The Essex Regiment two part 1st Pattern Brass Helmet Plate Centre ( HPC) Glengarry Badge

A scarce Two tower helmet plate centre. Four out of four staple style loops to HPC, with correct long central loop. Some service wear and dried polish to reverse otherwise a smart looking badge worn circa 1881- 1903.

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Code: 59471

The Essex Regiment 2nd Pattern Brass Helmet Plate Centre HPC

Worn circa 1903 to 1914. All four staple style loops original, present and collect. A lovely item.

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Code: 58039

The Dorsetshire Regiment Other Ranks Brass Helmet Plate Centre ( HPC ) Glengarry Badge

The longer centre loop on HPC turned down for ease of wear on the Glengarry cap. Very small stain to top letter E otherwise in very good condition with sharp detail.

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Code: 59472

Devonshire Regiment Brass Gilding Metal Helmet Plate Centre ( HPC ) with Pagri Fixing

In excellent unissued condition with original long slider fitting to the reverse for wear on the sun helmet.

K&K Vol 1 No 300 and 369 refer.

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Code: 59372

The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Victorian QVC Gilding Metal 1st pattern Helmet Plate Centre (HPC)

With two out of four original lstaple style loops remaining otherwise in very good condition. Worn 1881 - 1902 on the Helmet Plate Centre and, until 1895, on the Glengarry. Dark toned.

Note the reduction in the size of the laurel sprays to accommodate the long regimental title. The crown above the rose changed to a king's crown in 1902.

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Code: 62930

1977 Silver Jubilee - Telescopic Viewer novelty - Interesting and rare

Entitled "Tim's Telescopic View of Her Majesty's Silver Jubilee 1952 - 1977". It has a viewing hole that takes your eye down through an animated procession from Admiralty Arch in London down the Mall to Buckingham Palace, and has the Queen and Prince Philip in their state coach with all the pagentry of London advancing towards you.

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Code: 52431

19th Century Victorian Cavalry Officers Sabretache Sling Billets with original black leather attachments

A rare set of three fire gilt buckles depicting Lions heads. Minor wear, leather a bit dry but still functional. All three retaining buttons are present, but only one on show in photos. I will give the leather a mild treatment with renaissance wax before posting to make it more supple. Gilt remains bright and fresh. Scarce.

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Code: 59760

WW1 Patriotic Silk Embroidered Postcard - Honour to the Aviators RFC / RNAS

A very scarce card with its original card insert. Postally unused but has a message written on it - to my wife. In great condition for age.

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Code: 58093

The Staffordshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's) Officers Embroidered Bullion Beret Badge, Holland Patch

A fine scarce post 1959 gold and silver wire and brown Holland patch embroidered example. Prince of Wales's plumes above Stafford Knot. On black felt backing. Glue to reverse. In very good condition.

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Code: 61854