The Green Howards ( Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own Yorkshire Regiment) (19th Foot) - 1st Pattern Other Ranks Bi-metal Cap Badge

A most attractive badge, die struck with two original dark toned lugs to the reverse and a number of braising / sweat / expansion holes to the reverse of the A (filled in with solder but there). Some slight twisting to lugs otherwise in very good condition. This pattern worn until circa 1908.

K&K Vol 1 No 615 refers.

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Code: 68498

Beds and Herts - Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Regiment Officers Beret / Field Service Cap Silver Plated, Gilt and Enamel Badge

A collar sized cap badge with two very long loops and of two part riveted construction, marked 'P' for silver plate and maker marked JR Gaunt London. The gilt now polished back to the brass. Blue enamel to centre looks a bit dusty but appears intact. Scarce.

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Code: 64234

Bedfordshire Regiment Officer's OSD Bronze Cap Badge - TF?

Die cast with two original blades to the reverse.
Appears to have been black painted. Not sure if this is a wartime modification or something to do with a territorial battalion. In good condition.

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Code: 67242

Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (King's, Lancashire and Border) Gilt and Enamel Cap Badge - Firmin

In good bright unissued condition with no damage to the enamel. Original slider maker marked Firmin.

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Code: 67262

The Yorkshire Regiment Bi-Metal Cap Badge

A heavy two part construction cap badge in gilt alloy finish and with a silvered chrome and white enamelled rose to centre with original slider maker. In good unissued condition with original slider. Not a Staybrite. Worn from 2006.

See my item 59488 for a maker marked example.

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Code: 67264

The Yorkshire Regiment Subdued Bi-Metal Cap Badge - London Badge & Button Co

A heavy two part construction cap badge in a bronze finish and with a silvered chrome rose to centre with original slider maker marked London Badge & Button Co Ltd. In very good unissued condition. Not a Staybrite. Worn from 2006.

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Code: 67263

British Army Post 1953 Royal Army Chaplains Department (RAChD) QEII Issue (Christian) Cap Badge

A die cast blackened bronze example with two original blades to the reverse. In very good condition. Worn 1953 - 2023, now obsolete as a QEII crown.

K&K Vol No 2111 refers.

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Code: 66733

RAChD Jewish Chaplains Blackened Cap Badge, QEII issue

Die cast with two original lugs as opposed to blades. The demand for these badges I suspect was driven more by collectors seeking an example rather than by the small number of Jewish Chaplains / Rabbi’s to be found in the British Army, whose numbers can be counted on less than one hand.

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Code: 64590

Victorian East Surrey Regiment Bi-Metal Cap Badge

One of the earliest regiment's to adopt a slidered cap badge ( other than for pagri use). Flat topped Victorian crown with a sweat / braising hole behind the white metal castle. In good condition.

K&K Vol 1 No 639 refers

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Code: 57842

Mercian Brigade Gold and Silver Coloured Anodised Cap Badge - Gaunt London

Worn 1959 to 1970. Component regiments were the Cheshire Regiment, Worcestershire Regiment, South and North Staffordshire Regiments. Original slider stamped J.R. Gaunt, London. Signs of service wear to the slider, otherwise excellent condition.  read more

Code: 51772