WW1 Canada - 81st (Toronto) Overseas Battalion CEF Cap Badge

Flat backed oxidised bronze example with two original loops to the reverse, one bent over, otherwise in good condition.

Cox 541 / Charlton p93 / Babin E-81 refer.

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Code: 67847

WW1 Canada - 56th (Calgary, Alberta) Overseas Battalion CEF Pickled Copper Cap Badge

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

The 56th (Calgary) Battalion was raised and mobilized at Calgary effective July 1st 1915. The battalion sailed for England March 23rd 1916 where it was absorbed into the 9th Reserve Battalion and used to reinforce Alberta battalions already serving at the Front. Being fully depleted of all ranks the batta...  read more

Code: 67846

Royal Scots Officer's Full Dress Cap Badge - Anderson

A two part construction die cast silver plated, gilt and painted backing enamel star cap badge with two original loops and maker marked WM Anderson & Sons Ltd of Edinburgh and Glasgow. Post 1931 issue. In good worn condition.

The officers cap and collar badges of this pattern date from 1931 when they replaced the patterns adopted in 1881 which were identical to the cap badge wo...  read more

Code: 67425

African Somaliland Scouts White Metal Cap Badge, King's Crown - Gaunt London

Die cast white metal with original slider to reverse stamped JR Gaunt London (no dot). In excellent condition. As worn from circa 1942 - 1952.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1 Fig 692 refers.

See my item 57317 for the unit's collar badges.

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Code: 68281

Indian Auxiliary Force Army - Calcutta Scottish Shoulder Blackened Brass Shoulder Title

A cast Indian made pattern with two original loops to the reverse. It has been theatre blackened and has some age and wear to it.

The Calcutta Scottish was a regiment of volunteers of Scottish descent raised in 1914 as an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. The regiment formed part of the army reserves of the Auxiliary Force, India (AFI). The regimental dress uniform o...  read more

Code: 66999

Victorian Militia Light Infantry Officers Cape Cloak Silver Plated Clasps & Chains

A fine silver plated example. Two circular two piece discs in silver showing silver strung bugles at centre with outer turned rope surrounds. At rear three loop attachments (one slightly bent over). Connected by a white metal chain of seven links and a hook fixed on one end. Worn below the high neck collar of the dark grey greatcoat , and perhaps also on a cape or cloak. According to Wood th...  read more

Code: 69167

British African Squadron King's Colonials Imperial Yeomanry Slouch Hat Badge

A rare yellow brass cap badge worn by D Squadron South Africa. An ostrich in front of a mountain range and a stylized sunrise above the furled title scroll, 'British African'. Two original loops to the reverse. In great condition. An original badge.

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Code: 69166

Victorian 3rd Volunteer Battalion (VB) PWO West Yorkshire Regiment Leeds Rifles Field Service Cap Badge

Die struck in white metal. A small FS cap badge at circa 35mm tall with two lug fittings to the reverse. Remains in good condition. Scarce.

In 1908 the Leeds based 3rd Volunteer Battalion, West Yorkshire Regt became two separate Battalions - 7 & 8th (Territorial) Bn's, West Yorkshire Regt. Both had the title "Leeds Rifles" but had separate designs for their cap badges.
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Code: 68148

Boer War CIV City Imperial Volunteers Slouch Hat Badge

Brass Boer War slouch hat badge cut from brass sheet. The letters " C.I.V. " as worn by volunteers corps members from the London area who volunteered and saw service in the Boer War. Two original loops to reverse (slight bending). Also worn as a shoulder title.

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Code: 69165

Rifle Brigade Boss Badge - Silver Plated Bugle on a small Black Cord Boss

Black cord to boss (not dark green) suggesting Rifle Brigade, with correct pattern silver plated bugle on screw fitting (no retaining nut). Circa 24mm in diameter. Some wear the edges of bugle where silver plate has worn away, but displays well from the front.

On account of depth unable to post outside of the UK.

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Code: 69170