COPY / Reproduction of a WW2 Chocolate Brown Plastic Economy Pattern Womens Land Army (WLA) Timber Corps Cap Badge

I thought long and hard about listing this one. Made in small hand batches by a good friend, this is an impressive copy made from a cast of an original badge. Superb detail to front. However, deliberately finished with an unrealistic back, stamped 'R' for reproduction and with a modern pin / clasp fitting in place of the usual blades. In mint condition as new. More available if required. ...  read more

Code: 68725

67th (Hampshire) Regiment of Foot Officer's Quilted Shako Plate

Of two part construction with two of two original horizontal dark toned loops to the reverse. Gilt bright. Some slight bending to east, west and south ray tips from service wear otherwise in super condition. Worn 1861 - 1869. Rare.

See K&K Vol 1 pp88-95 for more information.

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Code: 68311

Winchester College (Hampshire) Officer Training Corps OTC (Junior Division) Bronzed Cap Badge

Die struck in bronzed brass with two original loops to the reverse. In very good condition. This size worn in the cap.

K&K Vol 2 No 2714 refers.

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Code: 65726

Royal Northumberland Fusiliers (RNF) Facing Upright Collar Badges

Worn on the collars of the No 2 Dress and also the Mess Waiter's Livery Jacket. These are very hard to find as a facing pair. Facing but not matching. Worn circa 1953 -1963.

Col D Wood No 242 refers.

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Code: 68723

WW2 Campaign Medals Boxed with Entitlement Slip - 107th Royal Horse Artillery (RHA) (South Nottinghamshire Hussars Yeomanry (T.A.)) Casualty Group - Battle of Knightsbridge, North Africa

Acting Lance Sergeant W.W. Atkinson, 557738, was reported as wounded in a casualty list dated 15th June 1942 (copy to be provided). The actual date of being wounded is "not reported".

The copy of the war diary for the days immediately proceeding confirm the tragic fate of the Regiment which fought to the last shell and surrendered on the 6th June 1942 (copy to be provided). T...  read more

Code: 68038

5th / Northumberland Fusiliers Brass Duty Bed Plate

In very good condition. In unissued condition.

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Code: 68555

WW1 Royal Naval Division RND Cap Tally Ribbon Hat Band

A rare and original First World War period 'Royal Naval Division cap tally ribbon', gold wire embroidered lettering on almost full length silk ribbon. Good condition, service wear, gold wire toned. Length Approx 35 inches, so a little shortened with the swallow tail ends squared off.

Worn by sailors of the Royal Naval Division circa 1915-16. At the outbreak of WWI, Winston Chu...  read more

Code: 68646

Northumberland Fusiliers Officer's Service Dress OSD Bronze Cap Badge - Jennens - Blades - Type 2

A die cast bronze example of two part construction with flames to 18 points and the flames are more deeply curved than the example listed above with two original blades to the reverse. Mounted on the ball is St George facing left within a title circle NORTHUMBERLAND / FUSILIERS. Circa 42mm tall and 32mm wide across the flames. Worn on the SD cap. This pattern worn from 1902, but note 16 on p...  read more

Code: 67389

WW1 Original Postcard - Royal Naval Division (RND) Sailor in Full Rig!

A scarce original WW1 postcard, postally unused. it shows a black and white portrait of an unnamed member of the RND with his Royal Naval Division Cap Tally Hat Band in full naval rig. Taken before the issue of khaki battledress (post Antwerp) and therefore most likely whilst still undergoing training at Crystal Palace in late 1914. Khaki uniforms started to make an appearance in January 191...  read more

Code: 68647

WW1 Royal Naval Division (RND) Hawke Battalion Silver hallmarked Sweetheart Pin Brooch Badge

An extremely fine hollow silver example, highlights enhanced with gold plated highlights, the reverse bearing Chester hallmarks for 1914 (capital letter 'O') and maker's details "G&S". Very good condition. With no dents or distortion. It is better than my photos, as the gold seems to blend into the silver colour. Circa 4.7cms wide. Fabulous.

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Code: 68649