Indian Army - The IX (9th) JAT Regiment 'Heroes' Cast White Metal Helmet Badge

9th JATs Cast white metal with two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 5.2cms wide and 4.5cms tall.

The IX (9th) JAT Regiment of the Indian Army existed from 1922 to 1947, and consisted of the following units:
1st Royal Battalion (Light Infantry)
2nd Battalion (Mooltan Battalion)
3rd Battalion (from 10th Jats)
4th Battalion (from 18th Infantry)
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Code: 68112

Indian Auxiliary (Volunteer) Army - Assam Valley Light Horse (AVLH) Bi-Metal Cap Badge

Cap badge, Assam Valley Light Horse, 1901-1947. Bi-metal badge consisting of an eight-pointed star with "AVLH" unit monogram surmounted by King's Crown, with scroll bearing the unit's motto, "Semper Paratus", meaning "Always Ready". Finely cast and of two part construction, locally made, with two original loops to reverse (one retaining strip truncated but still holds the central device in plac...  read more

Code: 68110

WW1 / WW2 Indian Army - Assam Valley Light Horse (AVLH) Matched Pair of White Metal Shoulder Titles

A very good pair of matching white shoulder titles in the form of the unit's initials, 'AVLH'. Worn 1896-1947.

The Assam Valley Light Horse was formed as a volunteer corps and auxiliary regiment based in Assam. The majority of those in the regiment were tea planters from the Assam Valley.

The unit was founded on 25 September 1896, formed from the Assam Valley Moun...  read more

Code: 68559

Cold War - Westminster Dragoons (TA) Woven Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

Embroidered red on purple, the red has faed a bit otherwise in good overall condition. According to Mills this was worn only between 1947 and 1951. Scarce.

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 5261 refers.

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Code: 69226

Victorian The 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers) Other Ranks Large Pattern Brass Button

Circa 25mm in diameter, floating shank, backmarked Firmin & Sons Ld, Birmingham, brass dark toned, odd small dark stain but otherwise in very good condition and scarce. This pattern worn 1855 - 1870 only.

Ripley No 21 refers.

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Code: 59630

Victorian The 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers) Other Ranks Medium Pattern Brass Button

Circa 19mm in diameter, floating shank, backmarked Firmin & Sons Ld, Birmingham, brass dark toned, odd small dark stain but otherwise in very good condition and scarce. This pattern worn 1855 - 1870 only.

Ripley No 21 refers.

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Code: 69083

RUSI The Royal United Services Institute Brass Front Door Uniformed Security Personnel Cap Badge - Kings Crown

A die struck gilding metal cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. Some severe polishing of central detail and highpoints as one would expect from a former smart soldier! Kings' crown so pre 1952. Circa 44mm tall. Despite condition, a very rare badge to this military orientated civilian organisation.

The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) is a British independ...  read more

Code: 69214

25th County of London Cyclist Battalion Officer's Cap / Mess Dress Pattern Brass Button

Circa 16.5mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Firmin & Sons Ld, London. Gilt bright with sharp detail. In very good condition.

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Code: 69216

School of Musketry (Hythe) Permanent Staff / Instructors Medium Pattern Gilt Brass Button

Circa 19mm in diameter (same size as the one shown in Ripley), fixed shank, maker's mark Jennens & Co, London. Gilt bright, appears to have been lacquered. In superb condition. This pattern, with an appropriate change from QVC to King's Crown, worn from 1855 - 1919. Rare.

It was for the most part an all ‘other ranks’ Corps without their own officers. Officer instructors and a...  read more

Code: 69207

WW2 6th (Territorial) Battalion York & Lancaster Regimental Flash Designation Formation Sign

Some damage to black backing on the left of white rose, holed and a blob of glue to this area otherwise in good condition and a scarce regimental designation.

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 709 refers (but this one is printed).

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Code: 68526