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The Boer war ...A large (9.75ins Dia) Commemerative plate Pretoria 1900 A superb commemorative plate in remembrance of KIMBERLY,LADYSMITH and MAFEKING An Antique HM silver scottish brooch A most splendid brooch bearing assaye marks for 1892,approximately 1.5 inches in diameter and of very special construction;comprising a quoit with celtic etchings and the Saltire to the centre,also with fine etching superimposed with a coronet style device. To the rear 6 silver wires secure the front devices and a fine original pin and clip. Excellent Birmingham hallmarks for 1892 The 2nd Bn The Royal Scots(The Royal Regiment) Officer's post1881 dirk belt clasp. A superb burnished gilt rectangular plate,measuring 2.5inches in width by 2.25 inches in height. The Star of the Order of the thistle and the Cross of St Andrew surround a gilt quoit inscribed "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT" with to the voided centre a gilt thistle with the background of green translucent enamel.. To the rear,fixed loop present with adjoining loop absent. A brass pin secures the front device The Pipe Banner carried by Captain Harry Colquhoun Farquarson MACDONALD of SLEAT'S Piper. This pipe banner was carried by the Company commander's Piper in the 1st Bn Seaforth highlanders. On one side is the Regimental crest of the Seaforth highlanders and on the other the crest of the MACDONALDS of SLEAT. Captain MacDonald was commissioned ensign into the 72nd Highlanders(Duke of Albany's Own) on 13th Nov 1878. He served in the Afghan war 1879-80,including the action at Charasiah,occupation of Kabul,defence of Deh Mazung and Gorge,attack on Bala Hissar Hill and Passage of Deh Mazung Gorges and final repulse of the enemy. He took part in the march from Kabul to Khandahar and the Battle of September the 1st, He was awarded the medal for Afghanistan with three clasps and The Bronze Star He accompanied the Ist Bn Seaforth Highlanders on the Egyptian Expedition of 1882,being present at the seizure of Suez Canal,Capture of Ismalia,Battle of Tel -El -Kebir,Occupation of Zag a Zig and Cairo. He was awarded the Egyptian medal with clasp and The Khedive's Star. The House of MacDonald of Sleat(Isle of Skye) Clan HUISTEAN,derives its origin from Hugh,son of Alexander,Lord of the Isles and Earl of Ross. Some research now needs to be done on just where Harry slotted in to all of this and indeed what became of him! and what of his piper, The banner survived but what of the chap who carried it? The Clan Chief is MacDonald of Sleat Clan Seat...Duntulm Castle Skye What a wonderful relic of that period and in superb condition. Look at pic no 3,most of the info has been derived from that letter. The Banner has been in a drawer for the past 40 years. SORRY FOLKS........GONE TO A GOOD HOME !1. B R Y G STRZ. Badge to The free polish Army Just look closely at this superb badge and see the splendid incorporation of Polish military insignia and the inclusion of that magnificent thistle inscribed with the Regiments details(i. BRYG STRZ.) I await with interest details from Gary or even Claudia who will give me more information on this wonderful item. A magnificent swooping "Royal" Polish eagle between the thistle leaves. Now to the rear and we see inscribed "SCOTLAND" and underneath 1942 K&S. Scotland welcomed the "Free" poles who served their country from here and were truly great Allies and friends. During the war my family were living in Aberdour and a large Polish contingent were based there. They were very kind to us local kids and had impeccable manners. They built diving platforms on the big rocks and when the full tide came in they seemed to take their lives in their hands but we so enjoyed watching their daring feats. Post war many stayed here in Scotland and Polish clubs were very strong. I am very pleased to see our Polish friends return to Bonnie Scotland! Please got to St Andrews and see the marvellous mosaic(about 6 feet tall) of a Polish Soldier.125 Canada Overseas Regiment(For King and Country) Bronze badge Just over 1.5 inches in height and almost 2 inches in width an excellent Bz badge with "125" in the middle,surrounded by a scroll inscribed "FOR KING and COUNTRY" To the rear 2 good copper lugs.1st (City of Dundee) Volunteer Bn Black Watch(Royal Highlanders) Pipers plaid brooch Similar in everything as regular soldiers except as at this time Volunteers did not serve overseas and accordingly they were not deemed worthy of bearing Battle honours on their uniform and insignia. Not always adhered to though! A strapped quoit with St Andrew and The Cross to the centre with a large thistle upon each side.At the top a sphinx upon a blank tablet with sheaves of corn. To the rear a very strong pin and catch. Some wear to high points 1889 -19082nd Highland Company-1st City of Edinburgh Rifle Vol. corpsps.off\'s silver plated Glengarry badge. circa 1860. This silvered badge has great definition. It comprises an oval,strapped quoit inscribed \"CLANN NA GAIDHEAL A GUALIBH CHIELE\",roughly traslated (as Highlanders,shoulder to shoulder).To the centre St Andrew with the Cross. To the rear,2 original lugs . A super die struck very early badge2nd Midlothian & Peebles Rifle Volunteers Or's WM Glengarry Badge – Circa 1880-81 This badge is absolutely superb. A large oval strap with the motto “Nemo me Impune Laccessit” inscribed. To the centre St Andrew with the Cross,voided. To the rear 2 copper lugs,super patina. What more can I say …..1880-81 – there cannot be many about! This is exceptional.5th(Perthshire Highland)VBn Black Watch post 1887 Plaid Brooch. A Good OR's die-struck example of white metal construction. Thistle wreath enclosing a circlet inscribed "Dia Agus Ar Duthaich";Rampant lion to the centre. Stout pin to the rear. NB. Also worn earlier by The Breadalbane rifle Volunteers who became the 5th Black Watch in 1887. A lovely crisp example.A hallmarked silver mounted Sgian Dhub A very nice sgian dhub of about 7.75 inches tall and one inch in width. The hilt is made from stag horn with a silver plate at the top and the blade is of stainless steel. Plain silver mounts and a good leather scabbard. On the rear of the scabbard is an impressed mark"MADE IN SCOTLAND" with the maker mark"T.E." and a nice set of assaye marks. The assaye marks give me a bit of a problem,I find it difficult to say with any certainty what is the year,it is quite clear but It has me stumped! It is Edinburgh with a capital"B" looks like 1907 but more likely 1957. Whatever it is it is an excellent example.A Seaforth Highlanders Officer's Sporran c/w japanned tin case This is a most exceptional item having been the property of Lt Colonel Algernon Brigham Anstruther Stewart DSO MID. He was born on 6th December 1869,the eldest son of Colonel C.E.Stewart CB. He was gazetted to the Seaforth Highlanders as 2nd Lieutenant 29th November 1890 and became lieutenant 1st June 1893. In that year he served with the Chitral relief forces;was present at at the action in Mamagair(Medal with clasp). He was promoted Captain 30th August 1899. He served in the South African war 1899-1902,taking part in the advance on Kimberley, including the action at Magersfontein;operations in the Orange Free State,February to May 1900,including operations at Paardeberg(17-26 Feb,);actions at Poplar Grove and Dreifontein; operations in Orange river Colony,May to 29th November 1900,including actions at Wittenberg(1st -29th July;operations in the Transvaal,(march to August 1901) and (March to 31st May 1902.) He was awarded an MID on the 10th September 1901 and later that month,27th September 1901 The DSO. He was appointed Commandant at Faurersmith and then Promoted Adjutant to the Militia 11th June 1903 until 21st February 1908. In 1911 he married Edith Evelyn the daughter of Sir Arthur Vivian. He received his decorations from the King on 18th December 1912 A Major by this time and without much time to relax he was posted to 1st Bn Seaforth Highlanders in 1914. He was wounded at Neuve Chappell in 1915 and was later promoted Lieutenant Colonel to Command the 4th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders in March 1916. Later that summer at Ecurie on the Somme on 23rd June 1916 he was killed in Action by a trench mortar whilst making a tour of the lines. There is so much more we can discover about this gallant soldier and that exceptional Battalion(The 4th) . The 4th Battalion is from Dingwall in Ross Shire and they have their own excellent Museum in the Town Centre where the Centre piece is Sgt John Meikle's VC...and his MM ! This is all managed by the Dingwall Museum trust and visitors receive a very warm welcome.A Victorian Piper's Plaid Brooch to the 1st / 2nd Bn HLI A superb example of a piper's Plaid brooch(circa 1881-1902)A 3&1/4ins dia Silver plated quoit with to the centre a Glengarry style device with the flat Imperial Crown and a short scroll inscribed "ASSAYE" Strong original pinback to the rear.A WW1 sweetheart brooch to the Essex Regiment,HM silver 1917 Just 90 years of age ! an excellent silver and enamels sweetheart brooch. Excellent original pin and clip to the rear and with Assaye marks for Brummagen 1917...or Brum.. or even Birmingham to the uneducated!A 9ct gold Canadian sweetheart Brooch A very nice 9ct gold and blue & red enamel Sweetheart brooch in the style of a maple leaf bearing The King's crown with red enamel with a scroll beneath in blue enamel inscribed "CANADA". The maple leaf sits at the centre of a small 3 sided bar also in gold. To the rear a strong gold pin and the back of the maple leaf is impressed "9ct"A 9Ct Gold sweetheart brooch in the style of a Kukri. A very fine little brooch all,including the pin, in 9Ct gold. To the rear impressed "I.B. & Co" 9ctA Bakelite vesta case of Boer War Vintage with picture Of VC winner An excellent brown bakelite vesta case of about 2 inches in height and 1.5 inches in width bearing a small portrait in a glazed frame of The Rt Hon Sir Redvers Henry Buller KCB VC. The same portrait as is in The Boer war books "South Africa and the Transvaal war" by Louis Creswicke" I remember Buller barracks very well indeed in Aldershot in the mid fifties....fantastic town "Home of the British Army" 153 pubs if I remember rightly,Is the "Ratpit" still in business? In the early sixties the MOD master minds knocked down all the superb Victorian barracks...such as Buller.. when we woke up we just thought that 1 Para and Willie Woods had had a night out.A beautiful silk scarf with Seaforth Highlanders and Royal Navy interest A most lovely item,perhaps a remembrance item for soldier and sailor sons from WW1. The silk scarf is about 3 feet long, with one end bearing an emroidered Seaforth Highlanders badge and the other end bearing a naval badge that could pertain to be rather specialist depicting as it does a sub machine gun and a set of wingsA Bonnet badge in unmarked silver,bearing the motto An excellent unmarked bonnet badge. A slightly oval strapped quoit "1.5 Inches wide by 2 inches in height,inscribed"AQUILA PETIT SOLEM" translates as "THE EAGLE SEEKS THE SUN", to the voided centre is an Eagle. To the rear, the pin has been replaced at some timeA Bonnet Badge of the arms of Sir Thomas Phillips,silver HM 1902 A silver quoit about 1.5inches in Diameter,inscribed"OPORTET VIVERE" (It behoves one to live) To the voided centre a fox upon a torse. To the rear a good silver pin and catch. Makers mark"CW" with assaye marks for London 1902.A Bonnet badge to the Clan Bruce in unmarked silver A 2 inch Diameter strapped silver quoit inscribed "FUIMUS" literally translated as( We have been). This is a superb quoit with,to the voided centre is a Lion statant on a Torse with his dexter paw raised. Sir Robert De Bruis was a Norman Knight who was I suppose an illegal immigrant of his time,hitching as he did with William the Conquerer and so on It was a descendant,also named Robert..King no less who knocked the stuffing out of Edward's Army at Bannockburn in 1274. This is a lovely badgeA Bonnet badge to the Clan Johnston in unmarked silver A 2 inch wide strapped quoit inscribed "AYE READY"(or never unprepared!) To the voided centre is a winged spur. To the rear is an excellent pin and catch. The Johnston's were a famous clan in Border warfare.A Bonnet badge worn by the clan BRODIE in unmarked silver Almost 2 inches in diameter a strapped quoit inscribed"UNITE" which is the family motto. A superb castle in Morayshire now gifted to the Scottish National Trust; To the voided centre is a hand clutching 5 arrows with a torse beneath. To the rear an excellent silver pin and catch.A Bonnet badge/brooch to Iain Mhoir Murray in unmarked silver A strapped silver quoit,about 2 inches in diameter,inscribed"TOUJOURS PRET" or (always ready),to the voided centre a horse,unmounted upon a torse. four silver rods hold the silver horse proud of the quoit. To the rear a good original silver pin and catch.A Canadian sweetheart brooch HM 1917 A superb silver and enameled sweetheart brooch in the style of a large maple leaf in silver bearing the King's Crown also in silver but with red enamel background above a scroll with blue and white enamels and inscribed"CANADA" To the rear original pin and clasp,at the bottom are the makers mark"G.A & S" and the brummie assaye marks for 1917. Slight loss of the red enamel on the left side of the Crown but hardly affects how special this brooch isA Clan Brooch to the Stewart Family/ Stuart Measuring about 1.6 inches in diameter and in polished white metal a strapped quoit inscribed\"VIRESCET VULNERE VIRTUS\"....roughly translated as \"Courage becomes stronger thro\' being wounded\"To the voided centre a swan with her nest of young upon a torse. To the rear a good strong pin and clip.A Commemorative pewter cup to The Queens own Cameron Highlanders A very fine pewter cup to commemorate the \"Troodos Expeditionary Force 1902\". An excellent hand engraved Cameron badge with the names of those persons who took part in this exercise from the 4th June until the 6th June 1902. The Cameron devotee who purchases this fine cup will have a grand time researching this. Major Gordon is the OC with Lieutenants Campbell and Brodie as members. A Major Girvin is titled as the P.M. O ( Project management Officer?) methinks is the senior chap who ensures all necessary equipment,food,clothing,weaponry,ammo etc. or maybe just ski boots! and A.D.C. Buss is the units\"GOFOR\" ! Members \"4,5&6\" are I presume Greek Cypriots. This is a lovely \"blast from the past\"A Gentleman's pocket watch with engraved presentation inscription An absolutely superb pocket watch bearing hallmarks for Birmingham 1917. Presented to J. Frazir DCM by friends from his village in recognition of his act of gallantry on 7th January 1917. This is a most beautiful timepiece in great condition,having been recently serviced. More to come about this chappie! A Gentleman\'s pocket watch with engraved presentation inscription An absolutely superb watch \"Presented to\"Sergt Major J.W. McKelvy by the Sergeants Mess 21st K L R(Kings Liverpool Regiment !) on his appointment to a commission Dec 1915. It is plated with 2 plates of 14 Ct Gold . It is made by Dimmer of Liverpool(where else for the 21st KLR ?) It is in perfect order and comes with its original fitted box. The pictures will help to tell the story of this fabulous timepiece. I have not researched this wonderful object but I imagine that there is a great story to be told !A Gordon Highlander 19th Century Staffordshire figure A very excellent example of a military Staffordshire figure of a Gordon Highlander in uniform and with bayonet fixed. Jock is about 12 inches in height(including the plinth) The colouring is superb,espescially for this type of Staffordshire figure. You can see that he wears a long service stripe on his left sleeve. "A Gordon for me,a Gordon for me if yer nae a Gordon yer nae use tae me" !A Hallmarked silver Victorian plaid brooch to the Duke's of Argyll A most splendid unique silver plaid brooch bearing assaye marks for Glasgow 1881, comprising; A magnificent strapped quoit measuring 2.5 inches wide by almost 3 inches in height, the strapped quoit bears an inscription"VIX EA NOSTRA VOCO" the motto of the Dukes of Argyll. To the voided centre is a truly magnificent Boars head with another family motto inscribed upon a banner above " Ne obliviscaris" This plaid brooch is very important as a Victorian item of special significance to the Clan Campbell,indeed to the Duke of Argyll in person. To the rear of the brooch is a superb original pin and catch with the assaye marks for Glasgow 1881 impressed on the back of the Boars head,which bears as well the "blow holes" of manufacture. The Duke of Argyll's motto "VIX EA NOSTRA VOCO" translates as "I scarcely call these things my own" and the other "NE OBLIVISCARIS" translates as " DO NOT FORGET TO BE CARING". Well do we have any idea to whom this would have belonged to? Well, I do! The date 1881 was the year of Lord Cardwell's military reforms and also the date that this brooch was assayed in Glasgow. I believe that this most wonderful item was the property of John Douglas Sutherland Campbell the 9th Duke of Argyll ! When still the Marquess of Lorne,he and Princess Louise returned from Canada in 1883 following his role of Governor general of that Country. Lord Lorne did not become the 9th Duke until the death of his father in 1900. Princess Louise continued to play a very important role as the Colonel in Chief of "her" Regiment, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.. This is a most significant item of scottish memorabilia.A London Scottish Victorian Piper's plaid brooch A 3.5inches Diameter chromed highly burnished quoit with a wreath of thistles surrounding a Lion rampant upon a torse to the voided centre. At the bottom of the wreath is a scroll inscribed "LONDON SCOTTISH". To the rear,original stout pin and clip and 3 screw posts secure the front device with 3 nuts. Step back in time!A Masonic Founder's medal for a Universal Peace lodge No 1208 A most beautiful hallmarked gilded silver Jewel with assaye marks for London 1919. This is a unique founder's medal and it is in excellnt condition. The enamelling is a true work of art. The gilt "St Andrew" pinned to the tartan ribbon has the date "1919" inscribed on a scroll beneath His feet. To the rear a long gilt pin secures the medal and the makers mark and assaye marks are to the centre. Complete with box of issue from the Birmingham supplier. A most excellent Jewel.A minature Lee- enfield bayonet as a brooch An excellent small(2inches long) bayonet with wooden hilt and inscribed"OSTENDE". A very good strong pin & clip to the rear.A miniature lee- enfield bayonet as a brooch An excellent small lee-enfield bayonet complete in white metal with the blade inscribed"BRUXELLES". A good strong pin & clip to the rear. Measures 1.75insA miniature South Atlantic Medal with Rosette This is a very fine contemporary medal. The obverse has the Crowned profile Of Queen Elizabeth 2nd;reverse has a laurel wreath below the Arms of the Falkland Islands with "SOUTH ATLANTIC MEDAL" inscribed at the top. No clasps but a rosette denotes service in the combat zone. A very worthy addition to this page in this memorial year.A pair of silver plated buckles for Highland Brogues A very nice pair of silver plated buckles for Highland broguesA pair of WW1 medals to the HLI A very good pair of medals to 6210 Pte W.C.Jamieson H.L.I.A Piper's chrome plated arm badge Simply 2.5 inches in height and 1.5 inches at maximum width.in chrome a set of pipes complete. To the rear 2 excellent chromed lugs and a strong brass back plate.A Piper's cross belt loop,silver plated by R.G.Lawrie An excellent cross belt device with a good thistle decoration. Makers mark impressed to the rear "R.G.LAWRIE" "GLASGOW,EDINBURGH & LONDON"A Piper's metal arm badge A very good example of the Piper's arm badge,comprising a white metal set of Pipes,measuring about 2.5 inches in height and about 1.5 inches in width complete with brass backing plate and long brass securing pin.A Piper's Plaid Brooch to the 2nd Bn Seaforth Highlanders A 3.5ins Diameter burnished silver quoit with,to the centre a Stag's head. This is most definitely the Stags head of the old 78th(The Ross-shire buffs). I am describing it as a Pipers Plaid brooch but it is in unmarked silver and of excellent quality.To the rear the front device bears 3 lugs which are secured by a long pin. Original strong pin and catch in place. Stamped /impressed at the top is"2/sea" and the number "10" just below. My opinion is that the number "10" refers to its precedence/place in the Regiments property and not to any specific amount ! This is a very eary piece and extremely tasty !A Piper's Plaid brooch to The Royal Scots Fusiliers In White metal a 3.75inches Diameter Quoit which is hand engraved with thistles and at the bottom a circle inscribed with the numerals"XX1". Not being a kilted Regiment the 21st did not have very many Plaids ! Therefore there were not very many plaid brooches ! To the rear a strong original pinback. Extremely rare.A Piper\'s plaid Brooch to the Royal Army Service Corps A highly burnished,silvered quoit of 3.5inches Diameter with,to the centre a device similar to the beret badge of the period,viz; a voided centre with \"E11\"in the middle,surrounded by a strapped quoit inscribed with the motto of the Order of the Garter,\"Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense\"and with the top of this bearing a part laurel wreath and the bottom inscribed\" Royal Army Service Corps\". to the rear a strong original pin and catch with three wires securing the front deviceThis is a lovely item and reminds me of when I was attached to the 2nd(Training Bn) R.A.S.C. at Willems Bks Aldershot. in the fifties Many,many stories i could tell...but here is a little one! One morning on first parade we were ordered to take off our boots by the CSM(who shall remain nameless!) Those of us that were unfortunate to be wearing civvy socks were doubled to the guardroom...KLANG ! Those other poor unfortunates that wore military socks but who had holes in them had to show them later that day properly darned. The very few who were found to be wearing civvy socks that also had holes were flogged! Phew! Lovely old Victorian Cavalry barracks that were demolished in the sixties. An excellent plaid brooch. PS made that bit up about the flogging!A Plaid brooch ,Seaforth or Mackenzie connections A most substantial silver plated Plaid brooch,comprising a 3.5inches Diameter,scalloped quoit with a wreath of thistles in high relief;to the voided centre a stag's head upon a torse. To the back a strong original pin and catch.A plaid brooch to a volunteer/militia unit of the Royal Scots post 1882 A very fine burnished decorated quoit of 3.75 ins diameter surrounding a wreath of thistles(once in gilt) with,to the voided centre a glengarry badge style device in white metal. To the rear a very strong original pin & clip and 4 pins secure the front devices. This lovely brooch has been worn by someone rather senior like the pipe Major.A Plaid Brooch to St Peter's Pipe Band A superb Brooch comprising a 3.5ins Dia quoit bearing four thistles connected by garlands and with The Lion Rampant within a shield at the top. Inscribed"St PETERS PIPE BAND". To the voided centre a pre 1881 glengarry badge device of The Cameron Highlanders. To the rear a strong original pinback. This brooch has been well cherished ,resulting in a lovely patinaA Plaid Brooch to The 10th (Queen Mary's Own) Gurkha Rifles A delightful example of an Officer's Plaid Brooch. A 3ins Dia burnished silvered quoit with a glengarry style device to the centre,comprising a strung bugle with a Kukri intertwined and the numeral 10 between them all above a scroll inscribed"PRINCESS MARY'S OWN". To the rear strong original pinback. The glengarry style device is held by 3 wires and the back of the badge is impressed "JR GAUNT & SON" A wee crackerA Plaid brooch to the Clan Farquarson A most substantial plaid brooch with a quoit of about 3 inches Diameter,with a "rope" decoration on both the inside and outside edges,the quoit is inscribed"FIDE ET FORTITUDINE" (By Fidelity & Fortitude). To the voided centre a Demi Lion Rampant clasping a sword in his dexter paw. To the rear a strong original pin. The material that the brooch is made from seems to have a high lead or pewter content. The Clan Farquarson hail from Aberdeen,Strathdee to be exact and were great supporters of Bonnie Prince Charlie the second time around and distinguished themselves at Culloden.A Plaid Brooch to the clan Sutherland A very substantial plaid brooch comprising of a scalloped quoit some 3.5inches in width surrounding a wreath of thistles in high relief,to the centre a smaller silver quoit surrounds the Cat-a-Mountain upon a torse,nicely voided. This "Cat" is very composed and has Attitude as can be seen from his stare! To the rear a strong original pinback. impressed on one of the scallops is"MADE IN SCOTLAND" Phew,that's a relief...guess where the MOD gets todays kilts made?..Well,it aint in Scotland, that's for sure! This is a very good Scottish Brooch indeed. It appears to be silver plated. PS. I canna state that this is not a military bit as it could well have belonged to a militia pipe band..over to you John !A Plaid Brooch to the County Archery & rifle club of The West of Scotland A superb Victorian Hallmarked silver Plaid brooch to the above West of Scotland club. The plaid brooch is about 2.75 ins in Diameter and with lovely etched decoration. To the very centre is a coat of arms upon a shield with the Cross of St Andrew to the centre,the four parts have their own distinct item,ie;(1) A Bugle (2) a bow & arrows (3) a target(4) Crossed rifles. below is a scroll inscribed"OSTENTANS ARTEM PARITER ARGUMQUE" whilst at the top of the shield is a Lion rampant holding a bow and a target. To the rear an original strong pin is in place. 2 long silver pins secure the front devices. The Victorian hallmarks are at bottom left. There is no date mark unfortunately. This is a beautiful item and I think it was probably used in such a way as an annual prize to be won by the club.....unless anybody out there knows differently! A most charming piece.A Plaid Brooch to The Royal Highland Fusiliers A Pipers Chromed Plaid brooch to The Royal Highland Fusiliers. This is a very heavy item(dinna drop it on your foot!) comprising A large quoit of 4ins Dia ,bearing a wreath of thistles,to the centre the Star of the Order of the Thistle surrounding a Glengarry style device with the initials "HLI",underneath a scroll inscribed "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSET". to the rear a strong securing pin. I have to say that this brooch is not the most loveliest of them all !A Plaid Brooch worn by the Pipe Major of the Gordon Highlanders This is a Victorian Hollow silvered Plaid Brooch alleged to have been worn by The Pipe Major in the 19th Century. It can easily be considered a civilian one. This is a lovely brooch,a superb wreath of thistles with a fluted edge and a large cairngorm to the centre.To the rear,nice silver pinback and loop. excellent piece. " A Gordon for me,a Gordon for me,if your nae a Gordon your nae use tae me; The Black Watch are Braw,the Seaforth an'a but a cocky wee Gordons' the pride o' them a"A presentation bronze figure of an Atholl Highlander An absolutely wonderful sculpted bronze figure of an Atholl Highlander standing approximately 4 inches in height and in formal parade dress complete with a short Lee-Enfield rifle. The base of the figure bears the place and date of "BLAIR 8th AUGst 1861". The figure stands upon a marble plinth(considered to be IONA marble) measuring 5.75 inches long and almost 4 inches in width and .6 ins thick. On the front of the plinth is a silver plate inscribed"JAMES SMALL OF DIRNADEAN FROM THE DUCHESS OF ATHOLE" The detail is excellent,it does look like the bayonet was fixed and is now absent. I have yet to find out the significance of the date and why it was a presentation piece from The Duchess. The figure has a long screw post which secures it to the plinth with a nut. On removing the figure the numerals "13" can be seen which may imply that quite a few Highlanders received a similar presentation. If the plinth is IONA marble that may also have some significance on why such a presentation. Iona marble is considered to have special powers and is still revered to this day. As well as general healing powers,way,way back in time it was expected to protect you against Shipwreck,fire and miscarriage! Stewart Small of Dirnadean was a local landowner and we presume an Atholl HighlanderA Presentation cup to The 3rd Vol Bn Gordon Highlanders 1905 A beautiful silver cup in Electro Plated Nickel silver,standing 9 inches high without a plinth and engraved Viz; 1903 3rd V B GORDON HIGHLANDERS SECTION COMMANDERS COMPETITION PRESENTED BY THE OFFICER'S OF THE BATTALLION TO SERGT. MACGREGOR "H" COY Very nice markings on the base,this is excellent quality. I wonder what became of Sergeant MacGregor! Just 5 years later and he would be in World War 1A silver commemorative medal to the Cameronians(26th of Foot) A superb commemorative medal depicting the 26th of foot at Malplaquet in 1709 on the front whilst at the rear is Inscribed "GREAT BRITISH REGIMENTS" "WAR OF THE SPANISH SUCCESSION. MALPLAQUET" underneath the numerals 1709 and below that inscribed"26th FOOT" The medal weighs 46gms ! and bears Birming Hallmarks for 1979,with the makers mark alongside "B M" I can recall when these items first appeared and they had silver badges to match. A silver commemorative medal to the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders An excellent medal depicting A soldier with bayonet fixed advancing on a tank where the crew have surrendered. To the rear inscribed "GREAT BRITISH REGIMENTS" "SECOND WORLD WAR SIDI BARRANI" and underneath the year "1940" and below that inscribed"79thFOOT" This medal is hallmarked for 1982A silver commemorative medal to The Royal Scots Fusiliers A superb medal inscribed on the front"THE ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS" and depicting The Battle of Blenheim. To the rear inscribed"GREAT BRITISH REGIMENTS" and underneath "WAR OF THE SPANISH SUCCESSION. BATTLE OF BLENHEIM" below that inscribed the date "1704" and underneath inscribed"21st Foot" Hallmark for Birmingham 1980 on the edge.A silver commemorative medal to the Seaforth Highlanders A superb medal depicting The relief of Lucknow during the Indian mutiny with the regimental title inscribed above. To the rear,inscribed at the top "GREAT BRITISH REGIMENTS" and below "INDIAN MUTINY" "RELIEF OF LUCKNOW" " 1875" and inscribed at the bottom " 72nd" & "78th" "FOOT" brummy marks for 1979A Silver Cross Belt plate to The Earls of Erroll, Megginch Castle Perthshire A very early Cross belt Plate bearing assaye marks for Edinburgh 1831,comprising a seeded rectangular plate,slightly concave and with burnished edges. Upon a torse two arms rising holding a bow and Arrow,ready, with a banner scroll above inscribed "MARTE ET ARTE"( could translate as" By fighting and by skill") To the rear ,at each corner is a fixing silver ring and 7 silver pins secure the front devices. This is an excellent item from that period,all in hallmarked silver.A silver kilt pin, very dainty and with excellent markings A very nice silver kilt pin,only about 2.75 inches in height,a superb etched hilt and a good strong pin and clip.A silver medal to The Highland Brigade for winning the Tug-o-War in 1947 A very fine "silver" medal,comprising a medal of 1.5 inches in Diameter and 1/10 inch thick. Depicting on the front of the promenade at Edinburgh Castle with a Military drum Major with four Pipers and inscribed above"HIGHLAND BRIGADE". To the rear, a fine wreath of laurels with an inscription; "1947" "TUG OF WAR" "first". A bonnie medal!A silver plated Highland Plaid brooch A superb quoit about 3.5inches in Diameter with Scalloped edges and a wreath of thistles in high relief surrounding a strapped lesser quoit bearing the inscription"NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT" with,to the voided centre a Lion Rampant upon a torse. To the rear a strong original pin and catch. A lovely itemA silver plated Bonnet badge to The Auchterderran & district Pipe Band A 2 inches Diameter Strapped silver plated quoit inscribed "AUCHTERDERRAN & Dt PIPE BAND" with to the voided centre a Lion Rampant upon a torse. To the rear a good strong original pin and catch. Those were the days.... Well,Auchterderran is near Lochgelly...OK? Well Lochgelly is near Cowdenbeath......OK? Lochgelly is best known for making the Tawse!A silver plated Plaid Brooch An extremely good example of this rather early plaid brooch, a quoit measuring about 3.5 inches in diameter,wth a scalloped edge surrounding a wreath of thistles,with to the centre a strapped quoit inscribed with the Motto of the Order of the Thistle"NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSET". To the voided centre is a Lion Rampant upon a torse. To the rear an excellent strong pin and clip,running north to south.A silver sporran cantle with Masonic connections Weighing in at 232 grammes a most splendid cantle measuring at 6 inches in width and 4.5 ins in height. Superb decoration,again all in silver with a small button bearing a strung bugle and an arrow. 3 super silver studs on the top of the cantle. To the rear 2 silver lugs and with holes in the back and front plates to secure the body of the sporran. A most exciting find !A super sweetheart Brooch to the 53rd Canada Overseas Battalion In the style of a large maple leaf in gilt with the numerals "53" to the centre with a scroll above in white enamel inscribed"CANADA" and below a scroll in blue enamel inscribed"OVERSEAS BATTALION" at the very top is the King's Crown with red enamel background(slight enamel loss). To the rear original pin and clip.A sweetheart brooch of a Kukri in gold and a ruby set in the hilt An absolutely delightful sweetheart brooch in the style of a Gurkha\'s Kukri,beautiful decoration on the blade and a perfect ruby placed in the hilt. The gold is unmarked but it has a lovely rosy colour. To the rear,a superb original gold pin and a message engraved\"FROM WILLIE TO MAGGIE 1929\" So there you have it...how much more can we find out,not a lot I\'m afraid,unless we discover all the serving Officers in the Gurkha regiments in 1929 with the name of \"Willie\" not impossible if you are a gurkha collector! This beautiful brooch is a lovely keepsake.A sweetheart brooch to the 5th BN Canadian Mounted Rifles An excellent,rare sweetheart brooch to this unit that was raised in 1915 for the CEF from the townships around Quebec. At Passchendale they lost over 60% of their men in the one day In gilt, red,white and blue enamels. Nice pin and catch to the rear with maker's mark"G.A&S" and assaye marks for B'Ham 1916.A sweetheart brooch to the Leicester Regiment In the style of a horeshoe in blue enamel and bearing "good luck" in gilt along with six shoe studs,to the voided centre a Tiger in gilt with a small scroll above inscribed "HINDOOSTAN" and with the King's Crown bearing red enamel above. Below the Tiger is another banner,in blue enamel and inscibed in gilt"LEICESTERSHIRE" To the rear an original clip and pin. A great regiment....the "TIGERS"A T 10th Bn(Liverpool Scottish) Regiment or's brass shoulder title A rather rare brass title to this most excellent of Regiments. To the rear 3 excellent copper lugs.A T9 Royal Scots(Lothian Regiment) brass shoulder title An excellent example of this brass shoulder title,comprising; "Royal Scots" on a curve with the number"9" on the centre and the letter"T" upon that. To the rear 3 excellent brass lugs.A territorial ASC (Highland) brass shoulder title A very good brass shoulder title with 3 copper lugs to the rear. Some \"shrapnel\" marks on the front,certainly been in service!A territorial brass shoulder title to the 4th V Bn Cameron Highlanders A very fine example of its kind with 3 strong brass lugs to the rear.A Territorial brass shoulder title to the 4th V Bn Gordon Highlanders. A very fine example with 3 copper lugs to the rear,A Territorial RAMC (Lowland) brass shoulder title A very fine example of its kind with 3 copper lugs to the rear.A Territorial RFA shoulder title to the City of Glasgow A very nice example of this rare shoulder title to the City of Glasgow. In white metal. To the rear 3 original copper lugs.A Territorial Royal Engineers(Lowland) brass shoulder title A very fine example of this brass shoulder title with to the rear 3 brass lugsA Territorial Royal Field Artillery(Lowland) brass shoulder title a very fine example in excellent condition with 3 brass lugs to the rear.A tribute to Pte Ervine Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Diary quotes from Private Ervines A&SH Diary for 1948 whilst the Regiment was on peace-keeping duties in Palestine and a poem from him when they moved to Malaya in 1950 and which encapsulates the daily rigour of the "Jock". A superb quotation about The GOC and his coolness in dealing with Armed Adverseries(Lt Gen Gordon Macmillan no less!) I have typed the diary entries and the Malaya poem on word so just send me an e-mail and I will send you a copy for freeA very early Plaid brooch in brass A very early,quite special plaid brooch of about 3.5inches diameter;in brass depicting 8 thistles surrounding a celtic style ring. To the rear,an original strong pinbackA Victorian Clan brooch to Henry A Rannie. Hill of Boyndie 1855 A very nice mid Victorian Clan or family brooch in silver comprising; a strapped silver quoit bearing an inscription."PROBITATE" all around a clenched fist upon a torse upholding a scimitar. To the rear the original silver pin and catch. Engraved at the top is" HENRY A RANNIE" and at the bottom inscribed "MILL OF BOINDY 1855" This badge is almost 2.5 ins diameter,very substantial indeed.A Victorian Regimental Pipe banner of The King's Own Scottish Borderers. A most rare item that recently emerged from the estate of the late Colonel Sir William Jardine of Applegirth. Colonel Sir William Jardine of Applegirth Bt., TD,DL,JP. He was born in 1917 as Chief of the clan Jardine and the 11th Baronet of Nova Scotia. He was commissioned into the 5th(DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY) Battalion KOSB-A territotial battalion in June 1939 and in 1944 transferred to the 6th Bn,fighting in France,the low countries and Germany. He subsequently joined the 1st Battalion serving with them in Hong Kong and,after a short spell on the staff,in Malaya. He retired from the regular army in 1960. Colonel Sir William went on to continue his military career with the Territorial Battalions and served as a member of the Queen's bodyguard for Scotland and other civic duties. I believe that the Pipe Banner was inherited from his uncle Sir William Jardine (9th Baronet)who was born on 11th June 1865 and joined the 3rd Militia Bn KOSB as a lieutenant on the 8th May 1895. He served with the Battalion in South Africa from 1900 to 1902 by 1911 he held the rank of honorary major. When WW1 came along he enlisted in September 1915.His death is recorded as 13th December 1915. It is possible that he died of wounds sustained during the battle of Loos. He is buried in Applegirth Churchyard. This Victorian Pipe banner was in service post 1887 until 1902. The 3rd Bn Pipes & Drums was affiliated to the KOSB from 1887onwards and the staffing establishment was fixed at 1 sergeant,1 corporal and 8 pipers. The pipe banner is sown in such a matter that it is presumed that the piper could have been left handed. I am attaching a picture of the Pipe sergeant who is holding the pipes on his left side.And why not! A small piece of the silk has been replaced at some time and a small part of the silk is stressed slightly. A truly wonderful item from a truly wonderful Regiment"Once a Borderer...always a Borderer"A Volunteer Bn Highland Light Infantry Officer's Victorian Plaid Brooch A magnificent and very rare Plaid Brooch; Many of the Officer's of the Militia and Volunteer Battalions were often a law unto themselves and this variant plaid brooch could indeed have been owned by such a chap. A heavy silvered quoit with an etched engraving around the edge with a superb wreath of thistles; to the centre a glengarry badge style of device in Gilt(which includes the bugle) with the Victorian Crown,HLI monogram,scroll and elephant all in silver. Now that is what I call a variant! To the rear 2 nuts secure the silver pieces to the badge device and 4 nuts secure the wreath of thistles...et al. The pin has been replaced at some time.A Volunteer Bn Seaforth Highlander's Piper's sporran. A very fine Piper's sporran with the cantle all in silver plate which includes the badge of the Stag's head with the scroll beneath inscribed "GUIDICH N' RIGH" Excellent white horse hair and with 2 silvered cones and black tassles. The sporran is in excellent condition and comes complete with a part metal belt. Edwardian I believe.A WW1 hallmarked silver medal for the winners of the 35th Division Tug o' War championship in 1918 An excellent silver medal of about 1.2inches in Diameter,inscribed on one side"35th Div Tug of War C'ship FLANDERS 1918. On t'other side is inscribed "won by 17th Bn R.Scots Pte H Thompson. Makers mark impressed "MBL" and assaye marks for 1917. A superb piece of Royal Scots memorabilia.........17th Battalion indeed!A WW1 Tank Corps 14 Ct & Enamels sweetheart brooch A very fine and excellent sweetheart brooch all in 14Ct Gold and enamels. The bar is stamped 14Ct as is the back of the badge style device. Excellent locking catch. "FEAR NAUGHT" indeed!A WW2 Royal Air Force sweetheart brooch in silver A rather rare large hand made silver sweetheart brooch measuring 3.75 inches wide ! and 1.5 inches in depth. This is a lovely hand made brooch and it is my belief that it may have originated from Egypt or North Africa. To the rear a 3.25 inches silver pin.Aberdeen Rifle Volunteers pouch belt plate circa 1862-79. A fine Sgt's or or's example. Brass oval inscribed "Nemo me impune Laccessit" set within a thistle wreath; St Andrew and the cross to the centre. 3 screw posts to the rear and 2 of the original securing nuts.An "old Bill" small jug by Bruce Bairnsfather A small jug displaying "Old Bill" moaning about the lack of Strawberry Jam(or words to that effect!) only 2.5inches high and in good condition for its age! no cracks or scratches. I am a great fan of Bruce B and will be putting some more of his "stuff" up on the shop.An early plaid brooch in white metal and with a splendid Cairngorm A very attractive plaid brooch comprising a quoit of approximately 3 inches in diameter with a superb wreath of thistles,to the centre,held up about three quarters of an inch by six stanchions is an excellent cairngorm. To the rear is the strong original pin and catch. A lovely itemAn Officer\'s Plaid brooch To the Gordon Highlanders A 3.5ins Dia silverplated quoit,with,to the centre a glengarry style device comprising,within a wreath of ivy,a Stag\'s head and antlers above the Coronet Of the Marquess of Huntly with the Motto \"BYDAND\" below. Around the quoit on scrolls are the battle honours \"PENINSULA\" \"EGYPT\" with\"WATERLOO\" and \"INDIA\" on either side of \"GORDON HIGHLANDERS\" To the rear,the front device is secured by 11 wires and with a strong pinback.Argyll Rifle Volunteers Piper's Plaid Brooch A superb Plaid brooch worn by the pipers and by Warrant Officers. A 3.75ins Dia Hollow quoit supporting 7 struts that are raised about 7.5ins upwards with to the centre The Boars Head upon a bugle and The Victorian Crown above. Strong pinback to the rear that looks like an old replacement.In service between 1864 and 1908. The old drill hall can still be seen round at Kilcreggan and there is a magnificent sculpted badge above the main entrance. The "square" is in use these days as a car park ! Calcutta Scottish Officer's Glengarry badge. A very fine unmarked silver post 1911 example by Hamilton & Co.Calcutta. A crowned Saltire bearing the arms of Calcutta,resting on a thistle spray with two piece scroll inscribed "Calcutta Scottish". 2 loops to reverse. India Brittannica! The close of EmpireCameronians(Scottish Rifles) silver vesta case, bearing brummie hallmarks for 1938. A delightful item of that period and discreet enough to slip into the ladies handbag,2&3/8ins wide by1&3/4ins.spring clip functions perfectly and both sides bear the hallmarks,only traces of gilt left inside and with one small dent. In the centre of the front panel an engraved badge style device of the Cameronians.Captain John Aidan Liddell VC,MC Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders/ Royal Flying Corps HM 1907 silver Plaid Brooch The Argyll and Sutherland Officer's hallmarked silver(Edinburgh 1907) Plaid brooch that was the property of none other than Captain John Aidan Liddell VC,MC and MID.....This beautiful brooch reflects the glory of this young Officer. Just punch in his name on the internet and the story of his schooldays at Stoneyhurst College and later at Balliol College,Oxford up to the beginning of WW1 and therafter his enlistment and his exacting service with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and later with The Royal Flying Corps. In 1912 he enlisted with the 3rd Bn Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. In june 1914 he gained his pilot's licence at Brooklands and on 14th August 1914 he joined his Regiment in France and commanded the Machine Gun section for 5 months,during this period he was awarded the Military Cross and Mentioned in Despatches. Therafter Captain Liddell joined with The Royal Flying Corps and throughout the summer months he continued to show his excellent flying skills. During a patrol over Ostende-Bruges- Ghent on 31st July he was attacked by an enemy aircraft whose machine gun fire smashed his right leg so badly that he was rendered unconscious and his plane went out of control and descended 3000 feet before he regained consciousness,he regained control despite the severe damage to the aircraft throttle controls and undercarriage he managed to bring back the aircraft behind our lines and landed safely thereby saving the life of his Observer ,Lieutenant R.H Peck. Captain Liddell's right leg was amputated but sadly he died of his wounds in Flanders on 31st August 1915. Whoever is the fortunate collector to purchase this most magnificent item will also receive Captain J.A. Liddell's biography by Peter Daybell. The Plaid Brooch comes in its original padded box.Carl Gustav 16th King of Sweden Piper's Plaid Brooch An extremely fine and beautifully made Plaid Brooch,comprising;A highly burnished silvered quoit of 4inches Diameter with, to the centre a wreath of thistles in gilt surrounding The Star of the Order of the Thistle and the Saltire in silver plate and mounted upon it,in rich gilt,is the monogram of The King of Sweden CG with XV1 below and the Swedish Crown above. To the rear, large original pin and catch with 2 screw posts and nuts securing the front device. Impressed at the bottom of the quoit is the makers mark"D N Lombards Birmingham" An excellent plaid brooch,possibly unique Please excuse the quality of the pics,it was very difficult because of the reflection,certainly not doing justice!Edinburgh University OTC Officer Cadet's Plaid Brooch Almost 3.5 inches in diameter, a quoit,silvered with a scalloped edge, the quoit incised with thistles,to the centre the Arms of Edinburgh University with Queen Elizabeth's Crown above in frosted silver. To the rear a strong original pinback. 2 wires secure the badge device on the front. This plaid brooch is very well made. Post 1953Lord Strathcona's Horse(Royal Canadians)hallmarked silver & enamel sweetheart brooch Measuring about 1 inch in width and by 1.25 inches in height,comprising a wreath of maple,shamrocks,roses and thistles surrounding a large scroll in blue enamel inscribed "LORD STRATHCONA'S HORSE ROYAL CANADIANS",to the centre is a shield bearing the "Red,white and blue",a beaver is at the top,voided with a scroll above in white enamel inscribed "PERSERVERANCE" and above is the King's Crown. To the rear an original pin. Makers mark "C.A.&S" and with assaye marks for Birmingham 1918Lt. Col. J.K.A.Robertson The Black Watch pith helmet c/w tin. Let me tell you about the tin first! named of course to the above senior officer with some very interesting labels! One to Southern general...Tunbridge Wells(Extremely exotic !) another ... Anchor line first class "change of clothing " baggage room ! WANTED ON VOYAGE ! and then....Something "INDIA" and then "EGYPT"....cabin and then 3rd class box room "WANTED ON VOYAGE" Inside we have not one pith helmet but two! At the bottom of the tin is a pith helmet minus its linen cover with a superb Edwardian makers badge to Thomas Townend & Co Lime street LONDON with embossed in gilt "Established 1778" and "PITH HELMET"(see the pics) It is worse for wear but.....lovely construction ! The main helmet is in a wee bit better condition. Made by Ellwoods and Son London and supplied by "SIMON ARZT STORE PORT SAID" well you dinnae need to be a soothsayer to work out that he bought this whilst in Egypt! more anon. I started on this description two days ago and I just canna wait any longer for the sun to shine before I put the description up! This is the west of Scotland and we have'nt seen a glimmer of sun for 4 days and therefore any pics I have attempted to take have been useless ! Mind you with my experience I can strip a P. K. Lock blindfolded (not many folk will know what that is !) So I should be able to manage in the dark...ask gladys! Hopefully we will have some pics tomorrow!MacDonald of Sleat(Clan Chief) Bonnet badge in silver plate A most excellent example of this badge being a strong,well made example of a strapped quoit about 2 inches in Diameter inscribed "PER MARE PER TERRAS",to the voided centre a steel gauntlett holding the Cross of Lorraine aloft all upon a torse. To the rear a very strong pin and catch.Merchiston Castle School OTC Glengarry badge. In White metal, a strapped quoit of 1.75 by 1.25 ins, bearing the motto"READY AYE READY"non voided,to the centre above a shield bearing the Schools Colours a clenched fist holding a cicrclet. To the rear 2 original copper lugs.OH, CANADA! Pictures and Stories by members of the C.E.F. 1917 A most remarkable volume ,of pictures,verse and satire ...and some music! This book was published in 1917,a remarkable feat by any means. I am sorry but this book is only destined for Canada. The rear page of the cover has been replaced but it is the front that is important.Perth and District Pipe band Glengarry badge A silver plated burnished quoit of 2.25 ins wide inscribed "PERTH and district PIPE BAND" with to the voided centre a lion rampant upon a torse. To the rear 2 copper lugs and the back is impressed "E P N S"St Andrews University OTC Piper's Plaid Brooch A very fine 3ins Dia silvered quoit ,incised with thistles and with a scalloped edge;To the centre a device in the style of the OTC's Glengarry badge bearing a post 1953 Crown. To the rear a strong pinback. superb condition.St Andrew\'s Society of Shangai silver and enamel brooch A most splendid and very rare brooch to the St Andrew\'s society of Shanghai,comprising a silver quoit of about 1.25 inches in Diameter inscribed \"St Andrew\'s Society of Shanghai\" below is an attached shelf inscribed\" DUM SPIRO SPERIO\" with a tall St Andrew,1.35 inches in height and in silver Standing in the centre of the brooch with the silver quoit filled with blue enamel. To the rear , with a mark at the bottom impressed \"STERLING\" and makers mark \"G. A.EFRON\" The securing pin has been replaced at some time. This is an extremely rare item and a reminder of those days in the early 19th Century when the society was created,from it came the Shanghai Volunteer Corps and later the Shanghai Light Horse who attributed their beginnings to the Battle of the Muddy Flats in 1854. After 1903 the MOD seconded an Officer to command them !Standard Settings of Pipe Music of The Seaforth Highlanders In excellent condition,printed in 1936 and compiled by both 1st Battalion and 2nd Battalion Pipe Majors with input from previous worthies,this makes this a very substantial work of note. In 1936 it would have cost you 12/6 net !T 7 Royal Scots(Lothian Regiment) brass shoulder title A very good example of this brass shoulder title,comprising; the "Royal Scots" on a curve with the numeral "7" top centre and with the letter"T" above that. To the rear 3 excellent original lugs.Th University of Edinburgh OTC headress badge(pre 1953) A large disc in white metal approximately 1.6ins Diameter and slightly convex. To the centre the Bust of a Greek scholar(Just a guess!) surrounded by a motto in greek within a large wreath of Laurel. There is a rib outside the laurel and a continuous wreath of smaller leaves circles the perimeter. To the rear 2 original copper lugs with a nice patina. quite rare.The 1st Canadian Pioneers(Overseas Battalion) Bz Collar badge A fine example of this rather rare badge..... A pick and shovel depicts the extremely hard work that these CEF lads did ! To the rear 2 copper lugs and impressed with the suppliers name \"INGLIS\"The 82nd(Overseas Bn) CALGARY Hdrs of Canada or's glengarry badge All in bronze,measuring 1.5/8th ins in height by 1.40 ins wide. The Calgary shield with The King's Crown above and the numerals"82" to the centre with a scroll below inscribed"CALGARY" at the very bottom a scroll inscribed "CANADA" all impressed upon a large Maple leaf. To the rear a strong pin and clip which has taken over from the original pair of lugs.The Royal Scots Fusiliers Officer's glengarry badge 1952-1959 A "burtsing bomb" of almost 2.75 inches in height and 1.25 ins in width . On the base of the bomb is the Royal Coat of arms with the king's Crown. What is very interesting about this badge is that it is "blackened" just like badges were for Northern Ireland. In my view this has been done for a military/security reason but was obviously before the 19seventies! Actually between 1952-59 which makes me think of Malaya where the Regiment spent quite some time in the north of Malaya in the mid fifties. No doubt some old squaddie will put me right!The (78th Highlanders)Regiment of foot(Ross-shire Buffs)or's Feather bonnet To the centre an Elephant above a scroll inscribed"CUIDICH N' RIGH" below which are the numerals"78" all surrounded by a thistle wreath and at the top of the elephant The Victorian Crown. To the rear 2 original copper lugs,some "repair" or tightening has been effected by the application of some solder around the bases .Some rubbing to high spots. The brass is a lovely colour. This badge was in service post 1859 up until 1881.The (Alberta Overseas Bn) XXX1 Canadian sweetheart brooch Made from a collar badge this is a very sound little sweetheart brooch with,to the centre a shield depicting the Mountains of Alberta with a scroll beneath inscribed "ALBERTA OVERSEAS BATTn" witha scroll beneath inscribed"xxx1" and with the King's Crown at the very top. To the rear a good pin and clip. The marks where the lugs had been are very clear to see.The 105th Lanarkshire (Glasgow Highlanders) Rifle Volunteers or's WM glengarry and sporran badge. A 2inch by 1.5 inches oval strapped quoit bearing the motto"CLANNA NAN CAIDHEAL RI CUAILLIBH A CHEILE" (roughly translated " HIGHLANDERS-SHOULDER TO SHOULDER" ) to the voided centre St Andrew with the Cross. To the rear 2 original lugs This is a very nice die cast badge. This item was only in service between 1868 and 1880The 10th Lanarkshire(Glasgow Highland) Rifle Volunteers or's glengarry Badge An excellent example of this late Victorian badge.In service from 1880 until 1887. Similar in style as the Black Watch glengarry badge of that period except that the top 2 scrolls read"GLASGOW" and "HIGHLANDERS" with the bottom 2 scrolls reading "10th" and "LRV" To the rear 2 fine copper lugs. A truly superb example of its kind.The 10th Lanarkshire(Glasgow Highland) Rifle Volunteers or's glengarry badge The Star of the Order of the Thistle and the Saltire form the background of this badge, a wreath of thistles surrounds a quoit inscribed"NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT" with St Andrew with the Cross to the seeded centre. Below is the Sphinx with a scroll to the left inscribed"10th" and one to the right inscribed"L.R.V.". At the top is the Victorian Crown with a scroll to the left inscribed"GLASGOW" and one to the right inscribed"HIGHLANDERS". To the rear are 2 excellent copper lugs. An extremely good example of this rare badge.The 10th Lanarkshire(Glasgow Highland) Rifle Volunteers silver presentation medal An excellent silver medal,oval in shape and measuring about 1.5 inches by .9 of an inch in width. On one side ,in high profile is a small badge of the Regiment with lovely detail and on the other side is the information of when and by whom it was won. In the Company competitions of 1893 it was awarded to Colour Sergeant D.M.Clark of "M" Company as "second prize"The 10th Lanarkshire(Glasgow Highland) Volunteers or's QVC wm Only in service from 1880 until 1887 so you will not see many of these about! This is an excellent example with the background formed from the Star of the Order of the Thistle and the Cross of St Andrew,to the centre sprays of thistles surround a non voided quoit inscribed "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT" with the Victorian Crown above,a scroll to the left inscribed"GLASGOW" and one to the right inscribed "HIGHLANDERS" at the bottom is the sphinx with a scroll to the left inscribed "10th" and one to the right inscribed "L.R.V." To the rear 2 very good copper lugs. The definition is excellent. RareThe 10th(Scottish) Battalion,The King's(LIVERPOOL) Regiment Officer's bonnet badge In superb gilt and silver this badge just exudes true quality.In service from 1908 until 1937. The Saltire supports a quoit.part thistles sprays and part inscribed"LIVERPOOL SCOTTISH". To the centre,all in silver a rearing horse with a scroll beneath inscribed"THE"KINGS". To the rear ,again all in excellent gilt with 3 lugs which makes me consider was this badge used in a feather bonnet,the lugs are quite small and could be for sewing on a rosette. Makers mark impressed "L.B&B" and made in Scouseland.....sorry ENGLAND !The 10th(SCOTTISH) Battalion,The King's(LIVERPOOL) Regiment Warrant Officers/Snco's Plaid Brooch A very substantial item in white metal,same pattern as the Officers and manufactured By Gaunt. A burnished 3.5inches Diameter Quoit with,to the voided centre the Cross of St Andrew upon which is a circlet of thistles and inscribed on the plain upper piece is"SCOTTISH LIVERPOOL" To the centre ofThe Cross is the rearing horse upon a scroll inscribed"KINGS" To th rear a very strong pin with the front devices secured by copper rivets and wires. makers mark impressed at the top "J R GAUNT & SONS". A stoater !The 10th(Scottish) Battalion,The King's(Liverpool)Regiment Officer's HM silver Plaid Brooch A magnificent burnished silver quoit,with ,to the voided centre, the Cross of St Andrew with an applied quoit inscribed on the top half"SCOTTISH LIVERPOOL" whilst the bottom half is composed of two thistle sprays. Superimposed on the centre of the Cross is the rearing horse upon a scroll inscribed "KINGS", all in magnificent high releif. To the rear, a superb strong silver pin. 4 silver rivets secure the front device and 3 pins secure the horse upon The Cross. The rear of the front device is impressed with the Assaye marks whilst the full hallmark For London 1912 and makers mark are impressed on the rear of the quoit at the top. This is an excellent,rare hallmarked plaid brooch to a most prestigious RegimentThe 14th (County of London) Battalion(London Scottish) Officer's sporran badge An excellent silver or silver plated sporran cantle device that has had the 2 lugs removed and replaced by a pin for the badge to be worn as a brooch. easily returned to its role on the cantle but somehow it just makes an excellent little brooch of just over 1 inch wide and tall. The 14th(County of London) Battalion(London Scottish) Officer's silver glengarry badge An excellent comparatively modern Officer's Hallmarked silver glengarry badge,comprising; a wreath of thistles surrounding the Saltire with a scroll at the top inscribed"LONDON" and one at the bottom inscribed "SCOTTISH" with The Lion Rampant in the middle of the Cross. The Cross rests upon a voided circlet inscribed on the left"STRIKE" and on the right"SURE" with reference to their involvement overseas in the Boer War,inscribed at the bottom"S.AFRICA 1900-02" To the rear 2 silver lugs and 3 silver nuts to secure the front devices. Makers marks and assaye marks impressed bottom left of the Cross(A.F.C.) and 925 followed by Edinburgh marks(lion,Castle and letter"C")for the year 2002. A very nice modern example of this fine badge.The 14th(County of London) Bn(London Scottish) Officer's Silvered cantle device A cantle device,similar to the glengarry badge of that period(circa 1908) but quite a bit smaller,measuring about 1.5 ins wide and the same in height,comprising a wreath of thistles surrounding the Saltire with the Lion Rampant to the centre,an inner quoit inscribed "STRIKE" on the left and one on the right inscribed"SURE",tucked in at the bottom is "S. AFRICA 1900-02" With a scroll at the top inscribed"LONDON" and one at the bottom inscribed"SCOTTISH". To the rear 2 strong silvered lugs,top & bottom.The 154(Stormont Dundas Glengarry) Highland Bn silver sweetheart brooch Modelled almost the size of a collar badge in Sterling silver and red white and blue enamels. To the rear the original pin and clip and impressed \"STERLING\" T.L.M.The 15th Middlesex(LONDON SCOTTISH) Rifle Volunteer Corps or's forage,glengarry and oft time a sporran badge This badge,in service between 1859 and 1880 was worn in the forage cap,the glengarry and often used as a sporran badge. A simple,large thistle with well defined leaves,some fretting; It measures about 2 inches in height and just over 1.5 inches in width. To the rear 2 original copper lugs with great patina.The 15th Middlesex(London Scottish) Rifle Volunteer Corps or's Glengarry Badge An excellent individual Thistle of about 2inches height by 1.5 ins wide in white metal,able to be worn in either the forage cap,the glengarry and the sporran. To the rear 2 good copper lugs with a nice patina. A very good exampleThe 16th Bn Cameron Highlanders of Western Australia. An extremely fine silver plated example with St Andrew and The Cross to the centre surrounded by a wreath of thistles. Across the bottom of the wreath are two scrolls "CAMERON" and "HIGHLANDERS"with "XIV" in between;at the very bottom is a scroll inscribed"WESTERN AUSTRALIA" To the rear 2 original silvered lugs with the makers mark impressed below the "XVI"(looks like!) "HUDSON" and then? a very nice badge.The 16th Canadian Infantry Battalion sweetheart brooch A most exceptional,lovely brooch to this great regiment which was formed in 1914 and went straight off to WW1 and in the process were awarded four Victoria Crosses.Viz., Piper J.C. Richardson VC 8th October 1916 Pte W.J. Milne VC 9 th April 1917 Lt.Col C.W. Peck VC 2nd September 1918 L/Cpl W.R. Metcalfe VC 2nd September 1918. This glorious outfit was known as the Canadian Scottish. This beautiful little brooch bears assaye marks for Birmingham 1915 with superb gilt and perfect enamelling. The Motto\"DEAS DU CATH\" roughly translated\"Ready to sting\" What a price these amazing Canadian Jocks paid!The 175th Overseas Battalion from Medicine Hat glengarry badge superb badge,comprising; a copper maple leaf just over 1.75 ins in height and 1.5 ins in width,to the centre a quoit inscribed "MEDICINE HAT" with a large stetson in the middle and with the numerals"175" below and a scroll each side inscribed "OVERSEAS BATTALION",a scroll below inscribed"CANADA" and the King's Crown at the very top. To the rear 2 brass lugs and makers mark impressed "B. COOK" The 188th Saskatchewan(Overseas Battalion) or's Bz glengarry badge A copper badge measuring almost 1.75inches in height and in width 1.5inches,the background a large maple leaf with the numerals "188" to the centre and above a felled log with an axe on either side,on the left a scroll inscribed"OVERSEAS" with one on the right inscribed "BATTALION". Above is the Saskatchewan Coat of Arms upon a shield with the King's Crown at the very top. At the base is a scroll inscribed "CANADA" To the rear 2 excellent brass lugs.The 1st (RENFREW) VB or's glengarry badge A very nicely fretted example of this rare badge,comprising a wreath of thistles surrounding a quoit inscribed "ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND" with the Boar's head and Cat-a-Mountain amidst the ribbons nicely fretted with the Coronet of Princess Louise above. At the bottom is a scroll inscribed "1ST(RENFREW) V.B." Please note how the scroll beneath is secured to the badge,this way of attaching is exclusive to the Renfrew VB,Officers and or's badges. To the rear 2 good copper lugs. In service at Renfrew from 1887 until 1908 Nice patinaThe 1st Aberdeen Rifle Volunteers Shako Badge. In brass,measiring 2.75 inches in height and 2 inches wide. A large wreath of thistles surround St Andrew with the Cross. Below is a scroll inscribed"1st ABERDEENSHIRE" with another circular plate under that, inscribed"33" To the rear 2 original copper lugs. In service between 1860 and 1884The 1st Aberdeenshire Rifle Volunteers Officer' silver badge An absolutely superb unmarked silver die-cast badge worn by officers between 1860 and 1880. In 1884 the unit was redesignated as 1st (Volunteer Bn) The Gordon highlanders. This pattern of badge was thereafter "adopted" by The St Andrews Society of Aberdeen. Two sprays of thistles surround a quoit inscribed"NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT" To the voided centre St Andrew with The Cross. To the rear 2 super silver lugs. Inscribed on the back of the quoit"St Andrew's Society of Aberdeen Estabilished 1788" make no mistake this is an exquisite piece of Scottish Insignia and quite rare. The 1st Admin Battalion Elginshire Rifle Volunteers Officer's silver plated Helmet plate. A silver plated Helmet plate, worn by the Officer's,measuring 5 inches in height by 4 inches in width,comprising; an eight pointed star with the top ray replaced by the Victorian Crown, a wreath of laurels surrounds a strapped quoit inscribed "1st A.B. ELGINSHIRE RIFLES" to the voided centre is a large thistle. To the rear two copper lugs. Very nice definition Only in service from 1879 until 1886...just 7 years so there canna be many aboot!The 1st Administrative Bn Elginshire Rifle Volunteers Officer's silvered Plaid Brooch A very fine and rare example of an Officer's plaid brooch to this excellent Victorian volunteer Regiment comprising a very heavy quoit of 3 inches diameter of heather roots in high relief with ,to the voided centre a superb"Royal" Stag's head and antlers. To the rear is a magnificent strong pin and clip. At the top of the quoit is impressed the numerals"44" and at the bottom is the maker's name "R & H B KIRKWOOD EDINBURGH" Note the weight ...175 grammes !The 1st Bn Royal Scots Fusiliers Pipers Feather Bonnet Badge This badge was worn by pipers from the Regiment and was "created" following Lord Cardwell's reforms in 1881 until the Regiment was amalgamated with the HLI....1960 This is a very rare item,measuring approximately 2.5 ins by 2.5ins. Comprising; The Star of the Order of The Thistle and The St Andrew Cross with,to the centre a quoit inscribed "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT" just underneath is a small scroll inscribed"1678" and below that another scroll inscribed "ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS" To the rear 2 long copper lugs and 2 nuts securing the front applied deviceThe 1st Bn Black Watch(Royal Highlanders) Piper's Plaid Brooch A 3inch Diameter quoit,with,to the centre St Andrew with The Cross.The strapped quoit is inscribed"NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT"The quoit is surrounded by two large thistle plumes and at the top is the Sphinx upon a tablet inscribed "EGYPT" amidst sheaves of corn. To the rear is a strong original pinback. Quite a rough diecast example.The 1st Bn Cameronians(Scottish Rifles) Disbandment Brochure 14th May 1968 This is the brochure put together to "Commerate!" this most disgraceful of days. However it is also the end of a most amazing historical journey that commenced three hundred years earlier. "Cameronians, when you march of this field you march into history" and so be it.The 1st Bn Cameronians(Scottish Rifles) Piper's plaid brooch An excellent Piper's plaid brooch comprising; a 3.7inches Diameter burnished silver quoit with,to the voided centre a glengarry badge style device in super definition,beautifully crafted. To the rear a strong original pin and clip and 2 screw posts with brass nuts securing the front device.The 1st Bn Cameronians(Scottish Rifles) Sergeant's silver plated glengarry badge A very fine example of this badge as worn by senior NCO's in the Cameronians,comprising; a heavily plated badge of two large thistle sprays surrounding the Mullet with a strung bugle below,all in all it measures 3 inches wide and 2.5 ins in height. A good cast badge with two excellent brass lugsThe 1st Bn Highland Light Infantry Piper's QE2 plaid brooch All in silver plate a 3.5ins Diameter burnished quoit,with to the voided centre a glengarry badge style device bearing the Queen's Crown. Only in service for about 15 years until the amalgamation with the Royal Scots Fusiliers. To the rear a strong pin and clip with 4 wires securing the front device(1 absent). quite rare.The 1st Bn Seaforth Highlanders Officer's Shoulder Belt Plate A very fine example of this post 1881 late Victorian Officer's Shoulder Belt plate,comprising;a 4 inch by 3.25 inches burnished gilt plate set with silver devices,to the centre the Elephant between the Staghorns with the Stylized letter"F" and the Ducal Coronet above. Below the stag's head is a long silver scroll inscribed "SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS". To the rear are 2 original lugs and 2 hooks with long brass pins securing the front silver devices. Under the Hook on the right are the scratched initials" C G " It is believed that this super shoulder belt plate was the property of Lt. Colonel Charles W.G Guiness who was in Command when the 72nd became the 1st Bn of The Seaforth Highlanders. Charles Guiness enlisted in 1860 into the 72nd and was promoted Lieutenant in 1862,Captain in 1869 and Major in 1880. Obtaining his Command following 1st July 1881. Colonel Guiness served in Afghanistan and the Sudan. I believe he retired in 1885The 1st bn Seaforth Highlanders silver regimental Medals 3 silver medals to Sgt/later Colour Sgt D Lindsay The first one is dated 1909 and he won the 2nd prize for "Defence Practice" at B.P.R.A. The 2nd one is when he was in "H" Company and won the tug of war in 1910. The 3rd is for the regimental games in1912 and he had been promoted to Colour Sergeant and won the Company Reel Sets and was in "D" company. When I first acquired these medals I did "do" a little research and discovered that he was commissioned in WW1 and when a Captain was awarded the Miltary Cross. A true Seaforth..Cuidich n' Righ....and for the rest of us !The 1st Bn Seaforth Highlanders Silver regimental medals & Burma star A trio of superb silver sporting medals to H. McKinnon along with a Burma star. Each medal is quite distinctive,one is for inter company cross country in 1939 with those details on one side and on the other is a magnificent glengarry badge device but with a king's crown! The other round medal is also for 1939 but for inter company football,these details on one side along with the soldiers name. On the other side is a conventional device using the Ducal coronet. The third medal is entirely different and was the runners up medal for the Bhopal League and was awarded in 1941...it is stamped "silver" The front of this medal depicts a footballer and ball upon a pitch....very old socks I might add! all upon a shield with a fretted background. Step back in time! No doubt info on H McKinnon can be found at the regimental museum.The 1st Bn The Cameronians(Scottish Rifles) Piper's headress badge A very fine example of this Piper's badge worn in the Pagri of the pith helmet. Measures 2.5 inches in width and height(which includes the long slider) The mullet with a scroll below inscribed "THE CAMERONIANS". To the rear you can se the long slider but also the 2 pins which are brazed to secure the scroll to the mullet.The 1st Bn The Cameronians(Scottish Rifles) silver plated Piper's glengarry badge. This superb Piper's glengarry badge was one of a very small number issued to the Pipers prior to the disbandment parade at Castle Dangerous on the 14th May 1968. It measures just 2.5 inches in length and 2 inches in height. To the rear 3 excellent silver lugs. This is an outstanding item of memorabilia from this most famous of Scottish Regiments.The 1st Bn The Royal Scots(The Royal Regiment) Victorian Officer's dirk belt clasp A post 1881 1st Bn The Royal Scots Officer's dirk belt clasp. A rectangular burnished gilt plate measuring 2.5inches in width by 2.25 inches in height,with to the centre,the Cross of St Andrew and the Star of the Order of the thistle surrounding a gilt quoit inscribed"NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT" The red enamel indicating it was from the 1st Battalion is absent and has been replaced by a piece of red felt(this is reflected of course in the price !) To the rear fixed loop present and adjoining loop absent. A very nice dirk belt clasp The 1st British Columbia silver & enamel sweetheart brooch A very fine sweetheart brooch measuring just a wee bit over 1 inch in height and width,a super die cast brooch with the background a maple leaf with a single numeral "1" in the middle and with 2 scrolls in blue enamel coiled around it and inscribed "BRITISH COLUMBIA". To the rear a good original pin and clip. Impressed at the base is maker mark ,on the left"J.W.T." and on the right "SILVER" An excellent example.The 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles gilt and enamels sweetheart brooch The Canadian Expeditionary Force. This amazing regiment was raised on the 15th March 1915 and after its duty was done so very well it marched into history on the 1st January 1920. This is a lovely little reminder of the great service and sacrifice that these most gallant of men gave during World War 1 and the honours they accrued. This little gem stands only 1 inch high and just over 1 inch wide.It is in gilt with blue and red enamels. To the rear a good original pin and catch.The 1st Dumbartonshire Rifle Volunteers or's wm glengarry Badge A most excellent,top quality badge comprised of a large wreath of thistles surrounding a quoit inscribed"DUMBARTONSHIRE VOLUNTEERS" To the non voided centre which is very nicely domed is the elephant with Howdah above and with a scroll over inscribed"FORTITUDO ET FIDELITAS". To the rear 3 very fine copper lugs. A very fine patina on the white metal. In service from 1887 until 1908The 1st Elgin Rifle Volunteers Officer's Plaid brooch The 1st Elgin Rifle Volunteers were enlisted at Forres in Morayshire in January and February in 1860. This immense,nay superb plaid brooch is of that vintage and comprises:a 3 inch diameter quoit in silver or silver plate(not tested) formed with heather roots applied in high relief,to the voided centre is a Stag's head complete with six stag horns(A Royal). To the rear a very good original pin and securing clip. Check the weight ! It weighs enough to make you lean to one side ! Exceedingly rare.The 1st Gurkha Rifles gold sweetheart brooch Measuring just under an inch in height and .75 inches in width in unmarked gold a beautiful sweetheart brooch comprised of a pair of crossed kukri's with the number"1" below and above a strung bugle with intertwined initials above and the King's Crown at the very top.Black enamel on the grips of the Kukris To the rear a very nice catch and pin ,also in gold.The 1st Sutherland Rifle Volunteers Officer's dirk belt clasp Extremely rare,in gilt a superb example of this dirk belt clasp. "Sans Peur".....of course! Pre Lord Cardwell's reforms in the year 1881The 1st(Inverness Highland) Rifle Volunteers Officer's silver glengarry badge. A very fine and quite rare glengarry badge worn by an officer. It is in unmarked silver. A quoit of about 2ins diameter and about 1/4 ins width bearing the inscription ;"INVERNESS HIGHLAND R.V." and on the bottom of the quoit inscribed "CONCORDIA ET FIDELITAS" To the voided centre is St Andrew with The Cross. To the rear 2 original silver lugs. Worn between 1880 and 1887. quite rare to come across this in silver. Very nice patinaThe 1st/2nd Lothians and Border Horse Yeomanry,Piper's badge A strapped quoit of 2 inches in diameter inscribed"1/2 LOTHIANS AND BORDER HORSE" with to the voided centre a sheaf of corn. To the rear 2 long copper lugs. Post 1947 There canna be many of these about.The 1stRenfrewshire (RENFREW AND BUTE) Volunteer Rifle Corps Officer's Plaid Brooch An outstanding example of this rare plaid brooch comprising a hollow 3 inch diameter quoit with considerable etching and with four celtic bosses;to the left of the centre is the Boar's head upon a scroll inscribed "NE OBLIVISCARIS" and to the right the Cat-a-mountain with tail up upon a scroll inscribed "SANS PEUR". at bottom centre are scrolls inscribed "ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS" with a plate beneath inscribed "1st RENFREW V.R. " A superb mirror like finish with the original and excellent strong pin and catch. In absolute superb condition. I consider that this excellent brooch was commissioned just after the Cardwell reforms and stayed in service until 1887 when they were redesignated the 1st (RENFREWSHIRE) Volunteer Bn Argyll and Sutherland HighlandersI await someone more knowledgeable to put me right ! perhaps. A superb plaid Brooch.The 202 Overseas(Sportsman Battalion) Edmonton Regiment collar badge This exciting little badge has been converted to be worn as a lapel badge or\"sweetheart brooch\" with a good strong pin to the rear. Just over an inch in height and in width in blackened brass. An excellent little badge with lots of interesting items to see!The 21st Regiment of Canada A very nice silver brooch,in the style of a maple leaf,to the centre large numerals"21" with below a scroll in blue enamel inscribed in white "CANADA" Above is the King's Crown with red enamel. To the rear a good original silver pin & clip. Maker's mark "TLM" and stamped "STERLING"The 21st Regiment of Canada or's brass headress badge Almost 1.75 inches high and in width,in coppery brass type metal,comprising; a large maple leaf with,to the centre the numerals"21" with the King's Crown above. To the rear 2 original copper lugsThe 21st(Royal Scots Fusiliers) Officer's Victorian Shoulder Belt Plate A most splendid example of this very rare shoulder belt plate measuring 3.25 inches in width by almost 4 inches in height! Comprising; to the centre of the burnished gilt plate is a silver scroll inscribed "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSET" with a large silver thistle in the middle of the raised gilt dome. at the base of the quoit is a silver scroll inscribed "ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS" with the date below,also in silver "1678". At the top of the quoit is the Victorian Crown in Silver. To the rear are 2 original hooks and 2 studs. 3 brass wires secure the front devices. On your marks!The 21st(Royal Scots Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot Piper's glengarry badge. This is a fine example of the piper's badge in service from 1877 until 1881,measuring about 2 inches wide and also in height,comprising' a wreath of thistles surrounding a quoit inscribed "ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS" and at the bottom "21" To the voided centre is St Andrew with the Cross above which is the large Grenadier badge device. To the rear 2 excellent copper lugs. very nicely die cast. Difficult to find !The 25th Nova Scotia(Overseas Battalion) of Canada glengarry badge A very fine brass badge almost 2 inches in height and 1.75 ins in width. To the rear the 2 lugs have been removed and replaced with a pin and clip. There is a small brass plate impressed "J R GAUNT LONDON" and a small loop for a safety chain to be attached. This brooch has been worn with pride!The 28th(Northwest Battalion) of Canada Bz collar badge. A good Bronze collar badge bearing the numerals \"28\" within a quoit inscribed\" NORTHWEST BATTALION\" \"overseas\" stamped on two of the Maple leaves and a scroll at the base inscribed\"CANADA\" and the King\'s Crown at the very top. To the rear 2 good copper lugs.The 2nd Administrative Bn Forfar or Angus Rifle Volunteers Officer's Shako plate in WM This excellent and very rare Officer's Shako plate entered service in 1864 and was superceded in 1882. Measuring 2.75 inches in height and width; the background comprised of the Saltire and the Star of the Order of the Thistle,to the centre a quoit inscribed "IN DEFENCE" with the Arms of Scotland impressed and slightly proud. To the rear 2 excellent small copper lugs. Excellent definition and patina commensurate with its age!The 2nd Aberdeen Rifle Volunteers 1880 -1884 plated Officer's quality. To the centre St Andrew and the Cross,within an oval quoit inscribed "2nd Aberdeenshire R.V." The quoit is surrounded by a wreath of thistles. To the rear 2 silvered lugs. The plating is quite worn in places and some rubbing to high points. A rare badgeThe 2nd Admin Battalion(The Forfar or Angus rifle Volunteers) waist belt clasp A very substantial 2 piece buckle in brass,comprising a quoit inscribed "IN DEFENCE" with to the centre a Lion above a Crown holding aloft a sword and the Cross;this is attached to one loop with the rococco decoration. The other link with rococco decoration is seperate and is linked from the rear by a clip. This unit saw service from 1864 until 1882The 2nd Admin Bn Perth Rifle Volunteers 12th November 1861 Commanding Officer's Glengarry Badge A most magnificent and perhaps unique glengarry badge attributed to the Officer Commanding The 9th Argyll Rifle Volunteers(Archibald Reid Campbell). This unit was a Corps of only one company with its HQ at Glenorchy and was raised on the 4th December 1860 with men and Officer's from the Breadalbane estates in Argyllshire wearing grey doublets with green facings and with kilts and belted plaid of Breadalbane Campbell tartan. This unit was amalgamated with 3rd Bn Perth R.V.and 10th Bn Perth R.V. to become the 2nd Admin Bn PRV with HQ at Taymouth. and now the badge...a little beauty! In die struck unmarked silver a strapped quoit of about 1.7 ins. Inscribed within the quoit"WE FEAR NAE FOE" and to the voided centre a large and extremely fierce looking Boar's Head. To the rear the original pin and securing clip.The 2nd Battalion Canadian Regiment HM silver sweetheart brooch A very excellent sweetheart brooch in silver and blue enamels,comprising; a maple leaf,all in silver with the numeral"2" in the centre in dark blue enamel with the King's Crown above,below is a scroll also in blue enamel inscribed"BATTALION" and at the very bottom another scroll,again in blue enamel inscribed"SEMPER PARATUS", The brooch measures about 1.2 inches in height and 1 inch in width. To the rear an excellent pin and clip with impressed Assaye marks at the bottom for London 1918. Makers mark at the top " The G&S Co., 112 Regent St London" Par excellence!The 2nd Battalion East Ontario Regiment Canada wm headress badge In white metal,measuring 1.75 inches in height and by 1.5 inches in width,comprising a large Maple leaf,with to the centre a "horseshoe"inscribed "EAST ONTARIO REGt." encircling the numeral"2" above a scroll inscribed "BATTALION" and another underneath inscribed with the motto "SEMPER FIDELIS" At the top The King's Crown. To the rear 2 good copper lugs running top to bottom.The 2nd Bn Black Watch(Royal Highland Regiment) side drum This extremely rare,possibly unique drum case in brass and bearing Battle honours from Guadaloupe 1759 and all major battles up to WW1 Ypres,The Somme et al. It is impressed with the makers name"A. O. Windsor Maker Birmingham 1915" On the paper sheet on the inside by George Potter of Aldershot some names are scribbled there,well worth some research I would say; Piper Peddie, Drummer Garrod,and a couple of others. This super piece of relatively modern Military History marched "Off the square" in 1948 when the 2nd Battalion was amalgamated and absorbed into the 1st Battalion in 1948. This drumcase was retrieved when all others had been scrapped. The 2nd Bn London Scottish or's Bz Pagri badge In bronze a small pagri badge,measuring about 1.2 inches wide by 1.2 inches in height This is a superb item and was purchased by Colonel Ogilby for each of his men when serving in Palestine 1917-18. Excellent pin running from top to bottom and a small brass plate inscribed"J R Gaunt London" In one word(well could be two!)...a STOATER !The 2nd Bn Seaforth Highlanders(Ross Shire Buffs) side drum An absolutely magnificent refurbished side drum to the 2nd Seaforth Highlanders with battle Honours up to the end of WW1! Wonderful "mushroom" Buffs background colour and superb attention to detail. Relatively modern drum heads have replaced the originals. Make no mistake this is a stunner! refurbished by Military illustrater par excellence,Ray Kirkpatrick!The 2nd Bn, The Cameronians(Scottish Rifles)or's forage cap badge Measuring 2 inches in height and 2 inches in width a strung bugle with the letter "SR" to the voided centre. To the rear a good original brass sliderThe 2nd British Columbia Regiment of Canada sweetheart brooch 1.3inches in width and 1.150 in height,a silver maple leaf with the numeral"2" in the centre with a long scroll beneath inscribed "BRITISH COLUMBIA" To the rear a long pin and clip to secure.The 2nd Highland Coy..The 1st City of Edinburgh Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer's Glengarry badge. A 2 inch high by 1.5 inches wide strapped oval quoit inscribed"CLANN NA GAIDHEAL A GUALIBH CHIELE" roughly translated(Highlanders,shoulder to shoulder) This is good quality and very precise definition. To the rear,good original pin and with an effective securing clip that may or may not be original. Circa 1860The 2nd Midlothian & Peebles Rifle Volunteers or's Helmet Plate An eight pointed star with the top ray removed and replaced with Queen Victoria's Crown. An excellent garland of laurel leaves surrounds a quoit inscribed "2nd MIDLOTHIAN & PEEBLES.R.V." To the voided centre a glengarry badge style device comprising;The Cross and the Star of the Order of the Thistle surrounding a quoit inscribed "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT" Two thistles adorn the bottom of the quoit with St Andrew and the Cross to the non voided centre. The Victorian crown displaces the top ray of the Star. To the rear,3 lugs all absent. The Crown has 2 small holes drilled and it has been repaired at some time....The nicest that could be said about that is that it wont break again in a hurry ! This is an extremely rare item and was only in service from 1886 until 1888.The 2nd VB The Highland Light Infantry Officer's Helmet Plate. A very fine and extremely rare example of This Volunteer Officer's Helmet plate that was only in service for 4 years from 1887 until 1901,comprising a heavily silvered eight pointed star,with the topmost point being displaced by the Victorian Crown.Mounted on the star is a glengarry style device in silver and the flat imperial Crown,HLI monogram,short blank scroll and the elephant all in gilded metal all surrounded by a silvered laurel wreath. and now......AAAABout Turn ! to the rear(of course !) There are 3 excellent silvered lugs. 4 silver pins secure the front devices. The 2nd Volunteer Battalion The Highland Light Infantry Officer\'s silver glengarry badge A very splendid Officer\'s glengarry badge cast in silver. It has the King\'s Crown and the scroll beneath the Bugle bears the battle Honour (South Africa 1900-02) at the base of the badge is another scroll inscribed\"2nd VOLr BATTn\". To the rear is 2 excellent silver lugs and a superb makers plate\" Wm Anderson & sons Military Outfitters EDINBURGH\" Only in service from 1902 until 1908. below the left lug is impressed\"silver\" The 2nd Volunteer Bn Highland Light Infantry or's wm glengarry badge This glengarry badge is quite rare,coming into service in 1901 and worn until 1908. In great condition with the scroll bearing the Battle Honour for service during the Boer war. To the rear 2 good copper lugs.The 2nd Volunteer Bn Highland Light Infantry Pipers Plaid Brooch A burnished silvered quoit of about 3.5 inches Diameter with,to the centre a glengarry style device with the Imperial Crown and the short blank scroll,held apart by 4 spacers. To the rear an excellent strong pin. Some slight wearing to the plating on the front. This is a lovely item. In service between 1887 and 1901 extremely rareThe 32nd Regiment of Manitoba & Saskatchewan bonnet badge All in Bz comprised of a horseshoe twined around a maple leaf and inscribed"MANITOBA & SASKATCHEWAN" with the numerals"32" to the centre,the Kings Crown above and below a scroll inscribed"CANADA". To the rear 2 very good copper lugs. An excellent example.The 32nd Regiment of Signals(Scotland) Officer's glengarry badge Measuring 2 inches in height and width,comprising a strapped quoit super imposed with the Saltire,to the centre is a Signal badge device in silver and gilt which has the Queen's Crown at the top. To the rear 4 brass nuts secure the device to the Saltire and with 2 copper lugs,east and west. This is a relatively rare badge from a small elite unitThe 38th Ottawa Overseas Battalion of Canada or's copper badge Measuring just over 1.5 inches in height and width,a bronze maple leaf with,to the centre a quoit inscribed "OTTAWA OVERSEAS BATTALION"bearing the numerals "38", a scroll within inscribed"ADVANCE" and with a beaver at the base,below is a scroll inscribed "CANADA". At the very top is the King's Crown. To the rear 2 good copper lugsThe 3rd (Dundee Highlanders) Vbn Black Watch or's glengarry badge A very fine example of this rather rare badge,with "lacesset" spelling to the motto. This is a badge of fine quality. 2 excellent copper lugs to the rear. NB; The 3rd Forfarshire Volunteers became a volunteer Battalion of the regiment on 1st December 1887 and stayed that way until 1st April 1908 when it was amalgamated with 2nd VB to become the 5th Volunteer Bn Black Watch. steady lads steady!The 3rd (Renfrewshire) Volunteer Battalion Argyll and Sutherland highlanders or's WM glengarry badge Formed in 1887 following the Cardwell reforms of1st july 1881.A large wreath of thistles surrounds a quoit inscribed "ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS" To the non voided centre amongst the ribbons is,on the left the Boar's head and on the right the Cat-a Mountain with the Coronet of Princess Louise at the top , Below the base of the badge is an applied scroll inscribed"3rd VOLUNTEER BATTn" To the rear 2 original copper lugs with a fine patina. excellent exampleThe 3rd (Renfrewshire)Volunteer Battalion(Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders or\'s glengarry badge An extremely fine and very rare example of this late Victorian glengarry badge. In service from 1887 until 1908. The 3rd Battalion did not have their badges fretted and the cat-a-mountain is slimmer and with its tail \"up\". A scroll at the bottom inscribed\"3rd Volunteer BATTn.\" 2 strong copper lug to the rear. Very fine definition.The 3rd Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers or's Glengarry badge In blackened brass, a stylized Cross with The thistle Star surrounds a strapped quoit inscribed "LANARKSHIRE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS" with the numeral"3" in the centre. The King's Crown displaces the top ray of the star. To the rear 2 original lugs. In service between 1901 and 1908.The 3rd VB Seaforth Highlanders HM 1906 silver presentation rose bowl Of really excellent quality,standing 4.5inches high and just over 6 inches in width a most delightfully etched and engraved rose bowl presented to Captain W.S.Urquart by the NCO's and men of "A" Company 3rd VB Seaforth Highlanders at Forres,Morayshire on the occasion of his marriage at Forres in September 1907. Not only is it beautiful but it is 306 grammes of Hallmarked silver! William Sutherland Urquart(to give him his full name) was born in Sheffield in 1874 but very soon afterwards he moved up to Forres as a little boy with his parents(dad also William) Following his marriage and the creation of the Territorial army in 1908,Wm retired to get on with his career as a solicitor only to re enlist on the outbreak of war in 1914 with the rank of Captain in the Sherwood Foresters ,promoted Major in 1916 He stayed with his Battalion throughout the war. At the end of the war his unit was disbanded and he retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. I wouldn't know yet whether he served on in some role with the TA.The 3rd Volunteer Bn Seaforth Highlanders Officer's shoulder belt plate A very tasty Officer's Shoulder belt Plate to the 3rd VB Seaforth Highlanders based In Morayshire and with the H Q in Elgin,however if you wanted to visit the Drill Hall you would need to be a member of the local library! for that is its function these days! This unit was only in being from 1887 until 1908 so it is rather rare, A 3.2inches by 3.9 inches burnished silvered rectangular plate bearing silver devices,comprising; to the centre the Elephant amidst the Horns of the Stag's head with the Stylized "F" above and the very distinctive Ducal Coronet over all. Below is a long silver scroll inscribed "3Vb SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS" To the rear 2 original studs and 2 original hooks with 3 silver wires securing the front devices. Lovely condition.The 3rd Volunteer Bn(Renfrewshire) Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders A super scarlett epaulette embroidered with "3 V A&SH in white thread. circa 1887. Quite rareThe 4/5th Royal Scots or's wm feather bonnet badge A very good example of this units badge,please note the long copper lugs,that will of course allow the badge to be worn with the feather bonnet.The 40th(Overseas) Nova Scotia Bn of Canada glengarry badge Measuring about 1.5 inches in height and 1.2 ins in width all in coppery/bronze(any such colour?) comprised af a large maple leaf with a circle to the centre that shares the numerals"40" with an excellent salmon and a thistle! above this are 2 scrolls"OVERSEAS" and "BATTALION" on either side of the intertwined letters"NS" and the King's Crown at the very top. To the rear 2 excellent brass lugs,no markingsThe 42nd (Highland) Regiment Officer's Gilt feather bonnet badge. This badge was in service around 1840,it is unusual in that it is not voided but I have had others similar in the past.It resembles best the one in Bloomers 2 page 65 middle left. It is an Officer's badge and the Gilt is exquisite still. I will let the pictures speak for themselves. to the rear 2 copper lugs. Gentlemen..."ready..aye Ready !"The 42nd(Highland)Regiment officer's Feather bonnet badge A very special 42nd feather bonnet badge,nicely fretted and with excellent gilt. This saw service cira 1840+ A similar feather bonnet badge is posted at 1504 but it is not fretted,this is a very nice variant. The Gallant Forty twa' ...... indeed!The 42nd(The Royal Highland Regiment of Foot)(The Black Watch) HM silver sweetheart brooch An extremely superb and very fine Victorian silver brooch bearing assaye marks for B'Ham 1894. About 1.75 inches in Diameter, a decorated hollow quoit with alternate thistle and rose decorations; to the voided centre is a miniature glengarry badge of that period above a scroll inscribed"ROYAL HIGHLANDERS". To the rear a very good pin and catch, with makers mark "F.N." and the assaye marks neatly impressed at the bottom of the quoit. Excellent and very,very rare.The 42nd(The Royal Highland Regiment of Foot)(The Black Watch) Piper's Baldric badge To the centre,St Andrew with The Cross surrounded by a wreath of thistles very similar to the pre 1881 Cameron Highlanders glengarry badge. To the rear 2 oval silver posts about 1/4 of an inch wide and half an inch in height to enable it to be safely held. The posts are impressed "STERLING" Very early,very tasty!The 44th(Overseas Battalion) of Canada Officer\'s glengarry badge All in excellent gilt,a very good maple leaf about 1.6 ins in height and 1.5 ins in width. To the centre a wheatsheaf with scrolls on either side inscribed\"OVERSEAS BATTALION\" with the numerals\"44\" below witha scroll underneath inscribed\"CANADA\". At the very top the King\'s Crown. To the rear an excellent original long pin & clip with the maker\'s name impressed\"J.R.INGLIS\" A most excellent exampleThe 48th Bn of British Columbia Canada brass sweetheart brooch This brooch looks to have been adapted from a collar badge. In brass with a good strong clip and pin to the rear. A very good itemThe 48th Highlander's of Canada Officer's Shoulder Belt Plate A 3.2 inches wide by 3.75 inches seeded rectangular plate,slightly convex with;to the centre a silver device comprising a quoit with raised edges inscribed"DILEAS GU BRATH" (faithful for ever) surrounding the figures"48" above a banner inscribed "HIGHLANDERS" a Torse lies across the top of the "48" above which is a magnificent Falcon's head ,slightly proud of the quoit. To the rear two long sliders to retain the belt and a brass pin secures the 2 lugs of the front device. A first class item to a first class regiment!The 48th Highlanders of Canada Officer's Shoulder belt plate A superb highly burnished gilt rectangular plate of approximately 3.75 inches long by 2.75 inches wide,in each corner a silver maple leaf and to the centre a silvered quoit inscribed "DILEAS GU BRATH" to the voided centre the numerals"48" with a scroll below inscribed "HIGHLANDERS" above a torse with a Falcon's head upon it. To the rear 2 studs and 2 hooks and a long brass pin secures the front silvered device. In excellent condition.The 48th Highlanders of Canada or's WM glengarry badge A strapped quoit of 2 inches diameter,in white metal,inscribed"DILEAS GU BRATH"(Scotland forever!) with to the voided centre the numbers"48" above a scroll inscribed"HIGHLANDERS" above the "48" is an eagles head upon a torse with the top of the eagles head just sitting proud of the rim. To the rear a strong brass slider.The 48th Highlanders of Canada Pipe Major's sporran. This is an absolutely superb sporran,just look at the close up picture of the sporran Cantle and the silver badge style device for the 48th which measures 2.5inches by 2 inches. The background is lovely black/brown horsehair with 3 very fine white soft tassles. The rear looks almost untouched and the red Moroccan leather is like new. Inside the pouch is the makers name "Taggarts Glasgow"The 48th Highlanders of Canada Piper's plaid brooch A 4 inch Diameter burnished silver plated quoit,with to the voided centre a wreath of thistles surrounding a Falcon's head upon a torse with the numerals "48" below. At the base of the wreath is a scroll inscribed "DILEAS GU BRATH" which means FAITHFUL FOR EVER !! To the rear an original pin and catch with 2 brass nuts securing 2 screw posts of the front device. The Regiment's Colonel in Chief is Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. This magnificent Regiment was raised in 1891 and has served with honour in all the major conflicts since the Boer war............."DILEAS GU BRATH" and some.The 49th (Edmonton) Overseas Battalion sweetheart brooch In brass,just about 1 inch in height and width in the style of a maple leaf with the numerals"49" to the centre. Below is a beaver with 3 scrolls inscribed "OVERSEAS BATTALION CANADA" whilst above the numerals is a scroll inscribed "EDMONTON" with the King's Crown above that. To the rear an original pin and clip and impressed "J R GAUNT LONDON"The 49th Edmonton Regiment of Canada silver & enamels sweetheart brooch On a bar a small badge in the style of the glengarry badge in silver and enamels. To the rear impressed "silver"The 4th Volunteer Bn Black Watch or's glengarry badge In service from 1882 until 1908 a most excellent example of this superb badge. Pro Rege Lege et Grege ....indeed ! Just look at the lugs.The 4th (Perthshire) Volunteer Bn Black Watch Officer's dirk belt clasp In service from only 1887 until 1908. A burnished rectangular silver plate of just over 2.5 inches in length by 2 inches in width bearing a small badge designed as the larger glengarry badge of the 4th Battalion. To the rear a brass pin secures the front plate. Fixed loop is present,adjoining loop absent.The 4th Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers or's forage cap badge A strapped quoit just over 1.5 inches in diameter inscribed" LANARKSHIRE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS" To the voided centre the number "4" upon a bar and with The lion on top of the quoit. To the rear 2 copper lugs. in brass/bronze with a very nice patina. Exceedingly rareThe 4th VB Black Watch(Royal Highlanders) Piper(Water colour dated 1879) This is splendid! I will let the painting speak for itself. The colours are magnificent as is the detail. It is signed and dated for 1879. I believe the mounts to be contemporary but not the frame(In which it looks fine) and I removed it from the frame to enable me to photograph it. Gone to a good home ! but I thought you would like to see it! Whoever is destined to have it will be able to scrutinise the picture under an eyeglass and wonder at the superb detail. I wouldn't be at all surprised if we were able to discover just who the piper is and details of his service.The 4th Volunteer Bn Black Watch(Royal Highlanders) Piper's plaid brooch This most excellent plaid brooch belonged to piper P. Davidson of Perth whom I believe was a volunteer soldier of the 4th Battalion (scratched on the back of the quoit is Piper Davidsons details.) Davidson went on to serve in WW1 as a piper with the 1st / 6th Battalion The Black Watch....just awaiting to learn of his exploits!The 4th Volunteer Bn(Royal Highlanders) Perth coys Presentation cup A very substantial cup from the late Victorian period standing without a plinth 16 inches high! In electro plated nickel silver. I trust that the pictures will tell most of the story but I can add a little bit to it. At the front of the cup is a polished area engraved" PRESENTED BY Mr JOHN GUY to The 4th V.B.R.H.PERTH Coys" with the date underneath "1898" On the other side is also a polished area inscribed " WON BY" Private A FENWICK 1898 and again ,Private A FENWICK 1899. On top of the cup lid is a kneeling soldier in the aim position with his Martini-Henri rifle wearing the uniform of the time. The Martini-Henri is a small rifle but this one looks to have lost about a tenth of an inch off the muzzle. This is magnificent piece of Regimental silver from a very elite Battalion of Volunteers......what happened in 1900 ? Did Fenwick win it outright or did he go out to South Africa?The 4th(Duchess Harriets) Coy(Rogart) Sutherland Rifle Volunteers Officer\'s plaid brooch A very substantial plaid brooch,comprising;A thistle wreath of 3 inches in diameter with,to the voided centre a quoit inscribed\"DUCHESS HARRIET\'S COMPANY (ROGART) bearing a shield with the arms of The Earl of Carlisle and above the Coronet of the Duke of Sutherland. Rogart remains an unspoiled highland village. This unit was only in being from 1860 until 1863. Nice thought eh? The Duke married the Earl of Carlisle\'s daughter and got her to buy all the Company\'s uniform and insignia!The 4th/5th Bn The Royal Scots Officers Pouch belt plate The Star of the Order of the Thistle and the Cross of St Andrew in silver with,to the centre a quoit inscribed "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT" to the centre of which is a voided thistle with a green translucent enamel background,below is attached a strung bugle and at the top a King's Crown,all in superb gilt. To the rear 2 screw posts complete with nuts. A pin secures the front devices through 2 brass lugs. Impressed is the maker's mark " MARSHALL & AITKEN" and a registered number"Rd 540926. Just look at the pics.... what an excellent piece of insignia! What a regiment!The 5th (Glasgow Highland) Volunteer Bn Victorian or\'s glengarry badge All in white metal,the Cross of St Andrew and the Star of the Order of the Thistle form the main background for this badge, a wreath of thistles surrounds a quoit inscribed\"NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT\" with St Andrew to the seeded centre. Top left of the Victorian Crown is a scroll inscribed\"GLASGOW\" with one to the right inscribed\"HIGHLANDERS\" At the base of the quoit rests the Sphinx with a scroll to the left inscribed\"5th VB\" and one to the right inscribed \"HLI\". To the rear are 2 original copper lugs. In service from 1887 until 1901The 5th Bn Royal Scots of Canada or's glengarry badge. A superb"reddish" brass badge measuring about 2.5 inches in length and about 2 inches in height,comprising:To the centre a large Boar's head above a torse,underneath the torse is the numeral"5",resting upon a scroll inscribed"NE OBLIVISCARIS",the badge is nicely voided. To the rear are 2 original copper lugs. Introduced in 1884 The 5th Bn(Royal Scots of Canada) 0r's glengarry badge Brought into service from 1884,a lovely coppery brass badge comprising a Boar's head upon a torse with a scroll underneath inscribed"NE OBLIVISCARIS". The void between the Boar's head and the scroll has the number "5" in place. To the rear 2 excellent copper lugs with a deep patina. The badge is about 2.5 inches wide and about 2 inches in height. A superb example of this rather rare badge +The 5th Gurkha Rifles gold tiepin In unmarked gold, a very nice tie pin comprising a pair of crossed kukris with the number "5" in the middle. The King's Crown is on top the number five with a lion above. A very lovely keepsake.The 5th Gurkha Rifles Piper's plaid brooch A 3.5 inches burnished round disc,slightly convex with,to the centre a pair of crossed kukris with the number "5" above on top of which is a Kings Crown and a Lion. To the rear is a strong pin,top to bottom.The 5th Sutherland Rifle volunteers Officer's silver HM 1914 Headress feather An absolutely superb single feather bearing Edinburgh Hallmarks for 1914. The feather is just over 3 inches in length and half an inch at its widest. Excellent pin and clip at the rear and makers mark "H.T."and assaye marks neatly impressed on the shank. A thing of beauty!The 5th Sutherland Rifle Volunteers Officer's sporran cantle This unit was raised at Bonar Bridge on the 6th August 1867. This is a superb cantle all in silver plate,The cantle is 6 inches in width and 2.75 inches in height with beautifully hand etched thistles adorning the front ,less a space in the centre which is 2.25inches in Diameter which is without decoration and which supports an applied device,formed by a strapped quoit,with,to the voided centre the Cat-a-Mountain upon a torse which rests upon a scroll inscribed"SANS PEUR".....Without fear indeed! To the rear are three screw posts that secure the cantle to the Sporran and 2 nuts holding the front device. This is splendid,very early and exceedingly rare.The 5th Volunteer Battalion,The Royal Scots(The Lothian Regiment),or\'s glengarry badge A very fine example of this quite rare badge,in service from 1888 until 1908. All in white metal and with a scroll at the top inscribed \"5th VOL BATT\" and one below inscribed\"The Royal Scots\". To the rear 2 excellent lugsThe 5th Volunteer Bn The H.L.I silver plaid brooch 1889 A beautifully crafted silver plaid brooch,once the property of 6238 Colour Sergeant Murdoch Cameron of 5th Vb HLI in 1889. Colour Sergeant Cameron lived on Islay and had to travel over to Glasgow for his drill nights and duty! What committment that required. The plaid brooch measures about 3.75 inches in diameter,a highly burnished quoit with an etched decoration,to the voided centre St Andrew with the Cross and surrounded by a superb wreath of thistles. To the rear an original strong silver pin,5 silver screw posts secure the front devices. At the top of the quoit is inscribed"6238" Col Segt Murdoch Cameron of Islay" whilst at the bottom is inscribed"5thV Btn H.L.I. 1889" A superb item in unmarked silver and of immense quality with a great chance for research.The 63rd (Edmonton) Overseas Battalion of Canada sweetheart brooch Measuring about 1 inch width by 1 inch in height,in gilt and enamels the 63rd Overseas Bn,comprising a background of a maple leaf with,to the centre the numerals"63" under crossed rifles with a scroll beneath in blue enamel inscribed "EDMONTON" Above the numerals are 2 scrolls, one in white enamel inscribed"OVERSEAS" and above it one in red enamel inscribed "CANADA" with the King's Crown at the very top. To the rear a good original pin and clip.a good gilt finish.The 67th(Western Scots) of British Columbia Officer's silver headresss badge A most special,nae splendid 2 inch Diameter die struck silver badge of "The Western Scots" All in unmarked silver with a long scroll above "WESTERN SCOTS" and below one bearing " BRITISH COLUMBIA" To the middle there is a fierce lion with, above the numerals "67" and over that in the rays of the setting sun is inscribed"OVERSEAS" Below the lion is a scroll inscribed "SABAID" To the rear an excellent original silver pin and clip. very rare indeed.The 6th (Fifeshire) Vol Bn The Black Watch(Royal Highlanders)officer's silver glengarry badge post 1887. This unmarked silver cast badge is of great quality. The Thane of Fife upon a charger,within a strapped quoit bearing the motto"Virtute et opera".to the rear 2 good silver lugs.The 6th Bn Highland Light Infantry piper's silver plated plaid brooch A 3.3 inch burnished silvered quoit with to the voided centre a glengarry badge style device with a scroll below the bugle inscribed with the battle honour"SOUTH AFRICA 1900-02" This was introduced with the formation of the Territorial Army in 1908. A very nice rather rare brooch. To the rear a good strong pin & clip with the front device being soldered into place. There is a piper's name scratched on the rear...more to come.The 6th Bn Highland Light Infantry Territorial force,Wm. Piper's Plaid Brooch. A 3 1/4 inch Quoit with,to the centre a KC glengarry type device with a scroll inscribed "SOUTH AFRICA 1900-2" To the rear a strong original pinback. Great definition,a lovely broochThe 72nd Highlander's feather bonnet badge pre 1881 All in brasss,including the lugs at the rear. This is a most handsome badge with the brass being of a lovely texture.. The lugs are very nicely brazed into the badge.The 72nd Regiment of Foot(Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders) Piper's silver Plaid Brooch. An absolutely superb,very early silver Plaid Brooch comprising a burnished silver quoit of 4inches Diameter with a Stag's head and a banner hand engraved at the top,inscribed "CUIDICH N RHI". Whilst at the bottom of the quoit is a Crown with the numbers "72" below. To the rear an excellent original pin in silver,at the top of the quoit is beautifully hand engraved ( Piper's 1st Seaforth Highlanders) and at the bottom of the quoit is impressed the number"18" relating I believe to its mark amongst the regimental property. To the left of the number is scratched the name "COWAN" The spelling of the motto informs us that this brooch was brought into service prior to 1869 and was the regimental property of the old 72nd up until 1st July 1881 when Lord Cardwell's reforms were put in place and the 72nd became the 1st Battallion of "The Seaforth Highlanders" and the 78th, The Ross-shire Buffs became the 2nd Battalion of "The Seaforth Highlanders" The engraving is superb but so is the reflection so it can be difficult to get a good picture. This brooch is total quality and Seaforth devotees can ponder where this great item of Scottish regimental insignia saw sevice ! and what of "COWAN" ? We must assume he was a piper so there is much more research to be done.The 72nd Seaforth Highlanders of Canada(Overseas Bn) silver and enamelled sweetheart brooch A very fine sterling silver brooch with blue and red enamels, in absolute excellent condition. To the rear the original pin and clip and stamped \"STERLING\" T.L.M.The 73rd(Perthshire) Regiment of Foot Shoulder Belt Plate A very early pre 1881 OR's Shoulder belt plate in brass. This must have belonged to a soldier who liked to polish his kit! The front of the plate is very worn by excessive polishing resulting in a loss of definition,however the numerals"73" are fine. The rear is superb! ( how can i ever forget Gladys?) 4 brass flat hooks and with all the detail of the Battle honours,The Crown et al. This is an exceptional,very early rare item.The 74th Highlanders Piper's plaid brooch A 3 inch Diameter plated burnished quoit with to the vioded centre the elephant upon a scroll inscribed"ASSAYE". To the rear a strong original pin & clip with 4 wires securing the front device. Impressed on the back is the Number "111" indicating its position in the regimental property. More silver wash on the back than what remains on the front seen some service this one!The 74th(Highland ) Regiment of foot or's Shoulder belt plate A burnished gilt plate ,measuring 2.75inches by 3.75inches with ,impressed from the reverse is the Crown and below that the numerals"74". To the rear 2 original lugs and 2 original studs. some slight damage to the front with a mark above the Crown and another below the "4" quite rareThe 75th Overseas Battalion of Canada HM silver & enamel sweetheart brooch A lovely hm silver and enamel sweetheart brooch to the 75th,comprising a background of a maple leaf with,to the centre a quoit in white enamel inscribed"OVERSEAS BATTALION" surrounding the numerals "75" set in dark blue enamel.. Above the top of the quoit is the head of a Unicorn.. To the rear a good original pin and clip. B'Ham hallmarks for 1915 and makers mark impressed " C.A.& S." A very nice exampleThe 77th OTTAWA (Overseas Bn) CEF Collar badge A collar badge with a copper colour,a quoit comprised of 4 maple leaves above a scroll inscribed\"OTTAWA\" below which is a smaller flat scroll inscribed \"OVERSEAS BATTALION\" C.E.F. The Numerals\"77\" lie to the centre of the maple leaves. Above all is the King\'s Crown. To the rear are 2 good brass lugs.The 78th (Ross-Shire Buffs) Officers Plaid Brooch What we have here is a magnificent,very early and rare example of 78th regimental Insignia. A simple burnished gilt quoit of approximately 3ins Diameter bearing,at the bottom on a scroll in silver,the Regimental Motto "CUIDICH.N' RIGH"......Help to the King ! At the top,also in silver is a superb spray of thistles surrounding the numerals "78" which are finely seeded. All superimposed by the Victorian Crown which protrudes over the top of the quoit. And that is just the front ! Take a look at the picture of the back. The gilt is almost all intact and the rivets which secure the front silver items form a regular pattern. The excellent steel fixing pin runs from top to bottom and the hinge and securing catch are of excellent quality. How fitting that the Mackenzie tartan it is resting on is a 78th Pipers Banner ! More of that anon !The 78th (Ross-Shire Buffs) Officers silver Feather bonnet Badge What we have here is an absolutely superb 78th(Ross-shire Buffs) Officers Silver FB Badge which was in service prior to 1859. It is an excellent and very rare example,please note the fretting, espescially around the elephant's trunk! and the spelling of "GUIDICH "N" RHI" look at the weight ! To the rear 2 very excellent silver lugs and a superb patina overall.The 78th (Ross-shire Buffs) or's feather bonnet badge In lovely old brass comprising; a wreath of thistles surrounding an elephant bearing the Victorian Crown upon its back and with its feet firmly placed upon a scroll inscribed"GUIDICH N' RHI" with the numerals"78" below. To the rear 2 excellent copper lugs. This is a very nicely defined early example which would have been in service between by 1825 and before 1868.The 79th Cameron Highlanders piper's Plaid Brooch A simple nickel silver quoit,inscribed at the top"CAMERON" and at the bottom"HIGHLANDERS". original pin to the rear. This brooch was worn prior to 1881.The 7th Gurkha Rifles piper's plaid brooch A highly burnished convex silver plated circular plate of about 3.3inches in diameter with; to the centre a pair of Kukri's crossed with the number 7 in the middle and with the cypher"GR" and The Ducal Coronet above. This brooch is pre 1947,independance times. For those that want to learn more about this glorious Regiment and its champions please look to see the exploits of GANJU LAMA V.C. M.C. of this great Gurkha Regiment.The 7th Gurkha Rifles Piper's Plaid brooch A 3 inches in Diameter seeded quoit,with to the voided centre a pair of crossed Kukri's with the number"7" in the middle with stylized "G R" above and the Duke of Edinburghs Ducal Coronet at the very top. Inscribed on the lower half of the quoit is "GURKHA RIFLES".To the rear along steel pin and catch. This is a nice die struck broochThe 7th VB A&SH Territorials shoulder title In brass a shoulder title to The Argyll's 7th Battalion. 3 copper lugs to the rear. circa 1908The 7th Volunteer Bn The Royal Scots(The Royal Regiment) Cap & collar badges A superb,extremely rare set of Cap and Collar badges to the 7th VB The Royal Scots(The Royal Regiment) known as "Leith's Own" due to the area in which they were based and recruited from. The Battalion suffered a most horrendous loss of life on the way out to Gallipoli Having been on Coastal Defence duties they were in high spirits on the 22nd May 1915 as they embarked at Larbert,with a steamer waiting at Liverpool to take them on to Gallipoli. Near to Gretna,the train ran into the empty carriages of a local train with dreadful consequences 214 soldiers being killed or burned to death. The 64 survivors did carry on to Liverpool later but their shock was so profound that they were returned home. B&C companies did eventually go out to Gallipoli with the 4th Battalion. The distress apart I have never previously come across such an exceptional set of badges.The 88th Bn C.E.F. (Victoria Fusiliers) silver & enamel sweetheart brooch A very special silver and blue enamel sweetheart brooch with the background as a maple leaf and a fusiliers"bomb" to the centre with the numerals"88""Bn "C.E.F" upon it. Below is a scroll in blue enamel inscribed "VICTORIA FUSILIERS". To the rear an excellent pin and clip with maker's mark impressed""S S R" and"STERLING SILVER".The 8th Bn The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders or's glengarry badge A most fine example of this rather rare badge. The Battalion was created in 1908. A very fine badge with a scroll at the base inscribed "8th A & S H " To the rear 2 excellent copper lugs.The 8th Infantry(Transvaal Scottish) or's gilt headress badge An excellent example of this very fine badge,comprising; The background formed from the Star of the Order of the Thistle and the Cross of St Andrew,measuring about 2.5 inches wide and by 2.5 inches in height,to the voided centre a strapped scroll inscribed"TRANSVAAL.8Th INF. SCOTTISH" with in the middle a thistle with a scroll below inscribed"ALMA NAM BUADH" To the rear 2 excellent copper lugs. Brought into service just before WW2"The 8th(Argyllshire) Princess Louise's Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders or's wm glengarry badge A most rare badge from the Victorian era,the 8th Battalion from Argyllshire. Excellent definition and workmanship both front and rear. Two excellent copper lugs.The 91st Argyllshire Highlanders Piper's/Sergeants silver Plaid brooch A superb example of this very rare brooch,comprising; a silver quoit of 4 inches in diameter bearing incised thistles on each side and with the numerals"XCI" above whilst below is a scroll inscribed "HIGHLANDERS". To the rear a strong original pin and with the maker's mark impressed"MARSHALL & SONS 87 George Street Edinburgh" This is a very early item being introduced in 1863 and only worn up until 1872.The 91st Regiment(Canadian Highlanders) Officer's Plaid Brooch A very substantial silver plated officer's Plaid brooch,measuring 4 inches in width comprising; a burnished quoit surrounds a large wreath of thistles,superimposed on the wreath is a large voided badge depicting the Lion's head to the centre,a spray of thistles on each side. Below, a scroll bearing the numerals"91" and inscribed"ALBAINN GU BRATH" with the Kings Crown at the top. To the rear 3 wires secure the front device and there is a very strong original pin. Post 1902The 92nd(Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of Foot Off's Dirk belt clasp An extremely early piece of superb insignia to this wonderful old Regiment. I haven't come across this one before and methinks circa 1823- 40 might be close. A 2.5 ins wide by 2.2ins highly burnished gilt rectangular plate. To the centre the numerals"XC11" between 2 large thistles and with the sphinx on a tablet inscribed"EGYPT". At the bottom a scroll inscribed"WATERLOO" and one at the top inscribed"PENINSULA" To the rear 3 brass pins secure the front pieces. Fixed loop is present,adjoining loop absent.The 92nd(Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of Foot Officer's sporran cantle A cantle measuring just over 8 inches in width with thistles etched,to the centre,in silver is a Sphinx upon a tablet inscribed "EGYPT" with the numerals "9 2" below. A silver rope encircles the device. To the rear,all items are secured by silver wires. Extremely rareThe 92nd(Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of foot or's pre 1881 pouch badge plate. In white metal, a plate measuring 2.75 inches wide by 3.6 inches in height,the background is formed by the combination of the Star of the Order of the Thistle and the Cross of St Andrew with the Regiments Battle Honours displayed on the bars of the Cross. To the centre is impressed the regimental number "XC11" surrounded by two thistles beneath and a scroll above inscribed"HIGHLANDERS" resting above the scroll is the Victorian Crown and with the Sphinx underneath the centrepiece. To the rear are three brass screw posts. This is a very nice piece of insignia.The 92nd(Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of foot sporran cantle device. A very good cantle device consisting of a shield of 2 inches in height and 1.5 inches in width in die struck burnished brass. The edge of the shield has a neat decoration all around,to the centre the numerals \"9 2\" with a large thistle on either side with the sphinx above. To the rear 2 copper lugs,north and south.The 93d(Sutherland Highlanders) Pipers/Bandsmans Plaid Brooch A very special Plaid brooch to the 93rd (Sutherland Highlanders) as worn by the Pipers and bandsmen. A 3.25inches quoit in white metal set with thistles in high reliefand with,at the bottom the numbers"9 3" and at the top the Crown. To the rear an excellent strong pin and original clip with the suppliers mark impressed; "R & HB KIRKWOOD" "EDINBURGH"and.....wait for it,a name etched very finely and very difficult to spot initially. The laddies name was R. Lightbody So what do we know about this fine chap? quite a lot as it happens! My "man" has been "on the case" as it were and we have some very interesting bits. 5134 Pte R Lightbody enlisted in 1890 into the 2nd Bn Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders( The old 93rd until the reforms of 1881) I think he enlisted whilst the Battalion was in Aldershot(I remember it so well! I wonder if "the ratpit " is still going?) and more to the point did he know they were going out to India in 1891 ? where he was to serve until 1905 when he further enlisted to complete 21 years pensionable service. Pte Lightbody was awarded the India Medal in 1897 with NWF clasp. I wonder if he received the LS & GC ? extremely interesting dont you think?The 93rd Sutherland Highlanders Headress badge pre 1881 A very nice example of this other ranks badge in brass. To the centre a quoit inscribed"SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS" surrounding the Numerals "9" and"3". Two magnificent thistles almost enclose the quoit but leaving enough space at the top for The Victorian Crown. At the base of the thistles is a scroll inscribed"CAPE OF GOOD HOPE". To the rear are 2 excellent original copper lugs. This is a super badge and a nice point is that the numerals have been pushed out(convex) and at one time been highly burnished, even then the jocks liked a little bit of "spit and polish"!The 93rd(Sutherland Highlanders) Piper's sporran cantle Measuring about 2 inches in width by 1.75 inches in height in white metal St Andrew with the Cross above 2 large thistles,nicely fretted at the base. to the rear 3 strong brass lugs to secure the device to the cantle. RareThe 93rd(Sutherland Highlanders) Regiment of Foot or's feather bonnet badge An extremely good example of this rather rare feather bonnet badge,all in brass,except the small copper lugs at the rear. Measuring about 3 inches in height by 2.5 inches wide. Two superb thistles surround a quoit inscribed "SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS" with to the voided centre the numerals"93" Queen Victoria's Crown sits right at the top whilst below are 2 scrolls inscribed with the Battle Honours"CAPE OF GOOD HOPE" and underneath"BALAKLAVA". To the rear 2 good copper lugs. In service post BALAKLAVA and prior to The Cardwell reforms of 1881The 9th Bn Royals Scots Bronze athletic medal WW1 1916 A very nice medal with a superb colour and on one side is an etched badge device surrounded by a slim wreath of thistles. To the other side is engraved"9th royal Scots" "2nd prize" "Long Leap" "Won by G.F.Marshall" and last but not least............."France 1916 " Remarkable don't you think? A really nice item.The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Edwardian or's wm glengarry badge A very good example of this Edwardian badge.not fretted,slightly convex and with very fine definition. To the rear 2 excellent small copper lugs. Lovely quality.The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Officer's Edwardian Dirk Belt Clasp in silver & gilt A most excellent example of this Edwardian Dirk Belt Clasp. The silver device is cast all in one piece and the gilt background is near perfect. To the rear 3 brass wires secure the front silver device. Fixed loop is present,adjoining loop absent. Lovely qualityThe Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Officer's Glengary Badge. An excellent wreath of thistles surrounds a quoit inscribed "ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND".To the part voided centre is The Boars head and The cat-a-Mountain and the intertwined ribbons with the Coronet of The Princess Louise above. There is a fine London hallmark for 1917 on the right under the quoit but the makers mark on the left is not clear. To the rear an excellent silver pinback. The back of the badge is as if it had not been finished and looks quite crude when you consider that it is a hallmarked Officers badge;however I think I have a possible explanation. This was in 1917 when our troops were taking a dreadful toll and replacements were being rushed to the front and one assumes their equipment as well. This badge is then a product of its time,likely cast from another badge and assayed where it was made...in London. Most unusual. Badges for 1917 are very rare.The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Officer's silver Plaid Brooch. The hallmarked silver (Edinburgh 1907) Plaid brooch that was the property of none other than Captain john Aidan Liddell V.C. M.C. This reflects the Glory of this young Officer. Just punch in his name on the internet and the story of his schooldays at Stonyhurst College and later at Balliol college Oxford up to the beginning of WW1 and thereafter his enlistment and his exacting service with the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders and The Royal Flying Corps. In 1912 he joined the 3rd Bn Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and in June 1914 he gained his pilots licence at Brooklands and on the 20th August He joined his Regiment in France and placed in charge of the Machine gun section for 5 months. In February 1915 he was awarded the Military Cross and Mentioned in Despatches. He transferred to the Royal Flying Corps. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for the most conspicious bravery and devotion to duty. During a routine patrol in an RE5 over Ostend-Bruges-Ghent on 31st July 1915 when he was attacked by an enemy aircraft whose machine gun fire smashed his right leg so badly that he became unconscious. He regained consciousness after his plane had fallen 3000 feet and despite appalling injuries and very severe damage to his aircraft throttle controls and undercarriage he managed to bring the aircraft back behind our lines and land safely thus saving the life of his observer(2nd Lt R.H.Peck). His right leg was amputated but tragically he died of his wounds at La Panne in Flanders on 31st August 1915. What more can I say ? Whoever is the fortunate person to purchase this wonderful item will also recieve a hardback edition of Peter Daybell's Biography on John Aidan Liddell" With a smile and a wave"- the life of Captain J.A. Liddell VC.MC The plaid Brooch comes with its original lined box The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Officer\'s Shoulder Belt Plate A Volunteer/territorial burnished silvered rectanguler plate 4ins by 3 ins,On the plate,all in frosted silver are superb intertwined wreaths bearing the Battle Honours,within the left wreath is the Boars Head with the motto underneath\"NE OBLIVISCARIS\". Within the wreath on the right is The Cat-a-Mountain with the motto underneath\"SANS PEUR\". Below the wreaths is a scroll inscribed \"ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS\" whilst above the wreaths is a scroll inscribed \"PRINCESS LOUISES\" with The Coronet at the very top. To the rear studs and 2 hooks with 4 wires securing the devices on the front. A lovely itemThe Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders or's collar badge worn during WW1 A very good collar badge that has had the lugs removed and replaced with a strong pin and worn in the bonnet instead of the glengarry badge during WW1The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Pipers Plaid Brooch A very fine and early example of a senior NCO's Brooch in nickel silver. A 3ins Dia quoit with four celtic bosses, the Cypher of Princess Louise at the top and the Boar's head to the left with the motto underneath"NE OBLIVISCARIS",to the right,the Cat-a-Mountain with the motto underneath"SANS PEUR" and with its tail up. At the very bottom scrolls inscribed"ARGYLL and SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS" To the rear a hefty original pinback. a great broochThe Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders WW1 brass economy glengarry badge Introduced in 1916 as an economic cap badge. This is a very good example indeed with excellent definition.The Argyll & Sutherland Officer's Lady's Victorian Levee belt complete A superb,rather rare item.comprising a brocade belt in golden thread backed by soft green doeskin leather. The two piece buckle is in rich gilt with silver plated devices,similar to the Officer's collar badges of that time. Step back in time....now come on chaps,if you want to wear this you should have a 22inch waist!The Argyll and Sutherland Edwardian Piper's plaid brooch A very fine example of this Edwardian plaid brooch measuring just 3 inches in Diameter. Beautifully etched with four Celtic bosses,a Boar's head on the left with a scroll beneath inscribed "NE OBLIVISCARIS" On the right is a Cat-a-Mountain with a scroll beneath inscribed"SANS PEUR" At the top are the Ribbons and Coronet of the Princess Louise. Whilst at the base of the badge are scrolls inscribed" ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS" To the rear a strong original pin and clip. In great condition.The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Officer's Levee sporran cantle A truly exceptional piece of Victorian Scottish Regimental insignia. An Officer's Levee sporran cantle in silver and silver plate. Measuring 6 inches in width by 4 inches in height is a seven sided cantle divided into its two parts by an excellent hinge of seven links(What a superb design!) Both the top part and the larger lower part are superbly designed with a geometric style decoration(which must be seen to be believed!) To the centre,upon black leather is,to the left a Boar's head above a scroll inscribed "NE OBLIVISCARIS" To the centre are exquiste ribbons with The Coronet Of The Princess Louise above. To the right is the Cat-a-Mountain above a scroll inscribed"SANS PEUR" with its tail up indicating that it is from the period from 1881 up until 1902. And now we turn it over and look at the back! A delight! The silver front devices and the securing backing plate are held by a total of 15 excellent screw posts and nuts with 3 nuts on the top part of the hinge that would secure the main part of the sporran. A super item,excellent quality...rareThe Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders officer's plaid brooch An excellent Victorian heavily silvered plaid brooch,comprising;a 3 inch Diameter quoit bearing four celtic bossess.Between the two bosses on the left is the Boar's head above a scroll inscribed"NE OBLIVISCARIS";To the right is the cat-a-Mountain above a scroll inscribed"SANS PEUR" Between the bottom 2 bosses is a scroll inscribed "ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS" whilst at the top are the ribbons of Princess Louise with her Coronet above.. The quoit is beautifully hand etched. To the rear is the strong original pin and catch. The brooch has a lovely patina and in the top half of the quoit is inscribed the owner's nickname "HARDIE" ! also his surname can just be made out "CLAYTON" This brooch was the property of none other than; Thomas Herbert Clayton who enlisted in 1888 promoted to Colour Sergeant in 1897....what a job...what an appointment! Colour Sgt .....shall we just give him his nickname? Hardie served with the 1st Bn(old 91st) in the Boer War and was entitled to both QSA and KSA. It looks like he was a "career" soldier and was promoted to Lt Quartermaster on 11/3/1911. Hardie served with the 2nd Bn(old 93rd) during WW1 and there is a picture of him in "Cavendish" at Armentieres with Officers of both the 1st and 2nd Bn's,I do not have it just yet but it is"on its way" In 1917 Hardie was promoted Captain/Quartermaster. Hardie was entitled to QSA/KSA & WW1 trio....perhaps a LSGC? An excellent plaid brooch that has seen some service indeed. Much more to be discovered about "Hardie"The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Officer's Plaid Brooch. If ever there was an understatement that title is it! This is a most unique example. It has Hallmarks for Edinburgh 1888,however it is most remarkable because of its superior construction.The quoit has been hand crafted and engraved, The four Celtic bosses have been individually made and then added. The same applies to the Ribbons of Princess Louise,the scrolls with the Regiment's title ,The Boars Head and The Cat-a-Mountain. Such high class work!. To the rear a superb original sturdy silver pin. The Makers details"R & H.B.KIRKWOOD 66&68 Thistle St. EDINBURGH" Are neatly surrounded by the Assaye Marks and the silver pins securing the devices on the front of the brooch are clealy seen. At the very top is engraved the large Thistle. This is a vintage plaid brooch of supreme quality. What more can I say? you may ask? quite a lot really! Stand by ! On the back of the brooch a name is scratched. "F C DUNDAS" believed to be none other than Frederick Charles Dundas,born in 1868. Educated at Westminster and Sandhurst. 2nd Lieutenant in the 91st 1889 Lieutenant in November 1893 Captain in the 93rd in 1898 Major in 1911 DAGMG Irish Command Retired 1912 Re enlisted at outbreak of WW1 entitled to Mons Star Mentioned in Despatches Four times Awarded the DSO in 1917 Promoted Lt Colonel in 1917. still on the case and searching ! However it has gone to a devotee ! as it should ! The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Officer's silver glengarry badge A wreath of thistles surrounds a quoit inscribed "ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND" with,to the fretted centre are the Boars head and the Cat-a-Mountain amongst the ribbons and with the Coronet of Princess Louise at the top. To the rear 2 original copper lugs. This is a very nice cast silver badge in the pattern that is usual for the Edwardian era.The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Officer's silver plated glengarry badge A very fine early model,comprising; a wreath of thistles surrounding a quoit inscribed "ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND",to the nicely fretted centre amidst the ribbons is the Boar's head and the Cat-a-Mountain with the Crown of Princess Louise above. To the rear two excellent silvered lugs. Lovely toning all over back and front.The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Officer's Victorian HM silver Plaid brooch A 3inch Diameter quoit with 4 celtic bosses and the quoit very heavily etched with decoration. To the left is the Boar's head with a scroll beneath inscribed"NE OBLIVISCARIS". To the right is the Cat-a-Mountain with a scroll beneath inscribed"SANS PEUR" At the bottom is a scroll inscribed"ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS" whilst right at the very top is the The Princess Louise's Coronet above the ribbons. To the rear is the excellent strong pin and catch with the makers mark"M&S" and the 4 assaye marks for Edinburgh 1884. Truly magnificentThe Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Officer's Victorian silvered plaid brooch. A heavily silvered Officer's plaid brooch,post 1881 but pre 1902. The Cat has its tail "up" which indicates that it is from the "Victorian" era. At the bottom the scrolls are inscribed "ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS" with the one at the base left blank,this would indicate that this beautiful brooch was heading for a volunteer Battalion but ended up with the owner perhaps in either of the regular Battalions. Superb condition.. A most excellent pin and clip to the rear.The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Officer\'s HM silver glengarry badge This superb item of insignia is very special indeed. This most excellent badge bears the makers mark \"J& Co\"Jennens & Co just above the bottom thistle almost touching the quoit at the \"R\" in ARGYLL,over to the right above the thistle and just touching the \"N\" of SUTHERLAND are the Assaye marks for Birmingham 1914 ! Just tell me where you can get such a special issue dated 1914 ! The badge has some slight rubbing on high spots further indicating that this magnificent glengarry badge saw service from the outset of WW1. To the rear are 2 excellent silver lugs and a very deep patina covers the badge. What more can I say!The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Officer\'s HM silver WW2 bonnet badge. This superb badge is one that follows the practice began in WW1,that is a collar badge will be worn in the bonnet rather than the large Glengarry badge. Here we have a most excellent example bearing assaye marks for Glasgow 1939 and weighing 14 grammes. To the rear a very good pin and catch with makers mark impressed \"P.H.\"The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders or\'s Collar badges in WM A very fine matching pair of or\'s wm collar badges,to the rear each has 2 good copper lugs. Post 1902The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders sweetheart brooch A most excellent example. A truly sensational WW1 brooch in 15ct Gold comprising; a bar (platinum over 15ct gold) with to the centre the insignia of Princess Louise. ie., the ribbons of the Princess intertwined with,on the left the Boar's Head and to the right the Cat-a-Mountain. below a scroll inscribed in blue enamel "ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS" and at the top the Princess's Coronet. The rear is a joy to behold....steady,now steady. a beautiful finish !The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders VB Officer's silvered Shoulder Belt Plate An Officer's Shoulder Belt Plate to a volunteer or militia battalion from the post 1881 era comprising; a burnished silvered rectangular plate measuring approximately 4 inches in height by 3 inches in width,with to the centre amidst the intertwined wreaths of Butchers broom and Myrtle are the Boar's head above a scroll inscribed"NE OBLIVISCARIS" and the Cat-a-Mountain above a scroll inscribed"SANS PEUR" Set below is a long scroll inscribed"ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS" whilst above is a scroll inscribed"PRINCESS LOUISES" with the The Princess's Coronet at the very top,all in silver. To the rear 2 silvered lugs and 2 silvered studs. Very nicely put together with a long pin securing the Coronet and the two wreaths and 4 original silvered pins securing the two scrolls. A superb late Victorian plate The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Victorian Officer's shoulder belt Plate A most excellent gilded rectangular plate,approximately 3.75ins by 3 ins,slightly convex to fit neatly on the shoulder belt. Upon the highly burnished gilt plate are superb silver items,notably; to the centre an interwoven pair of wreaths,one of Myrtle and the other of Butchers Broom. To the left In the centre of the Myrtle wreath is a Boar's head above a scroll inscribed"NE OBLIVISCARIS" and to the left in the midst of the wreath of Butcher's Broom is the Cat-a-Mountain above a scroll inscribed"SANS PEUR". It should be noted that neither wreath bears any battle honours and that the cat has a tail which is swept upwards. Above the wreaths is a scroll inscribed"PRINCESS LOUISE'S" and at the very top is a most excellent Coronet. At the bottom,below the wreaths is another scroll inscribed "ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS". To the rear, two original hooks and two original studs. Four long brass wires secure the front silver devices. In the centre of the plate is the suppliers mark" MARSHALL AND SONS" 87 GEORGE STREET EDINBURGH". All this info tells us that this excellent item of insignia was the plate first issued in 1881 to the newly created 1st and 2nd Bn's(from the 91st and the 93rd).it was no longer used in 1887 as I believe that it was then that the Battle Honours were added. The standard of finish is excellent and with exceptional definition on the silver items,in particular the exactness of the detail on the Boar's head and the Cat. C'est Magnifique !The Army Service Corps sweetheart brooch HM 1914 A very substantial gilded silver brooch bearing assaye marks for Brum in 1914. Some loss of gilt on a few high spots but an excellent brooch; a wreath of laurels surrounds a strapped quoit inscribed with the motto of the Garter "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE" with the centre taken up with the initials of the Army Service Corps and at the very top The King's Crown. To the rear a good strong original pin and catch. Lovely assaye marks and makers mark "W.J.D" B'ham 1914The Artist's Rifles HM silver sweetheart brooch A very fine example of this rather rare brooch bearing assaye marks for Birmingham 1915.........special forces even then !The Ayrshire Yeomanry Officer's pouch belt badge In silver plate a badge in the style of the glengarry device and roughly the same size. Thought to be from the post WW1 era. To the rear 2 excellent screw posts.The Ayrshire Yeomanry(Earl of Carrick's Own) or's badge and single collar A very good example of this glengarry badge in service from 1923 up until 1966. Both the glengarry badge and collar badge have two original copper lugs.The Ayrshire Yeomanry(Earl of Carrick's Own) or's circa 1914 Brass Measuring just 1.75 inches in width and just over an inch in height,all in brass and depicting the Ayrshire Griffin with wings on either sides.....without a torse or scrolls as in later issues. To the rear a long brass slider. 1st War issue only. In lovely condition.The Ayrshire Yeomanry(Earl of Carrick's Own) or's Glengarry badge without scroll. This is quite rare ,being in service for 1914 and 1915 thereafter being replaced by a badge with scrolls underneath. Lovely condition and with a long slider to the rearThe Ayrshire Yeomanry(Earl of Carrick's Own) shoulder Title Just over 2 inches in width and 1 inch in height,in brass the letter"Y" above "AYRSHIRE" in the centre. To the rear 2 original flat lugs. A nice exampleThe Bedfordshire Regiment WW1 Tortoiseshell and HM silver sweetheart brooch Just one inch in diameter a stylized silver badge set into the tortoiseshell with a silver rim and with the original pin and clip to the rear,again ,all in silver. Excellent assaye marks for 1917,sorry the pics are not too clear.The Black Watch of Canada(Royal Highlanders) or\'s brass belt buckle An excellent 2 piece buckle. The \"female\" section with a quoit inscribed\"THE BLACK WATCH(RHR) OF CANADA\" The male section has a seeded background with St Andrew with the Cross to the centre. Excellent quality.The Black Watch(Royal Highland Regiment) Of Canada Officer's Shoulder belt plate A very fine shoulder belt plate in silver and gilt,comprising;a 4 inch by 3 inch seeded rectangular gilt plate with burnished edges,The Star of the Order of the Thistle and the Cross of St Andrew in silver,to the centre a wreath of thistles surround a quoit inscribed "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT" and upon the gilt seeded centre is a silver St Andrew with the Cross. At the top is the Elizabeth The Second's Crown with a silver scroll to the left inscribed " THE BLACK" and one to the right inscribed"WATCH" At the bottom is a silver scroll inscribed "ROYAL HIGHLAND REGIMENT OF CANADA". To the rear 2 hooks and 2 lugs with 2 brass wires securing the front devices. Impressed is the maker's mark " W.SCULLEY" Please note the weight and dinna drop it on your foot!The Black Watch(Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada or's wm glengarry badge An excellent glengarry badge comprising; The Star of the Order of the Thistle and the saltire with a wreath of thistles surrounding an oval quoit inscribed "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT" to the seeded centre St Andrew with the Cross. The King's Crown above,to the left of the Crown a scroll inscribed"The Black" and one to the right inscribed "Watch" At the bottom is a four piece scroll inscribed" Royal Highland Regiment of Canada" To the rear 2 excellent copper lugs. Into service in 1935 until 1953 so rather rare to find.The Black Watch(Royal Highland Regiment) Officer's post 1902 glengarry badge A very smart post 1902 Black Watch Officer's glengarry badge in almost pristine condition...back and front.The Black Watch(Royal Highland Regiment) Piper\'s glengarry badge(post 1937) An excellent example of this rather rare chrome plated piper\'s badge,in service from 1937. In superb condition,back and front.The Black Watch(Royal Highland Regiment) post 1902 or's Feather bonnet badge A very nicely defined white metal badge,post 1902. In excellent condition. To the rear 2 long copper lugs measuring .75 of an inch.The Black Watch(Royal Highland Regiment) WW1 brass A most excellent WW1 economy brass badge,of classic definition and superb flat copper lugs....I took the pic of the back at an angle to show the lugs and how flat they were.The Black Watch(Royal Highlanders) china commerative plate A very nice plate bearing thistles top and bottom with the Battle Honours displayed on ribbons around the edges of the plate.To the centre a large coloured picture of the Regimental Badge with at the bottom a scroll inscribed "ROYAL HIGHLAND REGIMENT" whilst at the top is a scroll inscribed "THE BLACK WATCH". On the back is a text about the formation of the Regiment and its alliances. A limited edition of 5000 and this is 465 Grab a piece of history ! A lovely plate about 10 inches in width.The Black Watch(Royal Highlanders) Officer's post 1902 glengarry badge A very good example of this Officer's glengarry badge(post 1902-37. The Star of the Order of the Thistle and the Cross of St Andrew in silver form the background with a wreath of thistles surrounding a quoit inscribed "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT" with the Sphinx below and the King's crown above,all in superb rich gilt with to the seeded centre,in silver,St Andrew with the Cross. To the left of the Crown is a scroll inscribed"THE ROYAL" with one to the right inscribed"HIGHLANDERS". To the left of the sphinx is a scroll inscribed"BLACK " with one to the right inscribed "WATCH". To the rear 2 original silvered lugs and a long silver pin secures the front devices. This badge is of immense quality.The Black Watch(ROYAL HIGHLANDERS) Officer's Shoulder Belt plate A most superb example of this post 1902 Officer's Shoulder belt plate comprising; A bowed rectangular seeded gilt plate with burnished edges measuring 4inches in height by 3 inches in width,with ,to the centre the Cross of St Andrew combined with the Star of the Order of the Thistle,all in silver surrounding a gilt quoit inscribed "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT" with a surrounding wreath of thistles,to the very centre is St Andrew with the Cross upon a seeded gilt background. Above is the King's Crown,to the left is a scroll inscribed"THE ROYAL" with one to the right inscribed"HIGHLANDERS". At the base is a Sphinx and a scroll to the left inscribed "BLANK" with one to the right inscribed"WATCH". To the rear 2 strong loops and pins. 2 copper lugs secure the front devices. Impressed in the centre are the makers marks of Anderson,Military Outfitters. WoW !The Black Watch(Royal Highlanders) Officer's Victorian dirk belt clasp. A most excellent example of this rather rare Officer's dirk belt clasp,comprising;A seeded ,gilt rectangular plate measuring 2.5 inches in width by 2 inches in height with,to the centre a small glengarry style device of that period,comprising; The Star of the Order of the Thistle and Cross of St Andrew as the background all in silver,with to the centre a wreath of thistles surrounding a quoit inscribed "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSET" with the Sphinx below and the flat imperial Crown above,all in rich gilt. Top left of the Crown is a scroll inscribed "THE ROYAL" and one to the right inscribed "Highlanders". To the left of the sphinx is a scroll inscribed "BLACK" with one to the right inscribed "WATCH". To the centre of the quoit's seeded background is St Andrew with the Cross,in silver. To the rear in the centre is impressed the suppliers details viz; "R & R H KIRKWOOD, 66 & 68 Thistle St Edinburgh" A brass pin secures the front device. A truly exceptional piece of insignia......Wunderbar!The Black Watch(Royal Highlanders) Officer's Victorian silver Plaid Brooch A silver quoit of 3.75inches in width bearing an engraved decoration. A superb wreath of thistles surrounds St Andrew and The Cross. To the rear a strong original pin and with the front device secured by 5 screw posts and nuts. Engraved at the top are the Officer,s details "Captain Cecil Eykyn" "The Black Watch" "born 5th June 1867" "died 8th Feby 1900" A most prestigious Brooch,named to an Officer of the 2nd Bn who died of wounds received at the battle of Koodoosberg 7th February 1900. He had served with his Battalion in the Kimberly relief Column and was present at the battle of Magersfontein. Captain Cecil Eykn was born on 5th June 1867,he was educated at Harrow and entered The Royal Highlanders from the 3rd Bn KOYLI in july 1889.Promoted to Lieutenant in January 1891 and Captain in 1898. Capt Ekyn is listed on the Cambridgshire roll of Honour The brooch bears a makers mark of "H.C & Co" and Hallmarks for Edinburgh 1880.....yahoo ! So much promiseThe Black Watch(Royal Highlanders) Officer's Victorian silver Plaid Brooch A most superb example of an Officer's Victorian Hallmarked Silver Plaid Brooch. A 3.75ins Diameter burnished silver quoit bearing an etched decoration around the edge,To the centre a superb wreath of thistles in high relief surrounding StAndrew with The Cross. To the rear,the front devices are secured by 5 silver screw posts and nuts and with a very substantial silver pinback. Between the 2 nuts at the bottom of the quoit are the Assaye marks for Edinburgh in the year of 1883. and with an impressed suppliers tablet"R.&H.B.KIRKWOOD 66&68 Thistle street EDINBURGH" The initials of the original owner have been scratched at the top of the quoit. Only one set of initials matched those on the service rolls of that period,a one Lt Col Harry Bramley. Harry Bramley enlisted in 1883(same year as his PB) Promoted Lieutenant 1884 Promoted Captain 1892 served as Deputy Assistant Adjudant in 1900 Retired in 1910 re-enlisted in 1914 at the outbreak of war Commanded 12th Labour Battalion throughout the war Died in 1926 at Sandgate Kent Much more yet to be discovered,certainly his WW1 service details.The Black Watch(Royal Highlanders) Officer\'s silver Plaid Brooch A very excellent example of this Officer\'s brooch; A 4inch Diameter burnished quoit with an engraved decoration surrounding a wreath of thistles in high relief with,to the voided centre St Andrew with the Cross. To the rear a very strong original pinback. The front device is secured by 3 strong silver rivets. at the bottom is impressed \"ANDERSON & SONS GEORGE STREET EDINBURGH\" Lovely patina..a great old itemThe Black Watch(Royal Highlanders) or's glengarry badge This is a very good example of this Victorian badge with;The Star of the Order of the Thistle,to the centre a wreath of Thistles surrounding a quoit inscribed "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT" with St Andrew and The Cross to the centre. Ascroll at the top left of the Victorian Crown inscribed"THE ROYAL" and one to the right inscribed"HIGHLANDERS". At the bottom,to the left of the Sphinx a scroll inscribed"BLACK" and one to the right inscribed "WATCH" a very good example. To the rear 2 original lugs with excellent patina. Excellent definition. The Black Watch(Royal Highlanders) or's wm Victorian glengarry badge A most excellent example of the Victorian glengarry badge with fine definition. To the rear 2 excellent copper lugs which are black with age!The Black Watch(Royal Highlanders) Piper's plaid brooch A 3 inch Diameter silver plated quoit with a seeded background and with two large thistle emblems,one on either side and at the top a sheaf of barley surrounding The Sphinx upon a tablet inscribed "EGYPT" St Andrew with the Cross to the voided centre surrounded by a buckled strap inscribed "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT". To the rear a pin and clip. It looks like the pin has been replaced at some time. This is a heavy ,early example post 1881The Black Watch(Royal Highlanders) Sergeant's Glengarry Badge. An excellent example of this type of glengarry badge between the years 1902 and 1937. Forming the backround is the Star of The Order of the Thistle and the Cross of St Andrew in white metal bearing thin scrolls; at the top left inscribed"THE ROYAL" and on the right"HIGHLANDERS" Bottom left is a scroll inscribed"BLACK" and on the right one inscribed"WATCH". To the centre is a wreath of thistles surrounding an oval quoit inscribed "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT" with the Sphinx below and at the top the King's Crown,all in brass. The centre has St Andrew with the Cross in white metal. To the rear,2 original copper lugs and with a long brass pin securing the front devices. Placed on the bottom ray is a brass tablet inscribed"J R GAUNT" Lovely quality.The Black Watch(Royal Highlanders) WW1 brass economy glengarry badge This is an excellent example of this WW1 "economy" badge in brass,comprising;the background composed of The Star Of the Order of the Thistle and The Cross of St Andrew,a wreath of thistles surrounds an oval quoit inscribed"NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSET" with St Andrew and the Cross in the centre with a seeded background. Above is The King's Crown,to the left is a scroll inscribed"THE ROYAL" with one to the right inscribed "HIGHLANDERS". At the bottom is the Sphinx with a scroll to the left inscribed"BLACK" and one to the right inscribed"WATCH" To the rear are 2 superb copper lugs. An extremely good example of this rather rare badge, with very fine definition.The Border Rifle Volunteers or's Bronze helmet Plate An exceedingly rare bronze or's helmet plate comprising a Maltese style Cross about 3 inches in height and 2.5 inches wide. To the centre is a scroll inscribed"BORDER RIFLE VOLUNTEERS" ,within the voided circle is a heart with a crown above which is all under a small scroll inscribed "DOE OR DIE" Between the four blades of the Cross is a small male lion and right at the very top is the Victorian Crown. To the rear 3 equi distant copper lugs. excellent condition. In service from 1879 until1902The Border Rifle Volunteers or's slouch badge KC A superb and exceedingly rare slouch hat badge for the Border Rifle Volunteers.,comprising a quoit about 1.3 inches id Diameter and inscribed"BORDER RIFLE VOLUNTEERS",to the voided centre a heart with a Crown above it,on top of which is a scroll inscribed "DOE OR DIE" At the top is an Edwardian Crown. This badge was only in service for 6 years,from 1902 until 1908. This badge is in brass. 2 excellent copper lugs to the rear.The Border Rifle Volunteers or's slouch hat badge A blackened brass variant,comprising a quoit of about 1.3 inches in diameter inscribed "BORDER RIFLE VOLUNTEERS". To the voided centre a heart with a Crown above it and with a scroll above inscribed"DOE OR DIE" On the top of the Quoit is a largish Edwardian Crown. To the rear 2 blackened copper lugs In service from 1902 until 1908The British Columbia 1st regiment or's headress badge An excellent bi-metal badge in the shape ot a maple leaf with in white metal a scroll around a large numeral "1" To the rear 2 good copper lugs. 2 silver blades secure the front device. A lovely bit of kit!The C.E.F.(Overseas Battalion) 107 Winnipeg Regiment brass badge An excellent badge only measuring 1.3 ins in height and 1.1 inches in width with two good lugs.The Calcutta Scottish 18ct gold Sweetheart Brooch A extremely lovely and very rare 18ct gold brooch in the style of a miniature glengarry badge with a scroll at the bottom in green enamel inscribed"PER ARDUA STABILIS ESTO" strong original pin to the rear with the makers mark "H&Co"(obviously...Hamilton and co) and "18ct" impressed. The Calcutta Scottish Officer's Dirk belt An absolutely superb example of this extremely rare dirk belt. The condition is as near perfect as could be,I trust that the pics will speak for themselves. A jewel from the Orient.The Calcutta Scottish Officer's dirk belt clasp A superb piece of insignia comprising;a 2.75 ins by 2 ins highly burnished silver rectangular plate with,to the centre the Arms of the city of Calcutta in gilt with the King's Crown at the top. To the rear a long brass pin secures the front gilt device. The fixed loop is present but the adjoining loop is absent(without leave!) Truly superbThe Calcutta Scottish Officer's silver shoulder belt plate A very rare,excellent unmarked silver example,comprising; a burnished silver rectangular plate with,to the centre,all in silver,a glengarry badge style device,a Crowned Saltire bearing the Arms of Calcutta, Above is a scroll inscribed "CALCUTTA" and one below inscribed "SCOTTISH" the scrolls are connected by links of Lotus Flowers and thistles. To the rear, two silver lugs and studs,with 2 silver wires securing the front devices. An attempt was made to raise 2 kilted companies of "Calcutta Scottish",but apparently without success(This may account for the date of the raising of the regiment as 1st August 1911 )in Major Donovan Jackson's work"India's Army". On 1st August 1914, the Calcutta Scottish Volunteers were formed as part of the Indian Volunteer Force. King's and Regimental Colours were awarded. The Calcutta Scottish were most definitley involved in some excellent work in WW2 by providing a detachment for Operation Creek ! ........see the book"THE BOARDING PARTY" by James Leasor.The Calcutta Scottish silver shoulder title Exceedingly rare, an officers silver shoulder title with "CALCUTTA" at the top and "SCOTTISH" at the bottom. to the rear 2 silver lugs. A jewel in the Crown ! In existence for only 30 years,disbanded in 1947The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Piper's chrome glengarry badge A very fine and substantial example of this rather rare glengarry badge,comprising; To the voided centre St Andrew with the Cross surrounded by a wreath of thistles combined with maple leaves. Underneath St Andrew's feet is a small tablet inscribed"ADVANCE" and with two longers scrolls beneath inscribed"THE CAMERON HIGHLANDERS OF CANADA". To the rear 2 excellent chromed lugs.The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Piper's silver plaid brooch A superb 2.5 inches diameter silver wreath of thistles in high relief,with to the voided centre also in silver a device similar to the old CEF glengarry badge ,above is a scroll inscribed"SOUTH AFRICA 1899-1900" and one below inscribed "NORMANDY LANDING" The voided centre has a backing of bright red felt. This fine Regiment was the only OTTAWA Regiment to land on "D Day" and they are extremely proud of this fact. Following D Day the battalion fought in almost every battle in the north west Europe campaign.....no wonder their motto is "ADVANCE" To the rear a strong original pin and clip.The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa(M.G.) Officers silver glengarry badge A very special Ottawa Camerons Officer's glengarry badge cast in silver,comprising; a wreath of thistles and maple leaves surround St Andrew with the Cross,beneath his feet is a short scroll inscribed "ADVANCE",below that is a scroll inscribed "THE CAMERON HIGHLANDERS" with a smaller one below inscribed "Of Ottawa (M.G.) To the rear are 2 original silver lugs These lads really got stuck in at Dieppe in WW2.The Cameron Highlanders of Western Australia XV1 Officer's glengarry badge In excellent silver plate a badge of about 2.25 inches in height and width,comprising; to the centre St Andrew with The Cross surrounded by a wreath of thistles. At St Andrew's feet are scrolls inscribed "CAMERON HIGHLANDERS XV1 WESTERN AUSTRALIA" To the rear 2 excellent silver plated lugs and the maker's mark impressed "HUDSON etc.,"The Cameron Highlanders or's brass economy badge introduced in 1916. A very fine example of this WW1 economy badge,in brass. To the rear 2 excellent copper lugsThe Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Officer's silver plated glengarry badge A smaller version of this officer's badge just measuring 2.75inches in width and 2.2 inches in height. A really nice diecast,quite heavy badge,comprising; a wreath of thistles surrounding the mullet with a strung bugle below. To the rear 2 excellent strong plated lugsThe Cameronians(Scottish Rifles) enamel & gilt sweetheart brooch A very nice example measuring just about 1 inch in length and .75 in width. A small glengarry badge style in gilt at the centre surrounded by white enamel,a scroll in blue enamel beneath inscribed"Scottish Rifles" To the rear a good original pin.The Cameronians(Scottish Rifles) Officer's glengarry badge. This is an excellent example of an Officer's Silver plated Glengarry Badge ;comprising two large sprays of thistles to the centre with The mullet and a strung bugle beneath. To the rear 2 silvered lugs. The badge is beautifully die-cast. Maker's info impressed under the lug on the right. "J R GAUNT LONDON". This is a brahmer !The Cameronians(Scottish Rifles) Officer's hallmarked silver glengarry badge A superb WW1 Officer's Silver glengarry badge bearing assaye marks for Birmingham 1915,comprising ; a wreath of thistles surrounding the mullet with a strung bugle below,very nicely fretted. To the rear 2 silver lugs still showing the "Lion" assaye mark with the full hallmark impressed at the top left of the mullet and further up the makers mark"B&P". An excellent WW1 badge that has seen some service by some very slight rubbing. Still a lot of pain along the Clyde Valley since this most famous of Regiments "Marched into history"The Cameronians(Scottish Rifles) Officer's silver cap badge. A superb rather small silver plated example of the Cameronians headress badge,measuring 1.9 inches wide by about 1.4 inches in height. A wreath of thistles surrounds the mullet with a strung bugle beneath,all nicely fretted. To the rear 2 good silver plated lugs. Worn in the "Cheesecutter" pre WW1The Cameronians(Scottish Rifles) Officer's silver plated glengarry badge A very excellent example of the larger Officer's glengarry badge. It is of die struck silver/silver plate,comprising; a large wreath of thistles with,to the voided centre a mullet with a strung bugle below. To the rear 2 good original silver/plated lugs. The badge measures just over 3 inches in width and 2.5 inches in height.The Cameronians(Scottish Rifles) Officer's Victorian glengarry badge A superb small blackened brass glengarry badge worn only by Officer's from 1881 up until 1887. To the rear 2 good small copper lugs.Great condition.The Cameronians(Scottish Rifles) Officers silvered badge A very nice silver plated small badge(worn in the "cheesecutter" ) just 2 inches wide by about 1.35 inches in height. As for the larger glengarry badge; The mullet to the centre with a strung bugle below and a small spray of thistles on each side. To the rear 2 silvered lugs,some copper now showing. rareThe Cameronians(Scottish Rifles) Piper's buttons A packet of 5 Piper's buttons all stamped"FIRMIN" "LONDON"The Cameronians(Scottish Rifles) Piper's buttons A packet of Five piper's buttons by makers "FIRMIN"The Cameronians(Scottish Rifles) Piper's buttons A pack of 5 Piper's buttons, 3 made by Firmin 1 made by Dowler 1 blankThe Cameronians(Scottish Rifles) side drum An excellent example of the post WW2 side drum bearing battle honours up to Burma 1942-44. This is a lovely item,a "Clansman" drum with the snare in good conditionThe Cameronians(Scottish Rifles) Silver medal for inter Company boxing An excellent silver medal hallmarked ,B'ham 1932 and inscribed "boxing 1933" with a wreath of laurel on the back. To the front is a glengarry badge style device of the mullet above a strung bugle surrounded by thistles. Details of the soldier who won this medal are inscribed on the periphery;eg:3247954 Rfn.F. Robinson. No doubt Rifleman Robinson would have known my old friend Syd(Robbie) Roberts DCM who enlisted about that time and who was a super boxer and did fight for the British Feather weight title in the mid thirties(which he won!),as he was an amateur he had to give his "purse" over to the unit PRI ... Altogether a lovely item The Cameronians(Scottish Rifles) sweetheart brooch Just about an inch in height and in width,in the style of a glengarry badge with a mullet above a strung bugle within a wreath of thistles. Around the ribbons of the bugle is red enamel At the base is a scroll with blue enamel and inscribed in gilt"SCOTTISH RIFLES". Excellent pin and clip to the rearThe Cameronians(Scottish Rifles)or's pugaree badge circa 1900 and also worn by pipers from 1921-68 .wm The mullet with a scroll below inscribed "The Cameronians" To the rear ,a very long slider(2 and 1/4 ins)in brass. March into history,indeed, a very sad day for ScotsThe Canadian (86th Overseas) Machine Gun Battalion sweetheart brooch A very fine brooch in gilt and blue,white and red enamels modelled on a collar badge. To the rear a very good original pin and clipThe Canadian Engineers Sterling Silver Sweetheart Brooch A wreath of maple leaves surrounds a quoit inscribed "CANADIAN ENGINEERS" with,to the voided centre a Beaver. The King's Crown is at the top. To the rear a good strong pin and catch. Impressed at the base "STERLING" In lovely condition.The Canadian Guards Headress badge A 2.75 inches diameter plated silver quoit inscribed "CANADIAN GUARDS" with ,to the voided centre a 10 pointed Star,top point displaced by The Queen's Crown,all surrounding a smaller quoit inscribed"A MARI USQUE AD MARE" and 3 maple leaves with a red background. To the rear a long post runs down the middle adding strength to the badge and 2 screw posts,complete with brass nuts to secure it to the headress. Great condition.The Canadian Scottish Regiment post 1954 A very good example of this post WW2 glengarry badge formed by the background created by the Saltire with a 2 part scroll to the centre inscribed \"CANADIAN SCOTTISH\" with \"THE\" above and under the Queen\'s Crown. A wreath of maple leaves surrounds the 2 piece quoit and below is a scroll inscribed \"DEAS DU GATH\". To the rear is 2 excellent brass lugs,nice feeling about this badge,it has seen service and been lovingly cleaned!The Canadian(Irish) Regiment Piper's plaid brooch A 3.5inches diameter burnished silvered quoit with,to the centre a bi-metal badge comprising a background of a star with 8 rays,the topmost displaced by the King's Crown,to the centre a silvered harp complete with the lovely lady! at the bottom is a scroll inscribed"FTOR GO BAS" Now I canna even begin to hazard a guess! No doubt Rob or one of his Pongo chums will take great pleasure in "putting me right" To the rear is an original strong pin and clip and 2 wires secure the front device. An excellent piece of Canadian Irish insigniaThe Capetown Highlanders or\'s Helmet plate Worn on the white helmet between 1885 and 1902, a superb stylish 8 pointed star with the Queens Crown displacing the top ray, a wreath of laurel surrounds the Star of the Order of The Thistle and the Saltire with a quoit to the centre inscribed \"CAPETOWN HIGHLANDERS\",to the fretted centre a single thistle. To the rear 2 excellent copper lugs. This is in beautiful condition. The Capetown Highlanders have a very long and close association with The Gordon Highlanders and since the amalgamations that have unfortunately occurred now remain affiliated to \"The Highlanders\" They have seen plenty of active service in both world wars and other \"skirmishes !\"The Capetown Highlanders OR\'s Victorian helmet plate Worn on the white helmet and in service from 1885 up until 1902. A super,very stylish 8 pointed star with Queen Victoria\'s Crown displacing the top ray. A wreath of laurel surrounds the Star of the Order of the Thistle and the Saltire with a quoit to the centre,inscribed\"CAPETOWN HIGHLANDERS\",to the fretted centre a single thistle. To the rear 2 excellent copper lugs....a real beauty indeed . The Capetown Highlanders had a very long and close relationship with The Gordon Highlanders and also saw plenty of action in both World wars.The Capetown Highlanders Piper's Plaid Brooch A 4 inches in Diameter highly burnished silvered quoit with an engraved decoration of thistles,to the centre a wreath of thistles surrounds a device styled on the Regiments Glengarry badge,comprising the Star of the Order of the Thistle and the Saltire with,to the centre an oval shield with a mailed fist above holding an arrow with the Lion Rampant below. A scroll beneath inscribed"CAPE TOWN HIGHLANDERS" To the rear a strong adapted kilt pin with 4 screw posts securing the front devices.The Cheshire Volunteer Regiment gilt & enamel lapel badge A very splendid lapel badge to this old and bold Volunteer regiment; comprising just over an inch in diameter quoit in blue enamel inscibed "CHESHIRE VOLUNTEER REGIMENT" against a stippled gilt background a shield in blue enamel with the Cheshire mark of 3 wheatsheafs in gilt. To the rear a very strong lapel clip with a registered number impressed. At the top is impressed the maker's details "THOMAS FATTORINI BOLTON" and at the bottom the number 3779. Excellent itemThe City of Glasgow(RFA) Territorial WM Shoulder title Measuring 2.25 inches wide by 2 inches in height,fretted on a curve is "CITY of GLASGOW" with above is "R.F.A "and over that is the letter"T". All in white metal. To the rear are 3 good copper lugs and original brass backing plate. The Clan Macpherson Association silver lapel badge. In unmarked silver measuring about 1.3 inches in height and about 1 inch in width,an oval belted quoit inscribed "CLAN MACPHERSON ASSOCIATION",to the voided centre a" cat-a-mountain upon a torse and tablet inscribed"CLUANAIDH" at the very bottom is a scroll inscribed"NABEAN DONCHAT CUN LAMHAINN" To the rear a strong original pin & clip with the members number impressed"224". Impressed at the base is the suppliers details...none other than "W.ANDERSON &SONS Ltd EDINBURGH". A lovely pre WW2 item of great qualityThe Coldstream Guards association badge A superb silver and enamel badge made in the style of the headress badge with a long scroll beneath in blue enamel and inscribed\"Old Coldstreamers\' Assn\". To the rear a strong original pin and clip and with maker\'s mark inscribed \" J R GAUNT....LONDON\" Lovely quality.The Coldstream Guards gilt & enamels sweetheart brooch A very nice brooch in red,dark blue,light blue and white enamels with gilt and designed as a glengarry badge device with a scroll below inscribed"COLDSTREAM GUARDS". To the rear a srong original pin and catch.The Dorsetshire Regiment WW1 sweetheart brooch in tortoise shell and HM silver Measuring just about 1 inch in diameter with the Regimental badge device in silver set in tortoiseshell. A silver band is set on the periphery. To the rear is the original pin and clip,also in silver and with the makers mark and assaye marks for London 1915.The Dorsetshire Regiment(long gone !) silver & enamel sweetheart brooch An excellent little brooch with to the voided centre the towers of a City surrounded by a wreath of laurel with,to the top a sphinx upon a tablet in blue enamel inscribed "MARABOUT" at the base is another scroll inscribed with the Regiments name "DORSETSHIRE" To the rear an excellent pin and catch and the rear is impressed"STERLING"The Duke of Edinburgh's Own Volunteer Rifles Helmet Plate Measuring 2.75 inches in height and 2.2 inches in width,in white metal, comprising; The Star of the Order of the Garter and the Saltire with,to the centre a strapped quoit inscribed "DUKE OF EDINBURGH's OWN VOLUNTEER RIFLES" and to the fretted centre a large thistle with a red clothh background. At the very top is the Ducal Coronet. To the rear 2 copper plates hold the red cloth background in place and 2 excellent copper lugs,left and right. A truly handsome badge. In service from 1913-1963The Dumbarton Rifle Volunteers Officer's silver & gilt Plaid brooch A very fine example of this very rare Victorian Volunteer Officer's plaid brooch. Post 1881 the Volunteers became the 9th Bn The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and wore this beautiful brooch until the end of Victoria's Reign.The Dumbarton Rifle Volunteers or's shako plate In brass ,a strapped quoit inscribed "DUMBARTONSHIRE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS" with to the non voided centre an Elephant complete with howdah. A large Victorian Crown at the very top. To the rear 2 copper lugs with a good patina. This is a very good example. pre 1881The Dumbarton Rifle Volunteers or's WM glengarry badge In white metal and non voided is this very good example of this units headress badge,comprising; A large wreath of thistles surrounds a quoit inscribed"DUMBARTON RIFLE VOLUNTEERS" with,to the centre an elephant with a tower upon its back and with a scroll above,inscribed "FORTITUDO ET FIDELITAS". To the rear 2 original copper lugs. The East Lancs Regiment sweetheart brooch A very fine example measuring approximately 1 inch in diameter a wreath of silver laurel with to the voided centre ,in gold wash a device based on the Regiment's headress badge. To the rear a strong original silver pin & clip and at the base is impressed"STERLING"The Edinburgh University OTC Officer's silver glengarry badge A 2.5 inches in Diameter unmarked silver disc,with to the centre an impressed greek scholar surrounded by a motto in greek and a wreath of laurel. To the rear are 2 silver plated lugs and a makers tablet "R.W.FORSYTH EDINBURGH AND GLASGOW" Very good die struck finish. Please look at item 1791 which is also a white metal badge for the Edinburgh University,it is slightly larger and a little heavier.The Fife & Forfar Yeomanry or's wm arm badge circa 1908 A crisp,clean example of this rather rare badge,comprising; The Thane of fife upon his charger. To the rear 2 copper lugs,top & bottom. All in very nice condition.The Fife & Forfar Yeomanry(Scottish Horse) WM OR's Collars and bonnet badge In white metal a matching pair of white metal collar badges and a bonnet badge. This almalgamation took place in the mid fifties. The Thane of Fife upon his charger on the centre of The cross which is decorated with Laurel and oakleaves with the turf below and Queen Elizabeth the 2nd's Crown at the very top. Very symbolic. To the rear,the collar badges each have one brass rectangular lug and the bonnet badge has a slider which is impressed"J.R.GAUNT B'HAM"The Fife & Forfar yeomanry/Scottish Horse brass shoulder titles A matching pair of these shoulder titles,complete with brass backing plates and pins. Each title is in one piece; "FFY/SH" These two very famous regiments were amagamated and these titles were brought in to service in 1956The Fife and Forfar Yeomanry or's collar badges An excellent pair of unissued "collar dogs"approximately 1inch high and 1inch wide in white metal,depicting the Thane of Fife upon his charger. To the rear 2 copper lugs. superb condition.The Fife and Forfar Yeomanry or's wm glengarry badge This badge was worn from 1908. That makes it 101 years of age......an antique no less! It is in excellent condition with a long brass slider to the rear.The Fife and Forfar Yeomanry(Scottish Horse) Headress badge,collar badges and Shoulder titles Here we have a veritable"goody bag" comprising; The headress badge with slider marked "Marples and Beasley Birmingham",a pair of matching collar badges and a pair of matching shoulder titles. The detail of the Thane of Fife and his charger on all the badges is very good.The Fife Mounted Rifles helmet plate device Circa 1860 Measuring just over 2 inches in height and width,the Thane of Fife upon his charger,as displayed in Bloomer's 1 page 44 item 280. In white metal. To the rear 1 large copper loop. Exceedingly rareThe Forfar Imperial Yeomanry or's headress badge An oval quoit 1.5 ins high and about 1 inch in width,the quoit is inscribed"FIFE & FORFAR IMPERIAL YEOMANRY"with,to the voided centre The Thane of Fife upon his charger. Above,at the top of the quoit is the King's Crown. To the rear 2 copper lugs,up and down. Excellent definition In service from1902-until 1908The Galloway Rifle Volunteer Corps or's glengarry badge The Galloway Rifle Volunteer Rifle Corps or's WM Glengarry badge circa 1902-1908 KC. This is an extremely rare badge,rarer even than the QVC examples. Became the 5th (Dumfries & Galloway) Bn The King's Own Borderers(TF)on amalgamation with the 3rd Volunteer Bn.To the centre a Lion Rampant upon a shield with the initials GRV above and a spray of thistles on each side,below, a scroll inscribed "South Africa 1900-1902,beneath which is another scroll inscribed "ALBANICH" at the very top the Crown. A very nice die struck example. to the rear 2 copper lugs extremely rareThe General Sevice Medal with clasp This is medal awarded to 23503773 Pte T Burns K.O.S.B. who served with the 1st Battalion during their tour of duty in Segamet,Johore in the mid fifties....How do i know that ? well it just so happens I was there as well ! Well,just down the road a wee bit at a place out in the sticks.We were only a very small unit and if we needed to see the MO or get a haircut then we had to go into their Barracks at Batu Pahat and believe me you had to be nearly dying before you set foot in there as the RSM would eat people alive(well,sort of !) Nice medal with some edge knocks. Those were the days....indeed !The George Watson's College CCF Cadet's glengarry badge The background provided by the Star of the order of the Thistle and the Saltire combining and surrounding a quoit inscribed "GEORGE WATSON'S COLLEGE" and "1870" ..................The schools motto"EX GORDE CHARITAS" is in a little "banner" above the Schools "ARMS" and there is no way that i shall try to explain it! Just look at the pics. To the rear 2 very good copper lugsThe Glasgow Highlanders(5th VB H L I ) Victorian or\'s glengarry badge A very fine example of this rather rare badge that was only in service from 1887 until 1901. In excellent condition. Two very good copper lugs to the rear.The Glasgow Imperial Yeomanry Officer's Dirk Belt Plate An extremely rare post 1902 Officer's dirk belt plate to Glasgow Imperial Yeomanry,comprising a 2.75 inches wide by 2.2 inches high seeded gilt rectangular plate,with, to the centre,in silver is a wreath of thistles surrounding the stylized letters "G" "I" "Y" with the king's Crown above. To the rear 3 brass pins secure the front devices. Fixed loop present,adjoining loop absent. A very rare item.The Glasgow Yeomanry Cavalry Officer's dirk belt clasp This is an extremely rare item,comprising; a 2.5 inches wide by 2 inches in height, seeded gilt rectangular plate with burnished edges. In the middle of the plate is mounted an excellent wreath of thistles joined together at the top with an early Victorian Crown,to the voided centre are the letters"G" "Y" "C" To the rear the fixed loop and adjoining loop are both present. 2 brass pins secure the front silver device. This unit was formed in 1848 and provided an escort for Queen Victoria when she visited Glasgow in 1849. The Corps was on active service during The Boer War as part of the 6th(Scottish) Bn of Imperial Yeomanry. During WW1 They had 3 squadrons,2 of which served on the western front and the other at Gallipoli and Palestine.The Gordon Highlander's Pipe major's Victorian plaid brooch A 3.25inches Diameter Scalloped quoit,made in the "hollow" style of that period.Within the scalloped edge is a fine wreath of thistles and to the centre is a 1.25inches Dia Cairngorm secured by a silver wire rope. To the rear is a tidy pinback A lovely item.The Gordon Highlanders Bi- Centenary Presentation Plate A very nice and quite rare as only 200 plates were sanctioned. The plate is 10.5 inches in width and the edge has eight small scrolls bearing the Regiments battle honours with a TIGER to the left and a Sphinx to the right. To the centre is a picture of "The Duchess Jean" in her role of recruiting officer giving kisses for enlistments! well that is what is said. Bear in mind this was in 1794 ! We have our Winston on record as saying about "The Gordons".....Probably the greatest Regiment in the World ! and who could disagree! The rear gives a wee description of regimental history and an in scription lays out the very early History...... a limited edition of only 200 ....so there! slainte charlieThe Gordon Highlanders brass sporran cantle device A very good brass sporran cantle device as used by Volunteer Battalions; a quoit of about 2 inches in diameter comprised of 4 large thistles forming the bottom half with the plain top section inscribed"GORDON HIGHLANDERS". The Cross of St Andrew forms the background,below the centre is the Tiger upon a plinth inscribed"INDIA" whilst above is the Sphinx upon a tablet inscribed"EGYPT" These two items have been brazed on to the Cross. To the rear 2 good copper lugs.The Gordon Highlanders Officer's Dirk belt clasp An absolutely magnificent dirk belt clasp comprising a 2.75ins wide by 2 inches in height burnished silvered rectangular clasp bearing,in gilt the Cross of St Andrew The Sphinx on a tablet inscribed "EGYPT" and the tiger upon a tablet inscribed "INDIA" surrounded by a part thistle wreath and scroll inscribed"GORDON HIGHLANDERS" To the rear fixed loop present adjoining loop absent. 3 pins secure the front device. This is of exceptional quality./ post 1881The Gordon highlanders officer's Shoulder belt plate A superb,unissued post 1953 shoulder belt plate in pristine condition,comprising a 3inches by 4 inches burnished gilt rectangular plate with silver devices to the centre. The Cross and the Star of the Order of the Thistle with ,to the centre a quoit, inscribed at the top"GORDON HIGHLANDERS" with th istle sprays at the bottom,to the voided centre the Stag's head above the coronet of the Marquess of Huntly. On the bottom ray is a plinth inscribed "INDIA" with a Tiger whilst above on the top ray is a plinth inscribed"EGYPT" with the sphinx above. To the rear 2 lugs and 2studs with 2 wires securing the front devices. A superb piece of insignia.The Gordon Highlanders Officer's Victorian sporran cantle A superb gilt and hallmarked silver sporran cantle bearing assaye marks for Edinburgh 1885 and impressed with that very exclusive manufacturer of that period "T.K.Ebbutt" from Edinburgh. Ebutt's were very selective producing marvellous items such as Regimental Sgian Dubh. The name is still in use today but unfortunately not connected with the Victorian masters. 6 inches in width and 3 inches in depth,the excellent gilt background with etched thistles surmounted by the Silver badge with assaye marks at the foot of the two thistles. To the rear 3 original screw posts,2 with nuts and 2 brass nuts secure the front silver badge device. A very nice part is the impressed makers mark on the top side of the cantle rim"T.K.EBBUTT EDINBURGH"The Gordon Highlanders Officer\' silver plated Plaid brooch A 3.75 inches wide silvered quoit,with to the voided centre a glengarry badge styled device bearing the motto\"BYDAND\" A long scroll bearing the Battle Honours\"PENINSULA\" \"EGYPT\" \"WATERLOO\" \"INDIA\" with at the centre the Regiments name \"GORDON HIGHLANDERS\" To the rear a strong original pin and clip with 10 wires securing the front device(1 wire absent). In lovely condition.The Gordon Highlanders or's brass economy badge A very good example of this quite rare badge. A fall of ivy on either side of a Stag's head above the Coronet of The Marquess of Huntly's coronet.all above a scroll inscribed " By Dand " (quite rare really...the spelling I mean !) 2 good copper lugs to the rear.The Gordon Highlanders QE2(post 1953) sporran badge Measuring just about 1.5 inches in height and 1 inch in width with the Queen's Crown. To the rear 2 good copper lugs.The Gordon Highlanders silver Piper's plaid brooch This is a lovely Victorian(post 1881) Piper's plaid brooch, with its quoit measuring 3.5inches in Diameter, to the voided centre is a regimental device composed from a quoit part thistles and in inscription"GORDON HIGHLANDERS",superimposed upon the Saltire. At the top of the Saltire is the Sphinx upon a tablet inscribed "EGYPT" whilst below is a Tiger upon a tablet inscribed "INDIA". To the rear is a super strong original pin and clip and 3 nuts secure the screw posts of the front device. Very fine quality.The Gordon Highlanders silver sweetheart brooch Measuring just under 1 inch in diameter a silver wreath of laurel with,to the centre in washed gold is a small device based on the gordon's glengarry badge. To the rear is the original pin and catch with at the base impressed"STERLING"The Gordon Highlanders Victorian Officer's Dirk belt complete A superb brocade belt with red morrocan leather,complete with the gilt and silver rectangular buckle,2.5 inches in width and 2.25 inches in height. The silver device comprised of the Cross of St Andrew,a quoit with thistles at the base and inscribed on the top"GORDON HIGHLANDERS" Above the centre of the Cross is a tablet inscribed "EGYPT" with a Sphinx on top,below a tablet inscribed "INDIA" with a tiger on top. A beautiful belt complete!The Gordon Highlanders WW1 A very good example of this WW1 brass glengarry badge,introduced in 1916 comprising; a wreath of ivy surrounding a Stag's head above the Coronet of the Marquess of Huntly with a scroll below inscribed "By Dand". To the rear 2 original copper lugs.The Hampshire Regiment silver Victorian sweetheart brooch A fine brooch bearing assaye marks for Birmingham 1900. It is of hollow construction and bears some wear and tear but that does not detract from its beauty and is compensated for in its price.The Hauraki Regiment of New Zealand An excellent example of this rather rare badge,all in brass. An 8 pointed star with,to the centre a strapped quoit inscribed"HONL SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE" surrounding a lion upon a torse. Below which is a small scroll inscribed"KIA KAHA" At the base is a large scroll inscribed"HAURAKI". To the rear are 2 excellent brass flat lugs. A super badge from these super Kiwis!The Highland Borderers Light Infantry Militia Officer's Cross belt Plate An extremely rare and very early Shoulder Belt Plate,comprising an oval burnished silver plate of 3.75 inches by 3.2inches. A quoit of approximately .35ins forms edge of the plate,it is inscribed in letters which are very prominent "HIGHLAND BORDERERS LIGHT INFANTRY"with a small star type decoration at the very bottom of the plate. To the centre is a gilt device consisting of a Bugle with the initials "V R"in the middle. To the rear are 2 silver studs and 2 silver hooks. Two nuts secure the front device. Impressed at the top is the makers mark"J&Co" ...and that of course indicates total quality ! This beautiful item is crafted in " hollow" unmarked silver a process that the Victorians were masters at.! This glorious Regiment started as the Stirling Militia in 1639 and after several other name changes became the "HIGHLAND BORDERERS LIGHT INFANTRY MILITIA" in 1855. Following Lord Cardwell's reforms in 1881 they became the 3rd(Militia) Bn,The Princess Louise's(Sutherland and Argyll)Highlanders. It was changed slightly the following year to(Argyll and Sutherland). As you can imagine,this is indeed very rare and is such a beauty!The Highland Brigade Officer's Silver glengarry badge This badge was much "unloved" and was nicknamed the "Crucified Moose". It only saw service from 1959 until 1968. This example is in unmarked silver but it is one of the best of its kind that I have come across and is very nicely made. 3 silver lugs to the rear and 4 brass nuts secure the front silver device.The Highland Brigade Officer's Silver glengarry badge. Measuring about 2 inches in height and 1.5 inches in width,a very simple badge,introduced in 1959 and was not liked at all,it was nicknamed"The Crucified Moose". Many of the P.S.I.'s refused to wear it at first and took some time to get the Jocks to put it in their glengarry! The Cross of St Andrew bearing a "Royal" Stag's head complete with antlers and a scroll below inscribed "CUIDICH 'N RHI". To the rear 3 excellent silver lugs and 4 nuts secure the screw posts belonging to the device on the front of the badge. Despite its rather sad history,they did get Colonel Colin Mitchell to wear it,not for long though as it was consigned to history only 9 years later in 1968! So there! An extremely good example.The Highland Light Infantry Athletic medals Two very fine medals to a soldier of the Highland light Infantry in the mid fifties. One is in silver plate and is for winning the 800metres in 1957(where were they then?) and the other is an absolutely superb gilt medal,The Crew prize in the 1955 107 M.U.S.C.Regatta depicting the Sphinx and Pyramids on one side and yachts in full flow on the other,truly a lovely item. keeping them together.The Highland Light Infantry Victorian Officer's Shoulder Belt Plate A very fine example of this Victorian Shoulder belt plate measuring almost 4 inches in height and by 3 inches wide the plate is in giltThe Highland Light Infantry Campaign Service medal Palestine 1945-48 In excellent unworn condition a superb CSM to 14187086 Pte R. Gore H.L.I. complete in its box of issue...there is an old pin in the ribbon that suggests the old veteran did wear it on special occasions. \"fond o\' the lassies an a droppie forbye\"The Highland light Infantry HM silver sweetheart brooch A very fine sweetheart brooch in the style of the glengarry badge of that period with a flat imperial Victorian Crown set within a horse shoe about 1.25 ins in height and about an inch wide. To the rear, 2 wires secure the badge device and an original pin and clasp are in place. At the top are the hallmarks for London 1902 and the impressed makers mark"G.C."The Highland Light Infantry Officer's Plaid Brooch(31 Battle Honours)(to Modder river 1900) A very fine example; A heavily silvered burnished quoit,4 inches wide and bearing a wreath of thistles entwined with thirty Battle honours,To the centre is a glengarry badge style device comprising; The Saltire and the Star forming the background and with a bugle all in silver; The elephant,Assaye Battle Honour,The HLI lettering and the King's Crown all in gilt. To the rear the front device is secured by four silver pins which also raise the centre badge up away from the quoit. An excellent original pin and catch secure the brooch. From one of the pics you can spot the name of the soldier whose plaid brooch this was. He was Captain Joseph Logan,I do not know all his details as yet but here is some info to get on with. Joe Logan was a "ranker" and served in the Punjab in 1898 as a corporal.He was awarded the LS&GC in 1914. I believe that he was commissioned in 1915 and went to France as a 2nd Lieutenant. Captain Logan died in Glasgow late in 1918 and he rests in a CWGC grave in Hamilton. I shall pay his grave a visit next week and see what info I can glean from that and of course Regimental records and Sauchiehall Street. Watch this space!The Highland light Infantry Pipe Major's post 1881 Plaid brooch A 3.75 inches Diameter burnished silver quoit with a wreath of thistles in high relief surrounding a glengarry style device of the post 1881 period with the Imperial/late Victorian Crown. All in silver or plated. To the rear a strong pin and clip. In service from 1881 until 1902The Highland Light Infantry Piper's plaid brooch,1st and 2nd Battalions A burnished,silvered quoit of 3.5 inches in Diameter,with,to the centre a King's Crown glengarry style device,below the bugle depicting a scroll inscribed "ASSAYE" with the Elephant below,indicating that it was post 1902 and available to both the regular Battalions. To the rear a good strong pinback. Impressed at the bottom of the quoit is " 7 p" indicating it was issued to the seventh Piper on duty.The Highland Light Infantry Piper\'s post 1953 Plaid brooch A 3.6 inches Diameter silver plated burnished quoit with,to the centre a glengarry style badge bearing the Queen Elizabeth\'s 2nd Crown . To the rear a strong original pin and clip and 4 wires secure the front device(1 absent). A very fine,quite rare example only in service for a short time before the amalgamation with the Royal Scots Fusiliers.The Highland Light infantry Victorian or's badge to a regular Battalion This HLI badge bears a short scroll with "ASSAYE" inscribed. nice condition. To the rear 2 copper lugs.The Highland Light Infantry Victorian Piper's sporran cantle Measuring almost 3.5 inches in height and 7 inches in width. This was brought into service post 1881 (hence the flat "imperial" Crown) until Edward took over...as it were post 1902. Out in South Africa the Boer marksmen had a doddle of a job,taking out our lads so very easily. Once we "got the message" these cantles were removed from the sporran for the duration and yes,you guessed it,we had much fewer casualties! An excellent cantle. PS., The front pics do not do the cantle justice as in order to avoid too much "mirroring" the pic has been taken at an angle. The rear picture gives a much better idea of how imposing this item is.The Highland Light Infantry Warrant Officer's Plaid brooch post 1902 A very substantial 4 inch Diameter burnished quoit with,to the centre a wreath of thistles surrounding a glengarry badge style device bearing the post 1902 King's Crown and the scroll inscribed"ASSAYE". To the rear a really strong original pin and catch. 3 brass nuts secure the front device. This type of plaid brooch was worn by both the 1st and 2nd Battalions.The Highland Light Infantry WW2 economy glengary badge A truly excellent example of this WW2 "economy badge" in superb condition,back and front with both brass blades intactThe Highland Light Infantry(Militia Bn) Victorian Officer's plaid Brooch A most special example of this late Victorian officer's plaid brooch almost 4 inches in width, comprising;a highly burnished silver quoit with an engraved decoration. There is an excellent wreath in high relief composed of only six thistles. To the voided centre is a glengarry badge style device in silver and gilt of the highest quality,the Cross and the Star are diamond cut with the gilt monogram,Elephant,Assaye scroll and the Guelphic Crown all very well defined. To the rear a strong original silver pin and retaining catch. Four silver screw posts and silver nuts secure the front device and hold it about 1/8th of an inch above the quoit. Four silver screw posts secure the thistle wreath with four silver nuts,one absent. This Plaid brooch is of the highest qualityThe House of Macduff and the Earldom of Fife silver plaid brooch A slightly oval quoit measuring about 2.5 inches in width and slightly less in height inscribed "DEUS JUVAT VIRTUTE ET OPERA" (God assists by virtue of dignity)with a demi Lion holding a sword in his dexter paw and the Thane of Fife upon his Charger to the voided centre. To the rear a good original silver pin and catch. The Macduffs were very privileged,certainly after helping Malcolm defeat Macbeth. It was they that Crowned the Scottish Kings and led the Scottish Army(not always sure that that could have been such a privilege on occasion! ) Bears no markings. I believe this brooch is unique,lovely quality.The Inverness Highland Rifle Volunteers OR's Glengarry Badge. A circular quoit of just 2inches Diameter ,inscribed "INVERNESS HIGHLAND RV." at the top and below inscribed "CONCORDIA ET FIDELITAS". To the voided centre The Cross with St Andrew superimposed. To the rear two original lugs. This is a beautiful coppery colour,there are a few variations of this badge but this is rather special. extremely rare.The Inverness,Banff,Moray and Nairn Militia,Highland Light Infantry Officer's silver plaid brooch. A fretted silver quoit of about 3.5 inches in width comprised of 8 connected plates bearing the letters"I,B,M,N,M,H,L,I." very finely hand etched.....around about the year 1855!. The outer edge of the quoit is etched in a rope style. To the rear an original pin... that would leave a nasty wound on its own! I travel this neighbourhood regularly but for me it goes Inverness, Nairn,Moray and then Banff....quite a distance to cover as they must have found in 1855! This is rare.The Kelvinside Academy OTC glengarry badge This OTC badge is as the regular small glengarry badge comprising;A wreath of thistles surrounding the Mullet above a strung bugle with the Letters"KA" at the top of the mullet and joining both ends of the thistle wreath. To the rear 2 original copper lugs with a very nice patina. The unit was founded in 1893 as the 4th Bn SR Cadet Corps and in 1908 was renamed as the OTC(Officer's Training Corps) This is a very nice example of this difficult to find badge The King's own Scottish Borderers miniature sporran brooch This is an excellent little brooch in the style of a sporran 3.75inches in height with very nice cantle with a KOSB plaque in the middle. I believe that it is made from goat hair,it is very fine. I have ben told that this type of brooch was worn by the ladies in the mess on special occasions. A pin secures it at the back.The King's Own Scottish Borderers Officer's QVC helmet plate centre A magnificent example in silver plate with fretting only around the centre of the Cross,lovely definition. To the rear 3 very large silvered lugs( 1/2 inch in height) a most substantial badge indeedThe King's Own Scottish Borderers Officer's Shoulder Belt Plate A truly superb post 1953 example of this great Regiment's Officer's Shoulder belt Plate,measuring 4 inches in length and 3 inches in width( and weighing 188gms !) a highly burnished gilt rectangular plate bearing,in silver,The Cross of St Andrew with to the centre a scroll inscribed "KING'S OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS" surrounding the Castle bearing 3 pennants. Below a scroll inscribed"NISI DOMINUS FRUSTRA" and with one above inscribed"INVERITATE RELIGIONIS CONFIDO" and over and above all is Queen Elizabeth's Crown and the lion rampant....... a stoater ! To the rear 2 studs and 2 lugs. Nicely put together . once a Borderer.....always a Borderer mind you,way back in 1956 in KL "Fruity" Shearsmith of the KOSB just(and only just) prevented me from being Malaya Command Middleweight champion. Mind you, I got some reward when I managed to get the points decision over Cpl Dryburgh KOSB much later in Osnabruck,was it 1971? It was certainly my last fight in the ring! The shoulder belt plate is grand! and so is the regiment!The King's Own Scottish Borderers Officer's silver & gilt post 1953 Dirk Belt clasp A very fine example of this post WW2 item of insignia,comprising ; a seeded gilt rectangular plate 2.5 inches in length and 2.2 inches in width with highly burnished edges. To the centre ,all in silver, the Saltire with a wreath of thistles overlaid and the Castle in the Centre. Fixed loop present,adjoining loop absent. To the rear, 2 long brass wires secure the front device.The king's Own Scottish Borderers or's KC wm glengarry badge With a rather large King's Crown and only a little fretting around the centre of The Cross, 2 good copper lugs. as shewn in Bloomers2 page 28,bottom right post 1901The King's Own Scottish Borderers or's QVC helmet plate centre This is the or's centre for the Victorian Bi metal Helmet plate. Voided at the centre of the badge,no other fretting. In white metal,to the rear 3 excellent brass lugs. Very well defined Victorian badge As depicted on Bloomers 1 page 11 No 72The King's Own Scottish Borderers Pipe Major's Plaid brooch A superb and extremely rare Plaid brooch to a non kilted Regiment. An immense Brooch of 4inches Diameter.The metal performs and looks like silver but I have not got around to having it tested. The quoit bears very grand thistles between four celtic bosses( with the bottom boss surmounted by the KOSB Lion and Kings Crown device)which is added by way of a screw post and nut to secure. The Bosses and thistles are in high relief and at the base of each thistle a "heart shape" is created(It looks Braw) To the centre an excellent cairngorm held proud of the brooch by 7 claws. To the rear a strong pin which may be a replacement but cannot be certain. A superb item,a superb regiment ! Once a Borderer,always a Borderer !The King's Own Scottish Borderers Piper's plaid brooch A highly burnished silver plated quoit of 3.25 ins diameter with to the voided centre a King's Crowned glengarry badge style device. To the rear 2 excellent screw posts held with nuts and washers secure the front device. A strong original pin and clip to the rear. This style of plaid brooch for piper's was in service from 1918 up until 1952.The King's Own Scottish Borderers QE2 Piper's headress badge measuring 3.6 inches in height by 3 inches in width is this extremely rare Pipers badge,made from pewter and superbly constructed with individual pieces being deftly put in place. The OR'S badge has been placed alongside just for comparison. Three lugs to the rear.The King's Own Scottish Borderers QVC or's wm glengarry badge In service from 1887 until 1902,some fretting around the centre of the Cross,slightly convex,all in white metal. To the rear 2 brass lugsThe King's Own Scottish Borderers Territorial Battalion's Piper's plaid brooch A very fine burnished 3.5inches Diameter quoit with to the voided centre the element of the Regiments badge consisting only of the Saltire imposed upon the Castle and the surrounding quoit inscribed" KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS". To the rear 4 nuts secure the front device and the fixing pin whilst being very tough ,looks to have been replaced at one time. Post 1920 Like most KOSB items it is inclined to be in rather short supply!The King's Own Scottish Borderers Victorian Or's Glengarry badge An excellent example of this rather rare badge only in service from 1887 until 1901. The two original lugs have been replaced at one time by a very good pin and catch.The Kings Own Scottish Borderers Officer's silver Glengarry badge. This silver badge bears Hallmarks for Edinburgh 1992 It is a very nice example of a relatively modern item,makers mark(G.B.) impressed in the bottom rear of St Andrew's Cross and the Hallmarks opposite it on the right. A compact,rather heavy badge with voiding round the Castle only. 2 good silver lugs to the rearThe Kings Own Scottish Borderers Officer's silver plated QE2 glengarry badge A relatively modern example,post 1953 with only a little fretting around the centre of the Cross. To the rear 2 good silver plated lugs with the makers mark impressed in the back of the Crown and on one of the bars of the Cross.The Kings Own Scottish Borderers silver boxing medal An excellent silver medal issued for boxing to/for the King's Own Scottish Regiment(The 25th of foot !) The King's Crown displayed on the front means it was fought for way before my old opponent ,Fruity Shearsmith was in the ring,if you look at the other side you can see that the boxers pictured are rather "dated" both with their gear and their techniques! From personal experience I can state that the Strategy employed by The KOSB when we travelled down from Berlin in 1969 nearly worked....as well as being our opponents in the ring,they were also "looking after" us and we were constantly filled with duff,etcetera and rivers of beer. Those of us being " entertained" in the Sgt's mess never even got to bed ! What a Regiment! The King\'s Own Scottish Borderers O/R\'s helmet plate A very fine example of this bi-metal helmet plate worn in service from 1887 until 1902. The badge in the centre is in white metal whilst the backing plate is in brass. The backing plate has 3 excellent copper lugs to secure to the helmet and the W M centre piece(as a glengarry badge) has 3 brass lugs to link it to the brass plate. Once a Borderer...always a Borderer !The King\'s Own Scottish Borderers or\'s Helmet Plate centre A very nice example of this quite rare badge,it only saw service between1887 and 1901. There are 2 variants of this badge,they only differ in that this example is slightly smaller than the other version. To the centre The Cross of St Andrew resting upon a voided quoit which is inscribed\"KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS\" with the Castle in the centre, a wreath of thistles surrounds The Cross and the quoit. \"NISI DOMINUS FRUSTRA\" is inscribed on another scroll at the bottom whilst another scroll above the quoit is inscribed\"INVERITATE RELIGIONIS CONFIDO\". At the very top is The Victorian Crown with The Lion above. This badge measures only 2.5ins high by 1.75 ins wide. To the rear 3 equi distant original brass loops. Once a Borderer,always a BordererThe King\'s Own Scottish Borderers or\'s helmet plate centre A wreath of thistles surrounds a quoit inscribed\"KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS\". Outside the quoit is a scroll below inscribed\"NISI DOMINUS FRUSTRA\" and with one above inscribed\"IN VERITATE RELIGIONIS CONFIDO\" At the top of the badge is the Victorian Crown with The Lion above. To the rear 3 original copper loops. This badge was in service from 1887 until1901,hence it is rather rare. This is the smaller version. There is a variant that is slightly larger(also rare!)The King\'s Own Scottish Borderers silver & gold sweetheart brooch Measuring just an inch in height and only .75 inches in width a superb little silver sweetheart brooch,with a gold wash to the front all in the style of a miniature glengarry badge Very nicely hand crafted. To the rear an original pin and clip and impressed with \"STERLING\" \"A Bros\" all in all a most lovely brooch.The Lanark & Renfrew Scottish Regiment or's wm glengarry badge A very fine die struck glengarry badge. Post 1953. 2 good copper lugs to the rear.The Lanark and Renfrew Scottish Regiment Officer's silver & gilt shoulder belt plate A rectangular seeded gilt plate with burnished edges,measuring 4 inches by 3 inches with,to the centre a silver device comprising; The Star of the Order of the Thistle and the Cross of St Andrew forming the background with an oval quoit inscribed"NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT",to the seeded centre the double headed Eagle with a scroll at the base inscribed"FAC ET SPERA" Below is a scroll inscribed"SCOTTISH REGIMENT CANADA" with a beaver amidst them. At the top of the quoit are 2 scrolls inscribed "LANARK & RENFREW" Set above is the Feathered plumes of the Prince of Wales with the motto "ICH DIEN" To the rear 2 lugs and 2 studs with 2 brass wires securing the front silver deviceThe Lanarkshire Imperial Yeomanry Officer's silver headress badge An absolutely divine and exceedingly rare silver Officer's badge to this prestigous unit. This unit was only in service from 1902 until 1908 so such as this little beauty is very rare! Measuring about 1.5 inches wide by 1.2 inches high comprising a wreath of thistles surrounding the double headed eagle and with 3 scrolls underneath inscribed " LANARKSHIRE IMPERIAL YEOMANRY" To the rear 2 superb silver lugs and with the back being an excellent almost mirror like finish.The Lanarkshire Yeomanry(T.F.) or's shoulder title A very good example of this shoulder title,comprising; The title "LANARK",fretted and on a curve with the letter"Y" above and the letter"T" on top. To the rear are 3 excellent copper lugs and complete with its brass backing plate. Post 1908 and prior to WW1The Lochaber Pipe band Piper's Plaid brooch A truly superb and extremely rare brooch in cast white metal. A quoit of 3ins Dia with four celtic bosses and four stylised Stag's Heads and with the Legend "THE LOCHABER PIPE BAND" ,all in high relief. To the rear strong original pinback. A wonderful work of art. Where can you see another !The London Scottish Cross belt device In style similar to the Glengarry badge of that period,in white metal ; comprising a wreath of thistles surmounted by St Andrews Cross,over a quoit inscribed "STRIKE SURE" and with "S.AFRICA 1900-02" at the bottom. A scroll at the very top of The Cross inscribed "LONDON" and at the bottom one inscribed "SCOTTISH". A Lion Rampant features right on the centre of the Cross; C'est Magnifique ! To the rear 2 screw posts and 2 original brass wing nuts. Now then.... a superb itemThe London Scottish Officer's Sporran badge A superb example bearing hallmarks for 1928. A badge about 2/3rds the size of the glengarry badge. A wreath of thistles surrounding a quoit inscribed "STRIKE SURE" and with Sth Africa 1900-1903 as a battle honour inscribed at the bottom. The St Andrews Cross with a Lion rampant to the centre ,above a scroll inscribed "LONDON" and below one inscribed "SCOTTISH". The Assaye marks are not easy to see and are tucked inon the left of the thistle wreath. They are Edinburgh assaye marks,a wee bit indistinct but seem to be the marks for 1928. 2 original silvered lugs to the rear. quite difficult to come by. The London Scottish Officer's Sporran badge An excellent one piece badge. A wreath of thistles surrounds the Cross of St Andrew with a Lion Rampant to the centre and inscribed on a scroll at the top"LONDON" and at the bottom one inscribed "SCOTTISH". A circlet behind the Cross is inscribed on the left"STRIKE" and to the right "SURE" and at the bottom the battle Honour"S.AFRICA". To the rear,the top and bottom lugs have been removed and replaced with a pin and clip,left and right and obviously this has been worn in the bonnet. I think that this badge is made in silver but not been tested.The London Scottish or's glengarry badge A very good example of this badge,comprising;a wreath of thistles surrounding the Cross of St Andrew; to the centre of the Cross is a Lion Rampant,a quoit surrounding ,inscribed"STRIKE SURE" and at the base "S.AFRICA 1900-02" At the top is another scroll inscribed"LONDON" and one at the bottom inscribed "SCOTTISH" To the rear the 2 lugs are absent and replaced with an excellent pin and clip. This is a good,very well defined badge.The London Scottish Sgt's Silver plaid brooch A superb example of this brooch,albeit a slight variation from the one shown in J.O.Robsons book. In unmarked silver a burnished quoit of 3.5inches Diameter. Mounted on the quoit is a superb wreath of thistles with,at the bottom a scroll inscribed"LSRV". To the voided centre a Lion rampant upon a torse. To the rear excellent original silver pinback and the front device is secured by 3 silver screw posts and nuts. Came into service by RO on 1st April 1897 for use on Church parades and when "walking out"The London Scottish Sgt's Silver plaid brooch An absolutely superb example of the Sergeants Plaid Brooch,a slight variation from the one shown in Robsons book. A burnished silver quoit of 3.75 inches Diameter bearing a large wreath of thistles with at the bottom a scroll inscribed "LONDON SCOTTISH". To the voided centre ,The Lion rampant upon a torse. To the rear an excellent strong original pin and 4 silver screw posts and nuts secure the front device. This is a magnificent broochThe Lorretto College CCF Officer\'s headress badge An absolute stoater ! In silver and gilt a superb item,comprising a wreath of thistle,similar in size to The cameronians Officer glengarry badge, with to the centre a shield bearing a St Andrew\'s Cross and below scrolls inscribed \"SPARTAM . NACTUS ES HANC EXORNA\" to the rear a super original silver brooch pinThe Lothian and Berwickshire Imperial Yeomanry or's glengarry badge A very,very rare badge,comprising a small wreath of corn,just over 1 inch in height and .75 ins wide with a long scroll underneath inscribed"LOTHIANS & BERWICKSHIRE IMPERIAL YEOMANRY" To the rear 2 original copper lugs. in service from 1903 until 1908The Lothian and Border Horse Yeomanry or's 1914 In Brass, a sheaf of corn an inch and a half in height and about an inch wide. To the rear 2 excellent original copper lugs.The Lothians and Border (Yeomanry) Horse Officers gilt collar badges In service from 1908 until 1922 a most excellent matching pair of gilded collar badges of a Garb(Wheat Sheaf),measuring about 1.1 inches in height and .75 inches in width. The reverse has 2 superb gilded lugs and the makers mark is impressed below the bottom lug of each badge "L.B.& B." The gilt is absolutely perfect but the pics do not do these collar badges true justice!The Lovat Scout's or's headress badge A 1 inch diameter quoit inscribed at the top "LOVAT" and "SCOUTS" with at the bottom the letter"Y"(signifying Yeomanry in case you didn't know!) to the voided centre is the Large stag's head upon a torse. To the rear the 2 original lugs have been replaced by a wicked,very sharp pin and catch! This was worn post 1922The Lovat Scout's Field service cap badge post 1922 In gilt a small badge,i inch in diameter,comprising a quoit inscribed"LOVAT SCOUTS" with "Y" below. To the voided centre a Stag's head upon a torse and with the Antlers contained within the quoit.Post 1922 To the rear 2 original copper lugs. An excellent item.The Lovat Scout's Yeomanry post 1922(larger version) in Bronze variant. An excellent diecast badge measuring 1.25 inches in diameter. A bronzed quoit inscribed "LOVAT SCOUTS" with "Y" underneath,to the voided centre the Stags head with the antlers overlaid on the top of the quoit. To the rear 2 original lugs. Nice quality item.The Lovat Scouts Officer\'s large gilt buttons A set of 4 unissued large gilt buttons as worn by the 113th and 114th Companies (Lovat Scouts) Imperial Yeomanry 1900-1902 and later after 1922. To the front a large strapped quoit inscribed\"JE SUIS PREST\" with a stags head and antlers to the centre,all in gilt. To the rear a strong brass loop and named\"GAUNT LONDON\"The Lovat Scouts Yeomanry 1903 -1920 (possibly 1903-1908) A matching pair of unmarked silver collar badges. These superb collar badges look to be closely matching the Imperial Yeomanry badges that were introduced in 1903 and used in that role until 1908. It seems to me that post 1908 the badges were inclined to bear the antlers within the quoit as opposed to being overlaid. Superb.. 2 silver lugs on each badgeThe Lowland Brigade Officer's silver glengarry badge Measuring 2 inches in height and width,the Cross of St Andrew with a quoit on top inscribed " NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT" and a large thistle to the fretted centre. To the rear 2 silver lugs with four silver pins securing the Cross. At the bottom is the makers name impressed"J.R.GAUNT.LONDON" Note the weight of this badge 36 grammes ! Brought into service in 1959 and was worn by The 1st Bn Cameronians(Scottish Rifles) up until their disbandment in 1968The Lowland Regiment or's wm glengarry badge This badge was created for WW2 and was in service from 1942 until disbanded in 1949. It served its purpose. This is a particularly good example,excellent condition with four good copper lugs and a background of felt and tartanThe Memoirs of Lt Col Colin Mitchell of The Argyll And Sutherland Highlanders And what a Soldier! On the 3rd July 1967 The successful reoccupation of Crater by The Argylls under his command brought a renewal of faith in british Arms and courage and the skirl of the pipes sounding the traditional Regimental charge echoed far beyond the volcanic rock walls of that torn,hazardous City. This book is a must for devotees of the Argylls. It is in superb condition with lots of photographs and maps. Why am I selling this?...because I have another copy and on my journeys I always search for quality Scottish Regimental books.The Middlesex Regiment gilt & blue enamels sweetheart brooch Just about an inch in height and in width. The enamel and gilding is good. To the rear a good strong original pin and clipThe Middlesex Regiment gilt and enamels sweetheart brooch A very fine brooch,measuring just over 1.4 inches in height by 1.25 inches in width,some small damage to enamel but it remains a very nice brooch indeed. Pin and clip to the rear in fine condition.The Middlesex Regiment WW1 silver & tortoiseshell sweetheart brooch In excellent condition a superb brooch bearing assaye marks fro London 1915,The brooch bears the Battle Honour"ALBUHERA". Original pin and clip.The Midlothian & Peebles Rifle Volunteers or's Glengarry c/w Badge A very rare,early glengarry complete with Badge to the Midlothian and Peebles Rifle Volunteers. You must remember that this unit was only in being from 1860 until1862 ! so there most certainly will not be many about. No mothing just wear and tear relevant to the age. The brown "sweat band"is still complete. The badge is still secured in the headress by a leather toggle and I have no intention of taking it out. It is a fine die stamped white metal badge comprising an oval strapped quoit inscribed "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT" and about 2.5ins in height and 2inches in width. St Andrew with The Cross to the centre. to the rear 2 original lugs(we presume!) A very tasty early bit of kit!The Montreal Scottish Regiment webbing belt complete with buckle A very fine belt,complete with Waist belt clasp and buckle. The quoit on the female part of the buckle is inscribed"THE TORONTO SCOTTISH REGIMENT" with"MG" at the bottom,there are no markings on the rear of this part. The other part of the buckle has a seeded background,bearing The Cross of St Andrew with the numerals "75" superimposed. To the rear impressed marking "W S SCULLY MONTREAL"The Natal Mounted Rifles silver sweetheart brooch All in unmarked silver, a stylized horseshoe inscribed "NATAL MOUNTED RIFLES" suurounding a riding boot complete with rowels upon a torse all above a scroll inscribed "ROUGH BUT READY" I can't remember Gladys mentioning that she had served with The Natal Rifles but there you are,we are sometimes kept in the dark! Excellent strong silver pin.The National Reserve Badge for Aberdeen City An excellent national reserve badge for the City of Aberdeen in gilt and red,yellow and blue enamels. To the rear a lapel button holder. The gilt is perfect and the maker's mark is impressed"Jas Hardy & Co ABERDEEN" a very nice itemThe New Brunswick Scottish Regiment or's glengarry badge A very splendid bi metal badge, comprising,in brass, a wreath of maple leaves surrounding the Cross Of St Andrew which is in silver/white metal with a fusiliers brass bomb to the very centre resting across the bottom of the Cross is a silver/white metal scroll inscribed "THE NEW BRUNSWICK SCOTTISH" with a brass King's Crown uniting the top of the maple wreath. To the rear 2 original copper lugs. This badge consists of two plates and is an excellent example of badge manufacture In service from 1946 until 1953The New Zealand Forces sweetheart brooch In gilt with red & blue enamels, a wreath constructed with ferns surrounding the letters "N Z", a scroll beneath in blue enamel and inscribed "ONWARD" with the King's Crown above. To the rear a good original pin and clasp.The New Zealand Rifle Brigade(The Dinks!) collar badge and shoulder title The New Zealand Rifle Brigade(Earl of Liverpool's Own) was formed on 1st May1915 as the 3rd Brigade of the New Zealand Division,New Zealand expeditionary Force. After a period of training they were in service at Armentieres on the 13th May (Less than 2 weeks !) and were well involved at the first Battle of the Somme just 4 months later. This great formation was disbanded at the close of the War on 4th February 1919. In those few months and in many severe battles the NZRB had two soldiers awarded the Ultimate Gallantry award of The Victoria Cross ; (1) Sergeant Harry Laurent on 12th September 1918 and (2) L/Cpl Samuel Frickerton on 7th June 1917 Harry John Laurent was born on the 15th April 1895 and died on 9th Dec 1987. He was a 23 year old Sergeant in the 2nd Bn of the NZRB. On the 12th September 1918 east of Gouzeaucourt wood,France, during an attack Sgt Laurent was detailed to exploit on initial success and to "keep in touch" with the enemy. With a party of 12 he located the very strong enemy support line and at once charged the position at the head of his men and completely disorganised the enemy by the suddeness of the attack. In the hand to hand fighting that ensued 30 of the enemy were killed and the remainder,1 officer and 111 men surrendered. Sgt Laurent's party suffered 4 casualties. L/Cpl Samuel Frickelton of the 3rd Bn NZRB NZEF. On the 7th June 1917 at Messines,Belgium, L/Cpl Frickleton,although wounded,dashed forward at the head of his section and personally destroyed,with bombs,(hand grenades in modern terminology)an enemy machine gun and crew which was causing heavy casualties, He then attacked a second gun killing all of the crew of 12. By the destruction of these two guns he undoubtedly saved his own and other units from very severe casualties. During the consolidation of this position he received a second severe wound. Samuel was the 10th of 11 children born in Slamannan,Stirling shire and following his fathers death in 1913 they emigrated to New Zealand in 1913 to Blackball,Greymouth NZ where Sam carried on his profession as a miner. Sam was 23 yrs old when war broke out and he and his brothers all enlisted as volunteers. Sam was to be troubled with poor health for most of his life and he was discharged after about 6 months following a bout of Tuberculosis....he soon found a way back in ! More to be found regarding these two great New Zealanders And what about the collar badge and shoulder title,did I hear someone say? The shoulder title in blackened brass of the initials,curved, NZRB and with 2 original lugs to the rear. The collar badge is just about 1.5 inches in height and 1 inch in width with a lion Rampant,facing to the right,holding a pennant aloft and standing upon rock decorated with four inverted Fleur de Lys above a scroll inscribed"SOYES FERME" .."To be secure" all in blackend brass and with 2 copper lugs,top and bottom. How did they earn their nickname... "THE DINKS" ?The Notts & Derby(Sherwood Foresters) Gilt & Enamel sweetheart brooch A very nice sweetheart brooch in gilt & enamels in very good condition and with a strong original pin to the rear.The Perthshire Volunteers National Guard Officer's glengarry badge Introduced in 1916. The or's is in white metal whereas this example is in silver plate. A 1.7inches Diameter quoit inscribed "PERTHSHIRE VOLUNTEERS 1916".To the centre a mullet,all in silver plate. To the rear 2 small silvered lugs (some plating absent) This badge is rather difficult to find.The Postal Pipe Band, Piper's Plaid Brooch This is a small Brooch of only 2ins Dia in unmarked silver. A strapped quoit inscribed "POSTAL PIPE BAND" To the centre The Lion Rampant upon a torse. To the rear,superb original pinback.The Prince of Wale's Royal Regiment of Renfrew Militia or's badge An extremely rare badge comprising an oval strapped quoit of about 2.5ins in height and 1.75ins in width in white metal and inscribed "ROYAL RENFREW MILITIA" with.to the centre The Plume of feathers of The Prince of Wales above two small scrolls inscribed"ICH" and "DIEN". In service from 1851 until 1881 To the rear 2 copper lugsThe Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders HM silver sweetheart brooch A most excellent rather rare example of this splendid silver sweetheart brooch in the style of the glengarry badge but about an inch wide and in height. To the rear a set of excellent Edinburgh assaye marks for 1914 and the strong original pin and clip. Maker mark "H T " impressed.The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada or's wm glengarry badge. In white metal St Andrew with the Cross to the voided centre surrounded by a wreath of Thistles and scrolls below his feet inscribed"QUEEN'S OWN CAMERON HIGHLANDERS Of CANADA". To the rear 2 original copper lugs. In service from 1923The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada sweetheart brooch In silver and blue enamels,measuring just over an inch in height and width,a lovely brooch in the style of the Glengarry badge. To the rear a stong silver pin runs from top to bottom with a good secure clasp. Makers marks BIRKS DINGWALL and stamped "STERLING"The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders Officer's silver plated glengarry badge A very fine example of the post 1881 badge with 2 good plated lugs to the rear.The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders Officer's Victorian sporran cantle An excellent gilded cantle with the front a soft chocolate bronzing. Almost 8 inches in width and 3.5 inches in depth.a superb display of thistles with a scroll bearing the battle honours"PENINSULA EGYPT WATERLOO " To the centre an oval raised quoit inscribed "THE QUEENS OWN CAMERON HIGHLANDERS" with in the very middle ,in silver,a thistle with a Victorian Crown. To the rear 2 brass nuts secure the front devices. Makers mark impressed at the top "R & H B KIRKWOOD 66& 68 thistle street Edinburgh" One securing nut/ thistle absentThe Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders or's brass economy (WW1) glengarry badge A very fine example of this Regiment's badge introduced from 1916 during the war in Europe as an "economy"badge. From the pics you can see that this badge is in excellent condition.The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders pre WW1 sporran cantle badge In the form of a glengarry style badge to the Cameron Highlanders but only measuring 1 inch wide and about 1.1 inches in height(to fit within the sporran cantle). To the rear 2 very good copper lugs(up and down) and maker's name impressed "FIRMIN" great quality as you would expect.The Queen's own Cameron Highlanders service dress cap circa 1904 An excellent bronze,rather rare badge that was only in use briefly just into Edward's reign and then back to the glengarry badge;measuring about 1.75 ins high and the same in width,composed of a wreath of thistles that are very finely defined with ,to the centre St Andrew with The Cross below which is a small scroll inscribed"CAMERON". beautifully fretted and superb bronzing. To the rear 2 excellent short lugs.The Queen's Own Dorset Yeomanry gilt & enamels sweetheart brooch A wreath of laurels ,in rich gilt surround a strapped blue enamelled quoit inscribed with the Order of the Garter "Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense",to the fretted centre the Initials "QOY" surrounding a white scroll inscribed "DORSET" A special feature is the Battle Honours in red enamel across the wreath "SOUTH AFRICA" and "1900 and 1901" To the rear a strong original pin and clasp. The gilt,back & front is excellent.The Queen's Own Highlanders (Seaforth & Cameron) Officer's silver plated glengarry badge Came into service in 1969 following the amalgamation of these two great regiments; a lovely 3 piece silvered badge.The Queen's Own Lowland Yeomanry Officer's cap badge A magnificent badge in silver and gilt,1.25 inches high by about 1 inch in width comprising; a Unicorn at the centre of two crossed swords,all in silver,below in gilt a scroll inscribed"The Queen's Own Lowland Yeomanry" To the rear 2 good silver plated lugs Circa 1956The Queen's Own Lowland yeomanry Officer's Plaid Brooch A scalloped silvered quoit,3.5inches in width bearing etched thistles;to the voided centre The Unicorn placed upon 2 crossed lances with a scroll beneath inscribed "THE QUEENS OWN LOWLAND YEO" To the rear an original strong pin and clip. The centre device is secured by four posts,part of the quoit.The Queens own Cameron Highlanders Piper's buttons A pack of 5 Piper's buttons(card 2)The Queens Own Cameron Highlanders GeoV side drum An amazing,wonderful example of this vintage drum to a most glorious regiment,the 79th of foot. This super item has been expertly and lovingly restored by Ray Kirkpatrick of Military iIlustration of Epsom in Surrey. This drum is magnificent.The Queens Own Cameron Highlanders Officer's Bullion collar badges. A matched pair of bullion collar badges to this glorious regiment,comprising a silver wired bullion thistle beneath a Crown with red velvet background. The Queens Own Cameron Highlanders Officer's Edwardian Levee Sporran A very high quality Officer's levee sporran, in remarkably good condition for its age. All the "bells" are present and intact as are all the screws and clips on the cantle. The Gilt cantle measures 7 inches in width and 3 inches in height with thistles in high relief. A wreath of thistles surrounds a gilt quoit inscribed""THE QUEENS OWN CAMERON HIGHLANDERS" with to its centre,in silver,a thistle surmounyed by The King's Crown. Under the bottom of the thistle wreath are three scrolls inscribed "PENINSULA" "EGYPT" "WATERLOO" . Thistles cover most of the cantle and around the smooth gilt edge. To th rear of the cantle there is the outfitters impressed mark " Wm Anderson and sons Ltd Military outfitters "EDINBURGH & GLASGOW" All screws and clips are present and correct! The back of the sporran is in red Morocco leather and the makers mark is impressed in goldThe Queens Own Cameron Highlanders Officer's silver Plaid brooch A superb silver quoit of 3 ins Diameter with a wreath of thistles in high relief;To the voided centre is the Sphinx on a tablet inscribed"LXXX1X" with a scroll above inscribed "PENINSULA" and one below inscribed "WATERLOO" To the rear is the original steel pin with the hinge and the catch intact.;bottom right are the initials "RMR" This is a brooch of great quality and with significant service details The initials "RMR" indicate that it belonged to Robert Malcolm Riach DSO.OBE. Robert Malcolm Riach enlisted on the 18th December in 1919 and was appointed as 2nd Lieutenant at Aldershot and the following year moved with the 2nd Bn to Ireland where he was wounded during the SInn feinn operations. He transferred to the 1st Bn in 1925 and served in India and Burma until 1929 when he was seconded to the 1st Nigerian Regiment unti 1934 when he rejoined the 2nd Bn proceeding to Palestine the following year . He was transferred back to the 1st in 1935 and later completed a tour of duty at Cameron Barracks until the outbreak of war when he rejoined the 1st Bn. Embarking with the Bn for France he Commanded "A" Company with distinction and was one of the survivors at Dunkirk. Awarded the D.S.O. LG 11/2/ 1940 Commanded 2nd Bn Liverpool Scottish in May 1941 Awarded MID 29 April 1941 Awarde MID 10 May 1945 Awarded O.B.E. 24 th Jan 1946 Commanded 4/5 thBn in 1947 until his retirement in 1950 as Lieutenant Colonel. BUT......take a good look at this lovely brooch and note that this is the pre 1881 version with the letters "LXX1X" beneath the sphinx. The Riach family have given great service to their Regiment and to their Country. Now then, just who first owned this glorious brooch? It was made before 1881 so my guess is that perhaps RMR's Great great Grand father might be a contender. William Alexander Riach who served in the Peninsular War,including the siege of Badajos,the battle of Salamanca and in the campaigns of 1811,1812 and 1813. He was also at the battle of Quatre Bras where he was severely wounded and when the regiment moved to Ireland WAR was sent to recruit up in Caithness where he finished his service and retired in 1842 but who knows it may have been one of quite a few others. It is nice to speculate and to wonder at the service this family have given to their Regiment and their country !The Queens Own Cameron Highlanders Officer's silver plated glengarry badge A very substantial silver plated badge with St Andrew to the Centre with The Saltire within a wreath of thistles,below is a scroll inscribed "CAMERON". To the rear 2 plated lugs. A good strong example,nicely die struck.The Queens Own Cameron Highlanders Officers post 1881 silvered plaid brooch. A lovely ,early example, comprising a wreath of thistles,to the centre the Sphinx upon a tablet,inscribed "EGYPT",with a scroll beneath inscribed "WATERLOO" and one above inscribed "PENINSULA". To the rear a strong original pinback. This brooch has been much loved and looked after,hence some rubbing to high points and an excellent "gleam".The Queens Own Cameron Highlanders or's glengarry badge A very nice example of a badge that was worn with pride,Jock has had the lugs removed and replaced by a strong pin and the badge pressed slightly convex to fit snugly around the glengarry........we armourers had a way of making a few shekels! Back in time !The Queens own Cameron Highlanders Piper's buttons A packet of pipers buttons to the cameron HighlandersThe Queens own Cameron Highlanders Piper's buttons A pack of 5 piper's buttonsThe Queens Own Cameron Highlanders Pipers plaid brooch A pre 1881 piper's plaid brooch,comprising an oval nickle silver quoit about 2.75 inches by 2.4 inches and inscribed very simply" CAMERON" at the top and at the bottom "HIGHLANDERS" To the rear a strong original pin and catch. The rear of the top of the quoit is inscribed "BAND". A very good pre 1881 item.The Queens Own Cameron Highlanders Sgt's Plaid Brooch In nickle silver a wreath of thistles 2.5inches Diameter surround a scroll above inscribed "PENINSULA" and one below inscribed "WATERLOO" with the Sphinx to the centre upon a tablet inscribed"EGYPT",nicely voided . To the rear a substantial,original pinback. Above is engraved "No2" and below is engraved"SERGts. MESS DEPOT CAMERON HDRs"The Queens Own Cameron Highlanders Silver presentation watch. An extremely nice gentleman's pocket watch in working order. This watch was presented to 292479 Private T. Braidwood 1st Bn Queens own Cameron Highlanders,in September 1928 by the Commissioner of Police Rangoon for"arresting a murderer in Rangoon" very nice silver marks. swiss made . Jeweller "Coombes Company Rangoon" Some tiny hair line cracks on the dial. Step back in time! The Queens Own Cameron Highlanders Victorian Officer's Dirk A truly excellent Dirk in superb condition. I trust that the photographs will do this magnificent item Justice. Made by the Bond Street firm of "STULZ PAPE & SON" A large cairngorm is set in the hand grip and 2 smaller ones in the knife and fork. A nice feature to look out for is the carved crossed broadswords and feather bonnet at the back of the grip. The front side of the blade is engraved with The Victorian Crown and the title of the Regiment beneath which is above The Sphinx upon a tablet inscribed "EGYPT" On the other side is again an excellent Victorian Crown with the initials "VR" beneath. Nearer the hilt is etched the Makers details. There is a tiny amount of pitting near the tip of the blade of the dirk and also the knife. This excellent dirk is of the highest qualityThe Queens Own Highlanders Piper's plaid brooch A 3.5 inch Diameter Gilt,burnished quoit bearing a wreath of oak leaves and acorns in silver with a large sphinx,also in silver,a central silver bar mounted across the voided centre inscribed"ALAMEIN" at the very top of the quoit is a stylized "F" with the silver Ducal Coronet above. To the rear a strong original pin & clasp with 7 brass nuts securing the front silver devices. Stamped "21" to the rear of the silver bar and the rear of the Coronet. Came into service in 1960 with the amalgamation of the Seaforths and Camerons until the Gordons joined them in 1994 to become "The Highlanders" This is a beautiful exampleThe Queens Own Highlanders Piper's Plaid Brooch A 3.5 inches Diameter gilt,burnished quoit bearing a wreath of oak leaves and acorns in silver with a large Sphinx at the bottom of the wreath also in silver,a central silver bar across the voided quoit inscribed "ALAMEIN" At the very top of the quoit is a stylized"F" with the silver Ducal coronet above. To the rear a strong original pin back and 7 silver wires secure the front devices. Came into service in 1961 with the amalgamation of the Seaforth and Camerons until the Gordon Highlanders joined them in 1994,to become "The Highlanders". This is a beautiful brooch,as near perfect as could be.The Queens Own Highlanders(Seaforth and Camerons) Piper's badge. This example made in 1968 is made in AA,not the best of materials but there you go! two lugs to the rearThe Queens Own Highlanders(Seaforth& Cameron) Officer's Shoulder belt plate Created in 1961 following the amalgamation of The Queens own Cameron Highlanders and The Seaforth Highlanders ,remaining in service for only 33 years(1994) when in turn The Gordon Highlanders joined with them to become "The Highlanders". This is an excellent rectangular seeded gilt plate measuring almost 4 inches by 3 inches with burnished edges,To the centre a stag's head, above, a large thistle with Elizabeth's Crown above that,below the stag's head is a scroll inscribed"CUIDICH 'N RIGH"all pieces in silver. To the rear 2 lugs and 2 studs, four wires (1 absent) and four lugs secure the front silver devices. Very nice conditionThe Queens Own Royal Glasgow Yeomanry field service cap badge WW2 This is an excellent little badge,measuring just over 1.5ins high by .75ins wide in brass. A strapped quoit inscribed"QUEENS OWN GLASGOW YEOMANRY" with,to the voide centre the arms of the City Of Glasgow. At the top of the quoit is The King's Crown with The Lion above. To the rear 2 long securing blades,again in brass. Rare indeedThe Queens Own Royal Glasgow Yeomanry Officer's headress badge Measuring 1.3 inches in height and .75 inches in width,A gilt quoit inscribed"QUEENS OWN ROYAL GLASGOW YEOMANRY" surmounted by the Royal Crest,to the voided centre is a Scottish Lion,Crowned. To the rear are 2 original copper lugs. In service from 1908 up until 1922. The badge requires cleaning to bring the gilt back "up" A rare wee badge.The Queen\'s Regiment silver sweetheart brooch Measuring about1.2 inches in Diameter,a wreath of laurel with a gold washed sheep bearing the flag to the voided centre. To the rear a good original pin and clip and with the back impressed \"Sterling Silver \"The R.A.M.C. silver and enamels KC sweetheart brooch A very nice example of a smaller brooch within a wreath of laurels. To the rear a good pin & clip and both the small badge device and the wreath of laurels are marked"STERLING" "IN ARDUIS FIDELIS"The R.A.M.C. silver sweetheart brooch This excellent little brooch may well have been made from an Officer's silver collar badge but I cannot be sure. Just 1.5inches in height and 1inch in width,all in silver. To the rear a good strong silver pin & Clip and a small plinth placed in the back of the Crown impressed"SILVER"The Renfrew Rifle Volunteers Officer's silver sporran cantle In unmarked silver,a handmade cantle measuring 5 inches in width by 2.3 inches in height. Superb fretted decorations in two rows cover the top of the cantle with the bottom row being interlaced with etched floral type decorations. To the centre is a very lovely hand etched Fleur de Lys with a scroll bearing the motto "ICH DIEN" surrounded by excellent etched thistles. To the rear 5 wires(4 absent) to secure the cantle to the body of the sporran. This is very early, a work of art,it could be circa 1860The Renfrew Rifle Volunteers shako badge 1859-60 in brass The background is a Star of the Order of the Thistle just over 2 inches in height and width,to the centre a quoit inscribed"RENFREWSHIRE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS" with the letters "XIV" to the centre. At the very top,displacing a ray of the Star are the arms of the Prince of Wales,namely the three plumes and the Crown below with scrolls on either side inscribed"ICH " "DIEN". To the rear 2 excellent copper lugs Overall measurements are 2 inches wide by about 2.7 inches high. This badge is very,very rare and it is of excellent qualityThe Royal Army Medical Corps Piper's silvered plaid brooch A very fine silvered quoit about 3.5 inches in diameter with,to the centre a badge of the RAMC,comprising;a wreath of laurels,voided with a staff and the serpent,below is a scroll inscribed "IN ARDUIS FIDELIS" with a very nice "Queens Crown" above. To the rear a strong original pinback and 3 wires secure the badge on the front. Post 1953 in lovely condition with a deep patinaThe Royal Army Medical Corps QE2 9ct gold & enamels sweetheart brooch A most splendid,beautiful brooch manufactured by the Queen's Jeweller,Garrard & Co Ltd London. The pictures should speak for themselves. Complete with safety chain and original box.The Royal Army Medical Corps WW1 tortoiseshell and HM silver sweetheart brooch A very fine Tortoiseshell and silver sweetheart brooch for the year 1915....when these true sodjers would have been doing their very best for their fallen comrades. In very nice condition for its age.The Royal Artillery gold & enamels small sweetheart brooch As for the Kings Crown Beret and headress badge,a perfect little brooch(very dainty) Just about an inch in width and 7/8ths in height..... marking indicated it is 9 Ct gold but part erased.The Royal Artillery Piper's plaid brooch A superb pre WW2 Royal Artillery Pipers plaid brooch comprising. a silvered burnished quoit of almost 4 inches Diameter with ,to the centre a silvered Glengarry badge styled device,depicting The Field Gun with the scrolls below inscribed "QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT" and with above the Gun a scroll inscribed "UBIQUE" and with The King's Crown overall. To the rear the strong original pin and securing clip. stamped "EPNS" A nice touch is the wire strenghteners at the back of the "UBIQUE" scroll. Those were the days!The Royal Artillery Piper's plaid brooch and waist belt clasp Post 1953 A very fine plaid brooch in chrome measuring 3.5 ind diameter,with to the voided centre a headress badge device bearing the Queens Crown in gilt AA. To the rear a strong pin and clip with 3 wires securing the front device. The waist belt clasp also in chrome measures 2.75 by 2.25 with a gilt AA regimental badge device to the centre. the adjoining loop is present and a brass pin secures the 2 lugs of the front badge deviceThe Royal Berkshire Regiment KC sweetheart brooch in gilt and enamels Measuring about 1.25 inches in height and slightly less in height. Lovely to look at! Original pin and clip at the rear.The Royal Company of Archers(Queen's Bodyguard for Scotland) Victorian Insignia A very fine pre 1901 example worn by the The Royal Company of Archers(Queen's bodyguard for Scotland) comprising a rich gilt star of the Order of the Thistle with pierced motto on a dark green background. Measuring almost 3.5 inches in height and width. The top ray of the Star bears the Victorian Crown with "QUEENS" underneath with the Left ray of the Star bearing"BODY" and the ray on the right bearing "GUARD" whilst the bottom ray bears the words"for SCOTLAND". To the rear 2 original gilded loops and a long brass pin secures the green translucent background and the circular brass backing plate. In excellent condition.The Royal Company of Archers(Queen's Bodyguard in Scotland) Edwardian bonnet badge In rich gilt an oval quoit with polished edges and inscribed "ROYAL COMPof ARCHERS". The Saltire lays on top of the quoit with each arm of The Cross bearing an arrow. The King's Crown surmounts them in the centre. At the base of the quoit are 2 ribbons suspending a medal,with a thistle to the centre and a small quoit inscribed "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT" To the rear 2 original copper lugs. This is a very good die struck example.The Royal Engineers WW1 tortoiseshell & silver Sweetheart brooch An excellent silver & tortoiseshell sweetheart brooch with assaye marks for 1916. To the rear a good original silver pin and claspThe Royal Engineers(City of Dundee) Company brass shoulder title All in brass with good copper lugs a Territorial Shoulder title to the City of Dundee.The Royal Field Artillery Highland brass shoulder title An excellent example with 3 very good copper lugs. In service from 1908.The Royal Field Artillery Lowland brass shoulder title An excellent example with 3 good copper lugs to the rear. Designated as the territorial force in 1908.The Royal Field Artillery(Territorial) City of Glasgow brass shoulder title All in brass with,at the top the"T" with "RFA" in the middle and below,on a curve is "CITY of GLASGOW" To the rear a long brass pin and clip has taken the place of the lugs.The Royal Fusiliers(City of London Regiment) 9Ct Gold sweetheart brooch A very nice brooch all in 9Ct gold, the initials"R F" upon a bar on either side of a small gold Royal fusiliers badge. To the rear of the badge is impressed "9Ct" A lovely item.The Royal Glasgow Yeomanry Officer's Gilt Headress badge A most delightful and very rare example of an officer's gilt badge to this most prestigious of Regiments. The King's Crown amidst a bank of thistles with the Lion holding the City's Honours above. To the rear 2 original copper lugs and rich gilt These Yeoman gave "all" for their country and would do it all againThe Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada or's wm glengarry badge Introduced in 1965. Similar in style as the Royal Highland Fusiliers back in the old UK! The motto is slightly different being "NEMO NOS IMPUNE LACESSET" To the rear 2 excellent copper lugs. A very substantial badge weighing in at 32 grammes !The Royal Highland Fusiliers Officer's dirk belt clasp A seeded rectangular plate measuring 2.75 inches in width and 2.2 inches in height,with to the centre a smaller version of the Officer's glengarry badge,measuring about 1.75 inches in height by 1 inch in width,all in excellent gilt less the Queen's crown and the letters "HLI" which are all in silver. To the rear fixed loop and adjoining loops both present. A long brass pin secures the front device. In service from 1969. An excellent itemThe Royal Highland Fusiliers Officer's shoulder belt plate. This shoulder belt plate measures 3&3/8ins by 4ins. It is a smooth gilt rectangular plate in near perfect condition. To the centre,a glengarry style device in gilt with the Crown and lettering(HLI) in silver;beneath a silver scroll inscribed "Royal Highland Fusiliers" To the rear ,4 fixing screw posts that secure the badge and scroll and 2 lugs and 2 loops. The RHF were formed in 1969 by the amalgamation of The Royal Scots Fusiliers with the Highland Light Infantry. This is a superb item.The Royal Highland Fusiliers Piper's glengarry badge This badge was introduced following the amalgamation of the Royal Scots Fusiliers and The Highland Light Infantry in 1959,measuring 2.5inches by 2.5inches,all in white metal. The Star and The Cross form the background with a glengarry badge styled device to the centre below which is a scroll inscribed "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSET" To the rear 2 copper lugsThe Royal Navy WW1 15Ct Gold sweetheart brooch On a small bar,all in 15 Ct gold a small laurel wreath surrounding a silver Anchor with the Crown above all in gold. To the rear impressed 15Ct.The Royal Regiment of Scotland Officer's Shoulder Belt Plate A highly burnished gilt rectangular plate measuring 3 inches wide by almost 4 inches in height; In the middle of the plate the Cross of St Andrew in silver with,to the centre, The lion Rampant in gilt. Below the lion are three silver scrolls inscribed"NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT". Above the head of the Lion is the Scottish Crown in gilt. To the rear 2 substantial Hooks and 2 studs with seven nuts securing the front devices. This is a very well made item and looks very smart indeed and a great design. Let us hope that "the golden Thread" remains in place and that we can continue to look back in pride at the magnificent history of the Scottish Regiments. "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT" indeed. Because of the shine and reflections I have had to take the pics from various angles! different anyway.The Royal Scots Association HM silver lapel badge An extremely fine,excellent silver lapel badge to the Royal Scots Association bearing assaye marks for Glasgow 1909 ! Measuring just .75 inches in height and width. The background is formed by the Star of the Order of the Thistle with St Andrew and the Cross to the centre. Above is a scroll inscribed "THE ROYAL SCOTS" whilst below is a scroll inscribed"ASSOCIATION" To the rear a button style pin to secure it to the lapel with ,underneath the button is the makers mark"R.W.F." and assaye marks for Glasgow 1909. A lovely item. Wear it with pride !The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards or's Bi metal cap badge Standing 1.75 ins high and about 1.5ins wide,a superb bi-metal badge with the background of 2 crossed rifles with,at the base a scroll inscribed"ROYAL SCOTS DRAGOON GUARDS" all in rich gilt. Superimposed is the Eagle above a plinth inscribed"WATERLOO" all in white metal. To the rear a good long slider with the back all in gilt.The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Piper's Plaid brooch A 3.5 inches Diameter scalloped quoit etched with thistles,to the voided centre a galloping horse in silver. Below on the quoit is a scroll inscribed "ROYAL SCOTS DRAGOON GUARDS" To the rear a strong original pin back with 6 silver wires securing the front devices. In lovely conditionThe Royal Scots Fusiliers Officer's Dirk belt Clasp A seeded rectangular plate in gilt bearing a silver device comprising a wreath of thistles surrounding St Andrew with The Cross and a scroll below,inscribed "ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS" all in silver. To the rear 2 pins secure the front silver devices. The fixed loop and clip are present but adjoining loop absent. The gilt is almost perfect and a little TLC will work wonders!The Royal Scots Fusiliers Officer's post 1901 gilt glengarry badge A most delightful badge of post 1901 vintage,the gilt is as new and whilst there is a lovely shine there is no loss of definition by any polishing. To the rear 2 original copper lugs and 3 wires secure the front device of the Royal Coat Of Arms.The Royal Scots Fusiliers Officer's post 1902 silver & gilt Shoulder belt plate Measuring 4inches in width and just over 3 inches in height a burnished gilt cross belt plate,slightly convex and to the centre a Quoit in silver inscribed "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSET" with the King's Crown at the top,in the middle is a raised gilt dome bearing a large Thistle in silver. Below the quoit is a scroll inscribed "ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS"' at the base are the numerals"1678" indicating the date of the formation of this most gallant of Scottish Regiments. To the rear are 2 lugs and 2 hooks and 3 brass wires securing the front silver devices with 2 brass wires holding the numerals. As Gladys used to say...."The best is yet to come ! " Above and slightly to the left of the bottom lug are the scratched initials of the soldier whose this grand item of insignia belonged to. "M J E " More anon !The Royal Scots Fusiliers or's bearskin grenade Just over 3inches in height and 1.5 inches in width,in brass,a superb example of this badge that was in service from 1881 up until 1902. The "grenade" bears the Royal Coat of Arms with the Victorian Crown and "flames" bursting out from the top. To the rear 2 original long copper lugs. A rather rare badge and in great condition.The Royal Scots Fusiliers or's Victorian Glengarry Badge Measuring 3 inches in height and 1.5 inches in width,all in brass,comprising; a "bomb" with the Royal Coat of Arms ,very effectively impressed, with the "flames" from the bomb above. To the rear 2 excellent copper lugs.The Royal Scots Fusiliers post 1881 Piper's belt clasp An absolutely massive yet superb piper's belt clasp,measuring 4.25 inches in width by 3.25 inches in height. The buckle is slightly convex and the four corners have an excellent Fleur de Lys in each corner with the rest of the buckle being covered in thistles,to the centre is a scroll inscribed "THE ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS" with a device based on the RSF Officer's badge right in the middle. To the rear the fixed belt loop is present,loose loop absent and the clip fixing the buckle present. A nut secures the front device. In line with pipers traditions this immense item of insignia is in chrome...please note the weight ! 230 grammes !The Royal Scots Greys Officer's Victorian silver cross belt pouch An extremely fine late Victorian cross belt pouch bearing Birmingham Assaye marks for 1888 that has been converted to a cigarette/cigar case. It is of the highest standard and would grace any desk or worktop. The eagle that surmounts the case is truly a magnificent example.Please note the weight; 460 grammes!The Royal Scots Greys silver/silver plated arm badge Measuring only 2 inches in height and 1.5 inches in width a superb die struck arm badge to that most glorious of Cavalry regiments. The magnificent eagle upon a torse with a tablet below inscribed"WATERLOO". To the rear 3 original copper lugs. A lovely itemThe Royal Scots sweetheart pendant in 9ct Gold To the Royal Scots a superb pendant in the style of the glengarry badge in 9ct gold and with a blue enamel scroll inscribed "The Royal Scots". The pendant is approximately 1ins wide with a 24 ins 9ct chain. Pendant marked to the rear 9ct and with makers mark "TLM"The Royal Scots(The Lothian Regiment) Piper's plaid brooch A most substantial piece of insignia...it weighs 182 grammes ! A four inch Diameter burnished silver quoit,with to the voided centre St Andrew with The Cross upon a wreath of thistles and the Victorian Crown at the very top with at the bottom a scroll inscribed "THE ROYAL SCOTS". To the rear an excellent original pin & clip with 5 screw posts and nuts securing the front devices. The number "5" is impressed on the back of the figure(indicating Regimental property)The Royal Scots(The Lothian Regiment)or's glengarry badge A very good example of this bi-metal badge. The star of the Order Of the Thistle and the Cross of St Andrew in white metal with a voided overlay in brass of St Andrew with the cross above a scroll inscribed "THE ROYAL SCOTS" To the rear 2 original copper lugs. A nice exampleThe Royal Scots(The Royal Regiment) 0r's shako plate Almost 3.75 inches in height and 3.25 inches at its widest,comprising a large wreath of laurel leaves with,to the centre a strapped quoit inscribed"HONI SOIT Y MAL Y PENSE" To the seeded centre is the numeral 1 fretted out almost .75 ins in height and .25 in width. At the very top is the Crown of Queen Victoria. To the rear 2 original copper lugs. Very nice patina. Extremely rare,only in service from 1871 until 1877.......just 6 years!The Royal Scots(The Royal Regiment) 15 Ct Gold & Diamond sweetheart brooch. A most exquisite,nay, beautiful sweetheart brooch in the form of the regimental glengarry badge made in 15 Ct gold,superb enamels and sixteen diamonds. This lovely item comes complete with its original box from its very famous supplier" Charles Packer & Co Ltd of Regent Street LondonThe Royal Scots(The Royal Regiment) cross belt device for the tip of the belt All in one piece,a background of thistles,to the centre within a circle is St Andrew with The Cross upon the 8 pointed star. To the rear 3 excellent screw posts. The back is mostly silvered but the front is down to the brass totally!The Royal Scots(The Royal Regiment) miniature Shoulder belt plate A delightul miniature shoulder belt plate,likely made for a young page at a wedding or other very special occasion. Comprising a burnished gilt rectangular plate of 2.5 ins by 2.2 ins,slightly convex with on the front an excellent badge,the Star of the Order of The thistle and St Andrews Cross surround a proud gilt centre piece inscribed "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT" with a green enamel centre(it may be that this is not enamelled). To the rear a pin secures the front device and with 2 hooks and 2 studs. A lovely item.The Royal Scots(The Royal regiment) Officer's Dirk belt clasp An excellent example of this great piece of regimental insignia,comprising a highly burnished gilt rectangular plate of 2.5 inches by 2.25 inches with an excellent silver glengarry style badge to the centre,with a gilt motto of The Order of the Thistle "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSET" surrounding a thistle with a superb background of green translucent enamel. To the rear,a brass pin secures the front device. Fixed loop is present,adjoining loop absent.The Royal Scots(The Royal Regiment) Officer's Dirk belt complete A late Victorian,early Edwardian officer's dirk Belt complete,in immaculate condition. The highly burnished rectangular plate measures 2.5 inches by 2.25 inches with the gilt in almost perfect condition(the pics do not do it justice!) The diamond cut Cross of St Andrew and the Star of the Order of the Thistle have to the centre a circular quoit in gilt inscribed "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT" and to the voided centre is a gilt thistle with a green enamel background. To the rear a single pin secures the front device. The red morocco leather and the gold embroidered belt are in excellent condition...C'est Magnifique !The Royal Scots(The Royal Regiment) Officer's Victorian Dirk Belt Complete Belonging to the 2nd Battalion(Green translucent enamel background). The highly burnished rectangular gilt plate,measuring 2.5 ins wide by 2.25 inches in height. The diamond cut Cross of St Andrew and the Star of the Order of the Thistle,have, to the centre a circular quoit in gilt inscribed"NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT". To the voided centre is a gilt thistle with the translucent green enamel background. An absolute stoater!The Royal Scots(The Royal Regiment) or's glengarry badge The Star of the Order of the Thistle and the Saltire in white metal combine to create the background to this badge. To the voided centre,in brass is St Andrew and the Cross with a scroll below inscribed"THE ROYAL SCOTS". To the rear 2 excellent brass lugs. This is an excellent example and is very sturdy. The Right of the line...indeed!The Royal Scots(The Royal Regiment) or's helmet plate centre A good example of this badge,the Star of the Order of the Thistle and The Cross of St Andrew form the background of this badge all in white metal with ,to the centre a quoit in gilt surrounds the Cross and St Andrew(voided) with a scroll below,also in gilt,inscribed"THE ROYAL SCOTS". To the rear 2 distinctive rectangular loops to fit the centre of the helmet plate. A good die struck example. The Royal Scots(The Royal Regiment) Piper's Plaid Brooch A4.25ins Diameter Burnished Silvered quoit with, to the centre St Andrew and The Cross surrounded by a wreath of thistles. Below, at the bottom of the quoit is a scroll inscribed"THE ROYAL SCOTS" and above the wreath is the Victorian Crown. To the rear, strong original pin and clip in place. 4 nuts secure the front devices whilst a nut and screw up at the top secure the Crown. The back of St Andrew is impressed"5" The Royal Scots(The Royal Regiment) Piper\'s Glengarry badge In unmarked silver and gilt a superb Piper\'s glengarry badge. The Star of the Order of the Thistle and the Cross of St Andrew form the background to this rather rare badge,to the centre,all in gilt is St Andrew with the Cross above a scroll inscribed \"The Royal Scots\". This badge measures just over 2,25 inches in height and width. Check its weight....48gms To the rear are 2 strong silver lugs and 2 wires secure the front deviceThe Royal Scots(The Royal Regiment) silver & gilt sweetheart brooch In the style of a small glengarry badge,measuring just about 1 inch in Diameter and with an excellent pin & clip to the rear.The Royal Scots(The Royal Regiment) Vol Bn Officer's dirk belt clasp A highley burnished silvered rectangular plate measuring 2.5 inches in width and 2.25 inches in height,with to the centre a glengarry badge styled device,comprising the Star of the Order of the Thistle and the Cross of St Andrew,with to the centre a gilt quoit inscribed "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT",voided with a thistle in the middle and a green translucent enamel background. To the rear ,fixed loop present,adjoining loop absent. Strong catch in place. A brass pin secures the front device. The Royal Scots(The Royal Regiment) ww1 brass glengarry badge A very fine example of this brass"economy" issued badge during WW1. All in brass ,The Cross and The Star surround St Andrew and the Cross,voided,with a scroll below inscribed"THE ROYAL SCOTS". To the rear 2 good original copper lugsThe Royal Scots(The Royal Regiment)Officer\'s Shoulder belt plate. A superb unissued post 1953 Officer\'s gilt plate,measuring 3ins by almost 4ins with,to the centre a magnificent Glengarry badge style device,measuring 2&1/2ins across each point of the star,comprising a substsantial Cross and star,with a gilt anulus inscribed \"NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT\" upon a green enamel background. Positioned just underneath the badge a scroll inscribed \"THE ROYAL SCOTS\" To the rear 2 original fixing loops and 2 studs. pins secure the devices on the front. The right of the line!The Royal Scots(The Royal Regiment)Volunteer Bn Officer's dirk Belt clasp A burnished silvered rectangular plate ,measuring 2.5 inches in width by 2 3/8th inches in length,with to the centre the Cross of St Andrew and the Star of the Order of the Thistle surrounding a central gilt quoit inscribed"NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT",a gilt thistle with a translucent green enamel background. To the rear fixed loop present adjoining loop absent. A brass pin secures the front device.The Royal Scots(The Royal Regiment)WW1 Brought into service during WW1 as an economy measure. This is a very good example,all in brass,comprising; The Star of the Order of the Thistle and the Cross of St Andrew form the background ,with to the voided centre St Andrew with the Cross,below is a scroll inscribed"THE ROYAL SCOTS". To the rear 2 excellent copper lugs.The Royal Warwickshire(6th of Foot) 9ct gold & silver sweetheart brooch A most delightful gold & silver brooch in the style of the glengarry badge with "Bobby"( Indian Black Buck to you) upon a torse with a scroll beneath in gold "Royal Warwickshire". To the rear an excellent pin and clip running from top to bottom and of course the collar & chain. A most wonderful item......a fabulous Regiment. which still lives on in the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.The Royal West Kent gilt sweetheart brooch A rearing horse,all in gilt with scrolls beneath in white and blue,inscribed "INVICTA" "ROYAL WEST KENT". To the rear a long pin running from top to bottom with a good clasp.The Scots Guards Commerative china plate An extremely nice china plate of about 10inches in Diameter commerating the tri centenary in 1992. To the centre of the plate is a large depiction of the regimental badge with the Regiments battle Honours shared around the lower half of the edges of the plate. At the top half of the plate is a scroll inscribed "SCOTS GUARDS". At the very bottom are the dates 1642 and below 1992. To the rear is a text giving some details about the Regiments history and the makers mark "Edwardian..fine bone china" this is a limited edition of 5000 of which this is 686. Step back in time !The Scots Guards HM Silver cap star In pristine condition a very fine modern Officer's cap star. The Star of the Order of the Thistle and the Saltire form the background with,to the centre a raised quoit in gilt inscribed"NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT" with a fretted thistle backed by excellent green enamel. To the rear 2 silver lugs and 2 gilt pins secure the front device. Makers mark and Brummy assaye marks impressed across the centre.The Scots Guards HM silver sports medal to Pte Cole An excellent sports medal bearing assaye marks for 1926. On the front is engraved the winners name"Pte Cole" and a very nicely engraved representation of the Scots Guards badge. To the rear amidst a laurel wreath is engraved"CROSS COUNTRY 1926" a very nice,heavy silver medalThe Scots Guards Officer's Forage cap badge An absolutely splendid siver and gilt badge to this famous regiment. The Star of The Order of the Thistle and the Saltire combine to form the background in silver with,to the centre,in gilt is a quoit inscribed "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT" surrounding a voided thistle with a background of excellent green enamel. To the rear ,superb patina and impressed "Silver" in the middle 2 excellent long silver lugs and a silver pin seures the front device. Second to none ! indeed.The Scots Guards Officer's Victorian gold/gilt pin A most magnificent gold pin measuring just over 3 inches in length. The badge style device at the top has an excellent Victorian Crown and the Motto of the Order of the Thistle "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT"The Scots Guards Officer's Victorian Dirk belt plate In gilt a 2.2 inches wide by 1.75 inches in height,slightly convex rectangular seeded plate with burnished edges with,to the centre all in silver is the Star of the Order of the Thistle and the Cross of St Andrew surrounding a quoit inscribed "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT" with a voided thistle and a green enamelled background in the middle. To the rear the fixed loop and adjoining loop are both present. A brass pin secures the silver device on the front. A very rare piece of insignia. Now if you have time,here is a wee story about the Scots Guards......Sometime in the distant past I had a Quartermaster who had been a Scots Guardsman before his promotion.......many years after we had both finished serving he just happened to pop into my little shop in Doune,whereupon,in an effort to be friendly I offered him a little gift which was a group photograph in a frame of Scots Guardsmen. He expressed his appreciation. Sometime later when he was passing by the shop,I asked him if he was still enjoying his picture..... "Grand" says he....I took the photograph out and there was a nice painting behind and I sold it for £30.! .....ah weel ! Once a Quartermaster always a Quartermaster!The Scots Guards Piper's Edwardian waist belt clasp A rectangular burnished and silvered plate approximately 3.25 inches by 2.5inches with the four corners clipped. A wreath of thistles surrounds the Star of the Order of the thistle. To the centre the strapped quoit bears the thistle motto"NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT"and within the quoit the Edwardian monogram. The fixed loop and clip are present but the adjoining loop is absent. The front device is secured by 2 wires. Apart from this example and the one previous I saw one regularly in the early fifties when "doing" a spot of Jankers. One of the least enviable jobs was to be tasked to attend to RSM Mc Nally's quarter and clean ALL of his kit for the following day(Phew!) whatever the weather we poor creatures were out in the shed! The Scots Guards Piper's silver plated glengarry badge Extremely fine example in frosted silver plate. To the rear 2 excellent long silver pins "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT" A Brahmer no less!The Scottish Amateur Athletic Association HM 1937 silver medal A superb silver medal for the 100 stones Tug o War Championship in 1938 1st Prize and inscribed with the details "R.Gillies"The Scottish Company, the Duke of Edinburgh's own Rifles Officer's silver badge In silver ,the Star of the Order of the Thistle and the Cross of St Andrew form the background to this badge,with,to the centre a strapped quoit inscribed"DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S OWN VOLUNTEER RIFLES",to the non voided centre is a large thistle. Above is the Ducal Coronet. To the rear 2 silver lugs. Rare indeed to find an officer's badgeThe Scottish Company,Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Force or\'s brass badge This force was set up in 1914 and was disbanded following the end of WW2. Almost 2 inches in height and width,all in brass,comprising; A pair of facing dragons with a scroll below inscribed\"NULLI SECUNDUS IN ORIENTE\" At the top,above the dragon\'s heads is the King\'s Crown. To the rear a long brass slider. Neatly impressed on the back of the scrolls is\"FIRMIN\" and \"LONDON\"The Scottish Company,The Duke Of Edinburgh'sOwn Volunteer Rifles Helmet Plate This badge is in white metal and measures about 2.75inches in height. Bloomer's 1 does not portray this particular badge. There were at least 4 or 5 variants and I am afraid that I do not have the knowledge to place it exactly. I think it is from 1882-1885. original red felt to the centre and 2 excellent copper lugs to the rearThe Scottish Horse KC or's wm headress badge A very good die struck badge comprising; a wreath ,part myrtle and part laurel surrounding an oval quoit inscribed"SCOTTISH HORSE 1900" and to the voided centre the Saltire,below is a scroll inscribed"SOUTH AFRICA" and further below another scroll inscribed"1900 1901 1902" with the King's Crown at the very top. To the rear 2 excellent copper lugs. This badge came into service in 1903The Scottish Horse Officer's brass collar badges An excellent matching pair of Officer's post 1903 brass collar badges. A wreath formed from laurel on one side and broom on the other surrounds an oval quoit inscribed "SCOTTISH HORSE 1900" with The Cross of St Andrew to the centre which is voided. Above is the Scottish Crown and below the quoit are scrolls bearing" SOUTH AFRICA" "1901" "1902" "1903" both sets of original copper lugs are present. hugely difficult to find. What a job these boys did then!The Scottish Horse Officer's brass collar badges A true matching pair of Officer's brass post 1903 collar badges. measuring about 1 inch wide by 1.25 ins high. To the centre The Cross of St Andrew over a quoit inscribed "SCOTTISH HORSE" and at the bottom is the date "1900" beneath is a longer scroll inscribed"SOUTH AFRICA" and below that 3 smaller scrolls with the dates"1900","1901",and "1902". To the left are sprigs of myrtle whilst on the right is a branch of laurel. Overall is the Scottish Crown. nice copper lugs to the rear. These are exceedingly rare !The Scottish Horse or's slouch hat badge. circa 1900 All in brass 1.75 inches wide by 1.75 inches in height. A wreath of laurel and myrtle surrounds an oval quoit inscribed"SCOTTISH HORSE" "1900" with, to the voided centre the Cross of St Andrew. To the rear 2 original copper lugs. Rare enough !The Scottish Volunteer Ambulance Trophy 1905 A silver and gold faced oval medal about 1.5 ins high.Inscribed on the front"SCOTTISH VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE TROPHY 1905" with The war memorial central and faced with gold. To the rear nice crisp hallmarks for 1904 and around the edge""2nd VB Scottish Rifles Team" and in the centre "won by Corpl.J.F. McFarlane" Now I wasnae serving then but perhaps you might know what this was for Benny?The Scottish Yeomanry Officer's cap badge. A splendid modern silver and gilt badge to this amalgamation of what was left of those glorious Yeomanry units ! Those were the days! The Scottish Lion Rampant in gilt upon silver crossed lances bearing guidons with a scroll also in silver inscribed"THE SCOTTISH YEOMANRY" with at the top The Scottish Crown. To the rear 2 gilt wires secure the front device and of course 2 silver lugs ,top and bottom !(nice description what?) entered service in 1992The Seaforth Highlander's Officer's dirk belt clasp A burnished gilt rectangular plate,slightly convex,measuring at just over 3 inches in length and just over 2 inches in height. To the centre a four part silver device based on the glengarry badge except the motto on the scroll reads "TULLOCH ARD" (The High Hills ) instead of "Guidich n' righ". To the rear fixed belt loop present,loose loop absent. The front silver devices are secured by 7 copper rivets. Owned once by I M Fraser according to the scratched details on the back...more to come obviously!The Seaforth Highlanders 1st&2nd Bns post 1881 Piper's plaid brooch A very simple burnished silver plated quoit measuring 3.5 ins in diameter,to the voided centre the stag's head(As per glengarry badge) with the scroll below"GUIDICH'N RIGH" To the rear a strong original pin and clip and 3 posts secure the badge to the quoit.The Seaforth Highlanders Edwardian or\'s sporran cantle device A two piece badge in brass with a stag\'s head above a scroll inscribed \"GUID ICH\'N RIGH\" To the rear there are 3 copper lugs with the stag\'s head and two with the scroll. Excellent qualityThe Seaforth Highlanders of Canada or's Glengarry Badge Measuring about 2.75 inches in height and about 2 inches in width,in white metal,comprising;a large stag's head and antlers with a Stylized"L" to the voided centre and the Ducal Coronet above. Below is a scroll inscribed"CUIDICH' RIGH" To the rear 2 excellent copper lugs. Introduced in 1920The Seaforth Highlanders Officer's Dirk Belt complete Just post 1881 a superb example of this rare piece of Officer's equipment,comprising; a 3inch by 3.3 inch gilded rectangular buckle with silver devices in place,to the centre a stag's head complete with antlers,in the middle of the antlers is a stylized letter"L" indicating that the Colonel in Chief was the Prince Leopold (Who was followed by his brother Prince Frederick upon his death) above is the Prince's Coronet whilst below is a scroll inscribed "TULLOCH ARD"which was the "war cry" of Kintail,the mustering place of the Mackenzies.The Seaforth Highlanders Officer's Shoulder belt plate A 4 inch by 3.1 inch burnished gilt rectangular plate bearing silver devices comprising: To the centre an elephant above a Stag's head which has a scroll beneath inscribed "SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS" above the Elephant is the stylized letter"L" with the Ducal Coronet at the very top. To the rear 2 lugs and 2 studs with 3 brass wires securing the front devices. This is a most lovely item with the gilt almost untouched,excellent patina on the silver items. A outstanding piece in wonderful condition!The Seaforth Highlanders or's pair of brass shoulder titles An excellent matching pair of brass shoulder titles with good copper lugs to the rear.The Seaforth Highlanders Piper's buttons A pack of 5 Piper's buttons with the Motto indicating that they could be very early indeed!The Seaforth Highlanders(Ross-Shire Buffs,The Duke of Albany's),Piper's Cross-belt badge QC wm. The Star of the Order of the Thistle and the Cross of St Andrew form the background measuring 2.75 inches by 2.5 inches in height and width,with a non voided quoit to the centre. On the quoit is inscribed"DUKE OF ALBANY'S OWN HIGHLANDERS" with,to the centre the Victorian Crown with the stylized letter "F" below, To the rear are 4 original screw posts complete with nuts and washers! This was the last piece of insignia to be made in the name of the Seaforths and was only in service from 1953(the Start of Elizabeth the 2nd's Reign) until the amalgamation with the Camerons in 1969.The St Andrews University Officers Headress badge This is an absolutely superb example of a pre WW2 Officers headresss badge. In gilding metal,a shield bearing the arms of the University with, on scrolls below inscribed "St Andrews University O.T.C." Above the shield the Kings Crown. To the rear 2 strong blades. The gilt is magnificent...... Those were the days!The Sutherland Highland Volunteers Off's plated dirk belt clasp An excellent 2 piece dirk belt plate; The female section with round quoit inscribed"SANS PEUR" and rococo decoration to the loop. The male section has a Cat-a-Mountain to the centre and also with rococo decoration to the other loop. SANS PEUR indeed!The Sutherland Highlanders(93rd of foot) Officer's silver Plaid brooch A truly magnificent piece of Victorian military Insignia,comprising a 3.75 inches wide hollow quoit bearing an excellent wreath of thistles in high relief , surrounding a band engraved "SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS" and with a smaller wreath of thistles below. To the rear a strong original pin and retaining clip. All in superb condition in unmarked silver. This brooch was in service from 1836 until 1881The Sutherland Schools Pipe band Plaid Brooch An extremely important brooch to the Sutherland schools pipe band,a 3.25inch diameter quoit set with thistles in high relief with a burnished edge,to the voided centre is the cat-a-mountain adopting an aggressive pose upon a torse. To the rear a strong original pin and catch. The bottom of the quoit is impressed with the letters" S S P B" and underneath the number"10". When polished this will come up like the proverbial tanner !The Tyneside Scottish(THE NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS) Officer's silver 3rd Pattern 1915 Pattern 1914 In unmarked silver a very good example of this rather rare badge,comprising A wreath of thistles surround the Cross of St Andrew,with to the centre a Lion rampant standing with one back leg on the top of the Tower,holding aloft a pennant emblazoned with the letter"X". At the base of the tower is a tablet inscribed "TYNESIDE SCOTTISH". To the rear a good original silver pin with the makers mark impressed bottom left; "J.R.G & S" This is one very nice silver badge. Nice weight Very good definition.The Tyneside Scottish(THE NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS) or's In white metal, 2 inches in height and width with a wreath of thistles surrounding the Cross of St Andrew. In the centre is the Lion standing on top of the Tower with both rear legs firmly placed on it. The Lion holds a pennant aloft bearing an "X" The Tower has a tablet beneath inscribed "TYNESIDE SCOTTISH". To the rear a good original pin and clip. A very good die struck badgeThe Tyneside Scottish(THE NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS) or's 1st Pattern 1914 In white metal a quoit of about 1.3inches in diameter inscribed "QUO FATA VOCANT" to the centre,which is not voided are 2 large thistles on either side of a Tower with a Lion standing on top of the tower with both hind legs firmly placed back and front. The Lion holds aloft a pennant with the letter"X" emblazoned and the tip of the pennant over the edge of the quoit. At the foot of the tower is a scroll inscribed"TYNESIDE SCOTTISH". To the rear are 2 original copper lugs. Excellent definition,a rare enough itemThe Wild Green Earth by Bernard Ferguson This then is a magnificent story about the Chindits and the role they played as long range penetration forces. a mustThe Witwatersrand Rifle Regiment Officer's glengarry badge Know affectionately as "The Wit Rifles" the Regiment was formed in 1903 and eventually saw service in WW1 at Deville Wood,They later became affiliated to The Cameronians and went on to serve with great success in WW2. This is the early badge worn by Officers.The Yorkshire Regiment(Princess of Wales's Own)The Green Howards silver & enamels sweetheart brooch. An excellent little sweetheart brooch in sterling silver and blue & red enamels in the style of the Cap badge but only measuring an inch in height and width. A good little silver pin to the rear and stamped "STERLING SILVER"The1st Bn,The Glasgow Highlanders,a corps within The Highland Light Infantry or's Kc wm glengarry badge. The background formed by the Star of the Order of the Thistle and The Cross of St Andrew,to the non voided centre a quoit inscribed "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT" with thistles surrounding the quoit. Above is the King's Crown,with,to the left a scroll inscribed "THE GLASGOW" and with one to the right inscribed "HIGHLANDERS" At the bottom is the Sphinx and just between the base of the quoit and the sphinx are 3 small scrolls inscribed "HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY" To the rear 2 excellent copper lugs. quite rare. Brought into service in 1939Very early Superior Plaid Brooch This is a most significant brooch of typical early hollow construction. I dont think I would or could do justice to a description and you must therefore rely on the pics. It is an absolute delight with four panels with superb thistles but it is the four enclosed smaller panels that are very intriguing. To the rear original strong pin(which has had a grubby repair!)Wingate's Raiders.by Charles J Rollo This is a superb story about the Chindits with some good pics and maps.Forewords by F M Viscount Wavell and Brigadier H Sewell

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