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
35.00 GBP
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.
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18.00 GBP
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).
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22.00 GBP
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
25.00 GBP
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
Royal Artillery Silver Plated Officer's Cap Badge, King's Crown, Blades
A full size silver plated die struck example with riveted central mounted wheel (does not turn), die struck with three original silvered tabs / blades to the reverse. some wear to silver plated on rim of wheel otherwise in very good condition. King's Crown. Presumably worn by Colonial units, pre 1952.
Comm DaMc (226)
Sold to DJ (Batch 2) read more
5th Volunteer Battalion (VB) Devonshire Regiment Edwardian Other Ranks White Metal Cap Badge
Die struck in white metal with two original loops to the reverse (some minor twisting) and of two part construction with an applied scroll. King's crown.
Circa 1901 - 1908. In very good condition.
5th RV became the 5th (Hay Tor) VB and in 1908 the 5th Battalion TA.
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WW2 Army Dental Corps Tropical Khaki Drill Cloth Shoulder Title, Strap, Slip-On.
Unusual pale tropical KD shoulder strap slip-on with tape loop to the reverse bearing the black embroidered title, "A D Corps". Worn in Mediterranean / Far East theatres. Theatre made. Scarce.
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WW2 North Irish Horse (NIH) Embroidered White on Green Felt Cloth Shoulder Title
Removed from uniform, in very good condition.
Reconstituted in May 1939, the North Irish Horse was initially raised as an armoured car regiment but in 1940 converted to Valentine tanks. The regiment moved to Egypt in January 1943, upgrading to Churchill Tanks and fought throughout the next 15 months before being re-equipped with Sherman Tanks in April 1944, pushing up through It... read more
QSA Queens South Africa Medal 1899 - 1902 Frederick D. Curl 10th Royal Hussars - Died of Wounds in WW1 at Ypres on 30th October 1914
Full size QSA with 5 clasps: CC, OFS, Trans, 01 & 02, correctly riveted and impressed as follows:
"4364 Pte F.D. Curl 10th Rl Hussars"
Slight contact marks and minor edge nibbles otherwise GVF+ condition. Comes with copy photograph of recipient in uniform and research.
He was also entitled to Delhi Durbar Medal 1911, the Mons Trio with clasp and the ... read more