London Scottish (14th County of London Battalion) Other Ranks White Metal Sporran Badge

A smaller pattern, die struck in white metal with two original loops (north-south) as worn as a sporran badge by the London Scottish. Circa 44mm tall and 49mm wide. In very good condition.

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Code: 67755

Highland Cyclist Battalion (HCB) White Metal Glengarry Badge - Gaunt Plaque

Scarce white metal king's crown glengarry badge with two original loops and makers details for Gaunt London to the reverse in the form of a small brass plaque. The Star of the Order of the Thistle bearing double title scrolls, 'Highland Cyclists' and 'Battalion T.F '. This one with Lacesset spelling.
Slightly curved / domed. An original example of a much copied badge.

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Code: 68377

4th West York Militia Matched Pair of White Metal Collar Badges

A gorgeous pair of die struck white metal collar badges with two original brass loops to the reverse. An early pair of superior quality. Worn 1876 - 1881. Subsequently the 4th (Militia) Battalion, The West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

Churchill No 468 refers.

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Code: 68140

Edwardian Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) Other Ranks White Metal Volunteer Battalions Cap Badge

Full size die struck cap badge in white metal, king's crown with two original long copper loops to the reverse. Some service wear to loops. Circa 1902 - 1908.

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Code: 68216

Rifle Volunteer Corps Officers Silver Plated Cap Badge

A silver plated example on long loops (some service wear to these). Circa 4cms tall and 4.6cms wide. Silver plate some tarnishing and service wear to detail. Whilst this is reminiscent of the Ox and Bucks LI pap badge, I believe this was worn generically by a number of Rifle Volunteer Units and is of officer quality. Came with the DLI VB button listed below.

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Code: 68820

5th Battalion (Caithness and Sutherland) Seaforth Highlanders NCOs Silver Plated Glengarry Cap Badge

Nicely cast badge in silver or silver plate which I understand were worn by NCOs. Two lugs to reverse, which show signs of having been silivered. Initials 'T.S." scratched to reverse and mounted on a genuine Black Watch / Government square of Tartan cloth (The 5th Seaforths wore kilts of Government tartan box-pleated identical to those of the A&SH).
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Code: 68781

7th Volunteer Battalion (VB) The Royal Scots Pair of White Metal Collar Badges , 1904 - 1908 only

Miniature versions of the glengarry badge, this unit wore collar badges of a small size from 1904 until 1908 only. Die struck in white metal with two original loops to the reverse (some service wear to these). Not an exact match but display reasonably well together. Circa 26mm tall. Rare.

Churchill No 24 refers.

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Code: 68786

Cambridge University Rifle Volunteers (CURV) Blackened Metal Shoulder Belt Plate

This is an original Victorian blackened metal shoulder belt plate. It consists of the arms of Cambridge University with entwined initials CURV as a monogram at the top. The rear has its original 2 screw posts. In very good condition with sharp detail and no damage.

The Cambridge University Rifle Volunteers were formed in 1803 when there were fears of an invasion by the French. ...  read more

Code: 68479

Scotland / Scottish - Midlothian Coastal Volunteer Artillery (MCVA) Gilt and Enamel Mufti Lapel Pin Badge

A rare 1901 - 1908 period gilt and enamel ling fixed pin lapel badge. No damage to enamel. Slight staining to gilt around the gun wheel. Rare.

See also my item 68508.

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Code: 68795

Border Rifle Volunteers Edwardian Officers Pouch Belt Plate

A fine die-stamped blackened post 1901 example, with burnished silver highlights. Crowned star mounted with circlet inscribed “BORDER RIFLE VOLUNTEERS”; to the centre, the crowned heart with scroll above inscribed “DOE OR DIE”. Two screw posts to reverse but missing its securing nuts. Rare as worn only from 1902 - 1908. A touch of verdigris to reverse otherwise simply gorgeous.

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Code: 68780