Denmark Danish Insignia Transport Regiment Gilding Metal Cap Badge
In very good condition with no wear to gilt finish. Two original loops to the reverse. Circa 4.1cm tall. A wheel with crossed pistols and the monarchs crest of King Christian IX to centre surmounted by a Danish Royal Crown.
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5.00 GBP
Italy - Italian Parachutist Brigade Folgore White Metal Cap Badge
A large cast aluminium badge with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 5.2cm tall. Some minor wear to finish otherwise in good condition. The two slots to the centre was for a small disc with a number to be inserted such as the No 9 for the Folgore Battalion. As worn on the red beret. See the final picture of a very pretty para wearing one!
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Generic Light Infantry Regiment Bugle - Theatre Made most probably in India
An unusual and very finely cast brass strung bugle, with two small and original lugs to the reverse. Looks too good to have been cast from the front view. Lovely item. Bugle faces to right. As worn by units such as the Durham Light Infantry ( DLI ) and other Light Infantry Regiments
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10.00 GBP
King Edwards Horse Yeomanry ( The Kings Overseas Dominions Regiment ) Early Saxon Crown Cap Badge
Yellow brass die struck cap badge with two original long loops to the reverse (east- west). Circa 5.8cm tall and 3.7cm wide at base of scroll. Circa 1911. In very good condition and scarce.
K&K Vol 1 No1506 refers.
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Royal Malta Militia Other Ranks Bi Metal Helmet Plate, circa 1889-1921
A good large die-stamped bi-metal example, two part construction, crown with usual strengthening bars to reverse as found on with this particular badge. Imperial crowned Maltese cross, the arms overlaid with a white metal four part scroll inscribed “Royal Malta Militia MDCCC”. All three toned copper loops and four braising /sweat holes to reverse. Brass dark toned, one loop bent but ... read more
West Kent Regiment Bi-metal Helmet Plate Centre ( HPC )
In good condition with all four original staple style loops present to reverse. Dark toned loops. Worn 1881 - 1914 on the Helmet Plate Centre and on the Glengarry until 1895. Bright cleaned to front.
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Colonel Paddy by Patrick Marrinan, 1st Edition - Special Forces Interest
A biography of LT-Colonel R. Blair Mayne, D.S.O. (3 Bars), Legion D'Honneur. During WW2 the Commanding Officer of the 1st Special Air Service Regiment. A rare first edition, 207 pages, maps but no photos. Ulster Press, 001 printed on spine and printed in the Netherlands. No edition or publication date but credited as being 1968 by the the Book World. Paperback, spine unbroken, minor corner ... read more
Rifle Brigade (Prince Consorts Own) Small Pattern other Ranks White Metal Field Service Cap Badge
Small die struck with two original dark toned lugs to the reverse. The Rifle Brigade did not wear collar badges. This is often referred to as the four-scroll badge with Battle honours to Crimea only. Circa 3.2cm tall. This one with a Victorian Crown, also found with an imperial crown. In very good condition, some squashing to the lugs but still fully functional.
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Inniskilling Fusiliers Single other ranks brass collar badge
An early single other ranks collar badge with flag waving to the left, flames facing to the right. Two original lugs. Circa 4cm in length. In worn condition, polishing to the castle detail and the ball of the grenade misshapen. Worn from 1881 until 1927.
Churchill No 730 refers (but this one with more rounding to the pattern of the flames).
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Berkshire Yeomanry Small Gilding Metal Brass Collar / Beret Badge
Circa 37mm long and 19mm tall. With two original loops to the reverse. In very good condition. Left facing.
From consulting the late Professor Charles Thomas collection auction, I understand this item was also worn as a beret badge, but happy to be corrected. See:
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