Malay Federation General Service Corps Brass Cap Badge
A thinly stamped brass badge with two original loops to the reverse. The shield is reminiscent of that found to the centre of the Malaysian Engineers badge. scarce.
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Australia 8th (Union Volunteer) New South Wales Infantry Regiment (Irish Rifles) Epaulette Shoulder Title Badge, 1899 - 1903
a lovely example with two original dark toned loops to the reverse. Of two part construction in white metal, circa 4 cms tall. In very good condition and scarce.
Grebert p49 / Bosleys Sale 65 lot 191 refer.
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Australia New South Wales Irish Rifle / Rifles Regiment Cap Badge
A die struck white metal hat badge of the NSW Irish Rifle Regiment, worn circa 1903 - 1912. The badge features the Irish harp above a shamrock, encircled by a Waratah wreath, and surmounted by the imperial crown. The Irish motto 'FAG AN BEALAC' ('Clear the way') is carried beneath the shamrock, and the title 'N.S.W. IRISH RIFLE REGIMENT' is inscribed on a scroll at the bottom of the badge. Wit... read more
MSVR Malay States Volunteer Rifles Brass Shoulder Title, worn circa 1902 - 1921
Brass shoulder title with two original flat lugs to the reverse - one slightly bent over otherwise in very good condition. Scarce.
Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 757 refers.
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Singapore / Straights Settlements - Penang and Province Wellesley Volunteer Corps Brass Collar Badge
Die struck with two original loops to the reverse. In very good condition. Circa 3.2cm tall. Worn 1922 - 1942 (as per the design for the cap badge but smaller). Of Malaya / Singapore interest. Scarce.
Renfrew et al, Vol 2 No 1994/1995 refer.
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Australia Victorian QVC Crown Queensland Mounted Infantry (4 Stars) Brass Glengarry Badge, Circa 1860 - 1902
A circular die struck brass badge in the form of a garter surmounted by a Queen Victoria crown. The garter has the text, 'QUEENSLAND'. The garter surrounds a voided cross with four stars representing the Southern Cross. The back of the badge has two original vertically aligned lugs. Circa 53mm tall. In very good condition and dark toned. The Queensland Mounted Infantry were a Pre Australian ... read more
Colonial Militia or Volunteer Artillery Cast Brass Forage Cap Badge
A nicely cast gilt grenade with original slider to the reverse. Possibly theatre made in India or African sub-continent. Circa 3.2cm tall. Scarce.
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Hong Kong Military Service Corps Chromed White Metal Cap Badge
Hong Kong Military Service Corps post 1945 chromed cap badge Locally made. Dragon on two tier title scroll with loops. In very good condition. Worn circa 1945 - 1980.
Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 926 refers.
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WW2 Ceylon Railway Engineer Regiment
Good scarce die-stamped brass crowned title circlet with floral sprays with blank scroll at base; railway engine to voided centre. Oringal slider to reverse, poorly stamped 'Dowler, Birmingham' (perhaps after a trip to the pub at lunchtime!).
According to Renfrew, worn circa 1943 - 1949. Now Sri Lanka.
Renfrew el al, Vol 1, No 1130 & Cox No 1013 refer.
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Hong Kong Patent Police Whistle on Black Rigging Lines Lanyard
Maker named Alex Ross & Co Hong Kong. A Nickel Plated White Metal Patent Police Whistle. Below makers details there are a series of Chinese characters impressed below. Still makes a nice toot. Appears to have some age to it. Slight service wear and light damage to attached black cloth lanyard. A scarce item.
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