WEDNESDAY 3rd DECEMBER 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

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

1     The King’s Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment), Officer’s helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A fine and scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver lion passant gardant on a scarlet cloth ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “Royal Lancaster Regt” . Loops to reverse absent otherwise VGC. (£200 - £250)

2     The Prince of Wales’s (North Staffordshire Regiment) Officer’s helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A very fine gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver Prince of Wales’ plumes on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “The North Staffordshire Regiment” . wo of t loops. VGC (£200 - £300)

3     The Derbyshire Regiment (Sherwood Foresters) Officer’s helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A fine and scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with full laurel wreath and silver Maltese Cross with applied gilt oak wreath and scrolls “The Derbyshire Regt” to the arms of the cross. To the centre, a silver Stag set on translucent blue enamel ground. To the base of the laurel wreath, an applied bi-part silver scroll inscribed “Sherwood Foresters”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

4     Irish. Leinster Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A very fine and scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver Prince of Wales’s plumes over two maple leaves with scroll below inscribed “Central India” on a black 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 surface verdigris to some extremities. VGC (KK 283) (£400 - £500) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 283 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

5     The Welsh Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A very fine and scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver Prince of Wales’s plumes (gilt coronet) and horseshoe scroll “Gwell Augau Na Chywilydd” on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “The Welsh Regiment”. Three loops to reverse. Minor surface verdigris to end of scroll. VGC (KK 254) (£250 - £300) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 254 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

6     The East Surrey Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A fine and scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver eight pointed star bearing gilt Arms of Guildford set on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “The East Surrey Regiment” . Three loops to reverse. Varnished, minor splits to neck. (£200 - £300)

7     The Manchester Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1902-14. A very fine gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with oak wreath and Garter, the centre with silver Arms of Manchester on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “The Manchester Regiment” . Three loops to reverse, one bent. VGC (£300 - £400)

8     The Worcestershire Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1902-14. A very fine gilt example by J & Co. (Jennens) of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver eight pointed star bearing gilt Garter and “Firm” scroll with silver lion to centre, on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “The Worcestershire Regiment” . Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

9     The Essex Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1902-14. A very fine gilt example by J & Co. (Jennens) of universal crowned star pattern mounted with oak wreath and Garter, the centre with silver Sphinx on Egypt tablet atop the Castle and Key with “Montis Insignia Calpe” scroll below, on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “The Essex Regt.” . Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

10     Scottish. 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys) Post 1902 Fused Grenade Badge. A very fine and rare fur cap grenade in good quality gilded cast brass, the ball mounted with the Royal Arms, at the bottom between the mottoes St. Andrew and his Cross and below this a straight plinth, “Waterloo”. Fasteners comprise a long screw post and a pair of long blades (bent back). VGC. (£150 - £250) Possibly a trial pattern headdress badge.

11     The Royal Welsh Fusiliers post 1881 Officer’s fur cap grenade. A fine example. Gilt flaming grenade, the ball mounted with silver Prince of Wales’s plumes. Two screw posts to reverse. Generally VGC. (KK 934) (£80 - £120)

12     Irish. Royal Munster Fusiliers post 1881 Officer’s foreign service helmet grenade. A very fine and exceedingly scarce die-stamped example. Gilt flaming grenade, the ball mounted with silver lined shield mounted with three gilt crowns, the Arms of the Province of Munster. Two lead soldered replacement loops to reverse. otherwise VGC. (£300 - £400)

13     Irish. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers post 1881 Officer’s glengarry grenade. An extremely fine and scarce die-stamped example. Gilt flaming grenade, the ball mounted with silver Castle of Enniskilling. Three loops to reverse and an old dab of lead solder on blades securing castle to stop sideways movement. VGC (£300 - £400)

14     Royal Scots Greys Victorian senior NCO’s bearskin plume holder. A very fine and exceedingly scarce die-stamped gilt example. Flaming grenade, the ball bearing Royal Arms, St. Andrew and “Waterloo”. Reverse with provision for plume and long slider. VGC (£200 - £300)

15     Northumberland Fusiliers post 1881 Officer’s glengarry grenade. A very fine die-stamped example. Gilt flaming grenade, the ball mounted with St. George and the Dragon within a strap inscribed “Quo Fata Vocant”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300)

16     Royal Corps Signals Officer’s busby plume holder circa 1930-39. A fine and scarce example. Crowned circular burnished gilt domed disc mounted with silver figure of Mercury atop the globe resting on bi-part scroll inscribed “Certa cito”. Plume holder with spring clip and slider fixing to reverse; complete with red hair plume. Minor service wear, generally VGC. (£50 - £75) Officer’s Full Dress approved by HM King George V 11th June 1930; discontinued on outbreak of war 1939.

17     Royal Welsh Fusiliers post 1881 Officer’s glengarry grenade. A good scarce die-stamped example. Gilt flaming grenade, the ball mounted with silver Prince of Wales’s plumes. Two loops to reverse. Some wear to gilt. GC (£200 - £300)

18     Irish. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers post 1881 Officer’s fur cap grenade. A fine example. Gilt flaming grenade; mounted on the ball, in silver, the Castle of Enniskilling. Reverse with screw post to top and pair of blades to bottom. Generally VGC. (KK 935) (£200 - £300)

19     Commissariat and Transport Staff Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1880-88. A very fine and rare example. Silver circlet inscribed “Commissariat Transport”; domed gilt centre mounted with silver Royal Crest. Gilt oakleaf ends. VGC (£150 - £200) Redesignated Army Service Corps in December 1888.

20     Ordnance Store Department Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1880-88. A very fine and rare example. Silver circlet inscribed “Ordnance Store Department”; seeded gilt centre mounted with silver Royal Crest. Gilt oakleaf ends. VGC (£80 - £120) Officer only corps formed from Control Department 27th November 1875; redesignated Army Ordnance Department 26th June 1896.

21     French. 13th Regiment Officer’s shako plate circa 1814-30.. A very fine and scarce die-stamped gilt example. Resting within a wreath, the partial Arms of Louise XVIII being a crowned shield bearing three fleurs de lis on a lined ground. The whole resting on a demi lune base with raised double border and ornate “shoulders”; centrally, an applied French scroll and dot with “13” pierced to the centre; floral sprays either side of the scroll. Brace of small holes to rim East and West to facilitate sewing to shako. VGC (£80 - £120)

22     17th (Leicestershire) Regiment of Foot Officer’s shako plate circa 1869-78. A very fine die-stamped rich gilt example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, the Garter with silver Tiger over floreated “17” to voided centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 157) (£200 - £300) Believed to be the actual piece photographed as No. 157 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

23     77th (West Middlesex) Regiment of Foot Officer’s shako plate circa 1869-78. A very fine die-stamped rich gilt example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, the Garter with silver Prince of Wales’ plumes over floreated “77” to voided centre. Loops replaced with screw posts to reverse otherwise VGC. (KK 170) (£200 - £300)

24     Sussex Rifle Volunteers Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp. A very fine and scarce silvered example. Circlet inscribed “Sussex Rifle Volunteers”; centre mounted with crowned strung bugle. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£150 - £200)

25     Royal Sussex Light Infantry Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1855-81. A very fine and scarce silvered example by J & Co (Jennens) with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “Royal Sussex Light Infantry”; seeded centre mounted with crowned Garter Star resting in a bugle. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£200 - £300) Raised 29th June 1778 at Chichester. Redesignated Royal Sussex Light Infantry 1845; became 4th Bn. Royal Sussex Regt. on Friday 1st July 1881.

26     Cinque Ports Volunteer Rifles Victorian Officer’s pouch belt plate. A fine die-stamped silvered first pattern example. Laurel wreath surmounted by a crown resting on a blank tablet. To the centre, on a bright silvered backing plate, the Arms of the Cinque Ports within a circlet inscribed “Cinque Ports Volunteer Rifles”. Four screw posts to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150)

27     The Royal Sussex Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A fine and scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter; 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”. Three loops to reverse. Minor chips to enamel otherwise VGC. (KK 248) (£300 - £400) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 248 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

28     2nd Sussex Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1880-87. A very fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Within a crowned laurel wreath and strap “2nd Regt. Sussex Rifle Vols”, a shield bearing six martlets and set on an ornamental ground; complete with backing plate. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) HQ at Brighton. Redesignated 2nd VB Royal Sussex Regiment in February 1887.

29     2nd Sussex Rifle Volunteers OR’s glengarry badge circa 1880-87. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Within a crowned strap “2nd Regt. Sussex Rifle Vols”, a shield bearing six martlets and set on an ornamental ground. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£60 - £80) HQ at Brighton. Redesignated 2nd VB Royal Sussex Regiment in February 1887.

30     The Royal Sussex Regiment 5th (Cinque Ports) Battalion Officers’ or Band Pouch Ornament, post 1908. A fine and rare example being a heavy die-cast silver plate cross and Roussillon plume, on the raised circular centre a shield bearing the arms of the Cinque Ports on a ground of flush red and blue enamel. A tri-part scroll at the bottom, “Cinque Ports”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£60 - £80)

31     The Royal Sussex Regiment 2nd Battalion pagri badge circa 1881-1901. Solid die-cast silver plate construction, and ‘Imperial’ Victorian crown over the cross and Roussillon plume, a slightly raised Garter centre (pierced cross) with attendant laurel sprays, a scroll at the base, “2nd Royal Sussex Regt.” One loop fastener only, the soldered area behind the crown may well have held a pin fastener. GC (£40 - £60)

32     The Royal Sussex Regiment 2nd Battalion. Part HM silver band pouch badge. A large HM silver (Birmingham 1898 by ‘F & S Ld’.) Bath style cross, adapted from that used by the KRRC, lying on the Roussillon plume. A raised Garter centre with attendant laurel sprays. A separate scroll section (not hallmarked), “The 2nd Bn. Royal Sussex Regt.” Screw posts on both pieces. GC (£60 - £80)

33     The Royal Sussex Regiment OR’s glengarry badge circa 1881-96. A good die-stamped brass example, possibly for Band use, comprising crowned strap “Royal Sussex”; to the centre, the regimental Maltese cross device superimposed on the Roussillon plume. Two loops to reverse which has some verdigris. VGC (£40 - £60)

34     5th (Cinque Ports) Bn. Royal Sussex post 1908 Officer’s silver cap badge A very fine die-cast example by JR Gaunt, London, the reverse impressed “S” for Sterling Silver. 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 stout loops to reverse. VGC (KK 910) (£150 - £200)

35     The Royal Sussex Regiment. Officer’s 1941 hallmarked silver cap badge. A fine example by JRG&S (JR Gaunt and Sons) bearing Birmingham hallmarks. Red and blue enamelled Garter Star mounted on Roussillon plume which curves forward over the top. Tri-part scroll beneath inscribed “The Royal Sussex Regt”. Two loops to reverse. Minute surface enamel chip in the blue section otherwise VGC (£80 - £120)

36     2nd VB Royal Sussex Regiment NCO’s glengarry badge circa 1887-96. A fine die-stamped lightly silvered example. Within a crowned circlet inscribed “Royal Sussex 2nd Volr. Battn.”; the Roussillon plume and Maltese cross bearing the Garter within a laurel wreath. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£50 - £75) HQ at Worthing

37     Royal Sussex Regiment Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1881-1901. A good gilt example with matching numbers to both halves. Silver circlet inscribed “Royal Sussex Regiment”; to the seeded centre, in silver the Roussillon plume and Maltese cross mounted with the Garter in red and blue enamels within a green enamel laurel wreath. Universal pattern rococo ends. Gilt bright, enamel AF. (Ryan 202) (£80 - £120)

38     1st VB Royal Sussex Regiment OR’s glengarry badge circa 1887-96. A fine die-stamped white metal example. Within a crowned circlet inscribed “Royal Sussex 1st Volr. Battn.”; the Roussillon plume and Maltese cross bearing the Garter within a laurel wreath. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£50 - £75) HQ at Brighton.

39     Cinque Ports Rifle Volunteers post 1859 Officer’s waist belt clasp. A good scarce nickel silver example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “Pro Aris et Focis” with oak spray at the base; centre bears Arms of the Cinque Posts. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£150 - £200)

40     35th (Royal Sussex) Regiment OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good quality light weight die-stamped brass example. Eight pointed multi-rayed and ‘sequined’ star with a raised circular centre bearing ‘embroidered’ numerals “35”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£50 - £70) A pattern based on the Officers’ old coatee tail ornaments.

41     Royal Sussex Regiment Militia Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1881-1901. A scarce silver plated example with matching numbers to both halves by Hobson & Sons, Lexington St, London. Circlet inscribed “Royal Sussex Regiment”; to the seeded centre, in gilt, the Roussillon plume and Maltese cross mounted with the Garter in red and blue enamels within a green enamel laurel wreath. Universal pattern rococo ends. Some wear to plating, enamel AF. (design as Ryan 202) (£80 - £120)

42     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. GC (£100 - £150)

43     First Sussex Engineer Cadets post 1878 OR’s helmet plate. A good rare die-stamped white metal example. Royal Arms with scroll below inscribed “First” resting on a tri-part scroll “Sussex Engineer Cadets”. Four loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200)

44     1st Sussex Artillery Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1902-08. A good scarce die-stamped example. White metal Royal Arms with scroll below inscribed “First”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll “Sussex Artillery Volunteers”. Two of three loops to reverse. GC (£200 - £250) Formed 19th November 1859 with HQ at Brighton

45     2nd Sussex Rifle Volunteers NCO’s helmet plate circa 1880-87. A good scarce die-stamped silvered example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and strap “2nd Regt. Sussex Rifle Vols”, the centre with shield bearing six martlets and set on an ornamental ground. Three loops to reverse (one bent). GC (£100 - £150) HQ at Brighton. Redesignated 2nd VB Royal Sussex Regiment in February 1887.

46     The Royal Sussex Regiment. Pair of officers’ collar badges 1881-1957. A very fine and scarce silver and enamel pair being the Garter Star upon the Roussillon plume, the raised centres of the stars with flush red enamel St. George’s cross and similar blue enamel backings to the Mottoes. Around the raised sections are attendant green enamelled silver laurel sprays. Two loops to reverse to each badge. Very slight enamel losses to the green sections and a small chip on one of the red crosses. GC. (£30 - £40)

47     1st Cinque Ports Rifle Volunteers. Officers’ side hat badge circa 1890-1908. A very fine and rare example in die-stamped silver plate and enamels, an eight pointed elongated star lying over the Roussillon plume, the slightly raised centre being an oval strap, “1st Cinque Ports Rifle Vols”. In the centre the arms of the Cinque Ports on a ground of red and blue enamel. Two loops to reverse. VGC. (£80 - £120)

48     Cheshire Artillery Volunteers helmet plate circa 1880. A good rare die-stamped example. Blackened Royal Arms, a scroll below inscribed “Second” has been erased and mounted with Prince of Wales’ plumes. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll inscribed “Cheshire Artillery Volunteers”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300)

49     Royal New Zealand Artillery post 1902 OR’s helmet plate. A good scarce die-stamped brass example. Royal Arms with scroll below “Ubique”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll inscribed “Royal New Zealand Artillery”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200)

50     Australia. Queensland Artillery Victorian Officer’s sabretache plate. A fine and scarce die-stamped gilt example. Royal Arms, pierced around the shield, with scroll below “Queensland”. Below the scroll, a gun with mounted wheel resting on a scroll inscribed “Pro Aris et Focis”. Eight screw posts to reverse. Three spots of old verdigris otherwise VGC. (£300 - £500)

51     Mid-Ulster Artillery Officer’s helmet plate circa 1889-1901. A good rare die-stamped example. Gilt Royal Arms, pierced around the shield, with scroll below overlaid with laurel spray. Below the scroll, a gun with mounted wheel resting on a scroll “Mid-Ulster Artillery”. Three loops to reverse. Wear to gilt otherwise GC. (£300 - £400) HQ at Dungannon.

52     Hants Yeomen Cavalry, Alton Division, Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1803-15. An extremely rare example in silver plate on coppered brass. An oval plate engraved with a large central crown, around the top, “Hants Yeomen Cavalry”, below the crown, “Alton Division”. One hook and two stud fasteners. Some wear to the plating. GC (£700 - £900) The 1804 Volunteer List shows, “Alton and Petersfield Cavalry” under the command of Lieut-Colonel Henry Stawel-Legge, 2nd and last baron Stawell. The corps had a strength in 1804 of 152 effectives.

53     Loyal Sandbach & Rode Volunteers. Officer’s Shoulder belt plate circa 1803-1808. A very rare example in gilt brass, of oval outline and having a plain central reserve, a lined and decorated title oval around the edge, “Loyal Sandbach & Rode Volunteers”, this blacked in wax. One hook and two stud fasteners. Little gilt remains. GC (£300 - £500) Raised 20 August 1803 under the command of Lt-Col. Commandant John Ford. A corps with 360 effectives.

54     West Kent Light Infantry Militia. Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1853-55. A very fine and rare example in die-stamped unmarked silver, of oval outline and bearing a raised elongated eight pointed star, upon the star a strap, “West Kent Light Infantry”, within the strap a strung bugle horn. One hook and two stud fasteners. VGC (£400 - £600) HQ. Maidstone. Reconstituted in 1759 the regiment was elevated to Light Infantry status only in 1853; the adoption of an oval plate at this late stage is rare but not unique. The regiment became the 3rd Battalion Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment in 1881.

55     The Queen’s Own (Royal West Kent) Regiment, Officer’s glengarry badge circa 1881-1897. An extremely fine and scarce example. Within a gilt crowned Garter, the White Horse of Kent on “Invicta” scroll surmounted by “Quo fas et gloria ducunt” scroll in silver on a raised ground of black velvet. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200)

56     The Bedfordshire Regiment, Officer’s glengarry badge circa 1881-96. An extremely fine and scarce example. Within a rich gilt crowned Garter, set on a black velvet ground, a gilt Maltese cross superimposed on a silver eight pointed star; to the centre a silver Hart crossing a ford on a field of rich blue translucent enamel. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200)

57     31st Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860-63. A good rare cast silvered example. Rectangular plate with raised rim and lightly scalloped edges bearing Arms and Motto of Oldham. Four screw posts to reverse. Near VGC. (£100 - £150) Formed 1st February 1860 at Oldham. Following consolidation, became various companies of 7th Lancashire RVC.

58     9th Gurkha Rifles pre 1952 Officer’s pouch belt plate. A good scarce die-cast silver plated example. Within a crowned oak wreath, a Maltese cross with ball finials to the tips and lions between the angles. To the centre, within a circlet “Gurkhas”, “9” on a seeded ground. Four screw posts to reverse, complete with backing plate. VGC (£200 - £300)

59     2nd VB Queen's West Surrey Regiment Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1883-1901. A fine die-stamped silvered example. Within a laurel wreath surmounted by a Crown resting on a blank tablet, an applied Paschal Lamb standing on a tablet inscribed “Queen’s” . Below the wreath; a scroll inscribed “Second Volunteer Battn”. Two screw posts to reverse. Fracture to left side of crown. GC (£150 - £200) 2nd VB HQ at Guildford, became 5th Bn. Queen’s (Royal West Surrey Regt.) 1st April 1908. Granted “South Africa 1900-02” in 1905.

60     9th Lancashire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860. A fine die-stamped silvered example. Within a crowned oak wreath, the Arms of Warrington set on crossed flags of the Arms of Lancashire and the Arms of Cheshire, surmounted by a charter scroll inscribed in Latin (translated to “10th Year of Queen Victoria’s Reign”). Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) 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

61     14th Surrey Rifles (Wotton) Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860-77. A good scarce die-stamped silvered example. Laurel wreath surmounted by a Crown on a blank tablet, applied to the centre the Arms of Surrey within a circlet inscribed “Wotton, XIVth Surrey Rifles”. Three screw posts to reverse. Crown reaffixed. (£60 - £80) Formed March 1860 and disbanded in 1877

62     Fourth West York Rifle Volunteers Sergeant’s pouch belt plate circa 1880-83. A fine and scarce large die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned rope edged oval strap inscribed “Fourth West York Rifle Volunteers”; the centre mounted with silvered Arms of Halifax. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Raised in 1860 at Halifax they became 1st VB West Riding Regt. in 1883. See Bosleys 14th October 1996, lot 88 for post 1883 example.

63     1st West India Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-81. A fine and exceedingly scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with a wreath half of laurel and half of palm enclosing “West India Regt.” strap; to the centre, “1” on a black patent leather ground. Scroll on the base of the wreath “Dominica”; 3 o’clock ray inscribed “Guadaloupe”, 6 o’clock Ashantee” and 9 o’clock “Martinique”. Two of three loops to reverse. GC (£300 - £400)

64     2nd West India Regiment, Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-88 plate. A fine and scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with floreated “2” over “WI” on a black velvet ground. to the centre. Three loops to reverse. Generally VGC. (£300 - £400)

65     Scottish. 1st Ayrshire & Galloway Artillery Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1901-08. A good scarce die-stamped example. White metal Royal Arms with scroll below inscribed “1st”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll “Ayrshire & Galloway Artillery Vols”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Formed 22nd December, 1859 at Irvine. HQ moved to Ayr in 1863 and thence to Kilmarnock in 1889.

66     Scottish. 1st Argyle & Bute Artillery Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1880-1901. A good scarce die-stamped example. White metal Royal Arms with scroll below inscribed “1st”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll “Argyle and Bute Artillery Volrs”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) From 1880 HQ at Rothesay, Isle of Bute.

67     5th Lancashire Artillery Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1880-1901. A good scarce die-stamped example. White metal Royal Arms with scroll below inscribed “5th”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll “Lancashire Volunteer Artillery”. Three loops (pinched) to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) HQ at 26 Fishergate, Preston.

68     19th Lancashire Artillery Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-80. A good scarce die-stamped example. White metal Royal Arms with scroll below inscribed “19th”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll “Lancashire Artillery Volunteers”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£120 - £150) Formed 17th August 1860 in Manchester.

69     1st Norfolk Artillery Volunteers Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A good scarce die-stamped example. Silvered Royal Arms, pierced around the shield, with scroll below inscribed “First”. Below the scroll, a gun with mounted wheel resting on a scroll “Norfolk Artillery”. Three loops to reverse. Generally VGC. (£200 - £300) Formed 29th September, 1859 at Great Yarmouth.

70     Southern Division Militia Artillery Officer’s helmet plate circa 1882-89. A good scarce die-stamped example. Gilt Royal Arms with scroll below bearing applied laurel spray. Below the scroll, a gun with mounted wheel resting on a scroll inscribed “Southern Division”. Three loops to reverse. A little wear to gilt. GC (£200 - £300)

71     Military Band mid 19th century shako plate. A fine die-stamped silvered example as worn on the 1839-55 Albert Shako. Within a crowned laurel wreath, an assemblage of trumpet, bugle, clarinet etc. Two (pinched) loops to reverse. GC (£40 - £60)

72     Military Band mid 19th century shako plate. A fine die-stamped blackened brass example as worn on the 1839-55 Albert Shako. Within a crowned laurel wreath, an assemblage of trumpet, bugle, clarinet etc. Two (pinched) loops to reverse. GC (£40 - £60)

73     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 Maid of Erin Harp with shamrock decoration to the sides. A four part title scroll along the base “Fifth Royal Irish Lancers”. Two screw posts to reverse (bent flat). Plate flattened for display otherwise GC (£80 - £120)

74     Victorian Infantry OR’s helmet backing plate/star circa 1881-1901. A good die-stamped brass example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath, worn on the home service helmet. Two loops to reverse. Age patination. GC (KK 287) (£40 - £60)

75     Army Service Corps Edwardian OR’s helmet plate. A good die-stamped brass Victorian example of universal crowned star pattern officially converted to a King’s crown during its service life. On the star, within a laurel wreath, the Garter with separate ASC Cypher to central bar. Three loops to reverse. GC (£50 - £75)

76     1st (City of London Volunteer Rifle Brigade), OR’s shako plate circa 1859-1901. A fine die-stamped blackened brass example of crowned star pattern mounted with oak sprays enclosing a central shield bearing the Royal Arms and 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 (pinched) to reverse. VGC (£50 - £75) HQ. 8 Great Winchester Street. In 1908 became the 5th (City of London Battalion) The London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade).

77     2nd VB Essex Regiment OR’s cap badge circa 1896-1908. A fine die-stamped white metal example. Within an oak wreath surmounted by a Sphinx resting on a blank tablet, a three tower Castle and Key. On the base of the wreath, a tri-part scroll inscribed “2nd VB Essex Regt.”. Slider to reverse. VGC (£400 - £60) HQ at Colchester

78     4th VB Essex Regiment OR’s cap badge circa 1896-1908. A fine die-stamped white metal example. Within an oak wreath surmounted by a Sphinx resting on a blank tablet, a three tower Castle and Key. On the base of the wreath, a tri-part scroll inscribed “4th VB Essex Regt.”. Slider to reverse. VGC (£400 - £60) HQ at Leyton.

79     3 post 1881 helmet plate centres. Derbyshire QVC ... West Yorkshire ... Essex 2 tower on long pagri slider. All loops present. (3 items) (£40 - £60)

80     Earl of Dudley Late 19th Century Postillion’s Badge A fine and scarce 16 cm high impressive example. Padded gold wire embroidered strap surmounted by an Earl’s crown with padded crimson silk cap. The strap bearing silver embroidered “Comme Je Fus”; lion’s head emerging from coronet to centre. Generally VGC. (£75 - £100)

81     Royal Company of Archers (King’s Bodyguard for Scotland) bonnet badge. A fine die-stamped gilt example. King's Crown superimposed on crossed arrows set on a saltire. The saltire is set on an oval inscribed “Royal Compy of Archers” with badge of the Order of the Thistle below. Two loops to reverse. VGC Mounted on green sill cockade. (£50 - £100)

82     Royal Company of Archers (King’s Bodyguard for Scotland) waist belt clasp A good gilt example with matching numbers to both halves. Oval inscribed “King’s Bodyguard for Scotland” superimposed on a saltire; Crest of Scotland to seeded centre; ornate ends. GC (£50 - £100)

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

84     1st VB “The Buffs” East Kent Regiment OR’s helmet plate circa 1883-1901. A good scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms; to the centre, the White Horse of Kent within a circlet inscribed “East Kent Regt. 1st Volr. Battn.”. Three loops to reverse. Generally VGC (£100 - £150) Originally raised at Ramsgate as 2nd Kent RVC on 19th September 1859, after numerous changes in title (part of Cinque Ports RV’s) and amalgamations, it emerged in 1874 as 5th Kent (East Kent) RVC with HQ at Canterbury; redesignated as 2nd on 3rd September 1880, it became a VB of the Buffs on Friday 1st July 1881; redesignated 1st VB 1st May 1883.

85     2nd VB “The Buffs” East Kent Regiment OR’s helmet plate circa 1883-1901. A good scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms; to the centre, the White Horse of Kent within a circlet inscribed “East Kent Regt. 2nd Volr. Battn.”. Three loops to reverse. Generally VGC (£100 - £150) HQ at Cranbrook and covered the Weald of Kent.

86     5th AB (Weald of) Kent Rifle Volunteers 1880-83 OR’s helmet plate. A good scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms; to the centre, the White Horse of Kent within a circlet inscribed “5th Weald of Kent Rifle Volunteers.”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120) HQ at Cranbrook.

87     2nd VB “The Buffs” East Kent Regiment OR’s glengarry badge circa 1883-1901. A good scarce die-stamped example. The White Horse of Kent within a blackened brass crowned circlet inscribed “East Kent Regt. 2nd Volr. Battn.”. Two loops to reverse. GC (£60 - £80) HQ at Cranbrook and covered the Weald of Kent.

88     East Kent Militia. Officer’s waist belt clasp 1856-81. A fine and rare silver and gilt example with matching benchmarks to both halves. Circlet inscribed “East Kent Militia”; seeded centre mounted with the White Horse with “Invicta” and “Mediterranean” scrolls. Oakleaf ends. GC (£100 - £150) HQ. Canterbury, reconstituted in 1759 and became the 3rd Battalion The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) in 1881. The regiment gained the honour, “Mediterranean” during embodiment in the Crimean War.

89     11th Lancashire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s waist belt circa 1880-83. A fine and scarce silvered example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “Lancashire Rifle Volunteers”; centre mounted with crowned rose bearing numerals “11”. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£100 - £200) HQ at Preston. Formerly 6th Admin. Bn. Lancashire Rifle Volunteers, consolidated in 1880, became the 1st VB The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment in 1883.

90     West Kent Light Infantry Militia. Officer’s waist belt clasp 1855-1881. A scarce two part silver plated example. Circlet inscribed “West Kent Light Infantry Militia”; to the centre the White Horse over a scroll, “Invicta”. Universal pattern rococo ends. GC (£100 - £150) HQ Maidstone. Reconstituted in 1759 and elevated to Light Infantry status in 1853. In 1881 became the 3rd Battalion The Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment.

91     Royal Marine Light Infantry Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1856-1901. A good silver and gilt example. Circlet inscribed “Royal Marines Light Infantry”; seeded gilt centre mounted with Royal Crest. Universal pattern rococo ends. Some service wear, lion’s tail AF. (£80 - £120)

92     Herefordshire Rifle Volunteers Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp. A very fine and scarce silvered example. Circlet inscribed “Herefordshire Rifle Volunteers”; Arms and Crest of the City of Hereford to the centre. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£150 - £200)

93     Medical Staff Victorian pre 1898 Officer’s waist belt clasp. A fine silver and gilt example. Silver circlet inscribed “Medical Staff”; the seeded gilt centre mounted with silver crowned VR Cypher. Gilt universal pattern rococo ends. Generally VGC. (£100 - £150) 23rd June 1898 Army Medical Staff (Officers) and Medical Staff Corps (OR’s) merged to become the Royal Army Medical Corps.

94     The South Wales Borderers Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1881-1901. A good silver and gilt example with matching numbers to both halves. Silver circlet inscribed “The South Wales Borderers”; mounted on the seeded gilt centre, a silver laurel wreath encircling the Dragon. Universal pattern rococo ends. Gilt worn.(Ryan 189) (£80 - £120)

95     Scottish. 29th Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers OR’s waist belt clasp circa 1873-80. A fine and scarce die-cast nickel example. Circlet inscribed “29th Lanarkshire Rifle Vols”, the lined centre bearing strung bugle. Plain belt loops. VGC (£100 - £200) Formed 13th February, 1860 at Coatbridge. Renumbered 7th in 1880; redesignated 5th VB Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) in December 1887.

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

97     3rd (East Kent) Regiment (The Buffs), Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1855-81. A scarce silver and gilt example. Silver circlet inscribed “East Kent or Buffs”; seeded gilt centre mounted with silver the Dragon over “3”. Gilt universal pattern rococo ends. Slight polishing to Dragon’s highpoints, old strengthening repair to male section where joins belt loop. Some wear to gilt. (Ryan 7) (£75 - £100)

98     Warwickshire Rifle Volunteers Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp. A very fine silvered example bearing matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “Warwickshire Rifle Volunteers”; the centre with spray of oak leaves and acorns; ornate oakleaf ends. VGC (£150 - £200)

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

100     Scottish. 105th Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer’s shoulder belt circa 1868-80. A very fine and scarce example. Silvered seeded rectangular plate with raised edge mounted with gilt Thistle Star in turn mounted by a crowned silvered strap “The Glasgow Highlanders” resting in thistle wreath. gilt numerals “105” to centre. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. A little wear to numerals otherwise GC. (£400 - £500) Formed 21st July 1868 from Highlanders resident in Glasgow. Redesignated 10th Corps in 1881 and then 5th (Glasgow Highland) VB HLI in December 1887. See “Badges of the Highland and Lowland Regiments” by W.H. & K.D.Bloomer, pages 59/60 for similar example.

101     14th Foot (Buckinghamshire) Regiment of Foot, Officer’s shoulder plate circa 1840-55. A good scarce example. Rectangular gilt plate mounted with silver crowned laurel wreath bearing honour scrolls “Bhurtpore Tournay Java Corunna” with “Waterloo” scroll below. To the centre, “India”, Royal Tiger and “XIV”. Reverse retains original leather liner and fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. GC (£500 - £700)

102     2nd West India Regiment, Officer’s pre 1855 shoulder belt plate. A fine and rare example. Seeded gilt rectangular plate with raised rim mounted with cut silver Bath style cross; on the cross in gilt resting within a wreath half laurel, half palm, a crowned oval strap “West India Regiment” with floreated “2” to the centre. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. Complete with original brown leather liner. A little wear to gilt in places. GC (£600 - £800)

103     Liverpool Vol. Infantry Brigade Bearer Company post 1901 helmet plate. A very fine and rare die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and circlet inscribed “ I.B. Bearer Company (Vol) Liverpool”; centre with voided Geneva Cross with red felt backing. Three loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1019) (£300 - £400) Commanded by Surgeon-Captain D. Smart. HQ 74 Hartingdon Road, Sefton Park, Liverpool.

104     Royal Engineers Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A die-stamped gilt example. Royal Arms, pierced around the shield, with scroll below “Ubique” all resting on tri-part scroll “Quo fas et gloria ducunt”. Three loops to reverse. Wear to gilt otherwise GC. (£50 - £75)

105     Royal Engineers Officer’s helmet plate circa 1901-14. A good scarce die-stamped gilt example. Royal Arms, pierced around the shield, with scroll below “Ubique” all resting on tri-part scroll “Quo fas et gloria ducunt”. Three loops to reverse. Generally VGC. (£80 - £120)

106     PWO Yorkshire Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1911-14. A good scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with a silver and gilt Dannebrog device inscribed 1875 and “Alexandra” set on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver rose and multi-part scroll inscribed “The Princess of Wales’ Own Yorkshire Regt.”. Three loops to reverse. Gilt worn otherwise GC. (KK 236) (£200 - £300)

107     East Yorkshire Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A good gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver rose on a gilt star set on a black leather ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver scroll “The East Yorkshire Regiment”. Three loops to reverse. The star in bright gilt, the overlay contrasting in dead gilt. GC (£150 - £200)

108     Royal Jersey Militia OR’s “Albert” pattern shako plate circa 1839-55. An extremely fine die-stamped brass example. Within a crowned wreath of oak and laurel, three lions-leopardé in pale with tri-part scroll inscribed “Royal Jersey Militia”. Two lead soldered loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £500) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 33 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

109     3rd VB King’s Liverpool Regiment NCO’s helmet plate circa 1902-08. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and applied circlet “Liverpool 3rd Volr. Battn.”, White Horse of Hanover to centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£120 - £150) HQ at Southport.

110     1st VB King’s Liverpool Regiment OR’s helmet plate circa 1888-1901. A good scarce die-stamped blackened brass example of crowned Maltese cross pattern, with lions between the arms, bearing circlet “VB The King’s Liverpool”; strung bugle to centre with “1” between the strings. Two of three loops to reverse. GC (£100 - £150) HQ at 65 St.Anne Street, Liverpool.

111     Liverpool Irish Rifle Volunteers. Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860-1901. A fine and rare example in die-stamped silver plate, being a crown over ornate shamrock sprays, below the crown a disc with script initials, “”IRV” below the disc the Harp. A scroll at the base, “Erin Go Bragh”. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £250) Initially the 64th (Liverpool Irish) Rifle Volunteers based at 9 Everton Crescent, Liverpool. redesignated 18th (Liverpool Irish) Rifle Volunteer Corps in 1880, and the 5th (Irish) Volunteer Battalion, The King’s (Liverpool Regiment) in 1888.

112     Australia. Queensland Scottish Victorian post 1885 helmet plate. A fine die-stamped white metal example, the circlet silver plated and burnished. Resting in an open thistle wreath a crowned circlet inscribed “Queensland Scottish” and ornamented with thistle spray; VR Cypher to centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Raised 4th March 1885.

113     Scottish. 72nd (Duke of Albany’s Own Highlanders) Officer’s glengarry/bonnet badge circa 1874-81. A very fine and scarce die-cast example. A raised gilt central bee hive bearing the silver numerals “72”, above a pierced silver scroll on gilt ground inscribed “Duke of Albany’s” surmounted by the crown. Below the hive, thistle sprays in silver and below them, mounted on a bed of gilt rose petals two pierced silver scrolls “Own” and “Highlanders”. Horizontal copper loops East and West. VGC (as KK 535) (£300 - £400)

114     1st Brecknockshire Rifle Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1901-08. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and circlet “1st Brecknockshire R.V”, the centre with Prince of Wales plumes resting on a scroll inscribed “Gwell angau na chwilydd”. Two of three loops (pinched and reopened) to reverse. GC (£120 - £150)

115     Oxford University Rifle Volunteers post 1878 Victorian helmet plate A fine and die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and applied strap inscribed “Oxford University Rifle Vols.”; to the centre, a shield bearing the Arms of the University. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£60 - £80) Raised 8th August 1859 as 1st Oxfordshire (Oxford University) RVC redesignated 1st (Oxford University) VB in 1887

116     Scottish. 2nd Midlothian & Peebles Rifle Vols. OR’s helmet plate circa 1886-88 A good scarce die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and circlet inscribed “2nd Midlothian & Peebles R.V.” with Black Watch glengarry style device to centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) Redesignated 6th VB Royal Scots in 1888. Most known example of this plate bear holes where the 1888 revised title overlay was secured. See “Scottish Regimental Badges 1793-1971” by W & K Bloomer No. 23 for similar example.

117     Scottish. 2nd VB Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) post 1887 OR’s helmet plate. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Within a thistle wreath surmounted by a Guelphic Crown, a mullet with strung bugle below. On the left of the wreath, a Sphinx resting on a torse; on the right side of the wreath, the Dragon of China resting on a torse. On the base of the wreath, a two tier scroll inscribed “2nd. Volr. Battn.”, “The Scottish Rifles”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) HQ at Hamilton.

118     Scottish. 1st Admin. Bn. Berwickshire Rifle Vols. OR’s helmet plate circa 1880-87. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and strap inscribed “1st A.B. Berwickshire Rifle Vols” with strung bugle to centre. Three loops to reverse. Small hole to lower star point. (£75 - £100) Redesignated 2nd (Berwickshire) VB KOSB in 1887.

119     New Zealand. 3rd Bn. Wellington (East Coast) Rifle Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1901-11. A good scarce die-stamped brass example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and circlet “New Zealand”, the crest of the Wellesley family to the centre. Three loops to reverse. 9 o’clock extreme point bent otherwise VGC. (£150 - £200)

120     Welsh. 3rd Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1902-08. A good rare die-stamped white metal example of crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and applied strap “3rd Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers”; lion statant to centre. Two loops to reverse. Break in lion’s tail otherwise VGC. (£150 - £200) HQ Swansea. Became 6th Bn. Welsh Regiment 1st April 1908.

121     3rd Middlesex Rifle Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1880-98. A good die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms; to the centre, a strung bugle within a circlet inscribed “Third Middlesex Rifle Volunteers”. Three loops to reverse. GC (£80 - £120) Raised in 1859 with HQ at Hampstead. Part of 2nd Admin Bn. 1860-80 but unusually retained its number in the 1880 reorganisation and became 1st VB Middlesex Regt. in 1898

122     3rd Surrey Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer’s helmet plate circa 1880-87. A good scarce die-stamped blackened example with burnished silvered highlights. Crowned Maltese cross, with lions between the arms, bearing a circlet inscribed “Surrey Rifle Volunteer Corps”; to the centre, a strung bugle with “3” between the strings. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Raised 13th March 1860 at Lambeth; redesignated 7th on 3rd September 1880 with headquarters at New Street, Kennington Park , renumbered 8th only 4 days later. Became a VB of the Royal West Surrey Regiment on Friday 1st July 1881; redesignated as 4th VB on 1st March 1883.

123     Buteshire Rifle Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-80. A good scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms; to the centre, Prince of Wales’s plumes within a circlet inscribed “Buteshire Rifle Volunteers”. Three loops to reverse. Generally VGC. (£100 - £150) 1st Buteshire Rifle Volunteers formed 19th January 1860 at Rothesay. In 1863 came under 1st AB Renfrewshire RV which was consolidated in 1880 when 1st Buteshire became its “I” Company. 1st Renfrew redesignated 1st VB Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders in December 1887.

124     Scottish. 1st Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteer Corps OR’s helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A good scarce die-stamped blackened brass example of crowned Maltese cross pattern with lions between the arms; on the cross a circlet “First Lanarkshire R.V.C.” with strung bugle to centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120) Formed in 1859, became 5th Bn. Cameronians in 1908. HQ at 261 West Princes Street, Glasgow

125     7th Kincardineshire Rifle Volunteers shako plate circa 1861-76. A good scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned circlet “Kincardineshire Rifle Volrs”, Prince of Wales’s plumes; white metal “7” mounted to centre. Two loops to reverse. GC (£150 - £200) Formed 13th February 1861 at Durris.

126     Scottish. 1st Company (Advocates), 1st City of Edinburgh RVC forage cap badge circa 1860-68. A good rare die-stamped blackened brass example being The Arms of the Faculty viz. lined shield on a scroll “Suum Cuique”; on the shield, set on crossed sword and scales of justice, a shield bearing the Lion of Scotland. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Formed 31st August 1859.

127     Scottish. 1st Fifeshire Rifle Volunteer Corps headdress badge circa 1860-63. A fine and rare die-stamped blackened brass example. Coroneted shield of Dumfermline Arms flanked by “DV’ on the left and “RC” on the right. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Formed 25th February 1860 at Dumfermline. Consolidated as ‘A’ Company, 1st Fifeshire RV in 1880 redesignated 6th (Fifeshire) VB Black Watch December 1887.

128     Scottish. 1st & 2nd Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps shako badge circa 1859-68. A good rare die-stamped blackened brass example being the Arms of Perth viz. a double headed eagle, its chest bearing shield with Paschal Lamb, all on tri-part scroll “Pro Rege, Lege et Grege”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Both Corps formed 13th December 1859 at Perth, the 2nd Corps becoming No. 2 Coy of 1st Corps in June. Consolidated as ‘A’ and ‘B’ Companies, 1st Perthshire RVC in 1880; redesignated 4th (Perthshire VB) Black Watch from December 1887.

129     Scottish. 9th Dumfriesshire Rifle Volunteer Corps forage cap / shako badge circa 1864-76. A fine and rare die-stamped blackened brass example. Within a a crowned strap “IX Dumfriesshire Rifle Volrs.”, a winged spur with “Aye Ready” scroll above. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Formed 18th February 1861 at Lochmaben. Consolidated as 1st Dumfriesshire RVC in April 1880, attached Royal Scots Fusiliers from 1881 until May 1887 when transferred to KOSB as 3rd (Dumfries) VB.

130     1st Renfrewshire Rifle Volunteers OR’s shako plate circa 1860-80. A good scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Within a crowned circlet “1. Renfrewshire Rifle Volunteers”, Prince of Wales’s plumes. Two loops (slightly pinched and bent) to reverse. Generally VGC. (£150 - £200) Formed 10th September 1859. Consolidated in 1880 and redesignated 1st VB Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders in December 1887.

131     Scottish. 1st Highland Company, 1st City of Edinburgh RVC forage cap badge circa 1859-62. A good rare die-stamped blackened brass example. Thistle on tri-part scroll Celtic scroll. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Formed 31st August 1859. Cap replaced by shako in 1862. Became “G” Company 1st Bn. The Queen’s Rifle Volunteer Brigade, The Royal Scots in April 1881. See “Records of the Scottish Volunteer Force” by Lt.General Grierson

132     3rd Bn. 60th King’s Royal Rifle Corps OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A fine and rare die-stamped blackened brass example. Maltese cross surmounted by a Crown resting on a ribbon scroll inscribed “Peninsula”, the ends of the scroll resting on the central arms of the cross. The arms of the cross bearing battle honours and ball finials to the points. On the cross, a circlet inscribed “The King’s Royal Rifle Corps”, to the centre a strung bugle, “3” over “60” between the strings. Beneath the cross, a ribbon scroll inscribed “Celer et Audax”, the ends swept upward to join the central arms of the cross. Two loops to reverse. VGC (design as KK 521) (£200 - £300)

133     Scottish. 5th Fifeshire Rifle Volunteer Corps shako plate circa 1860-63. A fine and rare die-stamped bronze example. Within an oval strap “Dum Spiro Spero”, St. Andrew and his cross. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Formed 23rd April 1860 at St. Andrews. Consolidated as ‘G’ Company, 1st Fifeshire Rifle Volunteers in 1880 redesignated 6th (Fifeshire) VB Black Watch December 1887.

134     4th Tower Hamlets Rifles Officer’s cap badge circa 1860-68. A very fine and scarce die-stamped blackened example with burnished silver highlights. Crowned strap inscribed “Tower Hamlets Rifles” with ornate “IV” to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) 4th Corps formed 14th June 1860 with HQ at St. Leonards, Shoreditch. Moved HQ to Hoxton in 1864. Amalgamated in 1868 and designated 1st Tower Hamlets RVC.

135     Scottish. 63rd Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteer Corps shako plate circa 1860. A good rare die-stamped blackened brass example. Large crowned, curled bugle with “63” to centre. Four loops (pinched) to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120) Formed 15th February 1860 in Glasgow from bakers and workers in the grain and provision trades.

136     4th Admin. Bn. Hampshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s shako plate circa 1860. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Crowned oval strap inscribed “Fourth Administrative Battalion”; voided centre with VR cypher over a rose resting on “Hants” scroll. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) HQ at Winchester.

137     36th West York Rifle Volunteers shako plate circa 1860-80. A fine and scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned curled bugle with “36” to voided centre. Two loops (pinched) to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120) Formed at Rotherham 19th October 1860. Eventually became part of 2nd VB York and Lancaster Regt. in 1883.

138     1st Admin. Bn. Hampshire Rifle Volunteers shako plate circa 1860. A fine and scarce die-stamped bronzed example. Crowned oval strap inscribed “First Hants Administration Battalion”; voided centre with strung bugle with rose lodged between the cords. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) HQ at Winchester.

139     Welsh. 6th (Carmarthen) Carmarthanshire Rifle Volunteers shako plate circa 1861-72. A fine and rare die-stamped blackened brass example. Prince of Wales’ plumes surmounting the numeral “6” which rests on a scroll “Carmarthenshire”. Four wires to reverse. VGC (KK 1527) (£300 - £400) Formed 8th May 1861 at Carmarthen. Amalgamated with 2nd in 1872. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1527 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

140     36th West York Rifle Volunteers OR’s waist belt clasp circa 1860-80. A fine and scarce die-cast blackened brass example. Circlet inscribed “West York Volunteer Rifles Rotherham”; lined centre bears “36”. Plain ends. Pristine condition. (£80 - £120) Formed at Rotherham 19th October 1860. Eventually became part of 2nd VB York and Lancaster Regt. in 1883.

141     4th VB Queen’s Royal West Surrey Regiment OR’s helmet plate circa 1883-1901. A good scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms; to the centre, the Paschal Lamb on “Queen’s” tablet within a circlet inscribed “Royal West Surrey 4th Volr. Battn.”. Three loops to reverse. GC (£100 - £150) Originally raised 13th March 1860 at Lambeth as 19th Surrey RVC. Redesignated 7th on 3rd September 1880 with headquarters at New Street, Kennington Park , renumbered 8th only 4 days later. Became a VB of the Royal West Surrey Regiment on Friday 1st July 1881; redesignated as 4th VB on 1st March 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. Reorganised as 24th (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment on 1st April 1908.

142     Welsh. Carnarvonshire Rifle Volunteers post 1865 waist belt clasp. A fine and scarce blackened brass example by Jn. Aronson, Bangor. Circlet inscribed “Carnarvonshire Rifle Volunteers”; centre bearing Prince of Wales’s plumes on finely seeded ground. Plain belt loops. VGC (£150 - £200) Hugh King states worn by Officers.

143     Scottish. 3rd Inverness-shire Rifle Volunteer Corps forage cap badge circa 1860. A good rare die-stamped blackened brass example. Within a crowned curled bugle, silvered numeral “3”. Two loops to reverse. GC (£100 - £150) Formed 26th March 1860 at Inverness. Consolidated as ‘B’ Company, 1st Inverness-shire RV in 1880. Attached Seaforth highlanders from 1881 until April 1883 when transferred to QO Cameron Highlanders; redesignated 1st (Inverness Highland) VB in December 1887.

144     Scottish. 11th Perthshire Rifle Volunteer Corps forage cap badge circa 1860-68. A good rare die-stamped blackened brass example. Within a crowned curled bugle, silvered numerals “11”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) Formed 26th May 1860 at Doune. Consolidated as ‘E’ Company, 1st Perthshire RVC in 1880; redesignated 4th (Perthshire VB) Black Watch from December 1887.

145     King’s Royal Rifle Corps Militia Bns. post 1881 Officer’s helmet plate. A very fine and scarce die-stamped blackened example with burnished silvered highlights. Crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms bearing a circlet inscribed “The King’s Royal Rifle Corps”, to the voided centre a strung bugle. Three loops to reverse. 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.

146     2nd Hampshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1860-80. A very fine and scarce blackened example with matched numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “2nd Hampshire Rifle Volunteers”; centre bearing Arms of Southampton. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£200 - £300) Formed at Southampton 24th February 1860. Arms granted to Southampton 4th August 1575..

147     19th Surrey Rifle Volunteer Corps OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-80. A good scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms; to the centre, a strung bugle within a circlet inscribed “19th Surrey Rifle Volunteer Corps”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) Raised 13th March 1860 at Lambeth; redesignated 7th on 3rd September 1880 with headquarters at New Street, Kennington Park , renumbered 8th only 4 days later. Became a VB of the Royal West Surrey Regiment on Friday 1st July 1881; redesignated as 4th VB on 1st March 1883.

148     Russian Crimean War Grenadier Company cartouche badge. A scarce OR’s die-stamped brass example comprising three grenades joined in one; ie a single ball from which flames emerge top. left and centre. Three original lead soldered brass loops to reverse. VGC (£50 - £75)

149     Royal Marines Band Service OR’s helmet plate circa 1902-05. A fine scarce die-stamped brass example of crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath with scroll inscribed “Gibraltar” to the top and fouled anchor to the junction below. Within the wreath, a circlet inscribed “Per mare per terram”. To the centre, a globe in relief. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£75 - £100)

150     Royal Marines Light Infantry OR’s helmet plate circa 1902-05. A fine scarce die-stamped brass example of crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath with scroll inscribed “Gibraltar” to the top and fouled anchor over bugle to the junction below. Within the wreath, a circlet inscribed “Per mare per terram”. To the centre, a globe in relief. Three loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1096) (£75 - £100) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1096 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

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

152     Scottish. 3rd Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers OR’s slouch hat badge circa 1904-08. A good scarce die-stamped bronzed brass example. Mullet and strung bugle set within a thistles wreath; all resting on a scroll inscribed “3rd Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers”. Replacement loops otherwise generally VGC (£100 - £200) See “Badges of the Highland and Lowland Regiments” by W.H. & K.D.Bloomer, Pages 43/44

153     Royal Marines Officer’s helmet plate circa 1905-52. A fine gilt example of crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and scroll inscribed “Gibraltar” applied to the top and fouled anchor to the junction below. Within the wreath, a pierced strap inscribed “Per mare per terram” on blue enamel ground. To the centre, a silver globe in relief. Three loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1099) (£100 - £150) In 1905 both the Royal Marines Light Infantry and Royal Marine Artillery discontinued The Home Service pattern “Blue Cloth” helmet in favour of the white helmet.

154     South Indian Railway Volunteer Rifles headdress badge. A scarce die-stamped white metal example. Guelphic crowned Maltese cross with ball finials to the tips of the cross and lions between the arms. To the centre, within circlet inscribed “South Indian Railway Volunteer Rifle Corps”, an elephant. Two loops to reverse. GC (Cox 2689) (£50 - £75) Formed 5th August 1884.

155     124th Duchess of Connaught s Own Baluchistan Infantry Officer s 1917 HM silver pagri badge. A very fine die-stamped example by WD & S with Birmingham hallmarks. Within a laurel wreath surmounted by a Crown resting on a blank tablet, a Maltese cross with ball finials to the tips and lions between the angles. To the centre, within a circlet inscribed “Baluchistan Regiment”, “124”. The wreath bears the honours “Aden” “Afghanistan” “East Africa 1896”. Across the base the wreath, a bi-part scroll inscribed “Central India”. Stout pagri pin to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120)

156     22nd (County of London) Bn., The London Regiment (The Queen’s) Officer’s helmet plate circa 1908-14. A very fine and exceedingly scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with Paschal Lamb on a crimson velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “22nd The London Regt. Battn”; below, a supplementary scroll “The Queens” . Three loops to reverse. VGC (£400 - £500) HQ at 2, Jamaica Road, Bermondsey.

157     3rd (The Prince of Wales) Dragoon Guards post 1871 Officer’s helmet plate. A fine die-stamped facetted silvered star mounted with pierced gilt Garter on a blue enamel ground and to the centre, silver Prince of Wales plumes on well restored translucent red enamel ground. Four screw posts to reverse. GC (£300 - £500) 3rd Dragoon Guards wore gilt metal helmets with black over red plumes.

158     The Lincolnshire Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1902-14. A very fine gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver Sphinx on “Egypt” tablet on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “The Lincolnshire Regiment” . Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

159     Royal Army Medical Corps Volunteer Officer’s helmet plate circa 1902-08. A fine and rare die-stamped silver plated example. Royal Arms, pierced around the shield, with tri-part scroll below inscribed “Royal Army Medical Corps”; unusually, arch between the outer sections of the tri-part scroll, a scroll inscribed “Volunteers”. Four loops to reverse. VGC (as KK 1003) (£60 - £80)

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

161     Medical Staff Corps Corps senior NCO’s glengarry badge circa 1884-98. A fine and scarce die-stamped gilt example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and Garter with voided Geneva cross to centre; on the lowest star point, a tri-part scroll “Medical Staff Corps”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 998). (£100 - £150) Designated Army Hospital Corps in 1857; redesignated Medical Staff Corps by Warrant of 20th September 1884; 23rd June 1898 Army Medical Staff (Officers) and Medical Staff Corps (OR’s) merged to become the Royal Army Medical Corps.

162     Essex Volunteer Brigade Bearer Company Victorian helmet plate. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath. To the centre, a voided Geneva Cross within a circlet inscribed “Essex Brigade”. Three loops to reverse. Generally VGC. (£300 - £400) HQ at Warley. 1904 commanded by Brigade Surgeon Lt.Col. Vhallis of 4th VB.

163     Victorian Infantry OR’s helmet backing plate/star circa 1881-1901. A good die-stamped brass example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath, worn on the home service helmet. Two loops to reverse. Age patination. GC (KK 287) (£40 - £60)

164     Army Ordnance Corps senior NCO’s helmet plate circa 1896-1901 A fine and very scarce die-stamped gilt example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and Garter, the centre white metal Ordnance shield on bar fitting. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1021) (£80 - £120) Ordnance Store Corps renamed Army Ordnance Corps 20th June 1896

165     Lancers OR’s Foreign Service helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A good die-stamped brass example of elongated star pattern bearing oval Garter on crossed lances, voided centre bearing Crown. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1126) (£50 - £75)

166     Scottish. Gordon Highlanders Officer’s silver glengarry badge. A good unmarked example retailed through R & HB Kirkwood, 66 & 68 Thistle St. Edinburgh. Within an ivy wreath bearing the legend “Bydand” across the base, the crest of the Marquis of Huntly (in relief, a stag’s head with antlers, coronet below). Original stout pin to reverse. Highpoints slightly polished, reverse scratched “P.W. Brown” ? GC (£50 - £100)

167     9th Jat Regiment Officer’s 1934 hallmarked silver cap badge. A fine die-cast example by JRG&S (JR Gaunt and Sons) bearing Birmingham hallmarks. Crowned “IX” resting on a scroll inscribed “Jat Regiment”. Two stout loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150)

168     South Wales Borderers Officer’s 1916 hallmarked silver cap badge. A fine die-cast example by J & Co (Jennens) bearing Birmingham hallmarks. Wreath of immortelles enclosing the Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt”; the letters “SWB” across the base of the wreath. Two loops (good replacements) to reverse. Generally VGC. (£100 - £150) Wreath of immortelles ordered to be borne on the staff of the Queen’s Colour of both battalions to commemorate the devoted gallantry of Lieutenants Melville and Coghill in saving the Colour from the Zulu enemy after the Battle of Isandhlwana and as her tribute to the gallant defence of Rorke’s Drift.

169     London Rifle Brigade Officer’s silver cap badge. A good heavy die-cast unmarked example. Within a voided oak wreath superimposed on crossed sword and sceptre, a crowned strap inscribed “London Rifle Brigade” with shield from the Royal Arms to the centre. Across the base of the wreath, a scroll inscribed “Primus in urbe” with shield from the City of London arms below. Two loops to reverse. Highpoints a little polished. GC (£50 - £75)

170     South Africa. Stanger Mounted Rifles helmet plate circa 1875-87. A fine and rare die-stamped white metal example. Crowned floreated “SMR” cypher. Three loops (pinched) to reverse. VGC (£200 - £400) Small unit of two troops of 20 men formed from Victoria Mounted Rifles in 1875 commanded firstly by Captain Lean then Captain Friend Addison. Blue helmet and uniform with yellow facings. Amalgamated with Victoria Mounted Rifles in 1887

171     Oxfordshire Rifle Volunteers Victorian Officer’s pouch ornament. A fine and scarce die-stamped silver plated example. Crowned floreated “ORV” cypher with two pairs of wire to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120) Worn on the cavalry pattern pouch peculiar to this Oxfordshire unit.

172     South Africa. Victoria Mounted Rifles helmet plate circa 1878-88. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example. Crowned floreated “VMR” cypher. Three loops (pinched) to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Formed 1862 Black helmet , blue uniform with scarlet facings. Last CO Captain Friend Addison (ex Stanger Mounted Rifles). In 1882 amalgamated with Alexandra MR, Durban MR and UmzimKulu MR to became The Natal Mounted Rifles.

173     Irish. Louth Rifles pre 1881 Officer’s pouch belt plate. A very fine and rare die-stamped silvered example. Maltese cross surmounted by a crown resting on a blank tablet. Mounted to the centre, within a circlet inscribed “County Louth Rifles”, the Maid of Erin Harp. Four screw posts to reverse. VGC (£600 - £800) Raised 1793 at Colton as Louth Militia; redesignated Louth Rifles 1855; became 6th Bn. Royal Irish Rifles on Friday 1st July 1881 with HQ at Dundalk.

174     Royal Irish Rifles Militia Bns. post 1881 Officer’s helmet plate. A fine and scarce die-stamped silver example. Within a shamrock wreath surmounted by a Crown resting on a scroll inscribed “Quis Separabit”, a Maid of Erin Harp above the Sphinx on “Egypt” tablet. Below the Sphinx, a strung bugle joining both sides of the wreath; a scroll across the bugle strings inscribed “Royal Irish Rifles”. Loops absent otherwise VGC. (£250 - £350) 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.

175     King’s Royal Rifle Corps Officer’s helmet plate circa 1881-90. A very fine and scarce die-stamped blackened example with burnished silvered highlights. Maltese cross surmounted by a crown resting on a tablet inscribed “Celer et Audax”. On the cross, a circlet inscribed “The King’s Royal Rifle Corps”, to the voided centre a strung bugle. The arms of the cross bear numerous honours, the last being “Tel-el-Kebir”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (KK 269) (£300 - £400) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 269 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

176     Scottish. 1st Midlothian Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer’s 1859 hallmarked silver pouch belt plate A very fine die-stamped example by JB bearing Birmingham hallmarks to the front. 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 and complete with backing plate. VGC (£150 - £200) Formed 6th December 1859 at Leith. Became 5th VB The Royal Scots in 1888.

177     1st Gurkha Rifles Officer’s 1894 hallmarked silver helmet plate. A very fine and rare die-stamped silver example by Bent and Parker bearing Birmingham hallmarks. Eight pointed star mounted with laurel wreath and five pointed star with raised flat centre bearing applied blackened crossed kukris surmounted by “1”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£600 - £800) 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.

178     Rifle Volunteer pouch belt plate circa 1860-1880. A fine example in die-stamped blackened silver plate, laurel sprays enclose a circular strap, “Utrum Horum Mavis Accipe”. (take whichever you prefer). In the centre on an applied disc appear crossed human clothed forearms, the left hand holding a dagger, the other hand held open as if in greeting or peace. Presumably an allegory on ‘peace or war’. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£50 - £80)

179     Irish. 86th (Royal County Down) Regiment. Officer’s glengarry badge circa 1874-1881. An extremely fine and rare solid unmarked silver example. A circular strap inscribed “Royal County Down”, applied to the top of the strap an “Imperial” crown, in the voided centre the Maid of Erin Harp with flowing engraved scrolls, “Quis Separabit”. Stout pin to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

180     West Kent Light Infantry Militia OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-1881. A very rare die-stamped white metal example being a large strung bugle horn, within the strings the White Horse over a scroll, “Invicta”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120) HQ Maidstone. Reconstituted in 1759 and elevated to Light Infantry status in 1853. In 1881 became the 3rd Battalion The Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment.

181     London Irish Rifles Victorian Officer’s pouch belt plate. A very fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Within a Crowned shamrock wreath, an applied Harp on a black velvet ground. Three screw posts to reverse and complete with backing plate. VGC (£300 - £400) Designed by one of the founder members of the Corps, Samuel Lover, an Irish poet and author.

182     1st Middlesex Light Horse (Metropolitan Light Horse) Volunteers pouch badge circa 1861-66. A fine and scarce die-stamped silver plated undress example. Crowned MLHV cypher with “1” below the crown. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) See “Light Horse and Mounted Rifle Volunteers 1860-1901” by W.Y. Carman, page 104 for illustration (c). Formed in January 1861 disbanded 5th December 1866.

183     London Irish Rifles post 1905 Officer’s pouch belt plate. A very fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Within a Crowned shamrock wreath, an applied Harp and scroll “South Africa 1900-02” on a black velvet ground. Three screw posts to reverse. Lower wire securing Harp AF otherwise VGC (£200 - £300) Designed by one of the founder members of the Corps, Samuel Lover, an Irish poet and author.

184     1st VB Middlesex Regiment OR’s cap badge circa 1898-1908. A good die-stamped white metal example. Within an open laurel wreath resting on a scroll inscribed “1st VB Middlesex Regt.”, Prince of Wales’ plumes over Duke of Cambridge’s Coronet and Cypher which rests on a blank scroll that extends onto the wreath. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£40 - £60) HQ at Hornsey.

185     4th (Ilfracombe) Devonshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s shako plate circa 1859-72. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Garter Star mounted with plain strap and numeral “4” to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Raised 3rd March, 1859; disbanded in 1872.

186     4th Devonshire Rifle Volunteer Corps OR’s helmet plate circa 1880-85. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and applied circlet “4th Devonshire R.V. Corps” , the centre with Exeter Castle and “Semper fidelis” scroll. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120) 6th Devon RC redesignated in 1880 as 4th; became 4th VB in November 1885. HQ at Barnstaple.

187     2nd VB South Staffordshire Regiment OR’s helmet plate circa 1883-1901. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and circlet inscribed “South Staffordshire 2nd Volr. Battn.”, Stafford Knot to centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£75 - £100) HQ at Walsall. The Battalion wore scarlet tunics with white facings and saw service in South Africa.

188     1st VB West Yorkshire OR’s helmet plate circa 1902-08. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and circlet inscribed “West Yorkshire 1st Volr. Battn”; White Horse of Hanover to centre. Three loops to reverse. Small fracture to edge of circlet at 3 o’clock otherwise VGC. (£80 - £120) HQ at York.

189     1st VB South Staffordshire Regiment OR’s glengarry badge circa 1883-96. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Crowned circlet inscribed “South Staffordshire 1st Volr. Battn”; Stafford Knot to the centre. Two of three loops to reverse. VGC (£60 - £80) HQ at Handsworth. Granted the honour “South Africa 1900-02” in 1905 for services in the Boer War.

190     1st (Hallamshire) VB York & Lancaster Regiment OR’s helmet plate circa 1883-1901. A fine die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and circlet “1. Hallamshire VB York & Lancaster”; bi-metal rose to centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£75 - £100) Formed 1859 in Sheffield as 2nd Yorkshire (West Riding) Corps; redesignated 1st (Hallamshire) VB York & Lancaster Regiment in 1883.

191     1st Cambridgeshire Rifle Volunteers post 1880 OR’s helmet plate. A good die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and strap inscribed “1st Cambridgeshire Rifle Volr. Corps”, castle to centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC. (£75 - £100) 1st Cambridgeshire RVC formed 16th January 1860

192     South Africa. Oudtshoorn Public School Cadet Corps late Victorian pouch belt plate. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example of crowned Maltese cross pattern with lions between the arms. Mounted with circlet inscribed “Oudtshoorn Public School Cadet Corps”; Cape Arms applied to centre. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) Raised 15th February 1890, Captain C.M. Lind commanding. Plate worn on the white helmet adopted in 1891.

193     Irish. Wexford Militia, Officer’s shako plate 1855 pattern. A fine and rare die-stamped silver plated example of crowned star pattern mounted with circlet inscribed “Wexford Militia XCIX”; to the centre, a domed disc mounted with the Maid of Erin Harp. Two loops to reverse. The bottom star point reduced for use on the successive shakos. VGC (£400 - £600) Raised in 1793 at Wexford, became 3rd Bn. Royal Irish Regiment 31st July 1881, disbanded 1908. XCIX refers to its militia precedence number

194     2nd Somersetshire Rifle Volunteers Victorian helmet plate. A good OR’s die-stamped white metal example. Crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms; on the cross, a circlet inscribed “Somersetshire Rifle Volunteers”, to the centre, the numeral “2” on a black leather ground. Three loops to reverse. GC (£80 - £120)

195     1st Northamptonshire Engineer Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1867-72. An exceedingly rare die-stamped silvered example. Crowned strap inscribed “1st Northamptonshire Engr. Volr.” with rampant lion to centre. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) Formed at Peterborough in 1867 under the command of Captain L.J. Deacon and attached to 1st Admin. Bn. Northampton Rifle Vols; transferred to 2nd Tower Hamlets Eng. Vol.Corps in 1872.

196     33rd Lancashire Rifles Officer’s 1873 hallmarked silver pouch belt plate A fine and rare die-cast example by WP bearing London hallmarks. Large crowned oval strap inscribed “33rd Lancashire Rifles”; to the centre, three lions in pale. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£400 - £500) 33rd Lancashire Rifles (2nd Manchesters) raised in 1860, renumbered 20th in 1880. 1888 redesignated 5th (Ardwick) VB Manchester Regt. and became 8th (Ardwick) Bn. Manchester Regt. in 1908.

197     7th Northamptonshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860. A very fine rare die-stamped silvered example. Within a crowned strap inscribed “7th Northamptonshire”, a strung bugle on a lined ground. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) Formed at Wellingborough 20th September 1860

198     56th Lancashire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860. A very fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Crowned cross bearing laurel wreath with “56” to centre; below the wreath, a scroll inscribed “Salford”. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Formed at Salford 5th March 1860. Renumbered 17th in 1880 and in 1881 joined Manchester Regiment as one of its VB’s. However in March 1866 transferred to Lancashire Fusiliers as its 3rd VB.

199     Shropshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s shako plate circa 1869-78. A fine die-stamped silvered example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, the Garter with stencilled numerals, “48” to the seeded centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) The “48” alludes to Shropshire being ranked as 48th in order of Rifle Volunteer precedence.

200     2nd Lancashire Light Horse Volunteers 1860’s shako plate. A fine and rare die-stamped white metal example of crowned Garter Star mounted with three lions in pale. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) See “Light Horse and Mounted Rifle Volunteers 1860-1901” by W.Y.Carman, page 85 for Officer’s shako bearing an example of this plate.

201     27th Lancashire Rifle Volunteers OR’s shako plate circa 1869-78. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example. Within a crowned laurel wreath a strap “27th Lancashire” with three Lions in pale to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) Formed at Bolton February 1860; renumbered 14th 1880 and redesignated 2nd VB, The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment in February 1883.

202     1st VB Warwickshire Regiment Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1883-1901. A fine die-stamped silvered example. Crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms bearing circlet inscribed “Warwickshire 1st Volr. Batn.” with strung bugle to centre. Four screw posts to reverse. Complete with backing plate. VGC. (£120 - £150) HQ at Birmingham

203     Kensington Rifles Officer’s helmet plate circa 1905-08. A fine and rare die-stamped silver plated example of crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath. Mounted on the star a circlet inscribed “Kensington Rifles”; within the circlet, post 1901 Arms of Kensington on crimson cloth ground. Below the circlet, mounted on the wreath, a scroll inscribed “South Africa 1900-02”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) Reorganised as 13th County of London Bn. The London Regiment (Kensington), 1st April 1908 with HQ at Iverna Gardens, Kensington

204     1st Northamptonshire Rifle Volunteer Corps Victorian Officer’s helmet plate. A very fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Crowned Maltese cross with lions between the angles; mounted on the cross a circlet “Northamptonshire R.V.C.”; to the centre, a strung bugle with “1” between the strings. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £350)

205     The Duke of Edinburgh’s (Wiltshire Regiment) Officer’s helmet plate circa 1902-14. A very fine gilt example by J & Co. (Jennens) of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with gilt cross patée, lined and with burnished edges, mounted with the Duke’s Coronet and AEA cypher, on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “The Wiltshire Regiment” . Three loops to reverse. VGC (KK 270) (£300 - £400) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 270 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

206     Irish / British Indian. 102nd Royal Madras Fusiliers Officer’s helmet grenade circa 1861-1881. A very fine and scarce gilt example. Flaming grenade, the ball mounted with a laurel wreath entwined with battle honours and encircling a crowned strap inscribed “Royal Madras Fusiliers” with floreated “102” to the centre. At the base of the wreath, the Royal Tiger on a scroll inscribed “Spectamur Agendo”. Four loops to reverse. VGC (KK 942) (£400 - £500) Became 1st Bn. Royal Dublin Fusiliers on Friday 1st July 1881. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 942 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

207     The Devonshire Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1902-14. A very fine gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with Exeter Castle on “Semper Fidelis” in silver scroll on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “The Devonshire Regt” . Loops to reverse absent otherwise near VGC. (£200 - £300)

208     1st City of London Engineers Victorian busby plume holder. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Flaming grenade; the ball bearing strap inscribed “1st City of London Engineers”, to the centre the City shield with field gun beneath. Reverse retains plume holder and slider fixing. GC (£100 - £150)

209     Tower Hamlet Engineer Volunteer pre 1878 busby plume holder. A fine and rare die-stamped white metal example. Flaming grenade bearing strap “Peritia Potius Quam Vi” with shield from Royal Arms to centre. Appears to have never had fixings to reverse but now has a single loop for display mounting. Die fault line to right side otherwise VGC. (KK 867) (£150 - £200) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 867 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

210     8th Surrey Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860-80. A fine and scarce die-stamped example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, on a seeded backing plate a silvered strung bugle on “Surrey Rifles” scroll, “8” between the bugle strings. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Formed at Epsom 21st December 1859. Moved to Carshalton in 1862. Following consolidation in 1880 became ‘D’ Company 3rd Surrey RVC. 1887 redesignated 2nd VB East Surrey Regt. with HQ St. George’s Road, Wimbledon. Transferred to Territorial Force as 5th Bn. 1st April 1908.

211     9th Bengal Native Infantry Victorian helmet plate. A good scarce die-stamped brass example. Resting in a Union wreath, a crowned oval strap inscribed “Bengal Native Infantry” with “9” to the centre. On the wreath, the honours “Bhurtpore” “Afganistan 78-80” “Sobraon”. Two loops to reverse which has a little verdigris. VGC. (£150 - £200) The title “Native” was dropped from the title in 1882. Became 9th Gurkha Rifles in 1901

212     5th (Lynn) Norfolk Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860. A very fine and exceptionally scarce die-stamped example following the design adopted by the London Rifle Brigade. Mounted on a blackened crowned oak wreath with crossed rifles and shield from Royal Arms at the base, a silver strap inscribed “Lynn Volunteer Rifles” with Arms of King’s Lynn to centre. Across the base of the wreath, an applied silver scroll inscribed “Salus in armis”. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£300 - £350) 5th (King’s Lynn) Corps, Norfolk Rifle Volunteers raised in 1859

213     3rd Bn. East Lancashire Regiment Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1902-08. A fine and rare die-stamped silver example by J & Co (Jennens). Crowned laurel wreath resting on tri-part scroll “The East Lancashire Regiment” with “3” between the wreath and scroll. Within the wreath, the Sphinx on Egypt tablet over a Rose. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Late 5th Royal Lancashire Militia. HQ at Preston.

214     Irish. The Connaught Rangers Officer’s helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A fine gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver harp and separate “Quis Separabit” scroll on a green velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “The Connaught Rangers” . Three loops to reverse. Some wear to gilt. GC (KK 281) (£300 - £400)

215     Royal South Lincoln Militia Officer’s shako plate circa 1855-61. A very fine and rare die-stamped facetted silver crowned star mounted with Garter with domed centre bearing the Cross of St, George in red translucent enamel. Across the tail of the Garter, an ornate ended scroll “Royal South Lincoln”. Retains both horizontal loops to reverse. Enamel AF otherwise VGC (£400 - £500) Raised 17th July 1759 at Boston, later redesignated Royal South Lincoln Militia at Sleaford. Became 4th Bn. Lincolnshire Regt. on 1st July 1881.

216     3rd Royal Guernsey Militia Officer’s helmet plate circa 1881-1901. 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 “3”. Across the top of the wreath a silver scroll inscribed “Diex Aie”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

217     Scottish. Ayrshire Rifle Volunteer Corps shako badge circa 1860. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example. Crowned curled bugle with “AYR” cypher to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) See “Scottish Regimental Badges 1793-1971” by W & K Bloomer No. 66.

218     2nd Norfolk Rifle Volunteers Officer’s forage cap badge circa 1880-82. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Crowned curled bugle with “2” to centre. loops pinched and split otherwise VGC. (£100 - £150)

219     11th (North Devon) Regiment of Foot Officer’s shako plate circa 1869-78. A very fine die-stamped rich gilt example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, the Garter with stencilled numerals, “11” to the seeded centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300)

220     “Waterloo” pattern 1812-16 Infantry Officer’s shako plate. A good scarce die-stamped gilt on copper example of the universal pattern shield surmounted by a Crown; the shield bearing GR Cypher, reversed and interlaced, in relief. Two loops to reverse. Crown expertly reaffixed at some time (no trace to front), one or two minor dents. Generally GC(KK 21) (£400 - £500)

221     The 105th (Madras Light Infantry) 1869-78 Officer’s shako plate. A very fine die-stamped rich gilt example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, a further wreath of laurel and palm encircling a curled bugle horn inscribed “Madras Light Infty” with voided “105” to centre. On the lower junction of the main wreath, a gilt scroll inscribed “Cede Nullis”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 176) (£200 - £300) Became 2nd Bn. King’s Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire Regt) on 1st July 1881.

222     57th (West Middlesex) Regiment OR’s cross belt plate circa 1840-55. A good scarce die-stamped brass example. Rectangular plate bearing raised designs comprising the crown over “57” with laurel sprays in three-quarter surround, above the crown the honour scroll, “Albuhera”. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. Generally VGC. (£120 - £150)

223     Scottish. 1st (the Royal) Regiment. OR’s “Albert hat” badge. circa 1854/55. An extremely rare if not unique example in die-stamped brass. A large crowned Maltese cross, the arms of the cross with seeded and lined panels; a circular lined centre with the mounted figure, “1”. (13cm x 8.7cm). Two loops to reverse. VGC (£500 - £700) The so called “Albert hat”, much publicised and recently illustrated and discussed in the latest MHS Special Number was the subject of Horse Guards Circular 21 September 1843. Several were made up for trial purposes and one or two still exist. Mercifully it was superceded by the 1844 pattern shako!

224     62nd (Wiltshire) Regiment of Foot pre 1855 OR’s shoulder belt plate. A good scarce die-stamped brass example. Rectangular plate bearing a star; on the star a crowned strap inscribed “or Wiltshire” with “62” to the centre; a scroll inscribed “Peninsula” across the lower part of the star. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. VGC (£120 - £150) The 62nd saw a great deal of action in the Crimea notably on 5th April 1855 attack on the Quarries and the final assault on the Redan on 8th September 1855.

225     1st Dumbartonshire Volunteers Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1887-1908. An extremely fine example comprising a burnished silvered rectangular plate with slightly rounded corners. Mounted on the plate, a gilt saltire bearing a silver elephant and howdah. Above the saltire, a gilt scroll inscribed “Fortitudo et fidelitas”; below the saltire another, inscribed “Dumbartonshire Volunteers”. In the angle between the top arms of the saltire, St.Andrew in gilt. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. VGC (£400 - £600) Reorganised as 9th Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders 1st April 1908.

226     Indian Army. Madras Artillery early Victorian Officer’s shoulder belt plate. A very fine and scarce gilt on copper example by GG & Co. Rectangular plate with rounded corners mounted with an oak wreath; resting in the wreath, a crowned strap “Madras Artillery” with three guns in pale to centre. Mounted separately beneath the wreath, an ornate ended rope edged scroll “Seringapatam”. Japanned reverse retains original fixings, comprising a hook at the top and two studs at the bottom. A little wear to gilt either side of the wreath otherwise excellent. (£400 - £600)

227     East Kent Militia Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1840-1855. A very fine and scarce example, a rectangular silver plated back plate with silver mounts comprising a crown over broad oak sprays, in the centre the White Horse with a scroll below, “Invicta”, above the horse a scroll, “East Kent”. Standard double hook and stud fasteners. VGC (£500 - £700) HQ. Canterbury. Reconstituted in 1759 and became the 3rd Battalion The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) in 1881.

228     4th Royal Lancashire Light Infantry pre 1869 Officer’s shako plate. A fine and scarce die-stamped example of silvered crowned star pattern, the crown mounted with gilt overlay. Mounted on the star, a gilt circlet inscribed “Royal Lancashire Light Infantry” with silver crowned rose resting in the curve of a bugle to centre on burnished gilt ground. Two horizontal loops to reverse. VGC (£180 - £250) Raised 22nd March 1853 at Warrington. Became 3rd Bn. South Lancashire Regiment on Friday 1st July 1881. Also noted being worn on the 1869-78 shako although an 1869 pattern plate was produced.

229     Royal Artillery 1846-55 NCO’s “Albert” shako plate. A good scarce die-stamped brass example with gilt wash. Eight pointed star bearing Royal Arms with “Ubique” scroll beneath; below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll inscribed “Quo fas et gloria ducunt”. Two loops to reverse. Between gun and lower scroll, three small pinholes probably due to manufacturer’s heavy stamping. Generally VGC. (£150 - £250)

230     West Kent Light Infantry Militia. Officer’s shako plate 1855-1861. A very fine four part example in silver plate. A crowned eight pointed star bearing a circlet, “West Kent Light Infantry Militia”. In the centre on a raised disc an ornate strung bugle horn, within the strings, the White Horse over a scroll, “Invicta”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £350) HQ Maidstone. Reconstituted in 1759 and elevated to Light Infantry status in 1853. In 1881 became the 3rd Battalion The Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment.

231     Indian Army. The Cawnpore Rifles post 1920 cap badge. A solid brass example being a crown over engraved laurel sprays in the open centre an angel with palm fronds with a scroll at her feet, “Defence Not Defiance”, below the laurels crossed rifles. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£30 - £40)

232     Indian Army. 92nd Punjabis Officer’s pouch badge circa 1903-1922. A very scarce example, a gilt “Imperial” crown over a quoit, this impressed, “92” and “Punjabis”, in the centre on a ground of black leather a silver Elephant. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£70 - £100) Formerly the 32nd Madras Infantry. In 1922 became the 4th Bn. (Prince of Wales’s Own) 8th Punjab Regiment.

233     5th Bn. Gloucester Regiment Officer’s pouch belt plate. A good scarce post 1908 silver plated example. Laurel wreath surmounted by a Crown resting on a blank tablet. Within the wreath the Sphinx on a blank tablet, the figure “5” below. Across the base of the wreath, a scroll inscribed “Gloucestershire”. Four screw posts to reverse. Slight lifting to plating. GC (£150 - £200)

234     Middlesex Regiment Officer’s foreign service plate circa 1881-1901. A very fine and scarce die-stamped example. Resting in a slender laurel wreath, a crowned circlet inscribed “Middlesex, The Duke of Cambridge’s Own”, with silver Prince of Wales’s plumes to centre. Below the circlet, on the base of the wreath, a scroll inscribed “Albuhera”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200)

235     Roxburghshire Mounted Rifle Volunteers plate circa 1872-80. A fine and rare die-stamped white metal example. Crowned cypher (RMVR) resting in a strung bugle horn. Two loops to reverse (one replaced). VGC (£200 - £250) A line drawing of this appears in “Light Horse and Mounted Rifle Volunteers 1860-1901” by W.Y. Carman. In 1880 the unit became the Border Mounted Rifles. See Bosleys June 2006, Lot 49 for similar example.

236     Royal Irish Rifles post 1881 Officer’s pagri badge. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Crowned Maid of Erin Harp resting on a scroll inscribed “Quis Separabit”. Stout pagri pin to reverse, securing hook AF otherwise VGC. (£150 - £200)

237     Irish Militia. Carlow Rifles glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good scarce OR’s die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned strap inscribed “Erin go Bragh, Carlow Rifles” resting on a shamrock spray; to the centre, the Maid of Erin Harp on a lined ground. Two loops to reverse. GC (KK 1269) (£100 - £150) Raised 1793 at Carlow, became 8th Bn. KRRC on Friday 1st July 1881

238     Welsh. Flintshire Volunteer Rifles NCO’s pouch belt plate. A fine rare die-stamped lightly silvered white metal example. Within a laurel wreath surmounted by Prince of Wales’ plumes, an oval inscribed “Flintshire Volunteer Rifles”. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300)

239     1st Battalion Hampshire Rifle Volunteers shako plate, A fine and scarce die-stamped brass example. Crowned oval strap inscribed “First Battalion Hants Rifles”; voided centre with strung bugle with rose lodged between the cords. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200)

240     Indian Army. 3rd Madras Light Cavalry Officer’s pouch badge circa 1876-1901. A very fine and rare example in heavy die-stamped unmarked silver, an “Imperial” crown over sprays of laurel and palm, honours scrolls near the base, “Seringapatam Mahidpore”, within the open centre script capitals, “MLC’ these in turn with applied Roman numerals, “III”. Two screw post fasteners complete with nuts and washers. VGC (£150 - £200)

241     Welsh. 16th (Cardiff) Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860-69. A fine and rare example. Mounted on a dull silvered die-cast crowned star, a die-stamped bright silvered oak wreath bearing “Ich Dien” scroll at the base with Prince of Wales’s plumes below. Within the wreath a strap “Cardiff Rifle Volunteers” with shield to centre. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£400 - £600) Formed 18th January 1860 at Cardiff, many of its members being from Bute Docks.

242     Indian Army. 7th Duke of Connaught’s Own Rajputs. OR’s pagri badge 1903-1922. A scarce example in die-stamped gilding metal depicting the Victorian Royal crest over the initials “W” and two back to back “P’ s (for William Patrick, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn), below these, “VII”; demi laurel sprays embellished with three scrolls, “Duke of Connaught’s Own”. Original pin back. VGC (£40 - £60) Formerly 7th Bengal Infantry.

243     Indian Army. 4th Madras Pioneers Officer’s pagri badge circa 1883-1903. A fine and scarce example of heavy gilt brass with applied brass flush back plate. A crown over a plinth, “Assaye” and an oval of laurel sprays, these embellished with six battle honours scrolls of which two are blank. At the base of the laurels a scroll, “Madras Pioneers”. In the voided centre are crossed axes over the Elephant over “IV”. Original pin back. Gilt rubbed. GC (£80 - £120) Formerly the 4th Madras Native Infantry, became the 64th Pioneers in 1903.

244     Hampshire Yeomanry Cavalry, Officer’s helmet plate circa 1887-1901. A fine and scarce die-stamped example worn on the 1871 pattern helmet adopted by the regiment in 1887. Elongated fluted gilt star mounted with silver crowned oval strap “Hampshire Carabiniers”; gilt rose to black leather centre. Three screw posts and pair of blades to reverse (also two soft soldered loops for display). Traces of gilt only otherwise GC. (£300 - £400) See. “50 Years of Yeomanry Uniforms” by RG Harris/EA Campbell.

245     East Norfolk Militia post 1855 Officer’s pouch belt plate A fine and scarce die-cast silvered example. Within a crowned strap inscribed “East Norfolk Militia”, Castle and Lion on a lined ground. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Raised 7th October 1758 as 2nd or Eastern Regiment of Norfolk Militia, became 4th Battalion The Norfolk Regiment on 1st July 1881. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1178 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

246     6th Tower Hamlets Rifle Volunteer Corps shako plate circa 1860-73. A good die-stamped blackened example of crowned star pattern mounted with silvered multi rayed star bearing strap inscribed “Tower Hamlets”; “6” to the centre. Two loops to reverse. Generally VGC. (£80 - £120) Formed at Dalston 25th September 1860, later adopted title “North East London Rifles”. 1st January 1874 amalgamated with Tower Hamlets Rifle Volunteer Brigade.

247     The Worcestershire Regiment, Officer’s glengarry badge 1890-1897. A very fine example. Within a gilt crowned Garter Proper, an elongated eight pointed silver star bearing a gilt Garter Proper and enclosing a gilt lion, below this Garter a scroll, “Firm” all set on a black velvet ground. Shaped backing plate and two loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120)

248     South Africa. Diamond Fields Horse plate. A good scarce die-stamped brass example identified by Hugh King as an 1880-89 shako plate. Guelphic crowned ten pointed star mounted with Cape Arms. Two loops to reverse. VGC (Owen 180 attributes same design, but in bi-metal, as a pre 1899 OR’s pouch belt plate) (£75 - £100) Raised as the Dutoitspan Hussars in June 1876 ; became Diamond Fields Horse in November 1877 under Major Maxwell and served with distinction in numerous campaigns. Cecil Rhodes held an honorary commission in the regiment.

249     17th Surrey Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860-77. A fine and scarce die-stamped blackened example. Within a crowned strap “17th Surrey Rifle Volunteers”, applied silvered Arms of Surrey (shield charged with six martlets). Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Formed at Godstone 23rd February 1860. Consolidated as a sub-division of 4th Surrey RVC in 1880 which was to be redesignated 2nd VB Queen’s West Surrey Regt. in March 1883.

250     Royal Regiment of Canadian Infantry helmet plate circa 1894. A good scarce die-stamped brass OR’s example. Eight pointed star bearing laurel wreath and crowned rope circlet with “VRI” to centre. Two loops to reverse. Touch of verdigris to left of crown otherwise VGC. (£60 - £80) See “Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914” by Mazeas, HP 71.

251     11th Middlesex (St. George’s) Rifle Volunteer Corps pre 1880 Officer’s pouch belt plate. A very fine and scarce die-stamped silver plated example. Crowned Maltese cross bearing St. George and the Dragon within a circlet “St. Georges Rifle Volunteer Corps”. Four screw posts to reverse. VGC (£250 - £400) Formed 14th January 1860 in the Parish of St. George’s, Westminster. Renumbered 6th Mx. RV in 1880 amalgamating with the 1st Mx RV in 1892 to become 1st Mx (Victoria & St. George's Rifles) RVC. Amalgamated with 19th Mx RV in 1908 to become 9th London Regt.

252     Australia. Tasmanian Defence Forces post 1881 OR’s helmet plate. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example. On an eight pointed star, a crowned circlet “Tasmanian Defence Forces” resting in an open wreath; Lion to centre on lined ground. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

253     Household Brigade Officer Cadet Battalion cap badge circa 1917-19. A fine and scarce die-stamped bronze example worn 1917-19 only. Crowned circlet bearing the entwined initials of each regiment in the Household Brigade on white enamel ground; to the centre, within a chain, GvR Cypher. Two loops to reverse. Generally VGC. (KK 924) (£150 - £200)

254     3rd Perthshire (Breadalbane) RVC bonnet badge circa 1859-74. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example. Within a Crowned thistle wreath a strap inscribed “Clan nan gaidheal an guaillibh a cheil.”. “B.V.” to centre on a lined ground. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Raised 29th February 1860 by Marquess of Breadalbane with HQ at Taymouth Castle. See “Scottish Regimental Badges 1793-1971” by W & K Bloomer No. 142

255     Scottish. 16th Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860-80. A good scarce die-cast silvered example. Crowned Star of the Order of the Thistle mounted with strap “Lanarkshire Voluntr.”; thistle to centre. Four screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Formed 24th February 1860 at Hamilton. Redesignated 2nd LRV in 1880 and 2nd VB Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) in December 1887.

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

257     3rd Renfrewshire Rifle Volunteers glengarry badge circa 1880-87. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. On a star surmounted by Prince of Wales’s plumes; a circlet inscribed “3rd Renfrewshire Rifle Volunteers”. Voided centre. Two loops (pinched) to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) See “Badges of the Highland and Lowland Regiments” by W.H. & K.D.Bloomer, Pages 113/114.

258     1st VB Hampshire 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 gilt Tiger and “1st Vol. Battn.” scroll on a black velvet ground. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) 1st Hampshire RV became a VB of the regiment on Friday 1st July 1881, redesignated 1st VB on 18th August 1885. HQ at Winchester. Many of it’s members served in the Boer War resulting in the Battalion being awarded the honour “South Africa 1900-02” in 1905. Became 4th Battalion in 1908.

259     Indian Army. Coorg & Mysore Rifles 1888 hallmarked silver headdress badge. A fine die-stamped example TBW (T.B. Wilkins Ltd) bearing Birmingham hallmarks on the top of the skull. Large horned buffalo’s head resting on a scroll inscribed “Coorg & Mysore Rifles”. Four loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200)

260     1st VB King’s Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire Regiment) Officer’s helmet plate 1883-1887. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with rose within curled bugle on “Cede Nullis” scroll set on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “The South Yorkshire Regiment” with supplementary scroll below “1st Volunteer Battalion”. Three loops to reverse. Small fracture to VB scroll otherwise GC. (£300 - £400) HQ at Wakefield. King’s Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire Regt) redesignated King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry in 1887.

261     2nd Durham Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer’s helmet plate circa 1880-87. A fine and scarce die-stamped blackened example with burnished silver highlights. Crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms, bearing circlet inscribed “2nd Durham Rifle Volunteer Corps”; strung bugle to centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) HQ at Bishop Auckland.

262     18th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers Officer’s helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A fine and scarce large and impressive die-stamped silvered example. Eight pointed star mounted with laurel wreath surmounted by a Guelphic crown resting on a tablet inscribed “Middlesex”. Within the wreath, a Maltese cross, ball finials to the points and lions between the arms. Mounted on the cross, a circlet inscribed “Rifle” with laurel spray above, to the centre a plain burnished dome. Between the bottom arm the base of the wreath, a scroll inscribed “Regiment”. Three loops to reverse. Generally VGC (£300 - £400) Previously 36th Middlesex. Reformed as 10th (County of London) Bn. The London Regiment (Paddington Rifles) on 1st April, 1908

263     1st Middlesex Rifle Volunteers Officer’s helmet plate circa 1892-1901. A fine and scarce die-stamped blackened example with burnished silver highlights. Crowned Maltese cross; bearing circlet inscribed “1st Middsx. R.V. Victoria & St. George” with St. George and Dragon to centre. Three loops to reverse with bears oval tablet of Hobson & Sons, 1, 3 & 5 Lexington St, London W. VGC (£200 - £300) 1st April 1908 amalgamated with 19th MRVC to form 9th (County of London) Bn. The London Regiment ((Queen Victoria’s) with HQ at 56, Davies Street, Berkeley Square.

264     18th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1881-1901. A fine and scarce cast silvered example. Laurel wreath surmounted by a Crown resting on a tablet inscribed “Middlesex”. Within the wreath, a Maltese cross, ball finials to the points and lions between the arms. Mounted on the cross, a circlet inscribed “Rifle” with laurel spray above, to the centre a plain burnished dome with applied gilt strung bugle. Between the bottom arm the base of the wreath, a scroll inscribed “Regiment”. Four screw posts to reverse, complete with backing plate. VGC (£150 - £200) Previously 36th Middlesex. Reformed as 10th (County of London) Bn. The London Regiment (Paddington Rifles) on 1st April, 1908

265     10th (County of London) Bn. The London Regiment (Paddington Rifles) Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1908-12. A very fine and scarce die-stamped unmarked silver example. Within a Crowned laurel wreath bearing four scrolls “South Africa 1900 1901”, a circlet inscribed “10th Battn. The London Regiment”, to the centre, crossed swords within a Mural Crown. Four screw posts to reverse, complete with backing plate. VGC (£200 - £300) 10th Bn (Paddington) formed 1st April, 1908 from 18th Middlesex Rifle Vols. Disbanded in 1912 but reraised later that year with subtitle (Hackney) eventually becoming 5th Bn. Royal Berkshire Regiment in 1937.

266     Finsbury Rifles (7th VB King’s Royal Rifles Corps Officer’s forage cap badge circa 1883. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Within a crowned strap “Finsbury Rifles 7th V.B K.R.R.” , the Arms of Finsbury. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Raised as 39th Middlesex RVC in 1860, renumbered 21st Mx. RVC in 1880. Part of Rifle Brigade from 1881 until transferred to KRRC in 1883, became 11th Bn. London Regt. in 1908.

267     18th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers Officer’s helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A good scarce die-stamped example (slightly later pattern of Lot 262). White metal eight pointed star mounted with silvered laurel wreath surmounted by a Guelphic crown resting on a tablet inscribed “Middlesex”. Within the wreath, a Maltese cross, ball finials to the points and lions between the arms. Mounted on the cross, a circlet inscribed “Rifle” with laurel spray above, to the centre a plain burnished dome bearing strung bugle. Between the bottom arm the base of the wreath, a scroll inscribed “Regiment”. Four loops to reverse (East and West bent inward). GC (£200 - £300) Previously 36th Middlesex. Reformed as 10th (County of London) Bn. The London Regiment (Paddington Rifles) on 1st April, 1908

268     Queen’s Westminster Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch badge circa 1902-08. A very fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Within a Crowned strap inscribed “Queens (Westr) Rifle Volrs”, a portcullis on a lined ground. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£75 - £100)

269     1st Middlesex Engineer Volunteers Officer’s head-dress badge circa 1860. A fine and scarce die-cast silver plated example. Crowned Union spray resting in scroll “1st Middlesex Engineer Vols”. “VR” superimposed on the stalks of the spray. Two loops to reverse, Slight wear to plating, generally VGC. (KK 883) (£200 - £300) Formed 6th January, 1860 by the staff of the South Kensington Museum.

270     1st Middlesex (Victoria) Rifle Volunteers post 1859 Officer’s waist belt clasp. A fine and rare silvered example comprising two seeded ovals, each mounted with St. George and Dragon, joined to each other by a snake. Plain ends. VGC (£150 - £200) Duke of Cumberland’s Sharpshooters, raised 1803, survived the volunteer disbandment of 1814 as a rifle club being granted the title The Royal Victoria Rifle Club in 1835 and in 1853 permitted to be styled the Victoria Volunteer Rifle Corps; became 1st Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps in 1859 with HQ at Kilburn. In 1867 HQ moved to St. Johns Wood.

271     4th West London Rifle Volunteers post 1874 OR’s glengarry badge. An extremely fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example. Victorian Arms of Kensington within crowned strap “West London Rifles”. Two loops to reverse. Pristine. (£100 - £150) West London title added in July 1864. New Kensington Arms granted in 1901.

272     Queen’s Westminster Rifle Vols. Officer’s 1879 hallmarked silver waist belt clasp. A very fine and scarce example by TBW (T.B. Wilkins Ltd) with matching Birmingham hallmarks to both halves. Circlet inscribed “Queens Westminster Rifle Volrs.”; centre mounted with Crowned shield from the Royal Arms superimposed on the Westminster portcullis between two roses. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£200 - £300)

273     46th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps OR’s shako plate circa 1865. A very fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example. Within a laurel wreath, a crowned strap “46th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps”, portcullis to centre on lined ground. Two (pinched) loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Raised in 1861 at Westminster; redesignated 23rd MRV on 3rd September 1880 and 2nd VB Royal Fusiliers in 1883.

274     London Scottish Volunteers Officer’s 1878 hallmarked silver waist belt clasp. Avery fine and scarce example by TBW (T.B. Wilkins Ltd) bearing Birmingham hallmarks. Circlet inscribed “London Scottish Volunteers”; centre mounted with rampant Lion rampant, thistle ends. VGC (£200 - £300)

275     Royal Wiltshire Militia Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-81. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with full laurel wreath and circlet “Royal Wiltshire Militia”, the centre with VR cypher set on a black velvet ground. Three loops to reverse. Generally VGC. (£300 - £400) With origins in four regiments, it was reorganised as The Wiltshire Militia 8th November 1758; redesignated Royal Wiltshire Militia 29th June 1841 at Marlborough. Under Cardwell’s reforms, on Friday 1st July 1881, it became 3rd Bn. Wiltshire Regiment.

276     12th London (Rangers) Officer’s post 1926 pouch belt plate. A very fine die-stamped silver plated example. Maltese Cross surmounted by a Crown resting on a tablet inscribed “Excel”. Boer War and Great War battle honours adorn each arm of the cross; scroll beneath inscribed “Rangers”; to the centre, a strung bugle within a circlet “12th London Regiment”. Four screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300)

277     Royal Herefordshire Militia, Officer’s helmet plate 1878-81. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with Royal Crest on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver scroll “Hereford” . Three loops to reverse. Wires securing Royal Crest absent otherwise VGC. (KK 1248) (£300 - £400) 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.

278     2nd Lancashire Rifle Volunteers Corps Officer’s helmet plate circa 1880-89. A good scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and strap inscribed “Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps”, the centre with strung bugle with “2” between the strings on a black velvet ground. Three loops to reverse. Plating dull otherwise GC. (£200 - £300) HQ Blackburn. Redesignated 1st VB East Lancashire Regiment in June 1889

279     1st VB Manchester Regiment post 1888 Officer’s silver pouch belt plate. A fine die-stamped example. Hobnailed pattern Maltese cross with balls to the tips and lions between the arms. Mounted on the cross, a circlet inscribed “1st VB Manchester Regt.”; to the centre, the Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt”. Two screw posts to reverse VGC (£200 - £300) Various Lancashire RVC’s consolidated in 1880 to form 21st Lancashire RV’s. Renumbered as 4th on 3rd September 1880. Became a VB of the Manchester Regt. on 1st July 1881, redesignated as 1st VB on 1st September 1888.

280     4th Admin. Bn. Surrey Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer’s helmet plate circa 1880-83. A fine and very scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and strap “4th A.B. Surrey R.V.C”, the centre with strung bugle on a black velvet ground. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) Became a VB of the Royal West Surrey Regiment on Friday 1st July 1881; redesignated as 4th VB on 1st March 1883.

281     8th Lancashire Rifle Volunteers Victorian Officer’s helmet plate circa 1880-83. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and strap “Lancashire Rifle Vols”, to the centre a stencilled “8”. Three loops to reverse. Additional central hole to centre of backing star. 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..

282     7th Royal Lancashire Militia OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-80. A good scarce die-stamped brass example. Crowned hobnail Maltese cross; to the centre, within a circlet inscribed “Lancashire Rifles”; a strung bugle with VII between the strings. Two lead soldered replacement loops to reverse. GC (£150 - £200) Raised 21st February 1855 at Bury gaining title “Royal” 15th November 1864. redesignated 3rd Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers on Friday 1st July, 1881.

283     East Kent Militia. Officer’s helmet plate 1878-1881. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and pierced circlet, “East Kent Regiment” with mirror backing; to the centre the White Horse upon a scroll, “Invicta”, above the horse another scroll, “Mediterranean” set on a ground of black velvet Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) HQ. Canterbury. Reconstituted in 1759 and became the 3rd Battalion The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) in 1881. The regiment gained the honour “Mediterranean” during embodiment in the Crimean War.

284     Indian Army. 4th Hyderabad Contingent Cavalry (Lancers) Officer’s pagri badge circa 1890-1922. A very fine and scarce example in solid silver plate, within two cursive scrolls, “Hyderabad Contingent Cavalry” and “Central India” the Roman numerals, “IV” superimposed upon crossed lances. Two replacement soldered copper loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £250)

285     Welsh. 11th (Bridgend) Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1869. A fine and rare die-stamped silvered example. Prince of Wales’ plumes. Two old lead soldered loops have replaced the screw posts to reverse. GC (£300 - £400) Formed 14th February 1860 at Bridgend. Following consolidation in March 1880 became ‘I’ Company 1st Glamorganshire RVC. Redesignated 2nd (Glamorgan) VB Welsh Regiment in December 1887.

286     Highland Cyclist Battalion Officer’s glengarry badge circa 1909-19 An exceptionally fine and scarce die-stamped silvered and gilt example, reverse with applied tablet “Wm. Anderson & Sons, Military Outfitters, Edinburgh. Facetted Order of the Thistle Star mounted with a gilt thistle wreath and crowned oval inscribed “Nemo me impune lacessit”. To the centre, St. Andrew and his Cross in silver. To the left of the Crown, a scroll inscribed “Highland”; to the right, another inscribed “Cyclist”. To the left of the base of the wreath, a scroll inscribed “Battalion”; to the right, another inscribed “T.F.” Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1863) (£200 - £300) 5th VB Black Watch reorganised as 8th (Cyclist) Battalion Black Watch on 1st April 1908. Redesignated Highland Cyclist Battalion in January 1909. Disembodied 3rd December 1919.

287     Irish. Prince of Wales’s Own Donegal Militia OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good scarce die-stamped brass example. Prince of Wales’ plumes resting in a scroll inscribed “Donegal Militia”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1275) (£180 - £220) Raised in April 1793, HQ in 1817 was Ballyshannon, redesignated Prince of Wales' Own Donegal Militia 1855 when four of its twelve companies converted to Artillery. In 1874 it moved HQ to Lifford; redesignated 3 Brigade North Irish Division Artillery in 1881.

288     Welsh. 5th (Penllergaer) Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1859-73. A fine and rare die-stamped silvered example. Crowned strung bugle with blackened Prince of Wales’ plumes mounted on the strings. Three screw posts to reverse. GC (£300 - £400) Formed 12th October 1859 at Penllergaer. Disbanded when part of 3rd Corps in December 1873.

289     22nd Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps shako plate circa 1860-63. A good rare die-stamped white metal example. Crowned bugle horn ornamented with laurel, “22” to voided centre. One of two loops (pinched) to reverse otherwise VGC. (£100 - £150) Formed 30th January 1860 in Liverpool. Disappeared from the Army List by 1863.

290     City of Norwich Volunteers Officer’s shako plate circa 1861-69. A fine and scarce die-stamped example. Silvered eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown. On the star, an oval strap inscribed “City of Norwich Volunteers”; Castle and Lion to centre. Two loops to reverse VGC (£150 - £250) Formed in 1859

291     Hampshire Regiment post 1881 VB Officer’s glengarry badge. A very fine and scarce example. Within a silver crowned Garter, a silver Tiger within a gilt wreath set on a black velvet ground. Two loops to reverse. Several wires securing central devices AF; small hole to right crown arch. (£150 - £200)

292     47th Lancashire Rifle Volunteers shako plate of 1861-68 pattern. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example of crowned star pattern bearing strap inscribed “Lancashire Rifle Volunteers”, stencilled numerals “47”, to centre. Two replacement wire loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) HQ at St. Helens. Later the 21st Lancashire RVs and subsequently the 2nd VB South Lancashire Regiment.

293     The Buffs, Royal East Kent Regiment, Officer’s glengarry badge circa 1881-1897. A very fine and scarce example. Within a gilt crowned Garter Proper, the Dragon in silver on a raised ground of black velvet. Two loops to reverse. One wire securing backplate absent otherwise VGC. (£150 - £200)

294     The Buffs (East Kent Regiment), Officer’s glengarry badge, 1881-1897. A very fine and scarce example. Within a gilt crowned Garter Proper, the Dragon in silver on a raised ground of black velvet. Loops to reverse removed and replaced with stout pagri pin for use on the foreign service helmet. Some wear to the black velvet. VGC (£120 - £150)

295     The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) 2nd (the Weald of Kent) Volunteer Battalion Pouch badge circa 1883-1901. A scarce example in blackened brass and white metal. A crown over a circle, “2nd Volr. Battn. East Kent Regt.”, in the centre a white metal White Horse over a scroll, “Invicta”. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£40 - £60) HQ Cranbrook.

296     2nd VB York & Lancaster Regiment OR’s glengarry badge circa 1883-96. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example. Within a crowned circlet inscribed “York & Lancaster 2nd Volr. Batn”, a brass rose with white metal centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£60 - £80) HQ at Doncaster.

297     Scottish. 74th Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860. A fine and rare die-stamped example. Burnished copper Star of the Order of the Thistle bearing gilt circlet “Nemo Me Impune Lacessit” with crowned thistle to centre to centre. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Formed 29th February 1860 from recruits over 5 foot 9 inches hence known as “The Grenadiers”. Became part of 1st VB HLI in December 1887.

298     2nd VB Somerset Light Infantry OR’s glengarry badge circa 1881-96. A good excavated die-stamped white metal example. Within a Crowned circlet inscribed “2nd V.B Somerset L.I.”; a strung bugle, mural crown and Sphinx. Two of three loops to reverse. (£30 - £50) HQ at Taunton.

299     Scottish. 5th Berwickshire Rifle Volunteer Corps pouch belt plate circa 1860. A good rare die-stamped blackened-brass example. Within an oval “Lauderdale Rifle Volunteers 1860”, Madonna and Child. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Formed 10th April 1860 at Lauderdale. Consolidated as 1st Berwickshire RVC in 1880; redesignated 2nd (Berwickshire) VB KOSB in 1887.

300     7th (Clackmannanshire & Kinross) VB Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders 1887 hallmarked silver plaid brooch. A very fine silver Officer’s example by Marshall & Sons, 87 George Street, Edinburgh bearing Edinburgh hallmarks for 1887, the year of the Battalion’s creation. Silver 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” with further scroll beneath “VII Volunteer Battn.”. Stout pin to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) HQ at Alloa

301     Middlesex Artillery Volunteers pre 1891 Officer’s undress waist belt plate. A good scarce die-stamped lightly silvered example. Seeded rectangular plate with raised edges bearing crowned circlet “Middlesex Artillery Volunteers” resting in a Union wreath; gun to centre. Retains both fixed and detachable plain belt loops. GC (£100 - £150)

302     3rd (Renfrew) VB Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders plaid brooch circa 1887-1908. A good die-cast silver plated Officer’s or senior NCO’s example. Quoit of Celtic design with four bosses and bearing regimental devices of the Boar’s head, the Cat and the Coronet and Cypher of Princess Louise. To the base, a four part scroll inscribed “Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders” with further scroll beneath “3rd Volunteer Bttn”. Stout pin to reverse. GC (£150 - £250) HQ at Pollockshields.

303     Scottish. 12th Perthshire Rifle Volunteers (Callander) OR’s glengarry/shako badge 1860-1861. An extremely rare example in white metal. A Thistle pattern star with raised plain oval, this, and extensions mounted with the family crest of the Skinner family, a lion’s head erased upon a torse and wearing an Eastern or Antique crown. Two loops (pinched) to reverse. VGC (£200 - £150) This precise crest was and probably still is used solely by “Skinner of Scotland” (motto, “Nunquam Non Paratus”). John H Skinner formed the above corps, a sub-division, as Captain with commission date 26th May 1860. The other officers being, Lieut. Dougal MacGregor and Ensign James C Hands. The corps formed part of the 1st Administrative Battalion Perthshire Rifle Volunteers upon its formation in November 1860. The unit disappears from the Army List in 1861, though Grierson quotes 1865. The Skinner family are still prominent in the town. A branch, married into the MacGregor family, were once resident at Carisbrooke House, Isle of Wight.

304     3rd VB Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs Duke of Albany’s) Sergeant’s Plaid Brooch circa 1898-1908. A good heavy die-cast nickel example. Quoit ornamented with fern leaf design mounted with a stag’s head cabossed, in high relief Stout pin to reverse. GC (£100 - £200)

305     Scottish. 6th Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers OR’s shako plate circa 1859-61. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Stylised Star of the Order of the Thistle bearing oval strap “Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers” with “6” to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Formed 10th October 1859 in Glasgow. See “Scottish Regimental Badges 1793-1971” by W & K Bloomer No. 173

306     Indian Army. Hyderabad Contingent Lancers. Officer’s sabretache ornament 1890-1901. A very fine and rare example in gilt metal being crossed lances with floreated script capitals, “HCL” across the junction. Four screw posts to reverse. VGC (£250 - £350) The four regiments of Hyderabad Cavalry were all converted to lancers in 1890.

307     Scottish. Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany’s) 2nd Battalion. Piper’s plaid brooch. Post 1881. A scarce white metal example, the plain quoit mounted in the centre with the Elephant on “Assaye” scroll. The reverse stamped “4 P”. Stout pin to reverse. GC (£50 - £100)

308     West Kent Light Infantry Militia. Officer’s helmet plate 1878-1881. A fine and scarce example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and circlet, “West Kent Light Infantry Militia”; to the centre an ornate strung bugle horn, within the strings the White Horse over a scroll, “Invicta” set on a ground of black velvet . Three loops to reverse. Professionally replated. otherwise VGC. (£300 - £350) HQ Maidstone. Reconstituted in 1759 and elevated to Light Infantry status in 1853, in 1881 became the 3rd Battalion Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment.

309     Westmeath Rifles Irish Militia sealed pattern Officer’s shako plate and insignia circa 1862. A fine set in its original red cloth covered Hamburger, Rogers & Co folder. Small shako plate of crowned star pattern mounted with “Westmeath Rifles” strap with Maid of Erin Harp to centre (no fixings” ... large blackened curled bugle horn ... snake waist belt clasp ... lion’s head whistle boss, two strand chain, whistle and holder ... three widths of mohair lace and one of cord... embroidered rank crown and Bath star ... blackened brass rank crown ... cord boss. The inside front cover bearing tailor’s label, War Department Pattern Royal Arms red wax seal and various ink inscriptions “4/8/64” ”Chako Plate Obsolete” etc. (£400 - £600) Raised in 1793 at Mullingar as Westmeath Militia, redesignated Westmeath Rifles in 1855 and became 9th Bn. Rifle Brigade on 1st July 1881.

310     King’s Royal Rifle Corps Officer’s 1897 hallmarked silver pouch belt plate. A very fine die-stamped example by J & Co. (Jennens) bearing Birmingham hallmarks. Maltese cross surmounted by a crown resting on a tablet inscribed “Celer et Audax”. On the cross, a circlet inscribed “The King’s Royal Rifle Corps”, to the centre a strung bugle. The arms of the cross bearing numerous honours to “Tel-el-Kebir”. Four screw posts to reverse, complete with backing plate. VGC (£200 - £300)

311     Rifle Brigade Officer’s silver pouch belt plate circa 1855-61. A fine and scarce die-stamped unmarked 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 applied honours, to the left “Sevas” “topol”; the right “Alma” “Inkerman”. Between the bottom arm of the cross and the wreath, a scroll inscribed “Peninsula”. Four screw posts to reverse. Centre polished otherwise fine. (£200 - £300)

312     Hertfordshire Regiment OR’s helmet plate circa 1908-14. A fine and rare die-stamped brass example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath. Mounted within the wreath, a detachable circlet inscribed “The Hertfordshire Regiment” with Hart to centre. Reverse of plate with single top loop (no others ever fitted), centre with all three loops. Generally VGC (£180 - £220)

313     Royal Dublin Fusiliers post 1881 senior NCO’s fur cap grenade. A good scarce gilt example. Die-stamped flaming grenade, the ball bearing the Arms of Dublin. One of two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 960) (£50 - £100)

314     Tower Hamlets Rifles post 1880 OR’s helmet plate. A good die-stamped white metal example of crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and strap inscribed “Tower Hamlets Rifles”; to the centre, the Tower. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120)

315     Irish. Royal Munster Fusiliers post 1881 OR’s fur cap grenade. A good scarce die-stamped example. Brass flaming grenade, the ball bearing the Arms of the Province of Munster. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 957) (£50 - £75)

316     The Welsh Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A good scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver Prince of Wales’s plumes (gilt coronet) and horseshoe scroll “Gwell Augau Neu Chwilydd” on a black cloth ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “The Welsh Regiment”. Three loops to reverse. Some wear to gilt. GC (KK 255) (£200 - £300) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 255 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

317     Westmeath Rifles Irish Militia sealed pattern OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned curled bugle horn with shamrock to centre, all resting on straight tri-part Gaelic scroll. Three loops to reverse. Attached by stout ribbon to piece of material bearing two red wax seals, and card with ink inscription “Regulation Pattern” “Badge bronzed for Gleny. & Forage Caps all ranks”. The card bears oval ink stamp of “Pattern Room Pimlico 26 APR 76”.VGC (KK 1300) (£200 - £300) Raised in 1793 at Mullingar as Westmeath Militia, redesignated Westmeath Rifles in 1855 and became 9th Bn. Rifle Brigade on 1st July 1881.

318     King’s Own Scottish Borderers piper’s plaid brooch. A good post war example comprising a large plain silvered quoit mounted with King’s Crown glengarry style device to centre. Stout pin to reverse. GC. (£40 - £60)

319     1st Dumbartonshire VRC post 1887 glengarry badge circa 1887-1908. A good OR’s die-stamped white metal example of Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders pattern bearing Elephant and howdah surmounted by a scroll inscribed “Fortitudo et fidelitas” set within a circlet inscribed “Dumbartonshire Volunteers”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£50 - £100) See “Scottish Regimental Badges 1793-1971” by W & K Bloomer No.254

320     2nd Renfrewshire Rifle Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1880-87. A good scarce die-stamped blackened brass example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and strap “2nd Renfrewshire Rifle Volunteers”, the centre with Prince of Wales’s plumes. Three loops (pinched) to reverse. Generally VGC. (£150 - £200) HQ at Paisley. Redesignated 2nd VB Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders in December 1887.

321     2nd VB Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding) Regiment, OR’s helmet plate circa 1883-1901. A good die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and circlet inscribed “West Riding 2nd Volr. Battn”, in the centre the crest of the Wellesley family. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£75 - £100) HQ at Huddersfield.

322     Royal Naval Division 1915-18 Officer’s cap badge. A good scarce die-stamped bronzed example. Fouled anchor within a crowned laurel wreath. Two blades to reverse. Light verdigris to reverse. Generally VGC. (KK 1158) (£80 - £120) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1158 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

323     11th Lancashire Rifle Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1880-83. A scarce white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and strap “Lancashire Rifle Vols”; to the centre the stencilled numerals “11”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120) HQ at Preston. Formerly 6th Admin. Bn. Lancashire Rifle Volunteers, consolidated in 1880, became the 1st VB The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment in 1883.

324     17th Lancashire Rifle Volunteers Corps OR’s helmet plate circa 1880-86. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing with laurel wreath and strap “17th Lancashire Rifle Volunteers Corps ”, the centre with Royal Crest. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) Formed 16th January 1860 at Burnley; became part of 2nd VB East Lancashire Regiment in 1889 with HQ at Burnley.

325     Gurkha Signals Officer’s pouch belt plate. A good scarce silver plated example. Within a Crowned laurel wreath, crossed kukris superimposed on the figure of Mercury atop the globe. Bi-part scroll across the base of the wreath inscribed “Certa cito”. Four screw posts to reverse, complete with backing plate. VGC (£120 - £150) Cap badge granted 23rd September 1954.

326     British Army Officiating Chaplain’s pre 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 (£75 - £100) Worn by visiting clergy when called to minister at garrisons and camps not having their own resident RAChD chaplain.

327     1st VB East Lancashire Regiment OR’s helmet plate circa 1889-1901. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and applied circlet inscribed “East Lancashire 1st Volr. Battn.”, Sphinx on “Egypt” tablet to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £100) HQ at Blackburn

328     King’s Own 1st Staffordshire Militia glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example. Within an oval laurel wreath closed at the top by a scroll “First Stafford”, a crown over the Stafford Knot. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) Raised 1776. Became 3rd Bn. South Staffordshire Regiment on Friday 1st July, 1881.

329     The Devonshire Regiment, Senior NCO’s gilt and silver plate forage cap badge circa 1881-1901. A crowned gilt eight pointed star bearing a raised title circlet “The Devonshire Regiment”, in the centre a silver plated Exeter Castle. Two long loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120)

330     The York & Lancaster Regiment Militia Battalion, OR’s cap badge circa 1898-1908. A good die-stamped example of standard format but in all white metal except the rose’s centre which is copper. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£30 - £50) Formerly the 3rd West York Militia.

331     Irish. The Leinster Regiment (The Prince of Wales’s Royal Canadians), OR’s helmet plate centre 1881-1914. A good die-stamped bi-metal example. Within a circlet “Leinster”, the Prince of Wales’s crest and motto over crossed maple leaves with the battle honour, “Central India” below. Four loops to reverse, central one bent. GC (£30 - £40)

332     The Norfolk Yeomanry (The King’s Own Royal Regiment). Officers’ pouch badge circa 1902-52. In solid cast gilt brass, the Royal Arms with bottom scroll, “The King’s Own Royal Regiment”. Two incorrect soldered wire loops. VGC (£30 - £50)

333     Hertfordshire Militia, Officer’s pouch badge circa 1856-1881. A good die-cast silver plate example. Within a crowned strap “Harts Regt Militia”, a Hart Trippant. One long bolt fastener. GC (£30 - £50) Possibly for use on the binocular case.

334     5th Royal Irish Lancers/8th King’s Royal Irish Hussars Victorian NCO’s arm badge. Silver plated hollow back construction being a crowned Maid of Erin Harp. Two out of three soldered replacement copper loops to reverse. Rubbed. (£50 - £100)

335     Highland Regiment WW2 plastic glengarry badge. A scrace light bronze example from the A.Stanley & Sons, Walsall but not marked and never fitted with blades. Superimpsed on a saltire, a circular Strap “Highland Regiment”. To the centre, crossed broadswords and a Highland shield. VGC (KK 2265) (£80 - £120)

336     The Lincolnshire Regiment, Officers’ forage cap badge circa 1881-1897. A good example. Upon an eight pointed diamond-cut plated star a raised gilt circlet, “Lincolnshire Regiment”, in the centre on a raised blue velvet ground (worn) a plated Sphinx on Egypt tablet. Two loops to reverse. GC (£30 - £50)

337     42nd (Royal Highland The Black Watch) OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-1881. A good die-stamped white metal example being the cross of the Order of the Thistle with a crown over the Motto strap and the Sphinx on Egypt tablet at the bottom. (KK 496). Two soldered replacement loops to reverse otherwise VGC. (£60 - £80)

338     The Prince Albert’s (Somersetshire Light Infantry). Officers’ helmet plate post 1902. An example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with a GILT mural crown with “Jellalabad” scroll strung bugle and the Sphinx on Egypt tablet on an incorrect ground of blue cloth. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “Somerset Light Infantry”. Three loops to reverse. Gilt rubbed overall. (£75 - £100)

339     16th (The Queen’s) Lancers 1898 hallmarked silver badge in the style of an undress sabretache ornament. An extremely rare example of massive proportions (17 x 12.8cm) and featuring a central “VR” cypher within a strap, “Sixteenth Lancers”, this encircled by large Union sprays, around the sprays a seven part battle honour scroll covering the Peninsula campaign and “Waterloo”. At the base four further scrolls, “Ghuznee Affghanistan” (sic) “Bhurtpore Maharajpore”. The ends of this scroll indicate that two further scrolls are missing, probably “Aliwal” and “Sobraon”. At the top a crown. The badge bears frontal hall marks, “WHB & Co.” plus the assay cycle for London 1898. Two bolt fasteners. The crown buckled and with fractures. (£100 - £150)

340     16th The Queen’s Lancers. 1898 hallmarked silver ornament. A good example removed from a larger piece of silver or furniture. Of two part construction comprising large cast silver oak sprays joined at the bottom with an ornate ribbon, in the centre an applied circular engraved disc bearing the insignia of the regiment; a crown with Garter Motto and “VR” cypher, crossed lances, unit title and regimental motto, “Aut Cursu Aut Cominus Armis”. The disc hallmarked London 1898. VGC (£50 - £70)

341     Scottish. 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys). Officers’ fur cap frontal badge. A fine quality very large die-stamped gilt thistle spray. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£40 - £60) This badge is quoted in Dress Regulations circa 1856-1904 but there is no evidence that it was ever worn.

342     3rd (East Kent) Regiment (The Buffs). Officer’s glengarry badge circa 1874-1881. A very rare example in die-cast silver plate. Crown over laurel sprays enclosing the Dragon over “3”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150)

343     77th (East Middlesex) Regiment. Officer’s pagri badge circa 1860-1881. A very fine and rare example in heavy die-cast unmarked silver. The Prince of Wales’s crest and motto over laurel sprays, in the centre the numerals, “77” on a bar with a battle honour scroll, “Peninsula” over the base of the laurels. Original stout pin fastener. VGC (£100 - £150)

344     71st (Highland) (Light Infantry). Staff Sergeants’ Forage cap badge circa 1856-81. A very fine and rare die-stamped white metal example being a small coiled bugle horn with “71” within the coil, this then applied to attendant thistle sprays. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150)

345     3rd (East Kent) Regiment (The Buffs). Other ranks glengarry badge circa 1874-1881. A very rare die-stamped gilding metal example. A Guelphic crown over a circular strap, “Veteri Frondescit Honore”, in the centre the Dragon upon a torse. (KK423). Three loops to reverse; together with a separate die-stamped gilt brass scroll, “The Buffs”. (2) VGC (£80 - £120)

346     East Kent Rifles. Other ranks shako/glengarry badge circa 1860-1883. A very rare example in die-stamped bronzed brass, a crown over an oval strap, “East Kent Rifles”, on the solid centre appears the White Horse upon a scroll, “Invicta”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120) Administrative HQ Canterbury, became the Consolidated 2nd Kent Rifle Volunteers and subsequently the 1st Volunteer Battalion The Buffs (East Kent Regiment).

347     The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) 2nd (the Weald of Kent) Volunteer Battalion. Pouch badge circa 1884-1901. A scarce die-stamped white metal example, the design as for the other ranks glengarry badge being a crown over a circle, “2nd Volr. Battn. East Kent Regt.”. In the centre the White Horse over a scroll, “Invicta”. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£50 - £70) HQ Cranbrook.

348     5th Weald of Kent Rifle Volunteers. Officers’ pouch badge circa 1880-1883. A very rare short lived example in die-stamped silvered white metal, being a large crown over a circle, “5th Weald of Kent Rifle Volunteers”, in the voided centre the White Horse over a scroll, “Invicta”. Two screw posst to reverse. VGC (£70 - £100) HQ Cranbrook, formerly the 5th Administrative Battalion Kent Rifle Volunteers.

349     Kent Officer’s badge A silver bullion embroidered White Horse over a scroll, “Invicta” all on a backing of spearhead shaped black material. A two lug fastening bar sewn into the reverse. VGC (£30 - £50)

350     Irish. 5th Royal Irish Lancers. OR’s lance cap plate circa 1870-1886. A good and scarce die-stamped brass example, the standard rayed plate bears the Royal Arms over the Maid of Erin Harp, to the sides and lying over shamrock sprays are the battle honours, “Blenheim Oudenarde Ramillies Malplaquet”. A four part title scroll at the base, “Fifth Royal Irish Lancers”. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120) Raised in 1858 and finally styled Lancers in 1861 the regiment took into use c1870 the honours of the old 5th (Royal Irish) Dragoons (disbanded 1799).

351     Irish. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. OR’s glengarry badge 1881-1897. A good quality die-stamped gilding metal example being a flaming grenade with a castle on the ball within a circle, “Inniskilling”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£30 - £40)

352     Scottish. Royal Scots Fusiliers. OR’s fur cap grenade circa 1881-1901. A good quality die-stamped gilding metal example being a flaming grenade with the Royal Arms on the ball. Two long loops to reverse. VGC (£30 - £40)

353     Indian Army. 109th Infantry. Mess Waiter’s Turban Badge (?) 1903-1922. Formed of very low grade cast metal, being a crowned style white metal cross with a crown brassy white metal appendage featuring laurel sprays the honour, “Seringapatam” and central numerals, “109”. Two crude pierced brass fasteners. (£30 - £50)

354     Indian Army. 8th Gurkha Rifles post 1903 Officer’s two part pouch badge. A fine and scarce example in die-cast silver plate comprising crossed kukris over an ornate scroll, “Gurkha Rifles”, three screw posts to reverse., and a separate die-cast silver plated “8” one wire fastener. (2) VGC (£60 - £80)

355     5th Rifle Volunteers OR’s glengarry/shako badge circa 1860-1880. A good die-stamped white metal example being a strung bugle horn with an applied “5” within the strings. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£30 - £40)

356     Royal Regiment of Artillery. Officer’s shako plume holder circa 1844-1855. A superb rare fire gilt example in the form of a fused grenade, a large ball with double flames and provision for a plume access, two very minor dents in the ball. VGC (£60 - £80)

357     14th (Buckinghamshire) Regiment. Bandsman’s Music Card Case Badge circa 1860-1957. A very fine example in die-stamped brass being the Royal Tiger on ground with a scroll below, “India”. Four loops to reverse. (£50 - £70) The award of the Royal Tiger was authorised in 1838 and commemorates the service of the regiment in India 1807-1831.

358     Tasmania. Launceston City Band. OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A fine and rare example in die-stamped blackened white metal being a standard crown eight pointed star and laurel pattern plate with a raised central strap, “Launceston City Band”, in the centre an assortment of a bugle horn crossed trumpets sheet music and a “jingling johnny” laid over laurel sprays. three loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120) The City of Launceston is in Cornwall county Tasmania, the city boasted Rifle and Artillery Volunteers. The blackened plate would indicate an affiliation with the Rifle Volunteers.

359     North Eastern Volunteer Brigade OR’s Victorian helmet plate. A rare die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and Garter, the central metal disc bears applied letters, “NEV’ over “B”, the disc is held in place by official tangs. Loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150)

360     Indian Army. 3rd Hyderabad Contingent Cavalry (Lancers) guidon belt plate circa 1890-1903. An extraordinary example being a very large gilt metal shield mounted with an “Imperial” crown over crossed lances, superimposed over the junction are laurel sprays enclosing the numeral, “3” and the monogram, “HC” (the “C” additionally reversed), at the base of the laurels a scroll, “Central India”. Original long pin fastener. (£100 - £150)

361     Colonial. British Guiana Prison Service post 1902 OR’s helmet plate A good quality scarce example in die-stamped brass, the crown over large laurel sprays and enclosing the capitals, “BG” with a scroll below, “Prison Service”. VGC (£30 - £50)

362     1st (City of London Volunteer Rifle Brigade), shako plate circa 1859-1901 A refurbished die-stamped blackened brass example of crowned star pattern mounted with white metal oak wreath and strap inscribed “London Rifle Brigade” with the shield from the Royal Arms to centre; below the wreath, a scroll inscribed “Ich Dien” with shield from the City of London Arms below. The insignia of the City a crossed sword and mace are interwoven behind the central device and through the wreath. Two loops to reverse (one a replacement). Overlay securing wires replaced. (£50 - £75) HQ. 8 Great Winchester Street. In 1908 became the 5th (City of London Battalion) The London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade).

363     1st (City of London Volunteer Rifle Brigade), Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1859-1901. A fine die-stamped silvered example. Within an oak wreath, a crowned strap inscribed “London Rifle Brigade” with the shield from the Royal Arms to centre; below the wreath, a scroll inscribed “Ich Dien” with shield from the City of London Arms below. The insignia of the City a crossed sword and mace are interwoven behind the central device and through the wreath. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£50 - £75) HQ. 8 Great Winchester Street. In 1908 became the 5th (City of London Battalion) The London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade).

364     The Norfolk 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 Britannia on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “The Norfolk Regiment” . Three loops to reverse. Some wear to gilt. GC (KK 223) (£200 - £300)

365     Army Air Corps WW2 plastic beret badge. A good light bronze coloured example by A. Stanley & Sons, Walsall. Within a crowned laurel wreath, an eagle on “AAC”, its upswept wings extending over the wreath. Two blades to reverse. VGC (KK 2264) (£40 - £60) Unit formed in 1942.

366     Scottish. 5th VB Royal Scots post 1888 OR’s helmet plate. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and applied Star of the Order of the Thistle with St. Andrew and the Cross to centre. On the star above the Saint, a scroll inscribed “5th Vol Batt”; beneath, another inscribed “The Royal Scots”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) HQ at Leith. See “Badges of the Highland and Lowland Regiments” by W.H. & K.D.Bloomer, Plate 10 for similar example.

367     Alloa Company, Clackmannanshire RVC forage cap badge circa 1859. A fine and very scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned curled bugle with “88” to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Formed in 1859 at Alloa but not formally accepted until 2nd June 1860.. “88” alludes to Clackmannanshire being ranked as 48th in order of Rifle Volunteer precedence.

368     7th (City of London) Bn. The London Regiment OR’s helmet plate circa 1908-14. A fine and scarce die-stamped brass example of universal crowned star pattern bearing oak wreath and circlet “Domine dirige nos” superimposed on crossed sword and sceptre; “7” to voided centre. To the base of the wreath, the City Arms surmounted by a scroll “City of London”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1825) (£150 - £200) 3rd London Rifle Volunteer Corps raised in 1861 and became 7th (City of London) Bn. The London Regiment in 1908. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1825 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

369     1st VB DCO Middlesex Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1902-08. A very fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with laurel wreath, Prince of Wales’s plumes, Duke of Cambridge’s coronet and cypher on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied tri-part scroll “The Middlesex Regt” with supplementary scroll below “1st Volunteer Battalion” . Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) HQ at Hornsey.

370     2nd Bn. Cornwall Rifle Volunteers glengarry badge circa 1874-82. A good scarce die-cast silvered example. Within a strap inscribed “2nd Battn. Cornwall Rifle Vols”, the County arms resting on a scroll inscribed “One and all”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£140 - £160) See “Military Insignia of Cornwall” by Endean Ivall & C. Thomas. No. 274

371     2nd VB Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry OR’s glengarry badge circa 1885-97. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example. Within a crowned circlet “Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry”, the bugle, castle and feathers; beneath the circlet a scroll “2nd Volunteer Battn.”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) HQ at Bodmin.

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

373     WW2 period 1st Glider Pilot Wings / Army Flying Badge. A good large flat embroidered example comprising winged Royal Crest with dark blue backing. VGC (£30 - £60)

374     52nd (Oxfordshire Light Infantry) Regiment of Foot, Officer’s shako plate circa 1869-78. A good scarce die-stamped gilt example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, the Garter; to the centre, a strung bugle with “52” between the string. Central wire gauze backing. Two loops to reverse. Gilt worn otherwise GC. (£200 - £300)

375     The Norfolk Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A good gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with Britannia on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “The Norfolk Regiment” . Two screw posts to reverse indicating foreign service helmet use. Some wear to gilt. GC (KK 223) (£200 - £300)

376     The Bedfordshire Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1902-14. A good scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver Maltese cross on a star, centrally a hart crossing a ford on blue enamel backing all on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver scroll “The Bedfordshire Regiment” . Three loops to reverse. Enamel defective otherwise generally VGC. (£200 - £300)

377     Volunteer Medical Staff Corps Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A good die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and circlet inscribed “Volunteer Medical Staff Corps” with voided Geneva Cross to centre with replacement red cloth backing to cross. Three loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1009) (£60 - £80)

378     Canada, 65th Regiment Carabiniers Mont-Royal post 1902 helmet plate. A good scarce die-stamped blackened brass OR’s example. Crowned Maltese cross resting on Beaver on “Nunquam Retsorum” scroll. On the cross a maple wreath and circlet “Carabiniers Mont Royal” with “65” to centre; top arm of the cross inscribed “Butts Aux Francais 1885”. Two loops to reverse. GC (£60 - £80) See “Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914” by Mazeas, HP 228.

379     2nd Scottish General Hospital piper’s silvered glengarry badge. A good cast example. Within a strap inscribed “2nd S.G.H.”, a small version of the RAMC cap badge. Two loops to reverse. GC (£50 - £80) Band formed 1927.

390     20 assorted Infantry cap badges. Welch ... W. Yorks ... Devon ... R. Warwicks ... East Yorks ... RWK ... Dorsetshire ... KSLI ... R. Sussex ... Loyal North Lancs ... DLI ... Northants ... Hampshire ... Wiltshire ... West Riding ... King’s Own ... Grenadier Guards ... R. Norfolk (JR Gaunt, London) ... Queen’s (bi-metal) ... Lincolnshire. No duplication (20 items) (£40 - £80)

391     20 assorted Infantry cap badges. Coldstream Guards ... RNF ... Worcester (WW2) ... Scots Guards ... Sherwood Foresters ... DLI ... N. Staffs ... S. Staffs ... w. Yorks ... Devon ... R. Warwick ... Buffs ... Hampshire ... King’s Own ... E. Surrey ... Essex ... Middlesex ... King’s (post 1926 by JR Gaunt, London) ... Welch ... Loyal Regt. No duplication (20 items) (£40 - £80)

392     20 assorted Infantry cap badges. Sherwood Foresters ... Queen’s (WW2) ... Hampshire ... King’s (pre 1926) ... RM ... R. Fusiliers ... Essex ... Border ... S. Lancashire ... S. Staffs ... Loyals ... Beds ... Beds & Herts ... R.Berksire (replaced slider) ... King’s Own (solid tablet by JR Gaunt, London) ... Camerons ... RSF ... Welsh Guards ... Manchester (WW1) ... KRRC (brooched) No duplication (20 items) (£40 - £80)

393     Assorted Scottish cap badges and others. 2 x A & SH ... Black Watch (WW2) ... Gordons ... KOSB ... Seaforths ... Camerons (no loops) ... Glasgow Highlanders ... Scottish Rifles ... HLI (no loops) ... Royal Scots ... Transvaal Scottish ... Lovat Scouts ... Tyneside Scottish (silvered) ... RMLI ... 7th (Ardwick) Bn. Manchester ... RASC GVIR ... RA ... Surrey Cadet Brigade ... Lincolnshire (AF) ... DCLI (no loops) ... R. Berkshire (no loops) ... ATS (no slider) ... 2 x Gloucester back badges (one AF) ... Gloucester cap badge (late example) ... Canadian Provost Corps ... RE GvR ... RAPC ... Sherwood Foresters (no slider) ... 2 different pairs of BSAP collars ... RAOC collar ... 3 x shoulder title bugles, a rank star, Belgian artillery collar and RCA collar ... Imperial German silver Red Cross badge and a Luftwaffe tank badge missing eagle and swastika, pin and hook. (36 items) (£50 - £100)

394     11 WW2 plastic economy cap badges. King’s Liverpool ... Queen’s ... Green Howards ... R. Sussex ... York & Lancaster ... South Lancashire (distorted) ... RASC ... RAOC ... Hampshire ... Notts & Derby (no blades) ... Signals (AF). (£80 - £120)

395     29 various Volunteer Engineer buttons. 1st Cheshire ... 1st Newcastle ... 1st Durham ... 1st Middlesex ... 1st City of London ... 2 x QVC Submarine Miners ... 10 x QVC white metal Volunteer Engineers ... 6 x QVC plated Volunteer Engineers ... 6 x Edward VII white metal Royal Engineer (Vols.). (29 items) (£60 - £100)

396     United States Marine Corps insignia. Splendid Officer’s cap badge & collar circa 1917 in silver with gold anchor and continents ... USMC Officer’s cap badge “Sterling” ... similar collar ... chromed fat cap badge ... brass WW2 era cap badge ... blackened / bronzed WW2 era cap badge and similar Vietnam period. (8 items) (£80 - £120)

397     35th (Royal Sussex) Regiment and other Sussex buttons. 3 x Officer’s gilt closed back tunic buttons (Firmin & Sons London; Jennens & Co. London, and Stillwell & Sons London) ... Sussex Militia Officer’s open back plated coatee button (Charles Jennens London P of W mark) ... 2 x Officers’ Mess Waiters closed back plated buttons ... Sussex Rifles OR’s white metal tunic button ... Cinque Ports Volunteer Rifles post 1901 Officer’s plated button. (8 items) (£50 - £75)

398     4 various West Kent Light Infantry Militia buttons. Officer’s closed back tunic buttons (2 x Jennens & Co. London with P of W mark; another by Firmin & Sons London) ... an OR’s (G & J Webb & Co. Coleman St. London.) (4 items) (£30 - £50)

399     Irish. A Group of Irish Regimental Buttons. Fermanagh Light Infantry Militia OR’s small pewter tunic ... 112th Royal South Down Militia Officer’s small plated coatee ... 2 x 86th (Royal County Down) Regiment Officer’s small gilt tunic ... Royal Irish Rifles a large plated crown Mess Waiter’s and a blackened brass crown Officer’s tunic ... Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers a small crown plated Mess Waiter’s. (7) GC. (£30 - £50)

400     5 Victorian Infantry cap badges circa 1896-1901. Devonshire ... Border ... Essex ... Loyal North Lancashire ... Durham Light Infantry. All complete with both loops (some pinched). GC or better. (5 items) (£80 - £120)

401     5 Victorian cap badges circa 1896-1901. 12th Royal Lancers (KK 767) ... Royal Fusiliers (top loop replaced) ... Suffolk ... East Surrey (loops replaced) ... Rifle Brigade FS cap (KK 703). All complete with both loops (some pinched). (5 items) (£60 - £100)

402     8 Victorian / Edwardian Infantry cap badges. Queen’s ... Lincolnshire ... West Yorkshire ... Lancashire Fusiliers ... Manchester ... North Stafford ... 2 x Royal Fusiliers (Brodrick cap KK 596) one on loops, the other slider. All complete with both loops (some pinched). (8 items) (£60 - £100)

403     5 Special Constabulary police badges. Cap badge : Metropolitan SC in bronze. Lapel badges : Lincolnshire SC (brass & enamels) ... Norfolk SC (bronze) ... Herts SC 1914 (bronze) ... Herts. SC (bronze) with additional scroll beneath inscribed “Hertford County/ Long Service / Special Constabulary”. (5 items) (£40 - £60)

404     Selection of 16 Yeomanry shoulder titles Y Shropshire ... Y Stafford ... Y West Kent ... Y Lincoln (top loop absent) ... Y Lanark ... TY Lanark ... ERY ... Y Sherwood Foresters ... KCLY ... KY ... Y Montgomery ... Y Fife & Forfar ... QOLY ... RGH ... Y Cheshire ... LDY. (16 items) (£80 - £120)

405     Selection of 17 Yeomanry shoulder titles TY Stafford (silvered) ... TY Denbigh (white metal)...Y W. Somerset ... Y Stafford ... Y Northampton ... Y Warwick ... Y Derbyshire ... Y N.Somerset (Y lead soldered) ... FFY/SH silvered ... NH ... RBY ... D of Lancasters ... B & W DGNS ... NDH (large) ... R1stDY ... NSY/44RTR (white metal) ... Y QOR Glasgow (excavated, one loop replaced). (17 items) (£80 - £120)

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