Sergeant Pearmans Memoirs - Edited by the Marquess of Anglesey

Hard Cover. 1st UK Edition. 159 pages. Being his account of service with the Third (King's Own) Light Dragoons in India, From 1845 to 1853, including the first and second Sikh wars. Fully illustrated with b/w plates. Pages clean, v/g condition. Endpapers illustrated with maps. Blue cloth, gilt title on spine. Embossed regimental badge on upper cover. Red dust jacket illustrated with b/w portrai...  read more

Code: 65010

Comrades In Captivity; a (WW1) record of life in seven German prison camps - Famous English Poet and Officer in the 5th Glosters

A rare hardcover first edition first published in 1920 by London, Sidgwick and Jackson. Octavo, 319 pages with 8 illustrations (by C.E.B. Bernard), several sketches, a map and a plan. Light grey cloth lightly rubbed and creased, two pages with some foxing marks (see photo of the illustration of Milkwaukee Bill"), otherwise a very good copy.

Frederick William Harvey (1888-1957), E...  read more

Code: 65009

Devon Special Constable Constabulary Police Enamel & Gilt Lapel Buttonhole Mufti Badge

Post 1926 pattern, in very good condition with no damage to the enamel and original horseshoe fitting, maker marked JR Gaunt & Son, London. Slight mark to gilt on top right of shield otherwise gilt bright and in good condition. The red enamel lion is scarce, and according to the reference cited below indicates a different rank presumably a more senior rank than the pattern with the plain lion...  read more

Code: 65022

WW1 Sunderland (County Durham) Special Constable Patrol White Metal Buttonhole Lapel Badge

Die struck with original horseshoe fitting. A touch of verdigris to reverse otherwise in very good condition with sharp detail. The arms of Sunderland in a garter strap. Scarce.

Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p132, Fig 1 refers.

Comm ErYa  read more

Code: 65053

Pre WW1 - Veteran Reserve Dumbarton (Scotland) Scottish Enamel Lapel Buttonhole Badge

A rare original pre First World War period Scottish 'Veteran Reserve Dumbarton lapel badge'; oval gilt blue enamel title surround, turreted shield bearing Elephant to voided centre, the reverse impressed with maker's details J.R. Gaunt London. A few enamel flaw marks otherwise in good condition complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, gilt finish remains bright. Circa 2.8cms tall.
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Code: 65017

A quality silver plated RVC Volunteer Battalion Officers Whistle Keep and Chain

In very good condition with maker's plate Hobson London.

Comm GrSt (1)  read more

Code: 65052

Northern Cyclist Battalion (NCB) Officers Cap Badge

In good condition, flat backed, with two original loops to the reverse.

Comm GrSt (5)  read more

Code: 65051

Generic Volunteer Officers Gilt V Shoulder title / Collar Badge

A small V in gilt with two original loops to the reverse

Comm GrSt (29)  read more

Code: 65050

Generic large pattern blackened brass VRC bugle

A large badge, probably used on a shako, sabretache or pouch with two original loops to the reverse. Many units possible.

Comm GrSt (36)  read more

Code: 65049

1st Volunteer Battalion Northumberland Fusilier Blackened Brass Collar and Shoulder Title

Some wear to black finish with all loops present and correct. Worn until 1908. Scarce.

Comm GrSt (49 & 52)  read more

Code: 65048