This is genuine example of this much copied badge. It is Bloomer 205. Nicely polished to high points and two good lugs to rear. The 75th were raised in 1787 by Robert Abecromby,They first saw action in India, fighting at Seringapatam and Mysore. (Hence the Royal Tiger in the badge).During the Napoleonic Wars the 75th were stationed in the Mediterranean. Later, during the colonial period they se...  read more

Code: 50109

160.00 GBP

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A Truly scarce item, 0Only worn briefly of the French Shako (1855 - 1861) The Westmoreland Regiment was numbered 55 of foot became the 2nd Battalion The Border Regiment in 1881. A very scarce badge in great condition  read more

Code: 50307

Came with the glengarry badge this is in Silver Gilt and Green enamel. A Large badge it is 2.5 inches wide by 2.75 wide . Retailed by Marshall and Aitken Edinburgh. Truly immaculate.  read more

Code: 50475

Leave the best til last they say. This superb item is in silver or silver plate with a gilt centre overlay over a green enamel centre. Unusually there is no damage to the enamel. The 5th came out of the Midlothian Rifle Volunteers (Leith & Corstophine) and was formed as the 5th Battalion in April 1888 The blue helmet was only worn between 1888 and 1905 when the battalion adopted the Kilmarnock ...  read more

Code: 50476

Extremely scarce SBP dating to around 1797-8. Gilded back plate Silver strap surmounted by a lions head with the strap containing the words Third West York Militia. Yorkshire double rose in silver to centre, Original leather backing to rear. They were also known as the Ist Regiment of Militia and also The Third West Yorkshire Light Infantry. Sold with a copy of the Standing Orders of the Third ...  read more

Code: 50581

1250.00 GBP

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They were designated in March 1814 This plate was worn on the Heavy Albert Pattern Helmet from 1854. It is similar in shape and size to the Heavy Dragoon Officers Helmet and is one of the biggest badges recorded, being 6 inches wide and 5.5inches tall. It is in three sections. The backing plate is bright gilt and on the shield is a silver hobnailed star. On this a gilt oval strap with "The Nor...  read more

Code: 50709

400.00 GBP

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A rare item this one. The 31st (Huntingdonshire) Regiment became the first battalion the East Surrey Regiment in 1881. This plate was worn from 1847 to 1855 The plate is mentioned in Parkyn but not illustrated In extremely good condition. If paying via Paypal please add 5% to your total  read more

Code: 50784

1500.00 GBP

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A very nice example of the plate worn from the 1880s to 1901 in White metal. Scroll to Bottom "2nd Volunteer Battalion" Formed from the 1st Berwickshire Rifle Volunteers in 1880 in 1908 became the 4th Volunteer Batallion KOSB Two loops to rear  read more

Code: 50786

175.00 GBP

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A Silver SBP with London Hallmarks for 1796. Some wear to front. Shoulder Belt Plate complete with old leather backing to the Larne Infantry a militia unit formed c 1796 ostensibly to relieve troops for the fight with France but also used to suppress local uprisings. The Maid of Erin between two scrolls Larne and Infantry. Larne is in County Antrim and many Scots/Irish used the port to travel t...  read more

Code: 50669

750.00 GBP

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An uncleaned Silver plated copper Shoulder Belt plate to the Thoresby Volunteers.The Thoresby Volunteers were raised circa 1802-03 and commanded by Charles Herbert Pierpoint who was 2nd Earl Manvers of Thoresby Hall, Nottinghamshire. They were a militia unit during the Napoleonic Wars and also served to keep civilian peace. They were deployed in the Nottingham Lace Riots in the early 1800s. Li...  read more

Code: 50626

750.00 GBP

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The 54th became the 2nd Battalion The Dorsetshire regiment in 1881. There are two examples of this badge one with a sphinx with Egypt in the tablet and this one with Marabout.This is a fine example of this scarce badge  read more

Code: 50227

OK you 24th of Foot people, here's something as rare as hens teeth. This plate was worn between 1782 through to the end of the century.This is Parkyn 215 which is referred to but Parkyn had not seen one and quoted another antiquary, Almack. The plate is gilt, presumably on brass, with a roped edge. On this a garter star in silver. On this engraved "2nd Warwickshire Regiment" in the centre the ...  read more

Code: 50156

An extremely fine example of the plate worn 1844-1855
Gilt matted backplate with burnished edge on this a gold star backplate on this a silver hobnailed star on this a gilt St Andrew and Cross over royal blue translucent enamel and a banner reading The Royal Regiment Always save the best til last!  read more

Code: 50842

2500.00 GBP

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A Superb example of the plate worn c 1820-1845 Polished gilt back plate On this a silver star with square ends to the rays on this a Georgian Crown over a rope edging withing this the numerals 22 on Royal Blue translucent enamel To the bottom of the plate a Roman fasces with Cheshire on it .Superb item with original leather backing  read more

Code: 50841

2250.00 GBP

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This is the plate worn from 1850-1881 reeded backplate on this the silver star and cross on this a gilt banner with Crown Nemo Me Impune Lacesset to strap Sphinx below. Numerals 42 to centre in silver.  read more

Code: 50840

900.00 GBP

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a very good example of the plate worn from 1881 Gilt backplate and the ornamentation in silver 3 piece construction Officers initials to rear CMU  read more

Code: 50838

350.00 GBP

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A Superb example 7 piece construction as good as any I have seen. Gilt Reeded backplateon this the star and cross on this an imperial crown, monogram blank scroll and elephant. You wont find better  read more

Code: 50837

500.00 GBP

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A Really nice example of the plate worn post 1850 to 1881 with Peninsula, Waterloo and other battle honours. Very good condition  read more

Code: 50836

425.00 GBP

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Very fine silver or plated brooch to the 4th (Perthshire Battalion) Black Watch formed from various Perthshire Rifle Volunteers in 1887  read more

Code: 50835

475.00 GBP

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Lovely example of this Victorian Plate Two matching numbers (117) Maker Marked Firmin & Sons Ltd London and Birmingham.  read more

Code: 50834

275.00 GBP

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