Cambridge University Rifle Volunteers (CURV) Blackened Metal Shoulder Belt Plate

This is an original Victorian blackened metal shoulder belt plate. It consists of the arms of Cambridge University with entwined initials CURV as a monogram at the top. The rear has its original 2 screw posts. In very good condition with sharp detail and no damage.

The Cambridge University Rifle Volunteers were formed in 1803 when there were fears of an invasion by the French. ...  read more

Code: 68479

Colonial East Africa - Tanganyika Territory Large Pattern Gilt Button

Attractive design, featuring a giraffe. Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Firmin, London. Slight service wear to gilt finish otherwise in very good condition and gilt still bright. Circa 1920s - 1930s Vintage. Scarce.

See also my item 66092 for the accompanying cap badge.

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Code: 68476

Indian Army - VR / Bombay White Metal Shoulder Title - Gaunt London

VR / Bombay (Bombay Volunteer Rifles) shoulder title UK made and maker marked GR Gaunt London. Disbanded 1947. Two original loops to the reverse, slight hammered look to the finish otherwise in very good condition.

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Code: 68463

Northumberland Hussars Officers OSD Bronzed Cap Badge, King's Crown, Gaunt

King's crown, die cast and in good condition with two original loops to the reverse and maker marked "JR Gaunt London". Circa 45mm high. Worn as a cap with loops as well as blades. Scarce.

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Code: 68409

WW2 Indian Army - 101st (Bihar & Orissa) Line of Communications Area Printed Cloth Formation Sign

Unissued condition, left facing, printed example. In good overall condition. A rampant unicorn in red on a yellow ground. Formed in August 1942 and worn for a short time only until March 1943. Scarce.

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 3453 refers.

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Code: 68308

Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry (DCLI) Other Ranks Victorian Brass Metal Cap Badge, 1896 - 1900 only

Die struck quality yellow brass cap badge with three original dark toned loops to the reverse. Some squeezing to loops and twisting but still functional. Sharp detail and scarce. Gaylor (p37) states this pattern worn prior to 1901, although the 1900 Dress Regulations for the British Army show the new white metal badge with the scroll "Cornwall". Ivall & Thomas confirm it was worn from 1896 to 1...  read more

Code: 68569

WW2 Indian Army - India GVIR Military Police Cast Brass Cap Badge

A die cast brass metal example with original slider to the reverse. As worn from 1940 until 1947. Very slight polishing to detail but detail still good.

MHS Special Number 2022 pp.94-95 & NAM.2013-10-20-73-1 refer.

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Code: 68098

EIIR Royal Military Police ( RMP ) Gilding Metal Cap Badge - Gaunt

Circa 1952 until replaced by anodised aluminium, with original slider to the reverse, which has been stamped JR Gaunt London ( no full stop). Some verdigris to reverse, but otherwise in very good condition with sharp detail.  read more

Code: 60461

Scarce Royal Military Police ( RMP ) GVI Brass Gilding Metal Cap Badge with Royal in title, 1948 -1952 - Gaunt London

A scarce Royal Military Police die struck brass gilding metal cap badge with original slider to the reverse, maker marked with small JR Gaunt London font (no full stop). In good condition but has some red paint behind badge on the front of slider and slider is a little bit wonky. Sealed pattern 14th May 1948.

K&K Vol 2 No 2131 refers.

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Code: 58618

Scarce Royal Military Police ( RMP ) Brass Collar Badge GVI with Royal in title, 1946 - 1952

A scarce Royal Military Police die struck brass collar badge with original single square lug to the reverse. In very good condition. Circa 2.9cm tall

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Code: 60460