Georgian / Napoleonic Wiltshire Yeomanry Cavalry Officer's Silver Plated Open Backed Tunic Coatee Button

Circa 18.5mm in diameter, fixed shank, silver plate in superb condition with slight edge wear. Maker marked Mark Sanders & Co (based in Birmingham). Unit formed 30 June 1794. A reasonably large corps, with circa 30 officers in 1797.

Similar to the button in Ripley & Darmanin fig 227 but with the addition of Wiltshire below the Georgian crown.

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Code: 69533

Georgian Napoleonic Royal Regiment of Artillery Officer's Gilt Two Piece Construction Tunic Coatee Button

This button displays the Ordnance arms. Circa 20.5mm in diameter, it is slightly convex and of two part metal construction with original shank to reverse and a blow hole to reverse for heat expansion when the two parts were braised together. Gilt and detail is very worn, possibly excavated, but in good condition despite this. This was the second pattern button worn circa 1790 until 1802. O...  read more

Code: 69534

54th Shropshire Militia Large Pattern Other Ranks Open Back Button - Firmin

Circa 21mm in diameter, original fixed shank, maker marked Firmin & Sons London. A pewter other ranks button in superb condition for age. Worn circa 1833 - 1855.

The War Office issued a Circular Letter (H.O.51/33) dated Whitehall 30th April 1833, which fixed the Militia Battalion Order of Precedence giving the Shropshire Battalion the No 54. This order held good until 1855.<...  read more

Code: 61260

Georgian / Napoleonic Nottingham Militia Officer's Gilt Tunic Coatee Button

Circa 19mm in diameter, fixed shank (slightly twisted to one side), an attractive open-backed convex button, with an incised design. Maker marked Firmin & Westall, Strand (dates from 1794 - 1812 when Firmin & Westall were one company). In super condition for age. A real cracker. A pre 1813 as termed the Royal Sherwood Foresters Nottinghamshire Militia from that date onwards. Rare.
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Code: 69528

Northumberland Hussars Anodised Pair of Collars with Backing Plates, QEII issue

In very good condition, queen's crown, single lug to each. No maker's marks but with original brass backing plates and cotter pins.

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Code: 60198

Ampleforth College (Yorkshire) CCF Combined Cadet Force, woven cloth Shoulder Title

In unissued condition, red on black.

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Code: 67313

WW2 Era Artificer Armourer, Toolmaker etc Embroidered Trade Proficiency Badge

Removed from uniform and in very good condition. A
heavy white and brown embroidery with white highlights on khaki with a hessian backing.

British Army Trade Badges by Edwards & Langley p10, item No 2B refers.

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Code: 61774

British Army Collar Maker / Saddler / Saddletree Maker / Harness Makers Embroidered White on Khaki Cloth Proficiency Arm Badge

Removed from uniform, an embroidered arm badge in the shape of a horse bit. Circa 5.4 cms tall and 5 cms wide. In very good condition. WW2 or earlier.

Worn on the upper right arm of the trades listed in the title for mainly horse units such as the Cavalry of the Line, Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers , Royal Signals and the Army Service Corps (ASC).

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Code: 61490

Fusilier Brigade / Royal Regiment of Fusiliers (RRF) Facing Pair of Other Ranks AA Anodized Aluminum Staybrite Collar Badges

A facing and matched pair. Each of two part construction with a single central lug to the reverse, in very condition.

Col D R Wood Fig 246 refers.

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Code: 68419

WW2 War Office Bullion and colour threads on Felt cloth Formation Sign (RAOC officers)

In very condition. Padded centre with the shield and cannons in bullion wire which was worn by officers of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps attached to the War Office. Davis describes as 'very rare'.

Davis No 5 refers.

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Code: 66563