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
95.00 GBP
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
45.00 GBP
British Army Trained Nurse Breast / Pocket 'Dustbin Lid' Badge
Made from unmarked nickel silver with a black / darkened oxidised finish. With original and functional pin fitting. The design consists of the Royal Crest (QEII crown) superimposed on crossed swords in the centre, around which is inscribed ‘Army Trained Nurse’, followed by a Wreath of laurel round the edge of the badge. Often referred to as the 'Dustbin Lid' due to it's size. A tricky badge ... read more
115.00 GBP
51st Independent Infantry Brigade Embroidered Cloth Formation Sign
Black swan on a white disc on a black square facing to the left (worn in facing pairs). Removed from uniform. Some paper stuck to reverse otherwise in very good condition. Worn circa 1955 - 57.
The origins of the design are not known. There was no 51 Brigade in WW2 and the date of formation and the history of this particular formation is obscure. It may have been created in the C... read more
10.00 GBP
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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6.00 GBP
Green Howards ( Alexandra, Princess of Wales' Own Yorkshire Regiment ) Brass Shoulder Title
A title in two parallel lines as worn from 1921. In very good condition with two original hexagonal fixings to the reverse. An anodised version followed in the 1960s.
Westlake No 925 refers.
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5.00 GBP
King Williams College Isle of Man OTC Officer Training Corps Cap Badge - 2nd Pattern
Die cast in gilding metal with two original loops (east -west) to the reverse. Sharp detail and in good condition. Scarce.
K&K Vol 2, No 2603 refers.
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60.00 GBP
WW1 Canada - 56th (Calgary, Alberta) Overseas Battalion CEF Pickled Copper Cap Badge
Die struck with two original loops to the reverse. In very good condition.
The 56th (Calgary) Battalion was raised and mobilized at Calgary effective July 1st 1915. The battalion sailed for England March 23rd 1916 where it was absorbed into the 9th Reserve Battalion and used to reinforce Alberta battalions already serving at the Front. Being fully depleted of all ranks the batta... read more
40.00 GBP
Northamptonshire Regiment Officer's OSD Bronze Collar Badge
Cap badge sized but introduced as a collar badge also in 1902. With two original loops (Squashed back for comfort) and maker marked JR Gaunt London. Lighter bronze finish. Could double up as a cap badge.
Churchill No 1315 refers.
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22.00 GBP
WW1 Canada - 81st (Toronto) Overseas Battalion CEF Cap Badge
Flat backed oxidised bronze example with two original loops to the reverse, one bent over, otherwise in good condition.
Cox 541 / Charlton p93 / Babin E-81 refer.
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28.00 GBP