REME Cap Badge, QEII issue
Gilt and white paint(?) finish with two original loops to the reverse. In good condition. The white paint finish is a puzzle (for me at least!).
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WW1 Dover Town Council ( Kent ) / Red Cross War Fund Raising Badge Pin Brooch
Scarce bronze badge with pin to reverse, slight twist to C clasp but still functional. Three shields within circlet stating "Pro Patria 1915 - Ville et Portus Dovor". Good condition.
In July 1915 with the first anniversary of Britain’s entry into the war approaching, the Dover town council decided the event should be commemorated by asking the town's folk to perform a specific ac... read more
5th Inniskilling Dragoon Guards White Metal WBC central device Badge
A central device from a belt buckle as worn on a chrome rectangular plate (now absent). A deep single central loop to the reverse and with a spurious felt backing cloth added for display. The castle of Inniskilling above the entwined monogram VDG. Worn in 1960s - 1980s. Many thanks to John for identifying this correctly as previously described by me as a rare pattern of collar badge.
12th Royal Lancers Officers Silver Plated and Gilt Cap Badge, King's Crown
A scarce near mint die cast cap badge of two part construction, with two original loops to the reverse and strengthening bars to the reverse of the lance pennants. Marked P to the reverse for silver plated. Simply stunning.
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4 / DG - 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards Two Part Brass Shoulder Title
Two piece brass shoulder title (a marriage) , pre 1913, in very good condition. Different style lugs but match well together from the front. Scarce.
Westlake No 4 refers (see also page 5).
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4DG - 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards One Piece Brass Shoulder Title
In good condition with two original flat style lugs to the reverse. Circa 1913 - 1922.
Westlake No 50 refers.
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WW1 Home Front - West Lancashire National Reserve Gilt and Enamel Buttonhole Badge
Large pattern version, circa 3.4cm tall and 2.7cm wide. In generally good condition with signs of wear, but no damage to enamel. Maker marked J R Gaunt London.
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Rare WW1 Merchant Navy 1st Pattern Red Embroidered Torpedo Badge
A rare WW1 Torpedo badge. This badge had to be applied for and was authorised on 6th June 1918 for wear by Merchant Navy personnel sunk by enemy action. Circa 7.2cm wide and 1.8cm tall. In very good condition.
When Admiral Jellicoe inspected the merchant seaman gunnery training college at Crystal Palace, he went down the ranks of one class asking the men how many times they had ... read more
3rd West York (Light Infantry) Militia Large Pattern Button Officers Large Pattern Silver Plated Button - Scarce Maker
Circa 23mm in diameter, fixed shank, silver plate now very dark toned. Backmarked CR&Co Extra Rich (Charles Rowley & Co., 146-148 High Street, Bordesley Birmingham). A scarce maker, who also supplied buttons through the blockade to some units American units active in the American Civil War.
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British Army Jewish Chaplain Matched Pair of Blackened Gilt Officers Pattern Collar Badges, King's Crown
A matched pair of blackened gilt die cast collar badges with two original loops to the reverse of each. Some wear to black finish, uneven between the two badges, but a matched pair in all other respects.
The Chaplain's department was officer only, but the presence of Jewish chaplains can be counted on one hand. As of today, there are no Jewish chaplains serving ... read more