Skill in Driving Steering Wheel Prize Proficiency Trade Arm Badge - Mechanised Units

Introduced in the early 1930s and abolished in 1950, this steering wheel brass badge was awarded to Mechanised Batteries of the Royal Artillery and from 1936 to Royal Engineer and Royal Signals also, at the rate of one prize per unit and were also worn in WW2 to signify driving instructors. Circa 3.5cm in diameter, die cast brass metal and with two original lugs to the reverse. In good very con...  read more

Code: 59412

The 16th County of London Battalion ( Queen's Westminster and Civil Service Rifles ) Officer's Black Medium Pattern Button

Circa 17mm in diameter, fixed shank, no maker's mark. In reasonable condition, some loss of definition to far left but hard to see unless taken under flash conditions as per the photos. Worn circa 1922 - 1960. The Queen Victoria's Rifles amalgamated with them in 1960 when they became the The Queen's Royal Rifles.

Ripley No 578 refers.

D10.
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Code: 59101

The 9th County of London Battalion ( Queen Victoria's Rifles ) Officer's Black Horn Ball Button, King's Crown

Circa 18mm in diameter, fixed shank, no maker's mark. In very good condition.

Ripley No 577 refers.

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Code: 59098

The 13th County of London Battalion ( Kensington ) Large Pattern Officer's Brass Metal Button

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked C Pitt & Co Ltd, London W1. In good condition.

Ripley No 414 refers.

D10.
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Code: 59096

Somerset Light Infantry ( Prince Albert's ) Officer's Right Facing Large Pattern Collar Badge

A die cast bronze right facing collar badge with two original loops to the reverse. Sadly there is a fracture in one of the bugle strings to the top right of the "A" and the "P" looks to be detached from the left string, a bit fragile looking here. Otherwise in good condition. This badge is large and contradicts Mr Churchill's theory that such badges were all left facing and therefor...  read more

Code: 59039

Royal Tank Regiment ( RTR ) Anodised Silver Collar Badge QEII issue

In good condition with single central lug to the reverse. Tank left facing.

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Code: 58815

King 's Royal Hussars Large Pattern Anodised Button, post 1992

Anodised gold coloured large pattern button, circa 24mm in diameter with fixed shank. Maker marked Smith & Wright, Birmingham. QEII crown. In good condition.

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Code: 58250

A pair of Domed Ball buttons to the Honourable Artillery Company ( HAC )

Both King's crown, with fixed shanks and no maker's marks. In good condition.

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Code: 58248

Sussex Yeomanry, 200 Medium Battery Royal Artillery ( R.A. ) ( Volunteers ) Anodised Aluminium Large Pattern Button, King 's Crown

Scarce anodised aluminium gilt coloured button, circa 24mm in diameter. Back-marked Firmin, London. Fixed shank. Good condition. Scarce in AA with King 's Crown.

Ripley No 381 refers.
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Code: 58204

Royal Army Service Corps ( RASC ) Officer 's Chrome, Gilt and Enamel Queen's Crown Cap Badge, Post 1953

An officer 's two part construction cap badge, some minor service wear, but enamel intact. Circa 4.8cm tall and 4.2cm wide. Two original lugs to the reverse and maker marked JR Gaunt London on reverse. An attractive badge.  read more

Code: 58187