Durham Light Infantry ( DLI ) Victorian Pattern Other Rank's White Metal Cap Badge

Two original dark toned lugs to the reverse (north - south). Circa 4.2cm tall. A wonderful die struck striking with sharp detail. A cracking badge.

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Code: 56357

2nd ( Walker ) Corps Northumberland Rifle Volunteers Other Rank's Helmet Plate , circa 1880 - 1881

A universal pattern helmet plate with the title on the circle " 2nd NORTHUMBERLAND RIFLE VOLUNTEERS " with three original lugs to the reverse. Die stamped in white metal Circa 131mm tall and 106mm wide. Sharp detail and no damage to bugle and strings, but there are some very small stress fractures on the right of the central circle. Scarce as only worn September 1880 to circa June 1881,...  read more

Code: 56353

Sharpe 's Rifleman Harris Signed Publicity Photograph, 95th Rifles Green Jackets

Large original signed black and white publicity photograph (circa 20cm by 15cm) of Jason Salkey, the actor who plays the erudite soldier Rifleman Harris in Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe, signed by him for me when I met with him. In great condition.

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Code: 56340

HMS KITE - Magnificent Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Officer's Mess Menu Holders Mounted on Blocks of Ebony

A scarce and magnificent pair of sterling silver Royal Navy Menu holders to HMS Kite hallmarked Birmingham 1901.

HMS Kite was a twin-screwed iron gunboat built in the 1870s of the "Ant" Class which were known as "Flat-Irons". These vessels were very steady gun-platforms and were attached to Naval Gunnery Schools. Remained in RN service until the early 1920s. I will provid...  read more

Code: 56338

Royal Navy ( R.N. ) Officer's Gilt Brass Waist Belt Clasp (WBC), King 's crown (pre 1952)

Gilt worn on high points leaving the brass finish beneath but still attractive and in very good condition with sharp detail, no damage and correct matching belt buckle end.

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Code: 56335

Royal Marines ( R.M. ) School of Music Brass Cap Badge

A good die struck example, retaining both dark toned loops. In good condition with signs of service wear but one lug damaged bent over.

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Code: 56333

6th Dragoon Guards Carabineers gilt medium pattern officer 's button

Circa 20mm in diameter, with fixed shank and maker marked Firmin & Sons Ld, London. In very good condition. Circa 1902 - 1920.  read more

Code: 56327

WW1 Wound Stripe with original backing plate - with fold over ends

Gilt finish still in reasonably good condition and with the wording "The Wounded Stripe Prov Pat No 2" embossed on the backing plate. The stripe is exactly 2 inches in length and was authorised for wear by Army Order 249 of August 1916 and this was only issued in this size up to 1922 (discontinued for wear on uniform by Army Order 434 of 1922). This one is a fold over variety - it has n...  read more

Code: 56319

WW1 Souvenir Armentieres French Town Battle Badge Pin Brooch Badge

An attractive gilt and enamel, original pin and clasp, gilt bright and no damage to the enamel. Circa 3.8cm wide.

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Code: 56313

WW1 Souvenir Arras French Town Battle Badge Pin Brooch Badge

White metal and brass, with original pin and clasp. Good condition but has some age to it. Coll  read more

Code: 56312