2 Medical Commando Embroidered White on Black Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

In unissued condition. The question of medical support for Commando troops was first raised in April 1944 when the formation of four specialised ‘Medical Commandos’ each of 9 officers and 136 ORs was proposed.

Orders issued on 24th June 1945 to raise No 1 Medical Commando instructed that 1st Light Field Ambulance, RAMC, recently returned from Italy, would become 1st Med...  read more

Code: 61306

Royal Highland Fusiliers (RHF) aa Anodised Grenade Glengarry Badge

In unissued condition with two long fixing prongs to reverse with cotter pin.

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Code: 61305

Early White Metal Artillery Militia / Volunteers Side Cap Badge

A white metal grenade with two original long dark toned loops to the reverse. Circa 4cm tall. Lovely item. Pre 1908

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Code: 61304

Victorian Medical Staff Corps Officers Large Patten Fire Gilt Button

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked J.W. Firmin & Sons Ld, London. In very good bright condition with a brilliant fire gilt finish. Some very minor wear. Worn 1855 - 1898. From 1898 they became the RAMC.

Ripley No 517 refers.

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Code: 61303

WW2 Tyneside Scottish ( 12th DLI / Black Watch Battalions) White Metal Cap Badge

In very good condition with two original long loops to the reverse. Some slight bending to the loops otherwise a fine looking badge. Also as worn by Tyneside Scottish Royal Artillery post WW2. This pattern was also worn in WW1 (3rd pattern) but with a horizontal pin fitting. Circa 5.6cm tall and 5.2cm wide.

Col D Wood No 450 refers.

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Code: 61302

British Army Collar Maker / Saddler / Saddletree Maker / Harness Makers Brass Proficiency Arm Badge

A heavy die cast brass arm badge in the shape of a horse bit with four horizontally fitted original loops to the reverse. Circa 4cm tall and 3.3cm wide. In very good condition.

Worn on the upper right arm of the trades listed in the title for mainly horse units such as the Cavalry of the Line, Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers , Royal Signals and the Army Service Corps (ASC).
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Code: 61300

The Hertfordshire Regiment (Territorials) Officers OSD Bronze Cap Badge - Ludlow

The Hertfordshire Regiment OSD Cap Badge (narrow antlers variety) with two original blades to the reverse and maker marked Ludlow London. In excellent condition.

Ludlow primarily made officers badges and this would have been a private purchase item. King's crown so pre 1952. Ludlow naming for mid 1933 onwards

F75

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Code: 61277

The Dorset Regiment Cap Badge - Birmingham Mint Issue

In good condition, a Birmingham Mint collectors' issue. These were well made collectables. A collectors edition issued with a silver medallion for each regiment.

They are often misidentified and described and sold as "Officer" badges, with sliders. The Birmingham Mint purchased J R Gaunt in 1973 and shortly afterwards they manufactured and marketed a set of 52 Line Infan...  read more

Code: 61284

South Lancashire (Prince of Wales's Volunteers) Regiment Cap Badge - Birmingham Mint Issue

In good condition, a Birmingham Mint collectors' issue. These were well made collectables. A collectors edition issued with a silver medallion for each regiment.

They are often misidentified and described and sold as "Officer" badges, with sliders. The Birmingham Mint purchased J R Gaunt in 1973 and shortly afterwards they manufactured and marketed a set of 52 Line Infantry Regi...  read more

Code: 61282

East Surrey Regiment Cap Badge - Birmingham Mint Issue

In good condition, a Birmingham Mint collectors' issue. These were well made collectables. A collectors edition issued with a silver medallion for each regiment.

They are often misidentified and described and sold as "Officer" badges, with sliders. The Birmingham Mint purchased J R Gaunt in 1973 and shortly afterwards they manufactured and marketed a set of 52 Line Infan...  read more

Code: 61281