QVC Victorian Highland Light Infantry ( HLI ) Medium Brass Button

Back-marked Buttons Ltd, Birmingham. Circa 19mm in diameter. Good condition but dark toned.

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Code: 53524

Standard issue Tram Uniform Large Pattern White Metal Button

Many different operators issued the standard British Electric Traction Company pattern button to their staff. Gateshead is a good example if you have ever seen this design on the trams at Beamish open-air museum. Sew on type so no shank needed. Maker marked. Circa 24mm in diameter.




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Code: 53509

Unusual Large Pattern Brass Button with Kents Horse rearing above a blank scroll

Possibly of civilian / transport / trams interest rather than military. Original shank. Sharp detail. Small stain to front of hind foot of horse, otherwise very good condition. Circa 23mm in diameter. Information on identity welcome.  read more

Code: 52399

WW1 Patriotic Silk Embroidered Postcard - Honour to the Aviators RFC / RNAS

A very scarce card with its original card insert. Postally unused but has a message written on it - to my wife. In great condition for age.

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Code: 58093

West Indies - The Bermuda Rifles White Metal Cap Badge (2nd Pattern)

A crisp die struck cap badge as worn from 1946 to 1965. original slider. In excellent condition.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 81 refers.
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Code: 58845

West Indies - Barbados Regiment White Metal Cap Badge

An extremely attractive and scarce cap badge (post 1948 issue), well made in white metal to the Defence Force of the Caribbean Commonwealth island of Barbados. Two original lugs (east -west). Slight polishing to finer high points, but about 9 out of 10 condition-wise. 5.1cm across and 5cm high.

Barbados only has a population of about 250,000 and the island gained its independence...  read more

Code: 58883

The Queens 16th Lancers Bi-Metal Cast Cap badge

Cast version with two original expansion holes to rear of scroll. Slider original but a bit twisted and therefore slightly lifted at one side of crown, but still strong and functional. An original badge, good colour and very firm.
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Code: 57204

Special Forces - 44 Royal Marines (Commando) Cash Tape Shoulder Title

A rare two part '44' and 'Royal Marines' red on blue embroidered cash tapes style shoulder title, removed from uniform (missing the final 'Commando' three part piece strip). '44' in good condition. 'Royal Marines' edges have some ragging and a bit of damage.

44 RM Commando was formed in mid 1943 and served in the Far East.

BoBD (Mills) No 2301 refers but with...  read more

Code: 62881

Wiltshire Regiment Brass Shoulder Title

In good condition with two original hexagonal fixings to the reverse. Minor staining to the front which will polish off. As worn from 1902.

Westlake No 1303 refers.

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Code: 63453

The Staffordshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's) Officers Embroidered Bullion Beret Badge, Holland Patch

A fine scarce post 1959 gold and silver wire and brown Holland patch embroidered example. Prince of Wales's plumes above Stafford Knot. On black felt backing. Glue to reverse. In very good condition.

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Code: 61854