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COLDSTREAM GUARDS - CUFF LINKS - Shield
£10.50
North Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince Of Wales's) (1901-1959 Pattern) Collar Badge
£8.00
Original Seaforth Highlanders Glengarry Badge
£20.00
Bedfordshire (16th of Foot) Volunteer Regiment Button (19mm)
£12.00
38th-42th (Jewish Legion) Battalion, Royal Fusiliers Cap Badge, Restrike
£8.00
ROYAL ANGLIAN REGIMENT - LAPEL BADGE
£4.99
United States M1917 Bayonet in Scabbard, Manufactured by Remington, Dated 1917
£175.00
Royal Military Police Collar Badge, Anodised
£3.00
Articles
Regiment ProfileNapoleonic Wars (1799–1815)Victorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)Cold 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.
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 […]
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 […]
Collector's GuideNapoleonic Wars (1799–1815)Victorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)Cold 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)Cold 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)
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 […]
FeaturedMedal GuideCold War (1945–1990)Modern Era (1990–Present)Victorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)
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 GuideWorld War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)Pre-1800Napoleonic Wars (1799–1815)Victorian Era (1837–1901)
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)Cold 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 II (1939–1945)
The Battle of El Alamein 1942: History & Collectables
The Desert Fox Meets the Desert Rats The Battles of El Alamein — First Alamein in July 1942 and Second […]
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)
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 […]
Weapon ProfileVictorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)
The Webley Revolver: Britain’s Service Sidearm from 1887 to 1963
The complete history of the Webley revolver — the iconic British service sidearm carried through two World Wars, colonial campaigns and beyond.
FeaturedRegiment ProfileCold War (1945–1990)Modern Era (1990–Present)Victorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)
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.
Book ReviewBoer Wars (1880–1902)
Book Review: “The Boer War” by Thomas Pakenham
About This Book Title: The Boer War Author: Thomas Pakenham Publisher: Weidenfeld and Nicolson (1979); Abacus paperback (1991) Pages: 659 […]
Encyclopedia EntryVictorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)
British Military Uniforms: A Visual History from Redcoats to MTP
A visual journey through British military uniforms from the iconic redcoat of the 17th century to modern Multi-Terrain Pattern camouflage.
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.
Item of the Month
Item of the Month: A Named Mons Star Trio
The Item This month’s featured item is a 1914 Star trio — the group of three medals awarded to a […]
Regiment ProfileVictorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)Cold War (1945–1990)
The Royal Engineers: Sappers Through the Ages
The history of the Royal Engineers from the Tower of London's first military engineers to modern combat engineering — over 300 years of service.
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