12th (East Suffolk) Regiment Victorian OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81.
An original die-stamped brass example, with signs of service wear (has been well polished in its time and the edges of the two towers are slightly folded over with wear). Star surmounted by Castle and Key; on the star a strap inscribed “Montis insignia calpe. East Suffolk” with “12” to voided centre. Reverse with brass (not copper) loops, north - south. Age patina and slightly polished.... read more
78th ( Highlanders ) Regiment of Foot (The Ross-shire Buffs) Other Ranks Feather Bonnet Brass Badge, pre 1869
An early and scarce brass badge. Note the motto "CUIDICH'N RHI". Major Parkyn's book "Shoulder belt plates and Buttons" (p288) states " For many years the motto was spelt "RHI" and was amended to the correct spelling in 1869... being "RIGH", predating this badge to 1869. With two loops to the reverse (east-west). K&K no 545 refers.
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106th ( Bombay Light Infantry ) Regiment Other Rank’s Glengarry Badge, worn c.1874-1881, later 2nd Battalion the Durham Light Infantry ( DLI )
Crowned curled bugle horn set on laurel wreath with 106 to voided centre above “Bombay Light Infantry”. Reverse with original brass loops, East and West. Correct colour, die stamped, brass loops and in the right place, an original and scarce badge. Became the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry in 1881.
K&K Vol 1 No 583 refers.
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Scarce and early 93rd Sutherland Highlanders Highland Bonnet badge 1837 - 1856
A heavy (29 grams) die struck brass feather bonnet badge with two original brass lugs (east - west) as worn 1837 - 1856. Note that later patterns had the addition of the scroll Balaclava. This badge is in great condition and was the pattern worn by the Regiment at the time of this famous action. Circa 6.7cm tall and 6cm wide.
K&K 566 refers, but this version is voided ... read more
The 93rd ( Sutherland Highlanders ) Regiment of Foot Other Rank's feather bonnet badge 1856-1881
An extremely good example of this rather rare feather bonnet badge, all in brass, including two original BRASS lugs at the rear. Measures about 3 inches in height by 2.5 inches wide. No damage or repairs (Kipling & King ref 567)
Two superb thistles surround a quoit inscribed "SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS" with to the voided centre the numerals 93. Queen Victor... read more
Suffolk Regiment Victorian Officers' Indian Mess Servants Headdress Badge
A large heavy and extremely attractive badge with a strong pin brooch to the reverse in unmarked silver. Makers mark to rear. In excellent condition. Regimental pattern castle suggests it is pre 1903. Circa 5.5cm tall and 5.6cm wide. read more