Rare 9th Queen's Royal Lancers Matched Pair of QEII Anodised Collar Badges

A rare anodised pair of collar badges to the 9th ( Queen's Royal) Lancers, QEII issue, with an original single lug fitting to the reverse of each. The QEII issue only appeared in 1956 and was worn until 1960. One lug slightly squashed otherwise in excellent condition.

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Code: 58887

WW1 CEF - 147th ( Grey ) Battalion Canada Expeditionary Force Bronzed Shoulder Title

In excellent condition with two original lugs to the reverse and stamped Tiptaft (indicating made in Britain as this was a Birmingham based firm).

The 147th (Grey) Battalion, CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War, raised by the 31st Grey Regiment. Based in Owen Sound, Ontario, the unit began recruiting in late 1915 in Grey County. It depart...  read more

Code: 58886

South America - British Guiana Volunteer Force Brass Cap Badge

An attractive yellow brass cap badge with two original lugs to the reverse, king 's crown. In good condition with sharp detail. Worn circa 1948 - 1952.

British Guiana was a British colony on the northern coast of South America, since independence was granted in 1966, it is known as the independent nation of Guyana.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 121 refers.
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Code: 58882

7DG - 7th (Princess Royal's) Dragoon Guards Brass Shoulder Title

A pre 1922 pattern brass shoulder title with two original hexagonal lugs to the reverse. Some signs of service wear otherwise in good condition.

Westlake No 70 refers.

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Code: 58876

Newfoundland Embroidered Red on Khaki Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

Hessian backed but with white paper stuck to most of reverse. One small moth graze to surface felt the top edge of title above the letter U otherwise in very good condition. Scarce.

This cloth title was re-introduced in 1939. Newfoundland became a self-governing Dominion in 1917 and on the 31st March 1949 became the sixteenth province of Canada.

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Code: 58862

Indian Army - 9th Hodson's Horse Woven Red on Buff Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

Woven red on buff, black linen backing. In tip top condition. Scarce. Worn 1903 - 1921 only. Looks like an officer's issue.

1886 became 9th Regiment of Bengal Lancers
1901 became 9th Bengal Lancers ( Hodson's Horse )
1903 became 9th Hodson's Horse
1921 became 4th Duke of Cambridge's Own (Hodson's Horse)

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Code: 58855

R.G.S. Newcastle C.C.F. Woven White on Blue Cloth Shoulder Title

Removed from uniform, in good condition. Royal Grammar School, Newcastle on Tyne Combined Cadet Force.

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Code: 58853

Malay Regiment Other Rank's Gilding Metal Cap Badge, adopted 1933

In excellent condition, this is a good stiff badge with sharp detail and with two original lugs to the reverse. Quite large at circa 55mm by 43mm. Scarce.

This was a two battalion force which fought well in the doomed defence of Singapore. After Japan's defeat it was revived and by the time of Independence in 1957 was seven battalions strong.

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Code: 58847

Scarce WW1 Boots the Chemist Patriotic Postcard - The King's Message to his Army

A thick card in good condition. Postally unused but has a contemporary message on the reverse. Very good condition. Printed in Nottingham, which is still the city which houses the HQ of the Boots Corporation. Scarce.

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Code: 58838

WW1 original Postcard - Aviator prepares his Maxim Gun

Postally unused, French printed card, looks like it came from a set of cards as the left side is perforated. Very good condition. Love the fact the pilot is puffing on a cigarette!

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Code: 58837