The Middlesex Regiment ( 57th & 77th Foot) Other Ranks Bi-metal Issue Cap Badge with Original Felt Regimental Backing Cloth

Most probably a WW2 issue as no evidence of braising holes to reverse. A diamond back badge in the regiment's regimental colours (in equal portions) of gold yellow and dark maroon sewn onto a satin black material backing. The badge backing was in use during WW1 by over forty battalions. Then it dropped out of use, until adopted again during WW2 (source: Badge Backings & Special Embellishment...  read more

Code: 60027

47 (Middlesex Yeomanry Cavalry) Signal Squadron Officer's Bullion Side Cap Badge - QEII issue

Superb quality officers field service cap bullion wire embroidered cap badge as worn on the left side of the cap. A nicely padded badge has the " MYC " monogram on a black velvet ground to the centre of an oval bearing the motto and surmounted by a Queen's crown. Scarce.

See my item 59266 for the King's Crown version (sadly now sold).

When the Middlesex Yeomanry c...  read more

Code: 68367

Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Officer's Bullion Cloth Beret / Collar Badge

An attractive bullion badge with annotated ID to reverse. In superb condition with bright colours. Circa 3cm across.

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Code: 68617

South Notinghamshire Hussars (Yeomanry) Officer's Bullion Cloth Beret / Collar Badge

In unissued condition.

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Code: 68618

Queens Own Yeomanry Officers Bullion Beret Badge

In unissued condition.

K&K Vol 2 No 2293 refers.

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Code: 68921

WW2 Queen's Own Dorset Yeomanry / 94th Field Brigade and 141st Field Regiment, Royal Artillery Other Ranks Bronzed Cap Badge, Kings Crown

A die struck bronzed example with original slider. Also found in white metal. Sealed 2nd October 1935. King's crown version.

K&K Vol 2 No 1446 refers.

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Code: 68970

Queens Own Dorset and West Somerset Yeomanry Staybrite Anodised Aluminium Cap Badge

In very good condition.

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Code: 64584

Edwardian / Early WW1 Ayrshire Yeomanry Gilding Metal Cap Badge

A die struck badge in gilding metal, with a long original slider (much service wear evident) and is based on the arms of the Earl of Carrick, a lion's head, with eagles wings, known within the Regiment as the Griffin. This badge was worn up to circa 1916. This badge can be found on loops (Imperial Yeomanry issues), and post circa 1910 with a vertical shank / slider. There are three different d...  read more

Code: 68668

The Royal Gloucestershire Hussars ( Yeomanry ) Brass Cap Badge - Dowler

A good heavy die struck cap badge with original slider which is maker marked " Wm. Dowler. ( B'ham ) ". This is one of several naming styles used by Dowler. This pattern of naming is correct, earlier than most and not often encountered. Scarce.

This pattern was worn post 1908, the portcullis is surmounted by a ducal coronet (the arms of the Dukes of Beaufort).

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Code: 58036

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