British African Squadron King's Colonials Imperial Yeomanry Slouch Hat Badge

A rare yellow brass cap badge worn by D Squadron South Africa. An ostrich in front of a mountain range and a stylized sunrise above the furled title scroll, 'British African'. Two original loops to the reverse. In great condition. An original badge.

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Code: 69166

Victorian 3rd Volunteer Battalion (VB) PWO West Yorkshire Regiment Leeds Rifles Field Service Cap Badge

Die struck in white metal. A small FS cap badge at circa 35mm tall with two lug fittings to the reverse. Remains in good condition. Scarce.

In 1908 the Leeds based 3rd Volunteer Battalion, West Yorkshire Regt became two separate Battalions - 7 & 8th (Territorial) Bn's, West Yorkshire Regt. Both had the title "Leeds Rifles" but had separate designs for their cap badges.
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Code: 68148

Boer War CIV City Imperial Volunteers Slouch Hat Badge

Brass Boer War slouch hat badge cut from brass sheet. The letters " C.I.V. " as worn by volunteers corps members from the London area who volunteered and saw service in the Boer War. Two original loops to reverse (slight bending). Also worn as a shoulder title.

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Code: 69165

Rifle Brigade Boss Badge - Silver Plated Bugle on a small Black Cord Boss

Black cord to boss (not dark green) suggesting Rifle Brigade, with correct pattern silver plated bugle on screw fitting (no retaining nut). Circa 24mm in diameter. Some wear the edges of bugle where silver plate has worn away, but displays well from the front.

On account of depth unable to post outside of the UK.

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Code: 69170

Indian Army - 2nd Madras Light Cavalry / Lancers Officer's Pickers and Chains

A white metal set of officer's prickers of ornate rectangular form with two prickers with acorn finials, attached to a double white metal chain anchored to a single point on a decorative curved and floreated scroll with the embossed battle honour 'Seringapatam'. Complete with brass securing posts to both parts. Retaining nuts no longer present. This would have been fitted to the front of the ...  read more

Code: 69164

Victorian 19th PWO Hussars Single Scroll Elephant Other Ranks Cap Badge

A genuine example die struck white metal example of this much copied badge. Two dark toned loops, correct gap at tail and correct font. Gorgeous.

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Code: 69169

King Edward VIII Aide-de-Camp ADC insignia set

Aide-de-Camp gilt shoulder insignia in the form of the Royal Cypher for King Edward VIII, a Brigadier/Colonel's full size gilt button 26mm in diameter (maker marked Gaunt) with EDVIII monogram with two original loops and a pair of high quality aiguillette points in great condition with only slight tarnishing here and there to the gilt. Circa 11.3cms long and these which came with the above ite...  read more

Code: 66432

VR - Royal Air Force RAF Volunteer Reserve Senior Officer's Pair of Gilt Metal Epaulette Shoulder Strap Badges

A scarce matched pair of gilt metal shoulder badges with two original blades (unfolded) to the reverse of each, circa 22mm wide and 14mm tall. Thick lettering and of superior quality to those usually encountered. Slight staining from service use otherwise in very good condition. Came with the bullion senior officer badge listed as my item 66434 above.

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Code: 66433

Royal Air Force RAF Officer's Pair of Mounted Gilt Cap Buttons - QEII issue

Scarce pair of gilt mounted buttons, with fixed shanks and maker marked JR Gaunt London. Not quite matching but not an issue when on either side of a cap. Gilt bright, in very good condition. Circa 1952 - 1970 (Gaunt London address).

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Code: 66439

Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC) Pair of Mounted Silver Plated and Gilt Cap Buttons

Queens Crown, a lovely matched pair. Circa 14mm in diameter, fixed shanks, no maker mark.

Ripley No 523 refers.

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Code: 66441