Early Grenadier Guards Other Ranks Valise Badge William IV, 1830 - 1837
A large and heavily die struck gilded brass valise other ranks badge of the Grenadier Guards with the cypher for King William the Fourth (who predated Queen Victoria) with four old contemporary replacement loops. The original patterns had three iron loops and these valise badges are found with either no loops due to corrosion or with replacements, as per this one. Circa 10.7cm tall and 8.1cm... read more
The Dorsetshire Regiment (39th & 54th Foot) - Regimental Pattern Castle Other Ranks Bi-metal Cap Badge
In superb condition with sharp detail and two original loops to the reverse. Worn 1896 - 1900 only after which the standard castle pattern was introduced.
K&K Vol 1 No 650 refers.
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Rifle Brigade (Prince Consorts Own) Small Pattern other Ranks White Metal Field Service Cap Badge
Small die struck with two original dark toned lugs to the reverse. The Rifle Brigade did not wear collar badges. This is often referred to as the four-scroll badge with Battle honours to Crimea only. Circa 3.2cm tall. This one with a Victorian Crown, also found with an imperial crown. In very good condition, some squashing to the lugs but still fully functional.
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Victorian Suffolk Regiment Brass Metal Side Cap Badge, Regular Battalions
This, together with the item listed below, is a real oddity. It appears to be an Other Ranks HPC device die struck in white metal with two original lugs to the reverse. It is not a collar badge as far as I can determine (not listed in Churchill) so I can only presume they are NCO issue for wear in the side or forage cap. It shows no sign of having been removed from the Helmet Plate Centre; the... read more
Scarce Norfolk Regiment Large pattern Foreign Service Helmet Brass Pagri Badge
Scarce brass foreign service helmet pagri badge with the design of Britannia in brass. This badge was only worn by Warrant Officers' and Sergeants circa 1900. With original slider to the reverse. As is typically found with this badge, the slider has been trimmed and slightly shortened to fit. Very sharp detail. Circa 5.2cm tall. All present and correct with no fiddly bits missing. A lovely thi... read more
Irish Guards Pipers White Metal Caubeen Badge Star
A large white metal die struck star of the Order of St Patrick with two original loops to the reverse as worn by the Irish Pipers of the Irish Guards, Household Division. In very good condition with sharp detail. Looks post WW2 in style of manufacture: nickel /gilt finish.
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Gloucestershire ( Glosters ) Regiment Officers Gilt Back Badge - Variety Worn on the 1881-1914 Pattern Blue Cloth and White Foreign Service Helmets
Circa 3cm in wide and 2.9cm tall with two original loops to the reverse. Gilt bright and in very good condition. Commemorates the regiment's back to back action at Alexandria in 1801.
K&K Vol 1 no 635 refers.
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The East Surrey Regiment (31st & 70th Foot) Other Ranks Edwardian Issue Bi-Metal Cap Badge
An earlier pattern badge with two original lugs to the reverse and six expansion / braising / sweat holes to the reverse. A great badge with sharp detail, some twisting to lugs. Circa 4.2cm tall. Evidence of feet to base of one lug, which just goes to show that as with all rules there are exceptions as this is a period badge with period and original lugs.
K&K Vol 1 No 640 refe... read more
The Royal Irish Rifles ( 83rd & 86th Foot) - Other Ranks Imperial Crown Blackened Brass Metal Cap Badge, 1902 - 1913 only
A good blackened brass metal die struck cap badge with original slider to the reverse. Worn in black until 1913, and in white metal thereafter. Scarce.
K&K Vol 1 No 690 refers.
F23.1
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74th Highlanders Undress Plaid Brooch - later 2nd Battalion The Highland Light Infantry (HLI)
An attractive and scarce 74th (Highlanders) Regiment of Foot (later 2nd Battalion HLI) undress plaid brooch as worn between 1849-1881 nickel silver (no hallmark) with the Indian Elephant and scroll bearing battle honour Assaye. Very good condition with minor service wear. Original pin and C clasp, strong and functional. Circa 7.5cm in diameter.
The 74th Regiment, the Sec... read more