WW1 South Africa - NNR (Northern Rhodesia Rifles) Brass Shoulder Title

Cut from sheet brass with two thin copper retaining loops (one slightly bent over), appears theatre made. Thank you to Andrew for the correct identification.

Worn by the Northern Rhodesia Rifles in 1915 during the German South West Africa Campaign, 

Owen No 3544 refers

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Code: 69149

unidentified Canada collar badge?

In good condition. Assistance in identification would be most welcome. Possibly Canadian?

Comm TeMo

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Code: 69229

The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Victorian QVC Gilding Metal 1st pattern Helmet Plate Centre (HPC)

With two out of four original lstaple style loops remaining otherwise in very good condition. Worn 1881 - 1902 on the Helmet Plate Centre and, until 1895, on the Glengarry. Dark toned.

Note the reduction in the size of the laurel sprays to accommodate the long regimental title. The crown above the rose changed to a king's crown in 1902.

K&K Vol 1 No 337 refers. <...  read more

Code: 62930

T8 Royal Scots - 8th Battalion Royal Scots One Piece Brass Shoulder Title

In very good worn condition with three original hexagonal style fixing loops to the reverse.

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Code: 68727

13th / 18th Hussars (Queen Marys Own) NCO Arm Badge Mounted on No 1 Dress Gold Lace Sergeants Chevron Stripes - Gaunt London

A fine post 1922 well die cast white metal example with two original copper loops and cotter pin and maker marked JR Gaunt London, mounted on full dress gold lace chevrons with single press stud to the reverse. In very good condition.

This is the post 1922 pattern badge with no gap in the tail of the Q. Pre1922 18th Hussars examples have no gap between the tail of the Q and t...  read more

Code: 64761

13th / 18th Royal Hussars ( Queen Mary's Own) NCOs Silver Bullion Cloth Mess Dress Arm Badge

As worn from 1960 until 1992 (when the regiment was amalgamated as the Light Dragoons), a silver bullion QMO monogram on circular black felt backing. Circa 4.4cm in diameter including backing cloth (monogram only is 32mm by 33mm). A little bit tarnished and dusty looking otherwise in very good condition. Some blue material stuck to reverse.

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Code: 61301

WW1 -18th (Queen Marys Own) Hussars Gilt and Enamel Sweetheart Brooch Pin Badge

A small but attractive gilt brass and enamel badge with original and functional pin fitting. No damage to enamel and gilt bright. Circa 24mm tall. In very good condition. King's crown.

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Code: 69055

WW1 - 18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own) Gilt Sweetheart OCA Pin Brooch Badge

An attractive example, gilt bright. Original and functional pin fitting. No maker marks.

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Code: 69543

18th (Queen Marys Own) Hussars Officers OSD Bronze Cap Badge

A scarce OSD officers dark bronze die cast cap badge with two original blades to the reverse. As usual, not recommended to play with the blades as they can get brittle with age. In very good condition. Pre 1922.

K&K Vol 1 No 788 refers.

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Code: 62812

WW1 - 18th (Queen Mary's own) Hussars Set of Cap Collar and Shoulder Title Badges

All came together, the cap and collars with equal polishing and colour, a much loved set clearly from the same soldier together with his brass shoulder titles. Original fittings with cotter pins, Will not split. Would look great with some WW1 medals to a regular soldier of 18th Hussars.

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Code: 66041