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Essex Regiment Gilt Die Cast Bandcase Bandmans Badge

Essex Regiment Gilt Die Cast Bandcase Bandmans Badge

A large die cast gilt badge in the form of a captured French Eagle with 62 on the tablet below, with three of three original loops to the reverse (a touch of verdigris to the tip of the two e-w loops otherwise in stunning condition. Circa 7.2cms tall.

The badge represents the Eagle of the French 62me Regiment de la Ligne (62nd French Regiment of the Line) which was captured ...  read more

Code: 65250

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Scots Guards Bandsmans Music Case Pouch Badge Star

Scots Guards Bandsmans Music Case Pouch Badge Star

Based on the brass valise star, this large badge was also worn as a band case badge. See photos of this being worn (kind courtesy of Sean for these). The four brass loops suggest this was worn on the case as shown rather on the valise (which usually had a large single slide to the reverse). Four original long horizontal brass loops, minimal wear to design detail although some twisting to the...  read more

Code: 64466

35.00 GBP

2nd Battalion Band The Lincolnshire Regiment Musicians Brass Metal Foreign Helmet Pagri Badge

2nd Battalion Band The Lincolnshire Regiment Musicians Brass Metal Foreign Helmet Pagri Badge

A die struck two-part construction brass unvoided example with two original loops (north -south) to the reverse. The centre disc is in a yellow brass and has been inserted and braised into a copper coloured brass star with King's Crown above. A reasonably large badge at circa 5.8cms tall. Initially a bit of a puzzle but as usual the BMBF came to the rescue where it is identified as the he...  read more

Code: 65397

40.00 GBP

79th (QO Cameron Highlanders) Victorian NCO's or Piper's plaid brooch

79th (QO Cameron Highlanders) Victorian NCO's or Piper's plaid brooch

A scarce pre-1881 solid cast and chased in nickel-plated brass metal, a continuous high relief wreath of thistles and leaves with, mounted upon the voided centre, the Sphinx upon a tablet bearing the numeral LXXIX below a scroll bearing the battle honour PENINSULA and above a scroll bearing the battle honour WATERLOO; transverse a stout steel pin brooch fitting upon the reverse (tip of pin belo...  read more

Code: 65611

365.00 GBP

White Metal Pipers Proficiency Arm Badge

White Metal Pipers Proficiency Arm Badge

A scarce white metal example with two original loops to the reverse. In very good condition. As worn by bagpipers of various Colonial police bands. Possibly also Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (confirmation welcome).

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Code: 66211

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Queens Royal Irish Hussars (QRIH) Pipers Full Dress Pouch Badge

Queens Royal Irish Hussars (QRIH) Pipers Full Dress Pouch Badge

A scarce post 1958 die cast bi-metal piper's pouch example with three screw posts and nuts to the reverse. Some minor twisting to screw post otherwise in excellent condition. Worn until 1993.

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Code: 63061

20.00 GBP

Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Silver Plated Irish Pipers Badge

Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Silver Plated Irish Pipers Badge

An early and attractive heavy cast silver plated piper's badge with two original silvered loops to the reverse with cut to shape green felt backing. In excellent condition. Circa 5.6cm wide and 4.5cm tall. See my item 59860 for a later chromed version of this badge. Scarce.

Comm GM

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Code: 66100

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1st (City of Dundee) Volunteer Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) White Metal Forage Cap  Badge

1st (City of Dundee) Volunteer Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) White Metal Forage Cap Badge

Die struck in white metal with two long copper loops to the reverse. Circa 4.2cms tall as per most cap badges. At first I would have thought this was a sporran device but Bloomer claims this was worn by the band on the cap. Scarce.

Bloomer "Badges of the Highland and Lowland Regiments" p75 refers.

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Code: 66099

45.00 GBP

Large British Army Bandmasters Brass Arm Badge, King's Crown

Large British Army Bandmasters Brass Arm Badge, King's Crown

A large brass die struck badge with three original short loops to the reverse. A lyre, wreath and crown, but much larger than the more commonly encountered bandmans' trade badge at circa 8cm tall. Worn on appointment to the position of Bandmaster on the lower right sleeve. In good condition except there is a fracture at the top right side between the base of the crown and the top of he lyre ...  read more

Code: 63517

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78th Ross-shire Buffs forage cap pre 1881, modified

78th Ross-shire Buffs forage cap pre 1881, modified

A 78th Ross-shire Buffs yellow brass die struck forage cap badge with three dark toned loops to the reverse but with the top number '78' removed.

This pattern was worn prior to 1881, but this one has had the '78' which was located at the top of the scroll Assaye neatly removed. The originally the badge would have been 57x55 mm but is now 57 mm wide and 42mm tall. Perhaps modi...  read more

Code: 65311

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