QVC Oxford University Rifle Volunteers Other Ranks Helmet Plate

A Victorian die-stamped white metal crowned star bearing laurel sprays and title strap; University Arms to voided centre. Three original lug fastenings (North, East and West, North bent over). Quite a bit of service wear to star tips but in good overall condition.

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Code: 70418

Queen's Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons) Piper's Silver Plated Glengarry Cap Badge

An early die cast silver plated white metal example, flat backed with two original loops to the reverse. In very good condition and quite scarce as worn by the pipers. Replaced by an anodised AA version.

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Code: 70419

Rifle Brigade / Royal Green Jackets Bullion Sleeve Rank Badge - Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) / Company Sergeant Major (CSM) King's Crown

Removed from uniform, a nicely padded example, King's Crown so pre 1952. Gold-coloured threads on rifle green (looks almost black) woven on In very good condition.

A King's Crown surrounded by a laurel wreath, executed in gold bullion thread.

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Code: 70420

Queen Victoria School Dunblane (Scotland) Cadet Piper's Silver Plated Plaid Brooch, Queen's Crown

Circa 69mm in diameter, ff two part construction, silver plated (slight tarnishing to finish) silvered example. Original pin fitting to the reverse. Queens Crown pattern sealed 1964. In very good condition with no damage.

The Queen Victoria School Dunblane, Scotland, is a MOD sponsored boarding school for the children of service personnel. Queens Crown pattern sealed 1964. <...  read more

Code: 70422

Cold War Royal Observer Corps (ROC) Officer's Beret Badge

Within gold thread bullion embroidered crowned laurel sprays, an applied gold coloured AA anodised aluminium Elizabethan Coast Watcher standing on a scroll inscribed “Forewarned is Forearmed”. Queen's crown. Sewn onto the colours of the organisation, a light blue felt backing. In very good condition and scarce.

It operated in the United Kingdom between 29 October 1925 and 31 De...  read more

Code: 70421

74th Highlanders Undress Plaid Brooch - later 2nd Battalion The Highland Light Infantry (HLI)

An attractive and scarce 74th (Highlanders) Regiment of Foot (later 2nd Battalion HLI) undress plaid brooch as worn between 1849-1881 nickel silver (no hallmark) with the Indian Elephant and scroll bearing battle honour 'Assaye'. Very good condition with minor service wear. Original pin and C clasp, strong and functional. Circa 7.5cm in diameter.

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Code: 70417

Victorian QVC King's Own Scottish Borderers (KOSB) Other Ranks Large Pattern White Metal Glengarry Badge - Gaunt Tablet

Victorian QVC King's Own Scottish Borderers (KOSB) Other Ranks Large Pattern White Metal Glengarry Badge A good heavy quality early pattern die stamped white metal example with three original loops (some service wear). Maker's tablet to reverse of crown, JR Gaunt / London. Circa 7.7cms tall. This is not a HPC or a converted HPC. Hard to find. The Victorian pattern crown worn 1887-1901, King's...  read more

Code: 70416

West Kent Regiment Bi-metal Helmet Plate Centre ( HPC )

In good condition with three of four original staple style loops present to reverse (central loop neatly removed for wear on the Glengarry and one remaining stable is lifting on one side but still functional) . Worn 1881 - 1914 on the Helmet Plate and on the Glengarry until 1895. A thick blue velvet backing which appears to be the original backing to be included.

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Code: 70414

The King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) Brass Gilding Helmet Plate Centre (HPC)

Brass dark toned and signs of service wear. With all four original staple style loops (Large central loop fractured but still functional). Worn 1881 - 1914 on the Helmet Plate Centre and on the Glengarry until 1895. It would have been worn with a red cloth backing.

K&K Vol 1 Nos 295 and 363 refer.

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Code: 70413

British Indian Army - 15th Punjab Regiment Officer's Medium Pattern Gilt Brass Button

Circa 19mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked JR Gaunt & Son Ltd, London, Engld. Some dulling to gilt finish and detail from service wear otherwise in good condition.

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Code: 69653