WW11 South African Q Services Corps (K Dienste Korps) Bronze Cap Badge
An original WW11 South African Q Service Corps (K Dienste Korps) bronze cap badge. Rear lugs intact, east-west, with signs of service wear but in good condition.
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WW2 Home Front A.R.P. Air Raid Precautions Enamel and small pattern lapel badge
A small quarter size white metal and enamel Air Raid Precautions lapel badge. In reasonable condition with original buttonhole horse-shore fitting, and with no damage to the enamel. Circa 1.9 cm tall. The large ARP badge is not for sale with this lot, but is included just for scale. read more
Control Commission Germany ( CCG ) Enamel Pin Badge
Enamel in good condition with no damage and with original pin fitting and clasp. Circa 2cm tall.
After the defeat of Germany in 1945, a control commission was set up to support the Military Government. This Military government was gradually phased out and the Control Commission took over the role of "Local Government". it was responsible for public safety and Health, Transport, I... read more
16th ( The Queen's ) Lancers Other Ranks Bi-metal Cap Badge - Firmin
A great two part construction badge with six sweat / braising holes to the reverse and original slider. More of a coppery brass colour and white metal rather than yellow brass (good to know if you are trying to match up with some collar badges). Lovely condition.
The 16th Lancers were amalgamated with the 5th Royal Irish Lancers in 1922, but the badge of the old 16th was adop... read more
Matched Facing Pair of Victorian Boer War Royal Irish Reserve Regiment Collar Badges
A scarce pair of matched die struck collar badges in blackened white metal with two original blackened brass lugs to the reverse. Flat topped QVC crowns. Circa 3.1cm tall. Lovely pair.
During the South African war of 1899 - 1902, Reserve Regiments were formed in 1900. Many of these units were wound up at the war's end.
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Scarce Victorian Artillery Volunteer or Militia Silver Ball Button
Dark toned and tarnished silver. Original fixed shank. Good condition.
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Volunteer or Militia Artillery Officer's Silver Large King's Crown Button
Dark toned spun silver button, original fixed shank. 24mm in diameter. Back marked Pitt & Co, 31 Maddox St, London. Circa 1902 - 1908. Scarce.
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1st Volunteer Battalion Suffolk Regiment - Postally used 1904 - Pay day at camp Original photo image, postcard size by Mills & Palmer of Ipswich. Some foxing and a bit grubby, but no tears or creases. Code: 51551Price: 8.00 GBP
Original photo image, postcard size by Mills & Palmer of Ipswich. Some foxing and a bit grubby, but no tears or creases.
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A Lucky Christmas Xmas Post card postally used 1906 - Military Interest - Arny v. Navy
Postally used to an address in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire and stamp date cancellation of 1906. Edwardian girl receives the attention of two military suitors. Who will win, Army or Navy!. In overall good condition, few light marks to picture and slight corner wear. read more
Scarce Mid Victorian original Cabinet photograph of Napoleonic HMS Hibernia - Wooden Wall 3 decker - Malta photographer
HMS Hibernia 110 gun First Rate Ship of the Line. She was launched at Plymouth dockyard on 17 November 1804, and was the only ship built to her draught, designed by Sir John Henslow. In 1805, the Hibernia was the flagship of the Channel Fleet under Admiral Lord Gardner and under the command of Captain Bedford. Prior to the Battle of Dover, the formation was stationed off Ushant, blockading the ... read more