WW1 Tribute Medal - Ashington ( Northumberland ) Silver Watch Fob Medallion
A good original circa 1919 unnamed Great War Tribute medal for the returned 'Ashington Town Sailors & Soldiers' Northumberland. The obverse within a laurel wreath titled circlet an embossed scene of a kneeling Soldier aiming his rifle and Sailor peering through his telescope, with a mine pithead in the background; the reverse impressed 'SILVER' and with unusual makers details 'Ce & Fd Ld' (Cons... read more
35.00 GBP
Scottish Naval and Military Veterans White Metal Glengarry / Tam O'Shanter Cap Badge - 1910
A beautifully struck example with two original loops and cotter pin. Has a lovely quality to it. The Veteran Reserve was created in 1910, becoming the National Reserve in the following year. Circa 5cms tall.
See also my item 65535 (sadly now sold)
Bloomer no 345 refers.
Comm DaMc (521)
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WW1 West Bromwich (South Staffordshire) Volunteer Rifle Corps (VRC / VTC) White Metal Cap Badge
A die struck white metal cap badge with original slider. The design is the Stafford Knot with a King 's crown above (worn by the Staffordshire Yeomanry in gilding metal). In very good condition with sharp detail. Circa 1914 - 1915.
Westlake confirms they wore grey-green uniforms with bronze general service buttons with no shoulder titles or collar badges. The grey-green c... read more
65.00 GBP
WW1 Home Front - Glasgow and South Western Railway War Service badge
A scarce original First World War period '1914-1918 enamel and brass metal circular badge, 'Glasgow and South Western Railway' blue enamel title surround, Crowned 'Railway Service' to the centre on white enamel ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J A Wylie & Co, London' and official issue number 'W 3197'. Some verdigris to the reverse otherwise in very good condition, complete w... read more
WW1 The Wounded Stripe - No 4 Provisional Patent
Complete with backing plate, cotter pin and two original lugs. This is exactly 2 inches in length and was authorised for wear by Army Order 249 of August 1916 and this was only issued in this size up to 1922 (discontinued for wear on uniform by Army Order 434 of 1922).
Wound stripes issued in WW2 were only 1.5 inches in length.
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WW1 City of London National Guard Volunteer VTC badge
A good original First World War period 'Volunteer Training Corps badge' gilt brass blue enamel circlet bearing the initials 'C.L.N.G.V.' mounted to the centre a bronzed 'City of London Coat of Arms' with motto scroll 'Domine Dirige Nos' (O Lord Direct us); the reverse impressed twice with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt & Son London'. Very good condition, original buttonhole, enamel intact. Circa 24... read more
WW1 Home Front - Suffolk VTC Cap Badge 1915
WW1 Suffolk Volunteer Training Corps king's crown cap badge with two original loops and maker's table for JR Gaunt London to the reverse. The letters " VTC " and the date " 1915 " backed by a pair of crossed rifles to the centre of a crowned wreath of laurel and the " Suffolk " title scroll.
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WW1 On War Service 1915 munition workers enamel badge - Gaunt
Maker marked JR Gaunt London and reverse of horseshoe fitting with stamped issue number "67152". Gilt bright with no damage to enamel. In superb condition, near mint.
A scarce original First World War official 'On War Service 1915 munition workers badge', gilt brass Crowned blue enamel oval title, the centre bearing the 'Board of Ordnance' shield on white enamel ground, the reve... read more
WW1 Training Reserve Brass Shoulder Title
A scarce WW1 brass title with two original loops and in very good condition. Height circa 14mm
Width: 22mm.
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10.00 GBP
WW1 Home Front Essex Volunteer Regiment VTC Brass Cap Badge
A First World War King's Crown flat-backed brass cap badge for the Essex Volunteer Regiment VTC. Named to Meggy, Thompson & Creasey, Chelmsford. In good condition, some minor staining, but complete with original lugs (some slight bending).
"Meggy, Thompson and Creasey" were not actually a manufacturer's name but allegedly a Newspaper Publisher, perhaps they paid for the badges t... read more