Indian Army - 25th Bombay Light Infantry Officer's Gilt and Silver Plated Pagri Badge, c1885 - 1889 only

A simply stunning pagri badge, with original and functional pin fittings, and original red velvet cloth backing (some slight stressing to this between the numerals otherwise in remarkable condition for age). Circa 71mm tall and 60mm wide. The title on the scroll is "Bombay Light Infantry" - the title "Native" was dropped in 1885 and they dropped "Light" from their title in 1889. The conclus...  read more

Code: 67734

Seaforth Highlanders Matched and Facing Pair of Two Part Gilding Metal Other Ranks Collar Badges

A matching set with one single central loop to the reverse of each part, so a later issue. In very good condition. Worn from 1898 - 1961. F cyphers were worn facing left, but the elephants were worn facing.

Height: Cyphers - 24mm Elephants - 23mm
Width: Cyphers - 42mm Elephants - 34mm.

Churchill No 1681 / 1682 refer.

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Code: 68380

Highland Light Infantry (HLI) Bi-Metal Waist Belt Clasp (WBC) - Kings Crown - Firmin

Some service wear but badge with sharp detail. Missing connecting attachment for belt fitting. Maker marked Firmin & Sons London and with impressed number CN1448 to reverse.

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Code: 68381

Ceylon Light Infantry (CLI) Matched Facing Pair of Collar Badges

A neat little pair, facing and matched, with original loops. In very good condition. Circa 1900.

Renfrew et al Vol 1 Nos 1100 & 1101 refer (but the centres of each are unvoided)

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Code: 68384

Ceylon Light Infantry (CLI) White Metal Shoulder Title

In good condition with two original loops to the reverse. Worn 1881 - 1949. Scarce.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1 No 1104 refers.

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Code: 68385

Scottish Highland Brigade Officer's 3D Glengarry Badge

A die cast silver plated example of two part construction in the form of a 3-D Stag's head above a 'Cuidich'n Righ' scroll superimposed on a saltire. Commonly known as a 'crucified moose' among the troops. Three of three original loops to the reverse. Sligh service wear and tarnishing otherwise in very good condition. Worn circa 1958-69.

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Code: 68388

Highland Light Infantry (HLI) White Metal & Enamel Sweetheart Brooch Pin Badge

King's crown so pattern, pre 1952. Original pin fitting.
Enamel intact but some wear otherwise in good condition.

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Code: 68392

WW1 Canada - 194th Infantry Battalion (Edmonton Highlanders) CEF Canadian Expeditionary Force Overseas Infantry Battalion Cap Badge

Pickled brass die struck cap badge with two original loops and maker marked "Tiptaft" on top left reverse. In very good condition.

Cox 721 refers.

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Code: 68523

South Africa - Cape Peninsula Rifles (CPR) Gilding Metal Helmet Badge, Pagri Fitting

A dark toned gilding metal example which has been worn but with a slider presumably for wearing on the pagri band on the tropical / sun helmet. Some signs of service wear, some traces of verdigris to reverse otherwise in good worn condition.

Owen 315 - 317 refer but this one in brass gilding metal.

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Code: 68393

Canadian Militia - 50th Gordon Highlanders Sporran Badge

A small die struck bronze sporran badge at circa 35mm tall. Two loops but one of these is a contemporary replacement. Most probably an officer's issue given the OSD finish. I believe other ranks wore this in white metal. Scarce.

The 50th Gordon Highlanders were a pre-1914 militia unit formed in Victoria British Columbia (Sir Arthur Currie helped raise the regiment in 1913).<...  read more

Code: 68579