Royal Malta Militia Brass Other Ranks Collar Badges - Victorian Imperial Crowns (also worn by bandsmen of the 62nd Foot (The Wiltshire Regiment) (1873 -1881))
Not a matched pair. Two original lugs to the reverse of each. In good condition, with some squeezing to the loops on one of them and slight colour difference between the two of them to front. Pre 1902. Scarce.
Chruchill notes that the bandsmen of the 62nd Foot wore this badge 1873 - 1881 in honour of their service in the Mediterranean (No 1498 refers). read more
The Wiltshire Regiment (62nd & 99th Foot) Other Ranks Brass Cap Badge
Nicely toned with original slider. In very good condition.
K&K Vol 1 No 676 refers.
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WW1 Wound Stripe with original backing plate - with fold over ends
Gilt finish is a bit worn but still in reasonably good condition and with the wording "Imperial Wound Stripe Prov Pat No 30 No 7342" embossed on the backing plate. One fracture to one limb of the fold-over on one side otherwise in good condition. Given this break, opening the tabs is not recommended.
The stripe is exactly 2 inches in length and was authorised for wear by Army O... read more
WW2 Berkshire Special Constable Constabulary Police Mufti Lapel Buttonhole Badge
Chrome plated. Original horseshoe button fitting. In very good condition. Circa 33mm tall. Worn in WW2 and into the 1960s.
Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p8, Fig 2 refers.
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WW2 Breconshire (Wales) Special Constable Constabulary Police Chrome Plated Mufti Lapel Buttonhole Badge
Chrome plated. Original horseshoe button fitting. In very good condition. Circa 33mm tall. Maker marked Thomas Fattorini, Birmingham. Of Welsh interest.
Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p18, Fig 1 refers.
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WW2 Halifax (Yorkshire) Special Constable Constabulary Police Mufti Lapel Buttonhole Badge
Chrome and enamel. Original horseshoe button fitting. In very good condition. Maker marked Fattorini, Bradford. Circa 29mm tall. Scarce.
Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p52, Fig 2 refers.
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WW2 Liverpool Special Constable Constabulary Police Mufti Lapel Buttonhole Badge
Chrome and enamel. Original horseshoe button fitting. Some light scratches to enamel otherwise in good condition. Circa 29mm tall. Stamped 770 to reverse. Maker marked Thomas Fattorini, Birmingham.
Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) pp75-76, Fig 3 refers.
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Parachute Regiment Officers Unmarked Frosted Silver Plated Cap Badge, QEII Issue
A die cast Queen's Crown officer's unmarked frosted silver plated cap badge for the Parachute Regiment. This badge dates from post 1953. In good condition complete with long silvered lugs.
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Veteran Reserve Surrey Bronze Mufti Lapel Badge
A pre WW1 Veteran Reserve Surrey home front badge, the reverse impressed with "REG No 570574" (a registered design of 1910). Very good condition, complete with original large round buttonhole fixing. Circa 4.8cms in height. In good condition.
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WW2 Britain's Bevin Boys (Conscripted Coal Miners) Veterans Old Comrades Lapel Pin Badge Brooch
Chrome and enamel, in very good condition with original and functional pin fitting and no damage to enamel. Circa 2.9cms tall.
The unsung heroes of WW2. Between late 1943 and early 1948, an army of young men – many of them conscripts – descended into the pits to fulfil a desperate need for fuel. Dangerous work, unappreciated and poorly rewarded, a moving icon of their sacrif... read more