The Northamptonshire Regiment (48th & 58th Foot) WW1 Issue Brass Economy Cap Badge

All brass version with original slider. A worn example but detail still good. Introduced circa 1916. Gaylor confirms an all brass economy issue for this Regiment.

Gaylor page 135 refers.


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Code: 60033

Kings Own ( Yorkshire Light Infantry ) (KOYLI) ( 51st & 105th Foot) Large Smasher / Pagri Hat Bi-Metal Cap Badge

Worn on the Smasher (Slouch) Hat. Gaylor claims the Pagri. Huge badge compared to the normal issue (see the second photo for a comparison with the badge listed below). Bi-metal with sweat hole to the reverse. Lugs look different in colour but both original. A smashing badge!

K&K Vol 1 No 669 refers.

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Code: 60030

The York and Lancaster Regiment ( 65th & 84th Foot) Other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge

A very good quality striking with original slider and two sweat/ braising holes, one to reverse of the coronet and the other to the reverse of the rose.

K&K Vol 1 No 679 refers.

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Code: 60022

The Royal Scots Officers Large Gilt Brass Button (1st Foot)

Jennens & Co, London. Worn 1881 onwards. Some light marks to gilt but otherwise gilt bright and in very good condition with a strong fixed shank. Circa 26mm in diameter.

Ripley No 200 refers.

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Code: 60406

The Kings ( Shropshire Light Infantry ) KSLI Officers Large Gilt Button ( 53rd & 85th Foot)

JR Gaunt & Son, London. Detail sharp with strong fixed shank. Very good condition. Circa 25mm in diameter.

Ripley No 278 refers.

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Code: 50180

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 refers.

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Code: 50679

The Dorsetshire Regiment ORs Large Brass Button ( 39th & 54th Foot)

Other ranks button, maker marked Smith & Wright Ltd, Birmingham, with solder repair to shank which is upright and stiff. This pattern was worn 1900-1951.

Ripley No 257 refers.

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Code: 50697

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 refers.

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Code: 50682

The Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry Officers Large Brass Button ( 32nd & 46th Foot)

Dulling to button but sharp detail but quite light weight, maker marked P. Berney, London ( a scarce maker), fixed shank. 26mm in diameter.

Ripley No 250 refers.  read more

Code: 50719

Kings Own Scottish Borderers ( KOSB ) Officers Large Brass Button ( 25th Foot)

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Firmin London to reverse. Some slight tarnishing to gilt but in much better condition than my photo suggests.

Ripley No 240 refers.

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Code: 50736