East Africa - Somaliland Cloth Shoulder Title

Woven shoulder title black on on green. Slight stain otherwise good condition. Not sure if this was worn by the Somaliland Camel Corps, Scouts, KAR battlaion or the colonial local gendarmarie / police. A scarce title with no mothing or damage other than good do with a good press.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 698 refers.

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Code: 57128

WW1 Herts (Hertfordshire Regiment) Brass Metal Shoulder Title

An early title with a bright finish and two original fittings. Some service wear marks otherwise in good condition. Worn 1908 - 1921 by this Territorial Battalion, Westlake confirms it was worn either with a T above joined, or a separate T. In respect of this sale you will need to add your own T. Scarce.

Westlake No 1570 / 1571 refers but without the T.

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Code: 63989

16th Regiment of Foot (Bedfordshire) Other Ranks First Pattern Pre 1881 Glengarry Cap Badge

A die struck yellow brass pre territorial first pattern glengarry badge with two original east - west BRASS loops to the reverse. A thickly struck badge with no damage and good detail. Roman numerals for 16 to centre of a multi-rayed crowned star bearing a maltese cross and a wreath of laurel with s a strap "Bedfordshire". Worn from 1874 until replaced by the smaller example more usually en...  read more

Code: 62911

WW2 D-Day - 56th Independent Infantry Brigade 1st pattern Woven Felt Formation Sign, cut down as usually found

An original (not one of this much copied formation signs) on muted yellow felt cut down from a rectangle (see my item 61580 for a 1st pattern example not cut down). The cut down circular versions, or second pattern, occurred later when they lost their independence as a brigade and joined the 49th Division. This one as worn by members of the Brigade on D Day. Removed from uniform, with the co...  read more

Code: 63987

West Yorkshire Regiment Officers Bronze OSD Cap Badge - Blades

Die cast bronze, in very good condition with two blades to the reverse.

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Code: 63986

WW2 War Raised Cavalry Unit - 24th Lancers Officers Large Pattern Bronzed Finish OSD Button

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank, C.Pitt & Co Ltd, London W1. Appears to have been bronzed for wear on OSD. Worn until 1948. Scarce.

Ripley no 54 / Seaman Fig 44 refers (he notes OSD buttons 'MAY' exist).  read more

Code: 63971

Indian Army - First Sappers & Miners Brass Button

Circa 21.5mm in diameter, floating shank, maker marked J R Gaunt & Son Ltd, London. Other Ranks quality (or an officer on a budget!). In very good condition.

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Code: 63970

2nd Volunteer Battalion VB West Yorkshire Regiment Victorian Other Rank's White Metal Glengarry Badge

In very good condition with three original dark toned lugs to the reverse. Circa 70mm tall. Worn circa 1887 - 1901.

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Code: 59470

Malay Federation General Service Corps Brass Cap Badge

A thinly stamped brass badge with two original loops to the reverse. The shield is reminiscent of that found to the centre of the Malaysian Engineers badge. scarce.

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Code: 63975

6th Inniskilling Dragoons Other Ranks Large Pattern Button (not in Ripley)

Circa 26mm in diameter, floating shank and maker marked Wm. Dowler & Sons, Birm (Birmingham). Normally encountered with a roman numeral VI below the castle. Never seen one before with a 6.
This pattern not shown in Ripley. Scarce.

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Code: 63973