Rare WW1 Royal Naval Motor Boat Reserve RNMBR Full Dress Cap Badge
Hard to find, an original full dress cap badge to the R.N.M.B.R, some signs of wear and some mothing to the backing material, mainly to the top orb area of the crown Also some minor wear to black felt on left of crown, otherwise in good condition. Circa 6.5cm tall and 4cm wide at crown. This particular version does not have any coloured jewels mounted on rim of crown.
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Very Scarce WW2 Royal Navy Cloth - RN Ferry Crew
Extremely scarce (hen's teeth spring to mind) original World War Two embroidered yellow on navy blue battledress shoulder title "R.N. / Ferry Crew". In good condition, bright condition, with no moth or damage.
This unit was formed in 1942 by Lieutenant Commander C.D.Barber, R.N., and comprised of men who for various reasons were not in military service. Their role was to deliver ... read more
WW1 Royal Naval Transport Service Officer Bullion Cap Badge
A fine scarce example of a First World War period 'Royal Naval Transport Service Officer cap badge', gilt fowled anchor set on black velvet ground within a blue silk circlet " RN TRANSPORT " gold bullion wreath surround surmounted by a padded red velvet King's Crown, the reverse with waxed black hessian backing with some glue marks. Very good condition with only minor service wear and s... read more
RMFVR Royal Marines Forces Volunteer Reserve shoulder title
A good brass shoulder title worn circa 1948-1964. Two loops to the reverse. VGC.
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Royal Marine Artillery ( RMA ) Bronze Grenade Cap Badge, pre 1922
Bronze die-struck cap badge with two original lugs to the reverse. Lovely old patina to this badge. Circa 4cm tall.
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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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Pre WW1 Coloured Art Postcard of Portrait of Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson
A very attractive postcard postally used with frank date of 1906. In very good condition for age. Would look particularly good in a small dark frame. no doubt printed to celebrate the first centenary of his death in 1805.
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WW2 Mercantile Marine Officer 's Cap Badge on original Mohair Cap band
WW2 era Mercantile Marine Officer's Cap Badge retaining original black mohair capband. A good bullion example with gilt metal crown and red felt backing cloth in good clean condition.
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