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

The Manchester Regiment Other Ranks White Metal Cap Badge

A post WW2 white metal cap badge with original slider. Worn until 1958. In very good condition.


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Code: 68194

Durham Light Infantry ( DLI ) (68th & 106th LI) Victorian White Metal Other Ranks Cap Badge

A Victorian white metal die struck cap badge for the Durham Light Infantry with two original age-toned lugs to reverse (n-s - top one twisted to vertical position but still intact and strong).

K&K Vol 1 Nos 680 refers.

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Code: 68501

The 6th Dragoon Guards ( Carabiniers ) Other Ranks Bi-metal Cap Badge

Bi metal cap badge in good condition with original slider and two sweat / braising holes to the reverse of the scroll. With sharp detail. An all brass economy badge was issued in 1916.

The Regiment was amalgamated with the 3rd Dragoon Guards in 1922 to form the 3rd Carabineers ( Prince of Wales's Dragoon Guards ), and again in 1971 with the Royal Scots Greys to form the Royal...  read more

Code: 54748

Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry (DCLI) Other Ranks Victorian Brass Metal Cap Badge, 1896 - 1900 only

Die struck quality yellow brass cap badge with three original dark toned loops to the reverse. Some squeezing to loops and twisting but still functional. Sharp detail and scarce. Gaylor (p37) states this pattern worn prior to 1901, although the 1900 Dress Regulations for the British Army show the new white metal badge with the scroll "Cornwall". Ivall & Thomas confirm it was worn from 1896 to 1...  read more

Code: 68569

2nd Volunteer Battalion (VB) Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry (DCLI) Other Ranks White Metal Cap Badge, 1896 - 1908 only

Die struck quality white metal cap badge with three original dark toned loops to the reverse (some service wear to these). Sharp detail and rare. Ivall & Thomas confirm it was worn from 1896 to 1908 by the 2nd VB.

Item 284, p64 Military Insignia of Cornwall - Ivall & Thomas). Circa 4.4cms tall.

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Code: 68665

Gordon Highlanders White Metal Pouch / Sporran Badge

Of two part die stuck construction. Small stain to top right arm of cross otherwise a badge of some quality.
One loop with service wear the other a soldered replacement. Circa 52mm tall. Condition reflected in price. Sold as seen.

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Code: 68783

Queens Dragoon Guards ( QDG) Officer's Padded Bullion Beret Badge

In unissued condition, a quality padded gold and silver bullion example on a black background. These were officers private purchase items.

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Code: 61013

Victorian 1st Volunteer Battalion, The Border Regiment Helmet Plate, QVC

A superb example, with no damage and with three retaining loops and the brass backing plate for holding the red felt centre cloth in place. Sharp detail, shaped to helmet. Fabulous. Circa 1887 - 1902.

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Code: 67431

64th Regiment of Foot (North Staffordshire) Other Ranks Quilted Shako Helmet Plate

A die struck brass metal example with two dark toned soldered lug fastenings. Some dulling to finish from age and service wear. An original example as worn 1861 - 1869.

(Please note the shape of the tail of the numeral '4' in the final photo. It is half moon in shape and is different to the example in K&K Vol 1 Fig 146).

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Code: 68023