6th Gurkha ( Queen Elizabeths Own ) Rifles Set of two Unmarked Silver Mufti Blazer Buttons (QEII crowns)
Each battalion of Gurkhas somewhat uniquely in the British Army had its own silversmith. These buttons were made by the regimental silver smith of the 6th Gurkha Rifles. They are flat, cast in unmarked silver and each has a silver shank. The larger of the two is circa 18.5mm in diameter and the smaller 12mm in diameter. Worn on the Regimental blazers by British Officers from 1960 - 1994. <... read more
18.00 GBP
WW1 Canadian 1st British Columbia Bn CEF bi-metal cap badge - Hicks London
A good scarce bi metal two part construction example. Two original lugs to the reverse. Maker's tablet Hicks & Sons ,London to reverse. Circa 4.5cm tall and 4.8cm wide. read more
50.00 GBP
Boer War Souvenir 1st Battalion Essex Regiment - Large Silk Handkerchief
Foxed and very fragile, edges are fraying and a bit perished, but scarce item listing the battle honours for this famous regiment in the Boer War in the central panel.
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28.00 GBP
Attractive Silver Hallmarked Regimental Boxing Medallion / Watch Fob - Attributed to 5th ( Territorial ) Northumberland Fusilier
An attractive hallmarked silver boxing medallion / watch fob, neatly engraged to reverse "5th Bn, N.F., Welters, Runner-up, 17.4.31"
A little bit of sleuthing in the St George's Gazette confirms that this was most probably awarded to Fusilier Bingham of B Company. Medallion is 28mm in diameter, in good condition with some minor wear and light marks. Comes with a page of resear... read more
18.00 GBP
4th / 5th / 6th Battalions ( Territorial ) Suffolk Regiment Bi Metal Cap Badge
Bi metal cap badge with original slider. Brass is dark toned and it has the odd spot of verdigris. Good condition and seen some service wear.
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38.00 GBP
WW1 Tribute Medal - Ashington ( Northumberland ) Silver Watch Fob Medallion
A good original circa 1919 unnamed Great War Tribute medal for the returned 'Ashington Town Sailors & Soldiers' Northumberland. The obverse within a laurel wreath titled circlet an embossed scene of a kneeling Soldier aiming his rifle and Sailor peering through his telescope, with a mine pithead in the background; the reverse impressed 'SILVER' and with unusual makers details 'Ce & Fd Ld' (Cons... read more
25.00 GBP
Mercantile Marine Merchant Navy Ratings Full Dress Cap Badge
Gilt crown and white metal anchor on red padded felt on black cloth background. Slight wear to gilt on bottom right of crown otherwise in very good condition. Circa 6cm tall.
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Royal Irish Fusiliers ( Princess Victoria's) ( RIF ) Other Ranks 2 Part Collar Badges
A facing pair of two piece brass collar badges and monograms with all original dark toned loops to reverse. Worn only circa 1882-.1888. One lug on a grenade is bent over but still functional. Some minor staining, but in very good condition. Scarce.
Chruchill Nos 1766, 1767, 1768 and 1769 refer. They would have been worn on the collar in the manner shown in the first photogra... read more
55.00 GBP
WW2 Home Front - Women’s Gas Council ( 1935-1953 ) enamel badge
Small at circa 2cm in diameter, with original pin fitting and clasp, fully functional and maker marked H.W. Miller, Branston Road, Birmingham. No damage to enamel.
The Women’s Gas Council ( WCG ) was formed in 1935 to provide a professional and social network for women working in the gas industry. At the time, most women in the gas industry were employed as demonstrators who pro... read more
12.00 GBP
Original B&W Postcard - Cullercoats Fisher Folk posed with Coxswain Robert Smith, Tynemouth Lifeboat, RNLI
Postcard in very good condition with pencil comments to reverse.
Awarded the RNLI's gold medal in 1916 and two silver medals in 1913 and 1914 respectively for daring and dramtic rescues including saving 50 crew from the stricken war service hospital ship HMHS Rohilla ( British India Steam Navigation Company). There is a wonderful photo of him leaving Buckingham Palace in 1924 ... read more
15.00 GBP