WW1 New Zealand 28th Reinforcements Brass Cap Badge

Die struck with a gilt wash (now polished back to brass on most of the shield which gives it a very attractive patina) with two original copper loops to the reverse. Scarce.

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Code: 64206

WW1 New Zealand (NZ) Third Pattern Machine Gunners / Signallers / Specialists Reinforcements Brass Gilding Metal Cap Badge

A yellow gilt brass metal die struck cap badge with two flat connector style loops to the reverse. Circa 5cms tall. Not as well struck as it could have been and silver solder to lugs (possibly contemporary replacements as this is usually found with flat hexagonal lugs). RD no 875 to front on either side of the NZ. Worn with correspondingly small collar badges.

The specialists...  read more

Code: 64300

Middle East - APL (Aden Protectorate Levies) Brass Shoulder Title

In good condition with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 1953 - 1961.

Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 1234 refers.

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Code: 64550

WW1 Royal Flying Corps (RFC) Officers OSB Bronze Cap Badge - Firmin Tablet - Blades

Die cast bronze with OSD finish (minor wear to finish on right side laurel leaves), with two original blades to the reverse and with a Firmin London tablet behind the king's crown.

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Code: 65094

Victorian / Edwardian 3rd ( Prince of Wales's ) Dragoon Guards Other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge, 3 loops

In very good condition with three original loops to the reverse and a sweat / braising hole behind the coronet.

The Regiment wore a set of three white metal plumes and motto, brass coronet and scroll. although two different strikes used varying patterns of the numeral '3', one flat-topped and the other rounded. This is not signifcant and probably accounted for by just different m...  read more

Code: 58536

WW2 RNZAF Royal New Zealand Air Force Brass Cap Badge

Die struck in brass gilding metal with two original loops to the reverse. Brass dark toned and touch of verdigris to right side otherwise in good condition. King's Crown.

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Code: 66544

Royal Naval (RN) Royal Marines School of Music Royal Marines (RM) Corps Bandsman's Gilding Metal Cap Badge

Royal Naval / Royal Marines School of Music Bandsman's brass cap badge circa 1921-36 and also worn by RM bands without specific cap badges.

A die-stamped Globe and Laurels with lyre on top and two original loops to the reverse (some twisting to these). In good condition with sharp detail.

K&K Vol 2 No 2110 refers

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Code: 66699

WW1 Canada - 8th Battalion (Black Devils) CEF Canadian Expeditionary Force Officer's Cap Badge - Hicks Plaque

Good scarce die-cast bronze Devil, two part construction with white metal overlaid scroll HOSTI ACIE NOMINATI. Two original loops to reverse (some service wear to these) and oval tablet to reverse Hicks & Sons, London. In very good condition with sharp detail and no damage.

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Code: 66778

NZR New Zealand Rifles Brass Shoulder Title

In good condition.

Comm BoHa (131)  read more

Code: 64190

WW2 Home Front - Bradford Home Guard Proficiency Badge Enamelled Home Guard Badge

An original wartime issue 'Bradford Home Guard uniform badge', circular silvered brass example with blue enamel centre and an embossed bar over laurel sprays inscribed 'PROFICIENCY BADGE', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini Bradford' and two original deliberately flattened loop fittings north and south indicating a style of badge worn on a sleeve. Good condition, no damage to...  read more

Code: 64930