5th Fusiliers (Northumberland Fusiliers) Bandsmans Cap Badge - Indian Mutiny circa 1857

Neatly cast in white metal and theatre made. The band was about 30 strong and this is unique to them. A scarce undamaged example. Three original copper loops to reverse.

As worn by members of the 1st Battalion 5th Fusiliers Band when stationed in India during the Mutiny (as supported by photographic evidence). Wood claims worn until circa 1873 but I have a photo from 1863 o...  read more

Code: 68742

Gurkha Transport Regiment Bi-Metal Cap Badge

Cast riveted construction with two square lugs to the reverse. In good condition.

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Code: 63758

Kings Royal Hussars Anodised Black and Gold Cap Badge - Firmin London

A good example with slider marked Firmin London.

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Code: 63759

South African Infantry ( SAI ) collar badges pair

Post WW2 war varieties with pins (sharp!) for clasp fitting. Clasps are missing, but universal. A good match pair except one seems brighter than the other.

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Code: 56390

4th Hussars Bi-Metal Other Ranks Coillar Badge, King's Crown

In good condition with two original D style loops to the reverse (some twisting and wear to lugs but still fully functional). Four braising / sweat holes to the reverse, indicating an earlier issue.

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Code: 63450

WW2 Royal Army Veterinary Corps (RAVC) Bi - Metal Cap Badge, King's Crown

King's crown bi - metal cap badge with original slider fitting to the reverse. A Centaur to the centre of a crowned laurel wreath above the title scroll. Some signs of service wear otherwise in good condition. This pattern from 1919 until about 1957 when a QEII crown followed.

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Code: 64109

WW2 Royal Indian Army Service Corps (RIASC) Officers / NCOs Cast Cap Badge

A good die cast brass example worn 1937-47. Looks to have been cast from an Officer's badge as makers stamp J.R. Gaunt, London can faintly be seen on the back. Two original loops to the reverse. In very good condition.

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Code: 64137

WW2 50th (Northumbrian) Division ( Tyne & Tees (TT)) Embroidered Formation Sign Flash Designation Patch Badge

Woven example with red TT on black felt. In very good condition. Private purchase example.

See also my item 67316 for the ordnance printed example.

The 50th (Northumbrian) Division was a first-line Territorial Army Division. It fought with distinction in Europe and North Africa, and were present at the Normandy landings.

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Code: 67317

3rd The Kings Own Hussars Facing Pair of White Metal Collar badges

A good small pattern die cast white metal facing pair, but not matching. Two original loops to the reverse, some distortion to the loops from service wear otherwise in very good condition.

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Code: 64134

WW1 Patriotic Royal Navy Gilt Sweetheart Brooch Pin Badge

Registered Design present but hard to read, but most probably for the either the year 1914 or 1915. In the form of a sailor's straw boater hat to the centre of crossed naval cutlasses / swords mounted with glass stones of red, white and blue. Original and functional pin fitting. Gilt bright. In very good condition for age and an attractive piece.

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Code: 68741