United Kingdom. A Cartridge Box Badge of the Foot Guards, c.1780 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with a black obverse and

with a black obverse and a raw caramel coloured underside

Twenty-two are embroidered

with star impressed

The left breast has a matching row of buttons with the middle button missing (spare button found in pocket and can be easily reattached)

Five German WWII period Awards - Swastika on Krim Shield obliterated/removed

United Kingdom. A Cartridge Box Badge of the Foot Guards, c.1780 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with a black obverse andA large badge in brass, likely theatre made, the obverse presenting the cipher of King George, with large surmounting crown, the reverse with three lugs for cartridge box adhesion, measures 58. 2mm (w) x 92. 4mm (h), evidence of oxidation related to the age, a rare decoration in very fine condition. Footnote: The cartridge box badge adorned the cartridge box, which held fixed cartridges of paper for faster loading.