Royal Artillery Officer's OSD cap badge, QEII issue
A good post 1953 die cast bronze large full size Officer's Service Dress cap badge. Both original blades to the reverse. In very good condition. Circa 6.2cm wide (shaped to cap) and 4.2cm tall. Separately mounted riveted wheel but this does not turn.
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Stunning Full Dress Royal Air Force RAF Master Aircrew Gilt Wrist Badge, QEII Crown
A stunning high gilt die cast two part construction badge with two original loops to the reverse and maker marked JR Gaunt London. Worn on the upper arm.
The Rank was equivalent to Warrant Officer Class 1, so one of the top dogs, but of course you did not salute them! I recall one account of an Army Sergeant questioning one of the (very old and bold) Masters as to wheth... read more
York & Lancaster Regiment Bi-Metal Helmet Plate Centre (HPC)
With all four original loops. The best condition I have ever seen - if there ever was NCO quality this would be it. Worn 1881 - 1914 on the Helmet Plate Centre and, until 1895, on the Glengarry. Black backing cloth will be supplied.
K&K Vol 1 Nos 349 & 414 refer.
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The King's (Liverpool Regiment) Bi-Metal Helmet Plate Centre (HPC)
With all four original loops and in very good condition. Worn 1881 - 1914 on the Helmet Plate Centre and on the Glengarry until 1895. Red cloth backing will be supplied.
K&K Vol 1 Nos 297 and 365 refer.
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The Sherwood Foresters ( Notts & Derby Regiment) Brass Gilding Metal Helmet Plate Centre (HPC)
With all four original loops, in superb condition. Worn 1902 - 1914 on the Helmet Plate Centre. Note the small king's crown above cross. Added black cloth backing will be supplied.
K&K Vol 1 No 402 refers.
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The Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry ( DCLI ) Brass Gilding Helmet Plate Centre (HPC)
With all four original loops, some slight polishing to high points on the castle turrets and bugle ornaments otherwise in very good condition. Worn 1881 - 1914 on the Helmet Plate Centre and on the Glengarry until 1895. Added red cloth backing will be supplied.
K&K Vol 2 Nos 323 and 388 refer.
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Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps (QARANC) Officer's Gilt and Silver Plate Cap Badge
In very good condition, a two part construction die cast officer's cap badge with two original long loops to the reverse. Gilt bright.
K&K Vol 2 No 2187 refers.
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The King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) Brass Gilding Helmet Plate Centre (HPC)
With all four original loops, and in very good condition. Worn 1881 - 1914 on the Helmet Plate Centre and on the Glengarry until 1895. Added red cloth backing will be supplied.
K&K Vol 1 Nos 295 and 363 refer.
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Alexandra, Princess of Wale's Own (Yorkshire Regiment) Brass Gilding Helmet Plate Centre (HPC)
With all four original loops, and in very good condition. Worn 1881 - 1914 on the Helmet Plate Centre and on the Glengarry until 1895. Added green cloth backing.
K&K Vol 1 Nos 308 and 379 refer.
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The Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment) Bi-Metal Helmet Plate Centre (HPC)
With all four original loops, and in very good condition (slight edge bruising to bottom of inner circle). Worn 1881 - 1914 on the Helmet Plate Centre and on the Glengarry until 1895. Added red cloth backing.
K&K Vol 1 Nos 331 and 396 refer.
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