Christmas 1914 - the First World War at Home and Abroad - Paperback Book by John Hudson
Published in 2014 by the History Press, Stroud, Gloucestershire. 256pp. Unread new condition, spine unbroken. Would make a great Xmas present. RRP £9.99.
The book uses contemporary newspapers and magazines, diaries and other records to present a comprehensive image of Christmas in this most tumultuous of years, 1914.
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5.00 GBP
Royal Malta Artillery Militia Pair of Matched Gilt Brass Collar Badges
A matched pair of gilt collar badges with a central single hexagonal fixing to the reverse of each (original loops appear to have been removed by the maker). In good bright condition. One grenade has a small horizontal scratch to the centre of grenade. Scarce.
Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 1359 refers.
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Indian Air Force (IAF) Match Pair of Embroidered Cloth Collar Badges
A matched pair of blue and red embroidered threads on black felt discs. In very good condition.
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20.00 GBP
WW2 Green Howards (The Green Howards ( Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own Yorkshire Regiment)) Light Grey Plastic Economy Cap Badge
In very good condition complete with its two original blades, straight example with only light crazing to reverse. Made from cellulose acetate. Sometimes incorrectly described as Bakelite. Scarce.
See 60070 for the white metal version.
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2nd South Middlesex Rifle Volunteers ( RVC ) Officers Large Button - Scarce maker
Outfitter / maker marked : J Ascher London. Blackened brass button with strong fixed shank. Some wear to finish on highpoints. Good condition. Circa 23mm in diameter.
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Victorian Volunteer Artillery White Metal Other Ranks Large Button
General volunteer artillery pattern button, worn 1873 - 1901. Back-marked Woolley & Co, Birmingham. Scarce maker. Floating shank. Circa 23mm in diameter. Good condition.
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KEH / KODR King Edwards Horse / The Kings Overseas Dominions Regiment Brass Shoulder Title with brass backing plate
A brass shoulder title for the 1st King Edward's Horse /The King's Overseas Dominions Regiment, with two original loop fastenings. As worn from 1910 until disbanded in 1924. Complete with cotter pin and backing plate. Scarce.
During WW1 the Regiment was broken up serving in a variety of roles in France and Italy. Some became mounted orderlies and KODR became the 'King's Own Despa... read more
Scarce WW1 1st Birmingham ( Pals ) Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment Other Ranks Cap Badge
An excellent badge on original slider, some light polishing to highpoints, with all the attributes that those in the know look for - the goatie beard, the shaggy coat and correct method of attaching scroll to the body, with gilt coloured braising metal. Circa 5cm tall by 5.8cm wide.
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Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Bronze Hat Badge - maker marked Stokes, WW1/WW2
In very good condition with wo original loops to the reverse (some verdigris to rear). Feintly maker marked Stokes & Sons Melbourne - very hard to read but there. As worn on the Slouch Hat.
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Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Bronze Collar Dog - Maker marked Stokes, WW1/WW2
In good condition, some service wear to bronze finish. Two original loops to the reverse. Maker marked Stokes & Sons Melbourne. Also worn in this size on the peaked cap.
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