WW1 vintage 6th ( Carabiniers ) Dragoon Guards Gilt Sweetheart Badge, pre1922

In very good condition, with original pin fittings. Circa 3.2cm tall.

A85.4  read more

Code: 55911

Royal Canadian Corps of Signals Brass Cap Badge

Die cast with two original long lugs to the rear. Detailed polished but otherwise in good condition.  read more

Code: 55905

Indian Army - 1st Punjab Regiment post 1922 Officers cap badge - Gaunt, late Jennens

Gilt dragon resting on silver scroll inscribed “ 1st Punjab Regiment ” with additional “ China ” scroll beneath the dragon’s chest. " JR Gaunt, London, late Jennens " (which dates its manufacture between 1924 - 1926), stamped to reverse. British made. Two original loops to the reverse. In stunning condition with the very odd and minor blemish to gilt finish, silver scroll dark toned, ...  read more

Code: 55884

RMP Royal Marine Police large white metal shoulder title

White metal with two original flat hexagonal lugs to the reverse. Circa 4.2cm wide and 1.9cm tall. Minor surface scratches from wear. Scarce.

Formed in 1923 by civilians employed as police officers to guard Royal Marine Barracks and other establishments; they became part of the Admiralty Constabulary in 1949. This title was also worn by members of the Royal Marine Police Sp...  read more

Code: 55883

Royal Marine Artillery ( RMA ) Other Ranks large brass helmet plate, circa 1878-1905

A good die-stamped brass large flaming grenade the ball bearing laurel wreath surmounted by a scroll inscribed “ Gibraltar ”; within the wreath a strap inscribed “ Per mare per terram ”; globe in relief to centre. Fouled anchor to base of wreath. Two loops, but please note bottom loop has been professionally replaced. Strengthening strip to neck of grenade as is typical of this badge. W...  read more

Code: 55879

WW2 Royal Berkshire ( R. Berks ) Regiment Captains Epaulette Slide

Royal Berkshire Regiment WW2 Captain's rank slide. From the effects of an unknown 2nd Bn. R. Berkshire Regt. Officer who served in 19th Indian Division during WW2. In good condition.

A81.31  read more

Code: 55865

Patriotic Art Cartoon Postcard - Bulldog in Naval Uniform - I am still on guard!

Postally unused, fair condition with creasing to one corner, but a strong iconic image by the artist Donald McGill.

Coll.  read more

Code: 55845

Players Navy Cut Cigarette 10 Pack, Empty, Famous Face

"The Man who sold his face" - There are various stories as to who the sailor depicted was. Most favour a sailor called Thomas Huntley Wood, whose picture had appeared in the Illustrated London News in 1898, “whence it was borrowed for advertising purposes. A friend of Wood’s wrote to the firm suggesting payment of a fee of £15; Wood reduced this to a sum of two guineas ‘and a bit of bac...  read more

Code: 55844

WW1 Memorial Postcard Earl Kitchener ( 1850 - 1916 ), Field Marshal plus a copy photograph of the last known photograph of him before he met his death

An original WW1 era memorial card of Field Marshal Earl Kitchener with black borders and reference to his death on the 5th June 1916 with the sinking of HMS Hampshire. This comes with an "old" copy (one punch hole) of allegedly the last known photo of him alive. Photo is in poor to average condition, postcard is in excellent, Postally unused, condition.

The copy photograp...  read more

Code: 55843

WW1 Patriotic Art Postcard - Steer Straight for Germany

Postally used in 1916, an unusual art image of a woman dressed as a Royal Naval officer. A bit grubby with very minor edge and corner wear.

Coll.  read more

Code: 55841