National Defence Company (NDC) Gilding Metal Brass Cap Badge - EDVIII Issue

In good condition with original slider. Edward VIII issue but was quickly withdrawn.

K&K Vol2 No 2161 refers.

E15.16  read more

Code: 60466

Royal Dublin Fusiliers ( RDF) ( 102nd & 103rd Foot) Victorian / Edwardian Bi-metal cap badge

With three original dark toned loops to the reverse and with sweat / braising / expansion holes. Shows signs of being worn but in good condition with sharp detail. Worn with a slider from circa 1910 onwards so this is an early pattern.

K&K Vol 1 No 702 refers.

E50.2  read more

Code: 60010

Kings Own ( Yorkshire Light Infantry ) (KOYLI) ( 51st & 105th Foot) Large Smasher / Pagri Hat Bi-Metal Cap Badge

Worn on the Smasher (Slouch) Hat. Gaylor claims the Pagri. Huge badge compared to the normal issue (see the second photo for a comparison with the badge listed below). Bi-metal with sweat hole to the reverse. Lugs look different in colour but both original. A smashing badge!

K&K Vol 1 No 669 refers.

E57.9  read more

Code: 60030

The Suffolk Regiment (12th Foot) Victorian Issue Other Ranks Bi-metal Cap Badge - Regimental Pattern Castle

Die struck Bi-metal cap badge with two original dark toned loops to the lugs (some service wear / twisting to lugs but still fully functional). Victorian crown and two tower regimental pattern castle. Also worn with a King's Imperial Crown. The latter very rare.

K&K Vol 1 Nos 603/604 refer.

E57.11  read more

Code: 60080

KDF Kenya Defence Force Brass Shoulder Title - UK Maker

Nice item, UK made with two original loops to the reverse and maker marked with Wm Dowler & Sons Ltd. Officer quality.

E59.1  read more

Code: 60233

EAASC - East African Army Service Corps Locally Made Sand Cast Brass Shoulder Title

Roughly cast with two original tomb stone style loops to the reverse. In good condition. Worn 1939 - 1945.

Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 1833 refers.

E58.28  read more

Code: 60355

WW1 Royal Naval Division (RND) Hawke Battalion Silver hallmarked Sweetheart Pin Brooch Badge

An extremely fine hollow silver example, highlights enhanced with gold plated highlights, the reverse bearing Chester hallmarks for 1914 (capital letter 'O') and maker's details "G&S". Very good condition. With no dents or distortion. It is better than my photos, as the gold seems to blend into the silver colour. Circa 4.7cms wide. Fabulous.

Comm MaFi  read more

Code: 68649

R / KENYA POLICE - (Reserve) Cast Brass Shoulder Title

Kenya Police Reserve locally made cast brass shoulder title. Two original tombstone style lugs to the reverse. Scarce.

Not listed in Renfrew.

E59.1  read more

Code: 60234

Essex Yeomanry NCO Padded Bullion and Silk Arm badge, QEII issue

Circa 4.8cm tall including red felt backing cloth. Some paper stuck to reverse and a some glue traces to front at about 5 o'clock otherwise in very good condition and bright. Thank you to David for pointing out this is an arm badge (source
Michael Wood's new book on "Badges and Insignia
of The Essex Yeomanry").

E58.18  read more

Code: 60356

South African - Imperial Light Horse Cloth Pagri Flash

Circa 6.5cm by 5.5cm, folded over at either end for wear. In very good condition.

E58.19  read more

Code: 60715