Middle East - Artillery of the Jordanian Arab Legion Officer's OSD Bronze Cast Collar Badge - Arabic Script - Gaunt London Maker

A die cast UK made badge with Arabic script on a scroll below the grenade. Two original loops to the reverse and embossed with the maker's details JR Gaunt London. Circa 48mm tall.

This was worn by an officer of the Artillery of the Jordanian Arab Legion. Worn by both British and Jordanian officers. Many thanks to Keith for its identification.

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Code: 69140

Indian Artillery Officer's OSD Bronze Cast Collar Badge

A die cast UK made badge with the word INDIA on a scroll below the grenade. Two original loops to the reverse. Some light service wear otherwise in good condition. Circa 49mm tall.

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Code: 69141

Indian Army - 1 / Punjab Gilt Brass Shoulder Title

A neat little title, with two original loops. Possibly an officers given the small size and in a gilt finish. Better condition than my photo of the front suggests. The regiment was allocated to Pakistan at the time of Independence.

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Code: 69246

Indian Army - 2 / Punjab Regiment Brass Shoulder Title

A very well made example with two original small loops to reverse. Of superior quality to those usually encountered.

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Code: 69247

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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Code: 69244

Indian Army - XIX 19th Punjabis Officer's Brass Shoulder Title

Of UK manufacture with two original hexagonal fixings to the reverse. Exactly as per the example in Ashok Nath's volume referenced below. Circa 27mm wide and 14mm tall. Some service wear but In very good condition.

Nath, A "Sowers and Sepors in the Great War 1914 - 1918 Cavalry and Infantry Regiments" figure 375 refers.

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Code: 69156

WW1 South Africa - NNR (Northern Rhodesia Rifles) Brass Shoulder Title

Cut from sheet brass with two thin copper retaining loops (one slightly bent over), appears theatre made. Thank you to Andrew for the correct identification.

Worn by the Northern Rhodesia Rifles in 1915 during the German South West Africa Campaign, 

Owen No 3544 refers

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Code: 69149

Svenoaks School CCF Woven Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

In unissued condition.

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Code: 69147

WW1 Patriotic Royal Navy Gilt Sweetheart Brooch Pin Badge

Registered Design present but hard to read, but most probably for the either the year 1914 or 1915. In the form of a sailor's straw boater hat to the centre of crossed naval cutlasses / swords mounted with glass stones of red, white and blue. Original and functional pin fitting. Gilt bright. In very good condition for age and an attractive piece.

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Code: 68741

Tank Corps OCA Lapel Pin Brooch Badge

An early looking example with plastic protective cover (slight corner damage to this protective cover) otherwise in good condition. A WW1 tank in gilt brass mounted on green / maroon felt cloth. All attached to a metal ribbon bar with original pin fitting. Probably interwar.

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Code: 69034