RNGM Officer's Shako Plate

A rare, silvered, shako plate for an officer of The Royal North Gloucestershire Militia with two lug fastenings (east and west). Brinson E35.

Note: Brinson dates this plate to circa 1855-78.

He states: "This pattern plate was worn on the three patterns of shako used during this period (French pattern, quilted pattern and last pattern).

"Plates are so...  read more

Code: 59600

Victorian 16th Lancers Cap Badge

A scarce, bi-metal, cap badge for The 16th Lancers with two lug fastenings (east and west) and the usual 'sweathole' construction. KK779.  read more

Code: 59599

REME Tudor Crown Cap Badge

A bi-metal cap badge for The Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers with a slider fastening. Note: This is the new 'Tudor crown' version, introduced following the coronation of King Charles III.  read more

Code: 59598

RMP Buttonhole Badge

A scarce, white metal, buttonhole badge for The Royal Marine Police. The reverse is marked for manufacturer Firmin London. Rawlinson 537.

Note: John Rawlinson, in his book Personal Distinctions 350 Years of Royal Marines Uniforms and Insignia, states: "In 1940 a supply of 2,000 RMP button hole badges were ordered for wear by RM Police and RMP Special Reserve in plain clothes.'  read more

Code: 59597

Essex Yeomanry Beret Badge

A brass beret badge for The Essex Yeomanry with a slider fastening. KK1491 or Wood 33.

Note: Michael Wood, in his book on The Badges and Insignia of the Essex Yeomanry, dates this badge to circa 1954-63.

He states the badge was worn "...curiously with a King's crown even though in the reign of Queen Elizabeth II".  read more

Code: 59596

RSG NCO's Arm Badge

A scarce, silvered/white metal, arm badge for a non-commissioned officer of The 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys) with three lug fastenings (south, east and west). Linaker & Dine 11.2B.

Note: The badge is struck from a hollow die/has a hollow back with a plate covering it as often seen on early (Victorian period) NCO's arm badges. There may be a slight repair to the bottom of the ...  read more

Code: 59595

RMF Cap Badge

A nice, bi-metal, cap badge for The Royal Munster Fusiliers with a slider fastening and 'sweathole' construction. KK701.  read more

Code: 59594

Winchester School Cap Badge

A brass cap badge for The Winchester School (Hampshire) Officer Training Corps with two lug fastenings (east and west). KK2714.  read more

Code: 59593

Cinque Ports Officer's Collar Badge

A scarce and attractive, silver and enamel, collar badge for an officer of The 1st Cinque Ports Rifle Volunteers with two lug fastenings (east and west). Churchill 988.  read more

Code: 59592

T/4/S. Lancashire Shoulder Title

A brass shoulder title for the 4th (territorial) battalion of The South Lancashire Regiment with three hexagonal lug fastenings (north, east and west). Westlake 1143.  read more

Code: 59591