Infantry of the Line Mess Dress Trousers attributed to the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers
Marked inside to an officer in the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers 1939 ( A. H Duncan Esq, RNF ). This chap was tall, I guess over 6 feet 3 inches. Very slight service wear but no holes or repairs. Still has leather fasteners for fitting under the shoe heals, but one buckle with centre tongue / prong missing (easily repaired) . The leather is dry and old and could benefit from renaissanc... read more
Royal Welch Fusiliers ( RWF ) Officers Medium Pattern Gilt Button, 1920 - 1960
Officer's medium pattern gilt button, with fixed shank. Pitt & Co, Maddox St, London. In very good condition. Note post 1920 spelling.
Ripley No 238 refers. read more
3.00 GBP
The Royal Welch Fusiliers Large Other Ranks Brass Button, 1920 - 1960
Large pattern brass button, with floating shank as worn by Other Ranks. Backmarked Smith & Wright Limited, Birmingham. Slightly polished on the highpioints otherwise in good condition. Note post 1920 spelling
Ripley No 238 refers. read more
2.50 GBP
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
1st Life Guards GV Other Ranks Brass Cap Badge
An early WW1 GV pattern cap badge worn from 1913 onwards with original slider to the reverse. In good condition but some traces of polish residue. Scarce.
The First and Second Life Guards were amalgamated in 1922 to form The Life Guards ( 1st & 2nd ).
K&K Vol 1, Fig. 727 refers.
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2nd Life Guards GV Other Ranks Brass Cap Badge
An early WW1 GV pattern cap badge worn from 1913 onwards with original slider to the reverse. A good striking but with traces of dry polish and also some detail to the crown polished. Scarce.
The First and Second Life Guards were amalgamated in 1922 to form The Life Guards ( 1st & 2nd ).
K&K Vol 1, Fig. 728 refers.
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Royal Horse Guards ( The Blues ) GV Other Ranks Bronzed Cap Badge
An early WW1 GV pattern bronze cap badge worn from 1913 onwards with original slider to the reverse. A really good sharp striking in excellent good condition. Scarce.
The Regiment was amalgamated with the 1st Royal Dragoons in 1969 to form the Blues & Royals.
K&K Vol 1, Fig. 731 refers.
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The Household Battalion - WW1 War Raised Unit - Reservists from The Household Cavalry, c.1916 - 1918
A large oval badge with a bronzed finish and with original slider to reverse. Circa 5.7cm tall.
Strictly not a cavalry regiment, The Household Battalion was raised as an infantry battalion in September 1916 from reservists of the Household Cavalry ( 1st and 2nd Life Guards and Royal Horse Guards ) and served on the Western Front as part of the 4th Division.
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