Royal Navy (RN) Telegraphists / Wireless Operators Bullion Cloth Rating Badge

Removed from uniform. The paper packing cloth is unusual in that it reveals the makers name, 'Gwendyr Make' which suggests a Welsh manufacturer. A search on line shows they made items high quality embroidered items for the US forces stationed in the UK during WW2 and well as items for the Royal Navy and RAF both during and after WW2. Some minor wear to the bullion thread tentacles but general...  read more

Code: 69598

WW1 Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) Armoured Car Section Collar / Lapel Badge

A scarce bronzed collar badge with two original loops (slight verdigris to reverse of one loop). As worn by the R.N.A.S. Armoured Car Section during WW1 from 1916 onwards. It depicts an Armoured Car to the centre of a crowned oval. Circa 4.1cm wide and 4.7cm tall. In superb condition for age, with its original bronze patina.

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Code: 57938

WW1 RNVR London Division Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Original Portrait Postcard

A wonderful image of a sailor of the RNVR London Division. Signed in ink "With Love Ditch". Postally unused. Ilford photographer. In superb condition.

The Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve was formed in 1903. At first the ribbons bore 'R.N. /crown over anchor/ V.R.' but in 1909 the name of the division to which the man belonged was included. i.e. 'R.N.V.R./crown over anchor/LO...  read more

Code: 61155

WW1 Royal Naval Division (RND) Collingwood Battalion Silver Sweetheart Brooch

An extremely fine and very rare hollow silver example, highlights enhanced with gold plate, the reverse bearing Birmingham hallmarks for 1915 (date letter q) and maker's details "S.Bros". Very good condition, original pin fittings, no dents or distortion. Width circa 44mm.

Neither this Battalion nor the Benbow Battalion were issued with metal cap badges, only brass shoulder tit...  read more

Code: 68902

WW1 RND Royal Naval Division 8th Anson Battalion Gilding Metal Cap Badge - Gaunt Tablet

A rare and original die struck cap badge in the form of Double scrolls bearing the title and motto surmounted by the Coronet and spear. Two original loops (one slightly twised) and with the original strengthening bar behind the spear. A thin but upside down JR Gaunt /London plaque to reverse, maker's naming vaguely struck. As worn by the 8th (Anson) Battalion of the Second Royal Naval Brigad...  read more

Code: 69616

WW1 Original Portrait Postard RNAS / Royal Scots Fusilier

A double portrait in excellent condition and postally unused. Very clear images of insignia on both men. Royal Naval Air Service arm badges in cloth. Metal Grenade above RSF on shoulder and Tam O'Shanter cap with RSF grenade.

D89.2  read more

Code: 61156

3 KoH (3rd King's own Hussars) Pair of Officer's Gilt Brass Shoulder Titles

Not matching but display well together. Cast brass, possibly Indian / theatre made.

Similar to Westlake No 87.

K12  read more

Code: 67553

W Kent Brass Shoulder Title - West Kent Yeomanry?

An unidentified title with two original hexagonal fixings to the reverse (one bent). In good condition and not a cut down title missing the 'R'.

Noted in Westlake under the entries for the Royal West Kent Regiment but he can find no attribution to that regiment who wore a curved ' R.W.Kent'. His assumption is it is possibly a variant for the West Kent Yeomanry (presumably wor...  read more

Code: 67271

T / Y / County of London Yeomanry One Piece Brass Shoulder Title

Please note only wo of three loops remaining, otherwise in good condition and a scarce title. Westlake speculates (note on p24) worn circa 1908 - 1916 only.

Also worn by the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Regiments of Count of London Yeomanry.

Westlake No 285 refers.

Comm MaFi  read more

Code: 67396

T/4/ Norfolk (Royal Norfolk Regiment) Territorial Brass One Piece Shoulder Title

In good overall condition, some rippling with service wear and with three original D style loops, which have been bent and a bit squashed but still functional. Signs of service wear.

K48  read more

Code: 67546