QVC Victorian Volunteer Mounted Officer Martingale Horse Furniture Ornament Badge

A superb large badge with five of five original brass tabs (some bending) to reverse for securing to a leather martingale badge (now missing). VR cypher to centre, most probably silver plated and in great condition with no damage and sharp detail. Circa 11.5cms tall.

A variety of non regular units possible, yeomanry, rifle volunteers, militia, colonial, Staff or Lord Lieut...  read more

Code: 68075

South African Boer War Period IBC Indian Bearer Company Brass Shoulder Title

A scarce Boer War Hand Made Shoulder Title, Indian Bearer Corps, Mahatma Gandhi's unit! Brass, with 2 folded over pierced tangs.

At the onset of the South African War, Gandhi argued that Indians must support the war effort in order to legitimize their claims to full citizenship, organizing a volunteer ambulance corps of 300 free Indians and 800 indentured labourers called the I...  read more

Code: 68079

Scotland / Scottish - Midlothian Coastal Volunteer Artillery (MCVA) Officer's Undress Pouch Badge

A large and stunning die cast badge in silver plated white metal, with separately mounted gun wheel (does not turn), a monogram in flowing script MCVA below and five short screw posts to the reverse. Circa 9.5cms wide and 5.6cms tall. In super condition. Worn 1864 - 1897. Rare.

See the following URL for artwork of it on the undress pouch (scroll to bottom):

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Code: 68508

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 - 13th Battalion CEF 1st Canadian Division The Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Of Canada – King’s Crown White Metal Cap Badge

A die struck example in white metal as worn by other ranks (bronze finish for officer's and slightly larger). This one matches the size of the example in Cox. Some loss of detail to the highpoints from polishing otherwise in good original condition.

Fought with distinction on the Western Front, the battalion earning three VCs.

Cox 467 refers.

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Code: 68575

QVC 1st (Hallamshire) Volunteer Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment Other Ranks Bi-Metal Helmet Plate

A really pleasing die struck example of three part construction with no damage, sharp detail, three original dark toned loops to the reverse and a braising / sweat hole behind the Union Rose. The usual minor misshaping of some of the star tip points from service wear, but does not detract. As worn from 1883 - 1901.

Machin, Ivan "A Guide to the Badges of the York and Lancaster R...  read more

Code: 68666

Coldstream Guards Warrant Officers & Staff Sergeants Large Silver Plated and Enamel Forage Cap Star

A large three part construction cap star, die struck and silver plated in a frosted finish with enamel to strap and centre cross in very good condition. Two original loops to reverse. Circa 4.7 cms across. Harder to find than the elongated officer's patterns.

K&K Vol 1 No 899 refers.

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Code: 68691

WW2 Parachute Regiment White Metal Cap Badge, King's Crown - Connector style flat loops variety

A totally original striking with two original flat connector style loops to the reverse. Some wear and bending to one loop in particular. Un-voided crown so a later pattern. Circa 6.8cms wide and 4cms tall.

See:
https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100177

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Code: 68707

WW2 War Raised unit - RECCE Reconnaissance Corps White Metal Cap Badge

A die struck white metal cap badge with two original D style loops to the reverse. I understand that other ranks of Scottish RECCE units wore this badge in white metal. Circa 4 cms tall. In very good condition.

K&K Vol 2 No 1925 refers.

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Code: 68667

Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers REME Officer's QEII Pattern Silver Plate and Gilt Cap Badge - Gaunt

In good condition to front, but sadly original loops to reverse squeeze flat and no longer functional as loops. As worn circa 1953 - 1970 (given London address of manufacturer). Sold as seen.

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Code: 68690