54th Shropshire Militia Large Pattern Other Ranks Open Back Button - Firmin

Circa 21mm in diameter, original fixed shank, maker marked Firmin & Sons London. A pewter other ranks button in superb condition for age. Worn circa 1833 - 1855.

The War Office issued a Circular Letter (H.O.51/33) dated Whitehall 30th April 1833, which fixed the Militia Battalion Order of Precedence giving the Shropshire Battalion the No 54. This order held good until 1855.<...  read more

Code: 61260

Georgian / Napoleonic Nottingham Militia Officer's Gilt Tunic Coatee Button

Circa 19mm in diameter, fixed shank (slightly twisted to one side), an attractive open-backed convex button, with an incised design. Maker marked Firmin & Westall, Strand (dates from 1794 - 1812 when Firmin & Westall were one company). In super condition for age. A real cracker. A pre 1813 as termed the Royal Sherwood Foresters Nottinghamshire Militia from that date onwards. Rare.
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Code: 69528

Northumberland Hussars Anodised Pair of Collars with Backing Plates, QEII issue

In very good condition, queen's crown, single lug to each. No maker's marks but with original brass backing plates and cotter pins.

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Code: 60198

Ampleforth College (Yorkshire) CCF Combined Cadet Force, woven cloth Shoulder Title

In unissued condition, red on black.

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Code: 67313

WW2 Era Artificer Armourer, Toolmaker etc Embroidered Trade Proficiency Badge

Removed from uniform and in very good condition. A
heavy white and brown embroidery with white highlights on khaki with a hessian backing.

British Army Trade Badges by Edwards & Langley p10, item No 2B refers.

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Code: 61774

British Army Collar Maker / Saddler / Saddletree Maker / Harness Makers Embroidered White on Khaki Cloth Proficiency Arm Badge

Removed from uniform, an embroidered arm badge in the shape of a horse bit. Circa 5.4 cms tall and 5 cms wide. In very good condition. WW2 or earlier.

Worn on the upper right arm of the trades listed in the title for mainly horse units such as the Cavalry of the Line, Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers , Royal Signals and the Army Service Corps (ASC).

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Code: 61490

Fusilier Brigade / Royal Regiment of Fusiliers (RRF) Facing Pair of Other Ranks AA Anodized Aluminum Staybrite Collar Badges

A facing and matched pair. Each of two part construction with a single central lug to the reverse, in very condition.

Col D R Wood Fig 246 refers.

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Code: 68419

WW2 War Office Bullion and colour threads on Felt cloth Formation Sign (RAOC officers)

In very condition. Padded centre with the shield and cannons in bullion wire which was worn by officers of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps attached to the War Office. Davis describes as 'very rare'.

Davis No 5 refers.

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Code: 66563

Poland (Polish Cavalry) - 2nd Rokitnianski Light Horse Regiment Officer's Enamel Cap Badge - Spinner maker marked J. Panasiuk, Warsaw

Pre 1939 issue, with original screw post and spinner, maker marked J. Panasiuk, Warszawa. Gilt bright and enamel undamaged and in excellent condition. Central device is a military hat, mounted on a cross with crossed lance pennons behind. Original pre war issue. Ex Professor Charles Thomas Collection.

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Code: 69523

Poland (Polish Infantry) - 34th Regiment Officer's Enamel Cap Badge - Spinner maker marked J. Panasiuk, Warsaw

Pre 1939 issue, with original screw post and spinner, maker marked J. Panasiuk, Warszawa. Gilt bright and enamel undamaged (except for a very small light graze / mark on the blue border on the bottom left arm of the cross (see photos) otherwise in very good condition. Central device is an eagle, mounted on a cross with laurel wreath and crossed swords behind. Original pre war issue. Ex Pr...  read more

Code: 69524