Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry (32nd Foot) Other Ranks Victorian Brass Metal Cap Badge, 1896 - 1900 only
Die struck quality yellow brass cap badge with three original dark toned loops to the reverse. Some squeezing to loops and twisting but still functional. Sharp detail and scarce. Gaylor (p37) states this pattern worn prior to 1901, although the 1900 Dress Regulations for the British Army show the new white metal badge with the scroll "Cornwall". Ivall & Thomas confirm it was worn from 1896 ... read more
WW1 / WW2 Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) Officers OSD Bronze Cap Badge, Firmin
Die cast in bronze with two original blades to the reverse and maker's tablet Firmin London. In tip top condition.
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WW1 3rd Battalion Tyneside Scottish Brass Gilding Metal 3 Piece Shoulder Title
Tyneside / 3 / Scottish. As Worn by the 22nd (Service Battalion) Northumberland Fusiliers who were styled as a Pals battalion the 3rd Battalion Tyneside Scottish. No backing plate, in good condition, all parts with the correct hexagonal style lugs.
Col Denis Wood 'Fifth Fusiliers & its Badges" (2nd Edn) No 459C and Westlake No 775 refer.
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A pair of Second World War British Army tropical khaki drill "Bombay Bloomers" Shorts, dated 1943
A WW2 worn pair with some stains and dirty marks and one buckle missing the other has gone a bit green. All buttons present. They would clean up a bit but do have some stains which may not come out. Original label is on the outside! Size 5.
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British Army Pair of Khaki Drill (KD) Long Socks with Light Infantry Coloured Tops - DLI
Previous owner stated they were issued to the Durham Light Infantry (DLI). Unissued condition, they look to be circa UK size men's 8 - 9. No markings. No moth or damage. Look to be made from wool. Scarce.
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WW1 Tyneside Scottish ( 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd and 29th Battalions Northumberland Fusiliers ) 2nd pattern White Metal Cap Badge, introduced April 1915
Scarce and original white metal cap badge (with the more lion-like looking lion) in good condition with original brooch pin to the reverse. As worn in WW1 by 20th , 21st , 22nd , 23rd and 29th (Service) Battalions, The Northumberland Fusiliers ( Tyneside Scottish ). This badge has a nice curve to it and original stout pin fitting as encountered on WW1 examples.
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South Ossett (West Yorkshire) Tramway Depot Rifle Club Enamel Lapel Pin Badge and Bronze National Rifle Association (NRA) Club Medallion
An interesting pair of items which came together. An unnamed bronze medallion and an associated enamel pin badge. The enamel on the latter is in undamaged condition and the gilt bright, original pin fitting and maker marked Fattorini & Sons, Bradford.
In 1859, as a result of the perceived threat to Great Britain from the large increase in conscript armies on the Continent and esp... read more
Kenya Police Chromed White Metal Cap Badge, Kings Crown
In good condition with two original loops to the reverse. Some edge wear to left hand side and minor service wear otherwise in good condition. Pre 1953.
Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 1773 refers.
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Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps Cast Blackened Brass Cap Badge
A locally made cap badge in cast brass with two original loops to the reverse. Black paint worn off on highpoints to accentuate the detail. Some service wear otherwise in good condition. As worn 1881-1947.
Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 1111 refers.
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Indian Army - United Provinces Horse (UPH) Officers Bullion Thread Cap Badge
The monogram UPH under a padded velvet crown with coloured silks, the badge in good bullion thread. Much of orange backing paper now absent, otherwise in great condition with no damage to the bullion or velvet. Circa 1904 - 1947. In very good condition and rare.
There are several references to a cap badge of a crown over a monogram of UPH in the Sir John Chapple Indian Army co... read more