Indian Army 6th Rajputana Rifles (RR) Pagri Badge Cast White Metal Pagri / Sun Helmet Badge

A locally cast silver plated (unmarked) cap badge with original and stout pagri pin fitting to the reverse. In very good condition. Circa 4.6cms tall. King's Crown.

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Code: 66521

Indian Army - 7th Rajputs Regiment Brass Shoulder Title

A cast in brass with two original loops to the reverse (slightly bent inwards). The 'A' not fully voided otherwise in good condition.

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Code: 66615

WW1 Canada - 29th (Vancouver) Battalion CEF Canadian Expeditionary Force Pickled Bronze Cap Badge - Tiptaft

A UK made die struck cap badge with original slider. Slider is stamped in two lines (feintly) "Tiptaft & Son Ltd / Birmingham". In good condition.

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Code: 66780

Victorian / Edwardian 18th Hussars Officers Horse Furniture Ear Boss Ornament Badge

A scarce item still on its leather backing, with white metal XVIIIH on brass circlet. In very good condition for age. Circa 6cms in diameter. Slight tear to leather to reverse, but it is still in very good condition.

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Code: 67794

WW1 South Africa - 1 / ZAR Theatre Made Brass Shoulder Title - 1st South African Horse

A good scarce locally made hand cut sheet brass shoulder title to the 1st Zuid Afrikaans Ruiters (1st South African Horse). Made from sheet brass or fired cartridge and cleverly shaped to incorporate loops at either end, but all made from one piece. In very good condition. Worn 1915 - 1918.

Cox confirms that the ten regiments of South African Horse wore two different titles, on...  read more

Code: 67829

WW1 Canada - 56th (Calgary, Alberta) Overseas Battalion CEF Pickled Copper Cap Badge

Die struck with two original loops to the reverse. In very good condition.

The 56th (Calgary) Battalion was raised and mobilized at Calgary effective July 1st 1915. The battalion sailed for England March 23rd 1916 where it was absorbed into the 9th Reserve Battalion and used to reinforce Alberta battalions already serving at the Front. Being fully depleted of all ranks the batta...  read more

Code: 67846

British Army Trained Nurse Breast / Pocket 'Dustbin Lid' Badge

Made from unmarked nickel silver with a black / darkened oxidised finish. With original and functional pin fitting. The design consists of the Royal Crest (QEII crown) superimposed on crossed swords in the centre, around which is inscribed ‘Army Trained Nurse’, followed by a Wreath of laurel round the edge of the badge. Often referred to as the 'Dustbin Lid' due to it's size. A tricky badge ...  read more

Code: 67827

WW1 Canada - 81st (Toronto) Overseas Battalion CEF Cap Badge

Flat backed oxidised bronze example with two original loops to the reverse, one bent over, otherwise in good condition.

Cox 541 / Charlton p93 / Babin E-81 refer.

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Code: 67847

King's School Rochester (Kent) Officer Training Corps OTC Cap Badge

Dark toned bronzed gilding metal die stamped badge with original slider with strong crimp mark. The arms of the See of Rochester and surmounted by a Bishop's Mitre. In very good condition.

K&K Vol 2 No 2600 / Rawlings 1608 refer.

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Code: 67860

WW1 South Africa - 2 / ZAR Theatre Made Brass Shoulder Title - 2nd South African Horse

A good scarce locally made hand cut sheet brass shoulder title to the 2nd Zuid Afrikaans Ruiters (2nd South African Horse). Made from sheet brass or fired cartridge and cleverly shaped to incorporate loops at either end, but all made from one piece. In very good condition. Worn 1915 - 1918.

Cox confirms that the ten regiments of South African Horse wore two different titles, on...  read more

Code: 67862