The Royal Gibraltar Regiment Anodised Aluminium AA Cap Badge - Firmin

In good condition on original slider stamped Firmin London. Formed in 1958, It is formed as a standard light infantry battalion with a Headquarters Company and three rifle companies. Of these, two are made up of regular soldiers and the other is a reserve unit.

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Code: 62011

Ceylon Light Infantry (CLI) White Metal Cap Badge

A locally finely cast example with two original loops to the reverse. Possibly silver plated. Circa 1881 - 1949.

Renfrew Vol 1 No 1097 refers.

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Code: 68386

30th Battalion New South Wales (NSW) Scottish Regiment White Metal Glengarry Badge, King's Crown

A heavily die struck example with two silvered loops to the reverse. In good condition with sharp detail. This pattern as worn from 1948 - 1953 (thanks to Garry for confirmation).4

The 30th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army. It was originally formed in 1915 during the First World War as part of the all-volunteer Australian Imperial Force (AIF) and saw ...  read more

Code: 68374

Royal Malta Artillery Collar Badge / Malta Home Guard Cap Badge

An ornate Maltese cross with two dark toned loops to the reverse. Circa 3.5cm across. Renfrew et al in Volume 1 " British Colonial Badges " states this was the collar badge of the Royal Malta Artillery. However, in an article in M.H.S. Bulletin no.269 August 2017 by Dennis Darmanian (photo on p18) he claims this as an alternate badge as worn by the Malta Home Guard.

The Malt...  read more

Code: 57917

Kings Own Malta Regiment of Militia Bi- Metal Cap Badge - Long slider

A die struck two part construction cap badge with long slider (possibly for wear in the pagri of the sun helmet). In very good condition with sharp detail. Worn 1903 - 1921. Much copied. This one with the correct construction.

Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 1364 refers.

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Code: 59842

WW2 Cyprus Regiment Officers OSD Bronze Cap Badge - Blades

A scarce badge, die cast with two blades to the reverse. A good colour and in very good condition.

Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 1377 refers.


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Code: 64156

WW2 Cyprus Regiment Officers Blackened Collar Badge

A rare collar badge with two loops to the reverse. Not
featured in either volume of Renfrew. In very good condition. Worn 1940 - 1946.

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Code: 64155

The Royal Malta Artillery Bi-Metal Beret Cap Badge, Queens Crown

In unissued condition with original slider to reverse. As worn from 1953 - 1970.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1 No 1361 refers.

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Code: 68366

Ceylon Light Infantry Other Ranks Sun Helmet / Field Service Cap White Metal Badge

A scarce collar badge of the CLI with an original small slider to reverse, presumably for wear in the sun helmet pagri band or field service cap - no signs of lugs ever having been fitted. Circa 2.6cm tall (excluding slider). Worn circa 1881 - 1949. Came on a red felt triangle.

Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 2151 refers.

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Code: 65875

Pacific Islands Regiment (PIR) Brass Gilding Metal Cap Badge, 1953 - 1975

In very good condition with two original loops, vertically positioned for wear in the slouch hat. Circa 3.1cms wide and 3.9cms tall. Britain's possessions in the South Pacific were amongst the smallest imperial holdings. Scarce.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 1201 refers.

See my item 57886 for this unit's shoulder title.

Comm DaMc (323)  read more

Code: 67138