Brass Lion Head Boss Helmet / Cloak / Cape Fitting ?

Not sure what this is from but looks like a hook or clasp may have been removed from the area of the lion's mouth. Any positive ID most welcome. Screw fitting with back plate and original retaining nut. Circa 26mm tall. Sold as seen.

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Code: 69751

The Rifle Brigade Large Pattern Blackened Brass Glengarry Badge, Circa 1874 - 1881

Blackened die stuck brass with two original brass loops to the reverse. In very good condition with sharp detail and only minor wear to blackened finish.

Out of the series of numbered territorial regiment glengarry badges, this is the odd one out as it looked very much like the badge to follow with the re-organisation post 1881 into county regiments, with the exception that it...  read more

Code: 61061

WW1 / WW2 New Zealand - 11th (Taranaki Rifles) Regiment Brass Cap / Collar Badge

A gilding metal example , die struck with two original loops to the reverse (some bending to these but still functional). This pattern and size also worn as a collar badge. Sharp detail.

Oldham 6/105 refers.

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Code: 68986

8th Cavalry Pagri Patch Flash Designation?

Any help identifying the correct unit would be much appreciated.

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Code: 69748

East Africa - Somaliland Scouts Matched White Metal Collar Badges

An excellent matched pair of white metal shoulder titles with original single central lug to the reverse of each. Circa 3.1cm tall. Worn circa 1944 - 1953. The cap badge is listed separately as item 68281.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1, Nos 693/694 refer.

B28.21

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Code: 57317

Indian Army - United Provinces Horse (UPH) Officers Bullion Thread Cap Badge

The monogram UPH under a padded velvet crown with coloured silks, the badge in good bullion thread. Much of orange backing paper now absent, otherwise in great condition with no damage to the bullion or velvet. Circa 1904 - 1947. In very good condition and rare.

There are several references to a cap badge of a crown over a monogram of UPH in the Sir John Chapple Indian Army co...  read more

Code: 63078

Canada - Perth Regiment Other Ranks Bronzed Cap Badge - 1st Pattern

Bronzed King's Crown other ranks die struck badge, authorised in 1923 but worn from as early as 1920. This is the pattern from the first pattern die used in the early 1920s. The lettering is larger in the scroll than in later issues. Not as much detail in the veins of the maple leaf. No periods or dots prior to the “T” in The or after the “T” in regiment. No maker marks.

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Code: 69746

Aldershot District, Southern Command Printed Cloth Formation Sign Flash Designation Patch Badge

Removed from uniform. Worn from 1944 until 1948 only. Crossed beams of searchlights over a torch of learning.

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 4090 and Davis No 140 refer.

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Code: 68233

T / 5 / West Yorks One Piece Brass Shoulder Title

In good worn condition, some polishing to finish / detail. Three loops to reverse - one appears to be a replacement or the original just strengthened with solder and one slightly squashed otherwise functional.

Westlake No 883 refers.

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Code: 69738

WW2 Royal Air Force RAF Black Plastic / Bakelite Economy Cap Badge

A scarce original Second World War period 'RAF black economy issue cap badge', the reverse with maker's details in relief 'A Stanley & Sons Walsall' '101A - 2 -2' 'T - 2'. In very good condition, reasonably flat and complete with original blade fittings.

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Code: 67443