Canada - Northumberland Militia Officer's Victorian Silvered Large Pattern Button converted to lapel badge

A very scarce silver plated Victorian large pattern button, circa 24mm in diameter, close-backed, maker marked, but due to a crude application of a shaped slider with solder, it is hard to make out who. It looks like it could have been Jennens & Co. Most of the plate has been rubbed off. I have checked with those in the know and indirectly had it confirmed via Howard Ripley that it is not En...  read more

Code: 55614

WW2 Poland - Polish 2 Corps Breast badge - numbered to reverse

Bronze die cast badge with original screw post fitting and retaining nut, with original green felt backing (there are small traces suggesting this may have once been silvered). The number 103917 has been stamped to the reverse (the recipient's army number?). Felt is dirty / faded and the bronze has a touch of verdigris to the front. Circa 3.7cm tall and 2cm wide. The British author...  read more

Code: 55611

Imperial Yeomanry Cadets Collar Badge (worn by the City of London Rough Riders)

A die cast collar badge with crossed lances and shield of City of London below a king's crown, pre 1908. No damage to lances or pennants. Two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 3.2cm tall. scarce.

A50.1

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Code: 55607

Royal Northumberland Fusiliers ( RNF ) Blazer Buttons, Large and Small Patterns

Flat gilt blazer buttons with an engraved St George and the Dragon and a Roman numeral 'V' below signifying that they were belong to the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers. Circa 21mm in diameter and 14mm in diameter respectively, both with fixed shanks and backmarked Gaunt London.  read more

Code: 55605

Rare Victorian 1st Uganda Rifles Blackened Brass Shoulder Title - East Africa

Blackened cast brass with two integral lugs to the reverse. Circa 4.5cm wide and 1.6cm tall. In very good condition and rare.

The Uganda Rifles were a pre 1902 unit who were the predecessors of the 4th and 5th ( Uganda ) Battalions of the King's African Rifles.

Renfrew et al, Vil 1 page 71 and Vol 2, No 1800 refers.

A6.5  read more

Code: 55598

Royal Warwickshire Regiment Bi-metal Cap Badge

Bi-metal die struck badge with great detail on the antelope and original slider.

A8.1  read more

Code: 55596

Osprey Publication - The Canadian Army At War - No 164

In near new bright condition with no damage, pen marks or tears. Attractively illustrated as ever with the Osprey publications, this book of 48 pages charting the part that Canadian Army played from 1885 to 1964.

A49.1  read more

Code: 55589

Calcutta Light Horse ( CLH ) Forage Cap / Collar badge

The Calcutta Light Horse was raised in 1872 and formed part of the Cavalry Reserve in the British Indian Army. The regiment was disbanded following India's independence in 1947. This is a cast, of two part construction with two original lugs to the reverse. Small at circa 3.2cm tall, for wear in forage cap or perhaps on collar too. Of good quality, possibly officer's issue.
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Code: 55579

8th Battalion City of London Regiment ( Post Office Rifles ) White Metal Cap Badge

Die struck white metal cap badge with original slider to the reverse. Sharp detail, excellent condition. Battle honours for Egypt 1882 and South Africa 1899 - 1902.

K&K Vol 1 No 1827 refers.

A14.3  read more

Code: 55576

WW1 Brass Economy Cap Badge - Leicestershire Regiment

Slight wear to detail on shoulder, otherwise in good condition with original slider to the revese. This has been slightly shortened and reshaped. Dark toned. Lovely badge.

A14.5  read more

Code: 55572