Royal Malta Militia Other Ranks Bi Metal Helmet Plate, circa 1889-1921
A good large die-stamped bi-metal example, two part construction, crown with usual strengthening bars to reverse as found on with this particular badge. Imperial crowned Maltese cross, the arms overlaid with a white metal four part scroll inscribed “Royal Malta Militia MDCCC”. All three toned copper loops and four braising /sweat holes to reverse. Brass dark toned, one loop bent but ... read more
West Kent Regiment Bi-metal Helmet Plate Centre ( HPC )
In good condition with all four original staple style loops present to reverse. Dark toned loops. Worn 1881 - 1914 on the Helmet Plate Centre and on the Glengarry until 1895. Bright cleaned to front.
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Colonel Paddy by Patrick Marrinan, 1st Edition - Special Forces Interest
A biography of LT-Colonel R. Blair Mayne, D.S.O. (3 Bars), Legion D'Honneur. During WW2 the Commanding Officer of the 1st Special Air Service Regiment. A rare first edition, 207 pages, maps but no photos. Ulster Press, 001 printed on spine and printed in the Netherlands. No edition or publication date but credited as being 1968 by the the Book World. Paperback, spine unbroken, minor corner ... read more
Rifle Brigade (Prince Consorts Own) Small Pattern other Ranks White Metal Field Service Cap Badge
Small die struck with two original dark toned lugs to the reverse. The Rifle Brigade did not wear collar badges. This is often referred to as the four-scroll badge with Battle honours to Crimea only. Circa 3.2cm tall. This one with a Victorian Crown, also found with an imperial crown. In very good condition, some squashing to the lugs but still fully functional.
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Inniskilling Fusiliers Single other ranks brass collar badge
An early single other ranks collar badge with flag waving to the left, flames facing to the right. Two original lugs. Circa 4cm in length. In worn condition, polishing to the castle detail and the ball of the grenade misshapen. Worn from 1881 until 1927.
Churchill No 730 refers (but this one with more rounding to the pattern of the flames).
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Berkshire Yeomanry Small Gilding Metal Brass Collar / Beret Badge
Circa 37mm long and 19mm tall. With two original loops to the reverse. In very good condition. Left facing.
From consulting the late Professor Charles Thomas collection auction, I understand this item was also worn as a beret badge, but happy to be corrected. See:
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Somerset Light Infantry ( Prince Alberts) Officers OSD Collar Badge - Gaunt London
Bugle facing to Die cast light bronze with two original lugs to reverse, maker's tablet J.R. Gaunt London to reverse of crown. 3.7 cm tall. Some twisting to bottom loop otherwise in good condition.
Churchill No 425 refers.
G67.2
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Nottinghamshire ( Sherwood Rangers ) Yeomanry Beret Cap Badge, pre 1949
Strung brass bugle horn as worn by this unit until 1949. With original slider to the reverse. Circa 3.4cm tall.
G67.1
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WW1 - 1914 Warwickshire Pals Birmingham Battalion Vounteers Enamel Lapel Badge
Professionally converted to a pin fitting with horseshoe fitting removed, presumably for wear as a sweetheart. Some slight enamel chipping to the 'A" in " Battalion " but otherwise in good condition. Maker marked to reverse W J Dingley, B'Ham. Condition reflected in price.
A147
Sold to EB
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Scarce WW2 Royal Marines ( RM) dark blue economy plastic economy cap badge
Good example, by by A.Stanley & Sons, Walsall, details to the reverse. complete with its two blades. Very good condition. Made from cellulose acetate. Sometimes incorrectly described as Bakelite. Scarce.
Coll.
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