WW1 Liverpool Special Constable Mufti Lapel Badge - 1914

A copper coloured badge with original buttonhole and maker marked. Rare.

Comm ErYa

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Code: 68655

WW1 - 2nd Hawke Battalion Royal Naval Division Brass Shoulder Title

A fine scarce Royal Naval Division other ranks shoulder title with two original hexagonal fixings to the reverse (some service wear to these but functional).

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Code: 68657

Scarce Gold Coast Regiment West African Frontier Force ( GCR WAFF ) Brass Shoulder Title

Early pattern as worn from 1901 - 1928 (the title Royal was bestowed in 1928 in view of their service against the Germans in Africa during WW1 ). A large elliptical one piece die cast shoulder title. This is a heavy quality piece, circa 5.4cm wide and 3.4cm tall. Slight misshaping to one lug. Scarce.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 301 refers.

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Code: 54614

West African - GCR Gold Coast Regiment Brass Shoulder Title

Normally found adjoined to either a WAFF or RWAFF shoulder title (see my item 54614), this stand alone title does not appear in Renfrew. It could of course be something other than Gold Coast Regiment, any information welcome. Two original loops, one fractured and twisted around on itself, otherwise in good condition. Sold as seen.

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Code: 68084

The Duke of Edinburghs Royal Regiment (Berkshire & Wiltshire) Officers Silver Plated and Gilt Cap Badge

An officers silver plated and gilt die struck cap badge, with two original long loops to the reverse. A small badge at circa 26mm tall. Some loss of detail to the dragon from polishing otherwise in very good condition.

The regiment was formed on 9 June 1959 after defence cuts implemented in the late 1950s saw the amalgamation of the Royal Berkshire Regiment (Princess Charlotte...  read more

Code: 61587

A WW1 Christmas 1914 postcard from King George V ( in Naval Uniform ) and Queen Mary for Overseas Troops

As well as the 1914 Christmas Gift Box, another Royal gift distributed to the BEF and Naval Forces on Christmas Day was a sepia coloured postcard. It carried a printed&8209;photograph (by W & D Downey ) of the King and Queen. On the back of it was this message, "With our best wishes for Christmas 1914. May God protect you and bring you home safe'. In very good condition. No central fold as of...  read more

Code: 57553

WW1 era Royal Naval Reserve RNR Officers Padded Bullion Cap Badge

King's crown and it has a nice early feel to it. Some minor signs of tarnish to edges of bullion but generally in very good condition. Circa 7.5cm wide and 6.5cm tall including black backing cloth.

D57.2
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Code: 58961

WW1 RND Royal Naval Division Drake Battalion Brass Shoulder Title

An original title but with loops rather than hexagonal style flat fixings as usually encountered. These look like the original fittings although they are bent upwards, no doubt for comfort. Scarce.

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Code: 68653

WW1 RND Royal Naval Division Hawke Battalion Brass Shoulder Title

Quite a few marks and scratches from service wear to brass, with two original hexagonal lugs, one slightly squashed.

Comm JoPa (35)

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Code: 64715

WW1 Home Front - South London Volunteer Training Corps (VTC) Gilding Metal Cap Badge - Gaunt Tablet

WW I brass cap badge with two original loops (slightly bent) and maker's tablet for JR Gaunt London to the reverse. The monogram and date, "VTC 1915 " backed by a pair of crossed rifles to the centre of a crowned laurel wreath above the scroll, "South London ". In very good condition. Scarce.

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Code: 68645