Early Pre WW1 Connaught Rangers Brass Shoulder Title Badge

The first pattern shoulder title, with two original hexagonal loops to the reverse. Changed to 'Conn. Rangers' in 1914. Some verdigris to loops otherwise in very good condition and scarce.

Westlake No 1404 refers.

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Code: 67903

WW1 The Royal Scots Other Ranks Brass Economy Cap Badge

In good condition, correct gap between the top of the head and oval rim, nicely shaped badge with two original long loops (slight twisting) to the reverse (with splayed foot at base as found on Tiptaft made Scottish and Canadian badges). This was the only Scottish Regiment to have an all brass economy issued. Also the only WW1 economy badge for all regiments issued with loops as opposed to a sl...  read more

Code: 67900

WW1 Veterans Corps one piece brass shoulder title

Assumed to be related to one of the various WW1 Veterans' Corps such as the Dublin Veterans' Corps, mentioned in K&K Vol 1 (Page 409). A small bass metal shoulder title with two original loops to the reverse. Any positive identification, most welcome.

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Code: 67905

WW1 Army Cyclist Corps brass shoulder title badge

A good original First World War period 'CYCLIST brass shoulder title badge' complete with two hexagonal flat loops. Good condition, minor service wear. Worn 1914 - 1919, when disbanded.

Westlake No 1587 refers.

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Code: 67902

Royal Berkshire Regiment White Metal Badge Pin Brooch - Victorian Regimental Police Arm Badge?

Circa 4.5cms in diameter, of two part construction in die struck white metal with original pin and c clasp fitting to the reverse. In very good condition with sharp detail. It appears to be a collar badge mounted on a "Douro Wreath" (see Churchill p213 for more information). A similar badge has been noted to the Hampshire Regiment, pre 1900 as a Regimental Police Arm Badge attributed and wit...  read more

Code: 67864

T / Y / Lanark - Scottish Lanarkshire Yeomanry One Piece Brass Shoulder Title

A one piece brass shoulder title with three original loops to the reverse. Tracess of dried polish otherwise in very good condition. Worn from 1908 - 1920.

Westlake No 247 refers.

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Code: 67168

Y / Lanark - Scottish Lanarkshire Yeomanry One Piece Brass Shoulder Title

A one piece brass shoulder title with two original hexagonal loops to the reverse. In very good condition.

Westlake No 249 refers.

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Code: 67901

Scarce WW2 Home Front National Savings Celluliod Tin Pin Badge

A scarce badge made of celluloid and tin with original pin fixing and with no foxing. In very good condition (ignore flash reflection). Circa 32mm in diameter.  read more

Code: 55303

WW2 Home Front National Savings Enamel Lapel Badge

White Metal and enamel. Enamel in undamaged condition. Pin fitting. Maker marked on reverse Toy & Co, London. Good condition, but some tarnish to reverse. Circa 3.1cm in diameter. Worn from March 1940 onwards.

Jon Mills 'Doing Their Bit', U2 refers.

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Code: 55764

WW1 Real photograph of HMS Verdun (this is larger than a postcard)

Circa 12cm by 16.5cm this is a larger image than the standard postcard (one is shown against it for comparison in the photo section). Great image of full-steam ahead.

V-Class destroyer ordered from Hawthorn Leslie, Newcastle in the 9th Order, 1916-17 Programme and laid down on 13th January 1917. The ship was launched on 21st August 1917 and was the first RN ship to carry the nam...  read more

Code: 55869