WW2 Cameronians ( Scottish Rifles ) White on Green Embroidered Cloth Shoulder Title
Paste back title in good unissued condition. Unofficial private purchase. Whilst the Regimental Museum claims that only black on green were worn, both white on red and white on green shoulder titles do exist and these are not modern reproductions.
BoBD No 3036 refers.
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Portrait Photos of Sergeant Major James Francis Hampton, Royal Army Medical Corps ( RAMC) - Served Boer War and all of WW1 - awarded MSM
A greatVictorian / WW1 grouping this - two original large card mounted portraits taken by a Hampshire photographer, and each annotated to the reverse as being of this soldier. He is wearing this Boer War medals. His WW1 paybook accompanies the lot. This confirms he enlisted in 1896 and served throughout WW1, embarking overseas 19th February 1915 and the final entry confirms his entitlement to f... read more
WW1 Original Portrait Postcard Royal Sussex Regiment - C. Jefferies
In worn condition with corner damage, some creasing and not too neatly trimmed down right side, but a good clear image of a Pte in the Royal Sussex Regiment. Postally unused, photograher is Seaman's of Yarmouth and Colchester. In pencil to the reverse is C. Jefferies / 7th Buffs (sic). There is only one C Jefferies on the Medal Index card noted as serving with the Royal Sussex Regime... read more
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Seaforth & Camerons (Highlanders) Gilt Pipe Major's Badge
I have not encountered one in a gilt finish before, usually they are white metal or silver anodised. Also on a non tartan cut out black felt backing. Maker's details embossed to reverse JR Gaunt London. Any information welcome. Two original loops to the reverse. In very good condition.
Many thanks to Gordon who served for confirming that the gilt version was actually worn ... read more
T / RAMC / Cheshire (Territorial) - Mounted Brigade Field Ambulance One Piece Brass Shoulder Title
A scarce title, mentioned but not illustrated in Westlake. . Three original hexagonal lugs the reverse, some small traces of verdigris to the reverse. In very good condition. Scarce.
Westlake Page 36 refers (not illustrated)
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T / RAMC / Wilts, Wiltshire (Territorial) Mounted Brigade Field Ambulance One Piece Brass Shoulder Title
In good condition with three original hexagonal lugs to the reverse. Some verdigris to the back of the W in Wilts, now stopped with the application of some WD40. In good condition.
Westlake No 423 refers.
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Malay States Volunteer Rifles / Regiment Large Brass Button
Circa 24mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked V & R Blakemore, Birmingham. Some staining to button but otherwise in good condition. Worn circa 1902 - 1936. Scarce.
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South African Constabulary Edwardian White Metal Helmet and Cap Badge, Kings Crown
A very fine die cast white metal cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. In lovely condition with sharp detail. Circa 44cm tall.
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WW2 Kenyan Defence Force (KDF) Cast Brass Cap Badge - Maker Marked
Cap badge, cast brass with original slider which has been maker marked Wali Mohd & Co, Nairobi ( Kenya), who were responsible for the production of a whole series of sand cast badges during WW2 for local African units. Worn 1939 - 1945. A small casting flaw on the tablet which has obscured the F in KDF otherwise in good condition.
Renfrew et al No 521 refers.
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WW1 / WW2 Royal Navy Rating Leading Seaman Gold Bullion Insignia with Good Conduct Badge
No 1 uniform insignia. Some raggy edges to tombstone and bottom good conduct badge chevron is lifting from the badge above and needs to be fully sewn down. bullion thread and lace in good condition. This has some age to it.
Good Conduct Badges (worn on the left arm) were first authorised in 1849 for award after 5, 10 and 15 years satisfactory service. These periods were change... read more