9th Foot Officer's SBP
A rare and attractive, silver and gilt, shoulder-belt plate for an officer of The 9th Foot (later 1st battalion of The Norfolk Regiment) with the usual two hook and two stud fastenings. Parkyn 124.
Major Parkyn, in his book on (Military) Shoulder-Belt Plates and Buttons, dates this plate to circa 1830-55. read more
900.00 GBP
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
150.00 GBP
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
225.00 GBP
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
200.00 GBP
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
20.00 GBP
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
200.00 GBP
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
65.00 GBP
RE Officer's Pouch Badge
A gilt binocular case/pouch badge for an officer of The Royal Engineers with four screw fastenings. read more
50.00 GBP
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
35.00 GBP
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
50.00 GBP