2nd Volunteer Battalion (VB) The Manchester Regiment Other Ranks Cap Badge
A bi-metal cap badge for the 2nd volunteer battalion of The Manchester Regiment with two dark toned loop fastenings (east and west). HQ at Manchester. A good colour, correctly found in Bi-Metal, no feet to loops, correct underscore under the 'nd' of 2nd. Some loss of detail to the three stripes on the shield from polishing and service wear. The most numerous of the Manchester Volunteer Batt... read more
100.00 GBP
T / 6 / Grenade / NF (Northumberland Fusiliers) 4 Piece Brass Shoulder Title
As worn 1908 - 1925 by soldiers on the Service Dress jacket. Various combinations found, this one in four parts. This one a bit of a marriage with the T looking like it has been neatly cut from another shoulder title and a mix of loop fixings, all in good condition.
Col D Wood p106 / Fig 303 refer.
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20.00 GBP
4th / 5th (Territorial Force) Battalions of Prince Albert 's Somerset Light Infantry Other Ranks White Metal Cap Badge - South Africa 1900 - 01 Scroll
A heavy die struck example in white metal with the correct pattern of lettering and numbering on the scroll, and on a lightly crimped tapering slider. Hard to find a good one. Sharp detail.
See the following URL for a discussion about the many fakes out there verus this good original pattern:
https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55787&highl... read more
35.00 GBP
The Prince of Wales's North Staffordshire Regiment 1st Volunteer Battalion Other Ranks White Metal Cap Badge
A very crisp die struck badge with two original D style loops to the reverse (e-w). All in white metal. In superb condition. Believed to be 1st Volunteer Battalion until 1908. Any information welcome.
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65.00 GBP
Scottish 1st Aberdeenshire Rifle Volunteers Shoulder Belt Plate
A die struck blackened brass example, with three original screwposts and retaining its original nuts with washers to reverse (one nut with damage but still functional). Some slight wear to black finish on the highpoints of the "Wee Jimmy" otherwise in very good condition and rare. Worn 1860 - 1884. Circa 7.1cms tall and 7cms wide.
Bloomer No 214 refers.
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285.00 GBP
4/5th Royal Scots (Queen's Own Edinburgh Rifles) Astrakhan Boss / Side Badge
A small an unusual badge, worn on the front corded boss and as a side badge on the Rifles Astrakhan hat and unique to the 4/5th Royal Scots (TA) - Queen's Own Edinburgh Rifles. Die struck in bronze with two copper metal prongs for attachment to the hat / cord, circa 26mm tall and 24mm wide. See final photo for it being worn.
See my item 66497 for the shoulder title.
85.00 GBP
Scottish Territorial Red Cross Brigade Gilt Metal Arm Sleeve Badge
In very good condition with two original loops to reverse with red felt backing to the reverse. Circa 55mm in diameter. A very pleasing example.
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9th Battalion (Glasgow Highlanders) Highland Light Infantry (HLI) White Metal Glengarry Badge - 'Lacesset' spelling
A die struck nickel plated fronted metal cap badge with two original long copper lugs (bent inwards) to the reverse. Some minor staining and touches of verdigris otherwise in good overall condition. This pattern worn from 1908 - 1939. This is the scarcer "Lacesset" spelling version.
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45.00 GBP
CAV - Scottish Caithness Artillery Volunteers White Metal Shoulder Title - Gaunt
In good condition with two original hex fixings and maker marked JR Gaunt London. Some light staining to reverse otherwise in very good condition. Circa 1880 - 1908. Scarce. (Also worn by the Ceylon Artillery Volunteers un white metal until 1939, brass thereafter).
Westlake No 670 refers.
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4th / 5th / 6th / 7th Battalion (Territorial Force) The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Other Ranks White Metal Glengarry Badge - No Sphinx
A scarce Territorial Force badge (post 1908) as worn by the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th Battalions pre WW1 without the Sphinx. Two original large copper loops with splayed feet (some service wear to these), as only found on this badge. This pattern has both Lacessit and Lacesset spellings on the oval scroll, this one being 'Lacessit'. In very good condition with sharp detail. King's crown.