Scots Guards Bandsmans Music Case Pouch Badge Star
Based on the brass valise star, this large badge was also worn as a band case badge. See photos of this being worn (kind courtesy of Sean for these). The four brass loops suggest this was worn on the case as shown rather on the valise (which usually had a large single slide to the reverse). Four original long horizontal brass loops, minimal wear to design detail although some twisting to the... read more
40.00 GBP
79th (QO Cameron Highlanders) Victorian NCO's or Piper's plaid brooch
A scarce pre-1881 solid cast and chased in nickel-plated brass metal, a continuous high relief wreath of thistles and leaves with, mounted upon the voided centre, the Sphinx upon a tablet bearing the numeral LXXIX below a scroll bearing the battle honour PENINSULA and above a scroll bearing the battle honour WATERLOO; transverse a stout steel pin brooch fitting upon the reverse (tip of pin belo... read more
365.00 GBP
Hampshire Regiment Musicians Bandmans Helmet Plate, Circa 1919 - 1946, King's Crown
Owner states this was a band plate and it has been gilded and looks quite splendid. Lugs reaffixed on the Helmet Plate quite crudely but it displays really well once mounted on the plate. Pre 1946, black felt backing. Worn most probably between 1919 and 1949 by members of the band in full dress.
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65.00 GBP
Large British Army Bandmasters Brass Arm Badge, King's Crown
A large brass die struck badge with three original short loops to the reverse. A lyre, wreath and crown, but much larger than the more commonly encountered bandmans' trade badge at circa 8cm tall. Worn on appointment to the position of Bandmaster on the lower right sleeve. In good condition except there is a fracture at the top right side between the base of the crown and the top of he lyre ... read more
20.00 GBP
Royal Warwickshire Regiment Musicians Large Cast Band Pouch Badge
A large and impressive badge nicely cast with flat back and with a stout pin fitting and c clasp, possibly a low grade of silver. The quality, whilst good overall, does suggest theatre made, possibly in India. Some polishing to the antelope otherwise the detail is good. VI below is a reference to the Regiment's pre1881 status as the 6th Regiment of Foot. Apparently worn on the large white le... read more
95.00 GBP
Prince of Wales Royal Regiment Band Drummers Pouch Belt Badge
A large and impressive metal badge with a gilt finish with two original loops to the reverse (some twisting to these from service wear). Circa 8.9cms tall. In very good condition. Worn from 1992. I have seen similar badges worn by drummers of the band of this pattern but in bi metal.
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40.00 GBP
Large Scottish Pipe Band Drum Major's Embroidered Bullion Badge
A stunning example, circa 11cms in diameter. A finer example than those often encountered with coloured threads for the thistles.
Comm GM
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2nd Battalion Band The Lincolnshire Regiment Musicians Brass Metal Foreign Helmet Pagri Badge
A die struck two-part construction brass unvoided example with two original loops (north -south) to the reverse. The centre disc is in a yellow brass and has been inserted and braised into a copper coloured brass star with King's Crown above. A reasonably large badge at circa 5.8cms tall. Initially a bit of a puzzle but as usual the BMBF came to the rescue where it is identified as the he... read more
75.00 GBP
Manchester Regiment Large Cast Brass Musicians Bandsmans Music Case Pouch Badge
A large sold cast brass musicians badge with a gilt finish to front. The fleur-de-lys is quite decorative (possibly unique to 7th Territorial Battalion?) if a little but roughly cast with two large integral tombstone style fixings to the reverse. Circa 6.6cms tall and 5.5cms wide. Rare.
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125.00 GBP
2nd Battalion The Middlesex Regiment Bi Metal Bandsmans Musicians Pouch Badge
A post 1881 die cast badge of two-part construction with two original dark loops to the reverse. Some loss of detail to coronet from polishing otherwise in very good condition. Crica 4.5cms tall. Scarce.
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95.00 GBP