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Click here to subscribeVictorian Light Infantry / Rifle Regiments Pattern Officer’s Sword. A good example the blade with etched decoration depicting a Crowned reverse entwined crowned VR Cypher and strung bugle device. The hilt of regulation pattern with open guard and shagreen grip. Housed in polished brown field service scabbard. GC Etching faint.
Badge. Scottish. 5th Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers Victorian waist belt clasp circa 1880-87. A good scarce cast nickel example. Circlet inscribed ‘Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers’; ‘V’ to lined centre. Ornate ends. GC Formed 5th December 1859 from member of the Western and Clyde Engineering Works. Sub title (Glasgow, Second Northern). Redesignated 5th Corps in 1880 becoming 1st VB Highland Light Infantry in 1887
Badge. Durham Light Infantry Victorian OR’s helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A good die-stamped brass example. Crowned star bearing laurel wreath (KK 287) and mounted with detachable circlet ‘Durham’ with strung bugle to voided centre KK 330). Reverse retains five out of six loops (central absent). GC
46th (South Devon) Regiment of Foot Victorian Officer’s pre 1881 pouch. A good scarce black patent leather example possibly a marriage. The flap mounted with shoulder belt plate central device viz. gilt wreath, half of laurel, half of palm encircling crowned strap inscribed ‘South Devon’ ; gilt hatched ‘46’ mounted to domed gilt centre. On the base of the wreath, a scroll inscribed ‘Dominica’. Retains both plain belt rings. A little service wear to patent otherwise near VGC. Dominica honour granted to the Regiment 9th February 1808. Regiment became 2nd Bn. Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry in 1881.
German Third Reich NSDAP Flag/ Standard for Ortsgruppe Zeven. A fine scarce double sided example of red cotton with black swastika on white disc applied to the centre, edged with silver cord tassels on three sides. To the top inner corner on each side, a brown felt rectangle edged with light blue and embroidered with white letters ‘Ortsgruppe Zeven’ which is in Lower Saxony. One or two tiny spots of moth and minor stains otherwise generally VGC. Approx. 113 x 137 cm
2nd Bn King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry “KOYLI” Silver Prize Challange Cup. An impressive example, the chalice is supported on three crossed Lee Enfield rifles and is engraved “2 Bn King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Sergeants Shooting Cup Won by Colour Sergeant Instructor of Musketry W. Smith 1906”. The cup stands ..... high and bears silver hallmarks for Sheffield
Badge. Scottish. 19th Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers Victorian Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1859-80. A fine scarce die-stamped silvered ornate Thistle star bearing oval inscribed ‘Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers’; strung bugle over ‘XIX’ to seeded centre. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC Formed 5th December 1859 from member of the Western and Clyde Engineering Works. Sub title (Glasgow, Second Northern). Redesignated 5th Corps in 1880 becoming 1st VB Highland Light Infantry in 1887
Richard Simkin 16th or Queen’s Light Dragoons Watercolour Painting. A good and detailed study of an Officer of the Regiment, circa 1808. He stands full length, wearing blue and silver laced coatee, with pelisse to his left shoulder and under his right arm he carries his Tarleton pattern helmet. Clear signature colour and detail good unframed. Size 9 x 11 inches.
Richard Simkin 3rd King’s Own Light Dragoons Watercolour Painting. A very good and detailed study of an Officer of the Regiment, circa 1820. Mounted upon his charger we is seen wearing Bell Top shako, short tailed coatee and sabretache, while his charger with Regimental shabraque, saddle cloth. Clear signature, detail and colour very good. Unframed Size 10 x 14 inches.
Badge. 53rd (Shropshire) Regiment of Foot Victorian OR’s shako plate circa 1869-78. A good die-stamped brass example. Within a crowned laurel wreath the Garter, the seeded centre pierced with stencilled numerals ‘53’. Two loops to reverse. Age patina. GC Following Cardwell’s reforms of the Army, 53rd became 1st Bn King’s Light Infantry on 1st July 1881, later KSLI.
Badge. 7th (or Royal Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot Georgian Light Company Officer’s shoulder belt plate. A very fine and exceedingly rare example. Rectangular gilt plate with canted corners mounted with silver gadrooned border. The centre mounted with hand cut silver 12 pointed star bearing gilt crowned Garter with rose to voided centre; below the star, a silver strung bugle. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. VGC .
Staffordshire Yeomanry Officer’s Helmet. A scarce example of the Albert pattern of helmet adopted by the Regiment in 1850. Black japanned light weight skull decorated with silvered metal floral leaf design. Helmet plate comprises a wreath, surmounted by a Crown. Within the wreath, an eight pointed silvered hobnail star, this now mounted with a replacement plain gilt strap with an entwined VR cypher. Rose head bosses support a silvered chin chain (leather backing absent). The plume holder of acanthus leaf design to the crown, supports a black horsehair plume. The interior with a leather lining. The overall condition is good but PLEASE NOTE incorrect centre to the helmet plate.
Badge. Royal Marine Light Infantry Victorian badge. A fine rare die-stamped brass example. Strap inscribed ‘Per Mare per Terram’ surmounted by Royal Crest; mounted to the centre, a white metal Globe in high relief. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC Construction and fittings wound indicate worn on a pouch; badge of same pattern stated to be worn on an Officer’s bit boss. Hugh King Collection
Badge. Royal Marine Light Infantry Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1856-1901. A good silver and gilt example with matching numbers to both halves. Silver circlet inscribed “Royal Marines Light Infantry”; seeded gilt centre mounted with Royal Crest in gilt. Universal pattern rococo ends. Minor service wear. GC
Badge. The Prince Albert’s (Somersetshire Light Infantry) Officer’s 1903 silver hallmarked cap badge. A fine die-cast example by B & P (Bent & Parker) bearing Birmingham hallmarks on reverse. Bugle strung from mural crown surmounted by ‘Jellalabad’ scroll ‘PA’ between the cords. Two blades to reverse. VGC
The Bodman Brothers Historic & Important Great War Archive of Uniform & Ephemera. This important time capsule of material is probably the most complete listing of Hats, Uniforms, Trench Maps, Note Books and Ephemera representing two brothers family service in World War One. They are the items of Second Lieutenant Charles Walter Bodman 15th Bn Durham Light Infantry, previously a Bristol Volunteer with the Gloucestershire Regiment and later Killed in Action, just weeks before the end of the war in August 1918 and those of his brother Private Christopher J. Bodman of the Machine Gun Corps. Contained in the original travelling trunk they have sat in for nearly a Century. Including: Uniforms of Second Lieutenant Charles Walter Bodman 15th Bn Durham Light Infantry. Heavy duty 1916 shoulder rank trench tunic with Divisional Badges. Cord material, complete with regimental collar badges and buttons. To the shoulder straps single cloth rank star. To each shoulder and to the rear neck a Battalion cloth badge of an inverted triangle with red thread embroidered DLI cap badge. Evidence of two wound badges having been worn on the left cuff. Some service and age wear, large moth hole under the right breast pocket and other moth damage, not effecting the overall appearance ... Officer’s Cuff Rank service dress tunic. This is a lightweight material example with rank Stars and lace to the cuff indicating Second Lieutenant. Also to the cuffs, two blue overseas chevrons and two bullion wound badges. Complete with DLI Collar badges and buttons. The interior with London Tailor’s label. VGC ... Officer’s Cap, complete with badge, but now with moth damage. ... Selection of Officers webbing and leather equipment. ... Large selection of hand written letters written from the front and sent home to his Mother. ... Memorial Bronze Plaque and Scroll “Charles Walter Bodman” Uniform of Private Christopher J Bodman Machine Gun Corps. WW1 Machine Gun Corps Other Rank’s Divisional Badged 1902 Pattern Trench Tunic. Complete with MGC brass collar badges and General Service buttons. To each shoulder strap MGC brass titles and to each shoulder a green inverted triangle Company Badges. The interior with WD issue stamps and the field dressing pocket has been opened. The stand and fall collar is tailored with the correct two pleats. Gloucestershire Regiment 1902 “Stiff” Pattern Cap. A regulation example, with small peak, retaining both regimental cap and back badges. The interior with leather sweatband and with stencilled name to the lining. Some storage wear Two 1917 pattern Trench Caps, one with badges for the Gloucestershire Regiment the other MGC. WW1 Machine Gun Corps “Cor Blimey” Officer’s Trench Cap. This example with tailor’s details of J & G Moss of Exeter. GC. WW1 Trench Foul Weather Cap Cover. Complete with ties, slight wear. New Bristol Battalion Gloucestershire Regt. Badge. This celluloid example remains bright with a little mottling. Complete with pin. ... Accompanied by two Circa 1914 photographic postcards showing the 12th Bn Gym group and the 12th at bayonet practice. Quantity of 1908 Pattern webbing equipment, this includes a very rare 1st Pattern Haversack Sidebag. with press stud to the front and additional strap and buckle fitted to the rear, to accommodate the 1st pattern water bottle carrier . The bag is complete with a brace cross strap for use. The bag has not been blancoed and is in original dusty condition. ... Canadian pattern waterbottle and carrier ... Examples of Large Packs (WW1 Dated) Issue pattern woollen scarf, this stencilled with Gloucestershire Regimental Number. Trench Maps ... Training Notes ... Field Message Pads etc Battlefield German “Pickups”. An interesting collection including “Pork Pie” Hat ... Prussian Picklehaulbe Other Ranks plate ... Soldiers Dog Tags .... Photographs ... Shrapnel ... Cloth Shoulder Straps etc. This is a very large quantity of items and here listed is only a selection. If possible Viewing is very strongly recommended. Charles and his brother Christopher were born in the 1890’s and lived in the town of Marshfield, Gloucestershire, their parents ran the local shop “Bodman, Draper and Grocer”. At the outbreak of the Great War Charles at the age of 24 Volunteered joining the Gloucestershire Regiment and became one of the Bristol Volunteers, serving with the 12th Bn. After training he embarked for France with the Regiment landing on the 21st November 1915. During his time in France he was wounded on two occasions and in 1917 was selected for a Commission, which he was duly granted on the 25th September 1917, into the Durham Light Infantry. As a newly minted Second Lieutenant he returned to France to serve with the 15th Bn DLI, the ephemera in the trunk contains Trench Maps showing German positions and message pads he would have used at this time, plus a nominal Roll of men of his Company. He was Killed in Action on the 24th August 1918 whilst with the 15th Bn and has no known grave. His brother Christopher was three years younger and volunteered his services to the Machine Gun Corps, he served in France from 1917. While the two brothers fought in France, their parents continued to run the family shop, their father Walter died in 1917 and his widow Sarah continued the business. Like so many families the loss of a loved one fighting for King and Country is unbearable, it is only when you see how a despairing mother as in this case, kept every single fragment of her lost son’s life you begin to understand the personal cost of that telegram “Killed in Action”. Christopher survived the war and returned to Marshfield, and placed his tunic in the trunk, with his brothers and closed the lid. Alongside his Mother he returned to the counter of Bodman, Draper and Grocer and helped run the family shop until her death in the 1930’s. On inheriting the business, he pulled down the blinds, bolted the door and closed the shop, preserved as it was the day it closed. The shop would lay dormant through another World War until Christopher’s death in 1983, his last will and testament stating that the family shop must be sold by Public Auction on the premisses. The vendor remembered the shop in the town as a boy, always closed always a mystery. When the Archive went under the hammer he purchased it and it has laid as complete in his care for the last 32 years.
Mid Victorian 1822 Light Cavalry Pattern Sword. A good early example, the slightly curved blade with etched decoration, including a crowned entwined VR cypher. The forte with cutler’s detail’s of “Reeves Greaves & Co”. The hilt of the regulation pattern, with three bar open guard. This appears to have metal simulated shagreen grip of the Wilkinson patent hilt style. Housed in steel scabbard. The blade remains in very clean condition, scabbard and hilt with surface rusting and pitting. The forte with details of Reeves Greaves & Co Makers to the board of Ordnance and the Hon East India Company.
Badge. British Indian. 105th (Madras Light Infantry) Regiment, OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-1881. A good die-stamped gilt example. Crowned coiled bugle horn; lined ‘105’ to voided centre. Brass 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
Badge. Scottish. 19th Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1859-80. A good scarce silvered example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed ‘Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers’; ‘XIX’ to lined centre. Ornate ends. VGC Formed 5th December 1859 from member of the Western and Clyde Engineering Works. Sub title (Glasgow, Second Northern). Redesignated 5th Corps in 1880 becoming 1st VB Highland Light Infantry in 1887
Boer War Pieterburg Light Horse Officer’s Queen’s South Africa Medal Pair. Awarded to “LIEUT A.E. HASERICK PIETERBURG L.H.” Comprising: Queen’s South Africa Medal, three clasps “Rhodesia”, “Transvaal”, “South Africa 1902”, “Lieut R of O” (Correct Officer style engraved naming, possible official correction to unit), King’s South Africa Medal, two clasps “South Africa 1901”, “South Africa 1902”, “LIEUT PIETERBURG L.H.”. The pair mounted as originally worn on original ribbons. Lieutenant Alfred Ernest Haserick’s name appears on four South African Medal Rolls. He is confirmed as receiving the 1902 clasp for the QSA and is also confirmed as receiving the KSA with two clasps and is noted as a Lieutenant Rhodesia Regiment and a Staff Officer
Grenadier Guards Attributed Officer’s Pistol Holster. A fine Boer War period example for a Webley WG or similar revolver. Stiff light brown leather, marked with initials ‘G.D.J. Gr Gds.’, the muzzle end stamped ‘WG’. GC George Darrel Jeffreys 1878-1960 was educated at Eton and commissioned into the Grenadier Guards in 1897: he was to become one of the most prominent and respected of Grenadiers, ending his career as a Lieut.-General, Colonel of the Regiment and a peer: he was affectionately known to all as “Ma” Jeffreys. He served in the Sudan and the Boer War and was in the thick of the action early in the Great War, by the end of which he had risen to command the 19th Division. His son, also in the Grenadiers, died in WW2.
Auxiliary Force (India) Light Horse Mess Dress Uniform A rare Edwardian example of the stable jacket pattern by Ranken & Co. of Calcutta, Simla etc. Fleecy blue cloth with white cloth collar and cuffs. The jacket edged all round, including the collar, with silver Russia braid. White metal studs to front. Pointed cuffs edged with Russia forming a small Austrian knot at the point. Backseam ornaments of silver Russia forming a trefoil at the top and crowsfoot at the waist. Loops of narrow twisted cord on shoulders, secured by a small plain half-ball button. Good quilted white lining ... companion white waistcoat, also with upright collar and white metal studs, edged with silver Russia. An inner row of Russia forming eyes and a crowsfoot at the bottom corners. Ranken label in waist-strap named to A N Ross Esq and dated 26/2/01 ... a pair of blue overalls with double white cloth stripes. Severe local damage to one knee of overalls, otherwise GC. (3 items)
Badge. London & Westminster Light Horse Volunteers pouch badge circa 1818-30. A fine scarce die-stamped unmarked silver example. Strap inscribed ‘Forward’resting in sprays of palm and oak. To the voided cemtre, the Lion of England clutching an oval Garter with GR cypher to the centre. Reverse now bears brooch pin. VGC Hugh King Collection
Indian Police. Bombay City Police Officer’s Pouch Belt. An immensely rare example. Blue leather belt with wide silver lace with wide deep blue central stripe. White metal buckle, tip and slide of “Light Dragoon” pattern with foliate engraving to edges. Blue leather folding pouch, the flap faced with bright blue velvet edged with narrow silver lace and embroidered in silver with post 1901 Royal Arms between laurel leaf sprays, above a crimson velvet scroll inscribed ‘Bombay City Police’. Lace of belt slightly dull, and partially detached from belt, otherwise GC. This unusually elaborate pouch and pouch belt were probably confined to the highest ranks. A photograph of Sir Frank Souter, the original Police Commissioner (1864-88) of Bombay, shows a pouch belt of this type, as seen from the front.
Badge. WW2 SAS Special Air Service Cloth Cap Badge of Trooper Douglas “Daggerman” Harding Ex Popski’s Private Army A good worn example, retaining black paper backing the the reverse. Light wear. From the Estate of the Late Trooper Douglas “Daggerman” Harding Popski’s Private Army & Special Air Service. It is now confirmed Harding served with B Squadron, 1st SAS in 1943.
WW1 / WW2 King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Campaign Group of Eight Medals. Awarded to “4682319 SJT R.J. STOREY K.O.Y.L.I.”. Comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal, “36282 PTE K.O.Y.L.I”, General Service Medal, clasp “Iraq”, “PTE K.O.Y.L.I.”, 1939/45 Star, Africa Star, with clasp “1st Army”, Defence Medal, War Medal, Regular Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (GVIR), “SJT K.O.Y.L.I.”. Mounted court style for display, first three medals heavily polished ... Accompanied by a forwarding box for the WW2 medals.
Scottish. 74th (Highlanders) Regiment of Foot Georgian Officer’s silver plated flat coatee button A good rare example by Charles Jennens, London with Prince of Wales plumes backmark. Crown over elephant on LXXIV resting in laurel sprays; ‘Hindoostan’ around the top. Complete with shank. Generally VGC Approx. 22 mm. 74th (Highlanders) Regiment of Foot became 2nd Bn. Highland Light Infantry in 1881
Badge. Armagh Light Infantry Irish Militia Victorian OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good die-stamped white metal example. Crowned strung bugle. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1267) Raised 1793 at Armagh, redesignated Light Infantry in 1855, became 3rd Bn. Royal Irish Fusiliers on Friday 1st July 1881
Badge. Royal Marine Light Infantry Edwardian Officer’s helmet plate circa 1902-05. A good scarce short-lived rare gilt example. Crowned star mounted with laurel wreath joined at the top by a scroll inscribed “Gibraltar; fouled anchor to the junction below. Within the wreath, a pierced strap inscribed “Per Mare Per Terram” on blue enamel ground. To the centre, a silver globe in relief. Mounted beneath the wreath, a silver strung bugle. Three loops to reverse (two old replacements). VGC
Early Victorian Light Company Officer’s Wings. A very rare and magnificent example worn by a Light Company officer. The straps edged with scarlet cloth and silver “Corded Enniskillen”, and faced with three rows of silvered metal chain on silver lace backing. The “horns” similarly edged and faced with three tapering rows of chain, the outer edges bearing a row of silver bullion. At the junction between the strap and the horns, a prominent dome of burnished white metal, mounted with superbly- gilt bugle-horns within a laurel wreath. The straps lined with red leather and fitted with brass slides inscribed ‘Buckmaster Latest Improvements 1842’. Small white metal button to straps, bearing crown within a scalloped edging. Right hand wing with two bullion tassels absent and four partially detached, leather lining of strap worn by contact with shoulder-belt. Retaining string of left-hand wing absent, otherwise VGC for age.
Badge. Scottish. Blythwood Rifle Volunteers Victorian Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1859-80. A fine scarce die-stamped silvered crowned ornate BVR cypher. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC Formed 5th December 1859 from member of the Western and Clyde Engineering Works. Sub title (Glasgow, Second Northern). Redesignated 5th Corps in 1880 becoming 1st VB Highland Light Infantry in 1887
Badge. Royal Marine Light Infantry Victorian Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A good gilt example. Crowned star mounted with laurel wreath joined at the top by a scroll inscribed “Gibraltar; fouled anchor to the junction below. Within the wreath, a pierced strap inscribed “Per Mare Per Terram” on blue enamel ground. To the centre, a silver globe in relief. Mounted beneath the wreath, a silver strung bugle. Three loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1091) Also worn by Commissioned Bandmasters 1898-1901
Badge. 85th Foot Victorian Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1840-55. A mid 19th century example. Gilt rectangular plate mounted with silver wreath, half laurel, half palm; within the wreath an oval crowned silver strap inscribed “Aucto Splendore Resurgo”; to the centre, a silver strung bugle with “85” between the cords and a scroll flowing over the knot inscribed “The King’s Light Infantry”. At the base of the wreath, the single honour “Nive”; beneath the wreath a tri-part scroll inscribed “Fuentes Donor” “Peninsula” Bladensburg is absent. Reverse retains one of two hooks and two stud. Traces of gilt only (Parkyn 414) The 85th was granted the title “King’s Light Infantry” in April 1821. It served in Malta and at Gibraltar from 1821 to 1832. The 85th served in North America from 1835 to 1842 and was despatched on horse sleighs across heavy snows from New Brunswick to quell disturbances in Quebec in the winter of 1838. After North America the 85th saw service in the West Indies, in Ireland under the command of Lt.Col. Brook John Taylor and Mauritius under Lt.Col. Manley Power. Became 2nd Battalion KSLI on Friday 1st July 1881
King’s German Legion George III Officer’s gilt open-back coatee button circa 1804-15. A fine scarce unmarked example. Crown over ‘K.G’ with ‘L’ below. Complete with shank. VGC Approx. 18 mm. Raised late 1803 as the King’s Germans, redesignated in 1804 and soon comprising infantry, light infantry, cavalry and light cavalry.
Badge. Scottish. 5th Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers Victorian shako plate / glengarry badge. A good scarce die-stamped white metal strung bugle with ‘5’ lodged between the cords. Two loops to reverse. VGC Formed 5th December 1859 from member of the Western and Clyde Engineering Works. Sub title (Glasgow, Second Northern). Redesignated 5th Corps in 1880 becoming 1st VB Highland Light Infantry in 1887
Badge. Scottish. 1st Bn. Highland Light Infantry 1922 hallmarked silver Piper’s waist belt plate A scarce example by Wilson & Sharp, Edinburgh bearing Edinburgh hallmarks. Rectangular seeded plate with rounded corners bearing applied coiled bugle with central ‘71’. Bar and flat hook fixings to reverse which has been officially impressed ‘REGIMENTAL PROPERTY 1st H.L.I.’. Bugle polished. Hugh King Collection
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