Gloucestershire/Generic RV Officer's PBP

A white metal/silver-plated pouch-belt plate for an officer of a rifle volunteer unit with all four of its nuts/screw fastenings intact. Brinson G3.

Note: Daniel Brinson, in his book on Military Insignia of Gloucestershire, describes this as a "standard piece for volunteers with differing centre pieces" and dates it to circa 1859-1901.

The reverse shows some unknow...  read more

Code: 59070

1st Suffolk RV Officer's PBP

A rare, silver-plated, pouch-belt plate for an officer of The 1st Suffolk Rifle Volunteers with three screw fastenings (north, east and west) and its nuts and washers intact.

Note: The 1st Suffolk Rifle Volunteers was based in Woodbridge and renamed 1st Volunteer Battalion in 1888. It is curious as to why a plate with the King's crown exists, although it does not look as though t...  read more

Code: 59030

Worcestershire RV Officer's PBP

A rare silver-plated pouch-belt plate for an officer of The Worcestershire Rifle Volunteers with four screw fastenings. Bennett 910.

Note: Roger Bennett, in his book on Badges of The Worcestershire Regiment, states this plate was worn circa 1866-1900.  read more

Code: 58870

The Rifles NCO's CBP

A silvered cross-belt plate for The Rifles with two screw fastenings and the nuts intact.

Note: This badge is approximately 48mm tall x 33mm wide. The badge sent will still be in its original Firmin bag (with NSN number 8455996787185).  read more

Code: 58843

5th Glosters Officer's SBP

A rare. silvered, shoulder-belt plate for an officer of the 5th (territorial) battalion of The Gloucestershire Regiment with four screw fastenings. Brinson G92.

Note: Brinson states this badge, found in white metal and silver, was used on the cross-belt. He dates it to 1908-1914.

This plate has had assorted restoration work - priced accordingly.  read more

Code: 58780

Victorian RA Busby Grenade

A gilt busby grenade for an officer of The Royal Artillery with a (repaired) long slider fastening.

Note: This example shows seven spokes in the gun's wheel. There is some discolouration to the flames.  read more

Code: 58625

RE Officer's Pouch Badge

A gilt binocular case/pouch badge for an officer of The Royal Engineers with four screw fastenings.  read more

Code: 58596

Light Cavalry Band Cap Badge

A silver-plated and gilt cap badge for The Light Cavalry Band with two lug fastenings (east and west). The reverse is marked F&S, for manufacturer Firmin & Sons. NMK06.

Note: Chris Marsh's book, New Metal: British Army Cap Badges 1990-2020, dates this badge to circa 2008 and describes it as scarce.  read more

Code: 58519

The Camus Cap Badge

A gilt cap badge for The Corps of Army Music with a slider fastening. The slider appears to have a faint mark for Firmin. Marsh NMF06.

Note: This is the version with ‘The’ in the title. Marsh, who dates the badge to the late 1990s, describes it as "scarce in this version else common". I understand the title on the badge was changed in 2004.  read more

Code: 58509

RWS Bandsman's Pouch Badge

A brass pouch badge for a bandsman of The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) with two screw fastenings (north and south) replaced with two lug fastenings (east and west).

Note: There are traces of gilt to the rear.  read more

Code: 58496