Oxfordshire Light Infantry Other Ranks Boer War Period Cut Down Pagri Pugaree Sun Helmet Flash

Cut down from the shoulder epaulette and edged with a white border. Heavily woven white on scarlet, some edge wear removed from uniform. Circa 4.5cm square. As worn from 1900 - 1908 on the pugaree. Rare. Note: The reference to Buckinghamshire was not added until 1908.

See:
http://www.lightbobs.com/head-dress-badges-1882-1965.html

G108.4(1/2)  read more

Code: 65601

South Africa - Durban Bowling Club 1903 Dated Enamel and Gilt Pin Brooch Badge

In good condition and not something I would usually list but a good early date and UK made in Glasgow by 'A Scott Ltd'. Gilt bright and enamel intact. Original and fully functional pin fitting.

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Code: 66634

WW2 Era Royal Engineers Metal & Celluloid Matchbox Cover

A nice quality piece made from a metal core with a coloured celluloid covering with the badge for the Royal Engineers front and back with King George VI cypher to the middle, the spine marked Royal Engineers. Measuring just under 2.5 inches long it comes in very good condition with some mild marking to the surface. Empty matchbox which it contains is for display only.

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Code: 65146

WW1 GV Royal Engineers Other Ranks Brass Cap Badge

A voided die struck brass badge with original slider to reverse. In good dark toned condition.

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Code: 66921

British Army 23rd Engineer Group (TA) Woven Cloth Formation Sign

In good condition, bright colours and partial remains of black paper backing to reverse. It depicts the Corps colours and mimics the Corps flag, flash and tie. Part of the Western Engineer Group and incorporated such units as the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers. Scarce.

BoBD (Mills) No 5438 / BoBD (Cole) p113 refer.

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Code: 67490

Royal Engineers GVI WO1 / Officer's Bi-Metal Cap Badge, King's Crown

A Post war pattern, worn 1949 - 1953 example on loops and therefore deemed to be an WO1 / officer's issue. Sweat / braising holes to reverse. A touch of verdigris to front, some dulling to finish otherwise in good condition.

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Code: 67889

Royal Engineers EDVII Cypher Edwardian Other Ranks Brass Cap Badge

A die struck coppery brass cap badge, some polishing and service wear but a great patina. Original slider. Loss of detail to crown from polishing, condition reflected in price.

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Code: 67937

SRE(V) (Singapore Royal Engineers (Volunteers)) Brass Shoulder Title

In good condition with two original loops to the reverse. A few small stains. Scarce.

Renfrew et al Vol1 No 750 refers.

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Code: 67949

Lot of 3 Different Royal Engineers (RE) Other Ranks Cap Badges

Three worn original pattern cap badges, GV, GVI and EIIR issues. In good condition overall, some polishing to GVI issue.

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Code: 68733

EDVII Royal Engineers Militia White Metal Large Pattern Other Ranks Button

Circa 24mm in diameter, floating shank, backmarked J&B Pearse & Co, London. Sharp detail and in very good condition. Most probably militia. Pre 1908.

A94.2 (7/8)  read more

Code: 55935