cWW1 Princess Mary Christmas 1914 Gift Fund Xmas Card Folded

WWI, Princess Mary Xmas 1914 gift fund postcard. From King George V ( in Army Uniform ) and Queen Mary for Overseas Troops. Note the card has been folded in centre (to fit into tin) and has a central crease.


As well as the 1914 Christmas Gift Box, another Royal gift distributed to the BEF and Royal Navy on Christmas Day was this sepia coloured postcard. On the back of it ...  read more

Code: 1728

cWWII Cirencester Gloucestershire Salute the Soldier Week Fundraising Badge

cWW2, Cirencester Cotswolds 'Salute the Soldier' week fundraising badge. A scarce celluloid tin badge sold to raise funds during Second World War. Good condition, pin missing, 2 x spots of foxing.  read more

Code: 2312

Catholic Boys' Brigade (CBB) Brass Voided Cap Badge

Rare, C.B.B. Cap badge. Features the letters "CBB" at the top, a central papal tiara and crossed keys emblem, and a scroll at the base inscribed with the Latin motto "NE CEDE MALIS" (meaning "Yield not to misfortunes"). Designed as a voided rayed-star or sunburst pattern, typically featuring lug attachments on the reverse for headdress wear. VGC.


The Catholic Boys' Briga...  read more

Code: 2283

c1952-57 Essex Regiment Number 14, 2nd Phase Home Guard (HG) Shoulder Title Badge

ESSEX / 14, 2nd phase H.G. Shoulder title patch.
Good scarce white embroidered on red plasticised felt. Missing a tiny bit of red flock between E & X.

H.G. Uniform consisted of a standard 1949 pattern battledress and midnight blue beret as worn by the rest of the army. Scottish battalions wore a Balmoral bonnet. A helmet and greatcoat were provided, along with 1937 pat...  read more

Code: 2233

c1952-57 Essex Regiment Number 9, 2nd Phase Home Guard (HG) Shoulder Title Badge

ESSEX / 9, 2nd phase H.G. Shoulder title patch.
Good scarce white embroidered on red plasticised felt. Missing a tiny bit of red flock between E & X.

H.G. Uniform consisted of a standard 1949 pattern battledress and midnight blue beret as worn by the rest of the army. Scottish battalions wore a Balmoral bonnet. A helmet and greatcoat were provided, along with 1937 patt...  read more

Code: 2231

c1952-57 Essex Regiment Number 8, 2nd Phase Home Guard (HG) Shoulder Title Badge

ESSEX / 8, 2nd phase H.G. Shoulder title patch.
Good scarce white embroidered on red plasticised felt. Missing a tiny bit of red flock between E & X.

H.G. Uniform consisted of a standard 1949 pattern battledress and midnight blue beret as worn by the rest of the army. Scottish battalions wore a Balmoral bonnet. A helmet and greatcoat were provided, along with 1937 patt...  read more

Code: 2227

cWW1 Metropolitan Special Constabulary Police Constable Badge

A scarce original First World War period 'Metropolitan Special Constabulary' police badge. Bronze crowned title circlet, with Royal Arms to centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis Howard St. Birmm'. Good condition, complete with original early pattern large round buttonhole fitting.  read more

Code: 2224

Pre-1953 Oxford Oxfordshire Special Constable Constabulary Police Cap Badge

Pre 1953 period 'Oxfordshire Special Constable' cap badge'; die cast chromium plated well defined example, the reverse impressed in relief with maker's details: 'FIRMIN LONDON'.Lugs. VGC.  read more

Code: 2223

c1952-57 Essex Regiment Number 15, 2nd Phase Home Guard (HG) Shoulder Title Badge

ESSEX / 15, 2nd phase H.G. Shoulder title patch.
Good scarce white embroidered on red plasticised felt.

H.G. Uniform consisted of a standard 1949 pattern battledress and midnight blue beret as worn by the rest of the army. Scottish battalions wore a Balmoral bonnet. A helmet and greatcoat were provided, along with 1937 pattern webbing. Small arms issued to the Home Guar...  read more

Code: 2221

c1952-57 Essex Regiment Number 7, 2nd Phase Home Guard (HG) Shoulder Title Badge

ESSEX / 7, 2nd phase H.G. Shoulder title patch.
Good scarce white embroidered on red plasticised felt.

H.G. Uniform consisted of a standard 1949 pattern battledress and midnight blue beret as worn by the rest of the army. Scottish battalions wore a Balmoral bonnet. A helmet and greatcoat were provided, along with 1937 pattern webbing. Small arms issued to the Home Guard...  read more

Code: 2217