Early Queens Own Cameron Highlanders Other Ranks White Metal Sporran Badge, pre 1881

The pre 1881 pattern glengarry badge with original single large lug for wear in the sporran. The lug as been bent over for ease of display otherwise in very good condition. Circa 4.8cm tall and 5cm wide.

Bloomer No 225 refers.

D2.6  read more

Code: 58390

The Leicestershire & Derbyshire Yeomanry bi-coloured anodised Cap badge - Timings

Scarce manufacturer, marked HW. Timings Ltd B'ham on slider. Some minor service wear. Post 1956.

Coll  read more

Code: 58048

14th ( King's ) Hussars Other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge ( 1st Type )

An attractive bi-metal badge depicting the Prussian eagle in white metal with original slider. Very hard to find a good example of this on a slider, and therefore the type that would have been worn in the first year of WW1. The badge which was withdrawn in 1915 and replaced by the second pattern detailed below on account of the use of German insignia in its design. This is a very good exampl...  read more

Code: 55280

2nd Dragoon Guards ( The Queen's Bays ) Other Ranks Brass Cap Badge

A gilding metal cap badge, with good detail, original slider but some verdigris to the reverse which is showing very slight to the front. Can be stopped with a wipe of WD40!

For just over sixty years, the regiment wore the same plain pattern brass badge, differing only in the successive three crowns: the QVC (angular type), K/C Tudor Crown (a domed variety as worn in 1914), and ...  read more

Code: 54752

3rd ( Prince of Wales's ) Dragoon Guards Other Ranks Bi-metal Cap Badge ( Type 1 - Flat Topped 3)

A good strong badge with original slider (some initials lightly scratched to the reverse of slider), with large circular sweat/ braising hole behind the coronet. Sharp detail.

In 1914, the Regiment wore set of three white metal plumes and motto, brass coronet and scroll. although two different strikes used varying patterns of the numeral '3', one flat-topped and the other rounde...  read more

Code: 54751

1st ( Royal ) Dragoons Other Ranks Bi-metal Cap Badge

Bi-metal cap badge with original slider, in reasonable condition with some service wear. Not a lot one can say about this badge other than many resorted to unofficial private purchase brass eagles to make up for its uninspiring design. The eagle was of course to commemorate the capture of the French Eagle of the 105th Regiment of Infantry at Waterloo.

K&K Vol 1, Fig. 751 refers.  read more

Code: 54746

10th ( Prince of Wale's Own Royal Regiment ) Hussars Other Ranks Bi-metal Cap Badge

A stunning bi-metal cap badge with sharp detail and original slider (bent to shape). An all brass economy issue appeared in 1969.

The regiment merged with the 11th Hussars in 1969.

K&K Vol 1, Fig. 765 refers.  read more

Code: 54737

The 13th Hussars Other Ranks Bi-metal Cap Badge (Type 1)

Two part construction with original slider to the reverse. Dark toned.

The badge is fairly simple in design with the motto 'Viret in aeternum' ('It flourishes for ever'). In 1922 the Regiment was amalgamated with the 18th Hussars.

K&K Vol 1, Fig. 770 refers.

B60.4  read more

Code: 54734

15th ( King's ) Hussars Other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge

A fairly uninspired badge which carries the motto 'Merebimur' ( 'We shall be worthy'). Original slider and in very good condition, with some slight staining to reverse of slider. An all brass economy version was issued in 1916.

The regiment was amalgamated with the 19th Hussars in 1922.

K&K Vol 1, Fig. 777 refers.

B60.5  read more

Code: 54732

The 18th ( Queen Mary's Own ) Hussars Other Ranks White Metal Cap Badge

Die struck other rank 's cap badge comprising a circlet in white metal inscribed ' Queen Mary's Own ' surmounted by an Imperial Crown. In the centre the Roman numerals XVIII with original slider. In very good condition.

Worn from 1910 onwards when King George V and Queen Mary took to the Throne. Prior to this, they had been known as the Princess of Wales's Own and wore a large...  read more

Code: 54729