The Royal Fusiliers Regiment (City of London Regiment) (7th Foot) - Small Pattern Other Ranks Brass Cap Badge

A Victorian issue cap / collar badge with two original brass toned loops to the reverse. Churchill confirms that this small pattern badge, which was also worn as a collar, was latterly fitted with a slider for wear on the Brodrick Cap 1898-1905 (p42 of the "History of The British Army Infantry Collar Badge" refers). Some polishing to highpoints otherwise in good condition.

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Code: 60725

Infantry Boys Battalion Embroidered White on Red Felt Cloth Battledress Shoulder Title

A 1950s shoulder title, removed from uniform. A spurious single black thread stitch below the N in Bn, which is a bit odd but otherwise good bright condition. Worn 1952 - 1957 only, following which they became the Junior Leaders Battalion. Scarce.

BoBD No 4583 refers.

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Code: 61976

Inter War Silver Hong Kong Rifle Association Shooting Medallion

Dated on the reverse 1937-38 this tested sterling medallion was given as a shooting prize, it is engraved with 'HKRA Belilios shield 1937-38'. The Belilios name is still attached to a public school in Hong Kong. It is 36mm in diameter.
Not sure if the marking on the rim is a hallmark stamp or not. The silver is dark toned but it comes in good overall condition.

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Code: 65306

Generic White Metal Volunteer Artillery / Volunteers / Territorial Battalion Fusilier Regiments / Volunteer Artillery plain white metal collar badges

A very nice pair with two original loops to the reverse. A good match from the front, slightly different from the rear. Worn pre-1897, but also formed part of shoulder titles post that date for Volunteer Battalions to 1908 and 'walking-out' shoulder titles for Territorial Battalions until 1920. Also worn by Volunteer Artillery.

Stock photo. More pairs of equal quality availabl...  read more

Code: 65140

Berkshire Regiment Officers Mounted Cap / Mess Dress / Hunt Button

Circa 13mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Pitt & Co Ltd, London. In very good condition. An early button.

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Code: 68853

Yorkshire Regiment (Green Howards) Mounted Mess Dress / Cap Button - Early Pattern

Circa 13mm in diameter, a small button most probably for the cap, fixed shank, maker marked but hard to read, possibly Gaunt London. Stunning condition. This is the earlier pattern. Scarce.

Ripley No 608 refers.

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Code: 69340

Paperwork to a Soldier and Sailor! Arthur Charles Nixon

An interesting set of paperwork including group photograph to a man who served in both the Army and as a Merchant Seaman, comprising:

1) Victorian British Army Soldiers Small Book (Army Form B50) - 18052 Arthur Nixon, Royal Artillery and 98th Battery Royal Field Artillery who enlisted on 15th January 1897. Born in Newcastle, he enlisted in Liverpool for 7 years with the Colours ...  read more

Code: 68845

British Army Soldiers Small Book (Army Form B50) - Sidney George Day, Yorkshire Regiment (Green Howards) - 1910

Issued to either regular soldiers or those volunteering for the Special Reserve once attested and intended to be kept on the person of the individual and kept up to date during service by the commanding officer of the Squadron, Troop, Battery, or Company to which the man belonged. Printed by Gale & Polden for the HMSO and dated 1910. In the inside pocket is included a rare loose leaflet (split...  read more

Code: 68362

Canadian Militia 84th St Hyacinthe Regiment Officers Gilt Collar Badge - Scully Montreal

A die cast gilt collar badge in good condition with two original loops to the reverse. Some verdigris staining to left front. Pre 1914.

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Code: 60957

Canadian 106th Winnipeg Light Infantry Bronze Collar Badge

Die struck in bronze, in very good condition with two original loops to the reverse.

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Code: 60958