6th Gurkha ( Queen Elizabeths Own ) Rifles Set of two Unmarked Silver Mufti Blazer Buttons (QEII crowns)

Each battalion of Gurkhas somewhat uniquely in the British Army had its own silversmith. These buttons were made by the regimental silver smith of the 6th Gurkha Rifles. They are flat, cast in silver and both have a silver shank. The larger of the two is circa 19mm in diameter and the smaller 12mm in diameter.

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Code: 57255

WW2 Royal Air Force ( RAF ) Officer 's Kings Crown Bullion Peak Cap Badge

In very good worn condition, removed from blue felt backing display board and some traces of this remain to the reverse. Circa 6.5cms tall and 6.3cms wide.

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Code: 57244

WW2 era Scarce Auxiliary Air Force ( AAF ) unmarked silver official issue lapel badge - Barrage Balloon Squadrons, Anti-aircraft Balloon Defences

The Auxiliary Air Force owes its origin to Lord Trenchard's vision of an elite corps of civilians who would serve their country in flying squadrons in their spare time. Instituted by Order in Council on 9 October 1924, the first Auxiliary Air Force squadrons were formed the following year. The pilots of AAF squadrons were generally formed from the society's elite, who in contrast to tho...  read more

Code: 57242

The Border Regiment Officer 's Enamel and Silver Plated Collar Collar Badge

In very good condition with no damage to the enamel, with two original copper lugs to the reverse. Carries the Battle Honour "Relief of Ladysmith " which signifies 1906 pattern onwards. Worn until 1959. Circa 3cm tall and 3.2cm wide.

Churchill No 946 refers.

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Code: 57237

WW2 Home Front Hallmarked Silver Officer 's Royal ( Regular ) Army Reserve Mufti Buttonhole Badge

King's Crown pattern, with silver hallmarks finishing in letter "0" ( 1938). Maker marked. Dark toned, very good condition. Circa 2.7cm tall.

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Code: 57236

Victorian Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders ( A&SH ) Officers OSD Bronze Collar Badge - Cat's tail up

Die cast bronze with two original lugs to the reverse. Early pattern with cat's tail up, pre 1902. In very good condition with minor wear to bronze finish on the high points.

Churchill No 1828 refers (but left facing).

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Code: 57233

WW2 Home Front - British Red Cross Society & Order of St John Penny A Week Fund Badge - enamel

A small gilt and enamel fund raising badge for the joint war organisation during the Second World War. Very good condition, original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. No orb to crown, but looks like it has been made like this.
Circa 2cm tall.

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Code: 57230

Home Guard Old Comrades Association Silver Plated Spoon - believed to be 42 (County of London) Battalion

Home Guard OCA silver plated (EPNS marked) spoon a bit tarnished in need of a polish. Enamel in good condition.

Believed to be part of the South-West Sub-District, London Passenger Transport Board ( LPTB ) Home Guard, which was comprised of the following units:

No.1 Battalion 41st County of London (Ilford), No.2 Battalion 42nd County of London (East Sheen),...  read more

Code: 57223

WW1 Home Front - 1915 On War Service Button Hole Lapel Badge

Fire gilt brass, but the gilt is worn away on the front of the badge, but otherwise in very good condition. Maker marked JR Gaunt London.

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Code: 57221

WW1 Indian Army - Matched Pair of Kolar Gold Field Volunteers White Metal Collar Badges, 1903 - 1917

Kolar Gold Fields Volunteers matched pair of collar badges worn circa 1903-17. Die-stamped white metal crowned circlet with crossed hammer and pickaxe. Redesignated 43rd Kolar Gold Fields Battalion on 1st April 1917.

Unit history: 1903 formed as the Kolar Gold Fields Rifle Volunteers on 23rd January from a detachment of the Bangalore Rifle Volunteers. In 1917 became 43rd ...  read more

Code: 57217