BOSLEYS ~ WEDNESDAY 8th MARCH 2006 BADGES, HELMET PLATES, SHOULDER BELT PLATES etc. including many fine examples form the Hugh King Collection. Most of the lots are photographed in the catalogue which is lavishly illustrated in both colour and black and white ORDER CATALOGUE ONLINE

1     Dorsetshire Militia Officer’s 1878-81 helmet plate. A very fine and scarce example. Silver eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; mounted on the star, within a laurel wreath, a strap inscribed “Dorset Militia”; to the centre, the Crest of Lord Rivers in gilt, viz a Stork proper surmounted by coronet on a black velvet ground. Two of three loops remain to reverse. Overlay secured to star in usual manner but with addition of Araldite. Generally VGC. (£300 - £500) Raised 27th August 1758 at Dorchester; became 3rd Bn. Dorsetshire Regiment on Friday 1st July 1881.

2     South Devon Militia Officer’s 1878-81 helmet plate. A very fine and scarce example. Silver eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; mounted on the star, within a laurel wreath, a pierced rich gilt strap inscribed “South Devon XXV Regt. of Militia”; to the centre, a gilt rampant lion on a black velvet ground. Three loops to reverse. Generally VGC. (£300 - £500) Raised 5th December 1758 at Plymouth; became 3rd Bn. Devonshire Regiment on 1st July 1881.

3     North Durham Militia Officer’s 1844-55 Albert pattern shako plate. A most attractive and scarce example. Silver eight pointed hobnail star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; mounted on the star, the Arms of the City of Durham (gilt edged black velvet shield with crimson velvet cross; below, a tri-part gilt scroll inscribed “North Durham Militia”. Three loops to reverse (pinched). Generally VGC. (£500 - £600) Originally raised in 1745 at Newcastle ; became 4th Bn. Durham Light Infantry on Friday 1st July 1881. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1257 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

4     Gloucestershire Regiment Officer’s forage cap badge. A very fine and scarce post 1881 example. Gilt Arms of the City of Gloucester ornamented with red enamel, surmounted by the Sphinx over Egypt on two twigs of laurel. Below the shield a four part scroll inscribed “Gloucestershire Regiment”. One fixing wire absent. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200)

5     31st Foot (Huntingdonshire) 1878-81 Officer’s helmet plate. A very fine and scarce gilt example. Eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; mounted on the star, the Garter within a laurel wreath. To the centre, gilt “31” on a black velvet ground. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£400 - £500) Became 1st Bn East Surrey Regiment on Friday 1st July 1881 whilst commanded by Thomas Eaton Swettenham.

6     18th Foot (Royal Irish) 1878-81 Officer’s helmet plate. A very fine and scarce gilt example. Eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; mounted on the star, the Garter within a laurel wreath. To the centre, silver Crowned Maid of Erin Harp on a black velvet ground; on the base of the wreath, a silver scroll inscribed “Quis separabit”. One of three loops remain to reverse. Remaining loop AF otherwise VGC. (£400 - £500) Became Royal Irish Regiment on Friday 1st July 1881.

7     1st Devon Militia Officer’s pre 1855 shoulder belt plate. A fine, most attractive and scarce example. Rectangular silver plate mounted with gilt Crowned strap inscribed “1st Devon Militia”; Exeter Castle, in silver to the burnished gilt centre. The Crowned strap set within a most ornate gilt Union wreath; along the base, a gilt scroll inscribed “Semper fidelis”. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom as well as original backing leather. VGC (£400 - £600) Raised 5th December 1858 at Exeter as 1st or East Devon Militia. Became 4th Bn. The Devonshire Regiment on Friday, 1st July 1881.

8     2nd Warwickshire Militia Officer’s 1878-81 helmet plate. A very fine and scarce silver plated example. Eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; mounted on the star, within a laurel wreath, a circlet inscribed “Second Warwick Militia”; to the centre, a VR Cypher on a crimson ground. Three loops to reverse. Generally VGC. (£300 - £400) Raised March 1853 at Warwick; became 4th Bn. Warwickshire Regiment on 1st July 1881.

9     Northumberland Militia Officer’s 1878-81 helmet plate. A very fine and scarce example. Silver eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; mounted on the star, within a laurel wreath, a strap inscribed “Libertas et natale solum. Northumberland”; to the centre, Alnwick Castle on a black velvet ground. Two of three loops remain to reverse. Generally VGC. (£300 - £500) Raised in October 1759 at Alnwick; became 3rd Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers on Friday 1st July 1881.

10     Bedfordshire Regiment Victorian Officer’s forage cap badge. A very fine post 1881 example. Gilt eight pointed star with superimposed Maltese Cross. To the centre, the Garter; within the Garter a silver Hart crossing a ford on a field of rich blue translucent enamel. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150)

11     1st (Royal) Regiment of Foot 1869-78 Officer’s shako plate. A fine scarce rich gilt example. Within a Crowned laurel wreath, the pierced Collar of The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle on a burnished ground, the Collar badge set on the base of the wreath; to the centre, VR Cypher with floriated “1” below. Resting atop the Collar, a scroll inscribed “Royal Regiment”. Retains both original loops to reverse. Minor fracture between Crown and orb. Near VGC. (£250 - £400) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 150 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

12     12th (East Suffolk) Foot Officer’s 1869-78 shako plate. An exceptionally fine and rare example. Within a gilt Crowned laurel wreath, the Garter; “12” pierced in the seeded centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

13     3rd Bn. Border Regiment Victorian Officer’s helmet plate. A very fine and scarce example. Gilt eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown. Mounted on the star a full laurel wreath; within the wreath, a Maltese cross mounted on a laurel wreath, resting on a scroll inscribed “The Border Regt.”. Lions between the arms of the cross, ball finials to the tips. To the centre, within the Garter, the Dragon on red and white enamel ground. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£350 - £500) Separated from Westmoreland and Cumberland Militia 20th June 1760 as Cumberland Militia at Whitehaven; redesignated Royal Cumberland Militia in 1804. Became 3rd Battalion Border Regiment on Friday 1st July, 1881. Vendor’s notes state this pattern of plate adopted in 1884.

14     Royal Marines 1826-30 Officer’s shoulder belt plate. A very fine and rare short lived example. Seeded gilt rectangular plate mounted with the Royal Crest within a full wreath of oak ornamented at the base with Union spray. Reverse retains original fixings comprising A hook (one of two) and two studs. Generally VGC. (£600 - £800)

15     QO Cameron Highlanders Victorian Officer’s shoulder belt plate. A very fine post 1901 example. Seeded gilt rectangular plate with burnished edges mounted with the Cross of St. Andrew in silver. Mounted on the cross, a gilt Crowned oval inscribed “The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders”. To the centre of the oval, a Crowned thistle in silver. Below the cross, in silver, the Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt”. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. VGC (£200 - £300)

16     Highland Light Infantry post 1901 Officer’s shoulder belt plate. A fine example. Seeded gilt rectangular plate mounted with the Star of the Order of the Thistle in silver. Mounted on the Star, a gilt Crown with a silver curled bugle horn below, gilt “HLI” monogram to the centre. Beneath the horn, a gilt scroll inscribed “Assaye” with the Elephant in gilt below. Reverse retains original fixings comprising two hooks and two studs. Minor stains, generally VGC. (£200 - £300)

17     49th Foot (Hertfordshire) Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1820-42. A very fine and scarce gilt example. Rectangular plate mounted with silver Crowned strap inscribed “Princess Charlotte of Wales’s Regt.”; to the centre “49” over Union spray. To the left of the strap, an upright scroll inscribed “Egmont op Zee”, to the right another inscribed “Copenhagen”; below the strap another inscribed “Queens Town”. Reverse complete with original fixings comprising two hooks and two studs. VGC (Parkyn 387) (£400 - £600) Under Cardwell’s reforms, on Friday 1st July 1881, the 49th became 1st Bn. Berkshire Regiment.

18     Grenadier Guards Officer’s Colour belt plate. A very fine and scarce example. Seeded gilt rectangular plate mounted with large gilt flaming grenade silver Crowned “EIIR” to the ball. Reverse with two wide loops. VGC (£200 - £400)

19     Royal Horse Guards Officer’s Colour belt plate. A very fine and scarce example. Seeded gilt rectangular plate mounted with a silver oval Garter surmounted by an Imperial Crown; “ER” to centre all on gilt slip. Reverse with two wide loops. VGC (£200 - £400)

20     Leinster Regiment Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp. An exceptionally fine and scarce post 1881 example of special pattern with maple leaf ends and matching numbers to both halves. On a round burnished gilt plate, a frosted silver wreath of maple and laurel within the wreath, a Crowned circlet inscribed “The Leinster Regt” with Prince of Wales' plumes to centre bearing gilt coronet. On the base of the wreath, a bi-part gilt scroll inscribed “Central India”. VGC (Ryan 237) (£250 - £300) Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians) was disbanded in 1922.

21     3rd (or South) Royal Jersey Light Infantry Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp. A very fine and rare example circa 1890-1901 with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “Royal Jersey Light Infantry”; seeded gilt centre mounted with silver Crowned strung bugle with “3” between the strings. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£200 - £300)

22     South Lancashire Regiment Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp. A very fine post 1881 silver and gilt example of special pattern with matching numbers to both halves. On a round burnished gilt plate, a silver laurel wreath, the top joined by a scroll inscribed “South Lancashire”, the lower part joined by another inscribed “Prince of Wales’s Vols”; within the wreath, the Prince of Wales’s plumes over the Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt” below. Oakleaf ends. VGC (Ryan 207) (£120 - £150)

23     Connaught Rangers Officer’s Victorian waist belt clasp. A scarce 1881-1901 silver and rich gilt example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “Connaught Rangers”; seeded gilt centre mounted with silver Elephant surmounted by a Crown (orb and cross absent). Universal pattern rococo ends. GC (Ryan 234) (£150 - £200)

24     Royal Irish Fusiliers Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp. A good scarce post 1881 silver and gilt example of special pattern. Gilt circlet bearing a laurel wreath surmounted by a Crown; at the base of the wreath, a tri-part scroll inscribed “Royal Irish Fusiliers”; mounted on the seeded gilt centre, a gilt flaming grenade; mounted on the ball, in silver, the Eagle resting on a tablet inscribed “8”. Shamrock ends bearing the Harp. Dirty otherwise GC. (Ryan 232) (£150 - £200)

25     Royal Fusiliers Edwardian Officer’s waist belt clasp. A very fine and exceptionally scarce 1901/02 silver and gilt example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “The Royal Fusiliers”; seeded gilt centre mounted with silver Rose surmounted by a Crown. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (Ryan 171) (£200 - £300) King Edward VII ascended the Throne upon the death of Queen Victoria 22nd January 1901. The dress sword belt was abolished by Army Order 39/1902 issued 1st February 1902.

26     Lancashire Fusiliers Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp A post 1881 silver and gilt example. Circlet inscribed “The Lancashire Fusiliers”; seeded gilt centre mounted with silver laurel wreath encircling silver Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt”. Universal pattern rococo ends. GC (Ryan 186) (£80 - £120)

27     Worcestershire Regiment Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp. A good 1881-90 silver and gilt example. Circlet inscribed “The Worcestershire Regiment”; seeded gilt centre mounted with silver star bearing gilt Tower to centre; “Firm” scroll on the lower rays of the star. Universal pattern rococo ends. Traces of gilt only. (Ryan 194) (£75 - £100)

28     King’s Liverpool Regiment post 1881 Officer’s waist belt clasp. A very fine silver and gilt example with matching benchmarks to both halves. Circlet inscribed “The Liverpool Regt. The King’s” ; seeded gilt centre mounted with silver Horse of Hanover with motto above. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (Ryan 172) (£80 - £120)

29     Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp. A very fine post 1881 silver and gilt example of special pattern with matching numbers to both halves. On a round burnished gilt plate, a deep laurel wreath of silver intertwined with a silver scroll bearing the battle honours of the Regiment. Within the wreath, in silver, the White Horse with gilt motto scroll “Nec aspera terrent”. Above the White Horse, a gilt grenade bearing the silver Castle of Inniskilling on the ball. Below the White Horse at the junction of the wreath, a gilt Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt”. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (Ryan 191) (£200 - £300)

30     1st (or East) Royal Guernsey Militia Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp. A fine and rare example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “Royal Guernsey Militia”; seeded gilt centre mounted with silver strung bugle surmounted by a sprig of laurel with “1” between the strings. Universal pattern rococo ends. Gilt a little dull otherwise VGC. (£200 - £300) Granted “Royal” in 1831.

31     South Staffordshire Regiment Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp. A good post 1881 silvered and gilt example of special pattern with differing numbers to both halves. On a round burnished gilt plate, silver laurel wreath enclosing Windsor Castle. Above the Castle, the Sphinx over Egypt; below, the Stafford Knot. Scroll beneath the Knot inscribed “The South Staffordshire Regiment”. Oakleaf ends. Traces of gilt only otherwise GC (Ryan 205). (£100 - £150)

32     Derbyshire Regiment Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp. A very fine silver and gilt post 1881 example of special pattern with matching numbers to both halves. On a round burnished gilt plate, a Crowned Maltese cross in silver. Mounted to the centre, a rich gilt oak wreath bearing gilt scrolls inscribed “Sherwood” “Foresters” with “Derbyshire” below the wreath. To the centre, a silver Stag set on blue enamel ground. Oak leaf ends. Minor cracks to enamel. VGC (Ryan 212) (£120 - £150)

33     78th Highlanders 1835-40 Officer’s waist belt clasp. An exceedingly fine and scarce example worn in full dress circa 1835-40 and later in undress. Raised silver laurel circlet, the burnished gilt centre mounted with silver elephant over “LXXVIII”. Plain gilt belt loops. VGC (£200 - £300) 78th Highlanders (Ross-shire) Buffs became 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders on 1st July 1881

34     Essex Regiment Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp. A very fine post 1881 silver and gilt example of special pattern. On a round burnished gilt plate, a silver oak wreath; within the wreath, a gilt circlet inscribed “The Essex Regiment” surmounted by a silver Crown. To the centre, the Arms of Essex on a rich crimson translucent enamel ground surmounted by the Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt”. To the junction of the oak wreath, the Castle and Key of Gibraltar. Oakleaf ends. VGC (Ryan 211) (£200 - £300)

35     Royal Artillery unusual Victorian Officer’s pouch ornament. A fine and scarce example. Gilt Royal Arms with piercing around the shield, a scroll below inscribed “Ubique”. Below the scroll, a gun with mounted wheel and below the gun a scroll inscribed “Quo fas et gloria ducunt”. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC ... together with more usual gun pattern example with three screw posts to reverse. VGC (2 items) (£80 - £120)

36     Militia Artillery “Northern Division” Victorian Officer’s helmet plate. A fine and scarce example. Gilt Royal Arms with piercing around the shield, an applied scroll below bearing laurel spray in place of the usual “Ubique”. Below the scroll, a gun with mounted wheel and below the gun a scroll inscribed “Northern Division”. Three loops to reverse. Some wear to gilt. GC (£250 - £300) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 836 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

37     Royal Artillery “Eastern Division” Victorian Officer’s sabretache plate. A fine and scarce example. Rich gilt Royal Arms with piercing around the shield, an applied scroll below bearing laurel spray in place of the usual “Ubique”. Below the scroll, a gun with mounted wheel and below the gun a scroll inscribed “Eastern Division”. Eight screw posts to reverse. VGC (£250 - £300)

38     Londonderry Artillery Victorian Officer’s helmet plate. A fine and rare example. Rich gilt Royal Arms with piercing around the shield, an applied scroll below bearing laurel spray in place of the usual “Ubique”. Below the scroll, a gun with mounted wheel and below the gun a scroll inscribed “Londonderry Artillery”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£350 - £500)

39     Fife Artillery Edwardian Officer’s helmet plate. A fine and rare example. Rich gilt Royal Arms with piercing around the shield, a scroll below inscribed “Ubique”. Below the scroll, a gun with mounted wheel and below the gun a scroll inscribed “Fife Artillery”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£250 - £400)

40     Royal Artillery Territorial Officer’s helmet plate. A fine and scarce post 1908 example. Rich gilt Royal Arms with piercing around the shield, an applied scroll below bearing laurel spray in place of the usual “Ubique”. Below the scroll, a gun with mounted wheel and below the gun a scroll inscribed “Quo fas et gloria ducunt”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150)

41     Royal Artillery Edwardian Officer’s helmet plate. A fine post 1901 example. Rich gilt Royal Arms with piercing around the shield, a scroll beneath inscribed “Ubique”. Below the scroll, a gun with mounted wheel and below the gun a scroll inscribed “Quo fas et gloria ducunt”. Three loops to reverse. Gilt on wheel absent. (£50 - £100)

42     Royal Artillery 1832-37 Officer’s belltop shako plate. An exceptionally fine and rare example. Rich gilt large eight pointed star mounted with pre 1837 Royal Arms with piercing around the shield, a scroll beneath inscribed “Ubique”. Below the scroll, a gun with mounted wheel and below the gun a scroll inscribed “Quo fas et gloria ducunt”. Retains both horizontal loops to reverse. VGC (£800 - £1,000)

43     Honourable Artillery Company Victorian mounted Officer’s sabretache ornament. A very fine and scarce example. Rich gilt strap inscribed “Honourable Artillery Company” surmounted by a Guelphic style crown. To the centre, on a burnished ground, “VR” cypher, reversed and interlaced, flaming grenade beneath. Four screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300)

44     3rd (Tyrone) Bn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers piper's plaid brooch. A fine and extremely scarce post 1908 example. Silvered quoit bearing Crown and shamrock wreath with “Tyrone” scroll to the base; Order of St.Patrick Star to centre. Stout pin to reverse. Generally VGC (£400 - £500) Tyrone Militia raised at Caledon in 1783, redesignated “Royal” in 1793, redesignated Royal Tyrone Fusiliers in 1855. Became 5th Bn. of Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers 1st July 1881, in May 1882 renumbered 4th, redesignated as 3rd Bn. on 12th July 1908 on transfer to Special Reserve, redesignated Militia in 1921. The Royal Tyrone Militia hadthe distinction of being the first regiment to mount guard on Dublin Castle carrying the Union flag.

45     Seaforth Highlanders 1895 Officer’s silver plaid brooch. A very fine quality example by R & HB Kirkwood, 66 & 68 Thistle St. Edinburgh bearing Edinburgh hallmarks for 1895 and Kirkwood’s thistle logo. Thistle wreath mounted with silver Coronet, HRH Duke of Albany’s cypher and stag’s head in high relief. The wreath bears 15 battle honours up to “Afghanistan”. Original stout pin to reverse. VGC (£350 - £400)

46     Royal Cheshire Militia Officer’s 1840-53 shoulder belt plate. A very fine and scarce example comprising a burnished silver rectangular plate mounted with an oval gilt Crowned strap inscribed “Royal Cheshire” resting in a silver wreath, half laurel, half oak. Within the Garter, glued on to a rich blue translucent enamel ground, replacement silver plated Prince of Wales’ plumes. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. Generally VGC. (£400 - £600) Became 3rd Battalion, The Cheshire Regiment in 1881.

47     VB Black Watch Victorian Officer’s shoulder belt plate. A fine scarce 1881-1901 example. Silver seeded rectangular plate with raised burnished edges; mounted on the plate, a gilt metal Star of the Order of the Thistle; mounted on the Star, a silvered thistle wreath, within the wreath a Crowned oval bearing the motto of the Order of the Thistle (Lacesset). To the centre, St.Andrew and the Cross in gilt metal, below the wreath, a silvered Sphinx. To the left of the Crown, a silver scroll inscribed “The Royal”; to the right, another inscribed “Highlanders”. To the left of the Sphinx, a silver scroll inscribed “Black”; to the right, another inscribed “Watch”. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. Generally VGC. (£250 - £300)

48     Leitrim Rifles Irish Militia pre 1881 Officer’s pouch belt plate. A very fine and rare die struck silver example. Oval shamrock wreath surmounted by a Crown resting on a tablet inscribed “Leitrim Rifles”; within the wreath, a Celtic cross with strung bugle on the upper arm and Harp to centre. Four screw posts to reverse; complete with backing plate. VGC (£500 - £600) Raised in 1793 at Carrick-on-Shannon as Leitrim Militia, redesignated Leitrim Rifles in 1855 and became 8th Bn. Rifle Brigade on Friday 1st July 1881. Disbanded 31st July 1889.

49     Westmeath Rifles Irish Militia pre 1881 Officer’s pouch belt plate. A fine and scarce die struck silver example. Oval shamrock wreath surmounted by a Crown resting on a blank tablet; within the wreath, a Maltese cross with lions between the arms and ball finials to the tips. To the centre; a strung bugle within a circlet inscribed “Westmeath Rifle Regiment”. Four screw posts to reverse (two clipped); complete with backing plate. Central highpoints polished, the bell end of the bugle polished through otherwise GC. (£300 - £400) Raised in 1793 at Mullingar as Westmeath Militia, redesignated Westmeath Rifles in 1855 and became 9th Bn. Rifle Brigade on Friday 1st July 1881.

50     East Kent Militia Officer’s pre 1855 shoulder belt plate. A fine and rare silver example. Rectangular plate mounted with elongated open top laurel wreath; within the wreath, a Crown over a scroll inscribed “East Kent” with White Horse of Kent to centre. Across the base of the wreath, an applied scroll inscribed “Invicta”. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom as well as original backing leather now slightly AF. VGC (£400 - £600) The East Kent Militia was raised at Canterbury 25th February 1760 and was originally numbered the First Regiment of Militia. In 1803 it was renumbered the 57th Regiment of Militia, a title it continued with until 1833, when it was renumbered 49th. Became 3rd Bn. The Buffs (Royal Est Kent Regiment) on Friday, 1st July 1881.

51     3rd Regiment of Jersey Militia pre 1855 Officer’s shoulder belt plate. An extremely fine and scarce attributed unmarked silver example. Rectangular plate mounted with Crowned laurel wreath; within the wreath a rope edged strap inscribed “Jersey Royal Militia”, “3” to centre. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom as well as original backing leather with old ink inscription <I>Major Le Cornu of this Regiment</I>. VGC (£600 - £800)

52     1st Oxfordshire Light Horse Volunteers 1864-70 Officer’s waist belt plate. A fine and rare silver plated example. Rectangular plate with engraved border mounted with Crowned OLH cypher, reversed and intertwined resting on a scroll inscribed “”Fortis est veritas” with “I” between the cypher and scroll. Fixed belt loop present, detachable belt loop now absent. VGC (£300 - £400) Formed January 1864 at Banbury with Captain the Hon. W.H.J. North, late of the 1st Life Guards and later to be the 11th Baron North, commanding. Disbanded February 1870.

53     1st Gloucestershire Light Horse Volunteers 1864-67 Officer’s waist belt plate. A fine and rare silver plated example. Rectangular plate mounted with Crowned GLH cypher. Both fixed and detachable belt loops present. VGC (£300 - £400) Formed May 1864 at Stroud with Captain John Dutton Hunt (died 1865) commanding. Disbanded June 1867.

54     1st Lanarkshire Artillery Volunteers Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A good scarce example. White metal Royal Arms, a scroll below inscribed “First” in place of the usual “Ubique”. Below the scroll, a gun and below the gun a scroll inscribed “Lanarkshire Artillery Volrs.”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200)

55     1st Cornwall Artillery Volunteers Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A good scarce example. White metal Royal Arms, a scroll below inscribed “1st” in place of the usual “Ubique”. Below the scroll, a gun and below the gun a scroll inscribed “Cornwall Artillery Vols.”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200)

56     1st Kent Artillery Volunteers Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A good scarce example. White metal Royal Arms, a scroll below bearing laurel spray in place of the usual “Ubique”. Below the scroll, a gun and below the gun a scroll inscribed “1st Kent Artillery Volunteers”. Three loops (pinched) to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200)

57     1st Forfarshire Artillery Volunteers Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A good scarce example. White metal Royal Arms, a scroll below inscribed “First” in place of the usual “Ubique”. Below the scroll, a gun and below the gun a scroll inscribed “Forfarshire Artillery”. Three loops to reverse. GC (£150 - £200)

58     Artillery Militia unusual Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A good scarce example. White metal Royal Arms, below a gun and below the gun a scroll inscribed “Artillery Militia”. Four loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200)

59     1st Fifeshire Artillery Volunteers Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A good scarce example. White metal Royal Arms, a scroll below inscribed “1st” in place of the usual “Ubique”. Below the scroll, a gun and below the gun a scroll inscribed “Fifeshire Artillery Volunteers”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200)

60     1st Durham Artillery Volunteers Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A good scarce example. White metal Royal Arms, a scroll below inscribed “1st” in place of the usual “Ubique”. Below the scroll, a gun and below the gun a scroll inscribed “Durham Artillery Volunteers”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200)

61     Cinque Ports Artillery Volunteers Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A good scarce example. White metal Royal Arms, a scroll below bearing laurel spray in place of the usual “Ubique”. Below the scroll, a gun and below the gun a scroll inscribed “Cinque Ports Artillery Vols.”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200)

62     1st Inverness-shire Artillery Volunteers Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A good scarce example. White metal Royal Arms, a scroll below inscribed “First” in place of the usual “Ubique”. Below the scroll, a gun and below the gun a scroll inscribed “Inverness-shire Artillery Vols.”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200)

63     Forth Engineer Volunteers Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A good scarce example. White metal Royal Arms, a scroll below inscribed “Forth” in place of the usual “Ubique”. Below the scroll, a tri-part scroll inscribed “Engineer Volunteers” with laurel spray to centre . Two loops to reverse. GC (£150 - £200)

64     Hampshire Submarine Miners Victorian Officer’s helmet plate. An extremely fine and scarce example. Silvered Royal Arms with fretted shield, a tri-part scroll inscribed “Hampshire Submarine Miners”. Rose between the Royal Arms and scroll. Two loops (pinched) and two blades to reverse. VGC (£400 - £600)

65     1st Devon & Somerset Engineer Volunteers Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A good scarce example. White metal Royal Arms, a scroll below inscribed “1st Devon” in place of the usual “Ubique”. Below the scroll, a tri-part scroll inscribed “& Somerset Engineer Volunteers”. Two loops to reverse. GC (£150 - £200)

66     3rd Lancashire Engineer Volunteers Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A good scarce example. White metal Royal Arms, a scroll below inscribed “3rd Lanc” in place of the usual “Ubique”. Below the scroll, a tri-part scroll inscribed “Royal Engineers Volunteers”. Two loops to reverse. GC (£150 - £200)

67     1st Lancashire Engineer Volunteers Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A good scarce example. White metal Royal Arms, a scroll below inscribed “First” in place of the usual “Ubique”. Below the scroll, a tri-part scroll inscribed “Lancashire Engineer Volunteers”. Two loops to reverse. GC (£150 - £200)

68     1st Durham Engineer Volunteers Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A good scarce example. White metal Royal Arms, a scroll below inscribed “1st Durham” in place of the usual “Ubique”. Below the scroll, a tri-part scroll inscribed “Royal Volunteers Engineers”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200)

69     1st Lanarkshire Engineer Volunteers Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A good scarce example. White metal Royal Arms, a scroll below inscribed “First” in place of the usual “Ubique”. Below the scroll, a tri-part scroll inscribed “Lanarkshire Engineer Volunteers”. Two loops (pinched) to reverse. GC (£150 - £200)

70     1st Lanc. E.V. Rossall School Cadets Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A good scarce example. White metal Royal Arms, a scroll below inscribed “1st Lanc. E.V.” in place of the usual “Ubique”. Below the scroll, a tri-part scroll inscribed “Rossall School Cadets”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200)

71     Newcastle on Tyne & Durham Engineer Volunteers Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A good scarce example. White metal Royal Arms, a scroll below inscribed “Newcastle on Tyne” in place of the usual “Ubique”. Below the scroll, a tri-part scroll inscribed “& Durham Engineer Volunteers”. Three loops (pinched) to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200)

72     Motor Volunteer Corps Edwardian Officer’s waist belt clasp. A fine and rare short lived silver plated example with matching numbers to both halves worn 1903-06 only. Circlet inscribed “Motor Volunteer Corps”, the centre bearing a wheel superimposed on an arrow all resting on a scroll inscribed “Subito”; oakleaf ends. VGC (£100 - £150) The Motor Volunteer Reserve was raised in 1903 and disbanded in 1906 only to be reformed as the Army Motor Reserve. which adopted a similar colour of uniform but with gilt metal fittings. It appears that original members continued to wear the old style uniform.

73     Inspector of Army Schools Edwardian Officer’s helmet plate A very fine and exceedingly scarce post 1901 example. Gilt eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown. Mounted on the star, within a laurel wreath, the Garter; within the Garter, EVIIR Cypher in silver all set on a duck egg blue enamel ground. Three loops to reverse. Minor chip to enamel at 5 o’clock, generally VGC. (£200 - £300) Inspectors of Army Schools and Corps of Army Schoolmasters (formed in 1846;) disbanded 1920 and reformed as the Army Educational Corps 15th June, 1920.

74     General Officer’s silver and gilt post 1901 pagri badge. A good scarce example. Gilt laurel wreath surmounted by the Royal Crest; within the wreath, a crossed baton and silver bladed sword. Stout pagri pin to reverse. GC (£100 - £150)

75     The Rangers Officer’s 1940 hallmarked silver cap badge. A very fine example by JRG&S (JR Gaunt, London) bearing Birmingham hallmarks for 1940. Maltese cross surmounted by a Crown; to the centre, within a circlet inscribed “The King’s Royal Rifle Corps”, a strung bugle. The arms of the cross bear the regiment’s battle honours. Beneath the cross, a scroll inscribed “The Rangers”. Two long loops to reverse. VGC (KK 2416) (£150 - £200) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 2416 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

76     Londonderry Militia pre 1881 glengarry badge. A very scarce die struck nickel plated brass example comprising a strap inscribed “Londonderry Regiment” surmounted by a Castle; strung bugle to centre. Two loops to reverse. Slight crease to castle. GC (£200 - £300) Raised as Londonderry Militia in 1793, redesignated Londonderry Light Infantry in 1855. Became 4th Bn. of Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers 1st July 1881, in May 1882 converted to Artillery as 9th Bde. North Irish Division. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1288 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

77     Kilkenny Militia pre 1881 glengarry badge. A very scarce die struck white metal example. Crowned strap inscribed “Kilkenny”; flaming grenade to centre. One of two loops to reverse. Generally VGC. (£200 - £300) The Kilkenny Militia saw active service during the 1798 Irish Rebellion. It fought at the Battles of New Ross and Vinegar Hill. The whole Regiment fought the French at Castlebar. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1282 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

78     Clare Militia pre 1881 glengarry badge. A very scarce die struck white metal example. Eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; to the centre, within a strap inscribed “Clare Militia”, Maid of Erin Harp. Two loops to reverse. Generally VGC. (£200 - £300) Raised at Clare Castle, Enniskillen in 1793; was destined to become 3rd Bn. Royal Munster Fusiliers in 1881 however this position was taken up by the South Cork Light Infantry Militia. On 26th April 1882 the Clare Militia converted to artillery as 7th Bde, South Irish Division RA; redesignated Clare Artillery on 1st July 1889. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1272 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

79     New Zealand Canterbury Irish Volunteers Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A good scarce die struck white metal example. Eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; on the star within a laurel wreath, a circlet inscribed “NZ Canterbury Irish Volunteers”; to the centre, a Crowned Harp resting in a demi wreath of shamrock. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Formed 30th April 1885.

80     New Zealand 1st North Canterbury Battalion helmet plate. A good scarce die struck brass example. Eight pointed square ended thistle star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; on the star within a rope edged circlet inscribed “1st North Canterbury Battalion”; an applied white metal bird standing on a scroll inscribed “Ake ake kia kaha”. Three loops to reverse. Spot of verdigris on circlet at 11 o’clock otherwise VGC. (£150 - £200)

81     No.7 Coy. New Zealand Garrison Artillery Volunteers helmet plate. A fine and scarce post 1902 brass OR’s example. The Royal Arms with a scroll below inscribed “Defence”. Below this, a gun and below the gun a scroll inscribed “No.7. Coy. New Zealand Garrn. Arty. Vols”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Formed in 1902 as part of N Battery at Lyttleton.

82     93rd Sutherland Highlanders Field Officer’s plaid brooch. A fine and scarce post 1834 example of small pattern only worn by Field Officers and Staff. Quoit decorated with thistle wreath; within the wreath, a circlet inscribed “Sutherland Highlanders” with narrow thistle border. Stout pin to reverse. GC (£400 - £500) Two and three quarter inches in diameter compared to the three and five eighths inches worn by other Officers.

83     Highland Light Infantry Officer’s silver plaid brooch. A fine example by J & Co. (Jennens) bearing Birmingham hallmarks for 1906. Burnished silver quoit with engraved edge mounted with thistle wreath bearing 28 battle honours to “Tel-el-Kebir”. Mounted to the centre, a cut silver Star of the Order of the Thistle; mounted on the Star, a gilt Crown with a silver curled bugle horn below, gilt “HLI” monogram to the centre. Beneath the horn, a gilt scroll inscribed “Assaye” with the Elephant in gilt below. Stout pin to reverse. A little wear to gilt otherwise generally VGC. (£300 - £350)

84     Black Watch post 1881 Officer’s plaid brooch. A fine unmarked example comprising a burnished silver quoit with engraved decoration mounted with a heavy thistle wreath. To the centre, St.Andrew and the Cross. Stout pin with ornate hinge to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200)

85     Royal Jersey Militia 1829-44 OR’s bell-top shako plate. An extremely rare die struck brass example. Eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; to the central disc, three lions-leopardé with tri-part scroll inscribed “Royal Jersey Militia”. Two replacement loops to reverse. VGC (£800 - £1,200) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 77 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

86     Oxford Militia OR’s 1855 pattern shako plate. A fine rare die struck white metal example. Eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; on the star a circlet inscribed “Oxford Militia”, to the centre, a VR Cypher on a lined ground. Retains both original lead soldered horizontal loops to reverse (one now detached but present). VGC (£250 - £400) Raised in 1697, regimented in 1759 and reorganised 31st July 1778. In 1794 500 men of the Oxford Militia mutinied over the poor conditions when barracked at East Blatchington, Seaford on the South Coast. Although provided for by the generous townsfolk, they were soon overpowered by regular troops from Fort Newhaven; 25 were arrested and the leaders executed. Oxfordshire Militia became 4th Battalion, The Oxfordshire Light Infantry on Friday 1st July 1881; redesignated 3rd Bn 14th June 1908.

87     East Norfolk Militia OR’s 1855 pattern shako plate. A fine rare die struck white metal example. Eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; on the star a circlet inscribed “East Norfolk Militia”, to the centre, a VR Cypher on a lined ground. Retains both original lead soldered horizontal loops to reverse. VGC (£250 - £400) Raised 7th October 1758 as 2nd or Eastern Regiment of Norfolk Militia, became 4th Battalion The Norfolk Regiment on 1st July 1881. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1178 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

88     1st Brigade, Glamorgan Artillery Volunteers Victorian OR’s busby plume holder. A good scarce white metal example. Flaming grenade, the ball bearing Prince of Wales’s plumes and gun within the legend “1st Brigade, Glamorgan Artillery Volrs” and motto “Ready aye ready”. Reverse with long slider and provision for plume. Small fracture running from “aye” scroll to plume holder caused by over heavy stamping by manufacturer. Generally VGC. (£200 - £300) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 828 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

89     Kent Artillery Volunteers 1860-78 Officer’s busby plume holder. A fine and scarce silver plated example. Flaming grenade, the ball mounted with the White Horse of Kent within a laurel wreath. Reverse with long slider and provision for plume. VGC (£200 - £300) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 828 A in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

90     Aberdeen Artillery Volunteers 1864-78 Officer’s busby plume holder. A fine and scarce silver plated example. Flaming grenade, the ball bearing a strap inscribed “In defence”; within the strap a shield charged with a Scottish Lion. Reverse with long slider and provision for plume. VGC (£250 - £300)

91     2nd Essex Artillery Volunteers 1878-80 helmet plate. A good rare OR’s example, unusually in brass. Royal Arms, a scroll below bearing “Second” in place of the usual “Ubique”. Below the scroll, a gun and below the gun a scroll inscribed “Essex Artillery Vols.”. Three loops to reverse. Two small spots of verdigris. GC (£250 - £300) HQ at Grays.

92     Fifeshire Artillery Officer’s shako plate circa 1860. A fine and rare example. Gilt eight pointed star mounted with the Thane of Fife on a scroll inscribed “Nemo me impune lacessit” This rests on a thistle ended scroll “Fifeshire Artillery” ; between the scrolls, a gun with mounted wheel. Above the Thane, a scroll inscribed “Deo juvante”. Retains both horizontal loops to reverse. Minor service wear, generally VGC. (£600 - £800) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 836 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

93     Devonshire Regiment post 1881 Officer’s forage cap badge. A good example comprising a cut silvered eight pointed star mounted with gilt pierced Crowned circlet inscribed “The Devonshire Regiment”. Within the circlet, Exeter Castle in silver set on a black velvet ground. Crimson velvet cap to Crown. Two loops to reverse. Generally VGC. (£100 - £150)

94     2nd VB Derbyshire Regiment post 1887 Officer’s helmet plate. A very fine and scarce example. Silver eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; mounted on the star, a laurel wreath; within the wreath, a Maltese Cross mounted by a wreath of oak. Scrolls “The” “Derbyshire” “Regt” applied to the arms of the cross. To the centre, a silver Stag set on rich blue translucent enamel ground. To the base of the laurel wreath, an applied silver bi-part scroll inscribed “Sherwood Foresters” with further scroll beneath “2nd Volunteer Battalion”. Three horizontal loops to reverse. Minor damage to enamel. VGC (£300 - £400) HQ firstly at Bakewell moved in 1898 to Chesterfield.

95     1st VB Hampshire Regiment post 1885 Officer’s helmet plate. A very fine and scarce example. Silver eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; mounted on the star, a laurel wreath; within the wreath, the Garter. To the centre, a gilt laurel wreath enclosing a silver Tiger on a black velvet ground. To the base of the laurel wreath, an applied gilt tri-part scroll inscribed “The Hampshire regiment” with further scroll beneath “1st Volunteer Battalion”. Three horizontal loops to reverse. Minor verdigris to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) 1st Hampshire RV became a VB of the regiment on Friday 1st July 1881, redesignated 1st VB on 18th August 1885. HQ at Winchester. Many of it’s members served in the Boer War resulting in the Battalion being awarded the honour “South Africa 1900-02” in 1905. Became 4th Battalion in 1908.

96     5th Dorsetshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860. A very fine and scarce die struck blackened example. Crowned eagle on a seeded disc with raised border. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £250) Formed at Weymouth 14th May 1860. Became part of 1st Volunteer Battalion Dorsetshire Regiment in December 1887.

97     Westmorland Volunteer Rifle Corps pouch belt plate. A good die struck blackened brass example. Circular strap inscribed “Westmorland Volunteer Rifle Corps 1860”. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150)

98     Cornwall Rifles Volunteers post 1878 OR’s helmet plate. A good scarce blackened brass OR’s example. Crowned Maltese cross with County Arms and Motto to centre. Two loops to reverse. GC (£150 - £250)

99     Cornwall Rifle Volunteers Victorian waist belt plate. A fine and scarce die struck blackened brass example. On a seeded rectangular plate with raised edges; the County Arms surmounted by Prince of Wales’s plumes resting in a wreath bearing "One and all” motto. Above the plumes, a ribbon scroll inscribed “Cornwall” and below the wreath, another inscribed “Rifle Volunteers”. Fixed and detachable belt loops present. VGC (£150 - £200)

100     Norfolk Rifle Volunteers Victorian waist belt clasp. A very scarce blackened example with matching numbers to each half. On a seeded rectangular plate with raised roped edge, a scroll inscribed “Norfolk Rifle Volunteers”; Crowned strung bugle on lined ground to the interlocking centre. Plain ends. VGC (£150 - £200)

101     Australia. Perth Artillery Volunteers Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A good very scarce example. White metal Royal Arms, a scroll below bearing laurel spray in place of the usual “Ubique”. Below the scroll, a gun and below the gun a scroll inscribed “Perth Artillery Volunteers W.A.”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

102     Light Infantry Victorian Officer’s glengarry badge. A fine post 1881 example comprising a gilt metal Crowned Garter; within the Garter, in silver, a strung bugle on a black velvet ground. Two loops (pinched) to reverse. VGC (£120 - £150)

103     Essex Regiment Victorian Officer’s glengarry badge. A fine post 1881 example comprising a gilt Crowned Garter; within the Garter, in silver, the Castle surmounted by the Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt”, below the castle the Key and Motto all on a black velvet ground. Two loops to reverse. Pile of velvet worn otherwise generally VGC. (£120 - £150)

104     South Wales Borderers Victorian Officer’s forage cap badge. A very fine and scarce post 1881 example comprising a tall gilt Crowned laurel wreath; to the voided centre, the Welsh dragon in silver, tail absent. Two loops to reverse. GC (£150 - £200)

105     Wiltshire Regiment Officer’s helmet plate. A fine post 1901 example. Gilt eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown. Mounted on the star, a gilt laurel wreath surrounding the Garter. To the centre, a replacement gilt cross patée mounted with silver coronet and AEA cypher, all on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll inscribed “The Wiltshire Regiment”. Three loops to reverse. GC (£200 - £300)

106     Royal Sussex Regiment Officer’s helmet plate. A good post 1901 example, the Crown officially converted from Victorian pattern during period of wear. Gilt eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown. Mounted on the star, a gilt laurel wreath enclosing the Garter. Within the Garter, a silver and enamelled regimental device set on a crimson velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll inscribed “The Royal Sussex Regiment”. Three loops to reverse. Generally GC. (£200 - £300)

107     West Essex Militia 1833-44 Officer’s belltop shako plate. A very fine and scarce example. Rich gilt eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; mounted on the star, a cut silver Garter Star with gilt Garter; to the centre, the Cross of St. George in translucent red enamel. Beneath the tail of the Garter, foliated gilt precedence number “19”. Retains both horizontal loops to reverse. Enamel defective, Crown well reaffixed otherwise a most attractive example. (£700 - £900) Raised at Chelmsford 23rd June 1759; precedence number altered from 30th to 19th in 1833. Under Cardwell’s reforms, on Friday 1st July 1881, it became 4th Bn. Essex Regiment at Warley; disbanded 12th July 1908.

108     Essex Regiment Territorial Battalion Officer’s helmet plate. A fine and scarce post 1908 example. Gilt eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown. Mounted on the star, an oak wreath; within the wreath the Garter. To the centre, in silver, the three tower Castle surmounted by the Sphinx resting on a blank tablet, below the Castle, the Key and Motto all on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver scroll inscribed “The Essex Regiment”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£250 - £300)

109     South Wales Borderers Officer’s helmet plate. A fine post 1901 example. Gilt eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; mounted on the star, a laurel wreath enclosing the Garter. Within the Garter, in silver, the Dragon within a laurel wreath set on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver scroll inscribed “The South Wales Borderers” . Three loops to reverse. Minor service wear. GC (£200 - £300)

110     89th Foot Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1805-15. A fine and exceptionally scarce gilt on copper example. Rectangular plate with canted corners mounted with the Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed with Egypt script; “89” in silver below. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising single hook at the top and two studs at the bottom. Some wear to gilt however generally VGC. (£700 - £1,000) After service in Egypt the regiment was engaged in numerous operations around the world. The 2nd Battalion was employed on the Canadian frontier during the American War of 1812-14 and fought at the Battle of Lundy’s Lane and other engagements. Under Cardwell’s reforms, on Friday 1st July 1881, the 89th became 2nd Bn. Royal Irish Fusiliers.

111     Royal Wiltshire Militia 1844-55 Officer’s Albert shako plate. An extremely fine and scarce example. Rich gilt eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; mounted on the star, the Garter in gilt with domed red translucent Cross of St.George to centre; across the tail of the Garter, a scroll inscribed “Wiltshire”. Retains original horizontal loops to reverse and both pairs of fixing wires behind the Crown. VGC (£500 - £600) With origins in four regiments, it was reorganised as The Wiltshire Militia 8th November 1758; redesignated Royal Wiltshire Militia 29th June 1841 at Marlborough. Under Cardwell’s reforms, on Friday 1st July 1881, it became 3rd Bn. Wiltshire Regiment.

112     Essex Rifle Volunteers Victorian Officer’s pouch belt plate A fine and scarce example. Silver laurel wreath surmounted by a Crown resting on a blank tablet. Within the wreath, the Arms of Essex bordered with a scroll inscribed “Essex Rifle Volunteers”. The shield set on a burnished silver ground. Three screw posts to reverse, the top one now absent. VGC (£150 - £200)

113     5th Bn. Gloucester Regiment Officer’s pouch belt plate. A fine and scarce post 1908 silver plated example. Laurel wreath surmounted by a Crown resting on a blank tablet. Within the wreath the Sphinx on a blank tablet, the figure “5” below. Across the base of the wreath, a scroll inscribed “Gloucestershire”. Four screw posts to reverse, the top one clipped. VGC (£150 - £200)

114     15th Lancashire Rifle Volunteers pre 1888 Officer’s waist belt clasp. A fine and scarce silver plated example. Circlet inscribed “Lancashire Rifle Volunteers”; “15” mounted to seeded centre. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£80 - £120) Became 4th VB King’s Liverpool Regiment in 1888.

115     1st Carmarthen Rifle Volunteers Officer’s shako plate. An extremely scarce frosted silver plated example. Eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; mounted on the star, a strap inscribed “Fy nhywysoga a fy ngwlad” with Prince of Wales’s plumes to centre. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£250 - £400) Formed at Llandilo 28th February 1860; then part of 1st Admin Battalion which was formed in June 1861. In 1875 transferred to 1st Pembrokeshire Bn. reorganised in 1880 as G Company still at Llandilo. In December 1887 became 1st VB The Welsh Regiment.

116     Ceylon Government Railway Station Master’s silver cap badge. A fine example by VRB bearing Birmingham hallmarks for 1916. Crowned oval inscribed “Station Master” resting in wreath of palm; C.G.R. to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120)

117     1st Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers Corps glengarry badge. A good scarce silvered Officer’s or senior NCO’s example. Laurel wreath surmounted by Prince of Wales’s plumes; within the wreath a strap inscribed “1st Glamorgan Rifle Volr. Corps” encircling two towered castle with flaming turrets. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Became 7th (Cyclist) Bn. The Welsh Regt. in 1908.

118     1st Carmarthen Rifle Volunteers Officer’s shako plate. An extremely rare silver plated example. Mounted on an eight pointed star, a wreath of leeks; within the wreath, a Crowned strap inscribed “Fy nhywysoga a fy ngwlad” with Prince of Wales’s plumes to centre. Two horizontal loops to reverse. VGC (£350 - £500) Formed at Llandilo 28th February 1860; then part of 1st Admin Battalion which was formed in June 1861. In 1875 transferred to 1st Pembrokeshire Bn. reorganised in 1880 as G Company still at Llandilo. In December 1887 became 1st VB The Welsh Regiment.

119     Kent Rifles 19th century OR’s shako plate. A good scarce die struck example. Blackened brass elongated eight pointed star bearing oval inscribed “Kent Rifles”; applied White Horse of Kent to centre. Two loops to reverse. GC (£100 - £150)

120     East Kent Rifles Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A good scarce blackened brass example. Crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms. To the centre, the White Horse of Kent within a circlet inscribed “East Kent Rifles.”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120)

121     12th Yorkshire, West Riding, RVC glengarry badge. A good scarce silvered example. Crowned curled bugle horn with “12” to voided centre. Three loops to reverse. GC (£50 - £75) Raised in 1859 at Skipton.

122     Governors and Inspectors of Military Prisons Victorian helmet plate. A good example comprising the Royal Arms in gilt. Three loops to reverse. GC (KK 1051) (£50 - £75)

123     Royal Army Medical Corps Officer’s helmet plate. A good post 1901 example. Gilt Royal Arms with tri-part scroll below inscribed “Royal Army Medical Corps”; pierced around the shield. Three loops to reverse. GC (KK 1003) (£40 - £60)

124     Indian Cavalry Officer’s silver chains and prickers. A fine set comprising unmarked silver Guelphic Crown with crimson velvet cap; secured to the Crown are two chains, each terminating in a pricker of arrow design impressed with Lion Passant silver mark. The arrows are housed in an ornate rectangular keeper with floral border. Short wire fastenings to reverse of Crown and keeper. Generally VGC (£150 - £200)

125     3rd Middlesex Rifle Volunteers Victorian helmet plate. A good scarce blackened brass post 1879 OR’s example. Crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms; to the centre, within a circlet inscribed “Third Middlesex Rifle Volunteers”, a strung bugle. Three loops to reverse. GC (£75 - £100) Raised in 1859, it had its HQ at Hampstead. Although part of 2nd Admin Bn. 1860-80, it unusually retained its number in the 1880 reorganisation and became 1st VB Middlesex Regt. in 1898

126     Silvertown Rifle Volunteers Victorian shako plate. A fine and scarce bronzed example. Mounted on an oval laurel wreath, a Crowned rope edged strap inscribed “Silvertown Rifle Volunteers”; Arms of Essex to centre. Two of three loops to reverse. Generally VGC. (£200 - £300) Raised at Silvertown on 1st February 1860 as 9th Essex RVC.

127     H.M.S. Britannia. cap ribbon / tally. A good scarce gold wire on silk full length example of the last Royal Navy ship sunk in WWI. 47 inches long. Generally VGC. (£40 - £60) Pre Dreadnought King Edward VII Class Battleship launched 10th December, 1904. Torpedoed and sunk off Cape Trafalgar by UB 50 9th November 1918, two days before the Armistice.

128     9th Foot (East Norfolk) Officer’s Light Company shako plate circa 1812 A fine and exceedingly rare unmarked cast silver example comprising the seated figure of Britannia with spear and Union shield, in her right hand a branch of laurel. Retains two of three original horizontal loops to reverse. Minor service wear otherwise generally VGC (£300 - £500)

129     Oxfordshire Light Infantry Boer War Officer’s silver forage cap badge. A fine example by F & S (Firmin & Son) bearing Birmingham hallmarks for 1902. Strung bugle horn with two loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120) 16th October 1908 redesignated Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry.

130     4th Royal Lancashire Light Infantry 1869-78 Officer’s shako plate. A good example. Crowned silver laurel wreath; mounted within the wreath a gilt circlet inscribed “Royal Lancashire Light Infantry” with silver Crown, Rose and Bugle to centre on burnished gilt ground. Four loops to reverse and securing wire behind the Crown. Centre secured with old lead solder otherwise generally GC. (£150 - £250) Raised 22nd March 1853 at Warrington. Became 3rd Bn. South Lancashire Regiment on Friday 1st July 1881.

131     2nd VB South Lancashire Regiment Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A good post 1886 blackened brass example. Maltese cross surmounted by a Crown, lions between the arms. To the centre, within a circlet inscribed “2nd Volr. Battn. South Lancashire”, a strung bugle. Three loops to reverse. Some service wear. GC (£75 - £100) Raised 29th Feb 1860 as 47th Lancashire RVC at St. Helens. Redesignated 21st Lancashire RVC on 19th October 1880. 1st July 1881 became VB of the Regt. and redesignated 2nd VB 1st July 1886.

132     2nd VB South Lancashire Regiment Victorian OR’s glengarry badge. A fine post 1886 white metal example. Crowned circlet inscribed “2nd Volr. Battn. South Lancashire”, Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt” to the centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£50 - £75) Raised 29th Feb 1860 as 47th Lancashire RVC at St. Helens. Redesignated 21st Lancashire RVC on 19th October 1880. 1st July 1881 became VB of the Regt. and redesignated 2nd VB 1st July 1886.

133     Royal Artillery 1846-55 OR’s “Albert” shako plate. A good scarce brass example. Eight pointed star bearing Royal Arms with field gun below; above the gun a scroll inscribed “Ubique”; beneath the gun a scroll inscribed “Quo fas et gloria ducunt”. Two lead soldered flat loops to reverse. Pin hole drilled through 12 and 1 o’clock tips. Generally VGC. (£150 - £250)

134     Midlothian Rifle Volunteers Victorian shako plate. A good very scarce die struck brass example, originally blackened. Madonna and Child on a sailing ship with “1563” below. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £250)

135     Volunteer Artillery 1859-78 Officer’s busby plume holder. A good example. Silvered flaming grenade, the ball mounted with Royal Arms with scroll below inscribed “Quo fas et gloria ducunt”, between the Royal Arms and scroll, a field gun. Reverse retains plume holder and slider fitting. GC (£50 - £75)

136     Queen’s Royal West Surreys post 1911 Officer’s helmet plate. A good scarce gilt example. Eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown. Mounted on the star, a laurel wreath enclosing the Garter. Within the Garter, a silver Paschal Lamb on a red velvet ground. Across the top of the wreath, an applied silver scroll inscribed “The Queen’s”; to the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll inscribed “The Royal West Surrey Regiment”. Three loops to reverse. Some wear to gilt. GC (£200 - £300) “Queen’s” scroll adopted in 1911.

137     4th Royal Lancashire Light Infantry Militia Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp A good scarce gilt example. Circlet inscribed “Royal Lancashire Light Infantry”; centre bears silver Crown with a Rose superimposed on a strung bugle. Plain ends. A little wear to gilt and to silver highpoints. GC (£80 - £120) Raised 22nd March 1853 at Warrington. Became 3rd Bn. South Lancashire Regiment on Friday 1st July 1881.

138     4th Queens Own Hussars Officer’s charger’s bit boss. A fine post 1901 gilt metal example. Crowned strap inscribed “The Queen’s Own”; with floriated silver IV to centre. Reverse retains both original copper rivets, now attached to strip of leather. Generally VGC. (£40 - £60)

139     King’s Dragoon Guards post 1901 Officer’s charger’s stirrup slides. A good scarce pair. Each a rectangular gilt brass slide, the top and bottom arched with scallop edge, mounted with Crowned silvered star bearing KDG monogram within a Garter. Some service wear. (£80 - £120)

140     King’s Dragoon Guards post 1901 Officer’s charger’s ear bosses. A good, scarce pair. Circular gilt brass disc mounted with Crowned KDG monogram; single flat loop to reverse. Some service wear, highpoints a little polished. (£80 - £120)

141     Dorsetshire Regiment Victorian Officer’s forage cap badge. A very fine post 1894 Officer’s example. Silver castle surmounted by a Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Marabout”; below the Castle, a scroll inscribed “Primus in Indis”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200)

142     21st Lancers NCO’s arm badge. A good scarce die struck white metal example. Crowned Imperial Cypher of Queen Victoria. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £200) 21st converted from Hussars to Lancers on 31st March 1897. Redesignated 21st (Empress of India’s) Lancers in December 1898 whilst under the command of Lt.Col. Walter Wyndham CB who was second in command at the charge at Omdurman.

143     King’s Dragoon Guards Boer War NCO’s silver arm badge. A very fine and scarce double headed eagle example by B & P (Bent & Parker) bearing Birmingham hallmarks for 1899. Two loops to reverse. Minor service wear to high points of central shield. (£300 - £400) Permission granted for wear on 15th March 1896 when HIM Franz Joseph was appointed Colonel in Chief of the Regiment.

144     2nd VB South Lancashire Regiment Victorian Officer’s helmet plate. A very fine and scarce 1886-1901 blackened silver example with burnished highlights. Eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown. Mounted on the star a laurel wreath enclosing the Garter. Within the Garter, in silver, the Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt” on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver scroll inscribed “South Lancashire Regiment” with additional scroll below inscribed “2nd Volunteer Battalion”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £350) Raised 29th Feb 1860 as 47th Lancashire RVC at St.Helens. Redesignated 21st Lancashire RVC on 19th October 1880. 1st July 1881 became a VB of the regiment then redesignated 2nd VB on 1st July 1886.

145     King’s Colonials slouch hat badge. A good scarce die struck gilt metal example comprising the full arms of the Prince of Wales’s resting on a scroll inscribed “The King’s Colonials” with smaller scroll above inscribed “Ich Dien”. Two loops to reverse replaced with single screw post. VGC (KK 1370) (£150 - £200)

146     King’s Colonials slouch hat badge. A good scarce gilt metal example comprising KC cypher surmounted by Prince of Wales’s plumes all resting on a tri-part scroll inscribed “Regi Adsumus coloni”. Three sloops to reverse. VGC (KK 1371) (£125 - £150)

147     Australian Squadron King’s Colonials slouch hat badge. A good and very scarce die struck gilt brass example comprising a kangaroo on a scroll inscribed “Australia”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1375) (£150 - £200)

148     Australasian Squadron King’s Colonials slouch hat badge. A fine and scarce die struck yellow brass example comprising a kangaroo set on rising sun with fern leaves etc., all on a scroll inscribed “Australasian”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1376) (£60 - £80)

149     British Asian Squadron King’s Colonials slouch hat badge. A good scarce die struck yellow brass example. Elephant standing on scroll inscribed “British Asian”; palm trees in the background. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1373) (£40 - £60)

150     British American Squadron King’s Colonials slouch hat badge. A good scarce die struck yellow brass example. Beaver standing on scroll inscribed “British Asian”; maple leaf in the background. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1374) (£40 - £60)

151     British African Squadron King’s Colonials slouch hat badge. A fine and scarce die struck yellow brass example comprising an ostrich set on rising sun with mountainous scene, all on a scroll inscribed “British African”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1372) (£60 - £80)

152     New Zealand Squadron King’s Colonials slouch hat badge. A good die struck brass example. Large fern leaf bearing “NZ”. Two loops to reverse. GC (KK 1377) (£40 - £60)

153     Essex Rifles Victorian OR’s glengarry badge, A very fine and scarce blackened brass example. Within a Crowned strap inscribed “The Essex Rifles”, the Arms of Essex. Suspended from the strap a bugle horn. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Raised 23rd June 1759 at Colchester as the 2nd or East Essex Militia; redesignated Essex Rifles Militia in March 1853 and became 3rd Bn. Essex Regt. on 1st July 1881 at Warley.

154     1st VB Essex Regiment Victorian OR’s glengarry badge. A good scarce post 1883 blackened brass example. Crowned circlet inscribed “Essex 1st Volr. Battn”; to the centre, the Castle surmounted by the Sphinx resting on a blank tablet, below the castle the Key and Motto. Two loops to reverse. Generally VGC (£50 - £75) HQ at Brentwood

155     2nd VB Essex Regiment Victorian OR’s glengarry badge. A good scarce post 1883 blackened brass example. Crowned circlet inscribed “Essex 2nd Volr. Battn”; to the centre, the Castle surmounted by the Sphinx resting on a blank tablet, below the castle the Key and Motto. Two loops to reverse. Generally VGC (£50 - £75) HQ at Colchester

156     4th VB Essex Regiment Victorian glengarry badge. A good post 1883 OR’s brass, originally blackened, example. Crowned circlet inscribed “Essex 4th Volr. Battn”; to the centre, the Castle surmounted by the Sphinx resting on a blank tablet, below the castle the Key and Motto. Three loops to reverse. Generally VGC (£50 - £75) HQ at Leyton

157     2nd VB Essex Regiment OR’s cap badge. A good pre 1908 white metal example. Within an oak wreath surmounted by a Sphinx resting on a blank tablet, a three tower Castle and Key. On the base of the wreath, a tri-part scroll inscribed 2nd VB Essex Regt.”. Slider to reverse, tip clipped. VGC (£50 - £75) HQ at Colchester

158     1st VB Essex Regiment OR’s cap badge. A good 1905-08 blackened brass example. Within an oak wreath surmounted by a Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “1st VB”, a three tower Castle and Key. On the base of the wreath, a tri-part scroll inscribed “The Essex Regt.”. Beneath the badge, a large scroll inscribed “South Africa 1900-02”. Two large loops to reverse possibly for wear on slouch hat. VGC (£50 - £100) HQ Brentwood

159     T / CYCLISTS / ESSEX & SUFFOLK rare brass title. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£60 - £80) Essex & Suffolk Cyclist Battalion formed in 1908 with HQ at Colchester, redesignated 8th (Cyclist) Bn. Essex Regt. in 1911.

160     South Wales Borderers 1897 Officer’s silver forage cap badge. A fine example by F & S Ld. (Firmin and Sons Limited) bearing Birmingham hallmarks for 1897. Wreath of Immortals enclosing the Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt”; the letters “SWB” across the base of the wreath. Stout brooch pin to reverse. VGC (£130 - £150) Wreath of Immortals ordered to be borne on the staff of the Queen’s Colour of both battalions to commemorate the devoted gallantry of Lieutenants Melville and Coghill in saving the Colour from the Zulu enemy after the Battle of Isandhlwana and as Her Majesty’s tribute to the gallant defence of Rorke’s Drift.

161     Royal Welsh Fusiliers VB NCO’s post 1881 fur cap grenade. A good scarce silver plated example. Flaming grenade, the ball embossed with Prince of Wales’s plumes. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£40 - £60)

162     Royal Welsh Fusiliers post 1881 OR’s glengarry grenade. A good white metal example. Flaming grenade, the ball embossed with Prince of Wales’s plumes. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£40 - £60)

163     Monmouthshire Rifle Volunteers Victorian Officer’s shako plate. A fine and scarce early example comprising silvered eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown. Mounted on the star, a curled bugle horn with “36” to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200)

164     Monmouthshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s shako plate circa 1861-78. A good silver plated example. Curled bugle horn superimposed on crossed rifles; between the barrels, a laurel spray surmounted by a Crown. Between the butts, a scroll inscribed “Gwell angau na gwarth”. To the centre of the bugle, gilt “36” denoting county precedence number. Two loops to reverse. GC(see KK 1773) (£150 - £200)

165     3rd Monmouthshire Rifle Volunteers Victorian pouch badge. A good scarce blackened brass example. Crowned strap inscribed “3rd Monmouthshire Rifle Volunteers”; Maltese cross to centre. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£50 - £75)

166     Officer’s 1878-81 Home Service pattern helmet plate. An extremely fine example. Rich gilt eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; mounted on the star, the Garter resting in a laurel wreath. Centre absent. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Pattern used by Infantry regiments 1878-81 and later by several Corps.

167     Royal Bucks Hussars Imperial Yeomanry cap badge. A fine and scarce example comprising a white metal Maltese cross bearing with Crowned strap inscribed “Royal Bucks Hussars”, ER Cypher to the centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1330) (£120 - £150) Originally raised in May 1794 and consisted of five troops styled Bucks Armed Yeomanry. Granted title “Royal” 1845.

168     Hampshire Regiment Officer’s pagri badge. A fine and scarce unmarked silver example by Phillips, Aldershot. Crowned HR cypher with rose beneath. Stout pagri pin to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200)

169     QO Worcestershire Yeomanry Officer’s helmet plate circa 1850-70. A very fine gilt incomplete example. Laurel wreath surrounding circlet inscribed “Queen’s Own Regiment” surmounted by a Crown and with Lion and Unicorn supporters. Applied gilt “VR” cypher to the centre (absent) on a burnished silver ground. Two part scroll along the base of the wreath inscribed “Worcestershire Yeomanry”. Two of three original screw posts to reverse and complete with silvered slip/backing plate. VGC (£100 - £200) Hussar pattern uniform adopted in 1871. Please note VR Cypher absent.

170     South Wales Borderers VB Victorian Officer’s glengarry badge. A good scarce example. Within a Crowned silver Garter, a silver Dragon within a wreath of laurel set on a black velvet ground. Two loops to reverse. Velvet with some wear otherwise VGC. (£150 - £200)

171     5th Royal Irish Lancers Officer’s cap badge. A very scarce silver and gilt example by J & Co (Jennens). Gilt circlet inscribed “Quis separabit” set on crossed gilt lances, the lower half of each pennon in silver; silver “5” surmounted to the centre. Two loops to reverse. Some wear to gilt. GC (as KK 757) (£100 - £150)

172     Boer War Royal Irish Fusilier Reserve Regiment cap badge. A good example. Gilding metal flaming grenade with white metal shamrock mounted to the ball. Two loops to reverse. GC (KK 1133) (£75 - £100)

173     Fincastle’s Horse Boer War OR’s cap badge. A good scarce example comprising a white metal five pointed star mounted by a brass strap inscribed “Fincastle’s Horse” with “31” to centre. Two loops to reverse. GC (KK 1406) (£75 - £125) 31st Battalion Imperial Yeomanry (Fincastle’s Horse).

174     Duke of York’s Own Loyal Suffolk Hussars Officer’s cap badge. A very fine example. Gilt two tower castle with “1793” below all resting on a gilt tri-part scroll inscribed “Loyal Suffolk Hussars”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£40 - £60) Following England’s Declaration of War on France in February 1793, numerous troops of Yeomanry were raised. Amongst the earliest were the Suffolk Light Dragoons regimented in August 1793 with Headquarters at Bury St. Edmunds. In 1892, Prince George the Duke of York, later King George V, became Honorary Colonel of the regiment so on 1st August 1894 the regiment was granted the title The Duke of York’s Own.

175     Royal Naval Division 1915-18 Officer’s cap badge. A good scarce cast bronzed example. Fouled anchor within a Crowned laurel wreath. Two blades to reverse (clipped). GC (£80 - £120)

176     Edinburgh City Artillery Volunteers busby plume holder. A good scarce pre 1908 example. Whit metal flaming grenade, the ball bearing the Arms of Edinburgh within a strap inscribed “Edinburgh City Artillery “; the grenade rests on a strap inscribed “Volunteers”. Reverse with provision for plume and long slider. (£100 - £150)

177     2nd VB East Yorkshire Regiment Victorian OR’s glengarry badge. A good 1883-1901 white metal example. Crowned circlet inscribed “East Yorkshire 2nd Volr. Batn.”. Within the circlet, an eight pointed star. To the centre of the star a laurel wreath; within the wreath the rose of the House of York. Two of three loops to reverse. VGC (£50 - £75) HQ Beverley.

178     VB East Yorkshire Regiment Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A fine white metal example. Eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown. On the star, a laurel wreath enclosing the Garter. Within the Garter, the Rose of the House of York. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£75 - £100)

179     West Kent Light Infantry Militia OR’s glengarry badge. A fine and scarce pre 1881 white metal example. Strung bugle with the White Horse of Kent between the strings. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£75 - £100) Became 3rd Bn. Queen’s Own (Royal West Kent Regt) on 1st July 1881

180     Volunteer Battalion post 1881 Officer’s glengarry badge. A fine and scarce example comprising a silvered Crowned Garter; to the centre, a gilt Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt” set on a black velvet ground. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) The Sphinx was worn in the centre of Officer’s glengarry by the Lincolnshire, South Staffordshire and South Lancashire Regiments.

181     Derbyshire Yeomanry Cavalry Officer’s sabretache ornament. A good scarce die struck gilt example. Rose resting in a tri-part scroll inscribed “Derbyshire Yeomanry Cavalry”; Four screw posts to reverse. Generally VGC. (£80 - £120)

182     Northumberland and Newcastle Volunteer Cavalry Officer’s sabretache ornament. A fine and rare die cast gilt example. Within an oak wreath a circlet inscribed “Northumberland & Newcastle Volr. Cavy.”; to the centre the Crowned Royal Cypher, reversed and interlaced. To the reverse the original wire fixings are absent, fitted with two loops. Near VGC. (£80 - £120) Northumberland and Newcastle Volunteer Cavalry was raised in 1817. In 1840 the Regimental title was changed to Yeomanry Cavalry.

183     Loyal Suffolk Yeomanry mid 19th century waist belt plate. A good scarce die struck brass example. Rectangular plate bearing Crown resting on a tri-part scroll inscribed “Loyal Suffolk Yeomanry”. Fixed belt loop present, detachable belt loop now absent. Some polishing to highpoints. (£100 - £150) Following England’s Declaration of War on France in February 1793; numerous troops of Yeomanry were raised. Amongst the earliest were the Suffolk Light Dragoons regimented in August 1793 with Headquarters at Bury St. Edmunds. Stood down for a short period then reformed 7th April 1831 as Suffolk (1st Suffolk Loyal) Troop of Yeomanry Cavalry and trained as lancers. Reorganised as Hussars in 1872. In 1892, Prince George the Duke of York, later King George V, became Honorary Colonel of the regiment so on 1st August 1894 the regiment was granted the title The Duke of York’s Own.

184     Royal Irish Constabulary helmet plate. A good blackened brass 1902-22 example. Within a Crowned shamrock wreath, the Harp; across the sides and base of the wreath, a tri-part scroll inscribed “Royal Irish Constabulary”. Three loops to reverse. GC (£140 - £160)

185     Hampshire Carabiniers Officer’s cap badge. A good scarce silver and gilt example by J & Co. (Jennens). Superimposed on crossed rifles, a Crowned oval inscribed “Hampshire Yeomanry”; silver rose to centre. Across the rifle butts, a silver scroll inscribed “Carabiniers”. Two loops to reverse. Near VGC. (£75 - £100)

186     Bombay Volunteer Rifles Victorian helmet plate. A good die struck white metal example comprising a ten pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Guelphic Crown; to the centre, within a circlet inscribed “Bombay Volunteer Rifles”, a strung bugle. Two loops to reverse. GC (£50 - £100) Bombay Volunteer Rifle Corps raised 15th August 1877; redesignated 16th Bombay Battalion 1st April 1917. Honorary Colonel was The Governor of Bombay.

187     32nd Sikh Pioneers pagri badge. A good large 1903-22 well cast silvered example. Sikh quoit inscribed “ II Sikh Pioneers” surmounted by a Crown resting on crossed axes; the quoit rests on a tri-part scroll inscribed “Aut viam inveniam aut faciam”. Retains original stout pagri pin to reverse. VGC (£50 - £75)

188     Great Indian Peninsula Railway Volunteer Rifle Corps pouch belt plate. A fine and scarce Officer’s example comprising a silvered Crowned strap inscribed “Inimicus Inimico”. Within the strap, two conjoined shields with an elephant above and a railway engine below all on an ornate domed ground. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£150 - £250) Great Indian Peninsula Railway was incorporated in 1849, the Great Indian Peninsula Railway Volunteer Rifle Corps being raised 29th December 1875; a second battalion was formed on 5th August 1908 by the amalgamation of the Midland Railway Volunteer Rifle Corps, raised 22nd August 1890. The Corps were redesignated Great Indian Peninsula Railway Battalion on 1st April 1917 and Great Indian Peninsula Railway Regiment 1st October 1920. Honorary Colonel was The Governor of Bombay.

189     6th Madras Infantry pagri badge. A good pre 1903 cast brass example, originally plated. Within a crowned strap inscribed “Madras Infantry”, a dragon surmounted by the numeral “6”. Stout pin to reverse. GC (£75 - £100)

190     29th Madras Infantry pagri badge. A good die struck example. Within a Crowned circlet inscribed “Madras Infantry”, “XXIX”. Replacement pagri to reverse. GC (£75 - £100) Became 89th Punjabis in 1903.

191     6th Punjab Infantry Officer’s pouch belt plate or pouch ornament. A fine pre 1903 cast silver example. Hobnail Maltese cross with ball finials to the tips and lions between the arms. Mounted on the cross, a circlet inscribed “Punjab Infantry”; “VI” to centre on a blue translucent enamel ground. Two screw posts to reverse. GC (£150 - £200)

192     1st Madras Pioneers Officer’s silver cap badge. A fine and scarce example by J.R.Gaunt, London bearing Birmingham hallmarks for 1926. Circlet inscribed “Seetabuldee Seringapatam” surmounted by an elephant standing on a tablet inscribed “Assaye”; to the centre “1”. The circlet rests on a scroll inscribed “Madras Pioneers”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120)

193     90th Punjabis 1903-22 cap badge. A good die struck white metal example with shaped JR Gaunt. B’ham tablet to reverse. Chinthern (Burmese Dragon) resting on a scroll inscribed “Punjabis”, “90” between the Chinthern and scroll. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£50 - £100) 30th Burma Infantry became 90th Punjabis in 1903.

194     Coorg & Mysore Rifles post 1884 headdress badge. A well cast white metal example. Buffalo’s head resting on a scroll inscribed “Coorg & Mysore Rifles”. Three loops to reverse. GC (£100 - £125)

195     4th Punjab Infantry Officer’s helmet plate. A fine and scarce example. Gilt metal eight pointed hobnail star mounted with silver laurel wreath resting on bi-part scroll inscribed “Punjab Infantry”. Within the wreath, a strap inscribed “Regiment” with floriated “IV” to domed black enamel centre. Two screw posts to reverse. Tip of bottom star ray AF otherwise GC. (£300 - £400)

196     1st Bn. 3rd Gurkhas piper’s plaid brooch. A scarce silver plated, heavy cast example. Mounted on a quoit inscribed “First Battalion Third Goorkhas” crossed kukris with “3” between the blades. Stout pin to reverse. Some wear to plating. GC (£100 - £125)

197     6th Gurkha Rifles Officer’s pouch belt plate A good silver plated example circa 1960-94. Laurel wreath surmounted by a Crown which rests on a tablet inscribed “Sari Bair”. Within the wreath, a Maltese cross, lions between the angles, ball finials to the points; circlet to centre bearing Crowned crossed kukris with “6” below. The Regiment’s battle honours adorn the laurel wreath. Four screw posts to reverse. VGC (£30 - £50)

198     10th Princess Mary’s Own Gurkha Rifles Officer’s pouch belt plate. A good post 1953 silvered example. Laurel wreath surmounted by a Crown which rests on a blank tablet. Within the wreath, a strung bugle with kukri, Princess Mary’s Cypher and “10” between the strings, the bugle resting on a scroll inscribed “Princess Mary’s Own”. Across the base of the wreath, a blank bi-part scroll. Four screw posts to reverse. GC (£30 - £50)

199     Gurkha Engineers Officer’s pouch belt plate. A good scarce gilt metal example. Within a Crowned laurel wreath, crossed kukris surmounted by a flaming grenade, “Ubique” scroll across the handles. Scroll across the base of the wreath inscribed “Quo fas et gloria ducunt”. Three screw posts to reverse, complete with backing plate. Generally VGC. (£100 - £150)

200     2nd KEO Gurkha Rifles Officer’s pouch belt plate, whistle and chains. A good post 1960 die struck example comprising a blackened wreath bearing numerous battle honours surmounted by a silvered Crown. Within the wreath, applied silver Crowned ERI Cypher, crossed kukris with SRR cypher between the handles and “Delhi 1857”. Across the base of the wreath, a silvered scroll inscribed “King Edward VII’s Own”. Three screw posts to reverse. ... Ram’s head on cast circular boss inscribed “Sirmoor Rifles” supports a two strand chain attached to a whistle housed in holder. Generally VGC. (£80 - £120)

201     Royal Gurkha Rifles Pipe Major’s plaid brooch. A fine modern example. Chromed quoit mounted with the badges of the Royal Gurkha Rifles and those of its forerunners (2nd, 6th, 7th and 10th GR). Purple cut glass “cairngorm” to centre. Reverse with stout pagri pin. VGC (£80 - £120)

202     2nd Bengal Cavalry bit boss from an Officer’s charger. A good scarce nickel example by Hobson & Sons, London. Within a Guelphic Crowned strap inscribed “Bengal Cavalry”, floriated “2” on a domed ground. Two copper rivets to reverse. A little polishing to high points. (£40 - £60) Raised 1809 as Lt. Col. Gardner’s Corps of Irregular Horse; after several changes in title, redesignated 2nd Regiment of Bengal Cavalry in 1861; 2nd Regiment of Bengal Lancers in 1890, 2nd Bengal Lancers in 1901 and 2nd Lancers (Gardner’s Horse) in 1903.

203     24th Madras Infantry Victorian pagri badge. A good die struck brass pre 1903 example. Laurel wreath surmounted by a Guelphic style Crown; within the wreath an elephant resting on a tablet inscribed “Assaye” with “24” below. Across the base of the wreath, a scroll inscribed “Madras”. Retains original stout pagri pin to reverse. VGC (£60 - £80) Became 84th Punjabis in 1903.

204     124th Duchess of Connaught’s Own Baluchistan Infantry Officer’s pagri badge. A good blackened 1903-22 example. Within a laurel wreath surmounted by a Crown resting on a blank tablet, a Maltese cross with ball finials to the tips and lions between the angles. To the centre, within a circlet inscribed “Baluchistan Regiment”, “124”. The wreath bears the honours “Aden” “Afghanistan” “East Africa 1896”. Across the base the wreath, a bi-part scroll inscribed “Central India”. Stout pagri pin to reverse. GC (£80 - £120)

205     Bombay, Baroda & Central India Railway Regiment cap badge. A good die cast silver plated example by JR Gaunt, London. Superimposed on crossed flags and rifles a Crowned oval strap inscribed “Bombay Baroda and Central India Railway Regiment”, scene with railway engine crossing a bridge to centre. Two loops to reverse. GC (£50 - £80)

206     Finsbury Rifles Victorian glengarry badge. A good blackened brass example. Maltese cross with ball finals to the tips and lions between the arms, surmounted by a Crown resting on a scroll inscribed “Finsbury”; below the lower arm of the cross, another scroll inscribed “Rifles”. The arms of the cross inscribed “Pros aris et focis”. To the centre, a strung bugle within a circlet inscribed “Middlesex”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£60 - £80) Raised as 39th Middlesex RVC in 1860, renumbered 21st Mx. RVC in 1880, became 11th Bn. London Regt. in 1908.

207     Devonshire, DCLI and Leicestershire WW2 plastic cap badges. All on blades, the first two by A. Stanley & Sons, Walsall. The second two with some distortion. Generally GC. (3 items) (£30 - £50)

208     Royal Army Medical Corps Victorian senior NCO’s helmet plate. An exceptionally fine and rare 1898-1901 example comprising a rich gilt eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown. On the star, within a laurel wreath, the Garter; within the Garter a separate silvered seeded plate, the centre cut out in the form of a cross with red painted backing. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1004) (£100 - £200)

209     Middlesex Regiment post 1881 Officer’s glengarry badge. A very fine and attractive example. Rich gilt Crowned circlet inscribed “Duke of Cambridge’s Own Middlesex Regiment”; to the centre, on a blue translucent enamel ground, a silver laurel wreath enclosing the Coronet and cypher of the Duke of Cambridge, surmounted by Prince of Wales’s plumes with scroll inscribed “Albuhera” above. Two loops to reverse. Enamel defective, GC (£100 - £200) The Middlesex Regiment was known as “The Die-Hards” from the Battle of Albuhera on 16th May 1811 when the British engaged a much larger French force resulting in heavy British casualties. Colonel Inglis of the 57th (later 1st Bn Middlesex) was wounded but refused to be carried from the field but insisted on being placed by the Colours and urged his men on with cries of “Die hard, my men, die hard”. Out of the 570 all ranks the 57th fielded that day, 22 Officers and 400 men were killed or wounded.

210     1st Bucks Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer’s slouch hat badge. A good scarce 1902-08 silvered example. Within a Crowned strap inscribed “1st Bucks Rifle Volunteer Corps ”, a Swan; central red felt backing. Two long and two short loops to reverse. VGC (£50 - £75) Raised in 1859 at Great Marlow with HQ in Institute Road.

211     60th King’s Royal Rifle Corps pre 1881 glengarry badge. A good OR’s example comprising a blackened brass Maltese cross surmounted by a Crown resting on a scroll inscribed “Peninsula”; ball finials to the points of the cross, lions between the angles. On the cross, a circlet inscribed “The King’s Royal Rifle Corps”, to the centre a strung bugle, “60” between the strings. The arms of the cross bearing battle honours. Beneath the cross, a scroll inscribed “Celer et Audax”. Two loops to reverse. Generally GC (as KK 522) (£40 - £60)

212     Royal Marines Colour Sergeant’s rank badge. A good post 1923 example. Dark blue / black cloth oval embroidered with bullion laurel wreath; within the wreath, a padded bullion Globe set on crossed silk Union flags surmounted by a Crown. Between the base of the Globe and that of the wreath, a bullion fouled anchor. Near VGC. (£50 - £75)

213     Royal Marine Light Infantry Victorian glengarry badge. A good OR’s three piece example. Globe within a laurel wreath, strung bugle above. Complete with all loops. VGC (KK 1094) (£50 - £75)

214     Royal Marine Light Infantry OR’s 1878 helmet plate. A good Victorian example comprising a brass eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by the Crown. On the star, a laurel wreath with scroll inscribed “Gibraltar” to the top and fouled anchor to the junction below. Within the wreath, a circlet inscribed “Per Mare Per Terram”; to the centre, the globe in relief. Beneath the anchor, a strung bugle. Two loops to reverse. Highpoints of Globe polished, top pearl on cross absent. GC (KK 1092) (£75 - £100)

215     5th Royal Irish Lancers OR’s lance cap plate. A good post 1905 brass example bearing honours up to “South Africa 1899-1902”. Two screw posts to reverse. GC (£50 - £100)

216     9th Royal Lancers OR’s lance cap plate. A good post 1905 brass example bearing honours up to “South Africa 1899-1902”. Two screw posts to reverse. GC (£50 - £75)

217     16th Queen’s Royal Lancers OR’s lance cap plate. A good post 1905 brass example bearing honours up to “South Africa 1900-1902” and “Relief of Kimberley”. Two screw posts to reverse. GC (£50 - £75)

218     16th Queen’s Lancers Victorian OR’s lance cap plate. A good brass example bearing 13 honours up to “Aliwal”. Two screw posts to reverse. A little service wear GC. (£60 - £80)

219     21st Lancers first pattern Victorian OR’s lance cap plate. A good scarce brass example circa 1897-98 without honours. Two screw posts to reverse. A little service wear, small pair of holes to principal three points. Generally GC. (£150 - £200) Converted from Hussars to 21st Lancers on 31st March 1897. Redesignated 21st (Empress of India’s) Lancers in December 1898

220     21st Lancers second pattern OR’s Victorian lance cap plate. A good scarce brass post 1898 example with honour “Khartoum”, full title and VRI Cypher. Two screw posts to reverse. A little service wear GC. (£150 - £200)

221     34th Foot (Cumberland) pre 1881 OR’s waist belt clasp. A good and scarce brass example. Circlet inscribed “The Cumberland Regiment”; centre bearing “34” on lined ground. Plain ends. VGC (£100 - £150)

222     WW2 Malayan Peoples Anti-Japanese Army insignia etc. A very scarce and interesting group of items. It includes 3 identity cards “Bearer is a member of a Partisan force under SEAC Command”; each issued to a member of 4th Regt. and includes details of weapon held (one a 9mm Austen no 9426, another similar, the other a Mauser. Each bears SEAC Phoenix “formation sign” device, headed “All Malayan Peoples Anti-Japanese Army” and signed by Chen Tien HQ Rep AJA 4th Regt. and countersigned by a British Officer. All three now fragile, with creases and tears. Together with a pair of yellow canvas triangular formation signs with black edge and “4” to centre and a pair of red canvas rectangular formation signs with black edges and diagonal cross to centre. Both pairs removed from uniform and a little faded. (£150 - £200) This Special Force was raised in February 1942 eventually disbanded 1st December 1945. See “Some Talk of Private Armies” by Len Whittaker.

223     5 various Army Scout arm badges. Large and small brass examples with bar (Sergeant and 1st Class Army Scout); large and small brass examples without bar and white metal small without bar. All GC. (5 items) (£80 - £120)

224     6th Inniskilling Dragoons Boer War NCO’s silver arm badge. A very fine example by F & S (Firmin & Sons) bearing Birmingham hallmarks for 1902 to both front and back. Castle resting on scroll inscribed “Inniskilling”. Hollow construction with flat plate to reverse. Three loops. Nicely toned. VGC (£300 - £500) Worn by S.Sgt. Saddlr. J.Metcalf DCM. MID. whose awards are confirmed in the regimental history and shows him as in command of a Maxim gun detachment during the South African campaign. He was awarded the DCM, QSA with 5 clasps, KSA with 2 clasps and LSGC. See Bosleys 14th October 1996 Lot 310, for his medal group.

225     24th Foot (2nd Warwickshire) Officer’s coatee skirt/tail ornament. A scarce example. Gold bullion and sequin Garter Star on green cloth ground; “24 “ to centre. Some service wear resulting in loss of two sequins on lowest star point. GC (£50 - £100)

226     24th Foot (2nd Warwickshire) OR’s “Pork Pie” numerals. A scarce pre 1874 example comprising brass “24”. Two short brass loops to reverse. GC (£50 - £100)

227     RMC Sandhurst pre 1878 shako plate A fine example worn by a Gentleman Cadet at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. Silvered eight pointed Garter star; the star mounted with pierced gilt strap inscribed “Nec Aspera terrent” with a blue enamel ground, surmounted by a Guelphic Crown. To the centre of the strap, the Royal Cypher on a red translucent enamel ground. The two loops to reverse have been replaced with two slender bars. VGC (KK 1069) (£75 - £100)

228     Derbyshire Regiment Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp. A good silver and gilt post 1881 example of special pattern. On a round burnished gilt plate, a Crowned Maltese cross in silver. Mounted to the centre, a rich gilt oak wreath bearing gilt scrolls inscribed “Sherwood” “Foresters” with “Derbyshire” below the wreath. To the centre, a silver Stag set on blue enamel ground. Oak leaf ends, the detachable one a period replacement. Some wear to gilt. GC (Ryan 212) (£75 - £100)

229     1st VB Manchester Regiment Officer’s astrakhan cap badge. A fine and scarce post 1888 blackened brass example. Maltese cross with ball finials to the tips and lions between the arms. On the cross, a circlet inscribed “1st VB Manchester Regt.”; to the centre, the Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120) Various Lancashire RVC’s consolidated in 1880 to form 21st Lancashire RV’s. Renumbered as 4th on 3rd September 1880. Became a VB of the Manchester Regt. on Friday 1st July 1881, redesignated as 1st VB on 1st September 1888.

230     Womens Timber Corps WW2 plastic cap badge. A good scarce example by A. Stanley & Sons, Walsall. KC. Within a Crowned oval inscribed “Timber Corps”, a fir tree; across the base of the oval, a scroll inscribed “W.L.A.”. Two blades to reverse. VGC (KK 1581) (£75 - £100)

231     Royal Artillery WW2 plastic economy “gun” cap badge. A good scarce example retaining original brass slider to reverse. VGC (KK 2202) (£100 - £150)

232     Black Watch WW2 plastic economy glengarry badge. A good scarce example. Two blades to reverse. GC (£80 - £120) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 2241 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

233     Royal Scots WW2 plastic economy glengarry badge. A good example by A. Stanley & Sons, Walsall. Two blades to reverse. GC (£50 - £75) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 2208 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

234     Argyll & Surtherland Highlanders WW2 plastic economy glengarry badge A good example. Two blades to reverse. VGC (£50 - £75) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 2261 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

235     Highland Light Infantry WW2 plastic economy glengarry badge A good example. Two blades to reverse. VGC (£40 - £60) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 2257in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

236     QO Cameron Highlanders WW2 plastic economy glengarry badge. A scarce example by A. Stanley & Sons, Walsall. Two blades to reverse. Some distortion and stain at 7 o’clock. (£50 - £75) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 2258 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

237     Royal Ulster Rifles WW2 plastic economy cap badge. A good example. Two blades to reverse. VGC (£40 - £60) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 2259 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

238     Parachute Regiment piper’s plaid brooch. A good post 1953 example. Scallop edged nickel quoit engraved with thistles; mounted across the centre, the beret badge of the regiment. Stout pin to reverse. VG (£50 - £75)

239     Edinburgh University OTC piper’s plaid brooch. A good post 1953 example. Scallop edged silvered quoit engraved with thistles; mounted across the centre, the Crowned Arms of the University Stout pin to reverse. GC (£40 - £60)

240     Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh OTC plaid brooch. A fine and scarce example comprising a burnished silvered quoit with engraved decoration around the edge; mounted to the centre, a silvered glengarry badge device. (KK 2622) Stout pin to reverse. GC (£40 - £60)

241     Lovat Scouts piper’s plaid brooch. A good scarce plated example. Plain quoit mounted with strap inscribed “Je suis prest”; Stag’s head to centre. Stout pin to reverse. GC (£40 - £60)

242     Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders piper’s plaid brooch. A good modern plated example. Quoit of Celtic design with four bosses and bearing regimental devices of the Boar’s head, the Cat and the Coronet and Cypher of Princess Louise. To the base, a four part scroll inscribed “Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders”. Stout pin to reverse. GC (£30 - £50)

243     Gordon Highlanders plaid brooch. A good post war plated example. Mounted on a plain quoit, a saltire; on the saltire a thistle wreath joined at the top by a scroll inscibed “Gordon Highlanders”.On the cross, within the wreath, the Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt” with Tiger on “India” tablet below. Stout pin to reverse. GC (£40 - £60)

244     Gordon Highlanders piper’s plaid brooch. A good post war plated example. Plain quoit mounted with ivy wreath bearing the legend “Bydand”. To the centre, in relief, the crest of the Marquis of Huntly viz. a stag’s head with antlers, coronet below. Mounted on the quoit towards the outer rim, a long scroll inscribed “Peninsula, Egypt, Gordon Highlanders, India, Waterloo”. Stout pin to reverse. Minor service wear. GC (£40 - £60)

245     Queen’s Own Highlanders piper’s plaid brooch. A fine post 1961 example comprising a plain gilt metal quoit mounted with silvered oak wreath surmounted by Coronet and “F” device; across the centre, a tablet inscribed “Alamein”; resting on the lower part of the wreath, the Sphinx; stout pin to reverse. VGC (£30 - £50) The Queen’s Own Highlanders (Seaforth & Cameron) was formed on 7th February 1961 by the amalgamation of the Seaforth Highlanders and the QO Cameron Highlanders.

246     Royal Army Service Corps piper’s plaid brooch. A good post 1953 plated example. Plain quoit mounted with silvered cap badge style device to centre. Stout pin to reverse. GC (£50 - £80) Worn by pipers of 123 (Scottish) Transport Column RASC TA

247     Royal Corps of Transport piper’s plaid brooch. A good post 1965 chromed example. Plain quoit mounted with silvered cap badge style device to centre. Stout pin to reverse. Near VGC. (£30 - £50) Royal Corps of Transport formed in July 1965 from the Royal Army Service Corps.

248     4th Foot (KORR) OR’s glengarry badge circa 1870-81. A good brass example. Within an oval strap inscribed “King’s Own Royal Regiment” surmounted by a Lion; the numeral 4. Brass plated copper loops North and South. Some service wear. (KK 424) (£40 - £60)

249     46th Foot (South Devonshire) 1871-81 glengarry badge. A good OR’s brass example. Within a Crowned strap inscribed “South Devonshire” ; “46” to centre. Brass plated copper loops North and South. Some service wear. (KK 502) (£40 - £60) Became 2nd Bn. DCLI in 1881.

250     Berkshire Imperial Yeomanry OR’s cap badge. A fine die cast white metal example comprising the White Horse of Berkshire resting on a scroll inscribed “Berkshire”; “IY” below the scroll. Three loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1340) (£60 - £80)

251     17th Lancers Victorian OR’s lance cap plate. A very fine unissued brass post 1880 example bearing six honours “Alma” “Inkerman” “Central India” and “Balaclava” “Sevastopol” “South Africa 1879”. Two screw posts to reverse retaining both original retaining nuts and zinc washers. VGC (£75 - £100)

252     Army Pay Department Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp. A good silver and gilt example with matching bench marks to both halves. Circlet inscribed “Army Pay Department”; centre mounted with Royal Crest in silver. Oak leaf ends. Slight wear to gilt. GC (£40 - £60) Officer only Corps raised on 1st April 1878 from a Royal Warrant of 22nd October 1877

253     3rd Middlesex or Royal Westminster Militia Officer’s waist belt clasp. A scarce pre 1881 silvered example with matching benchmarks to both halves. Circlet inscribed “3rd or Royal Westminster Middlesex”. To the centre, a shield of Westminster and Middlesex Arms surmounded by a strung bugle below. Some service wear, central highpoints polished. (£60 - £80) Raised at Brentford 1797; became 3rd Bn. Royal Fusiliers on Friday 1st July 1881.

254     56th Foot (West Essex) glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good gilt brass OR’s example. Castle and Key resting on scroll inscribed “Pompadours”. Reverse with copper loops East and West. VGC (KK 517) (£60 - £80) Became 2nd Bn. Essex Regt. on Friday 1st July, 1881 whilst under the command of Lt.Col. Francis Charles Hill.

255     Royal Dublin Fusiliers Officer’s forage cap badge. A good scarce pre 1922 example. Gilt flaming grenade resting on a silver scroll inscribed “Royal Dublin Fusiliers”, the letters in burnished gilt. Mounted on the ball of the grenade, the Royal Tiger and Elephant in silver. Three blades to reverse. GC (£50 - £75)

256     Royal Sussex Regiment Officer’s forage cap badge. A fine silver example by by W & H, the reverse impressed “Silver”. Red and blue enamelled Garter Star mounted on Roussillon plume which curves forward over the top. Scroll beneath inscribed “The Royal Sussex Regt”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£50 - £80)

257     4th Foot (King’s Own) 1861-69 Officer’s shako plate. A scarce gilt example. Eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; mounted on the star, the garter with gilt Lion over “IV” to wire mesh centre. One of two loops to reverse, star tip at 7 o’clock AF, tail of Garter absent. (£50 - £75)

258     1st VB Royal Fusiliers Victorian OR’s glengarry badge. A good scarce post 1883 white metal example. Flaming grenade, the ball embossed the Crowned Garter with Rose to centre; beneath the grenade, a scroll inscribed “1st Volunteer Battalion”. Two loops to reverse. GC (KK 1575) (£80 - £120) Origins in 19th Middlesex RV raised in Bloomsbury; renumbered 10th in 1880 and became part of KRRC until it became 1st VB Royal Fusiliers in 1883. Many of it’s members served in the Boer War resulting in the Battalion being awarded the honour “South Africa 1900-02” in 1905.

259     Royal Munster Fusiliers post 1881 Officer’s fur cap grenade A fine example. Rich gilt flaming grenade, the ball mounted with a deep wreath of laurel intertwined with scrolls bearing the battle honours of the Regiment. Within the wreath, the Arms of the Province of Munster viz. a silver shield mounted with three gilt crowns. On the junction of the wreath, a scroll in silver inscribed “Royal Munster”. Reverse retains original fixings comprising screw post and pair of blades. GC (KK 941) (£300 - £500)

260     Royal Dublin Fusiliers post 1881 Officer’s fur cap grenade. A good example. Gilt flaming grenade, on the ball, in silver, the Arms of the City of Dublin, below to the right, the Royal Tiger on a tablet inscribed “Plassey”; to the left, the Elephant on a tablet inscribed “Mysore”. Below the tablets, a scroll inscribed “Spectamur Agendo”. Either side of the ball, a rich mounting of shamrock leaves in silver. Reverse retains original fixings comprising two pairs of blades. GC (KK 944) (£300 - £400)

261     Royal Welsh Fusiliers post 1881 Officer’s fur cap grenade. A good example. Gilt flaming grenade with silver Prince of Wales’s feathers mounted on the ball. Reverse retains original fixings comprising screw post at the top and pair of blades (clipped) below. Some wear to gilt. GC (KK 934) (£100 - £150)

262     Royal Fusiliers Victorian Officer’s glengarry grenade A good scarce post 1881 example. Gilt flaming grenade, the ball mounted with a gilt Crowned pierced Garter on a blue enamel ground; silver rose to centre. Beneath the Garter, the White Horse of Hanover in silver. Contemporary conversion to stout pagri pin. Gilt worn otherwise GC. (£100 - £200)

263     Royal Irish Fusiliers post 1881 OR's fur cap grenade. A good example. Brass flaming grenade, the ball bearing an Eagle resting on a tablet inscribed “8”. Two loops to reverse. Generally VGC. (KK 954) (£30 - £50) The Eagle and tablet inscribed “8” represents the Eagle on the flagstaff of the 8th French Light Infantry captured by the old 87th Fusiliers at Barossa on 5th March 1811.

264     Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers post 1881 OR's fur cap grenade. A good example. Brass flaming grenade, the ball bearing the Castle of Inniskilling within a circlet inscribed “Inniskilling”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 952) (£30 - £50)

265     Royal Dublin Fusiliers post 1881 OR's fur cap grenade. A good example. Brass flaming grenade, the ball bearing the Arms of Dublin. Two lead soldered replacement loops to reverse. GC (KK 960) (£30 - £50)

266     Royal Munster Fusiliers post 1881 OR’s fur cap grenade. A good scarce example. Brass flaming grenade, the ball bearing the Arms of the Province of Munster. Two loops to reverse. Slight polishing to highpoints of Crowns. GC (KK 957) (£60 - £80)

267     Royal Dublin Fusiliers post 1881 OR's glengarry grenade. A good example. Brass flaming grenade, the ball bearing the Arms of Dublin. Two loops to reverse. GC (KK 972) (£30 - £50)

268     Royal Munster Fusiliers post 1881 OR’s glengarry grenade. A good example. Brass flaming grenade, the ball bearing the Arms of the Province of Munster. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 971) (£30 - £50)

269     Royal Irish Fusiliers post 1890 glengarry grenade. A good OR’s example comprising a brass flaming grenade, the ball bearing an eagle on a plinth inscribed “8”. Two loops to reverse. Slight polish to eagle’s breast. GC (KK 970) (£30 - £50) The Eagle and tablet inscribed “8” represents the Eagle on the flagstaff of the 8th French Light Infantry captured by the old 87th Fusiliers at Barossa on 5th March 1811.

270     Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers post 1881 OR's glengarry grenade. A good example. Brass flaming grenade, the ball bearing the Castle of Inniskilling within a circlet inscribed “Inniskilling”. Two lead soldered replacement loops to reverse. GC (KK 968) (£30 - £50)

271     2nd VB Worcestershire Regiment Victorian Officer’s helmet plate. A very fine and scarce post 1883 blackened silver example with burnished highlights. Eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; mounted on the star, within a laurel wreath, the Garter; within the Garter, a silver star with tower to centre and “Firm” scroll below, all set on a black velvet ground. Mounted on the lower part of the wreath, a silvered tri-part scroll inscribed “The Worcestershire Regiment” with additional scroll below “2nd Volunteer Battalion”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £350) Originally raised as various rifle volunteers corps from 1860 grouped together as 2nd Admin Bn at Worcester. Consolidated on 24th February 1880 to form 10th Worcestershire Rifle Vols being renumbered 8th in June that year. Became a VB on Friday 1st July 1881 being redesignated 2nd VB in June 1883.

272     2nd VB Worcestershire Regiment Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A good scarce post 1883 white metal example. Eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; on the star, within a laurel wreath, a circlet inscribed “2nd Volr. Battn. Worcestershire”. To the centre, a star bearing tower. Two loops to reverse. GC (£80 - £120) Originally raised as various rifle volunteers corps from 1860 grouped together as 2nd Admin Bn at Worcester. Consolidated on 24th February 1880 to form 10th Worcestershire Rifle Vols being renumbered 8th in June that year. Became a VB on Friday 1st July 1881 being redesignated 2nd VB in June 1883.

273     4th VB Norfolk Regiment Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A good scarce post 1883 white metal example. Eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; mounted on the star, within a laurel wreath, a circlet inscribed “4th Volr. Battn. Norfolk”. To the centre, Brittania. Three loops (pinched) to reverse. GC (£80 - £120) HQ at Norwich.

274     1st Herefordshire Rifle Volunteer Corps Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A good post 1880 white metal example. Eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; on the star, within a laurel wreath, a strap inscribed “1st Herefordshire Rifle Volunteer Corps”; Arms and Crest of the City of Hereford to the centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1788) (£80 - £120)

275     Herefordshire Rifle Volunteer Corps Victorian Officer’s pouch belt plate. A good scarce silvered example. Within a laurel wreath surmounted by a Crown resting on a blank tablet, ; a circlet inscribed “1st Herefordshire Rifle Volunteers”; Arms and Crest of the City of Hereford to the centre. Four screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300)

276     Wiltshire Regiment post 1894 Officer’s forage cap badge. A good scarce gilt example. Coroneted cross patée, each arm lined; to the centre, the silver coronet and AEA cypher on a burnished gilt ground. All resting on a scroll inscribed “The Wiltshire Regiment”. Two loops to reverse. GC (£150 - £200)

277     1st Foot (Royal Scots) pre 1881 OR’s glengarry badge. A good example. White metal Thistle star mounted with gilt metal oval resting on scroll inscribed “The Royal Scots”; St.Andrew and Cross to solid centre. To reverse, copper loops East and West. GC (KK 420) (£30 - £50)

278     2nd Foot (Queen’s Royal) 1874-81 OR’s glengarry badge. A good brass example. Strap inscribed “Queen’s Royal” surmounted by a Paschal Lamb; the numeral “2” to centre. To reverse, copper loops North and South. VGC (KK 421) (£40 - £60)

279     3rd Foot (The Buffs) 1874-81 OR’s glengarry badge. A fine brass example. Crowned strap inscribed “The Buffs”, to the centre the Dragon over “3”. To reverse, copper loops North and South. VGC (KK 422) (£50 - £75)

280     3rd Foot (The Buffs) OR’s glengarry badge. A fine brass example. Crowned strap inscribed “Veteri frondescit honore”, with the Dragon to centre. Three copper loops to reverse. GC (KK 423) (£100 - £150) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 423 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

281     4th Foot (KORR) OR’s glengarry badge circa 1870-81. A good brass example. Oval strap inscribed “King’s Own Royal Regiment” surmounted by a Lion; “4” to voided centre. To reverse, brass loops East and West. GC (KK 424) (£50 - £75) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 424 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

282     5th Foot (Northumberland Fusiliers) 1874-81 OR’s glengarry badge. A fine gilt brass example. Flaming grenade, the ball bearing strap inscribed “Quo fata vocant”; pierced “5” to centre. To reverse, brass plated copper loops North and South. Near VGC. (KK 425) (£75 - £100) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 425 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

283     6th Foot (First Warwickshire) 1874-81 OR’s glengarry badge. A good brass example. Strap inscribed “Royal First Warwickshire” surmounted by an Antelope; “6” to voided centre. To reverse, brass plated copper loops North and South. Some polishing. (KK 426) (£50 - £75) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 426 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

284     7th Royal Fusiliers 1874-81 OR’s glengarry badge. A good brass example. Flaming grenade, the ball bearing Crowned Garter”; pierced “7” to centre. To reverse, copper loops North and South. Slight polishing to highpoints. GC (KK 427) (£75 - £100) Believed to be the actual piece photographed as No. 427 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

285     8th Foot (King’s) 1874-81 OR’s glengarry badge. A good brass example. Crowned strap inscribed “King’s Regiment”, to the centre the White Horse of Hanover in white metal over brass “8”. To reverse, copper loops East and West. VGC (KK 430) (£50 - £75) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 430 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

286     9th Foot (East Norfolk) 1874-81 OR’s glengarry badge. A good brass example. Strap inscribed “East Norfolk Regiment”surmounted by Brittania and Lion, “9” to voided centre. To reverse, brass plated copper loops North and South. A little polishing to highpoints; old lead repair to Brittania’s arm. (KK 431) (£40 - £60) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 431 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

287     10th Foot (North Lincoln) 1874-81 OR’s glengarry badge. A good brass example. Strap inscribed “North Lincolnshire Regt.”surmounted by Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt”, “10” to voided centre. To reverse, copper loops East and West. A little polishing to highpoints. “1” with old repair; reverse indicates plated at some time. GC (KK 432) (£40 - £60) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 432 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

288     10th Foot (North Lincoln) 1874-81 OR’s glengarry badge. A good scarce brass example. Oak wreath surmounted by Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt”, “10” to voided centre. To reverse, brass plated copper loops North and South. Slight polishing to Sphinx highpoints. GC (KK 433) (£100 - £150) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 433 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

289     11th Foot (North Devon) 1874-81 OR’s glengarry badge. A good scarce brass example. Eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; on the star a strap inscribed “North Devon” with “11” to voided centre. To reverse, brass plated copper loops East and West. Near VGC. (KK 434) (£60 - £80) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 434 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

290     11th Foot (North Devon) 1874-81 OR’s glengarry badge. A good brass example. Crowned strap inscribed “North Devon” with “11” to voided centre. To reverse, brass plated copper loops East and West. GC (KK 435) (£50 - £75) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 435 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

291     11th Foot (North Devon) 1874-81 OR’s glengarry badge. A good brass example. Crowned oak wreath; to the centre “11” within a strap inscribed “North Devon”. To reverse, Original wire loops North and South (similar to HPC loops). Slight polishing. GC (KK 436) (£50 - £75) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 436 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

292     12th Foot (East Suffolk) 1874-81 OR’s glengarry badge. A good brass example. Star surmounted by Castle and Key; on the star a strap inscribed “Montis insignia calpe. East Suffolk” with “12” to voided centre. to reverse, brass plated copper loops East and West. Slight polishing. GC (KK 437) (£50 - £75) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 437 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

293     City of London Yeomanry, Rough Riders Officer’s cap badge. A fine and scarce King’s Crown example. Crowned gilt circlet inscribed “The City of London Yeomanry” resting on a silver bi-part scroll inscribed “Rough Riders”. City Arms in silver applied to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 2321) (£80 - £100)

294     Rough Riders Imperial Yeomanry Boer War slouch hat badge. A good scarce example. Brass RR mounted on white metal spur. Three loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1358) (£150 - £200)

295     Sharp Shooters Imperial Yeomanry OR’s cap badge. A fine gilt metal example. Resting in a laurel wreath, a Crowned circled inscribed “3rd County of London Imperial Yeomanry”; “SS” to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1362) (£75 - £100) 3rd County of London IY (Sharp Shooters) badge approved 18th December 1901.

296     Denbighshire Hussars Officer’s cap badge. A good scarce example. Silver Prince of Wales’s plumes with gilt coronet resting on gilt scroll inscribed “Denbighshire Hussars”. Two loops to reverse. GC (similar KK 1434) (£80 - £100)

297     King Edward’s Horse OSD badge A good scarce die cast bronze example. Within a Crowned circlet inscribed “Regi ausumus coloni”, the “KEH” cypher. Two blades to reverse. GC (KK 1509) (£100 - £150)

298     PAO Leicestershire Yeomanry post 1844 Officer’s charger’s harness boss. A fine and scarce silvered example. Within a strap inscribed Leicestershire Yeomanry Cavalry”, a Crowned strap inscribed “Prince Albert’s Own” with “VR” Cypher to centre. Pinked black leather backing. VGC (£75 - £100)

299     124th Duchess of Connaught’s Own Baluchistan Infantry pagri badge. A good cast brass 1903-22 example. Crowned crossed Indian muskets with “124” between the butts. Stout pagri pin to reverse. GC (£50 - £75)

300     Boer War ZAR Police cap badge. A scarce pre 1902 example worn by European Police comprising ZAR cypher. Two pairs of blades to reverse (one AF). Slight polishing otherwise GC. (Owen 1991) (£40 - £60)

301     Yorkshire Dragoons 1842-76 bearskin cap plume holder. A good scarce circular gilt metal example mounted with silver Rose of the House of York. Reverse with plume holder which supports the white plume, slider fitting. Lip of neck absent. GC (£200 - £300) The bearskin cap was adopted by the regiment in 1842 and worn until the introduction of the helmet in 1876.

302     Fifth London Brigade RFA cap badge & shoulder titles. A good scarce attributed set worn by Ralph Feron. The brass cap badge following the design of the Royal Artillery with “Fifth” in place of the usual “Ubique” scroll and the lower tri-part scroll inscribed London RFA Brigade”. Two loops to reverse GC ... together with pair of brass shoulder titles T / RFA / LONDON both complete with backing plates ... the brass flaming grenade collar badges, each lacking “Ubique” scroll used by the regulars. (See Lot 386 for his medals and Lot 735 for his Zeppelin souvenirs) (£80 - £120) Worn by Ralph Feron, later Major. See medal section for his group.

303     Upper Thames Patrol WW2 Home Guard cap badge. A good brass example worn by Major Ralph Feron. Crowned conjoined oval shields, taken from the arms of the Thames Conservancy, with UTP below. Slider to reverse. GC (KK 2430) (See Lot 386 for his medals and Lot 735 for his Zeppelin souvenirs) (£50 - £75) Raised originally as an LDV unit in May 1940 by Abingdon’s MP Sir Ralph Glyn. The unit guarded the non-tidal part of the Thames from Teddington Lock to Oxford. See “In the space of a single day” Insignia and Uniforms of the LDV and Home Guard by Mills & Carney. 192.

311     Women’s Land Army armband. Green woollen cloth with red embroidered King’s Crown with WLA below. Also embroidered two full diamonds. Edged with red band, with two horn button fastening. The diamonds represent 2 years service. VGC (£40 - £60)

312     Similar Women’s Land Army armband. Green woollen cloth with red embroidered King’s Crown with WLA below. This example with three additional service diamond badges sewn onto the arm band. The diamonds represent 1 year 6 months service. VGC (£40 - £60)

313     Womens Land Army Official tie. A rare example of the organisation’s tie available only by purchase from WLA HQ at Balcombe Place, Sussex during the war. Green with woven WLA in an angular design. GC with minor wear. (£40 - £60)

314     WWII No.1 Commando badges, gold ring and ephemera. A scarce accumulation worn by Private Gerald Miles who served with 1/5 Commando in the Far East. Comprising: A Field made Combined Operations Sleeve Badge. This retains two of the four Press stud fittings to the reverse. ... 9ct Gold Commando ring. The ring is mounted with a FS style commando knife and bears hallmarks for Birmingham 1945. ... Snap shot photograph album, this contains a number of images taken in the Far East 1945 / 1946 and includes an interest group shot of men holding the 1 Commando Flag. ... A number of 1980’s reunion menu cards ID name tags, plus a video of a reunion. (small quantity) (£200 - £300) Private Gerald Miles is confirmed as serving with this unit and passed away in 2000

315     Coldstream Guards pair of Crimean period Colour Sergeant’s rank badges. A fine and rare facing pair. Each comprise a bullion Crowned crimson silk colour bearing Garter Star and Sphinx in wreath, crossed swords below the colour. Each stitched onto large gold lace chevrons on scralet cloth backing. Minor service wear, generally VGC ... together with bullion forage cap Garter Star somewhat worn. All attractively housed in a later glazed frame with gilt slip. A label attributes the badges to Thomas Jarvis who enlisted in the Coldstream Guards 10th June 1841. It records details of his promotions (Colour Serjeant 26th May 1853, QM Serjeant 27th May 1857). (£400 - £500)

316     6 Fusilier fur cap grenades. Royal Scots Fusilers (QVC); Northumberland; Lancashire; Welsh; Royal Fusilers (QVC - loops replaced): Royal Fusilers (KC). All complete with loops and GC or better. (6 items) (£120 - £150)

317     6 Fusilier glengarry grenades. Royal Scots Fusilers (QVC); 2 x Royal Scots Fusilers (KC); Welsh; Lancashire (with pagri slider). All complete with fixings and generally GC. (5 items) (£60 - £80)

318     20 Infantry cap badges. Oxf & Bucks, N.Staffordshire, Essex, Welsh, Welch, Worcestershire, ditto post 1926, Middlesex (loops), Rifle Brigade (WW2), DCLI, Devonshire, Suffolk, Leicestershire, Cheshire (replaced loops), Cheshire (post 1922), R.Berkshire, DLI, Border, SWB and E.Lancashire (Egypt scroll erased). Generally GC (£40 - £60)

319     20 OTC cap badges. Birkenhead, Gordon, KES Birmingham, Perse, Epsom, Monkton Combe, Rugby, RGS Lancaster, Reading School, Sutton Valence, Cambridge University, Canford, Bridlington, Maidstone, Shrewsbury, Eastbourne College, Skinners, Brentwood, Denstone and Liverpool College. Generally GC. (£100 - £200)

320     20 CCF cap badges. St.Brendans, Dean Close, KES Birmingham (Bronze & white metal examples), Westminster, Solihull, Rossall, Taunton, Reading School, Cranleigh, Bristol Grammar School, Forest (enamel chipped), Dollar Academy, Ampleforth, Eastbourne College, Dartford, KHS, Lancing, Oratory and St.Peters. Generally GC. (£100 - £200)

321     20 OTC and CCF cap badges. A good selection with no duplication. Generally GC. (£100 - £200) Viewing advantageous.

322     20 OTC and CCF cap badges. A good selection with no duplication. Generally GC. (£100 - £200) Viewing advantageous.

323     20 OTC and CCF cap badges. A good selection with no duplication. Generally GC. (£100 - £200) Viewing advantageous.

324     14 National Reserve enamelled lapel badges. West Lancashire, Cornwall, Monmouthshire, County of Salop, Westmorland, Cumberland, Devon, London, Wilts, Lincolnshire, East Riding of Yorkshire, Gloucestershire, Glamorgan and non enamelled Essex. Various conditions. (14 items) (£75 - £100)

325     14 National Reserve enamelled lapel badges. Cambridgeshire, Hampshire Isle of Wight, Dorset, Bucks, West Riding of Yorkshire, Middlesex, Brecknockshire, London, Warwickshire, Sussex, Nairn, East Lancashire, Derbyshire and non enamelled York North Riding. Various conditions. (14 items) (£75 - £100)

326     18 Yeomanry cap badges. Pembroke, Lovat Scouts, Yorkshire Hussars and Dragoons, Sussex, Warwickshire (Tiptaft), Westminster Dragoons IY, West Somerset, Surrey, DLOY (Firmin), Bucks Hussars (Firmin), Derbyshire, Northants, East Riding, North Irish Horse, Glamorgan, Scottish Yeomanry and QO Yorkshire Yeomanry (JR Gaunt, London). Generally GC. (18 items) (£80 - £120) Viewing advantageous.

327     40 anodised Cavalry and Yeomanry badges. 36 cap badges plus NCO’s arm badges of 4/7th DG, LDY, WWY & Crowned Harp (now fitted with slider). GC (£40 - £60)

328     8 Scottish National Reserve enamelled lapel badges. Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Roxburghshire (chipped), County of Lanark, Perthshire, Dumfriesshire and Kirkcudbrightshire. Generally GC. (8 items) (£75 - £100)

329     20 assorted South African cap badges. A good selection, mainly interwar, with no repetition. All complete with fixings. GC (£40 - £60) Viewing strongly recommended.

330     20 assorted South African cap badges. A good selection, mainly post war, with no repetition. All complete with fixings. GC (£40 - £60) Viewing strongly recommended.

331     6 Yeomanry Officer’s cap badges. All silver plate, gilt or combination of the two. Wiltshire Yeomanry; Westminster Dragoons; DLOY; Yorkshire Hussars; Hertfordshire (EIIR); Northumberland Hussars. All complete with fixings, GC or better. (£40 - £60) Viewing strongly recommended.

332     35 anodised Yeomanry cap badges. Little duplication. All complete with fixings. GC or better. (£80 - £120) Viewing strongly recommended.

333     35 anodised cap badges. Little duplication. All complete with fixings. GC (£75 - £100) Viewing strongly recommended.

334     35 anodised cap badges. Similar lot with little duplication. All complete with fixings. GC (£75 - £100) Viewing strongly recommended.

335     10 WW2 plastic economy cap badges. King’s; Royal Fusiliers; Devon (on star tip AF); Lincoln (shaped to cap); Wiltshire; Northamptonshire; Welch (one blade absent); KSLI; Notts & Derby (slightly distorted) and Womens Home Guard Auxilieries. All complete with fixings and generally GC unless otherwise stated. (10 items) (£75 - £100)

336     10 WW2 plastic economy cap badges. Buffs; Northumberland Fusiliers; Suffolk; Notts & Derby (verdigris to blades); North Stafford; DLI; General List (one blade absent); ATS, Tank Regiment and Air Training Corps (distorted). All complete with fixings and GC or better unless otherwise stated. (10 items) (£75 - £100)

337     10 WW2 plastic economy cap badges. Queen’s; Welch; Devon (one blade absent); Wiltshire; RWK; RAOC; RAC; Pioneer Corps; Royal Signals and RWAFF. All complete with fixings and GC or better unless otherwise stated. (10 items) (£50 - £89)

338     10 WW2 plastic economy cap badges. Essex; Middlesex; York & Lancaster; KRRC; Military Police; REME; ATS; RASC; ACC and RAMC. All complete with fixings and GC or better unless otherwise stated. (10 items) (£40 - £60)

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VIEWING Saleday from 8am and throughout the sale The sale starts at 12 Noon and is conducted at a brisk pace,   please allow 250 lots per hour. Should you be attending the sale for the first time, please bring proof of your identity and of your address with you DIRECTIONS  CONDITIONS OF SALE  BIDDING FORM