WW1 Original and unique Ink and Watercolour Patriotic Art postcard - Has Anyone Seen A German Band!

A naive but amusing comic patriotic postcard. Most likely the only one of its type, drawn and painted by an unknown person on pre printed postcard. Postally unused, but pen comments to reverse.

A179.2 (2/2)  read more

Code: 56588

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

Code: 56324

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.

A157.3  read more

Code: 56431

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).

A180.6  read more

Code: 56585

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

Code: 61155

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

Code: 65235

Boer War Hussars Reserve Regiment Gilding Metal Collar Badge

In very good condition with two original dark toned loops to the reverse. Scarce.

K11  read more

Code: 66988

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

Code: 66985

Boer War Dragoon Guards Reserve Regiment Officer's Fire Gilt Collar Badge

A fire gilt example with two original loops to reverse. Rare.

K11  read more

Code: 66984

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.

Comm DaMc (230)  read more

Code: 66981