India - Army Remount Department Officers Die Cast Cap Badge - Gaunt
A die cast bronze example polished back to the brass with two original loops to the reverse and maker marked JR Gaunt London.
The Army Remount Department was formed in circa 1875 at Soharanpur but badges were not authorised until 1931 (Indian Dress Regulations 1931 para 179).
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WW2 Canadian Forestry Corps Gilt Brass Collar Badge
A small version of the cap badge for this unit which existed from 1940 until 1945. Circa 2.5cms tall with two original loops to the reverse. Much scarcer than the cap badge so I assume the collar badges were officer issue only. Some twisting to the lugs otherwise in very good condition
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New Zealand Engineers (NZE) Officers OSD Bronze Cap Badge - Blades
A scarce die cast bronze OSD cap badge with two original blades to the reverse and maker's tablet JR Gaunt London. In very good condition with good colour.
Circa 4cms tall and 2.5cms in diameter.
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WW1 New Zealand NZ Post and Telegraph Corps (NZE) Brass Cap Badge
A die struck NZPTC cap badge in yellow brass with two original loops to the reverse and maker's tablet JR Gaunt London to reverse of crown but inverted. Slight polishing to detail otherwise in good condition.
Formed in 1911 as part of the New Zealand Engineers. Worn until 1921 when they were formed into the New Zealand Corps of Signals.
Corbett p120 refers.
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WW2 8th Corps (1st Pattern) / South Western District (Southern Command) Printed Cloth Formation Sign
Removed from uniform, a black Francolin Partridge in flight on a white oval background. In this instance the white background appears to have been accentuated by the original owner with white blanco, a common practice. In good overall condition. Worn by 8th Corps until 1943 and South Western District thereafter. Worn in facing pairs.
Cole p28 and p101 refer.
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WW2 RAChD Royal Army Chaplains Department White on Purple Embroidered Felt Cloth Shoulder Title
Removed from uniform, In good condition with a loose black hessian mesh to the reverse but with some traces of white bluetack / glue.
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WW2 KOSB Kings Own Scottish Borderers Printed White On Red Cloth Shoulder Title
A scarce original title in good unissued condition.
The 7th Battalion KOSB were heavily engaged at Arnhem.
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Royal Gloucestershire Hussars White Metal Pouch Badge
Identical in size and design to the Royal Gloucestershire Hussars NCOs arm badge, this one has been adapted to screw fittings presumably for wear on the full dress pouch as a pouch badge. Some rubbing to the detail on the highpoints of the crown and the tip of the garter otherwise in good condition. A portcullis with chains surmounted by a ducal crown Arms of the Duke of Beaufort.
WW1 Army Veterinary Corps (AVC) Bi-Metal Other Ranks Cap Badge
King's crown bi - metal cap badge with original slider fitting to the reverse. The " AVC " monogram to the centre of a crowned wreath of laurel. This pattern worn from 1903 until 1919. In very good condition.
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WW1 Auxiliary AVC (Army Veterinary Corps) RSPCA For Sick and Wounded Horses Enamel Pin Brooch Lapel Badge
A scarce original First World War period gilt and enamel badge, the centre depicting a horses head within a Crowned circular title 'For Sick And Wounded Horses' this resting on a scrolls 'RSPCA Auxiliary A.V.C'.
In very good condition except the original pin has been snapped. C clasp still present and capable of easy repair. Maker marked JR Gaunt & Son London. Enamel in undama... read more