The East Surrey Regiment (31st & 70th Foot) Other Ranks Edwardian Issue Bi-Metal Cap Badge
An earlier pattern badge with two original lugs to the reverse and six expansion / braising / sweat holes to the reverse. A great badge with sharp detail, some twisting to lugs. Circa 4.2cm tall. Evidence of feet to base of one lug, which just goes to show that as with all rules there are exceptions as this is a period badge with period and original lugs.
K&K Vol 1 No 640 refe... read more
Sudan - Upper Nile Province White Metal Cap / Sun Helmet Pagri Badge
Die cast with two original loops to reverse. Very light service wear to spear poles otherwise in very good condition and dating to the 1930s. As worn by British colonial civil administrators and potentially the provinces police force (confirmation for this last statement required). A rare badge not often encountered.
Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 1333 refers.
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RAF Royal Air Force Apprentice Brass Propeller Arm Badge
In good condition. Not usually found with fixings as these were sewn on to the uniform. If you require another let me know as I have another of equal quality.
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WAR - West African Regiment Officers OSD Bronzed Large Pattern Button, pre 1928
Circa 22mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Jennens & Co London. In very good condition.
The West African Regiment ( WAR ) was based in Sierra Leone and raised by the War Office in 1896 to defend the port. It was separate from the West African Frontier Force which came under the control of the Colonial Office. It saw service in a number of local campaigns in WW1 and w... read more
WW2 RAF No 250 Sudan Fighter Squadron Desert Air Force Large Lapel Badge circa 1940s
A scarce No 250 Sudan Fighter Squadron Desert Air Force gilt and enamel lapel badge, taller than usual at circa 4.1cm tall. It depicts an African Fish Eagle with motto "Close To The Sun". The pin fitting to the reverse in excellent condition and fully functional, enamel intact and attractive.
No 250 Sudan Fighter Squadron provided support to the 8th Army up to and during the Batt... read more
WW1 Royal Flying Corps ( RFC ) Matched Pair of Officers Silver Collar Badges
An unmarked heavy die cast silver pair of collar badges to the Royal Flying Corps with two small original silver lugs to the reverse of each. Some wear to detail evident to fronts but nothing to detract from a scarce and seldom encountered ' private purchase ' matched pair of officer 's collars. Circa 3.1cm tall. Worn 1913 - 1918. Rare.
B88.6
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5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards White Metal Cap Badge, King's Crown
A white metal die cast cap badge to the 5th Dragoon Guards. With original slider to the reverse. Pre 1953. Good condition.
K&K Vol.1 No 745 refers.
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15.00 GBP
The Queens 16th Lancers Bi-Metal Small Pattern Warrant Officers Badge Queen's Crown
Lovely condition, small pattern cap badge with lance pennants in good condition. Circa 3.3cm tall. Post 1952 and worn by Warrant Officers only (private purchase, not general issue). Some minor staining to the reverse.
K&K Vol 2 No 1910 refers.
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East Lancashire Regiment Sweetheart Pin Brooch Badge
Looks like WW2 or later style of manufacture but has king's crown so pre 1952, pin and clasp original and in very good bright condition. Circa 3.2cm in diameter.
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5.00 GBP
The Royal Irish Rifles ( 83rd & 86th Foot) - Other Ranks Imperial Crown Blackened Brass Metal Cap Badge, 1902 - 1913 only
A good blackened brass metal die struck cap badge with original slider to the reverse. Worn in black until 1913, and in white metal thereafter. Scarce.
K&K Vol 1 No 690 refers.
F23.1
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