WW1 Bamforth Series - Munitions Worker joke postcard

Postally unused, bit grubby, with some lines on the front of the card, which seem to be a printing error, but quite amusing.  read more

Code: 50691

The Essex Regiment Officers Large Brass Button ( 44th & 56th Foot)

Gilt bright and in very good condition (worn from 1902-1958), sharp detail. JR Gaunt & Son London, circa 26mm in diameter. In stunning condition, my photos do not do it justice.

Ripley 267  read more

Code: 50682

The Sherwood Foresters ( Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment) Officers Large Gilt Button ( 45th & 95th Foot)

King's Crown (1902 - 1953), maker marked Firmin, London. In good condition with sharp detail and stong fixed shank. Circa 26mm in diameter.

Ripley 269

A94.2(5/8)  read more

Code: 50681

The Loyal Regiment ( North Lancashire ) Officers Large Gilt Button ( 47th & 81st Foot )

Superb quality high gilt button, maker marked Pitt & Co, 31 Maddox St, London, W. Exellent sharp detail with virtually no wear to gilt. Strong shank. 24mm in diameter.

Ripley 271  read more

Code: 50680

The Northamptonshire Regiment Officers Large Gilt Button ( 48th & 58th Foot)

King's Crown pattern (1902-1953) maker marked JR Gaunt & Son Ltd, London, Engld. Some polishing to highpoints and minor stain to right edge. Strong fixed shank. 26mm in diameter.

Ripley 272  read more

Code: 50679

Irish Republic General Service Miniature Medal (1917-21) - Maker Marked Quinn

The Service (1917-1921) Medal with "Comrac" Bar (meaning combat or action) was awarded to persons who rendered active military service during the War of Independence. There were over 15,000 full size Medals awarded in this class.

Sometimes also referred to as the "Black and Tan" Medal. This is not a modern copy of the miniature medal circulating on famous aucti...  read more

Code: 50662

The 93rd ( Sutherland Highlanders ) Regiment of Foot Other Rank's feather bonnet badge 1856-1881

An extremely good example of this rather rare feather bonnet badge, all in brass, including two original BRASS lugs at the rear. Measures about 3 inches in height by 2.5 inches wide. No damage or repairs (Kipling & King ref 567)

Two superb thistles surround a quoit inscribed "SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS" with to the voided centre the numerals 93. Queen Victor...  read more

Code: 50660

WW1 South African Mercantile Marine Medal Pair issued to Woodward - very scarce

Pair of medals correctly impressed to C.H. Woodward, as follows:
a) British War Medal, 1914 - 1918
b) Mercantile Marine War Medal, 1914 - 1918.

Both medals are impressed with just his initials and surname, apparently this was the fashion in which medals to South African recipients were named. These medals are scarce.
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Code: 50539

Ampleforth School Combined Cadet Force ( CCF ) Bronze Cap Badge

An original bronze die cast cap badge with two original lugs (east -west). In lovely condition.

Ampleforth College is the leading Roman Catholic public school in the UK and in the County of North Yorkshire.

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Code: 50530

WW1 Australia Mercantile Marine Medal Pair issued Coutts an Australian - very scarce

BWM and Mercantile Marine pair correctly impressed to "J.W. Coutts Australian 2356". Ribbon of BWM original but no longer full length. Medals in GVF+ condition. A scarce pair of medals.  read more

Code: 50506