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The Renfrew Rifle Volunteers badge(mid Victorian) A bronze badge comprised of the intertwined letters "R,V & R"measuring about 2 inches in height and width. In trying to date it and also discover its identity I have found the Victorian Crown on it is most like the Crown shown as used by the 23rd(Eastwood & Cathcart) Coy of the 3rd Admin Bn Renfrewshire Rifle Volunteers on their pouch belt plate circa 1860. This will keep some of you busy ! Good luck Altogether a very nice item This badge also has 3 excellent copper lugs which could indicate that it may have been a headress badge. The Boer war ...A large (9.75ins Dia) Commemerative plate Pretoria 1900 A superb commemorative plate in remembrance of KIMBERLY,LADYSMITH and MAFEKING 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 ! The Sutherland Highlanders(93rd of Foot) Officer's Shoulder Belt plate A most magnificent shoulder Belt plate to that Glorious Regiment....Just look at the battle honours ! 3.5inches by 2.75 inches burnished gilt plate. To the centre the numerals"93" within a quoit inscribed "SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS" surrounded by 2 large sprays of thistles with 2 scrolls below,one inscribed"LUCKNOW" and below that another inscribed "CAPE OF GOOD HOPE" At the top The Crown surmounted by a scroll bearing another 3 Battle Honours"ALMA" "BALAKLAVA" and "SEBASTOPOL" C'est Magnifique !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 -19081st Midlothian Rifle Volunteers Officer's silver pouch badge. A plate of about 2.25 inches diameter,slightly concave. Anouter quoit with a spray of laurel at the bottom and inscribed at the top"PERSEVERE" I shall do my best to describe the centre of the plate but Royal Scots items of that period are exceedingly rare. Bloomers2 page13 depicts the or's version,which is in bronze. In service from 1863 until 1885. To the rear ,superb die struck image and with 2 copper lugs. To the non voided centre, a stylized ship with masts and furled sails at either end,in the middle a Temple of sorts with a woman and Child upon her knee(could this be The Madonna WithChrist)?beneath the bottom of the Boat is inscribed the numerals 1563...a date of some significance no doubt !2nd 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.4th Aberdeenshire R V Corps Victorian Glengarry Badge A good scarce die-struck plated officers example within a thistle wreath, on an oval inscribed “4th Aberdeenshire RIF Vol.Corps. Watch”; cockerel to the centre. 2 lugs to the rear circa 1880 - 1883. some rubbing to high points with base metal showing. a nice early piece.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.9th BN HLI (Glasgow Highlanders) Officer’s Glengarry Badge A good scarce example comprising an unmarked silver Star of the Order of the Thistle, mounted on the star, a gilt thistle wreath, within the wreath a crowned oval bearing the motto “Nemo me impune laccessit”. To the centre, St Andrew and the cross in silver, below the wreath, a gilt sphinx. To the left of the crown, a silver scroll inscribed “The Glasgow”; to the right, a scroll inscribed “Highlanders” To the left of the sphinx a silver scroll inscribed “9th Bn”; to the right, a scroll inscribed “H L I”. 2 copper lugs to the rear and with the device held on by a long pin.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 Regimental sweetheart brooch to the R E M E This is a most exceptional piece of WW2 military sweetheart jewellery in 9ct gold and enamels. On a gold bar,a device depicting the early badge(formed oct.,1942),a wreath of laurels supporting 4 shields in blue enamel with gold initials "R E M E",to the centre a caliper in gold and all surmounted by the King's Crown in red enamel and gold.Superb locking catch with the base of the bar impressed "9ct". 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 victorian Plaid Brooch to an Officer of the HLI A 4 inch wide burnished silvered quoit with ,to the centre a large wreath of thistles upon which rests a Glengarry badge style device,comprising a curled silvered bugle horn with the regiment's initials"HLI" in gilt below a scroll inscribed "ASSAYE" and underneath ,The Elephant all in gilt,at the top a flat imperial Crown also in gilt. To the rear a strong original pinback. Wires secure the pieces to the badge device and 3 nuts secure the complete device to the quoit.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 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 Campaign service Medal awarded for service in Malaya In excellent condition a silver medal to 23244006 Gnr M.A. Dowlan R.A.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 cigarette card album of pre WW2 T A uniforms A small abum of 6 inches by just over 5 inches with 49 cigarette cards mounted inside(should be 50,1 absent) This is a Will' s picture card album just pre WW2A 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 CSM for Malaya to 23486210 Spr.W.H.Wilson. R.E. A superb medal to this young sapper(at the time!) It is in first class condition. Malaya is a beautiful country and is now very prosperous.A Fine bone china Coalport plate A Commerative coalport bone china plate complete with its certificate of authenticity. Artist Michael Turner. created in 1990.A fine china commerative plate by Coalport A very nice plate with its certificate of authenticity. Michael Turner is the artist. A very nice item.A fine commerative china plate by Coalport Another superb painting by Michael Turner,complete with its certificate of authenticity.A Fine Commerative Coalport china plate These few commerative plates were produced in time for the fiftieth anniversary year of the Battle of Britain This "Return to base is a tribute to the corageous few to whom so many have owed so much. The paintings were done by michael Turner and sponsored by the "REACH FOR THE SKY! scheme for the RAF Benevolent fundA 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 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! What i now believe that this soldier was none other than Pte Frazier DCM of the Leicester Regiment(The Tigers) but this needs to be followed up....more anon.A GeorgeV1 police Long service and good conduct medal On its own a single long service medal to a John WildeA 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 matching pair of Georgian silver plated buckles A lovely matching pair of silvered highland shoe buckles ,measuring about 2 inches in length by 1.75 inches in width, excellent thistle decoration.A 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 shoe buckles c/w leather backing A very good matching pair of silvered shoe buckles. excellent condition.A pair of WW1 medals to the HLI A very good pair of medals to 6210 Pte W.C.Jamieson H.L.I.A piece of An absolutely delightful item constructed in brass and copper to resemble the military cap of the late Victorian/ Edwardian period. The top of the "cap" is made from an 1899 Victorian penny with a slight raised edge made from brass. The "body" of the cap,together with the peak are in brass and likely from part of a spent bullet casing 7/8th inches in Diameter. The chinstrap is made from copper as are the studs that act as buttons along with the Crown that takes the place of the badge. The date of the coin can still be seen and of course Queen Victoria's head has been well polished but still easily recognised. This is an excellent piece and would grace any desk or worktopA 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 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 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 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 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 Lochore and Crosshill Pipe band This is a beautifully cast brooch which has been plated. A quoit of 3.75ins Dia with three thistles joined by a garland and with the title inscribed"LOCHORE & CROSSHILL PIPE BAND". The centre of the quoit holds a pre1881 glengary style device of The Cameron Highlanders with St Andrew with the Cross, surrounded by a wreath of thistles. To the rear strong original pinback.A cracking 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 pre WW1 Gordon Highlanders Sporran cantle A silver plated sporran cantle to the Gordon Highlanders,comprising;a 6.5 inches wide by 3.5ins in height brass/silver plated cantle complete with original leather backing and brass plated cantle badge. To the rear 3 original screw posts and 1 nut(2 absent)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 Gunner A. MacCalman of the Aberdeen Artillery Volunteers 1891 A very heavy silver plated cup presented by Sergeant KIRK of the A.A.V. and inscribed"TO BE SHOT FOR ANNUALLY" On the other side is the inscripption;"WON BY GUNNER A. MacCALMAN with the year 1891 engraved. The cup stands 10inches high and is beautifully hand engraved with Roses around the inscribed messages and a very nice ribbon of design around the top edge. Much of the plating is lost but it really just adds to its status.A 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 Royal Naval sweetheat brooch by Gieves of London A most exquisite brooch in 9ct gold and seed pearls. On a gold bar,to the centre in the style of the Royal Naval badge Twenty seven seed pearls create the silver wire of the emroidered cap badge,the seed pearls surround an anchor with the Queen's Crown above,all in gold. To the rear, a superb gold pin and sturdy catch. On the gold bar is engraved"J.W.B. 9 .375,an anchor and "R" signifying. Made by J.W. Benson,assaye at Birmingham in 1991. Both the makers and the retailers "Gieves of Old Bond St London hold Royal Warrants and are suppliers to the British Royal Family. This is a most beautiful item,complete with its original box.A Sgian Dhub An excellent(fit for purpose!) little sgian dhub measuring just about 6inches overall. The fittings are in white metal, the blade is tempered and is quite sharp. The handle is made from stag horn and the scabbard is wooden with a leather covering.A signet ring bearing an engraved badge of The 42nd(Highland Regt) A superb ring in 18ct Gold(size R...I think !) with the badge that was worn between 1868 and 1881 engraved on the top. The underside is impressed "18ct" Wear this with pride !A silver and tortoiseshell sweetheart brooch from WW1 with assaye marks for 1916 An excellent example of this type of brooch,comprising a Crown above a strung bugle with a scroll below inscribed" Durham Light Infantry" all in silver with the edges formed also by a silver band. To the rear a good pin and clip with assaye marks for London 1916A 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 Highland Light Infantry A Superb silver medal commemorating the Battle of Vimiera during the Peninsular war with the title of the Regiment inscribed "THE HIGHLAND INFANTRY" To the rear inscribed "GREAT BRITISH REGIMENTS" below "THE PENINSULAR WAR" "BATTLE OF VIMIERA" "1808" and at the base "71st &74th FOOT" HM Brummy 1979A 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 kilt pin,a sword with a targe HM silver Edinburgh 1962 An excellent kilt pin with assaye marks for 1962 on the rear of the hilt. Makers mark "R.A."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 Vesta Case to the 4thBn Seaforth Highlanders A very beautiful silver vesta case bearing B'ham marks for 1916 On the front of the case is a hand engraved device,in the style of the Officer's glengarry badge. On the reverse is inscribed"4th Bn Seaforth Highlanders". The hallmark is on the lip and the case shuts very well. Most of the gilt interior is present. 3 small dents in the top. A superb piece of WWI memorabilia to such a great Battalion of the Seaforths A silver/silver plated dress buckle bearing the Royal Crest of Scotland Measuring about 3 inches in height and 3.5 inches in width. The main central plate bears a "Lion Sejant affronte" within a "celtic revival" style of decorated quoit with a seeded background. At the top of the Lion is an Imperial Crown(late Victorian) and there is a superb thistle at the top and one at the bottom of the plate. The plate connects with the belt by way of the two decorative clasps at either side. To the rear 2 lugs hold the clasps firmly. This is a lovely, rather early dress buckle and is worthy of some research.A small album of 7inches by 5 inches of pre WW2 RAF Badges An excellent little album containing 50 ciggy cards of R.A. F. badges,with an excellent little write up with details of their formation. Great stuff !A small Sgian Dhub(6 inches top to bottom) in silver plate This sgian dhub is "not the real thing!" being one for dress only and therefore there is no blade,not a bad thing these days! A nice stone at the top. I bought this fae a teuchter frae Mallaig and he selt it ta me cheap as he thocht the blade was rusted in !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 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 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 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 very fine commerative china plate by Coalport A super china commerative plate by Coalport and the excellent artist Michael Turner "out on excercise"A very good Coalport china commerative plate A very nice commerative coalport plate complete with its certificate of authenticity. A wellington Bomber no less!A Victorian Regimental Snuff Mull to the Gordon Highlanders Approximately seven inches long with the horn bearing silver fittings set with the silver Victorian Gordon insignia of the stag's head upon the Coronet of the Marquess of Huntly; between the antlers is the motto"BYDAND" with the Victorian Crown above, this badge style device is set on the front of the horn and another slightly larger one upon the silver cap. At the base of the horn is a beautiful facetted purple amethyst set within a very nicely etched silver setting. This Victorian snuff mull is in excellent condition,without damage. The cork in the cap is complete and original.A 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 of The Highland light Infantry Piper's Plaid brooch A very good Victorian Piper's Plaid brooch to a volunteer battalion of The Highland Light Infantry comprising,a highly burnished quoit of about 4 inches in Diameter,surrounding a wreath of thistles,in high relief with a Glengarry badge style device to the voided centre depicting the flat imperial Victorian Crown above the bugle and"HLI" with the blank scroll between the base of the bugle and the elephant. To the rear a strong original pin.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 Miltary Cross group including the War & Defence medals for WW A very nice contemporary group of 5 miniature medals, comprising; The WW1 Military Cross and the WWI war and victory medals accompanied by the WW" Defence and war medals Very nicely sown on the bar.A WW1 pair of medals to the Seaforth Highlanders A swing mounted pair of medals to S-17268 Pte W. McDougall.Seaforth HighlandersA WW1 pair to The Army Veterinary Corps A WW1 pair to SE- 24448 Pte E. TROOP A.V.C.A WW1 par to The Seaforth Highlanders A very nice pair of WW1 medals to S-20968 Pte F. White Seaforth HighlandersA WW1 trio to S-4350 Pte A. Anderson of The Seaforth Highlanders This WW1 trio comes complete in a special frame with a green velvet background. It comes with papers covering his service details and his entitlement to a war badge and details of his discharge due to wounds received.A WW1 war medal to 25194 PTE J. ORD Scottish rifles An excellent war medal to Pte J. Ord of the scottish rifles.A WW1 war medal to 30881 Pte W. Allen K.O.S.B. An excellent WW1 war medal to the KOSBA WW1 war medal to Captain A. Turnbull A great chance for some research into Captain Turnbull.......a great Scottish military name indeedA WW1 war medal to the Highland Division R.N.R. A single war medal to 7855DA A. REID of 2HD R.N.R.A WW2 group of Medals to 7346481 Cpl.H. Clarke. R.A.M.C. This group of medals could no doubt tell a tale or two! Corporal Clarke saw service in the far east in Burma. He was awarded the territorial Medal for Efficient service.Aberdeen Rifle Volunteers Officer's silver pouch badge An extremely nice example of this very rare Officer's silver badge,approximately 2.5inches in width and height comprising a circlet inscribed"NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT" surrounded by a wreath of thistles and with St Andrew and the Cross to the voided centre. To the rear a large pin and clip have replaced the three screw posts and it has obviously been worn as a plaid brooch or even perhaps in the bonnet. Excellent patina and great quality.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.Aircraft of the Royal Air Force(just pre WW2) by Player & Sons An excellent small album of 7inches by 5 inches containing 50 cards which are then stuck in place on each page,it was no mean task to collect these excellent little cards that have the picture of the plane on one side and details of varoius abilities etc on the reverse....One per packet of 10 fags! and of course you couldn't count on not getting doubles or even more! So swapping was the name of the game,apart from the 50 cards the outline drawings and notes on the pages of the album are filled with interest. I am showing Pics of the Spitfire and Hurricane whose date with history was not far off! Might even tempt Jon Maguire with this little lot !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 album of pre WW2(just) Naval Craft, 50 An excellent little album with a collection of cards of Naval vessels from around the world,just prior to the run up to WW2 British vessels include"H M S HOOD","REPULSE","EXETER etcetera! "GRAF SPEE""NURNBURG"and others from Germany. From the USA,COLORADO,QUINCY, BROOKLYN,etc., Some From France.Italy and Russia. Excellent little cards and great art work and info 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.An Officer's Plaid Brooch to The Highland Light Infantry A very fine example of this brooch bearing 30 battle Honours to Modder river. A burnished silvered quoit, about 3.75ins Dia with a thistle wreath with Battle Honours intertwined and to the centre,in silver a glengarry style device,supported up from the quoit by cylindrical spacers by about.25ins. To the rear,6 nuts and screws holding the wreath and device and the original pinback,in place from top to bottom.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 ! Argyll Rifle Volunteers senior NCO's/ Warrant Officer's Plaid Brooch A magnificent and very scarce silver plated example(circa 1865-75) This Brooch is quite a bit larger than the Officer's example(1009) with a substantial burnished hollow quoit of some 3.75ins in width;to the centre and extending forward by almost 1inch on 8 silvered bars,a curled bugle horn surmounted by the Crown and with the Boars head to the very centre. stout original pin to the rear.Argyll Rifle Volunteers Victorian Officer’s Plaid Brooch A fine and scarce silvered example circa 1865 – 75. Comprising a burnished silvered hollow quoit; to the centre, and extending forward approximately 1/2inch on 8 bars, a curled bugle horn surmounted by a crown and with a boars head to the centre. Stout pin to reverse. Some “shellac” absent from where the 2 plates are joined (AnnoDomini!)Black Watch or's glengarry badge circa 1874-1881 A superb,very early glengarry badge all in brass comprising; The Star of The Order of The Thistle,surrounding a quoit inscribed "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACCESIT" with a voided centre around St Andrew with the Cross,below ,The sphinx and all surmounted by The Victorian Crown. To the rear 2 brass lugs at the top and bottom. super conditionCalcutta 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.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!CEY 18037785 PTE E. Jeevaratnam R P C Excellent medal with King George V1 CrownDumbarton Rifle Volunteers Officer's Undress Plaid Brooch This brooch is a plain silvered quoit of approximately 3 ins Dia ,with The Elephant and the Howdah to the centre.To the rear a strong original pinback.This brooch was in service between 1887 and 1908.Early,possibly Victorian Sgian Dhub A very nice quality sgian dhub,measuring 6 inches from top to bottom and about three quarters of an inch in width. The grip is of bog oak being nicely marked on the front but smooth to the rear. Simple but very effective etched decorative marks on the silvered items.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 1953Glenalmond OTC piper's silver plated plaid brooch A very substantial and heavy plaid brooch in silver plate comprising a 4inch quoit covered in a wreath of thistles with to the voided centre the arms of Perth city (and the badge also of 4th Volunteer Bn The Black watch) which is a double headed eagle with a shield bearing The Pascal lamb above a scroll inscribed "PRO LEGE ET GREGE". To the rear a strong original pinback.GSM Malaya Queens Crown to 21139479 Rfn. Tilbahadur Pun 1 / 2 Gurkhas A clean medal with Queen Elizabeth & CrownGSM Malaya to S/22223552 Sgt E.J. Lewis RASC An excellent medal to the above.GSM Malaya to s/22377546 Pte K. Lawley. RASC An excellent medal to the aboveGSM Palestine 1945-48 19057443 Cfn F. Larton REME Excellent medal bearing the Crowned head of George V1H M S Iolaire a sweetheart brooch with such a poignant story to tell In the early hours of the morning on New years day 1919 the Admiralty yacht HMS Iolaire sank on rocks outside of Stornaway Harbour,plunging the Island into uninmaginable anguish,more than 2oo of the islands bravest men perished almost within sight of their homes,on that morning-men who,having survived the perils of war were about to celebrate,with their families their first peacetime new year since 1914. This beautiful gilt and enamel brooch gives us some clues to the owner and leaves us information to follow up. In its own right this is a superb brooch. It comes with its original box with a message inside the top from a crew member to his wife( my presumption).The message is dated 8/9/1917. The message and info will be passed to the new owner. I would be delighted to hear from StornawayLord 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.Malaya GSM to SC Mat Yup B Ludin FoM POL> Excellent condition with a King's CrownMerchiston 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"Perthshire Volunteers Glengarry badge A simple 1.75 ins Dia quoit inscribed "PERTHSHIRE VOLUNTEERS 1916 ",voided with a Mullet to the centre. This was a unit raised in 1916 because of the great numbers of soldiers already lost. The home of the 90th. and they answered the call ! of coursePrincess Louise Nurses silver and enamel brooch A very nice hallmarked silver and enamelled brooch. A circular brooch about 1.1inches in diameter. To the centre are the Princess Louise Ribbons with a spray of myrtle on the left and a spray of oak leaves on the right. These are surrounded by a quoit inscribed "PRINCESS LOUISE NURSES" with a lovely brown enamel background. At the top the quoit is displaced by The Coronet. To the rear a pin and catch,which looks like it has been renewed at some time, Superb set of hallmarks for 1931 and nearby is impressed the makers mark "K & S" A bit of a mystery this !Queen Victoria School post 1953 plaid brooch. This is a silverplated quoit of 2.5ins dia. with a glengarry type device with a post 1953 Queen's Crown to the centre.Device secured by 3 wires.Stout pin to rear The school was opened in 1905 by King Edward VII as a tribute to Queen Victoria.The pipeband play at all of Scotland's home games at Murrayfield.For the past 7or 8 years girls have been admitted and this has been very successful indeed. It is a fine school.Queens Edinburgh Volunteer Rifle Brigade Pouch belt ornament A scarce Officer's or senior nco's example,comprising a blackened bronzed circlet inscribed "NISI DOMINUS FRUSTRA". Within the circlet upon a shield is a castle(Edinburgh) to the rear 3 screw posts complete with nuts and washers. in service post 1865South African World War 1 silver/tortoiseshell sweetheart brooch A very nice silver and tortoisehell brooch bearing assaye marks for London 1918. All in silver a circlet etched"UNION IS STRENGTH" and below"EEANDRACHT MAAKT MACHT" with an etched Gazelle to the centre. To the rear a good original pin and catch. Makers mark and assaye marks around the edge. Some distortion of the tortoiseshell at the rear.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 !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.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 !Strathspey Fencibles Oval Georgian Shoulder Belt Plate A good cast brass example. Etched thistle with Georgian Crown above and “Strathspey Fencibles” etched around the top. Single hook and 2 studs to the rear. Some minor polishingT 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 Black Watch(Royal Highlanders) Officer's Shoulder belt Plate A 3 inches by 4 inches rectangular seeded plate(slightly concave) with burnished rims in gilt with,to the centre a silver Star of the Order of The Thistle upon which is a wreath of Gilt thistles surrounding a quoit bearing the inscription "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSET",and with the numerals"4" and "2" in silver to the centre. To the rear 2 studs and 2 lugs with 2 pins securing the front device. "BLOOMER" states this plate was in service from 1868-1881,whilst "PARKYN" describes it as being in service from 1850 up until 1881Th 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 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 104th( Overseas Battalion) of Canada glengarry badge Measuring 1.75 inches in height and 1.5 inches in width,in blackened brass,a wreath of maple leaves with,to the voided centre a quoit inscribed "OVERSEAS BATTALION" with a shield to the middle of a sailing ship with a Lion above. On top is a scroll inscribed "PRO PATRIA" with the King's Crown overall. Below the shield are the numerals "1 0 4 " with a scroll below inscribed "CANADA" To the rear 2 excellent copper lugs and makers mark impressed "G.F.HEMSLEY MONTREAL"......how about that !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 Plaid Brooch A 3.5inches Diameter burnished silver quoit,bearing London Hallmarks for 1912;To the centre,the Saltire with The horse and a scroll below inscribed"KINGS" surrounded at the base by a part wreath of thistles and a part scroll at the top inscribed "SCOTTISH LIVERPOOL". To the rear a superb strong silver pin and clip and with four silver rivets securing the front device. Makers mark"BWL" is neatly above the assaye marks and the applied device also bears the assaye marks. great quality.The 10th(Scottish) Battalion,The King's(Liverpool) Regiment Sgt's Bi metal glengarry badge In service from 1908 up until 1937. Measuring just over 2.2inches in Diameter,comprising a quoit composed of 2 large thistles for the bottom and the top seeded and edged inscribed "LIVERPOOL SCOTTISH" with the Saltire behind. All in brass, a Rearing horse above a scroll inscribed "THE KING'S". To the rear 3 very good copper lugs,one on each side and one at the base. This is a most excellent example.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 10th(Scottish) Bn. The King's(Liverpool) Regiment or's badge A truly very good example of this badge ,in service from 1908 until 1937, comprised of; a 2 inches in Diameter quoit,the bottom half created by 2 large ,flowing thistles and the top half of the quoit inscribed " LIVERPOOL SCOTTISH". this insignia is superimposed over the Cross of St Andrew,with,to the centre a rearing horse above a scroll inscribed "THE KINGS". To the rear 2 very good original copper lugs. A truly excellent example...great!The 111th Toronto Regiment large brass glengarry badge Measuring almost 2 inches in height and 1.5inches in width,comprising a wreath of Maple leaves joined at the top by TORONTO and with the King's Crown above. To the fretted centre are the numerals"111" with a small maple leaf above and below the title "REGIMENT" with a small beaver at the very bottom(steady boys !) all in excellent brass,perhaps at one time,gilt. To the rear 2 good copper lugs and a tablet in the back of the Crown "J.R.Gaunt london"The 114th Overseas(Brocks Rangers) bronze glengarry badge 1.75 inches in height and width,upon a large maple leaf,a quoit inscribed"For King & Country. HALDIMAND" surrounding the numbers"114",on the left is inscribed "Brocks" and on the right"Rangers" with a scroll below is inscribed"CANADA" and underneath a pair of Lumberjacks axes and inscribed"overseas". All superimposed by the King's Crown at the very top. To the rear 2 excellent flat copper lugs and impressed is "P.W.Ellis & Co Ltd" and dated "1916" They dinna come much better than this !The 116th Canada overseas Battalion An excellent sweetheart brooch in the style of a large maple leaf in rich gilt,to the centre a quoit on white enamel inscribed"CANADA OVERSEAS BATTALION" surrounding a blue enamelled disc with "116" inscribed in gilt,above the king's crown with red enamel background. To the rear original pin and catch. Back nicely gilded also.The 13th Battalion C.E.F., 1st Canadian Division,Royal Highlanders of Canada or's matching pair of collar badges A truly superb matching pair of collar badges to this rather special Regiment in the 1st WW,comprising St Andrew with the Cross above the numerals "13" and above inscribed "CANADA" to the rear 2 excellent brass lugs. In service from 1914 until 1919The 13th Bn 1st (Canadian Division) The Royal Highlanders of Canada or's glengarry badge A very good example of this badge,The background composed of The Star of the Order of the Thistle and the Saltire;a wreath of thistles surrounding an oval quoit inscribed "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT" with St Andrew and the Cross to the centre. Below a scroll inscribed"13th Batt 1st Canadian Division" and with a scroll above inscribed"The Royal Highlanders of Canada" and the King's Crown on top. To the rear 2 excellent copper lugs. Part of the CEF. In service from 1914-19 The 146th (Overseas Battalion) of Canada or's brass glengarry badge Measuring just about 1.5 inches in width and height In brass,a maple leaf,with to the centre a fretted quoit inscribed "OVERSEAS BATTALION" with the numerals"146" in the middle. A beaver is placed on both sides of the quoit and a scroll at the base inscribed"CANADA". At the top of the quoit is a scroll inscribed" AUDA IN ARDUIS" To the rear 2 good brass lugsThe 148th(Overseas Battalion) Sterling Silver sweetheart brooch Just about an inch in height and .75 inches in width a quoit in green enamel inscribed"OVERSEAS BATTALION" with to the voided centre the numerals "148" below are 2 scrolls with a latin inscription with (possibly!) a dove between them! At the very top of the brooch is a small maple leaf with a King's Crown to the centre. To the rear an original pin and catch maker mark impressed"J.W.T." and STERLING SILVER. Some tiny loss of enamel but a very lovely brooch and also very rareThe 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 silver glengarry badge. This is an excellent example of this badge,in service and through WW2,bearing hallmarks for Edinburgh 1938 and with makers mark "T.E.". Great definition and sharpness. To the rear a strong pinback and with assaye and makers mark at the bottom of the quoit. an excellent WW2 badgeThe 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 14th(Fife & Forfar Yeomanry) Bn,The Black Watch(Royal Highlanders), 1917-1919 in brass A very fine example of this rather rare badge,comprising The Thane of Fife upon his charger. To the rear a good brass slider. Only in service from 1917 until the end of hostilitiesThe 150th Regiment(CARABINERS MONT_ROYAL An excellent badge depicting crossed rifles with the numerals"150" in the middle,below is a scroll inscribed "CARABINERS MONT_ROYAL" with above the King's Crown upon a maple leaf. To the rear 2 copper lugs(top & bottom) Almost 2 inches wide by 2 inches in height.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 (Canadian Scottish) Battalion,CEF Sweetheart brooch A most excellent sweetheart brooch in rich gilt and enamels,comprising;a gilt Saltire with the numerals"16" in white enamel,below a long scroll in blue enamel and inscribed"DEAS GU CATH" at the very top is the Crown in superb red enamel. The rear is almost as lovely as the front( Oh Gladys !),in gilt with impressed assaye marks for Birmingham 1917 and makers mark "C.A & S" This marvellous Regiment was formed in 1914 and won four VC's during the war,one of whom was Piper James Richardson who was only 18 yrs old when he enlisted and died at the battle of the Somme shortly after having played his Company back through No mans land. He disappeared in shellfire after going back to retrieve his pipes that he had laid aside whilst he returned to rescue a wounded comrade. This beautiful little memento will remind us forever just what price was paid by these gallant Canadian Jocks. The enamels are perfect and the gilt as well,it justs needs a careful little clean. "DEAS GU CATH" or "READY TO STING"..................and sting they did!The 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 17th Glasgow(Chamber of Commerce) Bn Highland Light Infantry Officer's silver plated plaid brooch A 3.5 inch Diameter burnished silvered quoit with,to the centre the Arms of the City of Glasgow with the motto underneath,"Let Glasgow Flourish" To the rear 3 silver wires secure the front device and a very substantial pin and catch are in place. For those of you who have time,please look at the "Tribute" on my site to Sgt James Yuill Turnbull VC of this famous Scottish Regiment. This is rare.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 (City) of Edinburgh Artillery Volunteers pre 1902 forage cap badge An immensely rare item comprising; on an 8 pointed star a winged Torch of learning with,on the left the letters "E & A" intertwined and on the right the letters "V & C" intertwined. In gilding metal. To the rear 2 copper lugs,north and siuth...or even south!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 Engineer Volunters or's Helmet plate A rare Helmet Plate,comprising The Royal Arms with fretting around the shield with scrolls below inscribed "FIRST ABERDEEN ENGINEER VOLUNTEERS". To the rear 2 screw posts.....got to be different...engineers after all". Only formed in 1883 and out of service in 1901The 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 and 2nd Bn Piper's Plaid brooch post 1881 In white metal a burnished quoit surrounding a stag's Heid complete with antlers fixed to the quoit by 3 wires. A superb item and almost unmarked. To the rear a very substantial long pin and catch. This is a very nice item.The 1st Argyll Rifle Volunteers or's wm glengarry badge This badge is in white metal and is a very good die struck example with excellent definition. This is so similar to the badge of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders in that the only difference is the lettering in the quoit ie; "1st ARGYLL RIFLE VOLUNTEERS" The Corps of Rifle Volunteers were formed in about 1860 and had detachments in INVERARY,DUNOON,OBAN,TAYVALLICH,MULL and ISLAY By 1862 all had been merged into 1st Admin Battalion with HQ at Oban. In 1881 was renamed the 1st Argyll Rifle Volunteers In 1883 it shed its old Rifle name and was renamed as the 5th Vol Bn Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. So there you have it,quite a rare badge only being in service for about 2 years! To the rear 2 excellent copper lugsThe 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) Off's silver plated glengarry badge A very good example of this Officer's badge,the larger model being 3inches wide by 2.5 inches in height,comprising ; a wreath of thistles surrounding the mullet to the fretted centre with a strung bugle below. To the rear 2 strong silvered lugs. The silver is excellentThe 1st Bn Cameronians(Scottish Rifles) Officer's Glengarry Badge The large example of the Officer's badge 3inches wide by 2.5inches high. The large wreath of thistles,with ,to the centre the 5 pointed Mullet with a strung bugle below. This is a very nice quality silvered example with excellent definition and crispness. To the rear,2 very good silvered lugs.The 1st Bn Cameronians(Scottish Rifles) Officer's silver plated glengarry badge This is the large example measuring 3 inches wide and about 2.75 inches in height,An excellent wreath of thistles,with ,to the voided centre the Mullet(5 pointed star) and with a strung bugle below. To the rear 2 original copper lugs. Excellent definition,comes with a small background square of Douglas tatran..or even tartan!The 1st Bn Kings Own Scottish Borderers CSM Medal for Malaya a superb example of this campaign service medal 23049160 Pte A. Henderson KOSB and who knows perhaps I bumped into him whilst attempting to get a tooth extracted at Bahtu Pahat......legend had it that the Battalion Armourer at that time "did" extractions quicker and cheaper than the Chinese dentist. My small unit were just down the road and had to rely on the KOSB for lots of reasons..... a fantastic Battalion,a great Regiment......more anonThe 1st Bn Royal Scots(THE ROYAL REGIMENT) or's Kilmarnock and glengarry badge The Star of the Order of the Thistle and the Cross of St Andrew form the background in white metal with,to the centre in brass is St Andrew with the Cross above a scoll inscribed "THE ROYAL SCOTS" There is a piece of red cloth behind St Andrew indicating that the Jock was from the 1st battalion. This was the case from 1902 until 1959. Over that period The 2nd Battalion wore a green background. Now then just take a good look at pics from the back! This was one squaddie who took great pride in his battalion and his badge. He has,or his mate the armourer has,removed the lugs and replaced them with this unique pin and clip! Also with the correct piece of tartan !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) 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 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 Canadian Pioneers(Overseas Battalion) sterling silver sweetheart brooch An excellent sweetheart brooch with the background a silver maple leaf,to the centre a beaver with crossed shovel and pick,below is a scroll in blue enamel inscribed "1st Canadian Pioneers" Whilst up at the top is the King's Crown above "OVERSEAS". To the rear the original pin and catch . Impressed "STERLING" and maker's mark "C.U." Those lad's know what work meant!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 Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers officer's pouch belt plate In silver an elongated wreath of thistles(approx 3ins long by 2ins wide) with th numeral "1"at the very top and at the point where the sprays of thistles meet. To the centre,which is voided are the letters"LRV" To the rear two original silver screw posts complete with original brass fixing nuts.(circa 1897-1901)The 1st Royal Lanark Militia Officer's Silver glengarry badge An extremely rare item, comprising a cut star and Cross of St Andrew surrounding a quoit inscribed"NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT" with, to the non voided centre a Thistle. At the base of the badge is a scroll inscribed"1st Royal Lanark Militia" and at the very top across the top point of the star is the Imperial Crown. To the rear 2 replacement silver lugs;it lt looks like there has been a lug at the top,on the inside of the Crown at one time but I cannot be certain. In service from 1868 until 1881 One of the very rarest badges,lovely quality.The 1st Vol Bn Black Watch(Royal Highlanders) Officer's glengarry badge A very fine and rare die struck example in bronze(circa 1902-08) following the pattern of the regular glengarry but with a comparatively large oval plate inscribed"1st VB" in place of the Sphinx. two good original lugs to the rear.The 1st Volunteer Bn,The Highland light infantry or's glengarry badge A really excellent example of this quite rare badge; The cross and the Star form the background with,to the centre a bugle with the monogram"HLI" in the middle,below is the scroll inscribed"1 V B" and the elephant at the base. To the top is the King's Crown. To the rear 2 original copper lugs. Very good definition indeed. This unit was only in being for 6 years ,from 1901 until 1907The 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(Renfrewshire) Volunteer Battalion Officer's Dirk Belt Plate This unit title was only in service from 1887 until 1908 when the Territorial army was founded prior to which the unit was known as the 1st (Renfrew) Rifle Volunteers. An excellent burnished gilt plate measuring 2.5 inches in width by 2 inches in height. The plate is overlaid with a silver device,comprising; to the centre a collar badge styled with the wreaths of Myrtle and Butcher's broom interwoven. To the left is the Boar's head upon a scroll inscribed "NE OBLIVISCARIS" and to the right the Cat-a-Mountain upon a scroll inscribed "SANS PEUR". Above is a banner inscribed "PRINCESS LOUISE'S" and her Coronet on top. At the base of the device is a banner inscribed "1st( Renfrew) VB Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders" To the rear fixed loop present,adjoining loop absent. A brass pin secures the front silver device. By the fixed loop is a scratched name W U Park A William Urquart Park was the Commanding Officer from 1905 until the transition to the Territorial Army in 1908. Colonel William Urquart Park was a magnificent Volunteer soldier who served his Beloved Argyll's and his Country for over 44 years ! Firstly by serving 17 years in the ranks and thereafter being commissioned and serving another 27 years,in which time he rose to the rank of Lt Colonel in 1903 to Command his Battalion .....Wow! based at Finart Street Greenock. Colonel Park retired in 1908 on the formation of the Territorial Army. He was born in 1846 so when he retired he was 62 years of age. He attended the National Rifle shooting competitions down in London for 17 successive years! Colonel Park also attended the Royal Review in Edinburgh the year he took command and led his regiment this was the year 1905 when he took command so that may explain why he was awarded The M.V.O I think that there is much more to learn about Colonel Wm Park M.V.O. and the next step could be the Library in Greenock!The 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 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 224 (Overseas) Battalion Canadian Forestry Battalion sweetheart brooch measuring about 1.2 inches in height and width in silver and enamels a most interesting brooch,comprising; a small maple leaf in the centre bearing the King's Crown,set within a four sided frame in light green enamel inscribed "CANADIAN FORESTRY BATTALION" Two enormous axes are positioned across the framework with a beaver at the top. On the base of the frame are 2 smaller scrolls in a darker green enamel inscribed"224 OVERSEAS" To the rear there is the original pin and clip. Impressed at the top is the makers mark "J.W.T." and below is impressed "STERLING SILVER". Some minor loss of enamel but does not detract from its splendour. A lovely item indeed.The 25th(The King's Own Borderers) Regiment of foot or's wm glengarry badge This badge is rather early and was in service prior to 1870, as shown in Bloomers 1 page 13 item 76. Some fretting only at the centre of the Cross. To the rear the original lugs have been replaced by a strong pin and clip. The badge measures 3 inches wide and 2.5 inches in width.The 26th(The Cameronian) Regiment of Foot Officer's pouch badge device In unmarked silver,measuring 3 inches in height and 2.5 inches in width, the "VR" very nicely displayed with,below the numerals "2 6" and above an excellent early Crown. To the rear 3 good silver screw posts. A very lovely early item. The 2nd (Renfrewshire) Vol Bn Princess Louise's ( Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders) or's glengarry badge An excellent wreath of thistles surrounds a quoit inscribed"ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND"with to the voided centre amongst the ribons,to the left a Boars Head and to the right the Cat-a-Mountain,at the top of the quoit is the Coronet of Princess Louise whilst at the base of the badge is a scroll inscribed"2ndVOLUNTEER BATTn" To the rear 2 excellent original copper lugsThe 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 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 Lovat's Scouts WW1 1914 trio A first class trio to 3685 Pte W.Hay 2-Lovat's Scts.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(The21st) Royal Scots Fusiliers Pipers Glengarry badge a strapped quoit about 2inches in Diameter inscribed"21st ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS" to the centre a tall thistle with large leaves. To the rear 2 original lugs. Hard to find these daysThe 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 Cyclist Division brass sweetheart brooch A very rare sweetheart brooch from the early part of WW1,comprising a wheel in brass with the spokes supporting a maple leaf and the number"2" to the centre,around the tyre is inscribed"DIVISIONAL CYCLISTS" At the very top is a beaver whilst below is a scroll inscribed "CANADA" To the rear a strong original pin.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 Royal Lanark Officer's bullion badge A very rare and extremely superb excellent itemThe 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 Vol Bn Black Watch(Royal Highlanders) or's glengarry badge A very good example of this white metal badge Victorian Badge;similar to the regular Battalion's badge except for the scrolls;The top left scroll is inscribed"THE ROYAL" and the one on the right inscribed"HIGHLANDERS". At the bottom the scroll on the left is inscribed"2nd VOLr" with the one on the right inscribed"BATTn" The 2nd VB was the Angus Battalion and was in service from 1887-1901. This is superb quality.The 2nd Volunteer Battalion The Highland Light Infantry or's glengarry badge The Cross of St Andrew and the Star of the Order of the Thistle form the background of this badge,with,to the centre a Bugle with the letter"HLI" within the coil, The King's Crown is above whilst below is a scroll inscribed "SOUTH AFRICA 1900-02" and underneath is the Elephant" Affixed to the base of the badge is a scroll inscribed"2nd VOLr.BATTn." To the rear are 2 excellent copper lugs. In service from 1901 until 1908The 2nd Volunteer Bn Black Watch(Royal Highlanders) Officer's Shoulder Belt Plate An absolutely magnificent and exceedingly rare item only in service for 20years from 1881 until 1901 comprising a silvered seeded rectangular plate of 4inches by 3 inches with burnished edges. In gilt a Cross of St Andrew and the Star of the Order of the Thistle are at the centre with a silver device applied on top. This device is in the form of a wreath of thistles surrounding a quoit inscribed "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSET" At the top is the flat Imperial Crown and to the left of it a scroll inscribed"THE ROYAL" and to the right, one inscribed "HIGHLANDERS" . At the bottom of the wreath is the Sphinx with to the left a scroll inscribed "2nd VOLr." and to the right "BATTn." To the very centre of the device is St Andrew with the Cross in Gilt. To the rear 2 original lugs and 2 hooks. Just take a good look at the picsThe 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 2nd(Angus) Volunteer Bn Black Watch(Royal Highlanders) S/Title A siver plated shoulder Title to the 2nd VB upon the Scarlet epaulette and with the silvered Victorian General service button. To the rear,original fixing loops and plate in place.The 32nd(Overseas Battalion) CEF Manitoba & Saskatchewan Regiment A superb,most delightful HM 1914 silver sweetheart brooch to this excellent Regiment in silver ,gilt and enamels,comprising;to the centre a large maple leaf in gilt with the silver numerals "32" in the middle, above is the King's Crown and below a scroll in white enamel inscribed "CANADA" Linked around the Maple leaf is a horseshoe in blue enamel inscribed in gilt "MANITOBA SASKATCHEWAN. The brooch measures 1.5 ins by 1.25 ins. To the rear an original pin and catch. Makers mark impressed "W.J.D." and with assaye marks for Birmingham 1914 ! How about that! Perfection!The 32nd(Scottish) Signal Regiment or's Glengarry badge Here we have a badge designed for a first class Corps(The Royal Signals) who have been extremely energetic in defining their new purpose. The formation of this regiment in Scotland in 1992 was a significant step. The Corps motto"CERTA CITO" translates as "swift and sure" Let me describe the badge(as