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Gloucestershire Regiment Pouch Badge. 22434:12. - 22434:12
The Gloucestershire Regiment, commonly referred to as the Glosters, was a line infantry regiment of the British Army from 1881 until 1994. It traced its origins to Colonel Gibson's Regiment of Foot, which was raised in 1694 and later became the 28th (North Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot. The regiment was formed by the merger of the 28th Regiment with the 61st (South Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot. It inherited the unique distinction in the British Army of wearing a badge on the back of its headdress as well as the front, a tradition that originated with the 28th Regiment after it fought in two ranks back to back at the Battle of Alexandria in 1801. At its formation the regiment comprised two regular, two militia and two volunteer battalions, and saw its first action during the Second Boer War. The British Army, pouch or sabretaches were first adopted at the end of the 18th century by light dragoon regiments, four of which acquired "hussar" status in 1805. They were still being worn in combat by British cavalry during the Crimean War; "undress" versions in plain black patent leather were used on active duty. The Prussian Guard Hussars wore theirs in the Franco-Prussian War. In most European armies, sabretaches were gradually abandoned for field use by the late 19th century but were retained by some regiments for ceremonial occasions. This Gloucestershire Regimental Pouch Badge. Nice gilt period example depicting a Sphinx sitting on a square scroll with the word ‘Egypt’ within on a bed of laurel leaves. Beneath that a larger scroll with the word ‘Gloucestershire’ within. On reverse, present are two loops attached. Measuring: 10 x 6 ½ cm. The price includes UK delivery. 22434:12.
£145.00

Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers Victorian Officers Helmet Plate. 22434:11. - 22434:11
Lanarkshire - The Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers Victorian Officers helmet plate. 3-piece construction. A plain silvered quoit, on this a full wreath of thistles - to the centre a badge like the Highland Light Infantry with an imperial Crown on a hobnailed star to the centre a bugle horn and to the centre of this the monogram LVR. Stout pin to the rear. The plate would have been worn by officers of the Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers, a local militia formed in the mid-19th century to serve in defence roles. The intricate details and the use of the crown, thistles, and Highland Light Infantry-style badge reflect both the military and national pride of the era. Wreath of thistles: Encircling the inner design is a full wreath of thistles, a symbol commonly associated with Scotland. The thistle is the national flower of Scotland, and its presence emphasises the Scottish heritage of the Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers. At the centre of the brooch is a badge resembling that of the Highland Light Infantry, another famous Scottish regiment. The central feature of this badge is a hobnailed star, a common element in British military heraldry. Imperial Crown: Positioned atop the hobnailed star, the imperial crown signifies loyalty to the British Empire and the monarchy, as was customary for military insignia of the time. Bugle horn: At the heart of the badge is a bugle horn, which traditionally represents light infantry or riflemen. The horn symbolizes communication and rallying troops, which is fitting for a volunteer rifle unit. Monogram 'LVR': In the very centre of the bugle horn, the monogram "LVR" stands for "Lanarkshire Volunteer Rifles," identifying the specific unit to which the officer belonged. In very good order with two pins to the rear. The price includes UK delivery. 22434:11.
£295.00

*Pair* Royal Marine Plymouth Division Band helmet plates circa 1919-52. 2234:10 - 22434:10
The Royal Marines Band Service is the musical wing of the Royal Navy and an independent element of the Royal Marines. It currently consists of five bands plus a training wing – the Royal Marines School of Music at HMS Nelson – and its headquarters is at HMS Excellent, Whale Island, Portsmouth. The development of music in the Royal Marines is inextricably linked with the evolution of British military bands. Lively airs and the beat of the drum enabled columns of marching men to keep a regular step. The drum was the normal method of giving signals on the battlefield or in camp. As long ago as the days of Drake and Hawkins the drummer's rhythm would advertise the changing watches or beat the men to quarters. Royal Marine Drummers were first mentioned in the 1664 Convening Order, at the formation of Corps and so pride themselves as being the oldest Branch in the Corps. Two post 1923 gilded metal example of crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and scroll inscribed "Gibraltar" to the top and fouled anchor to the junction below. Within the wreath, a strap inscribed "Per Mare Per Terram”. To the centre, a globe in relief. Applied Prince of Wales's plumes to one badge. Two loops to the reverse with pins. Both are in very good order. The price for the pair includes UK delivery. 22434:10.
£245.00

*Scarce* Georgian Officers Copper Gilt 1796 Universal Pattern Gorget. 22434:9 - 22434:9
Instituted in 1796. Copper gilt, engraved with the crowned Royal Cipher GR for Georgius Rex (King George), flanked by two olive branches, 10 x 8 x 4 cm, good condition with a professional repair to the front upper curve. This pattern, known as the 1796 Universal Pattern Gorget, was introduced in May 1796. They were worn as part of the uniform by all officers of the British Army. Scarce now, this particular example dates ca.1796-early 1800s and comfortably fits into the period spanning the French Revolutionary War, Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812. The gorget was abolished by William IV in August 1830 but permitted to be worn by Officers at home up to Christmas 1831 and up to 1832 by those abroad. The price includes UK delivery. 22434:9. (Shelf facing Office)
£395.00

Original Victorian Era Hertfordshire Rifle Volunteer Battalions Cap Badge. 22434:8 - 22434:8
The Hertfordshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the Territorial Army, part of the British Army. Originating in units of Rifle Volunteers formed in 1859, the regiment served in the Second Anglo-Boer War and the First and Second World Wars before losing its separate identity in 1961. Its lineage is continued today by the Royal Anglian Regiment. The origins of the regiment lay in the Rifle Volunteer Corps of the nineteenth century. These units were raised across Britain during a period of heightened Anglo-French tension resulting from the Second Italian War of Independence on the Continent. In 1908 the British Army's reserve forces were reorganised as part of the Haldane Reforms. The Volunteer Force was merged with the Yeomanry to create a new Territorial Force (TF), organised into 14 infantry divisions for mobilisation in the event of war. During the First World War, the Territorial Force was expanded and the Hertfordshire Regiment gained an additional three battalions. The 1/1st Hertfordshires was the only battalion to serve abroad, the remainder fulfilling recruit training and home-defence functions. On the outbreak of war, the battalion was embodied at Hertford under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Brand. It joined the British Expeditionary Force in France on 6 November 1914, serving in the trenches during the closing stages of the First Ypres. In excellent order with pin. The price includes UK delivery. 22434:8
£195.00

*Pair* Original British Army ‘The Royal Scots Fusiliers’ Cap Badge & an ‘Irish Royal Fusiliers’ Victorian Glengarry Badge c1881-1896. 22434:7 - 22434:7
The Royal Scots Fusiliers was a line infantry regiment of the British Army that existed from 1678 until 1959 when it was amalgamated with the Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment) to form the Royal Highland Fusiliers (Princess Margaret's Own Glasgow and Ayrshire Regiment) which was later itself merged with the Royal Scots, King's Own Scottish Borderers, the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment), the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and the Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordons and Camerons) to form a new large regiment, the Royal Regiment of Scotland. This British Army infantry unit recruited in the south-west of Ireland. Created in 1881 by the amalgamation of two former East India Company regiments, it was disbanded in 1922 on the establishment of the Irish Free State. Both badges are in excellent order with pins. The price includes UK delivery. 22434:7
£195.00
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