WEDNESDAY 4th JUNE 2008 BADGES, HELMET PLATES, SHOULDER BELT PLATES ETC. Many lots are photographed in the catalogue which is now lavishly illustrated in full colour throughout ORDER CATALOGUE ONLINE         HOME PAGE

1     King’s Own Scottish Borderers Officer’s helmet plate circa 1884-1901. A fine and scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with a full laurel wreath; mounted on the laurel wreath, a silver thistle wreath with the Cross of St. Andrew; across the top arms a pierced scroll inscribed “In Veritate Religionis Confido” surmounted by the Royal Crest. Within the wreath, a pierced circlet inscribed “King’s Own Scottish Borderers”. On the centre of the cross, Edinburgh Castle. Below the circlet, a tri-part pierced scroll inscribed “Nisi Dominus Frustra”. The central part set on a black velvet ground. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£400 - £600) The Regular Battalions of the Regiment ceased to wear the Home Service pattern helmet in 1904 when they adopted the Kilmarnock bonnet.

2     16th (Bedfordshire) Regiment of Foot Officer’s shako plate circa 1869-78. A very fine rich gilt example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, the Garter; “16” pierced in the seeded centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300)

3     37th (North Hampshire) Regiment of Foot Officer’s shako plate circa 1869-78. A very fine rich gilt example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, the Garter; “37” pierced in the seeded centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

4     82nd (Prince of Wales’s Vols) Regiment of Foot Officer’s shako plate circa 1869-78. A very fine rich gilt example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, the Garter; Prince of Wales’s plumes over “82” to centre. Two (pinched) loops to reverse. VGC (KK 171) (£200 - £300) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 171 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

5     94th Regiment of Foot Officer’s shako plate circa 1869-78. A very fine rich gilt example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, the Garter; “94” pierced in the seeded centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) Became 2nd Bn. Connaught Rangers in 1881

6     Army Pay Department Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1878-1901. An extremely fine and scarce silver and gilt example with matching benchmarks to both halves. Circlet inscribed “Army Pay Department”; gilt centre mounted with Royal Crest in silver. Oak leaf ends. VGC (£75 - £100) Officer only Corps raised on 1st April 1878 from a Royal Warrant of 22nd October 1877. HM King George V, conferred the title “Royal” in April 1920, on both the Army Pay Department and the OR’s Army Pay Corps. The two were amalgamated later that years as the Royal Army Pay Corps. The Corps of Military Accountants, raised 22nd November 1919, merged with the RAPC in 1925.

7     Ordnance Store Department Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1875-96. An extremely fine and scarce silver and copper gilt example. Circlet inscribed “Ordnance Store Department”; gilt centre mounted with Royal Crest in silver. Oak leaf ends. VGC (£75 - £100) Officer only corps formed from Control Department 27th November 1875; redesignated Army Ordnance Department 26th June 1896.

8     Derbyshire Yeomanry Cavalry, Officer’s helmet plate circa 1871-1901. A fine quality example in die-stamped copper gilt being simply a large Victorian crown over a floreated cypher ‘VR’. Original fasteners replaced with loops. VGC (£200 - £250)

9     Irish. Royal Munster Fusiliers post 1881 Officer’s fur cap grenade A very fine example. Gilt flaming grenade, the ball mounted with a deep wreath of laurel intertwined with scrolls bearing the battle honours of the Regiment. Within the wreath, the Arms of the Province of Munster viz. a silver shield mounted with three gilt crowns. On the junction of the wreath, a scroll in silver inscribed “Royal Munster”. Reverse retains two loops at the top and pair of wires at the bottom, evidence of wires at the top. VGC (KK 941) (£300 - £400)

10     Irish. Royal Munster Fusiliers post 1881 Officer’s fur cap grenade A very fine example. Gilt flaming grenade, the ball mounted with a deep wreath of laurel intertwined with scrolls bearing the battle honours of the Regiment. Within the wreath, the Arms of the Province of Munster viz. a silver shield mounted with three gilt crowns. On the junction of the wreath, a scroll in silver inscribed “Royal Munster”. Reverse retains two screw posts. VGC (KK 941) (£300 - £400)

11     Irish. Monaghan Militia, Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1793-1820. A superb example, the rectangular back plate in burnished gilt with slightly rounded corners and slightly raised integral central design. This being a crowned strap, “Monaghan Regiment”, in the centre in silver the figure “1” on a circular and multi-rayed disc. This being secured by a thin screw post and hand cut brass nut. The plate with double hook and stud fasteners and the original chamois leather liner. VGC (£1,000 - £1,200) County Monaghan drew 1st position in the first Irish Ballot of 1793. Ireland was not included in the 1803 Ballot, and thus retained the distinction until the 1833 Ballot when they drew the 121st position. HQ Monaghan. The regiment became the 5th Battalion The Royal Irish Fusiliers in 1881.

12     The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment), Officer’s fur cap grenade 1901-14. A good quality example being a copper gilt fused grenade bearing upon the ball a KC over the Garter Proper, this pierced and with a background of blue enamel. Within the Garter a gilt rose and at the base of the grenade is mounted a silver White Horse of Hanover. Two screw post fasteners. Rim of the ball part dented and distorted. GC (£70 - £100)

13     18th of Foot, The Royal Irish Officer’s “Albert” pattern shako plate circa 1844-55. An exceptionally fine and exceedingly rare example. Rich gilt eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown. Mounted on the star, a shamrock wreath; within the wreath, a strap inscribed “Virtutis Namurcensis praemium”; gilt “18” to burnished gilt centre. On the wreath, above the strap, a gilt Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt”; on the base of the wreath, a Maid of Erin Harp superimposed on scroll inscribed “Royal Irish” and beneath the wreath a gilt scroll inscribed “China” with the Chinese Dragon. Reverse retains both original horizontal loops and four wires behind the Crown. One of dragon’s claws detached but present. VGC (£800 - £100) During the period this plate was worn, 18th saw service in China, India and served throughout the Burmese War of 1851-2. Returning home in 1854, it was swiftly despatched eastwards and joined the army in the Crimea in December, 1854 and was present at the Siege of Sebastopol, including the attack on the Cemetery on 18th June, 1855.

14     Irish.Royal Dublin Fusiliers post 1881 Officer’s fur cap grenade. A fine example. Gilt flaming grenade, on the ball, in silver, the Arms of the City of Dublin, below to the right, the Royal Tiger on a tablet inscribed “Plassey”; to the left, the Elephant on a tablet inscribed “Mysore”. Below the tablets, a scroll inscribed “Spectamur Agendo”. Either side of the ball, a rich mounting of shamrock leaves in silver. Reverse retains original fixings comprising two loops at the top and pair of wires below. Generally VGC . (KK 944) (£200 - £400)

15     Irish. 100th (The Prince of Wales’s Royal Canadian) Regiment Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1858-81. A very fine and exceedingly scarce silver and gilt example with matching benchmark numbers to both halves. Circlet ornamented with silver maple leaves; burnished gilt centre mounted with silver Prince of Wales’s plumes over “100”. Plain gilt ends, each corner ornamented with maple leaf. VGC (£300 - £400) Raised 22nd June 1858 by Lt.Col. George de Rottenburg CB (Assistant Quartermaster-General in Canada); became 1st Bn. Leinster Regiment on Friday, 1st July 1881; disbanded 31st July 1922.

16     The Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding) Regiment, Officer’s waist belt clasp 1881-1902. A fine silver and gilt example with matching benchmarks to both halves. Circlet inscribed “The West Riding Regiment”; seeded gilt centre mounted with the Elephant with Howdah in silver. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (Ryan 200) (£80 - £120)

17     Royal Regiment of Artillery, Officer’s shako plate circa 1844-55. A rare multi-part example in die-stamped and die-cast copper gilt. An uncrowned eight pointed star with three mounts comprising, the Royal Arms and motto complete with mantling, a cannon over a scroll, “Ubique” and a floreated scroll at the base, “Quo Fas Et Gloria Ducunt”. Two loop fasteners and a double wire fastener. Gilt dull but sound. VGC (KK 803) (£300 - £350)

18     2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen’s Bays) Victorian Officer’s undress sabretache ornament. A very fine and scarce die-cast example. Within a rich gilt crowned laurel wreath , “Bays” in Old English capital letters. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200)

19     Irish. 87th (Royal Irish Fusiliers), Officer’s forage cap badge circa 1826-40. A very rare example being a fine fire gilt fused grenade mounted with a gilt French eagle, the plinth bearing “8”. Reverse with two long loops, possibly old replacements. VGC (£250 - £350) Dress Regulations stipulated embroidered badges, however many regiments wore metal badges during this early period. This example probably adapted from the ornament on the “wing epaulette”.

20     4th (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards pre 1855 Officer's waist belt plate. A fine and rare example. Finely seeded gilt rectangular plate with burnished edges; mounted on the plate, in silver, the Union wreath closed at the top with a Crowned Maid of Erin Harp which rests on Star of the Most Illustrious Order of St. Patrick. Across the base of the wreath, a scroll inscribed “Peninsula”. Both fixed and detachable belt loops present. VGC (£300 - £400)

21     1st Royal Dragoons Victorian Officer’s undress sabretache ornament. A very fine and scarce die-stamped rich gilt example. Royal Crest resting on scroll “The Royal Dragoons” with bi-part scroll beneath “Spectemur Agendo”. Five loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200)

22     5th Royal Irish Lancers, Officer’s sabretache ornament circa 1861-1902. A fine and very rare example in two part copper gilt. Upon crossed lances a circular strap, “Quis Separabit” on the domed centre a pinned through mount being the crowned Harp and Maid. Across the dependant end of the strap a scroll, “Royal Irish” and suspended from the tip of the strap a floreate “5”. Six screw post fasteners and four pairs of wires (two pairs reduced). One top lance section slightly buckled. VGC. (£300 - £400)

23     Royal Marines Officer’s shako plate circa 1855-66. A very fine and extremely scarce example. Copper gilt crowned star mounted with a laurel wreath and strap “Per Mare Per Terram”; to the centre, a silver globe in relief with the continents highlighted in gilt. A gilt fouled anchor mounted to the base of the crown closes the top of the laurel wreath; a gilt strung bugle mounted on the star beneath the wreath. Retains both horizontal loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1088) (£400 - £600) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1088 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

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

25     Royal Marine Light Infantry Officer’s helmet plate circa 1901-05. A fine and scarce short lived gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath with scroll inscribed “Gibraltar” applied to the top and fouled anchor to the junction below. Within the wreath, a pierced strap inscribed “Per mare per terram” on blue enamel ground. To the centre, a silver globe in relief with the continents highlighted in gilt. Mounted beneath the anchor, a silver strung bugle. Three loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1095) (£300 - £400) The familiar white helmet was adopted in 1905. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1095 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

26     King’s Own Scottish Borderers post 1884 Officer’s waist belt plate. A fine example. Gilt seeded rectangular plate with burnished edges mounted with silver thistle wreath, saltire and Edinburgh Castle. Complete with both belt loops. VGC (£60 - £100)

27     Irish. 83rd Foot (County of Dublin) Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1840-55. A very fine and scarce example. Rectangular gilt plate mounted with gilt crowned laurel wreath; and numerous honour scrolls; to the centre, “83” on a domed ground. Reverse retains original fixings comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. Numerals replacements otherwise VGC (as Parkyn 504) (£500 - £700)

28     Irish. 86th (Royal County Down) Regiment of Foot Officer’s pre 1855 shoulder belt plate. A extremely fine and scarce example. Burnished gilt rectangular plate mounted with gilt crowned Maid of Erin Harp; seeded numerals “86” mounted on the strings of the Harp. Reverse retains original fixings comprising two hooks and two studs and bears Fleur de Lis maker’s mark. VGC (Parkyn 506) (£800 - £1,000)

29     The Grenadier Guard Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1837-55. A very fine example, the rectangular back plate having a seeded ground and bearing one large mount being a fused grenade, this with a crowned reversed and interlaced “VR” Royal Cypher. (Parkyn Fig.61). Standard double hook and stud fasteners. VGC (£500 - £700)

30     13th Foot (1st Somersetshire) (Prince Albert’s Regiment of Light Infantry) Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-81. A fine and scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver strung bugle surmounted by a mural crown with “Jellalabad” above, “13” between the cords, set on a black velvet ground. Three loops to reverse. GC (£300 - £400)

31     19th (1st Yorkshire North Riding) Regiment of Foot Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-81. A fine and scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with gilt rose and XIX set on a black patent leather ground. Mounted on the base of the wreath, a gilt angular tri-part scroll “The Princess of Wales’s Own”. Three (bent) loops to reverse. VGC (KK 190) (£300 - £400) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 190 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

32     Scottish. 92nd (Gordon Highlanders) Regiment, Officer’s waist belt plate circa 1855-81. Rectangular gilt back plate with silver mounts comprising a central Sphinx/Egypt honour over milled numerals “XCII”, these with attached thistle sprays, a floreate scroll above, “Peninsula” and a similar one below, “Waterloo”. Fixed belt loop present, detachable belt loop now absent. GC (£70 - £100)

33     Irish. North Cork Rifles pre 1881 Officer’s pouch belt plate. A fine and rare die-stamped silvered example. Laurel wreath surmounted by a Guelphic Crown resting on a blank tablet; within the wreath a Maltese cross with ball finials to the tips and lions between the arms. To the centre, within a circlet inscribed “North Cork Riflemen”, a strung bugle. Four screw posts to reverse and complete with backing plate. VGC (£400 - £600) Raised 1793 at Fermoy as North Cork Militia; redesignated North Cork Rifles 1852; became 9th Bn. KRRC on Friday 1st July 1881

34     Irish. Westmeath Rifles pre 1881 Officer’s pouch belt plate. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Oval shamrock wreath surmounted by a Crown resting on a blank tablet; within the wreath, a Maltese cross with lions between the arms and ball finials to the tips. To the centre; a strung bugle within a circlet inscribed “Westmeath Rifle Regiment”. Four screw posts to reverse and complete with backing plate. A little polished to centre. GC (£400 - £600) Raised in 1793 at Mullingar as Westmeath Militia, redesignated Westmeath Rifles in 1855 and became 9th Bn. Rifle Brigade on Friday 1st July 1881.

35     9th Gurkha Rifles pre 1952 Officer’s pouch belt plate. A good scarce silver plated example. Within a crowned oak wreath, a Maltese cross with ball finials to the tips and lions between the angles. To the centre, within a circlet “Gurkha Rifles”, “9” on a lined ground. Four screw posts to reverse, complete with backing plate. VGC (£200 - £300)

36     Essex Rifles pre 1881 Officer's pouch belt plate. A very fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Within a crowned pierced strap “Essex Rifles”, the three seaxes from the Arms of Essex. Two screw posts to reverse. Generally VGC (£200 - £400) Raised 23rd June 1759 at Colchester as the 2nd or East Essex Militia; redesigned Essex Rifles Militia in March 1853 and became 3rd Bn. Essex Regt. on 1st July 1881 at Warley.

37     3rd VB PWO West Yorkshire Regiment (Leeds Rifles) Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1901-08. A good scarce die-stamped silver plated example. Laurel wreath surmounted by a Crown resting on a blank tablet. Within the wreath, a Maltese cross with ball finials to the tips and lions between the arms, crowned strung bugle to centre within circlet inscribed “Leeds Rifles”. Across the lower part of the wreath, a drooping scroll “3rd VB PWO West Yorkshire Regt.”. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) HQ at Leeds.

38     8th Bn. PWO West Yorkshire Regiment (Leeds Rifles) post 1914 Officer’s pouch belt plate. A good scarce die-stamped silver plated example. Laurel wreath surmounted by a Crown resting on a blank tablet. Within the wreath, a Maltese cross with ball finials to the tips and lions between the arms, crowned strung bugle to centre within circlet inscribed “Leeds Rifles”; top arm of the cross inscribed “South Africa 1900-02”. Across the lower part of the wreath, a drooping scroll “8th Bn. PWO West Yorkshire Regt.”. Four screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) HQ at Leeds.

39     The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Officer’s 1913 silver hallmarked pouch belt plate. A fine die-stamped silver example by J & Co. (Jennens) bearing Birmingham hallmarks. King’s crown over thistle sprays enclosing the mullet with strung bugle below; across the base a scroll “The Scottish Rifles”. Four screw posts to reverse complete with backing plate bearing ensuite hallmarks. VGC. (£200 - £300)

40     1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1908-25. A very fine silvered example. Within a crowned wreath, half of laurel, half of palm, the Welsh Dragon. Below the wreath, a scroll inscribed “1st Battn. Monmouthshire Regiment”. Four screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Formed 1st April 1908 from 2nd VB South Wales Borderers. HQ at Stow Hill, Newport.

41     POW Ceylon Mounted Rifles Officer’s pouch belt plate. A fine and scarce die-stamped silver plated example. Within a laurel wreath surmounted by Prince of Wales’s plumes, a Maltese cross with ball finials to the tips; strung bugle mounted to central disc. Four screw posts to reverse. VGC (£180 - £220) Rifle Corps raised in 1887 comprising two Squadrons; disbanded circa 1937, its remaining members joining the Ceylon Planters.

42     Welsh. 16th (Cardiff) Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1869-80. An extremely fine and rare die-stamped unmarked silver example. Within a slender crowned laurel wreath, Stuart Arms and motto “Avito Viret Honore” and surmounted by pierced letters “Bute Rifles”; at the base of the wreath, a wide drooping scroll “XVI Glamorgan”. Four screw posts to reverse (shortened) complete with backing plate. Fracture between crown and wreath on one side otherwise VGC. (£400 - £600) Formed 18th January 1860 at Cardiff, many of its members being from Bute Docks. (Bute being authorised as part of the title in 1869). Port of Cardiff including Bute Docks started by John Crichton-Stuart, 2nd Marquess of Bute and Lord-Lieutenant of Glamorgan hence the use of the Stuart Arms.

43     2nd VB West Yorkshire Regiment Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1887-1901. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Within a laurel wreath surmounted by a crown on a blank tablet, the White Horse and “Nec Aspera Terrent” scroll. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “The West Yorkshire Regiment” with supplementary scroll below “2nd Volunteer Battalion. Four screw post to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) HQ at Bradford

44     Channel Islands. 2nd Royal Jersey Militia 1870’s Officer’s shako plate. 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 “Second Royal Jersey”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£400 - £600)

45     South Lancashire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Volunteers), TA Bn. Officer’s helmet plate circa 1908-14. A fine and rare blackened example with silvered highlights of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver Sphinx on blank tablet on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “South Lancashire Regiment”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

46     King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, TA Bn. Officer’s helmet plate circa 1908-14. A fine and rare silvered example by J & Co. (Jennens) of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver lion on a crimson velvet ground. To the top of the wreath, an applied silver scroll “The King’s Own”; to the base of the wreath another tri-part scroll “Royal Lancaster Regt.”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

47     Northamptonshire Local Militia, Central Battalion, Officer’s shako plate, circa 1808-16. A good cast silver plate example the crown over a square title frame, “Central Northamptonr. Local Militia”. In the fretted centre “GR” . Two pierced square fasteners. VGC. (£350 - £450) The mount for the shoulder belt plate was identical but with variable fasteners. HQ. Northampton..

48     First Devon Militia Officer’s shako plate circa 1855-61. A very fine and scarce die-stamped silver plated example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with circlet “First Devon Militia”; Exeter Castle and “Semper Fidelis” scroll to lined centre. Two replacement loops to reverse. VGC (£250 - £300)

49     4th West Yorkshire Militia Officer’s shako plate circa 1861-69. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with a circlet inscribed “4th West York Militia”; VR cypher to centre. Reverse retains both original horizontal loops. Pinhole to crown otherwise GC. (KK 1193) (£200 - £300) Became 4th Battalion PWO West Yorkshire Regt. on Friday 1st July 1881. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1193 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

50     4th VB Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) post 1887 Officer’s helmet plate. A good scarce die-stamped silvered example. Within a thistle wreath surmounted by a Guelphic Crown, a mullet with strung bugle below. On the left of the wreath, a Sphinx on a torse; on the right side of the wreath, the Dragon of China on a torse. On the base of the wreath, a scroll inscribed “4th Volr. Battn.” with “The Scottish Rifles” below. Three loops to reverse. VGC (as KK 1570) (£250 - £400) HQ at 149, Cathedral Street, Glasgow.

51     Tower Hamlets Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer’s helmet plate plate. A very fine and scarce silvered example of 1878 universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and circlet inscribed “Tower Hamlets Rifles ”, to the centre, The Tower of London. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £500)

52     3rd VB Hampshire Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1885-1901. A very fine and scarce silvered 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. Wires securing central device AF otherwise VGC. (£300 - £500) HQ Portsmouth.

53     39th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer’s 1860 hallmarked silver pouch belt plate. A good scarce example by JG bearing London hallmarks. Resting in an oak wreath, a coroneted strap inscribed “39th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps” with the Arms of the Borough of Finsbury to centre. On the wreath, below the tail of the strap, a scroll inscribed “Pro aris et focis”. One of two flat loops to reverse. GC (£150 - £200) 39th M.R.V. (The Finsbury Rifle Volunteer Corps) were based at 7 Penton Street, Pentonville. London. Renumbered as 21st in 1880 becoming 11th London Regt. in 1908

54     4th West Riding of Yorkshire Rifle Volunteer Corps OR’s helmet plate circa 1880-83. A good die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and strap “4th West York Rifle Vols. Corps”, partial Arms of Halifax to centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120) HQ Wakefield. Became 1st VB King’s Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire Regiment) in February 1883.

55     17th (Burnley) Lancashire Rifle Volunteers Corps NCO’s helmet plate circa 1878-80. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example of universal crowned star pattern bearing with laurel wreath and strap “17th Lancashire Rifle Volunteers Corps ”, the centre with Royal Crest. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) Formed 16th January 1860 at Burnley; became part of 2nd VB East Lancashire Regiment in 1889 with HQ at Burnley.

56     2nd Hampshire Rifle Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1880-85. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and strap inscribed inscribed “2nd Hants. Rifle Volunteers”; centre bearing shield charged with Crown and Rose (from Arms of Southampton). Three loops to reverse. VGC (£120 - £150) HQ at Southampton. Became a VB of the Regiment on Friday 1st July 1881; redesignated 2nd VB on 18th August 1885.

57     2nd (Berwickshire) VB King’s Own Scottish Borderers helmet plate circa 1887-1901. A fine scarce die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and applied glengarry style badge with scroll beneath inscribed “2nd Volunteer Battn.”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120) HQ at Duns. See “Badges of the Highland and Lowland Regiments” by W.H. & K.D.Bloomer, Plate 32 for similar example.

58     4th VB Hampshire Regiment OR’s helmet plate circa 1885-1901. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and circlet inscribed “4th Volr. Battn. Hampshire”; dog gauge to centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) HQ Bournemouth. Became 7th Bn. Hampshire Regt. in 1908.

59     2nd VB Border Regiment OR’s helmet plate circa 1887-96. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and mounted with 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 China Dragon on a red cloth backing. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120) 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.

60     2nd VB Notts & Derby Regiment (Sherwood Foresters) OR’s helmet plate circa 1902-08. A scarce good die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and applied title circle “Notts & Derby 2nd Volr Battn”. In the centre a crowned Bath style cross with central oak sprays and a Hart lodged, three title scrolls “Sherwood Foresters Notts & Derby”. Two loop fasteners. VGC (An official conversion from a Victorian example whilst in service). (£60 - £80) HQ Bakewell.

61     2nd VB Loyal North Lancashire Regiment OR’s helmet plate circa 1902-08. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and “2nd Volr. Batn. Loyal North Lancashire” circlet, the centre with Royal Crest on the Lancashire Roses. Three loops to reverse (top one bent). VGC (£80 - £120) HQ at Bolton.

62     3rd (Glamorgan) VB Welsh Regiment OR’s helmet plate circa 1901-08. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example of crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and circlet inscribed “The Welsh 3rd Volr. Battn.”, to the centre, Prince of Wales' plumes on scroll inscribed “Gwell angau neu ghwilydd”. Three loops to reverse. GC (£80 - £120) HQ Pontypridd

63     South Africa, 1st City Volunteers of Grahamstown Officer’s helmet plate circa 1890-1901. A fine and scarce silver plated example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and strap “First City Volunteers. Grahamstown”, the centre with numeral “1” on a black velvet ground. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£250 - £400) Raised 1875.

64     Hampshire Militia Officer’s shako plate circa 1855. An exceptionally fine and scarce example. Silvered eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; mounted on the star, the Garter in gilt surmounted by floreated numerals “13” (county’s 1833 precedence number). Within the Garter, a red enamel rose in high relief ornamented with green sepals. Across the tail of the Garter, an ornate ended scroll inscribed “Hampshire”. Reverse retains both original horizontal loops. Slight damage to enamel not affecting its splendid appearance. VGC (KK 1223) (£600 - £800) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1223 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

65     6th Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer’s helmet plate circa 1880-88. A splendid silvered example of universal crowned star pattern bearing oak wreath and strap “Sixth Lancashire First Manchester Rifles”; to the centre “6” on a black velvet ground. Three (pinched) loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1555) (£300 - £400) 6th LRVC (or 1st Manchester) formed 25th August 1859. Redesignated 2nd VB Manchester Regt. in September 1888. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1555 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

66     South Africa. Oudtshoorn Rifle Volunteers Officer’s helmet plate circa 1890-99. A fine and scarce die-stamped silver plated example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and circlet inscribed “Oudtshoorn Rifle Volunteers”; Cape Arms to centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC (Owen 270) (£150 - £200) Raised 15th February 1890, Captain C.M. Lind commanding. Plate worn on the white helmet adopted in 1891.

67     Durham Light Infantry, TA Bn. Officer’s helmet plate circa 1908-14. A fine and rare silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver strung bugle on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “The Durham light Infantry”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

68     East Kent Regiment of Militia Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-81. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and pierced circlet “East Kent Regiment”, the centre with White Horse of Kent on “Invicta” scroll with “Mediterranean” battle honour above on a black leather ground. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) The East Kent Militia was raised at Canterbury 25th February 1760 and was originally numbered the First Regiment of Militia. In 1803 it was renumbered the 57th Regiment of Militia, a title it continued with until 1833, when it was renumbered 49th. It was awarded the battle honour “Mediterranean” for garrison duty during the Crimean War. Became 3rd Bn. The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment) on Friday, 1st July 1881.

69     9th West Yorkshire Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1880-83. A fine and scarce silvered example with matching benchmarks to both halves. Circlet inscribed “9th West York Rifle Volr. Corps”; centre mounted with Rose. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£200 - £300) HQ Skipton-in-Craven. Redesignated 3rd VB Duke of Wellington’s Regiment 14th February 1883.

70     13th (Southport) Lancashire Rifle Volunteers Victorian Officer’s shako plate. A fine and scarce die-stamped silver plated example of crowned star pattern mounted with circlet “Lancashire Rifle Volunteers”, the centre with rose over “13”. Two horizontal loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1531) (£200 - £400) Formed at Southport in 1859. Became 3rd VB King’s Liverpool Regiment in 1888 This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1531 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

71     2nd VB Manchester Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1888-1901. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with Arms of Manchester on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied gilt tri-part scroll “The Manchester Regiment” with supplementary scroll beneath “2nd Volunteer Battalion” . Three loops to reverse. Crease to 11 o’clock star point otherwise generally GC. (£300 - £400) Originally formed as 6th Lancashire (1st Manchester) Rifle Volunteer Corps in 1859. HQ in Stretford Road, Redesignated 2nd VB in September 1888. Became 6th Battalion in 1908.

72     The Manchester Regiment, TA Bn. Officer’s helmet plate circa 1908-14. A fine and rare silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with gilt Arms of Manchester on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied gilt scroll “The Manchester Regiment” . Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

73     Hampshire Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A very fine and scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with gilt Tiger in silver wreath on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver scroll “The Hampshire Regiment” . Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

74     Bedfordshire 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 Maltese cross on a star, centrally a hart crossing a ford on blue enamel backing all on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver scroll “The Bedfordshire Regiment” . Three loops to reverse. Reverse with additional holes indicating conversion from an 1878-81 16th Foot example. Star tips with verdigris, the remainder fresh. (£200 - £300)

75     South Staffordshire Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A very fine and scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver Sphinx on “Egypt” tablet on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver scroll “The South Staffordshire Regiment” . Three loops to reverse. VGC (KK 250) (£300 - £400) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 250 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

76     1st West India Regiment Officer’s shako plate circa 1862-69. An extremely fine and scarce die-stamped rich gilt example of crowned star pattern mounted with oak wreath and strap “West India Regt.”; milled numeral “1” to domed centre. Retains both horizontal loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £400)

77     The Notts & Derby Regiment (Sherwood Foresters) Officer’s helmet plate circa 1904-14. A fine and scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and silver Maltese Cross with applied gilt oak wreath and scrolls “The” “Notts & Derby” “Regt” to the arms of the cross. To the centre, a silver Stag set on translucent blue enamel ground. To the base of the laurel wreath, an applied bi-part silver scroll inscribed “Sherwood Foresters”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (as KK 259) (£350 - £400) This example interestingly has an open laurel wreath; the more usual pattern (as KK 259) has a full wreath.

78     Irish. 100th (The Prince of Wales’s Royal Canadian) Regiment Officer’s shako plate circa 1858-61. A very fine and exceedingly scarce die-stamped gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with pierced gilt circlet inscribed “Prince of Wales’s Royal Canadian Regiment” on a gilt ground. Silver Prince of Wales’s plumes and gilt metal “100” to black patent leather centre. Two horizontal loops to reverse. 3 o’clock ray tip slightly distorted. VGC (£300 - £400) Raised 22nd June 1858 by Lt.Col. George de Rottenburg CB (Assistant Quartermaster-General in Canada); became 1st Bn. Leinster Regiment on Friday, 1st July 1881; disbanded 31st July 1922.

79     South Staffordshire Regiment, TA Bn. Officer’s helmet plate circa 1908-14. A fine and rare gilt example by J & Co (Jennens) of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver Sphinx on blank tablet on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver scroll “The South Staffordshire Regiment” . Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

80     The Manchester Regiment, Officer’s helmet plate circa 1901-14. A fine quality example in gilt and silver. The KC over an eight pointed star with attached mount being laurel sprays and the Garter Proper. In the centre in frosted silver on a ground of black velvet the full arms of the City of Manchester. A silver scroll on the lower laurels, “The Manchester Regiment”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £350)

81     East Yorkshire Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1901-14. A very fine and scarce gilt example by J & Co (Jennens) of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver rose on a gilt star on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver scroll “The East Yorkshire Regiment” (“J & Co” stamping only just discernible due to poor manufacture). Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

82     1st Administrative Battalion Herefordshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s shako plate circa 1869-78. A good die-stamped white metal example, standard crowned laurels pattern with central strap, “1st A.B. Herefordshire Rifle Volunteers”, within a ribboned strung bugle horn. Two loops to reverse with later additional lead soldered loop to reverse of crown. VGC (KK 1785) (£150 - £200) .

83     Welsh. Royal Carmarthen Militia, Other rank’s shako plate circa 1800-16. A very rare die-stamped brass example being simply the Prince of Wales’s crest, the coronet of distinctive fan shape; three original soldered on soft iron loop fasteners. VGC (approx. 11cm x 9cm) (£350 - £450) SAHR Journal No.130 Summer 1954 shows the officers’ silver and gilt pattern. The regiment was made “Royal” in 1799, and styled themselves “Fusiliers” from 1803. In 1852 became the Royal Carmarthen Rifle Regiment, converted to Militia Artillery in 1861 and was disbanded in 1909.

84     3rd Rifle Volunteers, Other ranks shako plate 1869-78. A fine quality die-stamped white metal example, format as for the line regiments, crowned laurels with central Garter Proper, in the centre a stencilled “3”. Two loop fasteners. VGC (£80 - £120)

85     Honorable Artillery Company, Senior NCO’s shoulder belt plate circa 1800-20. A heavy die-cast rectangular gilt back plate with raised designs comprising, the Crown of State over a shield bearing the Arms of the Ordnance Board, at the bottom Old English capitals, “HAC”. Small sprays of foliage around the top of the shield. Standard double hook and stud fasteners. VGC. (£300 - £400)

86     Welsh. 3rd Glamorganshire Rifle Volunteer Corps pouch belt plate circa 1860. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Within a circlet “3rd Glamorganshire Rifles - Pro Aris et Focis”; centre with three shields, two strung bugles and a crown at the base. To screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £400)

87     Irish. Glenauley Infantry, OR’s cross belt plate, (Co. Fermanagh), circa 1779-1815. An extremely rare example in die-stamped brass. In the centre a castle flying the Union flag with attendant sprays of palm and laurel, a furled scroll above, “Glenauley Infantry”, a similar scroll at the base, “Croppies Lie Down”. Standard double hook and stud fasteners. GC (£600 - £800) The Army lists entitle the unit “Glenawley”. The early units are variously called “Glenawley True Blues” or “Glenawley”. The later unit was under the dual command of Capt. John Willoughby Cole, Viscount Cole and Capt. George Hafford. Viscount Cole was later 2nd Earl of Enniskillen.Raised 1779, stood down 1792 and reraised later that year, disbanded 1815.

88     Welsh. Carmarthen Militia Other rank’s cartouche badge circa 1770-1800. An extremely rare example in solid die-cast lead, being a large Prince of Wales’s crest with a distinctive fan shaped coronet; at the base of the feathers a double looped scroll hand chased, “Ich Dien” and “Carmarthen”. Five pierced tang fasteners. VGC (approx. 7.8cm x 6.4cm) (£300 - £400) Probably “made in the field”, the originals being iron or heavy gauge brass. The regiment was made “Royal” in 1799.

89     Scottish. Dundee Highlanders Victorian OR’s glengarry badge. A fine scarce die-stamped white metal example. Star of the Order of the Thistle bearing thistle wreath, within the wreath a Crowned oval bearing the motto of the Order of the Thistle “Nemo me impune lacessit”. To the centre, St. Andrew and the Cross. To the left of the Crown, a scroll inscribed “The”; to the right, another inscribed “Dundee”; beneath the wreath a scroll inscribed “Highlanders”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) 3rd Forfarshire RV became a VB of the regiment on Friday 1st July 1881; redesignated 3rd (Dundee Highland) VB Black Watch in 1st December 1887.

90     Hyderabad Volunteer Rifles helmet plate circa 1882-1903. A fine and scarce die stamped white metal example. Crowned strung bugle with “HVR” cypher on the strings. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200)

91     South Africa. Cape Volunteer Engineers OR’s helmet plate circa 1902-09. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example. Crowned shield bearing Arms of Cape Colony, the top edge inscribed “Volunteer Engineers”; the shield resting on “Spes Bona” scroll. Three loops (pinched) to reverse. VGC (Owen 135). (£150 - £200)

92     23rd (Royal Welsh Fusiliers) Regiment. Other ranks cross belt plate circa 1830-55. An extremely rare example, the rectangular back plate in heavy gauge sheet brass. The mount a fused grenade with raised “XXIII” upon the ball is in heavy die-stamped brass, secured via two original pierced tangs. Four broad brass tang belt fasteners. GC (£500 - £600) The broad tang fasteners indicate a post 1829 currency.

93     Liverpool Irish OR’s shako plate circa 1860-88 A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Within a crowned rectangular wreath of shamrocks, a disc bearing IRV cypher, below the disk a harp. Across the base of the wreath, an ornate scroll bearing the motto “Erin go Bragh”. Two old replacement loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300)

94     3rd Kent, Royal Arsenal Artillery Volunteers Corps Officer’s helmet plate circa 1901-08. A fine and rare example. Silvered Royal Arms, a scroll below inscribed “3rd Kent” in place of the usual “Ubique” Below the scroll, a gun and below the gun a scroll inscribed “Royal Arsenal Arty. Vol. Corps”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Ex Hugh King Collection

95     Australia. Southern Tasmanian Volunteer Artillery Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A fine scarce die-stamped white metal example. Royal Arms, a scroll below inscribed “Southern”; below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll inscribed “Tasmanian Volunteer Artillery”. Three loops (pinched) to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) Raised in 1880 at Hobart under the command of Captain E. L. Crowther; equipped with two breech-loading 12 pound howitzers and two 32 pounder guns on field carriages.

96     Scottish. 1st Admin. Brigade Argyll & Bute Artillery Volunteers Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-80. A good scarce short lived example. Silvered Royal Arms, pierced around the shield, with scroll below inscribed “1st A.D. Brig”. Below the scroll, a gun with mounted wheel resting on a scroll “Argyll & Bute Artillery Volunteers”. Three (pinched) loops to reverse with small blades to back of base scroll. GC (£200 - £300)

97     Scottish. 1st Ayrshire & Galloway Artillery Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A good scarce die-stamped example. White metal Royal Arms with scroll below inscribed “1st”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll “Ayrshire & Galloway Artillery Vols”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Formed 22nd December, 1859 at Irvine. HQ moved to Ayr in 1863 and thence to Kilmarnock in 1889.

98     Scottish. 1st Banff Artillery Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A good scarce die-stamped example. White metal Royal Arms with scroll below inscribed “1st”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll “Banff Artillery Volunteers”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Formed December, 1859 at Macduff.

99     Scottish. 1st Berwick-on-Tweed Artillery Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A good scarce die-stamped example. White metal Royal Arms with scroll below inscribed “1st”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll “Berwick-on-Tweed Artillery Volunteers”. Two replacement loops to reverse. Evidence of silver plating, polished. GC (£150 - £200) Formed 27th February 1860. From 1866 attached to the 2nd Northumberland Artillery Volunteers Corps.

100     1st Cheshire & Carnarvon Volunteer Artillery OR’s helmet plate circa 1880-1901. A good scarce die-stamped example. White metal Royal Arms, a scroll below inscribed “1st”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll inscribed “Cheshire & Carnarvon V.A.”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£120 - £150) Title assumed June 1880. HQ at Chester.

101     2nd Kent Artillery Volunteers senior NCO’s helmet plate circa 1901-08. A good scarce die-stamped example bearing oval tablet to reverse of Hobson & Sons, 1, 3 & 5 Lexington St, London W. Lightly silvered Royal Arms, a scroll below inscribed “2nd”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll inscribed “Kent Artillery Volunteers”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Formed at Faversham 15th November 1859.

102     1st Lincolnshire Artillery Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A good scarce die-stamped example. White metal Royal Arms with scroll below inscribed “First”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll “Lincolnshire Artillery Vols”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Formed 12th January 1860 at Boston.

103     1st Monmouthshire Artillery Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A good scarce die-stamped example. White metal Royal Arms with scroll below inscribed “1st”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll “Monmouthshire Artillery Volunteers”. Three loops to reverse. GC (£150 - £200) Formed 4th October 1860 at Newport.

104     1st Norfolk Artillery Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A good scarce die-stamped example. White metal Royal Arms with scroll below inscribed “First”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll “Norfolk Artillery”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) Formed 29th September, 1859 at Great Yarmouth.

105     1st Northumberland Artillery Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A good scarce die-stamped example. White metal Royal Arms with scroll below inscribed “First”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll “Northumberland Artillery Vols”. Three (pinched) loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) Formed 16th August, 1859 at Tynemouth.

106     Scottish. 1st Lanarkshire Artillery Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A good scarce die-stamped example. White metal Royal Arms with scroll below inscribed “1st”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll “Lanarkshire Artillery Vols”. Two replacement loops to reverse. VGC (£120 - £150) Formed 30th December, 1859 at Glasgow.

107     15th Lancashire Artillery Volunteers senior NCO’s helmet plate circa 1878-80. A good scarce die-stamped example. Silvered Royal Arms with scroll below inscribed “15th”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll “Lancashire Artillery Volunteers”. Three loops to reverse (one a replacement). VGC (£150 - £200) Formed 26th April, 1860 at Garston.

108     1st Sussex Artillery Volunteers Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. 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) Formed 19th November 1859 with HQ at Brighton

109     Rifle Brigade Colour Sergeant’s 1872 rank badge. A very fine and scarce large bullion example on black cloth worn on the sleeve. Within a heavy wreath of laurel, a crown over crossed sabres with strung bugle below. Old cloth label to reverse “Col. Sgt. H. Hone, 1872. 4/RB”. A little service wear, one or two stitching faults and sequins absent. GC (£150 - £200) 4th Bn. formed at Winchester 1st September 1857, embarked for Canada in 1861 and served in America until 1872. In 1873 it embarked for India.

110     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. (£100 - £150) Designed by James Barnet and Captain Francis Hixson

111     2nd (Glamorgan) VB Welsh Regiment glengarry badge circa 1888-96. A fine die-stamped white metal example. Within a crowned circlet “The Welsh 2nd Volr. Battn.”, Prince of Wales’s plumes and scroll “Gwell Angau Na Chywilydd”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£60 - £80) HQ at Cardiff

112     4th VB Norfolk Regiment OR’s glengarry badge circa 1883-96. A fine die-stamped white metal example. Within a crowned circlet “Norfolk 4th Volr. Battn.”, the figure of Britannia. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£60 - £80) HQ at Norwich. Redesignated 4th VB Norfolk Regiment in June 1883; amalgamated with 1st VB 1st April 1908 to form 4th Bn. Norfolk Regiment.

113     WWI Brigade HQ, 19th (Western) Division Staff Officer’s armband / brassard. A fine and scarce three and a half inch example of blue melton cloth embroidered with butterfly in silver wire. Cotton lined. Minor service wear. Tongue and buckle fixing. Minor service wear. GC (£75 - £100) Butterfly adopted before the Battle of the Somme 1916.

114     Scottish. 3rd Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers shako plate circa 1863-84. A fine and scarce die-cast silvered example of crowned star pattern bearing circlet “Lanarkshire Volunteers”; centre with lion over “3”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) 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.

115     40th Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps (or 3rd Manchester) Officer’s 1860 hallmarked silver pouch belt plate. A fine and scarce die-stamped silver example by CR & Co. with Birmingham hallmarks. Seeded plated with raised rim bearing crown over “Manchester Volunteer Rifles” scroll; to the base, a strung bugle between laurel sprays with “3” between the strings. Four 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.

116     14th Lancashire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s shako plate circa 1859. A fine and rare die-stamped silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with strap “”14th Lancashire”; three lions in pale to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) Formed in the eastern part of the City of Liverpool at Edge Hill 10th November 1859.

117     West Suffolk Rifle Volunteer Corps, Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860-83. A small three part die-stamped silver plate example. Crowned laurel sprays enclosing a circular strap, “West Suffolk R.V.C.”. Screw posts removed and now fitted with waist belt fittings. VGC. (£100 - £150)

118     3rd Lancashire Rifle Volunteers Corps Officer’s pouch belt plate. A fine and scarce die-cast frosted silvered example. Within a crowned Union wreath, “LRV” cypher mounted with milled numeral “3”. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Became part of 2nd VB East Lancashire Regiment in 1889 with HQ at Burnley.

119     40th Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps (or 3rd Manchester) Officer’s glengarry badge circa 1860. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Within a crowned wreath, a circlet “Lancashire Volunteers”, pierced “40” to seeded centre. Two loops 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.

120     Scottish. 1st Elgin Volunteer Rifles OR’s shako plate circa 1862-79. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example. Resting in a laurel wreath, a circlet “1st Elgin Rifle Volunteers” with Thistle to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Became 3rd (Morayshire) VB Seaforth Highlanders 1st December 1887 with HQ at Elgin.

121     29th (Lytham) Lancashire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Crowned strung bugle with “29” between the strings. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Formed 26th January 1860 at Lytham; became part of 2nd VB East Lancashire Regiment in 1889 with HQ at Burnley.

122     3rd Cornwall Rifle Volunteers post 1859 Officer’s head-dress badge. A very fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Strung bugle surmounted by applied Prince of Wales’s plumes, “3” between the strings. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £250) HQ at Falmouth.

123     Scottish. 1st Dumfries Rifle Volunteer Corps OR’s shako plate circa 1864-76. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Crowned curled bugle with thistle to centre. Two (pinched) loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) 1st Dumfries RV became a VB of the Royal Scots Fusiliers on Friday 1st July 1881; transferred to King’s Own Scottish Borderers as their 3rd VB in May 1887.

124     12th London (Rangers) Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1908-26. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Maltese cross with lions between the arms, surmounted by a Crown resting on a tablet inscribed “Excel”. Top arm of the cross inscribed “South Africa 1900-02”; scroll beneath the cross “The Rangers”. On the cross, a circlet inscribed “12th County of London” with a strung bugle to the centre. Three of four screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £250)

125     12th London (Rangers) Officer’s pouch belt plate. A good scarce die-cast post 1926 example. Maltese Cross, surmounted by a Crown resting on a tablet inscribed “Excel”. Boer War and Great War battle honours to each arm of the cross; scroll beneath inscribed “Rangers”; to the centre, a strung bugle within a circlet “12th London Regiment”. Three screw posts to reverse (top one clipped short). VGC (£150 - £200) Fine detail to front and cast appearance of reverse as with many other London Regiment items would almost certainly indicate this piece was made by Ludski & Co, London who later became known as Ludlow.

126     Scottish. Galloway Rifle Volunteers Officer’s 1907 hallmarked silver badge. A very fine and extremely scarce die-stamped example by S & W Ld. bearing Birmingham hallmarks. Within an oval crowned thistle wreath, a shield charged with a rampant lion surmounted by the letters “GRV”. Across the base of the wreath a scroll inscribed “Albanich” with a further scroll above “South Africa 1900-02”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (as KK 1585A) (£300 - £500) Became 5th Bn. King’s Own Scottish Borderers in 1908

127     Welsh. 13th Glamorgan Rifle Volunteer Corps pouch belt plate circa 1860. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example. Crowned star mounted with circlet “13th Glamorganshire Rifle Volunteers”; Prince of Wales’s plumes to centre. To screw posts to reverse. Pristine condition. (£200 - £400) Formed 17th February 1860 at Llandaff,. HQ moved to Taff’s Well in 1876..

128     Scottish. 4th Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers shako plate circa 1863-76. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example of crowned star pattern bearing circlet “Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers”; seeded centre with pierced numeral “4”. Two original wire loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300)

129     Finsbury Rifles (7th VB KRR) Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1901-08. A good scarce die-stamped silvered example. Crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms; mounted to the centre, the arms of the Borough of Finsbury within a strap inscribed “Finsbury Rifles 7th VB KRR” with tri-part scroll beneath the strap inscribed “Pro aris et focis”. Three screw posts to reverse. Generally VGC. (£150 - £200)

130     Isle of Wight Rifles post 1908 pouch belt plate. A good scarce cast silvered example. Laurel wreath surmounted by a crown resting on a scroll “South Africa 1900-01”; to the centre, within a circlet “Isle of Wight Rifles”, the Tower of Carisbrooke Castle. Scroll on the base of the wreath “Princess Beatrice’s”. Three screw posts to reverse. GC (The construction would indicate this piece was made by Ludski & Co, London who later became known as Ludlow.) (£200 - £300) Raised from 25th January 1860 onwards, grouped in July 1860 to form 1st Admin. Bn at Newport, consolidated 13th April 1880 as 1st Isle of Wight RV’s. Became a VB of the Hampshire Regiment on 1st July 1881 redesigned 5th (Isle of Wight, “Princess Beatrice’s”) VB on 18th August 1885..

131     London Rifle Brigade 1930’s Officer’s pouch belt plate. A good cast silver plated example. Within a oak wreath, a circlet “London Rifle Brigade. South Africa 1900,’02” surmounted by a crown resting on “France & Flanders 1914-1918” scroll all superimposed on crossed sword and sceptre; shield from the Royal Arms to the centre. Across the base of the wreath, a scroll inscribed “Primus in urbe” with shield from the City of London arms below. Beneath the circlet a scroll “Ypres 1915,’17”; four honour scrolls to either side of the wreath. Three screw posts to reverse. GC (£100 - £200) The construction would indicate this piece was made by Ludski & Co, London who later became known as Ludlow.

132     Scottish. Duke of Edinburgh’s Own Edinburgh Militia Artillery Officer’s helmet plate. A very fine and scarce die-stamped example circa 1890-1900. Silvered thistle wreath surmounted by the Duke’s Crest in gilt. To the centre, gilt AEA Cypher resting on gilt tri-part scroll inscribed “The Duke of Edinburgh’s Own”. The Cypher is surmounted by a silvered label of cadency. To the base of the wreath, an applied gun. Three (pinched) loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

133     2nd Surrey Artillery Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860. A very fine and scarce die-stamped lightly silvered example. Within a crowned Union wreath, an oval “Second Surrey Artillery Company”; mounted to the centre, a gilt flaming grenade the ball of which is mounted with silver crowned VR cypher, reversed and interlaced. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Formed 10th November 1860 at Brixton.

134     Irish. Louth Rifles pre 1881 Officer’s pouch belt plate. A fine and rare die-stamped silvered example. Maltese cross surmounted by a crown resting on a blank tablet. To the centre, within a circlet inscribed “County Louth Rifles”, a Maid of Erin Harp. Two screw posts to reverse. A little polishing to Harp highpoints, generally VGC. (£400 - £600) Raised 1793 at Colton as Louth Militia; redesignated Louth Rifles 1855; became 6th Bn. Royal Irish Rifles on Friday 1st July 1881 with HQ at Dundalk.

135     Worcestershire Rifle Volunteers Victorian Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1891. A very fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Large pear tree on tablet inscribed “Worcestershire”. Four screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300)

136     Irish. Clough Infantry (Co. Antrim), OR’s cross belt plate circa 1779-1815. A very rare example in cast brass, the designs engraved. In the centre the crowned Harp and Maid, a scroll above, “Clough” and similar at the bottom, “Infantry”. One hook two stud fasteners. GC (£500 - £700) Raised 1779, stood down 1792; reraised 1796, disbanded 1815. In 1803 it was commanded by Capt. JS Moore.

137     Hampshire Yeomanry Cavalry, Other ranks helmet plate circa 1887-1901. A good scarce die-stamped example worn on the 1871 pattern helmet adopted by the regiment in 1887. Elongated fluted white metal star mounted with brass crowned oval strap “Hampshire Cavalry”; white metal rose to black leather centre. Four screw posts to reverse. GC (£150 - £200) See. “50 Years of Yeomanry Uniforms” by RG Harris/EA Campbell.

138     Hampshire Yeomanry Cavalry, Other ranks helmet plate circa 1887-1901. A good scarce die-stamped example worn on the 1871 pattern helmet adopted by the regiment in 1887. Elongated fluted white metal star mounted with brass crowned oval strap “Hampshire Cavalry”; brass rose to black leather centre. Four screw posts to reverse with addition of loops to top ray for display purposes. GC (£150 - £200)

139     Foot Guards pre 1801 Officer’s Gorget. A large plain copper gilt and silver mount example. A standard double lined border with simple cast silver mount being the Royal Arms of Great Britain prior to 1801. Large crack in the upper edge, little gilt remains and the reverse wire frame removed or never fitted. (£300 - £400)

140     Welsh. 1st Admin. Bn. Denbighshire Rifle Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-80. A good scarce white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath circlet inscribed “1st A.B. Denbighshire Rifle Volunteers”; Dragon to centre. Two loops (pinched) to reverse. GC (£200 - £300) 1st Admin. Bn. Denbighshire Rifle Volunteers formed 10th September 1860 with HQ at Ruabon. Consolidated as 1st Denbighshire Rifle Volunteer Corps in 1880. Ex Hugh King Collection

141     4th West London Rifle Volunteers post 1864 Officer’s shako plate. A very fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example of Crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and strap inscribed “West London Rifles” with Victorian Arms of Kensington to the centre. Two loops (pinched) to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) West London title added in July 1864.

142     South Africa. Queenstown Rifle Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1902-13. A good die-stamped white metal example. “QRV” cypher within a laurel and oak wreath surmounted by Cape Arms. Two loops to reverse. VGC (Owen 285) (£60 - £100) Raised 20th April 1860; disbanded 30th September 1880. Re-raised 1883.

143     3rd City of London Rifle Vols. Officer’s helmet plate circa 1880-1901. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and a strap inscribed “Domine Dirige Nos” superimposed on crossed gilt sword and sceptre. Within the strap, a gilt flaming grenade with silvered “3” mounted on the ball set on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath an applied silver shield of the City of London surmounted by a gilt scroll inscribed “London”. Three loops to reverse. Fixings securing grenade to backing plate AF otherwise GC (KK 1568) (£250 - £400) 3rd London Rifle Volunteer Corps raised in 1861 and became 7th (City of London) Bn. The London Regiment in 1908. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1568 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

144     16th Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps OR’s forage cap badge circa 1880-88. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example. Crowned curled bugle with “16” to centre. Two (pinched) loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) 40th LRVC (or 3rd Manchester) formed 29th February 1860; renumbered 16th in 1880. Redesignated 4th VB Manchester Regt. in September 1888.

145     26th Middlesex (Cyclist) Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer’s helmet plate plate circa 1888-1901. A good and scarce lightly silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and circlet inscribed “Middlesex Cyclist Vols ”, to the centre, a cycle wheel. Three loops to reverse. Three pinholes between circlet and cycle wheel (3, 10 and 12 o’clock), use unknown but apparently done by manufacturer. GC (£300 - £500) 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.

146     Canada. 20th Halton Battalion Lorne Rifles post 1881 OR’s helmet plate. A good die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned Maltese cross, with lions between the arms, bearing circlet “Lorne Rifles”; “20” to centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£50 - £100) See “Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914” by Mazeas, HP. 123.

147     South Africa. Worcester Cadets pre 1902 helmet plate circa 1902-13. A good die-stamped white metal example of crowned star pattern mounted with circlet “Worcester Cadets”, the centre with acorn flanked by oakleaves. Three loops to reverse. Slight dent to circlet at 10 o’clock. GC (Owen 2800) (£150 - £250)

148     British Guiana Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A good scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms; central disc with palm border and “BGV” cypher. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300)

149     Rifle Volunteers, Officer’s shako plate circa 1861-68, possibly 1st Haddingtonshire. A crowned star pattern with raised central Garter Proper as per the Line regiments, but all in blackened brass. In the centre on a dimpled ground a silver plated “1”. Two loop fasteners. VGC. (£100 - £150)

150     Irish. Royal Irish Constabulary Victorian helmet plate. A good scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Within a crowned shamrock wreath, the Harp; across the sides and base of the wreath, a tri-part scroll inscribed “Royal Irish Constabulary”. Three loops to reverse. Good condition. (£200 - £300)

151     7th (Fareham) Hampshire Rifle Volunteers shako plate circa 1860. A very fine and rare die-stamped blackened example. Elliptical strap “Hampshire” surmounted by crowned curled bugle with rose within the curl; “7” to centre of strap. Two loops (pinched) to reverse. VGC (£400 - £500) Formed 14th May 1860 at Fareham.

152     Scottish. 2nd (Irvine) Ayrshire Rifle Volunteers Corps forage cap badge circa 1859-73. A very fine and rare die-stamped blackened brass example. Hunting horn string from an upside down thistle. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Formed 27th December 1859 at Irvine; part of 1st Admin Bn. Became part of 2nd VB Royal Scots Fusiliers in December 1887.

153     Sco. 10th Ayrshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1860-73. A fine and rare blackened example with matching benchmark numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “10 Ayrshire Rifle Volunteers”; seeded centre bearing crown and scroll “Girvan”. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£200 - £300) Formed 22nd October 1860 at Girvan; part of 1st Admin Bn. Became part of 2nd VB Royal Scots Fusiliers in December 1887.

154     Scottish. 1st Selkirkshire Rifle Volunteers “Gala Forest Rifles” glengarry badge circa 1860.. A fine rare die-stamped blackened brass example. Within a circlet “1st Selkirkshire R.V. Gala Forest”, a tree and foxes. Two loops to reverse (base of each with verdigris), VGC (£150 - £250) Formed 27th March 1860 with HQ at Galashiels. Unofficially known as “Gala Forest Rifles”.

155     Canada. 9th Bn. Volunteer Militia Rifles Edwardian helmet plate. A good die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned Maltese cross with fleur de lis between the arms. To the centre, “9” within a circlet “Voltigeurs de Quebec”. Three loops to reverse (top one bent). VGC (£60 - £100) Organised in 1862. See “Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914” by Mazeas, HP 92.

156     South Africa. Knysna Rangers OR’s helmet plate circa 1885-1901. A fine and scarce die-stamped blackened brass example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and strap “Knysna Rangers”, the centre with strung bugle. Three loops to reverse. VGC (Owen 246) (£150 - £200) Raised 1875.

157     Canada. 96th District of Algoma Battalion of Rifles OR’s helmet plate circa 1887-96. A fine and scarce scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Multi pointed star surmounted by crown resting on “Canada” tablet. On the star, a Maltese cross bearing maple wreath and circlet “Algoma Rifles”; bear over “96” to centre. Two lead soldered loops to reverse (one bent). VGC (£150 - £200) See “Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914” by Mazeas, HP. 278.

158     London Rifle Brigade Victorian shako plate. A fine die-stamped blackened brass example of crowned star pattern mounted with silvered oak wreath with crossed sword and sceptre. To the centre, within a strap inscribed “London Rifle Brigade”, the shield from the Royal Arms; below the wreath, a scroll inscribed “Ich Dien” with shield from the City of London Arms below. Two loops to reverse. GC (£100 - £150)

159     Tower Hamlets Rifles Officer’s shako plate circa 1880. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example of crowned star pattern mounted with disc bearing the Tower. Loops replaced by stout brooch pin. GC (£150 - £250)

160     London Scottish Officer’s glengarry badge. A very fine die-cast silver plated example constructed in three parts comprising thistle wreath with St. Andrew’s Cross mounted with the Lion of Scotland. Between the top arms of the cross, a scroll inscribed “London”; between the bottom arms, another inscribed “Scottish”. All mounted on a circlet inscribed “Strike Sure S.Africa 1900-02”. Two loops to reverse. Complete with Elcho grey cloth backing. VGC (£50 - £100)

161     60th King’s Royal Rifle Corps OR’s “bell top” shako plate circa 1830-44. A fine and scarce die-cast bronzed example. Maltese cross surmounted by a scroll inscribed “Peninsula” and resting on another inscribed “Celer et Audax”; ball finials to the points of the cross, lions between the angles. On the cross, a circlet inscribed “The King’s Royal Rifle Corps”, to the centre a strung bugle, “60” between the strings. The arms of the cross bearing battle honours. Retains both original loops to reverse. GC (£250 - £400) In December 1830 the title of the regiment was changed from 60th Duke of York’s Own Rifle Corps to 60th King’s Royal Rifle Corps. It is said that the regimental motto “Celer et Audax” (Swift and Bold) was conferred by General Wolfe following the actions of the 2nd and 3rd Battalions, 60th Royal American, before Quebec.

162     50th (or the Queen’s Own) Regiment, Grenadier Company Officer’s shako plate 1844-55. A very rare example in copper gilt with similar overlays, the crowned eight pointed star backplate bears honours on the large star rays, “Orthes Vimiera Corunna Almaraz Nive Vittoria Pyrenees”. The bottom point is further mounted with the Sphinx/Egypt, below the crown a floreated scroll “Punniar”. Centrally, laurel sprays enclose a fused grenade, this with “50” mounted on the ball and within a circle “The Queen’s Own”. At the junction of the laurels is placed a mount “Peninsula”. Two loop fasteners and one pair of ‘crown’ wires to the reverse. The orb and cross missing from the crown, the reverse of the crown strengthened with old glue. The gilt sound under surface grime. (£350 - £400) Two officers only in the Flank Companies at any one time, Captain and Lieutenant.

163     50th (or the Queen’s Own) Regiment, Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1850-55. A scarce example a rectangular gilt back plate with burnished edge and seeded ground, thereon an eight pointed diamond-cut silver star. On the bottom star point a silver Sphinx/Egypt, in the centre a crowned copper gilt strap “Queen’s Own” enclosing a domed silver centre mounted with similar numerals “50”. Two hooks two studs to the reverse plus remains of the leather liner. The gilt rubbed overall and the numerals worn. (£400 - £500)

164     King’s Own Scottish Borderers post 1953 Officer’s shoulder belt plate. A fine post 1953 example by F & S (Firmin & Sons). Burnished gilt rectangular plate mounted with the Cross of St.Andrew in frosted silver plate. Mounted across the top arms of the cross, a scroll inscribed “In Veritate Religionis Confido” surmounted by the Royal Crest. Mounted on the centre of the cross, within a circlet inscribed “King’s Own Scottish Borderers”, Edinburgh Castle. Below the circlet, a tri-part scroll inscribed “Nisi dominus frustra”. Reverse with two hooks and two studs. VGC (£150 - £200)

165     Royal Scots post 1953 Officer’s shoulder belt plate. A good example by T.E. with fleur-de-lis trademark. Burnished gilt rectangular plate mounted with silvered Star of the Order of the Thistle with central gilt motto and Thistle (originally set on a green enamel ground, now absent). Below the star, a silvered scroll inscribed “The Royal Scots”. Reverse with two hooks and two studs. VGC (£100 - £150)

166     Scots Fusilier Guards OR’s waist belt clasp circa 1854-71. A fine and rare brass example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “Scots Fusilier Guards”; centre bears Thistle star. Plain ends. VGC (£150 - £200) 3rd Foot Guards had received the title Scots Fusilier Guards from William IV when it adopted the bearskin cap; in 1877 Her Majesty Queen Victoria was pleased to restore its ancient title “Scots Guards”.

167     1st Westmoreland Rifle Volunteers OR’s waist belt clasp circa 1880-87. A good white metal example with matching benchmark numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “1st Westmoreland Rifle Volunteers”; lined centre bearing crown. Plain ends. Age patina otherwise VGC. (£100 - £150) Redesignated 2nd VB Border Regt. 1st December, 1887.

168     80th Lancashire RV (Liverpool Press Guard) OR’s waist belt clasp circa 1862-80. A good rare die-cast white metal example with matching benchmark numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “Liverpool Press Guard”; lined centre with flaming grenade bearing crowned VR cypher, reversed and interlaced, on the ball. Plain ends. Generally VGC (£200 - £300) Formed 8th January 1861 adopting the title “Liverpool Press Guard” the following year. Became 19th Corps in 1880.

169     Scottish. 97th Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers (Glasgow Volunteer Guards) waist belt clasp circa 1861-63. A rare short lived cast white metal example with matching benchmark numbers on both halves. Circlet inscribed “Glasgow Volunteer Guards”; spray of three thistles to centre. Large universal pattern rococo ends. Thistle highpoints polished. Fracture to circlet between “o” and “w”. Copper showing through at junction between right side of circlet and one end. (£150 - £200) Raised 30th July 1861, under Major A.K. Murray, from men of exceptional physique and adopted scarlet tunics and fur caps becoming known locally as the “Glasgow Guards”;converted to engineers in 1863

170     2nd VB Norfolk Regiment Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1883-1901. A very fine and scarce silvered example. Circlet inscribed “The Norfolk Regt 2nd Volr. Battn.”, seeded centre with applied figure of Britannia over a castle. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£150 - £200) HQ at Great Yarmouth

171     Scottish. Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s waist belt clasp. A fine and scarce white metal example. Circlet inscribed “Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers’; the centre bearing the Lion on a shield with “Pro patria” above. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£150 - £200) Formed in 1859.

172     Irish Volunteers, Other ranks waist belt clasp, early C20th. A two-part interlocking example in tinned copper, in the centre the uncrowned Harp, on the circle in block capitals, “Irish Volunteers”. VGC. (£200 - £400)

173     Scottish. Highland Light Infantry Officer’s 1938 hallmarked silver plaid brooch. A very fine example by J & Co (Jennens) bearing Birmingham hallmarks. Quoit with engraved edge mounted with thistle wreath bearing 30 battle honours to “Modder River” and “South Africa 1899-1901”. To the centre, a cut silver Star of the Order of the Thistle; mounted on the Star, a crown with a curled bugle horn below, “HLI” monogram to the centre. Beneath the horn, a scroll inscribed “Assaye” with the Elephant below. Gilt wash to crown, cypher, scroll and elephant. Stout pin to reverse. VGC (£400 - £500)

174     The Edinburgh, or Queen’s Regiment of Light Infantry Militia, Officer’s plaid brooch circa 1852-81. A very scarce example in silver plate, the plain quoit with an applied circle of cast silver thistle sprays, in the centre a cast silver star of the Order of the Thistle, this with raised central circle in gilt bearing the Thistle motto. A thistle spray in the centre with a dark green enamel background. Stout pin fastener. VGC (£300 - £400)

175     The Royal Fusiliers (City of London) Regiment, VB Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1883-1901. A fine silvered and gilt example with matching benchmarks to both halves. Circlet inscribed “The Royal Fusiliers”; seeded silvered centre mounted with gilt Crown over a Rose. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£100 - £159)

176     Irish. The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, post 1881 Piper’s waist belt plate. An extremely fine and rare multipart example in unmarked silver. The rectangular back plate has rounded corners and bears a similar shaped mount, the side panels being decorated with Celtic strap work, and the four raised roundel corners similarly decorated with Celtic scrolling. In the centre the multi towered Castle of Inniskilling flying the Union flag from the central tower, a scroll at the base, “Inniskilling”. Bar and tongue fasteners, the loose section not present. VGC. (£300 - £400)

177     2nd VB Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1883-1901. A fine and scarce silvered example by Hobson & Sons, Windmill St. London W. Circlet inscribed “2nd Volr. Battn. Loyal North Lancashire Regiment”; seeded centre mounted with Royal Crest and Lancashire Rose. Universal pattern rococo ends. Minor polishing to highpoints of Royal Crest, generally GC. (£150 - £200) HQ at Bolton.

178     Scottish. 1st (Duns) Berwickshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1876. A fine and rare silvered example. Circlet inscribed “In Defence”; seeded centre mounted with gilt demi-lion rampant upon a torse. Universal pattern rococo ends. GC (£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.

179     Scottish. 10th Dundee Highland Rifle Volunteers Officer’s waist belt plate circa 1868-80. A good scarce example. Nickel plated rectangular plate mounted with silver plated circlet inscribed “Dundee Highland Rifle Volunteers” the Arms of Dundee with “Prudentia et condore” below. On the base of the circlet, a shield inscribed “10”. Complete with both plain belt loops. Small section of plating absent on plate just above circlet otherwise GC. (£150 - £200) 10th Corps Forfarshire RVC raised 10th April 1860; amalgamated with 14th in September 1868 and title “Dundee Highland” added.

180     Royal Marine Light Infantry Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1856-1901. A good example with matching benchmark numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “Royal Marines Light Infantry”; seeded centre mounted with Royal Crest. Universal pattern rococo ends. Some wear to gilt. GC (£80 - £120)

181     1st VB Hampshire Regiment OR’s helmet plate circa 1885-1901. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and applied circlet “Hampshire 1st Volr. Battn.” with tiger to centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£75 - £100) 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.

182     Cavalry OR’s Foreign Service helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A good die-stamped brass example of elongated Garter star with Royal Crest to centre. Two loops to reverse. Gold painted otherwise GC (KK 1123) (£60 - £80)

183     King’s Dragoon Guards Victorian Officer’s charger’s ear boss. Gilt brass disc mounted with crowned KDG monogram; single flat loop to reverse. Highpoints of crown a little polished. (£30 - £50)

184     5th Dragoons Guards Officer’s charger’s ear boss. Gilt brass disc with applied rope edged border inscribed “Vestigia Nulla Retrorsum”; mounted to the centre, a silvered Castle of Inniskilling. Single flat loop to reverse. GC (£40 - £60)

185     1st (or King’s) Dragoon Guards OR’s helmet plate circa 1871-1914. A good die-stamped example. White metal star mounted with brass Garter; to the centre, a white metal “1” on a black painted ground. Four screw posts to reverse. GC (KK 711) (£60 - £80) KDG wore gilt metal helmets with red plumes.

186     2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen’s Bays) 1871 pattern helmet plate. A good die-stamped example. White metal star mounted with brass Garter; to the centre, a white metal “2” on a black leather ground. Four screw posts to reverse. Top two tangs securing Garter and numeral AF. GC (£60 - £80) 2nd Dragoon Guards wore gilt metal helmet with black plume.

187     3rd (Prince of Wales’s) Dragoon Guards OR’s helmet plate circa 1871-1914. A good die-stamped example. White metal star mounted with brass Garter; to the centre, a white metal “3” on a black leather ground. Four screw posts to reverse. GC (As KK 712 but with variant numeral) (£60 - £80) 3rd DG wore gilt metal helmets with black over red plumes.

188     4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards OR’s helmet plate circa 1871-1914. A good die-stamped example. White metal star mounted with brass Garter; to the centre, a white metal “4” on a black painted ground. Four screw posts to reverse. GC (£60 - £80) 4th DG wore gilt metal helmets with white plumes.

189     5th (Princess Charlotte of Wales’s) Dragoon Guards OR’s helmet plate circa 1871-1914. A good die-stamped example. White metal star mounted with brass Garter; to the centre, a white metal “5” on a black leather ground. Four screw posts to reverse. GC (£60 - £80) 5th DG wore gilt metal helmets with white over red plumes.

190     6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers) OR’s helmet plate circa 1871-1914. A good die-stamped example. White metal star mounted with brass Garter; to the centre, a white metal “6” on a black leather ground. Four screw posts to reverse. VGC (£60 - £80) 6th DG wore gilt metal helmets with white plumes.

191     1st Queen’s Dragoon Guards Officer’s 1993 hallmarked silver cap badge. Fine die-cast example by LB & B Co. (London Badge & Button Co.) bearing Birmingham hallmarks. The Imperial Austrian double-headed eagle. Two loops to reverse. (as KK 1885) (£60 - £100) The Austrian Eagle badge was adopted in respect for HIM Emperor Franz Joseph was appointed Colonel in Chief of the Regiment in March 1896. The badge was discontinued in 1915 as Austria had became an enemy. Reintroduced 1938.

192     2nd VB West Yorkshire Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1887-1901. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with White Horse and “Nec Aspera Terrent” scroll on a crimson cloth ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “The West Yorkshire Regiment” with supplementary scroll below “2nd Volunteer Battalion. Three loops to reverse. One fixing loop on wreath AF, scroll sprung on one side and with fracture. GC (£300 - £400) HQ at Bradford

193     3rd Middlesex Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate and pouch badge circa 1880-98. The first a fine and scarce die-stamped heavily silver plated example bearing SW Silver & Co, Cornhill London tablet to reverse. On a Maltese cross with ball finials to the tips, a crowned laurel wreath; to the centre, a floreated “3” within a circlet inscribed “Middlesex Rifle Volunteers” Four screw posts to reverse. VGC ... the second being lightly silvered crowned laurel wreath; to the centre, an applied floreated “3” within a circlet inscribed “Middlesex Rifle Volunteers” Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (2 items) (£200 - £300) Raised in 1859, it had its HQ at Hampstead. Although part of 2nd Admin Bn. 1860-80 but unusually retained its number in the 1880 reorganisation and became 1st VB Middlesex Regt. in 1898

194     1st VB King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry 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 a rose within a curled bugle horn on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “The King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry” with supplementary scroll below “1st Volunteer Battalion” (poorley attached). Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) HQ at Wakefield. Consolidated as 5th Yorkshire West Riding RV’s 1st June 1880, and became 1st VB on 1st February 1883.

195     Scottish. Midlothian Coast Artillery Volunteers Officer’s busby badge circa 1859-78. A very fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Crowned strap “Midlothian Coast Artillery “ resting on scroll “Volunteers”; centre mounted with 3 gilt guns in pale. Original stout pin fitting to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300)

196     1st Warwickshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s 1867 hallmarked silver pouch belt plate. An extremely fine die-stamped silver example by J & Co (Jennens) bearing Birmingham hallmarks for 1863. Within a wreath of oak, a Crowned oval strap inscribed “1st Warwickshire Rifle Volunteers”; to the centre, a shield bearing the old arms of Birmingham. Across the base of the oak wreath, a scroll inscribed “Forward”. Four screw posts to reverse. VGC (£250 - £400)

197     24th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers shako plate circa 1861. A fine and scarce die-stamped blackened example with silvered highlights. Saxon crowned strap “Uxbridge Rifles Middlesex”; to the centre “24” on a lined ground. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Formed at Uxbridge, 22nd February 1860, the following year became part of 7th Admin. Battalion (HQ Whitton Park, Hounslow) which was consolidated as 16th in 1880 but changed to 8th shortly afterwards. 24th now “E” Company at Uxbridge. .8th redesignated 2nd VB Middlesex Regiment in 1887.

198     15th Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps OR’s glengarry badge circa 1880-88. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Crowned circlet inscribed “15th Lancashire R.V.Corps”; to the centre, the rearing White Horse. Three loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1561) (£80 - £120) Became 4th VB King’s Liverpool Regt. in 188. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1561 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

199     4th VB King’s Liverpool Regiment OR’s glengarry badge circa 1888-96. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Crowned circlet inscribed “Liverpool 4th Volr. Battn.”; to the centre, the rearing White Horse. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120) Headquarters at 77 Shaw Street, Liverpool.

200     3rd West Riding of York Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860. A fine and scarce cast silvered example. Crowned circlet “3rd West Riding York R.V.C.” resting on tri-part scroll “Labore Omnia Vincit”; Crest of the Arms of Bradford to centre. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) HQ Bradford. Redesignated 2nd VB Duke of Wellington’s Regiment December 1887.

201     Welsh. 10th Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate. A good scarce die-stamped silvered example. Resting in an oak wreath, a strap inscribed “Cardiff Rifle Volunteers” with shield to centre. Below the strap a scroll inscribed “Ich Dien” with Prince of Wales’s plumes below. Two screw posts to reverse. GC (£100 - £150) Formed at Cardiff 13th January 1860.

202     The King’s (Liverpool Regiment) Militia Battalions, Officer’s helmet plate circa 1902-08. A fine and scarce silver plated example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with the White Horse of Hanover on ground with scroll above, “Nec Aspera Terrent” on a red cloth ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “The Liverpool Regiment” . Three loops to reverse. VGC (£250 - £300)

203     Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, TA Bn. Officer’s helmet plate circa 1908-14. A fine and rare silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver strung bugle on a black patent leather ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver multipart scroll “The Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Lt. Infy”. Three loops to reverse. A little wear to plating otherwise GC. (£300 - £400)

204     Royal Fusiliers Officer’s fur cap grenade circa 1881-1901. A good example. Gilt flaming grenade, the ball mounted with pierced Crowned Garter on blue enamel ground; within the Garter, the Rose in gilt. Below the Garter, in silver, the White Horse. Retaining one screw post to reverse. Slight wear to the gilt GC (£50 - £100)

205     68th Durham Light Infantry OR’s “Albert” shako plate 1839-55. A scarce excavated die-stamped brass example. Crowned wreath of oak and laurel; “68” and bugle to lined centre. Crown and orb reaffixed, lead repairs to reverse, both original lead soldered iron loops to reverse now absent. (£75 - £100)

206     Royal Artillery Victorian Officer’s busby plume holder circa 1859-78. A very fine gilt example. Flaming grenade, the ball mounted with Royal Arms with “Ubique” scroll below; beneath the scroll, a gun and scroll “Quo fas et gloria ducunt”. Reverse retains plume holder and slider fitting. VGC (£40 - £60)

207     Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Officer’s 1903 hallmarked silver glengarry badge. A good large die-stamped example by B & P (Bent & Parker) bearing Birmingham hallmarks. Mullet above strung bugle set within a wreath of thistles. Two loops to reverse. Two mullet points detached from wreath otherwise GC. (£100 - £150)

208     17th/21st Lancers Bandsman’s lance cap plate. A modern plated brass example bearing silvered skull and bones (motto) over silvered bi-part scroll inscribed “17th/21st Lancers”. Two screw posts to reverse. GC (£40 - £60)

209     Victorian Artillery Volunteers Officer’s sabretache ornament. A good die-stamped silver plated example. Royal Arms, pierced around the central shield, with scroll below bearing laurel spray. Below the scroll, a gun with mounted wheel resting on a scroll “Quo Fas et Gloria Ducunt”. Nine screw posts to reverse. GC (£40 - £60)

210     Suffolk Regiment Officer’s pagri badge circa 1881-1901. A fine unmarked silver or heavily plated die-stamped example. Crowned oakleaf wreath enclosing a circlet inscribed “Montis insignia calpe”; two tower Castle, Key and “Gibraltar” to centre. Stout pagri pin to reverse. VGC (£40 - £60)

211     13th (Somerset) Regiment of Foot Officer’s forage cap badge circa 1859-65. A fine and rare die-stamped gilt example. Strung bugle surmounted by a mural crown with “Jellalabad” scroll above. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150)

212     Scottish. Royal Scots Fusiliers Officer’s glengarry / cap badge circa 1902-52. A finely die-cast gilt example. Flaming grenade, the ball mounted with Royal Arms. Two loops to reverse. Generally VGC. (KK 1959) (£30 - £50)

213     King’s Own Scottish Borderers post 1953 Officer’s glengarry badge. A good die-stamped silver plated pierced example. Two loops to reverse (pinched and reopened, one bent). GC (£30 - £50)

214     4th VB East Surrey Regiment OR’s glengarry badge circa 1887-1896. 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 and complete with original red felt “pinked” backing. 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

215     Royal Warwickshire Officer’s cap badge. A fine die-cast silver plated example by JR Gaunt, London impressed “P” on reverse. Antelope on title scroll with applied gilt coronet and chain. Loop fasteners. VGC (£25 - £50)

216     2nd Shropshire Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1880-88. A fine and scarce die-stamped silver plated example with Hobson & Sons, 1, 3 & 5 Lexington St, London W. oval tablet to reverse. Crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms. On the cross, within a circlet inscribed “2nd Shropshire Rifle Volunteer Corps”, a strung bugle on a burnished ground. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£120 - £150)

217     5th Lancashire Rifle Vols. (Liverpool Rifle Brigade) OR’s helmet plate circa 1880-88. A good scarce die-stamped blackened brass example 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 (top one pinched). Generally VGC. (£100 - £150) 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”.

218     Worcestershire Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1883-90. A good gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver eight pointed star bearing gilt tower and “Firm” scroll, on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “The Worcestershire Regiment” . Three loops to reverse. Some wear to gilt. GC (£200 - £300)

219     Irish. Royal Irish Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A fine and scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver crowned Harp resting in shamrock sprays all on a crimson velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “The Royal Irish” . Three (pinched) loops to reverse. VGC (£250 - £400)

220     Norfolk 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 Britannia, arm raised, in silver on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “The Norfolk Regiment”. Three loops to reverse. GC (£200 - £250)

221     The Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment) Officer’s helmet plate circa 1891-1901. A fine and scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with gilt Order of the Thistle Star bearing hand pierced silver rope edged circlet inscribed “Nemo me impune lacessit” with silver Thistle to centre all set on domed green translucent enamel ground. Mounted on the base of the Thistle Star, a silver scroll inscribed “The Royal Scots”. Three loops to reverse. Gilt worn otherwise GC. (£300 - £400)

222     Loyal North Lancashire Officer’s helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A good composite gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre silver Royal Crest and a red enamelled Rose of Lancaster on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “Loyal North Lancashire Regiment” . Three loops to reverse. Additional unused holes to backing plate. GC (KK 260) (£150 - £250) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 260 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

223     3rd VB Royal Fusiliers OR’s glengarry badge circa 1890-96. A fine and rare die-stamped white metal example. Flaming grenade, the ball bearing crowned Garter with rose to centre; scroll beneath “3rd Volunteer Battalion”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) 20th Middlesex RVC in 1880 redesignated 11th (Railway) Corps and in 1881 attached to the KRRC as a volunteer battalion, 1882 transferred to the Middlesex Regt. and finally becoming 3rd VB Royal Fusiliers in March 1890 with HQ at Hampstead.

224     3rd VB Royal Fusiliers Officer’s glengarry badge circa 1890-96. A fine and rare die-stamped silvered example. Flaming grenade, the ball mounted by pierced gilt crowned Garter on blue ground. Silvered rose to centre; silver Horse of Hanover beneath the tail of the Garter; pierced scroll beneath “3rd Volunteer Battalion” on blue ground. Two loops (pinched) to reverse. GC (KK 1573) (£200 - £300) 20th Middlesex RVC in 1880 redesignated 11th (Railway) Corps and in 1881 attached to the KRRC as a volunteer battalion, 1882 transferred to the Middlesex Regt. and finally becoming 3rd VB Royal Fusiliers in March 1890 with HQ at Hampstead. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1573 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

225     Scottish. Craigelachie Grantown Strathspey Volunteers OR’s shoulder belt plate circa 1797-1808. A very scarce example comprising an oval brass plate with impressed designs. Central crown with thistle and rose sprigs below. Above the crown the crest of the Grant Family, a burning mountain proper. Around the edge “Craigelachie Grantown Strathspey Volunteers”. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising a hook at the top and two studs at the bottom. GC (£200 - £400) Inverness-shire unit initially shown as “Grantown” under the main heading “Strathspey” raised in 1797 and stood down in 1801. Reraised 1803 as the Strathspey Rthiermurchus and Kincairn Battalion”. OC Major Commandant John Peter Grant.

226     4th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1902-05. A fine and rare die-stamped silvered example. Within a Crowned strap inscribed “4th Middlesex Semper Paratus”, a shield bearing the pre 1901 arms of the Borough of Kensington. 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.

227     97th (Earl of Ulster’s) Regiment, Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1830-55. A scarce example, a burnished copper gilt rectangular back plate with a single ornate silver mount, comprising a crowned (the crown of State) strap “The Earl of Ulster’s Regiment”, in the centre milled numerals “XCVII”. To the sides of the strap large Union sprays, at the bottom a tri-part scroll “Quo Fas Et Gloria Ducunt”. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. No gilt remains to the backplate otherwise GC. (£350 - £500)

228     New Zealand. 1st Bn. Wellington Rifle Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1901-11. A good scarce die-stamped brass example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and circlet “Wellington Rifle Battn. New Zealand”, Duke of Wellington’s crest to the centre. To the reverse, one loop replaced, the other absent. GC (£100 - £200)

229     New Zealand. Rifle Volunteers Victorian general pattern shako / helmet plate. A good die-stamped white metal example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, a circlet “Rifle Volunteers” with “NZ” to the centre. Three loops to reverse. Crown crooked and detached from wreath on one side. (£50 - £100)

230     22nd Surrey Rifle Volunteers Officer’s or senior NCO’s pouch belt plate circa 1861-75. A very fine and extremely scarce die-stamped bronze example. Within a crowned oak wreath, a strung bugle over an SRV cypher with “22” below; at the base of the wreath, a scroll “Surrey” . Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Formed at Albury on 16th January 1861 formed part of 3rd Admin. Bn.. Disbanded 1875

231     1st (Clyst) Devonshire Mounted Rifles shako plate circa 1860-78. A fine and rare die-stamped bronzed example of crowned star pattern mounted with white metal circlet “Clyst Rifle Volunteers”; to the centre “1” with “Devon” above and “Mounted” below. Two loops to reverse. Centre slightly askew, minor split between crown and star on right side otherwise GC. (KK 1591) (£200 - £400) Unit formed at Clyst on 23rd February 1860 under Captain Sir Thomas Dyke Acland, Bart. as 1st Devonshire Mounted Rifle Volunteers and attached to 1st Devon Rifle Volunteers. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1591 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army” and on page 142 of WY Carmen’s “Light Horse Volunteers and Mounted Rifle Volunteers 1860-1901”.

232     Gurkha Army Service Corps Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1958-65. A very fine and scarce die-stamped example. Silver plated eight pointed star mounted with gilt laurel wreath closed at the top by a Crowned EIIR Cypher; the lower section of the wreath covered by a tri-part scroll inscribed “Gurkha Army Service Corps”. Superimposed on the wreath, a pair of crossed kukris with silver blades and gilt grips. Four screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Formed 1st July 1958 in Singapore; redesignated Gurkha Transport Regiment November 1965.

233     Penang Volunteers Victorian helmet plate. A fine and scarce die-stamped brass example. Crowned rope edged strap “Penang Volunteers” with Prince of Wales’s plumes to centre. Two long loops to reverse, slightly bent. Generally VGC (£150 - £200) Formed in 1861.

234     Fiji Defence Force helmet plate. A fine and scarce die-stamped brass example. Star resting on pierced “FIJI”. 1902-52 Royal Crest to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC Crowned rope edged strap “Penang Volunteers” with Prince of Wales’s plumes to centre. Two long loops to reverse, slightly bent. Generally VGC (£100 - £150)

235     CLY Rough Riders post 1908 cap badge. A good die-stamped bi-metal example on loops complete with central cloth backing and securing plate. VGC ... together with a die-stamped brass Victorian Royal Engineers waist belt plate overlay. (2items) (£25 - £40)

236     Army Pay Corps OR’s helmet plate circa 1901-14. A good scarce die stamped brass example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and Garter, the centre detachable ‘APC” cypher on flat bar fitting. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120) Believed to be the actual piece photographed as No. 1032 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

237     Scottish. Royal Aberdeenshire Highlanders Militia Officer’s glengarry badge circa 1870-81. A fine and rare example. Silver ivy wreath mounted centrally with gilt St. Andrew and Cross. Two loops to reverse. GC (£300 - £400) Royal Aberdeenshire Militia redesignated Royal Aberdeenshire Highlanders Militia in 1858; became 3rd Bn. Gordon Highlanders on Friday 1st July, 1881. See “Scottish Regimental Badges 1793-1971” by W & K Bloomer No. 212

238     1st Admin. Bn. Hampshire Rifle Volunteers NCO’s helmet plate circa 1880. A fine and scarce die-stamped silver plated example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and strap inscribed “1st. A. Bn. Hants. Rifle Vols.” the centre with strung bugle. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) HQ at Winchester.

239     1st Glamorgan Rifle Volunteer Corps OR’s shako plate circa 1859. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example. Within a laurel wreath surmounted by Prince of Wales’s plumes, a strap “1st Glamorgan Rifle Volr Corps”, the centre with two towered castle with flaming turrets . To loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Formed 12th October 1859 at Margam, Taibach. Redesignated 2nd (Glamorgan) VB Welsh Regiment in December 1887. Became 7th (Cyclist) Bn. The Welsh Regt. in 1908.

240     The Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment) Militia/Volunteer Battalions, Piper’s plaid brooch circa 1881-1908. The quoit of white metal with narrow engraved band, mounted with a cast white metal circle of thistles. Mounted in the centre a white metal glengarry style badge of the pattern in use circa 1872-90. Original stout pin fastener. GC. (£50 - £70)

241     37th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers (St. George’s) buckle circa 1870. A very heavy die-cast silvered brass oval with matching benchmarks to both halves. Outer impressed details, “St. George’s” “37” and floral sprays, the centre depicts St. George slaying the Dragon. To the reverse a large belt retaining clip plus two copper rivets applied to the centre with traces of red leather. Plating worn. (£80 - £120) 37th raised 1860, HQ initially at “Local Board of Works”; redesignated 19th Middlesex RVC in 1880; later merged with 1st Mx. RVC to become 9th (County of London) Bn. London Regt. (Queen Victoria’s) in 1908.

242     Scottish. 72nd (Duke of Albany’s Highlanders), Piper’s plaid brooch circa 1840-81. A very rare early example being an engraved brass quoit, at the top an elaborate scroll “Cuidich N Rhi” over a stag’s head cabossed upon a torse,at the bottom a QVC over “72”. To the reverse a small applied brass rectangle stamped, “Band/10”. Original stout pin fastener, hook AF. Minor crack to the base of the quoit. GC (£150 - £250)

243     Canada. Governor General Foot Guards Victorian glengarry badge. A fine and scarce die-stamped brass voided example. Resting in a wreath, half maple, half Union, a seeded crowned circlet surmounted by a lion. Across the wreath and base of the circlet, a scroll “Governor General’s Canada Foot Guards”. To the centre, a six pointed star, the points extending onto the circlet, bearing the initials of the various provinces. “1” to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120) Raised 7th June 1872 at Ottawa. See “Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914” by Mazeas, MM 10

244     Canada. 20th Regiment (Halton Rifles) Officer’s pouch belt plate. A good die-cast silvered example. Crowned horseshoe scroll “Halton Rifles” superimposed on crossed rifles, lion to centre, maple sprays either side of the scroll. Between the rifle butts a scroll “Canada” over ‘20” over Pro Domo et Patria”. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£75 - £100) Organised in 1866. See “Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914” by Mazeas, MM 99 for design.

245     Grenadier Guards trial pattern Officer’s colour belt plate circa 1952/53. A very fine and scarce example. Seeded gilt rectangular plate mounted with large gilt flaming grenade silver Crowned “EIIR” to the ball. Two belt slide cages to the reverse. VGC (£200 - £400) Not adopted by the regiment.

246     Rifle Volunteers, Officer’s shako plate 1860-63, possibly 6th Lincolnshire. A very rare item in die-stamped blackened brass. Elaborate Union and laurel sprays enclose a fretted cross pattée, a plinth at the top bears the legend “Loyalty”, and above this a depiction of the rising sun. At the base of the laurels a five pointed star. Two loop fasteners support the original centre backing, a piece of red leather. VGC. (£80 - £120) The badge certainly relates to the earliest period of the Volunteer Movement, when in more than a few cases the family crests, mottoes or arms of the first Officers Commanding were used on the first pattern badges and buttons, (eg, 9th Durham (Cowen) 2nd Lonon (Spottiswoode) 15th & 16th Wiltshire (Bradford) 4th Monmouthshire (Homfray). The combination of the cross pattée ‘gules’ and the star(s) was used by only six registered families. Following an exhaustive search of the RV corps in 1860, the OC of the 6th (Great Grimsby) Corps, a Capt. William H Daubney was the only representative listed from those six families. The “rising sun” is an emblem not recognised in British heraldry during the circa 19th, and may allude to the Eastern location of Great Grimsby. The leading Australian collectors of today are convinced that the item does not apply to that Continent. Captain Daubney was commissioned Captain 20 March 1860, holding that position until 12 October 1863.

247     Monmouthshire Rifle Volunteers, Other ranks pouch belt plate circa 1860-70. A crude heavy die-cast brass example. A crown over oak sprays, the solid centre showing a Welsh Dragon in relief. Three screw fasteners. The cross of the crown missing. Probably excavated. (£40 - £60)

248     Scottish. 92nd (Highland) Regiment, NCO’s cross belt plate circa 1840-81. A good scarce example, a rectangular brass back plate with a large elaborate similar mount. Comprising the star of the Order of the Thistle, the saltire bearing twelve battle honours, in the centre “XCII” with thistle sprays below and a QVC over a scroll “Highlanders” above (Parkyn 490). The plate complete with hook and stud fasteners is mounted on an elaborately carved holly wood board. The carvings include rose and thistle emblems and the motto ‘Bydand”. The reverse of the board is very heavily weighted with lead plugs. VGC. (£250 - £400)

249     The Most Illustrious Order of St. Patrick, a 19th century Knight’s horse’s headdress badge and strap. A fine and rare example in lead, a Marquess’s coronet over the Collar and Motto of the Order, the centre replaced by the crest of the Marquess, a scroll “Essayez” over a ducally crowned lion’s face and fore-paws resting on a torse, leaf sprays to the right and left. GC (£80 - £120) The central crest with motto appertains to the Dundas family; the only Marquessate traced so far to this family is that of the 3rd Earl of Zetland, Sir Lawrence Dundas KT. PC., who was elevated to the rank of a Marquess 22 August 1892. Though never a Knight of the Order as such, he was Lord Lieutenant of Ireland 1889-1892 and was therefore the Grand Master of the Order for that time.

250     95th (Derbyshire) Regiment, Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1830-40. A rare example the rectangular back plate would appear to be of unmarked silver the front gilded, a gilt mount comprises the crowned Garter Proper with central numerals “95”; the numerals upon a copper disc which in turn has a leather backing. This example would appear to be a simple conversion from that of 1823-30 when the back plate was silver. Standard hooks and stud fasteners. The gilt rubbed overall, the milled numerals very worn. (£400 - £600)

251     48th (Northamptonshire) Regiment of Foot Officer’s shako plate circa 1861-68. A good die-stamped gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with Garter, the seeded centre with pierced numerals “48” with gauze backing. Retains both original horizontal loops to reverse. Some wear to gilt. GC (KK 143) (£150 - £200)

252     6th Royal Veteran Battalion, Officer’s shako plate circa 1816-21. A rare example, the multi-rayed silver back plate with square and incised ends to the rays, a central gilt mount displays “6” over “RVB” within laurel sprays. The central backing plate for the blue enamel is present but lacking all enamel. Two loop fasteners to the reverse. Top ray missing gilt crown. GC (£250 - £300) There were two 6th Royal Veteran Battalions, one formed in Ireland in June 1815 (officers and personnel from the former 12th RVB), the battalion was disbanded at Cork 24th May 1816. The second raising was at Edinburgh 25 November 1819 under the Colonelcy of Major-General Robert Kelso. The majority of the regiment was disbanded at Edinburgh March/April 1821.

253     Canada. 26th Middlesex Light Infantry glengarry badge. A good die-stamped brass example. Maple leaf bearing crowned strung bugle with “Middlesex “ scroll beneath the crown, “26” to voided centre and “Pro Re Nata” scroll beneath the bugle. Two flat loops to reverse. VGC (£60 - £80) Organised in 1866. See “Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914” by Mazeas, MM 111

254     The Honorable Artillery Company, Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1800-20. A rare example being a rectangular gilt back plate with rounded corners, bearing cast silver mounts. The Crown of State over three separate Old English capitals “HAC”. Standard double hook and stud fasteners. VGC. (£300 - £400)

255     The Hampshire Yeomanry (Carabiniers), NCO’s Arm Badge post 1902. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example being a crown over the county rose. VStout pin to reverse now absent. VGC (£100 - £120)

256     Huntingdonshire Rifles Militia, Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1852-81. A scarce heavy die-cast plated white metal example. A crowned circular strap, “Huntingdon Rifle Regiment of Militia”. In the fretted centre a hunting scene, beneath a tree, a huntsman on foot with bow and horn, and a stag being attacked by two hounds. Fours crew post fasteners. Buckle of the strap absent. (£80 - £120)

257     Scottish. Lothians & Berwickshire Yeomanry Cavalry, OR’s part helmet plate circa 1860-1900. A die-stamped stlvered example being a crowned Garter Proper with large attendant thistle sprays. In the centre the star of the Order of the Thistle, but bearing the “VR” cypher in the centre. Three screw post fasteners. Title scrolls absent. (£60 - £80)

258     Third West York Militia forage cap badge circa 1853-73. A good OR’s die-stamped white metal example. Crowned strung bugle with Rose of the House of York between the strings. Three loops to reverse. GC (KK 1255). (£60 - £80)

259     Scottish. 25th (The King’s Own Borderers) Regiment, OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good die-stamped brass example, the Royal Crest over a strap, “King’s Own Borderers” in the centre “25” (KK 460). Two copper loop fasteners East and West. (£75 - £100)

260     1st Company Rifle Volunteers (location unknown), OR’s shako/glengarry badge circa 1860-70. A good die-stamped white metal example being a crowned coiled bugle horn, in the fretted centre an applied “1”. Laurel sprays around the upper central coil. Two of three contemporary soldered copper loop fasteners. VGC. (£30 - £40)

261     4th Royal Lancashire (The Duke of Lancaster’s Own) Light Infantry Militia, Officer’s glengarry badge circa 1870-81. A fine quality example being a Crowned Garter Proper, in the centre on a gilt disc backing the floreated script capitals “RLM”. Two copper loop fasteners EW. VGC (£80 - £120) HQ. Warrington. 1881, became the 3rd Battalion, The Prince of Wales’s Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment).

262     50th Regiment Madras Native Infantry, Shoulder belt plate mount. circa 1824-40. An early period example a cast silver star loosely based on that of the Thistle with gilt mount. This being St. Edward’s crown over a strap, “Regiment”, in the centre supported on two bars the floreated numerals, “50”. Original fasteners adapted and now fitted with a crude pin fastener. VGC (£70 - £100) The 50th Madras Native Infantry was disbanded 1861.

263     The Durham Light Infantry, Officer’s pagri badge circa 1881-1914? A massive solid silver coloured metal example being a monogram in stylised capitals “DLI”, each letter with a variable face. Original stout pin fastener. VGC (£120 - £150)

264     Supply & Transport Companies, Officer’s waist belt plate, circa 1875-77. A very fine gilt and silver example, a rectangular gilt back plate with applied silver stylised capitals, “STC” the latter letter additionally reversed. Loose clip section not present. GC. (£80 - £120)

265     Scottish. Aberdeenshire Rifle Volunteers, Other ranks shako plate circa 1861-78. A good quality die-stamped brass example (unblackened) being simply a crowned star of the Order of the Thistle. Two loop fasteners. Lead strengthening to reverse of crown. GC (£80 - £120) Most likely worn by units of the 2nd Administrative Battalion (HQ Tarves).

266     Scottish. 3rd Stirlingshire (Falkirk) Rifle Volunteers, OR’s glengarry badge circa 1860-80. A very rare cast brass example, a QVC over a circular strap, “Be Right Be Ready And Defend”. The strap has two flowing ends bearing across the centre thistle sprays and a shield. In the centre a moorland background with a Highland soldier carrying a sword and grasping a standard in the foreground. Original pin back. GC. (£250 - £400) The Highland soldier motif appears on the seal of the Burgh of Falkirk. The very simple arms on the shield are of great antiquity, but as the “metal” and “colour” are not shown, a family connection cannot be deduced.

267     Quarter Master General’s Department Crimean War Officer’s forage cap badge. A fine and extremely rare die-cast example comprising the letters “Q-M-G’. Two loops ( a little pinched) to reverse. VGC (£100 - £200)

268     Irish. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, post 1881 Piper’s Baldric badge. A scarce example being a very large cast coppered brass roundel with two similar mounts. Comprising a small fused grenade over a three towered Inniskilling Castle, a tri-part scroll at the base, “Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers”. Four stud fasteners. GC (£150 - £200)

269     Irish. Roscommon Militia, mount from an Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1840-55. Die-cast silver large shamrock sprays enclose a circular strap, “Roscommon Regiment”. In the centre the Harp & Maid. Three relevant fasteners. VGC. (£150 - £200) HQ. Boyle. 1881 became the 5th Battalion, The Connaught Rangers.

270     Scottish. Gordon Highlanders Officer’s 1921 hallmarked silver glengarry badge. A good example by TB bearing Edinburgh hallmarks for 1921 retailed through T.K. Ebbutt Edinburgh Within an ivy wreath bearing the legend “Bydand” across the base, the crest of the Marquis of Huntly (in relief, a stag’s head with antlers, coronet below). Original stout pin to reverse. Small fracture to the wreath, some leaves absent (£60 - £80) Worn by by Captain I.P. Imlay, DSO and Bar, 2nd Bn Gordon Highlanders

271     1st VB Lancashire Fusiliers OR’s fur cap badge circa 1883-1908. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Flaming grenade, the ball of the grenade bearing circlet inscribed “1st VB Lancashire Fusiliers”, to the centre the Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt” within a laurel wreath. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1574) (£80 - £120) HQ at Bury. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1574 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

272     1st Tower Hamlets Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer’s shako plate circa 1859. A very fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example comprising a crowned laurel wreath with a bugle strung from the junction all resting on a tri-part scroll inscribed “Rifle Volunteer Corps”. To the centre, a star surmounted by the Tower superimposed on a rayed eight pointed star; “1st” within a strap inscribed “Hamlets”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300)

273     Worcestershire Rifle Volunteers Victorian Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1859-85. A very fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Within a Crowned oak wreath, a circlet inscribed “Worcestershire Rifles”; pear tree to centre. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200)

274     2nd Bn. Cornwall Rifles Volunteers glengarry badge circa 1874-82. A very fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example possibly worn by senior NCO’s. Within a strap inscribed “2nd Battn. Cornwall Rifle Vols.” surmounted by Prince of Wales’s plumes, County Arms and motto. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) HQ at Bodmin. See “Military Insignia of Cornwall” by Endean Ivall & C.Thomas. No.275

275     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.

276     2nd Bn. Cornwall Rifles Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1874-82. A good die-stamped white metal example. Universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and strap “2nd Battn. Cornwall Rifle Vols.” , County Arms and motto to centre. Two of three replacement loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) HQ at Bodmin. See “Military Insignia of Cornwall” by Endean Ivall & C.Thomas. No.272

277     Australia. Queensland Defence Forces Victorian helmet plate. A fine scarce die-stamped brass example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, a circlet “Queensland” with VR Cypher to centre. Across the base of the wreath, an applied tri-part silvered scroll “Pro Aris et Focis”. Three loops to reverse. Pristine (£150 - £200)

278     Australia. Victorian Military Forces Victorian helmet plate. A fine scarce die-stamped brass example of crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and circlet “Aut Pace Aut Bello Victoria” with Southern Cross to centre. Two loops to reverse. Pristine (£150 - £200)

279     1st VB Middlesex Regiment OR’s helmet plate circa 1898-1901. A good die-stamped white metal example. Universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and applied circlet “1st Volr. Battn. The Middlesex Regiment”, laurel wreath, Prince of Wales’s plumes, coronet and cypher and blank scroll to centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£75 - £100) HQ at Hornsey.

280     2nd VB Middlesex Regiment OR’s helmet plate circa 1887-1901. A good die-stamped white metal example. Universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and circlet “2nd Volr. Battn. The Middlesex Regiment”, laurel wreath, Prince of Wales’s plumes, coronet and cypher to centre. Three loops to reverse. GC (£75 - £100) 8th Middlesex RVC formed 1860, 1880 consolidated as 8th Middlesex RVC, redesignated 2nd VB Middlesex in 1887 with HQ at Hounslow

281     Norfolk Rifle Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1901-08. A good die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and applied strap “Norfolk Rifle Volunteers”, strung bugle to centre. Three loops to reverse. Minor surface verdigris. VGC (£80 - £120)

282     5th West Riding of Yorkshire Rifle Volunteer Corps OR’s helmet plate circa 1880-83. A good die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and strap “5th W.R. Yorkshire R.V.C.”, strung bugle to centre. Two of three loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120) HQ Wakefield. Became 1st VB King’s Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire Regiment) in February 1883.

283     3rd Bn. Seaforth Highlanders (Highland Rifle Militia) post 1881 Scottish Piper’s baldric badge. A good scarce die-cast white metal example. Stag’s head cabossed, above the antlers a scroll “Cuidich’n Rhi” scroll. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120) Ross, Caithness, Sutherland, Cromarty (Highland Rifle Militia) became 3rd Bn. Seaforth Highlanders on Friday 1st July 1881, their Colonel being HRH Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany until his death in 1884.

284     The North Somerset Yeomanry OR’s helmet plate circa 1847-71. A standard die-stamped brass 1847 pattern format being a crowned rococo shield with attached sprays of laurel and oak, in the centre a pinned through white metal star with a brass mount bearing a “VR” centre and a strap, “The North Somerset”. Three correct screw posts to the rear. Several star ray finials missing and four of the five mount wires also missing. GC (£150 - £200)

285     The King’s Regiment (Manchester & Liverpool), Bandsman’s helmet plate circa 1960-90. Crowned gilding metal star pattern back plate with detachable circular centre bearing the legend, “King’s” and laurel sprays in the open centre a gilding metal fleur-de-lis with applied White Horse of Hanover. Two loop fasteners. VGC (£30 - £50)

286     The Princess of Wales’s Own (Yorkshire Regiment). Other ranks helmet plate 1881-1901. A good quality die-stamped two part gilding metal example, being a crowned star pattern back plate with detachable centre. “Yorkshire” and laurel sprays enclose the Princess’ coronet over the Dannebrog. All original fasteners present. VGC (£30 - £50)

287     Scottish. Royal Scots Fusiliers Officer’s waist belt plate circa 1953-59. 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) 1959 amalgamated with HLI to form The Royal Highland Fusiliers.

288     Metal Cockade for the 1816-28 pattern ORs’ shakos. A fine and rare example in die-stamped bronzed copper, of circular outline. On pointed ray pattern snd showing four graduated “layers”. Two large original soft iron loop fasteners. VGC (£60 - £100) Worn above the shako plate/ornament just below the plume holder.

289     3rd (East Kent) Regiment (The Buffs). Other ranks Light Company shako plate 1839-55. A composite example in die-stamped brass being a large QVC over a circle outlined with oak and laurel sprays, in the centre on a lined ground a strung bugle horn over “3”. Two near contemporary replacement copper loop fasteners. The attached crown of variable pattern and heavier gauge metal. GC. (£50 - £80)

290     The King’s Own Scottish Borderers, Piper’s plaid brooch circa 1887-1970. A solid cast white metal example, the quoit bearing thistle sprays and the Sphinx/Egypt honour set within palm sprays. In the centre appears St. Andrew and his Cross with the Thistle motto in surround. Very stout original iron pin fastener. VGC. (£50 - £80)

291     Officer’s Glengarry badge 1881-97 (Pattern worn by the East & South Lancashire and South Staffordshire Regiment). A good period example being the Crowned Garter Proper, in the centre on a ground of black velvet a silver Sphinx/Egypt honour. To the reverse a correct pattern dished backing plate but holed in the centre. The original cap fastening has been a pin type, now broken and missing. (£60 - £80)

292     The Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding) Regiment, 3rd Volunteer Battalion, OR’s helmet plate circa 1883-1901. A good die-stamped white metal example being a crowned eight pointed star with applied circular centre inscribed “West Riding”, in the centre the crest of the Wellesley family. Three loop fasteners. VGC. (£50 - £70) Sgt. Cookson’s complete uniform is on display in the Cliffe Castle Museum, Keighley showing this plain pattern and with a corresponding glengarry badge. His later cap badge bears the title ‘3rd V.B. West Riding. HQ. Skipton-in-Craven.

293     Irish. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, OR’s No.1 Dress waist belt clasp, circa 1950-60 A heavy two part brass example based on the 1855 other ranks pattern, in the centre on a lined ground the castle of Enniskillen with flag flying from the central turret, on the circle, “Inniskillings”. VGC (£30 - £50)

294     The Border Regiment, 1st Volunteer Battalion, Other ranks helmet plate circa 1883-1901. A good quality two part die-stamped white metal example. A crowned eight pointed star with applied mount, this being a cross based on that of the Bath, the centre showing the Dragon of China encircled by the Garter motto, the cross set upon laurel sprays. At the base a tri-part scroll, “The Border Regt”. and a further scroll below, “1st Volunteer Battln”. Three loop fasteners. VGC. (£70 - £90) HQ. Keswick.

295     The Royal Welsh Fusiliers, Volunteer Battalions, Officer’s fur cap grenade circa 1883-1908. A good silver plated example being a fused grenade with a pinned through Prince of Wales’s crest and motto. Two screw post fasteners. VGC. (£100 - £130)

296     The King’s Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry), Volunteer Battalions, Other ranks helmet plate circa 1888-1901. A good quality die-stamped white metal example being a crowned eight pointed star with applied circular centre inscribed, “The Yorkshire Light Infantry”. In the centre a coiled bugle horn with a rose within the coil. Three loop fasteners. VGC. (£80 - £120)

297     Rifles, Light Infantry or Light Company Other ranks shako badge, circa 1812-28. An extremely rare example in heavy die-cast brass, being simply a large strung and ribboned bugle horn. Two integral tang fasteners, the pierced finials missing. Appears to be excavated. VGC. (£40 - £60) Worn as per this example by the 60th (Royal American) Light Infantry and the 95th or Rifle Regiment, also by the Light Infantry Corps and Light Companies of Line regiments with the relevant numerals placed within the strings or below the horn.

298     12th (Prince of Wales’s Royal) Lancers, Other ranks lance cap plate circa 1860-1901. A good quality die-stamped gilding metal example showing the Prince of Wales’s crest and motto the Royal Arms, Sphinx/Egypt and battle honours to, “Central India”. Two screw post fasteners. The bottom and top ray finials present but crushed and bent over. GC (£60 - £80)

299     3rd (Prince of Wales’s) Dragoon Guards, Other ranks helmet plate 1871-1914. A good quality die-stamped bi-metal example, being an elongated fluted white metal star bearing a brass Garter Proper mount, in the centre a large white metal “3”. Four correct pattern screw post fasteners. The black leather backing to the numeral lacking. 9 o’clock tip absent. (£30 - £50)

300     Scottish. Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs,The Duke of Albany’s), Piper’s plaid brooch post 1881. A heavy die-cast white metal example, the quoit with continuous fern leaf decoration. In the centre in high relief a stag’s head cabossed. Original stout iron pin fastener. GC (£50 - £80)

301     4th (The King’s Own) Royal Regiment, Other ranks glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good quality die-stamped brass example, a lion passant guardant over an oval strap, “King’s Own Royal Regiment” and “4” in the centre, two period loop fasteners. GC (£30 - £40)

302     Scottish. 2nd Admin. Bn. Forfar or Angus Rifle Volunteers Officer’s shako plate circa 1864-82. A fine die-cast silvered Thistle star bearing circlet inscribed “In Defence” with Royal Crest of Scotland to centre. Two loops to reverse. A little distorted. GC (£100 - £150) See “Scottish Regimental Badges 1793-1971” by W & K Bloomer No.135

303     Scots Guards, Officer’s levee pattern waist belt clasp circa 1856-1901 A good quality example the central Thistle star in gilt silver and green enamel upon a seeded ground with laurel sprays placed upon the circle. The inner end sections with acanthus leaf decoration. Matching bench marks. Gilt part rubbed. (£50 - £70)

304     Irish. Royal Munster Fusiliers OR’s glengarry badge 1881-97. A good die-stamped gilding metal example being a fused grenade and bearing the three crowns, shield and laurel sprays upon the ball. (KK 971). Some service wear. (£30 - £40)

305     Dragoon Guards Foreign Service Other ranks helmet plate circa 1871-1901. A good quality die stamped gilding metal example being an elongated fluted star bearing a central mount of the Garter proper. In the centre a “VR” cypher upon a black leather ground. Three of the four original screw posts present. GC (£80 - £120)

306     The Royal Welch Fusiliers, Other ranks fur cap grenade circa 1881-1914. A good standard die-stamped gilding metal example, being a fused grenade with the Prince of Wales’s crest and motto upon the ball (KK 951). Two long loop fasteners. GC (£20 - £30)

307     Royal Fusiliers post 1881 Officer’s bullion forage cap badge. A good example. Bullion flaming grenade with Crown on the flames; ball bearing with pierced gilt Garter on blue enamel ground, silver White Rose to centre. GC (£50 - £75)

308     Royal Caermarthen Fusiliers (Militia), Other ranks cross belt plate circa 1803-20. A heavy cast brass example with engraved design being the Prince of Wales’s crest over the precedence number “39”. A tri-part scroll below reads, “Royal Caermarthen Fusils”. One hook two stud fasteners (one replaced). Design with some wear. GC. (£80 - £120) The regiment drew the 39th place in the 1803 Ballot.

309     Militia Universal Other Ranks pattern circa 1861-68. A good standard example in die-stamped white metal being a crowned eight pointed star bearing the Garter Proper, in the centre the Royal Crest. Two original loop fasteners. VGC. (£30 - £50)

310     The Queen’s Regiment (East & West Surrey), Bandmaster’s/Drum Major’s helmet or sash ornament circa 1958. A well made item in die-cast silver plate. Crown over an eight pointed “diamond-cut” star bearing in the centre a Paschal Lamb finished in gilt, the torse and the flag finished with good quality red and white enamels. The jewels on the cushion of the crown finished in red and green enamels. Three loop fasteners. VGC (£50 - £70)

311     2nd Lancashire Rifles Victorian Officer’s pouch belt plate. A good scarce example comprising a silvered crowned laurel wreath; to the centre, within a circlet inscribed “Lancashire Rifles”, the silvered rose of the House of Lancaster. Between the circlet and wreath, the numeral “2”. Four screw posts to reverse. GC (£140 - £160) Headquarters at Burnley.

312     Excavated Waist belt plates from the Island of Grenada, early circa 19th century. A rectangular single piece die-stamped brass example bearing the simple design of a fused grenade. The second of heavier gauge cast brass bearing a similar mount comprising a fused grenade over crossed cannon barrels. The mount secured via two hand cut nuts and screw posts. Both items with tongue and bar mounts.(2) GC. (£60 - £80) Grenada was the scene of much conflict with the French, changing hands more than once. The items appear to be of French manufacture.

313     Royal Regiment of Artillery, OR’s shako plate 1846-55. A good die-stamped brass example being an uncrowned eight pointed star bearing the Royal Arms over a scroll, “Ubique”; below this a cannon and at the bottom a scroll,” Quo Fas Et Gloria Ducunt”. Two replacement soft iron lug fasteners. The plate cracked over the cannon and the relevant right hand ray, other minor faults to ray finials. (£30 - £50)

314     The North Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales’s), band pouch ornament circa 1881-1957. A cast silver plated example showing the Prince of Wales’s crest and motto over the Knot Simpliciter; laurel sprays in near surround and the numerals “64” at the base of the laurels. Four loop fasteners. GC (£40 - £60)

315     62nd Foot (Wiltshire) Crimean War “Albert” pattern shako plate circa 1839-55. A scarce OR’s excavated die-stamped brass example. Crowned raised circular wreath, half of oak, half of laurel; within the wreath on a lined ground, the numerals “62” . Original lead soldered iron loops now absent otherwise in remarkable condition for an excavated item. (£75 - £100) The 62nd saw a great deal of action in the Crimea notably the 5th April 1855 attack on the Quarries and the final assault on the Redan on 8th September 1855.

316     The King’s (Shropshire Light Infantry), Other ranks glengarry badge 1881-1897. A good die-stamped gilding metal two part example with correct backing plate. A crown over the helmet plate centre, “Shropshire” and bugle horn, complete with all six original fasteners. GC (£25 - £35)

317     1st VB Royal Berkshire Regiment OR’s glengarry circa 1882-1901, A gooddie-stamped white metal example. Crowned circlet inscribed 1st Volr. Battn. Royal Berkshire” ; to the centre, the Stag and Oak tree. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£50 - £75) HQ at Reading.

318     2nd Administrative Battalion The Forfar or Angus Rifle Volunteers, Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1887-1902. A scarce all silver plated example of 1855 pattern; in the centre the Royal Crest of Scotland a crowned lion sejant upon the Royal Crown of Scotland holding upright a sword and a sceptre. On the circle the legend, “In Defence” with laurel sprays at the base. No bench marks. VGC. (£60 - £80)

319     The Worcestershire Regiment, Other ranks valise badges 1890-1952 & 1952-70. Two good die-stamped brass examples, the first being an elongated star bearing in the centre a raised Garter Proper, within this on a domed ground a crowned lion statant guardant; box fastener . The second of smaller size bearing the Garter Proper, the lion as before but with a plinth below, “Firm”. Box fastener. VGC. (£30 - £40)

320     The Essex Regiment, Band pouch ornament, post 1881. A good solid gilt brass example, being the Eagle of the French 62me Regiment de la Ligne. The eagle with outstretched wings and standing on a plinth, “62”. Three original loop fasteners. VGC (£30 - £50) Perpetuates the memory of the capture of the French Eagle at Salamanca in 1812 by the old 44th (East Essex) Regiment.

321     Privy Councillors Court Dress Shoe Buckles. A very fine cased pair of cursive form, the centre panels of black patent leather on a blued steel backing, the raised fire gilt borders of continuous Union sprays. Complete with sprung steel fastening mechanism. VGC. (£40 - £60)

322     Royal Regiment of Artillery, Officer’s shako plate 1812-16. A thin die-stamped copper example (excavated). The crowned rococo standard pattern bearing a central strap, “Royal Regt Of Artillery”, and enclosing the “GR” cypher; below the strap two fused grenades and a mortar.(KK 799). Eight pierced fastening holes. No gilt remains. (£100 - £150)

323     Royal Regiment of Artillery, OR’s shako plate 1812-16. A goo die-stamped brass example. The crowned rococo standard pattern bearing a central strap, “Royal Regt Of Artillery”, and enclosing the raised “GR” cypher; below the strap two fused grenades and a mortar (KK 799). Slightly larger than the Officer’s pattern. Four pierced fastening holes (one torn), very old repair to the base of the crown. GC. (£300 - £400)

324     Royal Horse Artillery GVIR cap badge Sealed Pattern.1948. On the regulation Inspectorate of Clothing stiff card. Pattern No.13989. Catalogue No.CB2386. Mounted with a gilding metal cap badge (KK 1933) two loop fasteners, though a hand-written note states, “To be fitted with vertical hook shank”. Authority dated 25/8/48. To the reverse securing tapes and the full red seal of the Chief Inspector together with various hand-written notices. VGC. (£50 - £100)

325     Royal Horse Artillery GVIR cap badge Sealed Pattern. Undated. On the regulation Inspectorate of Clothing stiff card. Pattern No.13989. Catalogue No. CB2386. Mounted with a gilding metal cap badge (KK 1933), slider fastener stamped “JR Gaunt London”. To the reverse securing tapes and the full red seal of the Chief Inspector, partially mis-stamped. VGC. (£50 - £100)

326     Royal Marine Light Infantry, Part Officer’s cloak fastener mid/late circa 19th. A very fine and scarce die-struck copper gilt example being a lion with his fore paws resting on the Globe, to the right of the Globe an oak leaf and acorn. Large hook fastener for the cloak and two loop fasteners for attachment to the cloak. VGC. (£80 - £120)

327     Officer’s Shako chin scales side ornament circa 1816-22. A fine die-stamped copper gilt example, being a raised disc with a lined ground and bearing the “GR” cypher. Double wire fasteners. (£30 - £50)

328     Royal Artillery Officer’s Pagri Badge circa 1880-1901. A good solid die-cast brass example being a plain circular strap and in the voided centre a QVC over “RA” reversed and interlaced with a scroll below, “Ubique”. Original pin mounts present but pin lacking. GC. (£30 - £40)

329     7th Regiment of Austrian Dragoons OR’s helmet plate circa 1870-1918. A good die-cast brass example being the double headed Austrian eagle bearing a shield upon its breast this with stencilled “7”. Double blade fasteners that also retain a black leather backing for the “7”. VGC (£50 - £70)

330     Imperial Russian Officer’s Pouch Ornament. A very fine and scarce example in thin gauge die-stamped copper subsequently gilded and blackened. A large double headed crowned eagle, the claws holding a sceptre and orb; a gilt oval on the eagle’s breast bears the cypher of the Emperess Catherine the Great. Four short screw post fasteners. VGC (£200 - £300)

331     Perth Highland Rifle Volunteers OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-87. A good die-stamped white metal example. Crowned strap inscribed “Perth Highland Rifle Voluntrs.”; Thistle to centre. Two loops to reverse. GC (£50 - £100)

332     National Artillery Association 1895 Queen’s Prize badge. A fine and scarce unmarked silver NAA Shoeburyness arm badge for Position Artillery. Three loops to reverse. Generally VGC. (£75 - £100) Won that year by 3rd Kent Artillery Volunteers (HQ at Royal Arsenal, Woolwich) and again in 1897 and 1898.

333     Hertfordshire Imperial Yeomanry slouch hat badge. A good scarce die-stamped brass example. Mounted on a circle, the Hart crossing a ford on a scroll “Hertfordshire”’ “I Y” below. Two loops to reverse. GC (KK 1339) (£120 - £150)

334     Coldstream Guards Officer’s Warrant Officer's waist belt clasp. An example with matching benchmarks to both halves, plain gilt ends. Circlet inscribed “Coldstream Guards”; the seeded gilt centre mounted a silver Garter Star with pierced motto on blue enamel ground and central Cross of St.George on red translucent enamel ground. Gilt worn, enamel defective. (£75 - £100)

335     Royal Sussex Regiment Officer’s silver forage cap badge. A good unmarked die-cast example. Red and blue enamelled Garter Star mounted on Roussillon plume which curves forward over the top. Scroll beneath inscribed “The Royal Sussex Regt”. Two loops to reverse. Star positioned off centre. GC (£40 - £60)

336     Cyclist Company, 2nd VB East Lancashire Regiment OR’s glengarry / pouch badge circa 1889-96. A very fine and exceedingly scarce die-stamped white metal example. Within a crowned circlet “East Lancashire 2nd Volr. Batn.”, a cycle wheel. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) HQ at Burnley

337     Bihar Light Horse post 1884 bit boss from the bridle of an Officer’s charger, A fine and rare die-cast gilt example. Crowned strap “Behar Light Horse” VR to domed centre. Two studs (clipped) to reverse. GC (£80 - £120) Formed as Bihar Mounted Rifle Corps on 8th December 1862 at Muzaffarpur; by Minden James Wilson; redesignated Bihar Light Horse on 29th February 1884. Honorary Colonel was The Governor of Bihar.

338     Royal Marine Artillery Officer’s two part forage cap badge. Within a bullion laurel wreath on a red cloth ground, an applied silver globe .... together with cast silver pair of crossed cannon (originally gilded) worn separately above the wreath. GC (£100 - £150)

339     Canada. 12th York Rangers Victorian helmet plate. A good die-stamped brass example of universal crowned star pattern bearing maple wreath and strap “Canada Militia”; to the centre, brass numerals “12” on a black leather ground. Two loops to reverse. Verdigris to base of strap. GC (£75 - £100) Organised in 1866. See “Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914” by Mazeas, HP 98

340     Canada. 35th Simcoe Foresters helmet plate circa 1912. A good die-stamped brass example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and applied strap “Canada Militia”, the centre with “35”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£60 - £80) Organised in 1866. See “Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914” by Mazeas, HP 155

341     10th Bn. King’s Liverpool Regiment (Liverpool Scottish) Officer’s silver glengarry badge circa 1908-37. A fine die-cast silver example by JR Gaunt, London, reverse impressed “Sterling Silver”. Superimposed on a saltire, thistle sprays joined by an arching scroll “Liverpool Scottish” mounted to the centre, the rearing Horse on scroll “The King’s”. Stout pin to reverse. Tartan backing. VGC (£100 - £150) 8th Scottish VB King’s Liverpool Regiment 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. Became 10th Bn Liverpool Scottish in 1908.

342     South Africa. Worcester Rifles OR’s helmet plate circa 1885-1901. A fine and scarce die-stamped brass example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and Thistle star with strap “Worcester Rifles”. Three loops to reverse. Some star points distorted. GC (Owen 250) (£150 - £200) Raised 1875.

357     Irish. Royal Irish Constabulary / Royal Ulster Constabulary framed display of head-dress badges. RIC post 1901 OR’s helmet plate ... RIC night helmet badge (worn on night-duty in cities of Belfast, Londonderry & Cork) ... RUC night helmet badges (KC and QC) ... 6 various KC and QC RIC and RUC cap badges. Housed in glazed frame. All appear to have fittings. GC (10 items) (£400 - £500) Worn on night-duty helmet in cities of Belfast, Londonderry & Cork

358     Assorted badges. Includes RWF fur cap grenade (loops absent) ... Middlesex OSD on blades ... OR’s cap badges for Leeds Pals, RWK, Coldstream (loops absent), & Welsh Guards, ASC, DLI, Hampshire (slider replaced), Monmouthshire ... 11th Hussars and rose collar badges ... pair 5th Dragoon Guards Officer’s charger’s stirrup slips (central motifs obliterated through polishing) ... 4th/7th DG charger’s ear boss (crown absent) ... post 1953 Household Cavalry OR’s waist belt plate Royal Arms overlay ... one half of a Coldstream Guards Officer’s gilt cloak chain. (17 parts) (£50 - £100)

359     15 WW2 plastic economy cap badges. Green Howard ... DCLI ... East Yorkshire ... Leicestershire (slight distortion) ... Beds & Herts ... West Riding ... Buffs ... ATS ... RAMC ... Welch ... Royal Sussex ... Royal Signals ... East Surrey ... RAOC (one blade absent) ... Notts & Derby. All complete with fixings. (£120 - £150)

360     14 WW2 plastic economy cap badges. R. Welch Fusiliers ... RAC ... East Lancashire ... Pioneer (some distortion) ... Queen’s ... Military Police ... Cheshire ... King;s ... RA (bomb) ... Middlesex ... DCLI ... Wiltshire ... Gloucesters (back) ... Polish Army (slight distortion) All complete with fixings. (£120 - £150)

361     4 WW2 plastic economy Scottish cap badges. Scots Guards ... Black Watch ... HLI ... Argyll & Sutherland. Each with tips to blades clipped and drilled to facilitate split pin. (£100 - £150)

362     19 WW2 plastic economy cap badges. Army Air Corps ... Parachute Regiment (distorted) ... Gloucester (front) ... Hampshire ... RAF ... Suffolk ... Catering ... KRRC ... General List ... Essex ... Grenadier Guards (blades absent) ... York & Lancs ... Rifle Brigade ... REME ... DLI ... North Staffs ... RASC (no blades) ... KSLI (no blades ... Northumberland Fusiliers. Each with tips to blades clipped and drilled to facilitate split pin (unless otherwise mentioned). (£120 - £150)

363     Irish. 5 x OR’s post 1881 fusilier glengarry grenades. R. Inniskilling Fusiliers (KK 968) ... R. Irish Fusiliers (1st pattern KK 969) ... R. Irish Fusiliers (2nd pattern KK 970) ... R. Munster Fusiliers (KK 971) ... R. Dublin Fusiliers (KK 972). (5 items) (£80 - £120)

364     7 OR’s post 1881 fusilier glengarry grenades. Northumberland Fusiliers (KK 961) ... Northumberland Fusiliers (KK 962 loops replaced) ... Lancashire Fusiliers (KK 964) ... Royal Scots Fusiliers (QVC KK 965) ... ditto (KC KK 966) ... ditto (Post 1953) Royal Welsh Fusiliers (KK 967). (5 items) (£100 - £150)

365     4 Irish OR’s post 1881 fusilier fur cap grenades. R. Inniskilling Fusiliers (KK 952) ... R. Irish Fusiliers (2nd pattern KK 954) ... R. Munster Fusiliers (KK 957 loops replaced, old lacquer) ... R. Dublin Fusiliers (KK 960). (4 items) (£80 - £120)

366     7 OR’s post 1881 fusilier fur cap grenades. Northumberland Fusiliers (KK 945) ... Royal Fusiliers (QVC KK 966 loops pinched) ... ditto (high KC KK 947) ... ditto (low KC) ... Lancashire Fusiliers (KK 948) ... Royal Scots Fusiliers (QVC KK 949) ... Royal Welsh Fusiliers (KK 951 loops replaced). (7 items) (£100 - £150)

367     4 various Army Scout brass arm badges. Large and small examples with bar (Sergeant and 1st Class Army Scout); large and small examples without bar. (4 items) (£50 - £75)

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