Scarce Memorial Postcard for loss of HM Submarine L24 - includes roll of honour

A tragic reminder of the perils of being at sea, L24 was lost with all hands off Portland Bill following a collision with HMS Resolution on 10th January 1924, also depicted. Postally unused and in good condition.

More information can be found on the incident and the crew at the following URL:

http://www.roll-of-honour.com/Ships/HMSubmarineL24.html  read more

Code: 53587

Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry Officers Silver Plated and Gilt Cap Badge

Die cast silver plated plumes with applied gilt coronet. Circa 3.9cm tall. Two long silver plated loops to the reverse. Some wear and twisting to lugs otherwise in good bright condition.

The final photo shows a comparison of this item against the other ranks pattern, for sale elsewhere (item 58069).

G70  read more

Code: 62288

North Somerset Yeomanry Officer's Hallmarked Silver Side Cap / Collar Badge - Edward VIII

A lovely small badge with maker's mark for Gaunt (JRG & S) and Birmingham Assay stamps with date letter 'M' for 1936. Circa 27mm tall. Worn as a field service side cap and collar badge in this size. Cypher of the abdicated monarch King Edward VIII to centre. A rare and short lived badge.

K92.3  read more

Code: 69084

5th Dragoon Guards Officers Gilt Brass Large Pattern Button, QVC Crown

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Jennens & Co (PoW feathers), London. Victorian Crown. As worn from 1855 - 1901. In very good condition.

Ripley No 28 refers.

K96.3  read more

Code: 69081

5th Dragoon Guards Officers Gilt Brass Large Pattern Button, King's Crown

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Jennens & Co Ltd, London. King's Crown. As worn from 1902 - 1922. In very good condition.

Ripley No 28 refers.

K96.3  read more

Code: 69080

The Royal Ulster Rifles ( RUR ) Officers Black Metal Large Pattern Button, Kings Crown

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker mark is feint but appears to be Firmin, London. Pre 1952 as King's crown. Circa 1920 - 1952. A lovely button in very good condition.

Ripley No 563 refers.

K96.4  read more

Code: 62825

Herefordshire Regiment Other Ranks Large Pattern Brass Button

Circa 26mm in diameter, maker marked Armfield Ltd, Birmingham. In very good condition but looks to be of other ranks quality. Worn 1908-1947. King's Crown. A rare territorial button, not often encountered.

Ripley No 431 refers.

K96.1  read more

Code: 69079

6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers) Other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge

Bi metal cap badge in good condition with original slider and two sweat / braising holes to the reverse of the scroll. With sharp detail. An all brass economy badge was issued in 1916.

The Regiment was amalgamated with the 3rd Dragoon Guards in 1922 to form the 3rd Carabineers ( Prince of Wales's Dragoon Guards ), and again in 1971 with the Royal Scots Greys to form the Royal Sco...  read more

Code: 67629

HAC Honourable Artillery Company Light Cavalry Bullion Mess Dress Collar Badge

In unissued condition. Circa 42mm tall. Lovely item and scarce.

Comm DaSm  read more

Code: 69036

WW2 Indian Army - 1st Coorg Battalion - Wartime Raised Unit

A large well made theatre made cast brass example with two original loops. In very good condition.

Raised in 1942 from Southern India, the Coorgs were recruited to form a garrison battalion as the newly raised 1st Coorg Battalion. Like the 71st Coorg Rifles before it, the new battalion had a badge incorporating crossed Coorg knives (PEECHAEKATHI). In 1946 it was converted to t...  read more

Code: 69011