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Click here to subscribe1st Suffolk Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1880-87. A die-stamped silvered example. Crowned Maltese cross, lions between the arms, bearing circlet inscribed ‘1st Suffolk Rifle Volunteers’; strung bugle to voided centre. Three screw posts to reverse. Plating worn, fractures around circlet. HQ at Ipswich. Redesignated 1st VB Suffolk Regt. in 1887. Hugh King Collection
Canadian. 22nd Bn. (The Oxford Rifles) Canadian Militia Victorian helmet plate. A good die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned Maltese cross, lions between the angles, bearing circlet ‘Oxford Rifles’; strung bugle to voided centre,. ‘22’ lodged between the cords. Three loops to reverse. Wear to blackened finish otherwise VGC. See ‘Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914’ by Mazeas, HP 127. Hugh King Collection
Canadian. 14th Regiment Princess of Wales Own Rifles post 1907 glengarry badge. A fine scare die-stamped blackened example with burnished silvered highlights. Maple wreath surmounted by Prince of Wales’ plumes, ‘Nunquam Cede’ scroll across the base of the wreath. Within the wreath a strap ‘The 14th PWO Rifles Canada’’; to the centre crossed flags with curled bugle above and beaver below. Two loops to reverse. VGC See ‘Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914’ by Mazeas, MM 80. Hugh King Collection
Canadian 63rd Halifax Rifles Victorian post 1882 plate. A good die-stamped blackened white metal example. Laurel wreath surmounted by a Guelphic crown resting on a blank tablet; within the wreath a Maltese cross, lions between the arms ball finials to the tips, bearing circlet ‘Cede Nullis’ with crowned strung bugle to centre red felt, ‘63’lodged between the cords. Three loops to reverse. GC See ‘Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914’ by Mazeas, SBP 219 Hugh King Collection
Isle of Man Rifle Volunteers Victorian OR’s glengarry badge. A fine scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned strap inscribed ‘Quocunque leceris stabit’; Triskelion to voided centre. Strung bugle beneath the strap. No evidence of loops to reverse. VGC Redesignated 7th (Isle of Man) VB King’s Liverpool Regiment in 1888. This unit held the unique distinction of being the only Rifle Volunteer unit that did not transfer to the Territorial Force in 1908. Hugh King Collection
10th (Lancaster) Lancashire Rifle Volunteers Victorian OR’s forage cap badge circa 1860. A good scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned strung bugle with ‘10’ lodged between the cords. Two slightly pinched loops to reverse. Top of ‘1’ detached from bugle cord otherwise VGC. Formed 20th September 1859 at Lancaster. Hugh King Collection
Canadian. 3rd Bn. Victoria Rifles of Canada plate circa 1879-1904. A good die-stamped blackened brass example. Maltese cross surmounted by a crown on a blank tablet, the whole resting on ‘Pro Aris et Focis’ scroll; to the centre, within a circlet ‘Victoria Rifles of Canada’, a strung bugle with ‘3rd Battn’ lodged between the cords. The top arm inscribed ‘Eccles Hill’. Three loops to reverse. Wear to blackened finish otherwise VGC. See ‘Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914’ by Mazeas, SBP 80 Hugh King Collection
1st Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps Victorian shako plate circa 1860. A fine scarce die-stamped blackened brass example of crowned star pattern mounted with white metal strap ‘Lancashire Rifles Volunteers’ with coiled bugle to seeded centre; ‘1’in the curl. Two loops to reverse. VGC Redesignated 1st VB The King’s (Liverpool Regiment) in 1888. Hugh King Collection
1st Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps Victorian OR’s helmet plate circa 1880-92. A fine and scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned Maltese cross, lions between the arms, bearing circlet inscribed ‘1st Middlesex RVC. Victoria’s’; strung bugle to voided centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC Duke of Cumberland’s Sharpshooters survived the volunteer disbandments of 1814 as a rifle club being granted the title The Royal Victoria Rifle Club in 1835 and in 1853 permitted to be styled the Victoria Volunteer Rifle Corps; became 1st Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps in 1859 with HQ at Kilburn. In 1867 HQ moved to St. Johns Wood and thence to Davies Street, Westminster in 1892. Amalgamated with 6th Corps in June 1892. 1st April 1908 amalgamated with 19th and transferred to the new Territorial Force as 9th (County of London) Bn. The London Regiment. Hugh King Collection
Dorset Rifle Volunteers Victorian OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-87 A good die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned Maltese cross, lions between the arms, bearing circlet inscribed ‘Pro Patria’, strung bugle to voided centre. Top arm of the cross inscribed ‘Dorset’, the left ‘Rifle’, the right ‘Volrs.’ with fasces to bottom arm. Three loops to reverse, one an old replacement otherwise VGC. Hugh King Collection
33rd Lancashire Rifles Victorian shako plate circa 1860. A good scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Large crowned strung bugle with separate white metal ‘33’ lodged between the cords. Three loops to reverse of bugle, two to numerals. VGC 33rd Lancashire Rifles (2nd Manchesters) raised in 1860, renumbered 20th in 1880. 1888 redesignated 5th (Ardwick) VB Manchester Regt. and became 8th (Ardwick) Bn. Manchester Regt. in 1908. Hugh King Collection
33rd Lancashire Rifles Victorian OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-80. A good scarce short lived die-stamped blackened brass example of Maltese cross design, lions between the arms, bearing circlet inscribed ‘Lancashire Rifle Volunteers’; to the voided centre, a strung bugle with ‘33’ lodged between the cords. Two loops to reverse. VGC 33rd Lancashire Rifles (2nd Manchesters) raised in 1860, renumbered 20th in 1880. 1888 redesignated 5th (Ardwick) VB Manchester Regt. and became 8th (Ardwick) Bn. Manchester Regt. in 1908. Hugh King Collection
British Indian. 105th (Madras Light Infantry) Regiment, OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-1881. A fine die-stamped yellow brass example. Crowned coiled bugle horn; lined ‘105’ to voided centre. Reverse with copper loops East and West. VGC (KK 582) In 1861 the 2nd Madras (European) Regiment was transferred to the British Establishment as the 105th (Madras Light Infantry) Regiment, becoming the 2nd Battalion, The King’s Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire Regiment) in 1881. Hugh King Collection
85th (King’s Light Infantry) Regiment of Foot OR`s glengarry badge, circa 1874-81. A good die-stamped brass example. Strung bugle with ‘85’ lodged between the cords. Reverse with copper loops East and West with verdigris to base of each. VGC (KK 556) The 85th was granted the title ‘King’s Light Infantry’ in April 1821. Hugh King Collection
52nd (Oxfordshire Light Infantry) Regiment, OR’s forage cap badge circa 1840-74. A fine rare cast brass small size example. Strung bugle with ‘52’ lodged between the cords. Reverse with three copper loops. VGC The 85th was granted the title ‘King’s Light Infantry’ in April 1821. Hugh King Collection
85th (King’s Light Infantry) Regiment of Foot Officer’s forage cap badge circa 1830-40. A fine rare cast gilt brass small size example. Strung bugle with ‘85’ lodged between the cords. Reverse with blackened copper loops North and South. VGC The 85th was granted the title ‘King’s Light Infantry’ in April 1821. Hugh King Collection
24th (Rochdale) Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps Victorian Officer’s shako plate circa 1860-80 A fine scarce die-stamped silvered example. Crowned strung bugle, distinctive separate ‘24’ to centre; all set on red felt backing. Three loops to reverse of bugle, two to numerals. VGC Formed at Rochdale 24th February 1860, redesigned 12th in 1880 and became 2nd VB Lancashire Fusiliers in 1883. Hugh King Collection
King’s Shropshire Light Infantry Victorian post 1882 Officer’s forage cap star. A fine example comprising a cut silvered eight pointed star mounted with gilt circlet inscribed ‘Shropshire’. To the centre, a silver strung bugle with gilt ‘KLI’ lodged between the cords, all set on a green enamel ground (small chip) . Two loops to reverse replaced with bar otherwise generally VGC. Hugh King Collection
32nd (Cornwall) Light Infantry, OR`s glengarry badge circa 1874-1881. A good scarce die-stamped brass example. Strung bugle on tri-part scroll ‘Cornwall Light Infantry; Ô32’ between the strings. Tri-part scroll woven between the top of the strings ‘One And All’. Reverse with brass loops North and South. VGC (KK 477) Hugh King Collection
20th Lancashire (2nd Manchester) Rifle Volunteers Victorian OR’s helmet plate circa 1880-83. A fine scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned Maltese cross, lions between the arms, bearing circlet ‘Lancashire Rifle Volunteers’; strung bugle with Ô20’ between the strings to voided centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC 33rd LRVC formed 28th January 1860 at Ardwick; absorbed 78th in 1862. 33rd became 20th in 1880 and redesignated 5th (Ardwick) VB Manchester Regt. in September 1888. Hugh King Collection
5th Lancashire Rifle Volunteers (Liverpool Rifle Brigade) Officer’s 1869 pattern shako plate. A good scarce die-stamped brass example, usually bronzed, of crown star pattern bearing laurel wreath resting on a scroll ‘Liverpool Rifle Brigade’; within the wreath, a strung bugle with a rose between the strings. Reverse loops removed and replaced with single screw post otherwise VGC Redesignated 2nd VB King’s Liverpool Regt. in 1888 with HQ at Upper Warwick St., Liverpool. See Bosleys 14th March, 2007, Lot 779, for example on its dark green shako. Hugh King Collection
14 Bn. (Princess of Wales Own Rifles) Canadian Militia helmet plate. A fine scare die-stamped blackened brass example. Maple wreath surmounted by Prince of Waless’ plumes, ‘Nunquam Cede’ scroll across the base of the wreath. Within the wreath a strap ‘The 14th or Princess of Wales Own Rifles Canada’’; to the centre crossed flags with curled bugle above and beaver below. Three loops to reverse. VGC See ‘Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914’ by Mazeas, SBP 109. Hugh King Collection
Indian. Bombay Rifle Regiment Victorian Officer’s 1889 hallmarked silver pouch belt plate. A very fine die-stamped example by Hobson & Sons bearing Birmingham hallmarks. Laurel wreath surmounted by a Guelphic Crown a tablet inscribed ‘Bourbon’. Within the wreath a Maltese cross, lions within the angles of the arms of the cross and with balls to the tips of arms. Roped circlet with BRR entwined letters to centre. Retains its original backing plate as well as all four nuts. Four honours to laurel wreath and two honours to each arm of the cross. Five additional separate honours ‘Kirkee’, ‘Meanee’, ‘Abyssinia’, ‘Hyderabad’, ‘Burmah’ as well as a strung bugle pouch badge. All by H&S. hallmarked Birmingham 1889. VGC
33rd Lancashire Rifle Volunteers (2nd Manchesters) Victorian Officer’s undress forage cap badge circa 1860. A fine die-stamped bright gilt strung bugle; ‘33’ lodged between the cords. Two loops to reverse. VGC Formed in 1860, renumbered 20th in 1880. 1888 redesignated 5th (Ardwick) VB Manchester Regt. and became 8th (Ardwick) Bn. Manchester Regt. in 1908. Hugh King Collection
Grenadier Guards valise badge, Somerset LI duty plate etc. Grenadier Guards valise badge die-stamped GVIR example with flat loop to reverse ... Somerset Light Infantry rectangular brass duty plate embossed with regimental device (XIII instead of PA between the bugle cords) stamped ‘5671801 J Carter’ ... 4 small Leicestershire Yeomanry silvered buttons. (6 items)
Victorian 1st Derbyshire Rifle Volunteers Officer`s Accoutrements. A fine quality set, comprising: waist belt. This of silver lace with crimson silk central line, the circular waist clasp, is the universal pattern. A circlet of laurel leaves with a central panel mounted with a gilt Royal Crest. Complete with sword slings and with red leather backing. .... The pouch belt of matching lace. The pouch of black leather with matching lace edging and to the centre of the flap a silvered curled bugle. The lace remains bright and fresh. Contained in original black velvet lined tin. The lid with engraved name plate ‘A Leslie Wright Esq 1st Derbyshire Rifle Volunteers’. Also with the tailor’s brass tablet of ‘Oliver & Brown Sackville Street’. Near VGC. Captain Albert Leslie Wright of Butterley Hall Derbyshire was commissioned into the 1st RV on the 28th November 1885 and was promoted to the rank of Captain on 1889. He served with F Company and resigned his commission in April 1899.
1st Nottinghamshire Rifle Volunteer Corps (Robin Hood Rifles) Victorian pouch belt. A good example of two and a half inch black leather mounted with silvered furniture comprising circular rope edged boss bearing the Arms of Nottingham, two strand chain, whistle and holder with roped decoration ... together with a large leather pouch, zinc lined with two compartments, the face bearing blackened curled bugle surmounted by a separate crown. GC (2 items) Raised on 15th November 1859
95th Rifles Regimental Surgeons Waterloo Medal, Regimental Merit Medal Pair. A rare combination awarded to Surgeon Joseph Burke MD, regimental surgeon to the Regiment who efforts treating the men during the winter of 1812, resulted in the award of the regimental Silver Merit Medal. Comprising: Waterloo Medal ‘Surgeon J. Burke 1st Batt 95th Regt Foot’, Silver regimental Merit Medal, the obverse engraved with a strung bugle 95 between the strings, title ‘Rifle Brigade’ above. The reverse engraved ‘The gift of the Officers of the Regiment For Merit Jos Burke 1812’. Bears hallmarks for London 1812. Complete with old ribbon and silver buckle. GC Surgeon Joseph Burke MD, army career began when he was appointed Assistant Surgeon to the Queen’s German Regiment, he later served with the 97th Foot and in June 1809 now qualified as a Surgeon transferred to the 95th Rifles, serving in the Peninsular. His name is mentioned in a number of publications including the History of the Rifle Brigade (Page 430) ‘In the 1st Battalion Records particular mention is made of ‘the indefatigable exertions of Surgeon Burke’. This is believed to refer to his efforts during the winter of 1812, when the Regiment was garrisoned in winter quarters, his hard work and dedication enabled the Regiment to take to the field in 1813 with Six Companies. Remaining with the Regiment he was present at the Battle of Waterloo. In 1828 he was placed on the half pay list and died in Dublin 10 years later on the 16th September 1838, thus being denied the issue of the MGS which was not issued until 1848.
Rifle Brigade Victorian Officer’s astrakhan busby circa 1873-78. A very fine and scarce example with black cord line; to the front, a cord boss mounted with a blackened crown (boss now detached) with a curled bugle below. Blackened gimp chin chain with polished highlights supported by rose head bosses. Lion’s head mask mounted to the reverse. Quilted cotton lining and sweatband. Complete with plume of black ostrich feathers with green vulture feather base supported in a blackened silver corded ball socket. Overall generally VGC. The Brigade adopted the Home Service Pattern green cloth helmet in 1878.
1886 Queen’s Own Staffordshire Yeomanry Presentation Bugle. A rare silver plated bugle engraved with a presentation inscription ‘Presented to the Himley Troop of the Q.O. Royal Rgt of Staffordshire Yeomanry By Edmund Davenport Capt Corpl W.J. Cookson 1st Trumpeter 1886’. The bugle also with floral engraved decoration GC. 95% of silver plating remains.
1886 Queen’s Own Staffordshire Yeomanry Presentation Cavalry pattern Bugle. A rare silver plated bugle engraved with a presentation inscription ‘Presented to the Himley Troop of the Q.O. Royal Rgt of Staffordshire Yeomanry By Edmund Davenport Capt Corpl W.J. Cookson 1st Trumpeter 1886’. The bugle also with floral engraved decoration GC. 95% of silver plating remains a number of dents GC.
A Victorian Officers Rifle Volunteers Sword, wirebound sharkskin grip and basket guard incorporating crowned bugle horn motif, slightly curved single edged blade with fuller and spear point, blade etched with foliage and Stand of Arms, in it`s original steel scabbard. Blade length 34" approx and stamped with "King" mark (W & K Germany) ++point may have been shortened slightly at some time, blade clean, fittings blackened
Selection of Various Badges brass titles include TY W Somerset ... E Surrey ... Cornwall (with bugle) ... HAC ... CMP ... CLB ... KRR ... RFA ... RAMC ... 5 x KC white metal Imperial Service chest badges ... Silver WW1 Wound Services Rendered badge ... 4 x brass Signaller ... 2 x brass Pioneer ... Brass Marksman ... 2 x brass Driver ... Brass Armourer ... 2 x brass Glider ... 2 x brass Drummer. 42 items.
Good Selection of Notts & Derby Head-Dress Badges including QVC helmet plate centre ... another on pagri slider ... 95th glengarry on brass E & W loops(mint) ... QVC glengarry crown ... Rifle vols curled bugle horn ... another blackened ... General Pattern militia shako plate / glengarry. 7 items
Two Rifle Brigade Band Pouches and Straps consisting black composite square pouch with full front shaped flap fitted with a white metal strung bugle. White metal side rings. Complete with black composite cross belt with chrome plated buckle, slider and end mount. One pouch with badge absent. 2 items.
REGULATIONS FOR THE DRESS OF GENERAL, STAFF, AND REGIMENTAL OFFICERS OF THE ARMY, 1861, orig blind stpd cl, worn, spine damaged, inner joints split, contents slightly loose, ex lib + RICHARD TRIMEN: THE REGIMENTS OF THE BRITISH ARMY, CHRONOLOGICALLY ARRANGED, 1878, orig cl gt, slightly worn and soiled + W S COOPER: A HISTORY OF THE AYRSHIRE YEOMANRY CAVALRY, 1881, orig blind stpd cl, gt + MAJOR J H LAWRENCE-ARCHER: THE BRITISH ARMY: ITS REGIMENTAL RECORDS, BADGES, DEVICES, ETC, 1888, orig cl, gt, spine v worn and soiled, with loses + THE ARMIES OF TO-DAY – A DESCRIPTION OF THE ARMIES OF THE LEADING NATIONS AT THE PRESENT TIME, 1893, orig cl, gt, spine slightly worn + JOHN S FARMER: THE REGIMENTAL RECORDS OF THE BRITISH ARMY ….., 1901, orig cl gt + ROBERT BELL TURTON: THE HISTORY OF THE NORTH YORK MILITIA ….., 1907, orig cl gt + TRUMPET AND BUGLE SOUNDS FOR THE ARMY ….., 1914, orig blind stpd cl, (8)
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