WW1 New Zealand 6th (Hauraki) Infantry Regiment Bronze Cap Badge - Gaunt Tablet

A die struck example in bronze with two loops (one a contemporary replacement but neatly done) with a maker's tablet JR Gaunt /London (upside down). Some loss of detail from polishing and more obviously bronze from the reverse as a result. Scarce.

Oldham 6/60 refers.

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Code: 68979

WW1 New Zealand - 10th (North Ontago Rifles) Regiment Brass Cap / Collar Badge

A gilding metal example , die struck with two original loops to the reverse (some slight bending to these but still functional). This pattern and size also worn as a collar badge. Sharp detail.

Oldham No 6/101 refers.

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Code: 68985

QVC Victorian Volunteer Battalion / Militia Staff Sergeants Bullion Rank Crown

Circa 40mm wide and 32mm tall, a deeply padded example, removed from uniform. Silver bullion thread tarnished and slight damage to sequins, with wear to maroon velvet backing to crown, black felt backing. Scarce.

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Code: 69010

Canada WW1 - 40th (Halifax, Nova Scotia) Battalion CEF Collar Badge - Inglis

Pickled brass collar badge with two original long loops to the reverse. Maker marked R J Inglis Limited. Touch of verdigris to front otherwise in good condition. Circa 3.2cms tall.

The 40th Battalion was authorized on 1 January 1915 and embarked for Britain on 18 October 1915. The battalion provided reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field until 4 January 1917, when ...  read more

Code: 66352

WW1 Durham City Special Constable Constabulary Police Enamel Gilt Mufti Lapel Buttonhole Badge

A rare badge from this very small force. Not to be confused with the frequently encountered Durham County specials badge from the same era. Some surface scratches to the enamel but otherwise intact. Original horseshoe fixing and maker marked Thomas Fattorini, Bolton.

Fig 1 page 38 of Wilkinson & Cowdell "Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales (2nd Edn)".
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Code: 64737

12th Prince of Wales' Royal Lancers Officer's No 1 Dress Cap Badge, QEII Crown

A stunning gilt and silver plated example of two part riveted construction with two original long loops to reverse. As worn by the Officers, RSM and the Bandmaster in the Service Dress Cap and in the Forage Cap without any backing cloth. Circa 44mm tall. In mint condition.

The Queen Elizabeth pattern appeared in circa 1958. It was amalgamated with the 9th Lancers in 1960 s...  read more

Code: 69188

WW1 Royal Naval Division RND Artillery Sweetheart Brooch Pin Badge

Scarce sweetheart brooch, gilt brass and enamel. Pin original and fully functional, maker marked "O.Ltd", In good condition with no damage to the enamel. Presumably this was for members of the Royal Marine Artillery serving as the RND divisional artillery. Circa 37mm tall. Superb.

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Code: 68650

Hawke Term Group Photo, Midshipmen Royal Naval College RNC Osborne Sept 1918 - April 1920

An impressive large and scarce original black and white mounted photograph with names of all the officer cadets or midshipmen below including their instructors and senior officers, taken by a Cowes (Isle of Wight) photographer. In good overall condition, the mount has been cut down, no doubt to fit in a frame, and there are a few fox mark spots to the top right of the image, blank reverse. Man...  read more

Code: 67593

WW1 Royal Naval Division (RND) Hawke Battalion Silver hallmarked Sweetheart Pin Brooch Badge

An extremely fine hollow silver example, highlights enhanced with gold plated highlights, the reverse bearing Chester hallmarks for 1914 (capital letter 'O') and maker's details "G&S". Very good condition. With no dents or distortion. It is better than my photos, as the gold seems to blend into the silver colour. Circa 4.7cms wide. Fabulous.

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Code: 68649

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