4 / DG - 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards Two Part Brass Shoulder Title
Two piece brass shoulder title (a marriage) , pre 1913, in very good condition. Different style lugs but match well together from the front. Scarce.
Westlake No 4 refers (see also page 5).
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4DG - 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards One Piece Brass Shoulder Title
In good condition with two original flat style lugs to the reverse. Circa 1913 - 1922.
Westlake No 50 refers.
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WW1 Home Front - West Lancashire National Reserve Gilt and Enamel Buttonhole Badge
Large pattern version, circa 3.4cm tall and 2.7cm wide. In generally good condition with signs of wear, but no damage to enamel. Maker marked J R Gaunt London.
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WW1 Home Front - On War Service 1915 Munition Workers Home Front Badge by Gaunt
An exceptionally good condition original First World War official War Workers badge, the reverse with maker's details "J.R. Gaunt & Son Ltd London" also stamped with a "K" and issue number "33847". The gilt is still bright and without signs of wear, original buttonhole fitting. Circa 43mm tall.
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Rare WW1 Merchant Navy 1st Pattern Red Embroidered Torpedo Badge
A rare WW1 Torpedo badge. This badge had to be applied for and was authorised on 6th June 1918 for wear by Merchant Navy personnel sunk by enemy action. Circa 7.2cm wide and 1.8cm tall. In very good condition.
When Admiral Jellicoe inspected the merchant seaman gunnery training college at Crystal Palace, he went down the ranks of one class asking the men how many times they had ... read more
3rd West York (Light Infantry) Militia Large Pattern Button Officers Large Pattern Silver Plated Button - Scarce Maker
Circa 23mm in diameter, fixed shank, silver plate now very dark toned. Backmarked CR&Co Extra Rich (Charles Rowley & Co., 146-148 High Street, Bordesley Birmingham). A scarce maker, who also supplied buttons through the blockade to some units American units active in the American Civil War.
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British Army Jewish Chaplain Matched Pair of Blackened Gilt Officers Pattern Collar Badges, King's Crown
A matched pair of blackened gilt die cast collar badges with two original loops to the reverse of each. Some wear to black finish, uneven between the two badges, but a matched pair in all other respects.
The Chaplain's department was officer only, but the presence of Jewish chaplains can be counted on one hand. As of today, there are no Jewish chaplains serving ... read more
WW2 Hone Front - USA American Fund Raising - Bundles For Britain Pin Badge Brooch
An official and attractive and large pin badge issued by the B.W.R.S. ( British War Relief Society ) and the USA's B.B.( Bundles for Britain organization ) Reverse marked Accessocraft with U.S. Patent No. 123071. It is circa 1 5/8 inches by 1 3/4 inches Original long pin and safety roll locker function as intended. Minor wear to finish but an a well made piece and in good condition.
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Normandy June 1944 - Czech Independent Armoured Brigade Group Woven Cloth Formation Sign
In very good condition. A red cross on a pale blue shield, with the white lion rampant of Bohemia super-imposed on the cross. Scarce.
This Czechoslovakian brigade was formed and trained in England, and took part in the operations in North-West Europe as part of 21st Army Group, landing in Normandy in late June 1944.
Cole p158 refers.
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Lancashire Fusiliers Embroidered White on Red Felt Cloth Shoulder Title
Paste back, removed from uniform. white is now a light grubby grey from wear. Traces of blue tack to the reverse otherwise in good condition.
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