The British Army 1914 -18 - Osprey Men at Arms Series - No 81

40 packed pages, well illustrated and In very good second hand condition, with no damage, rips, tears or pen marks. Essential reference.  read more

Code: 53823

WW1 Mercantile Marine Medal Pair to John Greenwood Thompson plus Torpedoed Sleeve Badge

Pair of WW1 medals to John G. (Greenwood) Thompson, comprising:
a) British War Medal, 1914 - 1918
b) Mercantile Marine War Medal, 1914 - 1918.

Together with a gold bullion torpedo badge indicating that a member of the merchant marine had been torpedoed but apparently undeterred had returned to service at sea.

It also includes an original let...  read more

Code: 53802

WW1 Royal Artillery Economy Pattern Cap Badge ( unvoided wheel)

An unvoided WW1 Economy Issue pattern Cap Badge to the Royal Regiment of Artillery in good but as worn condition, with original slider.  read more

Code: 53746

WW1 era original postcard mounted Yeoman, Corporal of Horse.

Postally unused, one corner has bad crease otherwise in good condition. UK made card. Good image but unable to identify unit. Possibly a pre war annual camp. Hand writing on reverse is hard to decipher except for 5800 Accts Dept.  read more

Code: 53724

WW1 Original Postcard Army Service Corps ( ASC ) Transport

Postally unused, UK card. Clear group showing them wearing the bandoliers and spurs. Cap badges for ASC. Minor edge and corner wear otherwise in very good condition.  read more

Code: 53723

WW1 medals to Aloysius Kay, Mercantile Marine / British War Medal Pair

Full size original medal pair ( British War Medal a Mercantile Marine Medal) correctly named in upright capitals to Aloysius Kay. Both GVF+.

Listed in the WW1 Mercantile Marine Medal card index (card number 0323), where his details are given as follows:

Place of Birth: Hartlepool
Year of Birth: 1892
Medals sent to: 25b Cleveland Road, Ha...  read more

Code: 53696

WW1 Postcard - unusual outside studio shot of Royal Artillery Soldier

Postally unused. Three annual service chevrons suggesting this was taken post 1918. Good condition.  read more

Code: 53693

1st Volunteer Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers Other Rank's Helmet Plate, worn c.1883-1893

Die stamped in bronzed gilding metal, correctly and contemporaneously painted black as was often the case with other ranks of this volunteer battalion. With three original and long dark toned lugs to the reverse with no damage or repairs. Circa 10cm tall and 6.8cm tall.

Col D Wood No 114 refers (in which he also comments on the correctness of the black painted finish).
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Code: 53680

1st ( Tynemouth ) Corps Northumberland Rifle Volunteers Shoulder Belt Plate

Worn by officers and sergeants only from 1859 to 1862 when the corps was disbanded. Three original screw posts to the reverse. Originally silver plated but this has been worn away and detail to the three crowns in the centre has been polished. As a result it looks more brassy than perhaps it should, but scarce and in good condition otherwise. Circa 88mm tall and 64mm wide.
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Code: 53661

Scarce WW2 Loyal Service White Metal Buttonhole Wound Badge - Female issue

King George VI Badge For War Service with pin fixing as awarded to female military personnel who had been invalided out of the services during WW2. In good condition with sharp detail. 2.6cm in diameter. Scarce.

See item 52971 for the usual male pattern issue.

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Code: 53625