WW1 Royal Navy RN Overseas Service Chevrons 1914 to 1918

An original and rare full set 1914 represented by a silver chevron, the remaining by gold. Bullion remains bright and clean. In super condition for age.

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Code: 69628

WW1 Royal Marine Artillery (RMA) Officer's OSD collar badge, circa 1902-22

A die cast bronze flaming grenade resting on a scroll with the motto PER MARE PER TERRAM. Two original loops (slightly bent). In good condition and rare.

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Code: 69626

WW1 - AAS Anti Aircraft Section ( Royal Garrison Artillery ) Brass Shoulder Title - Tiptaft

A.A.S standing for Anti - Aircraft Section of Royal Garrison Artillery ( RGA), worn by these units during the First World War. Maker marked to reverse 'Tiptaft B'Ham' . It has seen some wear but is in very good condition and scarce. Not listed in Westlake and also not to be confused with the Army Apprentice School, who wore a title with their name spelt out in full.

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Code: 57014

WW1 Royal Marine Artillery ( RMA ) Gilding Metal Brass Grenade Cap Badge, pre 1923

Die-struck cap badge with two original lugs to the reverse (slight bending). Lovely old patina to this badge. Circa 38mm tall.

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Code: 56539

WW1 Vintage Trinity House Pilots Large Pattern Gilt Button

Circa 23.5mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked C&J Weldon 130 Cheapside London to reverse. Gilt bright and button in very good condition.

Trinity House pilots were skilled mariners and provided a vital service to ships bound for British ports. The pilotage service usually operated from pilot cutters when transferring to and from vessels. A Trinity House pilot's licence w...  read more

Code: 62366

WW1 RMA Royal Marine Artillery Other Ranks Brass Metal Shoulder Title

In good worn condition with two original loops to the reverse (slightly bent). This is the larger pattern as worn by Other Ranks. Circa 49mm wide by 16mm tall.

Westlake confirms that the straight RMA brass shoulder title was worn until 1923.

Westlake No 1595 refers.

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Code: 69625

WW1 Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) Armoured Car Section Collar / Lapel Badge

A scarce bronzed collar badge with two original loops (slight verdigris to reverse of one loop). As worn by the R.N.A.S. Armoured Car Section during WW1 from 1916 onwards. It depicts an Armoured Car to the centre of a crowned oval. Circa 4.1cm wide and 4.7cm tall. In superb condition for age, with its original bronze patina.

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Code: 57938

2nd King Edward VIIs Own Gurkha Rifles Regiment Regimental Flash Designation For Wear on the Gurkha Hat

Worn circa 1900 - 1944, and again by all ranks from 1946 - 1961 on the Gurkha hat. Worn in opposite ways by the 1st and 2nd battalions Each square is circa 12mm tall and 15mm wide. Minor edge wear and glue to reverse as removed from hat.

The Gurkha Museum publication "Insignia of the 2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Simoor Rifles) Fig 2GR D29 refers.

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Code: 67675

GSM/CSM Pair of Medals to Rifleman / L/Cpl Jaharsing Limbu, 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles

In GVF condition, court mounted with correct ribbons, both medals correctly impressed as follows:

General Service Medal (1918-1962) single clasp 'Malaya' QEII Head (very slight edge nibles to rim)
"21140861 RFN. JAHARSING LIMBU, 7 G.R."

Campaign Service Medal (1962 - ) two clasps 'Borneo' and 'Malay Peninsula' QEII head
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Code: 69219

GSM/CSM Pair of Medals to Rifleman Nirmal Limbu, 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles

In NEF condition with original ribbons, both medals correctly impressed as follows:

General Service Medal (1918-1962) single clasp 'Malaya' QEII Head
"21141998 RFN. NIRMAL LIMBU, 10 G.R."

Campaign Service Medal (1962 - ) single clasp 'Borneo' QEII head
"21141998 RFN. NIRMAL LIMBU. 1/10.GR." Slight mark / scratch to medal rim)

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Code: 69218