54th Shropshire Militia Large Pattern Other Ranks Open Back Button - Firmin

Circa 21mm in diameter, original fixed shank, maker marked Firmin & Sons London. A pewter other ranks button in superb condition for age. Worn circa 1833 - 1855.

The War Office issued a Circular Letter (H.O.51/33) dated Whitehall 30th April 1833, which fixed the Militia Battalion Order of Precedence giving the Shropshire Battalion the No 54. This order held good until 1855.<...  read more

Code: 61260

WW2 Canadian Militia - Midland Regiment Embroidered Red on Blue Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

In very good condition with hessian backed. It has some age to it.

AFFILIATIONS: Durham Light Infantry, Royal Northumberland Fusiliers
REGIMENTAL MARCH: "The Standard of St. George"
COLOURS: Royal Blue and Red
MOTTOS: Excelsior, Semper Paratus

See http://www.porthopehistory.com/midlandregiment/amidlandhistory.html

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Code: 61606

WW2 1st Canadian Army Group Printed Cloth Formation Sign

Removed from uniform. Black cloth backing present but now detached from the front piece. In good condition but edges all a bit ragged from being sewn to uniform.

BoBD No 1980 refers.

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Code: 61710

WW1 Vintage Trinity House Pilots Large Pattern Gilt Button

Circa 23.5mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked C&J Weldon 130 Cheapside London to reverse. Gilt bright and button in very good condition.

Trinity House pilots were skilled mariners and provided a vital service to ships bound for British ports. The pilotage service usually operated from pilot cutters when transferring to and from vessels. A Trinity House pilot's licence w...  read more

Code: 62366

Indian Army Large Solid Die Cast White Metal Bugle Cap / Pouch Badge

I believe this is pre 1947 British Indian Army, but have now forgotten the unit. A large solid die cast bugle with two original brass loops to the reverse. Well made. It could of course be a British volunteer unit (6th Cornwalls?) but looks Indian made to me. Circa 4.4cm tall. Any information welcome.

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Code: 62814

4th Hussars Bi-Metal Other Ranks Coillar Badge, King's Crown

In good condition with two original D style loops to the reverse (some twisting and wear to lugs but still fully functional). Four braising / sweat holes to the reverse, indicating an earlier issue.

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Code: 63450

WW2 80th Infantry Division Printed Cloth Formation Sign

This is a WW2 printed cloth formation sign badge to the 80th INFANTRY DIVISION (Jon Mills BoBD 1157) in excellent unworn condition. This badge was made by “Calico Printers”. This one with the ship facing left. One previously sold facing right as my item 65442.

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Code: 66159

Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers Militia TA QEII Pattern AA Anodised Staybrite Cap Badge - Gaunt

Anodised two colour cap badge of wto part rivited construction with original slider to the reverse maker marked JR Gaunt B'Ham (Birmingham). In every good condition. A post 1970 issue. Shaped to cap.

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Code: 68731

Somerset Light Infantry - Somerset L I / XIII Embroidered Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

A large title in very good condition.

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Code: 68726

Crested China - WW1 Tommies Steel Helmet with Islay (Scotland) Crest

WW1 Crested China - Army Steel Helmet with Islay crest (where they make a very pleasant drop of malt whisky). Three edge nibbles to the back rim otherwise undamaged with no repairs. Scarce crest. Maker marked Porcelle, British made.

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Code: 62147