Indian Army 2nd Royal Lancers (Gardners Horse) head-dress cap badge

A good scarce post 1922 - 1950. Indian made finely die cast gilt brass example. with two original loops. In very good condition. All fiddly bits present and correct.

Comm TeMo


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Code: 68988

Indian Army - Queen Victoria's Corps of Guides (Frontier Force / Lumden's Cavalry) Silvered Field Service Cap Badge

A field service cap badge with two original loops. Crowned Garter resting in four-part scroll “Queen’s Own Corps of Guides”, VR to voided centre and QVC crown above. This appears to have been cast from a hallmarked original (evidence of this to reverse). Circa 3.3cms tall. In good condition.

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Code: 68975

WW1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Brass Collar Badge

Die struck, in very good condition with two original loops to the reverse.

E58.6

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Code: 60973

WW1 New Zealand NZ Military Forces Motor Reserve of Officers' Cap Badge

Very scarce brass cap badge with two loops to the reverse and makers details for Gaunt London, worn by the New Zealand Motor Reserve of Officers (only 178 officers). A stylized steering wheel, bearing the title "N.Z. Military Forces Motor Reserve". In existence for a very short period from 16 April 1913. Disbanded 11th February 1920. Circa 3.2cm in diameter. A lovely badge.

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Code: 60505

WW2 Royal Navy Chief Petty Officer Gilt Metal Economy Issue CPO Cap Badge

A good original Second World War period Royal Navy Chief Petty Officer economy issue cap badge, silver metal fouled anchor set within a gilt metal crowned wreath, the reverse with black hessian backing. There has an additional tape sewn on for display purposes, easily removed should you so wish. Very condition. Circa 7.1cm tall.  read more

Code: 61998

Channel Islands - Royal Alderney Militia - Cadet Force Officer's Bi-Metal Cap Badge, QEII Crown

The Lion from the Arms of Alderney to the centre of a crowned strap bearing the title upon a multi-rayed star with two original loops to the reverse. An impressively well made badge in excellent condition.

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Code: 66537

Lifeboat Gallantry - RNLI Medals and how they were won

The bible for any saving life at sea medal collectors or those interested in this fascinating aspect of maritime and social history. Published by Spink and the RNLI in 1998, and edited by Barry Cox, who was honorary librarian of the RNLI.

The accounts of awards for each individual are printed in full and make incredible reading. It covers the period 1824-1996. Some very interesti...  read more

Code: 55590

The China Martyrs of 1900 - by Robert Coventry Forsyth

London, 1904. Hardcover. Condition: Religious Tract Society. Photographs (illustrator). In good overall condition, binding tight and pages clean, with occasional light foxing or minor edge wear.

An emotive account of the missionaries murdered by the Boxers in 1900 China Rebellion with 144 portraits and illustrations, indexed, 516pp. A heavy book so will post to UK address only...  read more

Code: 59928

Essential Reference Book - Cavalry Warrant Officers' Non-Commissioned Officers' NCO Arm Badges - Linaker & Dine

Profusely illustrated and superbly researched. I will provide a photocopy of the separately published MHS errata to the buyer. In good second hand condition.

Published by Military Historical Society, 1997. Soft cover. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Softback, Octavo, 156pp, Illustrations. Blue pictorial cover, some minor wear to corners and back cover creased.

Will onl...  read more

Code: 61143

WW1 New Zealand - 15th (North Auckland) Infantry Regiment Collar Badge - Gaunt Tablet

two original loops to the reverse (D shaped) and with a JR Gaunt London maker's tablet. Circa 2.3cms in diameter. This pattern with unvoided fern leaves. Motto: 'Pour Devior' (For Right). King's Crown. There was a later QEII version with a Queen's Crown.

See my item 68978 for the King's Crown cap badge.

Oldham No 6/151 refers.

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Code: 66228