4th (Kings Own) Regiment of Foot Other Ranks Large Pattern Brass Button, Pre 1881
A pre 1881 other ranks button for the 4th Regt of Foot. Circa 25mm in diameter, grooved back with shank, maker marked Peter Tait & Co / E&Ws /
Patent / Limerick (Ireland). Some slight loss of detail from polishing otherwise in very good condition and a scarce Irish maker. Tait is of interest to American collectors as his firm made buttons and tunics for the American Civil War as wel... read more
7th Middlesex Rifle (London Scottish) Volunteers Other Ranks White Metal Large Pattern Button, Kings Crown (1902 - 1908)
Circa 23mm in diameter, original shank and maker marked Firmin & Sons Ld, London. The version with the QVC crown is almost always the one encountered. After 1907, the button bore the upright lion as per the cap badge design (see Ripley No 434).
As illustrated in the MHS Bulletin Vol VI No 21 (August 1955) p32 (fig 33).
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Loyal Suffolk Hussars (Yeomanry) Embroidered Felt Cloth Shoulder Title
In unissued condition, a quality title, well made. Only some traces of white bluetack to the reverse. Scarce.
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Lancashire ( PWV ) Matched Pair of Woven White on Red Cloth Shoulder Titles
A matched pair in very good condition, hessian backed. Some traces of bluetack to the reverse.
The regiment was formed on the 1st July 1958 by the amalgamation of the East Lancashire Regiment and the South Lancs Regiment ( The Prince of Wales' s Volunteers ). Scarce.
Waring Part I, T.261 refers.
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Oxford & Bucks LI Embroidered Yellow Gold on Rifle Green Felt Cloth Shoulder Title
Oxford and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. In unissued condition. As worn from 1950 to 1958, but its predecessor (see my item 61738) was allowed to continue to be worn until stocks were used up. So perhaps not that common. Square ends.
See (remember to scroll down - it is a slightly odd site):
http://www.lightbobs.com/shoulder-titles-1885-1965.html
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Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Officer's Hallmarked Silver Collar Sized Badge
Die cast sterling silver with two original silver loops to the reverse. Circa 3cms wide and 3cms tall. Birmingham Hallmarks for 1946 (date letter W) and maker marked JRG & S (JR Gaunt & Sons, London). Most likely a collar but also facing correct way for wear on the cap or side cap. King's crown. In lovely condition with sharp detail.
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WW2 Home Front Girls Training Corps ( GTC ) Embroidered Cloth Unit Patch - Rare
A very rare patch, possibly worn by an officer of the unit on the dark blue jacket. White letters GTC on a black background in a red circle. The edges of this show a lot of wear / damage but a very scarce item. Circa 4.5cm in diameter. Any information welcome.
The Girls Training Corps was formed in 1942 and were a uniformed youth organisation for young girls who drilled toget... read more
Canada - Canadian 50th ( Calgary, Alberta ) Overseas Battalion CEF Enamel and Gilt Souvenir Mess Card / Menu Holder - Registered Design
A scarce and unusual find, a commecially produced (registered design stamped to reverse strut) menu holder in the form of an enamelled CEF Cap Badge above a pair of rifles as legs, with a hoop to the reverse to hold either a place card or menu. It stands 9cm tall, the badge is circa 4.6cm tall. Much of the blue enamel from the bottom scroll is missing but the other enamel is in good condition... read more
WW1 10th West Yorkshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales’s Own) Silver Hallmarked and Enamel Tribute Medal / Medallion / Watch Fob - to Leonard Clegg
Attractive enamelled and silver hallmarked WW1 tribute medallion with suspension loop. Not sure of the significance of the stripped red and yellow shield to obverse, but enamel in good condition, with circlet neatly engraved "10th West York Regt." The reverse is engraved "Pte. Clegg, 75375, France. 1918 - 19." Some minor surface wear but otherwise in very good condition. Circa 4.1cm tall ex... read more
WW2 Home Front Large White metal Spitfire Fund raising lapel pin badge
WW2 Home Front Large White metal Spitfire Fund raising lapel pin
Generic pattern white metal Spitfire fighter aircraft pin lapel badge which was sold in exchange for a donation to the build a Spitfire fund. With original pin fixing. This example is larger than average with a 4.5cm wingspan and is nicely modelled.
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