HMS KITE - Magnificent Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Officer's Mess Menu Holders Mounted on Blocks of Ebony
A scarce and magnificent pair of sterling silver Royal Navy Menu holders to HMS Kite hallmarked Birmingham 1901.
HMS Kite was a twin-screwed iron gunboat built in the 1870s of the "Ant" Class which were known as "Flat-Irons". These vessels were very steady gun-platforms and were attached to Naval Gunnery Schools. Remained in RN service until the early 1920s. I will provid... read more
Royal Navy ( R.N. ) Officer's Gilt Brass Waist Belt Clasp (WBC), King 's crown (pre 1952)
Gilt worn on high points leaving the brass finish beneath but still attractive and in very good condition with sharp detail, no damage and correct matching belt buckle end.
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Royal Marines ( R.M. ) School of Music Brass Cap Badge
A good die struck example, retaining both dark toned loops. In good condition with signs of service wear but one lug damaged bent over.
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6th Dragoon Guards Carabineers gilt medium pattern officer 's button
Circa 20mm in diameter, with fixed shank and maker marked Firmin & Sons Ld, London. In very good condition. Circa 1902 - 1920. read more
WW1 Wound Stripe with original backing plate - with fold over ends
Gilt finish still in reasonably good condition and with the wording "The Wounded Stripe Prov Pat No 2" embossed on the backing plate. The stripe is exactly 2 inches in length and was authorised for wear by Army Order 249 of August 1916 and this was only issued in this size up to 1922 (discontinued for wear on uniform by Army Order 434 of 1922). This one is a fold over variety - it has n... read more
WW1 Souvenir Armentieres French Town Battle Badge Pin Brooch Badge
An attractive gilt and enamel, original pin and clasp, gilt bright and no damage to the enamel. Circa 3.8cm wide.
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WW1 Souvenir Arras French Town Battle Badge Pin Brooch Badge
White metal and brass, with original pin and clasp. Good condition but has some age to it. Coll read more
Durham Light Infantry ( DLI ) Association Chrome & Enamel Lapel Buttonhole Pin Badge
In good condition, with no damage to the enamel and with functional and original pin fitting.
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Early Gilt Light Infantry Officer Quality Ribboned Bugle Badge
An early unidentified pattern gilt die struck bugle with one of two loops remaining and this one has been squeezed together. Circa 3.7cm tall and 3.5cm wide. Gilt is bright but has some wear.
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Victorian Royal Marine Artillery ( RMA) Large Pattern Brass Button - Excavated Condition
Dug up in a back garden in 1993, complete with original shank and maker's mark on reverse Smith & Wright Ltd, Birmingham. Circa 22mm in diameter. Victorian crown, Pre 1902.
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