Edwardian / Early WW1 Ayrshire Yeomanry Gilding Metal Cap Badge

A die struck badge in gilding metal, with a long original slider (much service wear evident) and is based on the arms of the Earl of Carrick, a lion's head, with eagles wings, known within the Regiment as the Griffin. This badge was worn up to circa 1916. This badge can be found on loops (Imperial Yeomanry issues), and post circa 1910 with a vertical shank / slider. There are three different d...  read more

Code: 68668

10th (Liverpool Scottish) Battalion Kings Regiment Officers Sporran Cantle Badge

Of two part construction with two original screw posts (without nuts) to the reverse an circular maker's mark bearing the maker's details "J.R.Gaunt & Son Ltd., London". Peter Brydon identifies this as the Officer's Sporran Cantle Badge (Plate 6, Fig 5 refers). Looks silver plated.

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Code: 68678

Gloucestershire Regiment (Glosters) Other Rank's Pagri Back Badge - Variety as worn on the 1881-1914 White Foreign Service Helmet

Die struck in gilding metal with original slider for wear with the Wolseley / white foreign service helmet. Circa 3.3cms in wide and 2.9cms tall with original crimped slider to reverse. In good worn condition, tuch of verdigris to reverse of the sphinx's head. Commemorates the regiment's back to back action at Alexandria in 1801. A rare pagri badge. See final photo for an image of it bein...  read more

Code: 68681

Royal Scots Officers / Senior NCOs Full Dress Cap Badge

A two part construction die struck, gilt and silver plated star cap badge with two original loops (slightly bent inwards). Post 1931 issue. In good condition.

The officers and senior NCOs cap and collar badges of this pattern date from 1931 when they replaced the patterns adopted in 1881 which were identical to the cap badge worn by officers of the Scots Guards. The 1931 change ...  read more

Code: 68682

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

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

British Indian & Indian Army - Sikh Light Infantry Cap Badge

A cast white metal silver plated example with two original copper loops to the reverse. In good worn condition. Circa 4cms tall. Formed in 1941 and this badge also worn post Independence.

The regiment's cap badge is a chakram or quoit, with a mounted kirpan (type of knife). The insignia was designed to honour the Khalsa community's Akali Nihang ancestry.

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Code: 68709

WW1 Army Cyclist Corps Other Rank's Gilding Metal Cap Badge (16 spokes)

King's crown brass cap badge with original slider fitting to the reverse. A crowned bicycle wheel backed by a pair of crossed rifles above the tri-part title scroll, " Army Cyclist Corps ". Some polishing to detail on crown otherwise in very good condition.

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Code: 68711

21st (Empress of India's) Lancers QVC Collar Bi-Metal Badge

A rare 1st pattern other ranks bi-metal collar badge with two original dark toned loops to the reverse. Also evidence of at least two sweat / braising holes behind the one of the white metal pennants, the other side has been filled in with braise. Some wear to lugs otherwise in very in good condition. The cap badge is of the same design but larger. See K&K Vol 1 No 794. Circa 32mm tall and ...  read more

Code: 68713