British Army Drummer proficiency trade sleeve badge

A good original proficiency badge representing the drummer trade, in the form of a die-stamped brass rope tensioned drum. Very good condition, complete with two original loops to reverse.
Height 32mm.

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Code: 60907

Bandsman Lyre Wreath Crown proficiency trade sleeve badge

A good original pre-1953 proficiency badge representing the bandman's trade, in the form of a brass crowned lyre resting in oak leaf sprays, this example with voided strings to the centre. Very good condition, the original two loop fittings now replaced with old pin and hook.
Height 51mm.
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Code: 60760

Bandsman Lyre Wreath Crown proficiency trade sleeve badge

A good original pre-1953 proficiency badge representing the bandman's trade, in the form of a brass crowned lyre resting in oak leaf sprays, this example with solid strings to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings and retaining split pin.
Height 54mm.  read more

Code: 60759

Army Blacksmith, Farrier, Horseshoe proficiency trade sleeve badge.

A good original early army proficiency badge representing the blacksmith's trade, in the form of a brass horseshoe; this example retaining its original brass backing plate and two old replacement loop fittings with split pin. Good condition.
Height 30mm.  read more

Code: 58777

British Army Military Skill in Driving Horses proficiency trade badge

A very scarce original early 20th century army proficiency badge representing the Military Skill in Driving horses, in the form of a die-stamped gilt crossed whips and spur this example retains its original two loop fittings with split pin. Very good condition.
Height 36mm.

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Code: 58378

Army Blacksmith Farrier Horseshoe proficiency trade badge

A good original early army proficiency badge representing the blacksmith's trade, in the form of a brass horseshoe; this example retaining its original steel backing plate and two loop fittings with split pin. Very good condition.
Height 30mm.  read more

Code: 58140

Army Rough Rider riding instructor remount trainer trade badge

A scarce original early 20th century army proficiency badge representing the Military Rough-Riders, responsible for breaking-in new horses and new recruits for the cavalry; in the form of a brass spur this example retains its original three loop fittings with split pins. Very good condition.
Height 43mm  read more

Code: 57600

British Army Collar Maker Saddler proficiency trade badge

A scarce original early army proficiency badge representing the Military harness maker trade, in the form of a brass Pelham horse bit displaying a curb chain; this example retaining its original four loop fittings with split pins. Very good condition.
Height 30mm.  read more

Code: 57540