Scarce WW2 BEJA Battle Badge, good example of the unofficial battle badge issued to members of the Hampshire regiment and the 172nd Field Regiment Royal Artillery. The aluminium shield badge has red felt centre with German Panzer tank having crusader sword diagonally through and tablet with ‘BEJA’ above in the corner. Brass pin fitting to the reverse of the badge. his badge was designed by Lt Col W D McN Graham, awarded to members of the 172nd Field Battery Royal Artillery and 5th Battalion Hampshire Regiment. Believed to be only 200 of these badges awarded to men who fought in the heroic action at the Battle of Hunts Gap, Beja, North Africa against the 10th Panzer division.

2nd Volunteer Battalion Hampshire Regiment Cap Badge, other ranks example with two lug fittings to the reverse.

Victorian 2nd (Southampton) Hants Rifle Volunteers Officers Shako Plate, fine silvered officers rayed star shako badge with Victorian crown, centre with circlet having details and coat of arms of Southampton to the centre. Two lug fittings to the reverse.

Good Selection of Volunteer Training Corps Shoulder Titles, including brass V/T.C/PORTSMOUTH, brass SVTC (Southampton Volunteer Training Corps?), brass H.V.R and 2x brass V.T.C titles. All with lug fittings. (5 items)