Early 8th Battalion Durham Light Infantry ( DLI ) Blazer Badge

Looking at the age of this I would date this to between the wars. Really nice to get a battalion number. The 8th Territorial Battalion had there HQ in Durham. Some ragging to the edges but a nicely woven white on black backing cloth badge.

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Code: 58972

Indian Army - QVC Victorian Bengal Medical Service White Metal Pagri Badge

A quite stunning badge, heavy solid struck in one piece in what looks like unmarked Indian silver with original pagri fitting. Circa 6.7cms tall. The VRI monogram (adopted in 1877) is riveted to the centre and the casting is very fine but most probably locally made in India. Most likely an officer's / senior doctor's badge as opposed to an Indian Mess Servant. Indian Medical Service was formed ...  read more

Code: 67144

Scarce Edwardian Issue EDVII 18th Hussars Bi-metal Collar Badges, worn circa 1902-1904 only

A pair of bi-metal colour badges, not an exact colour match but in all other respects they display well together and each has two original dark toned lugs to the reverse of each. King's crown and only worn for a couple of years (1902 - 1904). This regiment had a rapidly changing series of cap badges post 1904 until it settled on the all white metal pattern. In very good condition and scarce. B...  read more

Code: 59579

Boer War QVC Queensland Mounted Infantry Slouch Hat Badge

A garter buckle inscribed 'QUEENSLAND MOUNTED INFANTRY' with a voided Southern Cross centre and surmounted by a Victorian crown. Two lugs on the reverse and maroon red wool felt insert (some holes / mothing to this).

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Code: 65559

WW1 War Raised Unit - 2nd Battalion King Edward's Horse Gilding Metal Cap Badge

A good stiff die struck cap badge with original slider fixing - very slight truncation of this to a square end, otherwise in very good condition with sharp detail. Circa 6cms tall.

The second battalion of this unit King Edwards Horse (The King's Overseas Dominions Regiment appeared in 1914 (this date appears on the badge). There was no connection with the original unit and certa...  read more

Code: 65464

WW1 13 ALH 13th Australian Light Horse 'Dancing Devils' Blackened Copper Cap Badge

A die struck blackened copper slouch hat badge of the 13th Australian Light Horse. Known as the "Dancing Devil" hat badge, with two original lugs (north - south), which show some wear, and much wear to black finish to front. Please note the trident spear is misshaped and bent round / squashed out of line, other than this is a good original striking of this much copied badge. The die struck...  read more

Code: 65471

T / RAMC / Lowland One Piece Brass Shoulder Title

In very good condition with three original loops to the reverse. Worn by the Scottish Casualty Clearing Stations Royal Army Medical Corps. Circa 1908 - 1921.

Westlake No 418 refers.

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Code: 65523

The 8th (Irish) Battalion The King’s Regiment Liverpool – King’s Crown White Metal Cap Badge

A good stiff die struck white metal example with original slider. In unissued condition.

Liverpool shortened to 'L’Pool' on the scroll. See:

https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30076140

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Code: 65558

NBMR (Northern Bengal Mounted Rifles) White Metal Shoulder Title

British made shoulder title with two original loops to the reverse. Appears to be silver plated. Worn circa 1889-1947. In very good condition but with some light wear to silvered finish.

The unit was originally formed in 1872 as the Northern Bengal Volunteer Rifle Corps, drawing heavily on British tea planters for recruits. In 1889 the auxiliary unit was reorganised as the N...  read more

Code: 65424