Indian Army - 5th Mahratta Light Infantry Officers Mess Dress Button, 1922 - 1947

Two part construction silver plated device mounted on flat gilt brass button, with fixed shank. Marker marked to the reverse Gaunt London. Circa 14mm in diameter. Slightly tarnished otherwise good condition. Stock photo, but all of equal quality.

The regiment fought in World War II and raised 30 battalions. After the war it was allocated to the Indian Army in 1947, being rena...  read more

Code: 55004

The Kings Own Scottish Borderers (KOSB) Victorian Other Ranks 1878 Pattern Helmet Plate

The 1887 - 1902 white metal detachable larger pattern glengarry white metal centre with all three staple style loops to the reverse, mounted on a die-stamped brass example of a QVC crowned brass star bearing laurel wreath which also has both of its original staple style loops. In very good condition with sharp detail. The Central badge bears the larger pattern badge at circa 8cms tall. K&...  read more

Code: 63902

WW2 New Zealand HG Home Guard Brass Cap Badge

New Zealand Home Guard Cap Badge (not a shoulder title - see note below). With typical style of loops found on New Zealand badges (other than those made by Gaunt). Die struck with two original loops to the reverse of each (some bending to the loops). Minor staining to front otherwise in very good condition and scarce.

Note: Thank you to Barry O'Sullivan in NZ, an expert in all th...  read more

Code: 69413

WW1 South Africa - NNR (Northern Rhodesia Rifles) Brass Shoulder Title

Cut from sheet brass with two thin copper retaining loops (one slightly bent over), appears theatre made. Thank you to Andrew for the correct identification.

Worn by the Northern Rhodesia Rifles in 1915 during the German South West Africa Campaign, 

Owen No 3544 refers

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Code: 69149

unidentified Canada collar badge?

In good condition. Assistance in identification would be most welcome. Possibly Canadian?

Comm TeMo

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Code: 69229

The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Victorian QVC Gilding Metal 1st pattern Helmet Plate Centre (HPC)

With two out of four original lstaple style loops remaining otherwise in very good condition. Worn 1881 - 1902 on the Helmet Plate Centre and, until 1895, on the Glengarry. Dark toned.

Note the reduction in the size of the laurel sprays to accommodate the long regimental title. The crown above the rose changed to a king's crown in 1902.

K&K Vol 1 No 337 refers. <...  read more

Code: 62930

T8 Royal Scots - 8th Battalion Royal Scots One Piece Brass Shoulder Title

In very good worn condition with three original hexagonal style fixing loops to the reverse.

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Code: 68727

WW1 -18th (Queen Marys Own) Hussars Gilt and Enamel Sweetheart Brooch Pin Badge

A small but attractive gilt brass and enamel badge with original and functional pin fitting. No damage to enamel and gilt bright. Circa 24mm tall. In very good condition. King's crown.

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Code: 69055

WW1 - 18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own) Gilt Sweetheart OCA Pin Brooch Badge

An attractive example, gilt bright. Original and functional pin fitting. No maker marks.

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Code: 69543

18th (Queen Marys Own) Hussars Officers OSD Bronze Cap Badge

A scarce OSD officers dark bronze die cast cap badge with two original blades to the reverse. As usual, not recommended to play with the blades as they can get brittle with age. In very good condition. Pre 1922.

K&K Vol 1 No 788 refers.

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Code: 62812