British Army Soldiers Small Book (Army Form B50) - Pte W.H. Mahar, 3rd Royal Garrison Regiment (RGR)
Issued to either regular soldiers once attested and intended to be kept on the person of the individual and kept up to date during service by the commanding officer of the Squadron, Troop, Battery, or Company to which the man belonged. Printed by Gale & Polden for the HMSO and dated 1901.
This one was issued to Regimental No 2826, Pte W.H. Mahar, who enlisted in The 3rd Royal Gar... read more
20.00 GBP
WW1 Original Postcard - Royal Naval Division (RND) Sailor in Full Rig!
A scarce original WW1 postcard, postally unused. it shows a black and white portrait of an unnamed member of the RND with his Royal Naval Division Cap Tally Hat Band in full naval rig. Taken before the issue of khaki battledress (post Antwerp) and therefore most likely whilst still undergoing training at Crystal Palace in late 1914. Khaki uniforms started to make an appearance in January 191... read more
10.00 GBP
Paperwork to a Soldier and Sailor! Arthur Charles Nixon
An interesting set of paperwork including group photograph to a man who served in both the Army and as a Merchant Seaman, comprising:
1) Victorian British Army Soldiers Small Book (Army Form B50) - 18052 Arthur Nixon, Royal Artillery and 98th Battery Royal Field Artillery who enlisted on 15th January 1897. Born in Newcastle, he enlisted in Liverpool for 7 years with the Colours ... read more
20.00 GBP
WW1 Embossed Paper Crest 10th Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers
In good condition. Circa 3cms wide.
The 10th (Reserve) Battalion, Royal Irish Fusiliers was formed at Lurgan, County Armagh in September 1915 from the depot companies of the 9th Battalion as a local reserve Battalion. In January 1916 it moved to Newtownards as part of the 15th (Ulster) Reserve Brigade, returning to Armagh in August 1917. In April 1918, it moved to England, bas... read more
3.00 GBP
WW1 Original Black & White Postcard Photo of Royal Engineers in Trenchcoats
An original WW1 postcard, with four Royal Engineers, three wearing the Trench Coat which became popular in WW1 and the Corporal to the left in service dress. A French card, with signs of having been removed from uniform. A sharp image, badges clear, and scarce view of men in trench coats.
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5.00 GBP
Boer War Vintage Cabinet Photograph Gloucestershire Imperial Yeoman
Gloster / Cheltenham based photographer. uniform looks brand new, no distinguishing badges but with a riding crop and spurs and a slouch hat he can only be an Imperial Yeomanry Trooper, next stop South Africa. In superb condition.
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8.00 GBP
Georgian / Napoleonic Era - 3rd (King's Own) Dragoons Officer's Button
Circa 25mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker's details (if any) no longer visible but other examples have been noted made by J. Tyndale of Birmingham. Flat open backed with a 3 over D within Greek key design. Made from a copper allow with traces of gilt finish still evident but mainly worn away. Most likely excavated. Some edge wear. Worn c1790-1818.
The 3rd Dragoons were pr... read more
12th (East Suffolk) Regiment of Foot Officer's Gilt Medium Pattern Button
Circa 19mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Jennens & Co, London. Gilt bright and better than my photos suggest. Worn 1855 - 1881.
Ripley No 99 refers.
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15.00 GBP
68th Light Infantry (1st Durham Light Infantry) Officer's Fire Gilt Tunic Button
Circa 20.5mm in diameter, fixed shank (sadly bent over and fractured, but still present) and maker marked Jennens & Co London. This pattern worn circa 1830 - 1855. Scarce but condition reflected in price. Sold as seen.
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Bedfordshire Militia Other Ranks Large Pattern White Metal Button
Circa 24mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Smith, Kemp & Wright, Birmingham. Rusty reverse otherwise in good condition.
Ripley & Darmanin No 3 refers.
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22.00 GBP