Memento of the Great War - 4th August 1914 - Tinnie celebrating the Birth of the Treasury One Pound Note or Bradbury!

The gold standard was suspended at the outbreak of the war in 1914, with Bank of England and Treasury notes becoming legal tender as a substitute for scarce gold coins.

The First World War (1914-18) placed great demands on Britain's gold supply: the Government needed gold to meet the costs of the war, and the public tended to hoard gold as private security in this time of uncerta...  read more

Code: 62934

WW2 South African Middellandse (Midland) Regiment (Commandos) Brass Cap Badge

A die struck gilding metal cap badge with two original loops to the reverse (one bent with service wear) otherwise in very good condition. Circa 5.5cms tall. Scarce.

Die Middellandse Regiment (Eng variant: The Midlands Regiment( was raised at Cradock as an infantry unit in 1934. In June 1941, after a period of intensive training in the Union as a machine-gun battalion, the unit...  read more

Code: 67361

WW1 Home Front - Scarce Dundee Women's Suffrage Society War Relief Fund Gilt and Enamel Badge

An attractive gilt and enamel badge which shows the crest of the city of Dundee, 29mm in diameter. It is engraved with 37/2 and has the maker's details on the reverse Rattray, Dundee. It also has an extra loop mounted on it for a safety chain (the safety chain is no longer present). In good condition with only a small bit of surface damage to the surface of the enamel at about 1 o'clock.
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Code: 59942

Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) White Metal Half Brevet Wing Navigator - Maker marked KNW

Made by Mayer & Kane of Wellington.

A very hard to find WWII / Cold War Navigators Half Brevet of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). Of all the Commonwealth Pilots in WWII and thereafter, only the RNZAF wore metal wings or brevets of this type.

Made exclusively in Wellington by the jewellers Mayer and Kane ltd they were only ever issued to aircrew in the Pac...  read more

Code: 61930

11th Hussars (Prince Albert's Own) Officer 's Bullion Collar Badge

Worn example as worn by The Officers, The RSM and the Bandmaster in No 1 Dress and by the Bandmaster in the Frock Coat. In very good condition, colours bright and bullion undamaged. Paper backing half present and traces of glue to the reverse. Circa 4.3cm tall and 4.5cm wide. Worn pre 1969.

The 11th Hussars did not wear a badge in the beret. Thank you to Martin for pointi...  read more

Code: 59185

British Army Trained Nurse Breast / Pocket 'Dustbin Lid' Badge

Made from unmarked nickel silver with a black / darkened oxidised finish. With original and functional pin fitting. The design consists of the Royal Crest (QEII crown) superimposed on crossed swords in the centre, around which is inscribed ‘Army Trained Nurse’, followed by a Wreath of laurel round the edge of the badge. Often referred to as the 'Dustbin Lid' due to it's size. A tricky badge ...  read more

Code: 67827

51st Independent Infantry Brigade Embroidered Cloth Formation Sign

Black swan on a white disc on a black square facing to the left (worn in facing pairs). Removed from uniform. Some paper stuck to reverse otherwise in very good condition. Worn circa 1955 - 57.

The origins of the design are not known. There was no 51 Brigade in WW2 and the date of formation and the history of this particular formation is obscure. It may have been created in the C...  read more

Code: 66105

WW2 Royal Engineers Embroidered Padded Ball Khaki Grenade

Royal Engineers Embroidered Khaki NCOs Arm Badge with seven white coloured flames. Removed from uniform. In good condition. Worn by RE Sergeants and Staff Sergeants above the chevrons. Also by Guards Colour Sgt rank. Circa 6.5cm tall. In very good condition.

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Code: 65910

Green Howards ( Alexandra, Princess of Wales' Own Yorkshire Regiment ) Brass Shoulder Title

A title in two parallel lines as worn from 1921. In very good condition with two original hexagonal fixings to the reverse. An anodised version followed in the 1960s.

Westlake No 925 refers.

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Code: 66782

King Williams College Isle of Man OTC Officer Training Corps Cap Badge - 2nd Pattern

Die cast in gilding metal with two original loops (east -west) to the reverse. Sharp detail and in good condition. Scarce.

K&K Vol 2, No 2603 refers.

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Code: 67409