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

As worn by all ranks of the Regiment between 1924 and 1950. One of a number of patterns, this one matching 5GR F17G (see below). Circa 23mm tall and 21mm wide. Two original loops. Some service wear to black finish otherwise in good condition.

Gurkha Museum Publication "Insignia of the Royal Gurkha Rifles (Field Force) Figure 5GR F17G refers.

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Code: 67639

Coldstream Guards Officer's Silver Plated and Enamel Pouch Badge

A fine example with two original screw posts to the reverse (retaining nuts no longer present). A different pattern to the large pattern forage cap star, note the shape of the rays (see final photo for a comparison with the large pattern cap star listed elsewhere on this site for sale). Circa 6.9cms tall and 4.7cms across. In very good condition and scarce.

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Code: 68692

Coldstream Guards Officer's Large Hallmarked Silver with Enamel Cap Star

A large three part construction cap star, die cast and maker marked JRG (JR Gaunt) with Birmingham assay silver hallmarks for 1970 (date letter V) with enamel to strap and centre cross in very good condition. Two original long silvered loops to reverse. Silver finish dark toned, slight service wear. An example with a bit of age to it (now over 50 years!). Circa 5.4cms tall.

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Code: 68693

WW2 New Zealand Temporary Staff Officers Fern Leave Collar Badges, Facing Matched Pair

A facing and matching pair, one maker marked M & K Ltd. Two original loops to the reverse of each, one with longer loops than the other.

Oldham 7/22 & 7/24

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Code: 69006

Indian Army - VR / Bombay White Metal Shoulder Title - Gaunt

VR / Bombay (Bombay Volunteer Rifles) shoulder title UK made and maker marked GR Gaunt London. Disbanded 1947. Two original loops to the reverse, slight polishing otherwise in very good condition.

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Code: 65449

WW1 War Raised Unit - 2nd Battalion King Edward's Horse Gilding Metal Cap Badge

A good stiff die struck cap badge with original slider fixing - very slight truncation of this to a square end, otherwise in very good condition with sharp detail. Circa 6cms tall.

The second battalion of this unit King Edwards Horse (The King's Overseas Dominions Regiment appeared in 1914 (this date appears on the badge). There was no connection with the original unit and certa...  read more

Code: 65464

Northern Ireland Armagh Light Infantry Militia Victorian White Metal Glengarry Badge

A good die-stamped white metal crowned strung bugle. Totally original period piece worn circa 1874-81. In fabulous condition. Circa 6.5cms tall. Two original brass loops to the reverse.

Raised 1793 at Armagh, re-designated Light Infantry in 1855, became 3rd Bn. Royal Irish Fusiliers in 1881.

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Code: 65700

WW2 9th Battalion Royal Tank Regiment (RTR) Gilding Metal Brass Arm Badge

Die struck with two original D shaped loops the reverse, a UK made badge. Worn by all ranks of the 9th Battalion Royal Tank Regiment on the left upper arm. In very good condition with sharp detail. Circa 4cms wide and 3.2cms tall. Scarce.

Originally awarded to the WWI 9th Battalion Royal Tank Regiment by the French 3rd Infantry Division's commander, General Bourgon, for servi...  read more

Code: 67175

Scottish 1st Aberdeenshire Rifle Volunteers Shoulder Belt Plate

A die struck blackened brass example, with three original screwposts and retaining its original nuts with washers to reverse (one nut with damage but still functional). Some slight wear to black finish on the highpoints of the "Wee Jimmy" otherwise in very good condition and rare. Worn 1860 - 1884. Circa 7.1cms tall and 7cms wide.

Bloomer No 214 refers.

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Code: 67182

Corps of Royal Engineers Officer's Large Pattern Gilt Tunic Button - QVC Victorian Crown

C24mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Firmin & Sons, 153 Strand & 13 Conduit Street London. Gilt bright, in superb condition. QVC crown and VR monogram to centre of garter strap. This pattern from 1855 - 1902.

This style of maker naming used between 1856 - 1860 only making this a scrace button.

Ripley No 66 refers.

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Code: 66174