5/6 Staffs Regt Beret Badge

A rare, anodised zinc, beret badge for the 5th and 6th (territorial) battalions of The Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's) with two lug fastenings (east and west - one slightly bent). KK2388.

Note: This is a controversial badge, believed to have been worn briefly during the 1960s. Some collectors consider this heavy badge to be a spurious item, never issued or worn (de...  read more

Code: 59485

W Yorks Cap Badge

A nice, bi-metal, cap badge for The West Yorkshire Regiment with two lug fastenings (east and west), which suggest it to be a Victorian/Edwardian example. KK608.  read more

Code: 59483

W Riding VB Collar Badges

A pair of white metal collar badges for a volunteer battalion of The Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding), each with two lug fastenings (east and west). Churchill 918.  read more

Code: 59482

Early SF Shoulder Titles

A scarce pair of brass shoulder titles for The Scots Fusiliers, each with two lug fastenings (east and west). Westlake 943.

Note: Ray Westlake, in his book on Collecting Metal Shoulder Titles, states: "Dated photos in the Scottish United Services Museum show the title SF being worn in the 1890s. By 1907 the title had changed to RSF..."  read more

Code: 59481

Anodised EY KC Cap Badge

A rare, anodised aluminium, beret badge for The Essex Yeomanry with a slider fastening (marked H.W. Timings Ltd B'ham). Slight scuffing. 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 Que...  read more

Code: 59480

Merchiston School Plaid Brooch

A scarce, white metal, plaid brooch for a piper of The Merchiston Castle School (Edinburgh) Officer Training Corps with a stout pin fastening.  read more

Code: 59479

Anodised RWK Cap Badge

An anodised aluminium cap badge for The Royal West Kent Regiment with a slider fastening (marked Smith & Wright Ltd). KK668.  read more

Code: 59478

Observer Corps Cap Badge

An early pattern, white metal, cap badge for The Observer Corps with three blade fastenings (north, east and west).

Note: This unit received the Royal title in 1941.

There is some support/strengthening behind the observer's arm.  read more

Code: 59476

Victorian RM Valise Badge

A brass valise badge for The Royal Marines with a 'box and hook' fastening. Rawlinson 948.

Note: John Rawlinson, in his book Personal Distinctions 350 Years of Royal Marines Uniforms and Insignia, dates this badge to circa 1874-1902.  read more

Code: 59474

Buffs Officer's Cap Badge

A silver-plated cap badge for an officer of The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment) with two lug fastenings (east and west). KK591.  read more

Code: 59469