WW1 Original Photograph of Three Royal Engineers - 'show & tell' session with a model WW1 tank and bi-plane
A great image of boys and their toys! The soldier standing to the rear has a wooden bi-plane tucked under his arm, and the two seated at the front look like they have collaborated on the making of detailed wooden WW1 tank. I believe the sapper to the right with pipe clenched in his mouth is the same soldier as the one in the hand-tinted photograph listed below (item 61934) but cannot prove it ... read more
A Matched Facing Pair of Generic Light Infantry Brass / Gilding Metal Bugles on Backing Cloths
A facing pair with three original loops to the reverse and green felt circular backing cloths. In very good condition. Worn as collars but also as single badges by buglers of Light Infantry regiments on the upper right arm.
Edwards & Langley p112 refers.
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Australia 8th (Union Volunteer) New South Wales Infantry Regiment (Irish Rifles) Epaulette Shoulder Title Badge, 1899 - 1903
a lovely example with two original dark toned loops to the reverse. Of two part construction in white metal, circa 4 cms tall. In very good condition and scarce.
Grebert p49 / Bosleys Sale 65 lot 191 refer.
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Australia New South Wales Irish Rifle / Rifles Regiment Cap Badge
A die struck white metal hat badge of the NSW Irish Rifle Regiment, worn circa 1903 - 1912. The badge features the Irish harp above a shamrock, encircled by a Waratah wreath, and surmounted by the imperial crown. The Irish motto 'FAG AN BEALAC' ('Clear the way') is carried beneath the shamrock, and the title 'N.S.W. IRISH RIFLE REGIMENT' is inscribed on a scroll at the bottom of the badge. Wit... read more
The Worcestershire Regiment Officers Cap Badge, 1897 - 1923
A stunning No 1 dress silver plated (unmarked) and gilt cast and riveted cap badge comprising a silver star and with a gilt circular garter enclosing a silver lion against a black background (possibly enamel but hard to tell). A gilt scroll inscribed "FIRM" on the lower part of the star and and larger gilt scroll inscribed "Worcestershire" below. Two original loops to the reverse. Circa 3.9c... read more
Northern Command Formation Printed Cloth Sign Flash
Uncut, 2nd pattern. Good unworn condition. Stain to the reverse. Circa 7.5cm tall and 6.7cm wide.
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WW2 1st Pattern Northern Command Printed Formation Sign
A green apple on a dark blue diamond. Removed from uniform and good condition with some wear to either to the points. Quite a hard one to come by.
This pattern was worn until the end of 1946 and was then superseded by the red cross on the black shield with the five gold or yellow lions (see my item 60934). The apple was chosen for the 1st pattern as a biblical reference to A... read more
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Large Bi Metal Bandsmans Pouch
An impressively large die struck badge of two part construction with three of four original loops to the reverse remaining. Circa 7.9cms tall. Another item which would act as a great centre piece to a regimental collection. Not seen another.
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The Lancashire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Volunteers (PWV)) Large Cast Brass Bandsmans Pouch Badge
A large and heavy badge at circa Circa 7.9cm tall, cast in brass with two screw posts to the reverse. One tip of the bow of the laurel wreath at the base is missing otherwise in good condition and an impressive centre display piece. Worn 1958 - 1970.
The regiment was formed in 1958 by the amalgamation of the 1st Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment and the 1st Battalion, South L... read more
Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert's Own) Gilding Metal / Brass Helmet Plate Centre (HPC)
Complete with its four original dark toned loops. Minor service wear otherwise in very good condition. Worn from 1881 - 1914.
K&K Vol 1 Nos 302 & 372 refers.
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