Royal Horse Artillery (RHA) Gilding Metal Brass Beret Cap Badge, King's Crown
In very good condition with original slider and maker marked JR Gaunt London. This pattern officially worn in brass and white metal from 1948 onwards. As this is Kings crown with GVI cpyher, this pattern was worn from 1948 until 1956.
K&K Vol 2 No 1933 refers.
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WW1 Era Malay States Volunteer Rifles ( MSVR ) White Metal Glengarry / Cap Badge
A scarce white metal die struck cap badge with original slider to the reverse. Four coronets to the centre of a crowned strap bearing the title. Worn 1902 -1921. Circa 4.9cm tall. In very good condition with sharp detail. Small nick to rim at 10 0'clock otherwise in very good condition.
Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 754 refers.
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West Indies - West India Regiment Bi-Metal Helmet / Pagri Badge
The unvoided example in the series, die struck with two original loops to the reverse (one slightly bent) with three sweat / braising holes to the reverse of the WI. In very good condition with sharp detail. Worn from 1881 onwards. Scarce.
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The British West Indies Regiment Brass Cap Badge, Makers Tablet - Gaunt
A brass cap badge to the British West Indies Regiment with 2 original loops to the reverse & maker' s tablet JR Gaunt London to the back of the crown. Worn circa 1915 - 1921.
Renfrew et al, Vol 1. No 38 refers.
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WW2 5th Gurkha Rifles Other Ranks White Metal Cap Badge
Die cast in white metal with two original long dark toned loops to the reverse. In very good condition. Circa 27mm high and 32mm wide. As per item 5GR No D47 as illustrated in "insignia of the 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) as published by the Gurkha Museum. This pattern was worn from 1943 - 1947 on the general service cap and beret. Four battalions raised in WW2.
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Indian Medical Service Officers Silver Plated & GIlt Cap Badge
A pre 1947 cap badge, die cast and of two part construction, but blades neatly removed and replaced contemporaneously with a long slider. Looks to have been laquered.
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West Africa RWAFF GAMBIA Bronzed Finish Shoulder Title - Dowler
As worn by this battalion when part of the Royal West African Frontier Force (1 company only pre WW2, expanded to two battalions during WW2), with the bronze finish on this title, it is assumed to be an OSD Officers issue. Maker marked Dowler & Sons. Slight wear to finish otherwise in good condition. Scarce.
Renfrew et al, Vol 1 No 315 (but brass)
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West Africa Gold Coast Customs Brass Cap Badge - Firmin London
Die cast in brass with original slider and maker marked Firmin London. In good condition and scarce. Pre 1952 as King's Crown.
This badge does not feature in either volume of Renfrew et al.
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Worcestershire Regiment Brass Shoulder Title
As been worn but in generally good condition (bend to bottom of final E) with two original hexagonal fixing loops to the reverse. Worn from 1907 until replaced by an anodised version.
Westlake No 1022 refers.
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Ireland - Cork Militia Artillery Brass Shoulder Title
A rare brass shoulder title for The Cork Royal Garrison Artillery Militia, with two original hexagonal lug fastenings to the reverse.
Please note these titles were worn with a separate RGA title above.
Westlake 653 or Litchfield 84.
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