Kurram Militia (Pakistani Frontier Force) Headdress Cap Badge

A white metal locally cast example with two small original loops. The badge represents crossed Khyber knives, with 'KM' on the crossing point. In very good condition and scarce.

The Kurram Militia is a paramilitary regiment of the Frontier Corps of Pakistan. It was originally raised by the British in 1892 to operate in the North-West Frontier Province, and carried in that role ...  read more

Code: 68972

53rd Welsh Division (TA) Felt Cloth Formation Sign Flash Patch Badge

A large red felt "W" on a horizontal base sewn to a khaki battledress rectangle. Circa 7cms tall and 10cms wide. Small stain on red felt otherwise in good condition and has some age to it.

As part of 21st Army Group the 53rd Division were involved in the fierce fighting at Normandy in 1944,and later in the Ardennes and the Reichwald Forest before crossing the Rhine. The 53rd Div...  read more

Code: 69045

Worcestershire Regiment Woven White on Red Cloth Shoulder Title - on Battledress Backing

Machine stitched to original khaki battledress backing. In very good condition.

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Code: 69048

Essex Yeomanry (104th Regiment, Royal Horse Artillery) Brass Ball Button

A scarce ball button with the crest of this unit to front. This pattern introduced circa 1935 following the transfer of the Essex RHA battery to the 104th Regiment, Royal Horse Artillery in 1933. Worn by all ranks. Fixed shank, no maker mark. More than one available, please email if more required.

Litchfield, N (1992) "The Territorial Artillery 1908 - 1988" p67, Fig 89 refers...  read more

Code: 68592

The Middlesex Regiment ( 57th & 77th Foot) Other Ranks Bi-metal Issue Cap Badge with Original Felt Regimental Backing Cloth

Most probably a WW2 issue as no evidence of braising holes to reverse. A diamond back badge in the regiment's regimental colours (in equal portions) of gold yellow and dark maroon sewn onto a satin black material backing. The badge backing was in use during WW1 by over forty battalions. Then it dropped out of use, until adopted again during WW2 (source: Badge Backings & Special Embellishment...  read more

Code: 60027

Middlesex Regiment Officer's Mounted Silver Plate on Gilt Cap Button

In very good condition, silver dark toned.

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Code: 65618

Korean War - 40th Infantry Division Woven Cloth Formation Sign

Private purchase item. Embroidered yellow cockerel with red combs on black background. Right facing. One small in hole in backing and sight edge nibbles otherwise colours bright and in good condition.

Formed in Hong Kong in 1949. Fought in Korea. Comprised of 1st Bn the Middlesex Regiment, 1st Bn Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders and with supporting troops drawn from the 27th Briti...  read more

Code: 65890

Korean War - 40th Infantry Division Printed Cloth Formation Sign

Left facing, printed yellow cockerel with red comb on dark blue (almost black) background. Removed from uniform. In good very condition.

Formed in Hong Kong in 1949. Fought in Korea. Comprised of 1st Bn the Middlesex Regiment, 1st Bn Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders and with supporting troops drawn from the 27th British Commonwealth Brigade when in Korea. In very good condition. ...  read more

Code: 66167

Middlesex Regiment Pair of Woven White on Red Felt Cloth Shoulder Titles

A matched pair but one with some residue and staining. Heavy white lettering with a hessian back. Condition reflected in price and sold as seen.

BoBD (Jon Mills) 4208 refers.

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Code: 67216

57th (West Middlesex) Regiment Officer's Gilt Large Pattern Button

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Firmin & Sons Ld, London. QVC Crown. Some loss of detail from service wear and gilt dulled otherwise in good overall condition.

Ripley No 147 refers.

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Code: 68355