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WW1 Queen Mary’s Army Auxiliary Corps Forewoman sleeve badge showing a hand-embroidered rose within a laurel wreath on khaki wool backing.

A Rare Badge of the Queen Mary’s Army Auxiliary...

A scarce WW1 sleeve badge of the Queen Mary’s Army Auxiliary Corps, worn by a Forewoman. The rose within a laurel wreath symbolised leadership among Britain’s first women soldiers.

A Rare Badge of the Queen Mary’s Army Auxiliary...

A scarce WW1 sleeve badge of the Queen Mary’s Army Auxiliary Corps, worn by a Forewoman. The rose within a laurel wreath symbolised leadership among Britain’s first women soldiers.

death or glory motto of the 17th lancers

Mottoes Borne by The British Regiments

A detailed transcription of the traditional mottoes of British regiments with English translations and the units that bore them — a unique insight into regimental identity and esprit de corps.

Mottoes Borne by The British Regiments

A detailed transcription of the traditional mottoes of British regiments with English translations and the units that bore them — a unique insight into regimental identity and esprit de corps.

Lancashire & Cheshire Royal Garrison Artillery

A brief historical timeline tracing the evolution of the Lancashire & Cheshire Royal Garrison Artillery from its volunteer origins in 1859 to final disbandment in 1961, including its WWI siege...

Lancashire & Cheshire Royal Garrison Artillery

A brief historical timeline tracing the evolution of the Lancashire & Cheshire Royal Garrison Artillery from its volunteer origins in 1859 to final disbandment in 1961, including its WWI siege...

a cap badge of the king's liverpool regiment. horse over banner "king's"

Badges of the King's Liverpool Regiment (1882-1...

Between 1882 and 1925, the badges of the King’s Liverpool Regiment reveal a fascinating story of regimental identity and adaptation. From early Victorian-influenced patterns to simplified WWI issues, these insignia...

Badges of the King's Liverpool Regiment (1882-1...

Between 1882 and 1925, the badges of the King’s Liverpool Regiment reveal a fascinating story of regimental identity and adaptation. From early Victorian-influenced patterns to simplified WWI issues, these insignia...

The Heart of Napoleon

The Heart of Napoleon

A fable on the fate of Napoleon Bonaparte's heart.

The Heart of Napoleon

A fable on the fate of Napoleon Bonaparte's heart.

British Army Headdress 1660 - 1881. A Survey.

British Army Headdress 1660 - 1881. A Survey.

Survey of British Army headdress from the Restoration to late-Victorian era (1660–1881). It follows the move from pikemen’s “pot” helmets and broad-brim hats to grenadiers’ fur caps, three-cornered hats and...

British Army Headdress 1660 - 1881. A Survey.

Survey of British Army headdress from the Restoration to late-Victorian era (1660–1881). It follows the move from pikemen’s “pot” helmets and broad-brim hats to grenadiers’ fur caps, three-cornered hats and...