The Kings Own Scottish Borderers (KOSB) Victorian Other Ranks 1878 Pattern Helmet Plate

The 1887 - 1902 white metal detachable larger pattern glengarry white metal centre with all three staple style loops to the reverse, mounted on a die-stamped brass example of a QVC crowned brass star bearing laurel wreath which also has both of its original staple style loops. In very good condition with sharp detail. The Central badge bears the larger pattern badge at circa 8cms tall. K&...  read more

Code: 63902

The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Victorian QVC Gilding Metal 1st pattern Helmet Plate Centre (HPC)

With two out of four original lstaple style loops remaining otherwise in very good condition. Worn 1881 - 1902 on the Helmet Plate Centre and, until 1895, on the Glengarry. Dark toned.

Note the reduction in the size of the laurel sprays to accommodate the long regimental title. The crown above the rose changed to a king's crown in 1902.

K&K Vol 1 No 337 refers. <...  read more

Code: 62930

18th (Queen Marys Own) Hussars Officers OSD Bronze Cap Badge

A scarce OSD officers dark bronze die cast cap badge with two original blades to the reverse. As usual, not recommended to play with the blades as they can get brittle with age. In very good condition. Pre 1922.

K&K Vol 1 No 788 refers.

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Code: 62812

WW1 - 18th (Queen Mary's own) Hussars Set of Cap Collar and Shoulder Title Badges

All came together, the cap and collars with equal polishing and colour, a much loved set clearly from the same soldier together with his brass shoulder titles. Original fittings with cotter pins, Will not split. Would look great with some WW1 medals to a regular soldier of 18th Hussars.

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Code: 66041

The Essex Regiment two part 1st Pattern Brass Helmet Plate Centre ( HPC) Glengarry Badge

A scarce Two tower helmet plate centre. Four out of four staple style loops to HPC, with correct long central loop. Some service wear and dried polish to reverse otherwise a smart looking badge worn circa 1881- 1903.

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Code: 59471

The Essex Regiment 2nd Pattern Brass Helmet Plate Centre HPC

Worn circa 1903 to 1914. All four staple style loops original, present and collect. A lovely item.

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Code: 58039

The Dorsetshire Regiment Other Ranks Brass Helmet Plate Centre ( HPC ) Glengarry Badge

The longer centre loop on HPC turned down for ease of wear on the Glengarry cap. Very small stain to top letter E otherwise in very good condition with sharp detail.

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Code: 59472

Devonshire Regiment Brass Gilding Metal Helmet Plate Centre ( HPC ) with Pagri Fixing

In excellent unissued condition with original long slider fitting to the reverse for wear on the sun helmet.

K&K Vol 1 No 300 and 369 refer.

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Code: 59372

The Staffordshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's) Officers Embroidered Bullion Beret Badge, Holland Patch

A fine scarce post 1959 gold and silver wire and brown Holland patch embroidered example. Prince of Wales's plumes above Stafford Knot. On black felt backing. Glue to reverse. In very good condition.

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Code: 61854

6th (Territorial Battalion) The Hampshire Regiment (Duke of Connaughts Own) Other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge

Die struck with original slider and four sweat / braising / expansion holes to the rear. The bi metal badge was worn prior to 1947. In superb condition.

Gaylor p66 and Plate 21 refers.

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Code: 62792