19th Hussars (Alexandra PWO and then Queen Alexandra's Own) Other Ranks Theatre Cast Brass Shoulder Title

A rare theatre made sand cast example, presumably in India when the Regiment was stationed there, with two original integral fixing loops to the reverse. Quite a bit smaller than its UK made counterpart as illustrated in Westlake (No 176). Circa 13mm tall and 30mm wide. The UK made pattern is 14mm tall and 35mm wide (see my item 62065).

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Code: 69137

XIXH - 19th Hussars (Alexandra PWO) Officer's Shoulder Title, Pre 1908

A rare officer's Roman numeral large pattern shoulder title in gilt brass with two original loops to the reverse. Only minor signs of service wear and in very good condition. This pattern only worn until 1908 when replaced by XIXRH.

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Code: 69138

19th Royal Hussars (Queen Alexandra's Own) Other Ranks Cap Badge Collar and Shoulder Title Set

An attractive set with the cap badge on the classic early hairpin slider (factory cut to shape of the 'A' badge), with two close matching collar badges of same size as the cap but with two original D shaped loops to the reverse of each (some slight service wear and bending to loops) and two brass '19H' shoulder titles on their original hexagonal fixing loops; a close match (very slight colour v...  read more

Code: 69139

Middle East - Artillery of the Jordanian Arab Legion Officer's OSD Bronze Cast Collar Badge - Arabic Script - Gaunt London Maker

A die cast UK made badge with Arabic script on a scroll below the grenade. Two original loops to the reverse and embossed with the maker's details JR Gaunt London. Circa 48mm tall.

This was worn by an officer of the Artillery of the Jordanian Arab Legion. Worn by both British and Jordanian officers. Many thanks to Keith for its identification.

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Code: 69140

HAC Honourable Artillery Company Light Cavalry Bullion Mess Dress Collar Badge

In unissued condition. Circa 42mm tall. Lovely item and scarce.

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Code: 69036

Chinese Treat Ports - Light Horse Troop, Shanghai Volunteer Corps Silver Plated Cap Badge

Flat backed with two original silvered loops. All fiddly bits present and correct. Unmarked. Silver plated example. Circa 5 cms tall and 5cms wide. This pattern was worn circa 1880 onwards.

See the following URL for positive identification (Bob Betts collection auctioned in 2024 Shanghai badges, photo, near top left of collection:

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Code: 69545

Chinese Treaty Ports - Shanghai Municipal Police Bullion Cloth Blazer Badge

A scarce original pre 1943 period 'Shanghai Municipal Police blazer badge'; large silver wire eight pointed star mounted with gilt wire strap inscribed 'Shanghai Municipal Police'; the centre with multi coloured woven flags of the nations represented in this International Settlement, set on the motto 'Omnia juncta in uno' (All joined together into one), the reverse with partial brown paper back...  read more

Code: 69542

WW1 - 18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own) Gilt Sweetheart OCA Pin Brooch Badge

An attractive example, gilt bright. Original and functional pin fitting. No maker marks.

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Code: 69543

QVC Victorian 18th Royal Hussar Other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge

Victorian bi / metal cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. The number, "18" above the letter, "H" to the centre of a crowned circlet bearing the motto within a wreath of laurel that carries the Regiments two main honour scrolls. In very good condition with sharp detail and two original loops to the reverse. Circa 42mm tall.

K&K No 783 refers.

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Code: 69541