6th/8th (TAVR) Battalion Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Officer's Service Dress Beret, 1967-68 only

This green cloth beret has the cap badge of 8th Battalion DLI mounted on the felt cloth diamond of the 6th Battalion. In 1967, following a national Defence Review, the last two DLI Territorial Battalions were combined to form the 6th/8th Battalion DLI, which became part of the Light Infantry's Territorial and Army Volunteer Reserve. Only one year later in 1968, this battalion was disbanded. ...  read more

Code: 67586

2nd North Durham Militia Officer's Large Pattern Silver Plated Tunic Button

Circa 25mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Jennens & Co, London. Dark toned silver plate and some wear to high points otherwise in good overall condition. Worn 1855 -1881. Became 4th Battalion (Militia) Durham Light Infantry in 1881. Scarce.

Ripley No 459 refers.

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Code: 69181

Durham Light Infantry DLI Officer's Mounted Mess Dress Gilt Button, King's Crown

A gorgeous little button, circa 14mm in diameter, fixed shank, blank reverse. King's crown. Gilt bright.

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Code: 69338

WW1 Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Slip-on Woven Shoulder Title

Worn in facing pairs, this is a single example with the bugle facing to right. In good condition with minor edge wear to left edge but with no moth and with a solid linen backing to the reverse.

Slip-On Cloth Shoulder Titles were instituted by the British in April 1916 as an economy measure to conserve metal.

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Code: 69433

County Durham (affiliated to the Durham LI) Army Cadet Force (ACF) Woven Cloth Arm Insignia Shoulder Titles

A set of 1-5 companies insignia, Each in three lines, Durham LI/ A.C.F./ Numeral 1-5. Earlier issues.

These have been glued very firmly to a green felt baize backing which in turn has been applied to corrugated cardboard. Clearly these have been cut down from a larger display. In good overall condition but sold 'As Seen' given glued to a backing. No returns on these item...  read more

Code: 69463

GSM/CSM Pair of Medals to Rifleman Nirmal Limbu, 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles

In NEF condition with original ribbons, both medals correctly impressed as follows:

General Service Medal (1918-1962) single clasp 'Malaya' QEII Head
"21141998 RFN. NIRMAL LIMBU, 10 G.R."

Campaign Service Medal (1962 - ) single clasp 'Borneo' QEII head
"21141998 RFN. NIRMAL LIMBU. 1/10.GR." Slight mark / scratch to medal rim)

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Code: 69218

Miniature CB Order Medal - The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Type II, Military Division, Companion

Of superb quality with enamel intact and undamaged, appears UK made but missing its red ribbon. In superb condition. Circa 3cm tall including suspension ring.

Please note I will only post to a UK address.

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Code: 69411

9th Gurkha Rifles Officer's Silver Plated Shoulder Pouch Belt Plate Badge

A good scarce silver plated cast example. Within a crowned oak wreath, a Maltese cross with ball finials to the tips and lions between the angles. The the centre, within a circlet "Gurkhas", "9" on a seeded ground. Four screw posts to the reverse, complete with backing plate, but with only one original fastening nut remaining. In very good condition with sharp detail. King's crown.
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Code: 68534