WW2 LOYALS - The Loyal ( North Lancashire ) Regiment Matched Pair of Embroidered Cloth Shoulder Titles

Woven cloth shoulder titles, white on red. Removed from uniform but otherwise in very good condition, bright colour and clean.

A183  read more

Code: 56996

The Manchester Regiment Other Ranks Brass Shoulder Title

In very good condition with two original D shaped loops to the reverse. As worn from 1902.

Westlake No 1306 refers.

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Code: 68735

The Manchester Regiment Other Ranks White Metal Cap Badge

A post WW2 white metal cap badge with original slider. Worn until 1958. In very good condition.


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Code: 68194

WW1 The Guards Sunderland (Durham) 1914 volunteer training corps VTC badge

A very rare original First World War period 'The Guards Sunderland 1914 badge'; large gilded brass shield inlaid with patriotic red, white and blue enamel around a central recessed disc with the arms of Sunderland: an embossed brass lighthouse, the top tip depicting a sextant within a heraldic shield, surmounted by a ball on torse and horseshoe scroll below bearing the Latin motto 'Nil Desperan...  read more

Code: 68929

6th/8th (TAVR) Battalion Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Officer's Service Dress Beret, 1967-68 only

This green cloth beret has the cap badge of 8th Battalion DLI mounted on the felt cloth diamond of the 6th Battalion. In 1967, following a national Defence Review, the last two DLI Territorial Battalions were combined to form the 6th/8th Battalion DLI, which became part of the Light Infantry's Territorial and Army Volunteer Reserve. Only one year later in 1968, this battalion was disbanded. ...  read more

Code: 67586

WW1 Durham City Special Constable Constabulary Police Enamel Gilt Mufti Lapel Buttonhole Badge

A rare badge from this very small force. Not to be confused with the frequently encountered Durham County specials badge from the same era. Some surface scratches to the enamel but otherwise intact. Original horseshoe fixing and maker marked Thomas Fattorini, Bolton.

Fig 1 page 38 of Wilkinson & Cowdell "Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales (2nd Edn)".
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Code: 64737

WW1 Hampshire Yeomanry Carabineers Officer's OSD Large Pattern Button

An early example, mounted device, circa 23mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Jennens & Co Ltd, London. Jennens acquired by Gaunt in early 1920s. Scarce.

Ripley & Darmanin No 82 refers.

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Code: 67892

Addey & Stanhope School Unmarked Silver Pin Brooch Badge - JTC/CCF?

I have not been able to find a specific reference to a badge being worn by this school as either a Junior Training Corps or Combined Cadet Force in the standard text books. This may have nothing to do with either, but it is extremely well made with a real quality to it. Original and functional pin fitting to the reverse. Circa 39mm tall. Any information welcome.

Addey and Sta...  read more

Code: 67392

City of London Yeomanry ( Rough Riders ) Other Ranks Large Pattern Brass Button

Circa 23mm in diameter, original shank (loose type), and marked Special quality. Small ding to centre of button otherwise in good condition.

D19.4  read more

Code: 59883

Queens Dragoon Guards ( QDG) Officer's Padded Bullion Beret Badge

In unissued condition, a quality padded gold and silver bullion example on a black background. These were officers private purchase items.

D82.2  read more

Code: 61013