64th Regiment of Foot (North Staffordshire) Other Ranks Quilted Shako Helmet Plate

A die struck brass metal example with two dark toned soldered lug fastenings. Some dulling to finish from age and service wear. An original example as worn 1861 - 1869.

(Please note the shape of the tail of the numeral '4' in the final photo. It is half moon in shape and is different to the example in K&K Vol 1 Fig 146).

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Code: 68023

1st Middlesex Rifle Volunteers 2 Part Officer's Pouch Badge

A scarce two piece pouch badge which is a completely matching set as worn on a pouch or belt, with original retaining nuts and washers to the screw posts. Looks to have been silver plated. Given the King's crown, this would date this item to circa1903 - 1908. Later the 9th London Regiment (Queen Victoria Rifles).

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Code: 68025

WW2 Royal Army Service Corps (RASC) GVI Issue Other Ranks Gilding Metal Brass Cap Badge

In good condition with original slider and sharp detail. King's Crown.

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Code: 68027

Northamptonshire Imperial Yeomanry (NIY) Officers Large Pattern Gilt Brass Button

Circa 25mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Stohwasser & Co, London. Odd small mark but gilt bright, and in very good condition. Scarce maker/retailer. King's Crown. Worn from 1903 - 1908.

Ripley No 412 refers.

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Code: 68028

WW1 / WW2 Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Other Ranks White Metal Cap Badge

A die struck example with original slider. In good worn condition. Slight hint of verdigris to left of crown.

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Code: 68022

WW2 4th Infantry Division 1st Pattern Printed Formation Sign

Removed from uniform, edges folded for wear. Some tape marks to reverse. In good overall condition.

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Code: 68026

WW2 Italian Campaign Monte Cassino Patriotic Polish Poland Art Postcard

A scarce WW2 postally used original UK made postcard. Sent by 'Slavi' (no doubt a Pole) to a Mrs W Thompson at a Halifax, Yorkshire address. The odd mark to edges on front from having been secured in an album otherwise in good condition and scarce.

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Code: 68029

WW2 The Italy Star Medal

In very good condition, an original issue with original ribbon which is now a bit grubby. Un-named as issued.

The Italy Star is a military campaign medal, instituted by the United Kingdom in May 1945 for award to British Commonwealth forces who served in the Italian Campaign from 1943 to 1945, during the Second World War.

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Code: 68020

WW2 Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) NCO's Bi-Metal Glengarry Badge

The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) White Metal & Bronze two part construction with two original loop fastenings. King's Crown. This pattern worn 1938 - 1956 by Non Commissioned Officers / Sergeants. In very good worn condition.

K&K No 2003 refers.

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Code: 65834

T / Y / D of Lancasters Yeomanry Unvoided One Piece Brass Shoulder Title

Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry one piece shoulder title with three original loops to the reverse (minor bending to these). few small stains to front otherwise in good condition. An early title. Scarce.

Westlake No 242 refers (but this one has a solid / unvoided scroll).

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Code: 65905