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
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
South Africa - Young Zulu Warriors Early Edwardian Sepia Black and White Postcard
Postally unused, in very good condition with minor corner wear. South African photographer, Schaefer & Traill, Cape Town, Box No 1205. A good image of a very long knobkierie stick club being held by one of them. I have photo edited /lightened one of the photos to show the detail..
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15.00 GBP
WW2 56th (London) Division Printed Cloth Formation Sign
Unissued condition, a very pleasing example with no damage or moth, bright colours.
The formation badge for the 56th Division during the Second World War featured Dick Whittington's black cat on a red background.
Davis No 98 refers (Davis describes it as fairly scarce).
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British HQ Land Forces Hong Kong Formation Sign
Silk woven, right facing dragon, some sun fading and removed from uniform otherwise in good condition.
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8.00 GBP
Queens Own Gurkha Signals Matched Pair of Blackened Shoulder Titles
A matched pair of blackened metal (not anodised) shoulder titles with brass backing plates and cotter pins. In unissued condition.
Worn by personnel of the four Queens Gurkha Signal Squadrons namely HQ Squadron, 246, 248 and 250 Gurkha Signal Squadrons.
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1878 Pattern Spiked Helmet Tin Carry Case - 1st Volunteer Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers to G. Watson Smart
Japanned style copper carry / storage case with original applied brass plaque to an officer in the 1st VB NF, dating it to pre 1908. Usual dings and bashes and paint loss, but inside is bright. Locking clasp present but hasp is now missing, but could be repaired.
If you have the grey cloth covered cork helmet for this unit, then this is the perfect receptacle to keep it in th... read more
85.00 GBP
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
40.00 GBP
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
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.
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