two original loops to the reverse and original split pin. Maker's stamp on the reverse (A&N Co) Slight touch of verdigris otherwise in very good condition and scarce.
As Cox 2698.
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South African - Victoria Rifles Officer's White Metal Waist Belt Clasp (WBC)
A rare early WBC from this unit which was amalgamated in 1890 to form the Kimberley Rifles. No benchmarks, but a perfect fit. Marked with the military outfitters details for Hobson & Sons, Lexington Street, London W. Nickel plated. Worn from 1887 - 1890 only. Some light service wear otherwise in very good condition and rare.
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WW1 5th City of London Battalion ( The London Rifle Brigade ) White Metal Cap Badge - non voided centre
Die-struck white metal. This is the variant with the non-voided centre. Original slider to the reverse. In very good condition.
K&K No 1820 refers.
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17th (Duke of Cambridge's Own) Lancers Edwardian Other Ranks Gilding Metal Czapska Helmet Plate
A fine scarce 4th pattern die stamped gilding metal other ranks cap plate. Battle honours inscribed to left side of the plate: "Alma", "Inkerman" and "Central India", to the centre bottom "South Africa 1900-02" and to the right side "Balaclava", "Sevastopol" and "South Africa 1879". Two of two original screw posts to the reverse. King's Crown. Traces of dried polish to front otherwise in ver... read more