KOYLI Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Bi-Metal Helmet Plate Centre (HPC)
Complete with its four original loops and of two part construction with a white metal rose to the centre. one pin hole in the thick dark green (almost black) backing cloth. HPC very good condition.
It is interesting to note that this is one of the very few HPCs with the laurel-sprays on the circlet on account of the length of the title.
K&K Vol 1 No 343 refers.... read more
25th County of London (Cyclist) Battalion, The London Regiment Set of Officers Buttons
Three officers buttons, all different sizes, as follows:
Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked JR Gaunt & Son Ltd, London England. Gilt. Very good condition. Large pattern.
Circa 20mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked I & B Pearse & Co, Silver plated. Dark toned but in very good condition. Medium pattern.
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Aden Government Guards Brass Headdress Badge, circa 1961-68
Large die struck cap badge with original pin fixing and clasp. Circa 5.1cm high and 4.5cm across. Good condition with sharp detail.
Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 1237 refers read more
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WW1 Southdown Battalions Association ( Lawthers Lambs) Royal Sussex Regiment Enamel Lapel Badge
A scarce Southdown Battalions Association Lapel Badge , Made up of 11th, 12th & 13th Battalions of The Royal Sussex Regiment. They were commonly known as 'The Lawther’s Lambs', sadly suffering huge losses during WW1. Sadly some damage to enamel at about 2pm (see photo) where top layer has flaked off due to a ding otherwise in very good condition and maker marked Thomas Fattorini Birmingham. ... read more
4/7 4th / 7th Dragoon Guards RAC Regimental Flash Cloth Arm Designation
Worsted cloth formation sign. Diamond black border with chevrons in black, gold and two in dull red. Hessian backed. Small black diamond was worn at the top. Worn by all ranks on battledress. In very good condition.
Introduced in 1939 when the regiment was mobilised with the BEF to go to France. It was expected that for security reasons, the regiment would not be permitted to we... read more
WW2 RWAFF Royal West African Frontier Force, 82nd West African Division Slip on Epaulette Shoulder Title Combination
A fine slip on shoulder title with embroidered initials and printed formation combination mounted on a khaki drill slip-on. In very good worn condition.
The 82nd (West African) Division was formed under British control during the Second World War. It took part in the later stages of the Burma Campaign and was disbanded in Burma between May and September 1946.
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The complete set of Duke of Edinburghs Award Metal Badges, Gold, Silver and Bronze
Complete set, with original pin fittings, and no damage to the enamel. All maker marked Marples & Beasley, Birmingham.
Bronze - for those aged 14 and over, or aged 13 and in the school year they turn 14. Takes at least six months to complete.
Silver - for those aged 15 and over, or aged 14 and in the school year they turn 15. Takes at least 12 months for direct entrants (... read more
7th KAR Kings African Rifles Arabic Numeral Cap Badge
Die cast with original long slider. Looks UK made. Scarce.
Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 466 refers.
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WW1 Silver War Badge (SWB) to Samuel Chapman, A pre war regular soldier of the DCLI (Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry) - low number
A first pattern SWB officially impressed 1639 awarded to Sergeant Samuel Chapman, DCLI. An unmarked silver circlet inscribed 'For King And Empire Services Rendered' bearing crowned 'GRI' Imperial Cypher to voided centre, to which a red felt backing has been added, presumably by the owner, so I have left this in place. In good condition, original C clasp and pin. Circa 32mm in diameter.
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Scarce WW1 SWB to a Royal Naval Division Engineer / Royal Engineers, Sapper Alfred Farrell
A SWB officially impressed 419306 awarded to Sapper Alfred Farrell of the Royal Naval Division Engineers (RND (E)) and later the Royal Engineers. An unmarked silver circlet inscribed 'For King And Empire Services Rendered' bearing crowned 'GRI' Imperial Cypher to voided centre. In very good condition, silver dark toned, original C clasp and pin. Circa 32mm in diameter. Supplied with supporting... read more