WW1 Manchester Regiment Non Voided Other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge

A nicely made example of the WW1 unvoided 'tram-driver" cap badge in bi-metal. Original slider (slightly shortened) and two braising /sweat holes to reverse of scroll. Not a Pals badge, but most likely a WW1 economy issued later in the war. Any information welcome.

This is the pattern with a die flaw running vertically through the shield, which is considered ok, see the follo...  read more

Code: 67777

WW1 Northamptonshire Regiment Brass Economy Issue Cap Badge

An all brass version with original slider with sharp detail. Introduced circa 1916. Gaylor confirms an all brass economy issue for this Regiment.

Gaylor page 135 refers.

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Code: 68196

WW1 The Middlesex Regiment Brass Economy Cap Badge

A die struck all brass economy cap badge with original slider to the reverse. Sharp detail.

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Code: 65346

The Kings Royal Rifle Corps (KRRC) Other Ranks Cap Badge - Larger Pattern

Circa 5.5cms tall. Original slider to reverse, red backing felt damaged at top where slider fits. Most of blackened finish present.

K&K Vol 1 No 675 refers.

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Code: 68200

Royal Dublin Fusiliers ( RDF) ( 102nd & 103rd Foot) Bi-metal cap badge

WW1 era cap badge with original slider (with crimp marks) to the reverse and with single sweat / braising / expansion hole behind the applied animals on the grenade (most, but not all, genuine RDF badges have sweat holes behind the scroll also). In good condition with sharp detail. The regiment was disbanded in 1922.

K&K Vol 1 No 702 refers.

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Code: 63693

WW1 Northumberland Fusiliers (NF) Other Ranks Brass Gilding Metal Cap Badge - Woodward

A maker marked slider, with a good crimp mark and correct original naming for "F.E. Woodward B'Ham". Some light polishing to detail from service wear. Scarce.

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Code: 68163

WW1 Economy The Prince of Wales's North Staffordshire Regiment Other Ranks Brass Cap Badge

In good worn condition with original slider. All brass economy issue as worn from 1917 until the end of WW1.

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Code: 67251

Royal Irish Fusiliers (RIF) 2 part Bi-metal Cap Badge with White Metal Coronet

A die cast bi-metal greande cap badge with original slider to the reverse (clipped) and a separate die struck white metal coronet with two original loops to the reverse. Grenade has a small sweat / braising / expansion holes to the reverse.

K&K Vol 1 No 694 refers

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Code: 62350

WW1 Notts & Derby (TF) Brass Cap Badge - Lugs - Gaunt Plaque

A die stamped example with two original lugs as opposed to a slider a maker marked with an original JR Gaunt Tablet. Often mistaken for an economy badge, but believed to have been independently commissioned as opposed to War Office issued for one of the Territorial Battalions of this Regiment. Scarce. Some signs of service wear otherwise in good condition.

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Code: 65551

WW2 General Service Gilding Metal Brass Cap Badge

Die struck with original slider, in very good condition with all fiddly bits present and correct.

Formed in 1942 as a reception corps for trainees before being allocated to field force units.

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Code: 66641