WAR - West African Regiment Theatre Made Brass Shoulder Title, pre 1928
Locally / theatre made from brass sheet with two small loops to the reverse. In good condition. Worn only circa 1896 - 1928.
The West African Regiment ( WAR ) was based in Sierra Leone and raised by the War Office in 1896 to defend the port. It was separate from the West African Frontier Force which came under the control of the Colonial Office. It saw service in a nu... read more
The Kings Own Royal Regiment ( Lancaster ) Large Officers Gilt Button ( 4th Foot)
Worn 1902 to 1920. Backmarked JR Gaunt & Son Ltd, London, Engld, Fixed shank. Excellent condition with bright gilt and sharp detail. Circa 26mm in diameter.
Ripley No 206 refers. read more
5.00 GBP
Durham Fortress Engineer Volunteers Large White Metal Button
Scarce button, maker marked to reverse E Stillwell & Son, Barbican, London. 24mm in diameter. Signs of wear and slightly pushed-in, but otherwise in good condition. Circa 24mm in diameter. Coll.
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Queen 's Own Warwickshire & Worcestershire Yeomanry Pair of Anodised Aluminium Small Pattern Cap Buttons
A matched white anodised aluminum pair with fixed shanks to the reverse. Each circa 13mm in diameter. Blank reverse. In very good condition.
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Northumberland Fusiliers ( NF ) Bullion Mess Dress Collar Badge, St George facing right
Circa 3.6cm tall, a single gold bullion with applied silver plated St George slaying the Dragon device, worn upright in facing pairs on the mess jacket. With retaining wires to reverse.
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HAC Honourable Artillery Company Silver AA Aluminium Anodised Cap Badge
Anodised silver coloured cap badge with original slider and stamped Firmin London. In very good condition.
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Rare Australian Commonwealth Horse Boer War Period Collar Badge
This is the smaller collar badge version of what is believed to be a very early "Rising Sun" hat badge adopted the Australian Army, this pattern 1902. It was issued to mounted troops in the Boer War. It bares the word AUSTRALIA arched above a King's Crown. It is made from oxidised copper. Genuine badges such as this one, are die struck, not cast. Two original loops to the reverse. V. Rare.... read more
Colonial Southern Sudan - Mongalla Province District Bi-metal Cap Badge
With original pin fitting, fully functional, a quality two part construction badge of unmarked silver and applied brass (most probably originally gilt) scroll. A lovely design. Circa 5.3cm wide and 2.2cm tall. As worn by a colonial administrator / police officer in this remote Sudanese district. Scarce.
Renfrew et al, Vol No 1, No 1306 refers.
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WW2 Theatre Made 50th ( Northumbrian ) Division ( Tyne & Tees ( TT )) Formation Sign
The 50th ( Northumbrian ) Division was a first-line Territorial Army Division. It fought with distinction in Europe and North Africa, and were present at the Normandy landings. This is woven on black felt, but which looks to have been theatre made and a note accompanying it written by a noted military historian (name will be provided to purchaser), speculates it was made in Egypt. Circa... read more
WW1 Manchester Regiment Bi-metal Cap Badge
A good example of the ' tram conductors ' badge, with original slider and crimp mark to the reverse. A good stiff badge with sharp detail, but some verdigris to the edges of the globe and the 'T" of Manchester on the scroll. This pattern was dropped in favour of the fleur-de-lys cap badge adopted in 1923.
A154
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