Sligo Artillery (Militia) Officer’s HP

A rare and attractive, gilt, helmet plate for an officer of The Sligo (Militia) Artillery with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). Litchfield 163.

Note: Norman Litchfield, in his book on The Militia Artillery, 1852-1909: Their Lineage, Uniforms & Badges, shows this plate in wear on a helmet.  read more

Code: 61010

ACC Officer's Cap Badge

A nice, silver-plated and gilt, cap badge for an officer of The Army Catering Corps with two lug fastenings (east and west). The reverse is marked for manufacturer J.R. Gaunt London. KK2158.  read more

Code: 61008

4th/5th E Lancs Cap Badge

A scarce, white metal, cap badge for the 4th/5th (territorial) battalions of The East Lancashire Regiment with two lug fastenings (east and west). KK1721.

Note: I understand this white metal badge was worn by non-commissioned officers only.  read more

Code: 61007

6th East Surrey Cap Badge

A scarce, blackened brass, cap badge for the 6th (territorial) battalion of The East Surrey Regiment with a slider fastening. KK1723.  read more

Code: 61006

2nd Royal Surrey Militia HP

A scarce, white metal, helmet plate for The 2nd Royal Surrey Militia with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). KK1170.

Note: This pattern of plate may have also been worn as a generic plate by other militia/Rifle Volunteer units.

This plate was very dirty and I soaked it in vinegar, which is why the lugs have a very new coppery look to them. Some of the tip...  read more

Code: 61005

Chigwell School OTC Cap Badge

A scarce, blackened brass, cap badge for The Chigwell School (Essex) Officer Training Corps with a slider fastening. KK2526.

Note: The tips of the mitre are slightly bent backwards but intact.  read more

Code: 61004

LF OSD Cap Badge

An officer's service dress, bronzed, cap badge for The Lancashire Fusiliers with two blade fastenings (east and west - the north blade is missing). KK1716.  read more

Code: 61003

100th Foot Collar Badges

A scarce pair of bi-metal collar badges for The 100th Foot (laster 1st battalion of The Leinster Regt, Royal Canadians), each with two lug fastenings (north and south). Churchill 1855.  read more

Code: 61002

2V Linc Shoulder Title

A rare, brass, shoulder title for the 2nd volunteer battalion of The Lincolnshire Regiment with two lug fastenings (east and west).

This title is not even mentioned in Ray Westlake's book on Collecting Metal Shoulder Titles.  read more

Code: 61001

14th RIR (YCV) Cap Badge

A scarce, white metal, cap badge for the 14th battalion of The Royal Irish Rifles (Young Citizen’s Volunteers) with a slider fastening. KK1153.  read more

Code: 61000