Notts & Derby Bedplate

A brass bedplate for The Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment), named and numbered. The reverse is also marked for manufacturer F Narnborough, Birmingham.  read more

Code: 59543

N Staffs Bedplate

A brass bedplate for The North Staffordshire Regiment (named and numbered). The reverse is marked Narborough Birmingham.

This item is described as a bed 'knot' in Rosgnoli & Whitehouse's book 'The Staffords 1881-1978' (shown on plate 12).  read more

Code: 59537

Beds & Herts Bandsman's Badge

A bronzed badge for a bandsman (?) of The Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Regiment with two lug fastenings (east and west). As KK611.

Note: This is a larger version of the cap badge at approximately 65mm tall x 68mm wide.  read more

Code: 59533

64th Foot WBC

An officer's style, gilded, waist-belt clasp for The 64th Foot (2nd Staffordshire, later 1st battalion of The North Staffordshire Regiment). No benchmarks. As Ryan 96.

Note: I would expect to see the officer's WBC in silver and gilt. Perhaps this is an non-commissioned officer's example?  read more

Code: 59425

RFC Cap Badge

A brass cap badge for The Royal Flying Corps with two lug fastenings (east and west). KK977.  read more

Code: 59209

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

Code: 59180

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