WW2 “BDS” Bomb Disposal Squad (Royal Engineers) embroidered trade insignia

In very good condition. As worn circa 1942-1945.

Comm PaLi  read more

Code: 66824

11th (Prince Albert's Own) Hussars Fire Gilt Officer's Full Dress Cap Badge

A die cast fire gilt example with two of two original long loops to the reverse (slightly bent inwards) otherwise in excellent condition.

The Regiment used the family crest of the House of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (the family crest of Prince Albert) with the motto 'Treu und fest' ('Loyal and steadfast'). A Germanic symbol which survived throughout WW1, unlike the more blatant use of eag...  read more

Code: 66529

11th Hussars ( Prince Albert's Own ) Officer's OSD Bronzed Cap Badge ( Blades)

A nicely die cast badge with good colour, little service wear and two original blade fixings. In very good condition. Worn 1898 - 1969.

C13.2  read more

Code: 59246

WW1 Royal Flying Corps ( RFC ) Full Length Embroidered White on Black Cloth Shoulder Title

Hessian backed, in reasonably good condition with some traces of bluetack to the reverse.

Comm GrH

Sold to SS  read more

Code: 59478

WWI (6th City Pals) 21st (Service) Battalion The Manchester Regiment (CITY/6/MANCHESTER) Shoulder Title

As issued in brass with a bronze finish, of two part construction with two original loops to the reverse (some twisting to these but still functional).

The Manchester City Battalion WW1 Shoulder titles to the Manchester Regiment were NOT made in one piece. The Outer Oval was the first piece and had tabs on its inner edge where the appropriate numeral 1-8 could be added. A varie...  read more

Code: 66120

5 / RA / Lancashire One Piece Volunteer Artillery White Metal Should Title

A good scarce white metal pre 1908 Artillery Volunteers shoulder in one piece shoulder with three of three original loops (slightly flattened for comfort of wear). In good condition. HQ at Preston

Westlake No 660 refers.

Comm BoHa (192)  read more

Code: 65090

HMS Lancaster Type 23 Frigate Commissioning Book and The Ceremony and Order of Service, with crew list

Two items relating to the commissioning of HMS Lancaster at Devonport in May 1992. Built by Yarrow Shipbuilders. If memory serves me HMS Norfolk as the first in class. Complete with Order of Service Booklet. In good condition with crew lists.  read more

Code: 54636

WW1 Comic Home Front Rations Art Postcard

Postally used, GV stamp, postmark looks like July 1918. Bit grubby but in good condition with only minor corner bruising, but has writing on both front and back. We usually think of rationing as a WW2 phenomenon, but the German submarine efforts in WW1 almost brought Britain to its our knees.  read more

Code: 54621

The 28th Foot - The Gloucestershire Regiment - Scarce Art Card in the Trenches at Sevastopol, Crimean War 1854

Scarce printed artist drawn card, signed by A.C. Lovett. Publisher and date of publication unknown but of pre WW1 vintage. It is particularly good in that it clearly shows the pork pie numerals on both the cap and valise and the regimental number painted on the blue water bottle.


Condition : good and not postally used. Faults : slight corner wear/knocks, some faded prin...  read more

Code: 54767

Original Edwardian Pre WW1 Highland Light Infantry ( HLI ) Badge Postcard

Postally unused. Battle honours to Modder River, embossed cap badge in gilt on white card. Slight blueing to card and minor foxing to the reverse and minor corner wear. Part of the "Regimental Badge" series.  read more

Code: 55031