WW1 Durham City Police Special Constable Constabulary Medal

A small bronze medal on its original ribbon with original top bar and original pin fitting, named to recipient on reverse in recognition of services in the Great War. Some wear to ribbon and medal a little bit grubby to reverse.

These were awarded to the Special Constables of Durham City. This was a very small force. The rear of the medal has the officer's name 'J. T. Neasham...  read more

Code: 68930

WW1 Canada - 235th Battalion (Durham County) Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) Sweetheart Pin Brooch Badge

Pickled brass die struck king's crown cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. A lion holding an oval shield bearing the number " 235 " upon a tablet with " Canada " surmounted by a crowned arch carrying the " Overseas Battalion " titles. In very good condition and scarce.

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Code: 68578

WW1 Durham City Special Constable Constabulary Police Enamel Gilt Mufti Lapel Buttonhole Badge

A rare badge from this very small force. Not to be confused with the frequently encountered Durham County specials badge from the same era. Some surface scratches to the enamel but otherwise intact. Original horseshoe fixing and maker marked Thomas Fattorini, Bolton.

Fig 1 page 38 of Wilkinson & Cowdell "Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales (2nd Edn)".
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Code: 64737

WW1 Hampshire Yeomanry Carabineers Officer's OSD Large Pattern Button

An early example, mounted device, circa 23mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Jennens & Co Ltd, London. Jennens acquired by Gaunt in early 1920s. Scarce.

Ripley & Darmanin No 82 refers.

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Code: 67892

3rd Carabiniers (Prince of Wales's Dragoon Guards) Bi-Metal Cap Badge - Gladman & Norman

A bi-metal die struck cap badge with three expansion / braising / sweat holes to reverse and with original slider correctly marked with a genuine maker's mark in three lines, Gladman & Norman, Spencer Street, Birmingham 18. Touch of verdigris to left tip of coronet otherwise in good condition and scarce.

The 3rd and 6th Dragoon Guards were amalgamated in 1922 to form the 3rd Cara...  read more

Code: 66261

The 6th Dragoon Guards ( Carabiniers ) Other Ranks Bi-metal Cap Badge

Bi metal cap badge in good condition with original slider and two sweat / braising holes to the reverse of the scroll. With sharp detail. An all brass economy badge was issued in 1916.

The Regiment was amalgamated with the 3rd Dragoon Guards in 1922 to form the 3rd Carabineers ( Prince of Wales's Dragoon Guards ), and again in 1971 with the Royal Scots Greys to form the Royal...  read more

Code: 54748

Addey & Stanhope School Unmarked Silver Pin Brooch Badge - JTC/CCF?

I have not been able to find a specific reference to a badge being worn by this school as either a Junior Training Corps or Combined Cadet Force in the standard text books. This may have nothing to do with either, but it is extremely well made with a real quality to it. Original and functional pin fitting to the reverse. Circa 39mm tall. Any information welcome.

Addey and Sta...  read more

Code: 67392

East Africa - Kenya Regiment (TF) Officer's Cap Badge

A UK made die cast gilt brass example of a charging Cape Buffalo (the most dangerous animal in Africa).
The badge has a softly polished look, with two original dark toned copper loops to the reverse. Some light staining to reverse. It has a pleasing quality and weight to it. As worn from 1937 - 1963.

Owen No 378 / Renfrew et al, Vol 1 No 529 refer.

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Code: 67414

Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC) Officer's Gilt & Enamel Cap Badge, 1947 - 1949 Pattern - Tonanti - Ludlow

Of two part construcion with two original loops to reverse. This is in excellent condition and has a real quality to it. No damage to enamel and maker marked Ludlow, London. Quite a hard badge to find as worn for two years only between 1947 and 1949, so post WW2.

K&K Vol2 No 2124 refers.

See my item 67671 but the matching collar badges, but made by Gaunt.
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Code: 67670

47 (Middlesex Yeomanry Cavalry) Signal Squadron Officer's Bullion Side Cap Badge - QEII issue

Superb quality officers field service cap bullion wire embroidered cap badge as worn on the left side of the cap. A nicely padded badge has the " MYC " monogram on a black velvet ground to the centre of an oval bearing the motto and surmounted by a Queen's crown. Scarce.

See my item 59266 for the King's Crown version (sadly now sold).

When the Middlesex Yeomanry c...  read more

Code: 68367