2nd VB SLI FS Cap Badge

A rare, white metal, field-service cap badge/collar badge for the 2nd volunteer battalion of The Somerset Light Infantry with two lug fastenings (north and south). Worn circa 1905-08 only. HQ at Taunton. Churchill 440.

Note: Churchill describes this as an officer's pattern collar/field-service cap badge in silver - he does not mention an other ranks' version in white metal.  read more

Code: 57817

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). HQ at Leicester. Churchill 545.  read more

Code: 57716

North Riding RV Cap Badge

A blackened brass cap badge for The North Riding (of Yorkshire) Rifle Volunteers with two lug fastenings (east and west). The reverse bears a plaque for manufacturer J.R. Gaunt London (upside down).

Note: Despite the name, I understand this unit was part of the WW1 volunteer training corps (VTC) movement rather than the earlier rifle volunteer movement.  read more

Code: 57698

Cambridge University VRC Cap Badge

A scarce, white metal, cap badge for The Cambridge University Volunteer Rifle Corps with a slider fastening. KK1809.  read more

Code: 57692

Birkenhead VTC Cap Badge

A bronzed cap badge for The Birkenhead & District Volunteer Training Corps (part of the WW1 Volunteer Training Corps movement) with a slider fastening (likely a replacement). KK1606.  read more

Code: 57675

United Arts Volunteer Rifles (VTC) Cap Badge

A rare, bronzed and enamel, cap badge for The United Arts Volunteer Rifles, part of the WW1 Volunteer Training Corps movement, with the usual pointed slider fastening. KK1647.  read more

Code: 57615

1st London Divisional Cyclists Cap Badge

A rare, brass, cap badge for The 1st/1st London Divisional Cyclist Company with a slider fastening. KK1873.

Note: Kipling & King states: "Formed in February 1916 for the 58th (London) Division. In May 1916, with 5th and 14th Cyclist companies, formed the 6th Corps Cyclist Battalion which was later the 6th Cyclist Battalion and a unit of The Army Cyclist Corps.  read more

Code: 57610

24th Middlesex RV Glengarry Badge

A scarce, (faded) blackened brass, glengarry badge for The 24th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers (Post Office Rifles) with two lug fastenings (east and west).  read more

Code: 57605

KRRC (Militia) Cap Badge

A scarce, King's crown, brass cap badge for a militia battalion of The King's Royal Rifle Corps with a slider fastening (note the South Africa honour). Worn c1905-08.

Note: These badges are usually found in blackened brass. This badge may have been blackened previously but there is little evidence of any residue.  read more

Code: 57599

Middlesex Vol Regt (VTC) Cap Badge

A bronzed cap badge for The Middlesex Volunteer Regiment, part of the WW1 Volunteer Training Corps movement, with the usual two hexagonal lug fastenings (east and west). KK1666.  read more

Code: 57569