WW1 Indian Army 129 Baluchis Brass Shoulder TItle
One piece title with two original tomb stone style loops / fixings to the reverse. Possibly blackened at one point, but only traces of this remains to front otherwise in very good condition.
The 129th Duke of Connaught's Own Baluchis was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army raised in 1846 as the 2nd Bellochee Battalion. It was designated as the 129th Duke of Connaught... read more
1st Punjab Regiment Large Cast Bi-Metal Shoulder Belt Plate (SBP), screwposts
Indian Army - a large and imposing 1st Punjab Regiment Shoulder Belt Plate, Indian cast and of two part construction with a brass floret with kings crown to the top and a mounted metal elephant with Assaye tablet and Chinese dragon below. Two out of three screw posts remaining (one bent). Two old holes to either side of the elephant appear to have been filled in with lead solder. Worn 192... read more
WW1 Two Rare Preprinted Field Service India Message Postcards for use by Indian Troops at the Front - Hindi
A rare pair of two patterns, one has an army number form A.F. A2042 D (Hindi). The script to the reverse of each is pre-printed Hindi script. No doubt one of my Indian customers will provide us all with a translation! In poor condition and stained. However, not something you come across everyday, and reminds us all of the part played by India on the Western and Eastern Fronts.
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WW2 Group of Campaign Medals Attributed to Flight Lieutenant Anthony Vivian Smith (Tony) De Reuck, Royal Air Force (1923-2016)
In original box of issue with ribbons:
1939-45 Star
France & Germany Star
Defence Medal
War Medal
Air Council Medal Slip reflecting the award of the above and box from the Air Ministry and addressed to:
F/L A.V.S. De Reuck, 111, Onslow Gardens, Wallington, Surrey.
London Gazette 23 January 1953 page 513 (copy provi... read more
WW2 25th Indian Division Printed Cloth Formation Sign
Printed example of the black Ace of Spades on a green square. It has a small contemporary darned repair to the black ace. Reflected in price.
As part of 14th Army this Division fought with distinction at Kangaw, one of the fiercest battles of the Arakan and Burma campaigns,and early in 1945 took part in the first large scale amphibious operation in South-East Asia to liberate A... read more
QVC Volunteer Battalion Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Officers Silver Plated White Metal Cap Badge
A stunning example with two original dark toned lugs to the reverse. Of two part construction, joined with a large tab behind the QVC crown, presumably to give the badge more strength. The Lancashire Rose and title scroll surmounted by the Royal Crest. An absolute stunner in great condition. This pattern worn by Volunteer Battalion officers from 1887 until 1902.
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WW1 Cheshire Regiment Officers OSD Bronze Cap Badge, Blades by Gaunt
A hard to find cap badge, die cast bronze with two of two original blades to the reverse and maker stamped JR Gaunt London. Good colour with no wear. In fabulous condition for age.
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WW1 - OVTC Oxford Volunteer Training Corps Metal Shoulder Title
A scarce and unusual curved bronze shoulder title with two original flat style hoop loops to the reverse. Until specific VTC shoulder titles are scarce and this particular variety does not appear to be listed in Westlake. A bit grubby but will clean up.
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Oxfordshire Rifle Volunteers Silver Plated Glengarry Badge, pre 1887
An attractive die stamped silvered copper glengarry badge, 6cm tall and 4.7cm wide. Two lugs to the reverse (east-west) with slightly flattened tops presumably to ease wear. In very good condition and dark toned to front. The number '7' in the strap at the bottom indicates the order of precedence for the County of Oxfordshire rifle volunteers in the UK (See Directory of Rifle Volunteers by West... read more
WW1 Home Front - South London Volunteer Training Corps (VTC) Gilding Metal Cap Badge - Gaunt Tablet
WW I brass cap badge with two original loops (slightly bent) and maker's tablet for JR Gaunt London to the reverse. The monogram and date, "VTC 1915 " backed by a pair of crossed rifles to the centre of a crowned laurel wreath above the scroll, "South London ". In very good condition. Scarce.
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