WW2 Tyneside Scottish ( 12th DLI / Black Watch Battalions) White Metal Cap Badge
In very good condition with two original long loops to the reverse. Some slight bending to the loops otherwise a fine looking badge. Also as worn by Tyneside Scottish Royal Artillery post WW2. This pattern was also worn in WW1 (3rd pattern) but with a horizontal pin fitting. Circa 5.6cm tall and 5.2cm wide.
Col D Wood No 450 refers.
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British Army Collar Maker / Saddler / Saddletree Maker / Harness Makers Brass Proficiency Arm Badge
A heavy die cast brass arm badge in the shape of a horse bit with four horizontally fitted original loops to the reverse. Circa 4cm tall and 3.3cm wide. In very good condition.
Worn on the upper right arm of the trades listed in the title for mainly horse units such as the Cavalry of the Line, Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers , Royal Signals and the Army Service Corps (ASC).
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The Hertfordshire Regiment (Territorials) Officers OSD Bronze Cap Badge - Ludlow
The Hertfordshire Regiment OSD Cap Badge (narrow antlers variety) with two original blades to the reverse and maker marked Ludlow London. In excellent condition.
Ludlow primarily made officers badges and this would have been a private purchase item. King's crown so pre 1952. Ludlow naming for mid 1933 onwards
F75
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The Dorset Regiment Cap Badge - Birmingham Mint Issue
In good condition, a Birmingham Mint collectors' issue. These were well made collectables. A collectors edition issued with a silver medallion for each regiment.
They are often misidentified and described and sold as "Officer" badges, with sliders. The Birmingham Mint purchased J R Gaunt in 1973 and shortly afterwards they manufactured and marketed a set of 52 Line Infan... read more
6.00 GBP
South Lancashire (Prince of Wales's Volunteers) Regiment Cap Badge - Birmingham Mint Issue
In good condition, a Birmingham Mint collectors' issue. These were well made collectables. A collectors edition issued with a silver medallion for each regiment.
They are often misidentified and described and sold as "Officer" badges, with sliders. The Birmingham Mint purchased J R Gaunt in 1973 and shortly afterwards they manufactured and marketed a set of 52 Line Infantry Regi... read more
6.00 GBP
The Royal Warwickshire Regiment Cap Badge - Birmingham Mint Issue
In good condition, a Birmingham Mint collectors' issue. These were well made collectables. A collectors edition issued with a silver medallion for each regiment.
They are often misidentified and described and sold as "Officer" badges, with sliders. The Birmingham Mint purchased J R Gaunt in 1973 and shortly afterwards they manufactured and marketed a set of 52 Line Infantry Regi... read more
Royal Fusiliers Bronzed Cap Badge - Birmingham Mint Issue
In good condition, a Birmingham Mint collectors' issue. These were well made collectables. A collectors edition issued with a silver medallion for each regiment.
They are often misidentified and described and sold as "Officer" badges, with sliders. The Birmingham Mint purchased J R Gaunt in 1973 and shortly afterwards they manufactured and marketed a set of 52 Line Infantry Regi... read more
Royal Marine Artillery ( RMA ) Other Ranks large brass grenade helmet plate, circa 1878-1905
A good die-stamped brass large flaming grenade the ball bearing laurel wreath surmounted by a scroll inscribed “ Gibraltar ”; within the wreath a strap inscribed “ Per mare per terram ”; globe in relief to centre. Fouled anchor to base of wreath. Two original dark toned loops. Worn until 1905 when the white helmet was adopted. Very large at circa 12.5cm tall and 6.5cm diameter (across the globe... read more
7th (Territorial ) Battalion The Kings Liverpool Regiment Silver Plated Collar Badge - Gaunt
A die cast silver plated officer's collar badge (marked P for plated) to the reverse and also maker marked JR Gaunt London. With two original loops to the reverse. In lovely condition. This pattern worn between 1926 and 1938 only. Scarce.
Dimensions 4cm wide exactly at edges of scroll - the widest part, 3.85cm tall. gap between lugs: 2.7cm gap (inside measurement of each... read more
23rd London Armoured Car Company Bi-Metal Cap Badge
A scarce short-lived bi-metal cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. Also styled as the 3rd County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters). In very good condition with no damage to end of rifles. According to Gaylor this pattern of badge was worn between 1938 - 1939 only (text facing Plate 34).
K&K Vol 2 No 2289 refers.
D80.5
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