MALAWI RIFLE BLACKENED CAP BADGE - POTTERS ALDERSHOT

A rare blackened brass example for wear in a combat zone.
Cast brass.
Retains almost all it's original black finish.
North and south lugs.
This was made by the famous but now sadly defunct military uniform supplies etc. company of Potters of Aldershot.
I bought this from them after they closed along with an amount of other badges they produced in their time ...  read more

Code: 59909

WW2 - PARACHUTE RGT. M.O.P. SWEETHEART BADGE

Very rare WW2 Para sweetheart.
Made from Mother of Pearl or Abelone .
Kings Crown.
Nice detail and 1st Para one I've had.
Original pin.
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Code: 59963

WW2 - 9TH H.L.I. - GLASGOW HLDRS. - 2ND BTN. " BLUNT STAR " CAP BADGE

2nd Batt.Glasgow Highlanders,Highland Light Infantry cap badge.
Circa.1939-46.
Found in the loft of a deceased estate along with WW1 medals and various other pieces attributed to family members who seem to have served in both the HLI and the Life Guards by an electrician rewiring the house for the new owner.
Known as the Blunt Star pattern, genuine examples of these are ext...  read more

Code: 60137

WW2 GERMAN - KREIGSMARINE - MINE SWEEPERS BADGE - R.K. - VET BRING BACK

Outstanding Navy Mine Sweepers Award by, "R.K." (Rudolph Karneth).
This was one of a number of Kreigsmarine badges brought back by a Royal Marine Commando which I sold to a customer back in the day and just bought back, (name of serviceman to buyer).
Retains most of itr's finish back and front and is a really striking example.
Embossed R.K. and tapered pin.
Textbo...  read more

Code: 60173

GORDON HIGHLANDERS OFFICERS BADGE

A good example of an officers badge in what looks like unmarked silver.
Nice detail with no rubbing or damage.
Age patina.
No issues.
Great looking badge.
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Code: 60294

17TH REGIMENT OF FOOT - CPT. SIR HENRY SCRYMGEOUR WEDDERBURN ( Earl of Dundee ) - 1858 - HUNTING DOG METAL COLLAR - ATTRIBUTED

A large size bronzed finish over brass hunting dog collar circa 1858.
Beautifully jeweller inscribed with "Henry S (Scrymgeour) Wedderburn - 17th Regiment"
Earl Henry Scrymgeour Wedderburn is recorded as a Captain in the 17th of Foot in 1858 and was 9th Earl of Dundee..
Age toned and uncleaned since the 19th century.
Has a fixing for a padlock and a stout ring for at...  read more

Code: 59808

264 BEACH COMMANDOS - ( SCOTTISH ) BEACH GROUP UNIT FLAG

One off item to the " Beach Commandos ".
This is the actual unit flag which is in overall good " Been there " condition.
Has seen use with some light fraying to the flying end as you would expect.
Triangular shape with rounded end
47” x 54” inches across.
Still with it's toggle rope.
2 piece.
Very rare, One Off item at an absurdly low price .<...  read more

Code: 59803

CAMERONIANS - OFFICERS - CAST SILVER CAP BADGE - HOBSON & SONS

Rare maker mkd officers cap badge.
This is a beautiful high quality piece as you would expect from Hobsons..
Circa 1800's.
In unmarked cast silver so likely army issue as opposed to private purchase .
Oval ,raised seperately applied tablet to the back with , " Hobson & Sons - 1.3 & 5 Lexington St. - London .W.".
The detail is superb and with no rubbing or dama...  read more

Code: 59974

WW1 H.L.I. (HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY) OFFICERS BADGE C/W RARE LEATHER BACKING

Good example with cast Star.
Kings crown.
Circa WW1.
Nicely shaped.
4 piece construction with original long central pin .
With an original to it, rare cream leather backing.These were fashioned to stop any marks going on to the bonnet from the badge.
No rubbing or damage.
Nice age toning.
Quality
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Code: 60014

WW2 - GLASGOW HLDRS, 9TH H.L.I. CAP BADGE

Introduced circa 1939 till 46.
An exceptional example of a o/r's cap badge , from the house with the soldiers father's Great War example.
Sharp strike and curved for wear on the Tam O Shaner.
No rubbing or damage and with nice uncleaned age toning.
As nice as they come.
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Code: 60154