Liverpool Pals HM Cap Badge
A rare, silver, cap badge for the 17th-20th (1st-4th City) battalions of The King's Regiment (Liverpool) with two lug fastenings (north and south - replacements). KK1146.
The reverse bears hallmarks for E&C (Elkington & Co), sterling silver, London, 1914. The lugs may replace an earlier pin fastening.
These short-lived units were part of Kitchener's Army.
200.00 GBP
5th VB DLI Cap Badge
A scarce, white metal, cap badge for the 5th volunteer battalion of The Durham Light Infantry with a slider fastening. As KK681. Headquarters at Gateshead.
Note: This pattern DLI badge, with the curiously-shaped crown, is attributed to the 5th VB - many thanks to Mike Finchen of The Quartermaster's Store for confirmation. read more
3VB RWK Glengarry Badge
A scarce, white metal, glengarry badge for the 3rd volunteer battalion of The Royal West Kent Regiment with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). Headquarters at Woolwich.
Note: The crown has been repaired/reaffixed. read more
RAMC (Vols) Cap Badge
A scarce, white metal, cap badge for The Royal Army Medical Corps (Volunteers) with two lug fastenings (east and west). As KK1015. read more
50.00 GBP
4th R Lancs Militia Officer's Badge
A rare, bullion, forage cap badge for an officer of The 4th Royal Lancashire (Duke of Lancaster’s Own) Light Infantry Militia. Worn circa 1874-1881.
Note: There is some wear to the centre. read more
200.00 GBP
Jersey (Royal Engineers) Militia Cap Badge
A bi-metal cap badge for The Jersey Field Squadron, Royal Engineers, (The Royal Militia of the Island of Jersey) with a slider fastening (marked London Badge & Button Co Ltd). Marsh NMZ08.
Note: Marsh dates this badge's issue to c2008. The http://www.jerseymilitia.co.uk/rermijtaberetqc.html website provides more details. read more
40.00 GBP
Border Regt (Militia) Officer's Glengarry Badge
A rare, silver-plated and enamel, glengarry badge for an officer of the 3rd/4th (militia) battalions of The Border Regiment with two lug fastenings (east and west).
Note: The centrepiece has the garter motto rather than the usual Arroyo Dos Molinos found on regular battalion Border Regiment badges. read more
200.00 GBP
Jewish Pals Cap Badge
A rare, brass, cap badge for the 38th-40th and 42nd battalions of The Royal Fusiliers (Jewish Pals) with a slider fastening. KK1145.
Note: While Kipling & King attributes this badge to these short-lived units, which were part of Kitchener's Army, others have identified this badge as used by The 1st Judeans just after WW1. read more
150.00 GBP
RF (Vols) Cap Badge
A white metal cap badge for a volunteer/militia battalion of The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) with two lug fastenings (east and west). KK596. read more
45.00 GBP
1st VB Northumberland Fusiliers Cap Badge
A scarce, blackened brass, cap badge for the 1st volunteer battalion of The Royal Northumberland Fusilier with a slider fastening. As KK593/Wood 204 (new edition)/202 (first edition).
Note: Wood states this badge was worn on the service dress cap/slouch hat (with a red felt backing) and dates it to c1903-08.
Wood notes a photograph of The Allan's School (Newcastle-... read more
70.00 GBP