WW1 Real photograph of HMS Verdun (this is larger than a postcard)
Circa 12cm by 16.5cm this is a larger image than the standard postcard (one is shown against it for comparison in the photo section). Great image of full-steam ahead.
V-Class destroyer ordered from Hawthorn Leslie, Newcastle in the 9th Order, 1916-17 Programme and laid down on 13th January 1917. The ship was launched on 21st August 1917 and was the first RN ship to carry the nam... read more
6.00 GBP
Two WW1 vintage Postcards connected with HMS Neptune
Two postcards in this lot, one sepia photographic portrait of two sailors with HMS Neptune cap tallies, removed from album with remains of backing page stuck to it, but postally unused, and a side on view of the ship herself, postally unused. Both images in good overall condition.
She was the first Royal Navy battleship that differed in her gun turret layout from Dreadnought. Sh... read more
6.00 GBP
WW1 9th Battalion ( Highlanders ) The Royal Scots - Standing Orders (or how to wear your sporran!) + small photo of Royal Scots Officer
A small WW1 hard bound red pocket sized book with gilt lettering and Royal Scots badge to front, 66 pages, in total. Some staining and fading marks to front cover but internally a good clean copy. It has been annotated in ink in the front pages as the property of W. F. Radford, 2090, E Company, No 3 Section as his address as 2 James Place. Leith. His Rifle number has also been noted as No 50... read more
28.00 GBP
Lothians & Border Horse Yeomanry Pair of Gilding Metal Collar Badges
A close matching pair, one with some spots of verdigris, otherwise in good condition.
Churchill & Westlake No 93 refers.
K11.4 read more
16.00 GBP
Lothians & Border Horse Yeomanry Officers Large Pattern Gilt Button
Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Firmin London. Gilt bright, a super button. Worn from 1908 onwards. King's crown.
Ripley & Darmamin Fig 58 refers.
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14.00 GBP
Scottish Lothians & Berwick Horse Imperial Yeomanry Other Ranks Large Pattern Brass Button
Circa 24.5mm in diameter. fixed shank, maker marked Hobson & Son's, London W. Looks to be of other ranks quality but in very good condition with sharp detail.
Styled as the Lothians and Berwickshire Yeomanry Cavalry from 1888 until 1908 (including being styled as Imperial Yeomanry until 1908). Thereaffter title and button design changed to Lothians and Border Horse.
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18.00 GBP
Lothian & Border Horse Yeomanry Officers Bullion Glengarry Badge
In worn condition and dark tarnishing to the bullion but still has its original paper backing. Apparently worn from circa 1901 - 1914. Circa 42mm tall. As worn on the glengarry by an officer of The Lothians & Berwickshire Imperial Yeomanry / Lothians & Border Horse. Worn circa 1901-1914.
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25th Middlesex (Bank of England) Rifle Volunteer Corps Officers Fire Gilt Collar Badge
A stunning beautifully fire gilt example with two original loops. Worn in non facing pairs. Circa 31mm tall. The crest of the Bank of England, and the corps was primarily formed from its employees. The regiment was disbanded in 1907, having joined the KRRC in 1881 as one of its volunteer battalions. Rare and you wont find a better example.
Churchill No 1494 refers.
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WW2 Sudan Auxiliary Defence Force (SADF) Cast Brass Cap Badge
A neatly cast example with two original loops. Circa 43mm tall.
A volunteer reserve force raised on the eve of WW2 to assist local defence. Its roll included an anti-aircraft unit in Khartoum.
Barry Renfrew el al, Vol 1 No 1265 refers for a picture of this version but please note correction in Vol 2 p184 which corrects the description and date line. Renfrew et... read more
65.00 GBP
South Notts Hussars AA Anodised Aluminium Cap Badge - Gaunt London
A near mint example, pre 1970 naming style to slider. Worn by its successor units when converted to an artillery roll, and latterly by 350th Heavy Regiment RA (South Notts Hussars Yeomanry (TA)).
Litchfield Fig 250 refers.
K84.1 read more
12.00 GBP