WW2 Home Front London Home Guard ( HG ) Cloth Flash Designation

Original printed title in unissued condition.
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Code: 54709

WW1 Real photograph of HMS Verdun (this is larger than a postcard)

Circa 12cm by 16.5cm this is a larger image than the standard postcard (one is shown against it for comparison in the photo section). Great image of full-steam ahead.

V-Class destroyer ordered from Hawthorn Leslie, Newcastle in the 9th Order, 1916-17 Programme and laid down on 13th January 1917. The ship was launched on 21st August 1917 and was the first RN ship to carry the nam...  read more

Code: 55869

The Royal Gloucestershire Hussars ( Yeomanry ) Brass Cap Badge - Dowler

A good heavy die struck cap badge with original slider which is maker marked " Wm. Dowler. ( B'ham ) ". This is one of several naming styles used by Dowler. This pattern of naming is correct, earlier than most and not often encountered. Scarce.

This pattern was worn post 1908, the portcullis is surmounted by a ducal coronet (the arms of the Dukes of Beaufort).

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Code: 58036

The Queens Own Dorsetshire Yeomanry ( Hussars ) Brass Cap Badge - Firmin

A good stiff badge with original slider which is maker marked Firmin London. In very good condition with sharp detail. Scroll for "The Great War". This issue was worn post 1920 - 1952.

This unit was 23rd in the order of precedence of yeomanry regiments. First raised in 1830.

K&K Vol 1 No 1446 refers.

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Code: 58047

The Warwickshire Yeomanry Bronzed Cap Badge - Tiptaft, Birmingham

Scarce bronzed (polished to a brighter finish) other rank 's cap badge with original slider stamped Tiptaft, B'ham. Good condition, looks to have been lacquered.

This unit was 2nd in the order of precedence of yeomanry regiments. First raised in 1794.

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Code: 58068

Paymaster Captain Hugh Seymour Hall, R.N., C.B.E. (later Paymaster Rear Admiral )

An original WW1 postcard photograph, postally unused, of a senior portrait photograph postcard Royal Navy Officer, signed across the image H. S. Hall 11 - 2 -16. Some creases to top left corner and running down image towards his right ear, otherwise in reasonable condition.

The Navy lists confirm only one H.S. Hall during WW1 and this is Hugh S. Hall and he is noted as having...  read more

Code: 58103

22nd Queen 's Westminster Rifle Volunteer Corps White Metal Pouch Badge

22nd Queen 's Westminster Rifle Volunteer Corps White Metal Pouch Badge

A die struck white metal pouch badge with two original screw posts to the reverse. Good sharp detail and a strong stiff badge. A crowned ( Victorian ) garter inscribed with " Queen's ( Westr. ) Rifle Volrs " with the portcullis as their central badge device - the principal charge of the City if Westminster. L...  read more

Code: 57817

1st Shropshire ( Shrewsbury ) Rifle Volunteers Shropshire Officer 's Large Pattern Silver Plated Button

Large pattern silver plated button, fixed shank, maker marked Jennens & Co, London, circa 25mm in diameter. Victorian crown with a central bugle with the No 48 between the stings. The garter strap as the designation 1st Bat Shropshire Rifles Volunteers. Some light tarnishing and some wear to silver plate on the high points of the button. Scarce.

The No 48 was the precedence ...  read more

Code: 57844

Original WW1 era Postcard of Royal Marines RM Bandmaster Miller

Great image and he appears to be wearing the bugle above the globe and laurel on his peaked cap indicating he was RMLI. The reverse advertises the concerts in honour of the French Fleet and the fact that one of his own compositions, L'Entente Cordiale would be played.

Postally unused but ex Skegness Postcard library. In very good condition.  read more

Code: 57875

WW1 Original 1914 Warwickshire Pals Birmingham Battalion Vounteers Enamel Lapel Badge

With horseshoe fitting removed. Enamel in very good condition with no damage. Maker marked to reverse W J Dingley, B'Ham ( Birmingham ). Circa 25mm in diameter.

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Code: 57950