Badges and Insignia of the New Zealand Army by Geoffrey P. Oldham (2nd Edn, 2011)

A4 format, soft covers, signed by author. Well used and condition reflects this, but it is tight and clean for the most part. Includes some annotations and has some scribble on front cover. Still, virtually impossible to find a copy for sale in UK apart from this one. I find that the illustrations and listings approach is useful but to know more about the units covered, I use it in conjunct...  read more

Code: 69020

The Regimental Badges of New Zealand by D A Corbett Specialist Book 1980

Hard back with dust jacket (some damage to this and pen annotation as spine sun-faded) otherwise a good tight clean copy with black and white illustrations throughout. This is the revised and enlarged 1980 version, published in New Zealand. 320pp. Essential reference for the collector of New Zealand's badges. A brief history included for each unit.

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Code: 69019

New Zealand Reinforcement Badges 1914 - 1918 by Geoffrey Lowe, Specialist Booklet (1987)

In near mint condition with errata. Card covers 56pp. Privately published in New Zealand by the author way back in 1987. Black and white illustrations. Essential reference for the collector of this fascinating series of badges. A catalogue approach but also includes photos of soldiers wearing the badges as well as representing a brief history of the various feeder units into the forces in ...  read more

Code: 69018

Indian Army - 7th Rajput Regiment White Metal Cap Badge

A post 1922 badge, worn until 1950. A finely cast white metal example as worn as a pagri badge. This one with a long original slider rather than the more usual pin fitting.

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Code: 69016

UK H M Customs Officer Button Edward EDVII Gilt Large Pattern Button

A scarce EDVII pattern button, in mint condition with fixed shank and maker marked Herbert & Co, London. Circa 23.5mm in diameter. King's crown. As worn 1901 - 1909.

HM Customs (His or Her Majesty's Customs) was the national Customs service of England (and then of Great Britain from 1707, the United Kingdom from 1801) until a merger with the Department of Excise in 1909.
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Code: 67321

Indian Army Button - Generic Pattern

This pattern worn 1903 - 1922. Floating shank, maker marked Firmin London. Circa 23.5mm in diameter.

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Code: 69017

WW2 Indian Army Staff Officers / Unattached List Gilt Forage Cap, George VI issue Badge

A cast brass example with two original integral loops to the reverse. Crown has been blackened for some reason. Circa 4.5cms tall. In good overall condition.

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Code: 69013

Indian Army - Staff Corps Officers Pair of Gilt Brass Buttons

In good condition.

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Code: 69015

Indian Army - 12th Frontier Force Regiment White Metal Shoulder Title

Locally made cast in white meta with three integral loops. Worn circa 1922 - 1949. In good condition.

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Code: 69014

WW2 Indian Army - IEME (Indian Electrical Mechanical Engineers) Pagri Cap Badge

A white metal cast flat backed cap badge with a pin fitting on the reverse. Pin looks original. King's crown above a OMNIA FACIMUS circlet resting in laurel sprays bearing tablet I.E.M.E.; five pointed star inscribed INDIA to voided centre. As worn from 1943 - 1947.

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Code: 68103