WW2 War Raised unit - RECCE Reconnaissance Corps White Metal Cap Badge

A die struck white metal cap badge with two original D style loops to the reverse. I understand that other ranks of Scottish RECCE units wore this badge in white metal. Circa 4 cms tall. In very good condition.

K&K Vol 2 No 1925 refers.

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Code: 68667

WW2 RAF Squadron Leader Larry Curtis DFC, 617 Squadron, Framed Original Autograph & Commemorative Display

Original Signature Squadron Leader Larry Curtis, DFC. An original framed and glazed signature of Larry Curtis (Lawrence Wesley Curtis) winner of two DFCs, he was an air gunner and wireless operator who flew more than 30 bombing operations including the first bombing op’s after the Dams raid and the V-1 sires in the Pas de Calais. The frame contains his signature, woven cloth air gunner mess dr...  read more

Code: 66003

WW1 Home Front - Scarce Dundee Women's Suffrage Society War Relief Fund Gilt and Enamel Badge

An attractive gilt and enamel badge which shows the crest of the city of Dundee, 29mm in diameter. It is engraved with 37/2 and has the maker's details on the reverse Rattray, Dundee. It also has an extra loop mounted on it for a safety chain (the safety chain is no longer present). In good condition with only a small bit of surface damage to the surface of the enamel at about 1 o'clock.
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Code: 59942

Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) White Metal Half Brevet Wing Navigator - Maker marked KNW

Made by Mayer & Kane of Wellington.

A very hard to find WWII / Cold War Navigators Half Brevet of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). Of all the Commonwealth Pilots in WWII and thereafter, only the RNZAF wore metal wings or brevets of this type.

Made exclusively in Wellington by the jewellers Mayer and Kane ltd they were only ever issued to aircrew in the Pac...  read more

Code: 61930

11th Hussars (Prince Albert's Own) Officer 's Bullion Collar Badge

Worn example as worn by The Officers, The RSM and the Bandmaster in No 1 Dress and by the Bandmaster in the Frock Coat. In very good condition, colours bright and bullion undamaged. Paper backing half present and traces of glue to the reverse. Circa 4.3cm tall and 4.5cm wide. Worn pre 1969.

The 11th Hussars did not wear a badge in the beret. Thank you to Martin for pointi...  read more

Code: 59185

WW2 Royal Engineers Embroidered Padded Ball Khaki Grenade

Royal Engineers Embroidered Khaki NCOs Arm Badge with seven white coloured flames. Removed from uniform. In good condition. Worn by RE Sergeants and Staff Sergeants above the chevrons. Also by Guards Colour Sgt rank. Circa 6.5cm tall. In very good condition.

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Code: 65910

KOSB Kings Own Scottish Borderers White Metal Shoulder Title

White metal example with two original hexagonal fixing loops to the reverse. Normally encountered in brass.

Presumably worn by the volunteers or territorials. Not sure if the pipers wore white metal shoulder titles. Any information welcome.

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Code: 68794

3rd Infantry Brigade – Woven Cloth Formation Sign Patch Flash Designation Badge

3rd Infantry Brigade (III In White Triangle) Red Border Embroidered. Some paper stuck to reverse otherwise in good condition.

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Code: 69046

The Royal Fusiliers Regiment (City of London Regiment) (7th Foot) - Victorian Issue Other Ranks Brass Cap Badge

An early Victorian Crown pattern which displaces some of the lettering on the strap. This shortcoming was improved on the later issue with the Imperial crown sitting atop of the strap and the lettering being fully visible. Some twisting to loops otherwise in very good condition.

K&K Vol 1 No 595 refers.

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Code: 68496

New Zealand Volunteers QVC General Issue Brass 1878 Pattern Helmet Plate, 1882 - 1895

In good overall condition with two of two dark toned loops to the reverse. The bugle and garter pattern was replaced in 1895 with the plate with four stars. Worn by the volunteer units which did not have a specific design. Instead they identified themselves from the initials of their corps worked in white worsted on the shoulder straps. Stain / damage gilt finish to bottom of garter strap o...  read more

Code: 63077