WW1 Canada - 13th Battalion CEF 1st Canadian Division The Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Of Canada – King’s Crown Browning Copper Cap Metal Cap Badge

Browning copper die struck cap badge. The two lugs seem quite short so possibly contemporary replacements. Some loss of detail to the highpoints from polishing otherwise in good original condition.

The Battalion was raised in Quebec and Nova Scotia with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P.C.O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion saile...  read more

Code: 69235

3rd (City of London) Volunteer Battalion Medium Pattern Officers Gilt Brass Button

Circa 18mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Firmin & Sons Ld, London. Gilt bright, in very good condition. Lovely.

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Code: 69212

29th (Worcestershire) Regiment of Foot Officer's Large Pattern Gilt Button

Circa 25mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Jennens & Co (PoW feathers) London. Gilt bright (better than my photo) but with some scratches to reverse). In very good overall condition.

Ripley 117 refers.

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Code: 69210

The 19th County of London Battalion ( St Pancras ) Officer's Large Pattern Gilt Button, King's Crown

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Firmin & Sons Ld, London. In very good condition.

Ripley No 397 refers.

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Code: 69209

Indian Army - 25th Bombay Light Infantry Officer's Gilt and Silver Plated Pagri Badge, c1885 - 1889 only

A simply stunning pagri badge, with original and functional pin fittings, and original red velvet cloth backing (some slight stressing to this between the numerals otherwise in remarkable condition for age). Circa 71mm tall and 60mm wide. The title on the scroll is "Bombay Light Infantry" - the title "Native" was dropped in 1885 and they dropped "Light" from their title in 1889. The conclus...  read more

Code: 67734

British Army Trained Nurse Breast / Pocket 'Dustbin Lid' Badge

Made from unmarked nickel silver with a black / darkened oxidised finish. With original and functional pin fitting. The design consists of the Royal Crest (QEII crown) superimposed on crossed swords in the centre, around which is inscribed ‘Army Trained Nurse’, followed by a Wreath of laurel round the edge of the badge. Often referred to as the 'Dustbin Lid' due to it's size. A tricky badge ...  read more

Code: 67827

WW1 Canada - 81st (Toronto) Overseas Battalion CEF Cap Badge

Flat backed oxidised bronze example with two original loops to the reverse, one bent over, otherwise in good condition.

Cox 541 / Charlton p93 / Babin E-81 refer.

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Code: 67847

Canada - Toronto Public School Cadets Brass Cap Badge

A rare pre WW1 Toronto Public School Cadet Corps gilt brass glengarry cap badge, circa 5.5cm tall. This is the second type with the tree and beaver to the centre (the first type carried the portrait head of Queen Victoria to the centre). Two original loops to the reverse. Some polishing / loss of detail to central device and the word "Perseverance" otherwise in very good condition. A rare bad...  read more

Code: 63532

East Africa - Tanganyika Territory Officer's Pagri / Sun Helmet Badge - Firmin

A good post 1911 British made die-cast rich gilt “TANGANYIKA TERRITORY” circlet with giraffe’s head to voided centre. Firmin, London on its original slider. Some minor wear but most of the markings on the giraffe's next still sharp. A couple of obvious die flaws otherwise a pleasing example.

Renfrew et al No 665 refers.

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Code: 66092

Royal Tank Corps / Regiment ( RTC / RTR) Other Rank's White Metal Cap Badge, King 's Crown

A heavy die struck white metal cap badge with two original copper lugs to the reverse. Sharp detail and in excellent condition. As worn 1925 - 1952. Circa 4.8cms tall.

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Code: 69615