Victorian King 's Shropshire Light Infantry ( KSLI ) Left Facing Bronze Metal Collar Badge, 1881 - 1887
A left facing die struck bronze metal collar badge with two original lugs to the reverse of each. According to the Museum, as cited by Churchill, they were unpopular with the Regiment and only worn for one year, 1881 - 1882, even though the pattern that replaced them was not sealed until 1887. Who can say, whether worn for one year, or five years, in either event they are scarce. This... read more
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The Queen 's Royal ( West Surrey ) Regiment Bi-metal collar badges, c1898 - 1920
Early facing pair pattern of bi-metal colllar badges with two original lugs to the reverse with two braising / sweat holes behind the white metal scrolls. Not quite matching, one with slight shave to shoulder - should have gone to spec savers! Worn from end of Victorian era until just after WW1.
Churchill No 43 refers.
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Scarce Victorian Devonshire Regiment Brass Collar Badge, circa 1899 - 1902
Sealed pattern 26th September 1899, until change of crown with the sealed pattern of 28th May 1902. Short-lived pattern. In good condition with sharp detail and with two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 2.6cm tall. Scarce.
Churchill No 337 refers.
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Fusilier Brigade / Royal Regiment of Fusiliers ( RRF ) Pattern Facing Pair of Anodised Aluminium AA Collar Badges
Bi-coloured anodized aluminium ( staybrite ) facing collar badges (not quite matching) with original square lug to each. Worn vertically in pairs facing left and right on the No 2 Dress ( SD ) jacket. In good condition (some minor wear to one lug). Worn by Fusilier Brigade soldiers 1962 - 1968, and the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers thereafter.
Col D. Wood No 246 refers.
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Kent Cyclists ( 6th Battalion Queen 's Own Royal West Kent Regiment ) Other Ranks White Metal Collar Badge
This pattern as worn by Kent Cyclists ( Churchill No 1380 refers), in very good condition with two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 28mm x 23mm. Scarce.
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Royal Northumberland Fusiliers ( RNF ) Upright Collar 1953-1963 Mess Waiters?
This is not as it would first appear, the standard other rank 's RNF bi-metal cap badge. From the front and dimensions it would appear to be so, but it has two original lugs to the reverse as opposed to the standard issue slider. It is listed in the ' bible ' ( Col Denis Wood's 5th Fusiliers and its Badges) as an upright collar badge (No 242 refers), worn in facing pairs on the collar... read more
The East Lancashire Regiment Senior NCOs White Metal 'Edged' Collar Badge
Outer petals in white metal, which according to Churchill may have been worn by Warrant Officers and senior NCOs. Evidence of plating to the two original copper lugs to reverse. In good condition with some wear to high point of rose. Circa 2.8cm across.
Churchill No 844 refers.
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Northumberland Fusiliers Officers Bullion Collar Badge, right facing
A single right facing grenade collar badge with seven points to flames and with St George mounted in silver. Circa 5.8cm wide. Worn in facing pairs horizontally on the tunic and blue frock coat. Removed from uniform with traces of glue to the reverse. In good conidtion, has some age to it and silver dark toned. Worn 1881 - 1914.
Col D. Wood, No 225 refers.
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Victorian 36th ( Herefordshire ) Regiment of Foot Brass Other Ranks Collar Badge, 1873 - 1882.
Early pattern collar badge, with two original brass lugs to the reverse. Slight touch of verdigris to front. Circa 2.6cm tall. In good condition with sharp detail. Scarce.
In 1881 the regiment merged with 29th (Worcestershire) Regiment of Foot to become the 2nd Battalion of the Worestershire Regiment.
Churchill No 797 refers.
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The Border Regiment Facing & Matched Pair of Victorian / Edwardian Other Ranks Collar Badges
A scarce pair of matched and facing collar badges with original dark toned lugs, brass retaining strips and red felt backings. These were authorised in 1881 and worn until 1906. The last battle honour is " Inkerman ". (In 1906 a new version of this pattern was issued but included " Relief of Ladysmith"),
Churchill No 942 refers.
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