1st VB Dorset Cap Badge

A blackened brass cap badge for the 1st volunteer battalion of The Dorsetshire Regiment with two lug fastenings (east and west) and an attractive red felt backing. Approximately 30mm wide x 37mm high. HQ at Dorchester. 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 colla...  read more

Code: 59274

Jersey LI Officer’s Glengarry Badge

An attractive, silver and (slightly faded) gilt, glengarry badge for an officer of The Royal Jersey Light Infantry (Militia) with two lug fastenings (east and west). From the Rod Flood collection.

Note: The http://www.jerseymilitia.co.uk/RJLIGlengarryOfficers.html website offers more information. It appears this badge should have an enamel background. Worn circa 1881-1901.  read more

Code: 59270

1st Devon Militia Glengarry Badge

A scarce, brass, glengarry badge for The First or East Devon Militia with two lug fastenings (east and west). KK1185.

Note: Kipling & King dates this glengarry badge to circa 1890.  read more

Code: 59205

Middlesex Vol Regt (VTC) Cap Badge

A bronzed cap badge for The Middlesex Volunteer Regiment, part of the WW1 Volunteer Training Corps movement, with (unusually) a slider fastening. KK1666.  read more

Code: 59197

1st VB Leicestershire Regt FS Cap Badge

A scarce, white metal, field-service cap badge for the 1st volunteer battalion of The Leicestershire Regiment with two lug fastenings (north and south) and a red felt backing intact. HQ at Leicester. Churchill 545.  read more

Code: 59158

City of Norwich Vols (VTC) Cap Badge

A scarce, bi-metal, cap badge for The City of Norwich Volunteers with a slider fastening. KK1669.

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

Code: 59155

NMV (VTC) Cap Badge

A scarce, bi-metal, cap badge for The National Motor Volunteers with two lug fastenings (east and west). The reverse bears a plaque for manufacturer J.R. Gaunt London. KK1694.  read more

Code: 59138

2VB SLI Glengarry Badge

A scarce, white metal, glengarry badge for thew 2nd volunteer battalion of The Somerset Light Infantry with two lug fastenings (east and west - the north lug is missing). HQ at Taunton.  read more

Code: 59079

RE (Vols) Ed7th Cap Badge

A nice, Edward 7th pattern, silver-plated cap badge for The Royal Engineer (Volunteers) with two blade fastenings (east and west). KK881.

Note: This doesn't have the void around the laurel leaves typical of an officer's cap badge. Perhaps it is of a non-commissioned officer's quality?  read more

Code: 59073

2VB Essex Regt Cap Badge

A scarce, white metal, cap badge for the 2nd volunteer battalion of The Essex Regiment with a slider fastening. HQ at Colchester.  read more

Code: 59065