Boer War - QSA to 1st Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers - Died Capetown November 1899 - Whitmore

Queens South Africa Medal with single clasp Cape Colony, correctly impressed:

"2053 Pte J. Whitmore, North'd Fus"

Private Whitmore is recorded as dying from disease at Woodstock, Cape Town on the 28th November 1899 ("In Memorium" by S. Watt and also on the site www.Angloboerwar.com ). Served with 1st Battalion. Commemorated in St George's Gazette of 30th June 190...  read more

Code: 56034

Flare Pistol / Gun - Relic Condition - RAF issue

An absolute monster in the hand and of considerable weight. The flare pistol was a feature of every day life in the trenches but this one looks larger than those found as issued to the British Army with a 1.5 inch muzzle. Apparently this is a RAF issue recovered from the seabed. This is completely seized up so no need for a firearms licence and I cannot see any markings. Painted with black...  read more

Code: 63462

Queen Alexandras Royal Naval Nursing Service ( QARNNS ) 1903 Hallmarked Silver Waist Belt Clasp ( WBC )

In fabulous condition with London hallmarks ( leopard's head ) for 1903 (letter h ), this WBC could well have been one of the very first issued items for the new uniform. Excellent condition, silver toned with minor tarnishing and with matching buckle and clasp and maker's mark J.D. on both parts. In excellent condition and scarce.

In 1884 a matron, four head sisters and six sist...  read more

Code: 60204

103rd Royal Bombay Fusiliers (later 2nd Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers) Other Ranks Large Pattern Brass Button

A scarce other ranks button with patented fixing shank to the reverse, maker marked Smith & Wright Birmingham. Worn 1861 - 1881. In very good condition with sharp detail. Circa 25mm in diameter.

Ripley No 192 refers.

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Code: 63340

A small pair of silver bullion thread volunteer force officers V shoulder badges

A small pair at circa 1.4cm tall as worn on the mess dress and full dress cord epaulettes. In unissued condition.

Coll  read more

Code: 63334

Durham Light Infantry ( DLI ) Large Officers Gilt Brass Button ( 68th & 106th LI)

Maker marked E Armfield & Co Ltd, Birmingham. In good condition, with strong shank. Circa 26mm in diameter.

Ripley No 286 refers.

Coll.  read more

Code: 63321

The Kings ( Shropshire Light Infantry ) KSLI Officers Large Gilt Button ( 53rd & 85th Foot)

JR Gaunt & Son, London. Detail sharp with strong fixed shank. Some light staining to reverse otherwise in very good condition. Circa 26mm in diameter.

Ripley No 278 refers.

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Code: 63320

The Royal Fusiliers Regiment ( City of London Regiment ) Large Officers Gilt Brass Button ( 7th Foot)

Good condition with sharp detail and strong fixed shank. M. Abrahams. 2 Thanbury Street, London.
Circa 26mm in diameter. Scarce maker.

Ripley No 213 refers.

Coll.  read more

Code: 63319

The Kings Own Royal Regiment ( Lancaster ) Large Officers Gilt Button ( 4th Foot)

Circa 25mm in diameter, fixed shank and backmarked JR Gaunt & Son Ltd, London Engld. A bright gilt button in fabulous condition for age. Worn 1902 to 1920. Coll.

Ripley No 206 refers.  read more

Code: 63317

The 14th County of London Battalion ( London Scottish) Large Pattern Officer's White Metal Button

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Hobsons & Sons, London. In very good condition.

Ripley No 434 refers.

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Code: 59095