New Zealand WW1 - Matched Facing Pair of Blackened Collar badges to the New Zealand Rifle Brigade

A matched facing pair of die struck collar badges with two original loops to the reverse of each. The cap badge and collar badges were the same size. The collars were worn facing inwards, the cap badge faced to the left. Circa 4cm tall. A lovely set with virtually no wear to the black finish.

According to Oldham, these were also re-introduced in WW2 for wear by various NZ Hom...  read more

Code: 60723

Original WW1 Photographs of Stephen E. Cornish, Grenadier Guards (An Australian Citizen) - Died of Wounds

Two original pictures removed from album, one with heavy crease mark, noted on reverse in a contemporary hand to be of Guardsman Stephen E. Cornish 21844 1st battalion Grenadier Guards who died 25th January 1916. He is also commemorated in the Australian war memorial and left an Australian widow. Born circa 1887 and would have been 29 when he died. I have included his CWGC certificate, his...  read more

Code: 65936

Kimbolton Grammar School (Huntingdonshire) Cadet Corps Brass Gilding Metal Cap Badge

In good overall condition, with a small original brass slider, some twisting to this and two holes for sewing into hat otherwise in good condition.

This badge design was worn in gilding metal by the Kimbolton School cadets, the Huntingdon Cyclist Battalion in WW1 and by the Huntingdon Home Guard in WW2. It is my understanding that the cyclists' badge's slider was attached higher ...  read more

Code: 65954

Anti-Aircraft Command - Printed Cloth Formation Designation Flash Badge

Worn mainly in UK by Home Guard and other batteries involved in air defence. Removed from uniform, and in good condition. This looks like the 2nd pattern design.

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Code: 66161

Scarce Federation of Malaya Home Guard / National Service Badge, circa 1948 - 1957

An other ranks die-cast in brass with two original lugs to the reverse. These were worn by the local HG villagers armed with shotguns etc, and the badge was worn on their everyday clothes.

A laurel wreath enclosing strap inscribed “Jawatan Perkhidmatan”, within the strap the Malaysian flag. Above the strap, joining the tops of the wreath, a scroll inscribed “National Service”, be...  read more

Code: 66225

WW2 'Int Corps' Intelligence Corps Brass Shoulder Title

In good condition with two loops to the reverse, one loop neatly replaced. Formed in 1940.

Westlake no 378 refers

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Code: 65625

WW1 / WW2 South African Forces Brass Shoulder Title

A smaller lettered curved title with two original loops. Circa 62mm wide and 10mm tall. Slight darkening to one end of the title otherwise in good condition.

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Code: 69134

BW Barrack Warden Large Brass Cap Badge, Collar Badge & Shoulder Title

Circa 18mm tall and 33mm wide, with two original hexagonal fixings to the reverse. A few stains to front and verdigris to reverse otherwise in good condition and scarce. Not to be confused with the Black Watch.

Barrack warden was a civilian appointment held by service pensioners who had a record of good conduct and held the rank of at least sergeant. It served as both a cap...  read more

Code: 69133

Indian Army - 109th Bombay Infantry One Piece Cast Brass Shoulder Title

A small and neatly cast title with two integral fixing loops to the reverse. In very good condition. As worn from 1903 when the 9th Bombay Infantry was re-numbered as the 109th Regiment. It became the 4th Battalion, 4th Bombay Grenadiers in 1922. Scarce.

Ashok Nath's "Sowars & Sepoys in the Great War 1914 - 1918" Fig. 935 refers.

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Code: 69132

Scottish Aberdeen University Officer Training Corps OTC Glengarry Cap Badge, 2nd Pattern

A large and impressively aggressive looking badge, thickly die struck in white metal with two original loops to the reverse. In very good condition. Pre anodised era. Would have been worn with Gordon tartan flash badge backing. Sealed 1951.

K&K Vol 2 No 2437 refers.

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Code: 67904