South African Royston's Horse RH Large Souch Hat Brass Letters - Of Australian interest

An early thickly cast brass metal RH joined with two large integral fixing lugs to the reverse. Circa 45mm wide and 17mm tall. Royston's Horse wore this during the 1906 Natal Rebellion. They were cast in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Circa 45mm wide and 17mm tall. Rare. Thank you to Andrew for the correct identification.

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Code: 69168

Indian Auxiliary Force Army - Calcutta Scottish Shoulder Blackened Brass Shoulder Title

A cast Indian made pattern with two original loops to the reverse. It has been theatre blackened and has some age and wear to it.

The Calcutta Scottish was a regiment of volunteers of Scottish descent raised in 1914 as an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. The regiment formed part of the army reserves of the Auxiliary Force, India (AFI). The regimental dress uniform o...  read more

Code: 66999

Victorian Militia Light Infantry Officers Cape Cloak Silver Plated Clasps & Chains

A fine silver plated example. Two circular two piece discs in silver showing silver strung bugles at centre with outer turned rope surrounds. At rear three loop attachments (one slightly bent over). Connected by a white metal chain of seven links and a hook fixed on one end. Worn below the high neck collar of the dark grey greatcoat , and perhaps also on a cape or cloak. According to Wood th...  read more

Code: 69167

British African Squadron King's Colonials Imperial Yeomanry Slouch Hat Badge

A rare yellow brass cap badge worn by D Squadron South Africa. An ostrich in front of a mountain range and a stylized sunrise above the furled title scroll, 'British African'. Two original loops to the reverse. In great condition. An original badge.

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Code: 69166

Victorian 3rd Volunteer Battalion (VB) PWO West Yorkshire Regiment Leeds Rifles Field Service Cap Badge

Die struck in white metal. A small FS cap badge at circa 35mm tall with two lug fittings to the reverse. Remains in good condition. Scarce.

In 1908 the Leeds based 3rd Volunteer Battalion, West Yorkshire Regt became two separate Battalions - 7 & 8th (Territorial) Bn's, West Yorkshire Regt. Both had the title "Leeds Rifles" but had separate designs for their cap badges.
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Code: 68148

Boer War CIV City Imperial Volunteers Slouch Hat Badge

Brass Boer War slouch hat badge cut from brass sheet. The letters " C.I.V. " as worn by volunteers corps members from the London area who volunteered and saw service in the Boer War. Two original loops to reverse (slight bending). Also worn as a shoulder title.

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Code: 69165

Rifle Brigade Boss Badge - Silver Plated Bugle on a small Black Cord Boss

Black cord to boss (not dark green) suggesting Rifle Brigade, with correct pattern silver plated bugle on screw fitting (no retaining nut). Circa 24mm in diameter. Some wear the edges of bugle where silver plate has worn away, but displays well from the front.

On account of depth unable to post outside of the UK.

G146.12  read more

Code: 69170

Indian Army - 2nd Madras Light Cavalry / Lancers Officer's Pickers and Chains

A white metal set of officer's prickers of ornate rectangular form with two prickers with acorn finials, attached to a double white metal chain anchored to a single point on a decorative curved and floreated scroll with the embossed battle honour 'Seringapatam'. Complete with brass securing posts to both parts. Retaining nuts no longer present. This would have been fitted to the front of the ...  read more

Code: 69164

Victorian 19th PWO Hussars Single Scroll Elephant Other Ranks Cap Badge

A genuine example die struck white metal example of this much copied badge. Two dark toned loops, correct gap at tail and correct font. Gorgeous.

K99  read more

Code: 69169

King Edward VIII Aide-de-Camp ADC insignia set

Aide-de-Camp gilt shoulder insignia in the form of the Royal Cypher for King Edward VIII, a Brigadier/Colonel's full size gilt button 26mm in diameter (maker marked Gaunt) with EDVIII monogram with two original loops and a pair of high quality aiguillette points in great condition with only slight tarnishing here and there to the gilt. Circa 11.3cms long and these which came with the above ite...  read more

Code: 66432