First Surrey Rifles (21st London Regiment) Embroidered Red on Dark Green Cloth Shoulder Title
Not the usual post WW1 variety encountered. In good condition with some white bluetack to the reverse. In good condition.
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WW2 North Riding of Yorkshire Special Constable Constabulary Police Chrome and Enamel Mufti Lapel Badge
In very good condition (a ew minor surface scratches) but with no damage to the enamel. Reverse impressed with maker's details Thomas Fattorini Regent St Birmingham and stamped 282 to the reverse (quite a low number compared to others seen). Circa 2.9cms tall.
Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p97, Fig 2 refers.
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RAF Royal Air Force Apprentice Brass Propeller Arm Badge
In good condition. Not usually found with fixings as these were sewn on to the uniform. Some sign of service wear but in good condition.
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Inter-war Derby Special Constable Police Chrome and Enamel Lapel Pin Cap Badge
In stunning condition, with original pin fitting. Also worn on cap as it appears to be shaped to cap. Large King's crown badge, circa 4.7cms tall. A gorgeous badge. Circa 1920s - 1930s.
Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p33, Fig 2 refers, but this has a pin fitting.
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WW2 51st Highland Division Printed Formation Signs
Removed from uniform, in good condition, with a few marks. Scarce ordnance issue printed pair.
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Stunning Royal Marines ( RM ) Officers QEII Issue Helmet Plate Silver Plate, Enamel and Gilt
A stunning heavy quality helmet plate in mint condition with all three original loops to the reverse. An eight pointed star, the top most point displaced by a St Edward's Crown ( QEII pattern) with laurel wreath and scroll inscribed ""Gibraltar"" applied to the top and fouled anchor to the junction below. Within the wreath, a pierced strap inscribed ""Per Mare Per Terram"" on blue enamel ground... read more
Volunteer Aid Detachments working in Royal Naval Hospitals Embroidered Red on Black Cloth Arm Badge
A scarce cloth embroidered in red RNH with a red anchor on a black background, as worn by VAD detachments serving in Royal Naval Hospitals. A circular badge, circa 5.8cm in diameter. This pattern was worn in WW1 and WW2 only. Looking at the construction this I would say it was of WW2 vintage. In very good condition and scarce.
See "Rank & Rate" E.C. Coleman, p89
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WW1 RMLI ( Royal Marine Light Infantry ) Brass Shoulder Title
A brass shoulder title with 2 original hexagonal fixing loops (some twisting from service wear) to the reverse. Worn until 1923.
Westlake No 1597 refers.
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Merchant Navy 'MN' Sea Training School Brass Shoulder Title
With two original loops, in very good condition. Scarce. As worn in 1960s. Thanks to Terry for confirmation.
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WW1 1914-15 Trio Casualty Group to Royal Naval Reserve (RNR) Telegraphist - Harry Ernest Edwards
A Great War Royal Naval Casualty Trio HM Yacht Conqueror II Killed on 26th September 1916, 1914-15 star “WTS 213 H E EDWARDS W.T.O R.N.R”, British War and Victory medals “213WTS H E EDWARDS WTO RNR”. Medals remain in good condition with original full length ribbons, medals correctly impressed.
HM Yacht Conqueror II was torpedoed and sunk by the German Submarine U-52 north-west of... read more