Gloucestershire (Glosters) Regiment Other Ranks (Festubert pattern) Bimetal Back Badge
Die struck Bi-metal (or Festubert pattern) Other Ranks Back Badge with original slider. Nicely toned with sharp detail. This variety worn circa 1888 - 1914 and then reintroduced 1918 - 1935. Circa 3cm in diameter. See the Pagri version listed separately above.
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WW1 / WW2 Royal Artillery (RA) Officers Full Dress Gilt King's Crown Cap Badge - Blades
In very good condition, full size cap badge of two part construction with two original blades to the reverse. Mounted wheel (does not turn). King's crown. Worn circa 1902 - 1952. Gilt bright.
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Royal Artillery (RA) Officers OSD Bronze Queen's Crown Cap Badge - Blades
In good condition full size cap badge of two part construction with both original blades to the reverse and maker marked JR Gaunt London below the blades. Mounted wheel (does not turn). QE2 crown. Worn circa 1952 onwards.
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WW1 / WW2 Hotchkiss Gunner (Cavalry) Brass Two Part Proficiency Arm Sleeve Badge
As worn by the machine gun sections of both British and Indian Cavalry units during WW1 who were equipped with the light hotchkiss machine gun. Officially discontinued and replaced by the LG variety in 1921, but continued to be worn by some cavalry units until the were dismounted and in some cases this was not until 1940. The HF on hexagonal loops and the separate laurel wreath on round loops... read more
WW2 North African Campaign White Metal Theatre Made Souvenir Brooch Tunis 1943
A rough sand cast example no doubt made for Allied Forces following the capture of Tunis in 1943. Circa 4cm across with original pin fitting. An attractive design in the form of a crescent with a camel, mosque and date palm with the date 1943 and Tunis incorporated into the design. Most likely a victory souvenir sold in the souks and bazaars of Tunis.
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WW2 North African Campaign - Buffs / Palestinian Bronze Shoulder Title
A scarce bronze shoulder title with one of two lugs remaining to the reverse, otherwise in good condition. These were worn by all ranks with bronze finish.
Three Palestine Infantry Companies of Arab and Jewish personnel were formed in 1940, totaling about 500 men & attached to 1st Battalion The East Kent Regiment (The Buffs". Intended mainly for guard duties, some personnel ... read more
WW1 Canadian CEF - 42nd Infantry Battalion 42nd Montreal Highlanders Glengarry Badge
A browning copper cap badge as worn by Canadian Battalions of the CEF (sometimes mistakenly assumed to be a brass WW1 economy badge worn by the Black Watch). With two original loops, but both of these have some damage and one is split open slightly but still functional, otherwise in good condition.
Babin E-42 refers.
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Scarce Victorian Buffs ( Royal East Kent Regiment ) Bi Metal Facing Pair of Collar Badges, worn 1882 - 1896 only
Issued in 1882, the white horse facing left over a brass scroll Invicta, replacing the dragon collar badge and then being replaced once again by the dragon collar badge in 1894. A closely matching facing pair with original dark toned lugs to the reverse of each. In good condition but with some wear to the lugs. A confusing and unexpected change in regimental motif. Scarce.
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1st Class Machine Gunner / Machine Gun Marksman Brass One Piece Proficiency Arm Sleeve Badge
One piece with two original loops to reverse (some service wear). First issued on the basis of fourteen per regiment and later to the MGC to users of the Vickers Machine Gun.
Edwards & Langley No 56A refers.
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WW1 / WW2 Hotchkiss Gunner (Cavalry) Brass Two Part Proficiency Arm Sleeve Badge
As worn by the machine gun sections of both British and Indian Cavalry units during WW1 who were equipped with the light hotchkiss machine gun. Officially discontinued and replaced by the LG variety in 1921, but continued to be worn by some cavalry units until the were dismounted and in some cases this was not until 1940. The HF on hexagonal loops and the separate laurel wreath on round loops... read more