WEDNESDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER 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     The Prince Albert’s (Somersetshire Light Infantry), Officer’s helmet plate 1881-1901. A very fine and scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with a strung bugle horn with a mural crown and a scroll above, “Jellalabad”, within the strings of the bugle horn the Sphinx/Egypt, all on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “Somersetshire Light Infantry”. Three loops to reverse. Slight buckling to two ray tips otherwise VGC. (£200 - £300)

2     41st (Welch) Regiment, Officer’s shako plate 1855-1861. A fine and very scarce example, a gilt crowned eight pointed star with a similar pierced Garter Proper. In the centre in silver on a ground of black leather, the Prince of Wales’s crest and motto over the engine-turned numerals, “41”. Two loops to reverse. VGC. (£250 - £350)

3     2nd Royal Guernsey Militia Officer’s helmet plate circa 1902-14. A fine and scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and strap “Pro Aris Rege Et Focis”, the centre with Arms of Guernsey in silver on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “Royal Guernsey Militia” surmounted by silver strung bugle with “2”. Across the top of the wreath a silver scroll inscribed “Diex Aie”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

4     Army Service Corps Officer’s waist belt plate circa 1902-14. A fine seeded gilt rectangular plate, with burnished edges, mounted with silver star bearing gilt mount of crowned wreath and Garter. Silver “ASC” cypher to central black enamel ground. Complete with both belt loops. VGC (£50 - £75)

5     Army Service Corps Officer’s waist belt plate circa 1902-14. A fine seeded gilt rectangular plate, with burnished edges, mounted with silver star bearing silvered mount of crowned wreath and Garter. Silver “ASC” cypher to central black patent leather ground. Complete with both belt loops. GC (£40 - £60)

6     India. 23rd Regiment Bombay Native Infantry, Officer’s “belltop” shako plate circa 1829-44. An extremely rare and magnificent example. The very large crowned eight pointed star backplate overlaid with mounts in silver, gilt and green enamel. These comprise an elongated square ended silver star, gilt laurel sprays enclosing a similar strap, “Regiment”, at the base of the laurels the battle honour, “Kirkee”. In the centre of the strap, “XXIII”, this with a backing of vitreous green enamel. Two loop fasteners, crown fixing wires lacking, the reverse of the crown with old repair and strengthened with solder. VGC (£800 - £1,200) In 1824 the 1st Battalion 12th Bombay Native Infantry became the 23rd Bombay Native Infantry, elevated to Light Infantry status in 1841, and became 2nd Battalion Bombay Rifle Regiment in 1889.

7     28th (North Gloucestershire) Regiment, Officer’s shako plate 1861-1868. A scarce example, a crowned eight pointed star mounted with the Garter Proper, in the centre the stencilled numerals, “28”. Two loops to reverse. The mount without final gilding, additional solder strengthening to two old slits to the reverse. (£120 - £150)

8     3rd (East Kent) Regiment (The Buffs), Officer’s shako plate 1861-1868. A fine and scarce example, a crowned eight pointed star mounted with the Garter Proper, within the Garter in silver the Dragon over “3”. The back plate in rose gilt and the mount in lemon gilt. Two loops to reverse. VGC. (£200 - £250)

9     Irish. Connaught Rangers Officer’s Victorian waist belt clasp circa 1881-1901. An exceptionally fine rich gilt example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed in silver letters “Connaught Rangers”; the seeded gilt centre mounted with silver Elephant surmounted by a Crown. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (Ryan 234) (£200 - £300)

10     Scottish. 9th Bn. (Glasgow Highlanders) Highland Light Infantry post 1908 Officer’s glengarry badge A very fine and scarce die-stamped silvered Star of the Order of the Thistle mounted with gilt thistle wreath, within the wreath a crowned oval bearing the motto of the Order of the Thistle (Lacessit). To the centre, St.Andrew and the Cross in silver, below the wreath, a gilt Sphinx. To the left of the Crown, a silver scroll inscribed “The Glasgow”; to the right, another inscribed “Highlanders”. To the left of the Sphinx, a silver scroll inscribed “9th Bn.”; to the right, another inscribed “HLI”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (as KK 1752) (£120 - £150)

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

12     2nd VB South Staffordshire Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1883-1901. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver Stafford Knot on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “The South Staffordshire Regiment” with supplementary scroll below “2nd Volunteer Battalion” . Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) HQ at Walsall. The Battalion wore scarlet tunics with white facings and saw service in South Africa.

13     2nd VB South Staffordshire Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1902-08. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver Stafford Knot on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “The South Staffordshire Regiment” with supplementary scroll below “2nd Volunteer Battalion” . Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) HQ at Walsall. The Battalion wore scarlet tunics with white facings and saw service in South Africa.

14     1st VB Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1883-1901. A very fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter; to the centre, silver Rose surmounted by the Royal Crest on a black velvet ground. On the base of the wreath, a tri-part scroll “Loyal North Lancashire Regiment”, supplementary scroll below “1st Volunteer Battalion”. Three loops (pinched) to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) HQ Preston.

15     4th VB King’s Liverpool Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1888-1901. A very fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter; to the centre, silver White Horse of Hanover and “Nec Aspera Terrent” scroll on a black velvet ground. On the base of the wreath, a tri-part scroll “The Liverpool Regiment”, supplementary scroll below “4th Volunteer Battalion”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) HQ at 77 Shaw Street, Liverpool.

16     The King’s Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment), Territorial Battalions, Officer’s helmet plate circa 1908-14. A scarce lightly silvered example. Standard crowned eight pointed star with laurel and Garter mounts, in the centre on a ground of crimson silk a silver lion passant guardant, a silver scroll over the lower laurels, “Royal Lancaster Regiment”. Three loops to reverse. GC (£200 - £250)

17     2nd VB Royal Sussex 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; to the centre, the regimental Maltese cross device ornamented in red, blue and green enamels superimposed on Roussillon plume all set on a crimson velvet ground. On the base of the wreath, a tri-part scroll “The Royal Sussex Regt”, supplementary scroll below “2nd Volunteer Battalion”. Three loops to reverse. Enamel defective in places otherwise VGC. (£300 - £400) HQ Worthing.

18     7th Lancashire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s helmet plate circa 1880-88. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example of universal crowned star mounted with laurel wreath and strap “Lancashire Rifle Volunteers’; gilt rose to centre on replacement red cloth ground. Three loops to reverse. GC (£200 - £300) Hugh King identification from the National Army Museum rubbings.

19     2nd VB East Lancashire Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1902-08. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter; to the centre, silver Sphinx on Egypt tablet on a black velvet ground. On the base of the wreath, a tri-part scroll “The East Lancashire Regiment”, supplementary scroll below “2nd Volunteer Battalion”. Three distressed loops to reverse. Extra pin holes. GC (£300 - £400) HQ Burnley.

20     9th Lancashire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s helmet plate circa 1880-86. A fine die-stamped silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and strap inscribed “9th Lancashire Rifle Vols.”, to the centre, the Lancastrian Rose on a red cloth ground. Three loops (pinched) to reverse, one being a replacement. GC (£200 - £300) Formed at Warrington 16/9/1859; Sept 1865 9th Admin. Bn. created; 1880 Consolidated as 9th Corps becoming 1st VB South Lancashire Regt. by General Order 78 in July of 1886.

21     South Africa. 1st City Volunteers of Grahamstown OR’s helmet plate circa 1880-99. A fine die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and strap “City Volunteers. Grahamstown”, the centre with numeral “1”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (Owen 80) (£150 - £200) Raised 1875.

22     South Africa. Durban Light Infantry Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1902-13. A fine die-stamped silvered example. Crowned laurel wreath resting on “Durban Light Infantry” scroll; to the centre an oval bearing partial Arms of Natal. Three flat loops to reverse. VGC (Owen 413) (£150 - £200)

23     South Africa. Maritzburg Rifles OR’s helmet plate circa 1880-99. A fine die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and Garter”, the centre with numeral “MR” cypher. Three loops (pinched) to reverse. “M” with fracture otherwise GC. (Owen 380) (£150 - £200)

24     South Africa. Wellington Volunteer Rifles Officer’s waist belt clasp. A good scarce silvered example. Circlet inscribed “Wellington Volunteer Rifles”; seeded centre bears strung bugle. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£100 - £200)

25     South Africa. Albany Mounted Rifles Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1876-89. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Shield bearing Arms of Grahamstown with Union wreath, surmounted by a crown on a tri-part scroll “Albany Mounted Rifles”. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Unit commanded by Captain E. Gardiner throughout its existence. Wore white helmets, blue tunics with white breeches and belts. Slouch hats were worn in the field.

26     South Africa. First City Grahamstown Volunteers Victorian Officer’s pouch belt plate. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Shield bearing Arms of Grahamstown with Union wreath, surmounted by a crown on a tri-part scroll “First City Grahamstown Volunteers”. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (Owen 541). (£150 - £250)

27     South Africa. Cape Rural Police Victorian Officer’s pouch belt plate. A good die-stamped silvered example. Crowned hobnail star mounted with oak wreath bearing VR Cypher to centre. Three screw posts to reverse. One or two star tips bent otherwise VGC. (Owen 1809) (£150 - £200)

28     South Africa. Cape Rural Police Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A good die-stamped white metal example. Crowned wreath, half laurel half oak; VR Cypher to centre. Three replacement loops to reverse. VGC (Owen 1807) (£40 - £60)

29     South Africa. Cape Rural Police Edwardian OR’s helmet plate. A good die-stamped white metal example. Crowned wreath, half laurel half oak; EVIIR Cypher to centre. Three loops to reverse (top loop an old replacement). VGC (Owen 1813) (£40 - £60)

30     South Africa. Robertson Volunteer Rifles glengarry badge circa 1890-94. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Order of the Thistle star with strap inscribed “Robertson Rifles. Two loops to reverse. VGC (Owen 268) (£100 - £150) Formed 1890 in the Cape with a strength of 68 all ranks. Became F Company Western Rifles in 1894.

31     South Africa. Albany Mounted Rifles pre 1888 helmet badge. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal crowned floreated AMR cypher. Three loops (pinched) to reverse. VGC (£150 - £250) Unit commanded by Captain E. Gardiner throughout its existence. Wore white helmets, blue tunics with white breeches and belts. Slouch hats were worn in the field.

32     Welsh. 8th (Mountain Ash) Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers OR’s shako plate circa 1869. A fine and rare die-stamped white metal example. Crowned curled bugle horn with “8” to voided centre. Two loops (pinched) to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300)

33     South Africa. Durban Mounted Rifles pre 1888 helmet badge. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal crowned floreated DMR cypher. Three loops (pinched) to reverse. VGC (similar to Owen 542). (£150 - £250)

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

35     Royal London Militia Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-81. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with gilt oak wreath and strap inscribed “Domine Dirige Nos”. Within the strap, a gilt shield from the City of London Arms. Three loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1175) (£400 - £500) Royal East London and Royal West London Militia combined in 1820 to form the Royal London Militia; became 4th Bn. Royal Fusiliers in 1881 renumbered 6th in 1898 becoming 7th Bn. Royal Fusiliers in 1908. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1175 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

36     Irish Militia. South Mayo Rifles Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1855-81. A fine and rare die-stamped unmarked silver example. Within a crowned shamrock wreath, the Maid of Erin Harp surmounted by a strung bugle with scroll above “South Mayo”, the Harp rests on another scroll “Rifles”. Four screw posts to reverse and complete with backing plate. Slight polishing. GC (£500 - £600) Raised in 1793 at Westport as South Mayo Militia; redesignated as Rifles in 1855, became 3rd Bn. Connaught Rangers 31st July 1881

37     4th Royal Lancashire Light Infantry 1869-78 Officer’s shako plate. A good die-stamped example. Crowned silver laurel wreath, the crown with gilt wash overlay; mounted within the wreath a gilt circlet inscribed “Royal Lancashire Light Infantry” with silver Crown, Rose and Bugle to centre on burnished gilt ground. Two loops to reverse. Gilt on crown worn, Top bracket securing centre AF otherwise VGC. (KK 1230) (£150 - £250) Raised 22nd March 1853 at Warrington. Became 3rd Bn. South Lancashire Regiment on Friday 1st July 1881. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1230- in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

38     3rd (Glamorgan) VB Welsh Regiment OR’s helmet plate circa 1887-1901. 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

39     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 na ghwilydd”. Three loops to reverse. Orb well replaced otherwise GC. (£80 - £120) HQ Pontypridd

40     Scottish. 5th VB Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise’s) Officer’s waist belt clasp 1887-1908. A fine and scarce silvered example, the circlet ornamented with thistles, the plain centre mounted with a boar’s head. Thistle ends. VGC (£100 - £200) HQ. Dunoon.

41     Scottish. The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders, Officer’s shoulder belt plate 1881-1901. A fine quality example, the rectangular gilt back plate with a burnished rim and engine-turned ground, upon this in silver St. Andrew’s Cross; over the cross in gilt a crown over an oval, “The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders”. Within the oval on a raised burnished gilt backing a silver crown over a thistle spray, below the Cross a silver Sphinx/Egypt. Brace of hooks and studs to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

42     1st West India Regiment Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1840. A scarce example comprising a gilt rectangular plate mounted with pierced gilt crowned strap inscribed “West India” with “1” to centre set on a domed white enamel ground. Three silver scrolls mounted on the plate, to the left “Martinique”, to the top “Dominica” and to the right “Guadeloupe”. Brace of hooks and studs to reverse. Enamel with minor defects, traces of gilt only otherwise GC (£300 - £500)

43     Scottish. The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Militia or Territorial Force Battalions, Officer’s shoulder belt plate, post 1902. A scarce example, the rectangular silver plated back plate having a burnished rim and engine turned ground bearing gilt and plated mounts. In gilt the Star of the Order of the Thistle, the central crowned section in silver plate, St. Andrew in gilt. Four applied gilt scrolls, “The Royal Highlanders Black Watch”. On the bottom ray of the star a plated Sphinx. Retailed by “Wm Anderson & Son Edinburgh”. Brace of hooks and studs to reverse. The back plate stained. GC (£200 - £250)

44     Scottish. The Highland Light Infantry, Militia Battalions, Officer’s shoulder belt plate, circa 1881-1901. A very fine and scarce example, the rectangular gilt back plate with a plain seeded ground and bearing silver and gilt overlays. In silver the Star of the Order of the Thistle, in the centre a coiled silver bugle horn, within the coil in gilt “HLI” in monogram. Above the bugle horn a gilt Imperial QVC and below in gilt, a plain scroll over the Elephant. Brace of hooks and studs to reverse. VGC (£300 - £350)

45     3rd Royal Lancashire Militia pre 1855 Officer’s shoulder belt plate. A very fine and scarce example. Rectangular silvered plate mounted with cut silver star bearing gilt crowned Garter with curved scroll across the end of the strap “3rd Royal Lancashire”. Red enamel cross of St. George to domed centre. Brace of hooks and studs to reverse; complete with original chamois backing. Extreme 9 o’clock bead on star absent, enamel replaced with translucent plastic material otherwise generally GC. (£350 - £400) Raised 1797 at Preston as 3rd Lancashire Supplementary Militia, placed on permanent footing in 1800 as 3rd Royal Lancashire Militia with Lt.Col. Robert Fletcher commanding, redesignated 3rd or Prince Regent’s Own Regiment of Royal Lancashire Militia 26th June 1813. Became 4th Battalion, King’s Liverpool Regiment on Friday 1st July, 1881.

46     65th (2nd Yorkshire, North Riding) Regiment, Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1840-55. A very fine and scarce example. A copper gilt rectangular back plate with silver mounts comprising, the crown over a scroll, “India”, a large Royal Tiger on ground; below the Tiger a scroll, “Arabia” and at the bottom the numerals, “65”. Brace of hooks and studs to reverse and complete with the leather liner. Top section of the back plate with slight buckling otherwise VGC. (£500 - £700)

47     Scottish. Seaforth Highlanders post 1881 Officer’s shoulder belt plate. A good example comprising a gilt rectangular plate mounted with silver Coronet, HRH Duke of Albany’s cypher, elephant, stag’s head cabossed and scroll inscribed “Seaforth Highlanders”. Brace of hooks and studs to reverse. Traces of gilt only. (£100 - £150) Vendor states worn by Lt.Col. Richard Lowther Broad MC.

48     Scottish. The King’s Own Scottish Borderers, Officer’s shoulder belt plate post 1902. A fine quality example, the rectangular burnished gilt back plate with silver plated mounts comprising St. Andrew’s Cross, the Royal Crest over a scroll, “In Veritate Religionis Confido”. In the centre a circle, “King’s Own Scottish Borderers” overlaid with Edinburgh Castle; a scroll below the circle, “Nisi Dominus Frustra”. Brace of hooks and studs to reverse. VGC (£250 - £350)

49     Scottish. 7th VB Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1887-1908. A very fine and scarce silvered example by Marshall & Sons, 87 George Street, Edinburgh. Rectangular plate mounted with myrtle wreath interlaced with a wreath of butcher’s broom; within the myrtle wreath, a Boar’s head on a scroll “Ne Obliviscaris”; within the wreath of butcher’s broom , the Cat on a scroll “Sans Peur”. A label of three points above the Boar and Cat. Above the wreaths, the Coronet of Princess Louise with scroll below “Princess Louise’s”; below the wreaths, a scroll “Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders” with further scroll beneath “VII Volunteer Battn.”. Brace of hooks and studs to reverse. VGC (£350 - £500) 7th (Clackmannanshire & Kinross) VB HQ at Alloa

50     Royal Irish Rifles Militia Bns. Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1881-1901. A good and scarce silver plated die-stamped example. Within a shamrock wreath surmounted by a crown resting on a scroll inscribed “Quis Separabit”, a Maid of Erin Harp above the Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt”. Below the Sphinx, a strung bugle joining both sides of the wreath; a scroll across the bugle strings “Royal Irish Rifles”. Four screw posts to reverse. Barely visible fracture between Harp and Sphinx. Slight polishing otherwise GC. (£180 - £220) 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Militia Bns. of the Regt. were formerly the Royal North Down Rifles Militia; the Antrim (Queen’s Royal Rifles) Militia; the Royal South Down (Light Infantry) Militia; and the Louth (Rifles) Militia.

51     Northamptonshire & Rutland Militia Officer’s shako plate circa 1861-69. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with gilt Garter with translucent red enamel to central Cross of St. George. Above the Garter, a scroll inscribed “Northamptonshire”, below another inscribed “& Rutland Militia”. Both scrolls with foliate ends. Below the bottom scroll, the Horseshoe of Rutland. Retains both horizontal loops to reverse. Enamel defective otherwise GC. (£300 - £500) Rutland Light Infantry amalgamated with Northampton Militia in 1860

52     Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers post 1860 Officer’s plaid brooch / pouch belt plate. A good scarce well cast silvered example. Within a Crowned thistle wreath a strap “Dia agus ar duthaigh”; rampant lion to centre. Stout pin to reverse with evidence of three screw posts. GC (£200 - £300) The King archive notes this was worn as a pouch belt plate by two Officers in a photograph taken after 1887.

53     3rd VB South Staffordshire Regiment NCO’s glengarry badge circa 1883-96. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Crowned circlet inscribed “South Staffordshire, 3rd Volr. Battn.”; Stafford Knot to centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120) HQ Wolverhampton

54     Royal Middlesex Rifles Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-81. A fine and rare die-stamped blackened example with burnished highlights. Crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms, bearing circlet “Royal Middlesex Rifles”, a strung bugle to the centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) Raised at Uxbridge 1778 as West Middlesex Militia; after various changes in title redesignated 2nd or Edmonton Royal Rifle Regiment of Middlesex Militia 7th March 1853; became 7th Bn. KRRC on Friday 1st July 1881.

55     2nd (Prince of Wales’s) Devon Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1880-85. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms, mounted with circlet “Prince of Wales’ 2nd Devon Rifle Vols.” with Prince of Wales’s plumes to centre. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) HQ at Plymouth. Became 2nd VB Devonshire Regt. in 1885.

56     8th Lancashire Rifle Volunteers Victorian Officer’s shako plate. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example of universal crowned star pattern bearing strap “Lancashire Rifle Volunteers”, to the centre a strung bugle horn with “8” between the strings. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Raised 4th August 1859 at Bury as Bury Rifle Corps and recognised as 8th Lancashire Rifle Vols. on 22nd. On Friday 1st July 1881 became a VB of the Lancashire Fusiliers being redesignated as 1st VB on 1st February 1883..

57     Scottish. 7th VB Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Officer’s waist belt plate circa 1887-1908. A very fine and scarce silvered example by Marshall & Sons, 87 George Street, Edinburgh. Rectangular plate mounted with myrtle wreath interlaced with a wreath of butcher’s broom; within the myrtle wreath, a Boar’s head on a scroll “Ne Obliviscaris”; within the wreath of butcher’s broom , the Cat on a scroll “Sans Peur”. A label of three points above the Boar and Cat. Above the wreaths, the Coronet of Princess Louise with scroll below “Princess Louise’s”; below the wreaths, a scroll “Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders” with further scroll beneath “VII Volunteer Battn.”. Complete with both fixed and detachable belt loops. VGC (£150 - £200) 7th (Clackmannanshire & Kinross) VB HQ at Alloa

58     Scottish. Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders post 1881 Officer’s waist belt plate. A good gilt example with silver mounts. Fixed belt loop present, detachable belt loop now absent. GC (£50 - £100)

59     Scottish. VB Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Officer’s waist belt plate circa 1887-1908. A very fine and scarce silvered example. Complete with both fixed and detachable belt loops. VGC (£80 - £120)

60     74th Lancashire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860-62. A fine and scarce die-stamped lightly silvered white metal example comprising a shield shaped plate bearing “St. Annes Rifle Corps” circlet with “74” to centre. Below the circlet the letter “L”. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Raised 2nd July 1860; as with the 14th it was absorbed by the 1st Liverpool Corps in 1862..

61     3rd VB Royal West Kent OR’s helmet plate circa 1883-1901. A good die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and circlet “Royal West Kent 3rd Volr. Battn.” , to the centre, the White Horse of Kent with motto scrolls. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£75 - £100) HQ at Woolwich. 1st April 1908 amalgamated with 2nd VB to become 20th Bn. The London Regiment.

62     1st VB South Staffordshire Regiment post 1883 Officer’s glengarry badge. A very fine and rare example believed worn by Field Officers only. Silver on copper crowned Stafford Knot. Original stout brooch pin to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) HQ at Handsworth. Many of its members served in the Boer War resulting in the Battalion being awarded the honour “South Africa 1900-02” in 1905.

63     Scottish. 1st Aberdeen Rifle Volunteers, OR's helmet plate. 1880-1884. A very scarce good quality die-stamped white metal example. A crowned eight pointed star and laurel with a raised title strap, “1st Aberdeen Rifle Volunteers”. In the voided centre St. Andrew standing in front of his Cross. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120) HQ. Aberdeen. Became 1st Volunteer Battalion The Gordon Highlanders in 1884.

64     East Kent Militia Officer’s shako plate circa 1855-61. A fine and scarce die-stamped silver on copper example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with pierced circlet “East Kent Regiment”. To the black leather centre, the White Horse of Kent on “Invicta” scroll with “Mediterranean” scroll above. Two horizontal loops to reverse. Generally 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. Became 3rd Bn. The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment) on Friday, 1st July 1881. It was awarded the battle honour “Mediterranean” for garrison duty during the Crimean War.

65     Royal Renfrew Militia Officer’s shako plate circa 1855-61. A fine and scarce die-stamped silver on copper example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with oak wreath and circlet “Renfrew Militia” with Prince of Wales’s plumes mounted to the centre. Two horizontal loops to reverse. Generally VGC. (£300 - £400) Became 4th Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders on Friday 1st July, 1881.

66     Hampshire Militia Officer’s shako plate circa 1861-69. A fine and scarce die-stamped silver on copper example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with the Garter with an ornate ended scroll inscribed “Hampshire” across the tail of the Garter. To the domed centre, a gilt rose. Two horizontal loops to reverse. Generally VGC. (KK 1225) (£400 - £600) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1225 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

67     Scottish. 1st (Ross Highland) VB Seaforth Highlanders Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1888-1908. A good example comprising a silver on copper rectangular plate mounted with silver Coronet, HRH Duke of Albany’s cypher, elephant, stag’s head cabossed and scroll inscribed “Seaforth Highlanders” with “1st VB” tablet to the centre of the scroll. Brace of hooks and studs to reverse. Some wear to plating (£200 - £400)

68     Huddersfield Rifle Corps Victorian Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1874-1901. A fine die-stamped silvered example. Wreath, half of laurel, half of oak surmounted by a crowned figure of eight scroll inscribed “Huddersfield Rifle Corps”. To the centre, two crossed strung horns on a burnished domed ground; to the base of the wreath, a scroll inscribed “Arma Pacis Fulcra”. Four screw posts to reverse. Generally VGC. (£150 - £200)

69     2nd (Angus) VB Black Watch Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1887-1901. A good scarce example. Silvered seeded rectangular plate with raised burnished edges; mounted on the plate a gilt metal Star of the Order of the Thistle bearing silvered thistle wreath and crowned oval bearing the motto of the Order of the Thistle (Lacesset). To the centre, St. Andrew and the Cross in gilt metal, below the wreath, a silvered Sphinx. To the left of the Crown, a silver scroll inscribed “The Royal”; to the right, another inscribed “Highlanders”. To the left of the Sphinx, a silver scroll inscribed “2nd Volr.”; to the right, another inscribed “Battn”. Brace of hooks and studs to reverse. Gilt metal dull, plating worn. GC (£300 - £500) 2nd Forfarshire Rifle Volunteers became a VB of the regiment on Friday 1st July 1881; redesignated 2nd VB on 1st December 1887.

70     Dumbartonshire Volunteers Officer’s waist belt plate circa 1887-1908. A very fine example comprising a silvered rectangular plate mounted with gilt saltire in turn mounted with a silver elephant and howdah. Above the saltire, a gilt scroll inscribed “Fortitudo et fidelitas”; below the saltire, a scroll inscribed “Dumbartonshire Volunteers”. Fixed belt loop present, detachable belt loop now absent. VGC (£120 - £140)

71     10th Gurkha Rifles Officer’s pouch belt plate. A fine die-stamped lightly silvered example. Laurel wreath surmounted by a Crown resting on a tablet inscribed “X Regiment”; within the wreath, a strung bugle with “1” between the strings and crossed with a kukri; beneath the bugle, a scroll inscribed “Burma Gurkha Rifles”; across the base of the wreath, a bi-part scroll “Madras Infantry”. Four screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £400) 10th (Burma) Regt. of Madras Infantry redesignated 10th Regiment (1st Burma Gurkha Rifles) Madras Infantry in 1895.

72     Rifle Brigade Militia Officer’s post 1905 pouch belt plate. A good die-stamped silvered example. Laurel wreath surmounted by a Crown resting on a blank tablet. Within the wreath, a Maltese cross, ball finial’s to the points, lions between the arms. On the cross, a circlet inscribed “Rifle Brigade”, to the centre a crowned strung bugle. Across the base of the wreath, a scroll inscribed “The Prince Consort’s Own”. The arms of the cross bearing South Africa 1902 honour. Four screw posts to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Worn by 5th Bn (late 2nd R.Tower Hamlets Militia), 6th (late Longford Rifles), 7th (late 1st R.Tower Hamlets Militia), 8th (late Leitrim Rifles) and 9th (late Westmeath Rifles).

73     1st (or King’s) Dragoon Guards NCO’s helmet plate circa 1871-1914. A good die-stamped example. White metal star mounted with gilt on copper Garter; to the centre, a white metal “1” on a black painted ground. Four screw posts to reverse. VGC (KK 711) (£75 - £100) KDG wore gilt metal helmets with red plumes.

74     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. GC (£60 - £80) 2nd Dragoon Guards wore gilt metal helmet with black plume.

75     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.

76     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 painted ground. Four screw posts to reverse. GC (£60 - £80) 5th DG wore gilt metal helmets with white over red plumes.

77     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. GC (£60 - £80) 6th DG wore gilt metal helmets with white plumes.

78     7th (Princess Royal’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 “7” on a black leather ground. Four screw posts to reverse. Fracture to 3 o’clock star tip otherwise GC. (£60 - £80) 7th DG wore gilt metal helmets with black and white plumes.

79     6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons OR’s helmet plate circa 1871-1914. A good die-stamped example. Brass star mounted with white metal Garter; to the centre, a brass “6” on a black leather ground. Four screw posts to reverse. GC (£60 - £80) 6th Dragoons wore silvered metal helmets with white plumes.

80     6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers) Edwardian pouch badge. A fine and scarce die-stamped brass example of a crowned oval inscribed “The Carabiniers”; crossed rifles across the oval which is surrounded by multi part scroll bearing battle honours including those of the Boer War. Four screw post to reverse. Toned in places otherwise VGC. (£75 - £100)

81     5th (Princess Charlotte of Wales’s) Dragoon Guards pouch badge. A good scarce example. Die-stamped brass eight pointed star bearing crowned strap inscribed “Vestigia nulla retrorsum”; within the strap the White Horse and “V DG” on a lined ground. Two long screw posts to reverse. GC (£50 - £75) 5th (Princess Charlotte of Wales's) Dragoon Guards took part in the famous Charge of the Heavy Brigade at Balaklava.

82     4th Queen’s Own Hussars pouch badge circa 1902-52. A good die-cast brass example. Crowned QOH cypher, with IV below, resting on a scroll inscribed “Mente et Manu”. Two of three loops to reverse. GC (£40 - £60)

83     4th Queen’s Own Hussars post 1906 Officer’s cap badge. An exceptionally fine die-cast gilt example by JR Gaunt, London with applied silver “IV” and “Mente et Manu” scroll. Original loop and blade fastenings to reverse. VGC (£50 - £100)

84     City of London Imperial Yeomanry (Rough Riders), Officer’s full dress lance cap plate. circa 1907-14. A very rare and superb example, the fluted multi rayed copper gilt back plate overlaid with a very large single piece silver mount. The crown over a scroll, “Rough Riders”, large oak sprays enclose the full achievement of Arms for the City of London. On the oak sprays are scrolls, “South Africa 1900-1902” and , “The City of London Imperial Yeomanry”. Most of the mount retaining wires missing otherwise near mint condition. (£500 - £700)

85     12th (East Suffolk) Regiment, Officer’s shako plate 1861-68. A very fine and scarce copper gilt example. The crowned eight pointed star mounted with the Garter and the pierced numerals, “12”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £250)

86     12th (East Suffolk) Regiment, Officer’s helmet plate 1878-1881. A very scarce composite example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter. In the centre on a ground of black velvet the two towered Gibraltar Castle with the Key suspended below. Above the Garter a silver scroll, “Gibraltar” and below, a floreate scroll, “Montis Insignia Calpe”. The overlay near mint the back plate with additional holes. (£200 - £250)

87     55th (Westmoreland) Regiment, Officer’s shako plate 1855-1861. A scarce all gilt example, the standard crowned eight pointed star with central mounts comprising the pierced Garter with burnished gilt backing slip; in the centre on a ground of black leather the numerals, “55”. The reverse fitted with an additional plume prong channel. Three loops to reverse. Gilt worn overall. (numerals replaced) (£150 - £200)

88     Herefordshire Militia, Officer’s helmet plate 1878-1881. A very fine and scarce example in silver plate. The universal crowned eight pointed star with laurel overlay, in the centre on a ground of black leather a lion passant guardant, in the dexter paw a sword. The roped edge title circle, “Herefordshire Militia”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £350) HQ Hereford. In 1881 became 4th Battalion The King’s (Shropshire Light Infantry). One of three recorded patterns for this regiment during this short period.

89     54th (West Norfolk) Regiment. Officer’s shako plate 1861-68. A fine and scarce all gilt example, the crowned eight pointed star mounted with the Garter and pierced numerals, “54”. Two loops to reverse. One ray finial strengthened with solder, two out of four mount fixings present, the gilt bright. GC (£150 - £200)

90     The Prince Albert’s (Somersetshire Light Infantry), Officer’s helmet plate 1881-1901. A good quality example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter. In the centre on a ground of black velvet a silver plated strung bugle horn surmounted by a mural crown and a scroll, “Jellalabad”, within the strings the Sphinx/Egypt. To the base of the wreath an applied plated scroll, “Somersetshire Light Infantry”. Three loops to reverse. Gilt dull. GC (£150 - £200)

91     66th (Berkshire) Regiment, Officer’s helmet plate 1878-1881. A very fine and scarce example in rich fire gilt. The crowned universal star mounted with laurels and the Garter, in the centre on a ground of black velvet gilt numerals, “66”. Three loops to reverse. Evidence of previous numerals. (£300 - £350)

92     India/Irish. 108th (Madras Infantry) Regiment, senior NCO’s shako plate 1861-68. A very scarce example as for Officers but lacking final gilding. A crowned eight pointed star with mounted laurel sprays, in the centre a circular strap, “Madras Infantry” enclosing the floreate numerals “108”. At the base of the laurels a scroll, “Central India”. One of two loops to reverse. GC (£150 - £200) In 1881 became the 2nd Battalion The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.

93     The King’s (Liverpool Regiment), 10th (Scottish) Battalion, Officer’ or Senior NCO’s feather bonnet badge 1908-20. A very fine and rare die-stamped silver plated example. A crowned oval, “The King’s Liverpool Regiment” across the voided centre a lined bar, “Scottish” with small thistle sprays above and below the bar. The oval within broad thistle sprays. Two loops to reverse. VGC. (£300 - £350) HQ. 7 Fraser Street, Liverpool.

94     50th (or the Queen’s Own) Regiment, Officer’s shako plate 1855-1861. A fine and scarce all gilt example, the crowned eight pointed star mounted with the pierced Garter and burnished gilt slip. In the centre on a ground of black leather the numerals, “50”. Two loops to reverse. The central leather severely shrunk otherwise VGC. (£300 - £350)

95     Scottish. 79th (Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders), Piper’s plaid brooch pre 1881. A scarce example in white metal, the plain oval quoit engraved, “Cameron Highlanders”. Stout pin fastener. (See Bloomer Bk.2 p103/104) (£100 - £150)

96     The Norfolk Regiment, Officer’s helmet plate 1881-1901. Standard crowned eight pointed star mounted with the Garter and laurel sprays, in the centre a plated Britannia (hand down). A silver scroll on the base of the laurels, “The Norfolk Regiment”. Two loops to reverse (one replaced). Back plate buckled and heavily worn. (£70 - £100)

97     The King’s (Liverpool Regiment), Officer’s helmet plate post 1902. A fine quality fire gilt example, the universal crowned eight pointed star with laurel and Garter mounts. In the centre on a ground of red velvet a two part silver badge, the White Horse of Hanover on ground with a motto scroll above, “Nec Aspera Terrent`”. On the base of the laurels a silver scroll, “The Liverpool Regiment”. Three (pinched) loops to reverse. GC (£250 - £300)

98     Scottish. 93rd (Sutherland Highlanders), Officers’ shoulder belt plate 1864-1881. A rectangular copper gilt back plate with silver mounts comprising, at the top a floreate scroll, “Alma Balaklava Sebastopol”. In the centre a crowned circle, “Sutherland Highlanders” with central numerals, “93” on a dimpled ground, thistle sprays in three-quarter surround with an attached scroll at the base, “Lucknow”. A scroll at the bottom, “Cape of Good Hope”. Brace of hooks and studs to reverse. No gilt remains and the silver mounts are worn. (£250 - £300)

99     15th (York East Riding) Regiment. Other ranks Balmoral hat badge circa 1840-1874. A scarce example in solid cast brass, the conjoined numerals, “15”. Two period copper loops to reverse. VGC. (£40 - £60)

100     Scottish. The Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment) 9th Volunteer Battalion (Highlanders). Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1900-1908. A fine quality example, the rectangular burnished silver plated back plate mounted with a multi-facetted Thistle star. In the centre in gilt a raised circle bearing the Thistle motto and enclosing a thistle spray, this with a backing of green enamel. Brace of hooks and studs to reverse. Retailed by “J. Stewart & Son 88 George St Edinburgh”. Enamel AF otherwise GC. (£250 - £300) HQ. Edinburgh.

101     45th (Nottinghamshire Sherwood Foresters) Regiment. Officer’s helmet plate 1878-1881. A very rare example, the universal crowned eight pointed star mounted with the Garter and laurels. In the centre on a black velvet ground gilt numerals, “45”. On the base of the laurels a silver floreate scroll, “Sherwood Foresters”. Three loops to reverse. Gilt dull otherwise GC. (£300 - £350)

102     Scottish. Renfrew Militia (Prince of Wales’s Royal Regiment), Other ranks glengarry badge c1874-1881. A good quality example in die-stamped white metal, a large oval strap, “Royal Renfrew Militia” with the Prince of Wales’s crest and motto in the centre. Two original brass loops to reverse. GC (£120 - £150) HQ. Paisley. 1881 4th Battalion Princess Louise’s (Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders).

103     Royal Regiment of Artillery OR’s bell-top shako plate circa 1839-46. A fine and rare other ranks die-stamped brass example. Crowned elongated star bearing gun over “Ubique” scroll below. Two large loop fasteners to reverse. VGC (KK 801A) (£250 - £400)

104     Scottish. 1st Midlothian Coast Artillery Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-88. A good scarce die-stamped example. White metal Royal Arms with scroll below inscribed “First”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll “Midlothian Coast Artillery Vols”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150)

105     Royal Jersey Artillery Victorian OR’s busby grenade. A good scarce die-stamped brass flaming grenade embossed with the Royal Arms and gun resting on a scroll inscribed “Royal Jersey Artillery”. Provision for plume to reverse, long slider fitting. Minor wear to high points of Royal Arms otherwise GC. (£120 - £150)

106     Royal Scots Greys post 1902 OR’s bearskin plume holder. A good scarce brass example. Flaming grenade, the ball bearing Royal Arms, St. Andrew and “Waterloo”. Reverse with provision for plume and replacement slider. GC (KK 715) (£100 - £150)

107     Indian Army. Bombay Marine Battalion cast brass plate. A good rare example comprising a strap “Bombay Marine Battalion” with fouled anchor to centre. Two of three screw posts to reverse. (£150 - £200) Raised 1777 as 21st Bombay Infantry (Marine Bn); became 121st Pioneers and in 1922 10th Bn 2nd Bombay Pioneers. Disbanded 1933.

108     Saint Margaret’s Company 22nd Middlesex VRC Sergeant’s pouch belt plate. A fine and rare die-stamped bronzed example circa 1860. Superimposed on a crowned portcullis, an oval bearing the figure of the Saint with vanquished dragon at her feet. Beneath the oval, a scroll inscribed “St. Margaret’s Compy.”. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300)

109     22nd Devon Rifle Volunteers shako plate circa 1859. A fine and rare die-stamped brass example. Crowned laurel wreath, the seeded centre bearing the Arms of Tavistock surmounted by a scroll “XXII DRV”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300)

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

111     40th Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps (or 3rd Manchester) shako plate circa 1860. A good scarce die-stamped blackened brass crowned bugle horn ornamented with laurel, separate white metal “40” to centre. Two loops to reverse of both parts (pinched). GC (£100 - £150) 40th LRVC (or 3rd Manchester) formed 29th February 1860; renumbered 16th in 1880. Redesignated 4th VB Manchester Regt. in September 1888.

112     The Prince Albert’s (Somersetshire Light Infantry), Officer’s glengarry badge 1881-1897. A very fine and scarce copper gilt and silver example. The crowned Garter Proper in rich fire gilt, in the centre on a raised ground of black velvet a mural crowned strung bugle horn, above the crown a scroll, “Jellalabad”, resting on the strings and the bugle horn the Sphinx/Egypt. Two loop fasteners, correct backing plate and all fixing wires present. VGC. (£160 - £200)

113     1st (The Royal) Regiment, Officer’s Forage cap badge circa 1871. A very fine and rare example, a silver Thistle star overlaid with a gilt pierced gilt Collar and Motto of the Order and incorporating the title “The Royal Regiment”. In the centre St. Andrew and his Cross, this and the Collar with a background of translucent vitreous blue enamel. (Bloomer Bk.2 p3/4). Original loops removed and replaced with pin fastener. VGC (£300 - £400)

114     British Army Officiating Chaplain’s post 1953 scarf badge. A fine die-cast example. Silvered Cross applied to oval gilt crowned wreath of laurel and oak; mounted to the centre, a pierced gilt circlet inscribed “In this sign, conquer” on a blue enamel ground with quatrefoil to centre. Original stout pin to reverse. VGC (£40 - £60) Worn by visiting clergy when called to minister at garrisons and camps not having their own resident RAChD chaplain.

115     Scottish. Highland Light Infantry Victorian Officer’s waist belt plate circa 1881-1901. A very fine example. Seeded gilt rectangular plate mounted with silver Star of the Order of the Thistle bearing gilt Imperial Crown, silver curled bugle horn with central gilt “HLI” monogram, and gilt Elephant surmounted by a scroll inscribed ”Assaye”. Fixed belt loop present, detachable belt loop now absent. VGC (£80 - £120)

116     Scottish. Highland Light Infantry post 1902 Officer’s waist belt plate. A very fine example. Seeded gilt rectangular plate mounted with silver Star of the Order of the Thistle bearing gilt crown with crimson enamel cap, silver curled bugle horn with central gilt “HLI” monogram, and gilt Elephant surmounted by a scroll inscribed ”Assaye”. Fixed belt loop present, detachable belt loop now absent. VGC (£60 - £100)

117     Scottish. Highland Light Infantry Militia Bn. Officer’s waist belt plate circa 1902-08. A very fine example. Seeded gilt rectangular plate mounted with silver Star of the Order of the Thistle bearing gilt crown , silver curled bugle horn with central gilt “HLI” monogram, and gilt Elephant surmounted by a blank scroll . Fixed belt loop present, detachable belt loop now absent. VGC (£60 - £100)

118     Scottish. Princess Louise’s (Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders), 5th Volunteer Battalion, Other ranks waist belt clasp. 1887-1908. A fine quality white metal example of interlocking pattern. A boar’s head on a torse in the centre with title circle, “5.V.B. Princess Louise’s. Argyll & Suthd Highs.”. Foliate side panels of acanthus and anthemion. Non matching number. VGC (£100 - £120) HQ. Dunoon.

119     25th Bombay Light Infantry pre 1903 helmet badge. A fine and scarce die-stamped brass example. Crowned five pointed star bearing circlet inscribed “Central India, Abyssinia, Meanee, Hydrabad”, to the centre a strung bugle with “25” between the strings. Scroll beneath the star inscribed “Bombay Light Infantry”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£250 - £300) Originally formed as 1st Extra Battalion of Bombay Native Infantry in 1820; redesignated 25th Regiment of Bombay Native (Light) Infantry in 1826; various slight changes to title until 1903 when redesignated 125th Napier’s Rifles; 5th (Napier's) Bn. 6th Rajputana Rifles in 1922.

120     124th Duchess of Connaught’s Own Baluchistan Infantry Officer’s pouch badge. A good die-stamped gilt metal 1903-22 example. Crowned laurel wreath with “124” to centre. Three screw posts to reverse. Fracture between “2” and “4”. GC (£50 - £75)

121     53rd Sikhs Officer’s pouch badge. A good well cast post 1903 native silver example. Laurel wreath surmounted by Queen Victoria’s Crown. Within the wreath, a circlet inscribed “53 Sikhs”; rampant lion to the domed centre. Above the centre a tri-part scroll inscribed “Afghanistan 1879-80” “Kabul” “Kandahar” with scrolls inscribed “Punjab Frontier” and “Tirah” below. Below the wreath a two part scroll inscribed “Frontier Force”. Three screw posts to reverse. Slight polish to lion otherwise GC. (£150 - £250)

122     57th Wilde’s Rifles Officer’s pouch badge. A good post 1903 cast silver example. Resting within a laurel wreath, a Crowned circlet inscribed “Wilde’s Rifles”; to the centre “57” on a black enamel ground. Battle honours “Delhi Lucknow Afghanistan China 1900” to the wreath with two part scroll below inscribed “Frontier Force”. Three screw posts to reverse. GC (£150 - £200)

123     7th Gurkha Rifles Officer’s 1953 hallmarked silver pouch belt plate A fine and scarce die-stamped example by JRG&S (JR Gaunt and Sons) bearing Birmingham hallmarks. Within a laurel wreath surmounted by a crown resting on a blank tablet, a Maltese cross with lions between the angles; to the centre within a circlet “Gurkha Rifles”, crossed upright kukris with “7” between the blades. Four screw posts to reverse and complete with backing plate. VGC (£200 - £400) Worn circa 1953-59.

124     7th Gurkha Rifles EIIR Officer’s pouch belt circa 1959-86. A good die-stamped silvered example. Within a laurel wreath surmounted by a crown resting on a “Ctesiphon” tablet, a Maltese cross with lions between the angles; to the centre within a circlet “Gurkha Rifles”, crossed upright kukris with “7” between the blades. The Regiment’s battle honours adorn the laurel wreath. Four screw posts to reverse and complete with backing plate. VGC (£75 - £100)

125     1st Wiltshire Rifle Volunteers OR’s cap badge circa 1898-1903. A fine die-stamped white metal cross pattee surmounted by a crown and resting on a scroll “1st Wiltshire R.V”. In the centre of the cross a coroneted cypher of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£40 - £60) HQ Warminster.

126     1st Wiltshire Volunteer Rifle Corps OR’s “Moonrakers” cap badge circa 1903-08. A fine die-stamped white metal example. Crown over a rum barrel over a crescent moon all upon crossed rakes, a long furled scroll at the base, “1st Wilts. V.R.C.”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1581) (£75 - £100) HQ Warminster.

127     5th West Middlesex Volunteer Rifle Corps (Harrow Rifles) Field Service cap badge circa 1896-05. A good die-stamped white metal example. Within a laurel wreath superimposed on crossed arrows, a circlet inscribed “West Middlesex” with the numeral “5” to the centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£40 - £60)

128     8th King’s Royal Irish Hussars ear boss from an Officer’s charger. A fine scarce post 1902 example. Gilt brass strap inscribed “Pristinae Virtutis Memores”; centre mounted with nickel Crowned Maid of Erin Harp resting in a demi-wreath of shamrock. Retains brown leather backing. VGC (£50 - £75)

129     81st (Loyal Lincoln Vols) Regiment of Foot NCO’s glengarry badge circa 1874-8. A fine die-stamped gilded example. Crowned strap inscribed “Loyal Lincoln Volunteers”; “81” to voided centre. Loops North & South. VGC (KK 550) (£60 - £80) Became 2nd Bn Loyal North Lancashire Regiment on 1st July 1881.

130     The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) post 1881 Officer’s glengarry badge. A fine and scarce die-stamped silver plated example of OR’s proportions bearing oval tablet of Firmin and Sons, St. Martins Lane, London. Mullet over strung bugle with attendant thistle sprays. Two loops to reverse. Top left mullet tip detached from wreath otherwise generally VGC (£50 - £75)

131     Royal Guernsey Light Infantry post 1881 OR’s helmet plate centre. A good scarce die-stamped brass example. Within a circlet “Royal Guernsey Light Infantry” a shield charged with three leopards surmounted by a sprig of laurel and scroll inscribed “Diex Aie”. Four loops to reverse. VGC (KK 355) (£40 - £60)

132     2nd Royal Tower Hamlets Militia OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good die-stamped white metal example. Within a strap inscribed “The Queen’s Own Light Infantry” surmounted by the Royal Crest; a strung bugle over the Tower of London. Two old replacement loops to reverse otherwise VGC. (KK 1261) (£60 - £80) Became 5th Battalion Rifle Brigade in 1881

133     22nd (Queen’s) Middlesex Rifle Volunteers Officer’s glengarry badge circa 1860-80. A fine die-stamped silver plated example. Within crowned strap inscribed “Queen’s (Westr) Rifle Volrs”, a portcullis on a lined ground. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£40 - £60) 22nd formed 25th February, 1860 at Pimlico. renumbered 13th in 1881.

134     13th (Queen’s) Middlesex Rifle Volunteers OR’s glengarry badge circa 1880-1901. A fine die-stamped white metal example. Within crowned strap inscribed “Queens Westminster Volrs”, a portcullis on a lined ground. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£30 - £50) Formed as 22nd Middlesex RV;. renumbered 13th in 1881 became 16th (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment 1st April, 1908.

135     Medical Staff Victorian Officer’s pouch belt plate. A good gilt example. Eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown. Mounted on the star, a gilt rope edged pierced Garter on a burnished gilt ground, VR Cypher to centre. Four screw loops to reverse. GC (£30 - £50)

136     1st (City of London Volunteer Rifle Brigade), Officer’s shako plate. 1859-1901. A very fine example. Blackened crowned eight pointed star overlaid with silvered oak sprays, enclosing a central shield bearing the Royal Arms and title strap, “London Rifle Brigade”. Below the strap a scroll, “Ich Dien” over a shield bearing the Arms of the City of London. The insignia of the City a crossed sword and mace are interwoven behind the central device and through the oak sprays. Two original lead soldered loops to reverse. VGC (£75 - £100) HQ. 8 Great Winchester Street. In 1908 became the 5th (City of London Battalion) The London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade).

137     1st City of London Engineer Volunteers Officer’s cap badge circa 1896-1908. A good scarce die-cast gilt example comprising the Arms of the City of London, the shield set within a circlet inscribed “1st City of London Engineers”. Two loops to reverse. Traces of gilt only. GC (KK 886) (£60 - £80)

138     L Company, 18th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers post 1880 shooting prize badge. A most attractive and rare two and a half inch tall die-cast unmarked silver example. Superimposed on crossed rifles, a Guelphic crowned Maltese cross with ball finials to the tips, the arms inscribed “18” “Midx” “Rifle” “Vols”. To the centre “L” within circlet “Company Badge”. Four small loops to reverse. Generally VGC (£60 - £80) Formed as 36th Middlesex RVC 29th February, 1860 at Paddington, renumbered 18th in 1880; became 10th (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment 1st April, 1908.

139     Scottish. 9th Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers Corps Officer’s helmet plate circa 1880-1901. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and strap “Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers Corps”, the centre with “9” on a dark blue/ green velvet ground. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

140     Welsh. 5th (Penllergaer) Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers Officer’s shako plate circa 1859-61. A fine and rare die-stamped silvered floreated GRV cypher with applied crown. Four lead soldered loops to reverse. VGC (£400 - £600) Formed 12th October 1859 at Penllergaer. Disbanded when part of 3rd Corps in December 1873.

141     Scottish. 5th VB Royal Scots Officer’s helmet plate circa 1888-1901. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with a silver Thistle Star mounted with pierced gilt rope edged circlet inscribed “Nemo me impune lacessit” with Thistle to centre all set on domed green enamel ground. Mounted on the base of the Thistle Star, a silver scroll inscribed “The Royal Scots” with supplementary scroll beneath inscribed “5th Volunteer Battalion”. Three loops to reverse. Small section of enamel defective, gilt dull. GC (£300 - £400) HQ at Leith.

142     24th (Post Office) Middlesex Rifle Volunteers post 1880 Officer’s pouch belt plate. A fine ornate die-stamped silvered example. Within a laurel wreath surmounted by an Imperial style Crown; a Maltese cross with balls to the tips and dragons between the arms. The top and bottom arms of the cross bear the three seaxes of Middlesex. The left and right arms bear the letter “T” surmounted by the Crown of HSH the Duke of Teck (Hon. Colonel of the regiment from 1880 until his death in 1900). Between the top arm of the cross and the Crown, a Bishop’s mitre; below the lower arm and the wreath, a strung bugle. To the centre of the cross, a circlet inscribed “Saint Martin’s le Grand” encircling a shield. Across the base of the wreath, a tri-part scroll inscribed “Post Office, XXIV Middlesex Rifle Regiment”. Four screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) 49th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers formed at the General Post Office 13th February 1868; renumbered 24th in September 1880. 24th supplied personnel for the Army Post Office Corps for active service overseas.

143     Scottish. 69th Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers Corps Officer’s shako plate circa 1860. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Crowned curled bugle woth “69” to centre. Two loops (pinched) to reverse. Fracture between “6” and “9”. GC (£200 - £300) Formed 17th February 1860 from employees of Clyde shipbuilders Messrs. J & G Thompson.

144     Welsh. 15th (Neath), Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers pouch badge circa 1860. A fine and scarce die-stamped lightly silvered example. Within a crowned laurel wreath a strap “15th Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers” with lion to centre. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) Formed 16th February, 1860 at Neath; became part of 1st Admin. Bn. 1861; redesignated 2n (Glamorgan) VB, The Welsh Regiment in 1887.

145     South Devon Militia Officer’s glengarry circa 1874-81. A fine and scarce example comprising a crowned pierced gilt strap inscribed “South Devon XXV Regt. of Militia”; to the centre, a gilt lion rampant (from the Arms of the Earls of Devon), all on a burnished silver ground. Two of three loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Raised 5th December 1758 at Plymouth; became 3rd Bn. Devonshire Regiment on Friday 1st July 1881.

146     Scottish. 1st Fifeshire Admin. Battalion Officer’s shako plate circa 1860-75 A fine and very scarce silvered example. Die-stamped strung bugle surmounting cast floreated “FRV” cypher. Four loops to reverse. Numeral absent. GC (£150 - £200) 1st Fifeshire RV became a VB of the Black Watch in 1881, redesignated 6th (Perthshire) VB Black Watch in 1887. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1585 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

147     Scottish. 31st Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers shako plate circa 1869-74. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example. Standard crowned laurels pattern with strap “Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers”; stencilled numerals, “31” in the centre. One of two loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Formed from leather workers in Glasgow 21st December 1859. See “Badges of the Highland and Lowland Regiments” by W.H. & K.D.Bloomer, Pages 57/ 58.

148     Royal Irish Rifles Officer’s post 1905 pouch belt plate. An extremely fine example. Die-stamped silvered shamrock wreath bearing battle honours and surmounted by a crown resting on a scroll inscribed “Quis Separabit”. Within the wreath, a Maid of Erin Harp over the Sphinx on a tablet inscribed “Egypt” with a scroll inscribed “South Africa 1899-1902” below. At the base of the wreath a strung bugle with a scroll resting on the strings inscribed “Royal Irish Rifles”. Four screw posts to reverse and complete with backing plate. VGC (£300 - £400)

149     Royal Ulster Rifles Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1953-68. An extremely fine example. Die-stamped silvered shamrock wreath bearing battle honours and surmounted by a crown resting on a scroll inscribed “Quis Separabit”. Within the wreath, a Maid of Erin Harp over the Sphinx on a tablet inscribed “Egypt” with a scroll inscribed “South Africa 1899-1902” below. At the base of the wreath a strung bugle with a scroll resting on the strings inscribed “Royal Ulster Rifles”. Four screw posts to reverse and complete with backing plate. VGC (£300 - £400) 1st July 1968, The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, The Royal Ulster Rifles and The Royal Irish Fusiliers amalgamated to form The Royal Irish Rangers who in turn amalgamated with The Ulster Defence Regiment on 1st July 1992 to from The Royal Irish Regiment.

150     Indian Army. 5/11th Sikhs (Duke of Connaught’s Own) piper’s plaid brooch circa 1922-42. A very fine die-cast silvered example. Quoit mounted with ducal coronet and scroll “5/11th Sikhs (Duke of Connaught’s Own)”; lion to centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £400) 47th Sikhs accorded title “Duke of Connaught’s Own” in 1921 for service in WW1; became 5th Bn. 11th Sikhs in 1922. Captured by Japanese in Singapore February 1942. Never reformed.

151     Scottish. Athole Highlanders. Piper’s plaid brooch late 19th century. A poor quality example in die-cast white metal. The quoit embellished with thistle, rose and fern sprays. In the centre a Ducal coronet with the crest of the Duke of Atholl below, a demi naked man holding a sword in the dexter hand and a key in the sinister; below the crest in stylised capitals, “Athole”. Fastening pin lacking. Retailed by “WM Anderson Edinburgh & Glasgow”. Several small holes and cracks in the weak casting. (£50 - £70) The Dukes of Atholl are still permitted to have a “private army”.

152     Scottish. The Highland Light Infantry. Piper’s plaid brooch circa 1881-1901. A good example in white metal. The plain quoit embellished with an inner circle of thistle sprays in high relief; the open centre mounted with a die-stamped Thistle star, this with the Imperial Victorian crown, coiled bugle horn and “HLI” central monogram. Below the bugle horn the “Assaye” scroll and Elephant are applied. Lacking pin fastener. GC (£70 - £100)

153     Scottish. Queen Victoria School (Dunblane). Piper’s plaid brooch. Pre 1953. A scarce silvered example. The plain quoit with shaped inner circle, therein the Royal Crest of Scotland lodged within thistle sprays. A tri-part scroll over the lower thistles, “Queen Victoria School”. Stout pin fastener. Plating worn to base on quoit. GC (£80 - £120)

154     Scottish. The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), Piper’s plaid brooch post 1881. A heavy die-cast silvered example, the quoit decorated with thistle sprays and the Sphinx/Egypt this with attendant palm sprays. On the inner circle of the quoit, “Nemo Me Impune Lacessit”. In the centre St. Andrew and his Cross. Stout pin fastener. GC (£40 - £70)

155     Scottish. The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), Pipe-major’s (?) plaid brooch. Post 1881. A fine large example in die-cast silver plate. The quoit decorated with thistle sprays and the Sphinx/Egypt this with attendant palm sprays. On the raised inner circle of the quoit, “Nemo Me Impune Lacessit”. In the centre St. Andrew and his Cross. Stout pin fastener. Plating worn. GC (£80 - £120)

156     Scottish. Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany’s) 2nd Battalion. Piper’s plaid brooch. Post 1881. A white metal example, the plain quoit mounted in the centre with the Elephant and “Assaye” scroll. The reverse stamped “12”. Thin iron pin fastener. Old replacement hook. GC (£30 - £50)

157     Scottish. Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany’s) 1st Battalion. Piper’s plaid brooch. Post 1881. A white metal example, the plain quoit with applied glengarry badge, a stag’s cabossed with scroll below, “Cuidich’n Righ”. Pin fastener, hook absent. GC (£30 - £50)

158     Royal Corps of Signals, Scottish Territorial Unit, piper’s headdress badge. Post 1953. A very scarce example in silver plate a quoit engraved with thistle sprays, the centre with applied badge of the Royal Signals, crown over Mercury and the Globe with attached motto, “Certa Cito”. Two long loops to reverse. GC (£60 - £80)

159     Indian. Transport Volunteer Corps, Officer’s waist belt plate circa 1902-14. A very fine and rare example in silver plate. The rectangular plate with seeded ground and burnished edges mounted with crowned eight pointed star bearing the Garter and laurel sprays. In the centre on a black patent leather ground a monogram in stylised capitals, “TVC”. Complete with both plain belt loops. Dull otherwise GC. (£70 - £100)

160     23rd Middlesex (Inns of Court Volunteer Rifle Corps). Officer’s waist belt plate, circa 1860. A very rare early pattern in bronze, possibly for a Field Officer. The rectangular plate with an engine turned ground and smooth rim, mounted with open script lettering, “ICVRC”. Complete with loose “D” end section. VGC. (£60 - £80) HQ. Lincolns Inn.

161     “Volunteer Rifles”. Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1860-1901. A fine example of 1855 pattern in bronze with matching bench marks to both halves. Circlet inscribed “Volunteer Rifles”, the seeded centre mounted with a crown. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£50 - £70)

162     Rifle Volunteers. Officer’s waist belt clasp. circa 1860-1901. A fine example of 1855 pattern in bronze with matching bench marks to both halves. Circlet inscribed “In Defence” and bears laurel sprays, the lined centre bearing crowned strung bugle. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£50 - £79) The motto was used by various Rifle Volunteers of the period including some Scottish corps.

163     “1st Rifle Volunteers”. Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1860-1901. A fine example of 1855 pattern in bronze with matching bench marks to both halves. Circlet inscribed “Defence Not Defiance” and bears laurel sprays, the seeded centre bearing a crowned strung bugle horn with “1” within the strings. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£60 - £80) The motto was used by various rifle volunteers of the period including some Scottish corps.

164     Irish. Leinster 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 Prince of Wales’s plumes over two maple leaves with scroll below inscribed “Central India” on a crimson velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “Prince of Wales’s Leinster Regiment”. Three loops to reverse. Slight crease to 7 o’clock point, minor service wear. GC (£250 - £400)

165     Royal Marine Light Infantry Sergeant’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A fine rare die-stamped gilt example of crowned star pattern bearing a laurel wreath with scroll inscribed “Gibraltar” to the top and fouled anchor to the junction below. Within the wreath, a circlet inscribed “Per Mare Per Terram”; to the centre, the globe in relief. Beneath the anchor, a strung bugle. Two loops, North and South, to reverse. VGC (as KK 1092) (£100 - £200)

166     3rd Royal Jersey Light Infantry Officer’s helmet plate. A good scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and circlet inscribed “Royal Jersey Light Infantry”, the centre with strung bugle with “3” between the strings, on a red cloth ground. Three loops to reverse. Gilt worn otherwise GC. (£200 - £300)

167     Irish. The Connaught Rangers, Officer’s helmet plate 1902-1914. A good scarce official conversion from a Victorian example during service. The gilt back plate with laurel and Garter Proper overlays. In the centre on a ground of green velvet, a silver Harp over a separate scroll, “Quis Separabit”, on the lower laurels a silver scroll, “The Connaught Rangers”. The gilt now dull. Three loops to reverse, the foot of one now detached. GC (£200 - £250)

168     East Yorkshire Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1902-14. A good gilt example 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”. Three loops to reverse, the top one a replacement. One end of scroll sprung otherwise GC. (£150 - £200)

169     The Border Regiment, Officer’s helmet plate circa 1903-14. A good gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurels, over the laurels in silver a cross of the Order of the Bath lying upon further laurel sprays. The arms of the cross emblazoned with battle honours, from the Peninsula to South Africa 1899-1902. In the centre of the cross a circle, “Arroyo Dos Molinos 1811”, within the circle the honour “China” over the Imperial Dragon, these on a ground of white and red enamel. At the bottom of the cross a scroll, “The Border Regt”. (KK 247). Three loops to reverse. Enamel section chipped. GC (£200 - £250)

170     Army Service Corps Officer’s helmet plate circa 1902-14. A fine gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver “ASC” cypher on a black velvet ground. Three loops remain to reverse. VGC (KK 983) (£150 - £250)

171     Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Gentleman Cadet’s post 1878 helmet plate. A fine gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with full laurel wreath and pierced strap “Nec Aspera Terrent” on a blue enamel ground; VR Cypher to centre set on red translucent ground. Three loops to reverse. GC (KK 1070) (£50 - £75) The Royal Military College was founded in 1802 at Remnantz, Great Marlow by the visionary cavalry officer, John Gaspard Le Marchant (1766-1812) for which, in 1804, he received the personal thanks from George III who said “The country is greatly indebted to you”. In 1795, in collaboration with the Birmingham sword cutler Henry Osborn, he had designed a new cavalry sabre, which was adopted for the light cavalry and much feared by the French. In 1796 he produced the much celebrated “The Rules and Regulations of the Sword Exercise of the Cavalry” which was instantly adopted by the British Army as its official manual. Le Marchant was later promoted Major-General and tragically killed leading the perfect cavalry charge at Salamanca. In 1812, the College moved to its present home at Sandhurst.

172     The Duke of Cambridge’s Own (The Middlesex Regiment), Officer’s helmet plate circa 1902-1914. A gilt eight pointed star back plate with laurel and Garter Proper overlays. In the centre in silver on a ground of black velvet the Prince of Wales’s crest and motto lodged within laurel sprays, below the crest a Royal Ducal coronet and below this the initial “G” reverse and interlaced. On the base of the laurels the honour, “Albuhera”. Below the Garter a silver scroll, “The Middlesex Regiment”. VGC. (£160 - £200)

173     Queen’s West Surrey Regiment NCO’s helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A fine silvered and gilt example following the design of OR’s plate of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath (KK 287) and mounted with circlet “West Surrey” with silvered Paschal Lamb to centre. (KK 293). All loops present. VGC (£75 - £100)

174     12th Kent Artillery Volunteers Victorian OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A good scarce die-stamped example. White metal Royal Arms with scroll below inscribed “12th”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll “Kent Artillery Volunteers”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) Formed 6th March, 1860 at Gillingham.

175     1st Essex Artillery Volunteers Victorian OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A good scarce die-stamped example. White metal Royal Arms with scroll below inscribed “1st Essex”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll “Volunteer Artillery”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) Formed 18th February, 1860 at Harwich.

176     3rd Sussex Artillery Volunteers Victorian OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A good scarce die-stamped example. White metal Royal Arms with scroll below inscribed “Third”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll “Sussex Artillery Volunteers”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) Formed 15th May, 1860 at Hailsham. HQ moved to Eastbourne in 1878

177     1st Cheshire & Carnarvon Artillery Volunteers Officer’s helmet plate circa 1880-1901. A good scarce die-stamped example. Silvered Royal Arms, a scroll below inscribed “1st”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll inscribed “Cheshire & Carnarvon A.V.”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Title assumed June 1880. HQ at Chester.

178     2nd Lincolnshire Artillery Volunteers Victorian NCO’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A good scarce die-stamped example. Silvered Royal Arms with scroll below inscribed “Second”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll “Lincolnshire Artillery Vols”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) Formed 27th January, 1860 Grimsby.

179     Cinque Ports Artillery Volunteers Victorian OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A good scarce die-stamped example. White metal Royal Arms with scroll below bearing laurel spray. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll “Cinque Ports Artillery Vols”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150)

180     Inns of Court OTC post 1908 pouch belt plate. A good scarce die-stamped bronze example comprising laurel wreath bearing a four part scroll inscribed “South Africa 1900 1901” with scroll across the base inscribed “Inns of Court OTC”. Within the wreath, the four shields of the Inns. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150)

181     2nd VB Somerset Light Infantry OR’s glengarry badge circa 1881-96. A good die-stamped white metal example. Within a Crowned circlet inscribed “2nd V.B Somerset L.I.”; a strung bugle, mural crown and Sphinx. Original three loops to reverse removed, now with two replacements. VGC (£40 - £60) HQ at Taunton.

182     2nd VB Notts & Derby Regiment (Sherwood Foresters) OR’s glengarry badge circa 1881-96. A scarce good die-stamped white metal example. Within a crowned circlet “Notts & Derbyshire 2nd Volr Battn”, a crowned Bath style cross with central oak sprays and a Hart lodged, three title scrolls “Sherwood Foresters Derbyshire”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£50 - £75) HQ moved from Bakewell to Chesterfield in 1898.

183     The Royal Berkshire Regiment OR’s glengarry badge circa 1885-96. A fine die-stamped brass example comprising crowned circlet “Royal Berkshire” with a stag under an oak tree to the centre. Four original wire loops to reverse. VGC (£40 - £60) The Regiment were granted the title “Royal” on 29th September 1885.

184     The Royal Sussex Regiment OR’s glengarry badge circa 1881-96. A good die-stamped brass example comprising crowned circlet “Royal Sussex”; to the centre, the regimental Maltese cross device superimposed on the Roussillon plume. Three loops to reverse. GC (£40 - £60) The Regiment were granted the title “Royal” on 29th September 1885.

185     Fincastle’s Horse Boer War OR’s cap badge. A good scarce die-stamped example comprising a white metal five pointed star mounted by a brass strap inscribed “Fincastle’s Horse” with “31” to centre. Two loops to reverse. GC (KK 1406) (£60 - £80) 31st Battalion Imperial Yeomanry (Fincastle’s Horse).

186     Irish. 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers, OR’s lance cap plate circa 1861-70. A good quality die-stamped brass example. Standard triangular fluted plate bearing the Royal Arms over the Harp and Maid with shamrock decoration to the sides. A four part title scroll reads, “Fifth Royal Irish Lancers”. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120)

187     12th (Prince of Wales’s Royal) Lancers, OR’s lance cap plate circa 1882-1905. A good die-stamped brass example. Standard triangular fluted plate bearing the Royal Arms with the Prince of Wales’s crest and motto above. Beneath the arms the Sphinx with Egypt plinth and five battle honour scrolls. Two screw posts to reverse, the top ray finial pinched otherwise VGC. (£60 - £80)

188     16th (The Queen’s) Lancers, OR’s lance cap plate circa 1856-1905. A good die-stamped brass example. Standard triangular fluted plate bearing crossed lances, the Royal Arms, unit scroll “Sixteenth Lancers” and thirteen battle honour scrolls. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£60 - £80)

189     17th (Duke of Cambridge’s Own) Lancers, OR’s circa 1880-1905. A good die-stamped brass example. Standard triangular fluted plate bearing the Royal Arms over the Motto and Old English capitals “DCO”. At the bottom a unit scroll, “Seventeenth Lancers” together with six battle honour scrolls. Two screw posts to reverse. A few ray finials buckled or missing. GC (£50 - £75)

190     Scottish. 3rd Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1884-1901. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and strap “3rd Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers”, the centre with strung bugle. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) 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. See “Badges of the Highland and Lowland Regiments” by W.H. & K.D.Bloomer, Pages 43/44.

191     Scottish. 2nd (Dingwall) Ross-shire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered. Circlet inscribed with Gaelic legend; to the centre, a starfish and signs from the Burgh Arms. Two screw posts to reverse. A little wear to plating. GC (£150 - £200) Formed 15th February, 1860 at Dingwall. Became part of 1st (Ross-Highland) VB, Seaforth Highlanders in December 1887.

192     Scottish. 29th Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers NCO’s helmet plate circa 1878-80. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and strap “29th Lanarkshire Rifle Vols”, the centre with strung bugle. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Formed 13th February, 1860 at Coatbridge. Renumbered 7th in 1880; redesignated 5th VB Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) in December 1887.

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

194     London Scottish NCO’s plaid brooch. A fine silver plated example. Plain burnished quoit mounted with thistle wreath secured with ornate nuts. To the centre, a Lion Rampant; across the base of the wreath a scroll inscribed “London Scottish”. Stout pin to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120)

195     Scottish. 8th (Newtyle) Forfarshire Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer’s forage cap badge circa 1860. A fine and scarce die-stamped blacked curled bugle with burnished highlights; Silvered “8” to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Formed 4th April, 1860 at Newtyle.

196     Scottish. 5th VB Black Watch Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1887-1901. A very fine die-stamped silvered example. Crowned Star of the Order of the Thistle surmounted by a Crown; in place of the motto, a strap inscribed “5th Vol. Battn. Black Watch”. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) HQ Birnam. Many of it’s members served in the Boer War resulting in the Battalion being awarded the honour “South Africa 1900-02” in 1905.

197     Scottish. 3rd Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1864-91. A fine and scarce nickel example. Circlet inscribed “3 Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers”, the centre bearing the shield from the Arms of Glasgow. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£150 - £200) 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. See “Badges of the Highland and Lowland Regiments” by W.H. & K.D.Bloomer, Pages 43/44.

198     Scottish. 7th Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1880-87. A fine and scarce nickel example. Circlet inscribed “7th Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers”, the centre bearing bearing a strung bugle on a lined ground. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£150 - £200) Redesignated 5th VB Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) in December 1887. See “Badges of the Highland and Lowland Regiments” by W.H. & K.D.Bloomer, Pages 41/42.

199     2nd (Hamilton) VB Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) post 1887 Sergeant’s pouch belt plate. A fine and scarce die-stamped nickel example. Within a laurel wreath surmounted by a Guelphic Crown, a mullet with strung bugle below, “2” between the strings. Across the base of the wreath a scroll inscribed “2nd VB Scottish Rifles”. Four screw posts to reverse, complete with seeded backing plate. VGC (£150 - £200)

200     4th VB Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) waist belt plate circa 1887-1908 A good scarce nickel example. Circlet inscribed “The Cameronians 4th Vol. Batt”, the centre bearing a mullet. Universal pattern rococo ends. GC (£120 - £150) HQ at 149, Cathedral Street, Glasgow.

201     Welsh. Royal Radnor Rifles Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1853-76. A good scarce die-stamped silvered example. Laurel wreath surmounted by a Guelphic Crown which rests on a blank tablet. To the centre, a Maltese Cross, lions within the angles of the arms of the cross and with ball finials to the tips of arms. Title circlet with Prince of Wales’s plumes to centre (one securing wire AF). Retains its original backing plate and four screw post to reverse (evidence of having been brooched). Generally VGC. (£150 - £200) Raised 21st February. 1763, became Light Infantry in 1810, redesignated Royal Radnorshire Rifle Corps in 1853 when green uniform was introduced. Following further changes in title it became Royal South Wales Borderers in 1876; became 3rd Battalion South Wales Borderers on 1st July 1881.

202     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 (£100 - £150)

203     2nd VB West Yorkshire Regiment OR’s glengarry badge circa 1887-96. A fine die-stamped white metal example. Within a Crowned circlet inscribed “West Yorkshire 2nd Volr. Battn.”; the White Horse. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£30 - £50) HQ at Bradford.

204     South Lancashire and North Staffordshire post 1896 white metal cap badges. Both good die-stamped examples retaining original loops. GC (2 items) (£30 - £50)

205     8 Officer’s gilt buttons circa 1856-81. Large 10th ... 16th ... 34th ... 54th ... and 50th. Small 29th ... 58th ... 72nd. VGC (£50 - £75)

206     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 (£100 - £200)

207     35th (Royal Sussex) Regiment, glengarry badge 1874-1881. A good die-stamped silver plated example probably for wear by the Band. Crowned strap, “Royal Sussex” with “35” in the centre. Copper loops North and South. VGC (KK 482) (£40 - £60)

208     35th (Royal Sussex) Regiment, Officer’s shako plate cira 1869-78. A very fine die-stamped rich gilt example. Standard crowned laurels and Garter Proper pattern with stencilled numerals, “35” in the centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300)

209     16th (Battle), Sussex Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860. A fine and scarce die-cast silvered example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, a castle. Two screw posts to reverse. GC (£200 - £300) Formed 19th May, 1860; transferred to 1st Cinque Ports Admin Bn. in December 1861 and absorbed into 1st Cinque Ports Corps in 1876;

210     Sussex Rifle Volunteers Victorian glengarry badge. A good die-stamped lightly silvered example. Within a crowned strap inscribed “Sussex Rifle Volunteers”, a shield charged with six martlets, set on an ornamental ground. Two loops to reverse. GC (£40 - £60)

211     5th (Cinque Ports) Bn. Royal Sussex post 1908 Officer’s cap badge A fine die-stamped silvered example. Maltese cross with Roussillon plume behind curling over the top of the cross. To the centre, an applied shield in red and blue enamels bearing the arms of the Cinque Ports. Below the cross, a scroll inscribed “Cinque Ports”. Two blades to reverse (one with fracture visible. VGC (KK 910) (£120 - £150)

212     Saint Martin’s Companies, 13th (Queen’s) Middlesex VRC pouch belt plate. A good example worn by I and K Companies circa 1860. Rectangular gilt plate with canted corners mounted with silver on copper device of St. Martin and the beggar with scroll below “St. Martin’s”. Four screw posts to reverse. Traces only of original finish, several wires retaining overlay AF otherwise GC (£150 - £200)

213     The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), Officer’s helmet plate 1881-1891. A very fine blackened die-stamped silver plate example. A Guelphic crown over wide spatulate thistle sprays, these emblazoned with battle honours, on the lower areas of the sprays the Sphinx with plain plinth and the Chinese Dragon with plain plinth. At the base a scroll, “The Scottish Rifles”. Within the sprays a mullet over a strung bugle horn. Four loops to reverse. The crown detached on one side otherwise VGC (KK 240). (£150 - £200)

214     The Royal Irish Rifles, OR’s glengarry badge circa 1881-96. A good die-stamped blackened brass example. Crown over a scroll “Quis Separabit”, the Maid and Harp below and a tri-part scroll at the base, “Royal Irish Rifles”. Two period loop fasteners East and West. VGC (KK 689) (£40 - £60)

215     Second Royal Jersey Militia Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp. A good scarce silvered example, a good marriage with differing benchmarks. Circlet inscribed “Second Royal Jersey Regiment”; centre mounted with Arms of Jersey. Universal pattern rococo ends. GC (£200 - £300)

216     1st VB Royal Fusiliers Victorian OR’s glengarry badge circa 1883-96. A good rare die-stamped white metal finely pierced example. Flaming grenade, the ball embossed the Crowned Garter with Rose to centre; beneath the grenade, a scroll inscribed “1st Volunteer Battalion”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (as KK 1575) (£80 - £120) Origins in 19th Middlesex RV raised in Bloomsbury; renumbered 10th in 1880 and became part of KRRC until it became 1st VB Royal Fusiliers in 1883. Many of it’s members served in the Boer War resulting in the Battalion being awarded the honour “South Africa 1900-02” in 1905.

217     King’s Liverpool Regiment Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1881-1901. A good silver and gilt example with matching benchmarks to both halves. Circlet inscribed “The Liverpool Regt. The Kings” ; seeded gilt centre mounted with silver Horse of Hanover surmounted by “Nec aspera terrent” scroll. Universal pattern rococo ends. Generally GC. (Ryan 172) (£80 - £120)

218     1st VB Essex Regiment Victorian OR’s glengarry badge circa 1883-96. A good scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned circlet inscribed “Essex 1st Volr. Battn”; to the centre, the Castle surmounted by the Sphinx resting on a blank tablet, below the castle the Key and Motto. Two loops to reverse. GC (£50 - £75) HQ at Brentwood

219     2nd VB The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), OR’s glengarry badge circa 1887-1908. A good die-stamped white metal example. Mullet over strung bugle with attendant thistle sprays; the numeral “2” between the bugle strings. Two loops to reverse. Generally VGC (£100 - £150) HQ Hamilton.

220     199th CEF (Irish Canadian Rangers, Duchess of Connaught's Own ) WW1 cap badge. A good die-stamped brass example. Crowned circlet “Overseas Irish Canadian Rangers” resting on a scroll “Quis Separabit”; shamrock to centre with maple leaf below bearing “199”. Two loops to reverse. GC (Cox 728 & Babin E 199) (£50 - £75) Raised in Montreal, Quebec, during the winter of 1915-16. The Battalion sailed to Europe in December 1916, absorbed into the 23rd Reserve Battalion 11th May 1917.

221     13th County of London, Kensingtons OR’s post 1908 helmet plate. A good die-stamped white metal example of crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and circlet inscribed “Kensington. 13th County of London”; post 1901 Kensington Borough arms to the centre and “South Africa 1900-1902”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£50 - £75)

222     1st Surrey Rifles. Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860. A very fine and rare early period example in silver plate. A crown over a scroll, “1803-1859” with a large Bath style star below; in the centre a strung and ribboned bugle horn with “1” lodged within the strings. On the circle, “First Surrey Rifles”, below the bottom arm of the cross a scroll, “Concordia Victrix”. Four broad copper blade fasteners. VGC. (£150 - £200) HQ. of the 1st (South London) Corps were at Camberwell.

223     1st Cinque Ports Rifle Volunteers Sergeant’s helmet plate circa 1887-1901. A good die-stamped white metal crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms; on the cross, a circlet inscribed “Cinque Ports Rifle Volunteers”, to the centre, a strung bugle with “1” between the strings. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120) HQ at Hastings

224     Leeds Volunteer Rifles Victorian Officer’s pouch belt plate. A good scarce die-stamped silvered example. Within a crowned wreath, half of laurel and half of oak, a circlet “Leeds Volunteer Rifles” with Arms of Leeds applied to centre. Across the base of the wreath, a tri-part scroll “Pro Rege et Lege.”. Three screw posts to reverse. GC (£200 - £300)

225     53rd (Shropshire) Regiment, OR's shako plate 1869-78. A good die-stamped gilding metal example. Standard crowned laurels and Garter Proper pattern with stencilled numerals, “53” in the centre. Two original loops to reverse. Some verdigris. (£40 - £60)

226     1st (City of London Volunteer Rifle Brigade), Officer’s shako plate. 1859-1901. A very fine example in blackened silver plate, a crowned eight pointed star overlaid with oak sprays, enclosing a central shield bearing the Royal Arms and title strap, “London Rifle Brigade”. Below the strap a scroll, “Ich Dien” over a shield bearing the Arms of the City of London. The insignia of the City a crossed sword and mace are interwoven behind the central device and through the oak sprays. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£75 - £100) HQ. 8 Great Winchester Street. In 1908 became the 5th (City of London Battalion) The London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade).

227     The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment), Officer’s glengarry badge circa 1874-1901. A good quality example, a gilt fused grenade, the ball mounted with a crowned pierced gilt Garter Proper, this with a ground of blue enamel. In the centre a silver Rose, below the Garter a silver White Horse of Hanover. Wire and loops to reverse. Gilt rubbed. GC (£60 - £80)

228     The Duke of Cambridge’s Own (Middlesex Regiment), Officer’s waist belt clasp 1881-1902. A good example with matching benchmarks. Gilt circlet inscribed in silver, “The Duke of Cambridge’s Own”; the seeded gilt centre with silver mounts comprising laurel sprays, the Prince of Wales’s crest and motto, a Saxon crown, a shield bearing the county arms and a scroll, “Albuhera”. Universal pattern rococo ends. (Ryan 225). GC (£80 - £120)

229     17th (Leicestershire) Regiment, Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1855-1881. A scarce 1855 pattern by J & Co. (Jennens) with matching benchmarks to both halves. Gilt circlet inscribed in silver, “Leicestershire Regiment”; seeded gilt centre bearing silver mounts comprising the crown over a Royal Tiger on ground and “17” conjoined below. Universal pattern rococo ends. (Ryan 26). The gilt rubbed and wear to the silver high points. (£80 - £120)

230     Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort’s Own), OR's helmet plate 1881-1890. A good quality die-stamped blackened brass example. A Guelphic crown over laurel sprays and enclosing a Bath style cross. In the centre of the cross a crowned bugle horn and title circle, “Rifle Brigade”. The arms of the cross emblazoned with Peninsula battle honours, below the bottom arm of the cross a pile of battle honours, “Lucknow” “Peninsula” “Ashantee”. Across the base of the laurels a scroll, “The Prince Consort’s Own”. The laurels with Crimean honours, “Sevastopol” “Alma’ “Inkerman”, below the crown a plinth, “Waterloo”. (KK 284). Two of three loops to reverse. GC (£50 - £75)

231     South Salopian Yeomanry, OR's helmet plate 1847-1872. A good quality bi-metal example. A crowned rococo shield enclosed by wide laurel sprays, in the centre of the shield a white metal diamond cut star; upon this a brass oval strap, “South Salopian Yeomanry”, within the strap the three logger-heads from the arms of Shrewsbury. Three screw post fasteners. GC (£120 - £150)

232     4th (The King’s Own) Regiment of Foot, OR’s glengarry badge 1874-1881. A good die-stamped brass example, a lion passant guardant over an oval strap, “King’s Own Royal Regiment”, in the centre, “4”. Two replacement loops North and South. VGC (KK 424) (£30 - £40)

233     11th (North Devon) Regiment, NCO’s glengarry badge circa 1874-1881. A good die-stamped coppered brass example being a crowned eight pointed star bearing a raised strap, “North Devon”, in the voided centre, “11”. Copper loops North and South. Verdigris to right side. (KK 434) (£30 - £40)

234     16th (Bedfordshire) Regiment of Foot, OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-1881. A good quality die-stamped brass example, a crown and laurels lying upon a cross, in the voided centre, “16”. Brass loops East and West. GC (KK 445) (£30 - £40)

235     18th (The Royal Irish) Regiment of Foot, OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-1881. A good quality die-stamped brass example subsequently and seemingly officially blackened. The lion of Nassau over a strap, “Royal Irish”, in the centre the Sphinx/Egypt over “18”. Brass loops North and South. VGC (KK 450) (£40 - £60)

236     28th (North Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot, OR’s glengarry badge 1874-1881. A good die-stamped brass example, the Sphinx/Egypt over a strap, “North Gloucestershire” and “28” in the centre. Copper loops North and South. VGC (KK 466) (£30 - £40)

237     Rifle Brigade Sergeant’s pouch belt plate circa 1855-63. A fine and extremely scarce short lived bronze example. Laurel wreath surmounted by a Crown resting on a tablet inscribed “Waterloo”; within the wreath, a Maltese cross with lions between the arms and balls to the tips. To the centre of the cross, within a circlet inscribed “Rifle Brigade”, a Crowned strung bugle. The arms of the cross bear the numerous honours of the Regiment,; the wreath bears honours “Sevastopol Alma Inkerman”. Between the bottom arm of the cross and the wreath, a scroll inscribed “Peninsula”. Two of three screw posts to reverse. Generally VGC. (£300 - £400) Pouch belt plate for Sergeant were discontinued in 1863.

238     38th (1st Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot, OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-1881. A good die-stamped brass example, the Imperial crown over sprays of laurel and oak united at the base by the Stafford Knot, in the centre, “38”. (KK 487). Brass loops North and South. GC (£40 - £50)

239     45th (Nottinghamshire Sherwood Foresters) Regiment of Foot, OR’s glengarry 1874-1881. A good die-stamped brass example, a crowned strap, “Nottinghamshire” enclosing, “45”, on the base of the strap a shield bearing the arms of the city of Nottingham. Scrolls to the left and right, “Sherwood Foresters”. Brass loops East and West. Slight polish to highpoints. GC (KK 501) (£40 - £50)

240     52nd (Oxfordshire Light Infantry) Regiment of Foot, OR’s glengarry badge 1874-1881. A good die-stamped brass example, a strung bugle horn with “52” within the strings. Copper loops East and West. Slight polish to highpoints. GC (KK 510) (£30 - £40)

241     64th (2nd Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot, OR’s glengarry badge 1874-1881. A good die-stamped brass example, a crowned strap, “2nd Staffordshire”, in the centre the Stafford Knot over “64”. Copper loops (slightly pinched) North and South. VGC (KK 526) (£40 - £50)

242     95th (Derbyshire) Regiment of Foot, OR’s glengarry badge 1874-1881. A good die-stamped brass example, a lined cross pattee, in the centre within an oval, “95”. Brass loops East and West. VGC (KK 570) (£30 - £40)

243     Irish. 100th (Prince of Wales’s Royal Canadian) Regiment of Foot, OR’s glengarry badge 1874-1881. A good die-stamped brass example, the Prince of Wales’s crest and motto over a strap, “Prince of Wales’s”. In the centre “100”. Copper loops North and South. GC (KK 576). (£40 - £50)

244     Scottish. 75th (Stirlingshire) Regiment, Piper’s (?) glengarry badge circa 1874-1881. A good quality example in die-stamped white metal, oval thistle sprays enclosing the Royal Tiger over “75”. Copper loops North and South. VGC (KK 540) (£50 - £70)

245     Scottish. 93rd (Sutherland Highlanders), OR's bonnet badge circa 1860-1881. A good quality example in die-stamped brass. A small crowned strap, “Sutherland Highlanders”, with central, “93”, thistle sprays in three-quarter surround. Floreate scrolls at the bottom, “Cape of Good Hope” and “Balaklava”. Two original soldered copper loops to reverse. VGC (KK 567) (£80 - £120)

246     Scottish. The King’s Own Borderers, OR's pagri badge circa 1881-1887. A very rare good quality example in die-stamped brass, pattern as for the glengarry badge. The Royal Crest over thistle sprays, upon these a circle, “The King’s Own Borderers”. Over the circle St. Andrew’s Cross bearing Edinburgh Castle, a scroll above the circle, “In Veritate Religionis Confido” and another scroll at the bottom, “Nisi Dominus Frustra”. (KK 626). Original hinged brass prong fastener. GC (£120 - £150)

247     Rifle Volunteers, OR's shako badge, circa 1859-1880. A thin die-stamped blackened brass example being a large crowned strung bugle horn, two loop fasteners (out of three). VGC (£30 - £50)

248     Berwickshire Rifle Volunteers Victorian pouch belt plate and pouch badge A good scarce die-cast blackened pair. Plate comprising a crowned thistle ornamented strap with applied “BRV” cypher to centre. Two screw posts to reverse ... together with companion pouch badge being “53” over “BRV” cypher. Two screw posts to reverse. Generally VGC. (2 items) (£200 - £250) 53 alludes to Berwickshire’s precedent number in the Rifle Volunteer Movement.

249     Rifle Brigade Militia Officer’s helmet plate circa 1881. A very fine and scarce short lived blackened example with burnished highlights. Mounted on a large eight pointed star, a laurel wreath surmounted by a Guelphic crown resting on a tablet inscribed “Waterloo”; within the wreath, a Maltese cross with lions between the arms and balls to the tips. To the centre of the cross, within a circlet inscribed “Rifle Brigade”, a crowned strung bugle. Across the base of the wreath, a scroll “The Prince Consort’s Own”. Four loops to reverse and three unused additional holes to secure mount. VGC. (£400 - £600) Worn by 5th Bn (late 2nd R.Tower Hamlets Militia), 6th (late Longford Rifles), 7th (late 1st R.Tower Hamlets Militia), 8th (late Leitrim Rifles) and 9th (late Westmeath Rifles).

250     Scottish. Haddingtonshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s shako plate circa 1861-68. A fine and scarce die-stamped blackened example of crowned star pattern bearing strap “Haddingtonshire Rifle Voluntrs”; white metal St. Andrew and Cross mounted to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Redesignated 7th VB Royal Scots in 1888.

251     25th Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers OR’s shako plate circa 1860. A good scarce die-stamped blackened brass example of stylised Order of the Thistle Star pattern with oval inscribed “Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers”; ‘25’ to seeded centre. Two loops to reverse (slightly pinched). VGC (as KK 1537) (£150 - £200) Formed 14th December 1859 at Messrs. Barclay, Curle & Co. Redesignated 6th Corps in 1880 becoming 2nd VB Highland Light Infantry in 1887. Around 1877 the plate changed to white metal.

252     1st Hampshire Battalion of Rifle Volunteers, Officer’s glengarry/forage cap badge, 1880-1885. A very fine and rare example in die-stamped silvered example. A large Bath style cross bearing a crowned circular strap, “1st Hants Battalion”, in the centre an applied county Rose. Two loops to reverse. GC (£200 - £300) HQ. Winchester, in 1885 became the 1st Volunteer Battalion.

253     8th Company of Kent “Sydenham” RV Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1859-70. A very fine and scarce die-stamped blackened example. Oval strap inscribed in silvered letters “8th Company of Kent “Sydenham” Rifle Volunteers”; to the centre, a lined shield charged with silvered White Horse of Kent, the shield resting in a laurel spray with scroll across the base inscribed “Invicta” in silvered letters. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Formed at Sydenham on 22nd December 1859 under the command of Captain John Scott Russell; disbanded by 1871.

254     London Irish Rifles Victorian Sergeant’s pouch belt plate. A very fine and scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Within a Crowned shamrock wreath, an applied silvered Harp. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Designed by one of the founder members of the Corps, Samuel Lover, an Irish poet and author.

255     40th Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps (or 3rd Manchester) Sergeant’s pouch belt plate circa 1860. A fine and scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. 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 (£150 - £200) 40th LRVC (or 3rd Manchester) formed 29th February 1860; renumbered 16th in 1880. Redesignated 4th VB Manchester Regt. in September 1888.

256     Scottish. 1st Midlothian Rifle Volunteers pouch belt plate circa 1863-85 A good scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Circlet inscribed “Persevere” and ornamented with laurel spray; to the centre, Madonna and Child on a sailing ship with “1563” below. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£50 - £80) See “Badges of the Highland and Lowland Regiments” by W.H. & K.D.Bloomer, Pages 13/ 14.

257     Scottish. 5th Company Rossshire Rifle Volunteers pouch belt plate circa 1863-85 A fine rare die-stamped blackened brass example. Circlet inscribed “Rossshire Rifle Volunteers Fifth Company”, eagle on torse to centre. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£50 - £80) Formed at Alness 20th May 1861 and disbanded in September 1864 only to be reformed at Ullpool 24th May 1865. Became part of 1st (Ross-Highland) VB, Seaforth Highlanders in December 1887.

258     Scottish. 31st Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteer Corps shako plate circa 1860. A good scarce die-stamped blackened brass crowned bugle horn ornamented with laurel, ”31” to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) Formed from leather workers in Glasgow 21st December 1859.

259     Scottish. 1st Battalion Midlothian Volunteer Rifles shako plate circa 1863-78. A fine and scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Set on thistle sprays, an oval “1 Battalion Midlothian V.R.” resting on a scroll “Nemo Me Impune Lacesset”; silvered “32” mounted to centre. Two loops to reverse (one detached but present) VGC (£200 - £300) Formed at Leith 6th December 1859. Redesignated 5th VB Royal Scots in 1888. 32 alludes to Midlothian’s precedent number in the Rifle Volunteer Movement.

260     South Africa. Knysna Rangers Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1885-1901. A fine and scarce blackened example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “Knysna Rangers”, the seeded centre with strung bugle. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£150 - £200) Raised 1875.

261     Scottish. 9th (Johnstone) Renfrewshire Rifle Volunteer Corps pouch belt plate. A fine and rare die-stamped blackened example. Resting in a semi-circular strap “Gang Forward, a large V bearing crossed rifles surmounted by a thistle. Two screw posts to reverse. Scroll detached from “V” on one side otherwise VGC. (£200 - £300) Formed at Johnstone 6th February 1860 becoming part of 2nd Admin Bn. in June with HQ at Paisley. Redesignated 2nd (Renfrewshire VB) Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders in 1887.

262     Scottish. Officer’s Regimental Cloak Fasteners, 19th century. A fine and unusual pair in die-stamped copper gilt with a six ring fastening chain, in the form of well detailed thistle heads and leaf sprays, the calyces further decorated with thistle sprays. Two copper loop fasteners to each head. VGC. (£60 - £80)

263     Scottish. Decorative Waist Belt Clasp. Late 19th century In thin die-stamped copper gilt, the central section shows a lion rampant upon a circle, “Nemo Me Impune Lacessit”. The outside of the circle decorated with thistle sprays and thistle heads. Two plain brass “D” ring suspenders. VGC. (£20 - £30) The thin structure suggests commemorative civilian use.

264     34th (Cumberland) Regiment, Battalion Companies, OR's shako plate 1839-1855. A rare excavated example in die-stamped brass. A large crown over a circle edged with laurel and oak sprays, in the centre on a lined ground, “34”. The original soft iron loops crudely replaced with copper wires. The outer wreath with an early repair at 7.00 o’clock and three pin-prick size holes in the central area. (£120 - £150)

265     32nd (Cornwall) Light Infantry, OR's glengarry badge circa 1874-1881. A good die-stamped brass example, a strung bugle horn with “32” lodged within the strings, at the bottom a scroll, “Cornwall Light Infantry”, and another scroll below the ribbons of the strings, “One And All”. Two period copper loop fasteners East and West. VGC (KK 477) (£50 - £70)

266     33rd (The Duke of Wellington’s) Regiment of Foot, OR’s glengarry badge 1874-1881. A good die-stamped brass example, the crest of the Wellesley family over a circle, “Duke of Wellington’s”, in the centre “33”. One loop missing the other crudely replaced. GC (KK 478) (£30 - £40)

267     35th (Royal Sussex) Regiment of Foot, OR’s glengarry badge 1874-1881. A good die-stamped brass example, a crowned strap, “Royal Sussex” with “35” in the centre. . Two period copper loop fasteners North and South. Blemish to the first “S”. (KK 482) (£30 - £40)

268     36th (Herefordshire) Regiment of Foot, OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-1881. A very fine and rare unissued example in die-stamped brass. A leafed cursive scroll, “Firm” over the numerals “36”. Two period copper loop fasteners East and West. VGC (KK 483) (£150 - £200) Note, this was one of the dies not obtained by Fox circa 1900.

269     38th (1st Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot, OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-1881. A good quality die-stamped brass example, the Imperial QVC over sprays of laurel and oak, in the centre “38”. At the junction of the sprays the Stafford Knot Brass loops North and South. VGC (KK 487) (£40 - £50)

270     39th (Dorsetshire) Regiment of Foot, OR’s glengarry badge 1874-1881. A good quality die-stamped brass example, the Castle and Key with a scroll at the base of the castle, “Gibraltar”, below this an ornate scroll, “Primus In Indis”, the ends of the scroll supporting the numerals “39”. Two brass loops East and West. GC (KK 489) (£40 - £60)

271     Scottish. Stirlingshire Militia (The Highlanders Borderers Light Infantry), Other ranks “scroll” forage cap badge circa 1852-1881 A very scarce die-stamped white metal example. The universal cursive scroll with floreate finials bearing the raised legend, “Stirling”. Two original copper loop fasteners. VGC (£80 - £120) From 1802 to 1881 Stirlingshire was regimented with the militias of Dumbarton Clackmannan and Kinross. In 1881 the regiment became the 3rd Battalion Princess Louise’s (Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders).

272     45th (Nottinghamshire Sherwood Foresters) Regiment of Foot, OR’s glengarry badge 1874-1881. A good die-stamped brass example, a crowned strap, “Nottinghamshire” enclosing the numerals, “45”, on the base of the strap a shield bearing the arms of Nottingham; scrolls to the sides, “Sherwood Foresters”. Period copper loops East and West. VGC (KK 501) (£30 - £40)

273     48th (Northamptonshire) Regiment of Foot, OR’s glengarry badge 1874-1881. A good die-stamped brass example, a crowned strap, “Northamptonshire” enclosing the numerals, “48”. Brass loops East and West. VGC (KK 504). (£30 - £40)

274     53rd (Shropshire) Regiment of Foot, OR’s glengarry badge, circa 1874-1881. A good unissued die-stamped brass example, a crowned strap, “Shropshire Regiment” enclosing the numerals, “53”. Brass loops North and South. VGC (KK 512) (£30 - £40)

275     60th King’s Royal Rifle Corps, OR's glengarry badge 1874-1881. A good die-stamped blackened brass example. A cross of the Order of the Bath the arms emblazoned with battle honours. Above the cross a crown over a scroll, “Peninsula”, a scroll at the bottom of the cross, “Celer Et Audax”. Brass loops East and West. VGC (KK 522) (£40 - £50)

276     Irish. Wexford Militia, Officer’s shako plate 1855 pattern. A fine and rare example in four part silver plate. A crowned eight pointed star mounted with a title circle and precedence number, “Wexford Militia XCIX”. In the centre on a domed disc the Harp and Maid. Two loop fasteners, the bottom star point reduced for use on the successive shakos. VGC (£400 - £600) HQ Wexford. In 1881 became the 3rd Battalion The Royal Irish Rifles.

277     23rd Lancashire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s shako plate circa 1860. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example . Crowned star mounted with circlet “Lancashire Rifle Volunteers’; rose bearing “23” to centre. Two horizontal loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Raised 7th February 1860 at Ashton under Lyne

278     40th Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps (or 3rd Manchester) Officer’s 1860 hallmarked silver shako plate. A very fine and scarce die-stamped silver example by CR & Co. bearing Birmingham hallmarks. Crowned star mounted with circlet “3rd Manchester R.V. Defence not Defiance”, domed centre bearing VR Cypher. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£400 - £500) 40th LRVC (or 3rd Manchester) formed 29th February 1860; renumbered 16th in 1880. Redesignated 4th VB Manchester Regt. in September 1888.

279     The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) Volunteer Battalions, Officer’s fur cap grenade, circa 1883-1901. A very fine example in silver plate and blue enamel. The ball of the fused grenade mounted with a crowned and pierced Garter Proper, this with a backing of blue vitreous enamel. In the centre a raised Rose, below the Garter the White Horse of Hanover. Two loops to reverse, bottom fixing wires lacking. VGC. (£100 - £140)

280     3rd Devon Rifle Volunteers OR’s glengarry badge. A fine die-stamped white metal example. Bugle strung from Prince of Wales’s plumes, “3” between the strings. Three loops to reverse. Surface imperfections. (£75 - £100)

281     Royal Tyrone Fusiliers Victorian Officer’s shako grenade. A fine and scarce die-stamped silver plated example. Three and a quarter inch high flaming grenade, the ball mounted with silver circlet inscribed “Royal Tyrone Fusiliers” with VR cypher to centre. Four loops to reverse. Generally VGC (£500 - £750) The Royal Tyrone Fusiliers have the distinction of being the first regiment to mount guard on Dublin Castle carrying the Union flag. Became 4th Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers in 1881.

282     14th Lancashire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1859-62. A fine and rare die-stamped slivered example being a crowned strap, “Lancashire Rifle Volunteers”, with “XIV” in the voided centre. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) 14th formed in the eastern part of the City of Liverpool at Edge Hill 10th November 1859.; absorbed by the 1st Liverpool Corps in 1862.

283     1st (Exeter & South Devon) Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1859-1901. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Within a crowned oval strap inscribed “Exeter & South Devon”, “1st Volunteer Rifles 1852”; below the strap, an ornate scroll inscribed “Semper fidelis”. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Originally raised in May 1852, accepted by Horse Guards 23rd September 1959 as 1st Devonshire Rifle Volunteers (Exeter and South Devon). Became 1st VB Devonshire Regiment on 1st November 1885 and the plate continued in use.

284     25th (Mersey Steel & Iron) Lancashire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860-64. A very fine and rare die-cast silvered example Crowned curled bugle with “25” to centre, all resting on oakleaf sprays. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Raised 25th February 1860. Absorbed into 8th Lancashire Artillery Volunteers in 1864.

285     2nd Durham Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1880-87. A good scarce silvered cast example. Crowned oval inscribed “2nd Durham Rifle Volunteer Corps”; to the centre, a shield charged with an oak tree surmounted by acorn and oak sprays above taken from the Arms of Bishop Auckland. Three screw posts to reverse. Old fracture between shield and acorn. GC (£100 - £200) HQ at Bishop Auckland.

286     6th Bn. Durham Light Infantry post 1908 senior NCO’s pouch belt plate. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Crowned oval inscribed “6th Battalion Durham Light Infantry”; to the centre, a shield charged with an oak tree surmounted by acorn and oak sprays above taken from the Arms of Bishop Auckland. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) HQ at Bishop Auckland.

287     Sussex Rifle Volunteers Victorian Officer’s pouch belt plate. A very fine die-stamped silvered example. Within a crowned oak wreath a strap, inscribed ?Sussex Rifle Volunteers?; the centre bearing a shield charged with six martlets, set on an ornamental ground. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Hugh King states worn by 2nd (Cuckfield) Corps circa 1863.

288     Sussex Rifle Volunteers Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1878-87. A fine silvered example by & J & Co. (Jennens) with matching benchmark numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “Sussex Rifle Volunteers”; the seeded centre mounted with strung bugle. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£100 - £150)

289     6th Cambridgeshire RVC Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860-70. A fine and very scarce unmarked silver example circa 1860. Within a Crowned laurel wreath, mounted on a backing plate, an ornate cypher over a floreated numeral “6”. Three screw posts to reverse, each complete with original washer and nut. VGC (£200 - £300) 6th Corps formed at Ely on 11th July 1860.

290     61st Company Imperial Yeomanry, Slouch hat insignia. In die-stamped brass, separate letters, “IY’ and separate numerals, “61”. Numerals with verdigris. GC (£30 - £40)

291     Rifle Volunteer Cadet’s Waist belt clasp, circa 1860-1900. A scarce two part example in blackened metal, being a reduced size other ranks 1855 pattern. In the centre a raised crown over a coiled bugle horn, the title circle blank. Matching bench marks “3”. VGC. (£20 - £40)

292     Gordon Highlanders post 1881 Officer’s shoulder belt plate. A good example comprising a burnished gilt rectangular plate mounted with silver Thistle Star. To the centre, a Stag’s head and Coronet within a title strap with thistle spray base. Above the centre, an applied Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt”; below the centre, the Tiger on a tablet inscribed “India”. Brace of hooks and studs to reverse which is engraved C.M.U. Slight wear to gilt. GC (£300 - £400)

293     23rd Rifle Volunteers Officer’s shako plate 1861-1868 pattern. An all gilt two part example being similar to that worn by the Line infantry regiments. A crowned eight pointed star bearing a pierced Garter Proper and stencilled central numerals, “23”. A burnished gilt backing “slip” to the Garter fitted via blades on the reverse. Two loops to reverse. VGC. (£100 - £150) Note. No line fusilier regiment had worn conventional style shako plates since 1844, though the shako with grenade badges was worn until c1866.

294     Royal Irish Rifles post 1881 Officer’s whistle and chains. A good silver plated set. Circular whistle boss with raised shamrock border and bearing centrally mounted shamrock surmounted by a scroll inscribed “Quis Separabit”, two strand chain, whistle and richly shamrock ornamented holder. Generally VGC. (£50 - £100)

295     Militia Artillery, Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1878-1901. In solid gilt, the two side sections being of oval form and each bearing the Royal crest, the fastener of familiar swan’s head format but without “Ubique”. VGC. (£30 - £40)

296     5th Royal Irish Lancers OR’s lance cap plate circa 1883-86. A good die-stamped brass example. Standard triangular fluted plate bearing Royal Arms, shamrock sprays, Maid of Erin Harp, honour scrolls “Blenheim” “Oudenarde” “Ramillies” and “Malplaquet”, and title scroll “Fifth Royal Irish Lancers”. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£75 - £100)

297     17th (Duke of Cambridge’s Own) Lancers OR’s lance cap plate circa 1880-1905. A fine die-stamped brass example. Standard triangular fluted plate bearing the Royal Arms over the Motto and Old English capitals “DCO”. At the bottom a unit scroll, “Seventeenth Lancers” together with six battle honour scrolls. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£50 - £75)

298     West Indies. The Lodge School Barbados, cadets (?) waist belt clasp. An interesting example of interlocking pattern in silver plate. The centre with a crest and shield of arms, presumably the school’s; on the circle, ‘The Lodge School Barbados”. VGC. (£40 - £60) The school is still extant and was once known as one of the best schools on the Island.

299     Scottish. 6th VB Gordon Highlanders OR’s grey cloth helmet plate circa 1887-91. A good die-stamped blackened brass example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and strap “Gordon Highlanders 6th Volr. Battn.”, the centre with the crest of the Marquis of Huntly (issuing from a ducal coronet a stag’s head and antlers in high relief, “Bydand” scroll below). Two of three loops to reverse. Some verdigris. (£120 - £150) HQ at Keith. See “Badges of the Highland and Lowland Regiments” by W.H. & K.D.Bloomer, Pages 93/94

300     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. Generally VGC . (KK 944) (£200 - £400)

301     South Lancashire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Volunteers), Territorial Officer’s helmet plate circa 1908-14. A fine and scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with 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. Gilt worn. GC (£300 - £400)

302     Leicestershire Regiment Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1881-1901. A silver and gilt example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “Leicestershire Regiment”; seeded gilt centre mounted with silver “Hindoostan” scroll surmounting Royal Tiger resting on a Maid of Erin Harp. Universal pattern rococo ends. Some service wear, generally GC. (Ryan 181) (£60 - £100)

303     Medical Staff Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp. A good silver and gilt example. Circlet inscribed “Medical Staff”; the seeded gilt centre mounted with silver crowned VR Cypher. Universal pattern rococo ends. Age grime otherwise generally VGC (£75 - £100)

304     Royal Engineers Officer’s busby plume holder. A very fine scarce gilt King’s Crown example. Flaming grenade, the ball mounted with Royal Arms with “Ubique” scroll below; all resting on tri-part scroll “Quo fas et gloria ducunt”. Reverse retains plume holder and slider fitting. VGC ... together with white hair plume. (KK 848) (£50 - £100)

305     Military Police Sergeant’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A good scarce die stamped brass (originally gilt) example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with VR Cypher. Three loops to reverse. Right edge with verdigris. (£75 - £100)

306     Rifle Volunteers Universal Pattern Victorian Helmet Plate Die-stamped brass example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with strung bugle. Two loops to reverse. Generally VGC. (£30 - £50) This pattern was also used by Australian and New Zealand Forces

307     Scottish. Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders post 1881 Officer’s plaid brooch. A good silver plated example of hollow construction. Quoit of Celtic design with four bosses and bearing regimental devices of the Boar’s head, the Cat and the Coronet and Cypher of Princess Louise. To the base, a four part scroll inscribed “Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders”. Stout pin to reverse. GC (£80 - £120)

308     2nd VB West Yorkshire Regiment Victorian OR’s helmet plate circa 1887-1901. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing a laurel wreath and applied circlet inscribed “West Yorkshire 2nd Volr. Battn.”. Within the circlet, the White Horse. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£60 - £80) HQ at Bradford.

309     2nd VB West Yorkshire Regiment Edwardian OR’s helmet plate circa 1902-08. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing a laurel wreath and applied circlet inscribed “West Yorkshire 2nd Volr. Battn.”. Within the circlet, the White Horse. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120) HQ at Bradford.

310     1st Gurkha Rifles Officer’s 1903 hallmarked silver pouch belt plate. A very fine and rare die-stamped silver example, of the 1901-06 pattern, by Bent and Parker bearing Birmingham hallmarks. Crowned five pointed star superimposed on a disc bearing honours between the star rays “Bhurtpore Aliwal Sobraon Afghanistan”. Mounted on the star, a circlet “Goorkha Rifles” with “1” over crossed kukris to centre, their blades extending onto the circlet. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£400 - £500) Became 1st Prince of Wales’s Own Gurkha Rifles in 1906 when he visited India, then 1st King George’s Own Gurkha Rifles when he ascended the throne upon Edward VII’s death in 1910.

311     12th (Skipton) Yorkshire, West Riding, Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer’s pouch belt plate. A good scarce die-stamped silvered example. Laurel wreath surmounted by a crown on a blank tablet; mounted within the wreath, a circlet “12th West York Rifle Volr Corps” with applied rose to centre. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Raised 18th February 1860 at Skipton. Became 3rd VB Duke of Wellington’s Regiment in February 1883.

312     26th Middlesex (Cyclist) Rifle Volunteer Corps Sergeant’s pouch belt plate circa 1888-1901. A fine and scarce die-cast silver plated example. Resting in a laurel wreath; a crowned circlet inscribed “Middlesex Cyclist Vols ”, to the centre, a cycle wheel. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Formed 11th February 1888 at Ashley Place being the first volunteer corps raised exclusively for a cyclist roll. Originally allotted to King’s Royal Rifle Corps as a VB it transferred to the Rifle Brigade in 1889 until 1893 when attached to 12th Civil Service Mx RV. 1st April 1908 transferred to the new Territorial Force as 25th (County of London) (Cyclist) B. the London regiment.

313     16th & 17th Yorkshire, (Claro Rifles) West Riding, Rifle Volunteer Corps pouch belt plate. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal Victorian example. Within a Crowned strap inscribed “Claro Rifles”, a Castle with hand grasping a branch above; beneath the strap, a strung bugle with scroll beneath “Loyal yet free”. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) 16th at Harrogate; 17th at Knaresborough.

314     1st York Rifle Volunteer Corps pouch belt plate circa 1860. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal Victorian example. Within a Crowned strap inscribed “York Volunteer Rifles”, the Arms of the City of York; beneath the strap, a strung bugle with scroll beneath “Pro Aris et Focis”. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150)

315     Huntingdonshire Rifles Militia, Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1852-81. A scarce 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. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120)

316     West Yorkshire Regiment, Volunteer Battalion Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1881-1901. A fine silvered example. Circlet inscribed “West Yorkshire Regiment”; the seeded centre mounted with silver Tiger. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£80 - £100)

317     12th (Skipton) Yorkshire, West Riding, Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer’s waist belt clasp. A fine and scarce silvered example. Circlet inscribed “12th West York Rifle Volr. Corps”; seeded centre mounted with rose of the House of York. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£100 - £150) Raised 18th February 1860 at Skipton. Became 3rd VB Duke of Wellington’s Regiment in February 1883.

318     Cambridgeshire Militia post 1856 Officer’s shako plate. A fine and scarce example. Crowned cut silver star mounted with castle resting on a scroll inscribed “Cambridge”. Two horizontal loops to reverse. Several star tips with old strengthening repairs otherwise GC. (£180 - £220) Raised 3rd September 1759 at Ely; became 4th Bn. Suffolk Regiment on Friday 1st July 1881.

319     60th Duke of York’s Own Rifle Corps Officer’s 1829 hallmarked silver pouch belt plate. A very scarce early example by DD bearing London hallmarks. Maltese cross surmounted by a crown resting on a tablet inscribed “Peninsula”. On the cross, a circlet inscribed “Duke of York’s Own First Rifle Corps”, to the centre a strung bugle with “60” between the strings. The arms of the cross bearing honours, the top “Roleia, Vimiera, Martinique, Talavera”; the left “Fuentes d’Onor, Albuhera, Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajoz”; the right “Nive, Orthes, Toulouse”; the bottom “Salamanca Vittoria Pyrenees Nivelle”. Two screw posts to reverse. A little polishing to central highpoints otherwise VGC for age. (£400 - £500) Became King’s Royal Rifle Corps in 1830.

320     King’s Royal Rifle Corps Militia Officer’s 1887 hallmarked silver pouch belt plate. A very fine example by Bent and Parker bearing Birmingham hallmarks. Crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms. Mounted on the cross, a circlet inscribed “The King’s Royal Rifle Corps” with strung bugle to centre. Four screw posts to reverse. Top tang securing centre absent otherwise VGC (£300 - £400) Worn by 5th Bn (late Huntingdon Militia Rifles), 6th (late Royal Flint Rifles disbanded 1889), 7th (late 2nd Middlesex Royal Edmonton Militia), 8th (late Carlow Rifles Militia) and 9th (late North Cork Militia Rifles) Battalions KRRC.

321     The Durham Light Infantry. Other ranks pagri badge circa 1881-1901. A good quality example in die-stamped brass, a large Imperial crowned strung bugle horn decorated with foliage, floreate letters, “DLI” within the strings. Pagri pin replaced soldered loops. GC (£40 - £60)

322     Durham Light Infantry OR’s helmet plate circa 1902-14. A good brass example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath (KK 358) and mounted with circlet “Durham” bearing strung bugle to centre. (KK 415). All loops present. VGC (£30 - £50)

323     Campbell Family, Highland Dress 1912 hallmarked silver waist belt plate. A very fine and scarce example in hall marked silver Edinburgh 1912 by WA & S (Andersons). The rectangular plate with rounded corners and mounted with the family crest, a boar’s head upon a torse with motto scroll below, “Usque Ad Aras”. (Even at the altars). Loose end section not present. (£60 - £90)

324     64th (2nd Staffordshire) Regiment, Senior NCO’s shako plate 1861-1868. A fine and rare example in die-stamped copper gilt, a crowned eight pointed star with pierced Garter and the stencilled numerals “64”. A burnished gilt backing slip for the Garter and the gauze ventilator are fitted to and soldered onto the reverse of the badge. One fastening loop missing. VGC. (£200 - £250)

325     Scottish. The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). Piper’s waist belt plate. Post 1881. A heavy die-cast white metal example, the upright rectangular plate decorated with thistle panels, mounted in the centre St. Andrew and his Cross. Fixed belt loop present, detachable belt loop now absent. Some service wear. (£40 - £60)

361     Czechoslovakia. WW2 Army Observer’s breast badge. A good die-cast brass example. Winged sword bearing national emblem and ornamented with linden leaves. Three hooks to reverse. GC (£50 - £100)

362     United States Army Air Force WW2 Bombadier’s silver wings. A good large die-cast pinback example, the reverse stamped “Coin Silver” and bears crudely scratched “1944”. Hook a little AF otherwise GC. (£50 - £75)

363     RAF WW2 Goldfish Club badge. Cloth embroidered, Still attached to a fragment of Officer’s service dress tunic. (£80 - £120) Goldfish Club badge awarded to RAF Aircrew who bailed out or ditched into the sea but managed to survive.

364     WW1 Royal Flying Corps Cloth Pilots Wings. A good example removed from a uniform. GC little wear (£150 - £200)

365     Royal Flying Corps Scarce gilt Pilot’s Wings. A good example of the pattern worn from 1912-14 by commissioned pilots. Original pin fastening to reverse.. Hollow construction with two blow holes to the reverse. Gilt to front worn. one wing tip slightly bent. (£150 - £200)

366     WW1 RNAS Artisan crossed axes trade badge A scarce example of this one piece badge, which is red embroidery onto blue. Wear to the embroidery to the body of the eagle, otherwise GC. (£60 - £120)

367     WWI RNAS Observer’s gilt sleeve wing. A scrace Gilt metal example with two screw posts,, both retaining nuts. Backing plate absent GC. (£60 - £100) This pattern was only worn by the RNAS and was replaced by the cloth Observers brevet at the creation of the RAF on the 1st April 1918

368     Royal Naval Air Service winged “A” cuff badge. A good gilt metal example. retaining two screw posts, nuts and backing plate. GC. (£50 - £100) This badge was worn to the cuffs by Officers attached to the RNAS.

369     RAF 1918 1st pattern NCO’s embroidered cap badge. Scarce padded yellow embroidered example. Retaining original black cloth backing.GC (£60 - £100) This pattern was worn by NCO’s during 1918 and was replaced with the brass RAF cap badge.

370     RAF 1918 1st pattern Airmans embroidered cap badge. Scarce padded red embroidered example. Retaining original black cloth backing. Slight mothing to the edge. (£40 - £60) This pattern was worn by Airman during 1918 and was replaced with the brass RAF cap badge.

371     Royal Navy Pre 1937 Bullion Pilots Wings and Observer Wings. Two scarce examples. of the pattern worn by flying Royal Naval personel prir to the creation of the Fleet Air Arm. Comprising Pilots wings, this with pin fitting ... Observers wings. Removed from a uniform. Both patterns without crown GC (2 items) (£50 - £100)

372     WW1 Royal Flying Corps Pair of Officer Collar Badges Plus Other Badges. A good pair of bronze OSD collar badges with loop fitting ... Accompanied by a Royal Flying Corps cloth shoulder tittle, mothing to the letter G ... RFC Other Ranks Cap Badge. (4 items (£30 - £50)

373     Royal Aero Club of Great Britian Members Badge plus Others. A selection of badges comprising: Royal Aero Club leather Badges for 1926 & 1938 ... 1938 Brooklands Flying Club Badge Damage to enamel ... WW2 Finsbury Spitfire Club Badge (pin AF) ... Crome Spitfire Badge ... Plus other items. Overall GC (11 items) (£30 - £50)

374     Selection of Fleet Air Arm Flying Insignia Comprising: Pilots Wings. King’s Crown Bullion. .... Kings Crown red embroidered onto black (2) ... EIIR Bullion Mess Wings (2) ... Observer Bullion Wings King’s Crown (2 examples one mothed). .... King’s Crown Mess Wings ... EIIR Mess Wings. Overall GC little dusty (9 items) (£100 - £150)

375     Indian Army. 15 x 7th Bengal Native Infantry pre 1857 Officer’s coatee buttons. 7 large and 8 small by Jennens & Co. London. Within a laurel wreath, a strap “Guzeratt . Allyghur . Deig” with “7” to centre. VGC (£180 - £220) 4th BNI renumbered 7th in 1824. Mutinied at Dinapore 1857

376     Six 19th century Title Scrolls. An interesting and useful group. In die-cast gilt a five part scroll, “Royl Mily Cole Junr Dept”. (Royal Military College Junior Department). Two loops to reverse. Probably the lower separate section of the officer’s shako plate 1812-16 ... In die-stamped gilt, “Medical Staff”, two screw post fasteners, worn below the pouch belt ornament (a crowned VR star) c1855-60 ... In die-stamped gilt (rubbed) an ornate floreate three part scroll, “First Royal Devon”. No fasteners, this being the bottom element from the officer’s undress sabretache ... In die-stamped gilt (rubbed) a large part floreate scroll, “Invicta”, no fasteners, probably worn below the White Horse on the side of the Tarleton helmet ... In die-cast silver plate a pierced floreate scroll, “Strike Home”, no fasteners. This is the lower separate part of the officers’ shako badge c1840-70 ... In die-stamped silver plate a floreate scroll, “Invicta”, no fasteners. Part ornament West Kent Yeomanry undress sabretache or pouch. VGC. (6 items) (£60 - £100)

377     Three OR's Helmet Plate Centres and two others Devonshire (two loops) ... East Surrey (four loops) ... Durham LI (two loops) ... together with an other ranks helmet plate centre pagri badge, Suffolk (post 1902) slider ... The Suffolk Regiment, other ranks regimental pattern Foreign Service helmet badge 1881-1901. A crown lodged within oak sprays and enclosing a circle, “Montis Insignia Calpe”, within the circle a scroll, “Gibraltar” over the Castle and Key. At the base of the oak sprays, a scroll, “The Suffolk Regt.”. Two crudely soldered loops. GC. (5 items) (£50 - £70)

378     3 Fusilier Fur Cap Grenades and a Glengarry Grenade Royal Fusiliers post 1901 (KK 947) ... Royal Inniskilling (KK 952) ... Royal Irish (KK 954) ... together with an other ranks glengarry badge to the Royal Welsh Fusiliers (KK 967). Good die-stamped examples, all with original fasteners. VGC (4 items) (£70 - £90)

379     New South Wales Lancers Regimental Lace Pattern.Book. This appears to be a Taylors sample board mounted with a section of Back skirt cord, Overall Lace, Tunic sleeve lace, Pouch belt lace and girdle lace Original green cloth cover GC. (£50 - £100)

380     Royal Artillery Officer’s coatee parts. Comprising: Collar, scarlet faced cloth, with gold embroidered laurel leaf, mounted with a bullion flaming grenade ... One sash cuff, again with bullion embroidery and mounted with three gilt buttons (Crowned three cannons, with honour Ubique) ... Flaming grenade tail ornament. Overall GC some moth peppering. (3 items) (£40 - £60)

381     12 East India Company pre 1855 Officer’s coatee buttons. A splendid set by A.M. Cooke, 75 Cheapside. Each bearing design of HEIC lion on lined ground within an incised eight pointed star. VGC (12 items) (£80 - £120) The entire HEIC army was transferred to the Crown on 1st November 1858 as a result of the Indian Mutiny.

382     Connaught Rangers Insignia. Helmet plate centre with three loops to reverse (KK 352) ... 2 x OSD bronze cap / collar badges (one brooched) ... pair of OR’s facing brass elephant collar badges ... CONNAUGHT brass shoulder title ... CONN. RANGERS brass shoulder title ... 88th 1856-81 large brass button ... 2 x 1881-94 Officer’s large buttons ... 3 (large, medium and small) 1902-22 buttons. (13 items) (£80 - £120)

383     10 post 1908 brass “T” shoulder titles. T / 6 / E. SURREY ... T / 4 / DEVON ... T / 5 / S. LANCASHIRE ... T / 4 / DORSET ... T / 4 / R.W. KENT ... T / 5 / R.W. KENT ... ... T / 7 / DEVON ... T / 5 / E. SURREY ... T / 4 / NORFOLK ... T / 7 / DW. (10 items) (£100 - £150)

384     10 post 1908 brass “T” shoulder titles. T / 2 / MONMOUTHSHIRE ... T / 4 / GLOSTER ... T / 5 / GLOSTER ... T / 6 / GLOSTER ... T / 7 / WORCESTERSHIRE ... T / 5 / KING’S ... ... T / 7 / HANTS ... T / 5 / W. RIDING ... T / 4 / S. LANCASHIRE ... T / 9 / KING’S. (10 items) (£100 - £150)

385     8 brass Yeomanry shoulder titles. T / Y / LANARK ... T / Y / ROYAL EAST KENT ... Y / NORTHAMPTON ... Y / MONTGOMERY ... Y / WARWICK ... Y / FIFE & FORFAR ... Y / W. SOMERSET ... Y / DERBYSHIRE. (8 items) (£80 - £120)

386     9 brass Yeomanry shoulder titles. T / Y / MONTGOMERY ... T / Y / STAFFORD ... T / Y / W. KENT ... Y / STAFFORD ... Y / LEICESTER ... Y / NORTHUMBERLAND ... Y / WEST KENT ... Y / SHROPSHIRE ... Y / LANARK. (9 items) (£80 - £120)

387     8 brass Yeomanry shoulder titles. T / Y / DENBIGH ... T / Y / ESSEX ... T / Y / D OF LANCASTER’S ... Y / N. SOMERSET ... Y / LINCOLN ... Y / AYRSHIRE ... Y / CHESHIRE ... Y / Q.O.R. GLASGOW (8 items) (£80 - £120)

388     12 brass Yeomanry shoulder titles. SNH ... DY ... LHY ... NH ... LS ... QOOH ... WKY ... RGH (large) ... YD (large) ... ERY ... LDY ... QORGY (12 items) (£80 - £120)

389     12 brass Yeomanry shoulder titles. RGH (small) ... KORR ... QOWH ... KY ... SRY ... WKY ... RWY (large) ... RWY (small) ... DLO ... RBH ... NSY ... NDH (large bronze). (12 items) (£80 - £120)

390     12 brass Yeomanry shoulder titles. Y / SHERWOOD RANGERS ... RBY ... B & W DGNS ... KCLY ... NSY/44RTR (white metal) ... R.1stDY ... NH (white metal) ... W. DGNS (verdigris) ... WELSH HORSE (solid) ... FFY/SH (silvered) ... HANTS / T /CARABINIERS ... QOLY. (12 items) (£80 - £120)

391     12 WW2 plastic economy cap badges. East Surrey ... Buffs ... Leicestershire ... Suffolk ... Lincoln ... Essex ... Middlesex (one blade) ... Northamptonshire ... R. Welch Fusiliers ... R. Sussex ... Beds & Herts ... Queen’s Royal West Surreys. All complete with blades, one or two with slight distortion. (12 items) (£80 - £120)

392     3 post 1881 Victorian glengarry badges. Black Watch ... Highland Light Infantry ... King’s Royal Rifle Corps. (3 item) (£40 - £60)

393     4 Victorian / Edwardian headdress badges. East Surrey QVC ... Royal Malta Artillery QVC ... Royal Dublin Fusiliers ... Border Regiment helmet plate centre on two replacement loops (£40 - £60)

394     24 Infantry and Territorial anodised cap badges. Grenadier Guards NCO ... 2 x Queen’s (berets) ... King’s Own ... R. Northumberland Fusiliers ... Lincolnshire ... Leicestershire (beret) ... Green Howards ... Inniskilling Fusiliers ... Gloucestershire & Hampshire ... Border ... Northamptonshire ... East Lancashire ... Notts & Derby ... South Lancashire ... Wiltshire (post 1954) ... Rifle Brigade (Guelphic Crown) ... Buckinghamshire Regt ... 8th Irish Bn. King’s ... Hampshire & Isle of Wight ... Dorset TA ... Welsh Brigade ... Gurkha ASC ... Monmouth School OTC and an unknown badge. All GC or better (25 items) (£80 - £120)

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