WW1 18th ( Queen Marys Own ) Hussars Officers Die Cast White Metal Collar Badges, worn circa 1910 - 1922
A matched pair of heavy semi die cast white metal (possibly unmarked low grade silver - untested) officer's collar badges with two original loops to the reverse of each. In very good condition.
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Rare Gilt South Gloucestershire Light Infantry Militia Officers Large Pattern Button, 1855 - 1881
Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked C. Smith & Son, 5 New Burlington Street, London to reverse. Gilt very bright and in fabulous condition. A scarce back mark also.
Ripley lists also the gilt version in his book Buttons of the British Army 1855 - 1970 (No 462 refers).
Comm BP
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WW2 Burma Army Signals Bi-Metal Theatre Made Cap Badge
A well made badge of two part construction, cast and with original slider the reverse. In very good condition.
Worn 1937 - 1948.
Renfrew et al, Vol 1 No 1015 refers.
G145.3
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Norfolk Regiment Bi-Metal Other Ranks Helmet Plate Centre (HPC)
With all four original loops. This pattern has a different pattern Britannia (slimmer and with the right arm raised) as worn from 1902 until 1914 as the Helmet Plate Centre. The earlier pattern (worn until 1902 had Britannia's right arm resting on her knee and she is not so slim - but you can tell her!).
K&K Vol 1 No 367 refers.
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2nd Dragoon Guards (Bays) Officers Gilt Buttons Set
A set of three patterns in matching fire gilt, mounted central devices and all made by Jennens & Co London. Kings Crown, but I understand Jennens stopped making buttons in 1912 so pre WW1. The small cap button with fixed shank, the medium pattern shoulder chain / epaulette button with correct screw fitting and holder and the large pattern with POW feathers and fixed shank to reverse. In stun... read more
Cold War Stainless Steel Folding Jack Knife Myson Model CC 1286 WD marked and 1955 dated
Some surface scratches to body and main blade, otherwise in good used condition, recently oiled and fully functional.
This is a genuine British army 1950s vintage folding jack knife.
All metal, stainless steel body:
Blade: Lambfoot
Blade Length: sub 3 inches - 2.75"
Knife Length Closed: 3.75"
Can Opener
Key Ring
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WW2 Home Front - Scarce Air Raid Patrol ARP clasp jack knife - Davenport Cutlery Company (DCC) , dated 1939
Uncommon 1939 ARP clasp knife by the Davenport Cutlery Company of Sheffield, rather than the more commonly encountered examples by George Gill & Sons of Sheffield. Single bladed stainless steel bodied clasp knife with marlin spike and lanyard ring. Clearly manufacturer marked and dated to body; Sheffield, England to the base of blade. This pattern ceased to be made in 1939. Blade and spike bot... read more
Ox & Bucks Light Infantry Anodised silver aa Cap Badge - Firmin London
Beret sized badge on original slider which has been maker marked Firmin London. Worn until 1958 when the regiment became part of the Green Jackets Brigade. In good condition, minor service wear.
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20.00 GBP
Coldstream Guards Other Ranks Cloak Cape Badges and Chain Set
Two cap badge sized stars in die struck brass with four original loops to the reverse of each. The correct seven link brass chain and hook fitting. Small ding to the centre of each star. I remember reading somewhere that the Coldstreamer's QMS would dent the centre of a valise badge taken out of service to prevent it being sold back later to the Regiment by some unscrupulous dealer. I wonde... read more
Colonial Era East African Uganda Prison Service Gilt Cap Badge, pre 1953
A scarce king's crown UK made die struck cap badge with two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 4.8cm tall. In excellent condition and very scarce. Not listed in Renfrew.
A191.1
Reserved for TM
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