Indian Army - Zhob Militia Headdress Cap Badge, circa 1889

Cast white metal badge in the form of a mountain goat with long horns, standing on peak of mountain, with scroll 'Zhob Militia'. A small badge at only 35mm tall with two original loops (n-s). Appears to have been silver plated. Rare.

The Zhob Militia were formed by William Raikes-Hodson in 1852. Drawn from Pashtun, Baluch and Afghan soldiers, the unit served as a reconnaissanc...  read more

Code: 68994

WW1 / WW2 New Zealand - 16th (Waikato) Infantry Regiment Bronze Cap Badge

King's crown die struck bronzemetal cap badge with two loops (some wear and squashing). An arm holding a Maori taiaha upon a torse within a crowned wreath of fern above the double motto and title scrolls. In good condition.

Oldham 6/153 refers.

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Code: 68995

Post WW2 New Zealand - Royal NZ Army Medical Corps Brass Cap Badge

A thinly struck badge with two original loops. Some wear to die evident in the quality of the striking. King's crown. As worn from 1947 - 1953.

Oldham 8/217

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Code: 68999

WW1 / WW2 New Zealand - Veterinary Corps Brass Cap Badge - Gaunt

Die struck gilding metal cap badge with two original loops to the reverse as well as a maker's tablet for JR Gaunt / London to reverse of the crown. Some service wear but in good overall condition. This is most probably a pre 1917 issue given the plaque.

Oldham No 8/362

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Code: 69002

Royal Northumberland Fusiliers (RNF) Officer's Pair of Woven White On Red Shoulder Titles - Guards pattern

Worn a la Guards Division style with rounded ends. Of similar manufacture, display well together, but one a bit grubbier on the reverse than the other. This pattern worn circa 1945 - 1947 but most usually encountered with square ends.

No 1 Independent Machine Company of the 4th Battalion RNF was in May 1945 part of the 32nd Brigade Group (Guards Armoured Division) (Source Bar...  read more

Code: 69184

Indian Army - XIX 19th Punjabis Officer's Brass Shoulder Title

Of UK manufacture with two original hexagonal fixings to the reverse. Exactly as per the example in Ashok Nath's volume referenced below. Circa 27mm wide and 14mm tall. Some service wear but In very good condition.

Nath, A "Sowers and Sepors in the Great War 1914 - 1918 Cavalry and Infantry Regiments" figure 375 refers.

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Code: 69156

Northumberland Fusiliers Colour Belt Fire Gilt Ornaments On original White Leather Belt End

A fire gilt version of the slide and belt end (the drummer's pattern was in gilding metal) as attached to the Ensign's belt used to carry the King / Queen's Colour and Regimental Colour, and possibly also the Drummer's Colour (unique to the Northumberland Fusiliers and carried on St George's Day). A fairly unique collectable to the Regiment.

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Code: 69172

WW1 New Zealand - 17th (Ruahine) Infantry Regiment Pair of Collar Badges - Gaunt

A pair of collar badges, struck in gilding metal with two original loops and a maker's tablet JR Gaunt / London o the reverse of each. One slightly brighter than the other so a near rather than an exact match. This pattern worn in this size as both a forage cap badge and collar badge.

Oldham No 6/160 refers.

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Code: 69008

Mercantile Marine Cunard Line Bullion Cap Badge

An early Cunard Line bullion hat badge, circa 4.8cms tall, heavily embroidered with gold bullion on black felt backing, the lion with an applied metal face. A solid rampant lion holding the earth at centre, with small crown to top of the lions head. Most probably a station master style hat badge, circa 1890s. In very good worn condition.

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Code: 69004

WW1 Patriotic Royal Navy Gunnery Naval Gunners Gilt & Enamel Sweetheart Brooch Pin Badge

Registered Design No 641090 indicating the year 1914. In the form of an enamelled sailors white and blue cap with a gun barrel draped with a simulated rope mounted with glass stones of red, white and blue. Maker marked T+H. Gilt bright, some edge wear to the enamel on the hat, especially the rim, otherwise in very good condition for age and an attractive piece.

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Code: 68740