Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Volunteer Infantry Large Pattern Gilt Open Backed Button

A lovely early Napoleonic volunteer coatee button from 1803 - 1808 with original shank to the reverse. This has a few grip marks to it as the shank appears to have been straightened but is strong and functional. Some gilt remaining. Circa 19mm across. The central design was adopted by the Tyneside Scottish during WW1. Rare.

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Code: 59674

Malay States Volunteer Rifles Bi-Metal Collar Badge

A small collar badge with sharp detail, two original loops and three braising / sweet holes to the reverse of scroll. Worn 1902 - 1921 only. The badge was changed to read Regiment as opposed to Rifles in 1921. In excellent condition. Scarce.


Renfrew et al Vol ! No 755 refers.

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Code: 59672

Federation of Malay States Volunteer Force ( F.M.S.V.F. ) Large Brass Button

Circa 25mm in diameter,fixed shank, back-marked Wm Dowler & Sons Ltd, Birm ( Birmingham ). In very good condition. Post 1920. Coll
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Code: 59670

Indian Army - Kolar Gold Field Battalion Large Gilt and Silver Mess Dress Button

Bi-metal two part construction silver mounted on gilt flat mess dress button (large size at 20mm across). In very good condition with fixed shank. Reverse stamped J.R.GAUNT & SON LTD - late JENNENS. Scarce.

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Code: 59667

Post WW2 / Cold War Royal Norfolk Regiment Printed Shoulder Title

White on scarlet, printed. In good condition bar sign of old staple mark to left hand side - possibly removed from a pattern card.

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Code: 59662

KSLI Kings Shropshire Light Infantry WW2 slip on cloth shoulder titles

A good scarce embroidered black letters on khaki titles. With canvas loop to the reverse of each. In very good condition with no moth. Slightly different canvas loops but otherwise a matched pair.

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Code: 59661

South Pacific - Fiji Artillery Gilding Metal Full Size Cap Badge - Dowler

A QEII issue brass gilding metal full size cap badge with original slider to the reverse and maker marked Dowler Birmingham. In very good condition. Worn until

Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 2223 refers.

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Code: 59653

WW2 Egyptian Home Guard - Cairo Civil Defence Force Brass Cap Badge

Die cast, theatre made with original slider to the reverse. An attractive design with some signs of service wear. Renfrew et al in Volume 2 depict the Suez Canal version. This is for the country's capital Cairo.

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Code: 59645

WW2 RECCE Reconnaissance Corps Officer's Silver Plated and Gilt Cap Badge

Stunning full size two part construction die-cast silvered example with applied gilt spear and title scroll, with two original long silvered loops to the reverse. Minor tarnishing to silver plate otherwise in superb condition.

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Code: 59639

The Royal Marines Officer's Lovat Full Dress Two Part Bi-Metal Badge - QEII issue

In excellent condition, gilt with silver plated globe and maker marked LB&B (London Badge & Button Company) to the reverse of laurel wreath. Separate pin fixed crown with original safety cap attachment. In mint condition.

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Code: 59633