Pre WW1 Group Photograph of Royal Engineers with 1878 Pattern Spiked Hemets, c1910 Chatham
Postally unused and in good condition (some minor staining to reverse). Taken in Chatham, Kent circa 1910. One older soldier wears a QSA and the younger man next to him is wearing a Royal Humane Society Medal on his right breast. A good image.
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Northumberland Hussars Yeomanry Display of NCO Band Sergeants Chromed and Embroidered Silver Bullion Insignia c1950
An attractively mounted and displayed set of insignia to a Band Sergeant of the Northumberland Hussars pre 1952. All fixings present, slider to the reverse of cap badge marked JR Gaunt London in very small letters but no full stop between Gaunt and London. The Embroidered Arm Badge and Chevrons have the correct regimental backing ( Cambridge Blue ) and the chevrons have been pierced to mount ... read more
Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers ( REME ) Officer 's 2nd pattern Fire Gilt and Silver Plated Cap Badge, Gaunt
Two original long lugs to the reverse. marked "P" for silver plate and maker marked JR Gaunt London. Gilt in good condition, and only minor tarnishing to silver finish. Circa 5cm tall. A lovely badge. Worn only 1947 - 1955. Scarce. read more
WW1 Royal Engineers ( RE ) Brass Non Voided Economy Issue Cap Badge
Good condition, has been worn, with original slider. Issued later in war, circa 1917. Good stiff badge with non voided GRV cypher to centre. Some polishing to highpoints, crown in particular. Has been lacquered.
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Victorian Other Rank 's Army Service Corps ( ASC ) Brass Cap Badge
Two original lugs, at some point pinched and opened out again but still fully functional. Has some good age to it, sharp detail, points of star all in good shape. A lovely badge.
K&K Vol 1 No 987 refers. read more
WW1 Patriotic Embroidered Silk Postcard with Swallow and British and French Flags
An attractive card from a soldier to his sweetheart, postally unused, but message on reverse hoping for "a speedy peace". Still fresh and in good condition.
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WW1 2nd Battalion ( Territorial Force ) The Monmouthshire Regiment Brass Cap Badge - Woodward
A scarce brass cap badge for this territorial regiment as worn from 1908 to 1922. In good condition with some slight polishing to the highpoints with original slider maker marked " F. E. Woodward Bham " (correct naming style). The tail does not have the distinctive arrow-head tail, but the hint of one, either this pattern did not have one or it has sadly been broken off. Reflected in ... read more
Royal Air Force ( RAF ) Medical Services Officer Collar Badges, pre 1952
A small matched pair of die cast gilt brass collar badges, each with 2 original loops and reinforcement bars to reverse. (AMO 1920), King 's Crown so pre 1952. Good condition with sharp detail. Very slight colour variation otherwise a good match.
Hobart p73 refers.
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Yorkshire Hussars ( Alexandra, Princess of Wales 's Own ) Bi-Metal Cap Badge
A very attractive badge In good condition with sharp detail and a single sweat / braising hole just visible behind the original slider which is attached to the rear of the brass coronet. Worn pre 1956.
This unit was 3rd in the order of precedence of yeomanry regiments. First raised in 1794.
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Nottinghamshire ( Sherwood Rangers ) Yeomanry Beret Cap Badge, pre 1949
Strung brass bugle horn as worn by this unit until 1949. With two original loops to the reverse. Circa 4.3cm tall. In very good condition.
This unit was 4th in the order of precedence of yeomanry regiments. First raised in 1794.
The final photo shows it for comparison purposes against the later beret pattern which is circa 3.4cm tall (listed as item 62289).
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