Scarce WW1 Russian War Service Brass and Enamel Lapel Badge
Large lapel badge (circa 3.2 cm in diameter), with original horseshoe fitting and maker marked JAW & Co (J.A.Wylie & Co, London). Some minor enamel damage (below the R in War caused by a slight edge bruise and slight flaking above the A in Russian and in that vicinity), but extremely scarce. Marvelous double headed Russian Imperial eagle in a sea of red enamel.
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The Regiment van Heutsz Royal Netherlands Army Brass Cap Badge
A large die struck cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. Some service wear to central design otherwise in good condition.
The Regiment van Heutsz is a line infantry regiment of the Royal Netherlands Army. The regiment was named after J.B. van Heutsz, a former Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, and was formed on July 1, 1950. It is notable for its service as p... read more
WW2 Netherlands Dutch Army Free Forces Cap Badge - Gaunt London
Brass WW II cap badge with original slider to the reverse bearing maker maker's details for JR Gaunt London (no full stop). The Royal Lion of the House of Orange above a scroll "Nederland". In very good condition.
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1st Volunteer Battalion The East Kent Rifles (Yeomanry) Officers Helmet Plate
A Victorian QVC blackened brass helmet plate for the 1st Volunteer Battalion (East Kent Rifles). Dating circa 1883 -1898 with a blackened white metal horse above invicta to the centre. In good condition complete with three original lugs to the reverse and red felt backing (looks to be a recent addition). Circa 93mm tall and 65mm wide. In 1898 the unit adopted a rifle pattern busby for full dr... read more
Memento of the Great War - 4th August 1914 - Tinnie celebrating the Birth of the Treasury One Pound Note or Bradbury!
The gold standard was suspended at the outbreak of the war in 1914, with Bank of England and Treasury notes becoming legal tender as a substitute for scarce gold coins.
The First World War (1914-18) placed great demands on Britain's gold supply: the Government needed gold to meet the costs of the war, and the public tended to hoard gold as private security in this time of uncerta... read more
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The Welsh Regiment FIRST PATTERN Bi-Metal Helmet Plate Centre (HPC)
With three original loops (longer central loop removed, some squeezing to the others) otherwise in very good condition. Worn 1881 - 1902 on the Helmet Plate Centre and, until 1895, on the Glengarry.
There is a variation in the welsh spelling on the motto scroll between the first pattern and the later second pattern worn from 1902 - 1914. The first pattern the spelling is "na" a... read more
Royal Scots Fusiliers (RSF) Victorian Other Ranks Racoon Skin Cap Grenade Badge
A large brass racoon skin cap badge to the Royal Scots Fusiliers, pre 1902, with two original long loops to the reverse. Circa 9cm tall. A good stiff badge with sharp detail, some service wear to lugs. Note the Victorian crown.
K&K Vol 1 No 949 refers.
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New Zealand - 8th (South Canterbury) Mounted Rifles Gilding Metal Cap Badge - Gaunt tablet
Brass gilding metal cap badge with 2 original loops and a JR Gaunt London maker's tablet (slightly lifting and truncated) to the reverse. Formed 1911. Saw action in Gallipoli, Sinai and Palestine 1916-1919. Amalgamated with the 1st Mounted Rifles (Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry) in 1921.
At circa 42mm tall and 63mm wide this is the smaller pattern shown in Oldham.
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Victorian QVC Infantry Regiments Generic Brass Pattern Glengarry Crown for wear above a HPC, post 1881
Brass crown for use as part of glengarry with helmet plate centre. two original wire loops to reverse. Some service wear but good condition.
Helmet plate centres were worn on the Glengarry until 1896 with a brass crown above, sometimes worn separately rather than joined to the HPC and often held together with a brass backing plate. This stand-alone crown is in lovely condition wi... read more
WW2 Printed 45th ( West Country ) Infantry Division Formation Sign - Drakes Drum
WW2 printed example of "Drake's Drum" worn by this Territorial Army Division, which served as a duplicate division for the 43rd ( Wessex ) Division as both were formed from the South-Western Counties. Removed from uniform and in very good condition.
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