... As it was 1929 when the accident occurred... Original postcard

An intriguing photograph of somewhere in the Eastern Mediterranean, possibly Greece, with a large number of fresh graves. Any help in identifying the tragic event/location of the photo to which the inscription on the reverse refers would be most welcome.  read more

Code: 51299

Very rare WW1 Coventry ( Warwickshire ) Volunteer Force Training Corps Cap Badge

Circa 4.3cm tall and 3.5cm wide at widest point. Two original lugs, east - west, some staining to elehpant's head which I have not attempted to clean. Slight distortion and twisting to badge, but strong firm brass and never seen this before. Any information welcome.  read more

Code: 51247

Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment - Small Gilt Officers Button

Small sized gilt brass button to an Officer of the Royal West Kent Regiment. Back-marked "Superiof Quality" on the reverse. Fixed shank and 16mm in diameter.  read more

Code: 51199

Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment - Medium Gilt Officers Button

Medium sized gilt brass button to an Officer of the Royal West Kent Regiment. Blank reverse. Fixed shank and 19mm in diameter.  read more

Code: 51198

Royal Marines School of Music Gilt Cap Badge

Gilt N.C.O.'s cap badge, the globe and laurel wreath with a musician's "Lyre" to the top, and two original loops to the reverse, worn by the Royal Marines School of Music. Gilt in vey good condition. Scarce.  read more

Code: 51079

WW1 Bombardment of Hartlepool 1914 commemorative Gilt and Enamel Medallion

A scrace gilt metal and enamel badge issued by the Hartlepool hospital fund every year of the great war 1914-1919 to raise funds and commemorate the bombardment of Hartlepool on December 16th 1914 by the German Navy. There were a number of differernt patterns. This one is suspended from a maroon ribbon and the wording is as follows:

"Thanksgiving Day - In Memory of Dec ...  read more

Code: 50932

WW1 Bombardment of Hartlepool 1915/16 commemorative Gilt and Enamel Pin Brooch Badge

A scrace gilt metal and enamel badge issued by the Hartlepool hospital fund every year of the great war 1914-1919 to raise funds and commemorate the bombardment of Hartlepool on December 16th 1914 by the German Navy. There were a number of differernt patterns. This one also acknowledges the part played by the men of the Durham Royal Garrison Artillery, as it bears the artillery ...  read more

Code: 50930

WW1 Bamforth Series - Munitions Worker joke postcard

Postally unused, bit grubby, with some lines on the front of the card, which seem to be a printing error, but quite amusing.  read more

Code: 50691

Ampleforth School Combined Cadet Force ( CCF ) Bronze Cap Badge

An original bronze die cast cap badge with two original lugs (east -west). In lovely condition.

Ampleforth College is the leading Roman Catholic public school in the UK and in the County of North Yorkshire.

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Code: 50530

WW1 Rare Mercantile Marine Torpedoed Arm Badge

A very rare embroidered gold bullion on black felt, with original manufacturer's label still attached to the reverse! This reads: "Stephen Simpson, Gold and Silver lace manufacturer and embroiderer, Avenham Road Works, Preston". 7.5cm x 2.5cm.

When Jellicoe inspected the merchant seaman gunnery training college at Cyrstal Palace, he went down the ranks of one class aski...  read more

Code: 50072