A Gentleman in Khaki Vintage Boer War Brass Trivet

A rare item to find, in brass and 22cm long and good used condition, with signs of polishing. Its one defect is a single and small old edge split in the brass near gun butt that has not gone through and the structure is still strong (see photo).

Originally used for standing hot irons on, this would now look good mounted on a wall for display.

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Code: 61604

Boer War Tuck & Sons Art Postcard - General Clements vignette

Postally used, some staining and wear/creasing, but reasonable condition for having been through the postal system.

Major-General RAP Clements, commanded the 12th Brigade, in 2nd Boer War / South African War, 1899 - 1902.

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Code: 55985

WW2 era Scarce Auxiliary Air Force ( AAF ) unmarked silver official issue lapel badge - Society Pilots, Barrage Balloon Squadrons, Anti-aircraft Balloon Defences

The Auxiliary Air Force owes its origin to Lord Trenchard's vision of an elite corps of civilians who would serve their country in flying squadrons in their spare time. Instituted by Order in Council on 9 October 1924, the first Auxiliary Air Force squadrons were formed the following year. The pilots of AAF squadrons were generally formed from the society's elite, who in contrast to those of th...  read more

Code: 61969

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

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.

J27.2  read more

Code: 65146

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.

K31.1  read more

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