Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (A&SH) Officers Die Cast OSD Bronze Collar Badge - Cats Tail Up

An early pattern collar badge in good condition with two original loops to the reverse. Cats Tail Up, which Churchill claims is a pre 1902 issue.

Churchill No 1829 refers.

E15.30  read more

Code: 60465

Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (A&SH) ( 91st & 93rd Highlanders) Victorian / Edwardian Pattern White Metal Glengarry Cap Badge - Unvoided Centre

A good stiff badge with two original dark toned lugs to the reverse. Sharp detail, could benefit from a light clean. Circa 8.1cm tall and 6cm wide.

This was the largest cap badge worn in the British Army. Until about 1908 the centre of the badge was solid, but after this date the central devices were fretted and voided.

K&K Vol 1 No 697 refers.

E61  read more

Code: 60098

Korean War - 40th Infantry Division Printed Cloth Formation Sign

Left facing, printed yellow cockerel with red comb on dark blue (almost black) background. Removed from uniform and then an album with glue and paper stuck to reverse.

Formed in Hong Kong in 1949. Fought in Korea. Comprised of 1st Bn the Middlesex Regiment, 1st Bn Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders and with supporting troops drawn from the 27th British Commonwealth Brigade when in ...  read more

Code: 58851

Victorian Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders ( A&SH ) Officers OSD Bronze Collar Badge - Cat's tail up

Die cast bronze with two original lugs to the reverse. Early pattern with cat's tail up, pre 1902. In very good condition with minor wear to bronze finish on the high points.

Churchill No 1828 refers (but left facing).

B23.5  read more

Code: 57233

WW2 East African Kenya Regiment (TF) Auxiliary Air Unit (KAAU) Cast Brass Cap Badge

A rare attractive theatre made large and heavy cast cap badge to this colonial war raised unit which was formed during WW2 in 1940, the pilots trained by the Aero Club of Kenya were grouped into the “Kenya Auxiliary Air Unit”. Dozens of club members had joined; nineteen members were subsequently killed in the war after the unit's incorporation into the Royal Air Force. Many made names for the...  read more

Code: 63047

QVC Victorian Devonshire Regiment Officer's Matched Collar Badges

In super condition with dark toned silver plate and two original loops to the reverse of each.

Churchill No 340 refers but with blue enamel backing as opposed to the earlier issues which had blue velvet.

Comm SiSa  read more

Code: 67667

Royal Auxiliary Air Force (AAF) Mufti Lapel Badge - Ladies Pin Fitting

Post WW2 Royal Auxiliary Air Force (Just AAF during the war, Royal bestowed in 1947 by King George V) ) unmarked silver lapel badge with original pin fitting as issued to female members. Lapel circa 24mm tall. Silver dark toned otherwise in very good condition.

The Auxiliary Air Force owes its origin to Lord Trenchard's vision of an elite corps of civilians who would serve the...  read more

Code: 62866

Indian Auxiliary Force (AFI) East Coast (Volunteer) Battalion Officers Frosted Silver Badge

38th East Coast Battalion (1917) / East Coast Battalion post 1920 Officer's silver plated Field Service Cap Badge with two original long loops to the reverse. Worn until 1947. A lovely little thing in frosted silver with crown over a fish scrolls below 'EAST COAST BATT. AFI / MANU / FORTI. Scarce.

Comm TeMo  read more

Code: 63086

WW1 WAAC Women's Army Auxiliary Corps Officers OSD Cap Badge - Blades

An officer's service dress bronzed cap badge with two original blades to the reverse. In very good condition.

The Corps was formed March 1917 and some 7000 members served in France.

K&K Vol1 No 1066 refers.

Comm DaMc (129)  read more

Code: 66026

WW1 QMAAC (Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps) Brass Shoulder Title - 2nd Pattern

In very good condition with two original hexagonal loops to the reverse. Only worn from 1918 until disbandment in 1919.

Westlake No 1811 refers.

Comm DaMc (358)  read more

Code: 67195