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Royal Artillery Officer's Button, Marked "P & S Firmin, 153 Strand, London" (c.1837-1841) (21mm)
£40.00
The King's Shropshire Light Infantry Anodised Collar Badges, Pair
£8.00
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Territorials Anodised Cap Badge, Queen's Crown
£18.00
Royal Warwickshire Regiment (1898-1959 Pattern) Cap Badge, Restrike
£10.00
Slade-Wallace 1888 Pattern Leather .303 Pouch - 50 Rounds
£25.00
Westminster Dragoons (2nd County of London Yeomanry) (1908-1961 Pattern) Officer's Button (24mm)
£5.00
RAPC lapel badge CAP BADGE enamel QC
£4.99
Royal Army Dental Corps Anodised Button (28mm), King's Crown
£3.00
Articles
FeaturedRegiment ProfileWorld War II (1939–1945)Post-War (1945–1990)Modern Era (1990–Present)Victorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)
The Guards Division: Britain’s Elite Household Troops
A history of the five regiments of Foot Guards — Grenadier, Coldstream, Scots, Irish, and Welsh — and their 350-year legacy of service.
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Book Review: “The Boer War” by Thomas Pakenham
Overview Title: The Boer War Author: Thomas Pakenham Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson (1979); Abacus paperback edition (1992) Pages: 659 (hardback) […]
Feature ArticleVictorian Era (1837–1901)Boer Wars (1880–1902)
The British Army in the Boer Wars: An Overview
From the disaster at Isandlwana to the fall of Pretoria — how the Boer Wars transformed the British Army.
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Item of the Month: A Named Mons Star Trio
The Item This month’s featured item is a 1914 Star (Mons Star) Trio — the classic combination of the 1914 […]
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.
Inter-War Period (1918–1939)
The British Army Between the Wars: 1918-1939
Introduction The period between the two World Wars — 1918 to 1939 — is one of the most fascinating and […]
Regiment ProfileNapoleonic Wars (1799–1815)Victorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)Post-War (1945–1990)Modern Era (1990–Present)
The Royal Artillery: Ubique — A Regimental History
The story of the Royal Regiment of Artillery — "Everywhere" — from its founding in 1716 to modern operations.
FeaturedguideWorld War II (1939–1945)Victorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)
The British Army Cap Badge: A Collectors Guide to Identification
A Brief History of Cap Badges Cap badges have been a defining feature of British military identity since their formal […]
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.
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.
FeaturedMedal GuideWorld War II (1939–1945)Post-War (1945–1990)Modern Era (1990–Present)Victorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)
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.
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.
Inter-War Period (1918–1939)ww1ww2
The Lee-Enfield SMLE: A Weapon Profile
Introduction The Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) is arguably the most important British military firearm of the 20th century. First adopted […]
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