Boer War Memorial Coloured Postcard - Carter's Ridge Memorial 1899 (Siege of Kimberley)

A postally unused postcard in very good condition from the Edwardian era (c1907) - the panel with those who fell at this action is just about legible with an eyeglass despite my photo of it.

The memorial cairn commemorates the officers and soldiers killed during the second battle of Carter's Ridge in November 1899 during the Siege of Kimberley, Cape Colony (modern South Africa)...  read more

Code: 66394

WW2 47th (London) Infantry Division Woven Cloth Formation Sign

2nd Pattern Rectangular, circa 5.2cm by 4cm. Removed from uniform but in very good condition. The red bells on a black background. Finely woven in silk.

The badge symbolised the Bow Bells of London. It was probably adopted in 1940 when formation signs were authorised. Prior to 1936 there were two London TA Divisions, 56th (1st London) and 47th (2nd London). The latter was made u...  read more

Code: 66343

South African School Cadets Large Brass Alloy Metal Pouch Badge

Worn circa 1910 - 1961, with two screw fittings and retaining nuts to reverse. looks like loops have been removed and contemporaneously replaced with screw fittings for wear on a pouch or belt. Strong and well struck badge, large ( 5.5cm tall and 6cm wide) and attractively styled.

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Code: 62901

1st (Nyasaland) KAR King's African Rifles Other Ranks Brass Cap Badge, QEII Issue

Die struck, UK made gilding metal cap badge, with two original loops to the reverse. Queen's Crown - worn 1953 - 1963 only.

Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 445 refers.

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Code: 67293

Indian Army 2nd Royal Lancers (Gardners Horse) head-dress badge

A good scarce post 1922 - 1947 Indian made die cast brass example. Two loops to the reverse. Taken from a gaunt example (feint naming still evident on this cast version). In very good condition.

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Code: 64166

WW2 Poland - Framed Medals to a Polish Soldier - MOL PRC (Polish Resettlement Corps)

The Monte Casino Medal is a later unnumbered copy. The other WW2 medals are original. A small cut photo image of the soldier in uniform and attributed below to the late 30049127 Staff Sergeant Stanislaw MOL PRC. A moving tribute in both English and Polish to the reverse of the frame. Worthy of further research.

The glass will be removed from the frame before posting unless ...  read more

Code: 65960

Ampleforth College (Yorkshire) CCF Combined Cadet Force, woven cloth Shoulder Title

In unissued condition, red on black.

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Code: 67313

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.

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Code: 59760

12th (Prince of Wales's Own) Lancers Bi-Metal Other Ranks Cap Badge

Pre 1903 cast pattern for extra strength with correctly mounted King's crown and original slider. Single braising / sweat hole behind the PoW feathers. This version with all brass pennons to the lances (usually found with a white metal / silver overlay). In good overall condition.

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Code: 67287

16th The Queens Lancers Bi-Metal Cap Badge

A strongly constructed badge with original slider and braising holes to reverse of scroll. No damage and in very good condition.

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Code: 67286