A Short History of the Durham Light Infantry DLI (1st & 2nd Battalions) Booklet - Attributed

A small card cover booklet of 32 pages, staples now rusted and centre pages detached on one staple so fragile, corner folds some pages and stains and creasing to card covers, central otherwise in reasonable overall condition. No illustrations. Covers the history of the two regular battalions until the 2nd Battalion's departure for China in 1927. Pencil annotation to one of the rear pages - "...  read more

Code: 66803

WW2 Welsh Guards Woven White on Black Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

An early paste back issue. Removed from uniform otherwise in good condition.

Davis No 260 refers.

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Code: 58952

WW1 Russian Relief Force Officers Formation Sign Designation - Badly Mothed

The star itself is woven and padded and in good condition with a small circle of silver bullion to the centre of the star. Better quality than the Other Ranks versions I have seen but sadly the original square blue felt upon which it has been mounted is in tatters and caused by moth damage. Still a rare item and it could be carefully placed over a matching piece of dark blue felt to make it l...  read more

Code: 65075

WW1 Canada - 5th Infantry Battalion (Western Cavalry) Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) Officer's Bronze OSD Cap Badge

A lovely die cast bronze example with two original loops (north-south) and some red felt cloth backing. This is very tightly fitted so I have not attempted to remove it for fear of tearing it, it looks old too. I have peaked behind this and there are no maker marks. Circa 4.5cms tall. A cracking badge and most appropriate for "Tuxford's Dandies"! Scarce.

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Code: 66754

WW1 Canada - 27th Battalion (City of Winnipeg) Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) Bronze Cap Badge

A bronzed copper semi die cast example with two original loops (e-w). Circa 4.5cms tall. No maker's mark but lugs typical of those used by the maker Dingwall. In very good condition.

Charlton No 27-4 refers.

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Code: 66755

WW1 Training Reserve Brass Shoulder Title

A scarce WW1 brass title with two original loops and in very good condition. Height circa 14mm
Width: 22mm.

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Code: 67065

Indian Army - 16th Punjab Regiment Large White Metal Helmet Plate Pagri Badge

A large white metal finely cast theatre-made badge in the form of a crowned Maltese cross, behind which is a Muslim crescent, bearing a Sikh quoit with ‘16’ to centre. “PUNJAB REGT” below, with two small original copper loops to the reverse (north-south). Circa 53mm tall. This is the same pattern and size as worn by officer's on the pagri from 1922 onwards but this is theatre cast in white meta...  read more

Code: 68125

Indian Army - 16th Punjab Regiment White Metal Cap / Collar Badge

A small white metal finely cast theatre-made badge in the form of a crowned Maltese cross, behind which is a Muslim crescent, bearing a Sikh quoit with ‘16’ to centre. “PUNJAB REGIMENT” below with two original copper loops to the reverse. Circa 35mm tall, believe that this size was worn both as a cap and a collar badge from 1922 - 1956.

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Code: 68106

Indian Army - 10th Baluch Regiment Officer's Silver Cap Badge

A flat backed example with two original silvered loops to the reverse. Circa 33mm tall and 38mm wide. This has been neatly theatre cast from a hallmarked silver version. Please note this is not hallmarked silver, but it does appear to have been made from silver. Dark toned and in very good condition.

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Code: 68108

Indian Army - 10th Baluch Regiment Other Rank's Cast White Metal Cap Badge

A flat backed example in white metal (possibly silver plated) with two original integral loops to reverse. Theatre cast. See my item 68108 for an officer's cap badge.

This pattern was introduced in 1945 and worn until 1956. After Independence the Regiment was transferred to Pakistan.

NAM 2013-10-29-36 - 106 refers.

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Code: 68107