Scarce Tyneside Irish Shoulder Title - First Issue - maker marked Reid & Co Newcastle-on-Tyne - converted to a sweetheart pin brooch

This has been re-gilded and converted to a sweetheart, now missing its fixing pin but fairly easily restorable with a replacement pin. I can organise this if required, just let me know.

Originally a gilding metal shoulder title central device (it would have had a single NF (for Northumberland Fusiliers ) and battalion number above (24, 25, 26, 27 or 30). Locally made for the Tyn...  read more

Code: 67967

Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Chromed Police Waist Belt Clasp (WBC), circa 1948 - 1972

A chromed white metal example, with a fair amount of surface wear and scratching to the chrome finish and missing the free-floating retaining loop. This pattern of crown believed to have been adopted post 1948 with independence from Great Britain, changing its name to the Republic of Sri Lanka in 1972. Scarce.

Renfrew et al, Vol 2 No 2191 refers.

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Code: 67966

Gurkha Rifles Officer's Pouch Badge White Metal Bugle

Not sure if this is 1st or 4th Battalion Gurkha Rifles, or something else entirely. Came in with a large Gurkha collection. A large badge, cast in white metal with three original copper loops to reverse. Circa 53mm tall and 57mm wide. A substantial badge, no doubt theatre made, any information welcome.

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Code: 67965

WW1 9th Gurkha Rifles Blackened Brass Shoulder Title

A scarce early pattern as worn by all ranks from circa 1903 - 1920. Some bending from service wear otherwise in good condition for age and hard to find. Circa 28mm wide and 17mm tall.

Museum publication "Insignia of the 9th Gurkha Rifles" 9GR F5 refers.

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Code: 67963

Gurkha Logistic Regiment Bi-Metal Cap Badge - Firmin

Gurkha Logistic Regiment Cap Badge with original slider. Maker marked Firmin. In near mint condition. QEII issue.  read more

Code: 67962

Gurkha Transport Regiment (GTR) Bi-Metal Cap Badge - Firmin

Gurkha Transport Regiment Cap Badge with original slider. Maker marked Firmin. In near mint condition.

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Code: 67960

Gurkha Transport Regiment (GTR) Anodised Staybrite Collar Badges

A matched pair, on brass backing plates with cotter pins. In very good condition.

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Code: 67961

Gurkha Military Police (GMP) AA Anodised Staybrite Collar Badges

A scarce pair of lightly gold coloured anodised aluminium / staybrite collar badges with single fixing loop to reverse of each. Flat backed. Some service wear to finish. Very hard to find.

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Code: 67959

Queen's Gurkha Signals Cast White Metal Collar Badge

A small sand cast plated white metal example with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 27mm tall. Scarce.

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Code: 67958

Queen's Gurkha Signals Bi-Metal Cap Badge - London Badge & Button Co

Of two part construction with two original loops to the reverse. Maker marked LB&B / Made In / England. In superb condition.

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Code: 67957