Royal Marines School of Music Gilt Cap Badge

Gilt N.C.O.'s cap badge, the globe and laurel wreath with a musician's "Lyre" to the top, and two original loops to the reverse, worn by the Royal Marines School of Music. Gilt in vey good condition. Scarce.  read more

Code: 51079

British Troops Berlin.

Woven example of the first sign worn by the troops,mostly attached to 7th Armoured Division,who occupied the first "British Zone" in Berlin. The red circle symbolising the encircled city. Genuine and good condition.  read more

Code: 50948

WW1 Bombardment of Hartlepool 1914 commemorative Gilt and Enamel Medallion

A scrace gilt metal and enamel badge issued by the Hartlepool hospital fund every year of the great war 1914-1919 to raise funds and commemorate the bombardment of Hartlepool on December 16th 1914 by the German Navy. There were a number of differernt patterns. This one is suspended from a maroon ribbon and the wording is as follows:

"Thanksgiving Day - In Memory of Dec ...  read more

Code: 50932

WW1 Bombardment of Hartlepool 1915/16 commemorative Gilt and Enamel Pin Brooch Badge

A scrace gilt metal and enamel badge issued by the Hartlepool hospital fund every year of the great war 1914-1919 to raise funds and commemorate the bombardment of Hartlepool on December 16th 1914 by the German Navy. There were a number of differernt patterns. This one also acknowledges the part played by the men of the Durham Royal Garrison Artillery, as it bears the artillery ...  read more

Code: 50930

WW1 Bamforth Series - Munitions Worker joke postcard

Postally unused, bit grubby, with some lines on the front of the card, which seem to be a printing error, but quite amusing.  read more

Code: 50691

Irish Republic General Service Miniature Medal (1917-21) - Maker Marked Quinn

The Service (1917-1921) Medal with "Comrac" Bar (meaning combat or action) was awarded to persons who rendered active military service during the War of Independence. There were over 15,000 full size Medals awarded in this class.

Sometimes also referred to as the "Black and Tan" Medal. This is not a modern copy of the miniature medal circulating on famous aucti...  read more

Code: 50662

The 93rd ( Sutherland Highlanders ) Regiment of Foot Other Rank's feather bonnet badge 1856-1881

An extremely good example of this rather rare feather bonnet badge, all in brass, including two original BRASS lugs at the rear. Measures about 3 inches in height by 2.5 inches wide. No damage or repairs (Kipling & King ref 567)

Two superb thistles surround a quoit inscribed "SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS" with to the voided centre the numerals 93. Queen Victor...  read more

Code: 50660

WW1 South African Mercantile Marine Medal Pair issued to Woodward - very scarce

Pair of medals correctly impressed to C.H. Woodward, as follows:
a) British War Medal, 1914 - 1918
b) Mercantile Marine War Medal, 1914 - 1918.

Both medals are impressed with just his initials and surname, apparently this was the fashion in which medals to South African recipients were named. These medals are scarce.
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Code: 50539

Ampleforth School Combined Cadet Force ( CCF ) Bronze Cap Badge

An original bronze die cast cap badge with two original lugs (east -west). In lovely condition.

Ampleforth College is the leading Roman Catholic public school in the UK and in the County of North Yorkshire.

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Code: 50530

WW1 Australia Mercantile Marine Medal Pair issued Coutts an Australian - very scarce

BWM and Mercantile Marine pair correctly impressed to "J.W. Coutts Australian 2356". Ribbon of BWM original but no longer full length. Medals in GVF+ condition. A scarce pair of medals.  read more

Code: 50506