Pair of Essex Regiment Officer's Shield Pattern Silver and Gilt Collar Badges

Essex Regt Officer's Silver and Pr of Gilt Collar Badges. In the shape of a shield with three seaxes (the County arms of Essex ). One collar has had a contemporary repair to lugs. Some wear to gilt but, otherwise in lovely condition.  read more

Code: 1944

c1954-58 Essex Regiment Other Ranks Collar Badges

Scarce, short lived Essex Regt gilding metal die struck Other Rank's collar badges. Nr matching pair (one with original finish). VGC.

Likely, worn 1954-57 before the anodised version came in.


The Essex Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence from 1881 to 1958. The regiment served in many conflicts such as the Second Boer Wa...  read more

Code: 1943

c1953-58 Essex Regiment Purple Battle Dress (BD) Cloth Shoulder Title Badge Patch

Essex Regimental shoulder title British Army insignia. Authorised for wear 31 Oct 53. GC.

Ref: BoBD 4197.



The Essex Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence from 1881 to 1958. The regiment served in many conflicts such as the Second Boer War and both World War I and World War II, serving with distinction in all three....  read more

Code: 1940

c1954-58 Essex Regiment Anodised Aluminium Collar Badge

Essex Regt, scarce, 1954-58 Other Ranks ano staybrite (likely only 1958 made) collar badge, facing right with brass backing plate. VGC.  read more

Code: 1937

Coldstream / Grenadier / Welsh Guards Officers Pattern Bronzed OSD Rank Star / Pip Badge

Officer Service Dress (O.S.D.) bronzed brass Guards patt Garter star with two original loops to the reverse. Some service wear.

In 1919, a new order was issued by the Horse Guards office—all Guards officers would wear special star badges.
Grenadier Guards: Garter star.
Coldstream Guards: Garter star.
Scots Guards: Thistle star.
Irish Guards: Shamrock ...  read more

Code: 1933

Pre-1992 New Metal Women's Royal Army Corps (WRAC) Guards Depot Pirbright Pin Badge

British Army W.R.A.C. Guards' Depot Badge Women's
a very scarce gilt coloured early new metal jacket badge for WRAC's attached to the Guards Depot at Pirbright, Surrey. Similar design to the Coldstream Guards cap badge. Brooch pin fitting on the reverse. VGC.

NB: this is not the more common anodised version.  read more

Code: 1926

cWW2 Leicestershire Regiment Paste Backed Cloth Shoulder Title Badge

cWWII, Leicester Regt pasted backed wartime shoulder title. VGC.




The Leicestershire Regiment (Royal Leicestershire Regiment after 1946) was a line infantry regiment of the British Army, with a history going back to 1688. The regiment saw service for three centuries, in numerous wars and conflicts such as both World War I and World War II, before being ama...  read more

Code: 558

Suffolk Regiment Officer's Service Dress (OSD) Cap Badge

Suffolk Regt O.S.D. cap badge. Verdigris spot on 'E' of Regt and some polishing to high points.  read more

Code: 1241

c2002-07 Officer's 2nd Pattern Royal Gloucestershire Berkshire Wiltshire Regiment (RGBW) Collar Badges by Firmin

Lovely R.G.B.W. short lived 2nd and last Patt Offr pair of collars, silver and gilt washed with red felt backing cloth. On pins attachment maker marked FIRMIN. VGC.

On 16 December 2004, the Ministry of Defence announced a reorganisation of the Infantry Regiments. In preparation for this, the regiment was moved from the Prince of Wales' Division to the Light Division and renamed ...  read more

Code: 407

cWW2 British Calico Printed Overseas Stripes Badges

cWWII, British Army overseas service chevrons / stripes 3 years. VGC.  read more

Code: 1916