Oxford University OTC Large Patten Gilt Button
Circa 25mm in diameter, fixed shank and back marked Hobson & Son, London. Gilt is bright and detail sharp. A lovely Officer 's quality button.
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WW1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force - 22nd Reinforcements Brass Cap and Single Collar Badge Set
The cap badge is die struck brass with two hexagonal lugs to the reverse with registered design number RD 887 to the front below the letters NZ. Circa 4.8cm tall. The collar badge die struck brass (now dark toned) with two loops to the reverse. Circa 3.2cm tall.
Oldham (2011 edition) No 4/104 and No 4/107.
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WW1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force - 31st Reinforcements Brass Cap and Single Collar Badge Set
The cap badge in semi die struck thick brass with a crudely applied slider with registered design number RD 970 to the front and to the left of the numerals 31. It does not appear to have ever had lugs. Circa 4.3cm tall. The collar badge die struck brass with two diagonal lugs to the reverse and RD and 970 to the front to either side of the scroll furls. Circa 3cm tall.
WW1 Royal Naval Air Service ( R.N.A.S. ) Armoured Car Section Collar / Lapel Badge
A scarce bronzed collar badge with two original loops to the reverse as worn by the R.N.A.S. Armoured Car Section during WW1 from 1916 onwards. It depicts an Armoured Car to the centre of a crowned oval. Circa 4.1cm wide and 4.7cm tall. In good condition.
A35.7
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Boer War Lord Roberts Commander-in-Chief 's Bodyguard Slouch Hat Badge, 1900
Contemporary two part construction sheet brass with two large brass lug rings on reverse. Applied "R" to centre to signify Lord Roberts. The date 1900 and letters SAFF ( South African Field Force) are also included in the design. Worn on slouch hat. There is also a pattern which was in the form of a shoulder title that was also worn on the slouch hat badge (see item 52007). Good conditi... read more
WW1 Original Embroidered 34th Division Formation sign
Scarce and original embroidered formation sign on khaki square, circa 3.2cm square. In good worn condition.
The British 34th Division was a New Army division formed in April 1915 as part of the K4 Army Group. The division landed in France on January 1916 and spent the duration of the First World War in action on the Western Front.
The division was original... read more
South African Boer War Driscoll Scouts Slouch Hat Badge - Unit of Irish Irregulars
A more ornate sheet brass Boer War slouch hat badge than one usually encounters, with two original wire loops to the reverse as worn by the Driscoll 's Scouts. This title on a scroll above an Irish Harp and the motto "Thorough " connected by laurel sprays.
During the Anglo-Boer War, 1899-1902, Driscoll's Scouts was founded by Capt D.P. Driscoll, who had previously served ... read more
S.A.L.H. South African Light Horse Boer War Period Brass Slouch Hat Badge
A scarce sheet brass Boer War slouch hat badge with two original wire loops to the reverse as worn by the South African Light Horse. A Maltese cross with the date 1899 to the centre. Appears to be have been gilded. Lovely item.
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C.I.V. City Imperial Volunteers Slouch Hat Badge on Gray Backing Cloth
Brass Boer War slouch hat badge with two original loops and original (?) grey backing cloth. The letters " C.I.V. " as worn by volunteers corps members from the London area who volunteered and saw service in the Boer War. Also worn as a shoulder title.
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Buffs ( East Kent Regiment ) Boer War Period Foreign Service Helmet Cloth Pagri Badge
A scarce embroidered Foreign Service Helmet pagri badge bearing the title " Buffs " in white on a felt scarlet diamond. In good used condition with no moth, damage or repairs.
A194.2
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