A selection of WW1 original photos - Royal Artillery etc
Four photos, one a smaller than average postcard, reverse annotated 'with love from Alf'. Alf is a sergeant in the RA and has two wound stripes. Next a pair of oval photos on matching backing cards of a Royal Artillery officer and presumably his wife. And finally a postcard of a corporal in tropical / overseas kit which is annotated India 1918 on the reverse but of which regiment there is no... read more
7th City of London Battalion, the London Regiment Sweetheart Badge Pin Brooch
A small collar badge sized badge in gilt and silver plate with original pin fitting and no sign of lugs every having been fitted. Most possibly a sweetheart badge but also possibly for wear on a pagri or field service cap. Circa 3.2cms tall. Any information welcome.
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8th (City of London) Battalion London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) White Metal Cap Badge
Die struck white metal other ranks cap badge in very good condition with original slider to the reverse.
In 1920, the 7th and 8th Battalions of the London Regiment merged to form the 7th City of London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) and the new Regiment retained the cap badge of the old 7th Battalion but took into wear as collar-badges miniatures of the cap badge of the old 8th (s... read more
KAR - Kings African Rifles Blackened Bronzed Shoulder Title - Dowler
A British made title, with two original loops to the reverse and embossed Dowler. In good condition.
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Royal Artillery Brass Other Ranks Beret Badge, King's Crown - Gaunt
Small pattern post WW2 beret badge as worn until 1952. Original slider, maker marked JR Gaunt London. In very good condition. Circa 3.6 cms tall.
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WW2 Civil Defence Corps North Riding (of Yorkshire) Embroidered Yellow on Black Cloth Shoulder Title
In very good condition.
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Royal Leicestershire Regiment Small Pattern Beret Badge
A bi-metal small beret badge with original slider. Some minor loss of detail to highpoint of shoulder otherwise a sharp example with four sweat / braising holes to the reverse. Became "Royal" in 1946.
K&K Vol 2 No 1983 refers.
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The Welch Regiment Other Ranks Bi-metal Cap Badge
Bi metal cap badge with original slider to the reverse. This pattern with the spelling Welch from 1920.
K&K Vol 1 No 654 refers.
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6.00 GBP
The Suffolk Regiment QVC Victorian Issue Other Ranks Bi-metal Cap Badge - Regimental Pattern Castle
Die struck Bi-metal cap badge with two lugs (one a contemporary replacement). Victorian crown and two tower regimental pattern castle. Three braising holes to the reverse of scroll.
K&K Vol 1 Nos 603 refers.
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WW2 South - Eastern Command (United Kingdom) Painted Cloth Formation Sign
At first glance an unusual choice for this part of the UK, but apparently the tiger roaring in defiance was due to the Command faced the German--held French Channel Coast. Disbanded at the end of 1944. In very good condition.
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