Original Boer War Era Cabinet Photo dated 1899 - Royal Artillery - named J. Howard

A good condition cabinet of Royal Artillery solider. Named and dated on reverse in a contemporary ink hand:

"J. Howard, Royal Artillery, Nov 18th, 1899." Possibly taken before his departure to the South African war. Worthy of further research.

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Code: 56343

Africa - Rhodesian Armoured Corps white metal cap badge

Rhodesian Armoured Corps cap badge, one of the lugs (attachment loops) is missing in action, but otherwise in very good condition with good detail. This badge measures 4.5cm tall.

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Code: 56493

14th Middlesex ( Inns of Court ) Volunteer Rifle Corps ( VRC ) Gilding Metal Cap Badge, circa 1905 - 1908

Die struck with two original long lugs to the reverse. Circa 33cm tall. In good condition with slight bending to lugs.

Note the initials VRC. Scarce Badge. In very good condition, worn circa 1905-08 only. It bears the four shields of the Inns within laurel wreath bearing a four part scroll `South Africa 1900 1901` with scroll across the base inscribed `Inns of Court VRC`.  read more

Code: 56914

East Africa - Tanganyika Territory Prison Service Gilding Metal Collar Badge

In good condition with two original lugs to the reverse. Queen 's crown, worn circa 1952 - 1961. Slight spot of verdigris to G in Tanganyika. Circa 3.4cm tall.

Tanganyika was a territory administered by the United Kingdom from 1916 until 1961. The UK initially administered the territory as an occupying power with the Royal Navy and British Indian infantry seizing the territory ...  read more

Code: 57089

WW1 Art Postcard - South African Mounted Rifles - Slouch Hat

Postally unused and in very good condition. Part of the Ludgate series No 591 "Sons of the Empire". Printed in Great Britain.  read more

Code: 53585

Royal Princesses Visit to South Africa 1947 Gilt and Enamel Bar pin badge

Princess Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret featured in side profile on pin badge souvenir. It is rare to find the two sisters depicted together in this way. Good condition and pin original and functional.

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Code: 52577

Army Temperance Medals Grouping to one recipient, Association of India (ATAI), Scarce

Attractively displayed, there are four items to this piece, which appears to have been worn by the same recipient. It comprises:
1) Original ATAI "3 year" yellow and maroon ribbon, circa 3.6cm wide
2) Ornate Fidelity bar (unmarked silver) indicating two years abstinence, with early pattern pin fitting (later versions had a brooch fitting) with original 3.5cm lenth of pin, bar is 4...  read more

Code: 55344

Army of the Levant - Syrian Groupement Druze Cap Badge

Die struck in white metal, a strongly made badge dating from the early 1930s, in good condition with original and functional pin fittings. Circa 4.8cms tall.

Jaroua "An Encylopedia of Syrian Medals" No STM No 86S refers.

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Code: 66183

RAVC Royal Army Veterinary Corps Other Ranks Brass Shoulder Title

Large brass shoulder title variety with two original connector style loops to the reverse. Circa 5.5cms wide and 1.8cms tall. In good condition. See my item 58128 for the smaller pattern.

Westlake No 495 refers.

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Code: 66230

Superb Victorian Generals Horse Furniture Bit Boss Fire Gilt Badge

A stunning example of a fire gilt General Officer's Horse Furniture bit boss badge, with a VR Cypher to centre and often used in Victorian times, a 'Guelphic' crown to the top. What a bobby dazzler this chap must have been. Crossed Sword and Baton below. Circa 7.5cm tall. In superb condition.

Standardisation of crowns was introduced by King Edward VII, when he laid down in...  read more

Code: 59044