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Restrike 3rd Volunteer Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment Cap Badge
£12.00
Staff Army Service Button, ERVII (21mm)
£4.00
LLAMSHIRE
£3.00
Middlesex Regiment Bimetal Cap Badge, Original
£15.00
Royal Tank Regiment Cap Badge, Queen's Crown, Anodised/Staybrite
£10.00
Glider Pilot Regiment CUFF-LINKS
£9.95
Royal Army Service Corps (RASC) Regimental Tie
£13.95
9th Gurkha Rifles (1903-1947 Pattern) Cap Badge, King's Crown, Restrike
£8.00
Articles
FeaturedOn This DayWorld War II (1939–1945)
D-Day: 6 June 1944 — The Normandy Landings
The largest amphibious invasion in history — how Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy and opened the Second Front.
Feature ArticleInter-War Period (1918–1939)
The British Army Between the Wars: 1918-1939
The Forgotten Years The period between the Armistice of November 1918 and the outbreak of the Second World War in […]
Weapon ProfilePre-1800Napoleonic Wars (1799–1815)Victorian Era (1837–1901)
Military Swords and Sabres: A Collector’s Guide
A comprehensive guide to collecting military swords and sabres — from cavalry sabres and infantry swords to naval cutlasses and presentation blades.
Feature ArticleModern Era (1990–Present)
The Falklands War 1982: History & Collectables
Britain’s Last Colonial War The Falklands War of April–June 1982 was the last significant conventional military operation conducted by British […]
Regiment ProfileModern Era (1990–Present)Napoleonic Wars (1799–1815)Victorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)Post-War (1945–1990)
The Royal Artillery: Ubique — A Regimental History
The story of the Royal Regiment of Artillery — "Everywhere" — from its founding in 1716 to modern operations.
Encyclopedia EntryVictorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)Modern Era (1990–Present)
British Army Ranks Explained: A Complete Guide from Private to Field Marshal
A comprehensive guide to every rank in the British Army, from Private to Field Marshal, including insignia, history and the role each rank plays.
Collector's Guide
How to Identify British Military Insignia: A Visual Guide
What Is Military Insignia? Military insignia encompasses every badge, device, patch, and marking worn on a soldier’s uniform to indicate […]
Feature ArticleNapoleonic Wars (1799–1815)
The Peninsular War: History & Collectables
Wellington’s War in the Peninsula The Peninsular War (1807–1814) was the crucible in which the British Army was forged into […]
FeaturedguideVictorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)
The British Army Cap Badge: A Collectors Guide to Identification
Key Reform Childers Reforms, 1881 Contents Introduction What Is a Cap Badge? History and Development Materials and Manufacture Design Elements […]
Encyclopedia EntryPre-1800Napoleonic Wars (1799–1815)
Napoleonic Shako Plates and Helmet Badges: A Collector’s Overview
An introduction to the distinctive helmet plates and shako badges of the Napoleonic era — identification, rarity, and collecting tips.
Weapon ProfileVictorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)
The British Bayonet: A History from Plug to Sword to SA80
Trace the evolution of the British bayonet from the 17th-century plug bayonet through socket, sword and knife patterns to the modern SA80 bayonet.
Feature ArticleNapoleonic Wars (1799–1815)
The Battle of Waterloo 1815: History & Collectables
The Battle That Defined an Era On 18 June 1815, near the small Belgian village of Waterloo, the Duke of […]
Regiment Profile
The Parachute Regiment: History & Collectables
Ready for Anything The Parachute Regiment — “the Paras” — is one of the youngest regiments in the British Army […]
Collector's GuideNapoleonic Wars (1799–1815)Victorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)Post-War (1945–1990)
Understanding British Campaign Medals: A Beginner’s Guide
A comprehensive introduction to collecting British campaign medals, from the Waterloo Medal to modern operational service awards.
FeaturedFeature ArticleVictorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)Post-War (1945–1990)Modern Era (1990–Present)
The Gurkhas: 200 Years of Service to the British Crown
From the Anglo-Nepalese War to Helmand Province — the remarkable history of the Gurkha soldiers who have served Britain since 1815.
Feature ArticleVictorian Era (1837–1901)
The Zulu War of 1879: Isandlwana, Rorke’s Drift and the Fall of the Zulu Kingdom
The dramatic story of the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 — from the disaster at Isandlwana to the legendary defence of Rorke's Drift and the final defeat of the Zulu Kingdom.
Feature ArticleWorld War I (1914–1918)ww1
The Gallipoli Campaign 1915: History & Collectables
The Dardanelles Disaster The Gallipoli Campaign of 1915–1916 was one of the most ambitious and costly failures of the First […]
Weapon Profile
The Kukri: History of the Gurkha Fighting Knife
The Blade of the Bravest No weapon in British military service carries the mystique of the kukri — the curved […]
FeaturedMedal GuideVictorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)Post-War (1945–1990)Modern Era (1990–Present)
The Victoria Cross: Britain’s Highest Military Honour
The history of the Victoria Cross — from its creation during the Crimean War to its place as the most prestigious military decoration in the world.
Collector's GuidePre-1800Napoleonic Wars (1799–1815)Victorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)
How to Authenticate British Military Buttons
A practical guide to identifying genuine British military buttons — from Georgian pewter to Victorian gilt — and spotting modern reproductions.
Regiment ProfileWorld War II (1939–1945)Post-War (1945–1990)Modern Era (1990–Present)
The SAS: A History of Britain’s Special Air Service
The history of the Special Air Service from its founding in the North African desert in 1941 to its modern role as one of the world's premier special forces units.
Feature ArticleWorld War I (1914–1918)ww1
The Battle of the Somme 1916: History & Collectables
The First Day: 1 July 1916 The Battle of the Somme is the defining tragedy of British military history. On […]
Feature ArticleWorld War I (1914–1918)
World War I Trench Art: History Crafted in the Trenches
From shell case vases to engraved lighters, trench art tells the personal stories of soldiers in the Great War.
Weapon ProfileInter-War Period (1918–1939)ww1ww2
The Lee-Enfield SMLE: A Weapon Profile
Introduction to the Lee-Enfield The Lee-Enfield SMLE (Short Magazine Lee-Enfield) is arguably the most important British military firearm of the […]
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