WW1 - Scarce full set of 6 original black and white propaganda photographs relating to the sinking of the SS Lusitania

The full set of six cards, some wear and marks, including corner creases to some, but a scarce set of six cards which are numbered from 1 to 6 in the bottom right corners, the final one entitled " The last plunge ". The printed text on the reverse is very emotive language which I am not going to repeat here, but you can see it for yourselves in the accompanying photos of the lot. Postally unu...  read more

Code: 55787

Farrier / Shoesmith / Blacksmith British Army Cavalry Brass Proficiency Arm Badge

Die struck brass with two original lugs to the reverse. Worn on upper right arm by units which retained its horses. Circa 3cm tall.

Edwards & langley No 4A refers.

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Code: 65118

Skill in Driving Steering Wheel Prize Proficiency Trade Arm Badge - Mechanised Units

Introduced in the early 1930s and abolished in 1950, this steering wheel brass badge was awarded to Mechanised Batteries of the Royal Artillery and from 1936 to Royal Engineer and Royal Signals also, at the rate of one prize per unit and were also worn in WW2 to signify driving instructors. Circa 3.5cm in diameter, die cast brass metal and with cotter pin and two original lugs to the reverse. I...  read more

Code: 57714

Royal Artillery (RA) Sergeants NCO Arm / Sleeve Brass Arm Badge

Right facing, in good condition with two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 4.8cm wide and 2cm tall.

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Code: 65121

British Army Collar Maker / Saddler / Saddletree Maker / Harness Makers Brass Proficiency Arm Badge

A quality brass arm badge in the shape of a horse bit with four horizontally fitted original loops to the reverse. Circa 4cm tall and 3.5cms wide. In very good condition.

Worn on the upper right arm of the trades listed in the title for mainly horse units such as the Cavalry of the Line, Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers, Royal Signals and the Army Service Corps (ASC).
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Code: 65119

T/ ASC / Herefordshire Army Service Corps (Territorial) One Piece Brass Shoulder Title

Scarce brass shoulder title, T / ASC / Herefordshire. Worn by Herefordshire Territorial units in the Welsh Divisional Transport and Supply Columns Army Service Corps. Top loop a replacement and some twisting and service wear to the two other lugs, otherwise in good condition. Circa 1908 - 1920.

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Code: 65117

RE Royal Engineers GVI Cypher Brass Gilding Metal Cap Badge

In good condition with original slider to the reverse. Some light loss of detail from polishing and service wear. This pattern worn from 1937 until 1949.

K&K Vol 2 No 1940 refers.

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Code: 65116

WW1 6th City of London Battalion, The London Regiment Sterling Silver and Enamel Sweetheart Brooch Pin

KRRC style brooch with the reverse impressed "Sterling Silver" and with maker's details 'SSR'. Very good clean condition, retaining original pin fittings, some surface wear to enamel but intact. Circa 3.8cms tall. An attractive brooch.

In 1935, the Battalion became an Anti-Aircraft Battalion of the Royal Engineers and adopted the RE badge.

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Code: 65114

WW1 Canada - Bronze Shoulder Title - Maker named Caron Bros, Montreal 1915

In good condition with two original loops to the reverse. Some twisting to lugs and traces of polish. Maker named Caron Brothers Montreal and dated 1915. Scarce.

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Code: 65113

Indian Auxillary Army - Coorg and Mysore Rifles Hallmarked Silver & Enamel Spoon, 1911

A lovely little sterling silver teaspoon, with Birmingham hallmarks for 1911 (date letter m), maker marked L&S but also the shaft has been stamped with the retailer, Barton of Bangalore. In great condition with no damage to the enamel.

In 1917 they were amalgamated with the Bangalore Rifles to become 6th Bangalore, Coorg and Mysore Battalion.

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Code: 58582