Berks Regt Officer’s HP

A rare, silver and (slightly faded) gilt, helmet plate for an officer of The Berkshire Regiment with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). KK262.

Note: The Berkshire Regiment was granted the Royal title in 1885 so this plate dates to circa 1881-1885 only.

Head-dress Badges of The British Army Volume 1, by Arthur Kipling & Hugh King, says the centre should be...  read more

Code: 61620

Bucks VDC Cap Badge

A scarce, bronzed, cap badge for The Buckinghamshire Volunteer Defence Corps with the usual two small lug fastenings (east and west). KK1600.

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

Code: 61619

Border Regt (Militia) Cap Badge

A scarce, white metal, cap badge for the 3rd (militia) battalion of The Border Regiment with two lug fastenings (east and west) and the usual two 'blade' fastenings holding a red felt centre in place. KK1221.

Note: The centre carries the Arroyo Dos Molinos 1811 honour not found on standard reproductions.  read more

Code: 61618

HLI Glengarry Badge

A long scroll pattern, white metal, glengarry badge for The Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment) with two lug fastenings (east and west). KK683.  read more

Code: 61617

QARANC Officer's Cap Badge

A silver-plated and gilt cap badge for an officer of The Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps with two lug fastenings (east and west). The reverse is marked for manufacturer J.R. Gaunt London. KK2186.  read more

Code: 61616

Welsh Regt Officer's HP

A scarce, silver and gilt, helmet plate for an officer of The Welsh Regiment with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). As KK255.

Note: This looks like a very neat conversion from a Victorian plate?

Head-dress Badges of The British Army Volume 1, by Arthur Kipling & Hugh King, says the motto was changed to the spelling Gwell Angau Na Chywilydd (as on this pl...  read more

Code: 61615

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: 61614

Household Cavalry G5th Officer's Brooch

A rare, George 5th pattern, gilt and enamel cap badge for an officer of The Household Cavalry converted to a brooch with a pin fastening. KK1882.

Note: The enamel looks slightly defective.  read more

Code: 61613

Y&L Officer's Collar Badges

An attractive pair of silver-plated and gilt collar badges for an officer of The York & Lancaster Regiment, each with two lug fastenings (east and west). Churchill 1578/1579.  read more

Code: 61612

T/RAMC/E Lancashire Shoulder Title

A brass shoulder title for East Lancashire (territorial) divisional field ambulance of The Royal Army Medical Corps with three hexagonal lug fastenings (north, east and west). Westlake 427.  read more

Code: 61611