WW2 D-Day - 56th Independent Infantry Brigade 1st pattern Woven Felt Formation Sign
An original (not one of this much copied formation signs) on muted yellow felt rectangle (the cut down circular versions occurred later when they lost their independence as a brigade and joined the 49th Division) as worn by members of the Brigade on D Day. Removed from uniform, a slight moth graze near bottom right corner, otherwise in superb condition with the correct black backing to... read more
Silver Plated Royal Artillery Full Size Cap Badge, Kings Crown
A silver plated militia / walking out badge / regimental police cap badge with thin hairpin slider. The slider is not a replacement. This was dark toned so I gave it a light rub with a silver cloth. As it has the 'Ubique scroll', so it is not the volunteer or territorial pattern. Some very slight hints through the plating to the brass beneath on the motto scroll at "Fas" and also to bend at... read more
Wiltshire Regiment (Duke of Edinburghs) Brass Cap Badge - Prince Philip Cypher - Gaunt
A scarce brass cap badge with original slider fitting to the reverse bearing makers mark for JR Gaunt London Ltd (no full stop). (see also my item 60524 which has a the maker's details but without the 'Ltd'. The cypher and coronet of Prince Philip as adopted in 1954 (note it is not the earlier and more commonly encountered entwined AEA) to the centre of a cross with the coronet above and titl... read more
Royal Engineers Bi-metal cap badge, QEII issue
Original slider and two sweat / braising holes to reverse of scroll. Some verdigris damage to gilding metal garter strap at the words "Mal Y" otherwise in good condition.
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City of London Yeomanry (Rough Riders) Bi-Metal Cap Badge
In unissued condition, with original slider maker marked JR Gaunt London (small lettering, no full stop). In superb condition. This pattern sealed in 1949, King's crown. A Queen's crown pattern followed. Scarce.
K&K Vol 2 No 2321 refers.
F94.2
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The East Riding of Yorkshire Yeomanry ( Lancers ) Officers Gilt Metal Badge
This is a gilt die struck metal badge with two original loops to the reverse. Appears to be of officer's quality. I believe this to be a collar badge but apparently also worn as a shoulder title.
Raised in 1903, until 1920 this is the first pattern badge for which the design chosen was simply a funning fox, after which time a white metal scroll was added with the Word ' Forrard... read more
WW1 Royal West Kent White Metal Cap Badge
In good condition with original slider. Slightly tapering as found on earlier examples.
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Irish Guards Brass Gilding Metal Cap Star Badge
In good condition with two original loops to the reverse. Sone twisting to loops from service wear.
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Bermuda Militia Artillery Woven Black on Scarlet Felt Cloth Shoulder Title
In very good bright condition with hessian backing and some paper/glue marks from having been removed from a display board.
D31.12
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8GR - WW2 8th Gurkha Rifles Locally Embroidered Black on Khaki drill backing sewn to the correct red felt slip-on for this regiment
Slip on is open at the back, but otherwise in good condition with some signs of service wear. Scarce.
D32.3
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