Standard issue Tram Uniform Large Pattern White Metal Button

Many different operators issued the standard British Electric Traction Company pattern button to their staff. Gateshead is a good example if you have ever seen this design on the trams at Beamish open-air museum. Sew on type so no shank needed. Maker marked. Circa 24mm in diameter.




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Code: 53509

Unusual Large Pattern Brass Button with Kents Horse rearing above a blank scroll

Possibly of civilian / transport / trams interest rather than military. Original shank. Sharp detail. Small stain to front of hind foot of horse, otherwise very good condition. Circa 23mm in diameter. Information on identity welcome.  read more

Code: 52399

The Queens 16th Lancers Bi-Metal Cast Cap badge

Cast version with two original expansion holes to rear of scroll. Slider original but a bit twisted and therefore slightly lifted at one side of crown, but still strong and functional. An original badge, good colour and very firm.
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Code: 57204

Wiltshire Regiment Brass Shoulder Title

In good condition with two original hexagonal fixings to the reverse. Minor staining to the front which will polish off. As worn from 1902.

Westlake No 1303 refers.

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Code: 63453

WW1 Durham Light Infantry (DLI) BDV Cigarette Card Silk - No 34

Original WW1 silk printed cigarette card. In very good condition for age.

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Code: 64619

Irish Guards Other Ranks Brass Waist Belt Clasp ( WBC) - WD marked

Matched and fits together well, some polishing to detail on highpoints of badge in centre, only to be expected from a smart guardsman. Each part stamped with the War Department arrow.

Please note will only post to a UK address on account of its weight.

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Code: 59625

Patriotic Post Card The War in South Africa British General Personalities

Postally unusued. Sepia finish, with some fading with age. In good overall condition. Buller to centre, Paden Powell to top right, etc, etc.

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Code: 64316

The Ayrshire ( Duke of Carrick's Own ) Yeomanry Large Gilt Button

Gilt in excellent condition with King's Crown which dates it to between 1902 and 1952. Maker marked C. Pitt & Co, London, W.1. Fixed shank. Circa 25mm in diameter.  read more

Code: 51611

Canadian Army Eigth Princess Louises New Brunswick Hussars Large Brass Button

Back stamped J R Gaunt & Sons Ltd Montreal, but made in England. Fixed shank and 25mm in diameter.

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Code: 51222

Original Cabinet Photograph - Portrait of a Victorian Hampshire Regiment Soldier

Large cabinet card with mounted photograph of a soldier of the Hampshire Regiment taken in Bristol, mot probably pre 1900. Collar badges clearly visible as well as curved brass Hampshire Shoulder title. He seems to be wearing extra large good conduct badges on his left forearm. Corners a bit bashed and some wear to image, especially at the edges. Blank reverse.
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Code: 57873