Canada - Northumberland Militia Officer's Victorian Silvered Large Pattern Button converted to lapel badge

A very scarce silver plated Victorian large pattern button, circa 24mm in diameter, close-backed, maker marked, but due to a crude application of a shaped slider with solder, it is hard to make out who. It looks like it could have been Jennens & Co. Most of the plate has been rubbed off. I have checked with those in the know and indirectly had it confirmed via Howard Ripley that it is not En...  read more

Code: 55614

WW2 Poland - Polish 2 Corps Breast badge - numbered to reverse

Bronze die cast badge with original screw post fitting and retaining nut, with original green felt backing (there are small traces suggesting this may have once been silvered). The number 103917 has been stamped to the reverse (the recipient's army number?). Felt is dirty / faded and the bronze has a touch of verdigris to the front. Circa 3.7cm tall and 2cm wide. The British author...  read more

Code: 55611

WW2 British Forces Kings Badge for Loyal Service

Introduced in 1941, circa 26mm in diameter struck in white metal. The King's Badge was awarded to British Forces personnel who had been invalided out of the services during WW2 and were entitled to a war disablement pension. They were both unnamed and unnumbered. In good condition.  read more

Code: 55610

Imperial Yeomanry Cadets Collar Badge (worn by the City of London Rough Riders)

A die cast collar badge with crossed lances and shield of City of London below a king's crown, pre 1908. No damage to lances or pennants. Two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 3.2cm tall. scarce.

A50.1

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Code: 55607

Royal Northumberland Fusiliers ( RNF ) Blazer Buttons, Large and Small Patterns

Flat gilt blazer buttons with an engraved St George and the Dragon and a Roman numeral 'V' below signifying that they were belong to the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers. Circa 21mm in diameter and 14mm in diameter respectively, both with fixed shanks and backmarked Gaunt London.  read more

Code: 55605

Rare Victorian 1st Uganda Rifles Blackened Brass Shoulder Title - East Africa

Blackened cast brass with two integral lugs to the reverse. Circa 4.5cm wide and 1.6cm tall. In very good condition and rare.

The Uganda Rifles were a pre 1902 unit who were the predecessors of the 4th and 5th ( Uganda ) Battalions of the King's African Rifles.

Renfrew et al, Vil 1 page 71 and Vol 2, No 1800 refers.

A6.5  read more

Code: 55598

Royal Warwickshire Regiment Bi-metal Cap Badge

Bi-metal die struck badge with great detail on the antelope and original slider.

A8.1  read more

Code: 55596

Lifeboat Gallantry - RNLI Medals and how they were won

The bible for any saving life at sea medal collectors or those interested in this fascinating aspect of maritime and social history. Published by Spink and the RNLI in 1998, and edited by Barry Cox, who was honorary librarian of the RNLI.

The accounts of awards for each individual are printed in full and make incredible reading. It covers the period 1824-1996. Some very i...  read more

Code: 55590

Osprey Publication - The Canadian Army At War - No 164

In near new bright condition with no damage, pen marks or tears. Attractively illustrated as ever with the Osprey publications, this book of 48 pages charting the part that Canadian Army played from 1885 to 1964.

A49.1  read more

Code: 55589

Calcutta Light Horse ( CLH ) Forage Cap / Collar badge

The Calcutta Light Horse was raised in 1872 and formed part of the Cavalry Reserve in the British Indian Army. The regiment was disbanded following India's independence in 1947. This is a cast, of two part construction with two original lugs to the reverse. Small at circa 3.2cm tall, for wear in forage cap or perhaps on collar too. Of good quality, possibly officer's issue.
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Code: 55579