Inns of Court OTC (27th London Regiment) Blackened Brass Metal Shoulder Title

Blackened finish mainly worn away with service wear, two of three original lugs remaining (the top one was either never fitted or has been very neatly removed). Worn between 1908 and 1932.

Westlake no 1567 refers.

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Code: 56712

GREYS Royal Scots Greys Other Ranks Brass Shoulder Title (small pattern)

Two orginal loops to the reverse in good condition. Circa 4.1cm wide and 1cm tall. This smaller pattern was introduced in 1950, becoming gold anodised in 1960. Quite short-lived.

Westlake No 81 refers.  read more

Code: 55516

17 / 21 L - 17th / 21st Lancers Other Ranks Large Brass Shoulder Title

Circa 5cm wide and 1.5cm tall (ignoring the forward slash between the 17 and 21), with two original square lugs to the reverse, in good condition.

Westlake No 173 refers.

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Code: 55260

T / 5 / Grenade / NF - White Metal One Piece Shoulder Title

A scarce one piece white metal shoulder title as worn by other ranks of the 5th (Territorial Force) Battalion, the Northumberland Fusiliers. Three original dark toned D style loops to the reverse. Grenade has been modified by the removal of its lugs by the manufacturer. The other ones of this type viewed have this modification. Worn circa 1908 - 1925 on the blue serge jacket. Scarce.
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Code: 67570

XIXRH - 19th Royal Hussars Officer's Shoulder Title, Post 1908

A scarce officer's Roman numeral shoulder title in gilt brass with two original hexagonal style loops to the reverse. Signs of service wear but in generally good condition. This pattern from 1908 - 1922.

See the last photo for all four types of shoulder titles worn by this small cavalry regiment (Westlake only lists three). The other shoulder titles are listed elsewhere on th...  read more

Code: 69136

19th Hussars (Alexandra PWO and then Queen Alexandra's Own) Other Ranks Theatre Cast Brass Shoulder Title

A rare theatre made sand cast example, presumably in India when the Regiment was stationed there, with two original integral fixing loops to the reverse. Quite a bit smaller than its UK made counterpart as illustrated in Westlake (No 176). Circa 13mm tall and 30mm wide. The UK made pattern is 14mm tall and 35mm wide (see my item 62065).

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Code: 69137

WW2 'Int Corps' Intelligence Corps Brass Shoulder Title

In good condition with two loops to the reverse, one loop neatly replaced. Formed in 1940.

Westlake no 378 refers

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Code: 65625

BW Barrack Warden Large Brass Cap Badge, Collar Badge & Shoulder Title

Circa 18mm tall and 33mm wide, with two original hexagonal fixings to the reverse. A few stains to front and verdigris to reverse otherwise in good condition and scarce. Not to be confused with the Black Watch.

Barrack warden was a civilian appointment held by service pensioners who had a record of good conduct and held the rank of at least sergeant. It served as both a cap...  read more

Code: 69133

WW2 Home Front - HG Home Guard Brass Shoulder Title

A brass shoulder title with two original loops to the reverse. Worn in place of cloth titles by some units.

Westlake No 824 refers.

See also my item 69125.

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Code: 69130

Welch Regiment Other Ranks Matched Pair of Brass Shoulder Titles

In good condition with two original hexagonal fittings to the reverse of each. Post 1920 examples when spelling changed to 'Welch'. Small stain to one of the titles.

Westlake No 1152 refers.

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Code: 69131