Article 5 - 52nd Foot ( Oxfordshire Light Infantry ) - Comparison between an original glengarry badge and a modern copy

I thought this pictorial comparison may be of interest to collectors, as collecting glengarry badges, which have been reproduced by Fox in the late Victorian period and by others since the 1970s onwards, is an area fraught with uncertainty. Things to note in particular are: the colour of the brass, the metal used for the retaining loops, the shape of the numerals and the colour of the reverse, ...  read more

Code: 54465

Article 2 - British Registered Design Numbers

The numbering sequence of British Registered Design Numbers began in 1884. The example in photograph can therefore be dated to post 1940.

1- 19999 - 1884
20,000 - 1885
40,800 - 1886
64,700 - 1887
81,800 - 1888
117,800 - 1889
142,300 - 1890
164,000 - 1891
186,400 - 1892
206,100 - 1893
225,000 ...  read more

Code: 62741

Mid- Victorian Pewter Pint Tankard - Relief Decoration Depicts 1860s Style Rifle Volunteers On Exercise

A decorated panel in relief on the outside face of the tankard shows some 1860s style Rifle Volunteers marching in the countryside and shooting, with a dog watching on. Some marks to reverse of base. Not sure It holds liquid without leaking (final photo inside is still damp from the test). I think it is best used as a display piece but that is up to you. Early French kepi style hats suggest...  read more

Code: 67588

Lanarkshire Yeomanry Embroidered Yellow on Black Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

In unissued condition with some tape strips for display in an album to the reverse.

E17.10  read more

Code: 59504

Surrey Yeomanry QMR Embroidered Yellow on Black Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

In very good condition with some traces of paste to the reverse.

E17.9  read more

Code: 59505

Fife & Forfar Yeomanry Facing Pair of White Metal Collar Badges

Die struck white metal facing pair of collar badges with two original loops to the reverse of each. Facing but not a matching a pair. See also my item 61029 for another pair of these.

F9.7(4)  read more

Code: 63316

British India - Army Remount Department Officers Die Cast Silver Plated Cap Badge - Gaunt

A die cast silver plated example with two original loops to the reverse and maker marked by JR Gaunt London.

The Army Remount Department was formed in circa 1875 at Soharanpur but badges were not authorised until 1931 (Indian Dress Regulations 1931 para 179).

Cox 2595 refers.

Comm TeMo  read more

Code: 68202

KRRC - King's Royal Rifle Corps Embroidered Cloth Shoulder Title

In good overall condition, slight edge nip. Hessian backed.

Comm RoHa (B3)  read more

Code: 68197

Lord Roberts Decorative Boer War Commemorative China Plate

One of a series of plates depicting Boer War generals with attractive fretted lattice work border. Central transfer in very good condition. Unmarked on reverse. No cracks, chips or repairs to plate. The small black mark on the reverse is a firing or kiln mark. Circa 21.5cm in diameter.

Please note due to nature of the item will only post to a UK address.  read more

Code: 57343

Boer War Vintage Decorative Ceramic Plate depicting General Buller

One of a series of plates depicting Boer War generals with green glazed border and gilt decoration to this border. Minor crazing to central transfer, otherwise image in very good condition. Unmarked on reverse. No cracks, chips or repairs to plate. Circa 22.2cm in diameter.

Please note due to nature of the item will only post to a UK address.  read more

Code: 57342