13th Queens Westminsters (Volunteer Rifle Corps (VRC)) Black Horn Large Pattern Button, QVC

Circa 23mm in diameter, fixed shank, no maker's mark. In reasonable condition, some damage rim to far right edge (see photos). Worn prior to 1902 as it bears a Queen Victoria crown. Later the 6th VB KRRC and then the 16th (County of London) Battalion, the London Regiment.

Ripley No 441 refers (for the later 1908 pattern). MHS Bulletin Vol VI No 22 (Nov 1955) Item 53 (pa...  read more

Code: 61987

Airborne Special Forces Pegasus Enamel Tie Pin

A modern and attractive Gilt and Enamel pin in very good condition, original long pin to reverse and maker marked London Badge (Company). In excellent condition.

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Code: 61984

Irish Guards Other Ranks Brass Gilding Metal Cap Badge

Irish Guards Star Cap Badge in die struck gilding metal, with two original lugs to the reverse. A slight spot of wear to finish on front otherwise in very good condition.

K&K Vol 1 No 914 refers.

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Code: 61980

Infantry Boys Battalion Embroidered White on Red Felt Cloth Battledress Shoulder Title

A 1950s shoulder title, removed from uniform. A spurious single black thread stitch below the N in Bn, which is a bit odd but otherwise good bright condition. Worn 1952 - 1957 only, following which they became the Junior Leaders Battalion. Scarce.

BoBD No 4583 refers.

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Code: 61976

3 Para Falklands War Veterans Medal Ribbon Bar with White Metal Rose and bronze MID emblem and Qualification Wing

Removed from a sergeant's dress uniform and came together. Sadly vendor did not know his name, but 3 Parachute Regiment had 22 Other Ranks MIDs for the Falklands War, two of which were posthumous and 4 were to Sergeants. I will include the roll of MIDs which gives the names and ranks of their MID awards.

The Ribbons, sewn neatly over stiff card, reflect the following ...  read more

Code: 61975

WW1 1915 Cravens Limited On Government Work Railway Rolling Stock War Service White Metal Lapel Buttonhole Badge

A silver plated lapel badge, toned and heavy quality with a wonderful florid design of a quality no less than one would expect from a manufacturer of Pullman railway carriages. The works were based in Sheffield. Circa 26mm in diameter. Original and unusual two part buttonhole fixing to reverse which is stamped with the Registered Design Number 646227 (1915).

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Code: 61974

Volunteer Civil Force ( Winstons Bobbies ) White Metal and Enamel Lapel Badge

An extremely scarce small enamel VCF lapel badge, circa 17mm in diameter with original horseshoe button hole fitting and stamped with issue number 320. Also maker marked to reverse JR Gaunt London. Some minor surface wear to enamel but this is intact and undamaged.

The Volunteer Civil Force, also known as Winston's Bobbies formed by Winston Churchill in 1911 following the Sydney...  read more

Code: 61972

WW1 New Zealand - 26th Reinforcements Gilding Metal Collar Badge

A Maori War Canoe travelling to the left over water (the other variety is over a fern leaf), with two large original copper wire loop soldered to the reverse. To front, to the left of the 2 is a registered design number 931(?). A rare item in undamaged condition.

Oldham No 4/128 Lowe 33/2 refer.

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Code: 61967

Royal Army Service Corps RASC George VI 6th Fire Gilt & Enamel Officers Forage Cap or Collar Badge

In superb condition with fire gilt bright and no damage to the enamels. Unusual to find the bottom scroll in blue enamel also.
Two original loops to the reverse and maker marked JR Gaunt London. Circa 2.6cm tall.

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Code: 61966

Rare Royal Army Service Corps RASC Edward VIII 8th Fire Gilt & Enamel Officers Forage Cap or Collar Badge

A rare item, in superb condition with fire gilt bright and no damage to the enamels. Two original loops to the reverse and maker marked JR Gaunt London. Circa 2.6cm tall. As rare as they come.

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Code: 61965