Volunteer Civil Force ( Winston’s Bobbies ) White metal cap badge

A finely detailed die-stamped white metal cap badge with two original blades to the reverse. Circa 5.5cm tall and in very good condition.

The Volunteer Civil Force, also known as Winston's Bobbies formed by Winston Churchill in 1911 following the Sydney Street Siege, were an armed force.

The HQ was at Ruskin House, Rochester Row Westminster, London and it...  read more

Code: 53395

Spent Brass Cartridge Case - RORG 89 - 5.56×45mm NATO

This used round was manufactured by Royal Ordnance Radway Green (UK) 1989 manufacture SS109 type, with NATO cross marking. This round was originally developed in the USA for use in the M16 Rifle.  read more

Code: 53393

Spent Brass Cartridge Case Winchester Norma .243

In 1955 Winchester made the .243 commercially available and it is a very popular round all over the world for hunting medium sized game, probably due to its flat trajectory and very mild recoil.  read more

Code: 53392

Modern Postcard of WW1 iconic Your Country Needs You - Earl Kitchener

Some dents and wear but would be good for a WW1 display  read more

Code: 53368

Rare WW1 Enlisted, Bristol Citizens Recruiting Committee badge

A rare survivor - a cardboard circular badge by Mogridge, Bristol. Original pin back fitting. Minor wear to front. Featured in the recent publication CAMPAIGN 1914: Volume I : Uniforms & Equipment of the British Serviceman in the First World War by Chris Pollendine (2013) . Quite large at circa 3.8cm in diameter.


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Code: 53295

Matched set of 4 Rank Guards / Household Division Officers Pips

Set of 4, large pattern black finish, quality 2 part construction complete with original pin backs and retainers.  read more

Code: 53226

Senior Drum Major Household Division Embroidered Badge

A large and attractive bullion embroidered on black felt badge, circa 17.5cm tall and 13cm wide with the regimental devices of the Queen's Household Division below a Queen's Crown. It is not exactly clear to me where this would have been worn unless on the non-state dress on the arm. During this year's Trooping of the Colour on the 14th June 2014, Staff Drum Major Steven Staite of th...  read more

Code: 53210

24th Lancers Officer's Large Gilt Button - 1970's reproduction

24th Lancers Large Gilt Button, 26mm in diameter, fixed shank. Just the words Gaunt, London in a circle. steel back. Gaunt is weakly struck and G and T almost missing.

Made in the 1970s for collectors. This style of naming is found on later anodised buttons not WW1 and WW2 issue. An interesting discussion thread on these reproductions can be found at:

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Code: 53174

Royal Marines Pair of Bronzed Shoulder Titles

Good matched pair, two original lugs to each. Sight signs of service wear and a few marks/scratches to finish.


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Code: 53137

French Fireman's ( ?) Period Large Pewter Button of French manufacture - AM & Co, Paris

Unidentified pewter button, but possibly standing for Pompiers Local Municipale ( PLM ), a local volunteer fireman. Circa 21mm in diameter, made from pewter and with original integral shank to the reverse. Maker marked , AM & Cie (AM & Co) - Paris. Poor condition with some nibbles to the rope boarder. Circa 1870 - 1916.  read more

Code: 53076