Queens Own Hussars (QOH) NCOs Chromed Arm Badge
A light allow metal chromed example with three original blades to the reverse (folded over), but in unissued / mint condition. It would have been worn on a Garter blue backing cloth, the blades pushed through this and then the badge backing sewn to the uniform sleeve to avoid holing the sleeve. The QEII version was introduced in the late 1960s. Worn until amalgamation in 1993.
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12.00 GBP
British Regular Cavalry NCOs Arm Badge - Number of Regiments possible
Large POW feathers in unmarked silver with flat back and three original loops to the reverse. Circa 52mm tall and 55mm wide without felt cloth backing. A heavy well made item, but a variety of British Army Cavalry Regiments possible (with different or no backings): 3rd DG, 10th Hussars, 12th Lancers and their successors.
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40.00 GBP
19th Royal Hussars (Queen Alexandra 's Own ) NCO's White Metal Arm Badge
A rare right facing NCO 's arm badge, closed backed with two copper loops (front loop slightly bent, but functional) to the reverse with two braising /expansion holes to reverse of the applied back plate. In gorgeous condition with all fiddly bits present and correct. Not to be confused with the left facing elephant of virtually the same design (see final photo for comparison) which was worn ... read more
225.00 GBP
Household Cavalry Officers Gilt Pouch Badge QEII Issue
a large fire gilt ammunition pouch badge with red felt backing cut to shape and with all three blades present to the reverse. Gilt bright (a few minor blemishes and minor wear to highpoints) with no damage and all the fiddly bits present and correct. Circa 11cm wide and 7cm tall.
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48.00 GBP
Essex Yeomanry NCO Padded Bullion and Silk Arm badge, QEII issue
Circa 4.8cm tall including red felt backing cloth. Some paper stuck to reverse and a some glue traces to front at about 5 o'clock otherwise in very good condition and bright. Thank you to David for pointing out this is an arm badge (source
Michael Wood's new book on "Badges and Insignia
of The Essex Yeomanry").
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14th / 20th Hussars / Kings Royal Hussars Gurkha Crossed Kukris Bullion Mess Dress Arm Badge
A small circular woven bullion badge in the form of crossed kukris in gold bullion thread. Worn by all ranks to commemorate the regiment's tanks serving with the 43rd Lorried Gurkhas fighting through Italy campaign in 1944-45. The badge was adopted in 1947. In very good condition. It was worn post amalgamation in 1992.
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10.00 GBP
Superb Victorian Generals Horse Furniture Bit Boss Fire Gilt Badge
A stunning example of a fire gilt General Officer's Horse Furniture bit boss badge, with a VR Cypher to centre and often used in Victorian times, a 'Guelphic' crown to the top. What a bobby dazzler this chap must have been. Crossed Sword and Baton below. Circa 7.5cm tall. In superb condition.
Standardisation of crowns was introduced by King Edward VII, when he laid down in... read more
65.00 GBP
19th Century Victorian Cavalry Officers Sabretache Sling Billets with original black leather attachments
A rare set of three fire gilt buckles depicting Lions heads. Minor wear, leather a bit dry but still functional. All three retaining buttons are present, but only one on show in photos. I will give the leather a mild treatment with renaissance wax before posting to make it more supple. Gilt remains bright and fresh. Scarce.
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85.00 GBP
18th Royal Hussars (Queen Marys Own) NCOs White Metal Arm Badge, pre 1922 variety
A die cast white metal example with to original loops to the reverse. Circa 3.6cms tall and 4cms wide. Scarce.
Note this has a gap between the tail of the Q and back leg of the M. Post 1922 versions did not have a gap. See the final photo for a side my side comparison. Only the badge on the left is for sale here. See my item 64761 for the later pattern.
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1st Royal Dragoons OR 15th / 19th Kings Own Hussars NCO's white metal Arm Badge
A good pre 1953 NCOs die struck white metal example with two original lugs to the reverse. In very good condition with sharp detail. Circa 65cm tall and 38mm wide.
Linaker & Dine pages 34 and 124 refer.
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