1st Shropshire ( Shrewsbury ) Rifle Volunteers Shropshire Officer 's Large Pattern Silver Plated Button

Large pattern silver plated button, fixed shank, maker marked Jennens & Co, London, circa 25mm in diameter. Victorian crown with a central bugle with the No 48 between the stings. The garter strap as the designation 1st Bat Shropshire Rifles Volunteers. Some light tarnishing and some wear to silver plate on the high points of the button. Scarce.

The No 48 was the precedence ...  read more

Code: 57844

Royal Munster Fusiliers Cigarette Card Embroidered Silk by E. & W. Anstie

These attractive silks were issued by the tobacco company E.& W. Anstie in WW1, between 1914 and 1916. There were 86 different designs in the Regimental Badge series, of which this is one. Unlike most other silk issuers of the time Anstie wove rather than printed the silk. All Anstie silks were anonymous with no makers marks but are very disguingishable by the woven patterns.

Th...  read more

Code: 58091

National Union of Railwaymen - 30 years membership pin badge

A sterling silver (marked) and enamel pin badge with pin and safety clasp. An attractive and scarce item. Approx 26mm tall and enamel in excellent condition.

Will post to a UK address and the Channel Islands only (in respect of the latter put UK as country at check out).  read more

Code: 52549

WW1 1st Armoured Division Embroidered Felt Cloth Formation Sign Flash Designation Patch Badge

Removed from uniform, Rhino facing right. Some raggy edges and one tear otherwise in reasonable overall condition.

K14.6  read more

Code: 66744

WW2 Rare Nationality Officer's Shoulder Title - MEXICO

100% original gold bullion embroidered battledress officer's nationality shoulder title on a maroon wool backing. Some "greening" to the gold bullion, but a scarce title.

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Code: 58518

WW2 CHILE Embroidered Red on Dark Blue Royal Navy Nationality Shoulder Title

In good condition. Some traces of paper and glue to the reverse. A reasonably scarce South American volunteers title.

C23.2  read more

Code: 58229

Indian Army - United Provinces Horse Silver & Gilt Officers Collar Badge - Gaunt London

An officers cap badge, British made in die cast unmarked silver in with two part construction with gilt title overlay. Two original silver loops to the reverse. Maker 's stamp J.R. Gaunt London to reverse. Circa 3.1cm tall. In excellent condition. Worn circa 1920 - 1947. Lovely example.

Cox No 2664 refers.

B83.9  read more

Code: 60435

Northumberland Fusiliers ( NF ) Volunteer Territorial Officer's Mess Dress of Cap reversed metals small pattern button

Mounted gilt device on silver plated button base, with fixed shank and backmarked Gaunt London. Circa 16mm in diameter. The Volunteers and Territorials wore reversed metal buttons, as found here. Worn circa 1883 - 1914. In very good condition. Scarce.

Col D. Wood No 616 refers.

A9.15(3/3)  read more

Code: 55411

Korean War - 40th Infantry Division Printed Cloth Formation Sign

Left facing, printed yellow cockerel with red comb on dark blue (almost black) background. Removed from uniform and then an album with glue and paper stuck to reverse.

Formed in Hong Kong in 1949. Fought in Korea. Comprised of 1st Bn the Middlesex Regiment, 1st Bn Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders and with supporting troops drawn from the 27th British Commonwealth Brigade when in ...  read more

Code: 58851

WW2 Home Front National Fire Service ( NFS ) Enamel and Chrome White Metal Cap Badge

Enamel in good undamaged condition, with minor surface wear to the chrome finish. Two original lugs to the reverse and the letter 'M' stamped on the reverse of the King's crown ( perhaps for the maker Miller ? ). Circa 4.7cm tall and 4.1cm wide.

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Code: 56206