Colonial Indian Imperial Police Senior Officers Rank Insignia

Silver plated set of three items mounted on khaki drill epaulette strap (this looks to have been reused from something else given the multitude of surplus holes, but it serves as a useful way to display the insignia). Minor wear to plate and velvet backing to crown is worn otherwise in good overall condition. Pre 1947.

Comm DaMc (332)  read more

Code: 67134

Pacific Islands Regiment (PIR) Brass Gilding Metal Cap Badge, 1953 - 1975

In very good condition with two original loops, vertically positioned for wear in the slouch hat. Circa 3.1cms wide and 3.9cms tall. Britain's possessions in the South Pacific were amongst the smallest imperial holdings. Scarce.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 1201 refers.

See my item 57886 for this unit's shoulder title.

Comm DaMc (323)  read more

Code: 67138

Africa - Rhodesia Regiment Large Pattern Blackened Brass Helmet / Cap Badge

Circa 5.6cms tall and 4.5cms wide, black brass with original slider and metal retaining strip holding in place the red felt backing to voided central device. As worn from 1927 - 1947. King's Crown.

Comm DaMc (184)  read more

Code: 66132

Queens Own Worcestershire Imperial Yeomanry Officers Shoulder Belt & Pouch With Whistle and Gilt Fittings

A magnificent Officers shoulder belt plate and pouch with king's crown badge to pouch, indicating the period 1902 - 1908. Tan leather with gilt fittings, in near mint condition. Odd mark to leather, but nothing to worry about. The belt is complete with a fire gilt lion-head boss and two-strand gilt chain connected to the gilt whistle and holder.

The pouch has the original tinned...  read more

Code: 61208

3rd Volunteer Battalion DLI Durham Light Infantry ( Sunderland ) and 15th Imperial Yeomanry Boer War Tribute Medallion Medal

Boer War medallion. Gilt on copper, small medallion with suspension ring. Circa 23mm in diameter. Arms of City of Sunderland to the reverse. In good condition. Scarce.

The 3rd Volunteer Battalion D.L.I. (Sunderland ) contingent landed in South Africa on February 3 1900 where, for 15 months it carried out the arduous task of guarding the long lines of communication on which the...  read more

Code: 58336

King Edwards Horse (The Kings Oversea Dominions Regiment) Yeomanry Brass Cap Badge - Rare Ausumus spelling

The rare version mispelling "Adsumus" in the motto scroll with "Ausumus". In brass guilding metal with original slider, slighty clipped to match bottom edge of the badge. Circa 5.9cm tall.

F55.16(2)  read more

Code: 61551

QOOH - Queens Own Oxfordshire Hussars (Yeomanry) Cloth Slip-on

White embroidered on Mantua Purple shoulder strap cloth slip -on. In very good condition.

E68.3(1)  read more

Code: 60667

The Welsh ( Yeomanry ) Horse ( Lancers ) Bronze Cap Badge

A die struck bronze cap badge with original slider. In very good condition. Neither the W nor H are fully voided as found on copies of this badge.

The unit was a war raised unit raised in South Wales in August 1914 and had effectively ceased to exist by 1917.

K&K Vol 1 No 1482 refers.

F14.9  read more

Code: 57994

Sussex Imperial Yeomanry Officer 's Gilt Brass Metal Cap Badge

A good quality gilt badge with sharp detail and with two original loops the reverse (some wear to lugs but fully functional). King 's crown. Worn 1902 - 1908. Circa 4cm tall.

K&K Vol 1 No 1355 refers.

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Code: 58169

Westmoreland and Cumberland Yeomanry Silver Anodised Aluminium Cap Badge - Firmin

AA issue with QEII crown and original slider maker marked Firmin London. In very good condition. Worn from 1962. note the change of spelling from Westmorland to Westmoreland (Gaylor page 84 refers). As worn by 851st (Westmoreland And Cumberland Yeomanry) Independent Battery, RA (TA).

E58.14  read more

Code: 60357