British Army Rangetaker Gunner R script in Wreath proficiency trade badge

A scarce original army brass proficiency trade sleeve two part badge representing a Rangetaker 'R' with separite laurel wreath. Very good condition, complete with original four loop fittings and split pins.
Height approx 36mm.  read more

Code: 67161

WW1 British Army Colour Sergeants of Rifles Bugles Crossed Rank Badge

A scarce original circa First World War period 'Colour Sergeants bugler riifles brass crossed bugles rank badge, worn on the upper part of the right sleeve. Very good condition complete with backing plate and original loop fittings.
Height 37mm.  read more

Code: 66867

WW1 British Army Warrant Officer 2nd Class Cuff Rank Crown Badges

A scarce original circa First World War period LARGE matching pair of 'British Army Warrant Officer 2nd Class Cuff Rank Brass Crowns with backing plates and original fittings. Very good condition.
Height of Crowns approx 42mm.  read more

Code: 66843

British Army Hotchkiss Gunner HG in Wreath proficiency trade badge

A scarce original army brass proficiency trade sleeve badge representing a machine gunner, in the form of a two part example 'MG' with separite laurel wreath. Very good condition, complete with original four loop fittings and split pins.  read more

Code: 66812

British Army Blacksmith, Farrier, Horseshoe proficiency trade badge

A good original early army proficiency sleeve badge representing the blacksmith's trade, in the form of a brass horseshoe; this example retaining its original brass backing plate and two loop fittings and split pin. Very good condition.
Height 30mm.  read more

Code: 66811

British Army Rough Rider riding instructor remount trainer trade badge

A scarce original early 20th century army proficiency badge representing the Military Rough-Riders, responsible for breaking-in new horses and new recruits for the cavalry; in the form of a brass spur this example retains its original three loop fittings with split pins. Very good condition.
Height approx 43mm  read more

Code: 66804

British Army Proficiency SMLE Rifle Best Shot In Each Company Cloth Badge

A good original post 1937 period 'Shooting Proficiency best shot in each company cloth badge'; cream and brown embroidered rifle with five pointed star on khaki serge backing, worn on the sleeve. Very good clean condition. Length approx 81mm.  read more

Code: 66132

British Army Drummer proficiency trade sleeve badge

A good original proficiency badge representing the drummer trade, in the form of a die-stamped brass rope tensioned drum. Very good condition, complete with two original loops to reverse.
Height 32mm.

Another one available not an exact pair.  read more

Code: 60907

British Army Bandsman Lyre Wreath Crown proficiency trade sleeve badge

A good original pre-1953 proficiency badge representing the bandman's trade, in the form of a brass crowned lyre resting in oak leaf sprays, this example with voided strings to the centre. Very good condition, the original two loop fittings now replaced with old pin and hook.
Height 51mm.  read more

Code: 60760

British Army Bandsman Lyre Wreath Crown proficiency trade sleeve badge

A good original pre-1953 proficiency badge representing the bandman's trade, in the form of a brass crowned lyre resting in oak leaf sprays, this example with solid strings to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings and retaining split pin.
Height 54mm.  read more

Code: 60759

WO 2nd Class Warrant Officer's matching pair of rank badges

A very scarce circa First World War period 'WO 2nd Class rank badges', large brass matching pair bearing red felt backing, thick tooled leather ovals supporting zinc backing plates with split pin retainers. Very good condition, complete with original loops.
Height with backing 54mm.

Introduced in 1901.  read more

Code: 59182

British Army Military Skill in Driving Horses proficiency trade badge

A very scarce original early 20th century army proficiency badge representing the Military Skill in Driving horses, in the form of a die-stamped gilt crossed whips and spur this example retains its original two loop fittings with split pin. Very good condition.
Height 36mm.

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Code: 58378

British Army Blacksmith Farrier Horseshoe proficiency trade badge

A good original early army proficiency badge representing the blacksmith's trade, in the form of a brass horseshoe; this example retaining its original steel backing plate and two loop fittings with split pin. Very good condition.
Height 30mm.  read more

Code: 58140

British Army Collar Maker Saddler proficiency trade badge

A scarce original early army proficiency badge representing the Military harness maker trade, in the form of a brass Pelham horse bit displaying a curb chain; this example retaining its original four loop fittings with split pins. Very good condition.
Height 30mm.  read more

Code: 57540