Bahawalpur 3rd Mounted Rifles (Camel Corps) Other Ranks Large Pattern Brass Button

Circa 25.5mm in diameter, fixed shank, blank reverse. A camel to centre below a number 3 and the words Bahawalpur Abbas Rifles around the rim face.

See:

https://wikivisually.com/wiki/Bahawalpur_Regiment

which confirms during the Third Afghan War of 1919, the Bahawalpur Mounted Rifles and Camel Transport Corps operated in the Zhob Valley in Baluch...  read more

Code: 64144

Lancashire Mounted Volunteers (later the 1st Lancashire Light Horse Volunteers) Officers Large Pattern Silver Plated Button

The letters LMV below a QVC and above a rose. Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Jennens & Co London. Silver is extremely dark toned and wear to plated finish on the high points otherwise in good condition. Upon the change of title to' Light Horse' this pattern gave way to a silver plated button with the Royal Ducal coronet over a strap which enclosed the Arms of the Duchy of La...  read more

Code: 62751

WW1 - 1/5th Hampshire Regiment ( in India ) Pioneer Sergeant Original Black and White Postcard Portrait photograph - wearing IGS medal ribbon

Postally unused, gloss finish and blank reverse. An amazingly crisp original portrait with a very clear image of his wolseley sun helmet and pagri flash " 5 / Hants ", colour sergeant sash, pioneer crossed axes above sergeant chevrons to right arm, and his IGS medal ribbon, which dates the photo nicely to later in 1919.

1/5th Battalion The Hampshire Regiment ( Territorial Forc...  read more

Code: 58434

A Set of Monmouthshire Regiment 'In Memorium' Booklets for WW1 and WW2

Given the difference in years of production, 1923 for the First World War and 1951 for the Second World War version, these are remarkably similar in format and layout. 19 pages and 16 pages respectively, card covers.

The WW1 version has some minor spine wear, some light foxing and rusting to centre staples but otherwise a good clean tight copy with no annotations or page tears. ...  read more

Code: 61929

SS Jervis Bay Commonwealth Line ships wheel badge Sunk November 1940 - Victoria Cross Action

A rare original circa pre 1939 period 'S S Jervis Bay gilt and enamel ships wheel badge' displaying the blue ensign 'Flag of Australia' to the centre. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact, minor surface scratches. Circa 2.8cms in diameter.

"Jervis Bay" was requisitioned by the Royal Navy in August 1939 at the outbreak of the Second World War, and fi...  read more

Code: 63683

WW2 Birmingham Salutes The Soldier Fund Raising Home Front Celluloid Tin Button Badge

Scarce 'Birmingham Salutes The Soldier', sold to raise funds during Second World War, depicting a Tommy Soldier in helmet. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting, colour reasonably bright but with some extensive foxing. Circa 26mm in diameter.  read more

Code: 54604

Scottish Edinburgh Academy OTC / JTC (junior Training Corps) White Metal Cap Badge - Type 2 Design

Die struck in white metal and circa 43mm in diameter. In very good condition with sharp detail. Two original copper loops to the reverse. A scarce badge in lovely condition. Head of Homer surrounded by Greek text and a row of laurel wreaths. The Greek legend around the bust of Plato translates roughly as "Education is the mother of wisdom and virtue". This is the pattern with shows the Gr...  read more

Code: 67857

Hallmarked Silver Cigarette Case - Northumberland Fusiliers

Attractively engraved, "J.McD" in top corner, 1st Battalion 5th Fusiliers and has a scroll listing the Northumberland Fusiliers battle honours up to and including the WW1. The reverse is engraved "Cologne Germany1923".

Clasp still functional and closes tight with original retaining straps to the inside. Gilt finish to inside with hallmarks for Birmingham date letter b for 19...  read more

Code: 53184

WW1 Canada CEF - 66th Overseas Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force Bronze Collar Badge - Jackson Bros 1915

In very good condition with two original lugs (n-s). Embossed with maker's details to the reverse, Jackson Bros, 1915. Circa 3.2cm tall.

B23.4  read more

Code: 57247

1st Volunteer Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers Officers Waist Belt Clasp (WBC) - one part only

Scarce half of a waist belt clasp, silver plated, with no marks. The other half is missing but would have been a Prince of Wales motto on a seeded background. Inner circle circa 3.1cm across.  read more

Code: 56350