Volunteer Battalion White Metal Bugle - Right Facing, pre 1908
White Metal Universal Pattern White Metal Bugle for Collar of Shoulder Titles, as worn by Volunteer Battalions of Light Infantry Regiments such as the Durham Light Infantry.
Right facing, sharp detail with two original lugs to the reverse.
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Middlesbrough Corporation Cap Badge - Tramcar Staff
Middlesbrough ( County Durham ) Corporation die struck white metal cap badge - almost certainly of the pattern issued to tramcar staff and worn above their script-lettering grade badges such as "Motorman". The coat of arms of Middlesbrough with a scroll below Erimus ( We Shall Be). Two original lugs to the reverse, circa 3.6cm tall.
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68th Light Infantry Regiment ( Later 1st Battalion Durham Light Infantry ( DLI )) Napoleonic Officers Period Open Backed Coatee Button
Circa 16mm in diameter, open backed domed button with original fixed shank to the reverse. No maker's mark, and silver plate now worn off. Still not something you find everyday!
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Victorian Durham Light Infantry ( DLI ) Officers Medium Pattern Gilt Brass Button
Circa 19mm in diameter, fixed shank and backmarked Jennens & Co London. Gilt finish is back to brass, but an attractive button in good condition, with only slight polishing to crown. Worn circa 1881 - 1902.
Ripley No 286 refers. read more
Northumberland Youth Service Corps Enamel, Painted and Brass Lapel Badge
A scarce and early lapel badge with the arms of the County of Northumberland, England within a black circlet. Backstamped with the issue number "717". Circa 3.3cm in diameter. Some minor wear to the red enamel. The yellow stripes are painted rather than enamel (and has some damage - see photos). A real "economy feel" to it. Never seen this before and would welcome any information. Look, ... read more
WW2 Home Front Duchess of Northumberlands ATS Comfort Fund Enamel Pin Badge Brooch
Gilt bright and enamel in undamaged condition. Slight service wear. Original pin fitting to reverse. Maker marked Thomas Fattorini Ltd, Regent St, Birmingham. Scarce. Coll.
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Scarce WW2 Northumberland & Durham War Needs Fund Gilt and Enamel Pin Badge
Gilt bright (some minor spotting) with enamel in good condition, with no damage. Original pin fitting and maker marked on reverse Fattorini, Bradford. Circa 2.3cm in diameter. Coll.
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Scarce Victorian Buffs ( Royal East Kent Regiment ) Bi Metal Collar Badge, 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. Two original lugs to the reverse. In good condition but with some wear to the lugs. A confusing and unexpected change in regimental motif. Scarce.
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The Royal East Kent ( The Buffs ) Regiment Medium Pattern Button, King's crown
Medium pattern button. Fixed shank.Circa 20mm in diameter. Backmarked JR Gaunt & Son Ltd, London, England. Gilt in good condition, minor tarnishing.
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Scarce Transjordan Frontier Force Brass Shoulder Title - Dowler
Two original lugs and stamped Dowler Birmingham to the reverse. Circa 4.4cm wide and 1.3cm tall. In very good condition. Worn circa 1926 - 1948 only.
Trans Jordan was a British created state post WW1 from the remnants of the Ottoman Empire. The Frontier Force was created in 1926 as a ground unit when the RAF took responsibility for the defence of the territory. Many of its member... read more