4th / 5th (Territorial Force) Battalions of Prince Albert 's Somerset Light Infantry Other Ranks White Metal Cap Badge - South Africa 1900 - 01 Scroll

A heavy die struck example in white metal with the correct pattern of lettering and numbering on the scroll, and on a lightly crimped tapering slider. Hard to find a good one. Sharp detail.

See the following URL for a discussion about the many fakes out there verus this good original pattern:

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Code: 66030

Victorian Rifle Volunteers Officers Silver Snake Belt Buckle

A solid silver (tested but unmarked) officers snake belt buckle, beautiful quality although a little worn, still quite a heavy lump of silver. No mating belt catch for the other side, but a scarce item.

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Code: 63322

Victorian 1st Volunteer Battalion, The Border Regiment Helmet Plate, QVC

A superb example, with no damage and with three retaining loops and the brass backing plate for holding the red felt centre cloth in place. Sharp detail, shaped to helmet. Fabulous. Circa 1887 - 1902.

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Code: 67431

North Staffordshire Regiment Silver Plated Volunteer Battalion Officer's Collar Badge

Silver plated with two original silvered loops to the reverse. Circa 4cms wide and 2.3cms tall. In very good condition.

Churchill claims that the Volunteer Battalions initially wore the plain knot in white metal before adopting a more ornate pattern with the Prince of Wales Plumes superimposed over the knot. See page 248.

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Code: 66308

Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve (QAIMNSR) Pair of Matched Collar Badges

A good original matching pair of circa 1907 to 1950 period 'Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve QAIMNSR nickel badges', worn on on the collar, but also as a cap badge, the reverse of each embossed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings to each. Circa 2.6cms tall.

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Code: 67660

4/5th Royal Scots (Queen's Own Edinburgh Rifles) Astrakhan Boss / Side Badge

A small an unusual badge, worn on the front corded boss and as a side badge on the Rifles Astrakhan hat and unique to the 4/5th Royal Scots (TA) - Queen's Own Edinburgh Rifles. Die struck in bronze with two copper metal prongs for attachment to the hat / cord, circa 26mm tall and 24mm wide. See final photo for it being worn.

See my item 66497 for the shoulder title.
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Code: 67196

15th London Rifle Volunteer Corps RVC (London Scottish) Other Ranks White Metal Collar Badges

A die struck white metal pair of non-facing collar badges with two original hexagonal fixings to the reverse of each. In very good condition with sharp detail. Circa 28mm wide. Good match to front, one slightly brighter than the other from the rear view. Scarce.

The MHS Bulletin referred to below states that the unit wore a white metal thistle as a collar badge and that this w...  read more

Code: 66010

T / 5 / Grenade / NF - White Metal One Piece Shoulder Title

A scarce one piece white metal shoulder title as worn by other ranks of the 5th (Territorial Force) Battalion, the Northumberland Fusiliers. Three original dark toned D style loops to the reverse. Grenade has been modified by the removal of its lugs by the manufacturer. The other ones of this type viewed have this modification. Worn circa 1908 - 1925 on the blue serge jacket. Scarce.
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Code: 67570

Royal Engineers (Volunteers) EDVII Pattern White Metal Cap Badge - Slider

A scarce, white metal, Edward 7th pattern cap badge for The Royal Engineers (Volunteers) with original slider to reverse. Slight loss of detail to Royal Cypher in centre otherwise in very good condition. Scarce.

K&K Vol 1 No 881 refers.

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Code: 66891

2nd Battalion (Southampton) Hants Hampshire Rifle Volunteer Corps (RVC) White Metal Pouch Badge

Good, rare white metal Victorian pouch badge with two original long screw posts to reverse. Worn on the grey uniform prior to 1877. Comprising the coat of arms of Southampton. Measures 45mm x 57mm. Ref Woods Book 2 p52 item 3.24. Sadly one flag at the top of the mast on the left is missing, but does not detract greatly as it is a rare item. Sold as seen.

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Code: 65849