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

WW1 Postcard Bombardment of West Hartlepool house damage to Rugby Street 16th December 1914

Postally unused in very good condition. Damage to the rear of a house in Rugby Street. Of County Durham interest.

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Code: 53617

WW1 Postcard Bombardment of West Hartlepool by German Fleet 1914

Local pipe smoker holds up pieces of shrapnel which appear to have been part of a 12 inch sale. Postally unused. In very good condition.

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Code: 53615

East Riding of Yorkshire Yeomanry Pair of Facing Bi-metal Collar Badges

Die cast, two part construction with two original long loops to the reverse. Each circa 4.3cm wide. In very good condition. Not an exact match but display really well together. This pattern worn 1920 - 1956. Scarce.

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Code: 60410

KOYLI Kings Yorkshire Light Infantry Brass Shoulder Title as worn on tropical dress with backing plate

Scarce King's Yorkshire Light Infantry KOYLI Brass Metal Shoulder title - tropical dress. A left facing large shoulder title badge as worn as part of tropical kit, two dark toned original lugs to reverse. With the word 'Yorkshire 'in brass letters, very attractive item. Circa 4.2cm wide and 2.8cm tall, with original brass backing plate and cotter pin.

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Code: 60145

WW2 Burma Rifles unmarked silver Cap Badge

Burma Rifles Unmarked Silver locally made Cap Badge in the form of a decorative peacock. A die cast unmarked thin silver cap badge to the Burma Rifles. Two integral loops to the reverse (north - south). Attractive and in very good condition. According to Renfrew worn 1941 - 1942 only.

Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 1012 refers.

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Code: 62727

WW1 Belgian Canteen Token ½D Half Penny - Van Den Berghs Ltd

Van Den Berghs' Glasgow (Lanarkshire) brass halfpenny canteen token, undated. Obverse: Legend on two curved lines with value in centre: "VAN DEN BERGHS LTD ◦ CANTEEN DEPT ◦ ½D". Reverse: Legend on two curved lines with value in centre: "VAN DEN BERGHS LTD ◦ CANTEEN DEPT ◦ ½D". Plain edge. Van Den Bergh's premises were at 20 Spoutmouth, Glasgow and they produced margarine...  read more

Code: 61445