WEDNESDAY 12th SEPTEMBER 2007 BADGES, HELMET PLATES, SHOULDER BELT PLATES Over 440 lots are photographed in the catalogue which is now lavishly illustrated in full colour throughout ORDER CATALOGUE ONLINE         HOME PAGE

Many of the lots formed part of the famous Hugh King Collection

1     44th (East Essex) Regiment Officer’s helmet plate 1878-81. A gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with gilt “44” on a black velvet ground. Three loops to reverse. Some ray tips slightly bent otherwise VGC. (£250 - £300) An alternate pattern to that described in KK page 112. The “numerals only” types were used on the Foreign Service helmets.

2     Bedfordshire Light Infantry Militia Officer’s “Albert” shako plate circa 1844-55. A very fine and rare gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with silver strung bugle with “18” between the strings. Beneath the bugle, a silver scroll inscribed “Bedford Light Infantry”. Two loops to reverse and complete with both pairs of wires behind the crown. VGC (£500 - £700) Became 3rd Battalion The Bedfordshire Regiment on 1st July 1881.

3     48th Foot (Northamptonshire) Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-81. An extremely fine and scarce rich gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with “48” on a black velvet ground. Three loops to reverse. VGC (KK 195) (£400 - £500) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 195 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

4     East Surrey Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1902-14. An exceptionally fine rich gilt example of universal crowned star pattern, the centre with a cut silver eight pointed star bearing the Arms of Guildford in silver and gilt set on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath an applied silver tri-part scroll inscribed “The East Surrey Regt”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300)

5     40th Foot (2nd Somersetshire) Officer’s “Albert” shako plate circa 1844-55. A very fine and rare gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with silver hobnail star with straight tips to the principal rays which bear battle honours. Mounted on the star, a gilt laurel wreath; within the wreath, a strap inscribed “2nd Somersetshire; gilt “40” to the black centre. The wreath bears four part scroll inscribed “Candahar” “Guznee 1842” “Maharajpoor” “Cabool”. Reverse retains both original horizontal loops; four wires behind the Crown now absent. VGC (£600 - £800) During the period this plate was worn, 40th saw service in India and in 1842 proceeded to Australia. It served there and in New Zealand for the next 15 years.

6     Lincolnshire Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1902-14. A fine and scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silvered Sphinx on “Egypt” tablet set on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied tri-part scroll “The Lincolnshire Regt.” . Three loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300)

7     King’s Light Infantry (Shropshire Regiment) Officer’s helmet plate circa 1881-82. A very fine and rare short lived gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver strung bugle with gilt “KLI” between the strings on a dark green velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied tri-part scroll “The Shropshire Regiment”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) 53rd Foot (Shropshire) became 1st Bn. King’s Light Infantry (Shropshire Regiment) on Friday 1st July, 1881 under Cardwell’s reforms. Eight months later redesignated The King’s (Shropshire Light Infantry) 10th March 1882.

8     Sherwood Foresters (Derbyshire Regiment) Officer’s helmet plate circa 1901-02. An exceptionally rare short lived Edwardian example converted from a Victorian plate whilst in service. Gilt universal crowned star pattern mounted with full laurel wreath and silver Maltese Cross mounted by a wreath of oak in gilt. Gilt scrolls “The” “Derbyshire” “Regt” applied to the arms of the cross. To the centre, a silver Stag set on blue enamel ground. To the base of the laurel wreath, an applied silver bi-part scroll inscribed “Sherwood Foresters”. Three loops to reverse. Generally VGC. (£400 - £500) Redesignated Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) in 1902.

9     Hampshire Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A fine gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with gilt Tiger within a silver laurel wreath on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied tri-part scroll “The Hampshire Regiment” . Three loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300)

10     91st (Princess Louise’s Argyllshire) Highlanders Officer’s shako plate circa 1872-81. An extremely fine and rare example in copper gilt and silver, a Thistle pattern star with raised central strap, “P.L. Argyllshire Highlanders”, within the strap in silver “91”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£500 - £600) This pattern succeeded KK 178A&B following the appointment of Princess Louise as Colonel in 1872. Hugh King Collection

11     Trinity College Dublin Volunteer Infantry Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1797-1815. An extremely fine and rare example, the copper gilt oval plate with engraved designs comprising, a central shield with arms of the college and crown above; a scroll above “Tam Marti” and one below “Quam Minervae”. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. VGC (£800 - £1,000)

12     Hale, Haleswood & Garston Volunteers Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1804-07. A very fine and rare example, the copper gilt oval plate with engraved designs comprising, the crown over “HHG” cypher. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising a hook at the top and two studs at the bottom. VGC (£600 - £800) Raised in 1804 in three villages near Liverpool, the single company unit of 60 effectives was initially under the command of Capt. J.Blackburn succeeded by Capt. Richard Weston. Disappears c1807. A button excavated in the area displays a similar design but in silver plate.

13     2nd Battalion, 1st (Royal) Regiment of Foot Officer’s forage cap badge circa 1872-81. An extremely fine and scarce example. Gilt Order of the Thistle Star, with silver overlays to the Cross, mounted with gilt pierced Collar of The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle resting on “The Royal Scots” scroll and enclosing an oval bearing the legend “Nemo me impune lacessit.”; within the oval, St. Andrew and Cross to centre. The Collar and St. Andrew set on a green translucent enamel ground. Reverse retains both original loops. VGC (£200 - £300) Blue enamel centre worn by Officers of the 1st Battalion, green enamel by those of the 2nd Battalion.

14     Royal Engineers Officer’s busby plume holder circa 1859-78. A very fine gilt example. Flaming grenade, the ball mounted with Royal Arms with “Ubique” scroll below; beneath the scroll, another scroll “Quo fas et gloria ducunt”. Reverse retains plume holder and slider fitting. VGC (KK 848) (£50 - £75)

15     21st (Royal North British Fusiliers) Regiment Officer’s glengarry badge circa 1874-77. A superb example in copper gilt and silver. Fused grenade, the ball mounted with strap “Royal North British Fusiliers” and central pierced numerals “21”, the mount is silver with a gilt wash to the title background and central area. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£700 - £900) Hugh King Collection

16     1st Battalion, 1st (Royal) Regiment of Foot Officer’s forage cap badge circa 1861-72. A very fine and scarce example. Silver Order of the Thistle Star mounted with gilt oval bearing the legend “Nemo me impune lacessit. The Royal Scots”; within the oval, the pierced Collar of The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, St. Andrew and Cross to centre. The Collar and St. Andrew set on a blue enamel ground. Reverse retains both original horizontal loops. Small surface chip to enamel by Saint’s head not affecting fine appearance. Gilt a little dull otherwise VGC. (£200 - £300) Blue enamel centre worn by Officers of the 1st Battalion, green enamel by those of the 2nd Battalion.

17     21st Foot (Royal North British Fusiliers) OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-77. An extremely scarce die-stamped brass example. Flaming grenade; on the ball a strap inscribed “Royal North British Fusiliers”; pierced numeral “21” to centre. To reverse, original brass loops North and South. Minor service wear, generally VGC. (KK 454) (£400 - £500) Redesignated 21st Foot (Royal Scots Fusiliers) in 1877.

18     Canada. 5th Battalion Royal Fusiliers Montreal Victorian Officer’s fur cap grenade. A fine and scarce die-stamped gilt example. Flaming grenade, the ball mounted with frosted gilt circlet “The Royals Montreal”; VR cypher to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) See “Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914” by Mazeas, MM 36

19     Lagos Constabulary Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1885-1901. A very fine and rare example in cast copper gilt with similar mounts, a crowned oval of laurel and palm sprays enclosing the Garter Proper, mounted in the centre script capitals “LC”, at the base a scroll, “Ashantee”. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £250) Hugh King Collection

20     46th Foot (South Devon) Officer’s bell-top shako plate circa 1829-44. A fine and scarce gilt example of crowned star pattern mounted with cut silver star bearing a gilt wreath, half laurel, half palm; within the wreath a strap inscribed “South Devon” ; seeded “46” to the centre on a burnished silver ground. On the base of the wreath, a scroll “Dominica”. Retains both original loops to reverse. Fixing wires to reverse of the crown absent, crown reaffixed and missing cross. (KK 63) (£600 - £800)

21     93rd Sutherland Highlanders Officer’s bonnet/glengarry badge circa 1861-81. A fine and rare example in die-stamped copper gilt. Crowned circlet “Sutherland Highlanders” with central numerals “93” lodged within thistle sprays, at the base double battle honour scrolls, “Cape of Good Hope” and “Balaklava”. Two copper loops to reverse, provision for central silver backing disc (now absent). VGC (£300 - £400) Hugh King Collection

22     Wicklow Artillery Officer’s helmet plate circa 1889-1900. An exceptionally fine and rare example. Rich gilt Royal Arms pierced around the shield, a scroll below with applied laurel spray. Below the scroll, a gun with mounted wheel resting on a scroll inscribed “Wicklow Artillery”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£400 - £600) Raised 1793 as an infantry unit, Wicklow Infantry Militia; redesignated The Wicklow Rifles in 1855. Converted to artillery 01.04.1877.

23     6th Foot (Royal First Warwickshire) Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1855-81. A very fine and rare silver and gilt example by J & Co (Jennens) with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “Royal First Warwickshire”; seeded centre mounted with silver Crown over Antelope. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£150 - £200)

24     Australia. Victoria Permanent Artillery Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878. A very fine gilt example. Royal Arms, pierced around the shield, with “Victoria” scroll below; beneath the scroll, a gun with mounted wheel resting on a scroll “Aut pace aut bello”. Three loops (pinched closed) and two pairs of blades to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

25     Gold Coast Artillery Officer’s 1855 pattern shako plate. A fine and rare example, a crowned eight pointed star with mounted circle and pierced legend, “Gold Coast Artillery”, central area of raised black leather bearing a gilt cannon. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

26     33rd (The Duke of Wellington’s) Regiment Officer’s shako plate circa 1855-61. An extremely fine example, the crowned eight pointed star with central mounts comprising the pierced Garter Proper complete with burnished gilt inner slip, centrally on a black leather ground gilt numerals “33”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 120 in “Headdress Badges of the British Army”.

27     47th (The Lancashire) Regiment Officer’s bell-top shako plate circa 1829-44. A very fine and rare example the correct pattern crowned eight pointed star back plate in copper gilt, overlaid with an eight pointed star in diamond cut silver, lodged within the star is an oval gilt strap bearing the pierced letter battle honours. “Tarifa” Vittoria” “St. Sebastian” “Peninsula”, within the strap gilt demi laurel sprays enclose the Royal Crest over “47”, both in silver, all upon a ground of rich blue translucent enamel; above the strap the honour scroll “Ava”. Two loops to reverse, the wires behind the crown lacking. One jewel missing from orb and cross otherwise VGC. (£1,000 - £1,200) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 62A in “Headdress Badges of the British Army”.

28     93rd (Sutherland) Highlanders Officer’s waist belt plate circa 1861-81. A fine quality example, the gilt brass rectangular back plate with silver mount being a crowned oval inscribed, “Sutherland Highlanders”, the numerals “XCIII” within, thistle sprays in three-quarter surround. Fixed belt loop present, detachable belt loop now absent. VGC (£80 - £100)

29     Royal Scots Fusiliers Officer’s waist belt plate. A fine example comprising a seeded gilt rectangular plate mounted with silver thistle wreath; within the wreath, St.Andrew and the Cross. Across the base of the wreath, a scroll inscribed “Royal Scots Fusiliers”. Both belt loops present. VGC (£40 - £60) Royal Highland Fusiliers formed in 1959 by the amalgamation of the Royal Scots Fusiliers and the HLI.

30     7th or East Devon Local Militia Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1808-16. A rare example, the rectangular copper gilt back plate with rounded corners bears pinned through cast copper gilt mounts; the crown with attached laurel sprays encloses ”7”, at the base a furled scroll, “East Devon Regt L.M.”. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. GC but little gilt remains. (£500 - £600) HQ Honiton.

31     Royal Berkshire Militia Officer’s shako plate circa 1855. A fine and rare example in silver plate and blue enamel, a crowned eight pointed star mounted with an oval strap inscribed, “Pro Aris Et Focis”, within the strap on a ground of rich blue enamel a stag on ground under an oak tree, below the strap a floreated scroll, “Royal Berks”. Two loops to reverse. Slight damage to the lower area of the enamel, VGC. (£300 - £350) Hugh King Collection

32     73rd Regiment Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1850-55 A scarce example the copper gilt back plate with gilt and silver mounts, the crown over demi-sprays of laurel and thistle enclosing the floreate numerals “73” battle honour scrolls above and below “Mangalore” “Seringapatam”, a scroll at the base “Waterloo”. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. No gilt remains and worn overall. (See Parkyn page 211.) (£150 - £200)

33     57th (West Middlesex) Regiment OR’s cross belt plate circa 1840-55. A scarce example in heavy die-stamped brass, the rectangular plate with raised designs comprising the crown over “57” with laurel sprays in three-quarter surround, above the crown the honour scroll, “Albuhera”. The four broad tang fasteners probably never fitted, four incorrect loops to reverse are now present. VGC (£150 - £200)

34     4th City of London Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1861-65. A fine and rare die-stamped silvered example. Resting in an oval oak wreath, a crowned strap “Fourth City of London” with City shield to centre. Two screw posts to reverse. Some wear to plating otherwise near VGC. (£200 - £300) Raised 2nd October 1861 but no longer appeared in the Army List after March 1865.

35     69th (South Lincolnshire) Regiment OR’s cross belt plate circa 1830-55. A rare good period example in heavy brass with similar mounts; rectangular back plate with slightly rounded corners, the crown and conjoined numerals attached via pierced lugs and clips (one lug missing from crown). Reverse with four correct pattern post 1829 broad tang fasteners (one re-affixed via solder). GC (£200 - £250)

36     3rd Gurkha Rifles Officer’s 1891 silver hallmarked pouch belt plate. A very fine and scarce example by B & P (Bent & Parker) bearing 1891 Birmingham hallmarks. Within a laurel wreath surmounted by a Guelphic Crown resting on a tablet inscribed “Delhi”, a Maltese cross with balls to the tips; to the centre, on a circlet inscribed “Third Gurkha Rifle Regt.” crossed kukris with “3” between the blades. Wreath bearing the honours “Ahmed Khel” “Burma 85-87” with “Afghanistan 78-80” across the base. Four screw posts to reverse. VGC (£350 - £400)

37     1st Prince of Wales’ Own Gurkha Rifles Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1906-10. A fine unmarked silver example. Laurel wreath surmounted by Prince of Wales’ plumes and bearing honour scrolls “Bhurtpore” “Aliwal” “Sobraon” “Tirah” “Punjab Frontier” “Afghanistan 1878-80”. To the centre, mounted on the backplate, silver crossed kukris surmounted by a “1” and with strung bugle below. Below the wreath, a scroll inscribed “Prince of Wales’ Own Gurkha Rifles”. Four screw posts to reverse. VGC (£350 - £400) Became 1st Prince of Wales’s Own Gurkha Rifles in 1906 when he visited India, then 1st King George’s Own Gurkha Rifles when he ascended the throne upon Edward VII’s death in 1910.

38     8th Gurkha Rifles attributed Officer’s pouch belt plate. A fine and scarce cast silver unmarked example. Within a laurel wreath surmounted by a Crown resting on a tablet inscribed “Burma 1885-87”, a Maltese cross with ball finials to the tips. Within an applied central circlet inscribed “Gurkha Rifles”, crossed kukris surmounted by “8”. Three of four screw posts to reverse. GC ... accompanied by a full length photograph of Lt.Col. Wall OBE in service dress and another in “civvies” in later life. (£350 - £500) Lt.Col. A.C.Wall OBE commanded 2nd Bn. 8th Gurkha Rifles 1918-22. He died in 1927.

39     17th North Middlesex Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1889-1901. A fine and scarce silvered example. Laurel wreath surmounted by a Guelphic crown resting on a blank tablet; within the wreath, a Maltese cross with ball finials to the tips and lions between the arms. To the centre, a strung bugle within a strap “North Middlesex”. Four screw posts to reverse and complete with backing plate. VGC (£200 - £300) 29th formed 1st March 1860 at St. Pancras; HQ moved to Camden Town in 1864. Renumbered 17th in 1880 and became 19th London Regt. in 1908.

40     Kildare Rifles pre 1881 Officer's pouch belt plate. A very fine and scarce die-stamped unmarked silver example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, a Maltese cross with lions between the angles; mounted to the centre, within a circlet inscribed “Kildare Rifles”, the Maid of Erin Harp. Four screw posts to reverse, complete with backing plate. VGC (£500 - £700) Raised circa 1780 at Naas as Kildare Militia, became 3rd Bn. Royal Dublin Fusiliers 1st July 1881

41     36th North Middlesex Rifle Volunteers Officer’s 1874 hallmarked silver pouch belt plate. A very fine and scarce example by W.P. bearing 1874 London hallmarks. Laurel wreath surmounted by a Guelphic crown resting on a tablet; “Middlesex” within the wreath, a Maltese cross with ball finals to the tips and lions between the arms. To the centre, ‘36’ within a circlet “Rifle”; between the base of the cross and the wreath, a scroll “Regiment”. Three screw posts to reverse and complete with backing plate. VGC (£250 - £300) Raised at Paddington in 1860 it became the 18th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers in 1880 and joined the Rifle Brigade 1881. In 1908 it became 10th Battalion of the London Regiment.

42     Royal Montgomery Rifles pre 1881 Officer’s pouch belt plate. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example by B & P (Bent & Parker). Within a laurel wreath surmounted by Prince of Wales’s plumes, a Maltese cross with ball finials to the tips and lions between the arms, on the cross, a circlet inscribed “Royal Montgomery Rifles”, to the centre, a curled bugle. Four screw posts to reverse and complete with backing plate. GC (£300 - £400) Became 4th Battalion South Wales Borderers on 1st July 1881.

43     1st VB Manchester Regiment Officer’s 1889 hallmarked silver pouch belt plate. A fine die-stamped example by D & S (Deykin & Son) bearing Birmingham hallmarks. Hobnailed pattern Maltese cross with balls to the tips and lions between the arms. Mounted on the cross, a circlet inscribed “1st VB Manchester Regt.”; to the centre, the Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt”. Four screw posts to reverse VGC (£200 - £300) 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 1st July 1881, redesignated as 1st VB on 1st September 1888.

44     1st Admin. Bn. Cornwall Rifles Volunteers post 1861 Officer’s pouch belt plate. A good scarce die-stamped silvered example. Laurel wreath surmounted with Prince of Wales’s plumes; County Arms and motto to centre. Three screw posts to reverse, complete with backing plate. VGC (£100 - £150)

45     Lancashire Fusiliers Brigade Bearer Company Edwardian helmet plate. A fine and exceedingly scarce white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath. To the centre, a voided Geneva Cross within an applied circlet inscribed “Lancashire Fusiliers Brigade Bearer Company”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

46     Rifle Brigade Officer’s silver foreign service helmet plate circa 1863-76. An extremely fine and rare unmarked example of superb craftsmanship. Laurel wreath surmounted by a Guelphic crown resting on a tablet inscribed “Waterloo”; within the wreath, a Maltese cross with lions between the arms and balls to the tips. To the centre of the cross, within a circlet inscribed “Rifle Brigade” (the letters being individually made and applied), a Crowned strung bugle. The arms of the cross bear the numerous honours of the Regiment; the wreath bears honours “Sevastopol Alma Inkerman”. Between the bottom arm of the cross and the wreath, a scroll “Peninsula” with another above “Lucknow”; across the base of the wreath, a scroll ”The Prince Consort’s Own”. Stout pagri pin to reverse. VGC (78 mm high) (£300 - £500) Granted title The Prince Consort’s Own in 1862.

47     Worcester and Warwick Brigade Bearer Company Edwardian helmet plate. A fine and exceedingly scarce white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath. To the centre, a voided Geneva Cross within an applied circlet inscribed “Worcester & Warwick Brigade Bearer Coy”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

48     1st VB Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1883-1901. A very fine and scarce silvered example. Circlet inscribed “Loyal North Lancashire 1st Volr, Battn.”; burnished centre mounted with rose surmounted by Royal Crest. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£150 - £200) HQ at Preston.

49     Western Australia York Rifle Volunteers OR’s glengarry badge circa 1878-86. A fine rare die-stamped white metal example. Strap “York Rifle Vols. Western Australia” with strung bugle to centre. Two loops to reverse, brazing faults to base of loops. GC (£300 - £400) Raised 8th November 1978 with James W. Hope commanding; disbanded 20th September 1886.

50     49th (Hertfordshire) Regiment, Officer’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A fine and rare die-cast unmarked silver example. Within a strap “‘Princess Charlotte of Wales” the Dragon of China over “49”. Original stout pin to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Under Cardwell’s reforms, the 49th became 1st Bn. Berkshire Regiment. on Friday 1st July 1881.

51     Forth Engineer Volunteers post 1878 OR’s helmet plate. A good scarce example. White metal Royal Arms with scroll below inscribed “Forth” all resting on a tri-part scroll inscribed “Engineer Volunteers” with laurel spray to centre . Two loops to reverse. GC (£150 - £200)

52     Engineer Volunteer Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A good silvered example. Royal Arms with scroll below bearing laurel spray. Below the scroll, another inscribed “Engineer Volunteer”. Three loops to reverse. Generally VGC. (£75 - £100)

53     2nd West Riding of Yorkshire Leeds Engineer Volunteers post 1878 OR’s helmet plate. A good scarce white metal example. Royal Arms with scroll below inscribed “2nd W.R.Y.” resting on a tri-part scroll “Engineer Leeds Volunteers”. Two loops to reverse. Tail of lion absent otherwise GC. (£100 - £150) Formed 25th March, 1861. Sub-title “Leeds” added in 1864.

54     3rd Royal Surrey Militia OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Strap inscribed “Third Royal Surrey Militia” with Garter Star to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1217) (£80 - £120) Raised on 26th March 1853; became 4th Battalion The East Surrey Regiment on Friday 1st July 1881 with HQ at Kingston-upon-Thames. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1217 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

55     South Africa. Cape Artillery and Engineer Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1891-97. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example. Arms of Cape Colony with applied scroll “CA & EV”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (see Owen 139) (£150 - £200) Formed in 1891 under the command of Major le Vicomte de Montfort with 320 all ranks.

56     2nd Battalion Cornwall Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch ornament circa 1874-1882. A scarce die-stamped white metal example. Strap “2nd Battn. Cornwall Rifle Vols.”; County Arms and motto to centre. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£50 - £75)

57     1st Administrative Battalion Herefordshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s shako plate circa 1869-78. A very fine example in die-stamped silver plate, standard crowned laurels pattern with central strap, “1st A.B. Herefordshire Rifle Volunteers”, within a ribboned strung bugle horn. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£250 - £300) The actual piece photographed as No. 1785 in “Headdress Badges of the British Army”.

58     Officer’s Albert shako plate circa 1844-55. A standard crowned star pattern in die-stamped silver plate, a plain central strap encloses a script “VR” cypher on a lined ground; three screw fasteners. Possibly used as a sabretache badge by a yeomanry regiment or colonial police. GC (£80 - £120)

59     Leicestershire Militia Officer’s shako plate circa 1869-78. A very fine and scarce silvered example. Within a Crowned laurel wreath, a pierced circlet inscribed “Leicestershire Militia” with VR Cypher to domed centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£250 - £400) Raised at Leicester on 19th April 1760. With The Duke of Rutland KG as Hon. Colonel, it became 3rd Battalion Leicestershire Regiment on Friday 1st July 1881.

60     A composite Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1840-55. A rectangular silver plated back plate refitted and mounted with the crowned star of the Order of the Thistle, the bottom scroll (1st Royal Lanark Militia) missing and replaced with one inscribed “Waterloo”. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. (£50 - £70)

61     1st Royal Surrey Militia Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1840-55. A fine and rare example the silver plated rectangular back plate with gilt and silver mounts comprising the crown over the Garter Proper with oak sprays in loose surround, all in gilt; centrally on a domed silver disc the script initials “RS” reversed and interlaced, with “1” below. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom and complete with leather liner. VGC (£600 - £800) HQ Richmond.

62     Royal Scots Fusiliers, Volunteer Battalions Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1887-1908. A very fine and rare example, the plated rectangular back plate with plain dimpled ground, upon this a large fused grenade with a thistle spray mounted on the ball, at the base a furled scroll, “Nemo Me Impune Lacesset”. Reverse retains original four hooks. VGC (£300 - £400) See “Badges of the Highland and Lowland Regiments” by W.H. & K.D.Bloomer, pages 21/22.

63     67th (South Hampshire) Regiment Officer’s shoulder belt plate, HM silver London 1823. A very fine and rare example, the silver back plate with slightly rounded corners and bearing silver mounts; upon an eight pointed multi-rayed facetted star a crowned circular strap “South Hampshire”, centrally on a domed disc milled numerals “67”, around the strap laurel sprays, below these a floreated tri-part scroll “Barrosa” “India” “Peninsula”; at the base on ground a crouching Royal Tiger. Complete with leather liner, this with contemporary ink inscription “F.I”. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. VGC (Parkyn Fig. 300) (£1,000 - £1,200)

64     91st (Princess Louise’s Argyllshire) Highlanders Officer’s glengarry badge circa 1872-81. A very fine and rare example, a solid silver Star of the Thistle bearing applied mounts, centrally an oval inscribed “Princess Louise’s Argyllshire Highlanders XCI” centrally in gilt her coronet as a princess above her cypher a double “L” reversed and interlaced this bears her coronet as a Duchess, above the oval the crown and below the Boar’s head both in gilt. Two silver loops to reverse. VGC (£400 - £600) Princess Louise Caroline Alberta fourth daughter of Queen Victoria, married John Douglas Sutherland, 9th Duke of Argyll in 1871. Hugh King Collection

65     Royal Cumberland Militia Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1840-55. A scarce example, the silver plated rectangular back plate overlaid with an eight pointed multi rayed silver star, upon this the crowned Garter Proper, below a floreate scroll “Cumberland”; the central red enamel replaced with red velvet. The hook and stud fittings have been removed and replaced with four loops to reverse. GC (£400 - £500) HQ Whitehaven.

66     Highland Borderers Militia Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1855-81. A very rare marriage in silver plate. Circlet inscribed, “Highland Borderers”, in the centre on an engine turned ground a strung bugle horn, this and the title circle with a gilt wash finish. No bench marks. VGC (£150 - £200) In 1855 the Stirling Dumbarton Clackmannan and Kinross Militias were grouped under the title “Highland Borderers, Light Infantry”. In 1881 they became the 3rd Bn. Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders.

67     1st Aberdeenshire Engineer Volunteers Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1878-1902. A very rare example in silver plate with matching bench marks “46” to both halves. Circlet inscribed, “1st Aberdeenshire Engineers”, the centre bearing the full achievement of arms for the city of Aberdeen. VGC (£150 - £200)

68     1st Essex Engineer Volunteers Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1861-1902. A very rare example in silver plate with matching bench marks “50” to both halves. Circlet inscribed “First Essex Engineers Heybridge”, the centre with applied motif being a muscular human dexter arm with rolled up sleeve, the hand grasping a hammer. VGC (£150 - £200) HQ Heybridge, Maldon.

69     2nd VB Manchester Regiment OR’s helmet plate circa 1888-1901. A good scarce white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and circlet inscribed “Manchester 2nd Volr. Battn.”, to the centre, the Arms of Manchester. Three loops to reverse. Near VGC. (£75 - £100) Originally formed as 6th Lancashire (1st Manchester) Rifle Volunteer Corps in 1859. HQ in Stretford Road, Redesignated 2nd VB in September 1888. Became 6th Battalion in 1908.

70     4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards Officer’s 1871 pattern helmet plate. An extremely fine and scarce die-stamped example. Cut silver eight pointed star of the Most Illustrious Order of St. Patrick mounted with pierced gilt oval “Quis separabit MDCCLXXXIII” on a light blue enamel ground. To the voided centre, St. Patrick’s cross in red translucent enamel on a lined silver ground. Mounted on the centre of the cross, a green enamelled shamrock with three gilt, red enamelled Crowns. Four screw posts to reverse. VGC (KK 709A) (£400 - £500) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 709A in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

71     Manchester Regiment Militia Battalion OR’s helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A good white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and applied circlet inscribed “Manchester”, to the centre, the Arms of Manchester. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£75 - £100) Late 6th Royal Lancashire Militia.

72     1st Brecknockshire Rifle Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1901-08. A good scarce white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and circlet “1st Brecknockshire R.V”, the centre with Prince of Wales plumes resting on a scroll inscribed “Gwell angau na chwilydd”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£120 - £150)

73     6th Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s helmet plate circa 1880-87. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and strap “6th Lanarkshire R.V.”, the centre with strung bugle on a black velvet ground. Three bent loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) Redesignated 2nd VB, HLI in December 1887.

74     2nd VB Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry OR’s helmet plate circa 1885-1901. A fine white metal example. Universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and circlet “Duke of Cornwall’s Lt. Infy. 2nd Vol. Battn.”, the centre with strung bugle turreted archway and feathers. Three loops to reverse. Pristine. (£100 - £150) HQ at Bodmin.

75     40th Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-80. A good scarce white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and strap “40th Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps”; rose to centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) 40th LRVC (or 3rd Manchester) formed 29th February 1860; renumbered 16th in 1880. Redesignated 4th VB Manchester Regt. in September 1888.

76     5th Volunteer Battalion, The Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment) Officer’s helmet plate 1888-1901. A very fine and rare example in silver plate and gilt. Standard QVC backplate with ornate overlays, a fluted and diamond cut Thistle star with central gilt mount of a thistle spray within the pierced Thistle motto, “Nemo Me Impune Lacessit”. Backing now of green leather. Two scrolls below, “The Royal Scots” and “5th Volunteer Battalion”. Three loops to reverse (two slightly pinched). VGC (£250 - £300) HQ Leith.

77     Volunteer Medical Staff Corps Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A good white metal example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet. On the star, within a laurel wreath, a circlet inscribed “Volunteer Medical Staff Corps” with voided Geneva Cross to centre with red cloth backing to cross. Three loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1009) (£60 - £80) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1009 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

78     The Royal Irish Rifles OR’s helmet plate circa 1881-1890. A good quality white metal issue, for regular battalion use, standard pattern QVC, “Quis Separabit” over the Maid and Harp with Sphinx/Egypt below, attendant sprays of shamrock bearing sixteen battle honours, at the base a scroll “Royal Irish Rifles” with a strung bugle below. Three loops to reverse. VGC (KK 280) (£80 - £120) Would appear to be the actual piece photographed as No. 280 in “Headdress Badges of the British Army”.

79     Royal Carmarthen Fusiliers Militia OR’s shako plate circa 1803-20 A very rare example in die-stamped brass, a very large Prince of Wales’s Crest (no mottoes). Two out of three soft iron soldered loops to reverse. VGC (Parkyn SAHR Journal No. 130 pages 59/60). (£150 - £250)

80     South Africa. Prince Alfred’s Guard post 1874 OR’s helmet plate. A good white metal example. Within a crowned wreath, half laurel, half oak, the Garter and Royal Shield between VR, strung bugle above; across the base of the wreath, a tri-part scroll inscribed “Prince Alfred’s Guard”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (Owen 40) (£60 - £80)

81     Quarter Master General’s Department Crimean War Officer’s forage cap badge. A fine and extremely rare die-cast example comprising the letters “Q-M-G’. Two loops ( a little pinched) to reverse. VGC (£200 - £400)

82     100th Foot (Royal Canadians) “pork pie” hat numerals circa 1840-74. Die-cast brass numerals “100”. Two black loops to reverse. Toned otherwise VGC. (£80 - £120) Became the Leinster Regiment on Friday 1st July, 1881.

83     Canada. North West Mounted Police Officer’s pouch badge circa 1904-20. A good scarce cast example, 68 mm in height. Gilt maple wreath surmounted by a King’s Crown resting on a scroll inscribed “Canada”; to the centre, within an oval strap inscribed “Maintien le droit”, a silver buffalo’s head. Across the base of the wreath, a four part scroll “North West Mounted Police”. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) See “Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914” by Mazeas, HP 38 for design.

84     Russian Imperial Army, 3rd Brigade Crimean War helmet plate. A die stamped brass example with an applied brass and white metal section; a crowned double-headed eagle emblazoned with badge of St. Michael, grasping a curved shield, the centre with a riveted section mounted with a white metal “3”. Three replacement brass loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120)

85     Royal Malta Artillery OR’s helmet plate circa 1897. A good scarce brass example. Crowned wreath of laurel and palm bearing strap inscribed “Royal Malta Artillery”, a gun beneath the wreath. Separate white metal Maltese cross on hatched ground to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200)

86     69th (South Lincolnshire) Regiment OR’s Battalion Companies shako plate circa 1839-55. A good scarce die-stamped brass example. Crowned wreath of oak and laurel; to the centre, “69” on a lined ground. Two incorrect copper loops to reverse. Orb and cross of the crown misshapen and distorted, a pin prick hole to the central area, GC (£150 - £200) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 30 in “Headdress Badges of the British Army”.

87     69th (South Lincolnshire) Regiment OR’s Light Company shako plate circa 1839-55. A good scarce die-stamped brass example. Crowned wreath of oak and laurel; to the centre, a strung bugle horn over “69” on a lined ground. Two incorrect copper loops to reverse. Orb and cross distorted and holed, worn through in small areas on the bugle horn and crown. (£150 - £200) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 31 in “Headdress Badges of the British Army”.

88     69th (South Lincolnshire) Regiment OR’s Grenadier Company shako plate circa 1839-55. A good scarce die-stamped brass example. Crowned wreath of oak and laurel; to the centre, a fused grenade over “69” on a lined ground. Two incorrect copper loops to reverse. Orb and cross crudely replaced, a brass patch over the 3 o’clock area of the circle, minor pin prick holes to the crown. (£150 - £200) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 32 in “Headdress Badges of the British Army”.

89     Australia. Victorian helmet plate attributed to an Irish Company, 5th (Union Volunteer) NSW Infantry Regiment . A very fine and extremely rare die-stamped white metal example. Within a Crowned waratah wreath, ‘5’ over a shamrock resting on “Manchester” scroll. Two loops (slightly distorted) to reverse. VGC (£500 - £700) Believed to be one of the Irish companies formed from Mancunian immigrants.

90     South Africa. Victoria College Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1888-93. A good white metal example. Oval College Arms superimposed on an anchor and with lion supporters; scroll beneath “Victoria College Volunteers”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (Owen 261) (£80 - £120)

91     Australia. New South Wales Military Forces OR’s helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Within a Crowned waratah wreath, a cross, each arm bearing an eight pointed star; lion to centre. Three loops (pinched) to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) Designed by James Barnet and Captain Francis Hixson

92     South Africa. Cape Engineer Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1879-91. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example. Arms of Cape Colony. Four loops to reverse. VGC (see Owen 133) (£150 - £200)

93     South Africa. Cape Rural Police Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A good white metal example. Crowned wreath, half laurel half oak; VR Cypher to centre. Three loops to reverse, top one a little pinched. VGC (£40 - £60)

94     South Africa. Cape Rural Police Edwardian OR’s helmet plate. A good white metal example. Crowned wreath, half laurel half oak; EVII R Cypher to centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£40 - £60)

95     South Africa. Duke of Edinburgh’s Own Volunteer Rifles pre 1899 helmet plate A good white metal example. Crowned Maltese cross; mounted on the cross a Thistle star, the strap inscribed “Duke of Edinburgh’s Own Volr. Rifles”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (Owen 3) (£60 - £80)

96     Western Australian Military Forces helmet plate circa 1895-1901. A good scarce post 1895 white metal example. Eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Guelphic style Crown; to the centre, within a circlet inscribed “Vigilans” and ornamented with the five stars of the Southern Cross, a voided figure of a swan; black patent leather backing to swan absent. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £250)

97     New Zealand. Rifle Volunteers Victorian general pattern shako / helmet plate. A good die-stamped white metal example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, a circlet “Rifle Volunteers” with “NZ” to the centre. Three loops to reverse. Crown crooked and detached from wreath on one side. (£100 - £150)

98     South Africa. Cape Town Highlanders OR’s helmet plate circa 1885-99. A good white metal example of crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath; within the wreath, the Order of the Thistle Star bearing strap inscribed “Cape Town Highlanders” with Thistle to centre. Two loops to reverse. GC (Owen 211) (£80 - £120) Raised as a kilted corps, on Friday 24th April 1885, under command of Major John Scott

99     London Rifle Brigade pre 1901 shako plate. A fine example. Mounted on a blackened crowned star, a blackened white metal oak wreath with crossed sword and sceptre. To the centre, within a strap inscribed “London Rifle Brigade”, the shield from the Royal Arms; below the wreath, a scroll inscribed “Ich Dien” with shield from the City of London Arms below. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£75 - £100)

100     London Rifle Brigade shako plate circa 1901-05. A good Edwardian example converted from a Victorian plate whilst in service. Mounted on a blackened crowned star, a blackened white metal oak wreath with crossed sword and sceptre. To the centre, within a strap inscribed “London Rifle Brigade”, the shield from the Royal Arms; below the wreath, a scroll inscribed “Ich Dien” with shield from the City of London Arms below. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£60 - £80)

101     Bloomsbury Rifles post 1881 Officer’s helmet plate. A fine blackened white metal example with burnished highpoints. Laurel wreath, bearing four blank scrolls, surmounted by a Guelphic Crown resting on scroll inscribed “Bloomsbury Rifles”; within the wreath, a Maltese cross with lions between the arms and ball finials to the tips. To the centre; a Crowned strung bugle within a circlet inscribed “Rifle Brigade”. The base of the wreath mounted with a scroll inscribed “The Prince Consort’s Own”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1571) (£200 - £300) 37th (St. Giles & St. George’s Bloomsbury) Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps raised in 1860; redesignated 19th Middlesex RVC in 1880; 1881 became a VB of the Rifle Brigade but without a change in title; merged with 1st Mx. RVC to become 9th (County of London) Bn. London Regt. (Queen Victoria’s) in 1908. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1571 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

102     Canada. Independent Companies Rocky Mounted Rangers headdress badge circa 1899. A good die-stamped blackened brass circlet “Rocky Mounted Rangers Kloshe Nanitch”; mountain goat’s horned head to centre. Two loops to reverse. Generally VGC. (£150 - £200) See “Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914” by Mazeas, MM 268

103     33rd Lancashire Rifle Volunteers OR’s shako plate circa 1860. A fine die-stamped blackened example of universal crowned star pattern bearing strap “Lancashire Rifles” with strung bugle to centre; “33” between the strings. Retains both original lead soldered iron loops to reverse, VGC (£100 - £150) 33rd Lancashire Rifles (2nd Manchesters) raised in 1860, renumbered 20th in 1880. 1888 redesignated 5th (Ardwick) VB Manchester Regt. and became 8th (Ardwick) Bn. Manchester Regt. in 1908.

104     Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps pagri badge circa 1901-10. A fine and scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, a circlet “Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps” with EVIIR cypher to centre. Stout pagri pin to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Formed in 1900 and swiftly renamed Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps later that year.

105     29th North Middlesex Rifle Volunteers OR’s shako plate circa 1865-71. A fine and rare die-stamped blackened brass example of crowned star pattern bearing strap “North Middlesex Rifles” with ‘29’ to centre. Two loops (pinched) to reverse. VGC (£180 - £220) 29th formed 1st March 1860 at St. Pancras; HQ moved to Camden Town in 1864. Renumbered 17th in 1880 and became 19th London Regt. in 1908.

106     25th County of London (Cyclists) NCO’s pouch belt plate circa 1908-14. A good scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, a circlet inscribed “County of London Cyclists”; to the centre, a cycle wheel bearing numerals “25”. Mounted on the base of the wreath, a small tablet inscribed “Tenax et audax”. Four screw posts to reverse and complete with backing plate. GC (£200 - £300) HQ Fulham House, Putney Bridge.

107     83rd Lancashire Rifle Volunteers shako plate circa 1861-72. A good exceedingly scarce die-stamped example. Blackened brass crowned star mounted with white metal strap “83 Lancashire Rifle Volunteers”; cap of maintenance and bird to centre. Retains both horizontal loops to reverse. Small fracture to neck of crown on either side otherwise. GC (£200 - £400) Formed at Knowsley 11th February 1891; disappeared from the Army List December 1872.

108     2nd VB South Lancashire Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1886-1901. A very fine and scarce blackened example, with burnished highlights, of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt” on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “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.

109     Cornwall Rifle Volunteers post 1861 shako plate. A good die-stamped blackened brass eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by Prince of Wales’s plumes. Mounted to the centre of the star, the ornate silvered County Arms and motto. Two lead soldered loops to reveres (one a replacement). GC (£180 - £220)

110     Manchester Regiment Volunteer Officer’s helmet plate circa 1888-1901. A fine silvered example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with gilt Arms of Manchester on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied gilt tri-part scroll “The Manchester Regiment”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300)

111     1st (Royal) Dragoons OR’s 1871 pattern helmet plate. A good die-stamped example. Mounted on a gilt metal star, a white gilt metal Garter; within the Garter, a gilt metal “1” on a black patent leather ground. Four screw posts to reverse. VGC (KK 711) (£75 - £100) 1st Dragoons wore silvered metal helmets with black plumes.

112     3rd (Prince of Wales’s) Dragoon Guards OR’s 1871 pattern helmet plate. A good die-stamped example. Mounted on a white metal star, a gilt metal Garter; within the Garter, a white metal “3” on a painted black ground. Four screw posts to reverse. VGC (KK 712) (£75 - £100) 3rd Dragoon Guards wore gilt metal helmets with black over red plumes. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 712 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

113     6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers) Officer’s helmet plate 1871 pattern. A very fine and scarce example, the multi rayed elongated star in silver plate overlaid with an oval strap “The Carabiniers” in the centre the Royal Crest in silver, the ground to the strap and centre with a gilt wash finish. Three screw and two blade fasteners to reverse. Slight wear to the plating otherwise VGC. (£200 - £300)

114     19th (1st York, North Riding) Princess of Wales’s Own Regiment Officer’s glengarry badge circa 1875-81 A very fine and rare example in silver and copper gilt, a central silver White Rose with floreated Roman numerals “XIX” below and the coronet of the Princess of Wales above, the three parts retained by a shaped and riveted copper sheet back plate. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £250) Hugh King Collection

115     74th (Highlanders) Regiment Officer’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A very rare example in cast silver being the star of the Order of the Thistle but with the central motif replaced by the numerals “74”. Original stout pin fastener to reverse. VGC (£250 - £300) Hugh King Collection

116     42nd Foot (Black Watch) OR’s glengarry badge circa 1868-74. A good scarce die-stamped brass example. Star of the Order of the Thistle bearing a crowned oval inscribed “Nemo me impune lacessit”. To the centre, St. Andrew and the Cross; below the wreath a Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt”. To reverse, original brass loops North and South. VGC (KK 495) (£120 - £160)

117     Honourable Artillery Company Official’s lapel badge 1885. A fine example in unmarked silver and blue enamel. The Prince of Wales’s crest and motto over a rococo shield, this with a pierced oval, “Honourable Artillery Compy Ball 1885”, central design of the cross of St George with a lion passant guardant, above the cross a portcullis with an ostrich feather on each side. Original brooch pin to reverse. VGC (£40 - £60) Hugh King Collection

118     Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Officer’s 1914 hallmarked silver glengarry badge. A good die-stamped example by B & P (Bent & Parker) bearing Birmingham hallmarks for 1914, the reverse with retailer’s tablet of Wm Anderson & Sons, Military Outfitters, Edinburgh. Mullet above strung bugle set within a wreath of thistles. Two loops to reverse. A little polishing to highpoints. Retains black silk rosette backing. GC (£150 - £200)

119     South Staffordshire Regiment post 1881 Officer’s glengarry badge. A very fine and rare example believed worn by Field Officers only. Rich gilt crowned Stafford Knot. Brooch pin to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300)

120     Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs), The Duke of Albany’s Officer’s plaid brooch circa 1881-1961. A fine quality unmarked silver example of cast and hollow back construction. The quoit decorated overall with thistle sprays and scrolling battle honours, central Royal Ducal coronet “L” and a stag’s head cabossed, original stout pin fastener. VGC (£200 - £250) See “Badges of the Highland and Lowland Regiments” by W.H. & K.D.Bloomer, pages 77/78.

121     25th Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers OR’s shako plate circa 1873. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example of Order of the Thistle Star pattern with oval inscribed “Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers”; ‘25’ to seeded centre. Two loops to reverse (slightly pinched). VGC (KK 1537) (£150 - £200) Formed 14th December 1859 at Messrs. Barclay, Curle & Co.. Redesignated 6th Corps in 1880 becoming 2nd VB Highland Light Infantry in 1887. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1537 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

122     42nd Foot (Black Watch) OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Elongated Star of the Order of the Thistle bearing a crowned oval inscribed “Nemo me impune lacessit”. To the centre, St. Andrew and the Cross; below the wreath a Sphinx on a tablet inscribed “Egypt”. To reverse, original copper loops North and South (pinched). VGC (KK 496) (£120 - £160)

123     Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) plaid brooch. A good scarce plated example. Broad ornate edged quoit engraved at the top with Sphinx within oval “The Cameronians”, at the bottom with a dragon within oval “XXVI”, ornate scrollwork and four honour scrolls “Egypt China Corunna Abyssinia”. Cut glass “stone” to centre; stout pin to reverse, VGC (£100 - £150)

124     Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Pipe-Major’s plaid brooch. A good scarce plated example. Broad ornate edged quoit engraved at the top with Sphinx within oval “The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)”, at the bottom with a dragon within oval “XXVI”, thistle spray either side bearing honours (seven to the left, eight to the right the last ‘S. Africa 1877-89). Cut glass “stone” mounted and protruding from the centre; stout pin to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150)

125     Tyne Electrical Engineers piper’s plaid brooch. 243A good scarce plated example. Mounted on a plain quoit, a winged forearm clasping lightning bolts emerging from a mural crown, all resting in a pair of thistle sprays. Stout pin to reverse. GC (£80 - £120)

126     42nd Highlanders Officer’s 1835 hallmarked silver undress plaid brooch. An extremely fine and rare example by Joseph Willmore bearing 1835 Birmingham hallmarks. Two and three quarter inch finely seeded quoit bearing open thistle wreath with Order of the Thistle Star at the top. Stout pin to reverse. VGC (£500 - £600)

127     74th Highlanders pre Crimea Officer’s undress plaid brooch. A very fine unmarked siver example. Silver quoit mounted with an elephant standing on a scroll inscribed “Assaye”. Stout pin to reverse. Two securing nuts absent otherwise VGC/ (£300 - £400) 74th became 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry on Friday 1st July 1881

128     QO Cameron Highlanders post 1881 Officer’s plaid brooch. A fine heavily silver plated example. High relief thistle wreath encircling two scrolls inscribed “Peninsula” and “Waterloo”. Between the scrolls, the Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt”. Stout pin to reverse. VGC (£180 - £220) See “Badges of the Highland and Lowland Regiments” by W.H. & K.D.Bloomer, Plate 104 for similar example

129     10th Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers (Glasgow Highlanders) Officer’s plaid brooch circa 1880-87. A fine and rare silvered example. Quoit, with raised rim, engraved with laurel wreath; to the centre, a circlet with raised edges “10 The Glasgow Highlanders”. Stout pin to reverse. VGC (£400 - £500) Redesignated 5th (Glasgow Highland) VB, HLI in December 1887.

130     London Scottish NCO’s plaid brooch. A fine nickel example by Morton, 223 Oxford St. Plain burnished quoit mounted with thistle wreath. To the centre, a Lion Rampant; across the base of the wreath a scroll inscribed “LSRV”. Stout pin to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120) See “The Uniform of the London Scottish 1859-1959” by Robson, page 31

131     1st Banffshire Rifle Volunteers glengarry badge circa 1880-84. A fine and scarce white metal example. Within a strap “1st Banffshire Rifle V.C.”, a rampant lion. Two loops to reverse. Generally VGC. (£200 - £300) HQ at Keith. Became 6th VB Gordon Highlanders in February 1884. See “Badges of the Highland and Lowland Regiments” by W.H. & K.D.Bloomer, page 92 for similar example.

132     Cameron Highlanders Officer’s 1917 silver hallmarked glengarry badge. A fine example by HT bearing 1917 Edinburgh hallmarks. Thistle wreath enclosing St. Andrew and the Cross. Across the base of the wreath, a scroll inscribed “Cameron”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£120 - £150)

133     Inverness, Banff, Moray and Nairn Militia OR’s glengarry badge circa 1861-81. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example. Circlet inscribed “Inverness, Banff, Moray and Nairn Militia”; St.Andrew and the Cross to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) See “Scottish Regimental Badges 1793-1971” by W & K Bloomer No. 233.

134     Canada. 91st Regiment Canadian Highlanders post 1902 Officer’s plaid brooch. A good scarce silver plated example. Plain quoit mounted with thistle wreath in turn mounted by crowned thistle sprays resting on tri-part scroll “Albainn ‘91’ gu brath”; lion’s mask to centre. Stout pin to reverse. Generally VGC. (£200 - £300) See “Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914” by Mazeas, SBP 271 for similar.

135     92nd Foot (Gordons) OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A fine die-stamped white metal example. Within a thistle wreath, the Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt” with the numerals “92” below. Reverse with old replacement copper loops East and West. VGC (KK 564) (£100 - £150) Became 2nd Bn. Gordon Highlanders on Friday 1st July, 1881 whilst under the command of Lt. Col. George Hubert Parker (later Hon. Major-General). This is the actual piece photographed as No. 564 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

136     Gordon Highlanders WWI Officer’s 1916 hallmarked silver glengarry badge. A fine example by TE bearing Edinburgh hallmarks for 1916 retailed through A. & J. Smith, Aberdeen Within an ivy wreath bearing the legend “Bydand” across the base, the crest of the Marquis of Huntly (in relief, a stag’s head with antlers, coronet below). Original stout pin to reverse. Generally VGC (£150 - £200)

137     Gordon Highlanders Officer’s silver glengarry badge. A fine example, the reverse impressed “Sterling Silver”. Within an ivy wreath bearing the legend “Bydand” across the base, the crest of the Marquis of Huntly (in relief, a stag’s head with antlers, coronet below). Original stout pin to reverse. VGC (£100 - £200)

138     Royal Scots Fusiliers post 1881 Piper’s waist belt plate. A good scarce large ornate cast nickel example with applied central grenade, bearing thistle on the ball, set in a circlet inscribed “The Royal Scots Fusiliers”; the plate richly ornamented with thistle sprays. Each “corner” has protrusion bearing Prince of Wales’s plumes. Fixed belt loop and hook present, detachable belt loop now absent. Central highpoints polished otherwise. GC (£100 - £150) Mr. King noted worn by pipers of 2nd Battalion.

139     Volunteer Artillery Officer’s shako plate circa 1859-61. A scarce die-stamped silver plated die-stamped example being an eight pointed star with raised decoration comprising the crown over laurel sprays enclosing three cannon in pale. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 824 in “Headdress Badges of the British Army”.

140     Montgomeryshire Yeomanry Cavalry OR’s helmet plate circa 1882-1901. A good die-stamped white metal example. Eight pointed star mounted with strap “Montgomeryshire Yeomanry Cavalry”; dragon to centre. Two of three replacement screw posts to reverse. Generally VGC. (KK 1515) (£150 - £200) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1515 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

141     Royal Renfrew Militia OR’s glengarry badge circa 1855-81. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Within an oval inscribed “Royal Renfrew Militia”, Prince of Wales’s plumes. Two loops to reverse. Some verdigris to reverse. GC (£120 - £150) See “Scottish Regimental Badges 1793-1971” by W & K Bloomer No. 246. Became 4th Bn. A & SH in 1881.

142     Second Somerset Militia OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-76. A very fine and exceedingly rare die-stamped white metal example worn prior to redesignation as Light Infantry. Saxon crowned oval “Second Somerset 47” with Cornish Celtc Cross to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Originally raised 22nd March 1759 at Bath. Redesignated as 2nd Somerset Light Infantry on 12th February 1876 and became the 4th Bn. of the Somerset Light Infantry on 1st July 1881.

143     Second Somerset Militia OR’s glengarry badge circa 1876-81. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example. Crowned strung bugle with bi-part scroll between “Second Somerset”. Two old replacement loops to reverse otherwise VGC. (KK 1191) (£80 - £120) Originally raised 22nd March 1759 at Bath. Redesignated as 2nd Somerset Light Infantry on 12th February 1876 and became the 4th Bn. of the Somerset Light Infantry on 1st July 1881. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1191 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

144     Queen’s Own Royal Dublin City Militia OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good die-stamped white metal example. Crowned oval strap inscribed “Queen’s Own Royal Regiment” resting within a slim shamrock wreath; to the centre, the three castles from the City Arms. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1278) (£180 - £220) Dublin City Militia raised in 1793, redesignated Royal Dublin City Militia in 1815 later adding the title “Queen’s Own” became 4th Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers on Friday 1st July, 1881. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1278 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

145     6th West York Militia OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Crowned oval strap “West York Militia” ; rose over “6” to centre. Two old replacement loops to reverse otherwise VGC. (KK 1220) (£80 - £120) Raised 10th October 1853 at Halifax. Redesignated 3rd Bn. Duke of Wellington’s Regt. on Friday 1st July, 1881. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1220 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

146     Isle of Man Rifle Volunteers Victorian OR’s glengarry badge. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Crowned strap inscribed “Quocunque leceris stabit”; arms of the Isle of Man to the centre. Strung bugle beneath the strap. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) This unit held the unique distinction of being the only Rifle Volunteer unit that did not transfer to the Territorial Force in 1908.

147     Royal South Lincoln Militia OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Within a crowned strap “Royal South Lincoln regt. of Militia”, the crest of Earl Brownlow’s Two replacement loops to reverse otherwise VGC. (KK 1182) (£100 - £150) Raised 17th July 1759 at Boston, later redesignated Royal South Lincoln Militia at Sleaford. Became 4th Bn. Lincolnshire Regt. on 1st July 1881. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1182 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

148     2nd VB East Lancashire Regiment OR’s glengarry badge circa 1889-1901. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Within a crowned circlet “East Lancashire 2 Volr. Battn. ”; the Sphinx on an “Egypt” tablet. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£50 - £75) HQ at Burnley

149     2nd VB East Surrey Regiment glengarry badge circa 1901-08. A good and very scarce die-stamped white metal example. Within a Crowned circlet inscribed “East Surrey 2nd Volr. Battn.”; an eight pointed star bearing the Arms of Guildford. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£60 - £80) HQ at Wimbledon

150     Highland Rifle Militia OR’s glengarry badge circa 1868-81. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Crowned heart with strung bugle and chevron to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1258) (£80 - £120) Ross, Caithness, Sutherland, Cromarty (Highland Rifle Militia) became 3rd Bn. Seaforth Highlanders on Friday 1st July 1881, their Colonel being HRH Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany until his death in 1884. Believed to be the actual piece photographed as No. 1258 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

151     Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry Officer’s 1944 hallmarked silver cap badge. A fine example by JRG&S (JR Gaunt and Sons) bearing Birmingham hallmarks. Strung bugle surmounted by the Coronet resting on a scroll inscribed “Cornwall”. Stout loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120)

152     Yorkshire Dragoons OR’s helmet plate circa 1900. A fine and scarce white metal example. Within a crowned rose leaf wreath, a star mounted with oval strap inscribed “Yorkshire Dragoons Y.C.”; Rose to centre. Three screw posts to reverse. GC (KK 1511) (£150 - £200) This is the actual piece photographed as No.1511 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

153     Cinque Ports Artillery Volunteers Divisional HQ Officer’s helmet plate circa 1882-89. A fine and exceptionally rare example. Silvered Royal Arms pierced around the shield, a scroll below with laurel spray. Below the scroll, a gun with mounted wheel resting on a scroll inscribed “Cinque Ports Division”. Three loops to reverse. Tail of lion on Royal Crest AF, plating worn. GC (£200 - £250)

154     1st Cheshire & Carnarvon Artillery Volunteers Victorian helmet plate. A good scarce OR’s example. White metal Royal Arms, a scroll below bearing “1st”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll inscribed “Cheshire & Carnarvon A.V.”. Three loops to reverse. GC (£120 - £150) Title assumed June 1880. HQ at Chester.

155     South Mayo Militia helmet plate circa 1878-81. A fine and rare die-stamped blackened white metal example of crowned Maltese cross pattern, with lions between the arms, bearing circlet “South Mayo Militia”; applied strung bugle to centre. Three loops to reverse (slightly pinched). VGC (KK 1292) (£300 - £400) Raised in 1793 at Westport as South Mayo Militia; redesignated as Rifles in 1855, became 3rd Bn. Connaught Rangers 31st July 1881. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1292 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

156     Lancashire Rifle Volunteers Victorian Officer’s pouch belt plate. A good silvered die-stamped example. Crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms; to the centre, within a circlet inscribed “From acorns spring oaks”, the Arms of Manchester on a trophy of arms. Three screw posts to reverse. Central backing disc absent otherwise. Traces of silver plate only. (£50 - £75)

157     New Zealand. North Canterbury Infantry OR’s helmet plate circa 1903. A fine scarce die-stamped brass example. Resting in a fern wreath, an oval strap inscribed “2nd North Canterbury Infantry” surmounted by the Royal Crest. To the centre, a white crane on a scroll “Akeakekiakaha”. Two of three loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Illustrated on front cover of “The Regimental Badges of New Zealand” by D.A. Corbett.

158     West Yorkshire Regiment Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1881-1901. A good silvered and gilt example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “West Yorkshire Regiment”; the centre mounted with silver Tiger. Universal pattern rococo ends. Some wear to gilt. GC (Ryan 178) (£80 - £100)

159     48th Foot (Northamptonshire) Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1855-81. A good scarce silvered and gilt example with matching marks to both halves. Circlet inscribed “Northamptonshire Regiment”; the seeded gilt centre mounted with silver crowned “48”. Some polishing to central highpoints and some wear to gilt. (Ryan 77) (£100 - £120)

160     3rd (East Kent) Regiment (The Buffs) OR’s shako plate circa 1855-61. In die-stamped brass a crowned eight pointed star with raised circular Garter Proper, centrally on the correct blackened ground “3”, two copper (incorrect) copper loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 113 in “Headdress Badges of the British Army”.

161     11th Foot (North Devon) OR’s shako plate circa 1855-61. A good, very scarce die-stamped brass example of universal crowned star pattern bearing Garter with “11” to lined centre. Two replacement loops to reverse. Spot of verdigris to 11 o’clock of lined centre. GC (£180 - £220)

162     Hertfordshire Yeomanry post 1869 OR’s helmet plate. A good die-stamped brass example. Mounted on a crowned ornate shield, a white metal hart trippant. One screw post and two replacement loops to reverse. Generally VGC. (KK 1513) (£150 - £200) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1513 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

163     New Zealand. South Canterbury Battalion OR’s helmet / glengarry badge circa 1886-1901. A good die-stamped brass example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, a Maltese cross on a scroll “Pro patria”. To the centre, a kiwi within a circlet “South Canterbury Battalion NZ”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150)

164     88th Connaught Rangers, OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good die-stamped brass example. Crowned shamrock wreath; Harp over “88” to centre. To reverse, original copper loops North and South. VGC (KK 559). (£75 - £100) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 559 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

165     32nd (Cornwall) Regiment senior NCO’s shoulder belt plate circa 1832-42. A fine and scarce all gilt metal example. Rectangular plate mounted with eight pointed star, the principal rays bearing honours. On the star, within a laurel wreath, a crowned circlet “Cornwall Regt.”; “32” to lined centre. Beneath the wreath, a scroll “Waterloo”. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. VGC (£400 - £500)

166     Inspector of Army Schools Officer’s helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A fine and scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver VR cypher on a duck egg blue enamel ground. Three loops to reverse (pinched). VGC (KK 1055) (£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. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1055 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

167     Lancashire Fusiliers post 1881 Officer’s fur cap grenade. A fine example comprising a gilt flaming grenade; on the ball, in silver, a laurel wreath; within the wreath, the Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt”. Two screw posts to reverse. Very slight wear to gilt on flame highpoints. VGC (KK 930) (£80 - £120)

168     Army Service Corps Officer’s helmet plate circa 1889-1901. A good gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver “ASC” cypher on a black velvet ground. Three loops to reverse. Slight verdigris, one or two star points with minor crease marks. GC (KK 982) (£120 - £150) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 982 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

169     Canada. 96th Lake Superior Regiment post 1910 Officer’s helmet plate. A good scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with maple wreath on scroll “Animo et fide” and surmounted by a beaver. Within the wreath a circlet “Lake Superior Regiment”, silver ‘96’ to centre. Three loops to reverse which bears Hicks & Sons, London tablet. Gilt worn otherwise. GC (£200 - £300) See “Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914” by Mazeas, HP 279

170     Canada. 27th Lambton Regiment (St. Clair Borderers) Victorian Officer’s helmet plate. A fine and scarce gilding metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing maple wreath and Garter, the centre with brass ‘27’ on a black velvet ground. Three loops to reverse (pinched). VGC (£200 - £300) See “Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914” by Mazeas, HP 137 for OR’s pattern.

171     Canada. 24th Kent Regiment post 1907 Officer’s helmet plate. A good scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern bearing maple wreath and circlet “Kent Regiment XXIV”, the centre with shield displaying the White Horse of Kent. Between the crown and circlet, an applied silver beaver; to the base of the wreath, an applied silver bi-part scroll “Usque ad aras” . Top left corner of shield detached from circlet, gilt worn. Two tangs to reverse of circlet to house backing disc apparently never fitted. Three loops to reverse. GC (£200 - £300) See “Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914” by Mazeas, HP 128

172     Canada. 34th Ontario Battalion of Infantry post 1895 OR’s helmet plate. A good scarce brass example of universal crowned star pattern bearing maple wreath and strap “Fidelis et paratus”, the centre with Maltese cross bearing ‘XXXIV’. Three loops to reverse (slightly pinched). VGC (£100 - £200) See “Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914” by Mazeas, HP 150

173     Army Service Corps 1869-78 OR’s shako plate. A good brass example. Within a Crowned laurel wreath, the Garter with ASC cypher to centre. Two loops to reverse. GC (KK 182) (£80 - £120) Believed to be the actual piece photographed as No. 182 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

174     46th Foot (South Devon) OR’s shako plate circa 1869-78. A good scarce die-stamped brass example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, the Garter with pierced “46” to seeded centre. Two loops to reverse. GC (£50 - £75)

175     1st Cornwall Artillery Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A good scarce white metal example. Royal Arms with scroll below inscribed “1st”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll “Cornwall Artillery Vols”. Three loops to reverse. Verdigris to base of loops otherwise. GC (£150 - £200)

176     Invernessshire Volunteer Artillery Officer’s helmet plate circa 1901-08. A very fine scarce example bearing Hobson & Sons, 1, 3 & 5 Lexington Street, London W. oval tablet to reverse. Silvered Royal Arms, a scroll below inscribed “The”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll inscribed “Highland Volunteer Artillery”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Redesignated “Highland” in 1890.

177     1st Admin Brigade Devonshire Artillery Volunteers Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-80. A fine and scarce example. Silvered Royal Arms pierced around the shield, a scroll below inscribed “1st A.B.”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll inscribed “Devonshire Artillery Volunteers”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £250) Hon. Colonel Sir Laurence Palk. Lieut. Colonel Henry C. Adams. HQ at Exeter.

178     21st Lancashire Artillery Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-80. A good scarce example. White metal Royal Arms with scroll below inscribed “21st”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll “Lancashire Artillery Volunteers”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£120 - £150) Raised at Preston .27th September 1860.

179     1st Cardiganshire Artillery Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1901-08. A good scarce example. White metal Royal Arms with scroll below inscribed “1st”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll “Cardigan R. Garr. Art. (Vols)”. Three loops to reverse. GC (£120 - £150) Raised at Aberystwith 28th June 1901 with two batteries.

180     South Africa. Cape Artillery and Engineer Volunteers Officer’s helmet plate circa 1891-97. A fine and scarce die-stamped silver plated example. Arms of Cape Colony with applied scroll “CA & EV”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (see Owen 139) (£180 - £220) Formed in 1891 under the command of Major le Vicomte de Montfort with 320 all ranks.

181     South Africa. Cape Engineer Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1879-91. A fine and scarce die-stamped brass example. Arms of Cape Colony. Four loops to reverse. VGC (see Owen 132) (£150 - £200) Originally formed in 1859 as Cape Sappers and Miners by Lt. Col. J. Scott Tucker. Title changed to Engineers in 1861 (unit strength 85 men) and disappeared by 1869. Reraised in 1879 by Captain J. Tennant; merged with Cape Garrison Artillery in 1891.

182     South Africa. Kaffrarian Rifles helmet plate circa 1902-14. A good scarce blackened brass example. Crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms; to the centre, within a circlet inscribed “Kaffrarian Rifles (Nunc animis)”, a plain buffalo head on a red felt ground. Three loops to reverse. GC (Not illustrated in Owen) (£75 - £100) Raised 20th December, 1883. Centre changed from lion to buffalo’s head in October 1899 on change of uniform.

183     South Africa. Kaffrarian Rifles helmet plate circa 1902-14. A good blackened brass example. Crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms; to the centre, within a circlet inscribed “Kaffrarian Rifles (Nunc animis)”, a shaggy buffalo’s head on a red felt ground. Stout pagri to reverse. GC (Owen 104) (£60 - £80) Raised 20th December, 1883. Centre changed from lion to buffalo’s head in October 1899 on change of uniform.

184     Civil Service Volunteer Rifle Corps OR’s helmet plate circa 1902-08.. A good blackened brass example. Crowned Maltese cross, with lions between the arms, bearing circlet inscribed “Civil Service Volunteer Rifle Corps”, centre with Prince of Wales’ plumes in white metal. Three loops to reverse. GC (£75 - £100) Originally raised as 21st Middlesex Rifle Volunteers in 1859 it was renumbered 12th (Civil Service) Middlesex Volunteer Rifle Corps in 1880 became 15th (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own, Civil Service Rifles) in 1908; it amalgamated with 16th London in December 1921.

185     20th Middlesex (Artists) Rifle Volunteers post 1880 OR’s helmet plate. A good blacked brass example. Maltese cross surmounted by Crowned “MR” cypher with “20” resting on a scroll inscribed “Artists”. Centre of cross mounted with oval device bearing conjoined heads of Mars and Minerva and inscription “Cum Marte Minerva”. Three loops to reverse. GC (£80 - £120) Badge designed by J.W. Wyon the famous medal designer who served as a private in the Corps. Unit raised as 38th Middlesex RV, renumbered 20th in 1880. Attached to Rifle Brigade in 1881 and became 28th County of London (Artists Rifles) in 1908. 1947 became 21 Special Air Service (Artists)

186     1st Monmouthshire Rifle Volunteers 1878-82 helmet plate. A good OR’s example. White metal crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms; on the cross, a circlet inscribed “1st Monmouthshire Volunteers”; to the centre, a stag’s head. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£75 - £100)

187     1st East York Rifle Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1880-84. A scarce example in die-stamped white metal of standard crowned star pattern, the circular strap inscribed, “1st East York Rifle Volunteer Corps”, centrally on a solid ground a strung and ribboned bugle horn. Three loops to reverse (pinched). VGC (£80 - £120)

188     6th Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps NCO’s helmet plate circa 1878-80. A good scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern bearing oak wreath and strap “Sixth Lancashire First Manchester Rifles”; “6” to voided centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) 6th LRVC (or 1st Manchester) formed 25th August 1859. Redesignated 2nd VB Manchester Regt. in September 1888.

189     4th Norfolk Rifle Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-83. A good scarce blackened example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and strap “4th Norfolk Rifle Volrs.”, the centre with strung bugle. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120) HQ at Norwich. Redesignated 4th VB Norfolk Regiment in June 1883; amalgamated with 1st VB 1st April 1908 to form 4th Bn. Norfolk Regiment.

190     13th County of London, Kensingtons OR’s post 1908 helmet plate. A good white metal example of crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and circlet inscribed “Kensington. 13th County of London”; post 1901 Kensington Borough arms to the centre. Two loops to reverse. Orb and cross slightly AF. GC (KK 1838) (£50 - £75)

191     Royal Marine Artillery 1879 OR’s helmet plate. A good brass example. Large flaming grenade; the ball bearing laurel wreath surmounted by a scroll inscribed “Gibraltar”; within the wreath a strap inscribed “Per mare per terram”; globe to centre. Fouled anchor to base of wreath. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1106) (£75 - £100) Worn until 1905 when the white helmet was adopted.

192     Royal Marine Light Infantry OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A good brass example of crowned star pattern bearing 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. Top pearl on crass AF otherwise GC (KK 1092) (£50 - £75)

193     Royal Marine Light Infantry Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath with scroll inscribed “Gibraltar” applied to the top and fouled anchor to the junction below. Within the wreath, a pierced strap inscribed “Per mare per terram” on blue enamel ground (enamel now absent). To the centre, a silver globe in relief. Beneath the anchor, an applied silver strung bugle. Three slightly pinched loops to reverse. Some wear to gilt. (KK 1091) (£200 - £300)

194     Royal Marines Band Service OR’s helmet plate circa 1901-05. A scarce short lived large brass example of crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath with scroll inscribed “Gibraltar” to the top and fouled anchor to the junction below. Within the wreath, a strap inscribed “Per mare per terram”. To the centre, a globe in relief. One of two loops to reverse. Some wear to highpoints of globe otherwise. GC (£50 - £75)

195     Royal Marines OR’s shako plate circa 1839-55. A good rare die-stamped brass example. Crowned wreath of oak and laurel; to the centre, “Gibralter” with applied Globe in relief resting in larel spray with “Per mare et per terram” scroll and fouled anchor below all on a lined ground. Repair to orb and cross surmounting crown, old replacement loops, several small fractures apparent when held to the light. GC (KK 1086) (£300 - £400) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1086 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

196     The Royal Scots OR’s helmet plate circa 1889-1901. A good brass example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath (KK 287) and mounted with white metal Thistle star bearing St. Andrew and “The Royal Scots”. (KK 292). All loops present. VGC (£50 - £75)

197     Royal Jersey Light Infantry OR’s helmet plate circa 1901-14. A good brass example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath (KK 358) and mounted with circlet “Royal Jersey Light Infantry”; to the centre, a strung bugle. (KK 418). All loops present. VGC (£60 - £80)

198     Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1881-1901. A good silver and gilt example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “The Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry”; seeded gilt centre mounted silver strung bugle surmounted by ducal coronet. Oakleaf ends. Some wear to gilt. GC (Ryan 199) (£80 - £120)

199     Second Royal Surrey Militia pre 1881 Officer’s waist belt clasp. A good scarce first pattern silver and gilt example with matching benchmarks to both halves. Circlet inscribed “Second Royal Surrey Militia”; seeded gilt centre bearing silver Royal Crest over “II”. Gilt a little dull. GC (£100 - £150) Second pattern just has Royal Crest to centre.

200     East Surrey Regiment Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1881-1901. A good silvered and gilt example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “East Surrey Regiment”; to the centre, the arms of Guildford all in silver on an eight pointed star. Some wear to central highpoints and some wear to gilt. (Ryan 198) (£75 - £100)

201     Manchester Regiment Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1881-1901. A very fine silver and gilt example. Circlet inscribed “The Manchester Regiment”; centre mounted with silver eight pointed star bearing a gilt Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt”. Universal pattern rococo ends. Gilt to Sphinx worn otherwise VGC. (£80 - £120)

202     Manchester Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1901-14. A fine gilt example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver Arms of Manchester on a black cloth ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied tri-part scroll “The Manchester Regiment”. Three loops to reverse. GC (£200 - £300)

203     Royal Cornwall Rangers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1848-81. A scarce die-stamped unmarked silver example. Resting in an oak wreath, a strap inscribed “Royal Cornwall Militia or Duke of Cornwall’s Rangers” surmounted by a ducal coronet, (both sides of coronet now AF). To the centre, the County shield. Two of four screw posts to reverse. (£100 - £200) Royal Cornwall Rangers became 3rd Bn. DCLI on Friday 1st July, 1881. See “Military Insignia of Cornwall” by Endean Ivall & C.Thomas. No. 162.

204     1st Admin. Bn. Cornwall Rifles Volunteers post 1862 Officer’s pouch belt plate. A good scarce die-stamped silvered example. Laurel wreath ; surmounted by Prince of Wales’ plumes; County Arms and motto to centre. Three screw posts to reverse, complete with backing plate. GC (£100 - £150)

205     Gordon Highlanders piper’s plaid brooch. A fine 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. VGC (£40 - £60)

206     Atholl Highlanders Drummer’s plaid brooch. A good scarce chromed example by R. G. Lawrie, Glasgow, Edin. London. Plain quoit mounted with ducal crown, a demi-savage wreathed around the waist and head, holding a dagger in his dexter hand and a key in the sinister with two tier scroll below “Furth fortune and fill the fetters”. Reverse engraved “Atholl Highlanders Drummers”. Stout pin to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120)

207     7th Gurkha Rifles plaid brooch. A fine post 1953 die-stamped silver plated example. Within a laurel wreath surmounted by a Crown resting on a blank tablet, a Maltese cross with lions between the angles, ball finials to the points; circlet to centre inscribed “Gurkha Rifles”, within the circlet crossed kukris with “7” above. Stout pin to reverse. VGC (£30 - £50)

208     Rifle Brigade OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-90. A good brass example, originally blackened. Within a laurel wreath surmounted by a Guelphic Crown resting on a tablet inscribed “Waterloo”, a Maltese cross with lions between the arms and ball finials to the tips. The arms of the cross bear numerous honours; the wreath bears honours “Sevastopol Alma Inkerman”. Between the bottom arm of the cross and the wreath, a scroll inscribed “Peninsula” with another above “Lucknow”, one below “Ashantee”; across the base of the wreath, a scroll “The Prince Consort’s Own”. Three loops to reverse. GC (KK 284) (£40 - £60)

209     Royal Engineers Territorial Officer’s helmet plate circa 1908-14. A good rich gilt example. Royal Arms with scroll below bearing five stars. Below the scroll, a tri-part scroll inscribed “Quo fas et gloria ducunt”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£75 - £100)

210     Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs), The Duke of Albany’s Officer’s post 1881 waist belt plate. A good example by R & HB Kirkwood, 66 & 68 Thistle St. Edinburgh and bearing their thistle logo. Burnished gilt rectangular plate mounted with silver Royal Ducal coronet “L” and a stag’s head cabossed over “Tulloch ard” scroll. Fixed belt loop present, detachable belt loop now absent. Gilt worn. (£50 - £75)

211     55th (Westmoreland) Regiment, Battalion Company Officer’s shako plate circa 1844-55 A very fine and scarce example in copper gilt, the crowned eight pointed star with overlay comprising half sprays of laurel and palm, at the junction of the sprays a scroll ‘China’ with the Imperial Dragon below, centrally milled numerals “55” upon a raised oval enclosed by a strap inscribed, “Westmoreland”. Two loops to reverse and double retaining wires behind the crown. Slight ‘tucks” to three star points otherwise VGC. (KK 89A) (£500 - £600) HLK states this was worn by Thomas Maud Roxby, 55th (Westmoreland) Regiment, Lieut 11.8.1854 Captain 1.5.1855.

212     55th (Westmoreland) Regiment Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1843-55. A very fine all copper gilt example the rectangular back plate having a raised burnished rim and engine turned ground, thereon a crowned oval strap “Westmoreland” enclosing a raised oval bearing the honour “China”, the Imperial Dragon and milled numerals “55”, laurel sprays enclose the strap. Complete with standard reverse fittings and the original leather liner with ink inscription “T.M. Roxby”. VGC (Parkyn 289) (£600 - £800) HLK states this was worn by Thomas Maud Roxby, 55th (Westmoreland) Regiment, Lieut 11.8.1854 Captain 1.5.1855.

213     47th (The Lancashire) Regiment Officer’s shako plate Battalion Companies circa 1844-55. A very fine and scarce example, in copper gilt with overlays, the crowned eight pointed star backplate with battle honours on four rays, “Tarifa” “St Sebastian” “Ava” “Vittoria”. An ornate central mount comprising the Royal Crest over a strap “Lancashire”, within the strap on a raised disc milled numerals “47”, sprays of laurel and palm in surround, at the base a scroll, “Peninsula” and below this a Rose. Two loops to reverse and all four wire retainers behind the crown. The orb and cross slightly distorted and lacking one jewel otherwise VGC. (£500 - £600)

214     95th (Derbyshire) Regiment Officer’s “Albert” shako plate Battalion Companies circa 1844-55. A fine and scarce example the crowned eight pointed star overlaid with the pierced Garter Proper, centrally gilt milled numerals “95” on a lined silver domed disc. The enamel behind the Garter replaced with blue paint; two loops to reverse and crown wires present. The wire fitting to one numeral lacking, two ray finials slightly buckled. GC (£300 - £400) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 107B in “Headdress Badges of the British Army”.

215     89th (Princess Victoria’s) Regiment Officer’s shako plate circa 1869-78. An extremely fine and scarce rich gilt example. Within a crowned laurel wreath bearing a circlet “Princess Victoria’s Regiment”, a Sphinx on “Egypt” tablet with “89” below. Above the circlet a bi-part scroll “Java” “Ava”; another beneath the circlet “Niagra” “Sevastopol”. One of two loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) Under Cardwell’s reforms, the 89th became 2nd Bn. Royal Irish Fusiliers on Friday 1st July 1881.

216     27th (Inniskilling) Regiment Officer’s shako plate 1869-78. A very fine and rare example the standard crowned laurels and Garter plate with central silver ornament being the Castle over “27”. Two loops to reverse (replaced). VGC (£400 - £500) An alternate pattern to that shown in KK 161.

217     4th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers Officer’s shako plate. A scarce lead cast example, blackened, comprising an eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; to the centre, within a rope edged strap inscribed “Semper Paratus” “4 MV” cypher. Two of four wire loops remain to reverse. Generally VGC. (£80 - £120) Raised in 1859, retained its numeral through the 1880 changes and became 13th Bn. London Regt. (Kensington) in 1908.

218     Manchester Regiment Militia Battalion OR’s glengarry badge circa 1881-1901. A good white metal example. Within a Crowned circlet inscribed “Manchester”, the Arms of Manchester. Three loops to reverse. GC (£40 - £60) Late 6th Royal Lancashire Militia.

219     1st VB Yorkshire Regiment Victorian glengarry badge circa 1883-1901. A good OR’s white metal example. Within a crowned circlet inscribed “Yorkshire 1st Volr. Battn.”; the Crowned Dannebrog device. Three loops to reverse. GC (£75 - £100) HQ at Northallerton.

220     Black Watch post 1881 OR’s helmet plate. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and mounted with a glengarry style device. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120) See “Badges of the Highland and Lowland Regiments” by W.H. & K.D.Bloomer, Plate 66 for similar example

221     6th VB Gordon Highlanders OR’s glengarry badge circa 1887-91. A good die-stamped white metal example. Strap inscribed “Bydand” ; to the solid centre, the crest of the Marquis of Huntly (viz. a stag’s head with antlers, coronet below). Three loops to reverse. Near VGC. (£75 - £100) HQ at Keith.

222     1st Inverness Highland Rifle Volunteers OR’s glengarry badge circa 1880-87. A good die-stamped white metal example. Circlet inscribed “Inverness Highland R.V. Concordia et Fidelitas”; St. Andrew and Cross to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£50 - £75) See “Scottish Regimental Badges 1793-1971” by W & K Bloomer No.234

223     2nd Highland Company, 1st City of Edinburgh RVC glengarry badge circa 1860. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Oval strap inscribed “Clann na gaidheal a gualibh cheile” with St.Andrew and the Cross to centre. Two long loops to reverse. VGC (£75 - £125) See “Badges of the Highland and Lowland Regiments” by W.H. & K.D.Bloomer, Page 8

224     Perth Highland Rifle Volunteers glengarry badge circa 1874-87.. A good OR’s white metal example. Crowned strap inscribed “Perth Highland Rifle Voluntrs.”. Thistle to centre. Two loops to reverse. Generally VGC (£40 - £60)

225     Royal Scots Fusiliers Officer’s glengarry / cap badge circa 1902-52. A fine gilt example. Flaming grenade, the ball mounted with the Royal Arms in gilt. Two slightly bent loops to reverse. Generally VGC. (KK 1959) (£40 - £60)

226     1st VB Black Watch Officer’s glengarry badge circa 1902-08. A fine and scarce small die-stamped bronze following the pattern of the regular glengarry badge but with large oval “1st VB” tablet in place of the Sphinx. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£120 - £150) See “Scottish Regimental Badges 1793-1971” by W & K Bloomer No. 137

227     Calcutta Scottish Officer’s silver glengarry badge. A good scarce unmarked silver example by Hamilton & Co, Calcutta. Crowned Saltire bearing Arms of Calcutta, resting on a thistle spray with bi-part scroll inscribed “Calcutta Scottish”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (see Cox 2724 for similar example) (£60 - £80) Formed as Calcutta Scottish Volunteers on 1st August 1911 becoming 44th Calcutta Scottish on 1st April 1917 and Calcutta Scottish 14th October 1920.

228     Scottish Company City of London VTC bi-metal cap badge circa 1914-18. A good die-stamped example bearing JR Gaunt, London tablet to reverse. White metal Thistle Star mounted with brass City Arms (secured by small flat loops). Two loops to reverse. GC (KK 1646) (£75 - £100)

229     Grenadier Guards GVIR Officer’s pagri badge. An exceedingly fine and rare rich gilt example. Crowned Garter Proper, pierced and on a blue enamel ground; centrally GR Cypher reversed and interlaced on a red translucent enamel ground. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

230     Army Hospital Corps pre 1884 glengarry badge. A good die-stamped brass example. Crowned eight pointed star bearing laurel wreath and Garter, voided Geneva cross to centre; on the lowest star point, a tri-part scroll “Army Hospital Corps”. Two loops to reverse. GC (KK 999). (£60 - £80) Designated Army Hospital Corps in 1857; redesignated Medical Staff Corps by Warrant of 20th September 1884; 23rd June 1898 Army Medical Staff (Officers) and Medical Staff Corps (OR’s) merged to become the Royal Army Medical Corps.

231     Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Officer’s post 1881 pouch belt plate. A good silver plated example. Within thistle sprays surmounted by a Guelphic Crown, the mullet with strung bugle below. Across the base of the wreath, a scroll inscribed “The Scottish Rifles”. Four screw posts to reverse and complete with seeded backing plate. VGC (£75 - £100)

232     1st (Royal) Regiment of Foot Officer’s post 1852 forage cap badge. A very fine and extremely scarce example. Silver star mounted with gilt oval bearing the legend “Nemo me impune lacessit. The Royal Regiment”; within the oval, the Collar of The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle with crowned VR Cypher to centre. The Collar and Cypher set on a rich blue translucent enamel ground. Reverse retains both original loops. VGC (£300 - £400) Regimental history states this was originally worn with separate embroidered “1”.

233     5th Northumberland Fusiliers OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good die-stamped brass example. Fused grenade, the ball bearing strap “Quo fata vocant” with stencilled “5”. Reverse with copper loops North and South. Slight verdigris to one flame tip. GC (KK 425) (£40 - £60)

234     27th Punjab Infantry Victorian Officer’s pouch ornament. A good well cast native silver example. Within a Crowned laurel wreath, a strap inscribed “Punjab Infantry”, to the centre “XXVII”. Two screw posts to reverse. GC (£80 - £120)

235     Leinster Regiment Officer’s silver and gilt cap badge circa 1902-22. A splendid and scarce die-stamped example by J & Co. (Jennens). Silver Prince of Wales’s plumes and motto mounted with rich gilt coronet and scroll inscribed “The Leinster”. Two loops to reverse. Gilt a little dull otherwise GC. (as KK 699) (£100 - £150)

236     Suffolk Regiment Officer’s 1898 hallmarked silver pagri badge. A fine and scarce example by B & P (Bent and Parker) bearing 1898 Birmingham hallmarks. Within an oak wreath, a crowned circlet inscribed “Montis insignia calpe”; two tower Castle, Key and “Gibraltar” to centre; across the base of the wreath, a tri-part scroll inscribed “The Suffolk Regt”. Stout pagri pin to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150)

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

238     Dorsetshire Regiment Officer’s forage cap badge circa 1881-94. Silver castle surmounted by a green enamel scroll inscribed “Primus in Indis” and resting on green enamel scroll “Montis insignia calpe”; beneath, a gilt Sphinx resting on a green enamel tablet “Marabout”. Three loops to reverse. Extensive enamel damage. (£80 - £120)

239     Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry post 1881 WO’s and senior NCO’s forage cap badge. A good scarce bullion example. Strung bugle; on the strings, crossed gilt feathers with crimson velvet inserts; silver turreted archway on the feathers. Minor service wear. GC (£100 - £150) See “Military Insignia of Cornwall” by Endean Ivall & C.Thomas. No. 87.

240     Royal Warwickshire Regiment Officer’s forage cap badge circa 1901-02. A good rare example. Within a crowned bullion laurel wreath, a gilt Garter; to the centre, a silver Antelope on a blue enamel ground. Bullion dull, some enamel damage. (£80 - £120)

241     Army Medical Department Officer’s forage cap badge circa 1869-84. A fine and scarce bullion example. Crowned Garter star with strap inscribed “Army Medical Department”; VR cypher to centre. One or two stitching faults. GC (£100 - £150) Redesignated Army Medical Staff in 1884; then by Royal Warrant, on 23rd June 1898 Army Medical Staff (Officers) and Medical Staff Corps (OR’s) merged to become the Royal Army Medical Corps.

242     37th (St.Giles & St.George’s Bloomsbury) Middlesex RV pre 1880 Officer’s pouch belt plate. A good die-stamped silvered example. Resting in an oak wreath, a Crowned strap inscribed “37th Middlesex Rifles”; shield from the Royal Arms to centre. On the wreath, below the tail of the strap, a scroll inscribed in old English “GGB”. Two screw posts to reverse. GC (£50 - £75)

243     Tyneside Scottish Officer’s WWI silver glengarry badge. A very fine and scarce third pattern. The Lion with one hind leg on the tower. Reverse impressed “Sterling Silver”. Original stout brooch pin to reverse. VGC (Cox 1433) (£150 - £250) See “The Fifth Fusiliers and its Badges” by Denis Wood, page 98, fig 449/50.

244     32nd (Cornwall) Light Infantry OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good scarce die-stamped brass example. Crowned strung bugle with “32” between the strings. Reverse with brass loops North and South. VGC (KK 476) (£75 - £100)

245     32nd (Cornwall) Light Infantry OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good die-stamped brass example. Strung bugle with “32” between the strings all resting on a tri-part scroll inscribed “Cornwall Light Infantry”; another tri-part scroll above the bugle inscribed “One and All”. Reverse with copper loops East and West. Some polishing to high points. GC (KK 477) (£50 - £75) Became 1st Bn. DCLI in 1881.

246     32nd (Cornwall) Light Infantry OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good die-stamped non-voided brass example. Strung bugle with “32” between the strings all resting on a tri-part scroll inscribed “Cornwall Light Infantry”; another tri-part scroll above the bugle inscribed “One and All”. Reverse with copper loops East and West. Stain to scroll otherwise VGC (as KK 477) (£50 - £75) See “Military Insignia of Cornwall” by Endean Ivall & C.Thomas. No. 44.

247     26th Middlesex Rifle Vols (Customs) Officer’s 1862 hallmarked silver pouch belt plate. A very fine and scarce example by PF (Philip Firmin) bearing 1862 London hallmarks. Oval strap inscribed “Pro libertate patriae” surmounted by a Saxon style Crown, to the centre, a shield charged with three lions. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£150 - £250) Originally raised in 1860 by Customs Officers in the London Docks, renumbered 15th Middlesex RV in 1881 becoming a VB of the Rifle Brigade amalgamating with 2nd Tower Hamlets to form 17th Bn. London Regiment.

248     3rd VB King’s Liverpool Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1888-1901. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with the Horse surmounted by “Nec aspera terrent” scroll on a crimson velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “The Liverpool Regiment” with scroll below “3rd Volunteer Battalion” . Two of three loops to reverse. Some wear to pile of velvet otherwise VGC, (£300 - £400) HQ at Southport.

249     1st VB Yorkshire Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1883-1901. A very fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver Dann