1st VB Dorset Cap Badge

A brass (previously blackened?) cap badge for the 1st volunteer battalion of The Dorsetshire Regiment with two lug fastenings (east and west). Approximately 30mm wide x 37mm high. Churchill 1103.

Note: Churchill states this unit wore the same collar badges as the regular units, although the undress hat badges are sometimes mistaken for collar badges.

He adds: "The...  read more

Code: 58713

1st VB Beds Regt Cap Badge

A scarce, white metal, cap badge for the 1st volunteer battalion of The Bedfordshire Regiment with two lug fastenings (east and west). HQ at Hertford.

Note: This is a small-sized cap badge at approximately 35mm tall x 35mm wide.  read more

Code: 58698

5th Middlesex RVC Officer's PBP

A rare, silvered, pouch-belt plate for an officer of The 5th West Middlesex (Harrow) Rifle Volunteers with three screw fastenings (north, east and west). Worn circa 1880. The reverse bears a plaque for S.W. Silver & Co, Cornhill, London. Some verdigris.  read more

Code: 58670

2nd VB Loyals Glengarry Badge

A scarce Victorian, white metal, glengarry badge for the 2nd volunteer battalion of The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment with two of its three lug fastenings intact (east and west - the north lug is missing). HQ at Bolton.  read more

Code: 58655

UAVR (VTC) Cap Badge

A nice bronze/enamel cap badge for The United Arts Volunteer Rifles with a slider fastening (marked Thomas Fattorini Bolton). KK1647.

Note: This unit was part of the WW1 Volunteer Training Corps movement.

The rear of the badge itself also carries a manufacturer's mark.  read more

Code: 58565

RND Drake Cap Badge

A scarce, bi-metal, cap badge for The Royal Naval Division, Drake Battalion, with two lug fastenings (east and west). KK1161.  read more

Code: 58456

2nd VB Essex Regt Cap Badge

A rare, white metal, cap badge for the 2nd volunteer battalion of The Essex Regiment with its original slider replaced with two lug fastenings (east and west). HQ at Colchester. Gaylor plate 25.  read more

Code: 58359

Inns of Court VRC Cap Badge

A (faded) blackened brass cap badge for The Inns of Court Volunteer Rifle Corps with two lug fastenings (east and west). Somewhat discoloured/corroded.  read more

Code: 58316

Thoresby Vols Officer's SBP

A rare, gilt, shoulder belt plate for an officer of The Thoresby Volunteers (Nottingham) with the usual hook (north) and two stud fastenings (east and west). Worn circa 1803-08.

Note: There is a slight knock/nick to the left of the crown as viewed.

The Thoresby Volunteers was a 109-strong unit, raised circa 1802-03, commanded by Captain The Honourable Charles Herb...  read more

Code: 58280

24th Middlesex RV Officer's Glengarry Badge

A scarce and attractive, silver-plated, glengarry badge for an officer of 24th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers (Post Office Rifles) with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). This badge is 60mm tall x 44mm wide.

Note: The same-sized badge was worn on the officer's pouch with screw fastenings.  read more

Code: 58270