Canadian Militia - 20th Lorne (Scots) Rifles Collar Badge
Not the best example with a grainy finish from the die, two original loops to the reverse.
Lineage:
It was redesignated the 20th "Halton" Battalion of Rifles on 12 January 1872, as the 20th Halton Battalion "Lorne Rifles" on 11 November 1881, as the 20th Halton Regiment "Lorne Rifles" on 8 May 1900, as the 20th Regiment, Halton Rifles on 1 December 1909, as The Halton Ri... read more
Canadian 59th Stormont & Glengarry Battalion of Infantry Militia Bronze Collar Badge
Die cast with two original loops to the reverse. In very good condition. Roman numerals for 59 on a spray of Scottish thistles. Pre WW1.
The Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders originated in Cornwall, Ontario, on 3 July 1868, as the 59th "Stormont and Glengarry Battalion of Infantry". It was redesignated as the 59th "Stormont" Battalion of Infantry on 22 June 1883; as th... read more
WW1 RFC Royal Flying Corps Officers OSD Cap Badge - Gaunt
Die cast bronze in good condition with two blades to the reverse and a more unusual maker marked Gaunt London. I have seen this particular version of the Gaunt mark on OSD RAMC badges before. Blades possibly later professionally added replacements but very well done if so. In very good condition.
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Bedfordshire Yeomanry Silver Plated and Gilt Officers Cap Badge - Gaunt (Late Jennens)
A die cast two part construction silver plated and gilt metal cap badge with the correct voids between the legs. With two original loops to the reverse and maker marked "JR Gaunt, London, late Jennens " (which dates its manufacture between 1924 - 1926). Gilt bright, silver plate dark toned otherwise in very good condition.
The Bedfordshire Yeomanry wore the 'Chicken in a Castle... read more
WW1 6th Battalion The Leinster Regiment Purple L Sewn on Light Weight Tropical Surge Panel
A purple felt L sewn to a panel of light weight overseas light khaki. Annotated on back 6th Bn Leinster Regt WW1. Some moth holes to the L, but still a rare find.
Formed in August 1914, the 6th Battalion joined 29th Brigade, 10th (Irish) Division and sailed to Gallipoli July 1915 and landed at Anzac Cove in August 1915. They moved with the division to Salonika in Sep... read more
Volunteer Medical Staff Corps (VMSC) Pair of White Metal Collar Badges
A scarce pair of white metal collar badges for the Volunteer Medical Staff Corps Infantry Bearer Company, each with two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 1884 - 1902. In very good condition (one possibly lacquered).
The Volunteer Corps had been authorised by the War Office on 12 May 1859, with each Volunteer Rifle Companies having a section of stretcher bearers. However, in... read more
The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) White Metal Glengarry Badge, QEII issue
A good heavy quality stiff white metal badge with two original long loops (some twisting), QEII issue, Lacessit spelling. Sealed pattern 1956. Pre anodised issues. Great condition.
K&K Vol 2 no 2004 refers.
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Irish Guards Pipers White Metal Caubeen Badge Star
A large white metal die struck star of the Order of St Patrick with two original loops to the reverse as worn by the Irish Pipers of the Irish Guards, Household Division. In very good condition with sharp detail. Looks post WW2 in style of manufacture: nickel /gilt finish.
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WW1 New Zealand NZ Maori Pioneer Battalion Brass Cap Badge and Collar Set, 1917- 1919
Three die struck brass badges with two original loops to the reverse of each. In very good condition. Corbett shows the same size cap badge and design being worn as collar badges. So interchangeable. This is the third pattern worn by this Maori only Battalion, which was disbanded in April 1919.
Corbett page 237 refers.
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Fife & Forfar Yeomanry Facing Pair of White Metal Collar Badges
Die struck white metal facing pair of collar badges with two original loops to the reverse of each. Not a matching a pair, reasonably good from the front, but different pattern of fixings to the reverse.
F9.7(2) read more
14.00 GBP