Generic Universal Pattern White Metal Volunteer Fusiliers / Artillery Collar / Shoulder Title Grenades
A close match, pre 1914. Two original dark toned loops to the reverse of each. In very good condition. Scarce.
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National Sea Training School Silver Plated Lapel Badge
Circa 26mm in diameter, in super condition. A pre war British 1930s National Sea Training School, based at Gravesend, Kent, Badge which is maker marked on the back and it states “J R Gaunt London”.
Also known as Sea School / National Sea Training School, Gravesend, Kent. The Gravesend Sea School was established in 1918 by the Shipping Federation to provide training for boys age... read more
55th Regiment of Foot (Westmoreland) Other Rank's Brass Glengarry Badge, pre 1881
A superb original yellow brass example with north -south brass loops. Sharp detail.
A brass badge as worn on the undress glengarry cap from 1874 - 1881. Originally raised in 1755, the 55th (Westmorland) Regiment's nickname was 'the Two Fives' after their numeral. Their badge depicts the 'China' dragon. This was added after Lieutenant Butler captured an Imperial Dragon standard... read more
British Guiana Volunteer Force Brass Cap Badge, Kings Crown
A large die stamped brass example, worn circa 1948-1966. Two original loops to the reverse. Also a brass strengthening plate applied to the reverse of crown, a feature which I have observed on at least three other examples of this badge. Circa 5.8cm tall. Scarce.
Renfrew et al, Vol 1 No 122 refers.
British Guiana was a British colony, part of the mainland Britis... read more
Indian Army ( Madras ) - Southern Province Mounted Rifles (SPMR) Cast White Metal Field Service Cap / Collar Badge Indian Arm
Cast White Metal Collar Badge. SPMR below a bugle facing to the right with two original loops to the reverse. Pre 1947. In good condition.
Examples of field service caps with the bugle facing to the right have been observed.
Cox 2668 refers.
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New Zealand (NZ) Junior Cadets Brass Cap Badge
A large domed badge with two original loops. Dark toned, some minor staining and signs of service wear to edges and loops but in generally good condition. Worn by junior cadets between the ages of 12 and 14. George V cypher so post 1911. After WW1 they tended to adopt the regimental badge of the unit to which they were affiliated. Circa 5cms tall. Oldham No 10/3 refers. Comm BoHa (150) read more
16th Regiment of Foot (Bedfordshire) Other Ranks Second Pattern Pre 1881 Glengarry Cap Badge
A die struck yellow brass pre territorial second pattern glengarry badge with two original east - west brass loops to the reverse. A thickly struck badge with no damage and good detail. The numeral 16 in the centre of a crowned wreath superimposed on a Maltese cross. Worn until 1881 having replaced by the larger and more extensively detailed example (No 444). In good condition. K&K Vol No ... read more
TJFF Trans Jordan Frontier Force Brass Shoulder Title - Dowler
Two original lugs and stamped W. Dowler & Sons Ltd to the reverse. Circa 4.4cm wide and 1.3cm tall. Some minor staining otherwise in good condition. Worn circa 1926 - 1948 only.
Trans Jordan was a British created state post WW1 from the remnants of the Ottoman Empire. The Frontier Force was created in 1926 as a ground unit when the RAF took responsibility for the defence of the t... read more
QVC Army Service Corps (ASC) Other Ranks Gilding Metal Cap Badge
Victorian issue, die struck, with two dark toned original loops (e-w). Has some good age to it, sharp detail, points of star all in good shape. A lovely badge in very good condition. Pre 1902.
K&k Vol 1 No 987 refers.
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WW2 Essex Regiment Printed Red on White Cloth Shoulder Title
Original ordnance issue title, removed from uniform, faded from wear but in good overall condition.
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