2nd King Edward VIIs Own Gurkha Rifles ( The Sirmoor Rifles ) Lieutenant - Colonel 's Pair of Cloth Rank Insignia

Worn from circa 1952 - 1994. Padded and in unissued condition.  read more

Code: 56488

WW1 Silver Hallmarked Watch Fob for 2nd Training Reserve Battalion 1917 ( DLI )

A Durham Light Infantry affiliated unit as it bears the crest for County Durham. Prior to 1917 this unit had been designated as the 17th (Reserve) Bn, the Durham Light Infantry. It was located at Rugeley.

Approx 33mm in height and atttactively engraved. Enamel in good condition. Reverse bears silver hallmarks.

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Code: 56873

Volunteer Battalion White Metal Bugle - Right Facing, pre 1908

White Metal Universal Pattern White Metal Bugle for Collar of Shoulder Titles, as worn by Volunteer Battalions of Light Infantry Regiments such as the Durham Light Infantry.

Right facing, sharp detail with two original lugs to the reverse.
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Code: 56804

Middlesbrough Corporation Cap Badge - Tramcar Staff

Middlesbrough ( County Durham ) Corporation die struck white metal cap badge - almost certainly of the pattern issued to tramcar staff and worn above their script-lettering grade badges such as "Motorman". The coat of arms of Middlesbrough with a scroll below Erimus ( We Shall Be). Two original lugs to the reverse, circa 3.6cm tall.

A104 (1/3)  read more

Code: 55988

68th Light Infantry Regiment ( Later 1st Battalion Durham Light Infantry ( DLI )) Napoleonic Officers Period Open Backed Coatee Button

Circa 16mm in diameter, open backed domed button with original fixed shank to the reverse. No maker's mark, and silver plate now worn off. Still not something you find everyday!

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Code: 55736

Victorian Durham Light Infantry ( DLI ) Officers Medium Pattern Gilt Brass Button

Circa 19mm in diameter, fixed shank and backmarked Jennens & Co London. Gilt finish is back to brass, but an attractive button in good condition, with only slight polishing to crown. Worn circa 1881 - 1902.

Ripley No 286 refers.  read more

Code: 55239

Northumberland Youth Service Corps Enamel, Painted and Brass Lapel Badge

A scarce and early lapel badge with the arms of the County of Northumberland, England within a black circlet. Backstamped with the issue number "717". Circa 3.3cm in diameter. Some minor wear to the red enamel. The yellow stripes are painted rather than enamel (and has some damage - see photos). A real "economy feel" to it. Never seen this before and would welcome any information. Look, ...  read more

Code: 54161

WW2 Home Front Duchess of Northumberlands ATS Comfort Fund Enamel Pin Badge Brooch

Gilt bright and enamel in undamaged condition. Slight service wear. Original pin fitting to reverse. Maker marked Thomas Fattorini Ltd, Regent St, Birmingham. Scarce. Coll.
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Code: 53769

Scarce WW2 Northumberland & Durham War Needs Fund Gilt and Enamel Pin Badge

Gilt bright (some minor spotting) with enamel in good condition, with no damage. Original pin fitting and maker marked on reverse Fattorini, Bradford. Circa 2.3cm in diameter. Coll.


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Code: 55060

Scarce Victorian Buffs ( Royal East Kent Regiment ) Bi Metal Collar Badge, worn 1882 - 1896 only

Issued in 1882, the white horse facing left over a brass scroll Invicta, replacing the dragon collar badge and then being replaced once again by the dragon collar badge in 1894. Two original lugs to the reverse. In good condition but with some wear to the lugs. A confusing and unexpected change in regimental motif. Scarce.

Churchill No 78 refers.  read more

Code: 54714