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.

See here for more information on Royston himself ...  read more

Code: 69168

South Africa - Umvoti Mounted Rifles Collar Badge converted to a Sweetheart

Gilding Metal with gilt finish and pin fixing (slight damage to c clasp). Worn from 1910 in this size. Circa 42mm wide and 28mm tall. Possibly converted to a sweetheart. Any information welcome.

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Code: 69263

WW1 Canada CEF - 66th Overseas Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force Bronze Collar Badge - Jackson Bros 1915

In very good condition with two original lugs (n-s). Embossed with maker's details to the reverse, Jackson Bros, 1915. Circa 3.2cm tall.

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Code: 57247

Canadian Militia 32nd Bruce Infantry Regiment Gilding Metal Collar Badge

In very good condition with two original loops to the reverse. Pre 1914.

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Code: 60959

Canadian Forces Clerks / Clerical Trades (Group 2) Proficiency Embroidered Cloth Badge - White on khaki - Crossed Quills / Feathers

Crossed feather quills above a laurel wreath. Slight pull to one of the threads, otherwise with no damage or moth. Circa 4.2cm in diameter.

This is a Canadian trade badge for Clerical Trades (Group 2). This pattern was used from about 1956 until the introduction of the Canadian Forces (CF)
Combined Services uniform in 1968. They were subsequently reintroduced later i...  read more

Code: 56563

Royal Canadian Regiment Bi Metal Cap Badge

Two piece brass and nickel silver construction. Original slider, but clipped. Good condition. Post 1953.

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Code: 56256

13th / 18th Royal Hussars ( Queen Mary's Own) NCO's Chromed White Metal Arm Badge

A 1970s issue, flat die cast in chrome with two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 39mm tall and 42mm wide with loops EW (19mm gap). With dark blue felt backing. It came with this but cannot determine whether this is correct or not. It certainly displays better with it.

Linaker & Dine Plate No 33.3(E) refers.

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Code: 58718

4 / 7th Dragoon Guards White Metal NCO's Arm Badge

A good scarce die stamped white metal example with serrated edges to the rays (post WW2 issue). Two original loops to the reverse with some service wear. Mounted on black felt circlet (stiffened to reverse with white card). In very good condition.

Linaker & Dine Plate 15.1 B refers.

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Code: 58635

WW2 India - Indian Army Madras Regiment Cast Brass Cap Badge

A theatre cast example, all in brass with original slider presumably for wear in the pagri. In god condition. Raised in 1941 and worn until 1945 when replaced by a bi-metal version.

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Code: 69496

British Indian Army - Reserve Battalion Burma Military Police (BMP) Officer's Silver Cap Badge, pre 1937

A cast unmarked silver example with two original loops to the reverse. A seated crowned Chinthe facing left on a torse above the scroll 'Civis Sed Miles' (A citizen but a soldier) with a further scroll below that with the words "RESERVE Bn. B.M.P." Some loss of detail from service wear but scarce. In 1937 the Reserve Battalion was transferred to the Burma Frontier Force. Circa 4.2cms tall. ...  read more

Code: 68178