South African Pretoria Regiment (Princess Alices's Own) Cap Badge

Good scarce die-stamped blackened brass Springbok Antelope on title scrolls. Circa 5.1cms tall, two original loops to the reverse. This example in bronze. As worn from 1932 until 1943. Some traces of white putty to reverse around the loops.

Owen No 675 refers.

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Code: 67362

WW2 (Royal Army Service Corps) RASC Printed Air Despatch Formation Sign

An early WW2 printed example of the right facing yellow" Dakota "on a blue background, worn by Air Despatch units of the RASC. This example with dakota flying to the right, and with 'full' tail fin.

Top and bottom edges folded over but looks to be in unissued condition. A few grubby marks to front.

Davis No 199 refers.

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Code: 67352

Royal Artillery / Ulster (51st Anti Aircraft Brigade) Northern Ireland Combination Embroidered Felt Cloth Shoulder Title Set

In unissued condition, the RA title lettering more red in colour than the accompanying supplementary Ulster title.

According to Litchfield worn from 1947 by all territorial units of the 51st (Ulster) Anti-Aircraft Brigade.

Litchfield, N"The Territorial Artillery 1908 - 1988" fig 397 refers.

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Code: 67349

WW2 Welch Regiment Printed White on Red Ordnance Issue Cloth Shoulder Title

In unissued condition, slight edge wear otherwise in good bright condition. Wales / Welsh interest.

Another available if of interest, please email.

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Code: 67348

The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment QVC Victorian Officer's Gilt Large Pattern Button - Jennens

Circa 25mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Jennens & Co, London with PoW feathers. Sharp detail and gilt a little dulled. Light scratches to reverse otherwise in very good condition. Circa 1881-1901.

Ripley No 275 refers.

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Code: 67347

The Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry (SRY) (Nottinghamshire) Pair of Officer's Gilt Buttons, King's Crown.

A pair of officer's button, the larger pattern circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked JR Gaunt & Son, London. The smaller pattern one is a medium pattern button circa 18mm in diameter, with a fixed shank and maker marked Gaunt London. Both in very good condition with sharp detail and with bright gilt. As worn from 1902 - 1952. Superb.

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Code: 67346

2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays) QVC Victorian Other Ranks Large Pattern Brass Button

Circa 25mm in diameter, floating shank, maker marked Firmin & Sons Ld, London. Some polishing to highpoints otherwise in very good condition. Scarce.

This pattern is shown in Ripley with a King's crown only as worn from 1902. The earlier pattern (his item 17) is of a different design, but he claims worn until 1902. So I am not sure from what point this button was actually wor...  read more

Code: 67345

7th Dragoon Guards Other Ranks Large Pattern Brass Button

Circa 25mm in diameter, floating shank, no maker mark, blank reverse. Brass dark toned otherwise sharp detail and in good condition. As worn from 1855 - 1922.

Ripley No 26 refers.

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Code: 67344

1st Royal Dragoons QVC Victorian Other Ranks Brass Button

Circa 25mm in diameter, floating shank, QVC winged crown above title strap. Maker marked W Dowler & Sons, Birm. Very dark toned and heavy polishing with loss of detail. Still quite hard to find this button on this size.

Ripley No 12 refers (but his is smaller pattern).

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Code: 67343

Air Transport Auxiliary ATA Wings BD Economy 1944 Pattern - Rare

In superb unissued condition.

The Allied ATA (Air Transport Auxiliary) was a Civilian, non-combatant group which existed during the 2nd World War to shuttle aircraft around. The ATA acronym additionally stood for a few humorous things but the one I like is, "Anything To Anywhere". Of the approximately 1200+ pilots and engineers from 28 different countries, notably about 170 wer...  read more

Code: 67334