Early 7th Hussars Bi Metal Cap Badge, Kings Crown ( 4 braising holes)

In very good condition with original long thin slider. 4 braising (sweat / expansion ) holes to the reverse.  read more

Code: 54704

First 1st Royal Surrey Militia White Metal Glengarry Badge, circa 1874 - 1881

Awarded the precedence 20 in 1855, the 1st Royal Surrey Regiment of Militia became the 3rd Battalion, the East Surrey Regiment in 1881. Circa 6.5cm tall with two original lugs to the reverse. Roman numerals XX for 20. Some misshaping to orb at top of crown otherwise in good condition with only minor wear to the silver plate on the highpoints.

K&K, Vol 1, No 1214 refers.
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Code: 60183

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.

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Code: 58390

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

20th Hussars Other Ranks Brass Metal Cap Badge

In good condition with original slider. Slider has slightly lifted on one corner, but is still strong and functional. There is nothing one can say of any merit about the design of this badge.

In 1922, the Regiment merged with the 14th Hussars, and this badge was consigned to history.

K&K Vol 1, Fig. 793 refers.  read more

Code: 54727

The Gloucestershire Regiment (28th & 61st Foot) - Other Ranks Brass Back Badge

Circa 2cm across, small die struck back badge for wear on the reverse of the cap, with two original lugs to reverse. No badge collection is complete without one. Found with slider also.

The 28th Foot (1st Battalion The Gloucestershire Regiment from 1st July 1881) had the unique honour of wearing a back badge in recognition of their distinguished conduct when engaged by cavalry b...  read more

Code: 60057

The Hampshire Regiment (37th & 67th Foot) Victorian / Edwardian Issue other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge

An attractive early pattern cap die struck two part bi-metal badge with four braising holes and two lugs (east - west), these appear to be later replacements but very neatly done - reflected in price. Slight service wear to high points on tiger, but overall a good stiff badge. Affectionally known as the cat and cabbage cap badge. 42mm across and 40mm tall.

K&K Vol 1 No 647 refers...  read more

Code: 60048

The Welch Regiment (41st & 69th Foot) Other Ranks Bi-metal Cap Badge

Bi metal cap badge with original slider to the reverse. This pattern with the spelling Welch from 1920.

K&K Vol 1 No 654 refers.

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Code: 60042

WW1 West Bromwich (South Staffordshire) Volunteer Rifle Corps (VRC / VTC) White Metal Cap Badge

A die struck white metal cap badge with original slider. The design is the Stafford Knot with a King 's crown above (worn by the Staffordshire Yeomanry in gilding metal). In very good condition with sharp detail. Circa 1914 - 1915.

Westlake confirms they wore grey-green uniforms with bronze general service buttons with no shoulder titles or collar badges. The grey-green c...  read more

Code: 58065

King's ( Liverpool ) Regiment Bi-Metal Cap Badge - Slider clipped

Good condition badge with exception of slightly clipped short slider. Two sweat / braising holes to reverse of scroll. This pattern and size introduced 1950. Circa 4cm tall and 4cm wide. Thanks to Julian for confirmation.  read more

Code: 54807