Canadian Militia - 50th Gordon Highlanders Sporran Badge

A small die struck bronze sporran badge at circa 35mm tall. Two loops but one of these is a contemporary replacement. Most probably an officer's issue given the OSD finish. I believe other ranks wore this in white metal. Scarce.

The 50th Gordon Highlanders were a pre-1914 militia unit formed in Victoria British Columbia (Sir Arthur Currie helped raise the regiment in 1913).<...  read more

Code: 68579

WW1 Canada - 1st Canadian Pioneers Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) Sweetheart Pin Brooch Badge

Good scarce die-cast maple leaf bearing crown over Beaver set on crossed pick and shovel resting title scroll. Reverse impressed INGLIS LIMITED. Pickled finish with two original loops.

Cox 871 refers.

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Code: 68583

WW1 Leeds / W. York One Piece Brass Shoulder Title - Kitcheners "Leeds Pals" with Backing Plate

An original version of this sadly now much copied shoulder title with two original loops to the reverse, its original backing plate and cotter pin. Some staining but otherwise in good condition.

Worn by the 15th and 17th (1st Leeds and 2nd Leeds) (Service Battalions) of the West Yorkshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's Own).

Westlake No 887 refers.

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Code: 68787

Canada - Northumberland Militia Officer's Victorian Silvered Large Pattern Button converted to lapel badge

A very scarce silver plated Victorian large pattern button, circa 24mm in diameter, close-backed, maker marked, but due to a crude application of a shaped slider with solder, it is hard to make out who. It looks like it could have been Jennens & Co. Most of the plate has been rubbed off. I have checked with those in the know and indirectly had it confirmed via Howard Ripley that it is not En...  read more

Code: 55614

Victorian 11th / 6th / St George's Volunteer Rifle Corps / 1st Middlesex Victoria Rifles Black Large Pattern Button

Circa 24mm in diameter, fixed shank, no maker's mark. Victorian crown. In very good condition.

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Code: 59502

Victorian Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry ( Prince of Wales Own) Officers Large Pattern White Metal Button

Circa 24mm in diameter, fixed shank and backmarked Firmin & Sons Ld, London. Some signs of wear to reverse (slightly pushed in), but front in very good condition. Pre 1902.

Ripley No 324 refers.

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Code: 55800

3rd Volunteer Battalion (VB) Gloucestershire Regiment Brass Large Pattern Button

Circa 24mm in diameter, floating shank, maker marked PEARSON & HUGGINS BRISTOL. Dark toned, a stain to reverse, in good condition. Scarce maker.

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Code: 59498

Victorian 22nd Queen's Westminsters Rifle Volunteers Officer's Large Pattern White Metal Button

Circa 24mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Samuel Brothers Ld, London. Some slight staining but otherwise in very good condition. Victorian crown.

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Code: 59501

13th Queens Westminsters (Volunteer Rifle Corps (VRC)) Black Horn Large Pattern Button, QVC

Circa 23mm in diameter, fixed shank, no maker's mark. In reasonable condition, some damage rim to far right edge (see photos). Worn prior to 1902 as it bears a Queen Victoria crown. Later the 6th VB KRRC and then the 16th (County of London) Battalion, the London Regiment.

Ripley No 441 refers (for the later 1908 pattern). MHS Bulletin Vol VI No 22 (Nov 1955) Item 53 (page 35) f...  read more

Code: 61987

Northamptonshire Imperial Yeomanry (NIY) Officers Large Pattern Gilt Brass Button

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Armfield & Co Ltd, Birmingham. In good condition, some polishing to highpoints. Gilt dulled and some staining. Medium pattern button also available if of interest, please email.

Ripley No 412 refers.

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Code: 62430