WEDNESDAY 5th MARCH 2007 BADGES, HELMET PLATES, SHOULDER BELT PLATES Many 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     55th (Westmoreland) Regiment Officer’s shako plate circa 1855-61 . A very fine and scarce die-stamped rich gilt example of crowned star pattern mounted with pierced Garter on a burnished ground. Seeded “55” to black leather centre. Two loops to reverse with one of two pairs of wires behind the crown. Orb pushed down a little otherwise VGC. (KK 123) (£400 - £600) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 123 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

2     31st (Huntingdonshire) Regiment of Foot Officer’s shako plate circa 1869-78. A very fine rich gilt example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, the Garter; “31” pierced in the seeded centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) 31st Foot became 1st Bn. East Surrey Regt. on Friday 1st July, 1881.

3     70th (Surrey) Regiment of Foot Officer’s shako plate circa 1869-78. A very fine rich gilt example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, the Garter; “70” pierced in the seeded centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) 70th Foot became 2nd Bn. East Surrey Regt. on Friday 1st July, 1881.

4     West India Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-81. An extremely fine and scarce rich gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with a wreath half of laurel and half of palm enclosing the Garter; WIR cypher centre. Two rays on the left bearing honours “Dominica Guadaloupe”, two on the right “Martinique Ashantee”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

5     Royal Malta Militia post 1901 Officer’s helmet plate. A very fine die-stamped example. Gilt crowned Maltese cross mounted with silver four part scroll passing across each arm inscribed “Royal Malta Militia MDCCC”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200)

6     Lincolnshire Regiment senior NCO’s helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A good rare example comprising gilt die-stamped universal backing plate/star (KK 287) mounted with gilt regimental helmet plate centre (KK 299) with silvered Sphinx. All loops on centre and plate present (centre one bent over to secure to backing plate. VGC (£200 - £300)

7     Hampshire Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A very fine gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter; to the centre, a gilt Tiger within a silver laurel wreath set on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver scroll “The Hampshire Regt”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£250 - £300)

8     Dorsetshire Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1901-14. A fine gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter; to the centre, a silver castle, key and motto scrolls set on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver scroll “The Dorsetshire Regiment”. Three loops to reverse. GC (KK 252) (£250 - £300)

9     South Wales Borderers Officer’s helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A fine gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter; to the centre, a silver Dragon within a laurel wreath set on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver scroll “The South Wales Borderers”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£250 - £300)

10     Early 19th century Officer’s Plume Holder. A most rare, magnificent, and possibly unique example of the badge maker’s art, being of heavy die-stamped pierced copper gilt. 9.5 cm in height and the open end 4.5 cm in diameter. Extending upwards from the corded ball base are profuse displays of acanthus palm oak and anthemion leaves, the upper areas pierced around the outline of the scrolling foliage. Mint condition (£250 - £350) The corded ball and opulence of the design suggest a General Officer of Light Cavalry.

11     Royal Berkshire Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1885-1901. A good scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with the Stag and Oak in silver set on a crimson velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll inscribed “Royal Berkshire Regiment”. Three loops to reverse. Some wear to gilt. GC (KK 263) (£200 - £300)

12     Queen’s Royal West Surreys Officer’s helmet plate circa 1911-14. A fine and scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver Paschal Lamb on a red velvet ground. Across the top of the wreath, an applied silver scroll inscribed “The Queen’s”; to the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “The Royal West Surrey Regiment”. Three loops to reverse. slight crease to one or two star points otherwise generally VGC (KK 215) (£200 - £300) “Queen’s” scroll adopted in 1911. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 215 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

13     108th (Madras Infantry) Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-81. A fine and scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath with smaller laurel wreath within. To the centre, “108” on replacement red cloth ground within a strap “Madras Infantry”. Mounted on the base of the larger laurel wreath, a gilt bi-part scroll “Central India”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) Became 2nd Bn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers on Friday 1st July, 1881. During the period this plate was worn, the regiment was commanded by Lt.Col. Henry Ernest Thesiger Williams; succeeded by Lt.Col. Henry Lock in June 1880. Both were given rank of Hon. Major-General.

14     70th (Surrey) Regiment of Foot Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-81. A fine and scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with gilt “70” on a black velvet ground. Three loops to reverse. Wear to velvet otherwise generally GC. (£300 - £400)

15     95th (Derbyshire) Regiment of Foot Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-81. A good scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with gilt numerals “22” on a black velvet ground. Three loops to reverse. Some wear to gilt. GC (£200 - £300)

16     The Queen’s (Royal West Surrey) Regiment, Officer’s glengarry badge 1881-1897. A fine good quality example being the crowned broad pattern Garter Proper in copper gilt, in the centre on a raised ground of red velvet the Paschal Lamb in silver. To the reverse the backing plate is complete with all five fixing wires, two copper loop fasteners, one neatly replaced. VGC (£120 - £150)

17     The Royal Irish Regiment, Officer’s glengarry badge 1881-1897. A very fine quality and rare example being the crowned broad pattern Garter Proper in copper gilt, in the centre on a raised ground of red velvet a crown over a Harp this with attendant shamrock sprays, all in silver. To the reverse a special pattern backing plate occupying the whole of the badge, the recessed centre bearing the trade plate of “Hobson & Sons Lexington St London”. All six fixing wires present plus the copper loop fasteners. VGC (£200 - £250)

18     Leicestershire Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A good scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver Tiger surmounted by a scroll inscribed “Hindoostan” on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “The Leicestershire Regiment”. Three loops to reverse. Touches of verdigris otherwise GC. (£200 - £300)

19     Leicestershire Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1901-14. A good scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver Tiger surmounted by a scroll inscribed “Hindoostan” on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll by J & Co. “The Leicestershire Regiment”. Three loops to reverse. Some wear to gilt otherwise GC. (£200 - £300)

20     16th (Bedfordshire) Regiment of Foot, Officer’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A very fine and rare example in two-part rich copper gilt, based on a combination of the other ranks patterns (KK 444 & 445), an eight pointed star mounted with a crowned Bath style cross, the central strap “Bedfordshire” enclosing the decorated numerals “16”. Two copper loop fasteners East & West. VGC (£220 - £250)

21     Cornwall Artillery Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1861-1908. A fine and scarce die-stamped silver on copper example. Rococo shield surmounted by Prince of Wales’s plumes and resting on tri-part scroll “Cornwall Artillery Volunteers”; the cross hatched centre bearing fifteen bezants. Two screw posts to reverse. Minor wear to plating otherwise VGC. (£200 - £300) Adopted at a meeting 30th November 1860.

22     Scottish Border Brigade Bearer Company Victorian helmet plate. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath. To the centre, a voided Geneva Cross within an applied circlet inscribed “Scottish Border Brigade Bearer Comy”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

23     Welsh Border Brigade Bearer Company Victorian helmet plate. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath. To the centre, a voided Geneva Cross within a circlet inscribed “Welsh Border Brigade Bearer Comy”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

24     2nd Essex Artillery Volunteers pre 1891 Officer’s waist belt clasp. A fine and rare nickel silver example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “2nd Essex Artillery Volunteers”; seeded centre bearing County Arms over a gun. Universal pattern rococo ends. Loops bowed. GC (£200 - £300) Recognised 13th September 1860, HQ at Barking but moved later in the year to Grays. This is the actual piece lent and photographed as Fig. 89 in “The Volunteer Artillery” by Litchfield & Westlake,

25     2nd (Seaham) Durham Volunteer Artillery Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1865. A very fine and rare die-stamped lightly silvered example. Within a crowned oval strap “Seaham Volunteer Artillery”, three gun barrels in pale. Two screw posts to reverse. Pristine. (£200 - £300) Formed 14th March 1860 at Seaham. This is the actual piece lent and photographed as Fig. 75 in “The Volunteer Artillery” by Litchfield & Westlake,

26     1st Royal Jersey Militia Officer’s shako plate circa 1855-61. A very fine and scarce die-stamped silver plated example of crowned star pattern mounted with an oak wreath in which rests an oval strap inscribed “Pro Rege et Patria”; within the strap, a shield bearing three lions-leopardé in pale. A scroll beneath the strap and drooping onto the oak wreath is inscribed “First Royal Jersey”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£400 - £600)

27     Barbados Police helmet plate. A good die-stamped white metal example. Crowned rope edged strap “Barbados Police”; applied 370 to centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£50 - £75) The Barbados Police Force was formed in 1835, granted the title Royal in 1966.

28     Glasgow Volunteer Brigade Bearer Company Victorian helmet plate. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath. To the centre, a voided Geneva Cross within an applied circlet inscribed “Glasgow Vol. Brigade Bearer Company”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

29     North Irish Horse headdress badge. A fine scarce die-stamped white-metal example. Crowned circlet inscribed “North Irish Horse” with shamrock spray to base; applied Maid of Erin Harp to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1504) (£250 - £300)

30     Harwich Infantry Volunteer Brigade Supply Detachment Victorian helmet plate. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath. To the centre, a voided Geneva Cross within an applied circlet inscribed “Harwich Inf. Vol. Bde Supply Detachment ”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

31     1st Battalion Embodied Militia OR’s Shoulder Belt Plate circa 1798-1801. A good rare oval coppered brass plate with incised designs. A central thistle bearing six leaves, around the rim “1st Battn Embodied Militia”. The reverse with two hooks and two studs. VGC (£300 - £400) Probably the 1st North British Militia (Argyllshire)

32     Wakefield Volunteer Rifles Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860. A fine and scarce die-stamped silver on copper example. Crowned strap “Wakefield Volunteer Rifles” resting in laurel wreath; fleur de lis mounted to centre. Four screw posts to reverse. A little wear to plating but generally VG (£200 - £300) Raised 17th November 1859 as 9th Corps; renumbered 5th in 1860.

33     Royal Garrison Battalion (Isle of Wight),OR’s shoulder belt plate circa 1795-1802 A rare example, the heavy brass oval plate with impressed designs. Centrally a depiction of Carisbrooke Castle within a crowned strap “Royal Garrison Battalion”, laurel sprays around the strap. The reverse with one hook two studs. GC (£300 - £400) Raised in 1795 on the Isle of Wight, the Colonel being Major-General Robert Mason Lewis, succeeded in 1800 by Lieutenant-General Robert Lumsdaine. Disbanded 1802

34     4th VB Norfolk Regiment Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1883-1901. A fine die-stamped silver on copper example. Within an oval crowned laurel wreath the figure of Britannia. Mounted on the wreath a tri-part scroll “The Norfolk Regiment”. Four screw posts to reverse; complete with backing plate. Generally VGC. (£150 - £200) HQ at Norwich. Redesignated 4th VB Norfolk Regiment in June 1883; amalgamated with 1st VB 1st April 1908 to form 4th Bn. Norfolk Regiment.

35     62nd (Wiltshire) Regiment of Foot pre 1855 OR’s shoulder belt plate. A good scarce example comprising a rectangular brass plate die-stamped with a star bearing crowned strap inscribed “or Wiltshire” with “62” to the centre; a scroll inscribed “Peninsula” across the lower part of the star. Reverse complete with original fixings comprising two hooks and two studs. VGC (£150 - £200) The 62nd saw a great deal of action in the Crimea notably on 5th April 1855 attack on the Quarries and the final assault on the Redan on 8th September 1855.

36     16th Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1880-88. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Within a crowned strap “16th Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps”, three lions in pale. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) 40th LRVC (or 3rd Manchester) formed 29th February 1860; renumbered 16th in 1880. Redesignated 4th VB Manchester Regt. in September 1888.

37     Hallamshire Rifles Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860. A fine and scarce die-stamped silver on copper example. Within a crowned oak wreath, an oval strap “Hallamshire Rifles”; arms to centre. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200)

38     30th (Birstal) West Riding Rifle Volunteers pouch belt plate circa 1860-73. A fine rare die-cast blackened example. Crowned strap “West Riding Rifle Volunteers” with “30” at the base; all resting on “Birstal”’ scroll. Applied silver arms to centre. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Raised 1st September 1860, disbanded by October 1873.

39     Herefordshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate. A fine and rare die-cast silvered example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, an oval strap “Herefordshire Rifle Volunteers” with strung bugle and oakleaves to centre. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£250 - £400)

40     8th Regiment Loyal London Volunteers, Officer’s shoulder belt plate 1803-15. An oval copper gilt example engraved with a crowned strap, “Loyal London Volunteers”, in the centre in script capital “BSW”, to the left and right of the crown respectively “8th” and “Regt”. One hook and two stud fasteners. No gilt remains and one edge with slight buckling. (£300 - £400) The 8th Regiment of London Volunteers was one of 11 such regiments formed in 1803, the regiment was the second largest with over 800 effectives. The central letters BSW do not relate to a listed officer in the 1804 and 1807 lists, and may be indicative of the Wards for which they were responsible, the former Bread-Street Ward Armed Association is a possible.

41     Fourth Royal Jersey Militia Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp. A fine and scarce silvered example, a good marriage with differing benchmarks. Circlet inscribed “Fourth Royal Jersey Regiment”; centre mounted with Arms of Jersey. Universal pattern rococo ends. Slight wear to central highpoints. GC (£200 - £300)

42     Third Notts Local Militia OR’s shoulder belt plate circa 1808-16. The heavily die-stamped oval brass plate with central “GR” within a crowned title strap “Third Notts Local Militia”. The reverse with one hook and two studs. VGC (£300 - £400) HQ Retford Lt.Col.Commandant Sir Thomas Wollaston White, Bart.

43     General Pattern Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1790-1815. A very fine oval copper gilt plate with engraved designs comprising the crowned Garter Proper upon a sixteen pointed star, the rim with decorated scalloped border. The reverse with one hook and two studs. VGC (£300 - £400)

44     South Hampshire Light Infantry Militia, Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1811-30. A superb and rare example. Silver plated octagonal back plate with applied beaded rim, the central reserve mounted with an eight pointed stippled and cut silver star. In the centre a gilt crowned Garter Proper enclosing a gilt rose, at the base a small gilt strung bugle horn. Standard double hook and stud fasteners to the reverse. The wire fixings for the bugle horn part missing otherwise VGC. (£1,000 - £1,200) The South Hampshire Militia were elevated to Light Infantry status in 1811. The title was not retained upon amalgamation with the North Hampshire Militia in 1852.

45     2nd Surrey Local Militia Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1809-16. A fine and rare oval gilt plate with gilt overlays comprising an oval strap “Surrey Local Militia” and enclosing the crown over “GR” over “2”. The reverse with one hook and two studs. Slight scuffing otherwise VGC. (£700 - £1,000) HQ Guildford

46     7th VB Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Dollar Institution Cadet Corps glengarry badge circa 1890-1908. A fine and scarce rich die-stamped white metal example. Circlet inscribed “Dollar Institution Cadet Corps” surmounted by scroll “7. V.B. A & S. H”; Dollar Arms to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) See “Scottish Regimental Badges 1793-1971” by W & K Bloomer No.255.

47     49th (Princess Charlotte of Wales’s or Hertfordshire) Regiment, Officer’s Battalion Companies shako plate 1844-55. A fine and rare example in copper gilt being a crowned eight pointed star with gilt mounts, in the centre a circle “Princess Charlotte of Wales” enclosing the milled numerals “49” below the numerals a Union spray and above a title scroll “Hertfordshire”. The circle lies within complete laurel sprays at the base of which is a scroll “China”, above the laurels a scroll “ Queenstown”. Applied honour scrolls to the rays of the star at 9 and 3 o’clock respectively are, “Egmont-Op-Zee” and “Copenhagen”. On the bottom star point a Chinese Dragon. Two loop fasteners to reverse. A section of the Dragon missing as is the cross from the crown, the orb crudely soldered on the reverse. The crown fixing wires missing. The gilt good. (£200 - £250)

48     35th (Enfield Town) Middlesex Rifle Volunteers Officer’s shako plate circa 1860-61. A fine and rare die-stamped silver plated example. Resting in a laurel wreath, a crowned strap “Mutare vel timere sperno” with portcullis to lined centre. Across the base of the wreath, a scroll “Enfield Rifles” with strung bugle below. Two loops (pinched) to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) 35th Corps formed 20th April 1861, absorbed into 40th Corps in April 1861.

49     Royal Irish Rifles Victorian mounted Officer’s sabretache ornament. A fine and scarce die-stamped silver on copper example. Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt” with strung bugle below. Three screw posts to reverse. 64 mm high. VGC (£50 - £75) The British Army abolished the sabretache in November 1901.

50     The Royal Warwickshire Regiment, Volunteer Battalions Officer’s glengarry badge, circa 1883-1897. A fine and very scarce example in solid die-cast unmarked silver and based on the other ranks helmet plate centre (KK 296), though of smaller size. A circle inscribed “Warwickshire” with laurel sprigs at the base, in the centre the Antelope upon a torse. Original pin back. VGC (£150 - £200)

51     Middlesex Regiment post 1881 Officer’s forage cap badge. A fine and scarce padded bullion example. Within a laurel wreath, Prince of Wales’s plumes over the Coronet and Cypher of HRH The Duke of Cambridge; padded blue silk scroll inscribed “Albuhera” arching across the base of the wreath. VGC (£80 - £100)

52     13th (Hurstpierpoint) Sussex Rifle Volunteers forage cap badge circa 1860 A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example. Within a crowned strap “Sussex Rifle Volunteers” a laurel wreath with “13’ on central disc. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Raised at Hurstpierpoint 14th March 1860.

53     1st (Salisbury) Company The Wiltshire Rifle Volunteers, Officer’s shako badge circa 1860. A very fine and rare example in heavy die-cast unmarked silver, the Arms of the City of Salisbury, “Barry of eight azure and or”, Supporters, “On either side an eagle displayed with two heads or, ducally gorged azure”. Two silver loop fasteners, the reverse also engraved in script lettering “G.S/ Ensign 1st Wilts R V/ to/ F.I/ April 1861”. Slight rubbing to high points. VGC (£250 - £350) Note. The engraved “G.S.” is one George Smith commissioned Ensign 28 December 1860, Lieutenant 22 July 1861, Captain 31 May 1864 and is senior officer commanding by 1872 and is still as such in December 1873. He is not shown in the October 1875 list. “F.I” may relate to his fiancee, perhaps one of the Wiltshire “Ivye” family.

54     3rd (Tyrone) Bn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers piper's plaid brooch. A fine and extremely scarce die cast post 1908 example. Silvered quoit bearing Crown and shamrock wreath with “Tyrone” scroll to the base; Order of St. Patrick Star to centre. Stout pin to reverse. Generally VGC (£400 - £500) Tyrone Militia raised at Caledon in 1783, redesignated “Royal” in 1793, redesignated Royal Tyrone Fusiliers in 1855. Became 5th Bn. of Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers 1st July 1881, in May 1882 renumbered 4th, redesignated as 3rd Bn. on 12th July 1908 on transfer to Special Reserve, redesignated Militia in 1921. The Royal Tyrone Militia had the distinction of being the first regiment to mount guard on Dublin Castle carrying the Union flag.

55     4th/7th Dragoon Guards Officer’s Colour belt plate. A fine and rare example. Large rectangular seeded gilt plate overlaid silver Star of the Order of St. Patrick on a gilt slip. To the centre of the star, a pierced gilt circlet “Quis Separabit” “MCMXXII” on a blue enamel ground, within the circlet a white enamel ground with the Cross of St. Patrick ornamented with red enamel and bearing gilt coronet. The reverse with two retaining bars. VGC (£300 - £500) 4th/7th Dragoon Guards formed in 1922 by the amalgamation of the 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards and and 7th Dragoon Guards. Amalgamated with 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards 1st August 1992 to form The Dragoon Guards.

56     4th, Duchess Harriet’s Company (Rogart) Sutherland Rifle Volunteers Officer‘s pouch belt plate circa 1860. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Resting within a thistle wreath; a Ducal crowned oval “Duchess Harriet’s Company (Rogart)”. Shield to centre bearing family arms. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Fourth company formed at their first meeting on 13th October 1860, its Officers being commissioned in January 1861.

57     3rd VB South Wales Borderers Victorian Officer’s helmet plate circa 1885-1901. A good scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter; to the centre, a gilt Dragon within a laurel wreath set on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied gilt scroll “The South Wales Borderers” with further scroll beneath “3rd Volunteer Battalion”. Three loops to reverse. Gilt dirt and dull. VGC (£300 - £400) HQ at Pontypool. Reorganised as 2nd Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment on 1st April 1908.

58     1st VB Royal Sussex Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1901-08. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter; to the centre regimental Maltese cross device ornamented in red, blue and green enamels superimposed on Roussillon plume all set on a red cloth ground. On the base of the wreath, a tri-part gilt scroll “The Royal Sussex Regiment”, supplementary scroll below “1st Volunteer Battalion”. Three loops to reverse. Minor enamel damage otherwise VGC. (£300 - £400) HQ Brighton

59     1st VB Suffolk Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1887-1901. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet, the centre with silver Castle, Key and mottoes on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver scroll “The Suffolk Regiment” with supplementary scroll below “1st Volunteer Battalion”. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£250 - £300)

60     4th VB South Wales Borderers Officer’s helmet plate circa 1885-1901. A good scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with gilt dragon in laurel wreath on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “The South Wales Borderers” with another below “4th Volunteer Battalion” . Three loops to reverse which has some verdigris. GC (£300 - £400) HQ at Pontypool. Raised in February 1860 as 4th Monmouthshire RVC; became a VB of the South Wales Borderers on Friday 1st July 1881 and were redesignated as 4th VB in on 1st July 1885.

61     2nd VB Middlesex Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1887-1901. A good scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with laurel wreath, Prince of Wales’s plumes, Duke of Cambridge’s coronet and cypher on a crimson cloth ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied gilt tri-part scroll “The Middlesex Regiment” with supplementary scroll beneath “2nd Volunteer Battalion”. Two of three loops (pinched) to reverse. Gilt dull. GC (£200 - £250) 8th Middlesex RVC formed 1860, 1880 consolidated as 8th Middlesex RVC, redesignated 2nd VB Middlesex in 1887 with HQ at Hounslow

62     King’s Own 2nd Staffordshire Militia Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-81. A very fine and scarce short lived silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and “King’s Own 2nd Staffordshire Militia” circlet, the centre with Royal Crest on a black velvet ground. Three loops to reverse. Some wear to Royal Crest and velvet otherwise VGC. (KK 1252) (£300 - £400) Raised 5th January 1853 at Lichfield, became 3rd Bn. North Staffordshire Regiment on Friday 1st July, 1881. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1252 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

63     2nd VB East Surrey Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1887-1901. A very fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with eight pointed star bearing the Arms of Guildford in silver set on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied gilt tri-part scroll “The East Surrey Regt” with supplementary scroll beneath inscribed “2nd Volunteer Battalion” . Three loops (bent) to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) HQ St. George’s Road, Wimbledon. Transferred to Territorial Force as 5th Bn. 1st April 1908.

64     3rd VB Queen’s Royal West Surrey Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1883-1901. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with gilt Paschal Lamb on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “The Royal West Surrey Regiment” with supplementary scroll beneath “3rd Volunteer Battalion”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) HQ Jamaica Road, Bermondsey

65     4th VB Hampshire Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1885-1901. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver dog gauge on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied gilt tri-part scroll “The Hampshire Regiment” with supplementary scroll below “4th Volunteer Battalion”. Three loops to reverse. Toned otherwise VGC. (£400 - £600) HQ Bournemouth. Became 7th Bn. Hampshire Regt. in 1908.

66     1st (Dundee) VB Black Watch Victorian OR’s glengarry badge circa 1887-1901. A good die-stamped white metal example being the star of the Order of the Thistle, a crown above the motto, title scrolls at the top “1st Vol. Batt Royal Highrs” and at the bottom “Black Watch”, on the bottom star point a Sphinx with plain plinth. Two original loop fasteners. VGC (£60 - £80)

67     5th VB Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise’s) NCO’s waist belt clasp 1887-1908. A fine and rare example in silver plate, based on the 1855 Officers’ pattern but with larger and more elaborate end sections featuring scrolled acanthus and anthemion leaves; matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “5 V.B. Princess Louise’s Argyll & Suthd Highs.”; to the centre a Boar’s head upon a torse. VGC (£100 - £150) HQ. Dunoon.

68     1st Bn. Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Sergeant’s glengarry badge circa 1937. A very fine die stamped example. Silvered Star of The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle mounted with a gilt thistle wreath; within the wreath a Crowned oval bearing the motto of the Order “Nemo me impune lacessit”. To the centre, “42” in silver, below the wreath a gilt Sphinx. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120)

69     1st (Duns) Berwickshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1876. A fine and rare silvered example with matching bench marks to both halves. Circlet inscribed “In Defence”; seeded centre mounted with gilt demi-lion. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£200 - £300) Formed 16th December 1859 at Duns. Became part of Royal Scots allotted VB in 1881 but in 1887 transferred to become 2nd VB King’s Own Scottish Borderers.

70     Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany’s). Officer’s waist belt plate 1881-1957. A fine quality early period example, the burnished gilt rectangular back plate with silver mounts comprising, a Royal Duke’s coronet over “L”, a stag’s head cabossed below and at the bottom a scroll, “Tulloch Ard”. Fixed belt loop present, detachable belt loop now absent. VGC (£40 - £60)

71     5th VB Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise’s) Officer’s waist belt plate 1887-1908. A fine quality example in silver plate, the rectangular back plate with similar mounts comprising, the Princess’s coronet over a scroll “Princess Louise’s” below, double leafed ovals containing a boar’s head and a cat both with mottoes, the ovals linked with a bar of cadency. A tri-part scroll at the base “Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders”, a scroll below “5th Volunteer Battn”. Fixed belt loop present, detachable belt loop now absent. VGC (£60 - £80) HQ. Dunoon.

72     92nd (Gordon Highlanders) Regiment, Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1855-81. A scarce example the rectangular copper gilt back plate bearing silver mounts. In the centre the Sphinx/Egypt over “XCII” and attendant thistle sprays, a floreate scroll above, “Peninsula” and a similar below, “Waterloo”. Fixed belt loop present, detachable belt loop now absent. Gilt discoloured and some wear to the numerals. GC (£60 - £80)

73     1st Inverness-shire (Inverness Highland) Rifle Volunteers. Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1880-87. A fine and scarce example comprising a burnished silvered disk mounted with thistle wreath around the edge; within the wreath, a curled bugle horn with “IHRV” to centre. Two of three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150)

74     Scottish. 93rd Sutherland Highlanders pre 1881 Officer’s forage cap badge. A fine a scarce bullion three piece example. “93” over a thistle. Mounted for display on red facing cloth. Slightly dull otherwise VGC. (£200 - £300) Became 2nd Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders in 1881.

75     4th (Clachnacuddin) Inverness Rifles Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860. A fine and scarce die-stamped blackened brass example bearing the Arms of Inverness, the conjoined ovals with silver mounts. Above the arms, an applied silver scroll “Clachnacuddin”. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Formed 3rd May 1860 at Inverness.

76     Nilgiri Volunteer Rifles, Officer’s pouch belt plate 1878-1892. A very rare fine quality example in die-stamped silver plate being a very large cross formee the upper arm mounted with a Guelphic crown, over the centre a circular strap, “Nilgiri Volunteer Rifles”, in the centre a strung bugle horn over a nilgai’s head cabossed. Four screw post fasteners. VGC. (£300 - £400) Formed as Nilgiri Volunteer Rifles on 29th October 1878. Honorary Colonel was The Governor of Madras. The corps amalgamated with the Coimbatore Volunteer Corps in 1892, and with the Malabar Volunteer Rifles in 1917 as the 20th Nilgiri Malabar Battalion.

77     Argyllshire Highland Rifle Volunteers pre 1881 Officer’s plaid brooch. A fine silvered die-cast example by R & H.B. Kirkwood, Edinburgh. Quoit of Celtic design with four bosses and mounted with coronet a cypher of Princess Louise. Foiled citrine to centre. Stout pin to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) Became a VB of the A & SH on 1st July 1881, redesignated 5th VB 1st December 1887.

78     South Africa. Durban Light Infantry Victorian Officer’s helmet plate. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Crowned Maltese cross mounted with star bearing circlet “Durban Light Infantry”; strung bugle to centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC (see Owen 407) (£100 - £150)

79     22nd Middlesex Rifle Volunteers (Central London Rangers) Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1880-1901 A fine and scarce silver plated example. Crowned Maltese cross with lions between the angles. To the centre, within a circlet inscribed “Central London Rangers”, a strung bugle on a burnished silver ground. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £250) 40th Mx RV Central London Rangers renumbered 22nd Middlesex Rifle Volunteers (Central London Rangers) in 1880. 1st April 1908 transferred to the new Territorial Force as 12th Bn The London Regiment (The Rangers).

80     38th Middlesex (Artists) Rifle Vols. 1878-80 Officer’s helmet plate. A fine and rare short lived example. Silvered Maltese cross surmounted by Crowned “MR” cypher with “38” 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. VGC (£300 - £400) 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. 1st April 1908 transferred to the new Territorial Force as 28th County of London (Artists Rifles). 1947 became 21 Special Air Service (Artists)

81     3rd Middlesex Rifle Volunteers Sergeant’s helmet plate circa 1880-98. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example of crowned Maltese cross pattern with lions between the arms; to the centre, within a circlet inscribed “Third Middlesex Rifle Volunteers”, a strung bugle. Three loops to reverse which bears brass tablet “S.W. Silver & Co. Cornhill, London. Pristine (£150 - £200) Raised in 1859, it had its HQ at Hampstead. Although part of 2nd Admin Bn. 1860-80, it unusually retained its number in the 1880 reorganisation and became 1st VB Middlesex Regt. in 1898

82     42nd Middlesex Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860. A fine and rare die-stamped example. Within a laurel wreath surmounted by a Saxon style crown, a shield quartered with castles and lions. Two replacement screw posts to reverse. Bottom left twig stem absent. (£100 - £150) Formed 19th June 1860 from employees of St. Catherine’s Docks. In 1866 amalgamated with 26th MX RVC (raised in 1860 by Customs Officers in the London Docks), renumbered 15th Middlesex RV in 1881 becoming a VB of the Rifle Brigade. 1st April 1908 amalgamated with 2nd Tower Hamlets and transferred to the new Territorial Force as 17th Bn. London Regiment (Poplar and Stepney).

83     26th Middlesex (Cyclist) Rifle Volunteer Corps Sergeant’s pouch belt plate circa 1888-1901. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example. Resting in a laurel wreath; a Crowned circlet inscribed “Middlesex Cyclist Vols ”, to the centre, a cycle wheel. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Formed 11th February 1888 at Ashley Place being the first volunteer corps raised exclusively for a cyclist roll. Originally allotted to King’s Royal Rifle Corps as a VB it transferred to the Rifle Brigade in 1889 until 1893 when attached to 12th Civil Service Mx RV. 1st April 1908 transferred to the new Territorial Force as 25th (County of London) (Cyclist) B. the London regiment.

84     South West Middlesex Rifles shako plate circa 1861. A very fine and scarce die-stamped blackened-brass example. Crowned star mounted with silvered circlet “South West Middlesex Rifles” and County Arms to centre. Two horizontal loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300)

85     1st Middlesex Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt circa 1892-1901. A fine and scarce die-stamped silver plated example. Crowned Maltese cross bearing applied circlet inscribed “1st Middsx. R.V. Victoria & St. George” with St. George and Dragon to centre. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Duke of Cumberland’s Sharpshooters survived the volunteer disbandments of 1814 as a rifle club being granted the title The Royal Victoria Rifle Club in 1835 and in 1853 permitted to be styled the Victoria Volunteer Rifle Corps; became 1st Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps in 1859 with HQ at Kilburn. In 1867 HQ moved to St. Johns Wood and thence to Davies Street, Westminster in 1892. Amalgamated with 6th Corps in June 1892. 1st April 1908 amalgamated with 19th and transferred to the new Territorial Force as 9th (County of London) Bn. The London Regiment.

86     7th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer’s shako plate circa 1860-61. A fine and rare die-stamped blackened example. Crowned star mounted with silvered wreath, half of oak half of laurel, and circlet “Arma Pacis Fulcra 7th Middlesex”; centrally within a quatrefoil bearing letters “S I M L”, a turreted gateway. Two original loop fasteners. VGC (£300 - £400) Formed 26th November 1859 at Islington.

87     36th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860. A fine and scarce silver plated example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, an applied circlet inscribed “36th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers” with the then Arms the Borough of Paddington (two swords in saltire with mural crown) to centre. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £250) Formed 29th February 1860 at Paddington; renumbered 18th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers in 1880. 1st April 1908 transferred to the new Territorial Force as 10th Bn The London Regiment.

88     48th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers (Havelock Rifles) Sergeant’s pouch belt plate circa 1862-72. A fine and scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Within a crowned wreath, half of laurel, half of palm, an applied circlet “Havelock Rifles 48th Middlesex” with the shield from the Royal Arms to centre. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) A total abstainer corps formed 27th February 1862 with HQ at Lincoln’s Inn Fields by the cartoonist George Cruickshank. Named after General Sir George Havelock one of the the leading lights in the Temperance movement. Absorbed into 2nd London Corps in 1872. Cruickshank had previously served in 24th Surrey RVC, another corps of abstainers that bore Havelock’s name.

89     London Irish Rifles post 1905 Officer’s pouch belt plate. A fine die-cast silver plated example. Within a Crowned shamrock wreath, an applied Harp and scroll inscribed “South Africa 1900-02” set on a black velvet ground. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300)

90     24th (Post Office) Middlesex Rifle Volunteers post 1880 Officer’s pouch belt plate. A fine ornate die-stamped silvered example. Within a laurel wreath surmounted by an Imperial style Crown; a Maltese cross with balls to the tips and dragons between the arms. The top and bottom arms of the cross bear the three seaxes of Middlesex. The left and right arms bear the letter “T” surmounted by the Crown of HSH the Duke of Teck (Hon. Colonel of the regiment from 1880 until his death in 1900). Between the top arm of the cross and the Crown, a Bishop’s mitre; below the lower arm and the wreath, a strung bugle. To the centre of the cross, a circlet inscribed “Saint Martin’s le Grand” encircling a shield. Across the base of the wreath, a tri-part scroll inscribed “Post Office, XXIV Middlesex Rifle Regiment”. Three screw posts to reverse, VGC (£200 - £300) 49th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers formed at the General Post Office 13th February 1868; renumbered 24th in September 1880. 24th supplied personnel for the Army Post Office Corps for active service overseas.

91     4th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1905-08. A fine and scarce die-stamped silver plated example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, the Arms of the Borough of Kensington surmounted by three part scroll “Quid Nobis Ardui”. The wreath adorned with four part scroll ”South Africa 1900 1902”; across the base a tri-part scroll “4th Middlesex R.V.”. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Raised in 1859, retained its numeral through the 1880 changes and became 13th Bn. London Regt. (Kensington) in 1908.

92     1st Airshire Yeomanry OR’s helmet plate circa 1817-27. A fine and scarce die-stamped brass example. Star of the Order of the Thistle bearing oval inscribed “1st Airshire Yeomanry”. To the centre, St. Andrew and the Cross. Two original lead soldered iron loops to reverse. VGC. (£300 - £400) See “Scottish Regimental Badges 1793-1971” by W & K Bloomer No..257 for voided example.

93     Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs Duke of Albany’s) Volunteer or Militia Battalion Officer’s plaid brooch circa 1881-1908. A fine example in heavy solid cast silver plate, the quoit with fern leaf design and bearing the large stag’s head cabossed mount, this in high relief. Stout pin to reverse. VGC (£120 - £150)

94     26th Baluchistan Regiment pouch belt plate. A fine and scarce die-stamped gilt metal example. Resting within a laurel wreath, a Maltese cross with ball finials to the tips and lions between the arms and surmounted by a Guelphic crown on blank tablet; to the centre of the cross “26” within a circlet inscribed “Baluchistan Regiment”. Honour scrolls to wreath of “Persia” and “Kooshab” with two further scrolls bearing laurel sprays. Four screw posts to reverse. Complete with backing plate bearing oval retailer’s tablet of Hobson & Sons, 1, 3 & 5 Lexington St, London W. VGC (£250 - £400) 1892 26th (Baluchistan) Regiment of Bombay Infantry; redesignated 26th (Baluchistan) Bombay Infantry in 1901 and then 126th Baluchistan Infantry in 1903.

95     5th (Northumberland) (Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81 . A good die-stamped brass example. Flaming grenade, the ball bearing strap inscribed “Quo fata vocant”; pierced “5” to centre. To reverse, brass plated copper loops North and South. VGC (KK 425) (£50 - £75)

96     6th (Royal First Warwickshire) Regiment of Foot OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good die-stamped brass example. Strap inscribed “Royal First Warwickshire” surmounted by an Antelope on torse; “6” to voided centre. To reverse, copper loops North and South. GC. (KK 426) (£40 - £60)

97     7th (or Royal Fusiliers) OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good die-stamped brass example. Flaming grenade, the ball bearing Crowned Garter; pierced “7” to centre. To reverse, brass loops North and South. Slight verdigris to reverse. Generally VGC (KK 428) (£75 - £100) .

98     28th (North Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot, OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good quality die-stamped brass small example. Sphinx/Egypt over a strap, “North Gloucestershire” and central numerals, “28”, two brass loop fasteners East and West. VGC (KK 467) (£40 - £60)

99     30th (Cambridgeshire) Regiment OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good die-stamped brass example, Resting in a laurel wreath, an oval “Spectemur Agendo” surmounted by the Sphinx on “Egypt” tablet; “ to centre”. Brass loops East and West. (KK 473). (£30 - £50)

100     40th (2nd Somersetshire) Regiment, OR’s Glengarry badge, circa 1874-81. A good die-stamped brass example. Within laurel sprays surmounted by the Sphinx resting on tablet “Egypt”, an oval strap “Second Somersetshire” with ‘40’ in the centre. The reverse with two brass loops East and West VGC (KK 490) (£40 - £60)

101     68th (Durham Light Infantry) Regiment, OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good die-stamped brass example A strung bugle horn with ‘68’ within the strings. The reverse with two brass loops East and West. VGC (KK 530) (£40 - £60) Became 1st Bn. Durham Light Infantry on Friday 1st July, 1881.

102     76th Regiment of Foot OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good die-stamped brass example being the Elephant with Howdah over “76”. Three original copper loops to reverse. VGC (KK 542) (£80 - £120) Became 2nd Bn. Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment on Friday 1st July 1881

103     91st (Princess Louise’s Argyllshire) Highlanders Sergeant’s glengarry/shako badge circa 1872-81. A good die-stamped copper gilt and white metal example, the star section of the Order of the Thistle with a raised strap “P.L. Argyllshire Highlanders”, in the centre on solid ground pinned white metal numerals “91”. Two loop fasteners. Flaw in the top star point. (£150 - £200)

104     1st Fifeshire Rifle Volunteer Corps Sergeant’s helmet plate circa 1880-87. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing with laurel wreath and strap inscribed “1st Fifeshire Rifle Volunteer Corps”, Thane of Fife to centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) 1st Fifeshire RV became a VB of the Black Watch in 1881, redesignated 6th (Perthshire) VB Black Watch in 1887. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1585 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

105     3rd Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers Sergeant’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and strap “3rd Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers”; separate strung bugle detachable centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) See “Badges of the Highland and Lowland Regiments” by W.H. & K.D.Bloomer, Page 44

106     2nd VB Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry OR’s helmet plate circa 1885-1901. A fine die-stamped 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. VGC (£100 - £150) HQ at Bodmin.

107     Australia. New South Wales Military Forces Officer’s helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A good scarce die-cast silvered example. Within a Crowned waratah wreath, the Southern Cross with central star replaced by a lion. Three loops (pinched) to reverse. Flaw to wreath at 9 o’clock otherwise GC. (£200 - £300) Designed by James Barnet and Captain Francis Hixson

108     Rifle Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A die-stamped brass example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with strung bugle. Two loop fasteners. VGC (£40 - £60) Also see “The Regimental Badges of New Zealand” by Corbett, page 58 for similar.

109     5th (Princess Charlotte of Wales’s) Dragoon Guards Senior NCO’s 1871 pattern helmet plate. Standard multi-rayed white star overlaid with a copper gilt strap inscribed “P.C.W. Dragoon Guards” enclosing the “VR” cypher. Four loop fasteners. One ray tip fractured and two others replaced. GC (£200 - £250)

110     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.

111     1st VB Yorkshire Regiment Officer’s pouch badge circa 1883-1908. A good die-stamped silver plated example. Crowned Dannebrog device on tablet “1 Vol. Bn” resting in five part scroll “The Princess of Wales’s Own”. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120) HQ at Northallerton.

112     Dorsetshire Regiment Victorian post 1894 Officer’s silver forage cap badge. A very fine unmarked die-stamped example. Castle surmounted by a Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Marabout”; below the Castle, a scroll inscribed “Primus in Indis”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150)

113     1st VB Royal Fusiliers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1883-1901. A fine and scarce die-stamped silver plated example. Within an ornate crowned strap, a strap inscribed “1st Vol. Battn. Royal Fusiliers”; Rose to centre. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) Origins in 19th Middlesex RV raised in Bloomsbury; renumbered 10th in 1880 and became part of KRRC until it became 1st VB Royal Fusiliers in 1883. Many of it’s members served in the Boer War resulting in the Battalion being awarded the honour “South Africa 1900-02” in 1905.

114     6th (1st Warwickshire) Regiment of Foot OR’s shako plate circa 1869-78. A good die-stamped brass example of crowned laurel pattern bearing Garter; seeded centre pierced with “6”. Two loop fasteners. VGC (£50 - £100)

115     Canada. 57th Bn. of Infantry (Peterborough Rangers) OR’s helmet plate circa 1879. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing maple wreath and strap “Peterborough Rangers”, the centre with beaver over “LVII”. Two loops to reverse, one being a lead soldered replacement. VGC (£150 - £200) See “Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914” by Mazeas, HP 202.

116     10th (North Lincoln) Regiment of Foot OR’s shako plate circa 1869-78. A good die-stamped brass example of crowned laurel pattern bearing Garter; seeded centre pierced with “10”. Two loop fasteners. VGC (£50 - £100)

117     Canada. 5th Bn. Royal Fusiliers Montreal OR’s fur cap grenade circa 1875-80. A fine and scarce die-stamped brass example. Flaming grenade, the ball bearing VR Cypher between top scroll “The Royal” and lower “Montreal” . Two loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £200) See “Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914” by Mazeas, MM 36.

118     Canada. 66th Bn. of Infantry (Princess Louis Fusiliers) OR’s fur cap grenade. A fine and scarce die-stamped brass example. Flaming grenade, the ball bearing “Princess Louis Fusiliers” strap “66” pierced to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £200) See “Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914” by Mazeas, MM 197.

119     47th (The Lancashire) Regiment OR’s Battalion companies “Albert” shako plate 1839-55. A fine and scarce die-stamped brass example. Crowned wreath of oak and laurel; “47” to lined centre. Loops replaced otherwise a splendid specimen. (KK 29) (£75 - £100)

120     Canada. 89th Regiment of Militia OR’s helmet plate circa 1901-14. A scarce die-stamped gilding metal example. Crowned maple wreath that encloses a shield bearing the pierced numerals, “89” a tower and three upright swords, a beaver at the base; side scrolls “J’y Suis” and “En Garde” and at the base a scroll, “Temiscouata Rimouski”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120) Originally raised in 1869 as the Rimouski Provisional Battalion and a unit in the Canadian Military District No.7 (Quebec). See “Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914” by Mazeas, HP 265.

121     Royal Regiment of Artillery OR’s bell-top shako plate circa 1839-46. A fine and rare other ranks die-stamped brass shako plate. Crowned elongated star bearing gun over “Ubique” scroll below. One of two large loop fasteners to reverse. Diagonal crease across upper section otherwise GC. (KK 801A) (£300 - £400) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 801A in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

122     15th (York East Riding) Regiment of Foot OR’s shako plate circa 1869-78. A good die-stamped brass example of crowned laurel pattern bearing Garter; seeded centre pierced with “15”. Two loop fasteners (slightly bent). VGC (£50 - £100)

123     Canada. Civil Service Rifle Regiment shako plate circa 1866. A very fine and scarce die-stamped blackened example. Crowned oval strap “Civil Service Rifle Regiment”; centrally a maple leaf on Union flag ground. One of two lead soldered loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) See “Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914” by Mazeas, MM 3.

124     18th (Royal Irish) Regiment of Foot OR’s shako plate circa 1869-78. A good die-stamped brass example of crowned laurel pattern bearing Garter; seeded centre pierced with “15”. Two loop fasteners. VGC (£75 - £100)

125     1st Glamorgan Artillery Volunteers Officer’s forage cap badge circa 1860. A fine and rare die-stamped silver on copper example. Flaming grenade emerging from mural crown which rests on a scroll “Deeds Not Words”. Two loops to reverse. Very slight wear to plating on ball of grenade otherwise VGC. (£200 - £300) Formed at Swansea 10th December 1859.

126     1st Glamorgan Rifle Volunteer Corps OR’s helmet plate circa 1880-87. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example. Eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by Prince of Wales’s plumes; mounted on the star, a laurel wreath and strap “1st Glamorgan Rifle Volunteer Corps”, the centre with two towered castle with flaming turrets . Three loops to reverse. Slightly buckled. GC (£150 - £200) HQ at Margam, Taibach. Redesignated 2nd (Glamorgan) VB Welsh Regiment in December 1887. Became 7th (Cyclist) Bn. The Welsh Regt. in 1908.

127     3rd (Swansea) Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers Officer’s forage cap badge. A fine and scarce die-stamped silver plated example. Strung bugle surmounted by Prince of Wales’s plumes’ “3” between the strings. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) HQ Swansea. Became 6th Bn. Welsh Regiment 1st April 1908.

128     Denbighshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1860. A fine and scarce silvered example. Circlet inscribed “Denbighshire Rifle Volunteers”; seeded centre bearing dragon; plain ends. VGC (£200 - £300)

129     2nd Glamorgan) VB Welsh Regiment pre 1901 Officer’s waist belt clasp. A fine silvered example by Samuel Brothers, Outfitters, London with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “2nd VB The Welsh Regt.”; centre mounted with Dragon. Oakleaf ends. GC (£150 - £200) HQ at Cardiff

130     6th (Caergwle) Flintshire Rifle Volunteers shako plate circa 1872-80. A fine and rare die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned strung bugle with “6” between the strings. Four loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Formed at Caergwle 27th November 1872; in 1880 became ‘F’ Company 1sT Flintshire & Carnarvonshire RVC.

131     1st VB Welsh Regiment OR’s helmet plate. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and circlet “The Welsh 1st Volr. Battn.”, Prince of Wales’s plumes and scroll “Gwell Angau Na Chywilydd” . Three loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) HQ at Haverfordwest

132     5th (Penllergaer) Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers Officer’s shako plate circa 1861. A fine and rare die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned star mounted with curled bugle bearing GRV cypher to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£400 - £600) Formed 12th October 1859 at Penllergaer. Disbanded when part of 3rd Corps in December 1873.

133     14th (Aberdare) Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers Officer’s shako plate circa 1860. A fine and rare die-stamped lightly silver plated example. Crowned star mounted with strap “Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers” with “14” to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£400 - £600) Formed 10th February 1860 at Aberdare.

134     7th (Taibach) Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers Officer’s 1865 hallmarked silver pouch belt plate. A fine and rare die-stamped example by B & P (Bent & Parker) bearing Birmingham hallmarks. Within a circlet “Fy Nuw Fy Ngwlad Fy Nheulu VII”, a strung bugle suspended from crossed rifles and surmounted by Prince of Wales’s plumes on a domed ground. Two screw posts to reverse and complete with backing plate. (£400 - £500) Formed at Taibach 3rd January 1860.

135     16th (Cardiff) Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers Officer’s shako plate circa 1860. A fine and rare die-stamped silver plated example. Crowned star mounted with oak wreath bearing “Ich Dien” scroll at the base with Prince of Wales’s plumes below. Within the wreath a strap “Cardiff Rifle Volunteers” with shield to centre. Two loops to reverse. Crown reaffixed otherwise GC. (£400 - £600) Formed 18th January 1860 at Cardiff, many of its members being from Bute Docks.

136     Royal Marine Light Infantry, OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A standard example in die-stamped gilding metal, a crowned eight pointed star with central circle “Per Mare Per Terram” enclosing the globe, a scroll above “Gibraltar” and a fouled anchor at the base. Two loop fasteners, the globe with some service wear and the plate with three small holes. (KK 1092) (£40 - £60)

137     Royal Marine Light Infantry OR’s shako plate circa 1866-78. A good scarce die-stamped brass OR’s example. Crowned star bearing laurel wreath surmounted by a scroll inscribed “Gibraltar” and bearing a fouled anchor to the junction below. Within the wreath, a circlet inscribed “Per Mare Per Terram” with Globe to centre. Beneath the anchor, a strung bugle. Two loops to reverse. Verdigris to reverse. GC (KK 1090) (£150 - £200)

138     Royal Marine Light Infantry, OR’s helmet plate circa 1902-05. A standard example in die-stamped gilding metal, a crowned eight pointed star with central circle “Per Mare Per Terram” enclosing the globe, a scroll above “Gibraltar” and a fouled anchor at the base. VGC (KK 1096) (£60 - £80)

139     Fermanagh Light Infantry Irish Militia OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good scarce die-stamped gilt metal example. Curled bugle horn with Inniskilling Castle to centre. Two replacement loops to reverse. GC (KK 1280) (£150 - £200) Raised at Enniskillen in 1793 as Fermanagh Militia, redesignated Light Infantry in 1855, became 3rd Bn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers on 1st July 1881. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1280 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

140     Queen’s County Rifles Irish Militia OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good die-stamped brass (originally blackened) example. Crowned strung bugle resting on a large scroll inscribed “Queen’s County Rifles”. Three loops to reverse. GC (KK 1296) (£80 - £120) Raised 1793 at Montrath, became 4th Bn. Leinster Regiment on Friday 1st July 1881

141     1st VB Border Regiment Officer’s glengarry badge circa 1887-96. A good scarce die-stamped lightly silvered example. Maltese cross with lions between the arms superimposed on laurel wreath with rests on a scroll “The Border Regt.” with scroll below “1st Volunteer Battalion”. To the centre, within the Garter, a white over red enamelled medallion, the red section bearing a China Dragon. Two loops to reverse. Plating worn and surface chip to white section of enamel otherwise GC. (£150 - £250) 1st Cumberland Rifle Vols became a VB of the Regt. in 1881 being redesignated as 1st (Cumberland) VB Border Regiment on 1st December 1887. HQ at Carlisle.

142     2nd VB Border Regiment Officer’s glengarry badge circa 1887-96. A good scarce die-stamped lightly silvered example. Maltese cross with lions between the arms superimposed on laurel wreath with rests on a scroll “The Border Regt.” with scroll below “2nd Volunteer Battalion”. To the centre, within the Garter, a white over red enamelled medallion, the red section bearing a China Dragon. Two loops to reverse. Plating worn otherwise GC. (£150 - £250) 1st Westmoreland Rifle Vols became a VB of the Regt. in 1881 being redesignated as 2nd (Westmoreland) VB Border Regiment on 1st December 1887. HQ at Kendal.

143     Armagh Light Infantry Irish Militia OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good die-stamped white metal example. Crowned strung bugle. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1267) (£80 - £120) Raised 1793 at Armagh, redesignated Light Infantry in 1855, became 3rd Bn. Royal Irish Fusiliers on Friday 1st July 1881

144     13th (Somerset) Regiment of Foot Officer’s pre 1881 headdress badge. A fine and rare silver plated example. Die struck strung bugle surmounted by a mural crown with “Jellalabad” scroll above. Two loops to reverse (top one an old replacement). VGC (£100 - £150) A similar gilt example has been recorded and believed to have been worn on the forage cap circa 1859-65.

145     Indian Army Unattached List Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1877-1901. A good silver and gilt example with matching number to both halves. Circlet inscribed “Unattached; seeded centre mounted with silver crowned VRI Cypher. Universal pattern rococo ends. Gilt worn otherwise GC. (£80 - £100) Victoria was proclaimed Empress of India on 1st January 1877.

146     Royal Munster Fusiliers Officer’s waist belt clasp 1881-1902. A fine silver and gilt example of special pattern. Burnished gilt circular plate mounted with a silver deep laurel wreath entwined with a silver scroll bearing the battle honours of the Regiment and inscribed “Royal Munster” at the base. Within the wreath, a gilt flaming grenade; mounted on the ball, the Royal Tiger in silver. Oak leaf ends. Minor service wear GC (Ryan 238) (£200 - £250)

147     Indian Army, Unattached Officer’s waist belt plate, circa 1901-1902. A scarce short lived silver and gilt example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “Unattached” and laurel sprays at the bottom; seeded gilt centre mounted with silver crowned “ERI” Universal pattern rococo ends. Gilt rubbed overall. (£50 - £70)

148     Australia. Victoria Military Forces Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp. A fine and scarce gilt example. Circlet inscribed “Aux Pace Aut Bello. Victoria”. Burnished centre mounted with Southern Cross. Rococo pattern ends. VGC (£200 - £300)

149     The Royal Fusiliers (City of London) Regiment, Officer’s waist belt clasp 1881-1901. A fine silver and gilt example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “The Royal Fusiliers”; seeded gilt centre mounted with silver Crown over a Rose. Universal pattern rococo ends. Minor service wear. GC (£80 - £120)

150     The Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, Officer’s waist belt clasp 1881-1902. A fine silver and gilt example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “The Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry”; seeded gilt centre mounted with silver Royal Ducal coronet over a strung bugle horn; acorn ends. Minor service wear. GC (Ryan 199). (£75 - £100)

151     Honorable Artillery Company, Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1855-1901. A fine and scarce silver and gilt example, with matching numbers to both halves, following the pattern worn by the Grenadier Guards. Circlet inscribed “Honorable Artillery Company”; mounted on the seeded gilt centre, a silver flaming grenade, the ball of the grenade bearing gilt Crowned VR Cypher, reversed and interlaced. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£100 - £150)

152     The Life Guards, Officer’s waist belt plate circa 1860-1901. A very fine quality example being a stippled gilt rectangular back plate with gilt mounts comprising a crown over a decorated oval strap to the sides “LG’ “GL”; mounted on the strap a silver, gilt, and enamelled Garter star. Complete with loose end section. Small enamel loss to the blue section. VGC (£120 - £160)

153     The Queen’s Own (Royal West Kent) Regiment, Officer’s waist belt clasp 1881-1901. A fine silver and gilt example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “The Queen’s Own Regiment”; seeded gilt centre mounted with silver Royal Crest. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£80 - £120)

154     Canada. British Columbia Garrison Artillery Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A fine rare die-stamped brass example. Royal Arms, a scroll below inscribed “Canada”; below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll “British Columbia Garrison Artillery”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £250) See “Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914” by Mazeas, HP 14.

155     1st Fifeshire Artillery Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Royal Arms with scroll below inscribed “1st”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll “Fifeshire Artillery Volunteers”. Two of three loops to reverse. GC (£100 - £150)

156     2nd (Percy) Northumberland Artillery Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Royal Arms with scroll below inscribed “2nd”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll “Northumberland (Percy) Artillery Vols”. Two replacement loops to reverse. GC (£100 - £150) Duke of Northumberland became Honorary Colonel in 1865 resulting in permission to include Percy” in the title form 11th April, 1866.

157     1st Ayrshire & Galloway Artillery Volunteers Officer’s helmet plate circa 1880-1901. A fine and scarce die-stamped silver plated example retailed through Hobson. Royal Arms with scroll below inscribed “1st”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll “Ayrshire & Galloway Artillery Vols”. Three loops to reverse which bears oval tablet Hobson & Sons, 1, 3 & 5 Lexington Street, London W. VGC (£200 - £300) Formed at Irvine 22nd December 1859 HQ moved to Ayr in 1863 and thence to Kilmarnock in 1889.

158     1st North Yorkshire Artillery Volunteers Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A fine and scarce die-stamped silver plated example retailed through Hobson. Royal Arms with scroll below inscribed “1st N. York”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll “Artillery Volunteers”. Three loops to reverse which bears oval tablet Hobson & Sons, 1, 3 & 5 Lexington St, London W. VGC (£200 - £300) Formed at Guisborough 27th January 1860 ; HQ moved to Middlesborough in 1881.

159     1st Forfarshire Artillery Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-1900. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Royal Arms with scroll below inscribed “1st”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll inscribed “Forfarshire Artillery Volunteers”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Formed at Arbroath 31st October 1859.

160     1st Sussex Artillery Volunteers Officer’s helmet plate circa 1901-08. A fine and scarce die-stamped silver plated example. Royal Arms, pierced around the central shield, with scroll below inscribed “First”. Below the scroll, a gun with mounted wheel resting on a scroll “Sussex Artillery Volunteers”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £250) HQ at Brighton 19th November 1859.

161     1st Essex Artillery Volunteers Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A good scarce die-stamped silver plated example. Royal Arms, pierced around the central shield, with scroll below inscribed “1st Essex”. Below the scroll, a gun with mounted wheel resting on a scroll “Artillery Volunteers”. Three loops to reverse. GC (£200 - £250) Formed at Harwich 18th February 1860.

162     Wicklow Artillery Officer’s helmet plate circa 1889-1900. A good rare die-stamped gilt example. Royal Arms, pierced around the central shield, with scroll below bearing applied laurel spray. Below the scroll, a gun with mounted wheel resting on a scroll inscribed “Wicklow Artillery”. Three loops to reverse. Some wear to gilt. GC (£300 - £500) Raised 1793 as an infantry unit, Wicklow Infantry Militia; redesignated The Wicklow Rifles in 1855. Converted to artillery 01.04.1877.

163     Fife Artillery Militia Officer’s helmet plate circa 1889-1900. A scarce die-stamped gilt example. Royal Arms, pierced around the central shield, with scroll below bearing applied laurel spray. Below the scroll, a gun with mounted wheel resting on a scroll inscribed “Fife Artillery”. Three loops to reverse. Some wear to gilt; lower scroll fractured on one side; gun detached from upper scroll; Unicorn’s horn AF. (£150 - £200) Raised 1798 as an infantry unit, The Fifeshire Militia; converted to artillery in February 1855.

164     Australia. Queensland Artillery Officer’s post 1901 helmet plate. A fine and scarce die-stamped gilt example. Royal Arms with scroll below “Queensland”. Below the scroll, a gun with mounted wheel resting on a scroll inscribed “Pro Aris et Focis”. Three loops (bent) to reverse. Gilt with some wear and now dull. GC (£300 - £500)

165     2nd Wiltshire Rifle Volunteers pre 1887 Officer’s pouch belt plate. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Hoop edged crowned oval strap “Wiltshire Rifle Volunteers”, strung bugle horn to centre with “2” between the strings. Four screw posts to reverse and complete with backing plate. Slight kink at 9 o’clock otherwise generally VGC. (£150 - £200) 2nd Wiltshire RV’s became a VB of the regiment on Friday 1st July 1881 however not designated 2nd VB until 1st December 1887. HQ at Chippenham

166     Rifle Brigade Officer’s 1884 silver hallmarked pouch belt plate. A very fine die-stamped example by B & P (Bent & Parker) bearing Birmingham hallmarks. 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. To the centre, within a circlet inscribed “Rifle Brigade”, a crowned strung bugle. The arms of the cross bear numerous honours of the Regiment, the wreath bears a further six honours to “South Africa”. Between the bottom arm of the cross and the wreath, a scroll inscribed “Peninsula”; across the base of the wreath, a scroll inscribed “The Prince Consort’s Own”. Three of four screw posts to reverse and complete with original silver backing plate with matching hallmarks. Centre polished otherwise, reverse of crown neck reinforced. GC (£150 - £200)

167     Rifle Brigade Officer’s 1911 hallmarked silver pouch belt plate. A very fine die-stamped example by J & Co. (Jennens) bearing Birmingham hallmarks. Within a laurel wreath surmounted by a Crown resting on a tablet inscribed “Waterloo”, a Maltese cross with lions between the arms and ball finials to the tips. To the centre, within a circlet inscribed “Rifle Brigade”, a crowned strung bugle. The arms of the cross bear numerous honours of the Regiment, the wreath bears a further 14 honours. Between the bottom arm of the cross and the wreath, a scroll inscribed “Peninsula” another below inscribed “Pyrenees”; across the base of the wreath, a scroll inscribed “The Prince Consort’s Own”. Four screw posts to reverse and complete with original silver backing plate with matching hallmarks. VGC (£200 - £250) Granted title The Prince Consort’s Own in 1862.

168     Rifle Brigade Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1953-58. A very fine silver plated example. Within a laurel wreath surmounted by a Crown resting on a tablet inscribed “Waterloo”, a Maltese cross with lions between the arms and ball finials to the tips. To the centre, within a circlet inscribed “Rifle Brigade”, a crowned strung bugle. The arms of the cross bear numerous honours of the Regiment. Across the base of the wreath, a two tier scroll inscribed “Copenhagen 2 April 1801” with nautical crown below. Four screw posts to reverse and complete with original backing plate. VGC (£100 - £200) !n 1958 became part of The Green Jackets Brigade.

169     1st Cadet Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps pouch belt plate. A good scarce post 1911 die-stamped blackened brass example. Maltese cross surmounted by a Crown resting on a tablet “Celer et Audax”; lions between the arms of the cross; “South Africa 1900-02” on the arms. To the centre, a strung bugle within a circlet “1st CB King’s Royal Rifles”. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£75 - £100) The only Cadet Battalion to bear a battle honour.

170     3rd (Dundee Highland) VB Black Watch Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1887-1901. A fine and scarce example. Silvered seeded rectangular plate with raised burnished edges; mounted on the plate, a gilt metal Star of the Order of the Thistle; mounted on the Star, a silvered thistle wreath, within the wreath a Crowned oval bearing the motto of the Order of the Thistle (Lacesset). To the centre, St. Andrew and the Cross in gilt metal. Across the top, interrupted by the crown, a silver scroll inscribed “The Royal Highlanders”; below another “Black Watch” with gilt supplementary scroll beneath “3rd Volunteer Battalion”. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. VGC (£300 - £400) 3rd Forfarshire Rifle Volunteers became a VB of the regiment on Friday 1st July 1881; redesignated 3rd VB on 1st December 1887. 1st April 1908 amalgamated with 2nd VB to form 5th Bn. Black Watch

171     72nd Highlanders (Duke of Albany’s) pre 1881 Officer’s shoulder belt plate. A scarce example comprising a copper gilt rectangular plate mounted with silver crowned thistle wreath with “72” to the centre. Above the Crown, a tri-part scroll inscribed “Duke of Albany’s”; attached to the base of the wreath a scroll “Own” with tablet beneath “Highlanders”. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. Gilt worn to copper, highpoints of crown polished. (Parkyn 477) (£200 - £400) 72nd became 1st Bn. Seaforth Highlanders on 1st July 1881

172     Argyllshire Highland Rifle Volunteers pre 1881 Officer’s shoulder belt plate. A very fine and scarce silvered example. Rectangular plate mounted with Thistle star; to the centre within a Celtic circlet, a crowned curled bugle horn bearing a boar’s head to the centre. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. VGC (£300 - £500) Became a VB of the A & SH on 1st July 1881, redesignated 5th VB 1st December 1887.

173     2nd Company, 6th (Falkland) Fifeshire Rifle Volunteer Corps shako plate circa 1872-80. A fine and rare die-stamped white metal example. Crowned star mounted with circlet “Non Temnere Christum Discite Iustitian Moniti”; stag and tree to centre. Two original loop fasteners (pinched). VGC (£200 - £300) 6th raised 25th August 1860 at Strathleven. 2nd Company raised 1872 at Falkland and moved HQ to Leslie.

174     1st (Royal) Regiment of Foot Officer’s shako plate circa 1869-78. A very fine and scarce rich example. Within a Crowned laurel wreath, the pierced Collar of The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle on a burnished ground, the Collar badge set on the base of the wreath; to the centre, VR Cypher with floriated “1” below. Resting atop the Collar, a scroll inscribed “Royal Regiment”. Retains both original loops to reverse. Slight wear to gilt, one wire securing backing circlet AF otherwise generally VGC. (As KK 150) (£250 - £400)

175     4th Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860. An extremely fine and rare die-stamped silver plated example. Crowned star mounted with gilt Garter with VR Cypher to centre. Two of four screw posts to reverse. VGC (£300 - £500) 3rd Lanarkshire (1st Glasgow Northern) Rifle Volunteer Corps formed 10th October 1859. 10th December 1887 redesignated 4th VB Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). 1st April 1908 transferred to the new Territorial Force as 8th Bn. Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) with HQ at Cathedral Street, Glasgow.

176     Royal Scots Fusiliers Officer’s post 1881 waist belt plate. A very 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 fixed and detachable belt loops present. VGC (£50 - £100)

177     71st Highlanders pre 1881 Officer’s dirk belt plate. A good scarce example comprising a seeded gilt rectangular plate mounted with silver curled bugle horn, “71” to centre. Fixed belt loop present, detachable belt loop now absent. GC (£150 - £200) 71st became 1st Battalion Highland Light Infantry on 1st July 1881

178     2nd VB Royal Scots Fusiliers Officer’s post 1881 waist belt plate. A good scarce example comprising a seeded silvered rectangular plate mounted with thistle wreath; within the wreath, St. Andrew and the Cross. Above the wreath a scroll “2nd Volunteer Battln”, across the base of the wreath, a scroll inscribed “Royal Scots Fusiliers”. Fixed belt loop present, detachable belt loop now absent. GC (£50 - £100) 2nd Ayrshire Rifle Volunteer Corps redesignated 2nd VB Royal Scots Fusiliers December 1887.

179     Royal Scots Fusiliers Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1881-1901. A fine example. Gilt rectangular plate mounted with silver crowned circlet inscribed “Nemo me impune lacesset”. Within the circlet the Thistle in silver on a domed ground; below the circlet a tri-scroll inscribed “Royal Scots Fusiliers” with “1678” below. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. Generally VGC. (£200 - £300)

180     QO Cameron Highlanders pre 1901 VB Officer’s shoulder belt plate. A very fine and scarce example. Seeded silvered rectangular plate with burnished edges mounted with the Cross of St. Andrew in gilt. Mounted on the cross, a silvered Crowned oval inscribed “The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders”. To the centre of the oval, a Crowned thistle in gilt. Below the cross, in gilt, the Sphinx resting on a blank tablet. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. VGC (£300 - £400)

181     11th Bn. Royal Scots Fusiliers Officer’s shoulder belt plate. A fine and rare example. Gilt rectangular plate mounted with silver crowned circlet inscribed “Nemo me impune lacesset”. Within the circlet the Thistle in silver on a slightly domed ground; below the circlet “1678” in silver with two tier scroll below “11th Bn. The Royal Scots Fusiliers”. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. Generally VGC. (£400 - £500) 11th was a war raised battalion only, initially 1.11.1917-15.11.1919 and again 9.10.1940-15.10.1946.

182     Georgian Officer’s Universal Pattern gorget circa 1796-1830. A gilt on copper example. Crescent with raised edge formed over a wire frame. The centre part engraved with crowned GR Cypher within a wreath of laurels, lacking leather liner. Split to centre of top rim, gilt worn. (£150 - £200) In May 1796 new regulations were issued abolishing silver gorgets and introducing the Universal pattern in gilt bearing the Royal Cypher. The gorget was abolished by William IV in August 1830 but permitted to be worn by Officers at home up to Christmas 1831 and up to 1832 by those abroad.

183     Seaforth Highlanders sporran cantle. A good gilt metal example, the ends engraved with thistles, mounted with nickel thistle wreath bearing scroll “Cuidich’n Rich” and four honour scrolls; resting within the wreath, a stag’s head cabossed ; above the stag’s head, numerous battle honour scrolls. Three screw posts to reverse. GC (£30 - £50)

184     5th Lancashire Rifle Vols. (Liverpool Rifle Brigade) Officer’s helmet plate circa 1880-88. A fine and scarce blackened example with burnished highlights worn on the home service helmet. Maltese cross with lions between the arms surmounted by a Crown resting on a scroll “Fifth” with scroll below bottom arm “Lancashire”. To the centre, within a circlet , “Liverpool Rifle Volunteer Brigade”, the Liver Bird. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Redesignated 2nd VB King’s Liverpool Regt. in 1888 with HQ at Upper Warwick St., Liverpool. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1552 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

185     (2nd) South Middlesex Rifle Volunteers, OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A good example in blackened die-stamped brass. Crowned Maltese cross pattern bearing circlet, “South Middlesex Rifle Volunteers”, in the voided centre a shield bearing the county arms of three seaxes. Two out of three loop fasteners present. VGC (£40 - £60) HQ. Walham Green, attached KRRC becoming the 10th Battalion, The London Regiment in 1908.

186     Queen’s Westminster Volunteers Officer’s helmet plate circa 1885. A fine die-cast example, blackened with burnished silvered highlights. Crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms; to the centre, within a circlet inscribed “Queen’s Westminster Volunteers”, the portcullis surmounted by a ducal coronet. Three loops to reverse. GC (£150 - £200)

187     Royal Irish Rifles Victorian Officer’s helmet plate circa 1881-90. A good die-stamped silver plated example. Within a wreath of shamrock bearing battle honours and surmounted by a Crown resting on a scroll inscribed “Quis Separabit”, a Maid of Erin Harp above a Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt”. Below the Sphinx, a stung bugle joining both sides of the wreath; a scroll across the bugle strings inscribed “Royal Irish Rifles”. Four loops to reverse. VGC (as KK 280) (£250 - £400) RIR converted to the rifles busby in 1890.

188     Royal Irish Rifles Victorian OR’s helmet plate circa 1881-90. A good die-stamped blackened brass example. Within a wreath of shamrock bearing battle honours and surmounted by a Crown resting on a scroll inscribed “Quis Separabit”, a Maid of Erin Harp above a Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt”. Below the Sphinx, a stung bugle joining both sides of the wreath; a scroll across the bugle strings inscribed “Royal Irish Rifles”. Three loops to reverse. GC (as KK 280) (£100 - £150) RIR converted to the rifles busby in 1890.

189     Rifle Brigade OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-90. A good die-stamped blackened brass example. 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. Complete with original backing velvet cloth. VGC (KK 284) (£40 - £60)

190     Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers post 1881 Officer’s bullion forage cap badge. A good scarce example. Flaming grenade, the ball mounted with silver Castle of Inniskilling. Two wires to reverse. Near VGC. (£100 - £150)

191     Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers post 1881 Officer’s fur cap grenade. A fine example. Gilt flaming grenade; mounted on the ball, in silver, the Castle of Inniskilling. Reverse with two loops to top and screw post to bottom. Minor service wear. GC (KK 935) (£150 - £300)

192     Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers post 1881 Officer’s pagri grenade. A good scarce die-stamped example. Gilt metal flaming grenade, the ball mounted with white metal Castle of Inniskilling on “Inniskilling” scroll. Stout pagri to reverse. Near VGC (£60 - £80)

193     Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers piper’s headdress badge circa 1922-26. A good scarce cast silver plated example. Inniskilling Castle resting on “Inniskilling” scroll. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120)

194     Royal North Down Rifles Irish Militia OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Union wreath surmounted by a Guelphic Crown resting on a blank tablet. Within the wreath; a Maltese cross with balls to the tips of the cross. To the centre; within a Garter circlet, a Maid of Erin Harp. Beneath the wreath, a tri-part scroll inscribed “Royal North Down Militia”. Two loops to reverse. GC (KK 1276) (£150 - £200) Raised in 1793 as Down Militia; in 1797 divided into North and South. North Down Militia redesignated Royal North Downshire Militia in 1800, the ‘shire’ being dropped by 1840. In 1855 redesignated Rifles; became 3rd Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles on Friday 1st July 1881.

195     Kildare Rifles Irish Militia OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned strap inscribed “Kildare Rifles”; to the centre, two serpents and motto “Prudens ut serpens”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1281) (£150 - £200) Raised at Naas circa 1780 as Kildare Militia, became 3rd Bn. Royal Dublin Fusiliers on Friday 1st July 1881

196     South Mayo Rifles Irish Militia glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A fine die-stamped white metal example. Resting in a shamrock wreath, a Crowned oval inscribed “South Mayo Rifles 15”; Arms of the Marquis of Sligo to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1293) (£150 - £200) Raised in 1793 at Westport as South Mayo Militia; redesignated as Rifles in 1855, became 3rd Bn. Connaught Rangers 31st July 1881

197     18th (Farnham) Surrey Rifle Volunteers shako plate circa 1860. A good rare die-stamped brass example originally blackened. Crowned star mounted with laurel wreath and “18” to centre. Two loops to reverse. GC (£200 - £300) Formed at Farnham 6th March 1860. From September of that year formed part of 3rd Admin. Bn (HQ Dorking). Upon consolidation in 1880 as 4th Surrey RVC, the 18th became it “E” Company.

198     76th Regiment of Foot Officer’s quilted shako plate circa 1861-69. A good gilt crowned star plate bearing Garter, the centre pierced with “76”. Two horizontal loops to reverse. Some wear to gilt, cross and orb repaired. (£100 - £150) Became 2nd Bn. Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment on Friday 1st July 1881

199     2nd VB Oxfordshire Light Infantry OR’s glengarry badge circa 1887-1901. A good die-stamped white metal example. Within a crowned circlet inscribed “Oxfordshire, 2nd Volr. Battn.”, a strung bugle horn. Two of three loops to reverse. VGC (£50 - £75) 2nd Oxfordshire RVC became a VB of the Oxfordshire LI on Friday 1st July 1881 and were redesignated as 2nd VB in December 1887.

200     4th VB East Surrey Regiment OR’s glengarry badge circa 1887-1901. A good die-stamped white metal example. Within a crowned circlet inscribed “East Surrey 4th Volr. Battn.”, an eight pointed star bearing the Arms of Guildford. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£30 - £50) Raised as 7th Surrey RVC on 30th November 1859 at Southwark; absorbed into 26th in March 1880; became a VB of the regiment on Friday 1st July 1881; redesignated 4th VB on 1st December 1887 with HQ at Clapham Junction. Became 23rd (County of London) Battalion, London Regiment 1st April 1908

201     1st VB East Kent Regiment OR’s helmet plate circa 1883-1901. A good scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms; to the centre, within a circlet inscribed “1st Volr. Battn. East Kent Regt”, the White Horse of Kent. Three loops to reverse. Generally VGC (£100 - £150) Originally raised at Ramsgate as 2nd Kent RVC on 19th September 1859, after numerous changes in title (part of Cinque Ports RV’s) and amalgamations, it emerged in 1874 as 5th Kent (East Kent) RVC with HQ at Canterbury; redesignated as 2nd on 3rd September 1880, it became a VB of the Buffs on Friday 1st July 1881; redesignated 1st VB 1st May 1883.

202     South Africa. Kimberley Cadets 1890’s helmet plate. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Crowned Maltese cross mounted with Thistle star bearing strap “Kimberley Cadets”; a shield resting on a scroll “Spero Meliora” to black patent leather centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC (Owen 2799) (£75 - £100)

203     Royal Engineers OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A good die-stamped brass example. Royal Arms with scroll below “Ubique” all resting on tri-part scroll “Quo fas et gloria ducunt”. Two loops to reverse. GC (£50 - £75)

204     Lancashire Fusiliers post 1881 Officer’s fur cap grenade. A good example. Gilt flaming grenade, the ball mounted with silver laurel wreath encircling the Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt”. Reverse with screw post to top, one of two blades to base. Traces of gilt only. (KK 930) (£60 - £80)

205     QO Royal Staffordshire Yeomanry Victorian Officer’s helmet plate. A fine and scarce silver on copper example circa 1850. Large crowned rococo shield resting within a wreath, half of laurel, half of oak. The shield mounted with an eight pointed cut silver star with applied pierced gilt strap inscribed “The Queens Own Royal Yeomanry”; within the strap, the Stafford Knot in gilt. Three screw posts to reverse. Slight wear to plating, generally GC (KK 1512) (£200 - £300) The regiment adopted the shako in 1837; in 1838 they were granted the title “Royal” and redesignated the shako plate to reflect their new status. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1512 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

206     King’s Own Scottish Borderers Officer’s 1918 hallmarked silver glengarry badge. A very fine die-stamped hand pierced example by HT bearing Edinburgh hallmarks and with retailer’s tablet to reverse of Anderson & Sons, George Street, Edinburgh. On a thistle wreath, the Cross of St.Andrew; across the top arms a pierced scroll “In veritate religionis confido” surmounted by Royal Crest. Within the wreath, a pierced circlet “King’s Own Scottish Borderers”. Mounted on the centre of the cross, Edinburgh Castle. Below the circlet, a tri-part scroll “Nisi dominus frustra”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150)

207     The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Officer’s 1899 silver hallmarked pouch belt plate. A fine Boer War die-cast silver example by J & Co. (Jennens) bearing Birmingham hallmarks. Guelphic crown over thistle sprays enclosing the mullet with strung bugle below; across the base a scroll “The Scottish Rifles”. Four screw posts to reverse. Seeded backing plate not present. GC (£150 - £200)

208     King’s Own Scottish Borderers Officer’s post 1901 silver glengarry badge. A very fine die-stamped hand pierced example impressed “Sterling” on the reverse. On a thistle wreath, the Cross of St.Andrew; across the top arms a pierced scroll “In veritate religionis confido” surmounted by Royal Crest. Within the wreath, a pierced circlet “King’s Own Scottish Borderers”. Mounted on the centre of the cross, Edinburgh Castle. Below the circlet, a tri-part scroll “Nisi dominus frustra”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£75 - £100)

209     Fife Artillery Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860. A very fine and rare die-stamped lightly silvered example. Ornate FVAC cypher surmounted by an abbey, taken from the Arms of the Royal Burgh of Kirkcaldy, all resting on scroll “Vigilando Munto”. Two screw posts to reverse with later addition of two small loops. VGC (£200 - £300) Formed 14th March 1860 at Seaham. This is the actual piece lent and photographed as Fig. 95 in “The Volunteer Artillery” by Litchfield & Westlake,

210     21st Royal Scots Fusiliers piper’s glengarry badge circa 1877-81. A fine scarce die-stamped white metal example. Resting in thistle sprays, a circlet “21 Royal Scots Fusiliers” surmounted by a flaming grenade; St. Andrew and Cross to lined centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £250) See “Scottish Regimental Badges 1793-1971” by W & K Bloomer No. 54.

211     Fife Artillery Militia Officer’s busby plume holder circa 1855-78. A very fine and rare silver plated example by Hobson & Sons, Lexington St, London W. Large flaming grenade, the ball mounted with crowned strap “Virtute et Opera” resting in thistle sprays set on “Fifeshire Artillery” scroll; Thane of Fife to centre. Below the scroll, a gun with mounted wheel. Reverse complete with plume holder and slider fitting. VGC (£150 - £200) Fifeshire Militia raised 1798 as an infantry unit, converted to artillery in February 1855. This is the actual piece lent and photographed as Fig. 112 in “The Militia Artillery” by Litchfield,

212     Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) piper’s plaid brooch. A good nickel plated example. Plain quoit mounted with thistle sprays with mullet and strung bugle to centre. Stout pin to reverse. Some wear to plating GC. (£100 - £150)

213     Royal Scots Fusiliers VB Victorian Officer’s glengarry badge. A very fine scarce hollow silver on copper example. Large flaming grenade; the ball, in high relief, mounted with strap inscribed “Nemo me impune lacesset” with Thistle to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) See “Badges of the Highland and Lowland Regiments” by W.H. & K.D.Bloomer, Page 22

214     Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Officer’s 1915 hallmarked silver glengarry badge. A fine large die-cast example by B & P (Bent & Parker) bearing Birmingham hallmarks. Mullet above strung bugle set within a wreath of thistles. Two loops to reverse, each impressed with Lion passant. VGC (£150 - £200)

215     The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) post 1881 Officer’s waist belt plate. A fine silver plated example. Seeded rectangular plate with burnished mounted with Guelphic crown over thistle sprays enclosing the mullet with strung bugle below. Fixed belt loop present, detachable belt loop now absent. VGC (£75 - £100)

216     3rd Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s 1897 hallmarked silver glengarry badge. A good scarce die-stamped example by F & S Ltd bearing Birmingham hallmarks. Mullet and strung bugle set within a thistles sprays; all resting on a scroll inscribed “3rd Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers”. Two loops to reverse. Mullet tip detached from thistle another from bugle. GC (£200 - £300) See “Badges of the Highland and Lowland Regiments” by W.H. & K.D.Bloomer, Page 44

217     5 x 7th Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) bullion shooting badges. A very fine and attractive set for 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911 and 1912. Each a crowned thistle wreath embroidered in silver wire with star to centre bearing green velvet strap (red in the case of 1912) “The Cameronians Scottish Rifles”; “7” to central green velvet ground. Dark green cloth backing. VGC (5 items) (£120 - £150)

218     King’s Own Borderers OR’s glengarry badge circa 1881-87. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Circlet inscribed “The King’s Own Borderers”. . Two loops to reverse. VGC (£50 - £100) The 25th (The York) Regiment of Foot (King’s Own Borderers) were redesignated The York Regiment (King’s Own Borderers) on Friday 1st July 1881 becoming just The King’s Own Borderers later that year. Redesignated King’s Own Scottish Borderers on 5th May 1887.

219     King’s Own Scottish Borderers OR’s glengarry badge circa 1887-1901 and another. A good die-stamped white metal example. Circlet “King’s Own Scottish Borderers”. Two loops to reverse. GC ... together with a post 1908 Liverpool Scottish silver sweetheart brooch by TLM impressed “Sterling”. (2 items) (£30 - £50) The 25th (The York) Regiment of Foot (King’s Own Borderers) were redesignated The York Regiment (King’s Own Borderers) on Friday 1st July 1881 becoming just The King’s Own Borderers later that year. Redesignated King’s Own Scottish Borderers on 5th May 1887.

220     Edinburgh City Artillery Volunteers busby plume holder. A good scarce pre 1908 die-stamped white metal example. Flaming grenade, the ball bearing the Arms of Edinburgh within a strap inscribed “Edinburgh City Artillery “; the grenade rests on a strap inscribed “Volunteers”. Reverse with provision for plume and two loop fasteners. GC (KK 827) (£80 - £120)

221     Indian Army. 22nd Sam Browne’s Cavalry Officer’s charger’s ear boss. A rare gilt metal example. Stepped quatrefoil, the domed centre bearing “22” superimposed on crossed sabres. Brown leather backing. Minor service wear. GC (£75 - £100) Raised 1849 as 2nd Regt. Punjab Cavalry, 1851 2nd Regt of Cavalry (Punjab Irregular Force), 1865 2nd Regt of Cavalry (Punjab Frontier Force), 1901 2nd Punjab Cavalry, 1903 22nd Cavalry (Frontier Force), 1904 22nd Sam Browne’s Cavalry (Frontier Force); 1922 12th Cavalry.

222     3rd VB Bedfordshire Regiment OR’s cap badge circa 1896-1908. A good die-stamped white metal example. Superimposed on an eight pointed star, a Maltese cross bearing Garter, centrally a Hart crossing a ford. Beneath the Garter, a scroll inscribed “Bedfordshire”; across the top arm of the cross, an applied scroll “3rd Volunteer Battn.”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£30 - £50) HQ Bedford

223     South Staffordshire Regiment VB cap badge circa 1896-1901. A good die-stamped white metal example. Crowned Stafford Knot resting on scroll “South Staffordshire”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£30 - £50)

224     Suffolk Regiment Victorian Officer’s silver cap badge circa 1896-1901. A good die-cast unmarked example by B & P (Bent and Parker). 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”. Two loops to reverse. Slight polishing to highpoints, GC (£60 - £80)

225     Reconnaissance Corps WW2 plastic beret badge. A good example by A.Stanley & Sons, Walsall. Two blades to reverse. GC (KK 2201) (£40 - £60)

226     Parachute Regiment WW2 plastic economy beret badge. A good example. Two blades to reverse. GC (KK 2263) (£40 - £60)

227     Army Air Corps WW2 plastic beret badge. A good example by A.Stanley & Sons, Walsall. Two blades to reverse. VGC (KK 2264) (£40 - £60)

228     Glider-Borne Troops, Airborne Forces WW2 cloth sleeve badge. Blue glider embroidered on khaki oval. VGC (£40 - £60) See “British Army Proficiency Badges” by Edwards & Langley , 89A

229     Bristol Aircraft Co. ARP Leader’s WW2 armband. A scarce example with black embroidered design on yellow cotton band with brass buckle. White cotton lined. Damp stains and a couple of rot holes. (£50 - £75)

230     Bristol Aircraft Co. ARP Fire WW2 armband. A good scarce example with red embroidered design on black cotton band with central white stripe, with brass buckle. GC (£60 - £80)

231     WWI 9th (Scottish) Division HQ Staff Officer’s armband / brassard. A fine and scarce three and a half inch example of red melton cloth embroidered with thistle in gold wire and silk threads. Cotton lined. Minor service wear. Generally VGC. (£75 - £100) Vendor states worn by Major (later Lieutenant Colonel) Frank Lucas Netham Giles DSO, RE See Lot 848 for his Brodie Steel Helmet, retaining original cloth cover and 600 for his warrants.

232     WWI 31st Division HQ Staff Officer’s armband / brassard. A fine and scarce three and a half inch example of red woollen cloth with applied divisional sign of a black disc embroidered with crossed white and red roses, white one to the fore. Tongue and buckle fixing, buckle now absent. GC (£75 - £100) Vendor states worn by Major (later Lieutenant Colonel) Frank Lucas Netham Giles DSO, RE See Lot 848 for his Brodie Steel Helmet, retaining original cloth cover and 600 for his warrants. The Division was made up of Yorkshire and Lancashire troops. The crossed roses sign, representing the Houses of York and Lancaster, was adopted in July 1917. Yorkshire elements of the Division wore the white rose to the fore, Lancashire elements wore the red one to the fore.

233     The King’s Cheshire Yeomanry Cavalry William IV Officer’s shako plate circa 1831-37. An extremely fine and rare die-stamped silver on copper example. A large crowned Garter Proper the domed centre mounted with the gilt Royal Cypher, small floreate scrolls near the base inscribed “K.C” and “Y.C”. One wire fastener out of three remains. VGC (£400 - £600) See Carman “Headdress of the British Army, Yeomanry” p14

234     Royal Irish Fusiliers post 1881 Officer’s fur cap grenade. A very fine example. Rich gilt flaming grenade, the ball mounted with silver Eagle on a tablet inscribed “8”. Reverse with two screw posts. VGC (as KK 936) (£200 - £400) The Eagle and tablet inscribed “8” represents the Eagle on the flagstaff of the 8th French Light Infantry captured by the old 87th Fusiliers at Barossa on 5th March 1811.

235     3rd Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers Victorian shako plate circa 1860. An extremely fine and rare previously unrecorded silvered example. Die struck crowned star with applied circlet “Lanarkshire Volunteers”; “3” to voided centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £500) 3rd Lanarkshire (1st Glasgow Southern) Rifle Volunteer Corps formed 9th September 1859. 1st April 1908 transferred to the new Territorial Force as 7th Bn. Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) with HQ at Victoria Road, Glasgow.

236     4th Admin. Bn. West Yorkshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s shako plate circa 1868. A fine and scarce die-stamped silver on copper example. Mounted on a crowned star with voided centre, a curled bugle with “4” to centre. Two horizontal loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200)

237     Cambridgeshire Militia post 1856 Officer’s shako plate. A fine and scarce example. Crowned cut silver star mounted with castle resting on a scroll inscribed “Cambridge”. Two horizontal loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Raised 3rd September 1759 at Ely; became 4th Bn. Suffolk Regiment on Friday 1st July 1881.

238     Oxfordshire Militia Officer’s shako plate circa 1860. A fine and scarce example comprising a cut silvered eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown. To the centre, within an applied silver circlet inscribed “Fortis Est Veritas”, an ox crossing a ford. Reverse retains both original loops. GC (KK 1237) (£300 - £500) Raised in 1697, regimented in 1759 and reorganised 31st July 1778. In 1794 500 men of the Oxford Militia mutinied over the poor conditions when barracked at East Blatchington, Seaford on the South Coast. Although provided for by the generous townsfolk, they were soon overpowered by regular troops from Fort Newhaven; 25 were arrested and the leaders executed. Oxfordshire Militia became 4th Battalion, The Oxfordshire Light Infantry on Friday 1st July 1881; redesignated 3rd Bn 14th June 1908. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1237 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

239     Royal 1st Devon Yeomanry Cavalry Victorian Officer’s helmet plate circa 1852-71. A fine and scarce die-stamped example. Silvered elongated ornate wreath half oak, half laurel; mounted within the wreath, an oval gilt Garter with gilt VR Cypher to centre. Beneath the Garter, an elaborate tri-part scroll inscribed “Royal 1st Devon Yeomanry Cavalry”. Three screw posts to reverse. Slight service wear, generally VGC. (KK 1514) (£200 - £300) Converted to Hussars in 1868 and adopted busbies in 1871. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1514 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

240     Royal Welsh Fusiliers post 1881 Officer’s fur cap grenade. A fine example. Gilt flaming grenade, the ball mounted with silver Prince of Wales’s plumes. Two screw posts to reverse. Generally VGC. (KK 934) (£100 - £150)

241     34th Chicacole Light Infantry Madras Native Infantry Officer’s shako plate circa 1824-29. An extremely rare example being based on the British Army’s 1816 pattern shako plate, a crowned convex copper gilt disc with silver mounts, comprising a strung bugle horn over a strap inscribed “Now or Never” and enclosing gilt Roman numerals “ IV”. Two loops to reverse. Gilt dirty. VGC (£350 - £50) Formed from the former 2nd/17th Madras NI in 1824 and disbanded in 1882. There is a possible alternative being the 34th Bengal NI formed in 1823 but renumbered 67th BNI in 1824.

242     Grenadier Guards GvR Officer’s pagri badge. A fine and rare gilt example. Crowned Garter Proper, pierced and on a blue enamel ground; centrally GR Cypher reversed and interlaced on a red translucent enamel ground. Original loop fasteners replaced with slider. One clip securing backing plate AF otherwise generally very fine. (KK 894) (£200 - £400)

243     Northumberland Fusiliers Officer’s fur cap grenade circa 1881-1904. A fine example. Gilt flaming grenade, the ball mounted with St. George and Dragon within “Quo Fata Vocant” strap. Two screw posts to reverse. Generally VGC. (KK 926) (£100 - £150)

244     Royal Malta Artillery Victorian Officer’s waist belt plate. A fine and scarce example. Rectangular seeded gilt plate with burnished rim mounted with strap inscribed “Royal Malta Artillery”, silvered Maltese Cross to centre. Fixed belt loop present, detachable belt loop now absent. Surface staining. GC (£200 - £300)

245     Royal Irish Fusiliers Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1881-1901. A very fine silver and gilt example of special pattern with matching numbers to both halves. Gilt circlet bearing silvered laurel wreath surmounted by a Crown; at the base of the wreath, a tri-part scroll inscribed “Royal Irish Fusiliers”; mounted on the seeded gilt centre, a gilt flaming grenade; mounted on the ball, in silver, the Eagle resting on a tablet inscribed “8”. Shamrock ends each bearing the Maid of Erin Harp. VGC (Ryan 232) (£200 - £300) The Eagle and tablet inscribed “8” represents the Eagle on the flagstaff of the 8th French Light Infantry captured by Sergeant Patrick Masterson of the 87th Fusiliers at Barossa on 5th March 1811. This was the first Eagle taken in the Peninsular War.

246     Worcestershire Artillery Volunteers Victorian Officer’s waist belt plate. A fine and rare silvered example. Seeded rectangular plate with burnished raised edges, bearing laurel wreath in which rests a strap “Worcestershire” surmounted by a gun, tower to centre. Fixed belt loop present, detachable belt loop now absent. VGC (£200 - £300) Formed 6th June 1865 with HQ at Worcester. This is the actual piece lent and photographed as Fig. 193 in “The Volunteer Artillery” by Litchfield & Westlake,

247     Tower Hamlets Artillery Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp. A very fine and scarce silvered example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “Tower Hamlets Artillery” with gun at the base, lined centre bearing the Tower. Oakleaf ends. VGC (£200 - £300)

248     Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1881-1901. A good scarce silver and gilt example of special pattern with matching numbers to both parts. On a round burnished gilt plate, a deep laurel wreath of silver intertwined with a scroll bearing the battle honours of the Regiment. Within the wreath, in silver, the White Horse on motto scroll “Nec aspera terrent”. Above the White Horse, a gilt grenade bearing the silver Castle of Inniskilling on the ball. Below the White Horse at the junction of the wreath, a Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt”. Universal pattern rococo ends. A little service wear. GC (Ryan 191) (£200 - £300)

249     8th (Scottish) VB King’s Liverpool Regiment Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1900-08. A fine scarce silvered example. Circlet inscribed “The King’s Liverpool Regiment”; seeded centre ornamented with thistle top and bottom and central bar “Scottish”. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£200 - £300) 8th (Scottish) VB raised 4th October 1900 with HQ at 22 Highgate St. 16th April 1901 Highland Dress sanctioned. Forbes tartan worn, taken from first CO Col. C. Forbes Bell VD. Transferred to Territorial Force as 10th Bn. 1st April 1908.

250     Queen’s Royal West Surrey Regiment Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1881-1901. A good silver and gilt example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “Pristinae Virtutis Memor”; the seeded gilt centre mounted with Paschal Lamb in silver. Universal pattern rococo ends, one slightly bent. Some wear to gilt. GC (similar to Ryan 163) (£80 - £120)

251     1st Durham Engineer Volunteers Victorian waist belt plate. A good scarce nickel example. Rectangular nickel plate mounted with silvered circlet “1st Durham Engineer Volunteers”; “VR” to seeded centre. Fixed and detachable plain belt loops present. GC (£100 - £150)

252     Yorkshire Regiment Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1881-1901. A good silver and gilt example with matching number to both halves. Circlet inscribed “The Yorkshire Regiment”; seeded centre mounted with silver Dannebrog device. Universal pattern rococo ends. Gilt worn otherwise GC. (Ryan 184) (£80 - £100) .

253     5th (Alness) Company Rossshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1861-64. A fine scarce blackened example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “Rossshire Rifle Volunteers 5th Company”; seeded centre bearing eagle on torse. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£200 - £300) Formed 20th May 1861 at Alness; disbanded September 1864.

254     Ceylon Artillery Volunteers Officer’s waist belt plate circa 1888-1901. A fine and scarce silver plated example by Hobson & Sons, Lexington Street, London W. Rectangular plate mounted with centre of the Royal Arms resting in Union sprays, a scroll below “Ceylon”. Fixed belt loop present, detachable belt loop now absent. GC (£100 - £150) Formed in 1888.

255     Isle of Wight. Ryde Rifle Volunteers Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1859. A very fine and rare blackened example. Circlet inscribed “Ryde Rifle Volunteers 1859”; Carisbrooke Castle to centre. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£300 - £500) 1st Corps officially formed at Ryde 25th January 1860 however the Officers believed 1859 was the real date of the Corps’ creation hence the date on the clasp.

256     13th Foot (1st Somersetshire) (Prince Albert’s Regiment of Light Infantry) Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1855-81. A good rare silver and gilt example. Circlet inscribed “Prince Albert’s Light Infantry”; seeded gilt centre mounted with strung bugle surmounted by mural crown, “XIII” between the strings. Universal pattern rococo ends. Some wear to gilt. GC (£150 - £200) Note. Ryan 21 illustrates the more usual example with “Jellalabad” above smaller crown

257     1st Admin. Bn. Hampshire Rifle Volunteers Victorian waist belt clasp. A fine and scarce nickel example. Circlet inscribed “1st. A Bn. Hants. Rifle Volunteers”; rose to centre. Plain ends. VGC (£150 - £200)

258     Northumberland Fusiliers Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1881-1901. A silver and gilt example with matching number to both halves. Circlet inscribed “Northumberland Fusiliers”; the seeded gilt centre mounted with silver St. George and Dragon surmounted by a tri-part scroll inscribed “Quo fata vocant”. Universal pattern rococo ends. Gilt worn, centre polished. (Ryan 166) (£50 - £80)

259     1st North Riding York Artillery Volunteers Officer’s 1860 hallmarked silver waist belt clasp. An extremely fine and rare example by J & Co (Jennens) bearing Birmingham hallmarks and numbers on both halves. Circlet inscribed “1st N.R. York Artillery Volunteers”; centre bearing crowned rose. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£250 - £400) Formed at Guisborough 27th January 1860 ; HQ moved to Middlesborough in 1881.

260     Honourable Artillery Company Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1855-1901. A very fine and scarce silver and gilt example, with matching numbers to both halves, following the pattern worn by the Grenadier Guards. Circlet inscribed “Honorable Artillery Company”; mounted on the seeded gilt centre, a silver flaming grenade, the ball of the grenade bearing gilt Crowned VR Cypher, reversed and interlaced. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£150 - £200)

261     First Royal Surrey Militia Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1855-1881. A fine and scarce silvered example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed First Royal Surrey”; seeded centre mounted with crowned VR Cypher. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£150 - £200) Originally raised 18th April 1759 at Richmond; reformed in 1779 as 1st Surrey Militia; redesignated “Royal” in 1804; became 3rd Battalion The East Surrey Regiment on 1st July 1881.

262     5th Royal Irish Lancers OR’s lance cap plate circa 1883-86. A good second pattern die-stamped brass example. Fluted triangular plate bearing Royal Arms, shamrock sprays, Maid of Erin Harp, honour scrolls “Blenheim” “Oudenarde” “Ramillies” and “Malplaquet”, and title scroll “Fifth Royal Irish Lancers”. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£75 - £100)

263     1st VB Hampshire Regiment NCO’s helmet plate circa 1885-1901. A good scarce die-stamped silver plated example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and applied circlet “Hampshire 1st Volr. Battn.” with tiger to centre. Two of three loops to reverse. Extreme tips of two star points bent over otherwise GC. (£100 - £150) 1st Hampshire RV became a VB of the regiment on Friday 1st July 1881, redesignated 1st VB on 18th August 1885. HQ at Winchester. Many of it’s members served in the Boer War resulting in the Battalion being awarded the honour “South Africa 1900-02” in 1905. Became 4th Battalion in 1908.

264     South Irish Division Militia Artillery Officer’s helmet plate circa 1882-89. A very fine and scarce die-stamped rich gilt example. Royal Arms with scroll below bearing applied laurel spray. Below the scroll, a gun with mounted wheel resting on an applied scroll inscribed “South Irish Division”. Three replacement loops to reverse otherwise VGC. (£300 - £500)

265     23rd (Rotherhithe) Surrey Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer’s shako plate circa 1861. A fine and rare die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned laurel wreath resting on tri-part scroll “Rifle Volunteer Corps” with strung bugle in between. Centre mounted with silvered eight pointed star superimposed on a rayed eight pointed star; centrally “23” within a strap inscribed “Surrey”. Two loops to reverse. Blackened finish worn otherwise. VGC (£200 - £300) Formed in February 1861 at Rotherhithe with strength of one company. 10th and 23rd attached to 19th Corps in 1863

266     78th Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860-62. A fine and scarce die-stamped gilt metal example. Within a crowned strap “78th Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps”, three lions in pale. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) 78th LRVC (or 4th Manchester) formed 2nd November 1860 at Ardwick; absorbed into 33rd in 1862. 33rd became 20th in 1880 and redesignated 5th (Ardwick) VB Manchester Regt. in September 1888.

267     Jamaica. St. Elizabeth Volunteer Militia Victorian helmet plate. A good scarce die-stamped brass example comprising the Arms of Jamaica surmounted by a Crown resting on spread “StEVM” cypher. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300)

268     1st Inverness-shire (Inverness Highland) Rifle Volunteers OR’s glengarry badge. A fine die stamped white-metal example. Stag’s head cabossed resting on “Cuidich’n Rich” scroll. Four loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120) Wearer has bent antlers so appears in relief.

269     21st (Alton) Hampshire Rifle Volunteers shako plate circa 1859. A very fine and rare die-stamped blackened example by G. Kenning, 18 Little Britain, London. Elliptical strap “Hampshire” surmounted by crowned curled bugle with rose within the curl; “21” to centre of strap. Two horizontal loops to reverse which bears maker’s tablet. VGC (£300 - £500) Formed 10th August 1860 at Alton.

270     1st Tower Hamlets Engineers Victorian Officer’s pouch belt plate. A very fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Crowned Union wreath resting on scrolling strap “Engineers”; mounted to the centre the Tower in gilt with silvered tri-part scroll “First Tower Hamlets”. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300)

271     3rd (Dorchester) Dorsetshire Rifle Volunteers forage cap badge circa 1860. A fine and rare die-stamped bronzed example. Applied Arms of Dorchester within a laurel wreath resting on laurel sprays. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) Formed at Dorchester 14th February 1860.

272     Coorg & Mysore Rifles post 1884 headdress badge. A good die-cast white metal example. Large horned buffalo’s head resting on a scroll inscribed “Coorg & Mysore Rifles”. Three loops to reverse (one a replacement). GC (£100 - £125)

273     Cumberland Rifle Volunteers Officer’s shako plate circa 1869-78. A very fine and scarce die-stamped silver on copper example. Within a laurel wreath surmounted by a curled bugle horn, the Garter with applied CRV cypher to centre. Two loops to reverse. Generally VGC (£400 - £500)

274     3rd VB Hampshire Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1901-08. A good scarce silvered composite example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver tiger and gilt laurel wreath on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied gilt tri-part scroll “The Hampshire Regiment” with supplementary scroll below “3rd Volunteer Battalion”. Three loops to reverse. Crack between “”3” and “rd”. Additional holes to reverse of backing star. GC (£250 - £400) HQ Portsmouth.

275     Australia. Queensland Defence Forces Edward VII Officer’s helmet plate. A fine scarce die-stamped gilt example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, an applied silvered circlet “Queensland” with with gilt EVIIR Cypher to centre. Across the base of the wreath, an applied tri-part silvered scroll “Pro aris et focis”. Three loops to reverse. Some tarnishing to gilt. GC (£250 - £400)

276     1st (Hallamshire) VB York & Lancaster Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1883-1901. A good scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver and gilt rose on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “The York & Lancaster Regiment” with supplementary scroll beneath inscribed ‘1st “Hallamshire” Volr Battn’ . Three loops to reverse. Toned, age grime. VGC (£200 - £250) Formed 1859 in Sheffield as 2nd Yorkshire (West Riding) Corps; redesignated 1st (Hallamshire) VB York & Lancaster Regiment in 1883.

277     St. John’s Division, (E and F Companies) Queen’s Westminster Rifle Volunteers pouch belt plate circa 1860. A fine and rare Officer’s die-stamped silver plated example. Within a border formed by a trefoil and inverted triangle, a bird with a scroll in its beak. Two screw posts to reverse, the lower one with lead strengthening. GC (£300 - £400)

278     2nd Sussex 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 “2nd Regt. Sussex Rifle Vols”, the centre with shield bearing six martlets and set on an ornamental ground, on a black cloth ground. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£250 - £350) HQ at Brighton. Redesignated 2nd VB Royal Sussex Regiment in February 1887.

279     Royal Munster Fusiliers Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1881-1901. A composite silver and gilt example of special pattern. Burnished gilt circular plate mounted with a silver deep laurel wreath entwined with a silver scroll bearing the battle honours of the Regiment and inscribed “Royal Munster” at the base. Within the wreath, a gilt flaming grenade; mounted on the ball, the Royal Tiger in silver. Oak leaf ends, the detachable one of correct pattern but from another example so does not fit correctly. (Ryan 238) (£150 - £200)

280     5th Royal Irish Lancers OR’s lance cap plate circa 1883-86. A good second pattern die-stamped brass example. Fluted triangular plate bearing Royal Arms, shamrock sprays, Maid of Erin Harp, honour scrolls “Blenheim” “Oudenarde” “Ramillies” and “Malplaquet”, and title scroll “Fifth Royal Irish Lancers”. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£75 - £100)

281     5th Royal Irish Lancers OR’s lance cap plate circa 1905-14. A good die-stamped brass example. Fluted triangular plate bearing Royal Arms, shamrock sprays, Maid of Erin Harp, honour scrolls “Blenheim” “Oudenarde” “Ramillies” “Malplaquet” “Suakin 1885” “Defence of Ladysmith” and “South Africa 1899-1902”, and title scroll “Fifth Royal Irish Lancers”. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£40 - £60)

282     Boer War Imperial Yeomanry slouch hat rosette. General pattern red and purple silk rosette bearing bronze Prince of Wales’s plumes with “IY” below, VGC (KK 1396) (£75 - £100)

283     8 Officer’s gilt buttons circa 1855-81. Large 17th ... 96th ... 13th ... 84th ... 30th ... 100th. Small 92nd ... 15th. Most VGC. (£50 - £75)

284     1st Admin. Battalion Elginshire Rifles NCO’s helmet plate circa 1879-86. A fine die-stamped silver plated example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and strap “1st A. B. Elginshire Rifles”, Thistle to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£120 - £150) See "Badges of the Highland Lowland Regiments" by W.H. & K.D.Bloomer, Page 82

285     73rd (Perthshire) Regiment OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good quality die-stamped brass example, crown over ‘73’ with attendant thistle sprays, a scroll below the crown “Perthshire’ and a tri-part scroll around the base “Seringapatam Waterloo Mangalore”, two period copper loops East & West. VGC (KK 537) (£40 - £60) Became 2nd Bn. Black Watch on Friday 1st July, 1881.

286     75th (Stirlingshire) Regiment of Foot OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good die-stamped brass example ovoid thistle sprays enclose the Royal Tiger over 75. Period brass loops East & West. VGC (KK 540) (£40 - £60) Became 1st Bn. Gordon Highlanders on Friday 1st July, 1881.

287     10th Lanarkshire (Glasgow Highland) Rifle Volunteers, Other ranks glengarry badge 1880-87. A good die-stamped white metal example being the star of the Order of the Thistle, a crown above the motto, title scrolls at the top “Glasgow Highlanders” and at the bottom “10th LRV”, on the bottom star point a Sphinx with plain plinth. Two original loop fasteners. VGC (£60 - £80) See “Badges of the Highland and Lowland Regiments” by W.H. & K.D.Bloomer, pages 61/62 for similar example

288     5th (Glasgow Highland) Volunteer Battalion, The Highland Light Infantry, Other ranks glengarry badge circa 1887-1901. A good die-stamped white metal example being the star of the Order of the Thistle, a crown over the motto, title circles at the top “Glasgow Highlanders” and at the bottom “5th VB H.L.I.”, on the bottom star point a Sphinx with plain plinth. Two original loop fasteners. VGC (£60 - £80) See “Badges of the Highland and Lowland Regiments” by W.H. & K.D.Bloomer, pages 61/62 for similar example

289     The Edinburgh or Queen’s Regiment of Light Infantry Militia, Officer’s shako/forage cap badge circa 1861-81. A very fine example being a facetted silver plated Thistle star with raised gilt mount this the motto of the Order “Nemo Me Impune Lacessit”, central thistle spray on a ground of translucent green enamel (6 cm square overall). Two original copper loop fasteners. VGC (£120 - £150) 1881 became the 3rd Battalion The Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment).

290     The Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment), Officer’s forage cap badge circa 1881-1935. A fine early example in heavy die-stamped silver plate, the facetted star of the Order of the Thistle with raised gilt mount being the motto of the Order, “Nemo Me Impune Lacessit”, centrally a gilt thistle spray on a ground of translucent green enamel. Two original horizontal copper loop fasteners. VGC (£60 - £80)

291     The Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment), Staff Sergeants’ glengarry cap badge post 1935. A heavy die-cast white metal diamond shaped Thistle star with coppered central mount being the motto of the Order, “Nemo Me Impune Lacessit”, centrally a coppered thistle spray on a ground of thin green enamel or foil. Two copper loop fasteners. GC. (£25 - £50)

292     The Gordon Highlanders, Staff-Sergeants’ glengarry badge post 1881. A heavy die-cast white metal example in the Officer’ style, issuing from a ducal coronet a stag’s head and antlers in high relief, ivy leaf sprays to the sides and a scroll at the base inscribed “Bydand”. Pin back. Retailed by G. Edwards & Sons Glasgow. One ivy leaf spray finial missing. (£25 - £50)

293     1st Wiltshire Volunteer Rifle Corps OR’s cap badge circa 1903-08. A very scarce good quality die-stamped white metal example, crown over a rum barrel over a crescent moon all upon crossed rakes, a long furled scroll at the base, “1st Wilts. V.R.C.”. Two original copper loop fasteners North and South to the reverse. VGC (KK 1581) (£80 - £120) The famous “Moonrakers” pattern adopted circa 1903, succeeding the ducally crowned cross pattee type of circa 1898. HQ Warminster.

294     The South Wales Borderers, Officer’s cap badge circa 1898-1957. A solid silver die-cast example of OR’s size, wreaths of immortelles and laurels enclosing the Sphinx/Egypt and the letters “SWB” at the bottom. The reverse stamped “Silver”. Two period copper loop fasteners. VGC (£40 - £60)

295     Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Militia Bn. Officer’s pouch belt whistle and chains. A scarce silvered plated set comprising whistle boss of 14 leaves with Dragon to centre, three strand chain, Egyptian Pharaoh head whistle and thistle mounted whistle holder. Screw posts to reverse. VGC (£50 - £100)

296     60th The King’s Royal Rifle Corps, Officer’s pouch belt plate, whistle guard circa 1860. A standard pattern pouch belt plate being a crown over a plinth “Peninsula”, a Maltese cross below, the arms adorned with battle honours to “Taku Forts” and “Pekin”. In the centre a strung bugle horn with “60” within the strings, on the circle “The King’s Royal Rifle Corps”, four screw post fasteners ... Lion’s mask boss on disc pierced “Celer Et Audax”, two screw posts ... a rifle volunteer officer’s whistle chains and standard pattern guard, all screw posts present. The first two items heavily worn through, the first with other damage and crude repairs. All items in silver coloured metal. (3 items). (£50 - £70)

297     12th (The Prince of Wales’s Royal) Lancers, OR’s lance cap plate circa 1860-1901. A good early period die-stamped brass example displaying the Prince of Wales’s crest and motto, Royal Arms, Sphinx on Egypt tablet and battle honour scrolls to “Central India”. Two screw posts to reverse. Top ray finial missing and one small split above the “Waterloo” scroll. GC (£50 - £70)

298     53rd (Shropshire) Regiment of Foot OR’s shako plate 1869-78. A good gilding metal example of crowned laurel pattern bearing Garter; seeded centre pierced with “53”. Two loop fasteners. VGC (£30 - £50)

299     The Hampshire Regiment, 1st Battalion OR’s pagri badge circa 1881-1901. A good die-stamped gilding metal example showing the Imperial crown over laurel sprays with a scroll at the bottom “Hampshire”. In the centre the Royal Tiger over a Rose. Two loop fasteners. VGC (£40 - £60)

300     109th (Bombay Infantry) Regiment, OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good die-stamped brass example showing the crown over a strap, “Bombay Infantry” with “109” in the centre. Two brass loop fasteners East & West. VGC (KK 587) (£40 - £60) Became the 2nd Battalion, The Leinster Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Royal Canadians) on Friday 1st July, 1881.

301     The Royal Irish Rifles, OR’s glengarry badge circa 1881-1897. A good die-stamped blackened brass example. Crown over a scroll “Quis Separabit”, the Maid and Harp below and a tri-part scroll at the base, “Royal Irish Rifles”. Two period loop fasteners East & West. VGC (KK 689) (£40 - £60)

302     1st Cheshire Rifle Volunteers, Other ranks helmet plate circa 1880-85. A good die-stamped blackened brass example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and circlet “1st Cheshire Rifle Volunteers” enclosing a crowned shield bearing three garbs, the shield resting on crossed swords. Three loop fasteners. Slight buckling. GC (£60 - £80) HQ. Oxton, Birkenhead.

303     1st Volunteer Battalion, The Royal Berkshire Regiment, OR’s helmet plate circa 1885-1901. A good die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and circlet “Royal Berkshire 1st Volr. Battn.”, to the centre a stag under an oak tree. Three loops (a little bent) to reverse. VGC (£50 - £70) HQ. Reading.

304     3rd Carabiniers (Prince of Wales’s Dragoon Guards), NCO’s arm badge circa 1930-1957. A good white and gilding metal example, a white metal oval with roped edge containing a pinned mount being the Prince of Wales’s crest and motto resting upon crossed carbines, two loop fasteners. VGC (£30 - £50)

305     9th Queen’s Royal Lancers, NCOs arm badge circa 1904-1953. A good die-stamped white metal example being a crown over the reversed and interlaced cypher of the late Queen Adelaide. Three loop fasteners. VGC. (£30 - £50)

306     6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers), horse harness slide ornament, circa 1902-22. A solid brass disc mounted with an all white metal badge similar to the concurrent cap badge, upon crossed carbines a KC over the Garter enclosing “VI” over “DG”, across the stocks of the carbines a scroll, “Carabiniers”. Cage fastener. VGC (£30 - £50)

307     Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, Officer’s forage cap badge circa 1935-57. A good quality example the fused grenade of gilt brass, the ball with a silver mount, St. George slaying the Dragon within a circle, “Quo Fata Vocant”. Two long gilt fasteners behind the flames. Some service wear to the central motif. VGC. (£30 - £40)

308     The Northumberland Fusiliers, Officer’s or Senior NCO’s glengarry badge 1881-1897. A fine and scarce die-struck gilt coppered brass example, pattern as per the standard other ranks style (KK 961), a fused grenade showing on the ball St. George slaying the Dragon within a strap, “Quo Fata Vocant”. Two gilt loop fasteners. VGC (£70 - £100)

309     1st Somersetshire Rifle Volunteers 1880-81 OR’s helmet plate. A good die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and strap inscribed “1st Somersetshire R.V.”, strung bugle to centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120) Became 1st VB Somerset Light Infantry in 1881.

310     8th King’s Royal Irish Hussars pair of post 1901 stirrup slides from an Officer’s charger. A scarce pair of gilt metal with domed centres mounted with nickel crowned Maid of Erin Harp resting in a demi-wreath of shamrock. A little polishing to highpoints. GC (£50 - £100)

311     2nd VB Durham Light Infantry OR’s cap badge. A good die-stamped white metal example. Crowned strung bugle with 2 / VB / DLI between the strings. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£40 - £60) HQ at Bishop Auckland.

312     The Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment), OR’s helmet plate centre circa 1882-1889. A good die-stamped brass example. Loops replaced by central screw post. GC (KK 291) (£50 - £75)

313     Seaforth Highlanders Officer’s silver glengarry badge. A good silver WW2 period three part example comprising the Coronet, with attached HRH Duke of Albany’s cypher, stag’s head in relief and “Cuidiich’n Rich” scroll. All parts complete with loops and stamped “Sterling Silver”. GC ... Accompanied by a silvered Seaforth Highlanders sporran badge. Complete with two loops. (2 items) (£75 - £100) Worn by Captain A.C. Duncan who joined the Army in 1945 and commissioned into the Seaforth Highlanders before attachment to the SAS.

314     King’s Royal Rifle Corps Victorian Officer’s sabretache ornament. A fine die-stamped silvered example of large strung bugle horn format. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£40 - £60)

332     3 Irish post 1881 Fusilier OR’s brass, fur cap grenades. Royal Dublin Fusiliers (KK 960) ... Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (KK 952) ... Royal Irish Fusiliers (KK 954). All complete with fittings, generally VGC. (3 items) (£60 - £100)

333     3 x Fusilier OR’s glengarry badges circa 1881-1897. All good die-stamped gilding metal examples. Royal Scots Fusiliers (QVC) ... Royal Inniskilling and Royal Irish (Eagle only). All period loop fasteners present. VGC (3 items) (£70 - £100)

334     4 x Fusilier OR’s fur cap grenades 1881-1914. All good die-stamped gilding metal examples. Northumberland ... Royal Irish (Eagle only) ... Royal Welsh and Royal Fusiliers (Victorian). All loops present. VGC (4 items) (£80 - £120)

335     9 Yeomanry Cap Badges. Norfolk (GVIR) ... North Irish Horse (KC g/m) ... Northants (oval) ... South Notts Hussars ... Lothians & Border Horse ... Royal Devon Yeomanry Artillery (KC) ... Royal Gloucester Hussars ... Yorkshire Dragoons ... Berkshire (cast brass gilt, blades). (£40 - £50)

336     8 Assorted Cap Badges. 18th Hussars (last pattern) ... 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards ... 19th Hussars (Dannebrog) ... 18th Bn. The London Regt (KC) ... Machine Gun Corps ... Royal Signals (1st) ... Army Educational Corps (1st) ... General List (KC). (£40 - £50)

337     11 Various Infantry Cap Badges. R Munster Fus ... R Irish Fus (two part) ... R Dublin Fus (painted) ... Northumberland Fus (1st) ... Manchesters (2nd g/m) ... Black Watch (1937/52) ... Border (KC) ... SWB ... York & Lancs ... Wilts (A cypher) ... KRRC (large KC). (£50 - £60)

338     RAMC cloth badges. A pair of Major-General’s Dress shoulder boards, bullion rank badges plus silver EIIR ADC’s insignia; three varying pairs of Staff rank gorget patches (gilt and anodised buttons); a pair of Lt-Col’s slip- on shoulder insignia, black embroidered RAMC and QEC rank badges; one only Major’s KC slip-on shoulder insignia; Two and a half pairs embroidered s/titles white RAMC on maroon; a pair of Highland Division red/blue shoulder patches (severely mothed); a pair of RAOC shoulder patches bullion and silk shields on red over blue cloth squares; three odd rank badges. (23) VGC. (£20 - £30)

339     10 assorted brass shoulder titles of Hampshire and Sussex interest. T / 4 / HANTS ... T / 5 / HANTS ... T / 6 / HANTS ... T / 8 / HANTS ... T / 9 / HANTS ... C / 6 / HANTS ... C / V / HANTS ... T / 4 / ROYAL SUSSEX ... T / 5 / ROYAL SUSSEX ... T / 6 / ROYAL SUSSEX. GC (10 items) (£100 - £200)

340     10 assorted brass shoulder titles. T / 4 / YORK ... T / 5 / YORK ... T / 6 / MANCHESTER ... T / 5 / Y & L ... T / 5 / LOYALS ... T / 4 / N. LANCASHIRE ... T / 5 / N. LANCASHIRE ... T / 5 / MANCHESTER ... T4 / GREEN / HOWARDS ... T5 / GREEN / HOWARDS. GC (10 items) (£100 - £200)

341     10 assorted brass shoulder titles of Middlesex, Welsh and Warwickshire interest. T / 7 / MIDDLESEX ... T / 8 / MIDDLESEX ... T / 10 / MIDDLESEX ... C / 1 / MIDDLESEX ... T / 4 / WELCH ... T / 5 / WELSH ... T / 5 / WELSH (variation) ... T / 5 / R. WARWICKSHIRE ... T / 6 / R. WARWICKSHIRE ... T / 7 / R. WARWICKSHIRE GC (10 items). (£100 - £200)

342     10 assorted brass shoulder titles of Scottish interest. T / 6 / RH ... T / 7 / RH ... T / 5 / SR ... T / 5 / A&SH ... T / 7 / A&SH ... T / 4 / SEAFORTH ... T / 5 / SEAFORTH ... T / 6 / SEAFORTH ... T / 4 / KOSB ... T / 5 / KOSB. GC (10 items) (£100 - £200)

343     10 assorted brass shoulder titles of Scottish interest. T / 4 / RH ... T / 5 / RH ... T / 6 / RH ... T / 8 / A&SH ... T / 6 / ROYAL SCOTS ... T / 7 / ROYAL SCOTS ... T / 4 / CAMERON ... T / 5 / grenade / RSF ... T / 4 / CAMERON (white metal) ... T / 5 / GORDON (white metal). GC (10 items) (£100 - £200)

344     10 assorted brass shoulder titles of Manchester and Cheshire interest. T / 6 / MANCHESTER (solid) ... T / 7 / MANCHESTER (solid) ... T / 8 / MANCHESTER (solid) ... T / 9 / MANCHESTER ... T / 9 / MANCHESTER (solid) ... T / 10 / MANCHESTER ... T / 4 / CHESHIRE ... T / 5 / EC / CHESHIRE ... T / 6 / CHESHIRE ... T / 7 / CHESHIRE. GC (10 items) (£100 - £200)

345     10 assorted brass shoulder titles of Essex and Norfolk interest. T / 4 / ESSEX ... T / 5 / ESSEX ... T / 6 / ESSEX ... T / 7 / ESSEX ... T / 8 / ESSEX ... C / 2 / ESSEX (bent) ... C / 5 / ESSEX ... T / 4 / NORFOLK ... T / 5 / NORFOLK ... T / 6 / NORFOLK. GC (10 items) (£100 - £200)

346     10 assorted brass shoulder titles (6 of Notts & Derby interest). T / 5 / NOTTS / AND / DERBY ... T / 6 / NOTTS / AND / DERBY ... T / 7 / NOTTS & DERBY (blackened) ...T / 7 / NOTTS & DERBY (white metal fire damaged) ... T / 8 / NOTTS & DERBY ... C / 6 / NOTTS / AND / DERBY ... T / 4 / W. RIDING ... T / 5 / S. STAFFORD ... T / 5 / BEDFORD ... T / 5 / SUFFOLK. GC (10 items) (£100 - £200)

347     10 Royal Field Artillery (T / RFA) brass shoulder titles. T / RFA : MONMOUTHSHIRE ... KENT ... WARWICKSHIRE ... W. LANCASHIRE ... ESSEX ... DERBYSHIRE ... WORCESTERSHIRE ... SUFFOLK ... HANTS ... HOME COUNTIES (repaired). GC (10 items) (£100 - £200)

348     10 Royal Field Artillery (T / RFA) brass shoulder titles. T / RFA : CHESHIRE ... SUSSEX (one loop absent) ... GLOSTER ... N. RIDING ... EAST ANGLIAN ... NORTHAMPTON ... DEVON ... E. LANCASHIRE (verdigris to reverse) E. LANCASHIRE (solid) ... NORTHUMBRIAN. GC (10 items) (£100 - £200)

349     7 Scottish Royal Field Artillery (T / RFA) brass shoulder titles. T / RFA : HIGHLAND ... LOWLAND ... FORFAR (one loop absent) ... ABERDEEN ... RENFREWSHIRE ... CITY OF DUNDEE ... CITY OF GLASGOW (three part on backing plate). GC (7 items) (£100 - £200)

350     4 West Riding Royal Field Artillery (T / RFA) brass shoulder titles. T / RFA / 1 / W. RIDING ... T / RFA / 2 / W. RIDING ... T / RFA / 3 / W. RIDING ... T / RFA / 4 / W. RIDING ... . GC (4 items) (£80 - £120)

351     10 Yeomanry (T / Y) brass shoulder titles. T / Y : RGH ... DERBYSHIRE ... WORCESTERSHIRE ... PEMBROKE ... E. RIDING ... BERKS ... BEDFORD ... W AND C ... CHESHIRE ... N. SOMERSET. GC (10 items) (£100 - £200)

352     10 Yeomanry (T / Y) brass shoulder titles. T / Y : SURREY ... SUSSEX ... WEST KENT ... GLAMORGAN ... WARWICK ... ROYAL WILTS ... SHERWOOD RANGERS ... W. SOMERSET ... NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ... QOR GLASGOW. GC (10 items) (£100 - £200)

353     10 WW2 plastic cap badges. Beds & Herts ... Royal Welch Fusiliers ... RAMC ... Royal Northumberland Fusiliers ... DCLI (slight distortion) ... Border ... RAC ... Rifle Brigade ... Manchester (one blade absent) ... RWAFF. (10 items) (£75 - £100)

354     10 WW2 plastic cap badges. Lancashire Fusiliers (slight distortion) ... Royal Ulster Rifles ... Welch (no blades) ... Essex ... KSLI ... DLI ... Royal Engineers ... Hampshire... DCLI (slight distortion) ... Pioneer Corps. (10 items) (£75 - £100)

355     3 x Artillery busby grenades. Silver plated Volunteer Officer’s (gun in wreath on ball) ... Victorian OR’s brass (Royal Arms on ball) ... King’s Crown OR’s brass (polished). All complete with plume holders and slider fixings. (3 items) (£50 - £75)

356     5 x Victorian OR’s head-dress badges Black Watch ... Royal Scots Fusiliers ... Lancashire Fusiliers (glengarry) ... Yorkshire Regiment (one loop replaced) ... Border Regiment. (5 items) (£50 - £100)

357     Selection of Special Air Service badges. This selection is attributed to Captain A.C. Duncan of the Seaforth Highlanders who was attached to the Special Air Service. Comprising: Pair of “Special Air Service” embroidered shoulder titles. (removed from uniform) ... Officer’s bullion beret badge ... Three pairs of padded SAS wings. ... French Foreign Legion beret badge by Drago Paris ... Irvin Parachute lapel badge ... SAS Golden Jubilee Book Mark ... Belgian SAS cap badge ... plus two group photographs (Prior to joining the SAS) and other items. (9 badges plus 12 other items). Overall GC (£250 - £350) Captain Duncan joined the Army in 1945, one of the group photographs shows him with the Guards Brigade Squad August 1945, he is badged Coldstream Guards. He then went to Sandhurst in December 1945 this shown in the second photograph and was then commissioned into the Seaforth Highlanders before attachment to the SAS.

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