WW2 Indian Army - Waziristan District Embroidered Formation Sign

A good WW2 embroidered example - two crossed Waziri Pathans daggers in white on a red square background, removed from uniform.

Waziristan is a mountainous region in northwestern Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan. It covers some 15,000 square kilometers and is mostly populated by ethnic Pashtuns. It is named after the Wazir tribe.

Cole p119

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Code: 56523

Indian Army ( AFI ) - Kolar Gold Field Battalion Embroidered Pagri Badge

Kolar Gold Field Battalion (Auxiliary Force India ) cloth pagri badge - golden yellow embroidered on black, but backing faded from sun and wear and slight damage to thread on pick axe head. No moth but some stress marks to fabric from wear. Circa 7cm tall and 6cm wide. Scarce.

The Kolar Gold Fields are believed to be the second deepest gold mines in the world. Situated at a dista...  read more

Code: 58801

Colonial Indian Police Senior Officers Hallmarked Silver Cross Belt Plate / Pouch Badge, 1910

A simply stunning large pattern cross belt plate / pouch badge with two original screw fittings to the reverse. Maker marked BWL and London hallmarks date letter P (1910). Circa 6.4cm tall and 5.5cm wide. King's Crown. Some minor tarnishing / toning to silver, otherwise in great condition.

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Code: 59288

Hallmarked Silver Cigarette Case - Northumberland Fusiliers

Attractively engraved, "J.McD" in top corner, 1st Battalion 5th Fusiliers and has a scroll listing the Northumberland Fusiliers battle honours up to and including the WW1. The reverse is engraved "Cologne Germany1923".

Clasp still functional and closes tight with original retaining straps to the inside. Gilt finish to inside with hallmarks for Birmingham date letter b for 19...  read more

Code: 53184

WW1 Canada CEF - 66th Overseas Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force Bronze Collar Badge - Jackson Bros 1915

In very good condition with two original lugs (n-s). Embossed with maker's details to the reverse, Jackson Bros, 1915. Circa 3.2cm tall.

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Code: 57247

QVC Victorian Cambridge University Rifle Volunteers Large White Metal Button

Large pattern white metal QVC 2nd ( Cambridge University ) Rifle Volunteer Corps re designated the 4th ( Cambridge University ) Volunteer Battalion the Suffolk Regiment in 1887, circa 23mm in diameter with fixed shank, and maker marked " 36 Rich Quality " on the reverse.

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Code: 56845

WW1 Original Photograph Postcard - 20th Training Reserve Battalion ( 20 on each arm ) and all wearing General Service Buttons in place of cap badges

An interesting group photo showing the number 20 on the arms of the three central figures, and all soldiers are wearing general service pattern buttons in place of cap badges in their peaked caps. Postally unused. Uk card. Image in good condition, slight corner bruising.

On 1st September 1916 and with the introduction of conscription, the War Office consolidated the regiment...  read more

Code: 56598

Edwardian WW1 5th City of London Battalion ( The London Rifle Brigade ) White Metal Cap Badge - non voided centre

Die-struck white metal. This is the variant with the non-voided centre. Two original lugs to the reverse ( pinched ). Slight twisting of badge from wear. Worn circa 1908 - 1911.

K&K No 1820 refers.

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Code: 56543

1st Volunteer Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers Officers Waist Belt Clasp (WBC) - one part only

Scarce half of a waist belt clasp, silver plated, with no marks. The other half is missing but would have been a Prince of Wales motto on a seeded background. Inner circle circa 3.1cm across.  read more

Code: 56350

Boer War Souvenir 1st Battalion Essex Regiment - Large Silk Handkerchief

Foxed and very fragile, edges are fraying and a bit perished, but scarce item listing the battle honours for this famous regiment in the Boer War in the central panel.

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Code: 56346