Indian Army - CLH Calcutta Light Horse Brass Shoulder Title

The Calcutta Light Horse was raised in 1872 and formed part of the Cavalry Reserve in the British Indian Army. The regiment was disbanded following India's independence in 1947. This is very nicely cast with two small original lugs to the reverse. Of good quality, possibly officers' issue.

The CLH are most noted for their attack (with members of the Calcutta Scottish) against...  read more

Code: 68974

WW1 Home Front - Womens Legion (WL) Brooch Pin Badge

Die struck in bronze. Earlier pattern with wings on the figure of victory. Sadly C clasp is damaged and tip of pin has been truncated slightly otherwise in good condition. Circa 4.5cms tall. Condition reflected in price. No returns on this item. Sold as seen.

(A claret / maroon cloth backing would indicate a motor transport driver. However, no cloth backing present).
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Code: 65838

Royal Auxiliary Air Force (AAF) Mufti Lapel Badge - Ladies Pin Fitting

Post WW2 Royal Auxiliary Air Force (Just AAF during the war, Royal bestowed in 1947 by King George V) ) unmarked silver lapel badge with original pin fitting as issued to female members. Lapel circa 24mm tall. Silver dark toned otherwise in very good condition.

The Auxiliary Air Force owes its origin to Lord Trenchard's vision of an elite corps of civilians who would serve the...  read more

Code: 62866

Rare Leicestershire Yeomanry White Metal Cap Badge

A rare white metal version with two original loops (E-W) to the reverse (one twisted but still functional). It was allegedly struck for the Coronation of George V. See the following URL for details:

http://www.paoyeomanry.co.uk/LY190815Badge.htm

Worn 1910 to 1915. This die was probably made especially for the Coronation and was used for the new gilding metal ba...  read more

Code: 60614

10th ( Prince of Wale's Own Royal Regiment ) Hussars Other Ranks Bi-metal Cap Badge

A stunning bi-metal cap badge with sharp detail and original slider (bent to shape). An all brass economy issue appeared in 1969.

The regiment merged with the 11th Hussars in 1969.

K&K Vol 1, Fig. 765 refers.  read more

Code: 54737

8th King's Royal Irish Hussars NCOs Arm Badge

A die struck silver plated example with three original loops to the reverse. Circa 63mm tall and 37mm wide.

Linaker & Dine Plate 23.1D refers.

C23.1  read more

Code: 69313

WW2 56th (London) Division Woven Cloth Formation Sign

A worn example with a small hole to right of cat's neck and with some paper stuck to reverse, edges a little raggy. Condition reflected in price.

The formation badge for the 56th Division during the Second World War featured Dick Whittington's black cat on a red background.

Davis No 98 refers (Davis describes it as fairly scarce).

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Code: 69405

The Berkshire Yeomanry - Gilt Brass Metal Pair of Collar Badges

An attractive pair of gilt brass metal collar badges each with two original loops to the reverse. Apparently they depict the coat of arms of Hungerford. In good condition and one with small stain to base of crescent.  read more

Code: 60643

14th-20th King's Hussars / Kings Royal Hussars NCOs Lance Ranks Arm Badge

A 1957 Lance Corporals' pattern two part construction badge with raised rim, the oval in gilding metal and the eagle blackened, with two original loops (east - west) to the reverse and two original screw posts to the reverse of the eagle but now with replacement retaining nuts (should have been hexagonal). These do not fit well but at least hold the eagle in place. Otherwise in very good cond...  read more

Code: 62916

British Regular Cavalry NCOs Arm Badge - Number of Regiments possible

Large POW feathers in unmarked silver with flat back and three original loops to the reverse. Circa 52mm tall and 55mm wide without felt cloth backing. A heavy well made item, but a variety of British Army Cavalry Regiments possible (with different or no backings): 3rd DG, 10th Hussars, 12th Lancers and their successors.

C23.1  read more

Code: 69315