Early Victorian Mercantile Marine Masters Certificate in its origional Matched Leather Case dated 1857 - Cornishman

An original numbered vellum certificate issued to William Pearce born in Milor in Cornwall in 1814, but dated 1857, issued by the Board of Trade and stating he had 23 years in the Mercantile Marine including achieving the rank of Master. A quick internet search reveals he lived at Saint Feock, Nr Truro. He was married to Elizabeth and had seven children: 3 sons and 4 daughters. William died ...  read more

Code: 56334

First 1st Royal Surrey Militia White Metal Glengarry Badge, circa 1874 - 1881

Awarded the precedence 20 in 1855, the 1st Royal Surrey Regiment of Militia became the 3rd Battalion, the East Surrey Regiment in 1881. Circa 6.5cm tall with two original lugs to the reverse. Roman numerals XX for 20. Some misshaping to orb at top of crown otherwise in good condition with only minor wear to the silver plate on the highpoints.

K&K, Vol 1, No 1214 refers.
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Code: 60183

Indian Army Button - Generic Pattern

This pattern worn 1903 - 1922. Floating shank, maker marked Firmin London. Circa 23.5mm in diameter.

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Code: 69017

WW2 Indian Army Staff Officers / Unattached List Gilt Forage Cap, George VI issue Badge

A cast brass example with two original integral loops to the reverse. Crown has been blackened for some reason. Circa 4.5cms tall. In good overall condition.

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Code: 69013

Indian Army - Staff Corps Officers Pair of Gilt Brass Buttons

In good condition.

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Code: 69015

WW1 New Zealand - 1st (Canterbury) Infantry Regiment Gilding Metal Cap Badge

A die struck brass gilding metal example with two original loops to the reverse (some service wear to these). Worn 1911 - 1921.

Oldham 6/2 refers.

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Code: 69003

New Zealand - 7th (Wellington West Coast Rifles) Regiment Other Ranks Matched Pair of Facing Brass Collar Badges

Die struck with two original copper loops to the reverse of each. In very good condition with sharp detail. Matched and facing (one with lugs a bit more elongated). Circa 2.9cm tall.

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Code: 61342

10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles White Metal Kilmarnock & Felt Hat Cap Badge

In very good condition, with original slider. This was the pattern authorised for wear from 1955 - 1994. Nicely voided especially around the Princess Mary cypher.

The Gurkha Museum's publication "Insignia of the 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles" Figure 10GR D20B refers (but with better voids on this one).

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Code: 67693

IAR - Indian Army Reserve Brass Shoulder Title

A well made example with two original loops.

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Code: 68996

South African Ordnance Department SAOD /SAKD Brass Cap badge, 1926 - 1934 pattern

Die struck in gilding metal with two original loops (one stretched open but still functional). In good condition.
This particular lettering format SAOD/SAKD worn circa 1926-1934 only.

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Code: 68993