The Welch Regiment (41st & 69th Foot) Other Ranks Bi-metal Cap Badge

Bi metal cap badge with original slider to the reverse. This pattern with the spelling Welch from 1920.

K&K Vol 1 No 654 refers.

E67.10  read more

Code: 60042

The Northamptonshire Regiment (48th & 58th Foot) WW1 Issue Brass Economy Cap Badge

All brass version with original slider. A worn example but detail still good. Introduced circa 1916. Gaylor confirms an all brass economy issue for this Regiment.

Gaylor page 135 refers.


D67.2  read more

Code: 60033

Kings Own ( Yorkshire Light Infantry ) (KOYLI) ( 51st & 105th Foot) Large Smasher / Pagri Hat Bi-Metal Cap Badge

Worn on the Smasher (Slouch) Hat. Gaylor claims the Pagri. Huge badge compared to the normal issue (see the second photo for a comparison with the badge listed below). Bi-metal with sweat hole to the reverse. Lugs look different in colour but both original. A smashing badge!

K&K Vol 1 No 669 refers.

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Code: 60030

The Middlesex Regiment ( 57th & 77th Foot) Other Ranks Bi-metal Issue Cap Badge with Original Felt Regimental Backing Cloth

Most probably a WW2 issue as no evidence of braising holes to reverse. A diamond back badge in the regiment's regimental colours (in equal portions) of gold yellow and dark maroon sewn onto a satin black material backing. The badge backing was in use during WW1 by over forty battalions. Then it dropped out of use, until adopted again during WW2 (source: Badge Backings & Special Embellishment...  read more

Code: 60027

The York and Lancaster Regiment ( 65th & 84th Foot) Other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge

A very good quality striking with original slider and two sweat/ braising holes, one to reverse of the coronet and the other to the reverse of the rose.

K&K Vol 1 No 679 refers.

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Code: 60022

The Royal Scots Officers Large Gilt Brass Button (1st Foot)

Jennens & Co, London. Worn 1881 onwards. Some light marks to gilt but otherwise gilt bright and in very good condition with a strong fixed shank. Circa 26mm in diameter.

Ripley No 200 refers.

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Code: 60406

The Kings ( Shropshire Light Infantry ) KSLI Officers Large Gilt Button ( 53rd & 85th Foot)

JR Gaunt & Son, London. Detail sharp with strong fixed shank. Very good condition. Circa 25mm in diameter.

Ripley No 278 refers.

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Code: 50180

The Northamptonshire Regiment Officers Large Gilt Button ( 48th & 58th Foot)

King's Crown pattern (1902-1953) maker marked JR Gaunt & Son Ltd, London, Engld. Some polishing to highpoints and minor stain to right edge. Strong fixed shank. 26mm in diameter.

Ripley 272 refers.

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Code: 50679

The Dorsetshire Regiment ORs Large Brass Button ( 39th & 54th Foot)

Other ranks button, maker marked Smith & Wright Ltd, Birmingham, with solder repair to shank which is upright and stiff. This pattern was worn 1900-1951.

Ripley No 257 refers.

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Code: 50697

The Essex Regiment Officers Large Brass Button ( 44th & 56th Foot)

Gilt bright and in very good condition (worn from 1902-1958), sharp detail. JR Gaunt & Son London, circa 26mm in diameter. In stunning condition, my photos do not do it justice.

Ripley 267 refers.

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Code: 50682