Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve RNVR Bullion Epaulette Device
Superb quality bullion wire RNVR officer's epaulette device as worn on the full dress gold bullion epaulette from 1903 onwards. A silver fouled anchor on a gold backing inside a blue oval bearing the title, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve,in gold wire,with an outer row of silver wire loops. Circa 6cm wide, Some wear to backing otherwise a stunning and scarce item with only minor signs o... read more
WW1 5th (Territorial Force) Battlation, Northumberland Fusiliers Trench Art Plaque
Large and attractively engraved and made during the Great War as dates only go to 1917!:
" 5th N.F. European War 1914-15-16-17".
12.5cm tall, 9.5cm wide. Soldered brass stand behind which means it displays nicely. Made from a brass shell casse judging by the curve. I have seen a similar one to the 4th NF. read more
Royal Dublin Fusiliers Victorian Other Ranks Glengarry Badge
A dark toned brass glengarry grenade to the Dublin Fusiliers. With 2 dark toned loops to the reverse (n-s). The shield bears the Arms of the City of Dublin. Seen quite a bit of service wear, but a good honest badge. Circa 7.5cm tall. K&K No 972 refers. read more
Scarce original WW1 photograph of Royal Naval Reserve Trawlers Petty Officer
Real photographic postcard of a Petty Officer wearing a stokers trade badge in the form of a three bladed propeller with the letters RNR T below, denoting Royal Naval Reserve Trawlers. Photographer: Gibson & Sons, Penzance & Scilly Isles. Postcard in good overall condition for age and postally unused.
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Very Scarce WW1 RN Transport Petty Officer's Bullion Cap Badge
In good condition, bright colours and no wear to badding or bullion, but age to back and a very scarce item. 6.5cm tall and 3.5cm wide. read more
WW1 Memorial Death Plaque Turned Mahogany Circular Frame
Contemporary mahogony wood turned frame for the display of a loved one's memorial bronze plaque. Plaque removed, but backing paper and card support still present. In very good condition for age. read more
51st ( Highland ) Division Formation Sign - Scottish interest
Early pattern embroidered red thread on royal blue felt backing. Believed to date from WW1 rather WW2 given its source. 47cm by 4.5cm. Worn condition (as removed from uniform). read more
WW1 Royal Naval Motor Boat Reserve RNMBR Full Dress Cap Badge
Not sure which is harder to find, one of these cap badges or hen's teeth. In great original condition, some signs of wear. Circa 6.5cm tall and 4cm wide at crown. Some minor wear to red felt on left of crown, but otherwise in very good condition for age. This particular version does not have any coloured jewels mounted on rim of crown.
Formed in 1914, Officers were ... read more
... 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
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