In They’re Not Your Husband by Raymond Carver we have the theme of embarrassment, appearance, acceptance, control, obsession, selfishness and insecurity. Taken from his Will You Please Be Quiet, Please collection the story is narrated in the third person by an unnamed narrator and from the beginning of the story Carver appears to be exploring the theme of appearance, insecurity and embarrassment.

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There is a sense that Earl is somewhat embarrassed (for himself) by the reaction of the two men when they are discussing Doreen’s appearance as she is getting them ice cream. Though Earl doesn’t confront the men, to defend Doreen, it is later when he is at home that the reader notices that the men’s comments have had an effect on Earl. It is possible that Earl’s fear of what other’s think of Doreen is really an internal insecurity within Earl himself.

He is allowing the men’s opinion of Doreen reflect on him. In many ways Doreen’s physical appearance is an extension of Earl himself, at least in Earl’s eyes. It is quite possible that Earl considers a negative opinion or appraisal of Doreen equals a negative view of him. Earl also appears to be addressing his insecurity (about Doreen’s weight and how he thinks it reflects on him) by controlling Doreen. This is noticeable by the fact that he tells Doreen that she needs to lose weight.

The reader already aware that the trigger for Earl’s suggestion to Doreen, is the comments that the men made in the coffee shop. Rather than accept Doreen for who she is, Earl is attempting to change her. It is through this change that the reader also senses that Earl may be somewhat obsessional. This obsession is noticeable by the continuous marking down of Doreen’s weight when Doreen is standing on the weighing scales.

Despite it being clear to the reader and to Doreen’s work colleagues that she is losing too much weight, too quickly, Earl continues to insist that Doreen follow his unqualified weight loss programme. Earl’s suggestion to Doreen that ‘they’re not your husband’ could also possibly suggest that Earl believes that Doreen is answerable to him, rather than being his equal.

This may be significant as it could suggest the idea of control. That Earl has to control Doreen.

It would also appear that it is more important to Earl that Doreen loses weight, rather than lives a healthy lifestyle. Carver also appears to be exploring the theme of selfishness in the story. The reader is aware that Earl is out of work and that the family are relying on the money from Doreen’s job to try and stay afloat and despite Earl literally counting the pennies when it comes to Doreen’s tips, he still goes out drinking when it is clear that neither he nor his family can afford for him to do so. Also there is no necessity for Earl to dine at the coffee shop, particularly again when the family cannot afford it. Carver explores the theme of selfishness further by the very fact that Earl wants Doreen to change, not for her benefit but for his.

Earl’s primary focus appears to be his concern about what others will think of him because of Doreen’s physical appearance. Carver also further explores the theme of appearance when Earl is weighing Doreen.

He notices the veins on her legs and frowns. This may be important as it suggests the discomfort that Earl feels over Doreen’s appearance. Again Earl appears to be unable to accept Doreen for who she is. It may also be significant that at no stage does Earl ask Doreen how she is feeling.

Either when she is sick in bed or when he arrives at the coffee shop (on both occasions). His primary focus appears to be on Doreen losing weight, whether it is healthy or not. The ending of the story is also interesting. The reader realises, through the reaction of the man at the counter, that Earl is the only one concerned about Doreen’s appearance. There is also a sense that Earl needs the man at the counter to praise Doreen’s appearance, which in turn would again highlight Earl’s insecurity and his reliance on others to validate him. It may also be significant that Doreen, when asked by a colleague ‘who is this joker, anyway?’ replies by telling her colleague that ‘He’s a salesman.

He’s my husband.’ It is through this statement that the reader senses Carver is introducing irony into the story. There is every possibility that Earl has viewed Doreen as a product to sell, rather than as a human being.

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Operation PERPETUAL - ARGUS and the aircraft transport ATHENE transported 62 Hurricanes from the Clyde on 1.11 (23 in ARGUS and 39 in ATHENE) escorted by the destroyer LAFOREY to Gibraltar, arriving there 8.11 having been joined en route by GURKHA, ISAAC SWEERS, LIGHTNING and ZULU. On arrival 26 aircraft were transferred to ARK ROYAL, ARGUS retained 11 and the remainder (probably still crated) were landed for assembly at Gibraltar. On 10.11 ARGUS and ARK ROYAL sailed escorted by the battleship MALAYA, cruiser HERMIONE and destroyers ISAAC SWEERS, LAFOREY, LEGION, LIGHTNING, GURKHA, SIKH and ZULU. 37 Hurricanes were flown off 12.11 to be met by Blenheims from Gibraltar to be led to Malta, three Hurricanes failed to arrive. During the return of the squadron to Gibraltar ARK ROYAL was torpedoed by U 81 and sank in tow within sight of her base on 13.11, thus causing the cancellation of a proposed PERPETUAL II which would have flown in the remaining 25 Hurricanes.

These were re-Ioaded into ATHENE the following month and she sailed 23.12 escorted by CROOME and EXMOOR to Takoradi where the aircraft were to be flown to Egypt via the trans-Africa route. 11th PAO Hussars NCO's Silver Plated Arm Badge A very fine solid die-struck (semi-cast) silver plated crest of Prince Albert on two original lugs (sanctioned for wear in 1876, but this pattern was actually worn in the 1950s).

Circa 6cm tall. Minor toning to silver finish. Linaker & Dine Plate 29.1 (C) refers. Australian, Eastern Command ( New South Wales ), 1950s Embroidered Cloth Formation Signs - uncut pair Red and green flower machine embroidered on a grey blue background, uncut pair so in unissued condition, each circa 6cm square.

Comm GrH Sold to PG GLOSTER - WW2 Printed Title - The Gloucestershire Regiment, White on Scarlet White on red, with a couple of what look like staple holes to top, with paper stuck to reverse. A little grubby but generally good condition. Very scarce Comm GrH The Yorkshire Regiment ( 19th Foot ) Green Howards post 1881 OR’s pagri tropical sun helmet badge A good example with sharp detail and in very good condition with original and stout pagri pin and C clasp. Circa 4.1cm tall and 3.6cm wide. Comm FB 10th Assaye Battery Air Defence Royal Regiment of Artillery cloth formation flash / sign - Gulf War 1990 - 1991 Black on olive green rectangle, white backing has pencil written on the reverse identifying it, but otherwise in very good condition.

Circa 5.4cm tall and 4.3cm wide. Worn in the Persian Gulf 1990 - 1991. 11th ( Prince Albert's Own ) Hussars Other Rank 's Brass Cap Badge Good condition die struck gilding metal badge with fine detail and no polishing.

Strong original slider. 17 / 21 L 17th / 21st Lancers Matched Pair of Brass Shoulder Titles Post 1922, in brass with two original lugs to each. Very good condition.

Each is circa 5cm across. As worn by other ranks. Westlake No 173 refers. Sold to Phil A1 Hallmarked Silver Air Raid Precautions ( ARP ), Lady Warden 's Badge & Scarce Blue Pesentation Box of issue A good pre-war 1938 Air Raid Precautions Lady Warden's Hallmarked Silver ARP Badge in Presentation Box. A good early badge in toned condition, the reverse bearing London silver hallmarks for 1938 and maker's details 'J.C'. Retaining original pin fittings and contained in its original blue card box with waxed paper packet to protect the badge. Condition is 9 out of 10.

Badge circa 38mm tall, Box circa 65mm square. (the mens version with horsehoe fitting to reverse came in a red box) B17 28th Battalion The London Regiment - The Artist Rifles Brass Cap Badge In gilding metal with sharp detail and with original slider to reverse. Very good condition. Circa 4.7cm tall. This badge was designed by J.W. Wyon the famous medal designer who served as a private in the Corps.

Unit raised as 38th Middlesex RV, renumbered 20th in 1880. Attached to Rifle Brigade in 1881.

1st April 1908 transferred to the new Territorial Force as 28th County of London ( Artists Rifles ). 1947 became 21 Special Air Service ( SAS ) ( Artists ). K&K No 1858 refers.

2nd Dragoon Guards ( Queen 's Bays ) Officer 's Gold Bullion Collar Badge Officer's king's crown padded bullion gold wire embroidered collar badge on a padded white felt backing with paper back (partly missing), removed from uniform. Circa 4.9cm tall.

In excellent condition with the bullion still bright. In very good condition, with no moth. A87.9 Sold to Phil 2nd Dragoon Guards ( The Queen's Bays ) Other Ranks Edwardian Pattern Brass Cap Badge A brass/ bronze metal cap badge with good detail, two original lugs to the reverse, a bit squashed and bent but still functional otherwise in good condition. Circa 4.4cm tall. K&K Vol 1, Fig. A103.5 32nd Royal Engineers Embroidered Cloth Shoulder Title & RE service strip 32 Engineer Regiment derives its heritage from the engineer tank units, christened 'Hobart's Funnies' after their creator Major General Sir Percy Hobart, that proved vital to the Commonwealth Sectors during the D Day Landings.

Edge fraying but has original paper backing. Sold with RE service strip. Comm FB 5th Dragoon Guards Matched Pair of Facing Bi Metal Shoulder Titles A fine pair of matched facing shoulder titles. Flags in opposing directions. In great condition with original hexagonal lugs, original brass backing plates and brass cotter pins - all present and correct.

Excellent condition. A83.3 5th Gurkhas Officer's WW2 1945 Hallmarked Silver Field Service Cap Badge Small F.S.

Cap badge, possibly also worn as a collar badge, circa 1.9cm tall and 2.3cm wide, in excellent condition with two original silvered lugs to the reverse. Maker marked JRG & S ( JR Gaunt & Son) with hallmark letter Anchor, lion and Date letter V for Birmingham 1945. A7.1 63rd Ghurkha Division / Brigade formation designation sign Printed white crossed kukris on a black background, 4.7cm by c3.5m, attributed to 63rd Gurkha Brigade. Still attached to a piece of jungle green uniform and has age to it. Folded at one point. The 63rd were disbanded in 1962. 6th ( Manawatu ) New Zealand Mounted Rifles ( NZMR ) Bronze Cap Badge - Gaunt tablet Bronze cap badge with two original lugs to the reverse.

Sharp detail with almost no wear to bonze finish. Maker's tablet JR Gaunt London to reverse of crown. Circa 5cm tall and 4.7cm wide.

Corbett page 153 refers. Comm FB 7th ( Princess Royal's ) Dragoon Guards Victorian / Edwardian White Metal Cap Badge Good detail with three original dark toned lugs to the reverse.

Worn circa 1898 until 1906 only. It was then replaced by a different pattern in brass. B7.2 7th Armoured Brigade Cloth Formation Signs - Matched Facing Pair Embroidered, removed from uniform. Good condition. Comm FB 7th Duke of Edinburgh Own Gurkha Rifles white metal cap badge A good quality voided die cast white metal example with two original square lugs to the reverse. Circa 3.4cm tall and 2.4cm wide.

B11.8 7th Queen 's Own Hussars Officer 's Bronze OSD Cap Badge Die cast officer 's King 's Crown OSD cap badge with two original blades to the reverse. Circa 4.4cm tall. In almost mint condition. B39.12 8th Corps Formation Sign - Embroidered 2nd Pattern VIII Corps, circa 6cm by 5cm, white embroidered thread on scarlet felt. Original, good condition. A Rare WW1 Great War Gold Tribute Medal for 1914-1918 Presented by the residents of the Northumberland villages of Acklington, Guyzance and Morwick, awarded to Private G. Abbs A Rare WW1 Great War Gold Tribute Medal for 1914-1918 Presented by the residents of the Northumberland villages of Acklington, Guyzance and Morwick, awarded to Private G.

Abbs, gold,.375 9 carat hallmarks for Birmingham with date letter ‘t’ for 1919. With suspension ring, circa 26mm in diameter and circa 8 grams in weight. Lovely condition.

Regret will only post to a UK address. ACF Army Cadet Force Pair of Orange on Black Embroidered Shoulder Titles Good condition, match from front, slight variation to backing.

Comm GrH ACF Army Cadet Force Pair of Yellow on Black Embroidered Shoulder Title Matched pair, good condition. Comm GrH Australian Boer War New South Wales Imperial Bushmen ( NSWIB ) Slouch Hat Badge An extremely rare sheet brass Boer War slouch hat badge, the initials NSWIB on a furled scroll with two original wire loops to the reverse. Hand engraved decoration.

As worn by the New South Wales Imperial Bushmen. Circa 6.7cm wide. Boer War - Coloured Photographic Postcard 2nd Dragoons ( Scots Greys ) in South Africa Kit Postally unusued, EFA Military Series, Good condition some corner wear, mainly bottom left. Slight foxing to reverse.

Interesting to see the coloured pagri band. A32.2 Sold to PG Boer War tinnie - General Sir Redvers Henry Buller VC GCB GCMG Boer War vintage tinnie with gilt/brass backing plate and original pin.

In good condition. General Sir Redvers Henry Buller VC GCB GCMG (7 December 1839 – 2 June 1908) (pronounced 'Reevers') was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He served as Commander in Chief of British forces in South Africa during the early months of the Second Boer War and subsequently commanded the army in Natal until his return to England in November 1900.

Comm FB Boer War tinnie - General Sir Redvers Henry Buller VC GCB GCMG Boer War vintage tinnie with gilt/brass backing plate and original pin. In reasonable condition. General Sir Redvers Henry Buller VC GCB GCMG (7 December 1839 – 2 June 1908) (pronounced 'Reevers') was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

He served as Commander in Chief of British forces in South Africa during the early months of the Second Boer War and subsequently commanded the army in Natal until his return to England in November 1900. Comm FB Bosnian War British Army IFOR DPM Brassard Pen Holder Style Signs of wear and some fading to IFOR batch, but generally in good condition. British Army - 49th Infantry ( Fusilier) Brigade ( Kenya & Korea ) 1950s Printed Formation Sign Scarce printed example with KK supposed to represent Kenya and Korea. Unissued condition with bright colouring. The Brigade was formed in Kenya during the Mau Mau emergency 1953-1956, incorporating the 1st Battalion, Royal Northumbrian Fusiliers, and the 1st Battalion, Royal Innskilling Fusiliers, joined by the 1st Battalion, Royal Irish Fusiliers, from January 1955. Comm FB British Army Warrant Officer's Class 2 ( CSM ) Brass Arm Rank Badge, pre 1953 Nicely toned brass arm badge with two original lugs to the reverse - twisted from service wear but still functional.

Good condition. Circa 6cm wide and 4.2cm tall.

Comm FB Bronze Masonic Medal 1894 Boston Massachusetts 125th Anniversary of St Andrew's Royal Arch Chapter A thick bronze medal (circa 4mm) and 3.7cm in diameter, On one side two winged semi human beasts rest their wings over the arc of the covenant with the date August 12 1769 below. On the reverse is a cross of St Andrew and the dates 1769- 1894. In very good condition with no damage.

American interest. Canadian Engineer 9 flame Officer's Bronze OSD Grenade Collar / Side Cap Badge Bronze die cast with two original lugs to the reverse.

Very good condition. Circa 4.8cm tall. Duke of Cornwall 's Light Infantry DCLI Valise Star Badge Large, stiff and heavy die struck in brassl, broad slider to rear (as issued) for wear on the valise or 'large pack', stamped with regimental number '269' - the design was based on the old helmet plate. Circa 10.2cm tall and 9.5cm wide. Some service wear, but a lovely item. Worn by 2nd Battalion DCLI when on service as the Army of Occupation (Rhineland, Germany) 1922 to 1924 and also when stationed in Guernsey from 1924 to 1927.

Lvall & Thomas (Military Insignia of Cornwall) no 117 refers. Comm FB Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry ( DCLI ) Matched Pair of Officer's Victorian Gilt, Enamel and Felt Backed Collar Badges A scarce pre 1899 pair, with the smaller pattern coronet. A minor mark to the enamel finish on one collar badge, otherwise enamel in good condition on both.

Original backing plates and lugs. A3.5 Churchill No 903 refers. Durham Army Cadet Force ( ACF ) Embroidered Red on Black Cloth Shoulder Title Red embroidered on black, circa 5.6cm wide and 2.8cm tall. In good condition. Comm FB Early Brass and Enamel Women's Institute Pin Lapel Badge Brooch An attractive Women's Institute ( the WI ) pin badge in enamel and brass. The enamel is in good condition.

Fully functional and original pin fitting and c clasp to reverse. Maker marked Fattorini & Sons Ltd, Bradford Works, Birmingham. In good condition.

Edwardian WW1 5th City of London Battalion ( The London Rifle Brigade ) White Metal Cap Badge - non voided centre Die-struck white metal. This is the variant with the non-voided centre. Two original lugs to the reverse ( pinched ).

Slight twisting of badge from wear. Worn circa 1908 - 1911. K&K No 1820 refers.

A171.4 Embroidered Cloth Proficiency Diamond Efficiency Badge as worn by Volunteer Rifle Corps / Volunteer Battalions pre 1909 Introduced in 1879 and withdrawn from wear in 1909 (I can confirm this for definite as I have a sealed pattern of this item in my own collection and it has been annotated as such). Worn on the lower right sleeve just above the Austrian knot. It was awarded to volunteers 'returned as efficient in rifle drill and practice in the last annual return of their Corps'. The white diamond on scarlet was worn by volunteer infantry (but not rifle battalions which wore black on scarlet). Sanctioned obsolete in 1909.

Item 32A in 'British Army Proficiency Badges' refers. Removed from uniform so shows some signs of wear but in generally good condition. Edwards & Langley, No 32A refers. Comm FB Essex ACF Army Cadet Force Pair of Yellow on Purple Embroidered Shoulder Title In very good condition with some blue tack traces to reverse. Comm GrH Imperial Yeomanry Cadets Collar Badge ( as worn by the City of London Rough Riders) A semi die struck / cast collar badge with crossed lances and shield of City of London below a king's crown, pre 1908.

No damage to lances or pennants. Two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 3.2cm tall.

A50.1 (2) Indian Army - Bangalore Rifle Volunteers Collar Badges - Facing and Matched Pair - From the Gaunt Pattern Archive A facing matched pair of original King 's Crown Collar Badges of the Bangalore Rifle Volunteers of India (circa 1902-1947).They are made from white metal and are in good condition with holding lugs undamaged and intact. These are from the Gaunt Pattern Book Archive. Very good condition, sharp detail with original dark lugs. Infantry Demonstration Battalion School of Infantry Printed Unit Designation Formation Cloth Sign A printed formation sign to the Infantry Demonstration Battalion School of Infantry. Removed from uniform, slightly faded from wear otherwise in good condition. Comm GrH Inns of Court O.T.C.

( 27th London Regiment ) Blackened Brass Metal Cap Badge - Blades Blackened brass metal cap badge for Inns of Court Officer Training Corps (Territorial) Regiment (as worn 1908-1932). Two original blades to the reverse. In very good condition with minor wear to black finish on the highpoints. A167.1 Intelligence Corps Bullion Officer 's Beret Badge, QEII A private purchase bullion cap cloth badge on maroon coloured background.

In excellent unissued condition. IRISH GUARDS - Embroidered Cloth Shoulder Title An early woven cloth shoulder title. White embroidered on green. Some blue tack traces to reverse. In very good condition. Comm GrH Jackdaw Primary Source Document Series No 37 - Assassination at Sarajevo 28 June 1914 Forget the internet, jazz up your village hall display or school project with the amazing primary source material in this 'secret' dossier which was aimed at secondary school children in the 1970s.

One careful owner (me in fact!) and all contents present and in good order, some wear to folder but content clean. One small document (3b) as had two file holes punched in it which have been reinforced (I used in in a project file), content in good clean condition apart from my own name appearing on the folder and one document. Some of the documents fold out to quite a large size. Lots of facsimiles of official correspondence and some photos. You can keep the internet - this is how to bring history alive! Kenya Defence Force Brass Cap Badge - Firmin A good quality brass cap badge, with sharp detail.

In the form of an heraldic lion, with original slider fitting to the reverse, stamped Firmin London. Worn circa 1923 - 1963. Renfrew et al Vol 1, No 520 refers.

King 's Yorkshire Light Infantry KOYLI Officer 's Blue Patrol Jacket Matched Facing Pair of Collar Badges An attractive and heavy pair of bi metal three part construction facing collar badges with black leather backing cloths as worn by officer's circa 1905 - 1951, on the blue patrol jacket, but also on tropical dress, with two original lugs to each. 2.3cm tall and 3.8cm wide. Churchill No 1405 refers. King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry K.O.Y.L.I. FARELF / Malaya Command Formation Sign Combination Woven cloth shoulder title, white on green and formation sign combination, yellow on green. Served in peacekeeping and counter insurgency operations against communists in the Far East just after WW2.

Locally made. FARELF = Far Eastern Land Forces (British Army). Comm GrH Kings Royal Rifle Corps ( KRRC ) Church Lads Brigade ( CLB ) Cadets Cap Badge A blackened brass cap badge to the Kings Royal Rifle Corps Church Lads Brigade Cadets. With original slider to the reverse and the motto 'Fight the Good Fight' on a tablet below a King's crown instead of 'Celer et audax'. Circa 4.7cm tall. Good condition with some signs of service wear. The Church Lads Brigade (the Christian youth organisation) cadets performed important duties on the Home Front such as firewatching, guarding reservoirs etc.

Over 250,000 former CLB members served in HM Forces during the war. The CLB cadets became formally affiliated to the KRRC under Army Order 128 in 1917. At that point the CLB dropped their former oval shaped cap badge and uniform and began to wear this variant of the KRRC cap badge and khaki field service dress. This badge was only worn by the CLB Cadets in the UK. Not to be confused with the 16th London's (Church Lads Brigade) Service Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps who never wore this badge, but used the standard KRRC cap badge. A149.6 Leicestershire Regiment early pattern bronze / brass collar badge, left facing Early bronze / dark brass collar badge, also worn on the field service cap ( 1895-1902 ), 2 lugs, east-west. It looks like one of the lugs is a later replacement, otherwise in very good condition.

Magnificent Pair of Gilt and Silver Plate Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers ( REME ) Officer's Collar Badges, matched faxing pair, pre 1952 A scarce pair of collar badges, maker marked JR Gaunt London and with 'P' for silver plated. Two original lugs to each. Some minor spotting to gilt but near mint condition.

Malacca Volunteer Rifles, Malay Malaysia Straits Settlements,1927 Hallmarked Silver Gilt Regimental Prize Spoon An exceptionally good example of a Malacca Volunteer Rifles silver gilt prize spoon, the handle depicting the Famosa Portuguese fort in Malacca, Malaysia. It has a tri-part title scroll below and further motto scroll 'Firm Though Few', the supporting shank with floral decoration, the reverse impressed with Sheffield silver hallmarks for 1927 and maker's details 'GLtd.' (Gladwin Ltd, Rockingham Street, Sheffield). 12.3cm in length.

Of Straits Settlements and Malay States interest, now Singapore and Malaysia. Malacca was a Malay enclave.. Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 794 depicts the collar badge for this unit which is identical to but a bit larger than the design at the top of the spoon. A57 Malay Command Printed Cloth Formation - as worn by Commonwealth Troops Left facing, a yellow Malayan kris picked out in black on a maroon rectangle. In good unissued condition. A183 Malay Regiment Fire Gilt Officer's Cap Badge, adopted 1933 A stunning example, die cast on two original loops. Circa 40mm tall by 27mm wide.

Slight twist to one loop otherwise in excellent condition. This was a two battalion force which fought well in the doomed defence of Singapore. After Japan's defeat it was revived and by the time of Independence in 1957 was seven battalions strong. Renfrew et al, Vol 1 No 821 refers. Matched Pair of Embroidered Shoulder Titles - Army Catering Corps ( ACC ) Pigeon grey lettering on yellow, hessian backed, a good quality pair of embroidered shoulder titles.

Circa 13cm wide and 2.2cm tall. Davis No 383 refers. Comm GrH Matched Pair of Royal Army Chaplains Department EII silver plated collar badges - Canadian made ( Scully ) A fine heavy pair of die-cast silver plated matching collar badges, two original srew posts and fastenings to each. Maker marked 'Scully Ltd, Montreal ' to the reverse. In very good condition with some tarnishing to the silver. Matching set of Intelligence Corps Embroidered Cloth Shoulder Titles A good pair of black on green cloth shoulder titles, with no damage, possibly unissued.

Circa 13.5cm wide. Very good condition.

Comm GrH Northamptonshire Yeomanry woven embroidererd cloth shoulder title A pale grey/ blue on black shoulder title. Not often encountered. Circa 16cm wide. A Sherman Tank gunner of the Northamptonshire Yeomanry gained recognition for killing the renowned German tank commander, Michael Wittmann, the 4th top scoring tank ace in history, near St. Aignan de Cramesnil, France in 1944. They landed at Gold Beach on 12th June. Comm GrH Northumberland Fusiliers ( NF ) facing pair of brass collar badges Facing pair (note slight colour difference) of Northumberland Fusiliers Other Rank's collar badges, with two original dark toned lugs to the reverse of each.

Some service wear evident but otherwise in good condition. Worn circa 1895 - 1939. 227 refers Coll. Northumberland Fusiliers ( NF ) Officer's OSD Bronze Collar Badge, Left Facing.

In very good condition with minimal wear and a false bullion tall pattern collar badge, St George facing to the left two part construction with two original lugs. Circa 57 mm tall. Worn 1896 - 1919.

Northumberland Fusiliers ( NF ) Officer's OSD Bronze Upright Collar Badge, Right Facing. In very good condition with minimal wear and a false bullion tall pattern collar badge, St George facing to the right, two part construction with two original lugs.

Circa 59 mm tall. Worn 1896 - 1919. Northumberland Fusiliers Officers Brass Metal Shoulder Title Single die cast example of the pattern as worn by officer's of the regiment only, 1894-1913.

Two original lugs to the reverse. Gilt now no longer present, some wear and the 'F' has been slightly bent. Circa 3.1cm tall and 3.8cm wide. The gap between the lugs is 2.5cm measured to the centre of each lug.

Worn on service dress and khaki drill. Wood, 1st Ed item No 280 refers. Comm FB Northumberland Fusiliers Volunteer Battalion - pair of other ranks white metal collars, some damage to lugs, reflected in price A non matching facing pair of collars badges to either 2nd or 3rd Volunteer Battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers. Worn on full dress tunic and patrol jacket, 1897-1908. One with lug missing, the other with one replacement lug, crudely soldered.

Display well, but damage reflected in price. Wood, item 258 refers). Osprey Publication - The Canadian Army At War - No 164 In near new bright condition with no damage, pen marks or tears.

Attractively illustrated as ever with the Osprey publications, this book of 48 pages charting the part that Canadian Army played from 1885 to 1964. A49.1 Queen 's Own Yorkshire Yeomanry QE11 White Metal Cap Badge - Gaunt London A really good die struck white metal cap badge with original slider stamped with maker's details (in large letters and no full stop) J R Gaunt London. No damage to lance tips or pennons. In very good condition with sharp detail. Post 1953, B12.3 Sold to PG QVC Crown for wear above a HPC, post 1881 Brass crown for use as part of glengarry with helmet plate centre. Two original wire loops to reverse.

Some service wear but good condition. K&K Vol 1 No 288 refers. Coll rare Victorian 21st Lancers ( Hussars ) Officer's Issue unmarked Silver Shoulder Title A rare and sought after officer's unmarked silver shoulder title with 2 silver loops to reverse. This was worn pre 1897. Circa 21mm tall and 41mm wide. Dark toned to reverse, Westlake no 184 refers.

Rare WW1 New Zealand Veterinary Corps ( NZVC ) OSD Officer 's Bronze Cap Badge - Blades - Rare Laurel Leaf pattern - maker's tablet Firmin Circa 4.3cm tall, with two original blades to the reverse. In very good condition but with a maker's tablet to the reverse of the crown, which has verdigris on it which makes it hard to read but it is 'Firmin London'. This is the rare laurel eave pattern.

According to Corbett 'very few of the oak (sic) leave badges exist' (pp262-263). He actually meant laurel leaf, thanks to Phillip for pointing this out. Although I have now been privileged to have handled two such badges, the other without the maker's tablet (see item 56713). Formed in 1907. This is an early badge. Later patterns had a fern leaf pattern. B6.4 RASC Fleet - Royal Army Service Corrps War Department Fleet Embroidered Felt Unit Designation Formation Sign In good condition.

Has some age to it. Comm FB Royal Air Force ( RAF ) Boy Entrant / Apprentice Gilding Metal Wheel Arm Badge Die cast four bladed propeller in a gilding metal brass circle, no fixings as these were sewn on. In very good condition. Circa 3.5cm in diameter.

Boys serving with the early RAF were. By AMO / 500 of 17th April 1919, given a distinguishing badge in gilding metal as depicted here, but earlier versions were 3.2cm in diameter. Known as the wheel badge it was worn on the left arm only of jacket and greatcoat immediately below the bird device. Worn until 1953.

A90 Royal Air Force ( RAF ) King's Crown Bullion Officer 's Cap Badge In very good condition. A197.2 Royal Air Force ( RAF ) King's Crown Bullion Officers Cap Badge In poor condition with damage to the bullion wire which has lifted from the laurel leaves and crown, tarnish to eagle, could be tidied up a bit, but condition reflected in the price. Circa 6.5cm tall and 6.5cm wide.

Coll Royal Army Service Corps ( RASC ) GVI ( Scarce 2nd Pattern) Brass Cap Badge A scarce gilding metal second pattern king's crown RASC cap badge with the gap between the base of the crown and the garter. Sealed pattern 12th February 1949 and replaced by a Queen's crown version sealed pattern on 5th February 1953. So only worn for a limited period of time. Two original lugs to the reverse, curved to shape of cap. K&K Vol 2 No 2117 refers. A162.1 Royal Artillery ( RA ) Surveyor Proficiency Arm Badge, Khaki Embroidered.

Removed from uniform, reasonable worn condition with two holes in khaki backing and some raggedness to top of felt. These were specialists who were responsible for working out the fire-power required from several artillery units. Royal Artillery ( RA ) Master Gunner and all senior Sergeants NCOs Arm / Sleeve Brass Arm Badges, matched pair Matched facing pair as worn above the rank chevrons on each arm. In good condition with two original lugs to the reverse of each.

Circa 4.8cm wide and 2.2cm tall. Edward & Langley No 14A refers. B11.9 Royal Marine Artillery ( RMA ) Other Ranks large brass helmet plate, circa 1878-1905 A good die-stamped brass large flaming grenade the ball bearing laurel wreath surmounted by a scroll inscribed “ Gibraltar ”; within the wreath a strap inscribed “ Per mare per terram ”; globe in relief to centre. Fouled anchor to base of wreath. Two loops, but please note bottom loop has been professionally replaced. Strengthening strip to neck of grenade as is typical of this badge.

Worn until 1905 when the white helmet was adopted. Very large at circa 12cm tall and 6.3cm wide. K&K Vol 1 No 1106 refers. Royal Scots White Metal / Silver Plated Shoulder Title White metal / Silver Plated (with two original lugs to the reverse, but these have been nipped together). Looks like officer quality. Circa 1.2cm tall and 2.cm wide.

Westlake No 722 refers. Comm FB Scarce East African Military Labour Service Cap Badge, 1939 - 1945 Heavy cast badge in darkened brass with two integral flat lugs.

Circa 4cm in diameter. Crossed spade and pick-axe upon a circlet bearing the initials 'EAMLS 'and motto 'Labor Omnia Vincit'. The East African Military Labour Service were engaged in local construction work within East Africa for the military and their contractors. All were under military discipline and were likened to Askaries. Pay was high enough to ensure a steady flow of native recruits and they received a uniform, rations and board.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 501 refers. Scarce Oxford and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry Embroidered Cloth Shoulder Title, Other ranks 1946 - 1950 Original curved embroidered title yellow cloth on rifle green felt backing. Yellow is a wee bit grubby now and there is some damage to top right of title. See the following URL for details: Comm FB Scarce Post War 1948 Original Large National Savings Poster Thin paper typical of austerity of post war, with some minor tears.

Some creases which will press out if framed. For comparison I have included a normal size postcard, to give you an idea of its size(this is not included). It depicts uniforms of the army, with the strap line 'They are serve who save' - you did not have to be in uniform to serve your country.

Very colourful and attractive. Will post in a large thick cardboard tube, but regret can only post to UK.

Scarce The Boys Life Brigade first pattern lapel badge, circa 1927 - 1930 only The Lifeboys or 'Junior League of The Boys' Life Brigade' was formed in 1920. 1927 saw the introduction of the first buttonhole badge for Life Boy Leaders and Boys. This badge only survived about three years until it was replaced by a new Life Boy buttonhole badge was introduced in 1930. Circa 24mm in diameter. Very discoloured and some cracks and crazing to front finish, rusting to reverse - commensurate with age.

Comm FB Scarce Victorian Devonshire Regiment Brass Collar Badge, circa 1899 - 1902 Sealed pattern 26th September 1899, until change of crown with the sealed pattern of 28th May 1902. Short-lived pattern. In good condition with sharp detail and with two original lugs to the reverse.

Circa 2.6cm tall. Churchill No 337 refers. A171.2 Scarce WW1 Tyneside Irish ( Northumberland Fusiliers ) Gilding Metal Shoulder Title A gilding metal shoulder title central device (it would have had a single NF (for Northumberland Fusiliers ) and battalion number above in brass (24, 25, 26, 27 or 30).

The two original lugs (which would have been e-w) have been removed and professionally replaced with a pin and c clasp fitting no doubt for wear as a sweetheart brooch but is otherwise in very good condition and original. Please note this is NOT one of the very first issue Reid & Co maker marked badges.

Sharpe and the Chosen Men - 95th Rifles Green Jackets, Colour photos taken on the TV Set 3 large colour photographs printed on high quality grained matt finished photographic paper. Each one is circa 20cm by 15cm (8' by 6'). Some minor wear including edge wear, but images sharp and better than my photographs.

Would make a great addition to the wall of your den! Supplied unframed, but well packed.

Signallers Embroidered on Khaki British Army Proficiency Arm Badge In good bright condition with no damage or moth. Traces of glue to reverse. A183 Small Pattern British Army Cavalry Scout Proficiency Badge with bottom bar Smaller pattern was usually worn on service dress and worn 1905 to 1921. Engraved brass with two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 4.5cm tall.

Bottom bar indicates either Corporal of Horse or above for the Household Cavalry, or Sergeant Scout / Regimental Scouts for the Cavalry of the Line.Very good condition and scarce. Edwards & Langley No 12A refers. Code: 52846 A158.1 Somerset & Cornwall Light Infantry Embroidered Cloth Shoulder Titles Large and original pair of embroidered yellow thread on rifle green felt.

Worn only 1959 - 1968. Somerset Light Infantry ( Prince Albert 's ) matched pair of brass shoulder titles Great condition, in brass and both with three original loops to of the reverse each. Worn circa 1920 to 1954. Westlake Nos 873 / 874 refer B11.7 South African Boer War Veterans Enamel and Gilt Lapel Badge Worn by veterans of the 1899 - 1902, 2nd Boer War with original horse shoe fitting for wearing in the lapel. Enamel undamaged and gilt bright (some rubbing to highpoints on waggon). Maker marked Fenwick, Birm ( Birmingham ) to rear.

Circa 23mm in diameter. A70.2 South African Durban Light Infantry ( DLI ) Brass Shoulder Title Circa 1921 - 1935, with two original loops to reverse. Not to be confused with the Durham Light Infantry. Circa 1.1cm tall and 3.7cm wide.

Good condition, with only minor twisting to one lug. Comm FB Sussex and Surrey District ( South - Eastern Command ) Painted Formation Sign A gloss painted Wolf's Head in a pale green oval with a yellow rim. Removed from uniform.

This District was associated with the Canadian Wolf-Force, part of the 1st Canadian Corps based in the South Eastern Counties of England. HQ at Haywards Heath.

Comm FB T / BUCKINGHAMSHIRE Brass Shoulder Title A brass shoulder title T / BUCKINGHAMSHIRE.With 2 loops to the reverse. In good condition. Comm FB The City of London Imperial Yeomanry ( Rough Riders ) Officer 's Medium Pattern Brass Button Circa 18mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked JR Gaunt & Son Ld, London.

In good condition. A135.13 The Green Howards ( Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own Yorkshire Regiment ) Matched Pair of Embroidered Cloth Shoulder Titles Removed from uniform, but otherwise in good condition and a nice pair.

A185.7 The Norfolk Yeomanry KORR WW1 Officer 's Cap / Collar OSD badge A good scarce die cast bronze Crowned King George V cypher example. Two original loops to the reverse. Circa 3.8cm tall and 3cm wide.

A164.1 Sold to Phil The Sussex Yeomanry ( Dragoons ) Brass Cap Badge, Kings Crown Very slight wear to high points, orangy brass. Original slider to the reverse. Circa 4.7cm tall. This pattern from 1908 onwards. K&K Vol 1 no 1479 refers. A53.9 The Yorkshire Regiment ( 19th Foot ) Green Howards post 1881 OR’s pagri tropical sun helmet badge A good example, although quite polished to crown, otherwise in good condition with original and stout pagri pin and C clasp. Circa 4.1cm tall and 3.5cm wide.

Victorian / Edwardian Kings Shropshire Light Infantry ( KSLI ) Other Ranks Bi Metal Cap Badge - three loops An early Victorian / Edwardian large pattern cap badge with three original loops to the reverse. The letters 'KSLI' to the centre of a strung bugle horn.

The left hand loop noticeably longer than the other two, This appears to be the case on all early KSLI cap badges. In good condition and scarce. A78.1 Victorian / Edwardian Pattern Duke of Wellington 's ( West Riding ) Regiment Bi-metal cap badge Die struck two part construction with two original lugs (e - w ) to the reverse. Looks to be in unissued condition. A good stiff badge with excellet sharp detail. Issued for wear circa 1898 - 1910. A183 Victorian Large Pattern Gilt / Brass Hunt Button - South Herefordshire Hunt Circa 22mm in diameter, with shank to the reverse.

Maker marked Pitt & Co, 50 St Martin 's Lane ( in London ). This was the address from which Pitt & Co operated between 1875 and 1895. A fox head with three entwined letters below - SHH. Gilt worn but button in generally good condition. Comm StF Victorian Leicestershire Yeomanry Cavalry ( LYC ) ( Prince Alberts Own )Victorian Officers Silver Plated Large Pattern Button - scarce maker, circa 1840s Circa 24mm in diameter, fixed shank and backmarked Hamburger & Co, London. Some minor wear to plate, and tarnishing, light scratch to right.

Early button, scarce maker, circa 1840s. See also item 52333. A75.2 Volunteer / Light Infantry Militia Battalion Other Ranks White Metal Collar Badge Right facing bugle, die struck, white metal with two original brass lugs to the reverse. Circa 2.8cm wide and 2.6cm tall. In very good condition with sharp detail.

Worn by a number of militia and volunteer units, but early and scarce. Also claimed by Renfrew et al, Vol 1 as worn by Trinidad Volunteer Light Infantry, No 249 refers. Volunteer Rifle Corps Glengarry Bronze Brass Bugle Horn Good patina, bronze brass generic pattern volunteer rifle corps ( VRC ) glengarry bugle cap badge. Two lugs to the reverse, fixed in place with old silver solder. They look original but may have been refixed/ strengthened at one time. Circa 4.2cm tall and 4.6cm wide.

Comm FB Wessex Brigade Brass Anodised Cap Badge, 1958 - 1969 Infantry Brigade, Gaunt London In excellent condition with no missing fiddly bits, with slider stamped JR Gaunt, London and then again on the back of the badge. The Wessex Brigade comprised Devonshire & Dorset Regiment, Gloucestershire Regiment, Royal Hampshire Regiment, Royal Berkshire Regiment and Wiltshire Regiment B11.4 Wiltshire Yeomanry Hussars (Prince of Wales' Own) Bi-Metal Cap Badge Wiltshire Yeomanry Hussars Bi-Metal Cap Badge, with sweat / braising hole behind crown and original long slider to the reverse. Die struck with good sharp detail. A lovely example. The most senior regiment of yeomanry, raised in 1794 and granted the title Royal for service in the civil riots of 1830. The Prince of Wales' plumes and motto in w/m with brass commemorated their escort to the Prince of Wales in 1863 when he visited the county.

K&K Vol 1 No 1407 refers. A79 WW 2 Home Front - 1936 Hallmarked Silver Air Raid Precautions ( ARP ), Male Warden's Badge - Letter A - Maker marked Robert Jay Early pattern, Air Raid Precautions Male Warden's Hallmarked Silver ARP Badge. A good early badge, dark toned condition with original horsehoe fitting, the reverse bearing London silver hallmarks for 1936 ( letter A ) and with maker's details 'R.J' (Robert Jay). A180.6 WW1 Allied Victory Medal ( VM ) 24148 Cpl Walton Murphy, Northumberland Fusiliers, entitled to SWB but Commissioned post war!

Correctly impressed, origina length of ribbon, but medal in overall very poor condition. An unusual story lies behind this humble medal. Walton Murphy is confirmed on the Silver War Badge ( SWB ) roll as being entitled to a SWB under para 392 (xvi) ('no longer physically fit for war service') and his date of discharge is given as 3rd February 1919. The number of his badge was B207589. However, on his MIC this date is also the given date of his Commission into the Northumberland Fusiliers.

In the extract from the Infantry records at York, his discharge is under a different section of para 392 - xix(a). In any event being entitled to a SWB, for whatever reason, does not appear to have stopped him being able to continue his military career as an officer.

The St George's Gazette for 28th February 1919 (copy of page will be supplied) confirms that Cadet W.Murphy was to be temporary 2nd Lieutenant in one of the Regular Battalions of the Northumberland Fusiliers. I have been unable to discover anything further about him at this time. WW1 Allied Victory Medal - Scarce Rank - Warrant Schoolmaster Royal Navy, to J. Haddon Full size and genuine Allied Victory Medal named in impressed block capitals to ' WT. HADDON, R.N.' A very scarce rank. WW1 Allied Victory Medal, Simpson, Northumberland Fusiliers ( N.F.

) Correctly impressed '240959 Pte. Simpson, North'd Fus. ' Medal in worn condition with some stains. Replacement ribbon. Comm FB WW1 Corps of Military Police GV Brass Other Ranks Cap Badge Brass with King George V cypher, bent to shape of cap, this is in good condition with some service wear. Original slider which has had what appears to be a regimental number scratched into it, '3275'.

A70.3 WW1 era Durham Light Infantry ( DLI ) single two piece brass shoulder title Worn 1907 to 1920, universal pattern bugle in gilding metal above curved Durham brass shoulder title. Three original lugs to bugle, bugle facing to left, and two original loops to reverse of Durham title.

Some slight service wear and bending to loops on title but otherwise in very good condition. Westlake 1347 refers. To make up a facing pair see also item 56139 WW1 First Aid Nursing Yeomanry ( FANY ) Large Bronze Tunic Button Bronze finish slight wear to highpoints otherwise in excellent condition. Backmarked Pitt & Co, London W.1. Large at circa 27mm in diameter.

A108a WW1 issue The Prince of Wales's Leinster Regiment ( Royal Canadians ) Bi Metal Cap Badge - Slider with sweat holes Made from bi-metal and in good condition with original slider to the reverse and five sweat / brazing holes to the reverse. This is the variety with straight scrolls and a broader coronet. Circa 4.2cm tall.

In very good condition with sharp detail. K&K Vol 1 No 699 refers. A192.13 WW1 Match Box Cover - commemorating Victoria Cross Winner, Lieut William Leefe Robinson V.C., of the Royal Flying Corps ( RFC ) & Worcestershire Regiment An attractive metal and laminated greeny blue and white match box cover with a panel on either side for the display and a decorated spine. Slightly mishapen with use, some rust working its way through to discolour the laminate finish which has a few small dings and scratches, about 7 out of 10 in condition terms. Circa 6cm by 2.1cm and takes a normal sized matchbox. Robinson destroyed Zeppelin L21 on 3rd September 1916, for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross.

WW1 Propaganda Comic Card - The German Navy Taking Root! Great fun, German battleship decked out like your local garden centre. Some minor corner wear, postally unused, some foxing to reverse, but an amusing cartoon. Love the spider, its webs, bird nests and the name of the ship ' Stikphastz '! Postally unused. In very good condition.

A179.4 WW1 Silver Wound Badge ( SWB ) Number 384201 to Captain Frank Waller, The 12th London Regiment Dark toned and with original pin and clasp. Good condition. Stamped 384201. Scarce to an officer, good rank, worthy of further research.

Came in small red card box and with some research. A quick check of the London Gazette for 25th September 1914 shows him being commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 12th ( County of London ) Battalion, The London Regiment ( The Rangers ) on 27th August 1914. WW1 Silver Wound Badge ( SWB ) Stamped B278071 to Pte Frederick Thomas Giles, Army Pay Corps Dark toned with original clasp but with a rusty pin, otherwise in good condition. Stamped B278071. With copy of SWB roll which confirms the award to 20399 Pte Frederick Thomas Giles, Army Pay Corps.

Other information provided shows he enlisted on 27th December 1917 and was discharged with sickness on 12 October 1918, but did not serve overseas. Coll WW1 Suffolk Volunteer Training Corps ( VTC ) Bronze Cap Badge 1915 - Gaunt Tablet Die cast cap badge with two original lugs to reverse (e-w). Maker's tablet to reverse of crown, JR Gaunt, London. Good condition with sharp detail. Circa 3.9cm tall. Comm FB WW1 The Prince of Wales's Leinster Regiment ( Royal Canadians ) Brass Shoulder Title Curved brass shoulder title with two original hexagonal lugs to the reverse.

In very good condition. As worn from 1914 to 1922, when disbanded with many other Irish regiments. Westlake No 1422 refers. B7.8 (2) WW1 Universal Pattern Pioneer Battalion Officer's OSD Collar Badge, various units (see my item 55077 for list of who wore them) A WW1 pioneer battalion officer's die cast collar badge, with 2 original lugs to the reverse. Applied bronze finish consistent with OSD pattern, mainly worn at front, but dark bronze applied finish is still evident to reverse. Good condition other than for one lug is bent but still functional. WW1 Volunteer War Workers Officially Numbered Badge by J.R.Gaunt, London A First World War period Crowned “VW” Volunteer Workers brass badge, the reverse with embossed maker’s details J.R.Gaunt London and impressed with official issue number “106859”.

Good condition with original and functional pin fittings. Circa 3.1cm tall. A51.2 WW1 West Yorkshire Regiment ( The Prince of Wales ' Own ) Brass Shoulder Title W YORK, in brass with two original loops to the reverse.

Worn until 1924 only. Some bending to the loops otherwise in good condition. Westlake No 881 refers.

A193 WW1 Wounded Stripe - No 4 Patented Gilt bright with two original lugs and backing plate. This is exactly 2 inches in length and was authorised for wear by Army Order 249 of August 1916 and this was only issued in this size up to 1922 (discontinued for wear on uniform by Army Order 434 of 1922).

Wound stripes issued in WW2 were only 1.5 inches in length. A180.1 WW2 5th Army Group Royal Artillery (AGRA ) Cloth Formation Sign Circa 4.5cm tall and 5cm wide. Red silk embroidered on a dark blue cotton background, the design, a wheel with an arrow through it.

Removed from uniform, folded but bright and in very good condition. Ref Morris Part 2 p9 no.5 refers. The 5th AGRA were attached to 30 Corps and served in Italy and North West Europe. An Army Group Royal Artillery ( ' AGRA ' ) was a British Commonwealth military formation type during the Second World War and shortly thereafter, generally assigned to corps.

An AGRA was mainly composed of medium artillery regiments but heavy regiments and field regiments were also used. WW2 General Service Infantry Training Battalion Personnel Cap Badge, 1944-45 only Brass cap badge with original slider to reverse. Personnel who wore this badge were responsible for training officer cadets before going on to OCTU. Royal crest above union spray with scroll ' Deus Vult '. K&K Vol 2 No 2164 refers (page 96-97).

Comm FB WW2 Home Front - Women's Voluntary Service W.V.S Civil Defence Home Front Badge by H.B.Sale B'Ham A good Second World War period W.V.S Civil Defence chromium plated badg' with red enamel, the reverse with scarce maker's details L. Simpson & Co, London. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, with no damage to the enamel. Circa 2.9cm in diameter. WW2 Home Front - British Red Cross Society & Order of St John Penny A Week Fund Badge - enamel A small gilt and enamel fund raising badge for the joint war organisation during the Second World War.

Very good condition, original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. No orb to crown, but looks like it has been made like this.

Circa 2cm tall. WW2 Home Front - County of Derbyshire Air Raid Welfare Enamel and Brass Pin Badge An original Second World War circular gilt badge with red and white enamel and title Derbyshire Air Raid Welfare around the Arms of Derbyshire. Very good condition, original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.

Diameter 26mm. Coll WW2 Home Front - Scarce Home Guard Slip-on Embroidered Shoulder Titles Scarce not quite a pair but close. Good condition with no moth, damage or repairs. Some paper stuck to the reverse of one of the retaining slips. One is darker than the other in colour of lettering. Worn from 1941 onwards. Coll WW2 Home Front De Havilland Aircraft Company Wartime Workers Badge with advert from The Aeroplane magazine 1945 Enamel and brass war worker's badge in the shape of a mosquito aeroplane which they manufactued, with two original lugs to the reverse with its split pin.

3cm tall and 4.3cm wide. Comes with original De Havilland advert from ' The Aeroplane ' magazine dated October 19th, 1945. The latter folded and a bit stained, but supports the badge nicely which is very good condition and attractive. WW2 Home Front Hallmarked Silver Officer 's Royal ( Regular ) Army Reserve Mufti Buttonhole Badge King's Crown pattern, with silver hallmarks finishing in letter '0' ( 1938). Maker marked. Dark toned, very good condition.

Circa 2.7cm tall. WW2 Home Front Home Guard Printed Arm Badge Panel only, this has not been sewn onto an armlet.

Circa 15cm by 8.5cm. In very good condition and original. Comm FB WW2 Home Front Metropolitan Police War Reserve, Special Constable London Lapel Badge A Second World War period Metropolitan Police lapel badge, crowned circular chrome and enamel example, the centre bears 'MP' on blue enamel, with a title scroll below with 'War Reserve'. Maker marked on the reverse 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Creole Fires Kat Martin Pdf Writer there. In good condition, but with some wear to plate on the original buttonhole fitting, otherwise with no damage to front or enamel. Circa 3.2cm tall.

WW2 Home Front National Fire Service ( NFS ) Enamel and Chrome White Metal Cap Badge Enamel in good undamaged condition, with minor surface wear to the chrome finish. Two original lugs to the reverse and the letter 'M' stamped on the reverse of the King's crown ( perhaps for the maker Miller? Circa 4.7cm tall and 4.1cm wide. WW2 Home Front Original Rations Guidance Leaflet for Domestic Poultry Farmers Circa 1942. This four paged leaflet was published by the Ministry of Agriculture dealing with the rations for domestic poultry keepers, and details the new scheme. In pencil on the front page in the top right somebody has added the date 13/7/42.

Good clean condition, has been folded across the middle. Circa A4 in size and in the typical thin slightly yellowed wartime economy paper.

In excellent undamaged condition, original, scarce and fascinating. WW2 Home Front Territorial Army Silver Mufti Lapel Badge Sanctioned for wear in 1938, and made by Royal Mint, this badge consisted of the letters TA between two horizontal lines across the centre of a circle. Below the circle is a lion springing aggressively forward with legs outstretched, the whole being surmounted by a king's crown. Badges were of (unmarked) Sterling silver with a lapel fixing in base metal with a number being stamped into the fixing. In this case it is the number '225740'. Good condition. WW2 Home Front Volunteer Entertainment Services ( VES ) Northern Command Lapel Pin Enamel Badge A WW2 home front badge in white enamel and chrome, officially numbered 1451 on the reverse.

With pin fitting and maker marked Fattorini Bradford. Some wear to the enamel in the form of some light srcatches and age, but not damaged, andotherwise in good undamaged condition. Circa 2.7cm across. WW2 Home Guard Shoulder Title with Anti - Aircraft Command Printed Formation insignia Home Guard painted white on khaki shoulder title with printed Anti-Aircraft Command 2nd Pattern Formation insignia, as would have been worn by Home Guard units engaged in this activity. Removed from uniform and considerable evidence of wear. Coll WW2 Home Guard Shoulder Title with Anti - Aircraft Command Printed Formation insignia Printed Home Guard white on khaki shoulder title with Anti-Aircraft Command 2nd Pattern Formation insignia, as would have been worn by Home Guard units engaged in this activity. Removed from uniform and much evidence of wear.

Coll WW2 Indian Army - 505th Lines of Communication Area District Printed Formation Sign Great design, two black on red shield. Two arms and circle together formed 'VOV' or '505'. Removed from uniform and good condition. 505 LOC District was formed in Chittagong under the command of Major-General A.H.J.

Snelling before moving to Meiktila. It supported the Fourteenth Army ( which explains the 'XIV'). Black on red shield.

Two arms and circle together formed 'VOV' or '505'. Cole p117 refers. A7.12 WW2 LOYALS - The Loyal ( North Lancashire ) Regiment Matched Pair of Embroidered Cloth Shoulder Titles Woven cloth shoulder titles, white on red.

Removed from uniform but otherwise in very good condition, bright colour and clean. A183 WW2 Pair of 77th ( Infantry ) Division Embroidered Formation Signs Matched pair still with paper backings and removed from uniform. In good condition. The signs depicts King Arthur's sword Excalibur, which was not surprisingly mainly composed of battalions from West Country regiments. Circa 6cm tall and 2.5cm wide. Comm FB WW2 Pair of 77th ( Infantry ) Division Printed Formation Signs Matched pair of printed formation signs, removed from uniform.

In good condition. The signs depicts King Arthur's sword Excalibur, which was not surprisingly mainly composed of battalions from West Country regiments.

Circa 6cm tall and 3cm wide. Comm FB WW2 Printed 45th ( West Country ) Infantry Division Pair of Formation Signs - Drake 's Drum WW2 a pair of printed examples of ' Drake's Drum ' worn by this Territorial Army Division, which served as a duplicate division for the 43rd ( Wessex ) Division as both were formed from the South-Western Counties. Removed from uniform, altough fold differently which makes them a different size but in good condition.

Comm FB WW2 Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve RAFVR Officially Numbered Lapel Badge A scarce Second World War period unmarked silver 'Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve badge', made by the Royal Mint and with official Air Ministry issue number '21192”. Very good condition, retaining original brass buttonhole fitting. Circa 2.3cm tall. A166.2 WW2 Theatre Made 50th ( Northumbrian ) Division ( Tyne & Tees ( TT )) Small Formation Sign The 50th ( Northumbrian ) Division was a first-line Territorial Army Division. It fought with distinction in Europe and North Africa, and were present at the Normandy landings.

This is a small pattern, woven on black silk, but which looks to have been theatre made. Circa 4.7cm wide and 4cm tall.

Comm FB WW2 vintage Royal Northumberland Fusiliers ( RNF ) Other Rank's Bi-metal Cap Badge A genuine bi-metal striking with original slider. Worn 1936- 1952 by other ranks.

Has seen much service wear. Wood, item 176 refers.

Comm FB WW2 War Raised Unit - 24th Lancers Other Rank 's White Metal Cap Badge A really good die struck cap badge with original slider to the reverse, stamped ' Firmin London '. In good condition. The regiment was raised in December 1940 from a cadre of personnel taken from the 9th Queen's Royal Lancers and the 17th/21st Lancers, and was assigned to 29th Armoured Brigade of 11th Armoured Division. It was later reassigned to 8th Armoured Brigade. After intensive action in the Tilly-sur-Seulles, Fontenay-le-Pesnel, Tessel Wood and Rauray areas, the Regiment was disbanded towards the end of July 1944. K&K Vol 2 no 1914 refers (sealed 1st May 1941) B11.18 WW2 War Raised Unit - 22nd Dragoons Die Struck White Metal Cap Badge - Firmin London White metal die struck cap badge with original slider to reverse, stamped Firmin London. Sealed pattern 1941.

Note the voided Roman numerals. Slighly bowed with service wear. Lovely condition. K&K Vol 2 No 1912 refers. WW2 War Raised Unit - 23rd Hussars Bi-Metal Cap Badge - Firmin Made Pattern Not often encountered from this manufacturer, this is a quality two part bi-metal cap badge with original slider and six braising / sweat holes to the reverse.

This style of manufacture has been attributed to Firmin (although it bears no maker's mark). The Gaunt made patterns tended to have two circular sweat / braising holes and the scroll was mounted on to the white metal H badge whereas here the H has been been mounted on the brass base plate with scroll. The Regiment was raised in December 1940. All six wartime cavalry regiments were disbanded in June 1948. A184.5 WW2 War Raised Unit 24th Lancers Officer 's OSD Bronze Collar Badges A really good matched pair of bronze die cast collars with two original lugs to the reverse of each. No damage to the lance tips.

Even colour and sharp detail to both. Each is circa 3.3cm tall. The regiment was raised in December 1940 from a cadre of personnel taken from the 9th Queen's Royal Lancers and the 17th/21st Lancers, and was assigned to 29th Armoured Brigade of 11th Armoured Division. It was later reassigned to 8th Armoured Brigade. After intensive action in the Tilly-sur-Seulles, Fontenay-le-Pesnel, Tessel Wood and Rauray areas, the Regiment was disbanded towards the end of July 1944.

As it was 1929 when the accident occurred. Original postcard An intriguing photograph of somewhere in the Eastern Mediterranean, possibly Greece, with a large number of fresh graves. Any help in identifying the tragic event/location of the photo to which the inscription on the reverse refers would be most welcome. 1 / RA / DURHAM 1st Durham ( Sunderland ) Artillery Volunteers White Metal One Piece Shoulder Title, pre 1908 1st Durham Artillery Volunteers, HQ Sunderland, white metal one piece shoulder title with four original lugs to the reverse. Has been chemically cleaned by somebody (not me) therefore in very good condition.

Rare to find. Westlake No 657 refers.

Comm FB 1 / Y / CADETS / CITY OF LONDON brass one piece shoulder title A scarce one piece shoulder title with three original loops to the reverse. In excellent condition. Believed affiliated to the City of London Rough Riders. A192.1 1 VB DLI 1st Volunteer Battalion White Metal Durham Light Infantry Glengarry Badge Two part glengarry badge with circlet and separate white metal Victorian Crown. Two out of three loops remain on the circlet, one of which is part detached but still functional. Worn circa 1887 - 1901. Comm FB 103rd Regiment of Foot Royal Bombay Fusiliers Officer 's Medium Pattern Gilt Button Circa 19mm in diameter, fixed shank, backmarked Jennens & Co, London.

Gilt bright and in very good condition. Worn 1861 - 1881. Ripley No 192 refers. B39.7 105th Madras Light Infantry brass cast badge, pre 1881 ( later 2nd Battalion, KOYLI ) A small other ranks brass cast glengarry badge with two original lugs (e-w) to the reverse. Circa 4.5cm wide and 4cm tall. Certainly not one of the later and larger die struck copies.

Of Kings Yorkshire Light Infantry interest. 106th ( Bombay Light Infantry ) Regiment Other Rank’s Glengarry Badge, worn c.1874-1881, later 2nd Battalion the Durham Light Infantry ( DLI ) Crowned curled bugle horn set on laurel wreath with 106 to voided centre above “Bombay Light Infantry”.

Reverse with original brass loops, East and West. Correct colour, die stamped, brass loops and in the right place, an original and scarce badge. Became the 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry in 1881. K&K Vol 1 No 583 refers. 106th Bombay Light Infantry ( 2nd Bn DLI ) Officer's Medium Pattern Gilt Button A stunning gilt button, circa 19mm in diameter, fixed shank and backmarked Jennens & Co, London. Worn circa 1855 - 1881.

Gilt in tip top condition. Ripley No 196 refers. 10th ( Prince of Wale's Own Royal Regiment ) Hussars Other Ranks Bi-metal Cap Badge A stunning bi-metal cap badge with sharp detail and original slider (bent to shape).

An all brass economy issue appeared in 1969. The regiment merged with the 11th Hussars in 1969. K&K Vol 1, Fig. 10th Anti - Aircraft Division Printed Cloth Formation Sign Badge - Humber & Hull Area Removed from uniform, with creases and light staining. A bit scruffy, but quite scarce. The formation was located in Yorkshire, its main area of defence being the Humber, for Hull in particular was a target for sustained night raids in 1940 - 41 but also in the latter years of the war. A177.9 10th Assaye Battery Royal Regiment of Artillery cloth formation flash / sign Black on olive green rectangle, white backing has pen written on the reverse identifying it, but otherwise in very good condition.

Circa 5.4cm tall and 4.3cm wide. Coll 10th Royal Hussars Officer's Silver Plated and Gilt Cap Badge Two part construction, heavy die cast cap badge with two original long loops to the reverse, stamped JR Gaunt London and marked P for silver plated. Gilt bright with sharp detail.

A lovely thing. A53.6 11th ( North Devon ) Regiment Other Rank's Brass Collar Badge, pre 1881 Authorised in 1872, an imperial crown worn as a collar badge between 1874 and 1878. This has an original single lug, correctly placed in the centre of the reverse of the crown. Churchill No 333 refers. A54.11 11th Hussars Bronzed Other Ranks Cap Badge Good condition with nice patina. The slider is attached but has a slight minor cap between it and the badge, but is still firmly attached (see third photo).

11th Sikh Regiment / 3rd Battalion Other Ranks White Metal Turban Badge Cast white metal with original long pin for wear on the front of the turban. Circa 4.5cm tall. In good condition.

The circular design of the quoit or chakran is a traditional Sikh motive, and this pattern was worn post 1922 by the 3rd Battalion ( Rattrays ) - originally the Bengal Military Police Battalion, formed in 1856. 12th ( Prince of Wales 's Royal ) Lancers Bi-Metal Cap Badge Bi-metal cap badge in good condition with original slider. In excellent condition. The regiment was amalgamated with the 9th Lancers in 1960. K&K Vol 1, No 768 refers.

12th (East Suffolk) Regiment Victorian OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. An original die-stamped brass example, with signs of service wear (has been well polished in its time and the edges of the two towers are slightly folded over with wear). Star surmounted by Castle and Key; on the star a strap inscribed “Montis insignia calpe. East Suffolk” with “12” to voided centre.

Reverse with brass (not copper) loops, north - south. Age patina and slightly polished. On the reverse a code has been painted on a white strip with the number '437' (K&K Vol 1 437). 12th Lancers Armoured Car crewman / 1st Class Tradesman's Armoured Car Bullion Arm Badge A Rolls Royce Armoured Car in good bullion on a black backing, circa 7cm wide and 4cm tall. In good condition and removed from uniform. Has some age to it.

Worn by all ranks of the 12th Lancers up to WOII, and later by 9th/12th Lancers. See Edwards & Langley, pp.75-76. 12th Royal Lancers ( Prince of Wales 's ) Officers Gilt Brass Shoulder Title In good condition with two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 5cm wide and 1.1cm tall. This is the longer officer's pattern as worn also by the RSM and Bandmaster. A shorter version was worn by other ranks. Westlake No 125 refers.

Comm FB Sold to Phil 137 (Java) Battery Royal Artillery Java Wooden Plaque Dates to before 1970s as sold by the NAAFI in Singapore. Wood plaque varnished and in condition. Some brass allow scrolls below and wear to gilt edge of green painted shield, and a small area of paint damage to top right of paintwork. Elephant head with crown above.

It has seen better days, but this is a scarce unit and it is quite nostalgiic. 137 Java Battery 40th Regiment of Royal Artillery cloth formation flash / sign Black on olive green rectangle, white backing, has pen written on the reverse identifying it, but otherwise in very good condition. Circa 5.4cm tall and 4.3cm wide. As worn in First Gulf War, 1990 - 1991. 13th (Queen’s Westminster) Middlesex Rifle Volunteers White Metal Pouch belt plate badge, pre 1908 A heavy and nicely detailed cast white metal pouch belt badge to the 13th Queens Westminster ( Middlesex ) Rifle Volunteer Battalion.

With 2 screw posts and original fixing bolts to the reverse. St George and the Dragon with imperial crown above with 'The Queen's' upon a scroll below all superimposed on a portcullis. This pattern was previously worn by the 22nd Middlesex Rifle Volunteers, until renumbered 13th in 1880.

13th / 18th Hussars Gold Anodised Aluminium Cap Badge Scarce early JR Gaunt London pattern in very good condition. 13th Battalion of County of London Regiment ( Kensington ) Brass Cap Badge Die struck brass cap badge with original slider to the reverse. Sharp detail, in excellent condition. K&K Vol 1 No 1839 refers. A33.10 13th Hussars Z Scroll Field Service Cap / Collar Badge, pre 1922 Die struck brass cap badge for wear on the field service cap or collar with two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 3.3cm tall. Good condition with sharp detail.

14th ( King's ) Hussars Other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge (1st Type) An attractive bi-metal badge depicting the Prussian eagle in white metal with original slider. Very hard to find a good example of this on a slider, and therefore the type that would have been worn in the first year of WW1. The badge which was withdrawn in 1915 and replaced by the second pattern detailed below on account of the use of German insignia in its design.

This is a cracking example. K&K, Vol 1, No 772 refers. A32.1 14th ( King's ) Hussars Other Ranks Brass Cap Badge ( 2nd Type ) Introduced in 1915, and known in the Regiment this large pattern badge was unpopular and known rather disparagingly as the 'Cartwheel' badge.

Kwown in various sizes, voided and unvoided. This one is in good condition with its original slider. Circa 4.2cm tall.

The Regiment were amalgamated in 1922 with the 20th Hussars. K&K Vol 1, Fig.

14th ( Service Battalion ) The Royal Warwickshire Regiment (1st Birmingham Pals ) One Piece Brass Shoulder Title 1 / BIRMmBATT / RWARWICKSHIRE Brass one piece shoulder title with three original lugs to the reverse with backing plate. Some wear to lugs and rippling to the brass shoulder title through use, but a really scarce and genuine Pals Battalion collectable. Raised 1914, disbanded 1919. Westlake No 788 refers. 14th / 20th Hussars brass collar badge Small pattern king's crown collar badge with two original long lugs to the reverse. The Royal Crest to the centre of a Garter Strap above a scroll bearing the title.

Length of lugs suggests it may also have been worn on the cap. Evidence of service wear, and some verdigris to the reverse.

14th / 20th Hussars Officer 's OSD Cap Badge Die cast officer 's OSD cap badge two original and long loops to the reverse. Sealed pattern 1932. In good condition but looks less bronze and more brassy to front. K&K Vol 2 No 1907 refers. A192.12 Sold to Phil 14th / 20th Hussars Officer's Bullion Side Cap Badge In very good condition, 6cm tall and 4.6cm wide, with glue mark to reverse from being removed from side cap.

Officer's private purchase item. K& K Vol 2, No 1907.

14th / 20th Hussars Other Rank's Cap Badge - Firmin Original slider to reverse, maker stamped Firmin, London. No damage or missing parts and good sharp detail. A lovely badge.

14th / 20th King 's Hussars Officer's Gilt Shoulder Title Roman numeral version as worn by officers of this regular cavalry regiment from 1836 onward. Two original lugs to reverse. Circa 44mm wide and 10mm tall without the slash being taken into account. Minor spotting to gilt otherwise in very good condition.

Westlake No 146 refers. 14th 14 / 20th Hussars Old Comrades Association White Metal Lapel Badge In very good condition with horseshoe lapel fitting. Crica 2.3cm tall. A85.3 14th Battalion ( Young Citizens ) Royal Irish Rifles White Metal Cap Badge A good scarce die-stamped white metal example with sharp detail on original slider. Raised in Belfast in September 1914 from the Belfast Volunteers.

Landed in France at Boulogne in October 1915. 14th CENTURY STYLE REREBRACE LAME WITH LATTEN BORDERING Most likely a 19th Century reproduction this item of armour is a lame which would have fitted onto a 14th century arm harness.

It is bordered with brass and has a domed edge seen on some lames to help its fit into the couter for greater quality in the articulation of the joint. Given its brass bordering though it is likely that it would have been attached to another lame which provided the main articulation. Dating it to circa 1340 in style where arm harness's had a very short rerebrace with a maille sleeve from the haubergeon to cover it and a spadler worn on top of the maille. Its surface is only partly sanded which gives it the pits and dark spots which make it look older than it is.

It is 7.5 cm tall and 11 cm wide. Provenance: John Woodman Higgins Armoury sale, with their stock number painted on reverse side. 14th County of London - London Scottish White Metal Cap Badge Die struck with sharp detail. Original heavy carbon steel triangular pin fitting. Excellent condition.

1 No 1840 refers. 14th Hussars Other Ranks Small Pattern Cap Badge 1915 - 1922 A die struck brass 'small cartwheel' non-voided cap badge for the 14th Hussars with original slider. K&K No 774 refers. B43.10 On hold for PG 14th Kings Hussars White Metal Collar Badges, Facing Pair, pre 1915 A scarce facing pair of white metal collar badges (not matching), with two original lugs to the reverse.

A88.1 Sold to Phil 14th Middlesex ( Inns of Court ) Volunteer Rifle Corps ( VRC ) Gilding Metal Cap Badge, circa 1905 - 1908 Die struck with two original long lugs to the reverse. Circa 33cm tall. In good condition with slight bending to lugs. Note the initials VRC. Scarce Badge.

In very good condition, worn circa 1905-08 only. It bears the four shields of the Inns within laurel wreath bearing a four part scroll `South Africa 1900 1901` with scroll across the base inscribed `Inns of Court VRC`. 14th Middlesex ( Inns of Court ) Volunteer Rifle Corps ( VRC ) Gilt Cap Badge, circa 1905 - 1908 Two original lugs to reverse.

Note the initials VRC. Often found blackened, but this has always been gilt.

Scarce Badge. In very good condition, worn circa 1905-08 only. It bears the four shields of the Inns within laurel wreath bearing a four part scroll `South Africa 1900 1901` with scroll across the base inscribed `Inns of Court VRC`. 15th ( King's ) Hussars Other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge A fairly uninspired badge which carries the motto 'Merebimur' ( 'We shall be worthy'). Original slider and in excellent condition. An all brass economy version was issued in 1916.

The regiment was amalgamated with the 19th Hussars in 1922. K&K Vol 1, Fig. 15th ( King's ) Hussars Other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge Original slider and in excellent condition.

A70.6 15th ( Scottish ) Infantry Division Embroidered Formation Sign A small formation sign relative to others at circa 4cm tall and 3.3cm wide. In good condition. Formed 1939 as second line to 52nd Lowland Division, based in defence of Northumberland Coast until June 1944 when it took part in the Normandy landings, crossing the Rhine in March 1945. Comm FB 15th / 19th Hussars Anodised Collar badge Single lug with backing plate. In good condition.

15th / 19th Hussars Bi Metal Cap Badge - Scarce Maker, Gladman & Norman Polished to highpoints, especially lion's face and centre of crown, but a scarce maker. Original slider to revervse stamped correctly in three lines ' GladmanNorman / Spencer St / Birmingham 18'. For more details of this maker mark see the British Military Badge Forum at the following URL: This is not the spurious copy with naming over two lines. 15th / 19th Hussars Officer's Bullion Side Cap Badge In great unissued condition. These badges were private purchase. 15TH CENTURY STYLE LOWER CANNON - FLUTED WITH A HINGE AND PIN CLOSING MECHANISM This enclosed cannon is a very admirable item, with great attention to detail. Its cuff is patterned at a slight angle and with the fluting present.

We date this to late 19th century based on a 1480 German original. The armourer has subtly shaped the bulging forearm muscles into the piece. It has very well rolled edges that are filed away correctly on the under-lap of the cannon halves; where the cannons meet they line up nicely and have no unsuitably large gaps.

The halves are attached by two handmade hinges set internally and closing on the other side with a pin. The cannon still opens and closes nicely (with a delicate grasp as it is old). Centrally located on each half about 35 mm up from the lower edge is a dome headed rivet which looks like it would have held a leather strap (partially remaining under one of them) as a secondary fastening strap, positioned like those seen on Milanese cannons of the mid 15th Century. The fluting is attractive and follows all the way around in a scalloping pattern of three flutes, which are all step flutes running parallel to one another. One half has some holes near its tip edge where it has worn through to thin while above one of the hinges are two tears that run next to each other but the section hangs on with a good 10 mm still attached.

Deliberately aged, it has a lovely old steel patina to it. The inside is painted with an inventory number, 3084, in white paint as this piece once graced the American John Woodman Higgins Collection.

An attractive display piece. At the wrist it has a circumference of 260 mm, while the top circumference is 368 mm.

Total length of 267 mm. Provenance: Ex John Woodman Higgins museum collection 15TH CENTURY STYLE SABATON WITH ROWEL SPUR - GREAT DISPLAY ITEMS This single finely made sabaton and rowel spur compliment each other, giving a great introduction to the 15th century for display in your armour collection. What remains of the sabaton is constructed of 4 lames with a curved toe cap, but the rest of the lames and heel plate are missing. The sabaton is blackened, most probably from being heat quenched in oil, and is of great form with neat cusping on the plates coming to a dulled point in the centre and a secondary smaller cusp above right of the rivets. The toe cap sweeps in to form a point, as seen with all good quality sabatons of the 15th century. We consider it to be dated to around 1460 and in the South German style.

It articulates smoothly, containing washers behind each rivet. These show evidence of being hand cut with the typical shear tooling marks around their circumference and also display imperfections in their shape; not being perfect circles. On the interior below the rivet is a series of punched dots, as found in original armour to indicate the construction order as the lames were often assembled by a different man to one who forged them. The rowel spur is forged from steel using traditional methods, split on the main square section arm to accommodate the five pointed star shaped rondel which is pierced with five holes. Around the heel plate are three diamond pierced holes supported with three circular holes on either side of them.

The buckle is formed from sheet steel and is decoratively shaped in a traditional 15th century style and still retains a strip of leather in appropriately aged condition. The single spur is a 19th Century reproduction of good quality, while the sabaton is so accurately detailed, it could almost fool one into believing it to be an original piece. However, we are selling both items together as a top quality 19th century reproductions, which look good together. The sabaton is 98mm wide and 160mm long. The spur rondel is 35mm across while the main arm is 178mm long, the heel plate is 25mm deep at its broadest point and 110mm wide internally. Provenance of both items: John Woodman Higgins Armoury sale.

15th King's Hussars Officer's Large Gilt Button, pre 1922 Gilt worn and some staining but a scarce button. Fixed shank, 22mm in diameter, and back-marked Jennens & Co Ltd, London. 21 mms diameter. By Jennens London. 16 spoke Army Cyclist Corps Cap Badge Brass cap badge with original slider, in great condition.

16th ( The Queen's ) Lancers Other Ranks Bi-metal Cap Badge A great two part construction badge with five sweat / braising holes to the reverse. Original slider. Lovely condition. The 16th Lancers were amalgamated with the 5th Royal Irish Lancers in 1922, but the badge of the old 16th was adopted going forward.

K&K Vol 1, Fig. Sold to PG 16th / 5th Queen's Royal Lancers NCO's Silver Bullion Embroidered Arm Badge - Queen's Crown, post 1952 Fine original embroidered silver wire Maid of Erin Harp sleeve badge on khaki backing for wear by an NCO. Queen's crown so post 1952. Removed from uniform. Circa 7.5cm tall and 5cm wide at widest point. Good condition.

16th Lancers Officer's Bullion Cloth Cap Badge Attractive Bullion and coloured thread Officer's private purchase Side Cap Badge, Queen's Crown and with original black backing cloth. Excellent unissued condition with no damage or moth.

Circa 4.5cm tall. 16th London Regiment - Queen's Westminster & Civil Service Rifles ( KRRC ) Officer's Cap Badge Die cast blackened bronze officer's OSD cap badge with two original blades / tabs to the reverse. Includes WW1 battle honours.

Circa 5.5cm tall and 4.2cm wide. In good condition. Circa 1925 onwards. K&K Vol 2, No 1846 refers. 16th The Queen's Lancers Bi-metal Cap Badge - Gaunt A Bi metal cap badge to The 16th Queens Lancers, chrome on brass.

Original slider to the reverse, but this has been clipped. Maker marked J.R. Gaunt with the 'B' remaining for Birmingham.

Heavy quality badge, with minor service wear to crown. K&K Vol.1 No 1911 refers. Sold to Phil 16th Westminster Rifle Volunteers Victorian Officer's Large Button Blackened brass button, circa 24mm in diameter, fixed shank and reverse maker marked Firmin & Sons, London, 1881-1902. 16th Westminster Rifle Volunteers Victorian Officer's Medium pattern button, 1881 - 1902 Blackened Brass.

17mm in diameter. Fixed shank and backmarked Prater & Co London. Queen Victoria crown.

Very good condition but slight polishing to high points. 17 / 21 L - 17th / 21st Lancers Gilt Motto Sweetheart Pin Brooch In very good condition with original pin fittings. Circa 2.1cm tall and 3cm wide. A85.1 Sold to Phil 17 / 21 L - 17th / 21st Lancers Other Rank's Brass Shoulder Title Circa 5cm wide and 1.5cm tall (ignoring the forward slash between the 17 and 21), with two original square lugs to the reverse, in good condition. Westlake No 173 refers. 17 / 21 L - 17th / 21st Lancers Pair of Gilt Brass Collar Mottos Small mottos with two original lugs on each. Each circa 2cm tall and 2.4cm wide.

Slight polishing but otherwise in very good condition. A162.4 Sold to Phil 17 / 21 L 17th / 21st Lancers Matched Pair of Brass Shoulder Titles Post 1922, in brass with two original hexagonal lugs to each.

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17 / 21L Matched Pair of White Metal Collar Mottos An attractive white metal pair with original single central square lug to the reverse of each with original brass backing plates and cotter pins. Circa 2.1cm tall. In good condition with sharp detail. Sold to PG B41.1 17 / 21st Lancers White Metal Match Pair of Other Ranks Collar Mottoes Matched pair of white metal collar mottos with two north-south original lugs to each. Some brown staining, but otherwise in good condition.

Sold to David 17 / 21st Lancers Woven Embroidered Cloth Shoulder Title White embroidered on black. In very good condition. Comm GrH 17/21st Lancers small pattern white metal collar motto Sharp detail with two original lugs to reverse. Slight and small stain under the 'or' on the scroll. Circa 2.3cm tall and 3cm wide. 17th / 21st Lancers NCO Arm Motto Die struck white metal motto NCO arm badge with two original loops to reverse.

Lugs look to have been plated, which is worn off. Circa 48mm high. I believe this is from the old (pre 1960) die motto. Linaker & Dine, Type B, p143 refers.

17th / 21st Lancers Brass Duty Bed Plate Sold to PG B20.1 17th / 21st Lancers NCO's White Metal Arm Motto Die struck white metal motto NCO arm badge with two original loops to reverse. Lugs look to have been plated at some point.

Circa 48mm high. Linaker & Dine, Type B, p143 refers. 17th / 21st Lancers Officer 's OSD Small Pattern Bronzed Beret Motto Die struck with bronzed finish, Circa 3.2cm tall and 4cm wide, with two original lugs to the reverse.

In excellent condition with sharp detail. A185.2 Sold to Phil 17th Canadian Hussars Brass Shoulder Title Two original square lugs. In good condition. Sold to Gordon in Canada 30 Jan 2017 17th County of London ( Poplar and Stepney Rifles ) ( Territorials ) Blackened Brass Cap Badge, 1908 - 1911 only Blackened brass, die struck and with original slider. Good strong badge, Blank tablet below crown and Battle Honours South Africa 1899 1902 on the arms of the cross.

Finish in excellent condition. Partly un-voided. Created in 1908.

QVC crown to bugle in the central device was apparently only worn until about 1911, making this a scarce badge. Comm StF 17th Gurkha Division / Brigade formation designation sign 17th Gurkha Division Formation Sign, 5cm by 4cm, white crossed kukris on a bottle green printed background. Removed from uniform and displays much service wear but a nice piece. The 17th Ghurkha Division initially wore this pattern crossed kukris in white on a very dark green rectangle. This was changed by the early 1960s to the sign of the old 17th Indian Division: a black cat on a yellow rectangle. 17th Lancers and 17th/21st Lancers Motto White metal with slider.

In good condition. 17th Lancers Large Pattern White Metal Collar Motto A scarce large pattern pre 1914 Gaunt pattern collar motto, sharp detail with two lugs to reverse (some verdigris to reverse). Also worn by 17/21st Lancer officer's on the FFS cap Size: 32mm x 40mm, with the gap between the lugs 30mm. 17th Lancers Other Rank's Brass Medium Pattern Button Brass button, bit squashed and dented and stained, complete with shank, but this is bent over and back-marked Firmin & Son London.

Circa 21mm in diameter. Comm StF On hold for Simon 17th Light Battery, Royal Artillery which formed part of 23rd & 25th Mountain Brigade, who used 70mm Light weight Mountain Guns in India (circa 1924 to 1937) original photograph This is an original photograph (smaller than a normal postcard size at circa 11cm by 6.5cm) of the 17th Light Battery, Royal Artillery which formed part of 23rd & 25th Mountain Brigade, who used 70mm Light weight Mountain Guns in India. It has a one inch crease and some evidence of creasing from having been removed from album but is a rare image and the 17L is visible on the RA diamond on the sun helmet. 185th ( Cape Breton Highlanders ) Battalion WW1 CEF Canadian Expeditionary Force Bronze Collar Badge Die cast heavy quality bronze collar badge with two original lugs to the reverse. Very good condition. Circa 3.2cm tall. 1878 Pattern Spiked Helmet Carry Case - 1st Volunteer Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers to G.

Watson Smart Japanned style copper carry / storage case with original applied brass plaque to an officer in the 1st VB NF, dating it to pre 1908. Usual dings and bashes and paint loss, but inside is bright. Locking clasp present but hasp is now missing, but could be repaired. If you have the grey cloth covered cork helmet for this unit, then this is the perfect receptacle to keep it in the best of condition! I regret we will only post to UK mainland unless we have agreed the shipping costs in advance. Overseas buyers please email first for an exact shipping quotation ( It is bulky rather than particularly heavy).

1897 Army Temperance Medal India Silver 'One Year' Issue This is the one year abstinence medal in unmarked silver, the obverse with some polishing to the highpoints and slight contact marks. Some tarnish marks to the reverse. By 1896, of the 70,000 soldiers in India, some 22,800 were members of the Army Temperance Association India (ATAI).

18th ( Queen Mary's Own ) Hussars Trooper Large Cabinet Photograph Circa 1900 - Boer War era A lovely sepia image of a trooper in the 18th Hussars taken by a York photographer. A great pose and well mounted professional regular cavalryman. A drawing pin hole at top of card, just outside the photograph otherwise in good condition, bar some small black dots to right centre edge. On reverse somebody has written: Pop, 19 years old, Boer War. In pencil somebody has added 18th Hussars. Sold to PG 18th King Edward's Own Cavalry Officer's Hallmarked Silver Cap Badge - 1923 An extremely fine and attractive hallmarked silver cap badge with two original heavy silver lugs to the reverse.

No damage or missing pieces to lances or pennants. Sharp detail. Circa 4cm tall. The 18th King Edward's Own Cavalry was a regular cavalry regiment in the British Indian Army. It was formed in 1921 by the amalgamation of the 6th King Edward's Own Cavalry and the 7th Hariana Lancers. In World War II the regiment was mechanised in December 1940 and attached to the 3rd Indian Motor Brigade which as initially part of the 31st Indian Armoured Division. The brigade was sent to Egypt and the Western Desert Campaign and was attached to a number of different formations including the 2nd Armoured Division, 7th Armoured Division and the 9th Australian Division who they were with at the Siege of Tobruk.

It also supplied men for the Indian Long Range Squadron. 18th Queen Mary 's Own Hussars Officers OSD Collar Badge Die cast bronze with two original lugs to the reverse.

Circa 34mm tall. In very good condition and scarce. I have another listed as 56912 but this is not a good match. B7.3(2) 18th Queen Mary 's Own Hussars Officers OSD Collar Badge Die cast bronze with two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 33mm tall. In very good condition and scarce.

B7.3(1) 18th Queen Mary's Own Hussars Other Ranks White Metal Cap Badge Die struck white metal cap badge with original hairpin style slider, which gave the badge more strength. Good condition. 1900 Playing Card produced to commemorate the City Imperial Volunteers ( CIV ) of Boer War fame A Two of Hearts full size playing card with an attractive reverse designed by the Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards as supporters to the City of London City Imperial Volunteers.

It is in mint condition and original. A suitable gift for the volunteers going to South Africa or for sale to raise funds.

Circa 9cm by 6.4cm. I promise this is the only one I have and I will not be listing the other fifty-one! Bought many years ago from a specialist playing card dealer in Australia. 1908 - 1914 Pre WW1 Northumberland Fusiliers Territorial Battalion Full Dress Tunic - Simply Fantastic A good Officer’s scarlet 1880 pattern tunic with silver buttons, all present and correct, and platted bullion epaulettes with bullion 'T's for Territorial and bullion rank pips for the rank of Lieutenant. Extremely rare reverse colours collar bullion badges, silver bullion with gilt devices. Gosling green facings with Austrian knots to cuff. Bright and great condition for age, quilted interior.

A few minor marks and the tiniest of surface wear but no holes or repairs. This was quite a slight chap so you will need a small/adjustable mannequin for display. Regret I will only post to a UK address, cheque or bank transfer only please on this item, no Paypal. 1914 Bronze Medallion commemorating the Mayor of Brussels who resisted the German occupation who was imprisoned in Germany for the rest of the Great War Maker marked G. DEVREESE, this bronze medallion (circa 2.9cm in diameter) dated 1914 and commemorating ADOLPHE, the Burgomaster ( Mayor ) of Bruxelles who stood firm against the Germans in WW1.

Adolphe Max (1869 - 1939), gained international fame for his resistance to the German occupation. He was elected burgomaster of Brussels in 1909, and in August 1914, when German troops entered Brussels, he refused to co-operate with the German appointed govenor, was arrested the following month and imprisoned in Germany for the duration of the war. Shortly after his celebrated return in November 1918, he was made minister of state, but remained as the burgomaster of Brussels until his death in 1939. 1914 Mons Trio, Defence Medal and Army LSGC Medal (GV) to a senior NCO, Royal Engineers 1914 Star and bar to 15075. Whitters R.E.; BWM & VM (Acting W.O. 2 R.E.); Defence Medal, 1939 - 1945 (unnamed as issued); Army LSGC (GV) to 1851938 Sjt R.E.) William was from Belfast. His father's medal ) James Whitters who served in the the Inniskilling Fusiliers) is separately listed In NEF condition which is surprising for such a long serving soldier.

Supplied with copy of MIC which confirms his entitlement to the Mons clasp and rose. He went to France and Flanders on 7th October 1914. You will be supplied with a copy of his father's biography which gives much relevant family biographical information. Sold to Dave 1914 On War Service WW1 Munition Workers Home Front Brass & Enamel Badge by Collins Gilt bright (with tiny and minor spotting) and enamel in good undamaged condition.

Maker marked on reverse 'D.G. Collins, London' and stamped with the number '33028'. Circa 2.6cm in diameter. 1914 Star to British Red Cross Society & order of St John of Jerusalem - E.J.P. Woollcombe An original 1914 star with a lovely patina, correctly impressed naming to 'E.J.P. Woollcombe, B.R.C.S.

Regret I do not have his other medals. This is unresearched. But what a great name, should not be too hard to find! GVF condition, no damage. 1914 Star to Corps of Mechanical Transport, Army Service Corps ( ASC ) - Watson 1914 Star with full length original silk ribbon correctly impressed with an unusual prefix to the Star as follows 'CMT - 1829 Pte A. Watson, A.S.C.

A rare medal to an army which was still pretty much horse drawn. See Wilkinson Vol 1 page 136 for confirmation of unit. 1926 General Strike Devonshire Special Constabulary Medal ( G.V.R. ), Certificate and Enamel Lapel Badge An interesting trio of items attributed to Raymond J Hammond.

The threat of revolution in 1926 led to the Home Secretary, Joynson- Hicks mobilizing a steel-helmeted Civil Constabulary Reserve of which Hammond was one. The three items are: Special Constabulary Medal in Bronze correctly impressed ' Raymond J, Hammond ' with original ribbon and single pin clasp fitted to the reverse for wear. The medal is in GVF condition. Original Printed Certificate from Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin and the Home Secretary W. Joynson-Hicks, Downing Street, May 1926 awarded to Raymond J Hammond of the Devonshire Special Constabulary relating to his service in the ' the crisis' which was the 1926 General Strike (slight tear to centre far right edge and appears to have been removed from a frame). An enamel and brass lapel badge ' Devon Special Constable' with its horseshoe lapel fitting.

Enamel in good condition. All items came together. Coll 1930s British Facist White Metal & Black Enamel 2nd Issue Version Lapel Pin Brooch Badge An F surrounded by a circlet bearing the motto for ' King and Country ', small white metal rose above. Circa 25mm in diameter. Original pin fitting to the reverse; fully functional. Maker marked Gaunt London, and 'Registration applied for'. In very good condition.

It is in fact a British Fascist badge. The 'F' in the centre stands for 'Fascist'. The British Fascisti, started by Miss Rotha Lintorn-Orman in 1923.

The name eventually changed to the British Fascists to get away from the misconception that it was a 'foreign' movement. There were three variants of the standard 'party' badge, all similar to the one listed above, but with one slight difference: 1st issue badge - has a king's crown at top of badge 2nd issue badge - has a rose at top of badge 3rd issue badge - has a cross within a rose at top of badge It is a very popular mistake to assume that this is a British Union of Fascists ( BuF ) badge. Will post to a UK address only. 1930s British Fascists Black Enamel 3rd Issue Version Lapel Pin Brooch Badge - original An F surrounded by a circlet bearing the motto for King and Country, small cross in rose above. Circa 25mm in diameter. Original pin fitting to the reverse; fully functional. Maker marked Birmingham Medal Co to reverse and stamped '12493'.

It looks bronze to the front, but I suspect this was once plated white metal and has been polished off as traces of white metal plating to the reverse. This is not one of the copies frequently encountered on a well known website. The 'F' in the centre stands for 'Fascist'.

The British Fascisti, was started by Miss Rotha Lintorn-Orman in 1923. The name eventually changed to the British Fascists to get away from the misconception that it was a 'foreign' movement. There were primarily three variants of the standard 'party' badge, all similar to the one posted here, with one slight difference: 1st issue badge - has a king's crown at top of badge 2nd issue badge - has a rose at top of badge 3rd issue badge - has a cross within a rose at top of badge. It is a very popular mistake to assume that this is a British Union of Fascists ( BuF ) badge.

Will post to a UK address only. 1936 Hallmarked Silver Air Raid Precautions ( ARP ), Male Warden's Badge & Scarce Red Box 1936 Air Raid Precautions Male Warden's Hallmarked Silver ARP Badge.

A good early badge in mint condition, the reverse bearing London silver hallmarks for 1936 and with maker's details 'R.J' (Robert Jay). Original buttonhole fitting, complete with original card box, which is also in very good condition with only very minor splits to corners but condition is 9 out of 10. An exceptional set. Box circa 65mm square 1938-1941 Air Defence Cadet Corps ( ADCC ) Large Button A good example of the scarce ADCC large chrome button. Complete with shank.

Good condition. J R Gaunt & Sons Ltd, London. Circa 23mm in diameter. The ADCC was the for runner of the Air Training Corps. 1938-1941 Air Defence Cadet Corps ( ADCC ) Medium Button A good example of the ADCC medium chrome button. Complete with shank.

Good condition. Made in England to the reverse. Circa 17mm in diameter.