WW1 Indian Army Cavalry - 31st Duke of Connaught's Own Lancers Brass Shoulder Title
A UK Made brass shoulder title with two original loops for fixings. In very good condition. Worn circa 1903 - 1923. Scarce.
In 1903, Lord Kitchener's Indian Army reforms were implemented, under which the 1st (Duke of Connaught's Own) Bombay Lancers were renamed as the 31st (Duke of Connaught's Own) Bombay Lancers and this was the regiment's title as they entered the First Worl... read more
55.00 GBP
Boer War QVC Queensland Mounted Infantry Slouch Hat Badge
A garter buckle inscribed 'QUEENSLAND MOUNTED INFANTRY' with a voided Southern Cross centre and surmounted by a Victorian crown. Two lugs on the reverse and maroon red wool felt insert (some holes / mothing to this).
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325.00 GBP
Transjordan, Emirate - An Arab Legion Headdress Cap Badge for the Regular Army of Transjordan 1920-1956
Die struck in white metal, measuring circa 45mm x 47 mm, original horizontal pin and 'c' clasp, in very good condition. Not to be confused with the post 1956 pattern (see my item 65691 where you will note the arabic script is notably different).
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45.00 GBP
Royal Navy Mine Clearance Service Arm Badge
A worn example with nicely curved backing plate and cotter pin. Two original loops to reverse. This one has the slight central die flaw that runs vertically down the centre of the mine as found on some original examples. The copies, of which there are many, have a diagonal flaw line running from the top left to bottom right of the badge. In very good condition.
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60.00 GBP
Small Pattern East Surrey Regiment Beret Badge - Buttons Ltd
Scarce to find this small pattern cap badge. Circa 3.5cm wide and 3.5 tall. Slider maker marked Buttons Ltd, Birmingham. Worn for a limited period only, 1950 - 1953. King's crown.
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20.00 GBP
New Zealand Engineers Other Ranks Gilding Metal Cap Badge - Gaunt Tablet
A die struck cap badge with two original loops to the reverse and maker's tablet JR Gaunt London (upside down). In good condition overall condition but with a touch of verdigris to the front and reverse. Circa 4cms tall and 2.5cms in diameter.
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22.00 GBP
Queen Victoria School (Dunblane, Scotland) White Metal Glengarry Badge
King's crown white metal glengarry badge with two loops to the reverse. The Royal Crest of Scotland within a wreath of thistle that carries the tri-part title scroll. This pattern sealed 1947. Replaced by Silver anodised in 1964.
K&K Vol 2 No 2647 refers.
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20.00 GBP
The 8th (Irish) Battalion The King’s Regiment Liverpool – King’s Crown White Metal Cap Badge
A good stiff die struck white metal example with original slider. In unissued condition.
Liverpool shortened to 'L’Pool' on the scroll. See:
https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30076140
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22.00 GBP
WW1/WW2 Indian Medical Service Officers OSD Cap Badge - Blades
A die cast brass badge (rather than bronze) with two original blades (north - south) - do not recommend playing with these as the can become brittle with age. Circa 4.5cms tall. In very good condition with sharp detail.
The Indian Medical Service consisted solely of commissioned European medical personnel. The Indian Medical Department consisted of mainly Indian medical per... read more
20.00 GBP
The Guards Machine Gun Battalion Other Ranks White Metal Cap Badge
A WW1 issue die struck cap badge worn only 1917-18 by the Guards Machine Gun Battalion with original slider. Much reproduced, this is a genuine example in very good condition with original slider. A good stiff badge, well made. Circa 5cm by 5.1cm. Scarce. Redesignated 8th May 1918 as the Guards Machine Gun Regiment.
The date 1916 relates to the date that the creation of the year ... read more