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
British Troops Berlin.
Woven example of the first sign worn by the troops,mostly attached to 7th Armoured Division,who occupied the first "British Zone" in Berlin. The red circle symbolising the encircled city. Genuine and good condition. read more
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
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
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
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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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