16th Regiment of Foot (Bedfordshire) Other Ranks First Pattern Pre 1881 Glengarry Cap Badge
A die struck yellow brass pre territorial first pattern glengarry badge with two original east - west BRASS loops to the reverse. A thickly struck badge with no damage and good detail. Roman numerals for 16 to centre of a multi-rayed crowned star bearing a maltese cross and a wreath of laurel with s a strap "Bedfordshire". Worn from 1874 until replaced by the smaller example more usually en... read more
WW2 D-Day - 56th Independent Infantry Brigade 1st pattern Woven Felt Formation Sign, cut down as usually found
An original (not one of this much copied formation signs) on muted yellow felt cut down from a rectangle (see my item 61580 for a 1st pattern example not cut down). The cut down circular versions, or second pattern, occurred later when they lost their independence as a brigade and joined the 49th Division. This one as worn by members of the Brigade on D Day. Removed from uniform, with the co... read more
West Yorkshire Regiment Officers Bronze OSD Cap Badge - Blades
Die cast bronze, in very good condition with two blades to the reverse.
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WW2 War Raised Cavalry Unit - 24th Lancers Officers Large Pattern Bronzed Finish OSD Button
Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank, C.Pitt & Co Ltd, London W1. Appears to have been bronzed for wear on OSD. Worn until 1948. Scarce.
Ripley no 54 / Seaman Fig 44 refers (he notes OSD buttons 'MAY' exist). read more
35.00 GBP
Indian Army - First Sappers & Miners Brass Button
Circa 21.5mm in diameter, floating shank, maker marked J R Gaunt & Son Ltd, London. Other Ranks quality (or an officer on a budget!). In very good condition.
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2nd Volunteer Battalion VB West Yorkshire Regiment Victorian Other Rank's White Metal Glengarry Badge
In very good condition with three original dark toned lugs to the reverse. Circa 70mm tall. Worn circa 1887 - 1901.
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Malay Federation General Service Corps Brass Cap Badge
A thinly stamped brass badge with two original loops to the reverse. The shield is reminiscent of that found to the centre of the Malaysian Engineers badge. scarce.
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6th Inniskilling Dragoons Other Ranks Large Pattern Button (not in Ripley)
Circa 26mm in diameter, floating shank and maker marked Wm. Dowler & Sons, Birm (Birmingham). Normally encountered with a roman numeral VI below the castle. Never seen one before with a 6.
This pattern not shown in Ripley. Scarce.
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11th Prince Alberts Own Hussars Other Ranks Large Pattern Brass Button
German imperial crown above Prince Albert's cypher. Circa 24mm in diameter, floating shank and maker marked Firmin & Sons, London. A hard button to find. Worn 1902 - 1914 only.
Ripley No 39 refers.
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8th ( Bury ) Lancashire Rifle Volunteers Officers Pouch Belt Plate
A stunning frosted silver plated (unmarked ) Officers white metal pouch belt plate badge of two part construction and with two original screw posts to the reverse. Circa 8.3cm tall. As worn circa 1859 - 1883.
Designated as the 8th Bury Rifle Volunteers in 1859 and in 1883 redesignated as the 1st Volunteer Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers.
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