2nd Dragoon Guards ( The Queen's Bays ) Other Ranks Brass Cap Badge

A gilding metal cap badge, with good detail, original slider but some verdigris to the reverse which is showing very slight to the front. Can be stopped with a wipe of WD40!

For just over sixty years, the regiment wore the same plain pattern brass badge, differing only in the successive three crowns: the QVC (angular type), K/C Tudor Crown (a domed variety as worn in 1914), and ...  read more

Code: 54752

1st ( Royal ) Dragoons Other Ranks Bi-metal Cap Badge

Bi-metal cap badge with original slider, in reasonable condition with some service wear. Not a lot one can say about this badge other than many resorted to unofficial private purchase brass eagles to make up for its uninspiring design. The eagle was of course to commemorate the capture of the French Eagle of the 105th Regiment of Infantry at Waterloo.

K&K Vol 1, Fig. 751 refers.  read more

Code: 54746

20th Hussars Other Ranks Brass Metal Cap Badge

In good condition with original slider. Slider has slightly lifted on one corner, but is still strong and functional. There is nothing one can say of any merit about the design of this badge.

In 1922, the Regiment merged with the 14th Hussars, and this badge was consigned to history.

K&K Vol 1, Fig. 793 refers.  read more

Code: 54727

The Gloucestershire Regiment (28th & 61st Foot) - Other Ranks Brass Back Badge

Circa 2cm across, small die struck back badge for wear on the reverse of the cap, with two original lugs to reverse. No badge collection is complete without one. Found with slider also.

The 28th Foot (1st Battalion The Gloucestershire Regiment from 1st July 1881) had the unique honour of wearing a back badge in recognition of their distinguished conduct when engaged by cavalry b...  read more

Code: 60057

The Hampshire Regiment (37th & 67th Foot) Victorian / Edwardian Issue other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge

An attractive early pattern cap die struck two part bi-metal badge with four braising holes and two lugs (east - west), these appear to be later replacements but very neatly done - reflected in price. Slight service wear to high points on tiger, but overall a good stiff badge. Affectionally known as the cat and cabbage cap badge. 42mm across and 40mm tall.

K&K Vol 1 No 647 refers...  read more

Code: 60048

The Welch Regiment (41st & 69th Foot) Other Ranks Bi-metal Cap Badge

Bi metal cap badge with original slider to the reverse. This pattern with the spelling Welch from 1920.

K&K Vol 1 No 654 refers.

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Code: 60042

The Royal Scots Officers Large Gilt Brass Button (1st Foot)

Jennens & Co, London. Worn 1881 onwards. Some light marks to gilt but otherwise gilt bright and in very good condition with a strong fixed shank. Circa 26mm in diameter.

Ripley No 200 refers.

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Code: 60406

The Northamptonshire Regiment Officers Large Gilt Button ( 48th & 58th Foot)

King's Crown pattern (1902-1953) maker marked JR Gaunt & Son Ltd, London, Engld. Some polishing to highpoints and minor stain to right edge. Strong fixed shank. 26mm in diameter.

Ripley 272 refers.

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Code: 50679

The Dorsetshire Regiment ORs Large Brass Button ( 39th & 54th Foot)

Other ranks button, maker marked Smith & Wright Ltd, Birmingham, with solder repair to shank which is upright and stiff. This pattern was worn 1900-1951.

Ripley No 257 refers.

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Code: 50697

Kings Own Scottish Borderers ( KOSB ) Officers Large Brass Button ( 25th Foot)

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Firmin London to reverse. Some slight tarnishing to gilt but in much better condition than my photo suggests.

Ripley No 240 refers.

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Code: 50736