4/7th 4th / 7th Dragoon Guards RAC Regimental Flash Cloth Arm Designation

Worsted cloth formation sign. Diamond black border with chevrons in black, gold and two in dull red, some paper stuck to reverse as removed from an album. Small black diamond was worn at the top. Worn by all ranks on battledress. In very good condition.

Introduced in 1939 when the regiment was mobilised with the BEF to go to France. It was expected that for security reasons, the ...  read more

Code: 63737

Queens Own Yorkshire Dragoons post 1901 NCO’s arm badge

Good scarce die-stamped white metal crowned Rose of the House of York. Original stout brooch pin. Circa 6.2cms tall.

Comm DaMc (635).  read more

Code: 68676

3rd Dragoon Guards NCOs White Metal Arm Badge

Large POW feathers, a quality die struck white metal example with three original loops to the reverse (some twisting but functional). Circa 5.4cms tall and 5.6cms wide. Some slight polishing to highpoint on central plume otherwise a pleasing example.

Linaker & Dine Fig 8.4(B) refers.

Comm JoPa  read more

Code: 68917

Queens Own Worcestershire Imperial Yeomanry Officers Shoulder Belt & Pouch With Whistle and Gilt Fittings

A magnificent Officers shoulder belt plate and pouch with king's crown badge to pouch, indicating the period 1902 - 1908. Tan leather with gilt fittings, in near mint condition. Odd mark to leather, but nothing to worry about. The belt is complete with a fire gilt lion-head boss and two-strand gilt chain connected to the gilt whistle and holder.

The pouch has the original tinned...  read more

Code: 61208

Victorian / Edwardian 18th Hussars Officers Horse Furniture Ear Boss Ornament Badge

A scarce item still on its leather backing, with white metal XVIIIH on brass circlet. In very good condition for age. Circa 6cms in diameter. Slight tear to leather to reverse, but it is still in very good condition.

Comm BoHa (417)  read more

Code: 67794

Edwardian Belt Ornaments Fire Gilt EDVII Cypher on Belt end, Matching Slide and Buckle, Yeomanry?

A wonderful fire gilt set, in superb condition. Not sure which unit would have worn these, but most likely a yeomanry officer. Any information welcome.

Comm SiSa  read more

Code: 67936

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.

See also the anodised aluminium version listed as item 6...  read more

Code: 59931

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.

Comm JoPa (64)  read more

Code: 59760

13th / 18th Royal Hussars ( Queen Mary's Own) NCOs Silver Bullion Cloth Mess Dress Arm Badge

As worn from 1960 until 1992 (when the regiment was amalgamated as the Light Dragoons), a silver bullion QMO monogram on circular black felt backing. Circa 4.4cm in diameter including backing cloth (monogram only is 32mm by 33mm). A little bit tarnished and dusty looking otherwise in very good condition. Some blue material stuck to reverse.

Linaker & Dine Colour Plate D and ...  read more

Code: 61301

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

Code: 59044