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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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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40.00 GBP
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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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.
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
30.00 GBP
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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85.00 GBP
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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Victorian White Metal British Volunteer Artillery Forage Cap Badge - Smaller Pattern
As worn on the pill box or peaked cap by many Volunteer Artillery Other Ranks across the Kingdom, a white metal grenade with seven flames with two original toned loops to the reverse. Circa 4.1cms tall. Lovely item. Circa 1860 - 1902. One sees the larger ten and fourteen flame versions much more often. There is also a Grenadier Guards style pattern with 17 flames but in white metal.
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