Malay States Volunteer Regiment ( MSVR ) White Metal Glengarry / Cap Badge
A scarce white metal die struck cap badge with original slider to the reverse. Four coronets to the centre of a crowned strap bearing the title. Worn 1921 - 1936. Circa 4.9cm tall. In very good condition with sharp detail. Small nick to rim at 4 0'clock otherwise near mint.
Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 758 refers.
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T / RE / London One Piece Brass Shoulder Title with Backing Plate
A one piece brass shoulder title as worn by the London Royal Engineer Territorials. With three original loops to the reverse and original brass backing plate with single cotter pin. Brass dull, could do with a light polish, otherwise in very good condition. Worn 1908 onwards by the 1st & 2nd Divisional Companies, the London Balloon Company, Telegraph / Signals Company and London Electrical E... read more
WW2 - UNRRA United Nations Relief & Rehabilitation Agency Embroidered Cloth Paste Back Shoulder Title
UK made paste back title with embroidered white lettering on red felt. Some light marks otherwise in good condition. Scarce.
The United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA) was an international relief agency, largely dominated by the United States but representing 44 nations. Founded in 1943, it became part of the United Nations in 1945, and it largely shut d... read more
Brecknockshire Battalion (South Wales Borderers Territorials) Facing Pair Officers OSD Bronze Collar Badges
A facing pair, from the front a reasonable match (some colour variation), but different lug configuration to the rear. (some twisting to lugs) In good overall condition. Worn circa 1908 - 1922.
in 1908 the South Wales Borderers were allocated a single Territorial Battalion, the Brecknockshire Battalion.
Churchill Nos 675 / 676 refer.
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Gloucestershire (Glosters) Regiment Other Ranks (Festubert pattern) Bimetal Back Badge
Die struck Bi-metal (or Festubert pattern) Other Ranks Back Badge with original slider. Nicely toned with sharp detail. This variety worn circa 1888 - 1914 and then reintroduced 1918 - 1935. Circa 3cm in diameter. See the Pagri version listed separately above.
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WW1 / WW2 Royal Artillery (RA) Officers Full Dress Gilt King's Crown Cap Badge - Blades
In very good condition, full size cap badge of two part construction with two original blades to the reverse. Mounted wheel (does not turn). King's crown. Worn circa 1902 - 1952. Gilt bright.
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Royal Artillery (RA) Officers OSD Bronze Queen's Crown Cap Badge - Blades
In good condition full size cap badge of two part construction with both original blades to the reverse and maker marked JR Gaunt London below the blades. Mounted wheel (does not turn). QE2 crown. Worn circa 1952 onwards.
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WW1 / WW2 Hotchkiss Gunner (Cavalry) Brass Two Part Proficiency Arm Sleeve Badge
As worn by the machine gun sections of both British and Indian Cavalry units during WW1 who were equipped with the light hotchkiss machine gun. Officially discontinued and replaced by the LG variety in 1921, but continued to be worn by some cavalry units until the were dismounted and in some cases this was not until 1940. The HF on hexagonal loops and the separate laurel wreath on round loops... read more
WW2 North African Campaign White Metal Theatre Made Souvenir Brooch Tunis 1943
A rough sand cast example no doubt made for Allied Forces following the capture of Tunis in 1943. Circa 4cm across with original pin fitting. An attractive design in the form of a crescent with a camel, mosque and date palm with the date 1943 and Tunis incorporated into the design. Most likely a victory souvenir sold in the souks and bazaars of Tunis.
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WW2 North African Campaign - Buffs / Palestinian Bronze Shoulder Title
A scarce bronze shoulder title with one of two lugs remaining to the reverse, otherwise in good condition. These were worn by all ranks with bronze finish.
Three Palestine Infantry Companies of Arab and Jewish personnel were formed in 1940, totaling about 500 men & attached to 1st Battalion The East Kent Regiment (The Buffs". Intended mainly for guard duties, some personnel ... read more