The Manchester Regiment Other Ranks Brass Shoulder Title

In very good condition with two original hexagonal fixings to the reverse. As worn from 1902.

Westlake No 1306 refers.

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Code: 65371

WW1 Manchester Regiment Non Voided Other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge

A nicely made example of the WW1 unvoided 'tram-driver" cap badge in bi-metal. Original slider (slightly shortened) and two braising /sweat holes to reverse of scroll. Not a Pals badge, but most likely a WW1 economy issued later in the war. Any information welcome.

This is the pattern with a die flaw running vertically through the shield, which is considered ok, see the follo...  read more

Code: 67777

East Africa - Somaliland Scouts Matched White Metal Collar Badges

An excellent matched pair of white metal shoulder titles with original single central lug to the reverse of each. Circa 3.1cm tall. Worn circa 1944 - 1953. The cap badge is listed separately.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1, Nos 693/694 refer.

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Code: 57317

WW2 Home Front - Bradford Home Guard Proficiency Badge Enamelled Home Guard Badge

An original wartime issue 'Bradford Home Guard uniform badge', circular silvered brass example with blue enamel centre and an embossed bar over laurel sprays inscribed 'PROFICIENCY BADGE', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini Bradford' and two original deliberately flattened loop fittings north and south indicating a style of badge worn on a sleeve. Good condition, no damage to...  read more

Code: 64930

21st Lancers Officers OSD Bronze Cap Badge - Blades

A scarce OSD die cast bronze cap badge with two original blades to the reverse (these are very stiff and a bit thicker than usually encountered but do appear to be original). No damage to lance tips or pennants. A scarce badge.

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Code: 60695

The Manchester Regiment Volunteer Battalion /Territorial Officers Large Pattern Silver Plated Button

Circa 25mm in diameter, fixed shank, scarce retailer / maker marked C Smith & Son, 5 New Burlington St, London. King's Crown. Dark toned otherwise in very good condition. Worn 1902 - 1914.

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Code: 64437

WW1 13 ALH 13th Australian Light Horse 'Dancing Devils' Blackened Copper Cap Badge

A die struck blackened copper slouch hat badge of the 13th Australian Light Horse. Known as the "Dancing Devil" hat badge, with two original lugs (north - south), which show some wear, and much wear to black finish to front. Please note the trident spear is misshaped and bent round / squashed out of line, other than this is a good original striking of this much copied badge. The die struck...  read more

Code: 65471

FIFTH FUSILIERS Green Patch - 5th Volunteer Battalion the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers (RRF)

In good condition. Not to be confused with its predecessor, the 5th Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, as worn by the RRF 5th Volunteer Battalion based in Northumberland.

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Code: 62666

Large Sepia Edwardian Cabinet Photo of a Rifle Brigade Officer India General Service Medal, circa 1901 - 1903

A Pre WW1 sepia image of "Roger" a captain of the Rifle Brigade wearing a four clasp Queen's South Africa Medal (not rosettes on the end of the clasps as one would expect on an IGS - my thanks to Col Denis Wood for pointing this out), and the logo Bassano Ltd to 1903. Photographer Bassano Ltd, 25 Old Bond Street, London. Image is in very good condition and has been touched up by the photograp...  read more

Code: 61958

Post Independence Indian Army - 3 / 3 - G.R. Woven on Jungle Green Cloth

Post independence the 3rd Gorkha Rifles remains in existence as part of the Indian Army and consists of five battalions. This is presumably indicative of their third battalion.

See also my item 67909.

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Code: 67709