11th Prince Alberts Own Hussars Other Ranks Large Pattern Brass Button
German imperial crown above Prince Albert's cypher. Circa 24mm in diameter, floating shank and maker marked Firmin & Sons, London. A hard button to find. Worn 1902 - 1914 only.
Ripley No 39 refers.
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8th ( Bury ) Lancashire Rifle Volunteers Officers Pouch Belt Plate
A stunning frosted silver plated (unmarked ) Officers white metal pouch belt plate badge of two part construction and with two original screw posts to the reverse. Circa 8.3cm tall. As worn circa 1859 - 1883.
Designated as the 8th Bury Rifle Volunteers in 1859 and in 1883 redesignated as the 1st Volunteer Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers.
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8th (Bury) Lancashire Rifle Volunteers Officers Silver plated Medium Pattern Button
Circa19mm in diameter, fixed shank, with maker's details Jennens & Co London to the reverse. A slight edge nick to rim and tarnishing to button otherwise in very good condition with sharp detail. This unit became the 1st Volunteer Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers in 1883. So this is an early volunteer button.
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1st ( Bury ) Volunteer Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers White Metal Cap Badge
A scarce die struck white metal cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. A good stiff badge in near mint condition with 1 VB in the centre of the scroll.
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The Lancashire Fusiliers Officers Full Dress Silver Plate and Gilt Cap Badge
A stunning die cast and heavy quality two part riveted construction cap badge with two original long loops to the reverse, maker marked JR Gaunt London and stamped 'P' for silver plate. Silver slightly dark toned otherwise in stunning condition.
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Lancashire Fusiliers Bronze OSD Cap Badge - Blades - Gaunt London
A die cast bronze two part construction cap badge, with three original blades to the reverse and maker marked JR Gaunt London. In very good condition but note the die flaw on the centre lettering around "The".
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Lancashire Fusiliers Officers Bi-Metal Shoulder Title
Lancashire Fusiliers shoulder title badge with blank plinth under Sphinx as per Westlake No 933. With two original loops and three braising / sweat holes to the reverse. In very good condition. As worn from 1916.
Westlake No 933 refers.
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7th City of London Battalion Officers Large Pattern Gilt Button
Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Firmin & Sons Ld, London. Worn from 1908 to 1921 only. Gilt bright, in fabulous condition.
Ripley No 439 refers.
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Somerset Light Infantry ( Prince Alberts) Pair of Facing Officers OSD Collar Badges - one maker marked Gaunt London
Die cast bronze, facing and a close match with two original lugs to reverse of each, one maker marked J.R. Gaunt . London (the small stamp - 11mm long and therefore correct even with the dot before London) on reverse of scroll. 3.7cm tall. A good colour match and clearly from the same manufacturer.
See:
https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/makers_marks/gaunt.htm
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Somerset White Metal Shoulder Title
White metal title, at first I thought it was a light brass and lightly cleaned to front. The back reflects how the front used to look. I can only assume it was a layer of nicotine. Believed to be Red Cross and worn in this pattern until the 1950s. Thanks to Bruce for the information.
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