QVC 1st (Hallamshire) Volunteer Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment Other Ranks Bi-Metal Helmet Plate

A really pleasing die struck example of three part construction with no damage, sharp detail, three original dark toned loops to the reverse and a braising / sweat hole behind the Union Rose. The usual minor misshaping of some of the star tip points from service wear, but does not detract. As worn from 1883 - 1901.

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Code: 68666

4th / 5th / 6th Battalions ( Territorial ) Suffolk Regiment Bi Metal Cap Badge

With original slider and three braising / sweat / expansion holes to the revere of the scroll. In very good condition with sharp detail and shaped to cap.

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Code: 66953

Galloway Volunteer Rifles White Metal Shoulder Title

An early pre 1901 title with two original hexagonal style fixing loops to the reverse. In very good condition and rare.


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Code: 68607

QVC Victorian 3rd Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers Other Ranks White Metal Glengarry Badge

Die struck with two dark toned original loops (n-s) to the reverse. Pre 1901. A cracking example.

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Code: 68603

9th Volunteer Battalion (VB) The Royal Scots White Metal Glengarry Badge, 1902- 1908

A die struck white metal cap badge star similar in size and design of that worn by officer's/WOs of the Scots Guards, but this one as noted in white metal. Circa 5cms across. With two original loops to the reverse (e-w). Attributed in two different Bosley auctions (in 2000 and 2012 respectively) as worn by the 9th Volunteer Battalion Royal Scots for the limited period only, 1902 - 1908. Only t...  read more

Code: 68602

4th / 5th ( Territorial ) Battalions Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Officer 's Blackened OSD Collar Badge

A scarce die cast OSD blackened version, rare to find with the T attached in this way (as manufactured) and with three original loops to the reverse. Worn by the 4th and 5th Territorial Battalion Officer 's from 1908. Churchill does not depict one, but does describe them on page 207, and makes reference to them being found in bronze and also in blackened form. Circa 5cm tall and in very good ...  read more

Code: 58143

Victorian Warwickshire Regiment Militia / Volunteer Battalion Officer 's Silver Plated Helmet Plate, 1880 - 1902

A star of eight points, the topmost point displaced by a Victorian crown. On this a laurel wreath. Within the wreath a strap inscribed the garter motto Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense. In the centre the regimental device of the Warwickshire Regiment, an antelope with a coronet around its neck and chain attached standing on a torse on a black velvet cloth background. An applied scroll below: "The Roya...  read more

Code: 60187

1st Volunteer Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment

Another unusual item, a cut down cap badge to this colunteer unit which has a brass bar riveted its reverse for a safety pin fitting and fastening, the latter now damaged and in relic condition.

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Code: 64947

Queen’s Rifle Volunteer Brigade (Edinburgh, Scotland) Other Rank's Royal Scots Glengarry Cap Badge

Good scarce die-stamped blackened brass 1901-08 example. The letter ‘Q’ inscribed ‘R’ ‘S’; crowned ‘RVB’ to voided centre. Two original loops and red felt cloth badge backing. 1st Queen’s City of Edinburgh Rifle Volunteer Brigade redesignated Queen’s Rifle Volunteer Brigade in 1888.

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Code: 68024

2nd Volunteer Battalion (VB) Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry (DCLI) Other Ranks White Metal Cap Badge, 1896 - 1908 only

Die struck quality white metal cap badge with three original dark toned loops to the reverse (some service wear to these). Sharp detail and rare. Ivall & Thomas confirm it was worn from 1896 to 1908 by the 2nd VB.

Item 284, p64 Military Insignia of Cornwall - Ivall & Thomas). Circa 4.4cms tall.

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Code: 68665