8GR - WW2 8th Gurkha Rifles Locally Embroidered Black on Khaki drill backing sewn to the correct red felt slip-on for this regiment
Slip on is open at the back, but otherwise in good condition with some signs of service wear. Scarce.
D32.3
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Boer War 16th Queens Lancers Theatre Cast Brass Shoulder Title
Scarce CAST brass shoulder title with 2 original integral loops to reverse. Allegedly these were cast in Ladysmith in 1900 during the siege 9but Westlake does not claim this).
Westlake No 164 refers.
D41.8
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Scarce Norfolk Regiment Large pattern Foreign Service Helmet Brass Pagri Badge
Scarce brass foreign service helmet pagri badge with the design of Britannia in brass. This badge was only worn by Warrant Officers' and Sergeants circa 1900. With original slider to the reverse. As is typically found with this badge, the slider has been trimmed and slightly shortened to fit. Very sharp detail. Circa 5.2cm tall. All present and correct with no fiddly bits missing. A lovely thi... read more
3rd Volunteer Battalion (VB) Gloucestershire Regiment White Metal Large Pattern Button
Circa 25mm in diameter, floating shank, maker marked PEARSON & HUGGINS BRISTOL (these particular buttons are only found to this manufacturer). In very good condition. HQ Bristol. Became 6th Battalion (TF) in 1908.
Comm BP
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61st (South Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot Officers Gilt Large Pattern Button
Circa 25mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked with PoW feathers and Jennens & Co, London. A wonderful button with bright gilt and in tip-top condition. Circa 1855-1872.
Comm BP
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Cold War Front National Hospital Service Reserve Pin Badge
Brass with red and green enamel. Original pin and clasp fitting. In good condition, with traces of polish. Pin prick gap in enamel to bottom left of crown strap.
the National Hospital Service Reserve was a Cold War Civil Defence organisation established in 1949 and disbanded in 1968
Coll.
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WW2 Era Home Front Lifebuoy soap Clean Hands Campaign Lapel Badge on original card
Lifebuoy started with William Lever's goal to stop Cholera in Victorian England by selling germ protection soap and bringing better health and hygiene to millions. With the outbreak of the Second World War, Lifebuoy provided emergency washing facilities for those in dire need.
Lever Brothers launched their Clean Hands campaign in 1926 to educate the public about the impor... read more
Victorian QVC Militia Battalions Universal Other Ranks White Metal Shako Badge
A die struck Victorian white metal other ranks shako badge with two original brass loops to the reverse. It comprises the Royal Crest to the centre of a Garter Strap upon a crowned multi-rayed star plate. Circa 8.1cm tall and 6.6cm wide.
Comm BP
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WW2 Issue Desert Sun Tinted Glasses
Without original case, but will be sent in a suitable protective case to the buyer. In very good condition, appear to have hardly been worn. Leather good condition. Lenses in good condition. Bendy and flexible metal arms in good condition.
As also worn by special forces such as LRDG and SAS.
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Tyne Engineers (Territorials) Officers Bullion Cap Badge
A really good early example with some age to it. Removed from cap, bullion tarnished but in very good condition. Circa 5.4 cms tall.
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