WW2 Royal Navy Quarter Gunners Rating Arm Badge, 3rd Class (Bullion)

WW2 Royal Navy Gunnery Quarter Ratings 3rd Class Trade Badge depicts a horizontal gun with a six-pointed star with Q below, embroidered in gold on dark blue wool. In very good unissued condition.

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Code: 69063

WW2 Royal Navy Quarter Gunners Rating Arm Badge, 3rd Class (Tropical)

WW2 Royal Navy Gunnery Quarter Ratings 3rd Class Trade Badge depicts horizontal gun with a six-pointed star with Q below, embroidered in blue on white. Unissued condition. Worn 1939 - 1948.

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Code: 69064

Ireland - Royal Irish Constabulary Auxiliaries - Tudor's Toughs Cap Badge on original Silk Union Flay Backing

A rare survivor from Irish history, a die struck bronze harp (some damage to central strings) with two original loops to reverse mounted on its original backing. This is very fragile and a bit perished with age.

This item is the one featured in "A Study of the Auxiliary Division Royal Irish Constabulary 1920 - 1922" by Ernest McCall (see final photo - photo credit to E.McCall).<...  read more

Code: 69062

1st West India Regiment Officers Bullion Forage Cap Badge

A rare bullion badge with most of original black backing intact. Circa 58mm tall including black felt backing. Some tarnish to bullion finish from age but otherwise in very good condition. As worn until 1881.

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Code: 69061

Early Victorian QVC Royal Military College Sandhurst Bullion Badge

The badge of the RMC Sandhurst (motto on circlet: Vires Acquiret Eundo (We gather strength as we go) with the monogram letters "RMC" to centre, Victorian pattern crown above and superimposed on trophy of arms (Flags and cannons). Fragile and considerable wear to black felt cloth in central device. Not come across this pattern before. Sandhurst had it owns band and I wonder whether this was a...  read more

Code: 69060

WW2 Royal Engineers (RE) Officer's Embroidered Khaki Drill Epaulette Shoulder Slip Slip-On - Rank of Captain

In good condition. Of WW2 vintage.

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Code: 68304

The Norfolk Regiment Officers Waist Belt Clasp (WBC)

As worn from 1881 until 1902, in good condition, some toning to silver plated finish. Matching benchmarks No "24" to each part. Gilt remains relatively fresh and silvered parts are still sharp with no missing fiddly bits. Britannia above a representation of Norwich castle to centre. A pleasing example.

Ryan No 173 refers

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Code: 68777

Gordon Highlanders White Metal Pouch / Sporran Badge

Of two part die stuck construction. Small stain to top right arm of cross otherwise a badge of some quality.
One loop with service wear the other a soldered replacement. Circa 52mm tall. Condition reflected in price. Sold as seen.

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Code: 68783

Royal Air Force RAF Medical Nurse Training School Uniform Badge Pin Brooch

A scarce original early issue 'Nurse Training School Royal Air Force' gilt badge inlaid with pale blue enamelling, depicting a 'caduceus' superimposed over laurel wreath. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting and safety hook. No damage to the enamel, gilt remain bright. Circa 32mm in diameter.

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Code: 68790

Canada - 79th Cameron Highlanders of Canada White Metal Glengarry Cap Badge

A good scarce die stamped white metal example with two original loops to the reverse. The lower ribbon / scroll reads 'Ullamh' ('Ready').

On 1 February 1910 the 79th Cameron Highlanders of Canada came into existence. This, Western Canada's first highland regiment, was the result of persistent efforts by Winnipeg's Scottish community. The Regiment's first honorary Colonel was Lor...  read more

Code: 68791