Royal Fusiliers Gilding Metal Cap Badge, QEII issue - JR Gaunt London
In very good condition with original slider and maker marked JR Gaunt London (no full stop). QEII crown. Worn 1952 - 1959 only.
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WW1 Army Service Corps Motor Transport (MT ) Companies Brass Shoulder Title
A large brass shoulder title in very good condition with two original loops to the reverse, Circa 18mm tall and 26cm wide. Maker marked Lambourne & Co, Birmingham.
Westlake No 460 refers.
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WW2 War Raised Cavalry Unit - 23rd Hussars Pair of Officers Medium Pattern Buttons
A scarce matched pair of officer's gilt brass medium pattern buttons for the WW2 war raised unit the 23rd Hussars. Each circa 16mm in diameter, with fixed shanks and maker marked JR Gaunt & Son Ltd London Eng'd. In very good condition.
For Hostilities Only Fig 29 / Page 49 refers (please note that cap buttons were 12mm in diameter).
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WW2 Indian Army - Indian Ex Services Gilt and Enamel Lapel Badge
An attractive lapel badge with king's crown. Reverse stamped with the issue number "2388". Circa 3.8cm tall. In very good condition with no damage to the enamel.
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Indian Army - 1st Punjab Regiment bi-metal Cap Badge, pre 1947
This cap badge is of two part construction and of UK manufacture, die struck gilding metal star and crown with a white metal central mounted device, with two original loops to reverse (east - west). Circa 4.4cm tall. It is unpolished and in very good condition.
The 1st Punjab Regiment was a regiment of the British Indian Army from 1922 to 1947. It was transferred to the P... read more
Indian Army - Bombay Light Horse White Metal Die Struck Cap Badge
Of UK manufacture given it is die struck. Two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 3.9cm tall. In very good condition.
The Bombay Light Horse were part of the cavalry reserve of the British Indian Army, disbanded in 1947. This is the earlier pattern badge, which changed in 1933 to reflect their mechanisation as the Bombay Light Patrol. They were mobilised for the first tim... read more
WW2 Indian Army - Indian Armoured Corps ( IAC ) Silver Plated Cap Badge
A fine silver cast plated example, with two original lugs to the reverse. Some minor wear to plated finish otherwise in good condition. Circa 4.6cm tall and 3.7cm wide.
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Indian Army - Central India Horse ( 21st King George V 's Own Horse ) Officers OSD Bronze Cap Badge - Blades
British made die-cast crowned crossed lances with CIH cypher to the centre. Two original blades to reverse. I have not attempted to bend these to a better shape given they tend not to like too much manipulation. Excellent colour and condition.
The Central India Horse (21st King George V's Own Horse) was a regular cavalry regiment of the British Indian Army. They were form... read more
WW1 - 1914 On War Service Enamel and Brass Lapel Button Hole
Enamel intact but looking a bit chewed, and horseshoe bent over. Birmingham made. Reflected in price. read more
WW1 - London Telephone Service LTS Air Raids Gilt and Enamel pin badge
White and blue and high gilt enamel large pattern pin badge as issued to those women who "manned" the London telephone exchanges between 1915 and 1918 during AIR RAIDS by ZEPPELINS and German GOTHA Bombers , the latter known as the "Gotha Raids".
Original pin and c clasp, although the latter is a bit bent over and I am reluctant to straighten it so it is locked closed. Slight ru... read more