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).
Complete with cotter pin. The badge...  read more

Code: 68781

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

105th Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers Corps (RVC) Glengarry Badge

This is a genuine and scarce example which is much copied. It is die stamped silver plate with two original silvered loops to the reverse. It appears to have a gilt wash finish on the oval motto srcoll. A really lovely example with sharp detail and of superb quality, possibly officer/senior NCO issue. Circa 5.4cms tall. Circa 1868 - 1880.

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Code: 65455

Edwardian (Scottish) Border Rifle Volunteers Other Rank's Glengarry Badge

An Edwardian King's Crown blackened brass glengarry badge for the Border Rifle Volunteers. Some rippling and bending from service wear but in generally good condition complete with two of two original loops to reverse (some bending to these). Circa 53mm tall and 36mm wide. This unit was affiliated to the King's Own Scottish Borderers, becoming their 4th Battalion in 1908. Worn 1901 - 1908 o...  read more

Code: 66978

Scottish 1st Aberdeenshire Rifle Volunteers Shoulder Belt Plate

A die struck blackened brass example, with three original screwposts and retaining its original nuts with washers to reverse (one nut with damage but still functional). Some slight wear to black finish on the highpoints of the "Wee Jimmy" otherwise in very good condition and rare. Worn 1860 - 1884. Circa 7.1cms tall and 7cms wide.

Bloomer No 214 refers.

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Code: 67182

10th (Territorial) Battalion (Liverpool Scottish) The King's Liverpool Regiment White Metal Pouch Badge

As per the cap badge in design but with two of two original screwposts, complete with retaining nuts, to the reverse. Cast and of two part construction. In good overall condition.

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Code: 67572

QVC Victorian Volunteer Mounted Officer Martingale Horse Furniture Ornament Badge

A superb large badge with five of five original brass tabs (some bending) to reverse for securing to a leather martingale badge (now missing). VR cypher to centre, most probably silver plated and in great condition with no damage and sharp detail. Circa 11.5cms tall.

A variety of non regular units possible, yeomanry, rifle volunteers, militia, colonial, Staff or Lord Lieut...  read more

Code: 68075

QVC 1st (Hallamshire) Volunteer Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment Other Ranks Bi-Metal Helmet Plate

A really pleasing die struck example of three part construction with no damage, sharp detail, three original dark toned loops to the reverse and a braising / sweat hole behind the Union Rose. The usual minor misshaping of some of the star tip points from service wear, but does not detract. As worn from 1883 - 1901.

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Code: 68666

10th (Liverpool Scottish) Battalion Kings Regiment Officers Sporran Cantle Badge

Of two part construction with two original screw posts (without nuts) to the reverse an circular maker's mark bearing the maker's details "J.R.Gaunt & Son Ltd., London". Peter Brydon identifies this as the Officer's Sporran Cantle Badge (Plate 6, Fig 5 refers). Looks silver plated.

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Code: 68678

Scottish Territorial Red Cross Brigade Gilding Metal Arm Sleeve Badge

A large die struck example in good condition with two original loops to reverse and with a red felt backing to the reverse (not the original felt, added by me for display). Circa 55mm in diameter.

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Code: 68744