The 4th RTR was formed mainly from Scots, who wanted a pipe band. The formation of the band was not straightforward as by some it was viewed as not upholding the traditions of the RTR and was also viewed as offending Scottish Regiments.This Large Badge (approximately 3" X 3" is in heavy silver plate with 2 Long Lugs to the rear The band was formed in 1972 and is still going strong  read more

Code: 50658

The 27th Enniskilling Regiment of Foot were founded in 1751 and it was in 1840 that they changed the E to I and became the Inniskilling Regiment of Foot so the plate certainly pre dates 1840 It is Parkyn 237. Matte gilt backplate On this a Silver Hobnailed star to the top a Crown in Gilt then there are 10 gilded rays with the battle honours Maida Salamanca-Badajoz- Vittoria- Nivelle-Pyrenees-O...  read more

Code: 50657

A Superb Scarce SBP in silver and silver plate Two Scrolls Calcutta and Scottish thistle and flower sprays to eac side. Kings Crown over St Andrews Cross to the centre the arms of the city of Calcutta. Formed in 1914 by Scots in Calcutta They were attached to the Auxiliary Force (India) Their Tartan was Hunting Stewart and they wore a scarlet dress tunic with white facings and a green and white...  read more

Code: 50656

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This is Parkyn 321 Worn between 1830 and 1855 In this time they served in Jamaica, The Mediterranean, West Indies and North America (Canada) in 1854 it served under General Buller fighting at the Alma and Inkerman and in both battles of Sevastopol including the assaults on the Redan. Became 2nd Battalion Middlesex Regt in 1881. The plate is in very good condition with Gilt and silver very go...  read more

Code: 50655

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A Nice oval gilded plate on this the Garter Star in silver with red enamel Georges Cross. (Probably restored). On this a gilt strap Honi Soit Qui Mal y Pense over blue enamel. Hook and button fastening. Gilt in very good condition  read more

Code: 50654

A Nice Georgian brass plate to The Cumberland Militia. They were originally raised c 1757.In 1757 the county was required to provide 320 men; this had risen to 1180 men by 1796-9. In 1802 the quota was 615 men and then would rise throughout the Napoleonic Wars. In 1779 there was one battalion in the regiment with less than eight companies, but which had three field officers because the Lord ...  read more

Code: 50653

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A brass Shoulder Belt Plate complete with leather backing to the Larne Infantry a militia unit formed c 1798 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 to America in the 1800s  read more

Code: 50652

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This is the scarcer version with the smaller "cyclists" The HC were formed from the 5th VB Black Watch and re designated as the 8th Battalion (Cyclists) In 1909 they became independently re-designated as the Highland Cyclists Battalion. They were disbanded after the close of WW1  read more

Code: 50651

Nice example, two good lugs to rear slight warping as usual.  read more

Code: 50602

Early large pattern in unmarked silver 39 grams 2 silvered loops to rear. Lovely badge  read more

Code: 50605

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This was formerly the 5th Volunteer Battalion A&SH which had been formed from the various Rifle Volunteers. Some volunteered to fight in the Boer War. The 1st/8th served on the Western Front in WW1 and in France and Belgium in WW2 in 1947 it was amalgamated with the 11th A&SH.  read more

Code: 50604

Very nice die struck badge Bloomer 206 ex Bosleys 2 copper lugs to rear.  read more

Code: 50595

A Lovely Silvered Plate 3.5inches x 2.25 inches to the centre a silver company badge, The badge design is similar to the London Scottish. The Bombay RV were formed i n 1870. This company were formed in 1914 disbanded in 1922. Officers badges are very scarce. Maker marked to clasp.  read more

Code: 50638

The always say leave the best until last so here we have it. An Uber Rare Georgian Naval Officers SBP. Not in Parkyn but a similar SBP is drawn in Almacks Regimental Badges of the British Army One Hundred Years ago (Published 1900) Page 67
An oval bright gilt plate 3.25inches X 2.5inches with raised burnished edge on this a gilt Crown and collar with Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense to the cen...  read more

Code: 50650

A Truly Superb SBP dating c 1840-50 to one of the oldest regiments in the British Army. Formed originally by the East India Company fought against Tippoo Sultan in 1790-91storming and capturing Bangalore and fighting at Saringapatam. Later they fought in the Peninsula then Canada.West Indies,India na Burmah they became the 2nd Battn Duke of Wellingtons in 1881. The plate is described by Parkyn...  read more

Code: 50649

Dating from c 1850 The Bedford Light Infantry or Bedfordshire Light Infantry Militia were originally formed c 1798 for home service to release troops for the Napoleonic Wars. The Later became the 3rd militia Battalion of the Bedfordshire regiment. This is a superb plate a silver plated back plate on this a silver star plate on this a gilt crown over a gilt strung bugle with a silver numeral 18...  read more

Code: 50648

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A Superb example. A gilt grenade. on this two silver sprays of Shamrocks. on the base of these an elephant over a tablet Mysore and a tiger over a tablet Plassey over a scroll with Spectamur Agendo. Within the wreath a shield bearing the arms of the City of Dublin. Three Castles with flames coming from the tower/ Superb.  read more

Code: 50647

This is the Post 1881 Variant. A gilt grenade and Laurel Wreath bearing the battle honours. Plessy,Buxar, Guzerat, Deig, Bhurtpore, Affghanistan,Goojerat,Chillianwallah, Punjaub,Lucknow, Delhi. A scroll to bottom "Royal Munster" To the centre a silver shield bearing the arms of th province of Munster 3 Crowns in gilt. as good as it gets.  read more

Code: 50646

Large Gilt Grenade with the Eagle in silver over the tablet with No 8 in extremely fine condition  read more

Code: 50645

On a large Gilt grenade the Castle of Inniskilling in silver with flag flying to left.Extremely Fine condition.  read more

Code: 50644