The Royal Irish Regiment ( 18th Regt of Foot ) Other Ranks Facing Collar Badges
A facing pair in gilding metal but not matched, two original lugs to each.
Churhill No 550 refers (correct spelling of 'Virtutis' to both). read more
Kings Shropshire Light Infanty ( KSLI ) Matched Facing Pair of NCO's Gilt Collar Badges
These look like the water gilt pattern to me, as described by Colin Churhill on page 225. Some greening to reverse, typical with this kind of finish. In any event, a nice matched and facing pair with two original lugs to the reverse.
Churhill No 1419 refers. read more
Warwickshire Rifle Volunteers Large Pattern White Metal Button
Warwickshire Rifle Volunteers Large white metal button.
A superb pre 1908 button, 23 mm diameter. It has a 'closed back' with a fixed brass metal shank and is backmarked 'Herbert & Co, London' (Scarce maker)
It is in good condition with no damage and artistically, one of the most attractive of volunteer buttons. read more
Royal Army Medical Corps ( RAMC ) Officers OSD Large Pattern Button
A chocolate brown colour bronzed finish metal button with fixed shank, and backmarked JR Gaunt & Son London. Circa 27mm in diameter. King's crown so pre 1953. In good condition but with some wear to highpoints. read more
Indian Army ( Auxiliary Force ) Chota Nagpur Regiment Officer's Silver Plated Medium Sized Button
A silver plated officer's button, circa 20mm in diameter, with fixed shank and back marked JR Gaunt & Son, London. Fixed shank. Great condition. read more
Artist Rifles ( 28th County of London Regiment ) Matched Facing Pair of Officers / Sergeants White Metal Collar Badges
A fine pair of matched and facing white metal collar badges each with 2 original loops to the reverse. Sharp detail. As worns on 'Patrols' and Mess Dress by Officers and Sergeants, circa 1919 - 1939.
Churchill No 1995 refers. read more
28th Battalion The London Regiment - The Artist Rifles Brass Cap Badge
In gilding metal with good detail and with original slider to reverse. Very good condition. Circa 4.6cm tall. K&K Vol 1 No 1858 refers.
This badge was designed by J.W. Wyon the famous medal designer who served as a private in the Corps. Unit raised as 38th Middlesex RV, renumbered 20th in 1880. Attached to Rifle Brigade in 1881. 1st April 1908 transferred to the new Te... read more
WW2 Royal Marine Commando Cap Badge with Escape Compass in Globe
A nice find with the original compass to the reverse of this Royal Marines die struck brass cap badge with two original lugs to the reverse. Escape compass fits perfectly into the globe, but needs to be retained in place with tape or the like. Red spot inside compass indicates north and this is still fully functional and accurate, with no damage to glass. Scarce. read more
The Welsh Regiment Officers OSD Bronze collar badge, facing left - Gaunt
A single bronze service dress collar badge with two original lugs and maker's tablet JR Gaunt London to the reverse. Short eared variety. Very good condition with sharp detail. In WW1 officers of the 1st and 2nd Bn wore this pattern.
Churchill No 1145 refers. read more
King's Yorkshire Light Infantry KOYLI OSD Collar Badge, facing left
Blackened brass with white metal rose on black insert, worn 1901 - 1951. Some wear to black finish, but a heavy and well constructed collar badge. Circa 3.8cm wide and 2.3cm tall.
Churchill No 1903 refers.
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