4th ( Uganda ) Battalion King's African Rifles ( KAR ) Officer's OSD Cap Badge, pre 1930
Raised in 1902, this is the pre 1930 pattern. with both the Arabic numeral for the number 4 in the centre of the bugle and the number 4 below. Die cast in bronze, originally blackened, with two original integral lugs to the reverse. The K on King appears to have been miss-struck otherwise in good condition. Very scarce. read more
Quartermaster - Sergeant, 2nd Bn Northumberland Fusiliers c1880s taken in India.
Large original cabinet photograph circa 1880s taken in India, Punjab ( Punjaub ) photographer. Great image of a senior NCO. Some foxing but otherwise in good condition. Blank reverse. Circa 16.5cm by 11cm.
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Large United States ( USA ) bronze button - excavated condition
Complete with shank and maker marked W. H . Horstmann & Co, Phila, PA. This is circa 30mm across, so quite large. Looks like a WW1 issue to me but happy to be corrected. read more
Two different patterns of St John's Ambulance Brigade ( SJAB ) Large Buttons, white and black issues
Two SJAB large pattern buttons, one white metal one black, in good condition with fixed shanks.
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WW1 Sentimental Postcard - Soldier's Farewell
Postally unused, minor corner wear otherwise in good condition. read more
WW1 Postcard - early war damage to Chatellenie Hotel, Ypres, Belgium
Sepia postcard, postally unused. Minor wear otherwise very good condition. Postcard refers to the campaign of 1914 - 15. read more
Scarce WW1 Newcastle - upon - Tyne VTC White metal shoulder title
Dis struck white metal oval badge with two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 4.6cm wide and 2.4cm tall.
In July 1918 the Newcastle-upon-Tyne Volunteer Training Corps were renamed and became part of the 2nd Volunteer Battalion, The Northumberland Fusiliers.
Westlake No 768 refers. read more
BWM and VM Pair to Lieutenant Harold Northcote Sumner, Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve ( RNVR )
British War Medal, 1914 - 1918 (Lieut. H.N. Sumner. R.N.V.R.).
Allied Victory Medal, 1914 - 1919 (Lieut. H.N. Sumner. R.N.V.R.).
officer’s style victory medal - high gilt with chocolaty bronze showing through in places. Mounted as worn.
Medals confirmed in ADM 171/91 p.253 (PRO). Sub-Lieut.(tempy.), RNVR, 29 December, 1915. Lieut. RNVR (tempy.) 29 Decemb... read more
Mercian Brigade Bi-metal Anodised Cap Badge - Gaunt London
Worn 1959 to 1970. Component regiments were the Cheshire Regiment, Worcestershire Regiment, South and North Staffordshire Regiments. Original slider stamped J.R. Gaunt, London. Slider deliberately shortened, otherwise in good condition with minor service wear. read more
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WW1 Mercantile Marine Casualty Pair - Shillcock, S.S. Wayfarer
Pair to William Shillcock (S.S. Wayfarer):
a) British War Medal, 1914 - 1918
b) Mercantile Marine War Medal, 1914 - 1918
Correctly impressed William Shillcock. Medals in NEF condition.
SHILLCOCK, William, Fireman, S.S. Wayfarer: Listed in the CWGC records for the Mercantile Marine (Part VII) as having drowned as a result of an attack by an enemy ... read more