19th Royal Hussars (Queen Alexandra's Own) Officer's OSD Bronze Cap Badge - Blades

A die cast bronze example with two original blades to the reverse. The top blade is bent to shape and has a slight nibble in the end of the point, and the bottom blade is bent side ways. It is best not to mess with these as they can get brittle with age. It is a rare badge and worn 1909 - 1922 only.

C26  read more

Code: 69143

South Africa - NNR (Northern Rhodesia Regiment) Brass Shoulder Title

Cut from sheet brass with two thin copper retaining loops, appears theatre made.

Renfrew claims worn from 1933 - 1964.

Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 1862 refers.

K32  read more

Code: 69142

Indian Artillery Officer's OSD Bronze Cast Collar Badge

A die cast UK made badge with the word INDIA on a scroll below the grenade. Two original loops to the reverse. Some light service wear otherwise in good condition. Circa 49mm tall.

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Code: 69141

Indian Artillery Officer's OSD Bronze Cast Collar Badge - Arabic Script - Gaunt London Maker

A die cast UK made badge with either Urdu or Arabic script on a scroll below the grenade. Two original loops to the reverse and embossed with the maker's details JR Gaunt London. Circa 48mm tall. Any information on the identification or translation most welcome. Scarce as never seen the like before.

K34  read more

Code: 69140

South African Pretoria Regiment (Princess Alices's Own) Cap Badge

Good scarce die-stamped gilding metal brass Springbok Antelope on title scrolls. Circa 5.3cm tall, two original loops to the reverse. As worn from 1932 until 1943.

Owen No 675 refers.

K34  read more

Code: 67362

Important Update - Site will be closing in Spring of 2026

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We are saddened to inform all our customers of many years that on account of an increasingly hostile environment for small businesses such as ourselves here in the UK, the site will be closing down in the spring of next year - final date of trading to be advised.

We will be continuing to list daily until the last gasp!

So, if there is so...  read more

Code: 61706

The Royal Gibraltar Regiment Staybrite Anodised AA Matched Pair of Collar Badges

In very good condition with backing plates and cotter pins. They are the same size despite my photos!

Comm JoPa (163)  read more

Code: 63754

Artist impression Postcard, depicting the Royal Navy Mediterranean Fleet in a gale sailing from Corfu to Malta December 1911.

Postally used, cancelled in Valletta, Malta, but unfortunately stamp removed. Message on reverse is dated April 1912 from a sailor, Fred Smith to his sister. He was seving in HMS Triumph which is one of the shipes featured on the front of the card. Unusual card and Fred undoubtedly saw First War service.

HMS Triumph was the second of the two Swiftsure-class pre-dreadnough...  read more

Code: 53017