Edwardian (Scottish) Border Rifle Volunteers Other Rank's Glengarry Badge

An Edwardian King's Crown blackened brass glengarry badge for the Border Rifle Volunteers. Some rippling and bending from service wear but in generally good condition complete with two of two original loops to reverse (some bending to these). Circa 53mm tall and 36mm wide. This unit was affiliated to the King's Own Scottish Borderers, becoming their 4th Battalion in 1908. Worn 1901 - 1908 o...  read more

Code: 66978

10th (Territorial) Battalion (Liverpool Scottish) The King's Liverpool Regiment White Metal Pouch Badge

As per the cap badge in design but with two of two original screwposts, complete with retaining nuts, to the reverse. Cast and of two part construction. In good overall condition.

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Code: 67572

10th (Liverpool Scottish) Battalion Kings Regiment Officers Sporran Cantle Badge

Of two part construction with two original screw posts (without nuts) to the reverse an circular maker's mark bearing the maker's details "J.R.Gaunt & Son Ltd., London". Peter Brydon identifies this as the Officer's Sporran Cantle Badge (Plate 6, Fig 5 refers). Looks silver plated.

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Code: 68678

London Scottish (14th County of London Battalion) Other Ranks White Metal Sporran Badge

A smaller pattern, die struck in white metal with two original loops (north-south) as worn as a sporran badge by the London Scottish. Circa 44mm tall and 49mm wide. In very good condition.

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Code: 67755

Highland Cyclist Battalion (HCB) White Metal Glengarry Badge - Gaunt Plaque

Scarce white metal king's crown glengarry badge with two original loops and makers details for Gaunt London to the reverse in the form of a small brass plaque. The Star of the Order of the Thistle bearing double title scrolls, 'Highland Cyclists' and 'Battalion T.F '. This one with Lacesset spelling.
Slightly curved / domed. An original example of a much copied badge.

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Code: 68377

7th Volunteer Battalion (VB) The Royal Scots Pair of White Metal Collar Badges , 1904 - 1908 only

Miniature versions of the glengarry badge, this unit wore collar badges of a small size from 1904 until 1908 only. Die struck in white metal with two original loops to the reverse (some service wear to these). Not an exact match but display reasonably well together. Circa 26mm tall. Rare.

Churchill No 24 refers.

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Code: 68786

Cambridge University Rifle Volunteers (CURV) Blackened Metal Shoulder Belt Plate

This is an original Victorian blackened metal shoulder belt plate. It consists of the arms of Cambridge University with entwined initials CURV as a monogram at the top. The rear has its original 2 screw posts. In very good condition with sharp detail and no damage.

The Cambridge University Rifle Volunteers were formed in 1803 when there were fears of an invasion by the French. ...  read more

Code: 68479

Scotland / Scottish - Midlothian Coastal Volunteer Artillery (MCVA) Gilt and Enamel Mufti Lapel Pin Badge

A rare 1901 - 1908 period gilt and enamel ling fixed pin lapel badge. No damage to enamel. Slight staining to gilt around the gun wheel. Rare.

See also my item 68508.

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Code: 68795

Border Rifle Volunteers Edwardian Officers Pouch Belt Plate

A fine die-stamped blackened post 1901 example, with burnished silver highlights. Crowned star mounted with circlet inscribed “BORDER RIFLE VOLUNTEERS”; to the centre, the crowned heart with scroll above inscribed “DOE OR DIE”. Two screw posts to reverse but missing its securing nuts. Rare as worn only from 1902 - 1908. A touch of verdigris to reverse otherwise simply gorgeous.

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Code: 68780

Scottish 2nd Royal Lanark Militia Glengarry Badge

A fine and scarce star pattern die stamped white metal example. Original stout functional pin fittings to the reverse. Hugh King had one like this is his collection, but on loops. Circa 1860 onwards. Happy to be corrected.

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Code: 68926