Special Air Service SAS Tropical Issue Brass Qualified Parachutist Wing, c1956
Die struck in gilding metal with two original lugs to reverse. A few other light verdigris marks to front on left side of canopy. A good strong straight and stiff badge, circa 6cm wide and 2.2cm tall (See Edward's book, item 113a). Very good condition. read more
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve RNVR Bullion Epaulette Device
Superb quality bullion wire RNVR officer's epaulette device as worn on the full dress gold bullion epaulette from 1903 onwards. A silver fouled anchor on a gold backing inside a blue oval bearing the title, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve,in gold wire,with an outer row of silver wire loops. Circa 6cm wide, Some wear to backing otherwise a stunning and scarce item with only minor signs o... read more
Judge Advocate General of the Armed Forces Medium Silver Plated Button
Extremely scarce medium pattern silver plated button, circa 19mm in diameter and silver plate, back marked JR Gaunt & Son, London. King's crown so worn between 1902 and 1952. Upright sword within a garter with corwn above. Latin motto "Libera Plena Celer" (meaning: I understand, Deliver Completely Fast).
The Military Department of the Office of the Judge Advocate General was a... read more
Brand New in Nato Packaging - Pair of Scottish Highland Regiment Black Leather Brogue Shoes - Size 8 M
I have my own pair which have been used for the first photograph as I am reluctant to remove the pair which is for sale here from its original brown grease proof paper packaging. It has been torn to allow one to check the contents but not completely opened.
The shoes come with an original letter from the Quartermaster of the Queen's Own Highlanders which was stuffed ins... read more
WW1 Suffolk Regiment Cap Badge - Unvoided Bi Metal Economy Version
Die struck two part bi-metal cap badge with original slider. Strong stiff badge with good detail. Centre has not been cut out, therefore presumed to be economy version from WW1. read more
2 Bar Full Size QSA Boer War Medal to Johnston, Durham R.G.A. Artillery Militia
NEF, swivelling suspender, Natal and Transvaal clasps correctly revited and impressed:
1709 Gnr J. Johnston, Durham R.G.A.
With copy of roll confirming his entitlement to Transvaal and Natal clasps. He was also entitled to the 1901 clasp, but this is no longer present. Discharged term expired.
The Durham RGA played an illustrious part in... read more
WW1 5th (Territorial Force) Battlation, Northumberland Fusiliers Trench Art Plaque
Large and attractively engraved and made during the Great War as dates only go to 1917!:
" 5th N.F. European War 1914-15-16-17".
12.5cm tall, 9.5cm wide. Soldered brass stand behind which means it displays nicely. Made from a brass shell casse judging by the curve. I have seen a similar one to the 4th NF. read more
Scarce Officer's Pagri Headdress Badge Kolar Gold Fields Battalion, AFI Indian Army, pre 1947
A scarce and badge (4.5cm tall) of a solid officer's style of construction in gilt with original pin fixings and pin, which are fully functional.The badge is a crossed pickaxe and hammer in circle superscribed "Kolar Gold Fields Bn", all surmounted by a crown (Cox's book p2723 refers).
The Kolar Gold Fields are believed to be the second deepest gold mines in the world... read more
Royal Dublin Fusiliers Victorian Other Ranks Glengarry Badge
A dark toned brass glengarry grenade to the Dublin Fusiliers. With 2 dark toned loops to the reverse (n-s). The shield bears the Arms of the City of Dublin. Seen quite a bit of service wear, but a good honest badge. Circa 7.5cm tall. K&K No 972 refers. read more
Scarce WW1 1st Birmingham ( Pals ) Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment Other Rank's Cap Badge - Stunning!
You will not find a better one than this. Original slider, bright unpolished condition, all the attributes that those in the know look for - the goatie beard, shaggy coat and correct method of attaching cscroll to the body, with gilt coloured braising metal. Circa 5cm tall by 5.8cm wide. A top badge. read more