WW1 HMS Hindustan Ships Crest Gun Tampion - Very Scarce
Wood framed Solid Brass Ship's Tampion believed to be from the the WW1 HMS Hindustan, an 18-gun twin propeller pre-dreadnought battleship of the King Edward VII class. She was launched in 1903, sold in 1921 and scrapped in 1923.
Frame has split but could be glued together again without too much trouble. Also some light scratches on frame which need minor attention . The ... read more
12th (East Suffolk) Regiment Victorian OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81.
An original die-stamped brass example, with signs of service wear (has been well polished in its time and the edges of the two towers are slightly folded over with wear). Star surmounted by Castle and Key; on the star a strap inscribed “Montis insignia calpe. East Suffolk” with “12” to voided centre. Reverse with brass (not copper) loops, north - south. Age patina and slightly polished.... read more
78th ( Highlanders ) Regiment of Foot (The Ross-shire Buffs) Other Ranks Feather Bonnet Brass Badge, pre 1869
An early and scarce brass badge. Note the motto "CUIDICH'N RHI". Major Parkyn's book "Shoulder belt plates and Buttons" (p288) states " For many years the motto was spelt "RHI" and was amended to the correct spelling in 1869... being "RIGH", predating this badge to 1869. With two loops to the reverse (east-west). K&K no 545 refers.
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Original WW1 Memorial Scroll - Sergeant William Rawling, 10th ( Service Battalion ) Durham Light infantry ( DLI ) - Somme casualty
In good unfolded condition with a few grubby marks to front. Reverse has pencil additions confirming he was born in Seaham Harbour and lived at New Seaham Colliery, County Durham, suggesting he was a miner.
CWGC confirms his regimental number as 15424 and he was a Battle of the Somme casualty, being killed on 16 September 1916 in France & Flanders, and he is commemorated... read more
VAD Ambulance Group including Northumberland VAD Workers Medal
WW2 Voluntary Aid Detachment lot comprising an original back and white postcard photograph of female ambulance crew wearing uniform with their ambulance, a National Service Certificate of Registration card (creased) for E.E. Reeks, of Hemllys, Nr Newport Monmouthshire giving date of birth as 8/3/1911, a County of Northumberland VAD worker's medal engraved on the reverse "1060 E Weeks" (... read more
Scarce North Riding of Yorks Police Force Brass Shoulder Title
A scarce brass shoulder title, small letters, with two original lugs. Worn by North Riding of Yorkshire Police Constables pre 1911, after which time they wore large white metal devices. Circa 5.1cm wide.
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Victorian Matched Pair of Collars to the Northamptonshire Regiment, 1881 - 1902
A matched brass pair of collar badges to the Northamptonshire Regiment with Victorian crowns with two dark toned original lugs to each. Sharp detail. 2.8cm tall. Good condition. Worn from 1884 to 1901 (and from 1898, this pattern of collar was also worn on the field service cap).
Churchill No 1309 refers.
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Scarce Connaught Rangers NCO's Gilt Collar Badges - Matched Facing Pair
Scarce matched facing pair of Connaught Rangers collar badges in gilt as worn by NCO's. Two original copper lugs to each. Gilt bright and in very good condition. Close to 1810 in Churchill. Circa 3.3cm wide and 2.2cm tall. read more
14th ( Service Battalion ) The Royal Warwickshire Regiment (1st Birmingham Pals ) One Piece Brass Shoulder Title
1 / BIRMmBATT / RWARWICKSHIRE Brass one piece shoulder title with three original lugs to the reverse with backing plate. Some wear to lugs and rippling to the brass shoulder title through use, but a really scarce and genuine Pals Battalion collectable. Raised 1914, disbanded 1919.
Westlake No 788 refers. read more
WW2 original photograph Royal Scots Fusilier Officer's at Enniskillen in 1941 - named
Shows an MC winner (presumably from WW1, the two officers identified as Major McNeil Cooke,Captain Butterfield of the RSF. Annotated RSF Sports day 1941 in Northern Ireland. In good condition. read more