WW1 / WW2 Queen's (West Surrey Regiment) War Workers Welfare Brass and Enamel Pin Brooch Lapel Badge
An attractive little badge, no damage to enamel, with original and functional pin fittings and C clasp. Circa 24mm tall. Not come across this before. Could be either war but looks more WW1 in terms of design.
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WW1 Veterans Corps one piece brass shoulder title
Assumed to be related to one of the various WW1 Veterans' Corps such as the Dublin Veterans' Corps, mentioned in K&K Vol 1 (Page 409). A small bass metal shoulder title with two original loops to the reverse. Any positive identification, most welcome.
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45.00 GBP
WW1 Territorial Force Imperial Service Volunteer white metal uniform breast badge bar pin clasp
A good original First World War period 'Imperial Service' die-cast nickel pin badge, worn on the uniform above right pocket by Territorial Force Soldiers who had Volunteered for Overseas Service during the Great War. Very good condition, complete with its original substantial pin fittings, a good example.
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WW1 Home Front - 1914 Dated Boy Scouts War Service Woven Felt Cloth Breast Badge
The Boy Scouts 1914 War Service stripe was worn above the shirt pocket by those who had served a minimum of 28 days service with at least 3 hours per day during the Great War.
Embroidered in yellow silk is the date 1914 and a king's crown on red felt and hessian backed. Some wear and age to it, but in good overall condition. Scarce.
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28.00 GBP
WW1 Tribute Medal / Memorial Plaque to Durham Pals - from Manchester
According to the owner, this was given to the next of kin by the mine owners for those employees (miners) who died in WW1. I have never encountered another, but from the design it is clear that a space has been left for customising it to each recipient. In this example it is to a Jonathan Riding, Army Number 16068 of the 12th (Service) Battalion Durham Light Infantry (DLI).
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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.
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85.00 GBP
United Services Corps (USC) Brass Gilding Metal Cap Badge
Circular solid die cast brass badge circa 43mm in diameter featuring the emblem of the combined servicesDie. With original slider. Low issue number "517" stamped to reverse. In very good condition with sharp detail.
The Veterans' Corps & Employment Bureau (VCEB) was initially formed in 1908 and operated along very similar lines to its older counterpart The Corps of Commission... read more
20.00 GBP
WW1 Somerset Volunteer Regiment Cap Badge
Maker marked on original slider. Scarce.
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WW1 Home Front - Wales, Welsh - Carnarvonshire Volunteer Regiment VTC Gilt & Enamel Mufti Lapel Buttonhole Badge
A scarce lapel button in very good condition for age and with no damage to enamel. A crowned 'pear -shaped' example, blue enamel title to border, the centre depicting the old Welsh Town Arms, a golden eagle surmounting a shield bearing three lion in pale on red enamel ground. Original horseshoe fitting with registered design number 638232 to reverse (which dates it to 1914) and maker marked T... read more
WW1 Home Front - Shropshire Volunteer Corps VTC Gilt & Enamel Mufti Lapel Buttonhole Badge
Stamped to reverse with the number "326" and scarce local maker Robinson & Co, The Square, Shrewsbury. Gilt bright and in fabulous condition for age, no damage to enamel. Simply gorgeous.
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