Royal Scots Fusiliers (RSF) Brass Other Ranks Glengarry Badge, Kings Crown

An original die struck example with two original loops
to the reverse (north-south). Some loss of detail through service wear and slight twisting to lugs otherwise in good condition.

K&K Vol 1 No 620 refers.

Comm SiSa (18)  read more

Code: 63421

WW1 Northamptonshire Regiment Other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge

An early second pattern castle ( standard pattern ) with original slider to reverse and three sweat / braising holes to reverse of the scroll. Die struck badge with good sharp detail. Stiff, solid badge in very good condition. Circa 4.3cm tall.

See my item 60033 for the WW1 economy version.

Comm RoHa (B3)  read more

Code: 64250

WW1 Royal Welsh Fusiliers (RWF) BI Metal Cap Badge

A pre 1920 example with original slider and three sweat / braising holes to the reverse. I good overall condition.

Comm Roha (B3)  read more

Code: 64510

WW1 / WW2 Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Other Ranks White Metal Cap Badge

A die struck example with original slider. In good worn condition. Slight hint of verdigris to left of crown.

Comm JoPa  read more

Code: 68022

WW1 - 15th & 17th Service Battalions (The Leeds Pals) The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) Other Ranks Gilding Metal Brass Cap Badge

A dark toned brass die struck badge with two long original loops (bent upwards but functional) and not a slider (as found on copies). A scarce genuine example of this much copied badge. Note the upright "budgie", the short sturdy claw on each owl as it clutches the shield, a proper looking sheep rather than a thin looking dog like creature seen on the copies. There is a version with a slide...  read more

Code: 68506

The Border Regiment Other Ranks White Metal Cap Badge

In good condition with original slider and red felt backing inserted in behind a brass retaining strip.

K&K Vol 1 No 645 refers.

Comm JoPa (124)  read more

Code: 64566

WW1 9th Scottish Division Formation Designation White Metal Arm Badges, Facing Pair

A facing pair of die struck white metal thistles (sadly missing on their dark blue cloth backing discs) with two original lugs to the reverse of each. Not quite matching but close.

These were worn on each arm by members of this elite Scots Division in facing pairs. the Division was part of 'First Hundred Thousand' that went to France in May 1915 and remained until 1918. After ...  read more

Code: 68591

Pre WW1 Fife & Forfar Yeomanry Gilding Metal Brass Cap Badge

In good worn condition complete with full helmet plume (correctly pointing downwards on the GM examples). Good crimp to slider. Shaped to cap.

A scarce badge which has defied definitive identification often mistakenly thought to be unique to the 14th battalion Black Watch in WW1, or as a sergeant's badge, or an officer's slidered badge polished or a WW1 ecomony badge). However ...  read more

Code: 68573

Durham Light Infantry DLI White Metal Cap Badge (Fat Bugle Variety), King's Crown

Not the typical DLI Cap badge in white metal, but a manufacturer's variation from WW1 which I call the 'fat bugle' variety. Original slider, but this was mounted on wooden board in an old frame and the bend in the slider has been over extended by the person who put it on the board to make it fit. It extends too far out before the down turn as a result. Some loss of detail from polishing oth...  read more

Code: 66797

WW1 Welsh Regiment Economy All Brass Gilding Metal Cap Badge

Die struck in one piece with original slider. Slider slightly twisted and bent up at its tail. In good condition.

Comm DaMc (480)  read more

Code: 68300