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

Code: 64213

3rd (City of London) Officers Mounted Gilt on Silver Plate Large Pattern Button

A stunning button, circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Firmin & Sons Ltd, 153 Strand & 47 Warwick St, London. Worn pre-1908, after which they became the 7th Battalion, the London Regiment.

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Code: 64259

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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Code: 64253

1st Volunteer Battalion VB Buckinghamshire / Bucks Rifle Volunteer Corps (RVC) Slouch Hat Badge

King's crown blackened brass slouch hat badge with two lugs and securing post at base plus tabs to secure the original red velvet backing. The Swan from the Arms of Buckinghamshire to the centre of a crowned circlet bearing the title, " 1st.Bucks Rifle Volunteers ". A very pleasing example. Worn 1902 - 1908. Raised in 1859 at Great Marlow with HQ in Institute Road.

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Code: 65186

Australian 22nd Battalion (South Gippsland Regiment) – Oxidised Hat Badge – 1930 to 1942

In good condition 22nd Battalion (South Gippsland Regiment) – Oxidised Hat Badge – 1930 to 1942. Complete with 2 original lugs (some bending). Circa 5.7 cms tall.

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Code: 65177

New Zealand 5th (Wellington Rifles) Officers Gilt Cap Badge

A stunning die cast gilt cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. In almost mint condition with sharp detail.


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Code: 65180

Scottish Gordon Highlanders White Metal Sporran Purse Badge, king's crown issue

Die cast white metal in good condition with two original loops to the reverse (some service wear to loops). Slight loss of detail from polishing. Circa 3.5cms tall. Scarce.

Churchill No 1726 refers, but this one is earlier and worn 1902 - 1956.

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Code: 65181

Royal Army Medical Corps RAMC Full Dress Officers Silver Plated and Gilt Cap Badge - Gaunt London

A stunning example, pre 1970 as marked JR Gaunt London. Two original silvered loops to the reverse (some minor service wear to loops). Gilt and frosted silver finish mint. QEII issue crown.

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Code: 65182

ERYIY The East Riding of Yorkshire Imperial Yeomanry ( Lancers ) Brass Metal Shoulder Title

In worn condition with two original loops to the reverse, one twisted over but fully functional. Worn from 1902, when they were first raised, until 1908. Scarce.

Westlake No 355 refers.

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Code: 65178

WW2 Printed Matched Pair of Buffs ( Royal East Kent Regiment ) White on Red Cloth Shoulder Titles

In unissued condition, with some white bluetack to the reverse. A great matched pair.


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Code: 59182