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
750.00 GBP
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
180.00 GBP
1st VB Hants Glengarry Badge
A white metal glengarry badge for the 1st volunteer battalion of The Hampshire Regiment with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). HQ at Winchester. Woods 8.10.
Note: Terence Woods, in his book on The Military Insignia of Hampshire and The Isle of Wight, states this badge was worn circa 1897-1901 only. read more
90.00 GBP
Jewish Pals Cap Badge
A rare, brass, cap badge for the 38th, 39th 40th and 42nd battalions of The Royal Fusiliers with a slider fastening. KK1145.
These units were part of the 'pals' battalions of Kitchener's Army, raised during WW1. read more
150.00 GBP
25th RF (Frontiersmen) Cap Badge
A rare, brass, cap badge for the 25th (Frontiersmen) battalion of The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) with a slider fastening. KK1142.
Note: This badge is sometimes known as the 'garage' badge or the 'Gamages' badge.
Kipling & King states: "It is believed that this early badge was made from Grenadier Guards cap badges with the scroll added in a local gara... read more
450.00 GBP
RA (Vols) Busby Grenade
A white metal busby badge for The Royal Artillery (Volunteers) with a replacement slider fastening. As KK826/Litchfield & Westlake 9.
Note: Norman Litchfield and Ray Westlake, in their book on The Volunteer Artillery 1859-1908, date these badges to circa 1860-78.
The book states: "There appear to have been two distinctive patterns used to which it has been impossib... read more
45.00 GBP
Liverpool Pals Cap Badge
A scarce, brass, cap badge for the 17th-22nd (1st-4th City) battalions of The King's Regiment (Liverpool) with a pin fastening (east and west). KK1146.
Possibly a sweetheart badge?
This short-lived unit was part of Kitchener's Army. read more
50.00 GBP
RE (Vols) Cap Badge
A scarce, white metal, Edward 7th pattern cap badge for The Royal Engineers (Volunteers) with two lug fastenings (east and west). KK881. read more
50.00 GBP
UTP Cap Badge
A brass cap badge for The Upper Thames Patrol with a slider fastening. KK2430. read more
75.00 GBP
West Riding Volunteers Cap Badge
A scarce, bi-metal, cap badge for The West Riding Volunteer Regiment (VTC) with a slider fastening. KK1688. read more
75.00 GBP