8th (Bury) Lancashire Rifle Volunteers Officers Silver plated Medium Pattern Button

Circa19mm in diameter, fixed shank, with maker's details Jennens & Co London to the reverse. Some tarnishing to button otherwise in very good condition with sharp detail. This unit became the 1st Volunteer Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers in 1883. So this is an early volunteer button.

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Code: 57748

15/19th Hussars Matching Pair of Officer's smaller pattern Brass Shoulder Titles

A matched pair of shoulder titles with two original loops to the reverse. Smaller officer 's pattern as noted in Westlake. Circa 4.2cm wide and 1cm tall (excluding the forward slash). In very good condition. (See my item 57768 for the larger pattern other ranks version).

Westlake No 157 refers.

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Code: 58200

Set of Scottish Highland Diamond Shaped Pipers Buttons

An old set of silver washed cast brass buttons, removed from uniform, complete with shanks (one twisted but still functional), blank reverse. All of the same design and 'look', from the front, so a good useful matching set. The detail of the thistle is not crisp on these buttons as they have been cast, but a charming set nonetheless. All of the same size at circa 26mm tall and 23mm wide. A...  read more

Code: 69695

WW1 Small Presentation Nickel or Silver Plated Tray - To Sergeant R T Noyes - 1st Sportsmans Battalion, The Royal Fusiliers (Born in Canada) and served with the Gordon Relief Expedition to Khartoum - Presumably as one of the Canadian Boatmen contingent

Engraved in upright capitals as follows:

" To / Sergt R.T. Noyes / From the Members of No 4 Platoon Right Flank / Company XXIIIrd (Service / 1st Sportsmans Battalion, Royal Fusiliers / On the occasion of his marriage / 30th March 1915"

With a raised decorative rope border, in unmarked silver plate or nickel plated in good condition except base metal is showing thro...  read more

Code: 67590

British and Commonwealth Forces Oakleaf Oakleaves MiD Emblem

Mention in Despatches (MID) Oak leaf, the 1920 pattern for wear on General Service Medal or the full size WW2 medals, or post war campaigns up to and including 1993. Circa 22mm x 8mm. Die cast in bronze with two holes in each for sewing to the medal ribbon.

Stock photo. Only one of this type is now available. You will receive only one oakleaf. In very good condition.
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Code: 69049

Republic of India - 11th Gorkha Rifles Post Independence Medal Group

Post Independence, 1970s Medal Group of three named and attributed to 9409558 RFN K.ISAN RAI. 11 G.R. (11th Gorkha Rifles). Loose on ribbons.

The medals are (from left to right):

Sangram
Sainye Seva
25th Independence Anniversary


All are named on the rim as appropriate. They are in VF condition. An interesting set of post inde...  read more

Code: 69220

WW1 John V. Garbutt 19th Durhams DLI sheet brass match cover trench art

An attractive trench art brass match box cover. Some light staining and rust marks but generally good and nice item as attributed. The spine has been engraved "Arras" and the reverse has a rather good engraving of the Durham Light Infantry cap badge. The front has the soldier's name, J. Garbutt and regimental number 21/35and the battalion he was then serving with, 19th DLI.

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Code: 69425

Welsh WW2 North Wales District Embroidered Formation Sign Patch Designation Badge

Removed from uniform. A pin hole to top otherwise in good condition.

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Code: 69608

WW2 4th Infantry Division 1st Pattern Printed Formation Sign

Removed from uniform, edges folded for wear. Some tape marks to reverse. In good overall condition.

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Code: 68026

The Essex Regiment Officers Large Gilt Brass Button ( 44th & 56th Foot)

This pattern was worn from 1902-1958, gilt dulled but sharp detail. Faintly marked JR Gaunt & Son, London on the reverse. Strong fixed shank. 26mm in diameter.

Stock photo as more than one available, all of equal quality.

Ripley No 267 refers  read more

Code: 54416