Early 6th Inniskilling Dragoons brass Albert pattern Helmet Plate, circa 1847 - 1871
A die struck large badge in yellow brass with two out of three screw posts to the reverse remaining and some damage to crown in the location of the topmost screwpost, which most probably occurred on its removal from the helmet itself. Of two part construction with the central VR cypher applied to the star with four copper strands. The rococo shield and brass sprays of laurel and oak leaves re... read more
Royal Irish Regiment Other Ranks Pair of Matched Facing Brass Collar Badges
A gorgeous matched facing pair with two dark toned loops to the reverse of each (and with the correct spelling of 'Virtutis'). Worn 1881 - 1922.
Churchill No 550 refers.
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Eire Irish Army Brass Cap Badge with Green Felt Backing Cloth
A finely detailed die struck and voided brass cap badge with two original long loops to the reverse (east - west). Original dark green felt backing, one area of edge wear to felt otherwise in good condition.
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Irish - Victorian 88th Foot / Connaught Rangers Brass Pagri / Sun Helmet Badge
A quality heavy yellow brass die struck badge with three original long and toned loops to the reverse. Vendor stated it was worn by Connaught Rangers as a pagri / sun helmet badge until 1881 (as the 88th Foot). In lovely condition with sharp detail. Circa 5.8cm wide and 5.2cm tall.
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16th London Regiment - Queens Westminster & Civil Service Rifles ( KRRC ) Other Ranks Cap Badge
Die struck blackened brass cap badge with original slider. Circa 1922 onwards, King's crown. In very good condition.
K&K Vol 2, No 1846 refers.
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Mid Victorian Royal Navy Officer Cabinet Photograph, Southsea Photographer
An original sepia full length portrait of a Royal Naval officer of the civil branch, either a Fleet Paymaster or Fleet Surgeon judging from the three equal rings on his cuff. Flat tape confirms civil branch. He wears a single campaign medal with clasps. As to which campaign it represents I cannot determine. Some grubby marks and corner wear to backing but the image itself is in very good c... read more
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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