Pair of WW1 era Veterinary Corps Officers Buttons, Large and Medium Brass Pattern

Circa 25mm and 19mm respectively, fixed shanks and each maker marked Armfield Ltd, Birmingham. Semi-domed, GV cypher, in very good condition with sharp detail. Only worn from 1911 to 1918. In 1918 they acquired the prefix Royal and the button pattern changed to a centaur. Scarce.

Ripley No 533 refers.

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Code: 58860

5th RGR Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) Blackened Brass Shoulder Title

As worn by all ranks of the Regiment between 1924 and 1950. One of a number of variations and patterns, this one matching 5GR F17F (see below). Circa 26mm tall and 21mm wide. Two original hexagonal fixing loops. Some minor bending from service wear but black finish in good condition.

Gurkha Museum Publication "Insignia of the Royal Gurkha Rifles (Field Force) Figure 5GR F17F ...  read more

Code: 67638

The Queens Royal Regiment (West Surrey) (2nd Foot) Other Ranks Larger Pattern Brass Cap Badge

This pattern was introduced with the change of title and was worn from 1920 onwards until a smaller pattern of this design was introduced towards the end of WW2. In very good condition with original slider, looks unissued.

Gaylor page 29 refers.

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Code: 68893

WW1 Bedford (Bedfordshire Regiment) Brass Metal Shoulder Title

An early title with a bright finish and two original fittings. Some service wear marks otherwise in good condition. Worn 1902 - 1921.

Westlake No 903 refers.

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Code: 63988

Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (King's, Lancashire and Border) Gilt and Enamel Cap Badge - Firmin

In good bright unissued condition with no damage to the enamel. Original slider maker marked Firmin.

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Code: 67262

The Yorkshire Regiment Bi-Metal Cap Badge

A heavy two part construction cap badge in gilt alloy finish and with a silvered chrome and white enamelled rose to centre with original slider maker. In good unissued condition with original slider. Not a Staybrite. Worn from 2006.

See my item 59488 for a maker marked example.

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Code: 67264

The Yorkshire Regiment Subdued Bi-Metal Cap Badge - London Badge & Button Co

A heavy two part construction cap badge in a bronze finish and with a silvered chrome rose to centre with original slider maker marked London Badge & Button Co Ltd. In very good unissued condition. Not a Staybrite. Worn from 2006.

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Code: 67263

British India - Indian Ecclesiastical Establishment Blackened Bronze Cap Badge

A nicely made cast badge of Indian manufacture with two original loops to the reverse. A cracking example. Also known as the 'The Padres'. They were not officially a part of the RAChD and were not administered by the Chaplain-General. Circa 3.9cms tall.

The Motto read 'Heavens Light Our Guide' The Arms of the Patee Cross have the Initials 'I.E.E.'.

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Code: 68175

Royal Army Chaplains Department Medium Pattern Gilt Button, QEII issue

Circa 19mm in diameter, fixed shank backmarked Gaunt London. Queen's crown so post 1952. Button and gilt in superb condition.

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Code: 60776

Royal Army Chaplains Department Medium Pattern Black Button - King's Crown

Circa 17mm in diameter, fixed shank, blank reverse. Pre 1952. Scarce.

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Code: 60775