Sharpshooters Imperial Yeomanry Boer War Cap Badge & Original Rosette

Victorian brass cap badge with three original loops mounted on its original red and blue rosette to the reverse. As worn by the 18th Battalion (Sharpshooters) Imperial Yeomanry. The letters " SS " surmounted by a QVC crown. Some staining to the finish on the brass otherwise in very good condition.
Rare.

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Code: 64690

Queens Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons) 3 Piece 3D Glengarry Cap Badge - Firmin

A chromed white metal set, possibly NCO issue, a bit of a marriage potentially with scroll marked Firmin. With original loops, bottom one on stags head bent down for comfort of wear. In good overall condition.

Officially abbreviated "QO HLDRS," an infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the Scottish Division. It was in existence from 1961 to 1994.

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Code: 64696

T/ RFA / London One Piece Brass Shoulder Title on Brass Backing Plate

In good condition with three original loops, backing plate and cotter pins. Royal Field Artillery London Territorial Units as worn 1908 - 1922.

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Code: 64694

WW1 13th Hussars Pair of Bi-Metal Collar Badges

A good match from the front, with two original loops to the reverse of each. King's crown 1902 - 1922.

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Code: 64695

WW2 Indian Army Holding Detachments Embroidered Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

Scarce embroidered shoulder title in black on off-white with press stud fittings to the reverse, "Indian Army / H.D. " As worn by " Holding detachments ". As worn by the permanent staff, based in Kent, England as an OTC unit for Indian Army Officer Cadets.

BoBD (Jon Mills) Fig 1993 refers.

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Code: 64691

Cambridgeshire Regiment (Territorial Force) Bi-Metal Cap Badge with South Africa 1900-01 Scroll

A scarce cap badge with the scroll part of the main badge (not separately attached) with original slider to the reverse. Five sweat / expansion / braising holes to reverse visible on the reverse. The South Africa scroll was worn as a battle honour due to the volunteers of the 3rd Cambs VBs which fought in the Boer War attached to the Suffolk Regiment.

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Code: 64688

WW2 Special Forces - Commando Signals Embroidered Red on Black Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

Removed from uniform, in very good condition. Some traces of glue to the reverse.

Formed in 1942 and attached to Commando HQ. There were two signalmen per Commando Troop. This is the second pattern introduced later in 1942 (previously it had been white on black). See Peter Taylor's book, page 65 and BoBD (Mills) No 2102, who confirms on page 384 that the embroidered versions wer...  read more

Code: 62878

WW2 Commando Brigade Matched Pair of Printed Dagger Formation Signs

Removed from uniform, in 'as worn' condition. Red, unsheathed daggers, with blades pointing upwards, set on black backgrounds.

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Code: 58731

Army Commando Royal Engineers Officers Bullion Cap Badge - Green Backing

In unissued condition, circa 5.6cm tall. Worn by units of the Army 24 Commando Royal Engineer Regiment HQ North Devon. Worn by officers of the 54, 56 and 59 Squadrons and 131 T.A. Volunteers, the latter HQ in London. The classic RE grenade in gold bullion on green background signifying a Commando.

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Code: 60182

Parachutist (non-operational) Silver Bullion ' Light Bulb ' Proficiency Arm Badge

Silver bullion thread on black felt circular disk, circa 4.5cm in diameter, with hessian backing. In very good condition with some age to it.

Apparently awarded for having completed four parachute jumps but that the individual so awarded had not been called forward for operational duties. Nicknamed Light Bulb men. See Edwards & Langley No 88.

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Code: 60173