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42nd Officers full dress sword belt of regimental pattern circa 1855-75.
1 1/2 inch wide black leather belt with two stripes of gold braid, now faded and with heavy service wear. Circular gilt locket bearing thistle design with acanthus leaves terminals and stamped with matching bench mark 4. Locket mounted with a silver stylized St. Andrew's Cross upon the Order of The Thistle Star. |
#242
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What a lovely item.
Cheers Chris |
#243
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Thanks Chris,
Photo showing belt in use 1865. |
#244
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"We seldom learn the true want of what we have till it is discovered that we can have no more." Sam. Johnson |
#245
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Hi Ron,
Thank you for sharing a simply stunning collection and adding to my knowledge. Mark |
#246
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Bronze pole vault sports medallion.
Undated, but 1st Bn India 1918-1934. |
#247
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See post no 161.
Have some info on Bandsman Musgrove. |
#248
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42nd Sgt 1856. Although not a clear image I believe this man is wearing the style of badge shown below. It is much more upright than the usuall enlongated style of bonnet badge.
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#249
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Pewter beer pint mug with glass bottom. Stamped to the base Jewelars Ltd India English Pewter 2960. Engraved on the body a 42 star badge and inscription 2745610 Sert Lamond D 1-4-23, 1st Bn stationed in Quetta at this time.
Suppliment to the London Gazette 2nd June 1943. 2745610 Doey Ferguson Lamond WO1. |
#250
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Another two 1st Bn games medals undated but 1920s era in India.
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#251
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Crimea 42nd veterans in the grounds of Balhousie Castle 1900.
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#252
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Sgts overlay that has lost its star, gilt all gone and a bit grubby but fixing tabs still present. Silver numerals sweated on from the front.
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#253
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1st Battalion WM & Gilt Sgts three piece overlay removed from its backstar.
Post 1936 I think. |
#254
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Broardsheet c.1840 and framed print.
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#255
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missing print from above post.
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