Warwickshire Yeomanry Cavalry ( WY ) Napoleonic Period Pewter Button
Excavated condition, having lost all vestiges of its gilt finish. Circa 16mm in diameter. Shank still present but folded over. Presumed to be Warwickshire Yeomanry ( WY over a Georgian winged crown). read more
30.00 GBP
Unusual Large Pattern Brass Button with Kents Horse rearing above a blank scroll
Possibly of civilian / transport / trams interest rather than military. Original shank. Sharp detail. Small stain to front of hind foot of horse, otherwise very good condition. Circa 23mm in diameter. Information on identity welcome. read more
3.00 GBP
Control Commission Germany Large Pattern Gilt Button
Gilt bright, fixed shank with blank reverse. Very minor wear to finish. not something I see every day! Circa 23mm in diameter.
After the defeat of Germany in 1945, a control commission was set up to support the Military Government. This Military government was gradually phased out and the Control Commission took over the role of "Local Government". it was responsible for pub... read more
WW2 1st Armoured Division (1st Pattern) & 2nd Armoured Brigade Printed Formation Sign
This pattern depicted a rather static rhinoceros and was replaced in 1942 with the second pattern which had an image of a charging rhino. Removed eom uniform, a bit wrinkled, with black backing cloth so not possible to see the usual 'bleed through' of the image against the light as found with printed cloth badges, but completely original. This badge continued to be worn by the 2nd Armoured B... read more
WW2 Home Front Postal & Telegraph Censorship Branch Lapel Pin Brooch Badge
A scarce original wartime (WW2) oxidised silver badge, featuring a rose within a laurel wreath surmounted by a King's Crown with Greek motto scroll below which translates as "We Work in Silence". Believed to be worn by officers at ports employed to seek out sensitive material which would be of use to the United Kingdom's enemies. in very good condition (the white blob to the bottom of the reve... read more
WW2 Home Front - Plastic Economy Home Guard Womens Section Badge
Plastic beret / breast badge with original and functional pin and fittings to reverse. Maker's name A.Stanley & Sons of Walsall. Nice and flat with no distortion and only minor crazing.
Comm BoHa (66) read more
WW2 RAMC Southern Command Embroidered Royal Army Medical Corps RAMC Formation Sign
Woven Cloth Formation Badge in unissued condition.
Comm BoHa (138)
On hold for SS read more
South African Natal Royal Rifles (NRR) Officers Gilt Pouch Badge, Circa 1902 - 1913
Die struck with three original screw posts and one surviving washer and securing nut. A small trace spot of verdigris to front otherwise gilt bright and in very good condition. Circa 4.6cms tall and 5.4cms wide.
Owen No 394 refers but in gilt.
Comm BoHa (174)
Reserved for RF read more
WW1 Silver War Badge (SWB) SA4505 South African Forces - 1st Pattern Issue A first pattern SWB
Impressed SA 4505 issued to a member of the South African forces. With east-west pin and clasp (these look like a professional replacements). Silver dark toned otherwise in good condition. See also my item 61766 for a South African issue with original pin fittings.
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WW1 Silver War Badge (SWB) SA4692 South African Forces - 1st Pattern Issue
A first pattern SWB impressed SA 4692 issued to a member of the South African forces. With original east-west pin and clasp. Silver dark toned otherwise in very good condition.
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