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Old 27-09-16, 01:55 AM
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Hi Chaps,

As most of you know one of my main areas of studies is anything related to Wilkinson (commonly known as 'Wilkinson Sword'). I was very fortunate enough recently to acquire a hard-bound post 1910 full catalogue. I have had various scans of sections before this but it is wonderful to get a 'full' catalogue, detailing all the products that they made or supplied.

One particular page that caught my eye was titles 'Regimental Sleeve Links, Pins, Broaches etc' (see attached photo). A selection of offering are featured with the comments "Suitable For Presentation, Prices, Gifts Etc' and 'Sketches Of Any Regiment Send On Application'.

It is highly unlikely Wilkinson manufactured such items themselves and such items were almost certainly procured from reputable makes and retailed through Wilkinson. However it is the first such documented evidence I have seen of Wilkinson supplying these items, so wanted to share this information with the forum members.

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I have often wondered how many regiments ever officially issued sleeve links as distinct from private purchase. I have a couple of rising suns, a single stg sil Duntroon, and two pairs of 1897 1st Australian Horse links, one bimetal for officers and another in stg sil for ORs. Even ORs were regarded as "gentlemen of the Light Horse". The two lots were in a mint set with badges and a feather hat plume as issued.
As well as Wilkinson, old Gaunt catalogues also show cufflinks, plumes, swords, aiguilettes, braid, bullion, buttons and all kinds of other embellishments and equipment.
Sorry the quality of the scans is so bad. No maker mark.
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Thanks for sharing these, an interesting offering from days gone by.

I'm not sure if Wilkinson ever marked these items but until an example turns up we will likely not know.

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