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Victorian (c1860) Shako Plate for 27th (Bolton) Lancashire Rifle Volunteer ‘Arms of the Palatine on Lancaster’. 19289:14. - 19289:14
The Bolton Rifles, later the 5th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, was a volunteer unit of the British Army from 1859 until 1967. It served on the Western Front during the First World War, and in the Far East during the Second World War, when one battalion was captured at the Fall of Singapore. It consisted of four companies (at Bolton, Deane, Farnworth and Kearsley) commanded by Major William Gray, MP with a headquarters at a rented house in Crook Street. It had increased to six companies headquartered in Bridge Street by 1861, when Gray was promoted to lieutenant-colonel, and eight by 1863, headquartered at the old workhouse in Fletcher Street. The smaller 82nd Lancashire RVC (raised at Hindley on 14 June 1861) was attached to it. The Bolton Rifles' uniform was originally light grey with green facings and a grey cap, later changing to scarlet with green facings and regulation spiked helmet. Edward III raised Lancaster to a County Palatine for Henry’s lifetime. This meant that the new Duke had sovereign rights in the county in the spheres of justice and administration. The law courts in Lancashire were under the Duke’s administration and he appointed the sheriff, judges, justices of the peace and other senior officials. In medieval England Palatinate powers were devolved royal powers for use in regions where central government was difficult. The creation of Lancashire as a County Palatine may have been intended by Edward III as a protective barrier against the Scots. 12 ¼ cm in length and 9 cm wide. The 3 lugs are present to the rear. The price includes UK postage. 19289:14.
£275.00

Victorian ‘Royal Inniskilling’ Fusiliers Fur Cap Grenade Officers Badge. 19289:13. - 19289:13
The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers was an Irish line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence from 1881 until 1968. The regiment was formed in 1881 by the amalgamation of the 27th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Foot and the 108th Regiment of Foot. Arthur Cadwgan Michael illustration of a flare lighting up an Ottoman attack on Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers' positions near Achi Baba, Gallipoli, It saw service in the Second Boer War, the First World War and the Second World War. In 1968 it was amalgamated with the other regiments in the North Irish Brigade, the Royal Ulster Rifles, and the Royal Irish Fusiliers (Princess Victoria's) into the Royal Irish Rangers. 10 ½ cm in length and 4 ¾ cm wide. Both lugs are present to the rear. Postage and packing is included in the price. 19289:13.
£295.00

Victorian Officers Silver Gilt ‘Manchester Regiment’ Helmet Plate (Maker Hobson & Sons). 19289:12. - 19289:12
The Manchester Regiment was formed on the 1st July 1881 when the 63rd and 96th Regiments of Foot were amalgamated under the Childers Reform. However the Regiment can trace its history back a further 123 years prior to this date. Hobsons began their uniform business close to Woolwich Barracks, South London, England. Clothing and Regimental Regalia were made for all members of the armed forces using traditional tailoring and handcraft techniques. Hobsons business grew to such an extent that by 1860 five shops were open in and around the Woolwich area. Their expertise and reputation for quality was rapidly established among customers, particularly the locally based Royal Artillery. Lexington Street London W.1 was acquired for Hobsons around 1880. Gold and Silver wire embroidery was produced here along with the weaving of lace. In the basement, the Leather Accoutrements department produced specialist goods of all descriptions. By the turn of the century the new Hobsons factory and offices in Tooley St (between London Bridge and Tower Bridge ) were in operation. Several hundred employees worked at making all garments and accessories required for the Guards uniforms. In the 1930's Hobsons purchased a disused church hall with a plot of surrounding land at Thundersley, Essex with the long term plan of drawing all parts of the business together into one place - this would take another 60 years. 12 cm in length and 11 ¾ cm wide. All 3 lugs are present and the maker ‘Hobson & Sons’ plate to the rear. The price includes UK postage and packaging. 19289:12.
£425.00

Post ‘1901’ Kings Crown Officers Silver Gilt ‘Manchester Regiment’ Helmet Plate. 19289:10 - 19289:10
The Manchester Regiment was formed on the 1st July 1881 when the 63rd and 96th Regiments of Foot were amalgamated under the Childers Reform. However the Regiment can trace its history back a further 123 years prior to this date. 12 ½ cm in length and 11 cm wide. All 3 lugs are present to the rear. The price includes UK postage and packaging. 19289:10.
£395.00

Victorian Silver Gilt ‘Lancashire Fusiliers’ Officers Fur Cap Grenade Badge. 19289:9. - 19289:9
The Lancashire Fusiliers was a line infantry regiment of the British Army that saw distinguished service through many years and wars, including the Second Boer War, the First and Second World Wars, and had many different titles throughout its 280 years of existence. In 1968 the regiment was amalgamated with the other regiments of the Fusilier Brigade – the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, Royal Warwickshire Fusiliers and the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) – to form the current Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. A good example with single screw fastening to the rear. 19289:9
£180.00

*Post WWI Mine Clearance Service Badge. 19289:7. - 19289:7
First World War Mine Clearance Service badge. After the war the Royal Navy established the Mine Clearance Service to clear the thousands of mines lay during the conflict. It operated from 1918 until it was disbanded in 1920. A floating mine embossed onto a white metal surface, within a roundel, surrounded by a laurel wreath, surmounted by a King's crown and above a motto scroll with: 'MINE CLEARANCE SERVICE' inscribed upon. *1 lug missing to the rear. The price includes UK postage. 19289:7.
£50.00

Victorian Officers Silver Gilt Royal Irish Fusiliers Fur Cap Grenade Badge. 19289:6 - 19289:6
The Royal Irish Fusiliers (Princess Victoria's) were an Irish line infantry regiment of the British Army, formed by the amalgamation of the 87th (Prince of Wales's Irish) Regiment of Foot and the 89th (Princess Victoria's) Regiment of Foot in 1881. The regiment's first title in 1881 was Princess Victoria's (Royal Irish Fusiliers), changed in 1920 to the Royal Irish Fusiliers (Princess Victoria's). Between the time of its formation and Irish independence, it was one of eight Irish regiments. This Fusiliers Fur Cap Grenade Badge is 10cm in length and 4.4cm in width. Both lugs are present to the rear. The price includes UK postage and packing. 19289:6.
£325.00

Victorian Officers Silver Gilt Royal Lancaster Regiment Helmet Plate. 19289:5. - 19289:5
The King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster) was a line infantry regiment of the British Army. It served under various titles and fought in many wars and conflicts, including both the First and the Second World Wars, from 1680 to 1959. In 1959, the regiment was amalgamated with the Border Regiment to form the King's Own Royal Border Regiment. Detachments of the regiment were used as guards upon convict ships travelling to Australia, with the detachments arriving from 1832. Detachments were stationed in Sydney, Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia and Swan River. The regiment was relieved in 1837 and headed to India. This example has all 3 lugs present to the rear. 12 ½ cm in length and 11 cm wide. The price includes UK postage. 19289:5.
£425.00

Post ‘1901’ Kings Crown Officers Silver Gilt Bedfordshire Regiment Helmet Plate. 19289:4. - 19289:4
The Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment was the final title of a line infantry regiment of the British Army that was originally formed in 1688. After centuries of service in many conflicts and wars, including both the First and Second World Wars, the regiment was amalgamated with the Essex Regiment in 1958 to form the 3rd East Anglian Regiment (16th/44th Foot). However, this was short-lived and again was amalgamated, in 1964, with the 1st East Anglian Regiment (Royal Norfolk and Suffolk) and 2nd East Anglian Regiment (Duchess of Gloucester's Own Royal Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire), and the Royal Leicestershire Regiment to form the present Royal Anglian Regiment. This example is in fine condition with all 3 lugs intact. 12 ½ cm long and 10 ¼ cm wide. The price includes UK postage. 19289:4.
£395.00

Victorian Royal Welch Fusilier Officers Fur Cap Grenade Badge. 19289:3 - 19289:3
The Royal Welch Fusiliers (Welsh: Ffiwsilwyr Brenhinol Cymreig) was a line infantry regiment of the British Army and part of the Prince of Wales' Division, founded in 1689 shortly after the Glorious Revolution. In 1702, it was designated a fusilier regiment and became The Welch Regiment of Fusiliers; the prefix "Royal" was added in 1713, then confirmed in 1714 when George I named it The Prince of Wales's Own Royal Regiment of Welsh Fusiliers. After the 1751 reforms that standardised the naming and numbering of regiments, it became the 23rd Foot (Royal Welsh Fusiliers). This nice example is silver gilt and has both lugs present. 10cm long and 4.5cm in width. The price includes UK postage. 19289:3.
£250.00
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