Scarce Indian Mercantile Marine Steamship Large Gilt Button, Victorian Crown

Back marked C & J Weldon, 130 Cheapside, London. 26mm in diameter. A bit grubby and fixed shank not quite straight, but a scarce early Indian Marine Mercantile button. Victorian flat top crown. Circa 1892 - 1901.

The Bombay Marine was the fighting navy of the East India Company in Asian waters, as opposed to its mercantile marine. In 1830 the Bombay Marine was renamed the I...  read more

Code: 52220

WW2 Seaforth Highlanders (Ross Shire Buffs, The Duke of Albanys) Officers Battle Dress Combination

A wonderful set of a Lieutenant's insignia removed from battle dress tunic. They came together (identity of officer not known) and comprise of a matched pair of epaulettes with light brown / tan plastic buttons, embroidered rank pips (one moth nip to battledress), two tartan patches on battledress (some moth nips to the edges of the khaki backing) and a single 51st Highland Division woven form...  read more

Code: 62744

WW2 War Raised Unit - 23rd Hussars Officers Matched Silver Plate and Gilt Cap and Collar Badge Set

A stunning set of officers silver plated and gilt three part construction cap and collar badges with two original loops to the reverse of each. In very good condition. With sharp detail and bright gilt. A 'P' impressed to the reverse of the cap badge to signify silver plated. A very close match on the collars but not exact.

For Hostilities Only Fig 22 refers (which claims these...  read more

Code: 62743

Victorian Northamptonshire & Rutland Militia Officers Silver Plated Large Pattern Button

Circa 25mm in diameter, fixed shank, with maker marks POW feathers / Jennens & Co, London to the reverse. Silver plate is dark toned, minor service wear, but sharp detail. Worn circa 1855 - 1881. Presumably as England's smallest county, Rutland was unable to raise its own establishment of militia.

Ripley 861 refers.

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Code: 62742

The Border Regiment Woven White on Red Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

A WW2 paste back example, moth nip to top left edge otherwise in good condition. Scarce.

Davis No 309 refers.

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Code: 62738

Queens South Africa Medal ( QSA ) to Squadron Sergeant Major F Durman, 3rd Hussars

With copy of medal roll confirming his entitlement to the three clasps, SA 02, Trans & OFS (worn in the correct order). Third type reverse and correctly impressed on the rim to:

"2437 S.Serjt: - Maj: F. Durman. 3rd Hussars"

Slightly lose at suspension but otherwise in GVF+ condition. Replacement ribbon.

The 3rd Hussars came late to the conflict, havi...  read more

Code: 62736

British Army Proficiency Arm Badge - Crossed Swords Gymnastic Instructor / Assistant Physical Training Instructor

Nicely shaped brass, crossed swords with green felt backing cloth and four original loops to the reverse with retaining cotter pins. Superior quality and in very good condition.

Edward & langley No 9C refers

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Code: 62730

WW1 Original Postcard - Soldier of the Rifle Brigade - French photographer

Unusual study with picture of his family tipped into the top left corner, of a private soldier of the Rifle Brigade. Badge on stiff peaked cap on table. French backing "Carte Postale". Postally unused. In good condition.

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Code: 53219

Yeoman Warders of the Tower of London original postcard, postally used 1919

A pre WW1 image judging by their medals, but post Boer War. Wearing undress uniform, their faces and medals are all reasonably clear. The author, appears to be a George Bell, and he writes from Millbank, London " I saw the King this morning". Sent to a Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland address. Good condition considering it has been Postally used, minor edge damage to each corner, other...  read more

Code: 53323

Pair of WW1 Postcards concerning the fate of Albert Cathedral

A "Before" and "After" shot of Albert Cathedral. Both postally unused. Some creasing and a bit grubby, but generally good condition.

This is one of the most famous icons for the British in the Great War - the Golden Virgin on top of the Basilica. The golden statue of the Madonna holding aloft her child was visible from far away, and of course was an excellent target for enemy a...  read more

Code: 53453