WW1 Canada - 134th CEF 48th (Toronto) Highlanders Canadian Expeditionary Force Overseas Glengarry Cap Badge

Die struck, browning copper glengarry badge with two original loops as worn by the 134th (48th Highlanders) (Toronto) Battalion C.E.F. An eagle's head, number, "134" and " Overseas " scroll to the centre of a strap bearing the Gaelic motto with the title scrolls., '48th Highlanders') and 'Canada'. Whilst there is no maker's details, the slight wavy pattern (which has been deemed a die flaw) ...  read more

Code: 69296

WW1 Canada - 119th CEF (Algoma) Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force Overseas Cap Badge

A due struck bronze example. Loops professionally replace with a pin fitting and c clasp, perhaps as a sweetheart brooch. Same size as that illustrated in Cox (circa 44mm tall). In good condition.

Cox 626 refers.

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Code: 69297

WW2 Canada - Princess Louise Fusiliers Bi-Metal Cap Badge - Scully Marked

A pleasing example maker marked to reverse Scully Ltd Montreal. Two original loops to the reverse.

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Code: 69278

Chichester High School CCF Woven Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

In unissued condition.

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Code: 69148

Boer War - An Original Commemorative Boer War Pipe of the City Imperial Volunteers (CIV)

A clay pipe-bowl in the form of the bust of a CIV Trooper in slouch-hat (no stem). Tobacco / smoked stained patina to clay, with some old chips and chunks out of slouch hat. London made and marked. Scarce.

The City Imperial Volunteers (as they are usually known) or C.I.V. were raised by the Lord Mayor in December 1899 to fight in the Boer War in South Africa. Donations were recei...  read more

Code: 61455

WW1 Scarce 1914 1st Pattern Tyneside Scottish Other Ranks Glengarry Cap Badge

The design for this badge was not fixed until late November 1914 by the Tyneside Scottish Committee, and was replaced by the more imposing 2nd pattern badge in January 1915. Many of the original cap badges were converted to pin fittings (as per my item 54503). They were issued to the original volunteers to the 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd Battalion Tyneside Scottish quartered in Alnwick, Northumbe...  read more

Code: 63561

Pre WW1 Real Photographic Coloured Postcard- Queens Westminster Volunteers, Mounted Infantry Detachment

In good condition, some corner and minor edge wear, postally unused. The detachment comprises approx 25 men, two unmounted. Slouch hats and bandoliers. Circa 1902 - 1908 and clearly on their annual camp.

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Code: 62032

Boer War Original Postcard - CIV (City Imperial Volunteers) on Board HMT Pembroke Castle bound for the war in South Africa

Postally used, King Edward VII stamp cancelled with 1902 stamp. Sent to a Middlesex address. In good condition for postally used. Produced by Raphael Tuck, No 307 in the series.

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Code: 65155

Princess of Wales Royal Regiment PWRR (Volunteers) 3 patterns of cap badges

one lot of three patterns. In very good condition.

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Code: 69488

Georgian / Napoleonic Andover Loyal Volunteers (Hampshire) Gilt Tunic Coatee Button

Circa 20mm in diameter, fixed shank, open-backed convex button, with a Georgian crown to centre and Andover Loyal Volunteers surrounding, milled edge. Maker marked Mills & Co, London. Gilt mainly back to vase copper alloy to front but in very good condition for age. This pattern was worn in the second incarnation of the Volunteer movement from 1803 - 1808.

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Code: 69529