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British Army: Gordon Highlanders. Officers Glengarry Badge. Silver (no British H/M) with makers/retailers marks circa 1899-1933

£245.00 ✔ Available

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As worn in the era of the South African War and Great WarDimension: 6cmWeight: 49gObverse: A two part item of die-cast insignia the stag-head - a twelve pointer - in relief upon a ducal coronet within ivy wreath and below the regimental legend 'Bydand'Reverse: Indented with makers marks 'Jamieson, Aberdeen', and complete with a silver or s/p long hinged stout pin and clasp fittings as issuedWith an indistinct continental 'poincon' (silver assay stamp) see indentation on top right of laurel wreathThe maker 'Jamieson' (for George Jamieson & Son) then as now (the descendent company in 2025 is 'Jamieson & Carry') was the Premier jeweller in Aberdeen, with their premises located at 107 Union Street. The company advertised as maker of 'Granite ornaments and Scotch Jewellery, Crest Brooches, Highlands Ornaments and agent for Elkington & Co'. From 1933 the company changed it's trading name to Jamieson & Carry, located at 142 Union StreetA magnificent private purchase item of officers insignia - of local craftsmanship and retailed in the home town of the Gordon Highlanders Regiment, at Aberdeen, ScotlandCondition: GVF

Conflict PRE_WW2 Nation UNITED KINGDOM
Item Type INSIGNIA & PATCHES Sub Item Type None
Source Site ABERDEEN_MEDALS Product ID 468905
Currency GBP

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