6th/8th (TAVR) Battalion Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Officer's Service Dress Beret, 1967-68 only

This green cloth beret has the cap badge of 8th Battalion DLI mounted on the felt cloth diamond of the 6th Battalion. In 1967, following a national Defence Review, the last two DLI Territorial Battalions were combined to form the 6th/8th Battalion DLI, which became part of the Light Infantry's Territorial and Army Volunteer Reserve. Only one year later in 1968, this battalion was disbanded. ...  read more

Code: 67586

In Memoriam Printed Card for the Loss of the British Airship R101 - includes Roll of Honour

The R101 airship crashed in France during its maiden overseas voyage on 5 October 1930, killing 48 of the 54 people on board. Curiously, the memoriam card states only 47 killed, including crew and passengers. The killed included Lord Thomson, Air Minister and Sir Sefton Brancker, Air Vice Marshal of the RAF. A poignant and scarce reminder of this tragedy which put paid to British airship deve...  read more

Code: 66457

WW2 War Office Bullion and colour threads on Felt cloth Formation Sign (RAOC officers)

In very condition. Padded centre with the shield and cannons in bullion wire which was worn by officers of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps attached to the War Office. Davis describes as 'very rare'.

Davis No 5 refers.

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Code: 66563

WW1 Canadian Garrison Regiment Gilding Metal Collar Badge

In good condition (centre of badge slightly dished) with two original loops and cotter pin. Maker marked
'Caron Bros, Montreal' to reverse.

Formed in April 1918 to perform garrison duty in Canada, the thirteen battalions of the Canadian Garrison Regiment absorbed the Special
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Code: 66256

18th Hussars Pair of QVC Victorian Bi-Metal Collar Badges, King's Crown

A pretty good match from the front, however, one with loops replaced the other with original loops. In very good condition otherwise and sold as seen.

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Code: 67282

WW1 / WW2 Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Other Ranks White Metal Cap Badge

A die struck example with original slider. In good worn condition. Slight hint of verdigris to left of crown.

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Code: 68022

Royal Northumberland Fusiliers RNF Anodised Aluminium AA Staybrite Cap Badge - Gaunt London

A coloured anodised aluminium staybrite version replaced the bi-metal version in 1952 and was worn until 1959. With original slider which is maker marked JR Gaunt London. Circa 44mm tall and 26mm wide across the flames. In superb condition.

Col D Wood "The Fifth Fusiliers and its Badges" (2nd Edn) No 181 refers.

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Code: 67382

QARANC (Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps) Officer's Bullion Cap Badge, QEII issue

Removed from cap, a bullion example with black hessian backing. In very good worn condition. Circa 3.8cms tall.

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Code: 67555

2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys) Other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge - Loops

An early pattern with two original loops as opposed to a slider. Very sharp detail. The loops appear to be very neat replacements. No signs of a slider ever having been fitted.

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Code: 67289

5th Dragoon Guards Officers Silver Plated & Gilt Collar Badge - Facing Right

Die cast and of two part construction with two original loops to the reverse. King's crown, worn 1902 -1922. In very good condition.

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Code: 67298