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AUXILERY TERRITORIAL SERVICE [ATS] Women`s services cap badge Formed in 1938 to 1945 A good original Second World War brass die cast cap badge, with slider to the reverse. Ref KK Vol 2 2188.
BRITISH TROOPS LOW COUNTRIES WW2 FORMATION SIGN A good cloth embroidered blue cross on yellow shield.
GEORGE 3rd AGHNAHOE (Co. Tyrone) INFANTRY BUTTON A scarce Circa 1780, white metal, domed button, the central reserve etched with the royal cypher of George III, surrounded by 'Aghnahoe - Infantry'. Size 17mm dia
GORDON HIGHLANDERS PIPER FROSTED SILVER PLATE PLAID BROOCH An excellent Gordon Highlanders Plaid Brooch frosted silver plated, circular plaid with overlaid multi scroll with “Gordon Highlanders” and battle honours. Central silvered, regimental stag’s head badge. Rear brooch fitting. Stout pin to reverse. Multi pin fixings for scrolls , two missing. Although firmly fixed with eight others. 90mm
ROYAL MILITARY SCHOOL [ Duke of York's]. King's crown bi / metal cap badge with slider fitting to the reverse. The cypher of EviiR to the centre of a crowned circlet bearing the title, Royal Military School. Founded in 1803 by act of Royal Warrant dating from 1801, the school was until 1892 called the Royal Military Asylum. The school’s primary purpose was to educate the orphans of British servicemen killed in the Napoleonic Wars of 1793-1815.
ROYAL NAVY COMMANDO SHOULDER TITLE A fine post WW2 woven white on dark blue shoulder title. The Royal Naval Commandos were a commando formation of the Royal Navy which served during the Second World War. The first units were raised in 1942 and by the end of the war, 22 company-sized units had been raised to carry out various tasks associated with establishing, maintaining and controlling beachheads during amphibious operations. Royal Naval Commando parties took part in all Allied amphibious landings from early 1942 to the end of the war, when they were disbanded. Operations included the landings at Diego Suarez on Madagascar, Operation Torch, Operation Neptune, the Screwdriver operations in Burma, Operation Market-Garden and the assault on Walcheren.
WW1 GUARDS MACHINE GUN REGIMENT CAP BADGE A rare WW1 cap badge, with long sider to reverse. Short lived cap badge, worn only for two years. The Guards Machine Gun Regiment was a regiment of the British Army. It was initially formed in 1915 when machine gun companies were formed in the Guards Division. In April 1917, the four companies were grouped together as a single battalion of the Machine Gun Guards, before being re-designated by Royal Warrant in May 1918 as the 6th, or Machine Gun, Regiment of Foot Guards. In June, the regiment was reorganised into battalions
WW2 34th INDIAN CORPS FACING PAIR FORMATION SIGNS A scarce unused/uncut facing pair of printed WW2 formation signs. Some glue residue to reverse. Reference Cole page 76 The badge of this unit was leaping panther in black on a circular background divided into the corps colours of two red & central white band. The Corps was raised in 1945 for the invasion of Malaya. They were commanded by Lieut/Gen O Roberts (DSO). The Indian Army began the war, in 1939, numbering just under 200,000 men. By the end of the war it had become the largest volunteer army in history, rising to over 2.5 million men in August 1945. Reference Imperial War Museum https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30076603
WW2 NO 3 DISTRICT C.M.F CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN FORCE SLIP ON SHOULDER TITLE. A fine very scarce WW2 no 3 district central mediterranean force formation slip on shoulder title. Some spotting and service wear. Reference WW2 British Formation Badges Collectors Guide by Bruno Boulanger page 508.
WW2 VOLUNTEER WORKER [FOR THE FORCES] BADGE A fine enamel badge, numbered 47488 & J R Gaunt London stamp to reverse. Badge excellent condition, sorry for the flash, but I assure you the badge is fine. The VW for the Forces badge was issued by the Directorate of Voluntary Organizations from 1940 until the end of the war in 1945. To qualify for the badge and certificate, one had to provide at least three months (about 600 hours) voluntary work in aid of the war effort. All badges were individually numbered.
"B" BATTERY HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce brass metal shoulder title, with two loops to reverse. Two HAC infantry battalions and five artillery batteries were mobilised for active service overseas during the First World War. After the outbreak of war on 4 August 1914, the existing half Infantry Battalion was brought up to full strength and became the 1st Battalion, serving in France and Flanders from 18 September 1914. The 2nd Battalion was raised in September 1914 and sailed for France on 1 October 1916 and saw active service in France, Flanders and Italy. The Reserve (or 3rd) Battalion supplied the other two Battalions with drafts from England. The existing A and B Batteries of horse artillery were brought up to strength and sailed for Egypt on 9 April 1915, serving both separately and together there and elsewhere in the Middle East. The 309th (HAC) Siege Battery of the Royal Garrison Artillery and the two second-line horse artillery batteries, 2/A Battery and 2/B Battery, saw action in France and Flanders from April and June 1917 respectively. The three (later two) reserve batteries remained in England. Around 13,000 members served with the HAC during this war and over 4,000 of these men were commissioned into other units. The Company’s casualties during this conflict totalled about 1,650 men who died serving either with HAC or other units of the armed forces.
"QUEENS" WW2 PRINTED SHOULDER TITLE A fine WW2 shoulder title, white on red. Some glue residue to reverse.
1 CORPS [1ST CORPS] FORMATION SIGN A fine printed example. The design adopts the traditional Corps colours of red and white and the device of a spearhead is symbolic of the fact that First Corps at Aldershot was the only Corps in permanent existence before the War and was therefore the spearhead of the British Army. This badge was adopted in 1940. The Corps was with the BEF in 1940 and thereafter involved in the defence of the UK. It took part in the Overlord invasion of Europe in 1944 and through to the end of war in Germany. Post war First Corps District administered Rhine Province and Westphalia. The sign was retained when the formation became part of BAOR after reforming in 1951.
1/AMB 1st ARMOURED MOTOR BATTERY SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce brass shoulder title, with two loops to reverse.
101 TROOP OF NO 6 COMMANDO FORMATION SIGN A very scarce embroidered unit arm badge to 101 Troop, 6 Commando, being a dark blue rectangle on which the figures 101 in red, with a white with black swordfish emerging from the 0. After discussions with respected dealers and collectors, I am of the opinion this item is genuine. In fact, one well respected Special Forces collector has one the same in his collection. Item 92 mm x 42 mm approx 101 Troop was the seaborne unit, using canoes or folding boats, within No. 6 Commando. It was disbanded in 1943, some personnel going on to form the Special Boat Squadron. The badge comes in both printed and embroidered versions and was worn as facing pairs. For runners of the SBS [Special Boat Service] No. 6 Commando was a battalion-sized British Army commando unit of the Second World War. Although it was raised to conduct small-scale raids and harass garrisons along the coast of German-occupied France, it was mainly employed as a highly trained infantry assault unit. No. 6 Commando took part in was Operation Torch, the Allied landings in Algeria in November 1942. Later, it joined the advance into Tunisia in 1943. On 6 June 1944, it participated in the D-Day landings in France as part of Operation Overlord, coming ashore with the 1st Special Service Brigade which was tasked with linking up with the troops from the 6th Airborne Division on the eastern flank of Sword Beach.
101st LOGISTICS BRIGADE [FORCE MAINTENANCE AREA] BLACK ADDER CAMP] FORMATION SIGN A Gulf War woven cloth sign.
107th LINE OF COMMUNICATION AREA [INDIA] FORMATION SIGN A fine mint 107th Line of Communication Area formation sign. Printed cloth formation sign. Area included the whole of the Bombay province. Depicting the 'Gateway to India'. Black on red. Reference Cole p116
107th LINES OF COMMUNICATION AREA. INDIAN & S.E.A.C DISTRICT FACING PAIR OF FORMATION SIGNE. A fine scarce facing pair of India printed formation signs. The formation sign has khaki backing and four fixings to reverse to each. Area included the whole of the Bombay province. Depicting the 'Gateway to India'. Black on red. Ref Cole p116
107th ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS / 5th BATTALION KINGS OWN ROYAL REGIMENT [LANCASHIRE] CAP BADGE A fine very scarce cast white metal version, with w/m slider to reverse. 107th Regiment RAC was formed on 1 November 1941 by the conversion to the armoured role of the 5th Battalion, King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster), a 1st Line Territorial Army infantry battalion. In common with other infantry units transferred to the Royal Armoured Corps, all personnel would have continued to wear their King's Own cap badge on the black beret of the RAC. In this instance, however, the brass cap badges of the King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster) were white metal, chrome or silver by the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. The 5th Battalion, King's Own Royal Regiment had been serving in 126th Infantry Brigade of 42nd (East Lancashire) Infantry Division which had fought in France and been evacuated at Dunkirk in May 1940. Later, they were redesignated 11th Armoured Brigade (later 11th Tank Brigade) and 42nd Armoured Division respectively. Serving alongside the regiment in the brigade was 110 RAC (previously 5th Borders) and 111 RAC (5th Manchesters). Based in Yorkshire (mainly at Keighley and later Leyburn) the regiment trained on Valentine tanks throughout 1942 and early 1943. Also mentioned at Imperial War Museum Website. 5th Battalion was converted to armour as 107th RAC but continued to wear the King’s badge, albeit in chrome, white metal and without the red backing. In December 1943 the 5th Battalion was disbanded and the 10th King’s Own, earlier also converted to armour as 151st RAC, wearing the RAC badge, was re-titled 107th RAC, at which point it re-adopted the King’s Own badge. Reference http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30076958
107th ULSTER INDEPENDANT BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN. A fine silk example,post WW2 formation sign. Formed in 1947 Ref Boulanger page 241. The second 107 Brigade was to be a Territorial Army formation. The Territorial Army throughout the United Kingdom was reconstituted in 1947 and, for the first time, there was a full scale TA organisation of all Arms in Ulster. Authority was given by the War Office for the formation on 1 January 1947 of 107 (Ulster) Independent Infantry Brigade (TA). Also at this time, Territorial infantry battalions of the three Regular infantry regiments of Northern Ireland were being formed, in addition to the various supporting Arms and Services.
10th ANTI AIRCRAFT DIVISION FORMATION SIGN Printed cloth formation sign. Black lion outlined in white on khaki. Located in Yorkshire Humber area. The Hull Blitz was the Nazi German bombing campaign targeting on the English port city of Kingston upon Hull, during the Second World War. Large-scale attacks took place on several nights in March 1941, resulting in some 200 deaths. The most concentrated attacks were between 3 and 9 May 1941, resulting in 400 deaths, and another large-scale attack took place in July 1941 with around 140 fatalities. The city spent more than 1,000 hours under alert during raids from 19 June 1940 to 1945, with a total of over 1,200 people in the city killed as a result of the bombing. Reference Cole page 56
10th ARMOURED BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN Printed example of the white rhino in an oval on a black background. [Sign also worn by 25 th Armoured Brigade after WW II] [Traces of glue to the reverse] Ref Morris part 1 p14/15 no.11
10th ARMOURED BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN Printed example of the white rhino in an oval on a black background. [Sign also worn by 25 th Armoured Brigade after WW II] [Traces of glue and card to the reverse] Ref Morris part 1 p14/15 no.11
10th ARMOURED DIVISION WW2 FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce 10th Armoured Division WW2 cloth formation sign. Pinky red fox's mask embroidered on black felt disc. Faded and a little moth. Formed 1st August 1941 in Palestine from the 1st Cavalry Division. Fought at the Battles of Alam Halfa and El Alamein.
10th BATTALION CANADIANS INFANTRY [CEF] CAP & PAIR COLLAR SET A fine Kings Crown gilding metal cap & pair of collar badges, all with two loops to reverse of each. Cap badge has maker plate Hicks London behind Crown. The 10th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a Canadian field force unit created during the First World War. Technically distinct from the Militia from which its soldiers were drawn the unit served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF), specifically in the 1st Canadian Division from 1914 to 1919. The battalion participated in every major Canadian battle of the First World War, and set a record for the most decorations earned by a Canadian unit in a single battle at Hill 70. The unit was known to its contemporaries simply as The Fighting Tenth. The 10th Battalion is perpetuated by The Royal Winnipeg Rifles and The Calgary Highlanders
10th BATTALION [LIVERPOOL SCOTTISH] CAP BADGE King's Regiment: 10th (Liverpool Scottish) Battalion Pre-1937 White Metal Other Ranks' metal cap badge, with two loops to reverse.
10th COUNTY OF LONDON BATTALION [Paddington Rifles] CAP BADGE Non voided example, w/metal with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1830 page 439
10th COUNTY OF LONDON BATTALION [Paddington Rifles] CAP BADGE A fine scarce voided example, gilding metal with two loops to reverse. Worn 1908 to 1912 when they were disbanded due to falling numbers. Re-raised as the Hackney Regiment. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1829 page 439
10th FOOT [North Lincolnshire] REGIMENT BUTTON SWEETHEART BROOCH A excellent sweetheart brooch made from two gilt buttons. Very well made, with buttons made by Firmin & Sons London
10th HUSSARS ARM BADGE A fine white metal arm badge, with three long loops to reverse.
10th HUSSARS OFFICERS TENT CAP BADGE Gilt & silvered badge, maker J R Gaunt London to reverse, with two lugs.
10th HUSSARS OFFICERS TENT CAP BADGE A fine Gilt & silvered two part construction tent cap badge, with two long loops to reverse and maker J & Co.
10th HUSSARS OFFICERS TENT HAT BADGE Quality officer's two part construction silver gilt tent hat badge with 2 silvered loops to reverse. Ref K&K Vol2 1929
10th INDIAN DIVISION WW2 FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce printed formation sign of the red and blue bands forming a diagonal cross on a black square. The 10th. fought in Baghdad,and Tehran before joining the Eighth Army in Libya. In 1944 the division joined the heavy fighting of the Italian Campaign. Reference Cole Page 80.
10th LONDON REGIMENT [Hackney] OR's CAP BADGE A good post 1908 die stamped brass cap badge. Slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1832 page 173.
10th PRINCESS MARYS OWN GURKHA RIFLES ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine scarce silver anodised / staybright cap badge with slider to reverse and maker J R Gaunt London. Reference K & K 2 item
10th PRINCESS MARYS OWN GURKHA RIFLES ANODISED CAP BADGE A good scarce anodised aluminium example. Slider to the reverse. J.R.Gaunt, London.
10th PRINCESS MARYS OWN GURKHA RIFLES BOSS BADGE A fine scarce early British Officers only forage cap badge. Black corded boss badge with silver plated mount to centre. Reference K & K 2 item 2084 page 77 The 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles, was originally a rifle regiment of the British Indian Army comprising Gurkha soldiers of Nepalese origin. The regiment was first formed in 1890, taking its lineage from a police unit and over the course of its existence it had a number of changes in designation and composition. It took part in a number of campaigns on the Indian frontiers during the 19th and early 20th centuries, before fighting in the First World War, the Third Anglo-Afghan War and the Second World War. Following India's independence in 1947, the regiment was one of four Gurkha regiments to be transferred to the British Army.
10th ROYAL HUSSARS CAP BADGE A fine bi metal cap badge, with slider to reverse and blow hole in behind slider. Reference K & K 1 item 765 page 211.
10th ROYAL HUSSARS PRINCE OF WALES OWN OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine Silver, Gilt Officers cap badge, three part construction. With two long loops, maker mark J R Gaunt London and "P" for Silver Plate to reverse. Some service wear, slight dulling of the gilt as shown in photos. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 765 page 211 In 1897 the regiment took part in Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee parade and two years later deployed to South Africa for five years. It then deployed from India to the Western Front in 1914, remaining there throughout the First World War. The regiment then served in Ireland in 1919 on peacekeeping duties. A brief spell in Egypt and India came from 1929 to 1936, after which it returned to England to mechanise. It lost all its vehicles during the evacuation from France in June 1940, but was re-equipped with Crusader tanks in time to redeploy to North Africa in November 1941. There it captured General Rommel’s deputy von Thoma at El Alamein in 1942. It spent the last two years of the war on the Italian front
10th ROYAL HUSSARS PRINCE OF WALES OWN OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine Silver, Gilt Officers cap badge, three part construction. With two long loops, maker mark J R Gaunt London and "P" for Silver Plate to reverse. Some service wear, slight dulling of the gilt as shown in photos. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 765 page 211
10th ROYAL HUSSARS PRINCE OF WALES OWN SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title, with two loops to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 6 item 117
10th ROYAL HUSSARS [PRICE OF WALES OWN] ARM BADGE A fine scarce bullion arm badge.
10th ROYAL HUSSARS [PRICE OF WALES OWN] ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A fine scarce all brass economy issue cap badge, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 765 page 211, economy issue 1916. In 1897 the regiment took part in Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee parade and two years later deployed to South Africa for five years. It then deployed from India to the Western Front in 1914, remaining there throughout the First World War. The regiment then served in Ireland in 1919 on peacekeeping duties. A brief spell in Egypt and India came from 1929 to 1936, after which it returned to England to mechanise. It lost all its vehicles during the evacuation from France in June 1940, but was re-equipped with Crusader tanks in time to redeploy to North Africa in November 1941. There it captured General Rommel’s deputy von Thoma at El Alamein in 1942. It spent the last two years of the war on the Italian front
10th ROYAL HUSSARS [PRICE OF WALES OWN] OFFICER CAP BADGE A fine scarce Officers bronze cap badge, with three blade fixings and maker J R Gaunt London to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 765 page 211 In 1897 the regiment took part in Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee parade and two years later deployed to South Africa for five years. It then deployed from India to the Western Front in 1914, remaining there throughout the First World War. The regiment then served in Ireland in 1919 on peacekeeping duties. A brief spell in Egypt and India came from 1929 to 1936, after which it returned to England to mechanise. It lost all its vehicles during the evacuation from France in June 1940, but was re-equipped with Crusader tanks in time to redeploy to North Africa in November 1941. There it captured General Rommel’s deputy von Thoma at El Alamein in 1942. It spent the last two years of the war on the Italian front
10th ROYAL HUSSARS [PRICE OF WALES OWN] SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass metal shoulder title, with twl hex loops to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 6 item 115.
10th ROYAL HUSSARS [PRINCE OF WALES OWN] CAP BADGE A fine bi metal cap badge, with slider and blow hole to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 765 page 211 In 1897 the regiment took part in Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee parade and two years later deployed to South Africa for five years. It then deployed from India to the Western Front in 1914, remaining there throughout the First World War. The regiment then served in Ireland in 1919 on peacekeeping duties. A brief spell in Egypt and India came from 1929 to 1936, after which it returned to England to mechanise. It lost all its vehicles during the evacuation from France in June 1940, but was re-equipped with Crusader tanks in time to redeploy to North Africa in November 1941. There it captured General Rommel’s deputy von Thoma at El Alamein in 1942. It spent the last two years of the war on the Italian front
10th ROYAL HUSSARS [PRINCE OF WALES OWN] CAP BADGE & COLLAR BADGE SET A fine Victorian other ranks bi metal cap & collar badge set all with blow holes to reverse. Cap badge with three loops and collars with two. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 765 page 211. In 1897 the regiment took part in Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee parade and two years later deployed to South Africa for five years. It then deployed from India to the Western Front in 1914, remaining there throughout the First World War. The regiment then served in Ireland in 1919 on peacekeeping duties. A brief spell in Egypt and India came from 1929 to 1936, after which it returned to England to mechanise. It lost all its vehicles during the evacuation from France in June 1940, but was re-equipped with Crusader tanks in time to redeploy to North Africa in November 1941. There it captured General Rommel’s deputy von Thoma at El Alamein in 1942. It spent the last two years of the war on the Italian front
10th ROYAL HUSSARS [PRINCE OF WALES OWN] OFFICERS CAP BADGE & COLLAR BADGE SET A fine Officers Silver/Gilt three part construction cap badge, with Firmin London behind plume. And two Silver/Gilt collar badges [not identical] one has J R Gaunt London stamped to reverse and the other has "P" for sliver plate. Both are two part construction, with two loops to reverse, of each. In 1897 the regiment took part in Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee parade and two years later deployed to South Africa for five years. It then deployed from India to the Western Front in 1914, remaining there throughout the First World War. The regiment then served in Ireland in 1919 on peacekeeping duties. A brief spell in Egypt and India came from 1929 to 1936, after which it returned to England to mechanise. It lost all its vehicles during the evacuation from France in June 1940, but was re-equipped with Crusader tanks in time to redeploy to North Africa in November 1941. There it captured General Rommel’s deputy von Thoma at El Alamein in 1942. It spent the last two years of the war on the Italian front
10th ROYAL HUSSARS [PRINCE OF WALES OWN] OFFICERS COLLAR BADGE A fine single Officers silver/gilt collar badge, with two loops to reverse. In 1897 the regiment took part in Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee parade and two years later deployed to South Africa for five years. It then deployed from India to the Western Front in 1914, remaining there throughout the First World War. The regiment then served in Ireland in 1919 on peacekeeping duties. A brief spell in Egypt and India came from 1929 to 1936, after which it returned to England to mechanise. It lost all its vehicles during the evacuation from France in June 1940, but was re-equipped with Crusader tanks in time to redeploy to North Africa in November 1941. There it captured General Rommel’s deputy von Thoma at El Alamein in 1942. It spent the last two years of the war on the Italian front
10th SCOTTISH BATTALION [LIVERPOOL SCOTTISH] [THE KINGS] CAP BADGE A fine scarce gilt & white metal variant, uncleaned, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1707 page 413
10th SCOTTISH BATTALION [LIVERPOOL SCOTTISH] [THE KINGS] CAP BADGE A fine scarce gilding & white metal variant, uncleaned, with two loops to reverse.Worn 1908/37/ Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1707 page 413 & Scottish Regimental Badges by Bloomers Page 47 No 313 The Liverpool Scottish, known diminutively as "the Scottish", is a unit of the British Army, part of the Army Reserve (formerly the Territorial Army), raised in 1900 as an infantry battalion of the King's (Liverpool Regiment). The Liverpool Scottish became affiliated to the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders in the 1920s and formally transferred to the regiment in 1937 with its identity preserved. Reflecting the Territorial Army's decline in size since the late 1940s, the battalion was reduced to a company in 1967, then to a platoon of "A" (King's) Company, King's and Cheshire Regiment in 1999. In 2006, the company was incorporated into the 4th Battalion, Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (King's, Lancashire and Border). First World War was extensive and the Liverpool Scottish was one of the first territorial battalions to arrive on the Western Front when it deployed in November 1914. Approximately 1,000 of more than 10,000 men who served with the Scottish died during the war. The first major battle of the Scottish during the war was on 16 June 1915 in what is officially known as "The First Action at Bellewaarde", which was designed to pin down German reserves while other Allied forces were engaged elsewhere. The action is known to the Liverpool Scottish as the "Battle of Hooge". Hooge being a village a few miles East of Ypres in Belgium.
10th [Scottish] BATTALION KINGS LIVERPOOL REGT WW1 GLENGARRY A fine scarce 1908 -1921 Territorial die stamped white metal example, with two loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1706 page 413
115th CONSTRUCTION REGIMENT / 115th HAMPSHIRE FORTRESS CORPS ENGINEERS REGIMENT FORMATION SIGN A fine woven blue "13" on red small square. When the TA was reconstituted in 1947, the Hampshire Fortress RE was reformed as 115 Construction Regiment, RE, with its HQ at Fareham and the following organisation. Reference Jon Mills Vol 2 item 5460 page 1093
115th CONSTRUCTION REGIMENT / 115th HAMPSHIRE FORTRESS CORPS ENGINEERS REGIMENT FORMATION SIGN A fine woven blue "13" on red small square. When the TA was reconstituted in 1947, the Hampshire Fortress RE was reformed as 115 Construction Regiment, RE, with its HQ at Fareham and the following organisation. Reference Jon Mills Vol 2 item 5460 page 1093
115th HAMPSHIRE FORTRESS CORPS ENGINEERS REGIMENT ARM BADGE A fine scarce woven uncut unused example. Hampshire Rose Castle and waves. Reference BoBD Vol 2 item 5463 page 1093
116th DEVON & CORNWALL CORPS ENGINEERS REGIMENT R.E FORMATION SIGN A fine woven formation sign, representing the Tamar bridge. Reference Jon Mills BoBD Vol 2 item 5464 page 1093
11th ANTI AIRCRAFT DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A good embroidered example of the 11th Anti-Aircraft Division.
11th ANTI AIRCRAFT DIVISION FORMATION SIGN WW2 A good embroidered cloth example of the 11th Anti-Aircraft Division. Formed November 1940 in the West and Central Midlands
11th ANTI AIRCRAFT DIVISION FORMATION SIGN WW2 A good embroidered cloth example of the 11th Anti-Aircraft Division. Formed November 1940 in the West and Central Midlands
11th ARMOURED DIVISION CLOTH FORMATION SIGN A good embroidered painted black charging bull with red nose, hooves and horn on yellow felt rectangle.
11th ARMOURED DIVISION CLOTH FORMATION SIGN A good embroidered painted black charging bull with red nose, hooves and horn on yellow felt rectangle.
11th ARMOURED DIVISION CLOTH FORMATION SIGNS Formed in 1941, a facing but not matching pair of 11th Armoured Divisional Formation Sign. Both woven on felt, but different types.
11th BATTALION [ROYAL JERSEY LIGHT INFANTRY] HAMPSHIRE CAP BADGE A fine post 1901 die stamped brass cap badge, with slider to reverse. Raised from the men who escaped from the island when the Germans invaded. Ref Gaylor Plate 22A.
11th BATTALION [ROYAL JERSEY LIGHT INFANTRY] HAMPSHIRE CAP BADGE A fine post 1901 die stamped brass cap badge, with two closed loops to reverse. Raised from the men who escaped from the island when the Germans invaded. Ref Gaylor Plate 22A.
11TH COUNTY OF LONDON BATTALION [Finsbury Rifles] Blackened brass cap badge with two lugs to reverse. Non-voided type. Ref KK Vol 1 1834
11th EAST AFRICAN DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine WW II printed example of the black head of a rhinoceros on a red oval. The 11th. consisted of battalions of the King's African Rifles,and the Northern Rhodesian Regiment,and as part of 14th. Army they were involved in the fierce jungle fighting in Burma.
11th HUSSARS (Prince Albert's Own) ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine anodised / staybright cap badge with maker Firmin London on slider to reverse.
11th HUSSARS (Prince Albert's Own) CAP BADGE The crest of Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. A good die stamped brass example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol I item 766 page 211.
11th HUSSARS (Prince Albert's Own) CAP BADGE The crest of Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. A good die stamped brass example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol I item 766 page 211.
11th HUSSARS (Prince Albert's Own) CAP BADGE Established in 1715 as a regiment of dragoons, and served until amalgamated with the 10th Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales' Own) to form the Royal Hussars in 1969, which later became part of the King's Royal Hussars. A good die stamped brass example. Two lugs to the reverse. Reference KK Vol I item 766 page 211. Makers Firmin London on slider.
11th HUSSARS (Prince Albert's Own) CAP BADGE The crest of Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. A good die stamped brass example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol I item 766 page 211.
11th HUSSARS (Prince Albert's Own) CAP BADGE The crest of Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. A good die stamped brass example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol I item 766 page 211. Reference K &K Vol I item 766 Established in 1715 as a regiment of dragoons, and served until amalgamated with the 10th Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales' Own) to form the Royal Hussars in 1969, which later became part of the King's Royal Hussars.
11th HUSSARS (Prince Albert's Own) CAP BADGE & COLLAR SET A fine cap & collar badge set. Both collar badges are mint, and have three loops to reverse. Cap badge has slider. Reference K &K Vol I item 766 Established in 1715 as a regiment of dragoons, and served until amalgamated with the 10th Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales' Own) to form the Royal Hussars in 1969, which later became part of the King's Royal Hussars.
11th HUSSARS (Prince Albert's Own) FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine burgandy with yellow piping to flap. Anodised / Staybright cap badge and two matching buttons. Excellent condition with no moth.
11th HUSSARS (Prince Albert's Own) N C O`s SLEAVE / ARM BADGE A fine gilding metal N.C.O`s arm badge with three loops to reverse.
11th HUSSARS (Prince Albert's Own) OFFICERS CAP & COLLAR BADGE SET A fine scarce Officers Gilt cap & collar badge set. Both collar badges are mint, and have three loops to reverse. Cap badge has two of the three loops remaining, and gilt is slightly worn. Established in 1715 as a regiment of dragoons, and served until amalgamated with the 10th Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales' Own) to form the Royal Hussars in 1969, which later became part of the King's Royal Hussars.
11th HUSSARS (Prince Albert's Own) SHOULDER TITLES Two fine brass shoulder titles, both the same version, and size but with different fixings. One has two loop fixings and the other two hex fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake plate 6 item 121.
11th HUSSARS (Prince Albert's Own) SHOULDER TITLES Two fine mint brass shoulder titles, both the two hex fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake plate 6 item 121.
11th HUSSARS (Prince Albert's Own) SLEAVE / ARM BADGE A fine gilding metal arm / sleeve badge, with two loops to reverse. Established in 1715 as a regiment of dragoons, and served until amalgamated with the 10th Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales' Own) to form the Royal Hussars in 1969, which later became part of the King's Royal Hussars.
11th PRINCE ALBERT'S OWN HUSSARS OR's CAP BADGE Established in 1715 as a regiment of dragoons, and served until amalgamated with the 10th Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales' Own) to form the Royal Hussars in 1969, which later became part of the King's Royal Hussars. A good die stamped brass example. Two lugs to the reverse.
11th ROYAL CANADIAN ARMOURED REGIMENT FORMATION PAIR SIGNS A fine unused pair of woven formation signs. 11th Canadian Armoured Regiment (The Ontario Regiment) The diamond shaped formation patches were adopted in late 1942. Redesignated Royal 1945/46 as the 11th Armoured Regiment (Ontario Regiment). https://www.canadiansoldiers.com/insignia/formations/1bdepatchesa.htm
11th ROYAL TANK CORPS PAGRI FLASH A fine Woven cloth pagri flash. Worn on the Wolseley pattern foreign service helmet
11th X1 CORPS WW2 FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce printed white chequered Martello tower on a black diamond formation sign. Reference Cole page 29 & Waring 137 & http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30071679 Some glue residue to reverse. XI Corps formed part of Home Forces, with responsibility for the defence of the East coast during 1940-1941. It was popularly accepted that the badge's fortified tower motif was symbolic of the numerous pillboxes and defensive strong points constructed by the Corps in its anti-invasion role.
128th INFANTRY BRIGADE, 46th INFANTRY DIVISION, 2ND BATTALION HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT
12th INFANTRY BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A good embroidered silk 12th sign of the zodiac in yellow on a black shield on a yellow rectangle.
12th INFANTRY BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A fine silk formation sign. The twelfth sign of the zodiac in yellow on a black shield on a yellow ground, this example showing narrow black side borders. Reference Blandford Colour Series Guido Rosignoli Plate 13, and http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30072893 The original 12th Infantry Brigade was part of 4th Infantry Division throughout WW2 and was presumably disbanded when that Division was disbanded in March 1947. 4th Division was reformed in BAOR in April 1956 by the conversion of 11th Armoured Division.
12th INFANTRY BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A fine post WW2 silk formation sign.
12th INFANTRY BRIGADE, 4th INFANTRY DIVISION, 2ND BATTALION ROYAL FUSILIERS WW2 FORMATION COMBINATION. A fine scarce formation combination.
12th LANCERS CAP BAGE A good early post 1953 die stamped bi-metal other ranks example. Slider to the reverse. Reference K & K 2 item 1901 page 11
12th LANCERS ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH A small 28 mm x 20 mm enamel sweetheart with brooch fixing to reverse.
12th LANCERS OFFICERS S/G COLLAR BADGES [PAIR] Post 1901 King's crown Officers Silver, Gilt collar badges [pair] both with two loop fitting to the reverse. The Prince of Wales's plumes, the crown and the Roman numerals, XII, to the centre of a pair of crossed cavalry lances. Cap badge Reference K&K Vol 2 768.
12th ROYAL LANCERS A fine post 1901 King's crown bi / metal cap badge with slider fitting and blow holes filled with solder to the reverse. The Prince of Wales's plumes, the crown and the Roman numerals, XII, to the centre of a pair of crossed cavalry lances. Ref K&K Vol 2 768.
12th ROYAL LANCERS Post 1901 King's crown bi / metal cap badge with slider fitting to the reverse. The Prince of Wales's plumes, the crown and the roman numerals, XII, to the centre of a pair of crossed cavalry lances. Ref K&K Vol2 768.
12th ROYAL LANCERS OFFICERS 1953-60 CAP BADGE A fine 12th Royal Lancers Officer’s silvered and gilt cap badge circa 1953-60. Die-cast example silvered & gilt. Loops VGC 9th and 12th Lancers amalgamated on 11th November 1960
12th ROYAL LANCERS [ PRINCE OF WALES] ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A scarce post 1901 King's crown all brass metal issue cap badge with slider fitting to the reverse. The Prince of Wales's plumes, the crown and the roman numerals, XII, to the centre of a pair of crossed cavalry lances. Ref K&K Vol 1 item 768 page 211.
12th ROYAL LANCERS [ PRINCE OF WALES] OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce Officers bronze cap badge, with two blade fixxings to reverse. Post 1901 King's crown bi / metal cap badge with slider fitting to the reverse. The Prince of Wales's plumes, the crown and the roman numerals, XII, to the centre of a pair of crossed cavalry lances. Ref K&K Vol 2 768.
12th ROYAL LANCERS [ PRINCE OF WALES] OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce Officers bronze cap badge, with three blade fixings to reverse. Post 1901 King's crown bi / metal cap badge with slider fitting to the reverse. The Prince of Wales's plumes, the crown and the roman numerals, XII, to the centre of a pair of crossed cavalry lances. Ref K&K Vol 2 768.
12th ROYAL LANCERS [ PRINCE OF WALES] OFFICERS COLLAR BADGE A fine cast bronze collar badge, with two loops to reverse. Post 1901 King's crown bi / metal cap badge with slider fitting to the reverse. The Prince of Wales's plumes, the crown and the roman numerals, XII, to the centre of a pair of crossed cavalry lances. Cap badge Ref K&K Vol 2 768.
12th ROYAL LANCERS [ PRINCE OF WALES] OFFICERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce Officers, R.S.M and the Bandmaster, brass shoulder title, longer version, with two loops to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 6 item 125. 50 mm x 11 mm
12th ROYAL LANCERS [ PRINCE OF WALES] SHOULDER TITLE A fine early example, with two loop fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake plate 6 shorter version.
12th ROYAL LANCERS [ PRINCE OF WALES] SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce brass shoulder title, with two hex lops to reverse, Listed in the clothing regulations, however, recruits were obliged to buy the X11RL version, reason not known. Reference Westlake item 124 plate 6
12th ROYAL LANCERS [ PRINCE OF WALES] SHOULDER TITLE A fine Officers longer version brass metal shoulder title, with maker J R Gaunt London & two loops to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 6 item 125. 51 mm x 12 mm
12th ROYAL LANCERS [ PRINCE OF WALES] SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce brass shoulder title, with two loops to reverse. Reference R A Westlake Plate 6 page item 126, shorter version as worn by other ranks.
12th ROYAL LANCERS [ PRINCE OF WALES] SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce brass shoulder title, with two hex lops to reverse, Listed in the clothing regulations, however, recruits were obliged to buy the X11RL version, reason not known. Reference Westlake item 124 plate 6
12th ROYAL LANCERS [PRINCE OF WALES] CAP BADGE A fine early King's crown bi / metal cap badge with four loops, blow holes to the reverse. The Prince of Wales's plumes, the crown and the Roman numerals, XII, to the centre of a pair of crossed cavalry lances. Ref K&K Vol 2 768.
12th ROYAL LANCERS [PRINCE OF WALES] OFFICERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce Officers brass shoulder title, with two loops to reverse. Reference R A Westlake Plate 6 item 125 the longer Officers, R.S.M and bandmaster.
12th ROYAL LANCERS [PRINCE OF WALES] SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce Officers brass shoulder title, with two loops to reverse. Reference R A Westlake Plate 6 item 125 the longer Officers, R.S.M and bandmaster.
12th ROYAL LANCERS [PRINCE OF WALES] SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce brass shoulder title, with two loops to reverse, Listed in the clothing regulations, however, recruits were obliged to buy the X11RL version, reason not known. Reference Westlake item 124 plate 6
12th XII ARMY [BURMA] FACING PAIR FORMATION SIGNS A excellent facing pair of woven padded and backed formation signs. A Burmese dragon ('Chinthe', pagoda guardian) in white and orange above Roman numerals 'XII' in white, all on a red rectangle with central horizontal black bar. A 12th Army HQ was first formed in the Middle East for planning the invasion of Sicily, Operation 'Husky'. In effect, it was HQ Force 545 which subsequently became 15th Army Group. A formation sign of a black seal balancing a globe on its nose on a yellow ground was assigned to this command. The 12th Army represented by this badge was formed in Burma at the end of May 1945 by redesignation of 33rd Corps HQ. Ther badge represents an iconic image relating to Burma (Chinthe) imposed onto the traditional Army Command colours, red, black, red. The new Army command was to undertake the final clearance of Japanese forces from Burma after the fall of Rangoon. The formation was disbanded in January 1946 and HQ redesignated HQ Burma Command.
12th XII ARMY [BURMA] FORMATION SIGN A Burmese dragon ('Chinthe', pagoda guardian) in white and orange above Roman numerals 'XII' in white, all on a red rectangle with central horizontal black bar. A 12th Army HQ was first formed in the Middle East for planning the invasion of Sicily, Operation 'Husky'. In effect, it was HQ Force 545 which subsequently became 15th Army Group. A formation sign of a black seal balancing a globe on its nose on a yellow ground was assigned to this command. The 12th Army represented by this badge was formed in Burma at the end of May 1945 by redesignation of 33rd Corps HQ. Ther badge represents an iconic image relating to Burma (Chinthe) imposed onto the traditional Army Command colours, red, black, red. The new Army command was to undertake the final clearance of Japanese forces from Burma after the fall of Rangoon. The formation was disbanded in January 1946 and HQ redesignated HQ Burma Command.
12th [COUNTY OF LONDON] LONDON REGIMENT WW1 CAP BADGE A good scarce pre 1920 1st pattern with " THE RANGERS" to the title scroll. Die stamped blackened brass with a stout slider to the reverse.
12th [COUNTY OF LONDON] REGIMENT [Rangers] SWEETHEART An excellent WW1 enamel sweetheart, with brooch fixing to reverse.
12th [UK] MECHANIZED BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN Now the 12th Armoured Infantry Brigade (formerly known as 12th Mechanized Brigade) is one of the Army’s deployable brigades, based on Salisbury Plain as part of 3rd (UK) Division. Due to its complimentary make-up of armoured, medium and light-role troops, 12 Brigade is capable of a wide variety of missions anyway in the world.
13th / 18th HUSSARS [Queen Marys Own] CAP BADGE An all gilding metal E11R cap badge with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1906 page 15
13th / 18th HUSSARS [Queen Marys Own] CAP BADGE A gilding metal cap badge with slider to reverse. Amalgamated in 1922. Reference K&K Vol 2 1905 page 15
13th / 18th HUSSARS [Queen Marys Own] SHOULDER TITLE A brass shoulder tile with two heavy rounded lugs to reverse.
13th / 18th ROYAL HUSSARS [Queen Marys Own] CAP BADGE A good post 1938 die-cast brass cap badge with slider to reverse. Reference K K Vol 2 item 1905 page 15
13th / 18th ROYAL HUSSARS [Queen Marys Own] COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of scarce post 1922 gilding metal collar badges, both with two loops and maker Firmin & Son to reverse.
13th / 18th ROYAL HUSSARS [Queen Marys Own] OFFICERS CAP / BERET BADGE A fine scarce Officers Cap Badge of the 13th/18th Hussars in use from 1929 until 1938.It is made by Firmin of London from gilt and white silvered metal and is in good condition with holding lugs undamaged and intact. Measures 34mm high.
13th / 18th [Queen Marys Own] ROYAL HUSSARS ARM BADGE 18th Queen Mary’s Own Hussars Sergeants’ Sleeve / Arm Badge. In white metal, chromed with two loops to reverse. The 18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary’s Own) was a cavalry regiment of the British Army, first formed in 1759. It saw service for two centuries, before being amalgamated into the 13th/18th Hussars in 1922, until 1992 and finally The Light Dragoons
13th COUNTY OF LONDON BATTALION [Kensington] CAP BADGE. A fine die stamped gilding metal example, with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1839 page 441.
13th COUNTY OF LONDON BATTALION [Kensington] CAP BADGE. A fine die stamped gilding metal example, with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1839 page 441.
13th COUNTY OF LONDON BATTALION [Kensington] CAP BADGE. A fine die stamped gilding metal example, with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1839 page 441.
13th HUSSARS CAP BADGE & COLLAR BADGES SET A fine bi metal Kings Crown cap badge and collar badges set. Cap badge with slider and collar badges with two loops to reverse. The 13th Hussars (previously the 13th Light Dragoons) was a cavalry regiment of the British Army whose battle honours include Waterloo and The Charge of the Light Brigade. In 1922, the regiment was amalgamated with the 18th (Queen Mary's Own) Royal Hussars, to form the 13th/18th Hussars. Cap badge Reference KK Vol 1 item 770 page 211
13th HUSSARS FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine blue field service cap, with yellow piping to crown and gilding metal cap badge.
13th HUSSARS OR`s CAP BADGE The 13th Hussars (previously the 13th Light Dragoons) was a cavalry regiment of the British Army whose battle honours include Waterloo and The Charge of the Light Brigade. In 1922, the regiment was amalgamated with the 18th (Queen Mary's Own) Royal Hussars, to form the 13th/18th Hussars. Excellent bi-metal example with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 770 page 211
13th HUSSARS OR`s CAP BADGE The 13th Hussars (previously the 13th Light Dragoons) was a cavalry regiment of the British Army whose battle honours include Waterloo and The Charge of the Light Brigade. In 1922, the regiment was amalgamated with the 18th (Queen Mary's Own) Royal Hussars, to form the 13th/18th Hussars. Excellent bi-metal example with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 770 page 211
13th HUSSARS OR`s CAP BADGE A gilding metal example with slide to reverse. Reference K&K Vo 1 item 771 page 211 The 13th Hussars (previously the 13th Light Dragoons) was a cavalry regiment of the British Army whose battle honours include Waterloo and The Charge of the Light Brigade. In 1922, the regiment was amalgamated with the 18th (Queen Mary's Own) Royal Hussars, to form the 13th/18th Hussars.
13th HUSSARS SHOULDER TITLES Two fine brass shoulder titles, both the same version, and size but with different fixings. One has two loop fixings and the other two hex fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake plate 6 item 127.
13th HUSSARS VICTORIAN CAP BADGE AND COLLAR SET. A fine Victorian bi metal cap badge and collar set, all with two loops to the reverse. Cap badge Reference k & K Vl 1 item 769 page 211.
13th HUSSARS VICTORIAN CAP BADGE AND COLLAR SET. A fine Victorian bi metal cap badge and collar set, all with two loops to the reverse. Collars not identical, but good, [see photos] Cap badge Reference k & K Vol 1 item 769 page 211. The 13th Hussars (previously the 13th Light Dragoons) was a cavalry regiment of the British Army whose battle honours include Waterloo and The Charge of the Light Brigade. In 1922, the regiment was amalgamated with the 18th (Queen Mary's Own) Royal Hussars, to form the 13th/18th Hussars.
13th HUSSARS VICTORIAN COLLAR BADGE A fine bi metal Victorian collar badge, with two loops to reverse.
13th HUSSARS VICTORIAN [PAIR] COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of Victorian bi metal collar badges, both with two loops to reverse. Reference Churchill & Westlake No 26
13th INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION SIGN Printed example of the black horse-shoe on a red square that has been affixed to a pale k.d. tropical. Reference Cole page 39. The badge is said to have been chosen to offset any bad luck associated with the number 13. The badge is the same as that used by 13th (Western) Division in WWI. The Division was raised in the winter of 1945 during WW2 in Greece and was formed on the British elements of 4th Indian Division. The infantry units were formed largely from artillery units. Although there was no CRA or HQRA all three brigadiers were gunners. It is not known when the formation was disbanded but it does not appear in Cole's book of 1949 or in Bellis 12. It was probably primarily intended as a holding formation for demobilisation purposes so it would have had a very short life. The same design was intended as the third pattern badge for the 39th Independent Infantry Brigade, but with a green background, but was apparently never worn.
13th LONDON REGIMENT (Princess Louise Kensington Regiment] CAP BADGE Gilding metal example with slider to reverse Reference KK Vol 2 item 1839 page 175
13th [BODMIN] BATTALION, CORNWALL HOME GUARD FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce printed 1941 example. The Home Guard (initially Local Defence Volunteers or LDV) was a defence organisation of the British Army during the Second World War. Operational from 1940 until 1944, the Home Guard was composed of 1.5 million local volunteers otherwise ineligible for military service, such as those too young or too old to join the services, or those in reserved occupations–hence the nickname "Dad's Army". Their role was to act as a secondary defence force, in case of invasion by the forces of Nazi Germany and their allies.
14/20th KINGS HUSSARS CAP BADGE A gilding metal example with Reference KK Vol 2 item 1907 page 15
140th LONDON INFANTRY BRIGADE, 47TH [LONDON] INFANTRY DIVISION, 17TH BATTALION ROYAL FUSILIERS. A fine scarce WW2 formation combination. Some glue marks and possible staple marks. Silk 47th formation sign, with two Infantry serrvice strips and felt Grenade.
14th / 20th HUSSARS OFFICERS GILT COLLAR BADGES A fine mint 14th / 20th Hussars Officers Collar Badges, fine pair of gilt metal facing pair with two lug fittings to the reverse of each.
14th / 20th KINGS HUSSARS ANODISED CAP BADGE. A good black anodised aluminium "Hawk" cap badge. Of the 14th/20th King's Hussars.
14th / 20th KINGS HUSSARS ANODISED CAP BADGE. Maker Firmin with slider to reverse. Originally styled the 14th/20th Hussars, the regiment was created in 1922 by the amalgamation of the 14th King's Hussars and the 20th Hussars, as part of the reductions in the Army after the First World War.The honorific King's was added back into the title in 1936. The 14th were originally raised as Dormer's Dragoons in 1715 during the First Jacobite Rising. The regiment became light dragoons in 1776 and were designated as hussars in 1861. The 20th were raised as light dragoons in 1759 and became hussars in 1862. In 1941, a cadre of personnel from the regiment was used to form the 26th Hussars. The 14th/20th were amalgamated in 1992 with The Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales's Own) to become The King's Royal Hussars.
14th / 20th KINGS HUSSARS ARM BADGE. A good post 1950's die cast gilt metal oval with blackened applied "Hawk" example, with two loops & two threaded stud fixings to reverse
14th / 20th KINGS HUSSARS FIELD SERVICE CAP. A fine burgandy with yellow piping to flap. Anodised / Staybright cap badge and two matching buttons. Excellent condition with no moth. Maker Hobson & Sons London inside.
14th / 20th KINGS HUSSARS NCOs ARM BADGE. A fine two part construction chrome 1950s 14/20th Kings Hussars N C Os Arm Badge, with two long loops and fixing bolts to reverse.
14th / 20th KINGS HUSSARS OFFICERS CAP & COLLAR SET A fine cap & facing pair of collar badges.
14th / 20th KINGS HUSSARS SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass metal shoulder title, post 1922 with two hex fixings to reverse. The 14th/20th King's Hussars was a cavalry regiment of the British Army. It was created by the amalgamation of the 14th King's Hussars and the 20th Hussars in 1922 and, after service in the Second World War, it amalgamated with the Royal Hussars to become the King's Royal Hussars in 1992.
14th ARMY FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce bullion / type formation sign, active from 1943 - 45. The British Fourteenth Army was a multinational force comprising units from Commonwealth countries during World War II. Many of its units were from the Indian Army as well as British units and there were also significant contributions from West and East African divisions within the British Army. It was often referred to as the "Forgotten Army" because its operations in the Burma Campaign were overlooked by the contemporary press, and remained more obscure than those of the corresponding formations in Europe for long after the war. At one point it held the longest battle line, from the Bay of Bengal to the borders of India and China. The Army was responsible for the successful defence of India and the subsequent defeat of Japanese forces in Burma. In June 1945 14th Army was withdrawn to India to prepare for the invasion of Malaya,14th.Army's exploits are very well known and after enduring the appalling conditions of the jungles of the far-east secured great victories in the Arakan at Imphal,Kohima,Mandalay,Meiktila,and many more that led to the liberation of Burma and Malaya. whence the HQ was deployed in September. The Army was disbanded on 31 December 1945.
14th BATTALION ROYAL IRISH RIFLES [YOUNG CITIZENS OF IRELAND VOLUNTEERS] CAP BADGE A fine WW1 raised scarce gilding metal example, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K 1 item 1153 page 291. Raised in Belfast in September 1914 from Belfast Volunteers. Landed at Boulogne in October 1915.
14th COUNTY OF LONDON [LONDON SCOTTISH] A London regiment. 1908-1922 die struck white metal badge with two lugs to the reverse. Ref K&K Vol. 1 item 1840 page 441
14th KINGS HUSSARS ARM / SLEEVE BADGE A fine white metal two part construction Arm / Sleeve badge. Worn between 1867 to 1914. The Prussian eagle was adopted by the Regt. in 1798 when they became the 14th or Duchess of York's Own Regt. of Light Dragoons in honour of HRH Fredrica Charlotte Ulrica Catherine Princess Royal of Prussia who had married the Duke of York in 1791. Ref Seaman
14th KINGS HUSSARS BULLION ARM BADGE A fine early bullion Arm badge. 58 mm x 55 mm
14th KINGS HUSSARS CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal cap badge, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 773 page 211. The 14th King's Hussars was a cavalry regiment in the British Army, first raised in 1715. It saw service for two centuries, before being amalgamated into the 14th/20th Hussars in 1922.
14th KINGS HUSSARS CAP BADGE & [PAIR FACING] COLLAR SET A fine scarce bi metal cap badge & white metal collar badges. A ll with two loops to reverse of each. As you can see solder has covered some of the blow holes to reverse. Cap badge Reference K & K Vol 1 item 772, Pre 1915 version
14th KINGS HUSSARS CAP BADGE PRE 1922 A fine bi-metal cap badge depicting the Prussian eagle in white metal with original slider. Very hard to find a good example of this on a slider, and therefore the type that would have been worn in the first year of WW1. The badge which was withdrawn in 1915 and replaced by the second pattern detailed below on account of the use of German insignia in its design.
14th KINGS HUSSARS CAP BADGE [1915-1929] A fine scarce brass king's crown small size cap badge with slider fitting to the reverse. The Royal Crest to the centre of a Garter Strap,with the title,14th King's Hussars on a furled scroll below. A little rubbed on the crown, hence price. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 774 page 211
14th KINGS HUSSARS ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH Mother of pearl & enamel sweetheart brooch. Some enamel missing.
14th KINGS HUSSARS OFFICERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce brass shoulder title, with two loops to reverse. Reference Plate 7 page item 138 R A Westlake
14th KINGS HUSSARS OFFICERS SHOULDER TITLE. A fine brass Officers shoulder title, with two loops to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 7 item 139.
14th KINGS HUSSARS [PAIR] SHOULDER TITLES A pair of fine brass shoulder titles, both the same version, and size. Both have two hex fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake plate 7 item 135.
14th/20th KINGS HUSSARS SHOULDER TITLES A good post 1922 large brass pair of other ranks shoulder titles. Two hex type lugs to the reverse of each. Vgc Ref Westlake item 144 plate 6
15 / 19th HUSSARS CAP BADGE A fine bi metal Kings Crown version, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 778 page 215. The 15th The King's Hussars was a cavalry regiment in the British Army. First raised in 1759, it saw service over two centuries, before being amalgamated with the 19th Royal Hussars into the 15th/19th The King's Royal Hussars in 1922. One of the regiment’s officers in the Crimea was Louis Edward Nolan, whose behaviour as an aide-de-camp helped launch the disastrous Charge of the Light Brigade, in which he and the regiment took part. The regiment spent the whole of the First World War on reconnaissance and dismounted duties on the Western Front, before being merged with the 19th Royal Hussars (Queen Alexandra’s Own) in 1922 to form the 15th/19th The King’s Royal Hussars.
15 CAROT GOLD ARTIST RIFLES SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine 15 ct Gold sweetheart brooch. 33mm heigh.
15/19th KINGS ROYAL HUSSARS Formed by the amalgamation of the 15th The King's Hussars and the 19th Royal Hussars (Queen Alexandra's Own) on 11 April 1922 A Bi metal cap badge to the 15/19th Kings Royal Hussars. With a slider to the reverse. Reference K & K 778
151st BRITISH PARACHUTE BATTALION BERET BADGE A fine very scarce and short lived Indian cast example, with two looped fixings to reverse. The 151st Parachute Battalion was raised from British Army Volunteers in Delhi in 1941and belonged to the 50th Indian Parachute Brigade. It played an internal role in suppressing riots in Delhi in August 1942. In November it was re-designated 156 Parachute Battalion, and joined the 4th Parachute Brigade in Kabrit in Egypt in 1943.
151st BRITISH PARACHUTE BATTALION BERET BADGE A fine very scarce and short lived Indian cast example, with two looped fixings to reverse. The 151st Parachute Battalion was raised from British Army Volunteers in Delhi in 1941and belonged to the 50th Indian Parachute Brigade. It played an internal role in suppressing riots in Delhi in August 1942. In November it was re-designated 156 Parachute Battalion, and joined the 4th Parachute Brigade in Kabrit in Egypt in 1943.
157th BRIGADE, 52nd [LOWLAND] DIVISION , 5th / 6th BATTALION HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY FORMATION COMBINATION. A fine scarce formation combination. Mackenzie tartan square patch and 52nd Lowland printed formation signs on BD.
15th / 19th HUSSARS OFFICERS SILVER /GILT E11R CAP BADGE A fine multi part construction enamel 15/19th Hussars Officers Silver Gilt And Enamel Cap Badge, with two long loops to reverse & maker LB & B behind crown London Badge & Button Company
15th / 19th HUSSARS OFFICERS SILVER /GILT E11R CAP BADGE A fine multi part construction enamel 15/19th Hussars Officers Silver Gilt And Enamel Cap Badge, with two long loops to reverse & maker LB & B behind crown London Badge & Button Company
15th / 19th [THE KINGS] HUSSARS OFFICERS CAP BADGES A fine Officers Silver/Gilt & enamel cap badge. Three part construction with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 778 page 215. The 15th The King's Hussars was a cavalry regiment in the British Army. First raised in 1759, it saw service over two centuries, before being amalgamated with the 19th Royal Hussars into the 15th/19th The King's Royal Hussars in 1922. One of the regiment’s officers in the Crimea was Louis Edward Nolan, whose behaviour as an aide-de-camp helped launch the disastrous Charge of the Light Brigade, in which he and the regiment took part. The regiment spent the whole of the First World War on reconnaissance and dismounted duties on the Western Front, before being merged with the 19th Royal Hussars (Queen Alexandra’s Own) in 1922 to form the 15th/19th The King’s Royal Hussars.
15th / 19th [THE KINGS] HUSSARS SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title, with two hex fixings to reverse. This unit was formed in 1922 by amalgamating 15th The Kings Hussars and the 19th Royal Hussars (Queen Alexandra’s Own). It was transferred to the Royal Armoured Corps in April 1939 and lost all its armour during the Battle of France (1940) and its evacuation from Dunkirk. In December 1940 a cadre was detached from the regiment to form the 23rd Hussars. The 15th/19th then served in the United Kingdom with 9th Armoured Division until becoming a reconnaissance unit in Normandy in August 1944. Attached to 11th Armoured Division, it subsequently fought its way into Germany, where it then served as part of the occupation force. Challenger tank of 15th/19th King's Royal Hussars, 4 March 1945 Challenger tank of 15th/19th King's Royal Hussars, 4 March 1945 NAM. 1995-04-28-1 The regiment was involved in Britain’s post-war withdrawal from empire, serving in Palestine (1945-48) and Malaya (1954-56). It was then posted to Oman, Muscat and Aden in the late 1950s.
15th 17th LEEDS BATTALION [LEEDS PALS] CAP BADGE A fine Kitchener`s Army brass example, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1147 page 291. The Leeds Pals were a First World War Pals battalion of Kitchener's Army raised in the West Yorkshire city of Leeds. When the battalion was taken over by the British Army it was officially named the 15th Battalion (1st Leeds), The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment). The battalion was formed in September 1914 and underwent training at Colsterdale in the Yorkshire Dales. It became part of the 93rd Brigade of the 31st Division, along with the two Bradford Pals battalions (16th and 18th Battalions, The West Yorkshire Regiment). In December 1915 the Leeds Pals were deployed to Egypt to defend the Suez Canal from the threat of the Ottoman Empire. In March 1916 the battalion landed in France, joining the British build up for the Battle of the Somme. On the first day on the Somme, 1 July 1916, the 31st Division attacked towards the village of Serre and the Leeds Pals advanced from a line of copses named after the Gospels. The battalion was shelled in its trenches before Zero Hour (7.30 am) and when it advanced, it was met by heavy machine gun fire. A few men got as far as the German barbed wire but no further. Later in the morning the German defenders came out to clear the bodies off their wire, killing any that were still alive. The battalion casualties, sustained in the few minutes after Zero, were 24 officers and 504 other ranks, of which 15 officers and 233 other ranks were killed. "The name of Serre and the date of 1st July is engraved deep in our hearts, along with the faces of our 'Pals', a grand crowd of chaps. We were two years in the making and ten minutes in the destroying." (Private A.V. Pearson, Leeds Pals) In December 1917 the Leeds Pals were amalgamated with the 2nd Leeds battalion (17th Battalion, The West Yorkshire Regiment, a Bantam battalion) to form the 15th/17th Battalion, The West Yorkshire Regiment.
15th 17th LEEDS BATTALION [LEEDS PALS] OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine Kitchener`s Army bronze Officers example, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1147 page 291. The Leeds Pals were a First World War Pals battalion of Kitchener's Army raised in the West Yorkshire city of Leeds. When the battalion was taken over by the British Army it was officially named the 15th Battalion (1st Leeds), The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment). The battalion was formed in September 1914 and underwent training at Colsterdale in the Yorkshire Dales. It became part of the 93rd Brigade of the 31st Division, along with the two Bradford Pals battalions (16th and 18th Battalions, The West Yorkshire Regiment). In December 1915 the Leeds Pals were deployed to Egypt to defend the Suez Canal from the threat of the Ottoman Empire. In March 1916 the battalion landed in France, joining the British build up for the Battle of the Somme. On the first day on the Somme, 1 July 1916, the 31st Division attacked towards the village of Serre and the Leeds Pals advanced from a line of copses named after the Gospels. The battalion was shelled in its trenches before Zero Hour (7.30 am) and when it advanced, it was met by heavy machine gun fire. A few men got as far as the German barbed wire but no further. Later in the morning the German defenders came out to clear the bodies off their wire, killing any that were still alive. The battalion casualties, sustained in the few minutes after Zero, were 24 officers and 504 other ranks, of which 15 officers and 233 other ranks were killed. "The name of Serre and the date of 1st July is engraved deep in our hearts, along with the faces of our 'Pals', a grand crowd of chaps. We were two years in the making and ten minutes in the destroying." (Private A.V. Pearson, Leeds Pals) In December 1917 the Leeds Pals were amalgamated with the 2nd Leeds battalion (17th Battalion, The West Yorkshire Regiment, a Bantam battalion) to form the 15th/17th Battalion, The West Yorkshire Regiment.
15th 17th LEEDS BATTALION [LEEDS PALS] OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine Kitcheners Army bronze Officers example, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1147 page 291
15th 19th HUSSARS BULLION BERET BADGE A fine E11R Gold bullion beret badge in mint condition.
15th HUSSARS PAIR OF KINGS CROWN COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of Kings crown 15th Hussars collar badges. Both with three loops each to the reverse.
15th INDIAN CORPS FORMATION SIGN A slightly grubby woven formation sign. Reference Howard Cole page 75. Second World War British Commonwealth Army (Indian Army) higher formation badge (shoulder sleeve insignia) for XV Indian Corps (15th Indian Corps). Formation note: XV Indian Corps (15th Indian Corps) fought in the second and third Arakan Campaigns and the rest of the Burma campaign as part of 14th Army; it had the distinction of mounting nine separate assault landings along the Burmese coast, including the recapture of Rangoon.
15th KINGS HUSSARS OFFICERS SHOULDER TITLE A scarce brass Officers shoulder title, with two hex loops to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 7 item 149
15th KINGS HUSSARS OFFICERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce Officers brass shoulder title, with two loop fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 7 item 151
15th KINGS HUSSARS OFFICERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce Officers brass shoulder title, with two hex loop fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 7 item 150
15th KINGS HUSSARS SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title, with two hex loop fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 7 item 148
15th KINGS HUSSARS SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title, with two hex fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 7 item 148
15th MIDDLESEX [LONDON SCOTTISH] RIFLE VOLUNTEERS VICTORIAN GLENGARRY BADGE A fine scarce die stamped white metal example worn circa 1859-1880, with two long loops to reverse. 48 mm x 45 mm
15th SCOTTISH INFANTRY DIVISION WW2 FORMATION SIGN A woven Scottish heraldic lion rampant in red picked out in black on a yellow circle with a white border, all on a black square. The Division was a Second Line Territorial Division, a duplicate of 52nd (Lowland) Division. As part of Home Forces the Division defended the coastal area of Northumberland District. In November 1941 the Division was placed on a lower establishment but was later raised to higher establishment in March 1943 when it formed as a mixed division (i.e. comprising one armoured and two infantry brigades - 44 & 46 Bdes & 6 Guards Armd. / 6 Guards Tank Bde.). It reorganized again as an infantry division in September 1943. It was selected to become part of 21st Army Group for the invasion of Europe and landed in Normandy on 14 June 1944, where it was involved in the establishment of and subsequent break-out from the bridgehead. It took part in the final drive across Westphalia and Hannover to the Elbe.
15th [SCOTTISH] RECONNAISSANCE CORPS OFFICERS CHROME CAP BADGE A fine scarce Officers chrome cap badge.15th (Scottish) Reconnaissance Regiment, landed in Normandy on 6/6/1944, served in North West Europe. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1930 page 17
15th [THE KINGS] HUSSARS CAP & COLLAR BADGE SET A fine pre 1922 bi metal cap badge with slider fitting to the reverse. Two facing pair of bi metal collar badges, both with three loops to reverse. The Royal Crest to the centre of a Garter Strap above the roman numerals,"XV",the letters "KH" and the motto scroll,"Merebimur". Reference K & K Vol 1 item 777 page 215
15th [THE KINGS] HUSSARS OFFICERS COLLAR BADGE A fine Officers silver/gilt collar badge, two part construction with three loops to reverse. The 15th The King's Hussars was a cavalry regiment in the British Army. First raised in 1759, it saw service over two centuries, before being amalgamated with the 19th Royal Hussars into the 15th/19th The King's Royal Hussars in 1922. One of the regiment’s officers in the Crimea was Louis Edward Nolan, whose behaviour as an aide-de-camp helped launch the disastrous Charge of the Light Brigade, in which he and the regiment took part. The regiment spent the whole of the First World War on reconnaissance and dismounted duties on the Western Front, before being merged with the 19th Royal Hussars (Queen Alexandra’s Own) in 1922 to form the 15th/19th The King’s Royal Hussars.
15th [THE KINGS] HUSSARS OFFICERS [FACING PAIR] COLLAR BADGES An excellent scarce facing pair of Officers Silver/Gilt collar badges. Two part construction, with three loops to reverse of each. Excellent quality. Photos don`t to do them justice. J R Gaunt London to reverse & "S" for silver to reverse of each. You wont find better. The regiment spent the whole of the First World War on reconnaissance and dismounted duties on the Western Front, before being merged with the 19th Royal Hussars (Queen Alexandra’s Own) in 1922 to form the 15th/19th The King’s Royal Hussars.
15th [THE KINGS] HUSSARS VICTORIAN CAP BADGE A fine post 1901 Victorian bi metal cap badge, with two loop fixings to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 776 page 211. The 15th The King's Hussars was a cavalry regiment in the British Army. First raised in 1759, it saw service over two centuries, before being amalgamated with the 19th Royal Hussars into the 15th/19th The King's Royal Hussars in 1922. One of the regiment’s officers in the Crimea was Louis Edward Nolan, whose behaviour as an aide-de-camp helped launch the disastrous Charge of the Light Brigade, in which he and the regiment took part. The regiment spent the whole of the First World War on reconnaissance and dismounted duties on the Western Front, before being merged with the 19th Royal Hussars (Queen Alexandra’s Own) in 1922 to form the 15th/19th The King’s Royal Hussars.
15TH/19TH THE KING`S ROYAL HUSSARS Formed by the amalgamation of the 15th The King's Hussars and the 19th Royal Hussars (Queen Alexandra's Own) on 11 April 1922 A Bi metal cap badge to the 15/19th Kings Royal Hussars. With a slider to the reverse. Ref KK Vol 1 778
15TH/19TH THE KING`S ROYAL HUSSARS CAP BADGE Formed by the amalgamation of the 15th The King's Hussars and the 19th Royal Hussars (Queen Alexandra's Own) on 11 April 1922 A Bi metal cap badge to the 15/19th Kings Royal Hussars. With a slider to the reverse. Reference K & K 778
15TH/19TH THE KING`S ROYAL HUSSARS CAP BADGE A fine bi metal example with a slider to reverse. Reference K & K 2 item 1909 page 15
16 AIR ASSAULT BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN Modern unused Velcro backed formation sign. 16 Air Assault Brigade (16 Air Asslt Bde) is a formation of the British Army based in Colchester in the county of Essex. It is the Army's rapid response airborne formation and is the only Operational Brigade in the British Army capable of delivering Air Manoeuvre, Air Assault and Airborne operations. It was formed as part of the defense reforms implemented by the Strategic Defense Review on 1 September 1999 by the merging of 24 Air mobile Brigade and elements of 5th Airborne Brigade.
161st INDEPENDENT INFANTRY BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce 161 Independent Infantry Brigade cloth formation sign. Boudicea in her chariot, spear aloft, drawn by two horses, all in black on a red ground.
162nd INDEPENDENT INFANTRY BRIGADE PAIR FORMATION SIGNS A fine pair of printed Territorial formation signs. Northamptonshire Castle within a heart symbolising the Hertfordshire Regiments hart of a deer, the whole sign in Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire colours. Reference https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30149372
16th QUEENS LANCERS OFFICERS BRONZE COLLAR BADGES A fine couple of Kings crown Officers bronze collar badges, not quite a pair but very close. Both have two loops to reverse and one has Firmin maker. The 16th The Queen's Lancers was a cavalry regiment in the British Army, first raised in 1759. It saw service for two centuries, before being amalgamated into the 16th/5th Lancers in 1922. In 1816, as the 16th (The Queen's) Regiment of (Light) Dragoons (Lancers). In the course of 24 years unbroken service in India, from 1822 to 1846, the regiment saw action in both the 1st (including the capture of Ghuznee) and 2nd Afghan Wars, the Maharatta War and the Sikh War of 1845-46. As lancers they were the first British regiment to use this weapon, at the Siege of Bhurtpore in 1826 The regimental title was simplified in 1861 to the 16th (The Queen's) Lancers. The Regiment was posted to India in the early 1900s, but took part in the Second Boer War in South Africa 1900-1901. After service in the First World War the regiment was retitled as the 16th The Queen's Lancers in 1921 and amalgamated with the 5th Royal Irish Lancers to form the 16th/5th Lancers (later the 16th/5th The Queen's Royal Lancers) the following year.
16th QUEENS LANCERS VICTORIAN COLLAR BADGE A good very scarce die stamped bi-metal collar badge worn circa 1896-1901. Two loops to the reverse.
16th QUEENS LANCERS VICTORIAN OR's CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped bi-metal cap badge worn circa 1896-1901. Filled blow holes to reverse, with two loops. Reference KK Vol 1 item 779 page 215
16th QUEENS LANCERS WW 1 SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass metal shoulder title, with two hex loops to revere. Reference Westlake Plate 8 item 165.
16th QUEENS LANCERS WW 1 SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title, with two hex loop fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 8 item 165
16th QUEENS LANCERS WW 1 SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title, with two hex loop fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 8 item 165
16th / 5th QUEENS LANCER E11R BERET BADGE A good scarce post 1953 bi-metal badge, with slider to reverse.
16th 5th LANCERS THE QUEENS LANCERS ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine anodised / staybright cap badge with slider and maker J R Gaunt Birmingham to reverse.
16th BATTALION DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY OFFICERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce Officers shoulder title, Guards pattern with rounded corners.
16th INDEPENDENT PARACHUTE COMPANY FORMATION SIGN. 16TH LINCOLN COMPANY (V) 16th Airborne Divisional (Lincoln) Independent Company The Parachute Regiment provided the pathfinder element to the 16th Airborne Division (TA) established in 1947. The Company formed in 1950 and was based at Lincoln. When the TA Division was reduced to the 44th Independent Parachute Brigade Group (TA) in 1956, the Company was re-named 16th (Lincoln) Independent Company The Parachute Regiment.
16th LANCERS [PAIR] THE QUEENS COLLAR BADGES A pair, but not matching bi metal collar badges. Reference Churchill & Westlake Ref No 30
16TH LONDON REGIMENT [Queen`s Westminster & civil service rifles] Blackened brass cap badge with slide. Maltese cross surmounted by an Imperial crown. On the arms of the cross are the battle honour`s. In the centre of the cross two oval escutcheons surmounted by an imperial crown; the left bearing the portcullis and ducal coronet and the right the prince of Wales plumes. In 1922, they became the 16th London Regiment (Queen's Westminster and Civil Service Rifles). In 1937, it was transferred to the King's Royal Rifle Corps, being renamed as the Queen's Westminster's. Ref KK Vol 2 1846 page 175
16TH LONDON REGIMENT [Queen`s Westminster & civil service rifles] Blackened brass cap badge with slide. Maltese cross surmounted by an Imperial crown. On the arms of the cross are the battle honour`s. In the centre of the cross two oval escutcheons surmounted by an imperial crown; the left bearing the portcullis and ducal coronet and the right the prince of Wales plumes. In 1922, they became the 16th London Regiment (Queen's Westminster and Civil Service Rifles). In 1937, it was transferred to the King's Royal Rifle Corps, being renamed as the Queen's Westminster's. Ref KK Vol 2 1846 page 175
16th QUEENS LANCERS KINGS CROWN CAP BADGE A fine Kings Crown bi metal cap badge, with slider and blow holes to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 781 page 215
16th QUEENS LANCERS KINGS CROWN [PAIR] COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of bi metal "QUEEN`S" version collar badges, both with two loops and blow hole to reverse. Reference Churchill & Westlake Ref No 30 The 16th The Queen's Lancers was a cavalry regiment in the British Army, first raised in 1759. It saw service for two centuries, before being amalgamated into the 16th/5th Lancers in 1922. In 1816, as the 16th (The Queen's) Regiment of (Light) Dragoons (Lancers). In the course of 24 years unbroken service in India, from 1822 to 1846, the regiment saw action in both the 1st (including the capture of Ghuznee) and 2nd Afghan Wars, the Maharatta War and the Sikh War of 1845-46. As lancers they were the first British regiment to use this weapon, at the Siege of Bhurtpore in 1826 The regimental title was simplified in 1861 to the 16th (The Queen's) Lancers. The Regiment was posted to India in the early 1900s, but took part in the Second Boer War in South Africa 1900-1901. After service in the First World War the regiment was retitled as the 16th The Queen's Lancers in 1921 and amalgamated with the 5th Royal Irish Lancers to form the 16th/5th Lancers (later the 16th/5th The Queen's Royal Lancers) the following year.
16th QUEENS LANCERS OFFICERS KINGS CROWN COLLAR BADGE A fine Officers silver/Gilt single collar badge, with two loops fixings J R Gaunt London & "S" for silver plate to reverse. The 16th The Queen's Lancers was a cavalry regiment in the British Army, first raised in 1759. It saw service for two centuries, before being amalgamated into the 16th/5th Lancers in 1922. In 1816, as the 16th (The Queen's) Regiment of (Light) Dragoons (Lancers). In the course of 24 years unbroken service in India, from 1822 to 1846, the regiment saw action in both the 1st (including the capture of Ghuznee) and 2nd Afghan Wars, the Maharatta War and the Sikh War of 1845-46. As lancers they were the first British regiment to use this weapon, at the Siege of Bhurtpore in 1826 The regimental title was simplified in 1861 to the 16th (The Queen's) Lancers. The Regiment was posted to India in the early 1900s, but took part in the Second Boer War in South Africa 1900-1901. After service in the First World War the regiment was retitled as the 16th The Queen's Lancers in 1921 and amalgamated with the 5th Royal Irish Lancers to form the 16th/5th Lancers (later the 16th/5th The Queen's Royal Lancers) the following year.
16th QUEENS LANCERS VICTORIAN CAP BADGE A fine bi metal Victorian cap badge, with blow holes and two loops to reverse. Both tips of Lance`s have been strengthened, or replaced, an excellent job. Hence price. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 779 page 215. The 16th The Queen's Lancers was a cavalry regiment in the British Army, first raised in 1759. It saw service for two centuries, before being amalgamated into the 16th/5th Lancers in 1922. in 1816, as the 16th (The Queen's) Regiment of (Light) Dragoons (Lancers). In the course of 24 years unbroken service in India, from 1822 to 1846, the regiment saw action in both the 1st (including the capture of Ghuznee) and 2nd Afghan Wars, the Maharatta War and the Sikh War of 1845-46. As lancers they were the first British regiment to use this weapon, at the Siege of Bhurtpore in 1826 The regimental title was simplified in 1861 to the 16th (The Queen's) Lancers. The Regiment was posted to India in the early 1900s, but took part in the Second Boer War in South Africa 1900-1901. After service in the First World War the regiment was retitled as the 16th The Queen's Lancers in 1921 and amalgamated with the 5th Royal Irish Lancers to form the 16th/5th Lancers (later the 16th/5th The Queen's Royal Lancers) the following year.
16th QUEENS LANCERS VICTORIAN CAP BADGE & [PAIR] COLLAR SET A fine bi metal Victorian cap badge and pair of collar badges. All with blow holes and two loops to each on the reverse. Reference cap badge, K & K Vol 1 item 779 page 215. The 16th The Queen's Lancers was a cavalry regiment in the British Army, first raised in 1759. It saw service for two centuries, before being amalgamated into the 16th/5th Lancers in 1922. in 1816, as the 16th (The Queen's) Regiment of (Light) Dragoons (Lancers). In the course of 24 years unbroken service in India, from 1822 to 1846, the regiment saw action in both the 1st (including the capture of Ghuznee) and 2nd Afghan Wars, the Maharatta War and the Sikh War of 1845-46. As lancers they were the first British regiment to use this weapon, at the Siege of Bhurtpore in 1826 The regimental title was simplified in 1861 to the 16th (The Queen's) Lancers. The Regiment was posted to India in the early 1900s, but took part in the Second Boer War in South Africa 1900-1901. After service in the First World War the regiment was retitled as the 16th The Queen's Lancers in 1921 and amalgamated with the 5th Royal Irish Lancers to form the 16th/5th Lancers (later the 16th/5th The Queen's Royal Lancers) the following year.
16th QUEENS LANCERS VICTORIAN CAP BADGE & [PAIR] COLLAR SET A fine bi metal Victorian cap badge with blow holes visibly filled with soldier and pair of collar badges. All with blow holes and two loops to each on the reverse. Reference cap badge, K & K Vol 1 item 779 page 215. The 16th The Queen's Lancers was a cavalry regiment in the British Army, first raised in 1759. It saw service for two centuries, before being amalgamated into the 16th/5th Lancers in 1922. in 1816, as the 16th (The Queen's) Regiment of (Light) Dragoons (Lancers). In the course of 24 years unbroken service in India, from 1822 to 1846, the regiment saw action in both the 1st (including the capture of Ghuznee) and 2nd Afghan Wars, the Maharatta War and the Sikh War of 1845-46. As lancers they were the first British regiment to use this weapon, at the Siege of Bhurtpore in 1826 The regimental title was simplified in 1861 to the 16th (The Queen's) Lancers. The Regiment was posted to India in the early 1900s, but took part in the Second Boer War in South Africa 1900-1901. After service in the First World War the regiment was retitled as the 16th The Queen's Lancers in 1921 and amalgamated with the 5th Royal Irish Lancers to form the 16th/5th Lancers (later the 16th/5th The Queen's Royal Lancers) the following year.
16th THE QUEENS LANCERS COLLAR BADGE A fine bi metal Kings Crown collar badge, " The Queen`s" version with two loops and blow holes to reverse. Approx 42mm x 33mm
16th THE QUEENS LANCERS FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine red crown & body. Dark blue peak & flap, with yellow piping to flap. Kings Crown bimetal cap badge, with two general service buttons to front. No maker & a moth nip, by lance tip,otherwise very good.
16th THE QUEENS LANCERS OR's CAP BADGE A good vintage die stamped bi-metal example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 781 page 215
16th THE QUEENS LANCERS SHOULDER TITLE. A fine scarce pre 1922 16th Queens Lancers brass shoulder title, with two loop fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 8 item 162.
16th THE QUEENS LANCERS VICTORIAN COLLAR BADGE A good scarce die stamped bi-metal collar badge worn circa 1896-1901. Two loops to the reverse.
16TH THE QUEEN`S LANCERS First raised in 1759. They saw service for two centuries, before being amalgamated into the 16th/5th Lancers in 1922. Bi-metal cap badge with slider and blow holes to reverse. Maker Firmin on slider. Ref K&K Vol1 781 page 215
16th [CHURCH LADS BRIGADE CADETS] KINGS ROYAL RIFLE CORPS CAP BADGE Church Lads Brigade Kings Royal Rifle Corps Cadets Cap Badge, blackened brass example of Maltese cross with Kings crown above FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT, C.L.B and CADETS to the top and bottom arms of the cross. Slider fitting to the reverse voided centre. 45 mm x 31 mm
17/21st LANCERS OFFICERS HALLMARKED SILVER CAP BADGE A fine Silver cap badge, with two long loops to reverse. London hallmark for 925 Silver 1999.
17th (Heswall) Battalion Cheshire Home Guard Formation Sign A fine woven formation sign.
17th / 21st LANCERS / REGIMENT [PAIR] ANODISED COLLAR BADGES A pair of staybrite anodised collar badges both with fixing lug and make LB&B to reverse.
17th / 21st LANCERS ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine Staybright / Anodised cap badge, with slider to reverse.
17th / 21st LANCERS NCOs ARM BADGE A fine white metal die struck arm badge, with two loops to reverse.
17th / 21st LANCERS SHOULDER TITLE A woven cloth shoulder title. Slightly shabby.
17th / 21st LANCERS [PAIR] SHOULDER TITLES. A fine pair of unused shoulder titles.
17th 21st LANCERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce post 1973 maker Badge & Button Company issue 17th 21st Lancers chrome, cap badge with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 782 page 215 The 17th/21st Lancers was a cavalry regiment of the British Army from 1922 to 1993. It was formed in 1922 in England by the amalgamation of the 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own) and the 21st Lancers (Empress of India's). From 1930 to 1939, it was deployed overseas; first in Egypt for two years, and then in India for seven. In 1938, the regiment was mechanised.
17th 21st LANCERS CAP BADGE A fine post 1922 white metal cap badge, with slider to reverse. In 1922 the 17th was amalgamated with the 21st Lancers (Empress of India's) to form the 17th/21st Lancers.
17th 21st LANCERS POUCH BADGE A fine scarce large pouch badge, with four long loops to reverse. 65 mm x 65 mm. Formed in 1922 in England by the amalgamation of the 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own) and the 21st Lancers (Empress of India's).
17th 21st LANCERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title, with two hex loops to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 8
17th 21st LANCERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine cloth shoulder title, with some paper and glue residue to reverse.
17th INFANTRY BRIGADE 1ST PATTERN] FORMATION SIGN A fine printed formation sign. The 17th Infantry Brigade was an infantry brigade formation of the British Army which provided active service in both the First and Second World Wars. It was mainly composed of Regular Army battalions. The Brigade served with the 5th Infantry Division through most of the Second World War. On 5 May 1942 it was part of Force 121 in the invasion of Madagascar. After this, the 17th Infantry Brigade served in the invasion of Sicily with the British Eighth Army and the Italian Campaign before taking part in the closing stages of the campaign against Germany.
17th INFANTRY DIVISION [INDIA] FORMATION SIGN. A fine mint printed unused formation sign. Some glue residue to reverse. 17th Indian Infantry Division, sometimes known as 'The Black Cat Division' due to its formation badge, served throughout the Burma campaign from 1942 to 1945. It took part in the initial retreat from the Japanese onslaught, the battles around Tiddim, the Battle of Imphal, the crossing of the Irrawaddy, Battle of Meiktila and the final advance on Rangoon. Reference; https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=1992-02-276-1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_Infantry_Division_(India)
17th LANCER [DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE OWN] CAP BADGE, COLLAR BADGE SET A fine cap badge & larger type collar set, all white metal and all have two loop fixings to reverse. At the beginning of the First World War, the 17th Lancers formed part of the 2nd (Sialkot) Cavalry Brigade of the 1st Indian Cavalry Division. The regiment landed in France in November 1914. In the static warfare of the Western Front, the 17th was often restricted to infantry roles, such as the occupation of trenches. The 17th was eventually used in its conventional cavalry role in 1917, at the Battle of Cambrai, which happened to feature the first large-scale use of tanks. In 1918 the 17th was transferred to the 7th Cavalry Brigade, part of the 3rd Cavalry Division. That year the men got another chance to prove their worth as a cavalry regiment during the last-gasp German Spring Offensive. The 17th functioned as mobile infantry during the attack, plugging gaps whenever the need arose, both as cavalry and as infantry. The 17th also saw service in the British counter-attack, including the Battle of Amiens. After the signing of the Armistice on 11 November 1918, the 17th remained in continental Europe, joining the British Army of the Rhine in Cologne, Germany. The regiment then served in County Cork, Ireland, where it operated against the Irish Republican Army during the War of Independence. In 1921, the 17th had its title altered to the 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own). In 1922 the 17th was amalgamated with the 21st Lancers (Empress of India's) to form the 17th/21st Lancers.
17th LANCER [DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE OWN] OFFICERS CAP BADGE, COLLAR BADGE SET A fine set of Silver plated Cap badge & two, not quite matching collar badges, but very close [See photos].Some service wear, all items with two silvered loops to reverse. At the beginning of the First World War, the 17th Lancers formed part of the 2nd (Sialkot) Cavalry Brigade of the 1st Indian Cavalry Division. The regiment landed in France in November 1914. In the static warfare of the Western Front, the 17th was often restricted to infantry roles, such as the occupation of trenches. The 17th was eventually used in its conventional cavalry role in 1917, at the Battle of Cambrai, which happened to feature the first large-scale use of tanks. In 1918 the 17th was transferred to the 7th Cavalry Brigade, part of the 3rd Cavalry Division. That year the men got another chance to prove their worth as a cavalry regiment during the last-gasp German Spring Offensive. The 17th functioned as mobile infantry during the attack, plugging gaps whenever the need arose, both as cavalry and as infantry. The 17th also saw service in the British counter-attack, including the Battle of Amiens. After the signing of the Armistice on 11 November 1918, the 17th remained in continental Europe, joining the British Army of the Rhine in Cologne, Germany. The regiment then served in County Cork, Ireland, where it operated against the Irish Republican Army during the War of Independence. In 1921, the 17th had its title altered to the 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own). In 1922 the 17th was amalgamated with the 21st Lancers (Empress of India's) to form the 17th/21st Lancers.
17th LANCER [DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE OWN] SHOULDER TITLE A fine all brass metal shoulder title. Reference Westlake Plate 8 item 171
17TH LANCERS White metal cap badge with slide to reverse. The skull and cross bones of the famous 'Death or Glory' boys. Ref K&K Vol1 item 782 page 215
17th LANCERS ARM BADGE A mint Lancers Arm badge, with 2 loops to reverse. Ref Linaker & Dine p136
17th LANCERS OFFICERS CAP BADGE, COLLAR BADGE SET & A PAIR OF SHOULDER TITLES. A fine scarce set of Officers Silver Plate Cap Badge & Collars Badge set. Both with Silvered long loops to reverse. Also two brass shoulder titles, both with hex loop fixings to reverse.
17th LANCERS [DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE OWN] SHOULDER TITLE A fine metal shoulder title, with two loops to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 8
17th [Duke of Cambridge Own] LANCERS OR's CAP BADGE A good die stamped white metal example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 782 page 215
17th [Duke of Cambridge Own] LANCERS OR's CAP BADGE A good die stamped white metal example, with two loops to the reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 782 page 215
17th [Duke of Cambridge Own] LANCERS OR's ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A all brass economy issue cap badge with two loops to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 782 page 215. The 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own) was a cavalry regiment of the British Army, notable for its participation in the Charge of the Light Brigade in the Crimean War. Various amalgamations have resulted in its absorption into the Queen's Royal Lancers (which has also incorporated the 5th, the 16th and the 21st Lancers).
17th [Duke of Cambridge Own] LANCERS OR's ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A all brass economy issue cap badge with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 782 page 215. The 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own) was a cavalry regiment of the British Army, notable for its participation in the Charge of the Light Brigade in the Crimean War. Various amalgamations have resulted in its absorption into the Queen's Royal Lancers (which has also incorporated the 5th, the 16th and the 21st Lancers).
17th [Duke of Cambridge Own] LANCERS OR's ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A all brass economy issue cap badge with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 782 page 215. The 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own) was a cavalry regiment of the British Army, notable for its participation in the Charge of the Light Brigade in the Crimean War. Various amalgamations have resulted in its absorption into the Queen's Royal Lancers (which has also incorporated the 5th, the 16th and the 21st Lancers).
17th [Duke of Cambridge Own] LANCERS OR's ECONOMY ISSUE COLLAR BADGE A scarce WW1 economy brass collar badge with two loops to reverse.
17th [DUKE OF CAMBRIDGES OWN] LANCERS COLLAR BADGES A scarce 17th (Duke of Cambridge's Own) Lancers other ranks die-stamped white-metal matching pair of collar badges with two north south loops fittings to reverse. Reference K&K cap badge 782
17th [DUKE OF CAMBRIDGES OWN] LANCERS OFFICERS COLLAR BADGE A scarce unmarked silver 17th (Duke of Cambridge's Own) Lancers Officers collar badge with two north south loops fittings to reverse. Reference K&K cap badge 782
17th [HESWELL] BATTALION CHESHIRE HOME GUARD FORMATION SIGNS PAIR 17th (Heswall) Battalion Cheshire Home Guard Formation Signs A fine pair of woven formation signs. Some glue residue to reverse.
17th [Service] BATTALION WELSH [FIRST GLAMORGAN BANTAMS] REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine white metal cap badge, with two loop fixings to reverse. A service battalion of the Welsh regiment. Formed at Cardiff in December 1914 and originally assigned to 38th Division During WW1 the Battalion was in service from June 1916 until February 1918 when they were disbanded and many men transferred to the 18th Battallion. Reference http://www.17thwelsh.org.uk/index.htm & http://www.wartimememoriesproject.com/greatwar/allied/alliedarmy-view.php?pid=1043
18th COUNTY OF LONDON BATTALION [LONDON IRISH RIFLES] CAP BADGE A fine die stamped white metal London Irish Rifles cap badge with slider to reverse. Reference K & K 1 item 1848 page 445
18th HUSSARS [PRINCE OF WALES OWN] CAP BADGE Scarce brass king's crown cap badge with two loops to reverse. Only worn from 1906-1911. Other ranks badge, inscribed Prince of Wales. Reference KK Vol 1 item 786 page 215
18th HUSSARS [PRINCE OF WALES OWN] CAP BADGE Scarce brass king's crown cap badge with two loops to reverse. Only worn from 1906-1911. Other ranks badge, inscribed Prince of Wales. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 786 page 215
18th HUSSARS [PRINCE OF WALES OWN] CAP BADGE Scarce brass king's crown cap badge with two loops to reverse. Only worn from 1906-1911. Other ranks badge, inscribed Prince of Wales. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 786 page 215
18th INFANTRY BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce crossed Kukri & bayonet on red, formayion sign. Active 1914-1918 - 1939–1945, Part of 1st Armoured Division & 1st Infantry Division The 18th Infantry Brigade was an infantry brigade of the British Army that saw active service during the First and Second World Wars. During the second World War the brigade was originally designated as Cairo Area and 18th Infantry Brigade but ceased to exist when in May 1940 it was absorbed by HQ Cairo Sub-Area. On 20 July 1943 the 18th Brigade was reformed again from the redesignation of the 7th Motor Brigade as the 18th Lorried Infantry Brigade. It was part of the 1st Armoured Division and fought in the Italian Campaign with many other different formations, such as the 1st Infantry Division, who they served with in the Battle of Anzio. It was disbanded in Italy on 1 January 1945 due to an acute manpower shortage throughout the British Army at the time with all available replacements being sent to the 21st Army Group in the North West Europe Campaign.
18th INFANTRY DIVISION [2nd LINE TA] FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce printed WW 2 formation sign black "windmill" on an orange background. The 'windmill sails' badge denoted the association of the Division with East Anglia. The Division was a Second Line Territorial Division formed from men from Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. It was a duplicate of 54th East Anglian Division. 18th Division was sent to India in at the end of 1941 but was diverted en-route to Singapore. One of the Division's constituent Brigades, the 53rd, arrived ahead of the main Division and was transferred to Johore the day after disembarkation on 13 January 1942. Under Malaya Command it took part in the fighting until the withdrawal to Singapore Island on 31 January before reverting to Divisional command for the final battles on the Island itself. The remainder of the Division landed at Singapore on 29 January 1942 and after participating in the defence of the island, surrendered with the rest of the fortress garrison on 15 February 1942. Reference Cole page 39
18th INFANTRY DIVISION [2nd LINE TA] FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce printed WW 2 formation sign black "windmill" on an orange background. Un-used. The 'windmill sails' badge denoted the association of the Division with East Anglia. The Division was a Second Line Territorial Division formed from men from Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. It was a duplicate of 54th East Anglian Division. 18th Division was sent to India in at the end of 1941 but was diverted en-route to Singapore. One of the Division's constituent Brigades, the 53rd, arrived ahead of the main Division and was transferred to Johore the day after disembarkation on 13 January 1942. Under Malaya Command it took part in the fighting until the withdrawal to Singapore Island on 31 January before reverting to Divisional command for the final battles on the Island itself. The remainder of the Division landed at Singapore on 29 January 1942 and after participating in the defence of the island, surrendered with the rest of the fortress garrison on 15 February 1942. Reference Cole page 39
18th QUEEN MARYS OWN HUSSARS WW1 OR's COLLAR BADGES A good scarce die stamped white metal matching pair. Two loops each to the reverse. Churchill & Westlake Ref No 34.
18th TRAINING BRIGADE [ROYAL ARTILLERY] FORMATION SIGN A fine woven felt formation sign.
18th [QUEEN MARYS OWN] ROYAL HUSSARS CAP BADGE & [PAIR] COLLAR BADGES SET. A fine Kings Crown bi metal cap badge & pair of collar badges. Cap badge with slider and collars both two loops to reverse. Reference cap badge K & K Vol 1 item 784 page 215. The 18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own) was a cavalry regiment of the British Army, first formed in 1759. Serving in the Boer War and on the Western Front of World War One, the regiment also gained a royal honorific when it was renamed in 1903 after Mary, wife of George V. It saw service for two centuries, before being amalgamated into the 13th/18th Hussars in 1922.
18th [QUEEN MARYS OWN] ROYAL HUSSARS CAP BADGE. A fine w/metal cap badge, with slider to reverse. Cap badge reference K & K Vol 1 item 788 page 215. The 18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own) was a cavalry regiment of the British Army, first formed in 1759. Serving in the Boer War and on the Western Front of World War One, the regiment also gained a royal honorific when it was renamed in 1903 after Mary, wife of George V. It saw service for two centuries, before being amalgamated into the 13th/18th Hussars in 1922.
18th [QUEEN MARYS OWN] ROYAL HUSSARS OFFICERS CAP BADGE & [PAIR] COLLAR BADGES SET. An scarce excellent cast Silver [not hallmarked] Officers cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse. And two Officers silver collar badges, [ same size as cap badge, and could have been worn as cap badges at some time] both with two loop fixings to reverse. Cap badge reference K & K Vol 1 item 788 page 215. The 18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own) was a cavalry regiment of the British Army, first formed in 1759. Serving in the Boer War and on the Western Front of World War One, the regiment also gained a royal honorific when it was renamed in 1903 after Mary, wife of George V. It saw service for two centuries, before being amalgamated into the 13th/18th Hussars in 1922.
18th [QUEEN MARYS OWN] ROYAL HUSSARS OFFICERS CAP BADGE. An scarce slightly smaller field service badge, excellent cast Silver [hallmarked 1918 & Maker J & Co to reverse] Officers cap badge, with two loop fixings to reverse. Cap badge reference K & K Vol 1 item 788 page 215. Size 35mm x 28 mm The 18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own) was a cavalry regiment of the British Army, first formed in 1759. Serving in the Boer War and on the Western Front of World War One, the regiment also gained a royal honorific when it was renamed in 1903 after Mary, wife of George V. It saw service for two centuries, before being amalgamated into the 13th/18th Hussars in 1922.
18th [QUEEN MARYS OWN] ROYAL HUSSARS OFFICERS COLLAR BADGE A fine scarce Kings crown Officers Silver/Gilt [single] collar badge, with two loops to reverse.
18th [QUEEN MARYS OWN] ROYAL HUSSARS SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass metal shoulder title, with two hex fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 8 item 174. 14 mm x 35 mm. The 18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own) was a cavalry regiment of the British Army, first formed in 1759. Serving in the Boer War and on the Western Front of World War One, the regiment also gained a royal honorific when it was renamed in 1903 after Mary, wife of George V. It saw service for two centuries, before being amalgamated into the 13th/18th Hussars in 1922.
18th [Queen Marys Own] ROYAL HUSSARS VICTORIAN CAP BADGE An excellent bi metal example with a Victorian Crown, and two loops to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 783 page 215
18th [QUEEN MARYS OWN] ROYAL HUSSARS VICTORIAN CAP BADGE & [PAIR] COLLAR BADGES SET. A fine Victorian bi metal cap badge & pair of collar badges. All with two loops to reverse. Reference cap badge K & K Vol 1 item 783 page 215. The 18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own) was a cavalry regiment of the British Army, first formed in 1759. Serving in the Boer War and on the Western Front of World War One, the regiment also gained a royal honorific when it was renamed in 1903 after Mary, wife of George V. It saw service for two centuries, before being amalgamated into the 13th/18th Hussars in 1922.
18th [Queen Marys Own] ROYAL HUSSARS VICTORIAN COLLAR BADGE A Bi metal collar badge to the 18th Hussars, with two loops to reverse. Reference Churchill & Westlake Ref No 33
18th [QUEEN MARYS OWN] ROYAL HUSSARS VICTORIAN COLLAR BADGE A fine Victorian bi metal collar badge, with two loops to reverse. Reference Churchill & Westlake Ref No 33. The 18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own) was a cavalry regiment of the British Army, first formed in 1759. Serving in the Boer War and on the Western Front of World War One, the regiment also gained a royal honorific when it was renamed in 1903 after Mary, wife of George V. It saw service for two centuries, before being amalgamated into the 13th/18th Hussars in 1922.
18th [QUEEN MARYS OWN] ROYAL HUSSARS VICTORIAN COLLAR BADGE A fine Victorian bi metal collar badge, with two loops to reverse. Reference Churchill & Westlake Ref No 33. The 18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own) was a cavalry regiment of the British Army, first formed in 1759. Serving in the Boer War and on the Western Front of World War One, the regiment also gained a royal honorific when it was renamed in 1903 after Mary, wife of George V. It saw service for two centuries, before being amalgamated into the 13th/18th Hussars in 1922. Another at Code: 52522
18th [QUEEN MARYS OWN] ROYAL HUSSARS [PAIR] SHOULDER TITLES A fine pair of brass metal shoulder titles, both with two hex fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 8 item 174. 14 mm x 35 mm
18th [QUEEN MARYS OWN] ROYAL HUSSARS [PAIR] SHOULDER TITLES A fine pair of brass metal shoulder titles, both with two hex fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 8 item 174. 14 mm x 35 mm
1943 DATED ROYAL TANK REGIMENT NON CRASH HELMET A very scarce WW 2 very hard but light composition material helmet, with cushioned "bump-pad" to the front. Leather sweat-band bearing "WD" stamp and date letter "P" for 1943. Some bumps and service wear, especially the bump pad. Reference B.Davis Uniforms and Insignia WW II page 221. Non Crash Helmet R.T.R [Royal Tank Regiment] and then the Crash Helmet R.A.C [Royal Armoured Corps ] based on the miners helmets of the time. Combat experience showed that tank crews were exposed to enemy fire, particularly commanders who often had their heads above the turret hatch opening in order to better see the terrain and enemy movement.
1945 POLAND POLISH GRUNWALD BADGE. A 1945 Polish Grunwald Badge 1945 - Bronze, illustrating an eagle sitting upon a knight's shield, inscribed "1410-1945 GRUNWALD BERLIN" with two downward-pointing swords below, 27.5 mm x 54 mm, screwback, The badge was established in 1945, to commemorate the victory over Germany and awarded to all Polish troops who fought for Berlin, fabricated by Z. Makowski of Warsaw
19th COUNTY OF LONDON BATTALION (St. Pancras) A London Regiment 1908-1922 brass cap badge with slider to reverse. Honours to South Africa 1900-02. Ref KK Vol1 item 1851 page 445.
19th COUNTY OF LONDON BATTALION (St. Pancras) CAP BADGE A fine brass metal example with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1851 page 445
19th HUSSARS CAP BADGE White metal cap badge with two loops to reverse. The letter A cypher of Queen Alexandra ensigned with a coronet. Dannebrog to the centre with date 1885. Ref K&K Vol1 791
19th P.W.O [QUEEN ALEXANDRAS OWN ROYAL] HUSSARS VICTORIAN CAP BADGE An immaculate mint white metal cap badge 1896 - 1901, with two loops to reverse. Single scroll version. Reference K & K Item 789 page 215. They fought in Egypt and Sudan in the 1880s and at the relief of Ladysmith during the Boer War - one of its colonels during this time was John French, better known for his generalship during the First World War. It was sent to France as part of the British Expeditionary Force in 1914, fighting at Mons and the Marne. It served on the Western Front for the rest of World War One and was disbanded in 1921.
19th ROYAL HUSSARS [QUEEN ALEXANDRAS OWN] CAP BADGE A fine white metal cap badge, with slider to reverse. The letter A cypher of Queen Alexandra ensigned with a coronet. Dannebrog to the centre with date 1885. Third pattern, reference K & K Vol 1 item 791 page 215
19th ROYAL HUSSARS [QUEEN ALEXANDRAS OWN] CAP BADGE White metal cap badge with 2 loops to reverse. The letter A cypher of Queen Alexandra ensigned with a coronet. Dannebrog to the centre with date 1885. Reference K&K Vol 1 791
19th ROYAL HUSSARS [QUEEN ALEXANDRAS OWN] CAP BADGE White metal cap badge with slider to reverse. The letter A cypher of Queen Alexandra ensigned with a coronet. Dannebrog to the centre with date 1885. Reference K&K Vol 1 791
19th ROYAL HUSSARS [QUEEN ALEXANDRAS OWN] OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce bronze Officers cap badge. With two long loops to reverse. The letter A cypher of Queen Alexandra ensigned with a coronet. Dannebrog to the centre with date 1885. Third pattern, reference K & K Vol 1 item 791 page 215
19th ROYAL HUSSARS [QUEEN ALEXANDRAS OWN] SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass post 1908 shoulder title, with two hex loops to reverse. Reference Westlake item 178 plate 8.
19th ROYAL HUSSARS [QUEEN ALEXANDRAS OWN] SHOULDER TITLE A fine X1XH Officers brass metal shoulder title, with 2 loops to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 8 item 177. 20 mm x 44 mm.
19th ROYAL HUSSARS [QUEEN ALEXANDRAS OWN] SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass metal shoulder titles, both with two loop fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 8 item 176.
19th ROYAL HUSSARS [QUEEN ALEXANDRAS OWN] [PAIR] SHOULDER TITLES A fine pair of brass metal shoulder titles, both with two hex fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 8 item 176. 14 mm x 38 mm
1st / 6th AIRBORNE DIVISION FORMATION SIGN WW2 A fine scarce printed WW2 formation sign The image represents Bellerophon riding Pegasus. It was designed by Edward Seago, the landscape artist and had been suggested for use by Daphne du Maurier, the wife of Major-General F. A. M. 'Boy' Browning, Commander of 1st Airborne Division. The badge was worn by all Airborne troops, in conjunction with the "Airborne strip", a separate strip with "Airborne" in pale blue on a maroon ground, worn below the Pegasus badge. There was no differentiation between 1st and 6th Airborne Divisions. 1st Airborne Division first went into action in North Africa in 1942. 1st Airborne Brigade landed in support of 1st Army landings in North West Africa. The Division then took part in the invasions of Sicily and Italy. The Division's most famous action was at Arnhem as part of Operation Market Garden, the attempt to seize a series of bridges to breach the line of the Rhine in September 1944. The Division's final deployment was as part of the occupation forces in Norway where HQ became HQ Norway Command. 6th Airborne's first action was on D Day when they landed East of the Orne to seize the river and canal crossings and protect the left flank of the invasion. They were withdrawn to the UK in August. Their next deployment was in the ground role during the Ardennes battles over the winter of 1944 - 45 ("Battle of the Bulge"). Their next airborne action was the Rhine crossing in March 1945. With 17 US Airborne Division they formed XVIII US Airborne Corps under command of Maj. Gen. Matthew Ridgeway. Their role in this operation ("Varsity") was to seize the town of Haminkeln and the crossings of the River Ijssel around Haminkeln and Ringenberg, north of Wesel. They then advanced into Germany with the rest of 21st Army Group. Their post war deployment was to Palestine, leaving in February 1948.
1st / 6th AIRBORNE DIVISION FORMATION SIGN WW2 A fine printed WW2 formation sign The image represents Bellerophon riding Pegasus. It was designed by Edward Seago, the landscape artist and had been suggested for use by Daphne du Maurier, the wife of Major-General F. A. M. 'Boy' Browning, Commander of 1st Airborne Division. The badge was worn by all Airborne troops, in conjunction with the "Airborne strip", a separate strip with "Airborne" in pale blue on a maroon ground, worn below the Pegasus badge. There was no differentiation between 1st and 6th Airborne Divisions. 1st Airborne Division first went into action in North Africa in 1942. 1st Airborne Brigade landed in support of 1st Army landings in North West Africa. The Division then took part in the invasions of Sicily and Italy. The Division's most famous action was at Arnhem as part of Operation Market Garden, the attempt to seize a series of bridges to breach the line of the Rhine in September 1944. The Division's final deployment was as part of the occupation forces in Norway where HQ became HQ Norway Command. 6th Airborne's first action was on D Day when they landed East of the Orne to seize the river and canal crossings and protect the left flank of the invasion. They were withdrawn to the UK in August. Their next deployment was in the ground role during the Ardennes battles over the winter of 1944 - 45 ("Battle of the Bulge"). Their next airborne action was the Rhine crossing in March 1945. With 17 US Airborne Division they formed XVIII US Airborne Corps under command of Maj. Gen. Matthew Ridgeway. Their role in this operation ("Varsity") was to seize the town of Haminkeln and the crossings of the River Ijssel around Haminkeln and Ringenberg, north of Wesel. They then advanced into Germany with the rest of 21st Army Group. Their post war deployment was to Palestine, leaving in February 1948.
1st / 6th AIRBORNE DIVISION FORMATION SIGN WW2 A fine scarce printed WW2 formation sign The image represents Bellerophon riding Pegasus. It was designed by Edward Seago, the landscape artist and had been suggested for use by Daphne du Maurier, the wife of Major-General F. A. M. 'Boy' Browning, Commander of 1st Airborne Division. The badge was worn by all Airborne troops, in conjunction with the "Airborne strip", a separate strip with "Airborne" in pale blue on a maroon ground, worn below the Pegasus badge. There was no differentiation between 1st and 6th Airborne Divisions. 1st Airborne Division first went into action in North Africa in 1942. 1st Airborne Brigade landed in support of 1st Army landings in North West Africa. The Division then took part in the invasions of Sicily and Italy. The Division's most famous action was at Arnhem as part of Operation Market Garden, the attempt to seize a series of bridges to breach the line of the Rhine in September 1944. The Division's final deployment was as part of the occupation forces in Norway where HQ became HQ Norway Command. 6th Airborne's first action was on D Day when they landed East of the Orne to seize the river and canal crossings and protect the left flank of the invasion. They were withdrawn to the UK in August. Their next deployment was in the ground role during the Ardennes battles over the winter of 1944 - 45 ("Battle of the Bulge"). Their next airborne action was the Rhine crossing in March 1945. With 17 US Airborne Division they formed XVIII US Airborne Corps under command of Maj. Gen. Matthew Ridgeway. Their role in this operation ("Varsity") was to seize the town of Haminkeln and the crossings of the River Ijssel around Haminkeln and Ringenberg, north of Wesel. They then advanced into Germany with the rest of 21st Army Group. Their post war deployment was to Palestine, leaving in February 1948.
1st 6th AIRBORNE DIVISION FORMATION SIGNS [PAIR] Pair of woven cloth formation signs depicting Bellerophon astride a Pegasus. A post WW2 pair
1st 9th HAMPSHIRE CYCLIST BATTALION SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine WW1 enamel sweetheart with brooch fixing to reverse. 35 mm x 30 mm Formed November 11th 1911 With HQ at Southampton as a new territorial unit of the regiment. Commanded by Major R.A. Johnson of the 4th Bn. who had done much to develop the 1st Volunteer Battalions Cyclist Sections. Mobilised on 4 Aug. 1914 at Hamilton House, Commercial Road, Southampton.
1st ARMOURED MOTOR BATTERY CAP BADGE A gilding metal headdress badge to the 1st Armoured Motor Battery, being a laurel wreath with the tips joined by an Imperial (King's) crown, across the bottom of the wreath a scroll bearing 1st ARMOURED MOTOR BATTERY and in the centre of the wreath an armoured car on ground, facing right. Looks very much like its been dug up, good original scarce item, has one of the two loops present. Reference http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30103382
1st ARMY GROUP ROYAL ARTILLERY FORMATION SIGN A fine printed formation sign, with heavy glue residue to reverse.
1ST ARMY GROUP ROYAL ARTILLERY [AGRA] FORMATION SLIP ON. A fine formation slip on with what looks like possibly 1st or 8th Army formation sign missing, as you can see the outline of the shield.
1st ARMY GROUP ROYAL CANADIAN ARTILLERY FORMATION SIGN A fine woven cloth formation sign.WW II example of the red "zig-zag" on a blue and red diamond worn by the 1st.and 2nd. Canadian Army Group Royal Artillery.
1st BATTALION EAST SURREY, 4th INFANTRY DIVISION SLIP ON SHOULDER TITLE. A fine stiff manufacture tropical shoulder slip on, with printed & woven formation signs. Name written to reverse.
1st BATTALION MONMOUTHSHIRE REGIMENT WW1 OR's CAP BADGE A good die stamped gilded metal example, with two lugs to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1769 page 159
1st BATTALION NORTHAMPTONSHIRE POST 1881 [PAIR] COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of gilding metal Victorian collar badges, both with two loops to reverse. Reference Churchill page 209 fig 1307
1st BATTALION ROYAL HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT SLIP ON SHOULDER TITLE A fine printed cloth shoulder title of the slipover type. Yellow on black with green trim. Worn by A Company.
1st BATTALION SUFFOLK REGT 3rd INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION COMBINATION A fine battledress combination, with one small moth hole in khaki.
1st BATTALION WARWICKSHIRE VOLUNTEER REGIMENT WW1 VTC CAP BADGE A fine die stamped example, with two loops to the reverse. reference K & K 1682 with J R Gaunt London plate to reverse.
1st BIRMINGHAM PALS BATTALION WARWICKSHIRE REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce brass one piece shoulder title, with three loops to reverse, with backing plate.
1st COAST ARTILLERY TRAINING SCHOOL FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce woven in silk formation sign. Reference Morris Part 2 page 14 no.42 A khaki silk square, inner narrow yellow circle, central yellow cross cannons above blue and white waves and green upper half of segment.
1st CORPS WW2 FORMATION SIGN A good embroidered white spear in a red diamond. Vgc
1st CORPS WW2 FORMATION SIGN A fine printed example. Went overseas to France in Sept. 1939 as part of the British Expeditionery Force (BEF). Upon return to the UK transformed to I Corps District as part of the Home Forces. Overseas again in June 1944 as part of the invasion forces in Normandy, taking part in the whole of the Northwest Europe campaign.
1st CORPS WW2 FORMATION SIGN [SILK] Went overseas to France in Sept. 1939 as part of the British Expeditionery Force (BEF). Upon return to the UK transformed to I Corps District as part of the Home Forces. Overseas again in June 1944 as part of the invasion forces in Normandy, taking part in the whole of the Northwest Europe campaign.
1st DIVISION ROYAL ARTILLERY UNITS SLIP ON SHOULDER TITLE. A fine slip on shoulder title, with printed formation sign.
1st EAST ANGLIAN REGIMENT ASSOCIATION [Past & Present] Past & present Association button hole gilt & enamel badge. 23mm x 24mm
1st EDINBURGH CITY ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS BUSBY GRENADE A excellent silver plated busby grenade to the 1st Edinburgh Artillery Volunteers. Complete with original white horse-hair plume in the socket to the reverse. The 1st Edinburgh (City) Royal Garrison Artillery (Volunteers) was formed as a brigade in 1860 from 9 batteries raised in the City of Edinburgh. The 1st Battery was formed mainly of artists, whilst the members of the 2nd and 4th Batteries were mainly artisans. The brigade's first headquarters was at 21 Castle Street, and its members practiced at the Castle, Leith Fort and Hunter's Bog. Later, the headquarters was located at 28 York Place, and the men carried out gun practice from the gun batteries on Inchkeith. Reference KK Vol 1 item 827 page 225.
1st GLIDER PILOT REGIMENT KINGS CROWN WW2 A fine woven wing. The Glider Pilot Regiment was a British airborne forces unit of the Second World War which was responsible for crewing the British Army's military gliders and saw action in the European Theatre of World War II in support of Allied airborne operations. Established in 1942, the regiment was disbanded in 1957.
1st GUARDS ARMOURED DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine woven formation sign. All seeing eye above a 1. The Guards Armoured Division was an armoured division of the British Army during the Second World War. The division was created in the United Kingdom on 17 June 1941 during World War II from elements of the Guards units, the Grenadier Guards, Coldstream Guards, Scots Guards, Irish Guards. and Welsh Guards.
1st INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A slightly worn white leatherette triangle within a red triangle affixed to a pale k.d. backing with three "press-studs " to the reverse. 1st. Infantry Division fought in North Africa and Italy.
1st KENT RIFLE VOLUNTEERS BUTTON A fine scarce Victorian button, with maker to reverse.
1st KINGS DRAGOON GUARDS ARM / SLEEVE BADGE A fine NCOs white metal sleeve badge with 2 loops to reverse. Interwoven cypher with K/C. Ref Seaman p15 fig5
1st KINGS DRAGOON GUARDS CAP BADGE Brass cap badge with slider to reverse. Worn 1938 to 1949. Double headed Austrian eagle readopted after being dropped in WWI for obvious reasons. Ref K&K Vol2 1885 page 9
1st KINGS DRAGOON GUARDS CAP BADGE & COLLAR BADGE SET An fine bi metal cap badge with slider to the reverse. Cap badge Reference K & K Vol 1 item 735 page 209. And two bi metal collar badges both with two loops to reverse. The regiment attained the title 1st King's Dragoon Guards in 1751. The regiment served as horse cavalry until 1937 when it was mechanised with light tanks. The regiment became part of the Royal Armoured Corps in 1939.
1st KINGS DRAGOON GUARDS CAP BADGE & COLLAR BADGE SET A scarce fine brass cap badge with slider to reverse and two collar badges, both with two loops to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 734 page 209 The regiment attained the title 1st King's Dragoon Guards in 1751. The regiment served as horse cavalry until 1937 when it was mechanised with light tanks. The regiment became part of the Royal Armoured Corps in 1939.
1st KINGS DRAGOON GUARDS CAP BADGE & COLLAR BADGE SET An fine bi metal cap badge with slider to the reverse. A fine first pattern. 1915 to 1937 Cap badge Reference K & K Vol 1 item 735 page 209. And two bi metal collar badges both with two loops to reverse. Blow holes to all, some filled with solder. The regiment attained the title 1st King's Dragoon Guards in 1751. The regiment served as horse cavalry until 1937 when it was mechanised with light tanks. The regiment became part of the Royal Armoured Corps in 1939.
1st KINGS DRAGOON GUARDS OFFICERS FIELD SERVICE CAP BADGE A fine scarce Officers Silver, Gilt and enamel 1915 to 1937 field service cap badge, with two loops and maker Firmin London to reverse. Small sized badge worn on the collar and the field service cap. The regiment attained the title 1st King's Dragoon Guards in 1751. The regiment served as horse cavalry until 1937 when it was mechanised with light tanks. The regiment became part of the Royal Armoured Corps in 1939.
1st KINGS DRAGOON GUARDS OFFICERS FIELD SERVICE FORAGE CAP BADGE & COLLAR BADGE SET A fine Officers slivered & bronze two part construction cap badge, with blade fixings to reverse. And two matching collar badges, both with two loops to reverse. Cap badge, Reference K & K Vol 1 item 735 page 209 The regiment attained the title 1st King's Dragoon Guards in 1751. The regiment served as horse cavalry until 1937 when it was mechanised with light tanks. The regiment became part of the Royal Armoured Corps in 1939.
1st KINGS DRAGOON GUARDS OFFICERS SHOULDER TITLE A scarce fine Officers all brass large one piece shoulder tile, with three loops to reverse. Similar version to Westlake plate 1 item 16, but hasn't got the bottom leg of the "G". Obvious age and of the period. 44 mm x 34 mm.
1st KINGS DRAGOON GUARDS SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title, with two hex fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 2 item 24. 40 mm x 17 mm
1st KINGS DRAGOON GUARDS SHOULDER TITLE A fine post 1913 brass shoulder title, with two hex loops to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 1 item 20.
1st KINGS DRAGOON GUARDS SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce version, with the sharp point at the top of the "1" post 1913 brass shoulder title, with two hex loops to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 1 item 21.
1st KINGS DRAGOON GUARDS SHOULDER TITLE A fine post 1913 brass shoulder title, with two hex loops to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 1 item 20.
1st KINGS DRAGOON GUARDS SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass large shoulder title, with two loops to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 2 item 26.
1st KINGS DRAGOON GUARDS SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce one piece brass shoulder title, with two loops to reverse and maker Narbrourgh Birmingham to reverse.
1st KINGS DRAGOON GUARDS SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title, with two hex fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 2 item 27.
1st KINGS DRAGOON GUARDS SHOULDER TITLES [PAIR] A fine pair of brass metal shoulder titles, both with two hex fixings to each. Reference Westlake Plate 1 item 4. Size of each 29 mm x 17 mm
1st KINGS DRAGOON GUARDS WW1 OR's CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped brass example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 734 page 209
1st KINGS DRAGOON GUARDS WW1 OR's CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped brass example with two lugs to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 734 page 209
1st KINGS DRAGOON GUARDS WW1 OR's CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped brass example with two lugs to reverse. Reference K K Vol 1 item 734 page 209
1st KINGS DRAGOON GUARDS WW1 OR's CAP BADGE A good post 1949 die stamped bi-metal example, with slider to the reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1892 page 9
1st KINGS OWN GURKHA RIFLES (The Malaun Regiment),CAP BADGE A scarce WW2 w/metal cap badge, with two loop fixings to reverse. The Regiment saw ferocious fighting during the Japanese invasion of Malaya. And took part in the successful Allied offensive into Burma and on 3 May 1945 the Burmese capital Rangoon was liberated by British forces. There were still Japanese forces present in Burma but the fight against the Japanese was now ostensibly a mopping up operation
1st LIFE GUARDS CAP BADGE A fine 1st Life Guards K/C GV brass cap badge with slide to reverse. Ref Gaylor Plate 1A and p8
1st MIDDLESEX MACHINE GUN BATTALION 15th [SCOTTISH] DIVISION COMBINATION A fine WW2 three part formation combination.
1st MONMOUTHSHIRE REGIMENT OR's CAP BADGE A good die stamped brass metal example. Slider to the reverse.
1st PATTERN 10th ARMOURED DIVISION WW2 FORMATION SIGN A fine Scarce 1st pattern 1941 10th Armoured Division WW2 cloth formation sign. Pinky red fox's mask embroidered on black felt disc. Faded and a little moth to edge and under nose, please see photos. Formed 1st August 1941 in Palestine from the 1st Cavalry Division. Fought at the Battles of Alam Halfa and El Alamein.
1st PATTERN 8TH CORPS SOUTH WESTERN DISTRICT FORMATION SIGN A fine printed cloth first pattern formation sign of the VIII Corps, the second being a charging knight in white on a red ground. The francolin emblem was adopted in 1940 when the Corps HQ formed a Corps District for the defence of the South West of England (Devon, Cornwall and Somerset). The design made reference to the name of the then commander, General Franklyn. When the Corps moved north to take up an operational role in February 1943 a separate District HQ was formed, South Western District, under Southern Command. The new District took over the francolin badge.
1st QUEENS DRAGOON GUARDS OR's CAP BADGE A fine die stamped white metal example, with two loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1887 page 9
1st ROYAL DRAGOONS / 15th HUSSARS ARM BADGE A fine NCOs arm large badge with two loops to reverse.
1st ROYAL DRAGOONS CAP BADGE A good post 1901 die stamped bi-metal example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 751 page 209
1st ROYAL DRAGOONS OR's CAP BADGE A good post 1949 die stamped bi-metal example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1892 page 9
1st ROYAL DRAGOONS OR's CAP BADGE A good post 1901 die stamped bi-metal example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 751 page 209
1st ROYAL DRAGOONS OR's CAP BADGE A good post 1901 die stamped bi-metal example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 751 page 209
1st ROYAL DRAGOONS VICTORIAN CAP BADGE A fine bi-metal cap badge with 3 loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 750 page 209. The Royal Dragoons (1st Dragoons) was a mounted infantry and later a heavy cavalry regiment of the British Army. The regiment was formed in 1661 as the Tangier Horse. It served for three centuries and was in action during the First World War and the Second World War. It was amalgamated with the Royal Horse Guards to form The Blues and Royals in 1969.
1st ROYAL DRAGOONS WW1 OR's CAP BADGE A good post 1901 die stamped bi-metal example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 751 page 209.
1st ROYAL DRAGOONS WW1 OR's CAP BADGE A good post 1901 die stamped bi-metal example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 751 page 209
1st SOMERSET MILITIA VICTORIAN GLENGARRY A fine die stamped brass example. Crowned strap inscribed 'First Somerset'. To the centre , cap of maintenance of the Duke of Monmouth. Bottom scroll inscribed 'Defendemus'. with two loops to reverse. Slightly rubbed. See photos.
1st SPECIAL AIR SERVICE CLOTH SHOULDER TITLES Two very scarce woven shoulder titles, 1942-45. Some glue residue to reverse. The 1st Special Air Service Brigade (1st SAS) during the Second World War. It was first formed in Cairo in 1941. In January 1943, Colonel Stirling was captured in Tunisia and Paddy Mayne replaced him as commander. In April 1943, the 1st SAS was reorganised into the Special Raiding Squadron under Mayne's command and the Special Boat Squadron was placed under the command of George Jellicoe. The Special Raiding Squadron fought in Sicily and Italy along with the 2nd SAS, which had been formed in North Africa in 1943 in part by the renaming of the Small Scale Raiding Force. The Special Boat Squadron fought in the Aegean Islands and Dodecanese until the end of the war. In 1944 the SAS Brigade was formed from the British 1st and 2nd SAS, the French 3rd and 4th SAS and the Belgian 5th SAS. It was tasked with parachute operations behind the German lines in France and carried out operations supporting the Allied advance through Belgium, the Netherlands (Operation Pegasus), and eventually into Germany (Operation Archway).As a result of Hitler's issuing of the Commando Order on 18 October 1942, the members of the unit faced the additional danger that they would be summarily executed if ever captured by the Germans. In July 1944, following Operation Bulbasket, 34 captured SAS commandos were summarily executed by the Germans. In October 1944, in the aftermath of Operation Loyton another 31 captured SAS commandos were summarily executed by the Germans.
1st VB HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT OR`S HELMET PLATE circa 1885-1901 A good scarce die-stamped white metal example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and applied circlet “Hampshire 1st Volr. Battn.” with tiger to centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC .1st Hampshire RV became a VB of the regiment on Friday 1st July 1881, redesignated 1st VB on 18th August 1885. HQ at Winchester. Many of it’s members served in the Boer War resulting in the Battalion being awarded the honour “South Africa 1900-02” in 1905. Became 4th Battalion in 1908White metal with three long lugs to reverse.
1st VOLUNTEER BATTALION EAST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine w/metal cap badge, a two part cap badge, with two loops fixings to reverse.
1st VOLUNTEER BATTALION LANCASHIRE FUSILIERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce w/m one piece shoulder title, with three loops to reverse. Reference; RA Westlake Collecting metal shoulder titles plate 60 item 936
1st VOLUNTEER BATTALION MANCHESTER REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine scarce bi metal example of a scare cap badge. With slider to reverse.
1st VOLUNTEER BATTALION MIDDLESEX REGIMENT 1896 - 1908 CAP BADGE A fine scarce 1st VB Middlesex Regiment OR’s white metal cap badge circa 1896-1908. Die-stamped with blank scroll Loops VGC HQ at Hornsey. Formed from 3rd Rifle Volunteer Corps. Assumed title 1st VB in 1898. Became 7th Batt. Middlesex Regt. in 1908. Ref Westlake The Rifle Vols. p101
1st VOLUNTEER BATTALION SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT HELMET PLATE A fine Volunteer white metal helmet plate, with two long loops to reverse.
1st WEST INDIA REGIMENT VICTORIAN GILT BUTTON A fine scarce Victorian gilt button, with Pitt & Co London to reverse. 26 mm. 1st West India Regiment the Carolina Corps that had been in existence since 1779, the original intention was both to recruit free blacks from the West Indian population and to purchase slaves from the West Indian plantations. The eighth of the newly raised regiments (Skerrett's) was disbanded the following year but the quality of the new corps led to a further five West India Regiments being raised in 1798. In 1807 all serving black soldiers recruited as slaves in the West India Regiments of the British Army were freed under the Mutiny Act passed by the British parliament that same year. In 1808 the Abolition Act caused all trading in slaves to be "utterly abolished, prohibited and declared to be unlawful". In 1812 a West African recruiting depot was established on Blance Island in Sierre Leone to train West African volunteers for the West India Regiments. By 1816 the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the reduction of the West India regiments to six enabled this depot to be closed. Thereafter all recruitment for the various West Indian regiments that fought in World War I and World War II were West Indian volunteers, with officers and some senior NCOs coming from Britain.
1st WEST YORKSHIRE YEOMANRY CAVALRY / YORKSHIRE DRAGOONS [Queens Own] OFFICERS VICTORIAN COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of scarce silver plated Victorian collar badges, both with two silvered loops to reverse. The regiment was formed as volunteer cavalry known as the South West Yorkshire Yeomanry Cavalry in 1794 during the French Revolutionary Wars. In 1844 it changed its name to the First West Yorkshire Yeomanry Cavalry. Finally in 1897, after the Sheffield squadron had the honour of escorting Her Majesty, Queen Victoria, at Sheffield and being represented at the Royal celebration of that year, the regiment became known as the Queens Own Yorkshire Dragoons. It was converted to an armoured role during the Second World War. In 1956 it merged with the Yorkshire Hussars and the East Riding of Yorkshire Yeomanry to form the Queen's Own Yorkshire Yeomanry. Its lineage is continued today by the Queen's Own Yeomanry.
1st [Kings] DRAGOON GUARDS CAP BADGE White metal post 1937 cap badge with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1887 page 9
1st [Kings] DRAGOON GUARDS CAP BADGE An excellent bi metal example with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 735 page 209
1st [ROYAL] DRAGOONS CAP BADGE & COLLAR BADGE SET A fine bi metal cap badge, with three loops to reverse and a facing pair of collar badges, both with two loops to reverse. Cap badge Reference K & K Vol 1 item 751 page 209
1st [ROYAL] DRAGOONS SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce brass shoulder title, with two hex fixings to reveres. Reference Westlake Plate 4 item 75.
2 / MI 2nd MOUNTED INFANTRY BOER WAR SLOUCH HAT BADGE 2 / MI (2nd Mounted Infantry) Boer War brass slouch hat badge. Included F Company, 2nd Bn. Hampshire Regt. Loops Reference “The Military Insignia of Hampshire & Isle of Wight” by Woods.
2 / MI 2nd MOUNTED INFANTRY BOER WAR SLOUCH HAT BADGE 2 / MI (2nd Mounted Infantry) Boer War brass slouch hat badge. Included F Company, 2nd Bn. Hampshire Regt. Loops Reference “The Military Insignia of Hampshire & Isle of Wight” by Woods.
2 X ROYAL ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERS COLLAR BADGE SETS A fine 1st pattern Officer bronze collar badge set and a fine all brass collar badge set. All with two loops to reverse.
202ND [ASSAM] INDIAN LINES OF COMMUNICATION AREAS FORMATION SIGNS [PAIR] A fine pair of scarce printed or painted formation signs, with backing sewn and some hooks present but not all. Both sun faded slightly, service wear. Blue band [The River Bramaputra] pierced by a Naga tribal spear
205th FIELD HOSPITAL [1st GULF WAR] MEDIC FORMATION SIGN A fine woven cloth formation sign.
20th ARMOURED BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A fine WW2 woven formation sign
20th ARMOURED DIVISION CLOTH FORMATION SIGN A fine fairly modern cloth formation sign. The British Army's 20th Armoured Infantry Brigade (The Iron Fist) is based in Paderborn, northern Germany, as part of the 3rd (United Kingdom) Division. Soldiers serving with the Brigade wear the insignia of a white mailed fist with a blue background - a symbol of the hard punch that this armoured formation gives the enemy. 20th Armoured Infantry Brigade was the last brigade to serve on operations in Iraq and its soldiers are currently serving in Afghanistan on Operation Herrick 20. Although it is not deployed as a formed Headquarters it is responsible for ensuring that all regiments and battalions serving in Afghanistan under the recently closed Task Force Helmand (TFH) Headquarters are trained to the highest standards for the final mission. Previously, the brigade deployed in Afghanistan on HERRICK 15, 2011-2012 and was the lead formation of British troops in Helmand.
20th COUNTY OF LONDON BATTALION [Blackheath & Woolwich] CAP BADGE An scarce white metal example with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1852 page 445.
20th COUNTY OF LONDON BATTALION [Blackheath & Woolwich] CAP BADGE An fine white metal example with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1852 page 445.
20th HUSSARS CAP BADGE A cap badge to the 20th Hussars. Uncleaned for many years. In brass with a slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 793 page 215
20th HUSSARS CAP BADGE A fine brass badge with slider to reverse. Bronze looking but just uncleaned. Reference K&K Vol1 793 page 215
20th HUSSARS OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE & COLLAR SET A fine Officers bronze cap badge with three loops to reverse. And two bronze collar badges, One has three loops and other two & maker Gaunt London to reverse. Cap badge Reference K & K Vol 1 item 793 page 215
20th HUSSARS OFFICERS CAP BADGE & COLLAR SET A fine Officers bronze cap badge with three loops to reverse. And two bronze collar badges, both with two loops and maker J & Co to reverse. Cap badge Reference K & K Vol 1 item 793 page 215
20th HUSSARS PAIR SHOULDER TITLES A fine pair of brass metal shoulder titles, both with two hex fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 8 item 179. 14 mm x 38 mm
20th HUSSARS VICTORIAN COLLAR BADGES [PAIR] A fine pair of scarce ORs collar badges, both with two loop fixings to reverse. Formed in 1862 .The 20th Hussars was a cavalry regiment of the British Army. After service in the First World War it was amalgamated with the 14th King's Hussars to form became the 14th/20th King's Hussars in 1922.
20th HUSSARS VICTORIAN OR`s CAP BADGE A scarce Victorian other ranks brass cap badge with three loops to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 792 page 215
20th HUSSARS VICTORIAN OR`s CAP BADGE A scarce mint Victorian other ranks brass cap badge with three loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 792 page 215
20th HUSSARS VICTORIAN OR`s CAP BADGE & COLLAR SET A scarce Victorian other ranks brass cap badge with three loops to reverse, and two collar badges, both with two loops to reverse.. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 792 page 215
20th HUSSARS VICTORIAN OR`s CAP BADGE & COLLAR SET A scarce Victorian other ranks brass cap badge with three loops to reverse, and two collar badges, both with two loops to reverse.. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 792 page 215
20th HUSSARS WW1 OR's CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped brass example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 793 page 215
20th HUSSARS WW1 OR's CAP BADGE & COLLAR SET A good die stamped brass cap badge and matching collar set. All have two loops to reverse,cap badge has top one of three behind crown missing. Cap badge reference K K Vol 1 793 page 215
20th INDIAN DIVISION WW2 FORMATION SIGN A fine woven WW II Brabant weave example of the white hand holding an Indian Tulwar sword on a black circle. The Division was raised in Bangalore in March 1942 and trained in Ceylon. It was established and trained solely for the war in Burma. The Division saw action in Assam and Burma, where it fought on the Imphal Plain and crossing the Chindwin and Irrawaddy rivers. It played a key role in the attack on Mandalay. Following its recapture of Magwe and the Burma oilfields, the division pursued the Japanese down the Irrawaddy valley to Rangoon. At the end of the war it was transferred to Indo-China to disarm Japanese troops, and was disbanded in March 1946. According to the Divisional Commander, Major General Douglas Gracey, the sword on the badge stood for 'courage, chivalry, and vengeance', an emblem that was understood by British and Indian troops. Reference Morris Book 1 p76
20th INDIAN DIVISION WW2 FORMATION SIGN Embroidered WW II example of the white hand holding an Indian Tulwar sword on a black circle. Glue residue to reverse. The Division was raised in Bangalore in March 1942 and trained in Ceylon. It was established and trained solely for the war in Burma. The Division saw action in Assam and Burma, where it fought on the Imphal Plain and crossing the Chindwin and Irrawaddy rivers. It played a key role in the attack on Mandalay. Following its recapture of Magwe and the Burma oilfields, the division pursued the Japanese down the Irrawaddy valley to Rangoon. At the end of the war it was transferred to Indo-China to disarm Japanese troops, and was disbanded in March 1946. According to the Divisional Commander, Major General Douglas Gracey, the sword on the badge stood for 'courage, chivalry, and vengeance', an emblem that was understood by British and Indian troops. Reference Morris Book 1 p76
20th LONDON REGIMENT [The Queens Own] CAP BADGE A white metal cap badge with slider to reverse. Sealed in 1917. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1852 page 175
20th POLAND POLISH LIGHT ARTILLERY BREAST BADGE A fine enamel badge, with maker threaded disc plate to reverse. A very light scuff to white enamel, but no loss, see photos.
21 S.A.S ARTIST RIFLES SEMI OFFICIAL BADGE A fine white metal semi official version. with loops instead of studs. The genuine original is extremely rare and was made of Silver. Apparently manufactured for a short period, available for sale to serving personnel in the PRI (regimental kit shop). This badge is as close as you can come to an original. Suffices to say that even these 'semi-official' replicas have been counterfeited. This item would make a fine representation in a collection, as the silver originals are unobtainable.
214th INDEPENDANT INFANTRY BRIGADE, HAMPSHIRE COUNTY DIVISION FORMATION COMBINATION A fine scarce Formation combination. Khaki backing bearing a printed 214th Independant Infantry Brigade & woven Hogg for the County of Hampshire formation sign. The Brigade landed with the Division in France on 24 June 1944 and fought throughout the campaign into Germany. It is credited with the same battle honours as its parent Division: Odon, Caen, Bourguebus Ridge, Mont Pincon, Nederrijn, Rhineland and Rhine. Troops from 214th Brigade were the first to make contact with the remnants of 1st Airborne Division at Arnhem - Oosterbeek in September 1944.
214th INDEPENDENT INFANTRY BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A fine printed formation sign, that has been removed from uniform. A conical helm with wings, all in red, on a blue ground. The Brigade landed with the Division in France on 24 June 1944 and fought throughout the campaign into Germany. It is credited with battle honours: Odon, Caen, Bourguebus Ridge, Mont Pincon, Nederrijn, Rhineland and Rhine. Troops from 214th Brigade were the first to make contact with the remnants of 1st Airborne Division at Arnhem - Oosterbeek in September 1944. Throughout its active service the Brigade was commanded by Brigadier Hubert Essame who was to go on to write several major Second World War campaign and regimental histories.
21st ARMOURED BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN. An unusual larger than normal padded woven sign. Measures 75 mm in dia. Very well made, possibly theatre made?
21st ARMOURED BRIGADE WW2 FORMATION SIGN A fine woven WW II formation sign of the red devil behind two blue triangles on a yellow circle, still affixed to a section of pale tropical k.d. material. 21st Armoured Brigade formation of the British Army active during World War II. The brigade served with the British First Army and the British Eighth Army during the fighting in Tunisia and Italy. 1939 to 45
21st ARMY GROUP FORMATION SIGN A good embroidered blue cross on red felt shield. Vgc
21st ARMY GROUP HEADQUARTERS FORMATION SIGN A fine "Brabant Weave" WW II embroidered blue cross on a yellow shield. Worn by H.Q Lines of Communication and Base Sub-Area troops.
21st ARMY TANK BRIGADE, RECCONAISSANCE TROOP FORMATION SIGN A rare 1939 pattern Reconnaissance Troop formation sign, yellow on green, cut from battledress. Served with 1st Army and 8th Army during battles in Tunisia and Italy.
21st LANCERS [EMPRESS OF INDIA'S LANCERS] 1899-1901 CAP BADGE A very scarce Victorian cap badge worn 1899-1901 bi metal with four loops to reverse. Two upright lancer, cypher VRI of Queen Victoria, as Empress of India, surmounted by Victorian crown. Below the Roman numerals XXI . Reference K & K Vol 1 item 795 page 215
21st LANCERS [EMPRESS OF INDIA'S LANCERS] SHOULDER TITLE A fine 21st Lancers brass shoulder title.
21st LANCERS [EMPRESS OF INDIA'S LANCERS] SHOULDER TITLE A fine circa 1908 large brass shoulder title.
21st LANCERS [EMPRESS OF INDIA'S LANCERS] SHOULDER TITLE A scarce fine all brass shoulder title, with two loops to reverse. Very scarce item with Maker F Narborough Birmingham to reverse. Item not in R A Westlake. Large version 32 mm x 19 mm.
21st LANCERS [EMPRESS OF INDIA'S LANCERS] VICTORIAN & KINGS CROWN COLLAR BADGES Two fine collar badges, one Victorian & one Kings Crown. Both bi metal with two loops to the reverse of each.
21st LANCERS [EMPRESS OF INDIA'S LANCERS] VICTORIAN CAP & COLLAR BADGE SET A very scarce excellent bi-metal cap badge and matching collar badges all with 4 loops to reverse. Worn in late Victorian period. The regiment had 3 changes of cap badge between 1898 and 1901, this being the last one. Disbanded in 1922, Reference K&K Vol 1 item 796 page 215. The 21st Lancers (Empress of India's) was a cavalry regiment of the British Army, raised in 1858 and amalgamated with the 17th Lancers in 1922 to form the 17th/21st Lancers. Perhaps its most famous engagement was the Battle of Omdurman, where Winston Churchill (then an officer of the 4th Hussars), rode with the unit.
21st LANCERS [EMPRESS OF INDIA'S LANCERS] VICTORIAN CAP BADGE A very scarce excellent bi-metal cap badge with 4 loops to reverse. Worn in late Victorian period. The regiment had 3 changes of cap badge between 1898 and 1901, this being the last one. Disbanded in 1922, Reference K&K Vol 1 item 796 page 215. The 21st Lancers (Empress of India's) was a cavalry regiment of the British Army, raised in 1858 and amalgamated with the 17th Lancers in 1922 to form the 17th/21st Lancers. Perhaps its most famous engagement was the Battle of Omdurman, where Winston Churchill (then an officer of the 4th Hussars), rode with the unit. In 1898 the 21st Lancers served in the Mahdist War in the Sudan, as the only British cavalry unit involved. It was here that the full regiment charged with lances in the classic cavalry style during the Battle of Omdurman. Of less than 400 men involved in the charge 70 were killed and wounded and the regiment won three Victoria Crosses. This spectacular encounter earned considerable public attention and praise for the regiment, though it was also criticized as a costly and unnecessary anachronism - since the 2,000 Dervish spearmen dispersed by the 21st Lancers could have been destroyed by rifle fire with few if any British losses. Having lost 119 of their horses the regiment ceased to play an effective part in the campaign. "Omdurman" was the regiment's only battle honour, giving rise to the satirical regimental motto of "thou shalt not kill." That same year, the regiment was given the title 21st (Empress of India's) Lancers, taking the name from Queen Victoria who was the Empress of India.
21st LANCERS [EMPRESS OF INDIA'S LANCERS] VICTORIAN CROWN COLLAR BADGES Not quite a pair, two fine scarce Victorian collar badges, four loops to reverse of each.
21st LANCERS [Empress of India's] VICTORIAN COLLAR BADGE Victorian crown bi / metal collar badge with four loops to reverse. The cypher of Queen Victoria [India] to the centre of crossed cavalry lances, with a crown between the pennons and the roman numerals XXI between the lower part of the lances.
21st LANCERS [EMPRESS OF INDIAN] VICTORIAN MATCHING PAIR COLLAR BADGES 21st Lancers (Empress of India's) Matching Victorian Collar Badges. Made from bi-metal and in good condition, both with four loops to reverse.
22nd ARMOURED BRIGADE 1st PATTERN FORMATION SIGN A scarce 1st pattern 1939 issue 22nd Armoured Brigade Cloth Formation Sign, embroidered red stags head on white cloth rectangle. Glue residue to reverse. During the Western Desert Campaign they were at the heart and engaged in Operation Crusader and at the Battles of Gazala, Mersa Matruh, First Alamein and Alam el Halfa. It then joined the 7th Armoured Division (the 'Desert Rats') for the Second Battle of El Alamein. It remained part of 7th Armoured for the rest of the war, including the campaigns in Tunisia, Italy and North West Europe.
22nd BEACH BRIGADE WW2 FORMATION SIGN Scarce WW 2 Combined Operations Command woven black and white Penguin on a khaki background on a canvas type backing. Raised during the war as a force to land with the first assault troops to establish and maintain the beachhead. Worn as facing pairs, this one is left facing. Reference Cole page 94. The penguin was chosen as an emblem for this Brigade when it was decided that a flight of communication aircraft would not be included in its establishment. The penguin, although amphibious, does not fly. Reference http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30071990 The 22nd Beach Brigade, Combined Operations. Formed in the Summer of 1945 at Dalmally for training on the shores of Louch Fyne, Inverary, Argyll-shire, for the intended Invasion of the Japanese Mainland, but the Force was stood down when the usa dropped the atom bombs on the Two Japanese Cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. We know of at least one unit under command of 22nd Beach Brigade because of a casualty. He was:Nugent, J, S/Sgt, 13119435, 101 Royal Pioneer Beach Assault Group, 22 Beach Brigade. Reference http://www.combinedops.com/COM_THEY_ALSO_SERVED.htm
22nd BEACH BRIGADE WW2 FORMATION SIGN Scarce printed WW 2 Combined Operations Command black and white Penguin on a khaki background on a canvas type waterproof material. Raised during the war as a force to land with the first assault troops to establish and maintain the beachhead. Worn as facing pairs, this one is right facing. Reference Cole page 94. The penguin was chosen as an emblem for this Brigade when it was decided that a flight of communication aircraft would not be included in its establishment. The penguin, although amphibious, does not fly. Reference http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30071990 The 22nd Beach Brigade, Combined Operations. Formed in the Summer of 1945 at Dalmally for training on the shores of Louch Fyne, Inverary, Argyll-shire, for the intended Invasion of the Japanese Mainland, but the Force was stood down when the usa dropped the atom bombs on the Two Japanese Cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. We know of at least one unit under command of 22nd Beach Brigade because of a casualty. He was:Nugent, J, S/Sgt, 13119435, 101 Royal Pioneer Beach Assault Group, 22 Beach Brigade. Reference http://www.combinedops.com/COM_THEY_ALSO_SERVED.htm
22nd BEACH BRIGADE WW2 FORMATION SIGN Scarce printed faded WW 2 Combined Operations Command black and white Penguin on a khaki background on a canvas type waterproof material. Some glue residue to reverse. Raised during the war as a force to land with the first assault troops to establish and maintain the beachhead. Worn as facing pairs. Reference Cole page 94. The penguin was chosen as an emblem for this Brigade when it was decided that a flight of communication aircraft would not be included in its establishment. The penguin, although amphibious, does not fly. Reference http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30071990 The 22nd Beach Brigade, Combined Operations. Formed in the Summer of 1945 at Dalmally for training on the shores of Louch Fyne, Inverary, Argyll-shire, for the intended Invasion of the Japanese Mainland, but the Force was stood down when the usa dropped the atom bombs on the Two Japanese Cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. We know of at least one unit under command of 22nd Beach Brigade because of a casualty. He was:Nugent, J, S/Sgt, 13119435, 101 Royal Pioneer Beach Assault Group, 22 Beach Brigade. Reference http://www.combinedops.com/COM_THEY_ALSO_SERVED.htm
22nd CHESHIRE REGIMENT BANDSMENS POUCH BADGE An excellent pouch badge, with two loops and maker F Narbourgh Birmingham to reverse.
22nd COMMANDO BEACH BRIGADE WW2 FORMATION SIGN Scarce printed used WW 2 Combined Operations Command black and white Penguin on a khaki background on a canvas type waterproof material. Raised during the war as a force to land with the first assault troops to establish and maintain the beachhead. Worn as facing pairs, this one is right left. Reference Cole page 94. The penguin was chosen as an emblem for this Brigade when it was decided that a flight of communication aircraft would not be included in its establishment. The penguin, although amphibious, does not fly. Reference http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30071990 The 22nd Beach Brigade, Combined Operations. Formed in the Summer of 1945 at Dalmally for training on the shores of Louch Fyne, Inverary, Argyll-shire, for the intended Invasion of the Japanese Mainland, but the Force was stood down when the usa dropped the atom bombs on the Two Japanese Cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. We know of at least one unit under command of 22nd Beach Brigade because of a casualty. He was:Nugent, J, S/Sgt, 13119435, 101 Royal Pioneer Beach Assault Group, 22 Beach Brigade. Reference http://www.combinedops.com/COM_THEY_ALSO_SERVED.htm
22nd Dragoons WW2 OR's CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped white metal example. Raised 1st December 1940 at Blundell sands Liverpool. Disbanded 30th November 1945. Slider to the reverse. Makers stamp Firmin, London. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1912 page 15
22nd DRAGOONS WW2 OR's CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped white metal example, with slider to the reverse. Raised 1st December 1940 in Liverpool. Disbanded 30th November 1945. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1912 page 15
22nd DRAGOONS WW2 OR's CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped white metal example, with two loops to the reverse. Raised 1st December 1940 in Liverpool. Disbanded 30th November 1945. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1912 page 15
22nd DRAGOONS WW2 OR's CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped white metal example, with two loops to the reverse. Raised 1st December 1940 in Liverpool. Disbanded 30th November 1945. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1912 page 15
22nd DRAGOONS WW2 OR's CAP BADGE A good Indian made cast white metal example, with two loops to the reverse. Raised 1st December 1940 in Liverpool. Disbanded 30th November 1945. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1912 page 15
22nd DRAGOONS WW2 OR's CAP BADGE A good Indian made cast white metal example, with two loops to the reverse. Raised 1st December 1940 in Liverpool. Disbanded 30th November 1945. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1912 page 15
22nd EAST AFRICAN BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A fine unused, but shaped, printed cloth formation sign. The Division saw service with the 11th African and East African Divisions in Italian East Africa and Abyssinia and Burma as part of the Fourteenth Army. An elephant on a black circular background. Reference Cole p 92
22nd EAST AFRICAN BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A fine unused printed cloth formation sign. The Division saw service with the 11th African and East African Divisions in Italian East Africa and Abyssinia and Burma as part of the Fourteenth Army. An elephant on a black circular background. Reference Cole p 92
22nd FOOT [CHESHIRE] 1874-1881 GLENGARRY BADGE A fine all brass badge with two loop fixings to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 455 page 161 The Cheshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the Prince of Wales' Division. The 22nd Regiment of Foot was raised by the Duke of Norfolk in 1689 and was able to boast an independent existence of over 300 years. The regiment was expanded in 1881 as part of the Childers Reforms by the linking of the 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment of Foot and the militia and rifle volunteers of Cheshire. The title 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment continued to be used within the regiment.
231st INDEPENDENT INFANTRY BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN Woven cloth formation sign. Garrisoned in Malta during the Italian and German air attacks when the island was under siege. Made up of 1st Battalion Hampshire Regiment, 1st Battalion Dorset Regiment and the 2nd Battalion Devonshire Regiment. Siege raised in April 1943. Brigade moved to Egypt and took part in Sicily landings and Europe. Very hard fought brigade. Faded with some wear. Reference Waring 322A
23rd COUNTY OF LONDON BATTALION CAP BADGE A bi metal cap badge with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1855 page 445
23rd COUNTY OF LONDON BATTALION SWEETHEART BROOCH An excellent very unusual enamel sweetheart brooch, with brooch fixing to reverse.
23rd DIVISION FLANDERS 1917 GREETINGS CARD A fine card sent from the front. To commemorate the Division's actions at The Battle of The Menin Road, 20th September 1917. By WWI War Artist Major G V Breffit Good condition for 100 years old.
23rd HUSSARS CAP BADGE A fine bi metal cap badge, with slider , strengthner behind crown & blow holes to reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1913 page 17 The 23rd Hussars was a cavalry regiment of the British Army raised in World War II in existence from 1940 to 1946. It had no lineal connection with the earlier 23rd Regiment of (Light) Dragoons (1794–1802). landed in France in June 1944, taking heavy casualties in the Battle of Normandy. It spearheaded Operation Epsom, reaching the Odon river between Mouen and Mondrainville. It was embroiled in Operation Goodwood, where its assault on Bourguébus Ridge on the first day was brought to a halt. After Goodwood, the losses of armour within the division were so high that the 24th Lancers were disbanded and its remnants absorbed by the 23rd Hussars. The Regiment then took part in Operation Bluecoat, intended to secure the key road junction of Vire and the high ground of Mont Pinçon, which would allow the American exploitation of their breakout on the western flank of the Normandy beachhead. The 11th Armoured Division was subsequently attached to XXX Corps, which captured Flers, Putanges and Argentan in the battle of the Falaise pocket.
23rd HUSSARS OFFICERS S/GILT CAP BADGE A mint two part Kings Crown Officers Silvered & Gilt cap badge, with two long loops to reverse. Raised in 1940 for service during WWII. Reference K & K Vol 2 1913 The 23rd Hussars was a cavalry regiment of the British Army raised in World War II in existence from 1940 to 1946. It had no lineal connection with the earlier 23rd Regiment of (Light) Dragoons (1794–1802). landed in France in June 1944, taking heavy casualties in the Battle of Normandy. It spearheaded Operation Epsom, reaching the Odon river between Mouen and Mondrainville. It was embroiled in Operation Goodwood, where its assault on Bourguébus Ridge on the first day was brought to a halt. After Goodwood, the losses of armour within the division were so high that the 24th Lancers were disbanded and its remnants absorbed by the 23rd Hussars. The Regiment then took part in Operation Bluecoat, intended to secure the key road junction of Vire and the high ground of Mont Pinçon, which would allow the American exploitation of their breakout on the western flank of the Normandy beachhead. The 11th Armoured Division was subsequently attached to XXX Corps, which captured Flers, Putanges and Argentan in the battle of the Falaise pocket.
23rd HUSSARS OFFICERS S/GILT CAP BADGE A mint two part Kings Crown Officers Silvered & Gilt cap badge, with two long loops to reverse. Raised in 1941 for service during WWII. Reference K & K Vol 2 1913
23rd HUSSARS WW2 OR's CAP BADGE A good scarce die cast bi metal example, with Slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1913 page 17 Raised 1st December 1940 at Penkridge Staffordshire. Disbanded 21st January 1946
23rd HUSSARS WW2 OR's CAP BADGE A good scarce die cast bi metal example, with Slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1913 page 17 Raised 1st December 1940 at Penkridge Staffordshire. Disbanded 21st January 1946
23rd HUSSARS WW2 OR's CAP BADGE A good scarce die cast bi metal example, with Slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1913 page 17 Raised 1st December 1940 at Penkridge Staffordshire. Disbanded 21st January 1946
23rd INFANTRY BRIGADE GROUP FORMATION SIGN. A fine scarce printed example. 1946 pattern to 1947 internal security duties in India. Short period. Ref Boulanger page 228
23rd LONDON ARMOURED CAR COMPANY CAP BADGE A fine scarce bi metal cap badge of the 23rd London Armoured Car Company in use circa 1938-39. Good condition with lugs undamaged to reverse. 44mm high.
23rd LONDON ARMOURED CAR COMPANY CAP BADGE A fine scarce bi metal cap badge of the 23rd London Armoured Car Company in use circa 1938-39. Good condition with lugs undamaged to reverse. 44mm high. Originally a decendant of The County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters). In June 1922, it was renumbered as the 23rd (London) Armoured Car Company, Royal Tank Corps and on 30 April 1939 it was transferred to the Royal Armoured Corps
23rd LONDON REGIMENT ANODISED CAP BADGE MAKER J R GAUNT LONDON A fine gold / silver anodised / staybright cap badge with slider and maker J R Gaunt London to reverse.
23rd LONDON REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE 23rd London Regiment White on Red Embroidered Cloth Shoulder Title. Some damage to top edge. see photos
23rd SOUTHERN CORPS T.A FORMATION SIGN. A printed cloth formation sign of a mythical beast, goat head and trunk in brown, fish tail, in brown with yellow tail end, on a blue ground. The figure represents Capricorn which, although the twelfth sign of the zodiac, also represents the tropic of Capricorn, set at approximately latitude 23 degrees south. In February 1939, as part of the reorganisation of the Territorial Army Field Forces announced the previous Autumn, the formation of thirteen Territorial Army Companies of the Corps of Military Police was authorised, on a scale on one for each TA Division. These Companies were raised from April 1939 onward . 122 (Southern) Corps Provost Company, RMP (TA) - Finsbury. Renumbered as 23 (Southern) Corps Pro Coy, RMP (TA) in 1951, then again as 253 (GHQ) Provost Company, RMP (TA) in 1955, relocating to Tulse Hill, London.
24th ENGINEER GROUP TA FORMATION SIGN A fine 3rd pattern woven cloth formation sign. Covered Lancashire, Cheshire and Staffordshire. Ref Morris Part 2 p33
24th INDEPENDENT GUARDS BRIGADE GROUP [1st PATTERN] FORMATION SIGN A fine printed cloth formation sign. WW II first pattern.This Division fought in North Africa and Italy. Some paper residue to reverse, reminiscence of being glued to frame, for display purposes.
24th INDEPENDENT INFANTRY BRIGADE [GUARDS] FORMATION SIGN A fine woven cloth formation sign. The 24th Infantry Brigade was an infantry brigade formation of the British Army from the First World War, serving through the Second World War, until 1999 when it was merged with the 5th Airborne Brigade to form 16 Air Assault Brigade.
24th LANCER OFFICERS CAP BADGE Gilt & Enamel Cap Badge full size. Their is a lot of debate about these badges. Gaunts produced these badges during wartime [WW2] but they were die cast solid backed. The badge was an officers only and worn on No 1 Dress cap. This cap badge that`s for sale is one that is a die struck example that is incorrect, and sold as incorrect. Its widely know that Gaunts manufactured them in the 70 s for the collectors market. Would make a fine example in a collection until a genuine example could be found. Genuine item on this site solid cast construction, with east west loops to reverse.Code: 51761 if required. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1914 page 17.
24th LANCER OFFICERS NO 1 DRESS WW2 CAP BADGE A fine WW2 raised No 1 Dress cap badge, Solid cast construction, with east west loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1914 page 17. Their is a lot of debate about these badges. Gaunts produced these badges during wartime [WW2] but they were die cast solid backed. The badge was an officers only and worn on No 1 Dress cap. Their are a lot of die struck example that are incorrect. Its widely know that Gaunts manufactured them in the 70 s for the collectors market. The 24th Lancers was a cavalry regiment of the British Army which existed from late 1940 to mid-1944. Assigned to the 8th Armoured Brigade, the regiment fought during the Invasion of Normandy before being disbanded in July 1944. After disbandment, the regiment's personnel were sent to other cavalry regiments as reinforcements.
24th LANCER OFFICERS NO 1 DRESS WW2 CAP BADGE A fine WW2 raised No 1 Dress cap badge, Solid cast construction, with east west loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1914 page 17. Their is a lot of debate about these badges. This cap badge is the original cap badge. JR Gaunt produced these badges during wartime WW2 but they were cast solid backed. The badge was an officers only and worn on No 1 Dress cap. Their are a lot of die struck example that are incorrect. Its widely know that Gaunt manufactured them in the 70 s for the collectors market. The 24th Lancers was a cavalry regiment of the British Army which existed from late 1940 to mid-1944. Assigned to the 8th Armoured Brigade, the regiment fought during the Invasion of Normandy before being disbanded in July 1944. After disbandment, the regiment's personnel were sent to other cavalry regiments as reinforcements.
24th LANCERS CAP BADGE A white metal cap badge with 2 loops to reverse. War raised cavalry 1941-48 only. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1914 page 17
24th LANCERS CAP BADGE A white metal cap badge with 2 loops to reverse. War raised cavalry 1941-48 only. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1914 page 17
24th LANCERS OFFICERS SILVER COLLAR BADGE / SWEETHEART 1940-45 A fine unmarked cast silver Officers Collar badge, or sweetheart with brooch fixing to reverse, and little ring eyelet behind crown for fastening with thread as back up.
24th QUEENS LANCERS OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine Officers bronze cap badge with two blade fixings to reverse. Reference K&K Vol2 1914
25th COUNTY OF LONDON (Cyclists battalion) OFFICERS OSD CAP BADGE Volunteer cyclist units had been formed as early as the 1880s, with the first complete bicycle unit (the 26th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers) being raised in 1888.[1] Cyclists were employed on an intermittent basis during the South African War - whilst they were not deployed as organised combat formations, the bicycle was found to be invaluable for reconnaissance and communications work. A good scarce die cast bronze metal example, with brooch fixing to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1857 page 445
25th COUNTY OF LONDON [CYCLIST BATTALION] OFFICERS CAP BADGE 25th County of London (Cyclist) Bn. The London Regiment post 1908 OSD bronze badge. A good scarce die-cast example with voided crown. Long loops
25th DRAGOONS CAP BADGE Bi metal example with two loops to reverse. Reference KK Vol2 item 1915 page 17
25th DRAGOONS CAP BADGE Bi metal example with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1915 page 17. The 25th Dragoons was a cavalry regiment of the British Army from 1941 to 1947. The regiment was raised in Sialkot, India, in February 1941 from a cadre of personnel taken from the 3rd Carabiniers along with volunteers from infantry regiments. It was initially assigned to 4th Indian Armoured Brigade (which later became 254th Indian Armoured Brigade and, still later, 254th Indian Tank Brigade). In 1943, it was reassigned to Indian XV Corps and transported in great secrecy to Arakan prior to taking part in the Battle of the Admin Box, in which its M3 Lee tanks proved decisive. It spent the remainder of the war in India and Burma. It was part of 50th Indian Tank Brigade and based in Madras and Bangalore prior to being disbanded in 1947.
25th DRAGOONS CAP BADGE Bi metal example with two loops to reverse. Reference KK Vol2 item 1915 page 17
25th DRAGOONS CAP BADGE Bi metal two part example with two loops & fixings to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1915 page 17
25th INDIAN INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION SIGNS Two signs but not identical, both with backing kakhi to reverse. WW II printed examples of the black "Ace of Spades" on a green square. As part of 14th.Army this Division fought with distinction at Kangaw,one of the fiercest battles of the Arakan and Burma campaigns,and early in 1945 took part in the first large scale amphibious operation in South-East Asia to liberate Akyab. Can be purchased individually if required.
25th INDIAN INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION SIGNS Very different might be theater made padded type formation signs, both with backing kakhi to reverse. Very unusual items. WW II examples of the black "Ace of Spades" on a green square. As part of 14th.Army this Division fought with distinction at Kangaw,one of the fiercest battles of the Arakan and Burma campaigns,and early in 1945 took part in the first large scale amphibious operation in South-East Asia to liberate Akyab.
264th [SCOTTISH] BEACH BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce printed formation sign. Two little cotton marks in the corners, were it had been attached to a display frame.
26th ENGINEER GROUP ROYAL ENGINEERS FORMATION SIGN A fine unused printed formation sign. 26 Engineer Regiment RE is a regiment of the British Army's Royal Engineers. It is based at Swinton Barracks, Salisbury Plain.
26th ENGINEER GROUP TA FORMATION SIGN A fine printed formation sign. A "cobalt" blue rectangle on which a white standing horse. The background colour is that used by RE vehicles as an arm of service flash and the badge incorporates a white horse, typical of hill figures around Wiltshire, the Group HQ being in Salisbury. Cole claims that it most resembles the Westbury horse There is no information on when this Group was formed or disbanded. Because it is listed by Cole (1949/1953) it may have been created on the reinstitution of the TA in 1947.
26th HUSSARS CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped gilded metal cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Raised in India in 1941. Reference Gaylor plate 5A
26th HUSSARS WW2 OR's CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped gilded metal example, with two loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1916 page 17
26th INDIAN INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A scarce woven formation sign, with three poppers to reverse. A yellow/black Royal Bengal tiger stepping through a light blue triangle on a black triangular background [a little tatty on one edge as seen in the photos,hence price]. Reference Cole page 82. The triangle was taken from the Greek letter delta, for it was in the Honli Delta that the Division was raised from HQ Presidency and Assam District Troops, in April 1942. Because of its Badge it was known as the "Tigers Head" Division. They were moved into the Arakan Area in the Winter of 1943, they first saw action in January 1943 in the Kalapinzin Valley and South of the Maundaw-Buthidaung Road. The Division fought its way to the relief of the 7th Division in their "Admin Box" at Sinzwa, the formation took part in the Amphibious Operation down the Burma coast in support of the "Fourteenth Army", through Mandalay, Meiktilla, and down the Irrawaddy. Allocated the task of Capturing Rangoon by sea, troops were landed ten miles south of the City on the 2nd May 1945, and were able to Capture the City before the arrival of troops from the main body of the "Fourteenth Army" advancing southwards from Pegu. After the Capture of Rangoon the Division was returned to India to become part of the 34th Corps, and subsequently saw service in the Dutch East-Indies.
26th INDIAN INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine unused silk formation sign. A yellow/black Royal Bengal tiger stepping through a light blue triangle on a black triangular background Reference Cole page 82. The triangle was taken from the Greek letter delta, for it was in the Honli Delta that the Division was raised from HQ Presidency and Assam District Troops, in April 1942. Because of its Badge it was known as the "Tigers Head" Division. They were moved into the Arakan Area in the Winter of 1943, they first saw action in January 1943 in the Kalapinzin Valley and South of the Maundaw-Buthidaung Road. The Division fought its way to the relief of the 7th Division in their "Admin Box" at Sinzwa, the formation took part in the Amphibious Operation down the Burma coast in support of the "Fourteenth Army", through Mandalay, Meiktilla, and down the Irrawaddy. Allocated the task of Capturing Rangoon by sea, troops were landed ten miles south of the City on the 2nd May 1945, and were able to Capture the City before the arrival of troops from the main body of the "Fourteenth Army" advancing southwards from Pegu. After the Capture of Rangoon the Division was returned to India to become part of the 34th Corps, and subsequently saw service in the Dutch East-Indies.
27th ARMOURED BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce 27th Armoured Brigade embroidered formation sign. Seahorse on blue felt shield. Landed in Normandy on D Day as part of 21st Army Group. Disbanded 30th July 1944. Badge designed by Captain Tony Farrell, 44 RTR.
27th INDEPENDENT INFANTRY BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN. 27th Independent Infantry Brigade, mint unused. A fine scarce printed cloth formation sign. Three 9s on a blue backing with a red inverted triangle. Ref Morris Part 1 p51
27th LANCER CAP BADGE A fine Kings crown bi-metal cap badge with slide to reverse. Visible fixing hole behind elephants head. War raised in India in 1940. Disbanded in August 1945. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1917 page 17.
27th LANCER CAP BADGE A fine Kings crown bi-metal cap badge with slide to reverse. Visible fixing hole behind elephants head. War raised in India in 1940. Disbanded in August 1945. Reference K K Vol 1 item 1917 page 17.
27th LANCERS OR`s CAP BADGE A fine scarce Kings crown bi-metal cap badge with slide to reverse. War raised in India in 1940. Disbanded in August 1945. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1917 page 17.
27th LANCERS OR`s CAP BADGE A fine scarce Kings crown bi-metal cap badge with slide to reverse. Visible fixing hole behind elephants head. War raised in India in 1940. Disbanded in August 1945. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1917 page 17.
27th PUNJABIS MAJORS FULL DRESS SCARLET TUNIC c,1903/22 27th Punjabis Major’s Full Dress Scarlet Tunic c. 1903-22, a fine quality example in scarlet cloth, with green facings gold lace trim gilt buttons shoulder cords with correct rank badges, named inside to Major C. W.Keene, remains of tailor’s label showing the address ‘Simla Umb...’, together with linen waist belt, this with full dress sword slings full dress waist sash of maroon colour, good overall condition
28th COUNTY OF LONDON BATTALION ARTIST RIFLES CAP BADGE White metal first pattern cap badge with slider fitting to the reverse. The heads of Mars and Minerva above a furled scroll bearing the title,"Artists" Reference KK Vol 2 item 2426 page 175
28th COUNTY OF LONDON BATTALION ARTIST RIFLES CAP BADGE Gilding metal first pattern cap badge with replacement slider fitting to the reverse, previously two loops as seen in photo. The heads of Mars and Minerva above a furled scroll bearing the title,"Artists" Reference KK Vol 2 item 2426 page 175
28th COUNTY OF LONDON BATTALION ARTIST RIFLES CAP BADGE Brass cap badge with slider fitting to the reverse. The heads of Mars and Minerva above a scroll,"Artists Rifles." Reference KK Vol 2 item 1858 page 175
28th COUNTY OF LONDON BATTALION ARTIST RIFLES CAP BADGE Brass cap badge with slider fitting to the reverse. The heads of Mars and Minerva above a scroll,"Artists Rifles." Reference KK Vol 2 item 1858 page 175
28th COUNTY OF LONDON BATTALION ARTIST RIFLES OR's CAP BADGE A good die stamped brass 2nd pattern example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item1858 page 445
28th COUNTY OF LONDON REGIMENT [Artist Rifles] OR's CAP BADGE Sealed in 1938 a good die stamped white metal with Slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2426 page 175
28th LONDON REGIMENT [Artist Rifles] OR's CAP BADGE A good die stamped white metal 1st pattern example, with slider to reverse Reference KK Vol 2 item 1858 page 175
2nd 5th & 11th WEST YORKSHIRE FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce woven formation flash. Reference Badges on Battle Dress by Jon Mills Vol 1, item 701 page 117
2nd AGRA [ARMY GROUP ROYAL ARTILLERY] FORMATION SIGN A fine printed cloth 2nd AGRA Formation Sign Badge. Fought in the Netherlands 1944-45. Ref Waring 517
2nd ANTI AIRCRAFT DIVISION [2nd AA DIVISION] FORMATION SIGN A fine woven cloth formation sign, Reference Cole page 54. The design of the badge reflects the motto of the Division, 'We sweep the skies'. There may also be a connection with the witches of Pendle, given the responsibility of the formation for parts of the North. A version of this sign exists with a slightly amended pattern and stencilled on khaki material. Current thinking suggests the red and blue version is the first pattern and the khaki stencilled version is the second, 'austerity', issue, worn from 1941. However, both patterns could probably be seen together in any one unit until the Anti-Aircraft Corps and Divisions were disbanded in October 1942. The Division was formed on 10 December 1936 from TA units based in the Midlands and North. Its original area of responsibility was north west from a line from Harwich to the Solent and it was later made responsible for the defence of the East Midlands and North-East Anglia.
2nd ANTI AIRCRAFT DIVISION [2nd AA DIVISION] FORMATION SIGN A fine woven cloth formation sign, Reference Cole page 54. The design of the badge reflects the motto of the Division, 'We sweep the skies'. There may also be a connection with the witches of Pendle, given the responsibility of the formation for parts of the North. Worn from 1941 until the Anti-Aircraft Corps and Divisions were disbanded in October 1942. The Division was formed on 10 December 1936 from TA units based in the Midlands and North. Its original area of responsibility was north west from a line from Harwich to the Solent and it was later made responsible for the defence of the East Midlands and North-East Anglia.
2nd ARMY CLOTH FORMATION SIGN A good embroidered formation sign , white shield blue cross with yellow sword in reference B L Davis 43
2nd BATTALION CAMERON HIGHLANDERS, 4TH [INDIAN] DIVISION FORMATION COMBINATION A Fine scarce Formation combination. Khaki backing bearing printed 4th Indian Infantry Division and Cameron Tartan square, with one red felt Infantry arm of service stripe. Some glue residue to reverse. Worn 1944-45. The 2nd Battalion, which was still in Sudan at the start of the war, moved to Egypt and then Libya as part of the 11th Indian Infantry Brigade in the 2nd South African Infantry Division and following the Battle of Gazala was captured when Tobruk fell on June 1942. It was reformed in the UK in December 1942 and sent to Italy as part of the reformed 11th Indian Infantry Brigade in the 4th Indian Division in January 1944 and served in Tunisia, Italy and, at the end of the war, in Greece.
2nd BATTALION WESSEX YEOMANRY ANODISED SHOULDER TITLES A good pair of staybright / anodised aluminium shoulder titles to the Wessex Yeomanry. Two pins and caps to the reverse of each.
2nd BATTALION WESSEX YEOMANRY ANODISED SHOULDER TITLES A good pair of staybright / anodised aluminium shoulder titles to the Wessex Yeomanry. Two pins and caps to the reverse of each.
2nd CHESHIRE RAILWAY ENGINEERS VOLUNTEERS COLLAR BADGE Scarce white metal die struck single collar badge with 2 loops to reverse. Reference K&K Vol1 887 for cap badge
2nd COUNTY OF LONDON [WESTMINSTER DRAGOONS] CAP BADGE A fine scarce post 1938 die stamped white metal example, with two loops to reverse.
2nd DRAGOON GUARDS [Bays] VICTORIAN ARM BADGE A fine large gilding metal arm badge, with two loops to reverse. 55 mm x 50 mm. The 2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays) was a cavalry regiment in the British Army, first raised in 1685 by King James II. It saw service for three centuries, before being amalgamated into the 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards in 1959.
2nd DRAGOON GUARDS [Bays] [PAIR] OFFICERS BRONZE COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of Officers bronze collar badges, one with J R Gaunt London late Jennens and both with two loops to reverse. First raised in 1685 by King James II. It saw service for three centuries, before being amalgamated into the 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards in 1959. A good post 1901 die stamped brass example. Early pattern king's crown cap badge.The title "Bays" in old English script to the centre of a crowned wreath of laurel.
2nd DRAGOON GUARDS [Queen's Bays] First raised in 1685 by King James II. It saw service for three centuries, before being amalgamated into the 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards in 1959. A good post 1901 die stamped brass example. Early pattern king's crown cap badge with slider to the reverse. The title "Bays" in old English script to the centre of a crowned wreath of laurel. Reference K&K Vol 1 737
2nd DRAGOON GUARDS [Queen's Bays] CAP BADGE First raised in 1685 by King James II. It saw service for three centuries, before being amalgamated into the 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards in 1959. A good post 1901 die stamped brass example. Early pattern king's crown cap badge with shortened slider to the reverse. The title "Bays" in old English script to the centre of a crowned wreath of laurel. Reference K&K Vol 1 737
2nd DRAGOON GUARDS [Queens Bays] OR's CAP BADGE A good post 1953 die stamped gilded metal example. Slider to the reverse.
2nd DRAGOON GUARDS [The Bays] CAP BADGE First raised in 1685 by King James II. It saw service for three centuries, before being amalgamated into the 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards in 1959. A good post 1901 die stamped brass example. Early pattern king's crown cap badge.The title "Bays" in old English script to the centre of a crowned wreath of laurel. Reference K&K Vol 1 737, with slider to reverse, strengthening bar & Maker Firmin London.
2nd DRAGOON GUARDS [The Bays] OFFICERS BRONZE CAP & COLLAR BADGE SET First raised in 1685 by King James II. It saw service for three centuries, before being amalgamated into the 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards in 1959. A good scarce post 1901 Officers bronze and two collar badges. Early pattern king's crown cap badge.The title "Bays" in old English script to the centre of a crowned wreath of laurel. Reference K&K Vol 1 737. Cap badge with two blade fixings to reverse [one is a little fragile, but still firm], and the two collars both with two loops to reverse.
2nd DRAGOON GUARDS [The Bays] OFFICERS GILT COLLAR BADGE A fine Kings crown Officers cast gilt collar badge, with two loops to reverse. First raised in 1685 by King James II. It saw service for three centuries, before being amalgamated into the 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards in 1959. A good post 1901 die stamped brass example. Early pattern king's crown cap badge.The title "Bays" in old English script to the centre of a crowned wreath of laurel.
2nd DRAGOON GUARDS [The Bays] OR's CAP BADGE First raised in 1685 by King James II. It saw service for three centuries, before being amalgamated into the 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards in 1959. A good post 1901 die stamped brass example. Early pattern king's crown cap badge.The title "Bays" in old English script to the centre of a crowned wreath of laurel. Reference K&K Vol 1 737, with two lugs to the reverse.
2nd DRAGOON GUARDS [The Bays] SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title, with hex loops to reverse. Reference R A Westlake Plate 2 item 29. Worn until 1921.
2nd DRAGOON GUARDS [The Bays] VICTORIAN CAP & COLLAR BADGE SET First raised in 1685 by King James II. It saw service for three centuries, before being amalgamated into the 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards in 1959. A good scarce pre 1901 Victorian cap badge and two collar badges. Victorian Crown with The title "Bays" in old English script to the centre of a crowned wreath of laurel. Reference K&K Vol 1 item 736 page 209. cap badge with two loop fixings to reverse, and the two collars both with two loops to reverse.
2nd DRAGOON GUARDS [The Bays] VICTORIAN CAP & COLLAR BADGE SET First raised in 1685 by King James II. It saw service for three centuries, before being amalgamated into the 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards in 1959. A good scarce pre 1901 Victorian cap badge and two collar badges. Victorian Crown with The title "Bays" in old English script to the centre of a crowned wreath of laurel. Reference K&K Vol 1 item 736 page 209. cap badge with two loop fixings to reverse, and the two collars both with two loops to reverse.
2nd DRAGOON GUARDS [THE QUEENS BAYS] LARGE SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce large brass shoulder title, with two loop fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake item 30 plate 2, the version with a gap at the bottom of the "A".
2nd DRAGOON GUARDS [The Queens Bays] OR's CAP BADGE A good post 1901 die stamped brass example. Slider to the reverse.
2nd DRAGOON GUARDS [THE QUEENS BAYS] SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce hand cut brass shoulder title, with two loop fixings to reverse. 30 mm x 10 mm. First raised in 1685 by King James II. It saw service for three centuries, before being amalgamated into the 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards in 1959.
2nd DRAGOON GUARDS [THE QUEENS BAYS] [PAIR SMALL] SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass pair of shoulder titles, both with two loops to reverse. Smaller version with gap at bottom of the "A" Reference Westlake item 33 plate 2.
2nd DRAGOON GUARDS, QUEENS BAYS KINGS CROWN COLLAR BADGES [PAIR] A fine pair of or`s collar badges, both with two loops to reverse.
2nd DRAGOON GUARDS, QUEENS BAYS KINGS CROWN COLLAR BADGE A fine Kings crown Officers gilt collar badge, with two loops to reverse. First raised in 1685 by King James II. It saw service for three centuries, before being amalgamated into the 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards in 1959. A good post 1901 die stamped brass example. Early pattern king's crown cap badge.The title "Bays" in old English script to the centre of a crowned wreath of laurel.
2nd DRAGOONS GUARDS [Queens Bays] SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title, with two hex type loops to reverse. Reference R A Westlake plate 2 item 29 The Gentleman that phoned me, was correct. Many thanks. Kind Regards Jim
2nd DRAGOONS OFFICERS CAP BADGE [Royal Scots Greys] A fine Officers Silver, Gilt cap badge. A two part construction, with two long loops to reverse. In 1693 they were inspected in London by King William III - on this occasion the whole regiment was mounted on ‘Greys’ (horses with white or dappled-white hair). This gained them the nicknames ‘Grey Dragoons’ or ‘Scots Regiment of Grey Dragoons’, though this only became part of their official name in 1877. Ref K&K Vol 1 item 752 page 211
2nd DRAGOONS ROYAL SCOTS GREYS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine bronze Officers cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse. In 1693 they were inspected in London by King William III - on this occasion the whole regiment was mounted on ‘Greys’ (horses with white or dappled-white hair). This gained them the nicknames ‘Grey Dragoons’ or ‘Scots Regiment of Grey Dragoons’, though this only became part of their official name in 1877.
2nd DRAGOONS [Royal Scots Greys] A bi-metal badge with slider to reverse. In 1693 they were inspected in London by King William III - on this occasion the whole regiment was mounted on ‘Greys’ (horses with white or dappled-white hair). This gained them the nicknames ‘Grey Dragoons’ or ‘Scots Regiment of Grey Dragoons’, though this only became part of their official name in 1877. Ref K&K Vol 1 item 752 page 211
2nd DRAGOONS [Royal Scots Greys] A bi-metal badge with slider to reverse. In 1693 they were inspected in London by King William III - on this occasion the whole regiment was mounted on ‘Greys’ (horses with white or dappled-white hair). This gained them the nicknames ‘Grey Dragoons’ or ‘Scots Regiment of Grey Dragoons’, though this only became part of their official name in 1877. Ref K&K Vol 1 item 752 page 211
2nd DRAGOONS [Royal Scots Greys] NCO`s ARM BADGE A fine Sliver Plated ["P"] NCO`s Arm badge, with three silvered loops to reverse. Eagle resting on tablet inscribed “Waterloo”. The eagle is borne by the regiment to commemorate Sgt Charles Ewart of the Royal Scots Greys who captured the French standard of the 45th Veteran Regiment of the Line at Waterloo.
2nd DRAGOONS [Royal Scots Greys] NCO`s ARM BADGE A fine Sliver Plated ["P"] NCO`s Arm badge, with three silvered loops to reverse. Eagle resting on tablet inscribed “Waterloo”. The eagle is borne by the regiment to commemorate Sgt Charles Ewart of the Royal Scots Greys who captured the French standard of the 45th Veteran Regiment of the Line at Waterloo.
2nd DRAGOONS [THE ROYAL SCOTS GREYS] CAP BADGE & COLLAR BADGE SET A fine other ranks bi metal cap badge, with slider & white metal collar badges, both with two loops to reverse. In 1693 they were inspected in London by King William III - on this occasion the whole regiment was mounted on ‘Greys’ (horses with white or dappled-white hair). This gained them the nicknames ‘Grey Dragoons’ or ‘Scots Regiment of Grey Dragoons’, though this only became part of their official name in 1877. Cap badge Reference K&K Vol 1 item 752 page 211
2nd DRAGOONS [THE ROYAL SCOTS GREYS] OFFICERS COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of silvered Officers facing pair of collar badges. Both with two silvered loops to reverse.
2nd DRAGOONS [THE ROYAL SCOTS GREYS] SHOULDER TITLE A fine post 1920 all brass shoulder title, with two hex fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 4 item 80. In 1693 they were inspected in London by King William III - on this occasion the whole regiment was mounted on ‘Greys’ (horses with white or dappled-white hair). This gained them the nicknames ‘Grey Dragoons’ or ‘Scots Regiment of Grey Dragoons’, though this only became part of their official name in 1877.
2nd DRAGOONS [THE ROYAL SCOTS GREYS] SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce brass shoulder title, with two loops to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 4 item 79
2nd FOREIGN PARACHUTE AIRBORNE REGIMENT FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION CAP BADGE A fine white metal cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Maker Drago Paris. Circle Winged Armed Dextrochere Insignia of the 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment worn on a Green Berets. This Insignia is also worn by French Army Metropolitan and Marine Infantry Paratroopers backgrounded by an Anchor on Red Berets. The 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment (French: 2e Régiment étranger de parachutistes, 2e REP) is the only foreign airborne regiment of the French Foreign Legion, stationed at Camp Raffalli near the town of Calvi on the island of Corsica, just south of mainland France. It is part of the 11th Parachute Brigade and part of the spearhead of the French rapid reaction force.
2nd INFANTRY DIVISION CLOTH FORMATION SIGN 2nd Div's emblem was chosen in 1940 by its commander, Major-General H.C. Lloyd, who had previously commanded a Guards Brigade which had a single key for its badge. The crossed keys are the emblem of the Archbishop of York. White crossed keys printed formation Sign with four popper clip on fixings to reverse. Reference B L Davis 68
2nd INFANTRY DIVISION CLOTH FORMATION SIGN A pair of woven crossed keys cloth formation signs. Size 45 mm x 40 mm
2nd INFANTRY DIVISION CLOTH FORMATION SIGN 2nd Div's emblem was chosen in 1940 by its commander, Major-General H.C. Lloyd, who had previously commanded a Guards Brigade which had a single key for its badge. The crossed keys are the emblem of the Archbishop of York. White crossed keys printed formation Sign with three of four popper clip on fixings to reverse. Reference B L Davis 68
2nd INFANTRY DIVISION CLOTH FORMATION SIGN 2nd Div's emblem was chosen in 1940 by its commander, Major-General H.C. Lloyd, who had previously commanded a Guards Brigade which had a single key for its badge. The crossed keys are the emblem of the Archbishop of York. White crossed keys printed formation Sign. Reference B L Davis 68
2nd INFANTRY DIVISION CLOTH FORMATION SIGN 2nd Div's emblem was chosen in 1940 by its commander, Major-General H.C. Lloyd, who had previously commanded a Guards Brigade which had a single key for its badge. The crossed keys are the emblem of the Archbishop of York. White crossed keys printed silk formation Sign. Reference B L Davis 68
2nd KING EDWARD VII OWN GURKHA RIFLES [SIRMOOR RIFLES] ANOSIDED CAP BADGE A fine other ranks blacked cap badge, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K 2 item 2074 page 77 anodised version.
2nd KING EDWARD VII OWN GURKHA RIFLES [SIRMOOR RIFLES] BOSS BADGE A fine red corded boss badge with chrome plated badge to centre. The 2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Sirmoor Rifles) was a rifle regiment of the British Indian Army before being transferred to the British Army comprising Gurkha soldiers of Nepalese origin on India's independence in 1947.
2nd KING EDWARDS HORSE CAP BADGE A WW1 war raised, second battalion King Edwards Horse [The King's Overseas Dominions Regiment] appeared in 1914 (this date appears on the badge). Gilding metal with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1134 page 291
2nd LIFE GUARDS LARGE BUTTON A fine Kings crown with maker Firmin button & Sons London to reverse. 25 mm dia.
2nd LIFE GUARDS LARGE BUTTON A fine Kings crown with maker Firmin button & Sons London to reverse. 25 mm dia.
2nd NORTHAMPTONSHIRE YEOMANRY WW2 CAP BADGE A good die stamped white metal example, with two loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2344 page 143
2nd NORTHAMPTONSHIRE YEOMANRY WW2 CAP BADGE A good die stamped white metal example, with two loops to the reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2344 page 143
2nd PATTERN MARITIME ANTI AIRCRAFT [PAIR] ARTILLERY INSIGNIA, ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS [PAIR] SHOULDER TITLES A fine pair of Anti aircraft formation signs, a fine pair of Royal Army Service Corps printed shoulder titles and a detailed label.
2nd POLISH CORPS FORMATION SIGN A fine woven cloth formation sign. White maid of Warsaw on a red shield. This sign awarded to Life Guards and 7th Hussars who were part of the Corps. Fought in the Middle East and Italy. Reference Morris Part 2 page 3
2nd POLISH CORPS OFFICERS FORMATION SIGN A fine woven cloth formation sign, some slight damage to bottom left, to gold wire. White maid of Warsaw on a red shield. This sign awarded to Life Guards and 7th Hussars who were part of the Corps. Fought in the Middle East and Italy. Reference Morris Part 2 page 3
2nd PORT TASK FORCE R.E FORMATION SIGN A fine woven cloth formation sign. Reference Waring 653
2nd ROYAL LANARK MILITIA OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce 1854 / 1881 silver plated Officers cap badge, with two loops to reverse.
2nd VOLUNTEER BATTALION KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS GLENGARRY BADGE A fine Victorian white metal Glengarry badge, with two long loops to reverse. 2nd Battalion was formed in 1859 and this served in India (1869-75), Sudan (1888), Chitral (1895) and with the Tirah Expedition (1897). As a two-battalion regiment, it avoided being merged during the Cardwell reforms in 1881. At that time the regiment was based at York and it was suggested that it be renamed ‘The York Regiment (King’s Own Borderers)’. Instead, however, it dropped its numeral but retained the title ‘The King’s Own Borderers’. It added ‘Scottish’ in 1887 on becoming the county regiment for four south-eastern Scottish counties.
2nd VOLUNTEER BATTALION KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS GLENGARRY BADGE A fine scarce w/metal glengarry badge, with two loop fixings to reverse. Origins 1st Berwickshire Rifle Volunteers who were formed in 1863. In 1885 the HQ was moved to Duns and in 1887 they became the 2nd Vols KOSB.
2nd VOLUNTEER BATTALION MANCHESTER REGIMENT HELMET PLATE A fine scarce Victorian w/metal Volunteer helmet plate, with three long loops to reverse.
2nd VOLUNTEER BATTALION SOUTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE White metal cap badge with two loops to the reverse worn by the 2nd.Volunteer Battalion. The Prince of Wales's plumes and the Egypt honour to the centre of scrolls bearing the full titles, connected by a laurel wreath.
3 X UNITED STATES MILITARY UNOFFICIAL BADGES Silver metal & enamel badges Combat Tank/Armoured/Cavalry in green, Combat Tank/Armoured/Cavalry in yellow and a Combat Artillery in red, all three with fixings to reverse. Unofficial badges of the United States military are those badges or emblems which do not appear in United States military regulations but are worn or displayed by many individuals serving in the United States military. Unofficial badges may also be bestowed for a one time action or be authorized under the authority of a local commander. Unofficial military badges are rare in the modern age due large in part to the stringent and specific regulations regarding the issuance of military badges and the manner of wear on military uniforms. The term may still be used, however, to denote badges which were proposed for creation but never actually distributed as well as the badges that individuals continue to place in personal award displays, wear on civilian clothing, or occasionally wear on their uniform at the risk of reprimand. Link below https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unofficial_badges_of_the_United_States_military
303rd [BENGAL] L OF C AREA GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce printed formation sign, with name written to reverse.
30th CORPS [PAIR OF PRINTED] FORMATION SIGNS A fine pair of printed WW II formation signs ,black leaping boar on a white circle. As part of the Eighth Army in the Western Desert, 13 & 30 Corps fought at Tobruk and El Alamein. 30 Corps returned to England in early 1944 to join 21st.Army Group for the landings in Normandy. Reference Cole page 30
30th FOOT [CAMBRIDGESHIRE] 1874-1881 GLENGARRY BADGE A fine all brass Glengarry badge, with two loop fixings to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 472 page 163
30th LOWLAND INDEPENDENT ARMOURED BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce printed formation sign. The badge is said by Cole to symbolise the Lowlands in the form of the horse's head, Clydesdale, with the armoured face plate to represent the formation's armoured role (and presumably to link with knights' chargers), with the obvious Scottish reference in the St. Andrew's cross. The Brigade number is contained in the design on the reins, XXX. The Brigade was formed in 1946 on the reconstitution of the TA. In 1952 the Brigade ceased tpo be Independent and becae part of 52nd (Lowland) Division TA and adopted that foration's sign. Reference Boulanger page 160 https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30072930
31st DIVISION LONDON HOME GUARD ]PAIR] SHOULDER TITLES A pair of Printed cloth shoulder titles. Black on khaki, has some paper residue to reverse.
31st TANK BRIGADE PRINTED FORMATION SIGN circa June 1942-Sept. 1943. 53d Welsh 31st Tank Brigade printed formation sign circa June 1942-Sept. 1943. 53d Welsh formation over RAC arm of service. VGC 9 and 10 RTR were in Brigade. Served with Home Forces.
31st TANK BRIGADE PRINTED FORMATION SIGN circa June 1942-Sept. 1943. 53d WELSH 31st Tank Brigade printed formation sign circa June 1942-Sept. 1943. very short lived formation sign. 53d Welsh formation over RAC arm of service. VGC 9 and 10 RTR were in Brigade. Served with Home Forces.
31st TANK BRIGADE PRINTED FORMATION SIGN circa June 1942-Sept. 1943. 53d WELSH 31st Tank Brigade printed formation sign circa June 1942-Sept. 1943. very short lived formation sign. 53d Welsh formation over RAC arm of service. VGC 9 and 10 RTR were in Brigade. Served with Home Forces.
33rd ANTI AIRCRAFT BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A fine 33rd Anti-Aircraft Brigade Woven cloth formation sign, with hessian backing. Reference Morris Part 2 page 14
33rd DUKE OF WELLINGTONS REGIMENT OF FOOT 1874-1881 GLENGARRY A fine brass metal Glengarry badge, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 478 page 163 Raised in 1702 and in existence until 1881 when it was amalgamated with the 76th Foot, the 33rd's nickname was 'The Havercake Lads'. This came from the regiment's recruiting sergeants marching in front of recruits with a havercake or oatcake stuck on their swords. The motto of this unit was 'Virtutis Fortuna Comes' which means 'Fortune is the Companion of Courage'. This was the family motto of the Duke of Wellington. Reference http://www.nam.ac.uk/online-collection/detail.php?acc=1963-09-358-1
33rd INDIAN CORPS WW2 FORMATION SIGN A fine Brabant Weave cloth formation sign. Reference Cole page 75. Second World War Indian Army higher formation badge for XXXIII Indian Corps. Formation note: XXXIII Indian Corps (33rd Indian Corps) was raised to defend Southern India and was originally intended as an amphibious force (hence the tri-service badge). As part of 14th Army, 33rd Corps was tasked to defend the northern-most Japanese thrust around Kohima. Through 1944-45 the Corps took part in the offensive driving the Japanese back over the Chindwin, the push to the Irrawaddy and the capture of Mandalay (March 1945). Having operated on the line of the Irrawaddy, 33rd Corps linked up with troops moving north from Rangoon and was transferred to 12th Army in May 1945.
34th ANTI AIRCRAFT BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN. A fine woven example.
34th INDIAN CORPS WW2 FACING PAIR FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce facing pair of printed signs, with four poppers to each. Reference Cole page 76 The badge of this unit was leaping panther in black on a circular background divided into the corps colours of two red & central white band. The Corps was raised in 1945 for the invasion of Malaya, they were being embarked for Malaya at the time of the Japanese surrender. Two of its divisions however carried out landings in Malaya as was planned . They were commanded by Lieut/Gen O Roberts (DSO). The Indian Army began the war, in 1939, numbering just under 200,000 men. By the end of the war it had become the largest volunteer army in history, rising to over 2.5 million men in August 1945.
34th INDIAN CORPS WW2 FORMATION SIGN Printed unused. Reference Cole page 76 The badge of this unit was leaping panther in black on a circular background divided into the corps colours of two red & central white band. The Corps was raised in 1945 for the invasion of Malaya. They were commanded by Lieut/Gen O Roberts (DSO). The Indian Army began the war, in 1939, numbering just under 200,000 men. By the end of the war it had become the largest volunteer army in history, rising to over 2.5 million men in August 1945.
34th INDIAN CORPS WW2 FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce printed sign. Reference Cole page 76 The badge of this unit was leaping panther in black on a circular background divided into the corps colours of two red & central white band. The Corps was raised in 1945 for the invasion of Malaya, they were being embarked for Malaya at the time of the Japanese surrender. Two of its divisions however carried out landings in Malaya as was planned . They were commanded by Lieut/Gen O Roberts (DSO).
36th INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION SIGN WW II embroidered example of the two interlinked red and white circles on a black background. The 36th Indian Infantry Division was an infantry division of the Indian Army during World War II. The division was subsequently redesignated as a British Army formation, the 36th Infantry Division in September 1944. It served in India and during the Burma Campaign. After the end of the war it was disbanded and its remaining British units were transferred to the British 2nd Infantry Division. Fought in the Arakan with the 5th.Indian Division before moving to Ledo with the Chinese-American Army under General Stilwell,being involved in the fierce fighting at Myitkyina and Mogaung.
37th TYNE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS SEARCHLIGHT REGIMENT A WW2 embroidered felt formation sign badge to the 37th (Tyne Electrical Engineers) Searchlight Regiment R.A. (Jon Mills BoBD 1247)
38, 39, 40 & 42nd [SERVICE] BATTALION OF THE ROYAL FUSILIERS CAP BADGE. A good scarce post 1917 die-stamped gilding metal, Menorah , a ceremonial seven branched candlestick with the Hebrew motto Kadimab below .Slider to the reverse. Reference Ref K&K Vol 1 item 1145 page 291 The Jewish Battalion (1917–1921) is an unofficial name used to refer to five battalions of Jewish volunteers, the 38th to 42nd (Service) Battalions of the Royal Fusiliers, raised in the British Army to fight against the Ottoman Empire during the First World War.
38, 39, 40 & 42nd [SERVICE] BATTALION OF THE ROYAL FUSILIERS CAP BADGE. A good scarce post 1917 die-stamped gilding metal, Menorah , a ceremonial seven branched candlestick with the Hebrew motto Kadimab below .Slider to the reverse. Reference Ref K&K Vol 1 item 1145 page 291 The Jewish Battalion (1917–1921) is an unofficial name used to refer to five battalions of Jewish volunteers, the 38th to 42nd (Service) Battalions of the Royal Fusiliers, raised in the British Army to fight against the Ottoman Empire during the First World War.
38th INFANTRY DIVISION, 10th BATTALION ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS WW2 FORMATION COMBINATION A fine formation combination.
38th WELSH INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce woven silk formation sign .Formed 1939. Ref Morris Part 1 page 20. A yellow cross of St David on a black shield on a khaki ground This formation sign exists in both printed and woven silk, the background seems in most cases to be khaki. In September 1939 the 38th was a Second Line Territorial Division, duplicate of 53rd (Welsh) Division. The Division formed part of Home Forces and on 1 December 1941 was placed on lower establishment. On 1 September 1944 Divisional HQ was redesignated HQ 38th Infantry (Reserve) Division. 115 Infantry Brigade formed B Marshalling Area in Southern Command for the Invasion of Normandy. The Division began to disperse in August 1944 and HQ 115 Infantry Brigade became HQ Force 135 and the Brigade Commander became Force Commander. The existing units of the Brigade were posted away and three different battalions were posted in. Force 135 was designated for the liberation of the Channel Islands and the units undertook military training in the bombed streets of Plymouth during October and November 1944. However, the operation was predicated on the surrender of the German garrison and as there was no indication that they would surrender, the Brigade reverted to an infantry Brigade and, with a different badge, was deployed to Europe early in February 1945.
38th [IRISH] INFANTRY BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A fine modern cloth example. 38 (Irish) Brigade reformed on 1 August 2007, as part of a new combined divisional / brigade structure called HQ Northern Ireland and 38 (Irish) Brigade after the disbandment of HQ Northern Ireland and has its Headquarters at Thiepval Barracks in Lisburn. The Brigade subsequently came under command of the 2nd Division, the regional division for Scotland, the North of England and Northern Ireland, on 1 January 2009. It is now the Regional Brigade responsible for administering the Territorial Army within Northern Ireland. This was the culmination of a draw down of military headquarters in Northern Ireland, which had seen the disbandment of 3 Infantry Brigade, 8 Infantry Brigade, 39 Infantry Brigade and 107 (Ulster) Brigade.
38TH/61ST FIELD BATTERY, 14TH FIELD BRIGADE ROYAL ARTILLERY PAGRI BADGE, INDIA 38th/61st Field Battery, 14th Field Brigade Royal Artillery pagri badge, India circa 1926-34. Brass ‘38/F’ and ‘61/F’ mounted on half red, half dark blue KD backed original felt diamond. Loops Minor service wear. Slight moth
39th FOOT [Dorsetshire] BUTTON A 39th Foot button with maker Firmin & Co London to reverse. 18mm diameter
39th FOOT [Dorsetshire] GILT BUTTON A fine Victorian Crown gilt button to the 39th Foot, with maker Firmin & Co London to reverse.25 mm diameter.
39th FOOT [Dorsetshire] GILT BUTTON A fine Victorian Crown gilt button to the 39th of foot, with maker Firmin & Co to reverse. 18 mm diameter.
39th FOOT [Dorsetshire] GILT BUTTON A fine Victorian Crown gilt button to the 39th Foot, with maker Jennons & Co London to reverse.25 mm diameter.
39th FOOT [Dorsetshire] QUILTED SHAKO PLATE A fine Victorian all brass example, with two loops to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 138 page 93
39th FOOT [Dorsetshire] QUILTED SHAKO PLATE A fine Victorian all brass example, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 138 page 93
39th MIDDLESEX RIFLE VOLUNTEER CORPS PRE 1880 HELMET PLATE An excellent pre 1880 39th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps white metal plate, with two loops fixings to reverse. Height 6.25 cm. 39th M.R.V. (The Finsbury Rifle Volunteer Corps) were based at 7 Penton Street, Pentonville. London. Renumbered as 21st in 1880 becoming 11th London Regt. in 1908
3rd ANTI AIRCRAFT [3rd AA DIVISION] FORMATION SIGN A fine printed detailed example. The first German raids on British mainland were in the Firth of Fourth, and dealt with by the Division. The thistle motif reflects the fact that the formation was located in Scotland and comprised mostly Scottish units. The design of the badge is known to exist in two forms, one with the thistle represented in detail and another where the design is much simpler. The second is currently believed to be the later 'austerity' issue dating from 1941. Both detailed and simple designs exist in woven silk and printed/stencilled forms. If current interpretation is correct, this item is an example of the first pattern. However, both patterns could probably be seen together in any one unit until the AA Corps and Divisions were disbanded in October 1942. The Division was formed in September 1938. The first German raids on the British mainland in the area of the Firth of Forth were contested by this Division. Reference Cole page 54
3rd ANTI AIRCRAFT [3rd AA DIVISION] FORMATION SIGN A fine printed simpler example. The first German raids on British mainland were in the Firth of Fourth, and dealt with by the Division. The thistle motif reflects the fact that the formation was located in Scotland and comprised mostly Scottish units. The design of the badge is known to exist in two forms, one with the thistle represented in detail and another where the design is much simpler. The second is currently believed to be the later 'austerity' issue dating from 1941. Both detailed and simple designs exist in woven silk and printed/stencilled forms. If current interpretation is correct, this item is an example of the first pattern. However, both patterns could probably be seen together in any one unit until the AA Corps and Divisions were disbanded in October 1942. The Division was formed in September 1938. The first German raids on the British mainland in the area of the Firth of Forth were contested by this Division. Reference Cole page 54
3rd BATTALION MONMOUTHSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A scarce excellent example, Officers bronze cap badge with three blades to reverse. Maker stamp Firmin London.
3rd BATTALION MONMOUTHSHIRE REGIMENT [SOUTH WALES BORDERERS] CAP BADGE A fine w/metal cap badge, with two loops to reverse. The Monmouthshire Regiment had been formed in 1908 as the Territorial Army unit for the county and was made up of three Battalions drawn from different areas of the county. Abergavenny was the headquarters of the 3rd Battalion (“3rd Mons”) which included two companies from Abertillery, one each from Blaina, Sirhowy, Tredegar, Ebbw Vale and Cwm and one company from Abergavenny. Just some of there battles Ypres, Dickebusch and Kemmel, The Yser Canal and The Somme.
3rd CARABINIERS (Prince of Wales Dragoon Guards) Bi-metal badge with slide to reverse. Sealed 1929 Ref K&K Vol2 item 1888 page 9
3rd CARABINIERS (Prince of Wales Dragoon Guards) Bi-metal badge with North & South loops to reverse. Sealed 1929 Ref K&K Vol 2 item 1888 page 9. The regiment was formed in 1922 as part of a reduction in the army's cavalry by the amalgamation of the 3rd Dragoon Guards (Prince of Wales's) and The Carabiniers (6th Dragoon Guards), to form the 3rd/6th Dragoon Guards.[2] Both regiments were based in India at the time of their amalgamation; the newly formed regiment departed in 1925 for Britain. It regained its carabiniers association in 1928 when it was renamed the 3rd Carabiniers (Prince of Wales's Dragoon Guards)
3rd CARABINIERS (Prince of Wales Dragoon Guards) CAP BADGE Bi-metal badge with slider & fixing blow holes to reverse. Sealed 1929 Ref K&K Vol 2 item 1888 page 9. The regiment was formed in 1922 as part of a reduction in the army's cavalry by the amalgamation of the 3rd Dragoon Guards (Prince of Wales's) and The Carabiniers (6th Dragoon Guards), to form the 3rd/6th Dragoon Guards.[2] Both regiments were based in India at the time of their amalgamation; the newly formed regiment departed in 1925 for Britain. It regained its carabiniers association in 1928 when it was renamed the 3rd Carabiniers (Prince of Wales's Dragoon Guards)
3rd CARABINIERS PRINCE OF WALES DRAGOON GUARDS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine Officers Silver,Gilt cap badge. A three part construction, with two long loops to reverse. Sealed 1929 Ref K&K Vol 2 item 1888 page 9.
3rd CARABINIERS PRINCE OF WALES DRAGOON GUARDS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine Officers Silver,Gilt cap badge. A three part construction, with two long loops to reverse. Sealed 1929 Ref K&K Vol 2 item 1888 page 9.
3rd CARABINIERS [PRINCE OF WALES DRAGOON GUARDS] CAP BADGE Bi-metal badge with North & South loops to reverse & blow holes. Sealed 1929 Ref K&K Vol 2 item 1888 page 9. The regiment was formed in 1922 as part of a reduction in the army's cavalry by the amalgamation of the 3rd Dragoon Guards (Prince of Wales's) and The Carabiniers (6th Dragoon Guards), to form the 3rd/6th Dragoon Guards.[2] Both regiments were based in India at the time of their amalgamation; the newly formed regiment departed in 1925 for Britain. It regained its carabiniers association in 1928 when it was renamed the 3rd Carabiniers (Prince of Wales's Dragoon Guards)
3rd CARABINIERS [PRINCE OF WALES DRAGOON GUARDS] CAP BADGE Bi-metal badge with North & South loops to reverse & blow holes. Sealed 1929 Ref K&K Vol 2 item 1888 page 9. The regiment was formed in 1922 as part of a reduction in the army's cavalry by the amalgamation of the 3rd Dragoon Guards (Prince of Wales's) and The Carabiniers (6th Dragoon Guards), to form the 3rd/6th Dragoon Guards.[2] Both regiments were based in India at the time of their amalgamation; the newly formed regiment departed in 1925 for Britain. It regained its carabiniers association in 1928 w
3rd CARABINIERS [PRINCE OF WALES DRAGOON GUARDS] FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine E11R other ranks pre 1971 side hat/field service cap, with yellow crown & body, flap and peek in black. Staybright / anodised cap badge, maker J R Gaunt. Two original buttons to front. Excellent condition with no moth. Not dated as far as I can see. More photos if required.
3rd CARABINIERS [PRINCE OF WALES DRAGOON GUARDS] PAGRI / POUCH BADGE A fine bi metal large sized badge, of three part construction and two loops to reverse. Size 46 mm x 40 mm.
3rd COUNTY OF LONDON YEOMANRY (Sharpshooters) WW1 OR's CAP BADGE A good die stamped gilding metal example, with two loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1486 page 123
3rd COUNTY OF LONDON YEOMANRY (Sharpshooters) WW1 OR's CAP BADGE A good die stamped gilding metal example, with two loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1486 page 123
3rd COUNTY OF LONDON YEOMANRY CAP BADGE A fine scarce die stamped bi-metal example, with two loops to the reverse. Reference K & K 2 item 2291 page 123
3rd COUNTY OF LONDON YEOMANRY [SHARPSHOOTERS] [HUSSARS] CAP BADGE A fine Kings crown brass cap badge with slider fitting to reverse. Number "3" backed by crossed rifles to the centre of a crowned circlet bearing the title with the South African honour scroll below. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1486 page 361.
3rd DRAGOON GUARDS / 10th HUSSARS / 12th ROYAL LANCERS ARM SLEEVES BADGE A fine large 3rd Dragoon Guards / 10th Hussars / 12th Royal Lancers NCOs white metal Arm / sleeve badge with 3 loops to reverse. Prince of Wales plumes worn by all three of the above. Size 58 mm x 55 mm Ref Seaman and Linaker & Dine
3rd DRAGOON GUARDS OFFICERS FIELD SERVICE CAP BADGE A fine Officers bronze field service cap badge, with two loops to reverse. The 3rd (Prince of Wales's) Dragoon Guards was a cavalry regiment in the British Army, first raised in 1685. It saw service for three centuries, before being amalgamated into the 3rd/6th Dragoon Guards in 1922.
3rd DRAGOON GUARDS SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title, with two loop fixings to reverse.
3rd DRAGOON GUARDS SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title, with two loops to reverse.
3rd DRAGOON GUARDS [PAIR] OFFICERS BRONZE COLLAR BADGES A fine very scarce officer bronze pair of collar badges, with two loops & J & Co to reverse. Same size as field service cap badge 30 mm x 37 mm, so may have been worn in the cap at some time. The 3rd (Prince of Wales's) Dragoon Guards was a cavalry regiment in the British Army, first raised in 1685. It saw service for three centuries, before being amalgamated into the 3rd/6th Dragoon Guards in 1922.
3rd DRAGOON GUARDS [PRINCE OF WALES] CAP BADGE A fine bi metal cap badge, with blow hole and slider to revere. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 739 page 209. The 3rd (Prince of Wales's) Dragoon Guards was a cavalry regiment in the British Army, first raised in 1685. It saw service for three centuries, before being amalgamated into the 3rd/6th Dragoon Guards in 1922.
3rd DRAGOON GUARDS [PRINCE OF WALES] CAP BADGE & COLLAR BADGES SET A fine pre 1922 other ranks bi metal cap & collar badge set, all with blow holes to reverse. The 3rd (Prince of Wales's) Dragoon Guards was a cavalry regiment in the British Army, first raised in 1685. It saw service for three centuries, before being amalgamated into the 3rd/6th Dragoon Guards in 1922.
3rd DRAGOON GUARDS [PRINCE OF WALES] WW1 ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A fine scarce all brass WW1 economy issue cap badge, with three loops to reverse. reference K & K Vol 1 item 739 page 209, economy issue. The 3rd (Prince of Wales's) Dragoon Guards was a cavalry regiment in the British Army, first raised in 1685. It saw service for three centuries, before being amalgamated into the 3rd/6th Dragoon Guards in 1922.
3rd GURKHA RIFLES WW2 CAP BADGE QUEEN ALEXANDRAS OWN. A fine w/metal cast cap badge, with two loops to reverse.
3rd INFANTRY DIVISION CHINDITS FORMATION SIGN Woven cloth formation sign. Reference Cole 77 Made history with their airborne invasions penetrating deep into Burma under Major General Orde Wingate D.S.O. I also have an Officers item Code: 53401 The Chindits were disbanded in February 1945. Several of the brigade headquarters and many of the veterans of the Chindit operations were reformed and merged into 44th Airborne Division, while the force headquarters and signals units formed the core of XXXIV Indian Corps.
3rd INFANTRY DIVISION CHINDITS FORMATION SIGN Woven cloth formation sign. Reference Cole 77 Made history with their airborne invasions penetrating deep into Burma under Major General Orde Wingate D.S.O. I also have an Officers item Code: 53401 The Chindits were disbanded in February 1945. Several of the brigade headquarters and many of the veterans of the Chindit operations were reformed and merged into 44th Airborne Division, while the force headquarters and signals units formed the core of XXXIV Indian Corps.
3rd INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A good embroidered red triangle in a black triangle. Vgc
3rd INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A good embroidered red triangle in a black triangle. Assault division on D-day. Later issue. Reference Cole 36.
3rd INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine printed [but a little faded] formation sign. The division was a regular division and formed part of the B.E.F in 1940 and went back to France on the 6th June 1944 up until V.E day May 1945. Reference Cole page 36
3rd INFANTRY DIVISION RECCONAISANCE, ROYAL NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS FORMATION COMBINATION A combination formation sign for 3rd Infantry Div. Recce Personnel, Royal Northumberland Fusiliers
3rd INFANTRY DIVISION [CHINDITS] BULLION FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce Officers Bullion formation sign. Reference Cole 77 Made history with their airborne invasions penetrating deep into Burma under Major General Orde Wingate D.S.O. The Chindits were disbanded in February 1945. Several of the brigade headquarters and many of the veterans of the Chindit operations were reformed and merged into 44th Airborne Division, while the force headquarters and signals units formed the core of XXXIV Indian Corps.
3rd INFANTRY DIVISION [CHINDITS] FORMATION SIGN Woven cloth formation sign. Reference Cole 77 Made history with their airborne invasions penetrating deep into Burma under Major General Orde Wingate D.S.O. The Chindits were disbanded in February 1945. Several of the brigade headquarters and many of the veterans of the Chindit operations were reformed and merged into 44th Airborne Division, while the force headquarters and signals units formed the core of XXXIV Indian Corps.
3rd INFANTRY, 9th BRIGADE, 1st BATTALION KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS FORMATION COMBINATION A combination sign for 3rd Infantry Div., 9th Brigade, 1st Battalion Kings Own Scottish Borderers. Two slight moth holes near the 3rd Div. sign, otherwise in good condition. The 1st Battalion landed in France as part of the 9th Brigade in the 3rd Infantry Division in September 1939 for service with the British Expeditionary Force (BEF); it took part in the Dunkirk evacuation in June 1940 and the Normandy landings in June 1944 and saw action at the Battle for Caen later that month.
3rd KINGS OWN HUSSARS CAP BADGE A good scarce pre 1920 cast type bi metal no " The" example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 753 page 211
3rd KINGS OWN HUSSARS CAP BADGE & FACING PAIR LARGE COLLAR BADGE SET. A fine bi metal no "The" first pattern cap badge with slider to reverse. And white metal facing pair of large version collar badges, both with two loops to reverse.
3rd KINGS OWN HUSSARS OFFICERS SILVER COLLAR BADGE A fine Sterling Silver collar badge, with two loops and J R Gaunt London to reverse.
3rd KINGS OWN HUSSARS SHOULDER TITLES Two fine brass shoulder titles, both the same version, and size but with different fixings. One has two loop fixings and the other two hex fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake plate 4 item 84.
3rd KINGS OWN HUSSARS VICTORIAN / EDWARDIAN OFFICERS CAP BADGE & FACING PAIR COLLAR BADGE SET. A fine 1st pattern Victorian / Edwardian Officers Silver/Gilt cap badge and facing silvered collar badges.Gilt on cap badge a little worn, with three loops to reverse.. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 753 page 211
3rd KINGS OWN HUSSARS VICTORIAN / EDWARDIAN OFFICERS CAP BADGE & FACING PAIR COLLAR BADGE SET. A fine 1st pattern Victorian / Edwardian Officers Silver/Gilt cap badge and facing Silvered collar badges. All with J R Gaunt London and two loops to reverse of each. Gilt on cap badge a little worn. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 753 page 211
3rd KINGS OWN HUSSARS WW1 OR's CAP BADGE A good scarce pre 1920 die stamped bi metal no "The" example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 753 page 211
3rd KINGS OWN HUSSARS WW1 OR's CAP BADGE A good die stamped bi-metal smaller example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1894 page 11
3rd KINGS OWN HUSSARS WW1 OR's CAP BADGE A good scarce pre 1920 die stamped bi metal no " The" example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 753 page 211
3rd NORFOLK RIFLE VOLUNTEERS CAP BADGE A fine 3rd Norfolk Rifle Volunteers cap badge with three tower design and four loops to reverse.
3rd PARACHUTE BRIGADE SHOULDER COMBINATION A fine scarce printed shoulder combination on pale tropical sleeve. The hole upper sleeve has been removed. The 3rd Parachute Brigade was an airborne forces brigade raised by the British Army during the Second World War. The brigade was initially part of the 1st Airborne Division, but remained in Britain when that division was sent overseas, and became part of the 6th Airborne Division, alongside 5th Parachute Brigade and 6th Airlanding Brigade. The brigade first went into action on 5 June 1944 during Operation Tonga, part of the Normandy landings. The objective was to destroy the Merville Gun Battery and the bridges over the River Dives. The brigade achieved all its objectives, and remained defending the left flank of the invasion zone until mid August. They then crossed the River Dives and advanced as far as the River Seine before they were withdrawn. While recovering in England, the brigade was moved to Belgium in December 1944, to counter the German attack in the Ardennes. The brigade remained on the border between Belgium and the Netherlands carrying out patrols until March 1945. Their next airborne mission was Operation Varsity, the assault crossing of the River Rhine in Germany. After this, the brigade advanced towards the Baltic Sea, arriving just ahead of the Red Army. Still part of the 6th Airborne Division, the brigade was sent to the British mandate of Palestine in October 1945 after the end of the war. Carrying out an internal security role with the rest of 6th Airborne Division, it remained in Palestine until it was disbanded in 1947.
3rd POLISH INFANTRY DIVISION [CARPATHIAN] WW 2 FORMATION SIGN A fine woven cloth formation sign. Raised in 1942 in Qastina in Palestine. Fought with distinction in the Western Desert. Moving to Italy in 1943 the division crossed the Sangro and joined the fierce fighting at Cassino. Fir tree adopted to represent the forest-covered Carpathian Mountains. White and red background. Reference Cole page 164
3rd PRINCE of WALES DRAGOON GUARDS WW1 ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good scarce di-stamped bi-metal example. With two lugs to the reverse.
3rd THE KINGS OWN HUSSARS WW1 OR's CAP BADGE A good scarce pre 1920 die stamped bi metal 2nd pattern example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 753 page 211
3rd VOLUNTEER BATTALION HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE 3rd VB (DCO) The Hampshire Regiment Victorian cap badge A good scarce die stamped white metal example to the 3rd Volunteer Battalion (Duke of Connaught's Own) The Hampshire Regiment, with two loops to the reverse.
3rd VOLUNTEER BATTALION ROYAL FUSILIERS [CITY OF LONDON REGIMENT] VICTORIAN OR`s FUR CAP GRENADE CIRCA 1890/1901 A good scarce die stamped white metal example. Flaming Grenade, with two loops to reverse.
3rd VOLUNTEER BATTALION THE DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine two part cap badge, with two loops to reverse.
3rd [KINGS OWN] HUSSARS WW1 SHOULDER SLIP ON TITLE A fine example, with some glue residue to strap on reverse. On the outbreak of the First World War, the regiment was stationed at Shorncliffe as part of the 4th Cavalry Brigade. On mobilisation, the brigade was assigned to the Cavalry Division of the British Expeditionary Force, and was sent to France. The 4th Brigade was assigned to the 2nd Cavalry Division in October, with which it remained for the remainder of the war, serving on the Western Front.
3rd/6th CARABINIERS (POW Dragoon Guards) Bi-metal badge with two lugs to reverse. Sealed 1929 Ref K&K Vol2 1888
4 x GRENADIER GUARDS ASSOCIATION LAPEL BADGES 4 x button hole badges. One has a little enamel defect in centre of bottom left item, others are fine and all have makers to reverse.
404th [EAST BENGAL] LINE OF COMMUNICATION AREA FORMATION SIGN. WW II embroidered example of the white "paddy-bird " on a red background
40th INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine printed formation sign. The badge shows a yellow cockerel with red comb and wattle on a black rectangular background. Formed in June 1949 in Hong Kong, with 26th Gurkha and 27th Infantry Brigades under command, 28th Infantry Brigade from the UK joining in October. Two battalions and some supporting troops were withdrawn from the Division to form 27th British Commonwealth Brigade in Korea between August and October 1950. The Division was disbanded in April 1952.
40th INFANTRY DIVISION KOREAN WAR Having been raised during WWI & again in Sicily during the autumn of 1943, the 40th Division was again reformed in Hong Kong in 1949. A "Bantam" formation in WWI, its symbol had been originally been a bantam cock, on which was later superimposed a white diamond bearng an acorn, to commemorate the division's role in the capture of Bourlon Wood. The formation of 1949 wore a yellow cockerel with red detail borne on a black square as its symbol. In 1950, two of its battalions, The 1st Bn Middlesex Regiment & 1st Bn Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, joined the 3rd Australian Infantry Bn to form the 27th Commonwealth Brigade, which took part In operations in Korea during August - October 1950. The Division was disbanded in April 1952.
40th INFANTRY DIVISION KOREAN WAR Printed cloth slightly faded formation sign. Yellow cockerel on black background. Fought in Korea. Ref Morris part 1 p20. Formed in June 1949 in Hong Kong, with 26th Gurkha and 27th Infantry Brigades under command, 28th Infantry Brigade from the UK joining in October. Two battalions and some supporting troops were withdrawn from the Division to form 27th British Commonwealth Brigade in Korea between August and October 1950. The Division was disbanded in April 1952.
41st AGRA FORMATION SIGN A fine woven post WW2 formation sign. Army Group Royal Artillery
42nd ARMOURED DIVISION WW2 FORMATION SIGN 1st pattern formation signs. Felt on felt. Became the 42nd Armoured Division in 1941 keeping the same sign. Ref Morris part 1 p19/20 The 42nd Armoured Division was an armoured division of the British Army raised during the Second World War. It was formed by converting an infantry division into an armoured role. The division was formed in late 1941 by converting the 42nd (East Lancashire) Infantry Division,a 1st Line Territorial Army infantry formation that saw service in France and was evacuated at Dunkirk in 1940,on 1 November 1941 into an Armoured Division.[3] However, the division was not posted overseas and its divisional headquarters was disbanded on 17 October 1943; the division's infantry was assigned to the 53rd (Welsh) Infantry Division and its armour to the 79th Armoured Division.
42nd ARMOURED EAST LANCASHIRE DIVISION FORMATION SIGN 1st pattern formation signs. Felt on felt. Became the 42nd Armoured Division in 1941 keeping the same sign. Ref Morris part 1 p 19 /20 The 42nd Armoured Division was an armoured division of the British Army raised during the Second World War. It was formed by converting an infantry division into an armoured role. The division was formed in late 1941 by converting the 42nd (East Lancashire) Infantry Division,a 1st Line Territorial Army infantry formation that saw service in France and was evacuated at Dunkirk in 1940,on 1 November 1941 into an Armoured Division. However, the division was not posted overseas and its divisional headquarters was disbanded on 17 October 1943; the division's infantry was assigned to the 53rd (Welsh) Infantry Division and its armour to the 79th Armoured Division.
42nd ARMOURED EAST LANCASHIRE DIVISION [PAIR] FORMATION SIGNS A fine pair of 1st pattern formation signs. Embroidered on felt. Became the 42nd Armoured Division in 1941 keeping the same sign. Reference Morris part 1 page 19/20
42nd ARMY GROUP ROYAL ARTILLERY AGRA FORMATION SIGN A fine printed formation sign.
42nd DIVISION LANCASHIRE FORMATION SIGNS A fine pair of unused woven post WW2 formation sign. Some glue residue to reverse. 1947 pattern
42nd [ LANCASHIRE] DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine woven formation sign, some glue residue to reverse.
43rd WESSEX BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN. A printed formation sign. The 43rd Infantry brigade was originally created during World War I as part of the 14th (Light) Division, part of Kitchener's Army. Disbanded, still in Sicily, in June 1944. And reformed as 43rd Wessex Brigade in 1985
43rd WESSEX BRIGADE [FACING PAIR] FORMATION SIGNS A printed matching / facing pair of formation signs. The 43rd Infantry brigade was originally created during World War I as part of the 14th (Light) Division, part of Kitchener's Army. Disbanded, still in Sicily, in June 1944. And reformed as 43rd Wessex Brigade in 1985.
43rd WESSEX BRIGADE [FACING PAIR] FORMATION SIGNS A printed matching / facing pair of formation signs. The 43rd Infantry brigade was originally created during World War I as part of the 14th (Light) Division, part of Kitchener's Army. Disbanded, still in Sicily, in June 1944. And reformed as 43rd Wessex Brigade in 1985.
43rd WESSEX DIVISION FORMATION SIGNS A printed matching / facing pair of formation signs.
43rd WESSEX DIVISION SILK FORMATION SIGNS A fine silk formation sign
43rd WESSEX DIVISION WW2 FORMATION SIGN A fine unworn woven on felt 43rd Wessex Division WW2 formation sign.
44th HOME COUNTIES DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine early 44th Home Counties Cloth formation sign
44th HOME COUNTIES DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine printed cloth 2nd pattern unused Formation sign. The Home Counties Division was an infantry division of the Territorial Force, part of the British Army, that was raised in 1908. As the name suggests, the division recruited in the Home Counties, particularly Kent, Middlesex, Surrey and Sussex. In 1920 the 44th (Home Counties) Division, saw active service in the Second World War in Belgium, France and North Africa (notably in the Battle of El Alamein) before again being disbanded in 1943. Once again, its component units continued to serve, in North Africa, Italy, North-West Europe, and Burma. The badge is an amalgamation of the WW2 divisional sign of a red oval and the shield design of the East Kent / Kent District. The shield badge was apparently still worn at this time by Home Counties District.
45th DIVISION [WEST COUNTRY] TA PRINTED CLOTH FORMATION SIGN 45th (West Country) Division TA. Printed cloth formation sign depicting Drake's Drum. Duplicate division of 43rd Wessex composed of units from South Western counties including Hampshire. Reference Cole page 42
46th INFANTRY DIVISION SLIP ON WW2 FORMATION SIGN A fine printed formation sign on khaki slip on.
46th NORTH MIDLANDS [WEST RIDING] DISTRICT FORMATION SIGN Printed cloth formation sign. Worn by several regiments including Hampshire in North Africa. Ref Morris part 1 p age 22 & Cole page 42. Went to France on 24 April 1940, with the two other so-called 'labour divisions' - 12th and 23rd - it was called forward to help block the German armoured thrust from Sedan to the Channel. The Division formed part of Home Forces until in 1943 it went as part of 1st Army for the invasion of North Africa, Operation 'Torch'. In the Italian campaign, the Division was one of the first ashore as part of 5th American Army's invasion at Salerno on 9 September 1943. It subsequently fought in Italy at the crossings of the Volturno and the Garigliano. The Division was withdrawn to Egypt for rest and training between March and June 1944 before returning to Italy for the battles for the Gothic Line and subsequent follow-up. 139th Brigade went to Greece at the beginning of December 1944, followed by the remainder of the Division in February 1945. The Division returned to Italy in April 1945 where it participated as part of 8th Army (Eighth Army) in the Po Valley campaign. The Division was subsequently part of the British occupation forces in Austria.
46th ROYAL MARINE COMMANDO WW2 NUMBER SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce 1943-1946 number shoulder title. Ref Examples in Badges & Insignia of World War II Guido Rosignoli No. 46 (Royal Marine) Commando was a battalion size formation of the Royal Marines, part of the British Commandos, formed in August 1943 during the Second World War. The Commando was assigned to the 4th Special Service Brigade and served in North-west Europe and took part in the D-Day landings, as well as operations around Ostend and Antwerp, before being disbanded after the war in January 1946.
46th [HIGHLAND] INFANTRY BRIGADE, 15th [SCOTTISH] INFANTRY DIVISION CAMERONIANS A fine scarce WW2 9th Cameronians [Douglas Tartan] formation combination.
47th LONDON INFANTRY DIVISION 25th INFANTRY BRIGADE 9th BATTALION NORFOLK REGIMENT FORMATION COMBINATION A fine WW2 formation combination. 9th Battalion, Norfolk Regiment (joined 16 December 1942, left 14 August 1944)
47th REGIMENT of FOOT [LANCASHIRE] GLENGARRY BADGE 1874-1881 A fine scarce brass glengarry badge, with two loops to reverse. The 47th (Lancashire) Regiment of Foot was an infantry regiment of the British Army. First created in 1741 in Scotland, the regiment saw service over a period of 140 years, before it was amalgamated with another regiment to become The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment in 1881. During its existence it served in North America during the Seven Years' War and American War of Independence, fought during the Napoleonic and Crimean Wars and served as garrison troops in Ireland, Canada and Malta. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 503 page 169
48th GURKHA BRIGADE CLOTH FORMATION SIGN A fine unused printed cloth formation sign.
48th INFANTRY DIVISION [SOUTH MIDLAND] FORMATION SIGN A fine woven cloth formation sign. Red and blue "Macaw" A training unit for the Home Forces. The division was mostly made up of Territorial units from Berkshire,Gloucestershire,Buckinghamshire,Worcestershire,and Warwickshire.
49th INDEPENDENT INFANTRY BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A fine printed formation sign. Reference Waring no.298
49th INDEPENDENT INFANTRY BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN. An unused printed on khaki cloth formation sign for the 49th Independent Infantry Brigade. The brigade fought against the Mau Mau in Kenya between 1953 - 1955. Good condition.
49th WEST RIDING DIVISION WW2 FORMATION SIGN A fine printed 3rd pattern cloth formation sign. Some residue to reverse. White polar bear on a black background worn when the Division fought in Norway in 1940,and were then stationed in Iceland as the main force to hold that part of the Atlantic.
49th [WEST RIDING] INFANTRY DIVISION , ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS WW2 FORMATION COMBINATION A fine scarce WW2 formation combination.
49th [WEST RIDING] INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION A scarce WW II early pattern printed example of the white polar bear on an ice-berg on a black background. Composed mainly of Yorkshire Units the 49th. Division spent the early part of WW II in Iceland. Before joining 21st.Army Group for the invasion of Europe the design of the bear changed to the "Head-up " pattern.
49th [WEST RIDING] INFANTRY DIVISION WW2 & 49th [WEST RIDING AND MIDLAND ARMOURED DIVISION TA] FORMATION SIGN A fine unused printed example, reference Morris part 1 page 22 The first version of the badge had the polar bear with its head 'down' or lowered, and was adopted in August 1940 when in Iceland. It seems that a more aggressive appearance for the badge was thought appropriate for a formation designated for the invasion of Europe. Consequently, when a new divisional commander took over in April 1943, a redesigned badge was adopted, with the bear's head thrown back and roaring. The 49th (West Riding) Infantry Division was an infantry division of the British Army. The division was formed in the Territorial Force on 1 April 1908 as the West Riding Division. The division fought in the Great War in the trenches of the Western Front, in the fields of France and Flanders. During World War II the division fought in the Norwegian Campaign and in North-western Europe. After the Second World War it was disbanded in 1946
49th [WEST RIDING] YORKSHIRE DIVISION FORMATION ARM BADGE A fine WW1 arm badge, with threaded stud fixing and nut to reverse. The 49th (West Riding) Infantry Division was an infantry division of the British Army. The division was formed in the Territorial Force on 1 April 1908 as the West Riding Division. The division fought in the Great War in the trenches of the Western Front, in the fields of France and Flanders. During World War II the division fought in the Norwegian Campaign and in North-western Europe. After the Second World War it was disbanded in 1946, then reformed in 1947. It remained with the Northern Command until finally disbanded in 1967.
49th [WEST RIDING] YORKSHIRE DIVISION FORMATION ARM BADGE A fine WW1 arm badge, with threaded stud fixing and nut to reverse. The 49th (West Riding) Infantry Division was an infantry division of the British Army. The division was formed in the Territorial Force on 1 April 1908 as the West Riding Division. The division fought in the Great War in the trenches of the Western Front, in the fields of France and Flanders. During World War II the division fought in the Norwegian Campaign and in North-western Europe. After the Second World War it was disbanded in 1946, then reformed in 1947. It remained with the Northern Command until finally disbanded in 1967.
49th [WEST RIDING] YORKSHIRE DIVISION FORMATION ARM BADGE A fine WW1 arm badge, with threaded stud fixing and nut to reverse. J R Gaunt London The 49th (West Riding) Infantry Division was an infantry division of the British Army. The division was formed in the Territorial Force on 1 April 1908 as the West Riding Division. The division fought in the Great War in the trenches of the Western Front, in the fields of France and Flanders. During World War II the division fought in the Norwegian Campaign and in North-western Europe. After the Second World War it was disbanded in 1946, then reformed in 1947. It remained with the Northern Command until finally disbanded in 1967.
49th [WEST RIDING]INFANTRY DIVISION, 70th INFANTRY BRIGADE, DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY FORMATION COMBINATION. A fine WW2 1942 to 1944 formation combination, with printed 49th sign, on battledress.
4th / 5th / 6th BATTALIONS NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS CAP BADGE Officers bronze service dress cap badge with two loops to reverse. St.George and the dragon to the centre of a circlet bearing the title,mounted upon the ball of a fused grenade.Beneath is a Scroll to South Africa 1900 02. Reference K&K Vol 1 item 1700 page 413
4th / 7th DRAGOON GUARDS CAP BADGE A good die stamped white metal example. Two loops to the reverse.
4th / 7th DRAGOON GUARDS CAP BADGE A little rubbed die stamped white metal example, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K 1 item 742 page 209
4th / 7th DRAGOON GUARDS OFFICERS COLLAR BADGE A fine unmarked silver collar badge, with two loops to reverse. two piece construction with sliding pin. The regiment was formed in India, as the 4th/7th Dragoon Guards, in 1922 by the amalgamation of the 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards and 7th Dragoon Guards (Princess Royal's); it gained the distinction Royal in 1935. The regiment returned to the United Kingdom in 1929, was mechanised in 1938, and transferred to the Royal Armoured Corps in 1939 prior to the outbreak of the Second World War.
4th ANTI AIRCRAFT DIVISION [4th AA DIV] FORMATION SIGN The buckle design derives from the arms of the Cadells of Grange, Lieutenant-General C A E Cadell being the first Divisional commander. Current research indicates that the form of the badge with three buckles was the first issued and dates from 1939. This example is printed, also made in embroidered, stencilled and woven "silk" variations. A badge with just one buckle, printed or stencilled onto a khaki rectangle, is believed to be the second, 'austerity', pattern, issued in 1941. Both badges could appear concurrently in the same unit until all were removed when the AA Corps and Divisions were disbanded in October 1942. Note that, although an heraldic device, it is clear that the buckles were printed to face two ways. The Division was formed in September 1938 and was located in the North West. It was originally responsible for the defence of Birmingham but later was primarily concerned with the defence of Liverpool and Manchester.
4th ANTI AIRCRAFT DIVISION [4th AA DIV] FORMATION SIGN A fine printed formation sign. Some glue residue to reverse, see photos The buckle design derives from the arms of the Cadells of Grange, Lieutenant-General C A E Cadell being the first Divisional commander. Current research indicates that the form of the badge with three buckles was the first issued and dates from 1939. This example is printed, also made in embroidered, stencilled and woven "silk" variations. A badge with just one buckle, printed or stencilled onto a khaki rectangle, is believed to be the second, 'austerity', pattern, issued in 1941. Both badges could appear concurrently in the same unit until all were removed when the AA Corps and Divisions were disbanded in October 1942. Note that, although an heraldic device, it is clear that the buckles were printed to face two ways. The Division was formed in September 1938 and was located in the North West. It was originally responsible for the defence of Birmingham but later was primarily concerned with the defence of Liverpool and Manchester.
4th ARMOURED BRIGADE CLOTH FORMATION SIGN A fine woven cloth formation sign. Black rat on white linen. Served in the Middle East with the Eighth Army and in North West Europe as part of the 21st Army Group. Has a small moth hole [see photo] hence price. Reference Cole page 123
4th ARMOURED BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A pair of woven cloth formation signs. Black rat on white linen. Served in the Middle East with the Eighth Army and in North West Europe as part of the 21st Army Group. Ref Cole p123 Vgc
4th ARMOURED BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN One woven cloth formation sign. Black rat on white linen. Served in the Middle East with the Eighth Army and in North West Europe as part of the 21st Army Group. Ref Cole p123
4th ARMOURED BRIGADE, 2nd ROYAL TANK REGIMENT SLIP ON A scarce North African campaign slip on.
4th BATTALION DEVON [DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT] PAGRI BADGE A excellent cloth Pagri badge, 45 mm x 70 mm no moth. In 1908, when the Volunteers became part of the newly formed Territorial Army, two longstanding Devon volunteer units merged to form the 4th (Territorial Force) Battalion of the Devonshire Regiment. Based on Exeter, the 4th recruited from the south-east of the county. The outbreak of war in August 1914 found them at their annual camp on Woodbury Common, Exeter. They never returned. Embodied in the army, they moved to Salisbury Plain for training. Here, in August 1914, a second battalion were formed. Known initially as the 4th (Reserve) Battalion, they were later called the 2/4th, and they were formed of the relatively few Territorials who did not volunteer to serve overseas and the huge number of new recruits to the rapidly expanding wartime army. Based at first in Exeter, the Battalion moved to Exmouth in October. The 1/4th were sent to India and were stationed near Lahore, until they were sent to Mesopotamia (now Iraq) in early 1916. They arrived on 28th February and moved up the Tigris to join the 14th Indian Division at Sheikh Saad a month later. Although shelled by the Turks, their most dangerous enemy was disease caused by the climate. In the summer of 1916 400 men were admitted to hospital. On 3rd February 1917 the 1/4th Devons and 1/9th Gurkhas led a dazzlingly successful attack on the Hai Salient in the Turkish line south of Kut. Victory came at a price: of 15 officers and 403 men who attacked, only 5 officers and 186 men emerged unscathed. The survivors of the 1/4th spent the rest of the war in Amara and Baquba (north of Baghdad) building roads, guarding prisoners and administering refugee camps. The 2/4th Devons followed the 1/4th to India and remained in Madras, training and despatching drafts to the 1/4th in Mespototamia, until October 1917, when they were sent to Palestine. In December they arrived at the front near Ramleh, where they joined 234 Brigade. On 14th March 1918 the 2/4th took over and extended the line near Deir Ballut, holding the position until the end of the month. Their losses from sickness far exceeded their casualties from shell, machine gun and sniper fire. In July 1918 they were withdrawn from the line and a month later the 2/4th Devons were disbanded. Although their war experience had been limited, two officers and 26 men had been lost their lives in action. The 1/4th did not survive their sister battalion by very long. Having themselves lost 80 officers and men killed in action, they were reduced to a cadre in March 1919 and returned home in August. In their single, gallant action they had won two battle honours for the Devon Regiment: Kut El Amara 1917 and Mesopotamia 1916-18. The two Battalions won five battle honours overall.
4th BATTALION KINGS OWN YORKSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY Old Comrades Association Button hole badge, Maker The Aldershot Stores.
4th BATTALION KINGS SHROPSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY CROIX DE GUERRE 4th Battalion entitled to wear this Croix de Guerre, 37mm x 15 mm. In June 1918, the 4th (Territorial) Battalion of the K.S.L.I. was a awarded the unusual distinction of a "unit award" in the form the French Croix-de-Guerre avec Palme for its gallantry in seizing the important Bligny Hill. The citation stated : On the 6th June 1918, when the right flank of a British Brigade was being seriously threatened by the progress of a heavy enemy attack, the 1-4th Battalion of the King’s Shropshire Light Infantry, which had been held in reserve, was called upon to counter-attack an important position from which their comrades had just been ejected. With magnificent dash, this Battalion rushed the hill on which the enemy had established themselves, inflicting heavy losses on them and in the course of hand-to-hand fighting captured an officer and 28 other ranks. Thanks to this gallant and spirited recapture of the key to the whole defensive position, the line was completely restored. The dash, energy and intrepidity with which, on this memorable occasion, the 1-4th KSLI carried all before it, was largely responsible for the retrieval of a situation which had temporarily become critical.” Needless to say, the award of the French medal to a Territorial battalion of the K.S.L.I. was deemed a signal honour and greeted with great pleasure. General Berthelot himself came to Shrewsbury in June 1922 to personally pin the Croix de Guerre avec Palme to the Regimental Colour of the battalion. Reference Jon Mills Badges on Battledress page 93 item 572
4th BELGIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE "STEENSTRATETE" WW2 FORMATION SIGN A scarce WW2 printed 4th Belgian Infantry Brigade "STEENSTRAETE" WW2 Formation Sign
4th BORDER CUMBERLAND & WESTMORLAND REGIMENT CAP BADGE 4th Border Cumberland & Westmorland Regiment Cap Badge, white metal other ranks example with slider fitting to the reverse. Remains in good condition. Reference ; https://thelonsdalebattalion.co.uk/wiki/2/4th_Battalion_(Territorial_Force)_Border_Regiment_(Cumberland_%26_Westmorland)
4th CITY OF LONDON YEOMANRY SHOULDER TITLE [SHARP SHOOTERS] A fine uncleaned example of a scarce shoulder title. Faint maker mark to reverse, and two loops.
4th CORPS & 64th MEDIUM REGIMENT RA FORMATION SIGN A fine printed formation badge Red rectangular patch with black elephant, its trunk raised, on shoulder tab. The Corps badge was adopted in February 1940 at Alresford Hampshire by the then Corps' commander, General Auchinleck, the emblem being based on the badge of his regiment, 1st Punjab. The Corps HQ formed HQ Northern Norway Land Forces in April 1940. It later transferred to Iraq and moved to India in the spring of 1942. There it fought under command of Eastern Army (India) and Fourteenth Army and saw much fighting in the liberation of Burma. After forming the Irrawaddy bridgehead it drove the Japanese out of Meiktila and thence to Mandalay and Rangoon. It ended the war under command Twelfth Army. 64th Medium Regiment RA were part of IV Corps in the UK at the beginning of the war and when the Corps moved overseas they sought and were granted permission to retain the Corps sign as a regimental distinction. They gained the nickname in the Western Desert of 'The Elephant Boys'. In this configuration the badge was usually smaller than the formation sign.
4th COUNTY OF LONDON YEOMANRY SHARPSHOOTERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce brass shoulder title with two loops and maker Walker & Hall Sheffield to reverse. Reference R A Westlake plate 20 item 363
4th COUNTY OF LONDON YEOMANRY SHARPSHOOTERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce brass shoulder title with two loops to reverse. Reference R A Westlake plate 20 item 363
4th DRAGOON GUARDS SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass one peice shoulder title, with three threaded studs to reverse. 32 mm in height.
4th GUARDS BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN. A fine formation sign. Blue shield with red border, a central eye-shape with "IV" below, all in white, on black backing. It is not clear what period this dates from unless it was worn in addition to a divisional sign. 4 Guards Brigade was part of 2 Division in BAOR in April 1953 and April 1957 and part of 4 Division, also in BAOR in April 1960 and July 1962. Reference https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30072889
4th HUSSARS ARM / SLEEVE BADGE A fine white metal Arm / sleeve badge, with two loops to reverse. The crown has been strengthened, but done very well, some time ago. During the Boer War in 1899 and served in South Africa as a whole regiment from 1905 to 1909. It was from Ireland that it deployed to the Western Front in 1914, remaining there for the whole First World War. The regiment spent the 1920s in India and the 1930s in England, mechanising in 1936. It then deployed to the Middle East in January 1940, fighting in North Africa, Greece and Italy until the end of the Second World War. Its first post-war duty was in Austria and it served in Malaya from 1948 to 1951, operating in armoured cars on counter-terrorism duties. It then spent time in England and Germany before amalgamating with the 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars in October 1958 to form The Queen’s Own Royal Irish Hussars.
4th HUSSARS ARM / SLEEVE BADGE An Indian made cast metal Arm / sleeve badge, with two loops to reverse. Worn on the front [service wear], hence price. During the Boer War in 1899 and served in South Africa as a whole regiment from 1905 to 1909. It was from Ireland that it deployed to the Western Front in 1914, remaining there for the whole First World War. The regiment spent the 1920s in India and the 1930s in England, mechanising in 1936. It then deployed to the Middle East in January 1940, fighting in North Africa, Greece and Italy until the end of the Second World War. Its first post-war duty was in Austria and it served in Malaya from 1948 to 1951, operating in armoured cars on counter-terrorism duties. It then spent time in England and Germany before amalgamating with the 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars in October 1958 to form The Queen’s Own Royal Irish Hussars.
4th INDIAN INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION SIGN Printed WW II example of the red eagle on a black background worn by the 4th.Indian Division who were the first Indian division to see "action" in WW II. Brigades from the division were involved in most of the fierce fighting in North Africa,from Sidi Barrani through to El Alamein.
4th INDIAN INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION SIGN Printed WW II example of the red eagle on a black background worn by the 4th.Indian Division who were the first Indian division to see "action" in WW II. Brigades from the division were involved in most of the fierce fighting in North Africa,from Sidi Barrani through to El Alamein.
4th INDIAN INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION SIGN Printed WW II example of the red eagle on a black background worn by the 4th.Indian Division who were the first Indian division to see "action" in WW II. Brigades from the division were involved in most of the fierce fighting in North Africa,from Sidi Barrani through to El Alamein.
4th INFANTRY BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A fine 1992 cloth example. 1939 - 45 & 1976 - Present The brigade, now known as the 'Black Rats', was formed in 1939 and fought in the Second World War in the Western Desert Campaign in North Africa. The Black Rats were subsequently involved in the invasion of Sicily and fighting in Italy before taking part in the Battle of Normandy and the advance through Belgium, Holland and into Germany. More recently, the Brigade took part in the First Gulf War and completed a number of tours to the Balkans during the 1990s. The Black Rats have since deployed twice to Iraq and once before to Afghanistan for Operation Herrick 12 in 2010. The Brigade returned to Helmand Province, Afghanistan in October 2012 for Operation Herrick 17 to take over as the lead formation of British troops. The roulement tour saw the brigade working in support of the Afghan Army's 3/215 Brigade and elements of the Afghan National Police.
4th INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine printed WW2 second pattern, a whole red circle with one quadrant displaced all on a white ground. The second pattern patch seems to have been worn with the displaced quadrant at the top of the badge, facing forwards. This pattern seems to have been adopted for the Italian campaign. When the Division was reactivated in 1956 the second pattern was adopted but on a black background. The Division went to France as part of II Corps in October 1939. It fought in the retreat to Dunkirk, where it held the western end of the British sector of the perimeter. In June 1942 the Division was reorganized as a mixed division (ie: two infantry and one armoured brigades). It fought as such (10 & 12 Inf. Bdes., 21 Tank Bde.) when it went as part of First Army for the invasion of North West Africa. In December 1943 it reverted to an infantry division and as part of the Central Mediterranean Forces it fought in Italy. It ended the war in Greece where it was disbanded in March 1947. The Division was reformed in BAOR in April 1956 by conversion of 11th Armoured Division. Reference http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30071728
4th KINGS OWN ROYAL REGIMENT GLENGARRY BADGE 4th (The King’s Own Royal) Regiment of Foot Victorian OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good die-stamped brass example. Lion passant guardant over a rope edged oval strap ‘King’s Own Royal Regiment’; ‘4’’ to voided centre. Reverse brass loops North and South. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 424 page 159
4th KINGS SHROPSIRE LIGHT INFANTRY, 159th BRIGADE, 11th ARMOURED DIVISION FORMATION COMBINATION WITH CROIX DE GUERRE. A scarce formation combination. 4th King’s Shropshire Light Infantry, 159th Brigade, 11th Armoured Division WW2 cloth formation sign combination. KSLI title, Croix de Guerre ribbon, 11th Armoured formation sign, and single red felt Infantry arm of service strips all sewn to shaped khaki BD rectangle.May 1942-August 1944.
4th POLISH GRENADIER DIVISION WW 2 FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce woven cloth formation sign. Free Polish Forces WWII. Ref Morris Part 2 page 2 no.9 During World War II, the 4th Division was originally part of the Pomorze Army and stationed northeast of Toruń, near the border of East Prussia. From September 9, the division fought against the Wehrmacht in the Battle of the Bzura, a Polish counterattack west of Warsaw in the area of the Bzura River.
4th PRINCE OF WALES OWN GURKHA RIFLES WW2 CAP BADGE A fine WW2 cast w/metal cap badge, with two loops to reverse.
4th QUEENS OWN HUSSARS CAP BADGE & COLLAR BADGES SET. A fine King's crown bi metal cap badge [pattern sealed 1907] with slider fitting and filled blow holes to reverse. And two bi metal collar badges, both with two loops and visible blow holes to reverse. The Roman numeral "IV" to the centre of a crowned circlet bearing the title,above the motto scroll, Mente Et Manu. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 756 page 211
4th QUEENS OWN HUSSARS ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine Kings Crown Gilt & Enamel Sweetheart brooch. Apologises for the glare from the flash, excellent condition. 30 mm x 19 mm.
4th QUEENS OWN HUSSARS OFFICERS COLLAR BADGES A fine silver / gilt pair, but not quite matching collar badges, both with two loops to reverse. Same size, just writing a little different. [see photos] Cap badge Reference K & K Vol 1 756 page 212 The 4th Queen's Own Hussars was a cavalry regiment in the British Army, first raised in 1685. It saw service for three centuries, including the First World War. Western Front, both Battles of Ypres. The regiment also helped halt the German advance at the Battle of Moreuil Wood in March 1918. And the Second World War, Middle East, Greece Campaign, Battle of Gazala, Battle of Alam el Halfa, Second Battle of El Alamein and the Italian campaign. Winston Churchill became Colonel-in-Chief of the Regiment in 1941 and served until amalgamation. Formed with 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars, to form the Queen's Royal Irish Hussars in 1958.
4th QUEENS OWN HUSSARS OR`s CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped bi-metal example worn post 1901. Slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 756 page 211
4th QUEENS OWN HUSSARS SHOULDER TITLES Two fine brass shoulder titles, both the same version, and size but with different fixings. One has two loop fixings and the other two hex fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake plate 5 item 89.
4th QUEENS OWN HUSSARS WW1 ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A fine scarce King's crown economy issue cast brass cap badge [pattern sealed 1907] with two loops to reverse. The Roman numeral "IV" to the centre of a crowned circlet bearing the title,above the motto scroll, Mente Et Manu. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 756 page 211 brass economy issue.
4th RECONNAISSANCE REGIMENT FORMATION SIGN A fine very scarce printed facing left formation sign. Reference Waring 859. 4th Recce arrived in North Africa in 1943 along with 1st and 44th to join the 56th & 46th. During March 1944 Anzio was planned to coincide with the smashing of the Gustav Line in the final battle of Cassino, and Reconnaissance Corps units involved on that sector included 4, 44, 46 and 56 Recce. During the pursuit phase of Operation 'Diadem' the recce regiments were in their element; but the advance ground to a standstill at Lake Trasimene, where the Germans sought to delay the Allies while they prepared their next major positions along the GothicLine. Before the Italian campaign stalled yet again, 4 Recce were able to work in the pure recce role for a time and, in early August 1944, fired their new 75mm self-propelled guns for the first time while supporting a successful infantry attack on the monastery at Incontro. After seven weeks of operations 4 Reece reached the River Arno, where they were relieved by 1 Reece. In mid September the regiment saw action again, during 4th Div's steady slog northwards to Forli, where 4 Reece's halftrack-mounted guns 'fired fast and often at targets in Ronco village and north-east of Forli'. By the end of 1944 this unit, now equipped with US Staghound heavy armoured cars, had been withdrawn from Italy for operations in Greece in the aftermath of German withdrawal from that country, to help prevent the attempted takeover by the Communist ELAS guerrillas.
4th RECONNAISSANCE REGIMENT FORMATION SIGNS A fine very scarce printed facing pair formation sign. Reference Waring 859. Both have four popper fixings to reverse. 4th Recce arrived in North Africa in 1943 along with 1st and 44th to join the 56th & 46th. During March 1944 Anzio was planned to coincide with the smashing of the Gustav Line in the final battle of Cassino, and Reconnaissance Corps units involved on that sector included 4, 44, 46 and 56 Recce. During the pursuit phase of Operation 'Diadem' the recce regiments were in their element; but the advance ground to a standstill at Lake Trasimene, where the Germans sought to delay the Allies while they prepared their next major positions along the GothicLine. Before the Italian campaign stalled yet again, 4 Recce were able to work in the pure recce role for a time and, in early August 1944, fired their new 75mm self-propelled guns for the first time while supporting a successful infantry attack on the monastery at Incontro. After seven weeks of operations 4 Reece reached the River Arno, where they were relieved by 1 Reece. In mid September the regiment saw action again, during 4th Div's steady slog northwards to Forli, where 4 Reece's halftrack-mounted guns 'fired fast and often at targets in Ronco village and north-east of Forli'. By the end of 1944 this unit, now equipped with US Staghound heavy armoured cars, had been withdrawn from Italy for operations in Greece in the aftermath of German withdrawal from that country, to help prevent the attempted takeover by the Communist ELAS guerrillas.
4th ROYAL ANGLICAN REGIMENT FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine dark blue field service cap with red peek and gold piping to crown. Bi metal cap badge, with regimental buttons to front. The Royal Anglian Regiment (R ANGLIAN) is an infantry regiment of the British Army and is one of the four regiments of the Queen's Division. The regiment came into being following the amalgamation of various county regiments and thus can trace its lineage back to 1685. Soldiers and officers of the regiment have been involved in nearly every conflict in the modern era. The 1st Battalion (The Vikings) are considered the British Army's fighting unit, with numerous operational tours in the last 15 years. With its unmatched professional reputation, the regiment continues to provide fully manned and well-trained units ready to be called upon by the British Army.
4th ROYAL IRISH DRAGOON GUARDS A good bi metal example with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 740 page 209
4th ROYAL IRISH DRAGOON GUARDS CAP BADGE A good bi metal example with slider and blow holes to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 740 page 209
4th ROYAL IRISH DRAGOON GUARDS CAP BADGE A fine bi metal cap badge, with two loops which have been fixed over blow holes. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 740 page 209 The 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards was a cavalry regiment in the British Army, first raised in 1685. It saw service for three centuries, before being amalgamated into the 4th/7th Dragoon Guards in 1922.
4th ROYAL IRISH DRAGOON GUARDS CAP BADGE A fine bi metal cap badge, with two loops which have been fixed over blow holes. Signs the badge used to have a slider. Numbers scratched to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 740 page 209 The 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards was a cavalry regiment in the British Army, first raised in 1685. It saw service for three centuries, before being amalgamated into the 4th/7th Dragoon Guards in 1922.
4th ROYAL IRISH DRAGOON GUARDS CAP BADGE & COLLAR SET A good bi metal cap badge, with two loops and blow holes to reverse. The two collar badges have two loops to reverse, also. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 740 page 209
4th ROYAL IRISH DRAGOON GUARDS CAP BADGE & COLLAR SET A good bi metal cap badge, with two loops and blow holes to reverse. The two collar badges have two loops to reverse, also. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 740 page 209
4th ROYAL IRISH DRAGOON GUARDS ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good all brass economy issue example with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 740 page 209
4th ROYAL IRISH DRAGOON GUARDS ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A fine all brass cap badge, with two loops to reverse.
4th ROYAL IRISH DRAGOON GUARDS OFFICERS CAP BADGE An excellent Officers bronze cap badge, three part construction with two blade fixings to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 740 page 209. The 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards was a cavalry regiment in the British Army, first raised in 1685. It saw service for three centuries, before being amalgamated into the 4th/7th Dragoon Guards in 1922. Perhaps the most notable engagement of the regiment was at the outbreak of World War I on 22 August 1914, when a squadron of the regiment became the first members of the British Expeditionary Force to engage the German army outside Mons; four patrolling German cavalrymen of the 2nd Kuirassiers were surprised by two full troops of British cavalry, and after a brief pursuit several were killed. Captain Hornby was reputed to have become the first British soldier to kill a German soldier, using his sword, and Drummer Edward Thomas is reputed to have fired the first British shots of the war.
4th ROYAL IRISH DRAGOON GUARDS SHOULDER TITLE A fine metal shoulder title, with two hex loops to reverse. Reference Westlake plate 3
4th ROYAL TANK REGIMENT PIPERS BADGE A fine die cast white metal pipers badge. 82 mm in height.
4th VB VOLUNTEERS BATTALION NORFOLK REGIMENT GLENGARRY BADGE A fine w/metal Norfolk Regiment (4th Volunteer Battalion) Glengarry badge, Brittania to centre with Victorian crown and two of the original three loops to reverse.
4th VOLUNTEER BATTALION "THE BUFFS" EAST KENT REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine Bronzed or blackened perhaps Officers cap badge, with two loops to reverse. The HQ of the 4th Battalion East Kent Regiment (The Buffs) was in Canterbury. In 1908 the Haldane reforms altered the status of the two Volunteer Battalions of the Buffs so that the 1st Volunteer Battalion became the 4th Battalion The Buffs. The 1/4th Battalion sailed for India in October 1914 During WW2 4th Battalion Buffs was a 1st Line Territorial Army unit that served with the BEF in France 1940. The battalion was transferred to the island of Malta in 1941 and served throughout the siege.
4th VOLUNTEER BATTALION DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT WW1 CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped blackened brass metal example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1709 page 413.
4th VOLUNTEER BATTALION WEST SURREY REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine theater made cast cap badge. With three loop fixings to reverse. Some light rubbing.
5 X THE QUEENS BAYS [2nd DRAGOON GUARDS] SHOULDER TITLES Five post 1921 all different, smaller pattern are Officers, see photos Reference R A Westlake Plate 2
50th/51st/52nd COMMANDO CAP BADGE Middle East Campaign A fine scarce brass cap badge with two thin loops with spiralled shanks. Correct for badge. Formed in 1940. Included Jewish and Palestinian troops from the Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps. Worn with or without parent cap badge, 40mm long. Reference Taylor p67-68
50th/51st/52nd COMMANDO CAP BADGE [Middle East Campaign] A fine scarce brass cap badge with two thin loops with spiralled shanks. Correct for badge. Formed in 1940. Included Jewish and Palestinian troops from the Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps. Worn with or without parent cap badge, 40mm long. Reference Taylor p67-68
50th/51st/52nd COMMANDO CAP BADGE [Middle East Campaign] A fine scarce brass cap badge with two thin loops with spiralled shanks. Correct for badge. Formed in 1940. Included Jewish and Palestinian troops from the Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps. Worn with or without parent cap badge, 40mm long. Reference Taylor p67-68
51st HIGHLAND INFANTRY BRIGADE, 152nd BRIGADE, 5th BATTALION CAMERON HIGHLANDERS FORMATION COMBINATION A fine WW2 formation combination. 5th Battalion The Queens Own Cameron Highlanders were part of the 26th Infantry Brigade, 9th Scottish Division. In August 1940 they were posted to the newly reformed 152nd Brigade and took part in Battles in North Africa & Italy. Before returning to the UK in prepairation foe D Day. Landed in Normandy 7th June 1940, and had a key role in major ops at Caen, Falise Gap, Seine, and Ardennes, and fighting across Northern Europe.
51st HIGHLAND VOLUNTEERS CAP BADGE A fine staybright / Anodised cap badge, with three loops to reverse. Two part construction.
51st INFANTRY DIVISION [HIGHLAND] CLOTH FORMATION SIGN A woven cloth formation sign. Reformed in 1939-46 The division was mobilised on 24 August 1939, due to the worsening situation with Nazi Germany. After three years of training under Major-General Fortune's command, the 51st (Highland) Infantry Division departed from Southampton and disembarked at Le Havre in mid-January 1940. On 28 January it came under command of II Corps of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF), under Lieutenant-General Michael Barker, which also included the 1st and 2nd Infantry divisions, both Regular Army formations.
51st INFANTRY DIVISION [HIGHLAND] CLOTH FORMATION SIGN A printed cloth formation sign. Reformed in 1939-46 The division was mobilised on 24 August 1939, due to the worsening situation with Nazi Germany. After three years of training under Major-General Fortune's command, the 51st (Highland) Infantry Division departed from Southampton and disembarked at Le Havre in mid-January 1940. On 28 January it came under command of II Corps of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF), under Lieutenant-General Michael Barker, which also included the 1st and 2nd Infantry divisions, both Regular Army formations.
52nd DIVISION 7th/9th BATTALION ROYAL SCOTS FORMATION COMBINATION A well worn formation combination, but all there. Reference Jon Mills BoBD item 3189 Vol 2 page 683
52nd INFANTRY [LOWLAND] DIVISION [MOUNTAIN] FORMATION SIGN A fine woven unused WW II example. Originally 1919 to 1939 a white square with a large black "L" to the left, in the angle of which a St. Andrew's cross in white on a blue on a shield over which a thistle. Ref Waring 213B & Cole page 45 In 1940 it adopted this version white St Andrew's cross ('saltire') on blue shield with black border. A separate scroll bearing the word 'MOUNTAIN was adopted around May 1942 when the Division began to train for mountain warfare. The scroll was worn below the shield, initially as a separate item but there are also examples of the scroll and shield on a single piece, usually Ordnance issue "waterproof" material. 52nd (Lowland) Division was a first-line Territorial Formation in 1939. Landed in Brest, Cherbourg and St Malo on 10 June 1940 and formed part of the covering force for the withdrawal from the Lines of Communication immediately prior to the fall of France. The Division returned to the UK on 17 June 1940 where it formed part of Home Forces and in May 1942 was selected for specialist training in mountain warfare. In August and September 1944 it was further trained for air landing operations. In the event it deployed in neither specialist role, but joined 21st Army Group on 15 October 1944 where it was employed as an ordinary infantry division despite retaining for the most part its special role establishment. Ironically, its original operational area was below sea-level in one of the lowest parts of Holland. The Division fought with 21st Army Group for the remainder of the campaign in Holland and Germany. Immediately after the War the Division formed part of the occupation force in I Corps District. The Division was disbanded, along with the rest of the Territorial Army (TA), at the end of 1946.
52nd INFANTRY [LOWLAND] DIVISION [MOUNTAIN] FORMATION SIGN A fine printed WW II example. Originally 1919 to 1939 a white square with a large black "L" to the left, in the angle of which a St. Andrew's cross in white on a blue on a shield over which a thistle. Ref Waring 213B & Cole page 45 In 1940 it adopted this version white St Andrew's cross ('saltire') on blue shield with black border. A separate scroll bearing the word 'MOUNTAIN was adopted around May 1942 when the Division began to train for mountain warfare. The scroll was worn below the shield, initially as a separate item but there are also examples of the scroll and shield on a single piece, usually Ordnance issue "waterproof" material. 52nd (Lowland) Division was a first-line Territorial Formation in 1939. Landed in Brest, Cherbourg and St Malo on 10 June 1940 and formed part of the covering force for the withdrawal from the Lines of Communication immediately prior to the fall of France. The Division returned to the UK on 17 June 1940 where it formed part of Home Forces and in May 1942 was selected for specialist training in mountain warfare. In August and September 1944 it was further trained for air landing operations. In the event it deployed in neither specialist role, but joined 21st Army Group on 15 October 1944 where it was employed as an ordinary infantry division despite retaining for the most part its special role establishment. Ironically, its original operational area was below sea-level in one of the lowest parts of Holland. The Division fought with 21st Army Group for the remainder of the campaign in Holland and Germany. Immediately after the War the Division formed part of the occupation force in I Corps District. The Division was disbanded, along with the rest of the Territorial Army (TA), at the end of 1946.
52nd INFANTRY [LOWLAND] DIVISION [MOUNTAIN] FORMATION SIGN A fine printed WW II example. Originally 1919 to 1939 a white square with a large black "L" to the left, in the angle of which a St. Andrew's cross in white on a blue on a shield over which a thistle. Ref Waring 213B & Cole page 45 In 1940 it adopted this version white St Andrew's cross ('saltire') on blue shield with black border. A separate scroll bearing the word 'MOUNTAIN was adopted around May 1942 when the Division began to train for mountain warfare. The scroll was worn below the shield, initially as a separate item but there are also examples of the scroll and shield on a single piece, usually Ordnance issue "waterproof" material. 52nd (Lowland) Division was a first-line Territorial Formation in 1939. Landed in Brest, Cherbourg and St Malo on 10 June 1940 and formed part of the covering force for the withdrawal from the Lines of Communication immediately prior to the fall of France. The Division returned to the UK on 17 June 1940 where it formed part of Home Forces and in May 1942 was selected for specialist training in mountain warfare. In August and September 1944 it was further trained for air landing operations. In the event it deployed in neither specialist role, but joined 21st Army Group on 15 October 1944 where it was employed as an ordinary infantry division despite retaining for the most part its special role establishment. Ironically, its original operational area was below sea-level in one of the lowest parts of Holland. The Division fought with 21st Army Group for the remainder of the campaign in Holland and Germany. Immediately after the War the Division formed part of the occupation force in I Corps District. The Division was disbanded, along with the rest of the Territorial Army (TA), at the end of 1946.
53rd FOOT SHROPSHIRE REGIMENT 1874-1881 GLENGARRY A fine brass pre territorial era glengarry, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 512 page 169 The 53rd (Shropshire) Regiment of Foot was a British Army regiment founded in 1755. In 1881, as part of the Childers Reforms, it became The King's Shropshire Light Infantry Regiment.
53rd INFANTRY DIVISION [WELSH] FORMATION SIGN A fine woven formation sign. The 53rd (Welsh) Infantry Division was an infantry division of the British Army that fought in both World wars. The division saw service in World War I and fought at Gallipoli and in the Middle East. Remaining active in the Territorial Army during the interwar years as a peace-time formation, the division again saw action in World War II, fighting in North-western Europe from June 1944 until May 1945.
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54th INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION SIGN [SILK] A fine silk formation sign.
54th INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION SIGNS [PAIR SILK] A fine pair of silk formation signs
55th (WEST LANCASHIRE) DIVISION WW2 FORMATION SIGN A fine woven cloth formation sign. Five leaves on each side with red rose of Lancashire. First-Line Territorial Division,composed of Territorial s from the Liverpool and West Lancashire area,and as part of the Home Forces the division was used in a training role. Reference Cole page 46
56th ARMOURED DIVISION FORMATION BADGE [PAIR SILK] A fine pair of silk formation signs.
56th INFANTRY DIVISION [LONDON] CLOTH FORMATION SIGN A printed unused example. Fought at Solerno and Anzio, and took part in the Po Valley campaign and the liberation of Venice.Reference Cole 47. Dick Whittington's cat, for London. In 1939 this was the 1st London Division organised as a motor formation. It was reorganised as an infantry division in June 1940 and on 18 November 1940 was redesignated as 56th (London) Division.
56th LONDON ARMOURED DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine woven second version 1947 TA formation sign. Reference Blandford Series, Guido Rosignoli Plate 12
56th [LONDON] ARMOURED DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine printed 2nd pattern formation sign. Ref Morris Part 1 page 15
56th [LONDON] ARMOURED DIVISION FORMATION SIGNS A fine uncut pair of printed 2nd pattern formation sign. Ref Morris Part 1 page 15
58th [MIDDLESEX] SEARCHLIGHT REGIMENT ROYAL ARTILLERY FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce woven formation sign. 58th (Middlesex) Searchlight Regiment, Royal Artillery was an air defence unit of Britain's Territorial Army (TA) raised just before World War II. It defended the East Midlands of England during The Blitz, and later served as infantry in North West Europe at the end of the war, converting to the anti-aircraft (AA) artillery role postwar. This searchlight unit was formed as part of the doubling in size of the TA at the time of the Munich Crisis in late 1938. Formally, it was a duplicate of 36th (Middlesex) Anti-Aircraft Battalion, Royal Engineers, based on 344 AA Company at Harrow, which was transferred from 36th AA Battalion to provide a cadre of trained men. In February 1939 the existing AA defences came under the control of a new Anti-Aircraft Command. In June a partial mobilisation of TA units was begun in a process known as 'couverture', whereby each AA unit did a month's tour of duty in rotation to man selected AA and searchlight positions. On 1 August 1940 the Royal Engineers' AA battalions were transferred to the Royal Artillery (RA), being redesignated searchlight regiments. In April 1943, 344th Bty received orders to train for a mobile role, and after this training it joined 100 AA Bde on 30 June. 100 AA Bde was one of the formations slated to participate in Operation Overlord (the Allied invasion of Normandy planned for 1944) and shortly afterwards the battery became formally independent of 58 S/L regiment. 344th Independent S/L Bty proceeded to Normandy in July 1944 where it pioneered the use of searchlights to create artificial moonlight, otherwise known as movement light or 'Monty's Moonlight', to aid movement in night operations by 21st Army Group. In February 1945 it changed its title to 344th Independent Moonlight Bty and split off a separate 581st Independent Moonlight Battery.
58th [MIDDLESEX] SEARCHLIGHT REGIMENT ROYAL ARTILLERY FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce woven formation sign. 58th (Middlesex) Searchlight Regiment, Royal Artillery was an air defence unit of Britain's Territorial Army (TA) raised just before World War II. It defended the East Midlands of England during The Blitz, and later served as infantry in North West Europe at the end of the war, converting to the anti-aircraft (AA) artillery role postwar. This searchlight unit was formed as part of the doubling in size of the TA at the time of the Munich Crisis in late 1938. Formally, it was a duplicate of 36th (Middlesex) Anti-Aircraft Battalion, Royal Engineers, based on 344 AA Company at Harrow, which was transferred from 36th AA Battalion to provide a cadre of trained men. In February 1939 the existing AA defences came under the control of a new Anti-Aircraft Command. In June a partial mobilisation of TA units was begun in a process known as 'couverture', whereby each AA unit did a month's tour of duty in rotation to man selected AA and searchlight positions. On 1 August 1940 the Royal Engineers' AA battalions were transferred to the Royal Artillery (RA), being redesignated searchlight regiments. In April 1943, 344th Bty received orders to train for a mobile role, and after this training it joined 100 AA Bde on 30 June. 100 AA Bde was one of the formations slated to participate in Operation Overlord (the Allied invasion of Normandy planned for 1944) and shortly afterwards the battery became formally independent of 58 S/L regiment. 344th Independent S/L Bty proceeded to Normandy in July 1944 where it pioneered the use of searchlights to create artificial moonlight, otherwise known as movement light or 'Monty's Moonlight', to aid movement in night operations by 21st Army Group. In February 1945 it changed its title to 344th Independent Moonlight Bty and split off a separate 581st Independent Moonlight Battery.
58th [MIDDLESEX] SEARCHLIGHT REGIMENT ROYAL ARTILLERY FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce woven formation sign. 58th (Middlesex) Searchlight Regiment, Royal Artillery was an air defence unit of Britain's Territorial Army (TA) raised just before World War II. It defended the East Midlands of England during The Blitz, and later served as infantry in North West Europe at the end of the war, converting to the anti-aircraft (AA) artillery role postwar. This searchlight unit was formed as part of the doubling in size of the TA at the time of the Munich Crisis in late 1938. Formally, it was a duplicate of 36th (Middlesex) Anti-Aircraft Battalion, Royal Engineers, based on 344 AA Company at Harrow, which was transferred from 36th AA Battalion to provide a cadre of trained men. In February 1939 the existing AA defences came under the control of a new Anti-Aircraft Command. In June a partial mobilisation of TA units was begun in a process known as 'couverture', whereby each AA unit did a month's tour of duty in rotation to man selected AA and searchlight positions. On 1 August 1940 the Royal Engineers' AA battalions were transferred to the Royal Artillery (RA), being redesignated searchlight regiments. In April 1943, 344th Bty received orders to train for a mobile role, and after this training it joined 100 AA Bde on 30 June. 100 AA Bde was one of the formations slated to participate in Operation Overlord (the Allied invasion of Normandy planned for 1944) and shortly afterwards the battery became formally independent of 58 S/L regiment. 344th Independent S/L Bty proceeded to Normandy in July 1944 where it pioneered the use of searchlights to create artificial moonlight, otherwise known as movement light or 'Monty's Moonlight', to aid movement in night operations by 21st Army Group. In February 1945 it changed its title to 344th Independent Moonlight Bty and split off a separate 581st Independent Moonlight Battery.
59th INFANTRY DIVISION [STAFFORDSHIRE] FORMATION SIGN A fine woven second line Territorial WW II woven example of the red "pit-head winding gear" against a black "slag-heap" on a blue background. The 59th. composed of mainly Staffordshire Territorial units became part of 21st.Army Group for the invasion in Normandy. After the heavy fighting on the beachhead and the advance to take the City of Caen. Reference Cole page 47
59th [STAFFORDSHIRE] INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine printed badge on a blue rectangular background a black triangle denoting a 'slag heap' on which is depicted a pit winding gear tower in red. The 59th (Staffordshire) Firstly a motorised infantry division, then infantry division of the British Army that saw active during the Second World War. The division, after training served as part of the 21st Army Group during the early stages of the Battle of Normandy a few weeks after the D-Day landings, which took place on 6 June 1944. Broken up in mid-August, it was one of two divisions of the army group that was disbanded due to a very severe shortage of manpower in the British Army. Reference https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30071833
5th ANTI AIRCRAFT [5th AA DIVISION] FORMATION SIGN A fine printed formation sign is black two-engined bomber aircraft pointing downwards with red flames rising upwards from wings and fuselage, all on a khaki square. Reference Cole page 55 The Division was formed in September 1938 with HQ in Reading. It comprised Territorial Army (TA) units Royal Artillery and Anti-Aircraft battalions Royal Engineers drawn from the Home Counties, the South and West, plus some from the County of London. Its primary responsibility was the defence of the Portsmouth and Southampton area. AA Corps and Divisions were disbanded in October 1942.
5th CINQUE PORTS BATTALION [Royal Sussex Regt] OR's CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped gilding example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1728 page 415
5th CINQUE PORTS BATTALION [Royal Sussex Regt] OR's CAP BADGE A die stamped gilding metal example, with slider to the reverse.Very grubby and uncleaned, hence price. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1728 page 415
5th CITY OF LONDON BATTALION [LONDON RIFLE BRIGADE] CAP BADGE Non voided centre pattern in white metal with two loops to reverse. Reference KK 2 item 1820 page 173
5th CITY OF LONDON BATTALION [London Rifle Brigade] OR's cap badge A good post WW1 die stamped white metal example with slider to reverse Reference KK Vol 1 item 1821 page 439
5th CITY OF LONDON BATTALION [LONDON RIFLE BRIGADE] SHAKO PLATE VICTORIAN. An excellent Victorian blackened brass Full dress Shako plate with two loops to reverse. KK Reference for Kings crown version Vol 1 item 1822 page 439.
5th CITY OF LONDON BATTALION [LONDON RIFLE BRIGADE] SHAKO PLATE VICTORIAN. An excellent Victorian blackened brass Full dress Shako plate with two loops to reverse. K & K Reference for Kings crown version Vol 1 item 1822 page 439.
5th DRAGOON GUARDS [ Princess Charlotte of Wales] OR's CAP BADGE A good post 1922 die stamped white metal example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol1 item 745 page 209
5th DRAGOON GUARDS [PRINCESS CHARLOTTE OF WALES] OFFICERS COLLAR BADGE. A fine scarce Kings Crown Officers service dress Silver/Gilt collar badge [single], two part construction, with two loops to reverse. Robert Baden-Powell, future founder of the Scout Movement. He took command of the regiment in India in 1897 during its first posting there and remained its colonel until he was sent to South Africa in 1899. The training he gave the unit proved invaluable when it too was posted to the Boer War, in which it formed part of the force besieged in Ladysmith. One of the regiment's officers in South Africa, George Kirkpatrick Ansell, later rose to command it, but he was killed on the Western Front on 1 September 1914. The regiment remained on that front throughout the First World War, serving as dismounted troops for all but a few weeks at the start and end of the conflict. It spent the post-war period in Palestine, where in 1922 it merged with The Iniskillings (6th Dragoons) to form the 5th/6th Dragoons.
5th DRAGOON GUARDS [PRINCESS CHARLOTTE OF WALES] SHOULDER TITLE. A fine metal shoulder title, with two hex loops to reverse. Reference Westlake plate 3.
5th DRAGOON GUARDS [PRINCESS CHARLOTTE OF WALES] SHOULDER TITLE. A fine pre 1922 bi metal shoulder title, with four hex loops to reverse.
5th DRAGOON GUARDS [PRINCESS CHARLOTTE OF WALES] SHOULDER TITLE. A fine large brass shoulder title, with two loops to reverse. This version not in Westlake and is scarce. 44 mm x 16 mm.
5th DRAGOON GUARDS [PRINCESS CHARLOTTE OF WALES] VICTORIAN COLLAR BADGE. A fine Victorian bi metal collar badge, with two loops to reverse.
5th DRAGOON GUARDS [PRINCESS CHARLOTTE OF WALES] VICTORIAN COLLAR BADGE. A fine Victorian bi metal collar badge, with two loops to reverse.
5th INDIAN DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce woven formation sign. The 5th Indian Infantry Division was an infantry division of the Indian Army during World War II which fought in several theatres of war and was nicknamed the "Ball of Fire". It was one of the few Allied divisions to fight three major enemy armies, Italian, German, and Japanese. The division was raised in 1939 in Secunderabad with two brigades under command. In 1940 the 5th Indian Division moved to Sudan and took under command three British infantry battalions stationed there and was reorganised into three brigades of three battalions each. The division fought in the East African Campaign in Eritrea and Ethiopia during 1940 and 1941, thence moving to Egypt, Cyprus and Iraq. In 1942 the division was heavily engaged in the Western Desert Campaign and in the fighting withdrawal to Alamein. From late 1943 to the Japanese surrender in August 1945 it fought continuously from India through the length of Burma. After the end of the war, it was the first unit into Singapore and then fought pro-Independence forces in Eastern Java. Engagements; East Africa, Western Desert Campaign, Burma Campaign, Battle of Kohima, Operation Tiderace and Battle of Surabaya
5th INDIAN DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce printed formation sign. The 5th Indian Infantry Division was an infantry division of the Indian Army during World War II which fought in several theatres of war and was nicknamed the "Ball of Fire". It was one of the few Allied divisions to fight three major enemy armies, Italian, German, and Japanese. The division was raised in 1939 in Secunderabad with two brigades under command. In 1940 the 5th Indian Division moved to Sudan and took under command three British infantry battalions stationed there and was reorganised into three brigades of three battalions each. The division fought in the East African Campaign in Eritrea and Ethiopia during 1940 and 1941, thence moving to Egypt, Cyprus and Iraq. In 1942 the division was heavily engaged in the Western Desert Campaign and in the fighting withdrawal to Alamein. From late 1943 to the Japanese surrender in August 1945 it fought continuously from India through the length of Burma. After the end of the war, it was the first unit into Singapore and then fought pro-Independence forces in Eastern Java. Engagements; East Africa, Western Desert Campaign, Burma Campaign, Battle of Kohima, Operation Tiderace and Battle of Surabaya
5th INDIAN DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce woven formation sign. The 5th Indian Infantry Division was an infantry division of the Indian Army during World War II which fought in several theatres of war and was nicknamed the "Ball of Fire". It was one of the few Allied divisions to fight three major enemy armies, Italian, German, and Japanese. The division was raised in 1939 in Secunderabad with two brigades under command. In 1940 the 5th Indian Division moved to Sudan and took under command three British infantry battalions stationed there and was reorganised into three brigades of three battalions each. The division fought in the East African Campaign in Eritrea and Ethiopia during 1940 and 1941, thence moving to Egypt, Cyprus and Iraq. In 1942 the division was heavily engaged in the Western Desert Campaign and in the fighting withdrawal to Alamein. From late 1943 to the Japanese surrender in August 1945 it fought continuously from India through the length of Burma. After the end of the war, it was the first unit into Singapore and then fought pro-Independence forces in Eastern Java. Engagements; East Africa, Western Desert Campaign, Burma Campaign, Battle of Kohima, Operation Tiderace and Battle of Surabaya
5th INFANTRY BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A fine 2nd pattern woven silk formation sign. The 5th Infantry Brigade was a regular infantry brigade of the British Army that was in existence since before the First World War. During WW1 the brigade became part of the British Expeditionary Force and saw action on the Western Front in the Battle of Mons and the subsequent Great Retreat and at the First Battle of Ypres, which saw the old Regular Army virtually destroyed. Second World War 5th Brigade was again part of the 2nd Infantry Division and was sent to France in 1939 shortly after the outbreak of war, where it joined the British Expeditionary Force. It served on the Franco-Belgian border until May 1940, when it was evacuated at Dunkirk after fighting in the short but fierce battles of France and Belgium in which the German Army nearly cut off the entire BEF from the French Army. With the division, the brigade remained in Britain on home defence until 10 April 1942, when it was shipped out to India to fight the Imperial Japanese Army after a series of disasters suffered by the British and Indian troops stationed there. The 5th Brigade served with the 2nd Infantry Division in the Burma Campaign under General Slim's British Fourteenth Army and fought in the Battle of Kohima, which managed to help turn the tide of the campaign in the Far East. Finally amalgamating with 24th Airmobile Brigade, in 1999, to form 16 Air Assault Brigade.
5th INFANTRY DIVISION WW2 1st PATTERN FORMATION SIGN A fine woven cloth formation sign. Worn 1939 to 1945. The letter Y denoted Yorkshire and was chosen to mark the Division's pre-war association with Northern Command. A second pattern of the badge was adopted after WW2 in 1946, retaining the white Y but on a black circular background. The 5th (or "Reserve") Division has the doubtful privilege of being perhaps the most widely travelled British formation of WW2. In September 1939 it was a regular formation based at Catterick under Northern Command. At this time it comprised just two brigades, 13th and 15th, both of which went to join the BEF as independent formations in October 1939. Divisional HQ and 17 Brigade joined the BEF in late December when the Division was reformed on a full three brigade basis. In April 1940 15 Brigade was withdrawn for employment in the Norwegian campaign and did not rejoin the Division until July. The Division and its two remaining Brigades fought with the BEF throughout the 1940 campaign. They were evacuated to England, with most of the division arriving on 1 June.
5th INFANTRY [INDIAN] DIVISION /ROYAL WEST AFRICAN FRONTIER FORCE SHOULDER SLIP ON A fine scarce slip on shoulder title. The 5th Indian Infantry Division was an infantry division of the Indian Army during World War II that fought in several theatres of war and was nicknamed the "Ball of Fire". It was one of the few Allied divisions to fight three major enemy armies, Italian, German, and Japanese. The division was raised in 1939 in Secunderabad with two brigades under command. In 1940, the 5th Indian Division moved to Sudan and took under command three British infantry battalions stationed there and was reorganised into three brigades of three battalions each. The division fought in the East African Campaign in Eritrea and Ethiopia during 1940 and 1941, thence moving to Egypt, Cyprus and Iraq. In 1942, the division was heavily engaged in the Western Desert Campaign and the First Battle of El Alamein. From late 1943 to the Japanese surrender in August 1945, it fought continuously from India through the length of Burma. After the end of the war, it was the first unit into Singapore and then fought pro-Independence forces in Eastern Java.
5th INNISKILLING DRAGOON GUARDS NCOs ARM BADGE Good die-stamped white metal Horse of Hanover on loops. 70 mm in length.
5th INNISKILLING DRAGOON GUARDS OFFICERS SIDE HAT A fine Officers Cap, with bullion badge and original buttons. No moth and excellent condition for age. The 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards was a cavalry regiment of the British Army formed in 1922
5th KRESOWA INFANTRY DIVISION [POLISH] WW 2 FORMATION SIGN A fine woven cloth Polish formation sign. A shield-shaped cloth badge bearing an embroidered bison emblem on a yellow field. The Polish 5th Kresowa Infantry Division (Polish: 5 Kresowa Dywizja Piechoty) was an infantry division of the Polish Armed Forces in the West during World War II. Formed in March 1943, it fought in the Italian Campaign as part of Lieutenant General Władysław Anders' Polish II Corps, affiliated with the Western Allies, under command of the British Eighth Army.
5th ROYAL GURKHA RIFLES [FRONTIER FORCE] CAP BADHE A fine scarce w/metal Kings crown cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Infantry regiment of the Indian Army comprising Gurkha soldiers of Indian and Nepalese origin. It was formed in 1858 as part of the British Indian Army and served in the First World War and Second World War. The regiment was one of the Gurkha regiments that was transferred to the Indian Army following independence in 1947. The regiment was formerly known as the 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force).
5th ROYAL INNISKILLING DRAGOON GUARDS CAP BADGE A good post 1922 die stamped white metal Cap badge, with cropped long slider to reverse. Sealed 1929. Reference K&K Vol2 745
5th ROYAL INNISKILLING DRAGOON GUARDS COLLAR BADGE A fine single bi metal voided collar badge, with two loops, blow holes and maker plate J R Gaunt London to reverse.
5th ROYAL INNISKILLING DRAGOON GUARDS COLLAR BADGE A fine bi-metal collar badges [facing pair] with two loops to reverse. Voided door type. Blow holes to reverse, and one with maker plate J R Gaunt London to reverse.
5th ROYAL INNISKILLING DRAGOON GUARDS GILT BUTTON A fine large Gilt button with Firmin & Sons maker to reverse. Fixed back. 25 mm.
5th ROYAL INNISKILLING DRAGOON GUARDS OFFICER BUTTON A fine Silver / Gilt Officers 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards Button, with maker Pitt & Co 31 Maddox St London. Fixed back ,14 mm
5th ROYAL INNISKILLING DRAGOON GUARDS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A Kings crown "silver" marked cap badge, with two long loops to reverese. See photos. Formed by the amalgamation of The 5th (Princess Charlotte of Wales's) Dragoon Guards and the 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons in 1922. Titled initially 5th/6th Dragoons, changed to 5th Inniskilling Dragoon Guards in 1927. Changed to 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards in 1935. Amalgamated 1992 with the 4/7th Royal Dragoon Guards to form The Royal Dragoon Guards.
5th ROYAL INNISKILLING DRAGOON GUARDS OFFICERS COLLAR BADGES A fine facing pair of Silver Gilt Officers full dress collar badges, both with two pin fixings to reverse. Pre 1994 version. One piece construction, with overlay.
5TH ROYAL IRISH LANCERS A good pair of 5-L WW1 brass shoulder titles. Two hex type lugs to the reverse of each. 1689 raised. 1799 disbanded. 1858 reformed and 1922 amalgamated with 16th Queen`s Lancers. Ref Westlake item 94 plate 4.
5th ROYAL IRISH LANCERS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A very scarce Officers bronze example with maker plate Firmin and two blade fixings to reverse. Reference cap badge K & K Vol 1 item 757 page 211.
5th ROYAL IRISH LANCERS OFFICERS COLLAR BADGES A fine silver & gilt facing pair of Officers collar badges, both with two loops to reverse.
5TH ROYAL IRISH LANCERS SHOULDER TILE A fine 5-L WW1 brass shoulder title. Two hex type lugs to the reverse. 1689 raised. 1799 disbanded. 1858 reformed and 1922 amalgamated with 16th Queen`s Lancers. Ref Westlake item 94 plate 4.
5TH ROYAL IRISH LANCERS [PAIR] SHOULDER TILES A good pair of 5-L WW1 brass shoulder titles. Two hex type lugs to the reverse of each. 1689 raised. 1799 disbanded. 1858 reformed and 1922 amalgamated with 16th Queen`s Lancers. Ref Westlake item 94 plate 4.
5th TERRITORIAL BATTALION SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS CAP BADGE A fine w/metal badge, with two loops to reverse. 5th Territorial Batt. Seaforth Highlanders WWI pre 1916 Reference K&K Vol 1 1753
5th TERRITORIAL BATTALION SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS GLENGARRY BADGE 5th Territorial Batt. Seaforth Highlanders WWI pre 1916 Worn by the 5th. [Sutherland & Caithness] Territorial Battalion Seaforth Highlanders. A Celtic Strap bearing the motto " Sans Peur" with a Scottish mountain cat to the centre. White metal cap badge with 2 loops to reverse. Ref K&K Vol1 1753
5th TERRITORIAL BATTALION SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS GLENGARRY BADGE White metal glengarry badge, with two loops to reverse.
5th TERRITORIAL BATTALION SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS WW1 CAP BADGE A fine white metal cap badge with two loops to reverse. Reference K&K Vol 1 1753 page 419
5th THE SUTHERLAND & CAITHNESS HIGHLAND BATTALION SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce Silvered electroplate Officers Subaltern cast cap badge, with feather and two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1755
5th VOLUNTEER BATTALION DEVONSHIRE [The Haytor] REGIMENT A fine white metal Victorian crown badge with two loops to the reverse.
5th VOLUNTEER BATTALION MANCHESTER REGIMENT OSD CAP BADGE A fine scarce Officer bronze cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse.
5th [CUMBERLAND] BATTALION BORDER REGIMENT CPA BADGE A excellent example, white metal cap badge, with two loops to reverse. 5th Battalion mobilised in August 1914, redesignated 1/5th on formation of duplicate 2/5th Battalion in October 1914. On Western Front from October 1914.
5th [Princess Charlotte of Wales] DRAGOON GUARDS OR's CAP BADGE A good post 1922 die stamped white metal example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 745 page 209
6 X COLDSTREAM GUARDS OFFICERS BULLION RANK PIPS Coldstream Guards officers' bullion rank pips
602nd HEAVY ANTI - AIRCRAFT REGIMENT ROYAL ARTILLERY [WELSH] TA. A fine ribbon formation sign, with khaki backing. Aprox 50mm x 20 mm 602nd (M) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regt R.A. (Welch)(TA) Formation Sign Badge
602nd HEAVY ANTI - AIRCRAFT REGIMENT ROYAL ARTILLERY [WELSH] TA. A fine ribbon formation sign. 602nd (M) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regt R.A. (Welch)(TA) Formation Sign Badge.
61st DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine unused printed formation sign. The 61st Infantry Division was an infantry division of the British Army raised shortly before the Second World War and was part of the Territorial Army. The division was formed in 1939 as a 2nd Line duplicate of the 48th (South Midland) Division and recruited mainly from the South Midlands area of England. 61st Division was sent to Northern Ireland with the 53rd (Welsh) Division to guard against a German invasion there.
61st INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine printed red diamond on dark blue square. The Division was a second-line Territorial formation in September 1939, duplicate of the 48th Division. On 15 April 1940 the Commander and Staff of Divisional HQ formed HQ MAURICE FORCE and went to Norway. A new commander and staff were appointed to the Division on 26 April. The Division was part of Home Forces and served in Northern Ireland between 26 June 1940 and the beginning of February 1943. It was responsible for internal security and was widely dispersed, first over the counties of Londonderry and Antrim, later over Armargh, Tyrone and Fermanagh. On return to the UK it was mobilized for service in North West Europe but was stood down and became a training and drafting formation. In August 1945 it was re-mobilized as a Light Division for service in the Far East but the war against Japan ended before the formation moved overseas. The Division was disbanded in 1946.
63rd GURKHA INDEPENDENT BRIGADE GROUP FORMATION SIGN A fine unused printed Malaya formation sign. Reference; https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30070928 Worn by 2Lt Prince while serving with 1st Bn Sherwood Foresters in Malaya, Feb 1960 - Jun 1961. 1 Sherwoods appear to have joined the Brigade in 1960. The Brigade was formed in Negri Sembilam, Malaya, in July 1950. It stayed in Malaya until January 1962 when Brigade HQ, 1/6 Gurkha Rifles and elements of Gurkha Engineers transferred to the UK where they merged with elements of 51st Infantry Brigade to form 51st Gurkha Brigade.
63rd of FOOT QUILTED SHAKO HELMET PLATE 1861-1869 A fine brass Victorian shako plate with two loops and black circle of cork to reverse. The 63rd Regiment of Foot, was a British Army regiment in the 18th and 19th centuries. During the 19th century they acquired the nickname 'The Bloodsuckers.' This supposedly derived from the resemblance of a regimental emblem, the Fleur-de-lys, to a tropical insect. As part of the Childers Reforms, the 63rd and the 96th Regiments of Foot amalgamated in 1881 to form The Manchester Regiment. The lineage of the 63rd is continued today by the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (King's Lancashire and Border).
646th LIGHT ANTI AIRCRAFT ROYAL ARTILLERY FORMATION SIGN A pair of fine handed woven formation signs. Reference Jon Mills BoBD Vol 2. Item 5332 page 1073
64th FOOT [2nd STAFFORDSHIRE] ORs POUCH PLATE A fine gilding metal pouch plate, with two long loops to reverse. The 64th (2nd Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot was an infantry regiment of the British Army. The regiment was created as the 2nd Battalion, 11th Regiment of Foot in 1756, redesignated as the 64th Regiment of Foot in 1758, and took a county title as the 64th (2nd Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot in 1782. Following the Cardwell Reforms the regiment amalgamated with the 98th (Prince of Wales's) Regiment of Foot to become The Prince of Wales's (North Staffordshire Regiment) in 1881. In the new regiment the 64th Foot became the 1st Battalion due to its seniority over the 98th Foot. Although the 64th Foot fought in many of the major conflicts of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, it was normally in the more minor theatres of these conflicts. During the Seven Years' War it served in the West Indies; in the Napoleonic Wars, its role was limited, again, to the West Indies and South America. In the mid-19th century, it fought in the Anglo-Persian War and the Indian Rebellion of 1857, where one of its soldiers was awarded the Victoria Cross.
65TH (HOWITZER) FIELD BATTERY, 3RD FIELD BRIGADE ROYAL ARTILLERY PAGRI BADGE 65th (Howitzer) Field Battery, 3rd Field Brigade Royal Artillery pagri badge, India circa 1934-38. Brass ‘65/F’ mounted on half red, half dark blue original felt diamond. Loops Minor service wear.
66th of FOOT [BERKSHIRE REGIMENT] GLENGARRY Victorian brass glengarry badge with 2 loops to reverse. Ref McWilliam page 47 fig.66.G1
67th SEARCHLIGHT REGIMENT ROYAL ARTILLERY FORMATION SIGNS A fine woven facing pair of searchlight formation signs.
6th / 70th INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION SIGN The 6th Division had internal security duties in Palestine during 1939. Fought in North Africa, took part in the battle for Damascus against Vichy French forces, and relieved the 9th Australian division at Tobruk during the siege. The Division was then later despatched to India as the British element of the 3rd.Indian Division [Chindits] and renumbered "70th.Infantry Division" Some faint staple marks where it have been displayed. Reference http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30072642
6th ANTI - AIRCRAFT DIVISION FORMATION SIGN Woven cloth formation sign. Saw heavy action in WWII operating in the Thames estuary, Essex and North Kent. Ref Cole p55
6th ARMOURED DIVISION WW2 CLOTH FORMATION SIGN A good embroidered example. Vgc.
6th ARMOURED DIVISION WW2 CLOTH FORMATION SIGN A Printed formation sign, black background with white clenched fist.
6th ARMY GROUP ROYAL ARTILLERY [A.G.R.A] FORMATION SIGN A fine woven example, stylized gothic letter 'M' in white on a black ground. 6th AGRA (Army Group Royal Artillery) appears to have been only one of two AGRAs to adopt its own sign during WW2 (the other was 2nd AGRA in Italy). Most AGRA HQs and their subordinate units wore the relevant Army, or possibly Army Group, sign. This sign is the sixth sign of the zodiac and the badge was worn on the left shoulder, the 8th Army badge on the right. 6th AGRA was formed at Base Depot RA, Almaza, in the Middle East in March 1943. It formed part of the force invading Sicily where 227th Battery, 66th Medium Regiment was the first medium artillery unit to engage the enemy in Europe. It fought throughout the Italian campaign, ending the war in the Po Valley campaign. The formation was disbanded in November 1945. Reference https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30072966
6th ARMY GROUP ROYAL ARTILLERY [A.G.R.A] FORMATION SIGN A fine woven pair, 1943 pattern stylized gothic letter 'M' in white on a black ground. 6th AGRA (Army Group Royal Artillery) appears to have been only one of two AGRAs to adopt its own sign during WW2 (the other was 2nd AGRA in Italy). Most AGRA HQs and their subordinate units wore the relevant Army, or possibly Army Group, sign. This sign is the sixth sign of the zodiac and the badge was worn on the left shoulder, the 8th Army badge on the right. 6th AGRA was formed at Base Depot RA, Almaza, in the Middle East in March 1943. It formed part of the force invading Sicily where 227th Battery, 66th Medium Regiment was the first medium artillery unit to engage the enemy in Europe. It fought throughout the Italian campaign, ending the war in the Po Valley campaign. The formation was disbanded in November 1945. Reference https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30072966
6TH BATTALION HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT A good scarce die stamped bi metal cap badge to the Hampshire Regiment 6th Battalion Duke of Connaught’s Own WW1 .The Hampshire Rose to the centre of a circlet bearing the title,within a wreath of laurel with the "Hampshire" title below and a Duke's Coronet above With a slider to the reverse. KK Vol 1 1730
6TH BATTALION HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT ENAMEL OFFICERS CAP & COLLAR BADGES A fine scarce set by Larcom & Veysey of Portsea. Blue enamel backing to a title strap, red & green enamel to rose, with white enamel to centre. Tail of strap on one collar absent, the other repaired. Otherwise fine. Reference Cap badge K & Vol1 item 1729 page 415
6th BATTALION HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT [Duke of Connaught's Own] WW1 BERET BADGE A fine white metal example with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1729 page 415
6th BATTALION HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT [Duke of Connaught's Own] WW1 CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped bi metal example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1730 page 415
6th BATTALION HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT [Duke of Connaught's Own] WW1 CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped bi metal cap badge to the Hampshire Regiment 6th Battalion Duke of Connaught’s Own WW1 .The Hampshire Rose to the centre of a circlet bearing the title,within a wreath of laurel with the "Hampshire" title below and a Duke's Coronet above With a slider to the reverse. KK Vol 1 1730 page 415
6th BATTALION HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT [Duke of Connaught's Own] WW1 CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped bi metal cap badge with filled blow holes to reverse. The Hampshire Regiment 6th Battalion Duke of Connaught’s Own WW1 .The Hampshire Rose to the centre of a circlet bearing the title,within a wreath of laurel with the "Hampshire" title below and a Duke's Coronet above With slider to the reverse. KK Vol 1 1730 page 415
6th BATTALION HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT [Duke of Connaught's Own] WW1 CAP BADGE A fine Indian made cast brass metal example, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1730 page 415. Worn by the regiment in India during WW1.
6th BATTALION HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT [Duke of Connaught's Own] WW1 CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped bi metal cap badge with blow holes to reverse. The Hampshire Regiment 6th Battalion Duke of Connaught’s Own WW1 .The Hampshire Rose to the centre of a circlet bearing the title,within a wreath of laurel with the "Hampshire" title below and a Duke's Coronet above With slider to the reverse. KK Vol 1 1730 page 415
6th BATTALION KINGS LIVERPOOL REGIMENT TERRITORIALS CAP BADGE Die struck blackened brass cap badge with original slider to reverse. A strung bugle horn surmounted by a Lancashire rose. Worn by the 6th (Territorial) Battalion. Some rubbing off on black.
6th Bn. HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT [Duke of Connaught's Own] A good scarce die stamped white metal beret badge. Maker Firmin London on slider to the reverse.
6th DRAGOON GUARDS [CARABINIERS] CAP & COLLAR BADGE SET. A fine bi metal cap badge, with slider to reverse & two bi metal collar badges, both with two loops to the reverse of each. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 747 page 209 The Carabiniers moved straight to India for five years in 1903, where it paraded at the 1906 Bangalore Durbar before the future George V. Deployed in the first month of the First World War as part of the British Expeditionary Force. It served throughout the First World War on the Western Front, fighting at Mons, the Marne, in the first two battles of Ypres, the Somme, Arras and Cambrai. The regiment spent the first four post-war years keeping the peace in Ireland during its run-up to civil war, before being redeployed to India via Aldershot. There, in 1922, it was merged with the 3rd Dragoon Guards (Prince of Wales's) to form the 3rd/6th Dragoon Guards. The carabiniers title did live on, however, since the new unit was renamed the 3rd Carabiniers (Prince of Wales's Dragoon Guards) six years after its formation.
6th DRAGOON GUARDS [CARABINIERS] CAP & COLLAR BADGE SET. A fine bi metal cap badge, with slider to reverse & two bi metal collar badges, both with two loops to the reverse of each. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 747 page 209 The Carabiniers moved straight to India for five years in 1903, where it paraded at the 1906 Bangalore Durbar before the future George V. Deployed in the first month of the First World War as part of the British Expeditionary Force. It served throughout the First World War on the Western Front, fighting at Mons, the Marne, in the first two battles of Ypres, the Somme, Arras and Cambrai. The regiment spent the first four post-war years keeping the peace in Ireland during its run-up to civil war, before being redeployed to India via Aldershot. There, in 1922, it was merged with the 3rd Dragoon Guards (Prince of Wales's) to form the 3rd/6th Dragoon Guards. The carabiniers title did live on, however, since the new unit was renamed the 3rd Carabiniers (Prince of Wales's Dragoon Guards) six years after its formation.
6th DRAGOON GUARDS [CARABINIERS] OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine bronze Officers cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse. The Carabiniers moved straight to India for five years in 1903, where it paraded at the 1906 Bangalore Durbar before the future George V. Deployed in the first month of the First World War as part of the British Expeditionary Force. It served throughout the First World War on the Western Front, fighting at Mons, the Marne, in the first two battles of Ypres, the Somme, Arras and Cambrai. The regiment spent the first four post-war years keeping the peace in Ireland during its run-up to civil war, before being redeployed to India via Aldershot. There, in 1922, it was merged with the 3rd Dragoon Guards (Prince of Wales's) to form the 3rd/6th Dragoon Guards. The carabiniers title did live on, however, since the new unit was renamed the 3rd Carabiniers (Prince of Wales's Dragoon Guards) six years after its formation.
6th DRAGOON GUARDS [CARABINIERS] OFFICERS COLLAR BADGE A fine Officers service dress Silver/Gilt collar badge [single], with two loops and maker J & Co to reverse. The Carabiniers moved straight to India for five years in 1903, where it paraded at the 1906 Bangalore Durbar before the future George V. It was moved to a depot in Canterbury in 1912 from which it deployed in the first month of the First World War as part of the British Expeditionary Force. It served throughout the First World War on the Western Front, fighting at Mons, the Marne, in the first two battles of Ypres, the Somme, Arras and Cambrai. The regiment spent the first four post-war years keeping the peace in Ireland during its run-up to civil war, before being redeployed to India via Aldershot. There, in 1922, it was merged with the 3rd Dragoon Guards (Prince of Wales's) to form the 3rd/6th Dragoon Guards. The carabiniers title did live on, however, since the new unit was renamed the 3rd Carabiniers (Prince of Wales's Dragoon Guards) six years after its formation.
6th DRAGOON GUARDS [CARABINIERS] SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce brass shoulder title, with two hex loops to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 4 item 67
6th DRAGOON GUARDS [CARABINIERS] VICTORIAN CAP & COLLAR BADGE SET. A fine bi metal Victorian cap badge, with loops to reverse & two bi metal Victorian collar badges, both with two loops to the reverse of each. All with solder blow holes to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 746 page 209 The Carabiniers moved straight to India for five years in 1903, where it paraded at the 1906 Bangalore Durbar before the future George V. Deployed in the first month of the First World War as part of the British Expeditionary Force. It served throughout the First World War on the Western Front, fighting at Mons, the Marne, in the first two battles of Ypres, the Somme, Arras and Cambrai. The regiment spent the first four post-war years keeping the peace in Ireland during its run-up to civil war, before being redeployed to India via Aldershot. There, in 1922, it was merged with the 3rd Dragoon Guards (Prince of Wales's) to form the 3rd/6th Dragoon Guards. The carabiniers title did live on, however, since the new unit was renamed the 3rd Carabiniers (Prince of Wales's Dragoon Guards) six years after its formation.
6th DRAGOON GUARDS [CARABINIERS] [PAIR] SHOULDER TITLES A fine pair of metal shoulder titles, both with hex loop fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake plate 4 item 67.
6th GUARDS TANK BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A fine silk mint example. Permission was granted from King George VI and the Colonels of the Regiments involved and, over the summer of 1941, the Infantry of the Guards converted into an armoured formation and the Guards Armoured Division was formed, containing the 5th and 6th Guards Armoured Brigades, together with supporting units. In 1942, all British armoured divisions were reorganised to have one armoured brigade and one motorised infantry brigade. The 6th Guards Armoured Brigade thus became an independent tank brigade, being renamed as the 6th Guards Tank Brigade. The brigade, now equipped with the Churchill tank, served in the North West Europe Campaign landing in Normandy on 20 July 1944.
6th INDIAN DIVISION WW2 FORMATION SLIP ON A fine scarce Khaki slip on, head of a Deccan Tiger. The 6th Infantry Division was an infantry division of the Indian Army during World War II, created on 1 March 1941 in Secunderabad. On 11 September 1941 it was shipped to the Iraq and later Iran. During 1942 and 1943 it was part of the Tenth Army. The division remained in the Middle East where it was disbanded on 15 October 1944 in Basra, Iraq. During World War II its commanders included Maj.Gen. J.N. Thomson, Major General A.W.W. Holworthy, and Maj.Gen. B.H. Chappel. Reference Cole page 78.
6th LWOW POLISH INFANTRY BRIGADE WW 2 FORMATION SIGN. A woven formation sign. 6th Lwow Polish Infantry Brigade WW2 formation sign. White lion holding gear wheel with Armoured Corps device to centre, embroidered on a diagonally halved red over blue shield with white border.
6th QUEENS ELIZABETHS OWN GURKHA RIFLES ANODISED BERET BADGE A fine anodised/ staybright two part beret badge with backing plate and loops to reverse. Maker Firmin London. Reference K & K 2 item 2078 page 77 anodised version.
6th QUEENS ELIZABETHS OWN GURKHA RIFLES BOSS BADGE A fine silver plated British Officers only black corded boss, with crossed kukris and a Queens crown above, number 6 below. Reference K & K 2 item 2077 page 77.
7 x A.C.F. ARMY CADET FORCE SHOULDER TITLES Seven different woven A.C.F. shoulder titles, two are hessian backed. Some have glue residue to reverse, see photos.
71st COUNTY OF LONDON H.A.A.B HOMEGUARD [PAIR] 71st County of London Home Guard Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery.
72nd BRITISH INFANTRY BRIGADE, 6th BATTALION SOUTH WALES BORDERERS, 36th INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION SLIP ON SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce short lived formation slip on. Officially recognised battles were Mandalay 12/13 February – 21 March 1945 and Rangoon Road 1 April – 6 May 1945. On 28 April 1943 a new 72nd Infantry Brigade was formed in India by the re-designation of the 72nd Indian Infantry Brigade, which had been formed a few weeks earlier in March 1943 as an infantry formation of the Indian Army during World War II. It was assigned to the 36th Indian Infantry Division, which became a British division on 1 September 1944. Early in July 1944, the division started to fly into Myitkyina airfield in North Burma, with 72nd Brigade being the first formation to land. On 1 September 1944, shortly after the division had started advancing down the "Railway valley" from Mogaung towards Indaw on the right flank of NCAC, the division was redesignated as the British 36th Division. (28 April 1944 - 18 July 1945)
72nd BRITISH INFANTRY BRIGADE, 6th BATTALION SOUTH WALES BORDERERS, 36th INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION [BURMA] SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce short lived formation combination. Officially recognised battles were Mandalay 12/13 February – 21 March 1945 and Rangoon Road 1 April – 6 May 1945. On 28 April 1943 a new 72nd Infantry Brigade was formed in India by the re-designation of the 72nd Indian Infantry Brigade, which had been formed a few weeks earlier in March 1943 as an infantry formation of the Indian Army during World War II. It was assigned to the 36th Indian Infantry Division, which became a British division on 1 September 1944. Early in July 1944, the division started to fly into Myitkyina airfield in North Burma, with 72nd Brigade being the first formation to land. On 1 September 1944, shortly after the division had started advancing down the "Railway valley" from Mogaung towards Indaw on the right flank of NCAC, the division was redesignated as the British 36th Division. (28 April 1944 - 18 July 1945)
73rd FOOT [PERTHSHIRE] 1874-1881 GLENGARRY BADGE A fine all brass badge with two loop fixings to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 537 page 171 The 73rd Regiment of Foot was an infantry regiment of the British Army, raised in 1780. Under the Childers Reforms it amalgamated with the 42nd Regiment of Foot to form the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) in 1881.
73rd INDEPENDENT INFANTRY BRIGADE / DEVON & CORNWALL FORMATION SIGN A fine unused printed cloth formation sign. Also worn by the Devon and Cornwall County Division. The Arms of Cornwall, fifteen gold bezants on a black shield with a gold border, superimposed on the sword Excalibur with white blade and yellow hilt on a dark blue background. Ref Morris part 1 p55 no.53
75th FOOT [STIRLINGSHIRE] 1874-1881 GLENGARRY BADGE A fine all brass badge with two loop fixings to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 540 page 171 also made in w/metal. The 75th (Highland) Regiment of Foot, later redesignated the 75th Regiment of Foot and, later still, the 75th (Stirlingshire) Regiment of Foot, was a British Army line infantry regiment. During the Childers Reforms it was united with the 92nd (Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of Foot to form the Gordon Highlanders.
75th FOOT [STIRLINGSHIRE] 1874-1881 GLENGARRY BADGE A fine all brass badge with two loop fixings to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 540 page 171 also made in w/metal. The 75th (Highland) Regiment of Foot, later redesignated the 75th Regiment of Foot and, later still, the 75th (Stirlingshire) Regiment of Foot, was a British Army line infantry regiment. During the Childers Reforms it was united with the 92nd (Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of Foot to form the Gordon Highlanders.
76th DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine woven on silk formation sign on red backing cloth. Red Norfolk wherry [type of boat on the Norfolk broads] on black square. Formed from Norfolk County Division in November 1941. Ref Morris Vol1 page 24 and Cole page 48
78th FOOT [HIGHLANDERS] GLENGARRY BADGE A fine pre 1864 all brass glengarry badge, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 545 page 175 [RHI version , & larger size 63 mm x 58 mm] The 78th (Highlanders) Regiment of Foot was a Highland Infantry Regiment of the Line, raised in 1793. Under the Childers Reforms it amalgamated with 72nd Regiment, Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders to form the Seaforth Highlanders in 1881.
78th INFANTRY DIVISION CLOTH FORMATION SIGN A fine printed cloth formation sign. has some residue from being once glued to a board for display purposes. Worn by among others the 5th Battalion Hants. Regt. in North Africa. Part of the 1st Army
78th INFANTRY DIVISION, 11th INFANTRY BRIGADE, 1st EAST SURREY REGIMENT SHOULDER SLIP ON. A fine possibly African campaign shoulder slip on, with two embroidered formation signs.
78th INFANTRY DIVISION, ROYAL ENGINEERS FIELD COMPANY [PAIR] SLIP ON SHOULDER TITLES A fine pair of Khaki printed shoulder titles. Service wear, but good. The 78th Infantry Division, also known as the Battleaxe Division, was an infantry division of the British Army, raised during World War II that fought, with great distinction, in Tunisia, Sicily and Italy from late 1942–1945.
78th INFANTRY DIVISION, ROYAL INNISKILLING FUSILIERS COMBINATION A scarce WW 2 combination sign on pale tropical k.d. backing. Some glue residue to reverse and staple marks.
79 th ARMOURED CORPS DIVISION SIGN A fine woven WW II exampleThe badge was derived from the arms of the first commander of the Division, Sir Percy Hobart, whose coat of arms included a 'bull passant'. Specialized Armour Training Establishment RAC. The 79th Armoured Division was formed in the UK on 14 August 1942 as a standard armoured division. In April 1943 it was re-organized and tasked to devise and test armoured assault equipment for the D-Day landings and the campaign in North West Europe. Eventually the Division commanded or otherwise developed a brigade (30 Brigade) of 'Crab' flail tanks, for the breaching of minefields, a brigade (1 Assault Brigade RE) of Churchill tanks converted to Engineer tasks (the Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers or 'AVRE'), and a number of independent units such as the Churchill-based 'Crocodile' flamethrower, armoured personnel carriers based on the Canadian Ram tank ('Kangaroo') and the American 'Buffalo' amphibious personnel carrier (Landing Vehicle Tracked - LVT). Development of the swimming DD (Duplex Drive) tanks also fell to the Division. The Division formed specialist assault teams for the D-Day landings for the purposes of breaching and clearing the shore defences. It subsequently provided specialist support throughout the campaign, frequently with units or even sub-units down to Troop level detached for specific operations. Involved in all the heavy fighting right up until VE Day.
79th ARMOURED CORPS DIVISION SIGN A fine woven WW II example. The badge was derived from the arms of the first commander of the Division, Sir Percy Hobart, whose coat of arms included a 'bull passant'. Specialized Armour Training Establishment RAC. The 79th Armoured Division was formed in the UK on 14 August 1942 as a standard armoured division. In April 1943 it was re-organized and tasked to devise and test armoured assault equipment for the D-Day landings and the campaign in North West Europe. Eventually the Division commanded or otherwise developed a brigade (30 Brigade) of 'Crab' flail tanks, for the breaching of minefields, a brigade (1 Assault Brigade RE) of Churchill tanks converted to Engineer tasks (the Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers or 'AVRE'), and a number of independent units such as the Churchill-based 'Crocodile' flamethrower, armoured personnel carriers based on the Canadian Ram tank ('Kangaroo') and the American 'Buffalo' amphibious personnel carrier (Landing Vehicle Tracked - LVT). Development of the swimming DD (Duplex Drive) tanks also fell to the Division. The Division formed specialist assault teams for the D-Day landings for the purposes of breaching and clearing the shore defences. It subsequently provided specialist support throughout the campaign, frequently with units or even sub-units down to Troop level detached for specific operations. Involved in all the heavy fighting right up until VE Day.
79th ARMOURED CORPS FORMATION SIGN A fine printed WW II example, with some glue and paper strengthener to reverse. Worn by among others the 22nd Dragoon Guards. Ref Morris Part 1 p15 no.16. The badge was derived from the arms of the first commander of the Division, Sir Percy Hobart, whose coat of arms included a 'bull passant'. Specialized Armour Training Establishment RAC. The 79th Armoured Division was formed in the UK on 14 August 1942 as a standard armoured division. In April 1943 it was re-organized and tasked to devise and test armoured assault equipment for the D-Day landings and the campaign in North West Europe. Eventually the Division commanded or otherwise developed a brigade (30 Brigade) of 'Crab' flail tanks, for the breaching of minefields, a brigade (1 Assault Brigade RE) of Churchill tanks converted to Engineer tasks (the Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers or 'AVRE'), and a number of independent units such as the Churchill-based 'Crocodile' flamethrower, armoured personnel carriers based on the Canadian Ram tank ('Kangaroo') and the American 'Buffalo' amphibious personnel carrier (Landing Vehicle Tracked - LVT). Development of the swimming DD (Duplex Drive) tanks also fell to the Division. The Division formed specialist assault teams for the D-Day landings for the purposes of breaching and clearing the shore defences. It subsequently provided specialist support throughout the campaign, frequently with units or even sub-units down to Troop level detached for specific operations. Involved in all the heavy fighting right up until VE Day.
7th ANTI AIRCRAFT DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine 1939 pattern printed formation sign. The 7th Anti-Aircraft Division was created in 1939 by Anti-Aircraft Command to control the anti-aircraft (AA) defences of North East England, Yorkshire and Humberside. It took over brigades from the 2nd AA Division, which then concentrated on defending the North Midlands and East Midlands, and from the 3rd AA Division defending Scotland. Reference Boulanger Page 401
7th ARMOURED BRIGADE CLOTH FORMATION SIGN One good embroidered item of orange jerboa's picked out in white on black rectangles.
7th ARMOURED BRIGADE CLOTH FORMATION SIGN[pair] A good embroidered facing pair of orange Jerboa's picked out in white on black rectangles. Removed from uniform. Vgc
7th ARMOURED DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce 7th Armoured Division early WW2 cloth formation sign. Red jerboa embroidered khaki rectangle Removed from uniform. Frayed edges.
7th ARMOURED DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce 7th Armoured Division early WW2 cloth formation sign. Red jerboa embroidered khaki. Removed from uniform. Frayed edges and faded. Reference https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30071488
7th ARMOURED DIVISION FORMATION SIGN [FIRST PATTERN] An extremely rare first pattern formation sign. Reference Boulanger page 121 The 7th Armoured Division was an armoured division of the British Army that saw distinguished active service during World War II, where its exploits in the Western Desert Campaign gained it the Desert Rats nickname.
7th ARMY GROUP ROYAL ARTILLERY FORMATION SIGN A fine printed cloth formation sign
7TH BATTALION HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT Brass cap badge with two loops to the reverse worn by the 7th. Territorial Battalion. A dog-gauge to the centre of a wreath of laurel, above a scroll bearing the title,7th.Battalion Hampshire Regiment. Ref K&K Vol 2 1732 page 153
7th BATTALION HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine post 1908 gilding metal cap badge, with two long loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1732
7th BATTALION HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine post 1908 white metal cap badge, with two long loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1732
7th BATTALION HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT OR's CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped brass example, with two lugs to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1732 page 153
7th BATTALION HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT OR's COLLAR BADGES An excellent die stamped brass metal pair, with two loops each to the reverse.
7th BATTALION THE WELSH REGIMENT CAP BADGE The Prince of Wales’s plumes within a coronet flanked by a scroll bearing the motto ICH DIEN (I Serve), below all a scroll bearing THE WELSH. Blackened brass, with slider to reverse. Reference Imperial War Museum http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30076305 Cap badge for the 7th Territorial Battalion, The Welsh Regiment. The 7th Battalion was a Cyclist Battalion. Their badge was a blackened regular pattern badge since it had previously been the 1st Battalion Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers.
7th BATTALION WELSH REGIMENT CAP BADGE The Prince of Wales’s plumes within a coronet flanked by a scroll bearing the motto ICH DIEN (I Serve), below all a scroll bearing THE WELSH. Blackened brass, with slider to reverse. Reference Imperial War Museum http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30076305
7th CITY OF LONDON BATTALION CAP BADGE A post 1908 bi metal cap badge, with two loops to reverse.
7th DRAGOON GUARDS PAIR SHOULDER TITLES A scarce pair of brass shoulder titles, both with hex loops to reverse. Reference Westlake plate 4. The 7th (The Princess Royal's) Dragoon Guards was a cavalry regiment in the British Army, first raised in 1688. It saw service for three centuries, before being amalgamated into the 4th/7th Dragoon Guards in 1922.
7th DRAGOON GUARDS SHOULDER TITLE A fine metal shoulder title, with two hex loop fixing to reverse. Reference Westlake plate 4.
7th DRAGOON GUARDS [PRINCESS ROYALS] OFFICERS BRONZE CAP & COLLAR BADGE SET A fine post 1906 Officers bronze cap badge, ref K&K Vol 1 749 [which is a little darker in colour] and facing collar badge set.Cap badge has two blade fixings and collar badges two loops and maker tablets J R Gaunt London to reverse. The unit spent the whole First World War on the Western Front, hardly ever fighting as cavalry. One exception occurred ten minutes before the Armistice came into force in 1918, when a squadron from the unit galloped ten miles to capture the town of Lessines, in what was the final cavalry action of the conflict. The regiment's only post-war deployment was to Iraq before, in 1922, it was amalgamated with the 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards to form the 4th/7th Dragoon Guards.
7th DRAGOON GUARDS [PRINCESS ROYALS] OFFICERS COLLAR BADGE A fine Officers gilt collar badge, with two loops to reverse. Gilt has been worn. Cap badge reference K & K Vol 1 item 748 page 209 The unit spent the whole First World War on the Western Front, hardly ever fighting as cavalry. One exception occurred ten minutes before the Armistice came into force in 1918, when a squadron from the unit galloped ten miles to capture the town of Lessines, in what was the final cavalry action of the conflict. The regiment's only post-war deployment was to Iraq before, in 1922, it was amalgamated with the 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards to form the 4th/7th Dragoon Guards.
7th DUKE OF EDINBURGHS OWN GURKHA RIFLES BOSS BADGE A fine scarce British Officers only black boss badge with silver plate mounted badge. A pair of crossed kurkris with number 7, surmounted by Duke of Edinburgh Coronet & cypher. Reference K & K item 2080 page 77. The 7th (Duke of Edinburgh's Own) Gurkha Rifles started as a rifle regiment of the British Indian Army comprising Gurkha soldiers of Nepalese origin, before being transferred to the British Army following India's independence.
7th DUKE OF EDINBURGHS OWN GURKHA RIFLES BOSS BADGE A fine early scarce British Officers only forage cap black boss badge with silver plate mounted badge. A pair of crossed kurkris with number 7 Reference K & K item 2079 page 77.
7th GURKHA RIFLES CAP BADGE A fine w/metal cap badge, with two loops to reverse. The 7th Gurkha Rifles was a rifle regiment of the British Indian Army comprising Gurkha soldiers of Nepalese origin, before being transferred to the British Army, following India's independence in 1947 and after 1959 designated as the 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles
7th GURKHA RIFLES SHOULDER TITLE A fine 7th GURKHA RIFLES cloth embroidered shoulder title. White on dark green felt.
7th GURKHA RIFLES [DUKE OF EDINBURGHS OWN] ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine scarce voided anodised cap badge, with two loops to reverse.
7th GURKHA RIFLES [DUKE OF EDINBURGHS OWN] ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine scarce un voided anodised cap badge, with two loops to reverse.
7th INDIAN DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine padded Officer's woven bullion on cloth formation sign with pin fixing to reverse. This formation saw much fighting in the Arakan. Later formed part of the Fourteenth army in the advance into Burma. Saw hard fighting against the Japanese at Myingvan and Yenangyaung
7th POLISH INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION SIGN Woven formation sign. After the Sikorski–Mayski agreement of 1941, in February of the following year the 7th Division was recreated in the Soviet Union as part of the Anders Army/Polish Armed Forces in the East. Withdrawn to Persia, it was disbanded and its units were attached to the 6th Division. During the Operation Tempest, the division was recreated by the Radom-Kielce inspectorate of Armia Krajowa. Composed of two regiments (27th and 74th), it took part in heavy fights against the Germans. After central Poland had been taken over by the Soviet Army, the majority of its soldiers returned to the underground, risking arrest by the omnipotent NKVD Soviet secret police. At the same time one of the units of the Polish People's Army formed under guidance of the Soviet Union received the same number (see pl:7 Łużycka Dywizja Piechoty). Formed north of Lublin, it was formed of three infantry regiments and one artillery regiment. Insufficiently equipped and trained, the unit was attached to the Second Army and dispatched to the front near Rothernburg, where it stormed the Lusatian Neisse river with heavy casualties. After several days of heavy fighting on a bridgehead to the west of the river, the division was levied and withdrawn to the rear.
7th QUEENS OWN HUSSARS A Victorian cap badge to the 7th Queens Own Hussars, made in Bi metal and 2 loops to the reverse. Ref KK Vol 1 item 759 page 211
7th QUEENS OWN HUSSARS CAP BADGE & COLLAR BADGES SET A fine Kings Crown mint bi metal cap badge, with slider and blow holes and two matching collar badges, both with two loops and blow holes to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 760 page 211
7th QUEENS OWN HUSSARS CAP BADGE & COLLAR BADGES SET A fine Kings Crown bi metal cap badge, with slider and blow holes and two matching collar badges, both with two loops and blow holes to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 760 page 211
7th QUEENS OWN HUSSARS SHOULDER TITLES Two fine brass shoulder titles, both the same version, and size but with different fixings. One has two loop fixings and the other two hex fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake plate 5 item 101.
7th QUEENS OWN HUSSARS ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine 1955 to 1958 anodised / staybright cap badge, with slider and maker Firmin London to reverse.
7th QUEENS OWN HUSSARS KINGS CROWN ARM / SLEEVE BADGE A fine white metal Arm / Sleeve badge, with unusually four long blade fixings to reverse. Reference Linaker & Dine Page 80 plate 20.1
7th QUEENS OWN HUSSARS KINGS CROWN ARM / SLEEVE BADGE A fine white metal Arm / Sleeve badge, with two loop fixings to reverse. Reference Linaker & Dine Page 80 plate 20.1
7th QUEENS OWN HUSSARS KINGS CROWN ARM / SLEEVE BADGE A fine white metal Arm / Sleeve badge, with two loop fixings to reverse. Reference Linaker & Dine Page 80 plate 20.1
7th QUEENS OWN HUSSARS OFFICERS [PAIR] COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of Officers silver/gilt cast two part collar badges, both with two loops each to reverse. The 7th Queen's Own Hussars was a cavalry regiment in the British Army, first formed in 1690. It saw service for three centuries, before being amalgamated into The Queen's Own Hussars in 1958.
7th QUEENS OWN HUSSARS OFFICERS [PAIR] COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of Officers bronze collar badges, both with two loops to reverse and one with maker J R Gaunt London to reverse. The 7th Queen's Own Hussars was a cavalry regiment in the British Army, first formed in 1690. It saw service for three centuries, before being amalgamated into The Queen's Own Hussars in 1958.
7th QUEENS OWN HUSSARS OR's CAP BADGE A good post 1901 die stamped bi metal example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 760 page 211
7th QUEENS OWN HUSSARS OR`s CAP BADGE A good post 1901 die stamped bi metal example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 760 page 211.
7th QUEENS OWN HUSSARS OR`s CAP BADGE A fine scarce St Edwards Crown [sealed in 1955] example, bi metal with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1895 page 11
7th QUEENS OWN HUSSARS OR’s CAP BADGE A good Victorian Other ranks bi-metal circa 1896-1901, with two loops to the rear. Reference KK Vol 1 item 759 page 211
7th QUEENS OWN HUSSARS SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title, with two loops to reverse. Reference Plate 5 item 101 R A Westlake.
7th QUEENS OWN HUSSARS VICTORIAN OR's CAP BADGE A good Victorian Other ranks bi-metal circa 1896-1901, with two loops to the rear. Reference KK Vol 1 item 759 page 211
7th QUEENS OWN HUSSARS WW1 ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good die stamped all brass example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 760 page 211
7th QUEENS OWN HUSSARS WW1 ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good die stamped all brass example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 760 page 211
7th [ARDWICK BATTALION] MANCHESTER REGIMENT WW1 CAP BADGE A fine scarce post 1908 die stamped brass Other Ranks cap badge, with slider to reverse. Cap badge for the 7th (Territorial) Battalion, The Manchester Regiment. It was in use from 1908 until 1921 when the battalion amalgamated with the 6th battalion to form the 6th/7th Battalion, The Manchester Regiment. Reference http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30076433
7th [Princess Royals] DRAGOON GUARDS OR's cap badge A good scarce die stamped white metal example, with three loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 748 page 209
7th [Princess Royals] DRAGOON GUARDS OR's cap badge A good scarce die stamped white metal uncleaned for many years example, with three loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 748 page 209
7th [Princess Royals] DRAGOON GUARDS OR's cap badge A good scarce die stamped white metal uncleaned for many years example, with three loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 748 page 209
7th [Princess Royals] DRAGOON GUARDS OR's cap badge A good scarce die stamped white metal example, with three loops to the reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 748 page 209
7th [THE PRINCESS ROYALS] DRAGOON GUARDS CAP BADGE A fine white metal cap badge, with three loop fixings to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 748 page 209 The unit spent the whole First World War on the Western Front, hardly ever fighting as cavalry. One exception occurred ten minutes before the Armistice came into force in 1918, when a squadron from the unit galloped ten miles to capture the town of Lessines, in what was the final cavalry action of the conflict. The regiment's only post-war deployment was to Iraq before, in 1922, it was amalgamated with the 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards to form the 4th/7th Dragoon Guards.
7th [THE PRINCESS ROYALS] DRAGOON GUARDS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce Officers bronze cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 748 page 209 The unit spent the whole First World War on the Western Front, hardly ever fighting as cavalry. One exception occurred ten minutes before the Armistice came into force in 1918, when a squadron from the unit galloped ten miles to capture the town of Lessines, in what was the final cavalry action of the conflict. The regiment's only post-war deployment was to Iraq before, in 1922, it was amalgamated with the 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards to form the 4th/7th Dragoon Guards.
8 x SWEETHEART BROOCHES 8 x brass and enamel sweetheart brooches. WW1 ARRAS sweetheart brooch, Pioneer Corps, Royal Armoured Corps, R.E.M.E, West Kent, Buffs and Pay corps. All in fair / good condition. All enamel present.
80th DIVISION INFANTRY RESERVE FORMATION SIGN A fine printed, very short lived unit. The badge design is said to have been derived from the fact that one of the prime functions of the Division was to find drafts for overseas postings. The actual motif includes two long and prominent bow waves from the ship, thus prompting the soldiers' irreverent nickname of the 'torpedoed troopship'. The Division was raised on 1 January 1943 with a training and draft-finding role. It was under command of Home Forces and situated in Western Command. It was disbanded on 1 September 1944. 65 mm x 48 mm, sewn on khaki square.
80th DIVISION INFANTRY RESERVE FORMATION SIGN A fine printed, very short lived unit. The badge design is said to have been derived from the fact that one of the prime functions of the Division was to find drafts for overseas postings. The actual motif includes two long and prominent bow waves from the ship, thus prompting the soldiers' irreverent nickname of the 'torpedoed troopship'. The Division was raised on 1 January 1943 with a training and draft-finding role. It was under command of Home Forces and situated in Western Command. It was disbanded on 1 September 1944. 55 mm x 38 mm, sewn on khaki square.
80th DIVISION INFANTRY RESERVE FORMATION SIGN A fine printed, very short lived unit. Some staining to front. The badge design is said to have been derived from the fact that one of the prime functions of the Division was to find drafts for overseas postings. The actual motif includes two long and prominent bow waves from the ship, thus prompting the soldiers' irreverent nickname of the 'torpedoed troopship'. The Division was raised on 1 January 1943 with a training and draft-finding role. It was under command of Home Forces and situated in Western Command. It was disbanded on 1 September 1944. 55 mm x 38 mm. Reference https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30071852
80th INFANTRY DIVISION WW2 FORMATION COMBINATION A fine printed formation, with some moth at the bottom.
80th INFANTRY DIVISION, 45th BRIGADE, 10th BATTALION BLACK WATCH FORMATION COMBINATION. A fine WW2 formation combination 80th Infantry Div., 45th Brigade, 10th Battalion, The Black Watch.
81st WEST AFRICAN DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine 81st West African Division printed cloth formation sign. A black spider on yellow background. Formed from units of the West African Frontier Force and saw heavy fighting in Burma. One brigade was part of Orde Wingate's special force trained in long range penetration. Backing sewn to reverse, with writing on .Reference Cole page 92
81st WEST AFRICAN DIVISION WW2 FORMATION SIGN A fine printed example, with some glue residue to reverse. Black spider on yellow background. Formed from units of the West African Frontier Force and saw heavy fighting in Burma. One brigade was part of Orde Wingate's special force trained in long range penetration. Ref Cole p92
82nd ESSEX HEAVY ANTI - AIRCRAFT REGIMENT FORMATION SIGN 82nd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment Cloth Formation Sign, being an embroidered example remaining in good condition. Reference https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/82nd_(Essex)_Heavy_Anti-Aircraft_Regiment,_Royal_Artillery
82nd WEST AFRICAN DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A faded Yellow shield-shaped badge (H 65 mm x W 50 mm) bearing two crossed spears on a native carriers headband (all in black) with black edges. Item has old original hook fixings to reverse. Reference https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30076595 Second World War period formation badge for 82nd (West African) Division. The two spears crossed on a native carrier's headband symbolised 'Through our carriers we fight'. This showed the important role the carriers played in the movement and supply of the division, even carrying 3.7in. howitzers. The yellow on black colouring was adopted to conform with that of 81st West African Division. Formation note: 82nd (West African) Division was formed in Nigeria in august 1943 and dispatched to India in July 1944. There was little opportunity for jungle training in India. The division joined XV Corps in the Arakan in November 1944. Together with 81st West African Division, it took Myohaung on 25 January 1945. After Myohaung, the division was to advance towards Hpontha, with one brigade heading towards Kangaw and the other two for Kweguseik. The division reached Hpontha on 29 January, Kangaw was taken on 28 February, and Kyweguseik was found unoccupied on 22 February. The division suffered the heaviest casualties in the corps, as it fought mostly at closequarters in the jungle where it was difficult to provide artillery and air support.
85th (The King’s) REGIMENT OF LIGHT INFANTRY (Bucks Volunteers) GLENGARRY BADGE A fine brass other ranks’ glengarry badge, with two loops to reverse. 85th, or The King’s Regiment of Light Infantry (Bucks Volunteers), c 1874. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 556 page 175 & National Army Museum http://www.nam.ac.uk/research/famous-units/85th-kings-regiment-light-infantry-bucks-volunteers In 1853 the regiment landed in Mauritius. It moved to South Africa in 1856, a deployment that lasted five years. In 1865 it returned to Ireland once again, before landing in India for the first time in 1868. This Indian posting lasted 13 years and included garrison and convoy duties during the Second Afghan War (1878-80). In 1881 the regiment merged with the 53rd (Shropshire) Regiment of Foot to form The King’s Light Infantry (Shropshire Regiment).
86TH AGRA WORKSHOPS REME (TYNE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS) CLOTH FORMATION SIGN A fine 86th AGRA Workshops REME (Tyne Electrical Engineers) cloth formation sign. White crest of the Board of Ordnance embroidered on black square. Removed from uniform, some glue residue to reverse
87th ARGA [ARMY GROUP ROYAL ARTILLERY] FORMATION SIGN Woven cloth 2nd pattern formation sign. Black phoenix with yellow flames and red bar below. Ref Morris Part 2 p10 87th AGRA (Army Group Royal Artillery) embroidered formation sign. Black Phoenix rising from yellow flames on blue rectangle VGC
87th ARGA [ARMY GROUP ROYAL ARTILLERY] FORMATION SIGN Woven cloth 2nd pattern formation sign. Black phoenix with yellow flames and red bar below. Ref Morris Part 2 p10 87th AGRA (Army Group Royal Artillery) embroidered formation sign. Black Phoenix rising from yellow flames on blue rectangle VGC
88th AGRA [FIELD] T.A ROYAL ARTILLERY ANTI-AIRCRAFT FORMATION SIGN. A fine woven formation sign. Reference Boulanger page 416
89th [A.G.R.A] ANTI-AIRCRAFT [PAIR] ROYAL ARTILLERY FORMATION SIGNS A fine pair of unused printed formation signs. Reference Boulanger page 416.
8th (Irish) BATTALION [King's Liverpool] REGIMENT WW1 CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped white metal example. Maker Firmin London. Slider on the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1704 page 413
8th (Irish) BATTALION [King's Liverpool] REGIMENT WW1 CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped uncleaned gilding metal example, with slider on the reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1704 page 413. Has a personal number stamped to slider.
8TH ANTI-AIRCRAFT BATTERY, 5TH AA BRIGADE ROYAL ARTILLERY PAGRI BADGE, INDIA 8th Anti-Aircraft Battery, 5th AA Brigade Royal Artillery pagri badge, India circa 1929-39. Brass ‘8/AA’ mounted on half red, half dark blue original felt diamond. Loops Minor service wear. 40X 40 mm
8th ARMOURED BRIGADE WW2 FORMATION SIGN A fine Scarce mint 1st pattern 8th Armoured Brigade WW2 cloth formation sign. 1941 pattern. The 8th Armoured Brigade was an armoured brigade of the British Army formed in August 1941. Fought at the Battles of Alam Halfa and El Alamein.
8th ARMOURED BRIGADE WW2 FORMATION SIGNS A pair of scarce printed 1941 pattern formation signs. Both on khaki material to reverse. The 8th Armoured Brigade was an armoured brigade of the British Army formed in August 1941. Fought at the Battles of Alam Halfa and El Alamein.
8th ARMOURED DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce printed formation sign. Some residue from one being stuck to a framed board. Divisional Motto being ` No stop; Go on. Taken from the traffic sign. Reference Cole page 34. The 8th Armoured Division was a British Army formation during the Second World War. Raised in England in 1940, It was deployed to Egypt in June 1942 and one brigade took part in the 8th Arny`s hard fought withdrawal to El Alamein. Not long after the formation and was disbanded in January the following year.
8th BATTALION ESSEX REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine bi metal cap badge, with slider and solder filled holes wiped clean to reverse. c 1911 cap badge, previously cyclist. Before WW1 the role of the 8th Battalion involved coastal patrol and home defence which in Essex was especially difficult given the length of the coast and the number of tidal inlets and salt marshes.
8th BATTALION HAMPSHIRE REGIMANT [ISLE OF WIGHT RIFLES] [Princess Beatrices] CAP BADGE A fine scarce post 1908 die stamped brass metal cap badge, with slider to reverse. The 8th (Isle of Wight Rifles, Princess Beatrice's) Battalion, The Hampshire Regiment, known informally as the 'Isle of Wight Rifles' or by the nickname 'The Isle of Wight Gurkhas' was formed to defend the Isle of Wight after a 19th Century invasion scare. The unit served as infantry during World War I, and as coastal defence artillery during World War II.
8th BATTALION ISLE OF WIGHT RIFLES CAP BADGE A good scarce post 1908 die stamped brass metal example . Slider to the reverse.Reference K & K item 1733 page 415
8th BATTALION ISLE OF WIGHT RIFLES [Princess Beatrices] CAP BADGE Scarce Kings crown chrome cap badge with slide to reverse. Badge worn by the cadets of King James I School I.O.W. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1733 153.
8th BATTALION ISLE OF WIGHT RIFLES [Princess Beatrices] CAP BADGE A fine metal cap badge, with two loop fixings to revere. Reference K K Vol 1 item 1733 153.
8th CANADIAN HUSSARS PRINCESS LOUISES CAP BADGE A fine bi/m cap badge post WW2 with two loops to reverse.
8th CITY OF LONDON BATTALION [Post Office Rifles] CAP BADGE w/metal cap badge with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1827 page 439
8th CYCLIST BATTALION ESSEX REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine bi metal cap badge with slider fitting and filled blow holes to revers. Worn by the 8th Cyclist Battalion Essex Regiment. The castle to the centre of a wreath of oak,that carries the title scroll, surmounted by the sphinx resting upon a blank tablet.
8th GHQ TROOPS ENGINEERS (Beach Groups) WW2 FORMATION SIGN A fine near mint printed example of the red fouled anchor on a pale blue circle within a red circle. Worn by the Beach Groups whose task was to secure the landing beaches for the Normandy landings D Day.
8th GURKHA RIFLES WW2 CAP BADGE A fine one piece w/metal cap badge with two loops fixings to reverse. The Regiment's battalions saw active overseas actions in Iraq, Egypt, Libya, Tobruk, El Alamein and Burma during World War II where the Regiment earned its fourth VC and twenty-two battle honours. Lachhiman Gurung was awarded the VC during the Burmese Campaign. In January 1943 the 2nd Battalion was attached to the 3rd Indian Motor Brigade which had just returned from the Western Desert after having been almost destroyed at the Battle of Gazala. At the end of the month the brigade was renamed as the 43rd Indian Infantry Brigade. The brigade and its Gurkha battalions were sent to Italy in mid 1944 as an Independent brigade.
8th KINGS ROYAL IRISH HUSSARS CAP BADGE An excellent bi metal cap badge to the 8th Kings Royal Irish Hussars, with a slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 762 page 211
8th KINGS ROYAL IRISH HUSSARS CAP BADGE A Bi metal cap badge to the 8th Kings Royal Irish Hussars, with a two lugs to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 762 page 211
8TH KINGS ROYAL IRISH HUSSARS CAP BADGE A bi metal cap badge to the 8th Kings Royal Irish Hussars, with a slider to the reverse, Some verdigris. Reference KK Vol 1 item 762 page 211
8th KINGS ROYAL IRISH HUSSARS CAP BADGE A fine bi metal cap badge, with slider to reverse. Reference K&K Vol 1 762 page 211
8th KINGS ROYAL IRISH HUSSARS COLLAR BADGES A very fine Victorian bi metal pair of facing collar badges, both with two loops to reverse.
8TH KINGS ROYAL IRISH HUSSARS FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine dark blue field service cap, with yellow piping to crown, peak and flap. Bi metal cap badge and brass domed front buttons. Excellent Condition.
8th KINGS ROYAL IRISH HUSSARS OFFICERS FORAGE CAP BADGE A very scarce fine Kings Crown silver plate ["P"] and gilt, cap badge with two long loops and maker J R Gaunt London to reverse. Gilt a little worn, see photos. Reference K & K Vol 2 1927
8th KINGS ROYAL IRISH HUSSARS OFFICERS SHOULDER CHAIN MAIL EPAULETTES A pair of scarce Epaulettes with fixing mounts. Reference Shoulder title; Reference RA Westlake Plate 5 item 103
8th KINGS ROYAL IRISH HUSSARS OFFICERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce brass Officers shoulder title, with two loops to reverse. Reference R A Westlake Plate 5 item 103.
8th KINGS ROYAL IRISH HUSSARS OFFICERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce Officers brass shoulder title, with two loops to reverse. Reference RA Westlake Plate 5 item 103
8th KINGS ROYAL IRISH HUSSARS OFFICERS [FACING PAIR] COLLAR BADGES A fine facing pair of bronze Officers collar badges, both with two loops to reverse. Cap badge Reference K & K Vol 1 item 762 page 211
8th KINGS ROYAL IRISH HUSSARS SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title, with two hex fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake plate 5 item 105.
8th KINGS ROYAL IRISH HUSSARS VICTORIAN CAP BADGE A fine bi metal Victorian cap badge, with two loops and blow hole behind crown to reverse. Circa 1896-1901 Reference K & K Vol 1 item 761 page 211 Matching collars 52961
8th KINGS ROYAL IRISH HUSSARS [PAIR] SHOULDER TITLES A fine pair of brass shoulder titles, both the same version, and size. Both have two loop fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake plate 5 item 105.
8th MIDDLESEX REGIMENT 43rd DIVISION WW2 FORMATION COMBINATION A fine scarce WW2 formation combination 1943-45
8th of FOOT KINGS REGIMENT GLENGARRY BADGE 1874-1881 A fine bi metal glengarry badge, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 430 page 159 The 8th (King's) Regiment of Foot, also referred to in short as the 8th Foot and the King's, was an infantry regiment of the British Army, formed in 1685 and re-titled the King's (Liverpool Regiment) on 1 July 1881.
9 ct GOLD ROYAL ENGINEERS ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine enamel sweetheart brooch. 50 mm wide.
90th AGRA ROYAL ARTILLERY FORMATION SIGN A mint Anti Aircraft Field TA formation sign. Some glue residue to reverse. Army Group Royal Artillery cloth formation sign. Maroon crosslet within maroon border printed on white cotton twill square; blue crosses within the angles. HQ at Newbury
96th FOOT [MANCHESTER] 1874-1881 GLENGARRY BADGE A fine brass Glengarry badge, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 571 page 177. The 96th Regiment of Foot was a regiment of the British Army from 1798 to 1881, when it became the 2nd Battalion, Manchester Regiment. Its lineage is perpetuated by the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (King's, Lancashire and Border).
96th of FOOT QUILTED SHAKO HELMET PLATE 1861-1869 A fine brass Victorian shako plate with two loops and black circle of cork to reverse. The 96th Regiment of Foot was a regiment of the British Army from 1798 to 1881, when it became the 2nd Battalion, Manchester Regiment. Its lineage is perpetuated by the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (King's, Lancashire and Border).
97th AGRA AA TA FORMATION SIGN 1946 pattern Royal Artillery printed formation sign A red Eros on a blue square. Unissued. Some small glue marks to reverse
9th / 12th ROYAL LANCERS CLASS 1 TRADESMAN ARMOURED CAR ARM BADGE 9th/12th Royal Lancers Class1 tradesman Armoured Car arm badge A good scarce die cast gilded metal example. Two loops to the reverse.
9th / 12th ROYAL LANCERS [PRINCE OF WALES] CAP BADGE A fine bi metal cap badge with slider to reverse. Indentations to rear where holes have been filled with the over spill solder, [not clearly seen in photo]. Reference K & K 2 item 1902 page 11
9th 12th ROYAL LANCERS CLASS 1 TRADE ARM / SLEEVE BADGE A fine solid brass Armoured car trade badge, with two loops to reverse.
9th 12th ROYAL LANCERS CLASS 1 TRADE ARM / SLEEVE BADGE A fine solid brass Armoured car trade badge, with two loops to reverse.
9th 12th ROYAL LANCERS CLASS 1 TRADE ARM / SLEEVE BADGE A fine solid brass Armoured car trade badge, with two loops to reverse, one of which has been repaired.
9th 12th ROYAL LANCERS [PRINCE OF WALES] OFFICERS FIELD SERVICE CAP BADGE A fine die cast silvered and gilt Officers cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Makers stamp J.R.Gaunt, London. Taken from a moth eaten field service cap. The 9th/12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales's) was a cavalry regiment of the British Army, formed in 1960 by the amalgamation of the 9th Queen's Royal Lancers and the 12th Royal Lancers. It was a formation reconnaissance regiment, equipped with the Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) family of vehicles and was attached to the 7th Armoured Brigade, the Desert Rats. The regiment was based in South Wigston, Leicestershire, along with its affiliated Territorial Army unit, The Leicestershire and Derbyshire Yeomanry, which formed B Squadron of The Royal Yeomanry. It amalgamated with the Queen's Royal Lancers on 2 May 2015 to form the Royal Lancers
9th ARMOURED BRIGADE WW2 FORMATION SIGN A fine printed cloth formation sign. Reference Cole Page 124 Fought superbly at El Alamein. Took 75% casualties and lost 102 out of 128 tanks. In an account of the battle published to mark its 25th anniversary, Montgomery wrote: if the British Armoured owed any debt to the infantry of the 8th Army the debt was paid on 2nd November by the 9th Armoured Brigade in heroism and blood. General Bernard Freyburg, the NZ Division's commander, also paid tribute to the gallant support provided by the brigade.
9th ARMOURED BRIGADE WW2 FORMATION SIGN A fine printed cloth formation sign. Reference Cole Page 124 Fought superbly at El Alamein. Took 75% casualties and lost 102 out of 128 tanks. In an account of the battle published to mark its 25th anniversary, Montgomery wrote: if the British Armoured owed any debt to the infantry of the 8th Army the debt was paid on 2nd November by the 9th Armoured Brigade in heroism and blood. General Bernard Freyburg, the NZ Division's commander, also paid tribute to the gallant support provided by the brigade.
9th ARMOURED BRIGADE WW2 FORMATION SIGN A fine printed cloth formation sign. Reference Cole Page 124 Fought superbly at El Alamein. Took 75% casualties and lost 102 out of 128 tanks. In an account of the battle published to mark its 25th anniversary, Montgomery wrote: if the British Armoured owed any debt to the infantry of the 8th Army the debt was paid on 2nd November by the 9th Armoured Brigade in heroism and blood. General Bernard Freyburg, the NZ Division's commander, also paid tribute to the gallant support provided by the brigade.
9th ARMOURED DIVISION WW2 FORMATION SIGN Woven felt WW2 cloth formation sign, transferred to 21st Army Group RA. Reference Morris part 1 p 15. The 9th was formed in 1941 as a training division until it was disbanded in 1944. The panda was jocularly chosen, as it is a non aggressive bear, to reflect the division's role as a training formation.
9th BATTALION TANK CORPS RTR SLEEVE BADGE A fine 9th Battalion Tank Corps / RTR sleeve badge. Die-stamped brass. Loops to reverse. Divisional sign of the 3rd French Infantry Division who awarded it to the 9th Bn. Tank Corps for the Battle of Moreuil 23rd July 1918.
9th GURKHA RIFLES WW2 CAP BADGE A fine Kings crown capbadge, with two loops to reverse. In World War II, the regiment's battalions fought in Malaya, Italy and North Africa. The 3/9 GR and 4/9 GR formed part of the Chindit operations in Burma, and earned a reputation in the long range penetration operations. Stafford Beer served as an officer with the regiment 1945-7
9th LANCERS NCO SILVERED ARM BADGE A excellent die-cast silvered arm badge, with three loops to reverse.
9th LANCERS WW1 SHOULDER TITLE SLIP ON A fine scarce Great War example 9L. Good condition, but with glue residue to reverse.
9th QUEENS ROYAL LANCERS KINGS CROWN CAP BADGE & MATCHING PAIR COLLAR SET A fine die stamped white metal cap badge and two matching collar badges.All have crossed lance's surmounted by a Kings Crown, "9" to the centre of lance's, below a scroll inscribed "Lancers". All items have four loops to reverse. reference K & K Vol 1 item 764 page 211
9th QUEENS ROYAL LANCERS KINGS CROWN CAP BADGE & MATCHING PAIR COLLAR SET A fine die stamped white metal cap badge and two matching collar badges.All have crossed lance's surmounted by a Kings Crown, "9" to the centre of lance's, below a scroll inscribed "Lancers". All items have four loops to reverse. reference K & K Vol 1 item 764 page 211
9th QUEENS ROYAL LANCERS KINGS CROWN CAP BADGE. A fine white metal cap badge, with strengthening bars behind lances. 9th Queens Royal Lancers.Slider to the reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 764 page 211
9th QUEENS ROYAL LANCERS KINGS CROWN OFFICERS COLLAR BADGE. A fine Officers silver, not marked collar badge, with four silver loops to reverse. Cap badge Reference K & K Vol 1 item 764 page 211
9th QUEENS ROYAL LANCERS KINGS CROWN OFFICERS COLLAR [PAIR] BADGES A fine pair of Bronze Officers collar badges, both with maker J R Gaunt London Late Jennens and four loops to reverse.
9th QUEENS ROYAL LANCERS OR's CAP BADGE A good post 1901 die stamped white metal example, with two loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 764 page 211. Maker Marples & Beasley Birmingham.
9th QUEENS ROYAL LANCERS OR's CAP BADGE A good post 1901 die stamped white metal example, with two loops to the reverse. Not been cleaned for a long while. Reference KK Vol 1 item 764 page 211.
9TH QUEENS ROYAL LANCERS OSD CAP BADGE A fine Officers bronze cap badge, with four blade fixings to reverse.
9th QUEENS ROYAL LANCERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce large brass metal shoulder title, with two loops to reverse. Reference Westlake item 108 plate 5
9th QUEENS ROYAL LANCERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine large brass shoulder title, with two loop fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 5 item 108. 39 mm x 17 mm.
9TH QUEENS ROYAL LANCERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine larger version, brass shoulder title, with two loops to reverse & Reference Westlake Plate 6 item 113.
9th QUEENS ROYAL LANCERS VICTORIAN CAP BADGE & MATCHING PAIR COLLAR SET A mint scarce die stamped white metal cap badge and two matching collar badges.All have crossed lance's surmounted by a Victorian crown, "9" to the centre of lance's, below a scroll inscribed "Lancers". All items have four loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 763 page 211
9th QUEENS ROYAL LANCERS VICTORIAN CAP BADGE & MATCHING PAIR COLLAR SET A wonderful mint scarce die stamped white metal cap badge and two matching collar badges.All have crossed lance's surmounted by a Victorian crown, "9" to the centre of lance's, below a scroll inscribed "Lancers". All items have four loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 763 page 211
9th QUEENS ROYAL LANCERS VICTORIAN CAP BADGE & MATCHING PAIR COLLAR SET A wonderful mint scarce die stamped white metal cap badge and two matching collar badges. All have crossed lance's surmounted by a Victorian crown, "9" to the centre of lance's, below a scroll inscribed "Lancers". All items have four loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 763 page 211
9th [COUNTY OF LONDON BATTALION] REGIMENT QUEEN VICTORIAS LONDON RIFLES OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine unmarked Officers silver example, with two long loops to reverse. Ref K&K Vol1 1828 The 9th (County of London) Battalion, London Regiment (Queen Victoria's Rifles) was a Territorial Army infantry battalion of the British Army. The London Regiment was formed in 1908 in order to regiment the various Volunteer Force battalions in the newly formed County of London, and the Queen Victoria's Rifles were one of twenty six units brought together in this way.
9th [Queen's Royal] LANCERS ECONOMY ISSUE OR's CAP BADGE A fine all brass economy issue cap badge, with slider to reverse. Worn 1916/18. Reference K & K 1 item 764 page 211
9th [Queen's Royal] LANCERS OR's CAP BADGE A good post 1901 Imperial crown die stamped white metal example, with two loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 764 page 211
9th [Queen's Royal] LANCERS OR's CAP BADGE A white metal cap badge to the 9th Queens Royal Lancers.Slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 764 page 211
A FACING PAIR OF WW2 23rd INDIAN DIVISION FORMATION SIGNS An excellent rare facing pair of 23rd Indian Formation signs. Badge circular (57 mm diameter) printed khaki-cloth patch with outer red border and red cockerel printed in the centre. Has stiff backing with three fixings to reverse of each. Reference Imperial War Museum https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30071135 Second World War Indian Army formation badge for 23rd Indian Division. It was conceived by the Divisional Commander, Major General Reginald Savory, who later played a vital role as Director of Infantry. The red fighting cock was intended to be symbolic to both British and Indian Army troops while not alienating Hindu or Muslim troops. It was also meant to have a slightly bawdy interpretation. Savory said that frequently he had to insist that the result was 'a fighting cock, not a bloody rooster'. It was designed by Lieutenant-Colonel L F A 'Busti' Maddocks. Formation note: 23rd Indian Division was raised at Jhansi on 1 January 1942. Its main role for the next two years was patrolling on the Assam-Burma border, covering the retreat from Burma and later as a diversion for the First Chindit Operation. It was in reserve on the Imphal Plain until January 1944, where the dispersed brigades of the division were involved in some very heavy fighting, including the Battle of Sangshak, and later fought in the battles for Shenam. In December the division underwent training for combined operations, as it was earmarked for Operation Zipper, and landed in Malaya after the surrender. It then transferred to Java in an internal security role and was heavily involved in fierce street fighting. It returned to Malaya and was disbanded in March 1947.
A RARE WW2 POLISH OFFICERS 2nd POLISH CORPS 5th KRESOWA DIVISION FORMATION COMBINATION SHOULDER TITLE. A fine rare short lived Officers bullion formation combination shoulder title. A couple of very small moth nips, but general service wear. See photos. The division was formed in the Middle East in March 1943. Fighting in Italy the division landed in southern Italy in February 1944 and entered the line in March, as part of Polish II Corps, destined to fight in the Italian Campaign. In May it took part in the fourth and final Battle of Monte Cassino, in which it suffered a 15% casualty rate. In June/July the division participated in the Battle of Ancona. In the fall of 1944 it fought on the approaches to the Gothic Line. After the front line stabilized for the winter, the division renewed active operations in April 1945, where it took part in the final offensive in Italy, advancing to liberate Bologna at the end of the war. During its war service in Italy the division suffered 5,127 casualties, including 1,063 killed in action. The majority of these losses were sustained by the infantry battalions.
A SCARCE WW2 MATCHING PAIR OF 8th ARMOURED BRIGADE FORMATION SHOULDER HANGERS A scarce WW II printed matching pair of hangers with poppers at bottom to reverse. Red / brown fox's mask on a yellow background. This Brigade fought with the Eighth Army in the Western Desert and later formed part of 21st.Army Group in North-West Europe.
A.C. F ALL COMFORTS FREE 1918 PIN BADGE A W Patrick maker 3 Unley Adelaide
A.C. F AUSTRALIA COMFORTS FUND 1918 Tin pin badge with red ensign in back ground 1918. Maker A W Patrick 3 Unley rd Adelaide.
AFDC AIR FORCE DEPARTMENT CONSTABULARY PAIR SHOULDER TITLES A fine pair of AFDC (Air Force Department Constabulary) Shoulder Title 1964-1971 UK Police or Prison insignia
AIR DEFENCE CADET CORPS CAP BADGE 1938-41 A fine Chrome & Enamel Air Defence Cadet Corps cap badge with two loops to reverse, and two buttons. One 22 mm and the other 17 mm.
AIR DESPATCH GROUP [RASC] FORMATION SIGN A printed Air Despatch Group (RASC) cloth formation sign - Malya Campaign.
AIR FORMATION SIGNALS SIGN A good printed red plane on light blue , navy and green square.
AIR FORMATION SIGNALS WW2 1ST PATTERN Printed first pattern example of the white wings inside a blue triangle
AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS [A.R.P] SILVER LAPEL BADGE Air Raid Precautions. Rare ARP (Air Raid Patrol) solid silver hall marked lapel badge from World War 2. These were much more common as brooches or pins rather than lapel badges. A good weight of silver. The Members of the Air Raid Patrol wore these badges with pride - we are all grateful to them for their courage in braving the air raids and bombs
AIR TRAINING CORPS BUTTON HOLE A fine white metal J R Gaunt London maker to reverse.
AIR TRAINING CORPS BUTTON HOLE BADGE A fine white metal button hole with maker J R Gaunt London to reverse.
AIR TRAINING CORPS CAP BADGE An Air training Corps cap badge white metal with two loops to reverse. The Air Training Corps (ATC) is a British youth organisation sponsored by the Ministry of Defense and the Royal Air Force. A Full Time Reserve Service RAF officer serves as Commandant Air Cadets at the rank of Air Commodore. The majority of staff are volunteers although some are paid for full-time work. Although many ATC cadets go on to join the RAF or other services, the ATC is no longer set up as a recruiting organisation.
AIR TRAINING CORPS OFFICERS PAIR OF COLLAR BADGES. A fine pair of Officers Gilt collar badges, with two loop fixings to the reverse of each.
AIR TRAINING CORPS OFFICERS PAIR OF COLLAR BADGES. A fine pair of Officers Gilt collar badges, with two loop fixings to the reverse of each.
AIR TRAINING CORPS SQUADRON EASTLEIGH 1216 Embroidered light blue on dark blue with white numerals shoulder designation for 1216 [Eastleigh,Hampshire] Squadron.
ALDERSHOT DISTRICT [2nd SOUTHERN COMMAND] CLOTH FORMATION SIGN A 1st pattern woven formation sign, which has been frayed at the top [see photos].
ALEXANDRA PRINCESS OF WALES OWN YORKSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine bi-metal cap badge with two loops to reverse. Depicts the Dannebrog and Princess's coronet. The date 1875 refers to the granting of Royal title to the old 19th of Foot. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 615 page 185. In 1875, Princess Alexandra, Princess of Wales presented new colours to the 1st Battalion at Sheffield, and consented to the regiment bearing her name, thus becoming the 19th (1st Yorkshire North Riding – Princess of Wales's Own) Regiment of Foot. The regiment adopted a cap badge consisting of the Princess's cypher "A" combined with the Dannebrog or Danish cross and topped by her coronet. The Princess became Queen Alexandra in 1901, and was the regiment's Colonel-in-Chief from 1914 until her death in 1925.
ALEXANDRA PRINCESS OF WALES OWN YORKSHIRE REGIMENT PAGRI BADGE A fine scarce Victorian die stamped brass Pagri badge, with stout Pagri pin fixing. Oval Garter; to the voided centre, the Dannebrog device of Alexandra, Princess of Wales. In 1875, Princess Alexandra, Princess of Wales presented new colours to the 1st Battalion at Sheffield, and consented to the regiment bearing her name, thus becoming the 19th (1st Yorkshire North Riding – Princess of Wales's Own) Regiment of Foot. The regiment adopted a cap badge consisting of the Princess's cypher "A" combined with the Dannebrog or Danish cross and topped by her coronet. The Princess became Queen Alexandra in 1901, and was the regiment's Colonel-in-Chief from 1914 until her death in 1925.
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ALLIED LAND FORCES SOUTH EAST ASIA [ A.L.F.S.E.A ] FORMATION SIGN A WW2 white shield a red Crusader's cross. Behind the shield the wings of victory in yellow and a Crusader's sword in white, all on a light blue background above a dark blue base. A fine printed used formation sign. Reference http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30072193
AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE [YORK] OTC CAP BADGE A fine bronze Officers Training Corps cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2501 page 191
ANGLO FRENCH AMBULANCE CORPS WW2 CAP BADGE Anglo French Ambulance Corps WWII A brass / bronzed cap badge with two loops to reverse. Unit of women drivers served in war zones transporting the wounded. Ref K&K Vol 2 2194
ANTI - ARCRAFT COMMAND WW2 FORMATION SIGN A good embroidered black bow and arms on red felt square. Also worn by Anti-Aircraft Regiments of the Home Guard. Vgc. Ref B L Davis item 26.
ANTI - ARCRAFT COMMAND WW2 FORMATION SIGN A good embroidered black bow and arms on red felt square. Also worn by Anti-Aircraft Regiments of the Home Guard. Ref B L Davis item 26. 1939 - 1955 Anti-Aircraft Command was a British Army command of the Second World War that controlled the Territorial Army anti-aircraft artillery and searchlight formations and units defending the British Isles.
ANTI - ARCRAFT COMMAND WW2 FORMATION SIGN A good embroidered black bow and arms on red felt square. Also worn by Anti-Aircraft Regiments of the Home Guard. Ref B L Davis item 26. 1939 - 1955 Anti-Aircraft Command was a British Army command of the Second World War that controlled the Territorial Army anti-aircraft artillery and searchlight formations and units defending the British Isles.
ANTRIM MILITIA SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title with two hex loops to reverse. Clothing regulations 1904. Reference R A Westlake page 49. Uncleaned condition.
ARGENTINA NATIONALITY [PAIR] SHOULDER TITLES A scarce Argentina World War Two Royal Air Force Nationality shoulder title.Circa.1939/45 Pale blue on dark blue woven shoulder title. They look differnet sizes in the photo, but I can asure you they are not. Very good condition, with faint glue marks to reverse.
ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS ( ACF ) OFFICERS SLEEVE INSIGNIA AND EPAULETTES EPAULETTES A scarce matching pair of epaulettes and shoulder section bearing the ACF red wool with white embroidery shoulder titles and Argylls red/ white dicing. Straps with 2 pips for a Lieutenant. A few moth nips to the tunic cloth only
ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS 15th SCOTTISH DIVISION WW2 FORMATION COMBINATION A fine woven WW2 battle dress formation combination. Khaki backing bearing Argyll & 15th Scottish Division with three red Infantry Arm of Service strips. Some glue residue to reverse. Gained an excellent reputation, in 1943. With the division, the battalion fought in the Battle for Caen, seeing its first action in Operation Epsom, as part of Operation Overlord. The division ended the war on the Elbe River.
ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS, 40th DIVISION PAIR OF HANDED FORMATION COMBINATION A fine pair of handed formation combinations. Scarce combination for the 40th Infantry Division for the Korean War. Argyll dicing and 40th's Cockerel.
ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine Staybright / Anodised cap badge, with two loops to reverse.
ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS GLENGARRY A fine Glengarry bonnet, rosette to side, ribbons to the rear. And white metal cap badge. No visible moth, no maker or date.
ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS GLENGARRY CAP BADGE A fine WW1 / WW2 heavy broached white metal glengarry. Centre voided version. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 698 page 193.
ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS [FACING PAIR] COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of facing white metal collar badges, both with two loops to the revere.
ARMOURY ARTIFICERS TRADE ARM BADGE A fine woven cloth sleeve arm badge.
ARMY & NAVY VETERANS IN CANADA An enamel lapel badge / button hole badge. 22 mm in diameter. maker J R Gaunt Montreal.
ARMY AIR CORPS / SMALL ARMS SCHOOL CORPS WARRANT OFFICER RANK BADGE A fine E11R woven Arm badge.
ARMY AIR CORPS ANODISED E11R CAP BADGE A fine Staybright cap badge, with sort after Maker H W Timings on slider to reverse. The Army Air Corps (AAC) is a component of the British Army, first formed in 1942 during the Second World War by grouping the various airborne units of the British Army (which are no longer part of the AAC).
ARMY AIR CORPS BERET BADGE WW2 A good scarce die stamped white metal example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2054 page 73.
ARMY AIR CORPS PLASTIC WW2 CAP BADGE Plastic badge in light bronze with 2 blades to reverse. Maker's name A Stanley & Sons of Walsall. Ref K&K Vol2 2264. Looks like a possilbe repair to one of the blades, but may be nothing seems firm. Hence price.
ARMY AIR CORPS PLASTIC WW2 CAP BADGE Plastic badge in light bronze with 2 blades to reverse. Maker's name A Stanley & Sons of Walsall. Ref K&K Vol2 2264.
ARMY AIR CORPS WW2 BERET BADGE A good scarce die stamped white metal example, with two loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2054 page 73.
ARMY AIR CORPS WW2 BERET BADGE A good scarce die stamped white metal example. J R Gaunt London with slider to reverse.
ARMY AIR CORPS WW2 BERET BADGE A good scarce die stamped white metal example, with two loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2054 page 73.
ARMY APPRENTICE SCHOOL SHOULDER TITLE A scarce woven cloth shoulder title. Faded yellow on black, with glue residue to reverse.
ARMY APPRENTICES SCHOOL CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal E11R example, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2177 page 99.
ARMY APPRENTICES SCHOOL SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven shoulder title, with heavy glue and paper residue to reverse. Formed in 1920s.
ARMY APPRENTICES SCHOOL STAYBRIGHT CAP BADGE A good anodised aluminium cap badge. Slider to the reverse. J R Gaunt London.
ARMY APPRENTICES SCHOOL STAYBRIGHT CAP BADGE A good anodised aluminium cap badge, with slider to reverse and maker J.R.Gaunt, Birmingham. Reference K & K 2 item 2177 page 99
ARMY APPRENTICES SCHOOL [Pipers version in white metal] CAP BADGE A fine scarce Kings Crown Pipers white metal cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2176 page 99
ARMY CADET FORCE CLOTH SHOULDER TITLE An early scarce A.C.F Army Cadet Force White on Red Embroidered Shoulder Title. Version with hessian backing.
ARMY CADET FORCE SHOULDER TITLES A fine pair of gold bullion mess dress shoulder titles. The Army Cadet Force (ACF) is a national youth organisation sponsored by the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence and the British Army. It offers training and experience based around a military training theme
ARMY CATERING CORPS Q/C Bi metal with slider maker J R Gaunt London.Formed in 1941. Ref KK Vol 2158 page 97
ARMY CATERING CORPS 1ST INFANTRY SHOULDER TITLES A fine pair of slip over shoulder titles.
ARMY CATERING CORPS CAP BADGE Gilding metal with two lug fixings to reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2156 page 97.
ARMY CATERING CORPS CAP BADGE. Bi-metal King's Crown badge with original slider & blow hole behind slider. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2157 page 97
ARMY CATERING CORPS E11R FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine field service cap with Anodised cap badge & Anodised Army Catering Corps buttons. No Moth. Cream crown with yellow piping & dark blue body, peak & flap. makers label inside E.C Snaith & Son Denbigh - Clwyd and Branches.
ARMY CATERING CORPS ECONOMY ISSUE PLASTIC CAP BADGE A good WW2 plastic example. Two blades to the reverse. Vgc. Makers stamp Stanley & Sons Walsall
ARMY CATERING CORPS ECONOMY ISSUE PLASTIC CAP BADGE A fine plastic example, Army catering Corps WW2 plastic cap badge with two blade fixings to reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2157 page 97
ARMY CATERING CORPS ECONOMY ISSUE PLASTIC CAP BADGE A good WW2 plastic example. Two blades to the reverse. Makers stamp Stanley & Sons Walsall
ARMY CATERING CORPS KINGS CROWN OFFICERS SILVER/GILT COLLAR BADGES A fine pair [not identical] Silver/Gilt collar badges with two loops to reverse of each. One as "P" for silver plate and J R Gaunt London to reverse.
ARMY CATERING CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine two part construction Officers Silvered / Gilt cap badge, with two long loops to reverse. Gilt a little worn hence price.
ARMY CATERING CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A woven ST with Glue residue to reverse. Reference Jon Mills BoBD Vol 2 item 4135 page 859
ARMY CYCLIST CORPS 12 [spoke] CAP BADGE A fine Army Cyclist Corps scarce OR’s brass 12 spoke cap badge. A good die-stamped example. (KK 1872) Slider.
ARMY CYCLIST CORPS ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine Kings Crown Rifle Enamel sweetheart brooch. In good order.
ARMY CYCLIST CORPS WW1 16 [spoke] CAP BADGE A good die stamped 16 spoke brass example, with slider to the reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1871 page 449
ARMY CYCLISTS CORPS WW1 OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine Officer's service dress bronze cap badge with two blades and maker plate J R Gaunt to reverse. Reference Gaylor p112 Plate 39B
ARMY CYCLISTS CORPS WW1 OR's CAP BADGE A good die stamped 16 spoke brass example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1871 page 449
ARMY CYCLISTS CORPS WW1 OR's CAP BADGE A good die stamped 16 spoke brass example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1871 page 449
ARMY CYCLISTS CORPS WW1 OR's CAP BADGE A good die stamped 16 spoke brass example, with slider to the reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1871 page 449
ARMY CYCLISTS CORPS WW1 OR's CAP BADGE A good die stamped 16 spoke brass example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1871 page 449
ARMY DENTAL CORPS OFFICERS PAIR COLLAR BADGES A fine pair [not identical] Officers Silver/Gilt collar badges. Both with two loops to reverse. Both have J R Gaunt London to reverse, and one has "P" for Silver Plate. One has better quality Gilt.
ARMY EDUCATIONAL CORPS A good 1st pattern other ranks die stamped brass example. Slider to the reverse vgc Ref KK Vol 2 1056
ARMY LEGAL CORPS OFFICERS COLLAR BADGES A fine pair silvered / enamelled Officers collar badges, both with two loops to reverse.
ARMY LEGAL SERVICE OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine silvered and enamel cap badge, with backing plate and two loops to reverse.
ARMY LEGAL SERVICE OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine silvered and enamel cap badge, with two loops to reverse.
ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS FIELD SERVICE A good scarce large pattern Victorian field service cap badge die stamped gilded metal example. Size 39mm x 33mm. Two loops to the reverse. Vgc Ref KK Vol 1 item 1023 page 263
ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine mother of pearl, enamel and silver mounting [no marks] sweetheart brooch.
ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS VICTORIAN 1st PATTERN OR's CAP BADGE A good early die stamped brass example, with slightly cut off slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol1 item 1024 page 263
ARMY PAY CORPS Forage Cap badge worn between 1902 – 1920 bi-metal Army Pay Corps. With a slider to the reverse . Ref KK Vol 1 item 1035 page 265
ARMY PAY CORPS Brass forage cap badge worn between 1898-1900 with 2 loops to reverse. maker Lambourne & Co Birmingham. Ref K&K Vol 1 item 1033 page 265
ARMY PAY CORPS FORAGE CAP BADGE A brass cap badge to the Army Pay Corps. A slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1035 page 265
ARMY PAY CORPS FORAGE CAP BADGE A Solid brass cap badge to the Army Pay Corps, with two hex lugs to the reverse. Reference KK item 1033 page 265.
ARMY PAY CORPS FORAGE CAP BADGE A brass cap badge to the Army Pay Corps, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1035 page 265
ARMY PAY CORPS FORAGE CAP BADGE A brass cap badge to the Army Pay Corps, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1035 page 265
ARMY PHYSICAL TRAINING CORPS A white metal cap badge to the Army Physical Training Corps. With a slider to the reverse. Maker J R Gaunt Birmingham . Reference KK Vol 2 item 2155 page 97
ARMY PHYSICAL TRAINING CORPS CAP BADGE A white metal cap badge to the Army Physical Training Corps, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2155 page 97
ARMY PHYSICAL TRAINING CORPS CAP BADGE A good scarce post 1953 bi metal example, with three loop fixings to reverse.
ARMY PHYSICAL TRAINING CORPS CAP BADGE A fine pre 1953 white metal example, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2154 page 97.
ARMY PHYSICAL TRAINING CORPS CAP BADGE A fine pre 1953 white metal example, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2154 page 97.
ARMY PHYSICAL TRAINING CORPS CAP BADGE White metal cap badge with slide and strengthening pieces behind the crown to reverse. Reference Gaylor Plate 42.
ARMY PHYSICAL TRAINING CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce woven shoulder title, with heavy glue and paper residue to reverse. Ref ;Brian Davis No 380
ARMY PHYSICAL TRAINING CORPS STAYBRIGHT CAP BADGE A good post 1953 anodised aluminium example. Slider to the reverse.
ARMY PHYSICAL TRAINING CORPS WARRANT OFFICER ARM BADGE A fine E11R woven arm badge.
ARMY RECRUITER OFFICERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine bullion Officers Recruiters shoulder title, 98 mm x 20 mm.
ARMY REMOUNT SERVICE WW1 Other rank's bi-metal cap badge with slider fitting to the reverse. The prancing horse inside an oval strap bearing the title, with the cypher of GvR above. Gc. Ref K&K Vol1 item 1047 page 267
ARMY REMOUNT SERVICE BRONZE FORAGE CAP BADGE A fine cap badge of the first type with slide to reverse. Solid construction. Crossed whips and a horseshoe with a horse superimposed on it. Scroll inscribed 'Remounts'. Raised in WWI because of the need for trained horses. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1045 page 267
ARMY REMOUNT SERVICE CAP BADGE A very grubby uncleaned WW1 Other rank's bi-metal cap badge with slider fitting to the reverse. The prancing horse inside an oval strap bearing the title, with the cypher of GvR above. Gc. Ref K&K Vol1 item 1047 page 267
ARMY REMOUNT SERVICE CAP BADGE WW1 Other rank's bi-metal cap badge with two loops to the reverse. The prancing horse inside an oval strap bearing the title, with the cypher of GvR above. Gc. Ref K&K Vol1 item 1047 page 267
ARMY REMOUNT SERVICE CAP BADGE WW1 Other rank's bi-metal cap badge with slider to the reverse. The prancing horse inside an oval strap bearing the title, with the cypher of GvR above. Gc. Ref K&K Vol1 item 1047 page 267
ARMY SERGEANT RECRUITERS BULLION ARM BADGE A padded bullion arm badge post 1953.
ARMY SERGEANT RECRUITERS BULLION ARM BADGE A padded bullion arm badge post 1953.
ARMY SERVICE CORPS FOREIGN SERVICE PAGRI FLASH A fine large cloth foreign service pagri fash.
ARMY SERVICE CORPS OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A bronze two part cap badge with two loops to the reverse. No reference in KK as they don't have the crown made the same way, an unknown. Its similar to KK Vol item 988 page 255, but the crown is not enclosed. But an excellent badge, and an obvious original.
ARMY SERVICE CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE CIRCA 1902-1918 A very fine and scarce example. Die- stamped gilt star, mounted with silver crowned garter within a laurel wreath; to the centre, in silver, the ASC cypher on a black patent leather ground. Two loops to reverse. Granted `Royal` in 1918.
ARMY SERVICE CORPS SWEETHEART BROOCH Brass & enamel sweetheart with brooch fixing to reverse.
ARMY SERVICE CORPS VICTORIAN CAP BADGE A fine die stamped brass Victorian cap badge, with two loops to reverse
ARMY SERVICE CORPS WW1 CAP BADGE A good pre 1918 die stamped brass solid un-voided example . Maker Woodward Birmingham on Slider to the reverse.
ARMY SERVICE CORPS WW1 SHOULDER SLIP OVER TITLE A WW1 shoulder title, seen better days. Hence price.
ARMY SIGNAL INSTRUCTOR DRIVER ARM BADGE A good embroidered black and white steering wheel in white above, all on khaki.
ARTILLERY GUNNER TRADE / PROFICIENCY ARM BADGE A fine brass trade / proficiency arm badge, with two loops to reverse.
ARTILLERY GUNNER TRADE / PROFICIENCY ARM BADGE A fine brass trade / proficiency arm badge, with two loops to reverse.
ARTILLERY GUNNER TRADE / PROFICIENCY ARM BADGES A fine facing pair of arm badges, both with two loops to reverese. 50mm x 22mm
ARTILLERY VOLUNTEER OFFICERS FUR BUSBY GRENADE A fine silver/plate Officers general pattern fur busby grenade, with plume holder to reverse.
ARTILLERY VOLUNTEER OFFICERS FUR BUSBY GRENADE A fine silver/plate Officers general pattern fur busby grenade, with plume holder to reverse.
ARTIST RIFLES ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH Enamel with a brooch fixing to reverse. 25mm x 22mm
ARTIST RIFLES ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH Enamel with a brooch fixing to reverse. 25mm x 22mm
ARTIST RIFLES OFFICERS CAP BADGE Artists Rifles Officer’s cap badge. A fine scarce silver plated die-cast example by Firmin, London. Conjoined heads of Mars and Minerva resting on a scroll inscribed “Artists ”. Two loops to reverse which is impressed “P”.
ARTIST RIFLES OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce Artists Rifles Officer’s cap badge. A fine scarce silver plated die-cast example by Firmin, London. Conjoined heads of Mars and Minerva resting on a scroll inscribed “Artists ”. Two loops to reverse which is impressed “P”.
ARTIST RIFLES SILVER SWEETHEART BROOCH A very fine Hallmarked Birmingham 1915 Silver & Enamel sweetheart brooch. Maker G,L for G Loveridge & Co (George Loveridge) Aprox 40 mm long. The Artists Rifles was a popular unit for volunteers. It had been increased to twelve companies in 1900 and was formed into three sub-battalions in 1914, and recruitment was eventually restricted by recommendation from existing members of the battalion. It particularly attracted recruits from public schools and universities; on this basis, following the outbreak of the First World War, a number of enlisted members of The Artists Rifles were selected to be officers in other units of the 7th Division.This exercise was so successful that, early in 1915, selected Artists officers and NCOs were transferred to run a separate Officers Training Corps, in which poet Wilfred Owen trained before posting to the Manchester Regiment; the remainder being retained as a fighting unit. Over fifteen thousand men passed through the battalion during the war, more than ten thousand of them becoming officers. The battalion eventually saw battle in France in 1917 and 1918. Casualties suffered by both members of this battalion and amongst officers who had trained with The Artists Rifles before being posted to other regiments were 2,003 killed, 3,250 wounded, 533 missing and 286 prisoners of war. Ex-Members of the Regiment won eight Victoria Crosses (though none did so while serving with the Regiment), fifty-six DSOs and over a thousand other awards for gallantry.
ARTIST RIFLES SWEETHEART BROOCH 32mm high Brass sweetheart, with a brooch fixing to reverse.
ARTIST RIFLES T 28th LONDON SHOULDER TITLE A good brass Territorial title to the Artist Rifles, with three loops to the reverse.
ASSAULT INFANTRY PIONEER TRADE ARM BADGE A fine brass sleeve / arm badge, with four loops to reverse.
ASSAULT INFANTRY PIONEER TRADE ARM BADGE A fine early solid brass sleeve / arm badge, with four loops to reverse.
ASSAULT INFANTRY PIONEER TRADE ARM BADGE A fine early solid brass sleeve / arm badge, with two loops to reverse.
ATHELETES VOLUNTEER FORCE VTC CAP BADGE. A fine excellent condition WW1 enamel cap badge, with button hole fixing and maker W J Carroll London to reverse. Sorry photo not the best.
AUSTRALIA DAY 1917 PIN BADGE Official Badge, pin badge.
AUSTRALIA DAY ANNIVERSARY 1917 Pin badge with Maker A W Patrick of Fitzroy Melbourne, Australia.
AUSTRALIA DAY [Unley] 1918 PIN BADGE Tin pin badge with maker Atkinson & co Adelaide.
AUSTRALIA SHOULDER TITLE A fine WW1 brass shoulder title, with two loops to reverse. 58 mm long Reference https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/REL33982/
AUSTRALIAN 47TH BN. WIDE BAY REGIMENT SLOUCH HAT BADGE CIRCA 1930-42 A fine Australian 47th Bn. Wide Bay Regiment slouch hat badge circa 1930-42. Die-stamped coppery bronze crowned star bearing disc with grass tree and title scroll, resting in laurel sprays. Loops GC Service wear
AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCE CAP BADGE A fine sand cast example, with two loops to reverse.
AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES COLLAR BADGE A good die stamped bronze Collar badge. Two loops to the reverse. Maker Stokes & Son Melbourne.
AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES SLOUCH HAT BADGE A fine uncleaned brass example, with two loops to reverse.
AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES SOLID SILVER SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine scarce WW1 ACMF sterling silver & enamel sweetheart with brooch fixing to reverse. Maker to reverse. 40 mm x 30 mm
AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine mother of pearl, enamel sweetheart brooch.
AUSTRALIAN EASTERN COMMAND FORMATION SIGN A fine New South Wales woven formation sign. A scarlet waratah.
AUSTRALIAN WESTERN COMMAND FORMATION SIGN A fine woven formation sign, with glue and paper residue to reverse.
AUXILIARY TERRITORIAL SERVICE CAP BADGE A brass cap badge to the Auxiliary Territorial Service, with a slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2188 page 105
AUXILIARY TERRITORIAL SERVICE OFFICERS [ATS] CAP BADGE A fine Officers WW II king's crown gilt cap badge with two loops to the reverse. The ATS cypher to the centre of a crowned wreath of laurel.
AUXILIARY TERRITORIAL SERVICE WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good cast plastic example. Slider to the reverse. GC. J.R.& L. Ltd. B'ham
AUXILIARY TERRITORIAL SERVICE WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good WW2 cast plastic example. Slider to the reverse. J.R.& L. Ltd. B'ham
AUXILIARY TERRITORIAL SERVICE WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good cast plastic example, with slider to reverse. Maker J.R.& L. Ltd. B'ham
AUXILIARY TERRITORIAL SERVICE [ATS] CAP BADGE Women`s services cap badge Formed in 1938 to 1945 A good original Second World War brass die cast cap badge, with slider to the reverse. Ref KK Vol 2 2188.
AUXILIARY TERRITORIAL SERVICE [ATS] OFFICERS BRONZE Excellent example of an Officer's service dress bronze cap badge with 2 blades to reverse. Formed in 1938 by Royal Warrant. Ref K&K Vol 2 item 2188 page 105
AUXILIARY TERRITORIAL SERVICE [ATS] OFFICERS BRONZE Fine example of an Officer's service dress bronze cap badge with 2 blades to reverse. Formed in 1938 by Royal Warrant. Ref K&K Vol 2 item 2188 page 105
AUXILIARY TERRITORIAL SERVICE [ATS] OFFICERS BRONZE A fine Officers bronze cap badge, with two blade fixings and maker J R Gaunt London to reverse.
B.O.A.R TRAINING CENTER CLOTH FORMATION SIGN Woven example of the red and blue shield of 21st. Army Group,with a yellow torch of Learning to the centre,worn at Sennelager, British Army of the Rhine.
BALHANNAH & OAKBANK REPATRIATION HANNAH 1919 PIN BADGE A scarce Australian pin badge. Atkinson makers Adelaide Australia.
BALUCH REGIMENT [PAKISTAN] CAP BADGE A fine cast white metal cap badge, with two loops to reverse. 30 mm x 36 mm
BAYS SHOULDER TITLE A brass shoulder title Bays, with two Hex loops to reverse. Reference Westlake No 30
BEACH ORDNANCE SHOULDER TITLE WW1 Very scarce woven cloth shoulder title. Worn on D Day by RAOC personnel. Embroidered red on blue shoulder title, Beach Ordnance. Worn by personnel responsible for clearing the Normandy landing beaches of mines,booby-traps, unexploded shells,or any other dangerous materials, before the landings.
BEACH ORDNANCE SHOULDER TITLE WW1 Very scarce woven cloth shoulder title. Worn on D Day by RAOC personnel. Embroidered red on blue shoulder title, Beach Ordnance. Worn by personnel responsible for clearing the Normandy landing beaches of mines,booby-traps, unexploded shells,or any other dangerous materials, before the landings.
BEDFORDSHIRE & HERTFORDSHIRE ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A fine scarce silver-grey moulded plastic example to the Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Regiment, with two blades to the reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2220 page 113
BEDFORDSHIRE & HERTFORDSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE White metal cap badge with slider to reverse Reference KK 611
BEDFORDSHIRE & HERTFORDSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE An all white metal cap badge with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 611 page 55. The Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment was the final title of a line infantry regiment of the British Army that was originally formed in 1688. After centuries of service in many small conflicts and wars, including both World War I and World War II, the regiment was amalgamated with the Essex Regiment in 1958 to form the 3rd East Anglian Regiment (16th/44th Foot). However, this was short-lived and again was amalgamated, in 1964, with the 1st East Anglian Regiment (Royal Norfolk and Suffolk) and 2nd East Anglian Regiment (Duchess of Gloucester's Own Royal Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire), and the Royal Leicestershire Regiment to form the present Royal Anglian Regiment.
BEDFORDSHIRE & HERTFORDSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE White metal cap badge with slider to reverse Reference KK 611
BEDFORDSHIRE & HERTFORDSHIRE SWEETHEART BROOCH Unusual gilt & enamel sweetheart brooch with pin brooch fixing to reverse. 33mm x 22mm.
BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE An all brass WW1 economy issue cap badge with two loops to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 610 page 185
BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine enamel sweetheart brooch. 33 mm x 33 mm
BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT ORs CAP BADGE Victorian / Edwardian bi metal cap badge, with long slider to reverse. Reference K & K 1 item 610 page 185
BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT SWEETHEART BROOCH Unusual sweetheart but enamel is damaged a little, with brooch pin fixing to reverse. 23 dia.
BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT SWEETHEART BROOCH Gilt & Enamel Sweetheart with brooch fixing to reverse. 25mm x 25mm.
BEDFORDSHIRE YEOMANRY FACING PAIR BULLION COLLAR BADGES A fine silver & gold bullion facing pair of collar badges for the Bedfordshire Yeomanry 46 mm x 40 mm each item
BEDFORDSHIRE YEOMANRY OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine Officers Silver/Gilt cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse. Two part construction, die-cast gilt coronetted eagle with silvered castle on breast. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1488 page 135 Bedfordshire Yeomanry was a Yeomanry regiment of the British Army. Serving intermittently between 1797 and 1827, it was re-raised in 1901. It participated in the First World War before being converted to an artillery regiment. It served in the Second World War (as a heavy and a field artillery regiment).
BEDFORDSHIRE YEOMANRY WW1 OR's COLLAR BADGES A fine and scarce die stamped brass pair. Two loops each to the reverse.
BEDFORSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine bi metal Bedfordshire cap badge, with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 610 page 185
BEDFORSHIRE YEOMANRY [LANCERS] CAP BADGE A fine other ranks bi metal cap badge, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1489 page 363
BEJA BADGE Extremely rare unofficial badge of the 172nd Field Regt. RA and the 5th Batt. Hants. Regt. to commemorate the 1943 Battle of Beja. 172nd Field Regt. RA were affiliated to the 128th Infantry Brigade consisting of 3 battalions of the Hants. Regt. The action took place north of the town of Beja at a place called Hunts Gap in North Africa.10th Panzers equipped mainly with Tiger tanks were held for 12 hours non-stop gaining very valuable time for the allied communications of the 1st Army. In the early action the Germans used 8 Messerschmitts who raked the British positions. By the end tanks, guns and small arms fire were down to a range of 10 to 20 yards! Nine of 130 gunners survived to reach regimental lines and 200 out of the battalion of 5th Hants. reached safety. Balloted awards for the VC were suggested by Lt. Col. Newnham of the 5th Hants. and Brig. M.A.James of the 128th Infantry Brigade. One of the official reasons for this not being done were too many prisoners! A German Africa Corps commander speaking after the war admitted that the failure at Hunts Gap (Beja) marked the end of hope of victory in North Africa. CO 172nd Field Regt. RA had the badges made by Arab craftsmen in Tunis to commemorate the battle. Exact figures are not known but less than 200 were made. Some were purchased by men of the 5th Hants. who had fought just as gallantly as the gunners. The badge is a white metal shield with a red felt centre with a white metal Tiger tank pierced by a crusader's sword (sign of 1st Army). Small plate inscribed Beja in corner. Badge measures 2 by 2.75 inches and has a pin back. Was worn with pride unofficially by both regiments on the right breast pocket or right arm below 46th Division sign to mark this incredibly brave action. Reference Norman Litchfield article MHS Journal May 1982
BEJA BADGE Extremely rare unofficial badge of the 172nd Field Regt. RA and the 5th Batt. Hants. Regt. to commemorate the 1943 Battle of Beja. 172nd Field Regt. RA were affiliated to the 128th Infantry Brigade consisting of 3 battalions of the Hants. Regt. The action took place north of the town of Beja at a place called Hunts Gap in North Africa.10th Panzers equipped mainly with Tiger tanks were held for 12 hours non-stop gaining very valuable time for the allied communications of the 1st Army. In the early action the Germans used 8 Messerschmitts who raked the British positions. By the end tanks, guns and small arms fire were down to a range of 10 to 20 yards! Nine of 130 gunners survived to reach regimental lines and 200 out of the battalion of 5th Hants. reached safety. Balloted awards for the VC were suggested by Lt. Col. Newnham of the 5th Hants. and Brig. M.A.James of the 128th Infantry Brigade. One of the official reasons for this not being done were too many prisoners! A German Africa Corps commander speaking after the war admitted that the failure at Hunts Gap (Beja) marked the end of hope of victory in North Africa. CO 172nd Field Regt. RA had the badges made by Arab craftsmen in Tunis to commemorate the battle. Exact figures are not known but less than 200 were made. Some were purchased by men of the 5th Hants. who had fought just as gallantly as the gunners. The badge is a white metal shield with a red felt centre with a white metal Tiger tank pierced by a crusader's sword (sign of 1st Army). Small plate inscribed Beja in corner. Badge measures 2 by 2.75 inches and has a pin back. Was worn with pride unofficially by both regiments on the right breast pocket or right arm below 46th Division sign to mark this incredibly brave action. Reference Norman Litchfield article MHS Journal May 1982
BEJA BADGE Extremely rare unofficial badge of the 172nd Field Regt. RA and the 5th Batt. Hants. Regt. to commemorate the 1943 Battle of Beja. 172nd Field Regt. RA were affiliated to the 128th Infantry Brigade consisting of 3 battalions of the Hants. Regt. The action took place north of the town of Beja at a place called Hunts Gap in North Africa.10th Panzers equipped mainly with Tiger tanks were held for 12 hours non-stop gaining very valuable time for the allied communications of the 1st Army. In the early action the Germans used 8 Messerschmitts who raked the British positions. By the end tanks, guns and small arms fire were down to a range of 10 to 20 yards! Nine of 130 gunners survived to reach regimental lines and 200 out of the battalion of 5th Hants. reached safety. Balloted awards for the VC were suggested by Lt. Col. Newnham of the 5th Hants. and Brig. M.A.James of the 128th Infantry Brigade. One of the official reasons for this not being done were too many prisoners! A German Africa Corps commander speaking after the war admitted that the failure at Hunts Gap (Beja) marked the end of hope of victory in North Africa. CO 172nd Field Regt. RA had the badges made by Arab craftsmen in Tunis to commemorate the battle. Exact figures are not known but less than 200 were made. Some were purchased by men of the 5th Hants. who had fought just as gallantly as the gunners. The badge is a white metal shield with a red felt centre with a white metal Tiger tank pierced by a crusader's sword (sign of 1st Army). Small plate inscribed Beja in corner. Badge measures 2 by 2.75 inches and has a pin back. Was worn with pride unofficially by both regiments on the right breast pocket or right arm below 46th Division sign to mark this incredibly brave action. Reference Norman Litchfield article MHS Journal May 1982
BELGIUM R.A.S.C CAP BADGE A fine die cast brass cap badge with two loops to reverse.
BERKSHIRE & WESTMINSTER DRAGOONS YEOMANRY STAYBRIGHT CAP BADGE A good anodised aluminium example. Slider to the reverse. Makers mark J R Gaunt Birmingham.
BERKSHIRE IMPERIAL YEOMANRY Excellent item all brass cap badge with 2 loops to reverse. The white horse of Berkshire with scroll 'BERKSHIRE IY' below. Reference K&K Vol1 1340 page 343
BERKSHIRE IMPERIAL YEOMANRY CAP BADGE Excellent item all gilding metal cap badge with 2 loops to reverse. The white horse of Berkshire with scroll 'BERKSHIRE IY' below. Reference K&K Vol 1 1340 page 343
BERKSHIRE REGIMENT ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine early Staybright / Anodised cap badge, with slider & Maker Firmin London to reverse.
BERKSHIRE YEOMANRY ORs CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped brass example. Slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1449 page 123
BERMONDSEY BATTALION VOLUNTEER TRAINING CORPS CAP BADGE A very scarce gilding metal cap badge, Bermondsey battalion volunteer training corps cap badge. Latin Prosunt Gentibus Artes, meaning Arts profit the people. Ref http://www.ngw.nl/heraldrywiki/index.php?title=Bermondsey Item not in K & K. The arms were officially granted on March 25, 1901. Bermondsey was formed in 1900 from the parishes of Bermondsey, Rotherhithe, St. Olave, St. John, Horslydown and St. Thomas, Southwark.The crown and battle-axe are emblems of the Saint-King Olaf of Norway who was summoned by Ethelred to help him resist the Danes, and destroyed the old fortified bridge over the Thames to attack the Danes at Southwark. He was the patron saint of the parish of St. Olave. The lion and the crosier refer to the ancient Abbey of Bermondsey, which enjoyed royal favour. The ship represents the old shipbuilding industry in Rotherhithe.
BIRMINGHAM OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS CAP BADGE A fine bronzed example with two loops to reverse.
BIRMINGHAM UNIVERSITY ANODISED OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS CAP BADGE A gold anodised cap badge to the Birmingham University OTC, with a slider to reverse & makers mark H W Timings Ltd Birmingham. Reference K & K 2 item 2440 page 181
BLACK WATCH E11R CAP BADGE A fine white metal cap badge with two loop fixings to reverse.
BLACK WATCH ROYAL HIGHLAND REGIMENT OF CANADA SHOULDER TITLES A fine pair of brass shoulder titles, both with two loops to reverse.
BLUES & ROYALS E11R BRONZE CAP BADGE A good post 1969 die stamped bronze example, with two loops to reverse.
BLUES & ROYALS OFFICERS RANK PAIR GARTER STARS PIPS An excellent pair of gilt & enamel rank pips. Both with felt black backing and two loops to reverse. The Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons) (RHG/D) is a cavalry regiment of the British Army, part of the Household Cavalry. The Colonel-in-Chief is Queen Elizabeth II and the Colonel of the Regiment is Anne, Princess Royal. It is the second-most senior regiment in the British Army.
BOER WAR IMPERIAL YEOMANRY SLOUCH HAT ROSETTE AND BADGE. An excellent example. General pattern Red and Purple Silk rosette bearing brass Prince of Wales plumes with `IY` below. All loops and blades to reverse. Reference KK 1 item 1396 page 352
BOER WAR IMPERIAL YEOMANRY SLOUCH HAT ROSETTE AND BADGE. An excellent example. General pattern Red and Purple Silk rosette bearing brass Prince of Wales plumes with `IY` below. All loops and blades to reverse. Reference K & K 1 item 1396 page 352
BOER WAR PRINCESS CHRISTIAN ARMY NURSING RESERVE CLOTH BADGE A fine period cloth badge 110 x 105 mm Princess Christian, the third daughter of Queen Victoria took an interest in military nursing and formed the Princess Christian's Army Nursing Reserve in 1897. Two years later they proved their worth in the Second Boer War (The South African War or Anglo-Boer War) from 1899 to 1902.
BOMB DISPOSAL BULLION ARM FORMATION SIGN A slightly moth eaten around the edges, small mothed areas have been filled in with red ink [see photos, hence price] scarce bullion formation sign with four popper fixings to reverse.
BORDER REGIMENT CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped white metal example, with red felt centre and retaining clips and slider to the reverse.
BORDER REGIMENT COLLAR BADGES [FACING PAIR] A good post 1906 die stamped white metal facing pair, with two loops each to the reverse. Red felt backing.
BORDER REGIMENT OFFICER OSD CAP BADGE A fine WW1 Officers bronze cap badge, with two loops and maker J R Gaunt London to reverse.
BORDER REGIMENT OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE An excellent Officers bronze with two blade fixings to reverse.
BORDER REGIMENT OFFICERS BRONZE FIELD SERVICE CAP BADGE An rare excellent mint Edwardian example in two part example, with two blade fixings to reverse. Worn 1902-1905 only. Ref K&K Vol1 644
BORDER REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass metal shoulder title, with two hex loop fixings to reverse.
BORDER REGIMENT VICTORIAN OR's HELMET PLATE CENTRE A good scarce die stamped white metal example. Two of three loops and original red felt backing to the reverse.
BOY SCOUTS [40s period] CAP BADGE & TWO OTHER BADGES A fine scarce 40s enamel cap badge with two loops to reverse, a brass Boy scouts button hole and another Scouts badge in brass.
BRECKNOCKSHIRE BATTALION [SOUTH WALES BORDERERS] CAP BADGE A fine white metal Territorial cap badge, with slider to reverse.
BRECKNOCKSHIRE BATTALION [SOUTH WALES BORDERERS] OFFICERS OSD CAP BADGE A fine scarce WW1 Officer's service dress bronze cap badge with 2 blades to reverse. Reference K & K Vol1 1717
BRIGADE OF GUARDS TRAINED SOLDIERS ARM BADGE A fine and scarce pre 1953 die-cast brass eight pointed star on 'Trained Soldier' scroll. Star bears circlet 'Quinque juncta in uno' with King's crown to centre. Two loops North / South to the reverse. Vgc
BRIGADE OF GUARDS TRAINED SOLDIERS EIIR ARM BADGE A fine and scarce die-cast brass eight pointed star on 'Trained Soldier' scroll. Star bears circlet 'Quinque juncta in uno' with Queen's crown to centre, with two loops North / South to the reverse. Vgc
BRIGHTON / OTC / COLLEGE SHOULDER TITLE A good scarce brass shoulder title, with four loops to the reverse. Reference Westlake item 1671 plate 108
BRIGHTON COLLEGE [SUSSEX] OTC CAP BADGE A fine scarce bronze cap badge,with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2515 page 191
BRISTOL UNIVERSITY ANODISED ALUMINIUM CAP BADGE "GROVE" Bristol University Anodised Aluminiun / Staybright Cap Badge 'Grove Manufacturing ' An scarce excellent cap badge, with riveted metal slider to reverse.
BRISTOL UNIVERSITY OTC ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine gold anodised cap badge with slider to reverse and maker Grove MFG. Reference K & K 2 item 2444 page 181
BRITISH 2nd ARMOURED CAR, ROYAL AIR FORCE CAP BADGE White metal arm badge with 2 blades to reverse. Formed in 1922 by the RAF for the defence of Iran, Transjordan and Kuwait. Air power alone was insufficient so a hard hitting mobile ground force was formed. No. 2 company looked after Transjordan. Shortly after renamed Iraq Levies under RAF control. 37mm x 25mm
BRITISH AIRBORNE DIVISION FORMATION SIGN 6TH FIELD FORCE A fine printed mint cloth formation sign. Quite scarce in printed form. 6 Field Force was formed on 1 April 1977 in Aldershot on the re-designation of 16 Parachute Brigade. Mobile Force role previously held by 3 Division which had been moved to Germany to become an armoured Division under the Army Restructuring Plan 1975. 6 Field Force was a UK based regular army and TA strategic reserve to move immediately to Germany to reinforce British Army of the Rhine BAOR in Denmark or Northern Italy in the event of war between NATO and the Warsaw Pact. HQ 16th Parachute Brigade and 216 Parachute Signal Squadron amalgamated on 1 April 1977 to form the new integrated 6th Field Force HQ and Signal Squadron. 6th Field Force retained a parachute battalion group with a limited airborne role to provide a rapid intervention force known as 6 Field Force Parachute Contingency Force of initially one parachute battalion in 1977 and then two by 1981. Disbanded in 1982 on being reorganised and renamed 5 Infantry Brigade. .
BRITISH AMERICAN KINGS COLONIALS BOER WAR SLOUCH HAT BADGE A good scarce die stamped very old and uncleaned brass example, with two loops to the reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1374 page 345 Raised as B Squadron 4th County of London Imperial Yeomanry.
BRITISH AMERICAN SQUADRON KINGS COLONIALS BOER WAR HAT BADGE A good scarce die stamped very old and uncleaned brass example, with two loops to the reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1374 page 345 Raised as B Squadron 4th County of London Imperial Yeomanry.
BRITISH AMERICAN SQUADRON KINGS COLONIALS BOER WAR OFFICERS GILT HAT BADGE A very scarce excellent gilt Officers badge, with three of four original blade fixings to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1374 page 345 Raised as B Squadron 4th County of London Imperial Yeomanry.
BRITISH ARMY BANDSMAN / MUSICIANS CAP BADGE A Kings crown bi metal example with two loops to reverse.
BRITISH ARMY BANDSMANS [DRUMMER] TRADE BULLION ARM BADGE A fine bullion badge.
BRITISH ARMY CAP BADGE OFFICERS E11R INTELLIGENCE CORPS A fine silvered Officers cap badge with two loops to reverse.
BRITISH ARMY CORPORAL RANK INSIGNIA A fine two stripe Corporal Rank insignia.
BRITISH ARMY DIVER PROFICIENTCY TRAINED ARM/SLEEVE INSIGNIA A cloth woven Advanced diver proficiency arm/sleeve badge.
BRITISH ARMY KINGS CROWN COLONEL SLIP ON SHOULDER BOARD Colonel (Col) is a rank of the British Army and Royal Marines, ranking below brigadier, and above lieutenant colonel. British colonels are not usually field commanders; typically they serve as staff officers between field commands at battalion and brigade level. The insignia is two diamond-shaped pips (properly called "Bath Stars") below a crown.
BRITISH ARMY KINGS CROWN LIEUTENANT COLONEL RANK SHOULDER BOARD A fine Kings Crown Lieutenant Colonel shoulder board The rank insignia in the British Army and Royal Marines, as well as many Commonwealth countries, is a crown above a 4 pointed "Bath" star, also colloquially referred to as a "pip". The crown has varied in the past with different monarchs; the current one being the Crown of St Edward. Most other Commonwealth countries use the same insignia, or with the state emblem replacing the crown. In modern British forces, a lieutenant colonel usually commands a regiment or battalion.
BRITISH ARMY KINGS CROWN WARRANT OFFICERS BULLION ARM BADGE A fine gold bullion padded full dress arm badge. 60 mm x 60 mm
BRITISH ARMY PARACHUTE COURSE TRAINED ARM/SLEEVE INSIGNIA A fine cloth woven pair of WW2 white Parachute set on a Khaki green rectangle, arm badges.
BRITISH ARMY PRINCE OF WALES OWN YORKSHIRE REGIMENT COLONEL SLIP ON SHOULDER BOARD A fine P.W.O Yorkshire colonel slip on, shoulder board, black on olive, with two pips.
BRITISH ARMY SERGEANT RANK INSIGNIA A fine three stripe Sergeant example. A Sergeant is second in command of a troop or platoon.
BRITISH ARMY SUPPORT [TRAINING] UNIT SUFFIED CANADA [BATUS] FACING OAIR FORMATION SIGNS A very scare mint woven silk type, facing pair. Part of the Overseas British, Headquaters,Commands,Districts and areas. North American Indian chiefs head on red rectangle background. Reference B.L. Morris Part one page 71 item 47.
BRITISH ARMY WARRANT OFFICER ARM BADGE Cloth E112 WO2s wear a crown on the lower sleeve, surrounded by a wreath for quartermaster sergeants and all WO2s in the Royal Army Medical Corps and the 9th/12th Royal Lancers (The wreath was used for all WOIIs from 1938 to 1947).
BRITISH ARMY WARRANT OFFICER ARM BADGE Cloth Kings crown WO2s wear a crown on the lower sleeve, surrounded by a wreath for quartermaster sergeants and all WO2s in the Royal Army Medical Corps and the 9th/12th Royal Lancers (The wreath was used for all WOIIs from 1938 to 1947).
BRITISH ARMY WARRANT OFFICERS BULLION ARM BADGE A fine E11R padded gold wire bullion Rank insignia arm badge.
BRITISH ASIA KINGS COLONIALS SQUADRON BOER WAR SLOUCH HAT BADGE A excellent uncleaned brass slouch hat badge, with two loops [north south] to revere. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1373 page 345. The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas possessions and trading posts established by England between the late 16th and early 18th centuries. At its height, it was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power. By 1922 the British Empire held sway over about 458 million people, one-fifth of the world's population at the time. The empire covered more than 13,000,000 sq mi (33,670,000 km2), almost a quarter of the Earth's total land area. As a result, its political, legal, linguistic and cultural legacy is widespread. At the peak of its power, the phrase "the empire on which the sun never sets" was often used to describe the British Empire, because its expanse around the globe meant that the sun was always shining on at least one of its territories.
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH OCCUPATION JAPAN FORMATION SIGN A fine woven silk example, Kings crown formation sign.
BRITISH GREAT WAR VETERANS BADGE Past Commander bar with brooch fixing & hanging enamel pendant badge.
BRITISH INDIAN ARMY 16th PUNJAB REGIMENT OFFICERS SILVER HALLMARKED [PAIR] COLLAR BADGES A excellent scarce matching pair of pre 1947 Officers Silver hallmarked collar badges, both with maker mark and two loops to reverse. Hallmark Birmingham 1924 with maker ES&S. The 16th Punjab Regiment was a regiment of the British Indian Army from 1922 to 1947. It was transferred to Pakistan Army on Partition of India in 1947.
BRITISH LEGION WOMENS SECTION BADGE Enamel brooch badge with maker & two lots of numbers RD 686642 & 234823
BRITISH MILITARY MISSION LIBYA FORMATION SIGN British Military Mission Libya Formation Sign, embroidered example. After Britain succeeded in occupying the Libyan territories, the need for the British-trained and equipped Sanusi troops appeared to be over. The Sanusi Army was reluctant to disband, however, and the majority of its members arranged to be transferred to the local police force in Cyrenaica under the British military administration. When Libya gained its independence in 1951, veterans of the original Sanusi Army formed the nucleus of the Royal Libyan Army. British Army troops, part of Middle East Command and comprising 25th Armoured Brigade and briefly 10th Armoured Division, were still present after independence and stayed in Libya until at least 1957. Despite the Sanussi lineage of the new army, King Idris I quickly came to distrust them. The Free Officers' coup of 1952 in Egypt led many Libyan officers to be disenchanted with Idris and become great followers of Gamal Abdel Nasser. This situation reached the stage that the British Army officers retained by Idris to train and advise the new armed forces deemed the force entirely untrustworthy. They increasingly saw their role as to watch the army rather than to raise its effectiveness.
BRITISH MILITARY MISSION TO GREECE, HQ LAND FORCES FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce woven & bullion formation sign Reference Boulanger page 493
BRITISH NAVY H.M.S SOUTHAMPTON CAP TALLY A fine full length cap tally.
BRITISH OCCUPATION OF THE RHINE [HANOVER] FORMATION SIGN A fine woven White horse on red shield formation sign
BRITISH OVERSEAS EASTERN COMMAND INDIA 404th EAST BENGAL LINE OF COMMUNICATIONS AREA FORMATION SIGN Heavily woven formation sign on part of an epaulet with one hook fixing to reverse. White paddy bird on red square. The paddy bird being symbolic of the East Bengal area. Reference Cole page 117
BRITISH OVERSEAS GARRISON FAEROE ISLANDS FORCE FORMATION SIGN A scarce woven formation sign. An oyster-catcher in natural colours (black and white with yellow beak and legs) on a black rock on a background divided horizontally dark blue below (sea) and light blue above (sky). This example facing left. Reference Cole page 106 The oyster-catcher (tjaldur) was the national emblem of the Faroes. These islands in the North Atlantic were occupied by British forces in 1940 to forestall any attempt by Germany to establish a base there that could threaten the UK's sea communications. Force HQ was at Thorshaven. The original garrison comprised the Lovat Scouts, RA units of coast defence, Heavy and Light AA, RE LofC units and Works units. Reference http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30071927
BRITISH OVERSEAS GARRISON FAEROE ISLANDS FORCE FORMATION SIGN A scarce printed unused formation sign. An oyster-catcher in natural colours (black and white with yellow beak and legs) on a black rock on a background divided horizontally dark blue below (sea) and light blue above (sky). This example facing left. Reference Cole page 106 The oyster-catcher (tjaldur) was the national emblem of the Faroes. These islands in the North Atlantic were occupied by British forces in 1940 to forestall any attempt by Germany to establish a base there that could threaten the UK's sea communications. Force HQ was at Thorshaven. The original garrison comprised the Lovat Scouts, RA units of coast defence, Heavy and Light AA, RE LofC units and Works units. Reference http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30071927
BRITISH OVERSEAS GIBRALTAR GARRISON FORMATION SIGN A yellow key, picked out in black, upright, on a red ground. Reference Cole 106 The badge is taken from the arms of Malta and is representative of the 'key to the Mediterranean'. This badge was worn by Fortress HQ staff and the Garrison troops other than artillery. Engineers also had their own badge but it is not known whether this was worn in addition to or in place of the main garrison badge.
BRITISH OVERSEAS SINGAPORE DISTRICT FORMATION SIGN A fine printed cloth formation sign. Yellow lion and tree on green background outlined in black. Reference Waring 431
BRITISH OVERSEAS SINGAPORE DISTRICT FORMATION SIGNS A fine facing pair of printed cloth formation signs. Yellow lion and tree on green background outlined in black. Reference Waring 431
BRITISH RED CROSS MEDAL 1937 PROFICIENCY CHEMICAL WARFARE A fine gilt & enamel British Red Cross medal with Chemical Warfare bar 1937, made by J R Gaunt London brooch fixing. D. Meyrick 1125.
BRITISH RED CROSS MEDAL ANTI GAS TRAINING 1939 & AIR RAID PRECAUTION 1942 3 YEARS SERVICE A fine gilt & enamel British Red Cross medal 3 years service. ARP Air Raid Precaution bar 1942 and Anti Gas training bar. No 32097 to reverse.
BRITISH RED CROSS MEDAL PROFICIENCY A fine gilt & enamel British Red Cross medal, made by J R Gaunt London brooch fixing. In original box, named and numbered.
BRITISH REINFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTRE [INDIA] FORMATION SIGN A good scarce red rectangle printed with a British Bulldog superimposed on a yellow five point star. Orgonization set up for the training of British reinforcements in India. Reference Cole page 147
BRITISH TROOPS BAHRAIN FORMATION SIGN A fine printed example of the white Arabic letters on a red square. [Slightly faded by the sun]
BRITISH TROOPS MALTA GARRISON FORMATION SIGN A fine printed formation sign.
BRITISH TROOPS PERSIA & IRAQ FORMATION SIGN A fine printed formation sign, some glue residue to reverse. red elephants head on a blue background worn by troops of "Pai-Force". The badge's elephant emblem is said to be a reference to the first commander of Persia and Iraq Command, General (later Field Marshal) Sir Henry Maitland Wilson, whose nickname was 'Jumbo'. (Another elephant badge was created for 9th Army, the formation Wilson commanded immediately before going to PAIC). The badge was also worn by British Troops Iraq. (Cole, page 21). Although Persia and Iraq were both nominally independent neutral countries they were firmly within the British sphere of interest because of their oilfields. Thus the pro-German rebellion in Iraq in June 1941 and the concern about German influence in Persia in August 1941 both resulted in British military intervention. Additionally, by the end of 1941 there were very real concerns that the German advance in Southern Russia could lead to an invasion of the oil producing regions from the north. It became clear that detailed attention would need to be paid to the defence of this large, remote and wholly undeveloped area. Persia and Iraq were at various times the responsibility of Middle East and India Commands but neither Commander-in-Chief could pay sufficient attention to this remote northern flank after the German successes in the Western Desert and the Japanese invasions in the East. As a result, in August 1942, Churchill ordered that a separate command be set up to deal with this exposed northern flank. Persia and Iraq Command (PAIC) under General Wilson was opened on 15 September 1942 in Baghdad. The command took over the fighting troops in the area, formed as 10th Army from the troops used to deal with the Iraqi rebellion, and in addition all the base and Line of Communication forces which had their HQs in Basra. Although the command never became operational it was responsible for a massive logstics effort in creating roads, railways and water transport facilities. This would have enabled any fighting troops to be supplied but in the event its main function was the provision of a supply route for war material to Russia. Some five million tons were eventually sent over routes that largely had to be made from scratch.
BRITISH TROOPS SIAM FORMATION SIGN [OVERSEAS FORCE] A fine scarce printed formation sign. Siamese ceremonial dancer in black silhouette on yellow background. Reference Howard Cole page 109
BRITISH TROOPS SIAM FORMATION SIGN [OVERSEAS FORCE] A fine scarce printed formation sign. Siamese ceremonial dancer in black silhouette on yellow background. Reference Howard Cole page 109. Some glue residue to reverse.
BRITISH TROOPS SIAM FORMATION SIGN [OVERSEAS FORCE] A fine scarce unused printed formation sign. Siamese ceremonial dancer in black silhouette on yellow background. Reference Howard Cole page 109.
BRITISH UNION OF FASCISTS [BLACK SHIRTS] 1st PATTERN LAPEL BADGE A fine first pattern badge, with button hole fixing and J R Gaunt London to reverse. http://thebritishfascists.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/british-fascisti-pin-badges.html The British Fascisti was Britain's first and largest Fascist party. It was founded in May 1923 by Rotha Lintorn-Orman. The first London headquarters was at 71 Elm Park Gardens, Kensington, SW1. Lintorn-Orman was the grandaughter of a Field Marshall and a member of the landed gentry. Her wealthy mother gave her £50,000 to get the party started and paid her a monthly allowance. During the first world war Lintorn-Orman served with the Women's Reserve Ambulance.
BRITISH UNION OF FASCISTS [BLACK SHIRTS] 2nd PATTERN LAPEL BADGE A rare original 2nd pattern circa 1920s silver plated black enamel badge, the reverse with maker's details "Gaunt London". Unusual on reverse, on the reverse "registration applied for". 25 mm dia
BRITISH WEST INDIES REGIMENT OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine Kings crown Officers bronze example with two blade fixings to the reverse.With maker plate Firmin London on reverse of crown.
BRITISH WEST INDIES REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine Kings crown Officers bronze example with two blade fixings to the reverse.With maker plate Firmin London on reverse of crown.
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE BATTALION CAP BADGE A fine brass metal cap badge, with slider to reverse. Reference Gaylor Plate 21A and Reference KK Vol 2 item 1737 page 153. The 1st and 2nd Bucks Battalions saw active service during the First World War, the 1st serving in France and Italy, and the 2nd in France, where it took heavy casualties at Fromelles in July 1916. In the Second World War the 1st Bucks Battalion gallantry defended Hazebrouck during the retreat to Dunkirk in May 1940 and, reconstituted, acted as part of a Beach Group on SWORD Beach during the Normandy landings in June 1944 and then as 'T' (Target) Force seizing important German research installations.
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE BATTALION CAP BADGE A fine brass metal cap badge, with slider to reverse. Reference Gaylor Plate 21A and Reference KK Vol 2 item 1737 page 153. The 1st and 2nd Bucks Battalions saw active service during the First World War, the 1st serving in France and Italy, and the 2nd in France, where it took heavy casualties at Fromelles in July 1916. In the Second World War the 1st Bucks Battalion gallantry defended Hazebrouck during the retreat to Dunkirk in May 1940 and, reconstituted, acted as part of a Beach Group on SWORD Beach during the Normandy landings in June 1944 and then as 'T' (Target) Force seizing important German research installations.
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE BATTALION OR's CAP BADGE A good die stamped blackened brass example, with slider to the reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1737 page 153
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE BATTALION WW2 PLASTIC CAP BADGE An excellent plastic economy issue cap badge with two blade fixings to reverse.
BUFFS EAST KENT OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine Officers cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse.
BUFFS ROYAL EAST KENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE & COLLAR SET A fine Officers silver plate set. All have two loops to reverse. Both facing collars have "P" for plate and one has J R Gaunt London to reverse.
BULLION MARKSMEN [RIFLE] PROFICIENCY ARM BADGE A fine padded proficiency bullion arm badge 1903.
BURMA RIFLES CAP BADGE A fine Indian cast cap badge, with two loop type fixings to reverse.
BURMA STAR ASSOCIATION Kings Crown Gilt & enamel lapel badge Maker JR Gaunt London to reverse. And smaller button hole badge.
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A fine all brass shoulder title with two loops to reverse and backing plate.
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY OTC CAP BADGE A scarce Officers Training Corps smaller version in bronze, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2246 page 183
CAMBRIDGESHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine scarce die stamped bi metal example. Missing the "E" from title scroll. Slider to the reverse.
CAMBRIDGESHIRE REGIMENT PLASTIC ECONOMY CAP BADGE A very scarce WW2 Plastic cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse. Good condition, see photos.
CAMBRIDGESHIRE REGIMENT PLASTIC ECONOMY CAP BADGE A very scarce WW2 Plastic cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse. Good condition, see photos.
CAMERON HIGHLANDERS PART OF THE ORKNEY & SHETLAND DEFENCE FORCES COMBINATION A fine three part shoulder combination.
CAMERON HIGHLANDERS SWEETHEART Mother of pearl & enamel with brooch fixing to reverse, with small hole on right hand side. See photos. 28mm dia.
CAMERON HIGHLANDERS WHITE FACED SWEETHEART WW1 White faced Enamel Sweetheart with brooch fixing to reverse.
CAMERON HIGHLANDERS WW2 PLASTIC CAP BADGE An excellent plastic economy issue cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse. Maker Stanley Walsall to reverse.
CAMERONIANS SCOTTISH RIFLES ANODISED CAP BADGE Cameronians Anodised cap badge, with two loops to reverse.
CAMERONIANS SCOTTISH RIFLES SERGENTS CAP BADGE. A scarce fine white metal sergeant's cap badge with two loops to reverse. Measures aprox 78 mm across, thats 12 mm larger than other ranks. Reference Gaylor plate 11 D text p 35
CANADA CLOTH WW 2 [SLIP ON PAIR] SHOULDER TITLES A fine pair of unused condition Slip on shoulder titles.
CANADA GENERAL SERVICE WW1 CAP BADGE A fine uncleaned brass example,with two loops to reverse.
CANADA MILITIA VICTORIAN 1873-79 BUTTON A fine scarce early issue brass Militia button, with Smith & Wright Birmingham to reverse.
CANADA NATIONALITY [PAIR] SHOULDER TITLES A fine pair of woven Nationality shoulder titles.
CANADA WW2 WOVEN CLOTH TITLE A fine woven cloth title, on part of battledress sleeve.
CANADIAN 136th INFANTRY BATTALION [DURHAM] CAP BADGE A fine brass CEF WW1 cap badge, with two loops to reverse.Item looks as if its been lacquered. Reference Babin
CANADIAN 138TH BATTALION CANADIAN INFANTRY CAP BADGE All brass Kings crown badge with two loops to reverse.138th Infantry Battalion Edmonton Battalion.With 2 loops to the reverse. Babin Ref No E138
CANADIAN 140th INFANTRY BATTALION CAP BADGE A copper bronzed brass cap badge to the 140th Infantry Battalion, [new Brunswick Regiment] with two loops to the reverse. Reference Babin Ref No E140 CEF WW1
CANADIAN 148TH MONTREAL BATTALION WW1 CEF CAP BADGE. A fine scarce Canadian 148th Montreal cap badge with two loops to reverse and some verdigris around loops. Reference Babin Ref No E148
CANADIAN 150th INFANTRY BATTALION CAP BADGE A brass WW1 CEF cap badge to the 150th Infantry Battalion [Carabiniers Mont - Royal] , with two loops to the reverse. Item looks as if its been lacquered. Reference Babin Ref No E150.
CANADIAN 166th BATTALION QUEENS OWN RIFLES OF CANADA OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine Bronze 166th Battalion Officers cap badge [Toronto] with two loops to reverse. WW1 Canadian Expeditionary Force.
CANADIAN 170th INFANTRY BATTALION [Mississauga Horse] CAP BADGE The Royal Regiment of Canada WW I brass C.E.F. Cap badge with two loops to the reverse worn by the 170th.Overseas [Mississauga Horse] Battalion. The unicorn and motto scrolls with number and full title with a scroll,Canada,below, all on a maple leaf. Item looks as if its been lacquered.
CANADIAN 173rd INFANTRY BATTALION [HIGHLANDERS] CAP BADGE A brass WW1 CEF cap badge to the 173rd Infantry Battalion Canadian Highlanders,with two loops to the reverse. Reference Babin Ref No E173
CANADIAN 188TH [PRINCE ALBERT SASKATCHEWAN] CAP BADGE Canadian 188th Prince Albert Saskatchewan Battalion, [64th Field Battery]. WW1 CEF cap badge. A good scarce die stamped bronzed brass example, with two loops to the reverse.
CANADIAN 18th INFANTRY BATTALION [WESTERN ONTARIO] COLLAR BADGE A fine die struck WW1 example with two loops to reverse
CANADIAN 213th INFANTRY BATTALION [TORONTO AMERICAN] C.E.F CAP BADGE A fine brass, copper like example with two loops to reverse and maker Ellis Babin Ref No E213
CANADIAN 49th INFANTRY BATTALION COLLAR BADGE A fine cast brass collar badge with brooch fixing to reverse. With Gaunt Maker to reverse.
CANADIAN AIRBOURNE REGIMENT / ARMY SPECIAL SERVICE FORCE BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN / PATCH A fine scarce post WW2 woven formation patch. Reference; https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Special_Service_Force
CANADIAN ARMED FORCES ADMINISTRATION E11R CAP BADGE A fine gilt & enamel cap badge with slider to reverse.
CANADIAN ARMED FORCES LOGISTICS E11R [34 SERVICE BATTALION] CAP BADGE A fine git & enamel cap badge with maker William Scully on slider to reverse. Formed in 1972. 34 Canadian Service Battalion (34 Cdn Svc Bn) is a Reserve unit in the Canadian Army. Its primary mandate is to provide the logistics services (supply, rations, weapon and vehicle maintenance, transportation, resource management, etc) required to support the combat units of 34 Canadian Brigade Group, so that they can remain operational and accomplish their missions.
CANADIAN CANADA THE LEGION OF FRONTIERSMEN SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title,with two loop fixings to reverse. Circa.1929-1939
CANADIAN CEF 253rd QUEENS UNIVERSITY OVERSEAS HIGHLAND BATTALION CAP BADGE A scarce gilding metal cap badge, with two loop fixings to reverse. The 253rd (University Highland) Battalion, CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Based in Kingston, Ontario, the unit began recruiting in mid-autumn of 1916, primarily among university students from throughout Canada. After sailing to England in May 1917, the unit was absorbed by the 5th Reserve Battalion, CEF later that month. The 253rd (University Highland) Battalion, CEF had one Officer Commanding: Lieut-Col. P. G. C. Campbell. Disbanded in 1920 As part of the Princess of Wales Regt during the outbreak of World War I in 1914, resulted in a response by members of the regiment that was quite remarkable. Very quickly a contingent of 80 men was formed under Captain George T. Richardson, (for whom George Richardson Stadium in Kingston is named—he became the PWOR’s first officer fatality) and sent to the 2nd (Eastern Ontario Regiment) Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF), of the 1st Canadian Division, which was part of Canada’s First Contingent. At the same time, the 21st Battalion, CEF was formed in Kingston, under the Commanding Officer of the PWOR, Lieutenant-Colonel St Pierre Hughes. The PWOR also contributed officers and men to the 59th, 146th, and 253rd Battalions, CEF. WW1 Mount Sorrel Somme, 1916, '18 Flers–Courcelette Thiepval Ancre Heights Arras, 1917, '18 Vimy, 1917 Hill 70 Ypres, 1917 Passchendaele Amiens Scarpe, 1918 Drocourt–Quéant Hindenburg Line Canal du Nord Cambrai, 1918 Pursuit to Mons France and Flanders, 1915–18
CANADIAN E11R CHAPLIN GILT & ENAMEL CAP BADGE An excellent E11R gilt & enamel cap badge, with slider to reverse.
CANADIAN FIRST HUSSARS WW2 CAP BADGE A fine scarce gilding metal cap badge, with two replacement loop fixings to reverse. The Canadian Armoured Corps (CAC) was raised in August 1940 and the 1st Hussars found themselves organised within it. In spring of 1941, 1st Hussars, now the 6th Canadian Armoured Regiment (1st Hussars) (6 CAR), became part of the 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade, which departed to England in October 1941. The regiment took up residence in Aldershot where they continued their training. In early 1942, 6 CAR received some M3 Lee tanks and Canadian Ram Mk. Is and IIs. The Hussars remained a part of 1 CAB until January 1943, when they were reorganised into the 3rd Canadian Army Tank Brigade along with The Fort Garry Horse and the Sherbrooke Fusilier Regiment. In July 1943, 3 CATB was re-designated the 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade (2CAB), a designation which remained until the end of the war. 6 CAR continued training in the village of Elstead in southern England before moving to Combined Operations Training Centre in Inverary, Scotland where they prepared for an Amphibious assault. In December 1943, the First Hussars were introduced to "Duplex Drive" (DD for short) tanks. Initially the regiment was trained on the Valentine DD, until it was re-equipped with the M4A4 Sherman DD and Sherman Vc "Firefly" in April 1944. D-Day and Normandy The DD tanks of the 1st Hussars were amongst the allied forces to come ashore in Normandy. The Hussars were to support the infantry landing on the western half of Juno Beach. At 07:15, 19 tanks of 'B' Squadron launched their Sherman V DDs from their landing-craft into the English Channel some 4000 meters from shore of Nan Green Beach. Of 'B' Squadron's 19 tanks, 15 made it to shore ahead of the Regina Rifles, whom they were tasked to support.
CANADIAN FORCES NAVAL OPERATIONS E11R CAP BADGE A fine gilt & enamel cap badge with slider to reverse, and maker William Scully.Slider has been re attached.
CANADIAN FORESTRY 238th BATTALION WW1 CEF CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped brass example. Two loops to the reverse. Reference Babin E- 238 plate 11
CANADIAN GRENADIERS GUARDS CAP BADGE 1920-45 PATTERN. All brass cap badge with east, west lugs to reverse. The Grenadier Guards is the second most senior and oldest infantry regiment in the Reserve Force of the Canadian Forces.
CANADIAN HASTINGS & PRINCE EDWARD REGIMENT CAP BADGE Cast gilding metal with two lugs that are bent over to reverse, with blue velvet on. As it was once glued to a framed board.
CANADIAN LAKE SUPERIOR REGIMENT WW2 CAP BADGE A good post 1922 die stamped bi-metal example, with two loops to the reverse.
CANADIAN MILITARY ENGINEERS E11R CAP BADGE An excellent gilt & enamel cap badge with slider to reverse. The Canadian Military Engineers (CME) is the military engineer branch of the Canadian Forces. The branch's component within the Canadian Army is The Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers (RCE; French: Corps du Génie royal canadien).
CANADIAN TORONTO SCOTTISH ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH The Toronto Scottish Regiment was raised on July 1, 1915, as the 75th (Mississauga) Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, by Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel Beckett. Within three weeks more than 1,500 personnel had been recruited. By March 1916 the battalion was fully trained and sailed for Liverpool. Over 5,500 soldiers served in the battalion during the First World War, of whom 1,049 were killed, including Lieutenant-Colonel Beckett. The 75th Battalion CEF was awarded 16 Battle Honours, and Captain Bellenden Hutcheson, the Medical Officer, won the Victoria Cross. In 1921 the regiment was renamed The Toronto Scottish Regiment by the commanding officer of the day, Lieutenant-Colonel Colin Harbottle, CMG, DSO, VD.
CANADIAN TORONTO SCOTTISH WW2 GLENGARRY BADGE A good post 1923 die stamped white metal example, with two loops to the reverse. Loops are bent in slightly. They were used to glue to framed board, on velvet.
CANADIAN TORONTO SCOTTISH WW2 GLENGARRY BADGE A good post 1923 die stamped white metal example, with two loops to the reverse. Reference D Mazeas M166.
CANADIAN WW2 LE REGIMENT DE MAISONNEUVE CAP BADGE. A fine bi metal WW2 cap badge, with two loops to reverse. The regiment mobilized Le Régiment de Maisonneuve, CASF, on 1 September 1939. It embarked for Great Britain on 24 August 1940. It was redesignated as the 1st Battalion, Le Régiment de Maisonneuve, CASF, on 7 November 1940. 17 On 7 July 1944, the battalion landed in France as part of the 5th Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Infantry Division. It suffered heavy casualties in the Battle of the Scheldt, and was notably depleted by the time of the Battle of Walcheren Causeway. The unit recovered during the winter and was again in action during the Rhineland fighting and the final weeks of the war, taking part in the final campaigns in northern Netherlands, the Battle of Groningen, and the final attacks on German soil. The overseas battalion was disbanded on 15 December 1945.
CANADIAN WW2 ROYAL HAMILTON LIGHT INFANTRY [WENTWORTH REGIMENT] CAP BADGE A fine bi metal Kings Crown post 1939 cap badge, with two loops and blow holes to reverse. Originally started in Ontario on 11 December 1862 as the 13th Battalion Volunteer Militia (Infantry), Canada. The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry on 15 March 1927. On 15 December 1936, it amalgamated with the headquarters and three companies of the Wentworth Regiment and was redesignated as the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (Wentworth Regiment). It was redesignated as the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion, the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (Wentworth Regiment) on 7 November 1940 and as the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (Wentworth Regiment) on 31 December 1945.
CANADIAN [The Royal Regina Rifles] CAP BADGE A Queen`s E11R crown Blackened cap badge with sprung slider to reverse.
CANFORD SCHOOL OTC OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS CAP BADGE A fine scarce chromed cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Canford School is situated in Wimbourne Dorset. The Manor was purchased from Lord Wimborne and in May 1923 Canford School was founded. The main building, which forms the nucleus of the school was designed by Edward Blore and later by Sir Charles Barry in the early and mid 19th century. It is Grade 1 listed. And is still a school to this day.
CARDIFF BATTALION CAP BADGE 16th Bn. Welsh Regiment ‘Cardiff Pals’ WW1 badge. Brass example reference (KK 1150) 16th (Service) Bn (Cardiff City) raised by Lord Mayor November 1914. Landed in France December 1915; disbanded 7.2.18 in France. Service wear. Uncleaned with two loops to reverse.
CATERING / COOK TRADE ARM BADGE PRINTED A scarce printed WW2 arm badge.
CATTERICK GARRISON FORMATION SIGN A fine woven red & white rose on a green square.
CATTERICK GARRISON [PAIR] FORMATION SIGNS A fine scarce pair of woven red & white rose on a green square.
CENTRAL MIDLAND DISTRICT WW2 EASTERN COMMAND FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce 2nd pattern printed formation sign. Reference Cole page 104. The formation sign is of a 'lobster-tail' English Civil War-period helmet in black and white superimposed over crossed swords and pike, also in black and white, on a red rectangle.
CENTRAL MIDLAND DISTRICT WW2 EASTERN COMMAND FORMATION SIGNS A fine facing pair of scarce 2nd pattern printed formation sign. Reference Cole page 104. The formation sign is of a 'lobster-tail' English Civil War-period helmet in black and white superimposed over crossed swords and pike, also in black and white, on a red rectangle.
CHARTERED SOCIETYof MASSEUSES & MEDICAL GYMNASTS BADGE The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), is the professional body and trade union for physiotherapists in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1894, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy has grown to become the profession's largest membership organisation with more than 53,000 members. Queen Mary was royal patron from 1916 until her death in 1953, when Queen Elizabeth II became royal patron. Enamel Badge with brooch fixing to reverse. Maker Barnard Heddon Street. Number 11937
CHARTERHOUSE [GODALMING SURREY] OTC CAP BADGE A fine Officer training Corps cap badge, interesting two part construction with three blow holes & two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2524 page 193
CHEMICAL WARFARE TROOPS OF THE ROYAL ENGINEERS FORMATION SIGN A Scarce WW II wool/felt formation sign of the green,yellow and red strips worn by the Chemical Warfare Troops of the Royal Engineers.
CHESHIRE EARL OF CHESTERS. I.Y FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine good condition short lived Cheshire Imperial Yeomanry feild service cap. Red crown & body. Dark blue peak & flap, with sliver piping to flap some service wear,no moth. Maker Hobson & Sons of Lexington London. By virtue of an army order of April 1901, the entire Yeomanry was designated Imperial Yeomanry and this title was kept until the formation of the Territorial Force in 1908, when the Imperial was dropped. Cap badge Reference Kipling & King Vol 1 item 1312 page 339
CHESHIRE REGIMENT ECONOMY ISSUE PLASTIC CAP BADGE A fine economy issue plastic cap badge with two blade fixings to reverse.
CHESHIRE REGIMENT FACING PAIR COLLAR BADGES A fine facing pair of brass other ranks collar badges, both with two loops to reverse.
CHESHIRE REGIMENT FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine blue field service cap, with beige crown. Bi metal cap badge, with blow holes to reverse. Two general service buttons to front.
CHESHIRE REGIMENT GOLD SWEETHEART BROOCH An excellent cased 9 ct yellow & white Gold & enamel sweetheart brooch. Made by H M The Queens Goldsmith & Crown Jewellers Garrard & Co Ltd 112 Regents Street W.London. Even the pin is hallmarked, with locking pin, an excellent brooch in original case. Case is complete but worse for wear. Pin is 53 mm long
CHESHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of Officers Silver / Gilt collar badges, both with two loops to reverse.
CHESHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS FIELD SERVICE CAP BADGE A mint Silver, Gilt & green enamel, two part construction, with two long loops to reverse. Smaller type.
CHESHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS FIELD SERVICE CAP BADGE A mint Officers Silver plate Gilt & enamel, two part construction, smaller type cap badge, with two long loops and "P" for silver plate to reverse.
CHESHIRE REGIMENT OR`s CAP BADGE A good post 1922 die stamped bi metal cap badge. Slider to the reverse . Reference KK Vol 1 item
CHESHIRE REGIMENT OR`s CAP BADGE A bi metal example of a Cheshire regiment cap badge with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1987
CHESHIRE REGIMENT OR`s CAP BADGE A fine bi metal cap badge, with slider to reverse.
CHESHIRE REGIMENT WW1 CAP BADGE A fine bi metal cap badge, with slider and blow holes to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 621 page 185
CHESHIRE VOLUNTEER REGIMENT WW1 VTC CAP BADGE A fine scarce WW1 brass cap badge, with two loops to reverse.
CHESHIRE VOLUNTEER REGIMENT WW1 VTC CAP BADGE A fine scarce WW1 brass cap badge, with two loops to reverse.
CHESHIRE YEOMANRY COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of bi metal collar badges, with blow holes and two loops to reverse of each. Both same size, photo a little decieving as one closer than the other.
CHRISTS HOSPITAL OTC ANODISED CAP BADGE A good scarce anodised aluminium example, with two loops to the reverse
CITY OF LONDON SCHOOL OTC CAP BADGE An excellent blackened brass example with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2609 page 205
CITY OF LONDON SCHOOL OTC CAP BADGE An excellent blackened brass example with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2609 page 205
CITY OF LONDON SCHOOL OTC SHOULDER TITLE A fine all brass, was blackened, with four loops to reverse.
CITY OF LONDON VOLUNTEER REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine scarce cap badge, with two loops and J R Gaunt London makers plate to reverse. Appears to be very dirty gilding / brass, but looks bronze. Possibally Officers, uncleaned. Reference K & K Vol1 item 1645 page 403
CITY OF LONDON YEOMANRY [Rough riders] CAP BADGE The City of London Yeomanry had originally been formed in 1900 as the 20th Battalion, Imperial Yeomanry, and designated for service in the Second Boer War. The battalion's adopted nickname of the "Rough Riders" was taken from the US cavalry regiment that fought in the Spanish–American War. An additional battalion, the 22nd Rough Riders, was then formed in 1901, when the 20th Battalion was disbanded and the new regiment was formed from Boer War veterans and named the 1st County of London (Rough Riders) Imperial Yeomanry. An excellent scarce die stamped bi-metal example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1360 page 345
CITY OF LONDON YEOMANRY [Rough riders] CAP BADGE Bi-metal badge with 2 loops to reverse. Sealed 1949. Unissued in mint condition. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2321 page 135
CITY OF LONDON YEOMANRY [Rough riders] CAP BADGE The City of London Yeomanry had originally been formed in 1900 as the 20th Battalion, Imperial Yeomanry, and designated for service in the Second Boer War. The battalion's adopted nickname of the "Rough Riders" was taken from the US cavalry regiment that fought in the Spanish–American War. An additional battalion, the 22nd Rough Riders, was then formed in 1901, when the 20th Battalion was disbanded and the new regiment was formed from Boer War veterans and named the 1st County of London (Rough Riders) Imperial Yeomanry. An excellent scarce die stamped bi-metal example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1360 page 345
CITY OF LONDON YEOMANRY [Rough riders] CAP BADGE A near mint scarce bi metal cap badge with a slider to reverse. The City of London Yeomanry had originally been formed in 1900 as the 20th Battalion, Imperial Yeomanry, and designated for service in the Second Boer War. The battalion's adopted nickname of the "Rough Riders" was taken from the US cavalry regiment that fought in the Spanish–American War. An additional battalion, the 22nd Rough Riders, was then formed in 1901, when the 20th Battalion was disbanded and the new regiment was formed from Boer War veterans and named the 1st County of London (Rough Riders) Imperial Yeomanry. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1360 page 345
CITY OF LONDON YEOMANRY [Rough riders] CAP BADGE A fine scarce bi metal cap badge with a slider to reverse. Originally with two loops. Good old badge. The City of London Yeomanry had originally been formed in 1900 as the 20th Battalion, Imperial Yeomanry, and designated for service in the Second Boer War. The battalion's adopted nickname of the "Rough Riders" was taken from the US cavalry regiment that fought in the Spanish–American War. An additional battalion, the 22nd Rough Riders, was then formed in 1901, when the 20th Battalion was disbanded and the new regiment was formed from Boer War veterans and named the 1st County of London (Rough Riders) Imperial Yeomanry. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1360 page 345
CITY OF LONDON YEOMANRY [ROUGH RIDERS] FIELD SERVICE CAP BADGE A fine bi metal other ranks,field service cap badge/collar. With two long loops to reverse.
CITY OF LONDON YEOMANRY, ROUGH RIDERS POST 1908 OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A very scarce mint Officers bronze City of London Yeomanry, Rough Riders post 1908 OSD cap badge Die-stamped bronze with detachable backing plate. K &K 1484) Blades VGC
CITY OF NORWICH VOLUNTEERS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine Officers Bronze cap badge, with brooch fixing to reverse. Excellent condition.
CIVIL DEFENCE ARM BAND A fine printed Civil Defense Arm Band.
CIVIL DEFENCE CORPS [WELFARE] ARM BAND A fine Kings crown cloth woven arm band.
CIVIL DEFENCE CORPS [WELFARE] ARM BAND A fine E11R woven cloth arm band
CIVIL DEFENCE E11R ARM BADGE A woven E11R post 1953 arm badge. The Civil Defence Service was disbanded on 2 May 1945. On June 10, 1945, before His Majesty King George VI, a farewell parade with representatives of all the Civil Defence Services from across Great Britain took place in Hyde Park, London. Many of the duties of the service were later revived as part of the Civil Defence Corps in 1949.
CIVIL NURSING RESERVE SILVER BADGE A fine Second World War period 'Civil Nursing Reserve' home front silver badge inlaid with red and blue enamel, the reverse stamped in relief "Sterling Silver" and with maker's details "H.W.M" (H.W.Miller Birmingham).
CIVIL SERVICE RIFLES [Prince of Wales Own] ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine scarce gilding metal & enamel sweetheart brooch. 1798 to 1921. 32 mm x 30 mm
CIVILIAN MILITARY GOVERNMENT OFFICERS SLIP ON EPAULET A fine scarce Yellow on green slip on epaulet.
CLASS "A" ARMY OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOL ARM TRADE BADGE A fine Embroidered cloth achievement badge Class "A" for the Army Outward Bound School, worn on the right forearm, the badge comprises a circular base of khaki wool embroidered with the letter "A" in centre in yellow and encircled by a laurel wreath in green, inscription "ARMY OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOL" is embroidered black on red.
CLASS "C" ARMY OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOL ARM TRADE BADGE A fine Embroidered cloth achievement badge Class "C" for the Army Outward Bound School, worn on the right forearm, the badge comprises a circular base of khaki wool embroidered with the letter "C" in centre in yellow and encircled by a laurel wreath in green, inscription "ARMY OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOL" is embroidered black on red. Some glue or tape to reverse.
CLIFTON COLLEGE [BRISTOL] OTC CAP BADGE A fine scarce die stamped gilding metal example. College Arms and motto "Spiritus In Tus Alit". Two loop fixings to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2529 page 193
COLDSREAM GUARDS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine sliver & enamel Officers cap badge. Maker J&Co to reverse. No hallmark. 54 mm high
COLDSTREAM GUARDS ALBERT SHAKO PLATE 1845 to 1855 PATTERN A fine very scarce short lived due to suitability, other ranks Prince Albert Shako plate in brass with 2 iron loops to reverse and two peice construction. The oldest regiment in the Regular Army in continuous active service, originating in Coldstream, Scotland in 1650 when General George Monck founded the regiment. It is one of two regiments of the Household Division that can trace its lineage to the New Model Army, the other being the Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons). During the Crimean War, The Coldstream Regiment started with this pattern during the battle of Alma. But was found unsuitable for wear in engagements and the forage cap worn invariably by troops at Inkerman, Sevastopol / remainder of campaign. On their return, four men of the regiment were awarded the newly instituted Victoria Cross. The regiment received its current name, The Coldstream Guards, in 1855.
COLDSTREAM GUARDS COLOUR SERGEANTS ARM BADGE A fine bullion arm badge. Coldstream Guards Cold War Period Colour Sergeant Arm Badge. A good original Elizabeth II period example, bullion slightly dulled.
COLDSTREAM GUARDS ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine scarce enamel sweetheart, with brooch fixing to reverse. 20 mm in height
COLDSTREAM GUARDS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A Stirling silver and enamel Officers E11R cap badge with two loops to reverse. Item in original Makers bag Firmin.
COLDSTREAM GUARDS OFFICERS CAP BADGE Stirling silver/enamel Officers cap badge, with maker Firmin and two long loops to reverse. Packet received in dated 2013
COLDSTREAM GUARDS OFFICERS HALLMARKED CAP BADGE A fine heavy 55mm high with maker J.R.G Gaunt Birmingham Hallmarked 1970 Silver & enamel cap badge. With two long loops to reverse.
COLDSTREAM GUARDS ORs FORAGE CAP BADGE A good die stamped gilded metal example cap badge with, two loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 901 page 25
COLDSTREAM GUARDS ORs FORAGE CAP BADGE A good die stamped gilded metal example cap badge with, two loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 901 page 25
COLDSTREAM GUARDS VALISE BADGE A brass valise badge to the Coldstream Guards, with two loops to the reverse.
COLDSTREAM GUARDS WW1 WHITE FACED ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH A very fine scarce WW1 White faced Enamel Sweetheart with brooch fixing to reverse.
COLDSTREAM GUARDS WW1 WHITE FACED ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH A very fine scarce WW1 White faced Enamel Sweetheart with brooch fixing to reverse.
COLDSTREAM GUARDS, LONDON DISTRICT FORMATION COMBINATION A fine woven formation combination. The other one is code 54233 post WW2 In September 1939, the district included the 1st and 2nd London Divisions, the 22nd Armoured Brigade, the Life Guards and Royal Horse Guards and five Guards infantry battalions.
COLDSTREAM GUARDS, LONDON DISTRICT FORMATION COMBINATION A fine woven formation combination. The other one is code 54232 post WW2 In September 1939, the district included the 1st and 2nd London Divisions, the 22nd Armoured Brigade, the Life Guards and Royal Horse Guards and five Guards infantry battalions.
COMBINED OPERATIONS COMMANDOS FACING PAIR SHOULDER BADGES A fine facing pair of WW II printed example of the well known red on blue tri-service formation sign, worn by Commando's and other Special Forces Troops in all theatres of war. The R.A.F. eagle,a "Tommy-Gun" and a Naval anchor. Combined Operations Headquarters was a department of the British War Office set up during Second World War to harass the Germans on the European continent by means of raids carried out by use of combined naval and army forces. Admiral of the Fleet Roger Keyes was the first director, from 17 July 1940 to 27 October 1941, replaced first by Lord Louis Mountbatten and then Major General Robert Laycock (October 1943 – 1947). The main forces used by Combined Operations were the Commandos.
COMBINED OPERATIONS COMMANDOS FACING PAIR SHOULDER BADGES A fine facing pair of modern woven examples, of the well known red on blue tri-service formation sign, worn by Commando's and other Special Forces Troops in all theatres of war. The R.A.F. eagle,a "Tommy-Gun" and a Naval anchor. Combined Operations Headquarters was a department of the British War Office set up during Second World War to harass the Germans on the European continent by means of raids carried out by use of combined naval and army forces. Admiral of the Fleet Roger Keyes was the first director, from 17 July 1940 to 27 October 1941, replaced first by Lord Louis Mountbatten and then Major General Robert Laycock (October 1943 – 1947). The main forces used by Combined Operations were the Commandos. Now worn by 148 Commando Special OP Battery Royal Artillery
COMBINED OPERATIONS COMMANDOS FORMATION SIGN WW II printed example of the well known red on blue tri-service formation sign, worn by Commando's and other Special Forces Troops in all theatres of war. The R.A.F. eagle,a "Tommy-Gun" and a Naval anchor. Item has been cut to the circle. Combined Operations Headquarters was a department of the British War Office set up during Second World War to harass the Germans on the European continent by means of raids carried out by use of combined naval and army forces. Admiral of the Fleet Roger Keyes was the first director, from 17 July 1940 to 27 October 1941, replaced first by Lord Louis Mountbatten and then Major General Robert Laycock (October 1943 – 1947). The main forces used by Combined Operations were the Commandos.
COMMANDO BRIGADE CLOTH FORMATION SIGN An embroidered formation sign to the Commando Brigade. Ref Cole No 331
COMRADES OF THE GREAT WAR LAPEL BADGE An enamel lapel badge to the comrades of the Great War. Numbered 142679. Original and a little rusty.
CONNAUGHT RANGERS CAP BADGE Kings crown Gilding/ brass cap badge with 2 north & south loops to reverse. Ref K&K Vol 1 item 696 page 193.
CONTROL COMMISION GERMANY OFFICERS CAP BADGE A good post WW2 die stamped Gilt Officers example, with two lugs to the reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2184 page 103
CONTROL COMMISION GERMANY OFFICERS CAP BADGE A good post WW2 die stamped uncleaned example, with two lugs to the reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2184 page 103
CONTROL COMMISION GERMANY OR's OFFICERS CAP BADGE A good post WW2 die stamped Gilt Officers example, with two lugs to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2184 page 103
CONTROL COMMISSION FOR GERMANY FORMATION SIGN A woven sign with shield-shaped cloth badge bearing a broad blue cross on a red shield with the letters 'CCG,' in yellow, intertwined on the centre of the blue cross. The badge is an adaptation of that for GHQ Troops 21 Army Group. It was adopted shortly after the cessation of hostilities in 1945. Reference Cole page 121
CONTROL COMMISSION GERMANY A good post WW2 die stamped Gilt Officers example, with slider to the reverse. Vgc. Ref KK Vol 2 item 2184 page 103
CORNWALL HOME GUARD 8th BATTALION [LIZARD] FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce unused WW II printed example of the pale green lizard on a black background. HQ Helston.
CORNWALL LIGHT INFANTRY CAP BADGE A fine die stamped white metal cap badge with slider to reverse.
CORNWALL LIGHT INFANTRY WW2 PLASTIC CAP BADGE A good scarce light grey moulded plastic example, with two blades to reverse. Made by A. Stanley & Sons, Walsall.
CORPS OF MILITARY ACCOUNTANTS FORAGE CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal but looks bronze forage cap badge, with two blade type loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1037 page 265
CORPS OF MILITARY POLICE PAIR SHOULDER TITLES A fine matching pair of WW2 brass shoulder titles, both with two loop fixings to reverse. 45 mm x 19 mm.
CORPS OF MILITARY POLICE SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title, with two loops to reverse.
CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS PLASTIC ECONOMY King George 6th WW2 plastic chocolate brown cap badge, with two blades to the reverse. Gc. Makers mark A. Stanley & Sons, Walsall. Ref KK Vol 2 item 2204 page 109.
COUNTY OF LONDON [SHARPSHOOTERS] YEOMANRY KINGS CROWN BLAZER BADGE A fine woven Kings Crown badge, with paper backing to reverse.
CROSSED HAMMER & PINCERS BULLION TRADE BADGE A fine gold bullion No 1 dress trade badge. 75 mm x 55 mm.
CYPRUS DISTRICT FORMATION SIGN Woven example of the two yellow lions on a green shield
CYPRUS REGIMENT CAP BADGE The Cyprus Regiment was created by the British Government during the Second World War, and made part of the British Army structure. It was mostly made up of volunteers from the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot inhabitants of Cyprus, but also included other Commonwealth nationalities. A brass cap badge to the Cyprus Regiment, with a slider to the reverse.
CYPRUS REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine scarce die stamped brass example worn circa 1940-46. Slider to the reverse. War raised 12th April 1940; disbanded 31st March 1950. post war served in Palestine.
CYRENAICA DISTRICT FORMATION SIGN. A fine printed Cyrenaica District printed Formation Sign. Reference Blandford Series Guido Rosignoli Plate 14
CYRENAICA DISTRICT FORMATION SIGN. An extremely rare printed formation sign, 1st pattern 1943.
DATED 1945 ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS CAP BADGE AND BERET. A fine dated 1945 & maker Kangol wear limited WW2 Armoured Corps Cap badge & Beret. In excellent condition. 7 quater size. The RAC was created on 4 April 1939, just before World War II started, by combining the cavalry wing (cavalry units that had mechanised), and the Royal Tank Corps (which was thereupon renamed the Royal Tank Regiment within the new corps). As the war went on, many other units became mechanised and joined this corps. In 1944, the RAC absorbed the Reconnaissance Corps.
DELHI DISTRICT WW2 FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce printed pattern formation sign. Reference Cole Page 118
DENSTONE COLLEGE STAFFS CAP BADGE An all gilding metal cap badge with slider to reverse. Reference K&K Vol 2 item 2535 page 193.
DERBYSHIRE REGIMENT VICTORIAN CAP BADGE An excellent Victorian bi metal example, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K 1 item 661 page 189. The 95th (Derbyshire) Regiment of Foot was formed in 1823 when the 95th Rifles were re designated as The Rifle Brigade. In 1881, during the Childers Reforms, it was united with the 45th Regiment of Foot to form the Sherwood Foresters.
DERBYSHIRE REGIMENT [ Sherwood Foresters] VICTORIAN CAP BADGE An excellent Victorian bi metal example, with two loops to reverse. Reference KK 1 item 661 page 189. The 95th (Derbyshire) Regiment of Foot was formed in 1823 when the 95th Rifles were re designated as The Rifle Brigade. In 1881, during the Childers Reforms, it was united with the 45th Regiment of Foot to form the Sherwood Foresters.
DERBYSHIRE REGIMENT [ Sherwood Foresters] VICTORIAN CAP BADGE An excellent Victorian bi metal example, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K 1 item 661 page 189. The 95th (Derbyshire) Regiment of Foot was formed in 1823 when the 95th Rifles were re designated as The Rifle Brigade. In 1881, during the Childers Reforms, it was united with the 45th Regiment of Foot to form the Sherwood Foresters.
DERBYSHIRE YEOMANRY [DRAGOONS] CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal cap badge, with two loops to revere. laurel spray replacing the Imperial, version. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1442 page 357
DERBYSHIRE YEOMANRY [DRAGOONS] ISSUE CAP BADGE A fine uncleaned for many years gilding metal issue cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1442 page 357.1908 spray of laurel version.
DEVON & DORSET ANODISED CAP BADGE A clean anodised cap badge with slider to reverse, with marker mark J R Gaunt Birmingham on slider. The Devonshire and Dorset Regiment, usually just known as the Devon and Dorsets, was an infantry regiment of the British Army formed in 1958 by the amalgamation of two county regiments, the Devonshire Regiment and the Dorset Regiment. In 2007 it was itself merged into The Rifles
DEVON & DORSET ANODISED CAP BADGE A clean anodised cap badge with slider to reverse, with marker mark Firmin on slider. The Devonshire and Dorset Regiment, usually just known as the Devon and Dorsets, was an infantry regiment of the British Army formed in 1958 by the amalgamation of two county regiments, the Devonshire Regiment and the Dorset Regiment. In 2007 it was itself merged into The Rifles
DEVON & DORSET CLOTH SHOULDER TITLES A pair of cloth woven shoulder titles to Devon & Dorset Regiment.
DEVON & DORSET CLOTH SLIP OVER SHOULDER TITLES Cloth Rank slip over, to the Devon & Dorset Regiment
DEVON & DORSET CLOTH SLIP OVER SHOULDER TITLES Cloth Rank slip over, to the Devon & Dorset Regiment
DEVON & DORSET CLOTH SLIP OVER SHOULDER TITLES Cloth Rank slip over, to the Devon & Dorset Regiment
DEVON & DORSET CLOTH SLIP OVER SHOULDER TITLES Cloth Rank slip over, to the Devon & Dorset Regiment
DEVON & DORSET CLOTH SLIP OVER SHOULDER TITLES Cloth Rank slip over, to the Devon & Dorset Regiment
DEVON & DORSET CLOTH SLIP OVER SHOULDER TITLES Cloth Rank slip over, to the Devon & Dorset Regiment
DEVON & DORSET REGIMENT FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine dark blue with yellow piping to flap, dark blue peak. Green body and crown, bi metal cap badge and two matching buttons. Excellent condition with no maker or moth.
DEVON & DORSET REGIMENT SHOULDER TILE A fine brass shoulder title with two loops to reverse. The Devonshire and Dorset Regiment, usually just known as the Devon and Dorsets, was an infantry regiment of the British Army formed in 1958 by the amalgamation of two county regiments, the Devonshire Regiment and the Dorset Regiment. In 2007 it was itself merged into The Rifles
DEVONSHIRE & DORSET REGIMENT OFFICER CAP BADGE A excellent mint three part construction, Officers Silver and Gilt cap badge, with two long loops to reverse. The Devonshire and Dorset Regiment, usually just known as the Devon and Dorsets, was an infantry regiment of the British Army formed in 1958 by the amalgamation of two county regiments, the Devonshire Regiment and the Dorset Regiment. In 2007 it was itself merged into The Rifles
DEVONSHIRE & DORSET REGIMENT OFFICER CAP BADGE A excellent mint three part construction, Officers Silver and Gilt cap badge, with two long loops to reverse. The Devonshire and Dorset Regiment, usually just known as the Devon and Dorsets, was an infantry regiment of the British Army formed in 1958 by the amalgamation of two county regiments, the Devonshire Regiment and the Dorset Regiment. In 2007 it was itself merged into The Rifles
DEVONSHIRE PAGRI BADGE Brass pagri badge with slide to reverse. As helmet plate centre but with long slide. Ref K&K Vol1 300 for hpc
DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT King's crown early pattern bi / metal cap badge with slider to the reverse. Exeter Castle to the centre of a crowned circlet bearing the title, on a multi-rayed star. Sealed in 1903 Ref KK Vol 2 item 602 page 55
DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A good die stamped bi metal cap badge, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 602 page 55
DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A Victorian bi metal cap badge with two loops to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 601 page 183
DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine bi metal example with a slider fixing to reverse. Reference KK Vol1 item 602 page183
DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT ECONOMY ISSUE PLASTIC CAP BADGE A fine Light bronze moulded Devonshire Regiment plastic cap badge with two blade fixings to reverse. Maker A Stanley Walsall to reverse.
DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT ECONOMY ISSUE PLASTIC CAP BADGE A fine Light bronze moulded Devonshire Regiment plastic cap badge with two blade fixings to reverse. Maker A Stanley Walsall to reverse.
DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE The photos don`t do this item any justice, the Gilt is really good, but doesn't show in numerous photos I've taken. A very fine scarce 1953-58 Silver, Gilt Officers cap badge, with two long loops to reverse.
DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine Officers Kings crown cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Gilt a little rubbed.
DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS [PAIR] COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of Silver, Gilt & Enamel Officers collar badges. Both with two loops to reverse and Maker J R Gaunt London late Jennens, with "S" to reverse.
DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLES A pair of Devon brass shoulder titles, with 2 Hex type lugs to the reverse of each Westlake Ref 851 plate 54
DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT VICTORIAN CAP BADGE A fine example of a Victorian bi metal cap badge with two loops to reverse. Reference K K Vol 1 item 601 page 183
DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT VICTORIAN CAP BADGE A fine example of a Victorian bi metal cap badge with two loops to reverse. Reference K K Vol 1 item 601 page 183
DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT WW1 ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good die stamped all brass example. Slider to the reverse.
DHM / 20 [DARLINGTON] WW2 DURHAM HOME GUARD DHM / 20 (Darlington) WW2 Durham Home Guard designation. Two part sewn together. Removed from uniform. Service wear.
DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS BORNEO [HQ, SPECIAL FORCES SAS] FORMATION SIGN A very scarce 1964-66 printed formation sign, of a Borneo white bellied sea eagle flying forward. Major General Walter Walker (DOBOPS) instigated operations code name "CLARET". Operation Claret was a long-running series of secretive cross-border raids conducted by British Commonwealth forces in Borneo from June 1964 to early 1966. These raids were undertaken by special forces—including the British Special Air Service, Australian Special Air Service Regiment, and New Zealand Special Air Service—as well as regular infantry. During the early phases of the conflict British Commonwealth and Malaysian troops had attempted only to control the border and to protect population centres from Indonesian attacks. However, by 1965 they had decided to take more aggressive action, crossing the border to obtain information and in "hot pursuit" of withdrawing Indonesian infiltrators. First approved in May 1965, later they were expanded to include cross-border ambushing in July. Claret was largely successful in gaining the initiative for the British Commonwealth forces before being suspended late in the war, inflicting significant casualties on the Indonesians and keeping them on the defensive on their side of the border. The operations were only publicly disclosed by Britain in 1974, whilst the Australian government did not officially acknowledge its involvement until 1996.
DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS BORNEO [HQ, SPECIAL FORCES SAS] FORMATION SIGN A very scarce 1964-66 printed formation sign, of a Borneo white bellied sea eagle flying forward. Major General Walter Walker (DOBOPS) instigated operations code name "CLARET". Operation Claret was a long-running series of secretive cross-border raids conducted by British Commonwealth forces in Borneo from June 1964 to early 1966. These raids were undertaken by special forces—including the British Special Air Service, Australian Special Air Service Regiment, and New Zealand Special Air Service—as well as regular infantry. During the early phases of the conflict British Commonwealth and Malaysian troops had attempted only to control the border and to protect population centres from Indonesian attacks. However, by 1965 they had decided to take more aggressive action, crossing the border to obtain information and in "hot pursuit" of withdrawing Indonesian infiltrators. First approved in May 1965, later they were expanded to include cross-border ambushing in July. Claret was largely successful in gaining the initiative for the British Commonwealth forces before being suspended late in the war, inflicting significant casualties on the Indonesians and keeping them on the defensive on their side of the border. The operations were only publicly disclosed by Britain in 1974, whilst the Australian government did not officially acknowledge its involvement until 1996.
DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS BORNEO [HQ, SPECIAL FORCES SAS] FORMATION SIGN A very scarce 1964-66 printed formation sign, of a Borneo white bellied sea eagle flying forward. Some paper and glue residue to reverse. Major General Walter Walker (DOBOPS) instigated operations code name "CLARET". Operation Claret was a long-running series of secretive cross-border raids conducted by British Commonwealth forces in Borneo from June 1964 to early 1966. These raids were undertaken by special forces—including the British Special Air Service, Australian Special Air Service Regiment, and New Zealand Special Air Service—as well as regular infantry. During the early phases of the conflict British Commonwealth and Malaysian troops had attempted only to control the border and to protect population centres from Indonesian attacks. However, by 1965 they had decided to take more aggressive action, crossing the border to obtain information and in "hot pursuit" of withdrawing Indonesian infiltrators. First approved in May 1965, later they were expanded to include cross-border ambushing in July. Claret was largely successful in gaining the initiative for the British Commonwealth forces before being suspended late in the war, inflicting significant casualties on the Indonesians and keeping them on the defensive on their side of the border. The operations were only publicly disclosed by Britain in 1974, whilst the Australian government did not officially acknowledge its involvement until 1996.
DORSESTSHIRE REGIMENT OR`S CAP BADGE A fine Dorsetshire Regiment Cap badge, with slider & maker Gladman & Norman, Spencer Street Birmingham to reverse.
DORSET BULLION BLAZER BADGE A fine bullion blazer badge, un-used condition.
DORSET OFFICERS CAP BADGE A mint Officers Silver,Gilt cap badge. A two part construction, with two long loops to reverse.
DORSET REGIMENT [FACING PAIR] COLLAR BADGES A fine facing white metal pair of collar badges, both with two loops to reverse. Reference Churchill page 173 fig 1079 as it appears to be a greyish silver finish, but possibly earlier.
DORSET VOLUNTEER REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine scarce VTC Kings Crown WWI brass cap badge with two loops and maker's plate Gaunt to reverse. Bearing the arms of Dorset County Council to centre. Ref K&K Vol1 1613
DORSET YEOMANRY CLOTH BERET BADGE A fine scarce E11R woven cloth Beret badge. 2 years in existence. In 1997, an Armoured Replacement Regiment was formed at Bovington and called 'The Dorset Yeomanry'. This new regiment did not inherit the lineage and battle honours of the Queen's Own Dorset Yeomanry. In 1999, this regiment was reduced to a single squadron, which became "A" Squadron of the Royal Wessex Yeomanry. The other squadrons of this regiment are formed by other old yeomanry regiments that had been reduced to the strength of one squadron: B (Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry) [RWY] Squadron C (Royal Gloucestershire Hussars) [RGH] Squadron D (Royal Devon Yeomanry) [RDY] Squadron
DORSET YEOMANRY OFFICERS ARMOURED SQUADRON CAP BADGE Silvered / gilt and enamel cap badge with 2 loops to reverse. Raised in 1996. Ref Hodges p352
DORSETSHIRE OFFICERS BRONZE Excellent example of an Officer's service dress bronze cap badge with maker J R Gaunt London on reverse of sphinx. 2 blades to reverse. Ref K&K Vol 1 item 651 page 189
DORSETSHIRE OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine Officers bronze cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse.
DORSETSHIRE REGIMENT An excellent bi metal cap badge to the Dorsetshire Regiment. With a slider to the reverse. The Castle & the key of Gibraltar. Ref KK Vol 1 item 651 page 189
DORSETSHIRE REGIMENT BULLION BLAZER BADGE A fine Gold bullion blazer badge to the Dorsetshire Regiment. Size 78mm diameter.
DORSETSHIRE REGIMENT BULLION BLAZER BADGE A fine gold bullion blazer badge to the Dorsetshire Regiment. Size 90 mm square.
DORSETSHIRE REGIMENT BULLION BLAZER BADGE A fine padded gold bullion blazer badge to the Dorsetshire Regiment. Size 100 mm square.
DORSETSHIRE REGIMENT BUTTON A fine silver plate 25mm button with marker Jennens & Co London to reverse.
DORSETSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A Bi metal cap badge to the Dorsetshire Regiment, with sider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 651 page 189
DORSETSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE An original bi metal cap badge with slider and blow holes to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 651 page 189
DORSETSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE An excellent bi metal cap badge to the Dorsetshire Regiment. With a slider to the reverse. The Castle & the key of Gibraltar. Ref KK Vol 1 item 651 page 189
DORSETSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE An excellent bi metal early example with Dorsetshire at the top. Reference K & K 1 item 650 page 189
DORSETSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE An excellent bi metal early example with Dorsetshire at the top. Reference K & K 1 item 650 page 189
DORSETSHIRE REGIMENT CLOTH PAGRI BADGE Dorsetshire Regiment Cloth Pagri Flash, embroidered yellow on green “LIV”. Good condition. 21/4" X 2"
DORSETSHIRE REGIMENT ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE All brass WW1 economy issue cap badge with slider to reverse. reference KK Vol 1 item 651 page 189
DORSETSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS BUTTON A fine Gilt Officers button.
DORSETSHIRE SWEETHEART BROOCH BADGE A fine Mother of pearl and enamel sweetheart brooch badge.
DORSETSHIRE YEOMANRY [Queens Own] HUSSARS ORs CAP BADGE A fine uncleaned gilding metal cap badge with slide to reverse. Scroll to the 'The Great War'. Ref K&K Vol 1 item 1445 page 357. The Queen's Own Dorset Yeomanry was a yeomanry regiment of the British Army founded in 1794 as the Dorsetshire Regiment of Volunteer Yeomanry Cavalry in response to the growing threat of invasion during the Napoleonic wars. It gained its first royal association in 1833 as The Princess Victoria's Regiment of Dorset Yeomanry Cavalry, and its second, in 1843, as the Queen's Own Regiment of Dorset Yeomanry Cavalry.
DORSETSHIRE YEOMANRY [Queens Own] ORs CAP BADGE A fine brass cap badge with slide to reverse. Scroll to the 'The Great War'. Maker's name Firmin of London. Ref K&K Vol 1 item 1445 page 357. The Queen's Own Dorset Yeomanry was a yeomanry regiment of the British Army founded in 1794 as the Dorsetshire Regiment of Volunteer Yeomanry Cavalry in response to the growing threat of invasion during the Napoleonic wars. It gained its first royal association in 1833 as The Princess Victoria's Regiment of Dorset Yeomanry Cavalry, and its second, in 1843, as the Queen's Own Regiment of Dorset Yeomanry Cavalry.
DOWNSIDE SCHOOL OTC CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped gilded metal cap badge , with two loops to reverse. Reference Rawlings 634
DRAGOON GUARDS LARGE SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce Dragoon Guards large DG shoulder title, wiyh two loop fixings to reverse. Reference R A Westlake plate 1 item 6.
DRAGOON GUARDS PRE 1907 SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title, with two hex loops to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 1 item 4 one piece. 17 mm x 29 mm
DUBLIN UNIVERSITY OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS BUTTON A scarce 25 mm button. University Arms on circlet "Dublin University OTC". Pim Bros. Dublin Shank. Circa 1922-35 The University of Dublin OTC was founded in 1910. Wound up in 1922 on the formation of the Irish Free State.
DUBLIN UNIVERSITY OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS CAP BADGE A rare bronze cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Originally had a slider. The University of Dublin OTC was founded in 1910. Wound up in 1922 on the formation of the Irish Free State.
DUFFERIN RIFLES OF CANADA CAP BADGE [BUCKLE TYPE] A fine scarce WW2 bronzed type cap badge, with slider to reverse.
DUKE OF CORNWALL LIGHT INFANTRY OFFICERS BERET BADGE A fine scarce Officers small beret badge,cast construction Silver "P" to reverse. With maker J R Gaunt London and two long loops. Size 35 mm x 30 mm.
DUKE OF CORNWALL LIGHT INFANTRY OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine full sized cast Silver or Silvered Officers cap badge, with two long loops to reverse. The Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry (DCLI) was a light infantry regiment of the British Army in existence from 1881 to 1959. The regiment was created on 1 July 1881 as part of the Childers Reforms, by the merger of the 32nd (Cornwall Light Infantry) Regiment of Foot and the 46th (South Devonshire) Regiment of Foot. The DCLI also incorporated the militia and rifle volunteers of Cornwall. In 1959 the regiment merged with the Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert's) to form the Somerset and Cornwall Light Infantry.
DUKE OF CORNWALLS LIGHT INFANTRY A white metal other ranks cap badge to the Duke of Cornwall’s light Infantry. With a slider to the reverse. Maker J R Gaunt London Ref KK Vol 2 item 641 page 57
DUKE OF CORNWALLS LIGHT INFANTRY BUGLE SHOULDER TITLE A good scarce die cast brass metal shoulder title to the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry worn post 1914. Three loops to the reverse. Reference Westlake 1051
DUKE OF CORNWALLS LIGHT INFANTRY BUGLE SHOULDER TITLE A good scarce die cast white metal shoulder title to the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. 1952-58 Two hex fittings to reverse. Westlake 1051
DUKE OF CORNWALLS LIGHT INFANTRY ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A fine all brass example with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 641 page 187. The Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry (DCLI) was a light infantry regiment of the British Army in existence from 1881 to 1959. The regiment was created on 1 July 1881 as part of the Childers Reforms, by the merger of the 32nd (Cornwall Light Infantry) Regiment of Foot and the 46th (South Devonshire) Regiment of Foot.[2] The DCLI also incorporated the militia and rifle volunteers of Cornwall.[3][4][5] In 1959 the regiment merged with the Somerset Light Infantry to form the Somerset and Cornwall Light Infantry.[4] However, this was amalgamated with the Durham Light Infantry, the King's Shropshire Light Infantry and the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry to form The Light Infantry which was also merged, in 2007, with the Devonshire and Dorset Regiment, the Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment and the Royal Green Jackets to form The Rifles, which continues the lineage of the DCLI.
DUKE OF CORNWALLS LIGHT INFANTRY OR's COLLAR BADGES An excellent good die stamped brass pair, with two loops each to the reverse.
DUKE OF CORNWALLS LIGHT INFANTRY OR's COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of collar badges both with two loop fixings to reverse.
DUKE OF LANCASTERS OWN YEOMANRY OFFICERS CAP BADGE A mint Silver/Gilt Officers cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 1429
DUKE OF LANCASTERS YEOMANRY CAP BADGE A brass cap badge to the Duke of Lancaster’s Yeomanry. With a slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1428 page 357
DUKE OF LANCASTER`S OWN YEOMANRY [Dragoons] A rose within a wreath, laurel on left, Oak on right. On the wreath, scrolls inscribed Duke of Lancaster`s Own. all brass / gilding metal badge with slider to reverse. Ref K&K Vol1 1428
DUKE OF WELLINGTONS (West Riding) REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine bi metal cap badge, with two loops to reverse and the remains of a slider fixing. Reference K & K vol 1 item 642 page 187.
DUKE OF WELLINGTONS (West Riding) REGIMENT WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good light bronze moulded plastic example, with two blades to the reverse. Slight curve North south
DUKE OF WELLINGTONS REGIMENT WAIST BELT PLATE Gilt and white metal waist belt clasp.
DUKE OF WELLINGTONS WEST RIDING REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine Officers bronze cap badge, with three blade fixings to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 642
DUKE OF WELLINGTONS [West Riding] REGIMENT CAP BADGE Bi – metal cap badge with two lugs to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 642 page 187
DUKE OF WELLINGTONS [WEST RIDING] REGIMENT PLASTIC CAP BADGE An excellent light bronze moulded plastic WW2 plastic economy issue cap badge, with two blade fixings to the reverse.
DUKE OF WELLINGTONS [WEST RIDING] REGIMENT PLASTIC CAP BADGE An excellent light bronze moulded plastic WW2 plastic economy issue cap badge, with two blade fixings to the reverse.
DUKE OF WELLINGTONS [WEST RIDING] SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine silver & enamel sweetheart, with brooch fixing to reverse.
DUKE OF YORK ROYAL MILITARY SCHOOL ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine anodised cap badge with slider to reverse.
DULWICH OTC COLLEGE [OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS] SHOULDER TITLE A fine w/metal shoulder title, with four loops to reverse.
DULWICH OTC COLLEGE [OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS] SHOULDER TITLE A fine w/metal shoulder title, with four loops to reverse.
DURHAM ARMY CADET FORCE [AFC] SHOULDER TITLES X 3 Yellow embroidered on red, Yellow on purple White on dark green All 5.5cm wide and 2.7cm tall. Some glue residue to reverse.
DURHAM ARMY CADET FORCE BRASSARD COMBINATION A fine 2nd class proficiency star, Sergeants stripes. Durham A.C.F, Tyne Tees and St Johns all sewn onto an olive green brassard. Has some age to it, and would date it to 1970s.
DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY A very good post 1901 die stamped white metal example. Slider to the reverse. Sealed 1903. D L I was an infantry regiment of the British Army from 1881 to 1968 Ref KK Vol 2 item 681 page 65
DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY ARMY CADET FORCE "6"FORMATION COMBINATION A fine woven shoulder formation combination.
DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY ARMY CADET FORCE FORMATION COMBINATION A fine formation sign. Shoulder title above matching curved letters A.C.F. and a red eight ( 1 ) in small green square below. Cut in one piece from battledress uniform. Some service wear and slightly frayed to bottom of "1"
DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY CLOTH SHOULDER TITLE Woven cloth shoulder title of the slipover type. White on khaki. One large loop to reverse
DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY CLOTH SHOULDER TITLE A fine WW2 yellow on dark green woven cloth shoulder title. Some residue to reverse.
DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY ECONOMY ISSUE PLASTIC CAP BADGE A fine scarce silver moulded economy issue WW2 plastic cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 681 page 65
DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY OR's BERET BADGE A good post WW1 die stamped white metal example, with slider to the reverse. Makers stamp J.R.Gaunt, London. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2015 page 65
DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY ORs VICTORIAN CAP BADGE An excellent scarce die stamped white metal Victorian other ranks cap badge with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K 1 item 680 page 191
DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY OR`s CAP BADGE A good post 1901 die stamped white metal example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 681 page 65
DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY SHOULDER TITLES A matching / facing pair of shoulder titles, with two hex lug fixings to reverse of each.Worn circa 1952-58
DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY SHOULDER TITLES A white metal matching / facing pair of shoulder titles, with two hex lug fixings to reverse of each.Worn circa 1952-58
DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY VICTORIAN CAP BADGE An excellent scarce die stamped white metal Victorian other ranks cap badge with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K 1 item 680 page 191
DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY WW2 PLASTI ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good light grey moulded plastic example, with two blades to the reverse.
E YORK EAST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A good scarce brass pre 1921 shoulder title, with two hex type lugs reverse.
E11R 4th ROYAL TANK REGIMENT PIPERS GLENGARRY BADGE An excellent mint Piper's die cast white metal glengarry badge with 2 long loops to reverse.
E11R ARMY CATERING CORPS FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine dark blue cap with light grey/blue peak, piped with yellow & matching crown. Cap badge and two general service buttons. Excellent condition with no maker mark or moth.
E11R ARMY PHYSICAL TRAINING CORPS FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine field service cap, with cap badge & matching buttons. Dark blue cap, with red crown and red piping to flap body & peak.
E11R BANDSMEN MUSICIAN BULLION ARM BADGE A fine raised bullion No 1 dress arm badge.
E11R GENERAL ARMY BULLION [OFFICERS] CAP BADGE A fine raised bullion cap badge.
E11R GENERAL STAFF COLONEL PEAKED CAP A fine General Staff Colonel Peaked Cap, with bullion cap badge, chin strap and matching buttons. No moth and Herbert Johnson maker inside.
E11R GRENADIER GUARDS ASSOCIATION BADGE An enamel badge, with Gaunt maker to reverse.
E11R GRENADIER GUARDS ASSOCIATION BADGE A fine enamel badge with brooch fixing to reverse.
E11R GRENADIER GUARDS ASSOCIATION BADGE A small 25mm tall enamel badge with brooch fixing to reverse.
E11R GRENADIER GUARDS SHOULDER TITLES PAIR STAYBRIGHT ANODISED. A pair of Anodised Shoulder titles.
E11R GURKHA MILITARY POLICE CAP BADGE A good scarce post 1953 locally made die cast w/m example. Two loops to reverse, once had a slider.
E11R HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine officers cap badge to the Household Cavalry, with two long loops to the reverse. KK 1884
E11R LIGHT INFANTRY WARRANT OFFICER ARM BADGE A fine E11R woven warrant officers arm badge.
E11R OFFICERS BULLION MUSICIANS ARM BADGE A fine Bullion example.
E11R RANK CROWN WO2 Rank Badge (Duke Of Wellington's) Red Queen's Crown. Embroidered Warrant Officer rank badge 65 mm x 60 mm
E11R ROYAL TANK CORPS OFFICERS BERET/CAP BADGE Officer's silver plated beret/cap badge with 2 loops, backing plate to reverse. Ref K&K Vol2 1924
E11R WARRANT OFFICER ARM BADGE A fine woven E11R warrant Officer arm badge, believed to be Somerset & Cornwall http://www.britisharmedforces.org/scli_%20pages/pages/worster.htm
E11R WARRANT OFFICER ARM BADGE A fine woven arm badge, perhaps Royal Army Pay Corps.
EAST & WEST RIDING DISTRICT FORMATION SIGN. A fine printed example, with glue and paper residue to reverse.
EAST / WEST RIDING DISTRICT FORMATION SIGN A fine woven example.
EAST AFRICA WW2 PRINTED CLOTH SHOULDER TITLES A very scarce WW2 red on khaki printed pair of cloth shoulder titles. One of which has been slightly cut with scissors when removed from uniform [bottom one down and into the "A" at the end of Africa]. Otherwise excellent condition.
EAST AFRICA WW2 SLIP-OVER SHOULDER TITLE Cloth shoulder title of slip-over type.
EAST AFRICAN ARMY MEDICAL CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A fine cast metal shoulder title, with two loop fixings to reverse. Uncleaned, has some verdigris.
EAST AFRICAN ARMY SERVICE CORPS CAP BADGE A fine scarce die cast brass example worn 1939-45, with two lugs to reverse.
EAST AFRICAN ARMY SERVICE CORPS [PAIR] SHOULDER TITLES A fine pair of cast metal shoulder titles, both with two loops to reverse. Uncleaned, has some verdigris.
EAST AFRICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce printed cloth E.A.E.F sign. A double horned Rhinocerous in black on a white background, within a black circle, was the badge of the HQ. Served under the South east Asia Command in Burma. Reference Cole page 91
EAST ANGLIA OFFICERS S/GILT CAP BADGE A fine Silvered & Gilt Officers two part example, with two long loops to reverse.
EAST ANGLIAN BRIGADE OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine mint East Anglian Brigade Officer’s cap badge circa 1958-70. Fine example. Gilt Castle, Key and “East Anglia” scroll mounted on silvered star. Two loops to reverse.
EAST ANGLIAN TRAINING BRIGADE GROUP FORMATION SIGN. A fine woven formation sign. Reference Blandford Series Guido Rosignoli Plate 12
EAST KENT "THE BUFF" WW2 ECONOMY PLASTIC CAP BADGE A fine plastic WW2 cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse and maker Stanley & Sons Walsall. Good condition see photos.
EAST KENT & HOME COUNTIES DISTRICT [SOUTH-EAST COMMAND] FORMATION SIGN. A fine woven WW2 formation sign. Reference Cole page 102. A shield with a white border, blue sky, Dover castle in black and buff, green and white Dover cliffs dark and light blue wavy lines for the sea below.
EAST KENT & HOME COUNTIES DISTRICT [SOUTH-EAST COMMAND] FORMATION SIGNS A fine printed pair of WW2 formation signs. Reference Cole page 102. A shield with a white border, blue sky, Dover castle in black and buff, green and white Dover cliffs dark and light blue wavy lines for the sea below.
EAST KENT REGIMENT [THE BUFFS] WW1 SILVER & ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine cast silver & enamel sweetheart with brooch fixing to reverse. Size 29 mm x 29 mm.
EAST KENT [BUFFS] REGIMENT OFFICERS HELMET PLATE 1901-1914 A good scarce gilt example. Crowned star mounted with laurel wreath and garter, the red velvet centre with a silver dragon on ground. Mounted on the base of wreath, a silver tri-part scroll `The East Kent Regiment`, to the top of the wreath , another silver scroll inscribed `The Buffs` Three loops to reverse, where an 8 is impressed.
EAST KENT [BUFFS] REGIMENT OFFICERS HELMET PLATE 1901-1914 A good scarce gilt example. Crowned star mounted with laurel wreath and garter, the red velvet centre with a silver dragon on ground. Mounted on the base of wreath, a silver tri-part scroll `The East Kent Regiment`, to the top of the wreath , another silver scroll inscribed `The Buffs` Three loops to reverse, where an 8 is impressed.
EAST LANCASHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS POST 1881 WAIST BELT CLASP A fine Silver/Gilt Officers waist belt clasp, with matching numbers.
EAST LANCASHIRE REGIMENT Die struck with slider to the reverse, expansion hole behind the brass rose. Good sharp detail. Edwardian issue cap badge. Ref KK Vol 1 item 638 page 187
EAST LANCASHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A good post 1901 die stamped bi-metal cap badge, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 638 page 187
EAST LANCASHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE Die struck with slider to the reverse, Good sharp detail. Edwardian issue cap badge. Ref KK Vol 1 item 638 page 187
EAST LANCASHIRE REGIMENT WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A scarce light bronze plastic example. Two blades to the reverse. Very slight curve starting up by the crown.
EAST LANCASHIRE VICTORIAN ORs CAP BADGE A Victorian bi metal cap badge with two loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 637 page 187
EAST LANCASHIRE WW1 ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good die stamped brass example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 638 page 187
EAST MIDLANDS UNIVERSITY ANODISED OTC CAP BADGE A good scarce anodised aluminium example.Makers mark J.R.Gaunt, B'ham. Slider to the reverse .
EAST RIDING YORKSHIRE YEOMANRY CAP BADGE A fine 1920-56 bi metal cap badge with two loops & blow holes to reverse. Running fox with scroll inscribed 'Forrard'. Reference Gaylor plate 35c
EAST SCOTLAND WW2 DISTRICT FORMATION SIGN A fine woven formation sign, a golden lion rampant superimposed on a white St Andrew's cross on a green square. This item with khaki close gauze backing. Lion faces left. This sign was first worn by Edinburgh Area, which became Lothian and Border District in 1941, which in turn became East Scotland District in 1944. . This District became subsumed under Lowland District, presumably when that District was formed on 1 January 1946. All examples in the collection have the lion looking left so it is likely that these were not worn in facing pairs, and may have been worn only on one arm, possibly the left so looking front.
EAST SURREY PAIR COLLAR BADGES 1894 PATTERN A fine Victorian pair of gilding metal collar badges. Reference Churchill page 139 fig 872.
EAST SURREY REGIMENT CAP BADGE An excellent bi metal Victorian example with two loops to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 639 page 187
EAST SURREY REGIMENT CAP BADGE An excellent bi metal Victorian example with two loops to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 639 page 187
EAST SURREY REGIMENT COLLAR BADGE A fine example collar badge with two loops to reverse.
EAST SURREY REGIMENT OFFICERS POST 1902 CAP BADGE A fine die-cast example by J R Gaunt London. Facetted silvered star mounted with gilt crowned shield bearing silvered Arms of Guildford. Gilt scroll below star inscribed `East Surrey`. Two loops to reverse which is impressed `P`
EAST SURREY REGIMENT OFFICERS POST 1902 CAP BADGE A fine die-cast example by J R Gaunt London. Facetted silvered star mounted with gilt crowned shield bearing silvered Arms of Guildford. Gilt scroll below star inscribed `East Surrey`. Two loops to reverse which is impressed `P`
EAST SURREY REGIMENT VICTORIAN POST 1881 OFFICERS FORAGE CAP BADGE A very scarce example. 60 mm x 50 mm. Cut silver star mounted with gilt pierced title circlet surmounted by a crown. Within the circlet, the arms of Guildford in silver and gilt, set on red velvet grounding. Two of the three original loops to reverse.
EAST SURREY REGIMENT WW1 ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A fine all brass economy issue cap badge, with two loops to reverse.
EAST SURREY VICTORIAN CAP BADGE An excellent bi metal Victorian example with two loops & blow holes to reverse. Reference K K Vol 1 item 639 page 187
EAST SURREY WHITE FACED SWEETHEART WW1 white faced sweetheart enamel with brooch fixing to reverse.
EAST SURREY WW2 ECONOMY ISSUE PLASTIC CAP BADGE A fine scarce plastic economy issue cap badge with two blades to the reverse. The Arms of Guildford, with Kings crown, to the centre of a star,above a scroll bearing the title, East Surrey.
EAST SURREY WW2 ECONOMY ISSUE PLASTIC CAP BADGE A scarce plastic economy issue cap badge with two blades to the reverse. The Arms of Guildford, with Kings crown, to the centre of a star,above a scroll bearing the title, East Surrey.
EAST YORKSHIRE PRINTED SHOULDER TITLE A fine WW2 shoulder title, white on red. Some glue residue to reverse.
EAST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine early bi metal cap badge with two loops to reverse.
EAST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A fine scarce plastic WW2 economy issue cap badge. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2219 page 113
EAST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine other ranks field service cap, maroon body and crown, crown piped in beige. Peak and flap in dark blue/black. No moth, maker or date.
EAST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine Gilt Officers cap badge, two part construction with two long loops to reverse.
EAST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine Gilt Officers cap badge, two part construction with two long loops to reverse.
EAST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS POST 1881 WAIST BELT CLASP A fine Silver/Gilt Officers waist belt clasp, with matching numbers.
EAST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS POST 1881 WAIST BELT CLASP A fine uncleaned Silver/Gilt Officers waist belt clasp, with matching numbers "49".
EASTBOURNE COLLEGE COMBINED CADET FORCE CAP BADGE A fine scarce bronzed brass example, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2545 page 197
EASTBOURNE COLLEGE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS CAP BADGE A fine Eastbourne College OTC pre 1948 bronzed cap badge. Die-stamped Slider VGC
EASTERN COMMAND FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce facing pair of printed formation signs 2nd pattern. A Viking's head,crossed swords and the White Cliffs of Dover.
EASTERN COMMAND PAIR OF WW2 CLOTH FORMATION SIGNS A fine scarce facing pair of printed formation signs 2nd pattern [Viking]
EDINBURGH /OTC / UNIVERSITY SCARE SHOULDER TITLE A good scarce brass example, with two loops to the reverse. Reference Westlake item 1636 plate 106
EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY OTC ANODISED CAP BADGE A large staybright white metal cap badge to Edinburgh University OTC, with long slider to reverse. Maker G S Tye & Co Birmingham Reference K & K 2 item 2454 page 183
EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY OTC CAP BADGE Sealed in 1951 a white metal large cap badge to Edinburgh University OTC, with 3 long loops to the reverse. Size 70 mm x 60 mm. Please excuse blue velvet on lugs. As item was previously glued on frame. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2453 page 183
EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY TRAINING CORPS T.A CAP BADGE A fine w/metal large cap badge, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K 2453
EIIR PARACHUTE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine w/metal cap badge, with slider to reverse.
EIIR STAYBRIGHT PARACHUTE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine anodised Staybright cap badge, with slider and maker J R Gaunt to reverse.
ER11 ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine dark blue side hat with red piping, and no visible moth. Staybright / Anodised cap badge and buttons. No maker or date.
ESSEX REGIMENT CAP BADGE A Bi metal cap badge to the Essex Regiment, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 660 page 189
ESSEX REGIMENT CAP BADGE A Bi metal cap badge to the Essex Regiment, with a slider to the reverse. Ref KK Vol item 660 page 189
ESSEX REGIMENT CAP BADGE Bi metal with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 659 page 189
ESSEX REGIMENT CAP BADGE Bi metal with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 659 page 189
ESSEX REGIMENT OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A scarce fine Officers bronze cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse.
ESSEX REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE. An Essex Regiment Officers construction Cap badge, were the gilt has been worn, hence price,with two loops to reverse.
ESSEX REGIMENT PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A dark chocolate brown example with two blade fixings to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 659 page 189. Maker A Stanley & sons Walsall
ESSEX REGIMENT PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A dark chocolate brown example with two blade fixings to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 659 page 189. Maker A Stanley & sons Walsall
ESSEX REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven shoulder title. Yellow on purple. Reference Jon Mills BoBD vol 2 item 4197 page 867
ESSEX REGIMENT SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine gilding metal example with brooch fixing to reverse.
ESSEX REGIMENT SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine enamel sweetheart brooch. 30 mm dia
ESSEX REGIMENT VICTORIAN ORs HELMET PLATE CENTRE. A fine 1881 to 1901 gilding metal helmet plate centre, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 334 page 147
ESSEX REGIMENT WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A dark chocolate brown example with two blade fixings to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 659 page 189. Maker A Stanley & sons Walsall
ESSEX REGIMENT WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A dark chocolate brown example with two blade fixings to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 659 page 189. Maker A Stanley & sons Walsall
ESSEX YEOMANRY E11R CAP BADGE A good post 1953 die stamped brass example, with slider to reverse.
ETON COLLEGE OTC CAP BADGE A white metal example with two blade fixings to reverse. Eton was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI as "Kynge's College of Our Ladye of Eton besyde Windesore” to provide free education to 70 poor boys who would then go on to King's College, Cambridge, which he founded 1441. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2552 page 197
EX SERVICES INDIA BUTTON HOLE Enamel Button hole badge with number 579 on reverse.
EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE ROYAL ENGINEERS BOMB DISPOSAL ARM BADGE An unissued in mint condition. Ref Edwards Langley P80 fig 86A. Embroidered WW 2 sleeve badge worn by personnel of Bomb Disposal Units. A yellow bomb on red.
EXTREMELY RARE IRISH 1st BATTALION ULSTER RIFLES WW2 SILVER 'AIRBOURNE' OFFICERS BERET BADGE You wont fined another as good. An extremely rare mint example of an Irish. 1st Bn Royal Ulster Rifles WW2 heavy silver ‘Airborne’ Officer’s & WO’s beret badge. Fine die-cast crowned Maid of Erin Harp with “Royal Ulster Rifles” scroll across the centre, reverse impressed “Sterling Silver”. Two Loops, Part of 1st Airlanding Brigade 1941-1943 then 6th 1943-1945 under 6th Airborne Div. Fought at Arnhem.
EXTREMELY RARE WW2 302 INFANTRY BRIGADE PRINTED FORMANTION SIGN. 302 Infantry Brigade WW2 printed cloth formation sign. Scarce pile of seven red cannon balls on blue shield. Glue marks to reverse. Very short lived formed 15th January 1945; disbanded 7th March 1945. The 302nd Infantry Brigade was a headquarters formed by the British Army towards the end of World War II that never completed its organisation. By the end of 1944, 21st Army Group was suffering a severe manpower shortage, particularly among the infantry. At the same time the German Luftwaffe was suffering from such shortages of pilots, aircraft and fuel that serious aerial attacks on the United Kingdom could be discounted. In January 1945 the War Office began to reorganise surplus anti-aircraft and coastal artillery regiments in the UK into infantry battalions, primarily for line of communication and occupation duties in North West Europe, thereby releasing trained infantry for frontline service. The 302nd brigade was formed on 15 January 1945 as one of a proposed eight brigade headquarters organised to command these new units. However, no brigade commander was appointed and no units were posted to the brigade, which was disbanded on 7 March 1945.
EXTREMELY RARE WW2 3rd ARMOURED GROUP FORMATION SIGN. An extremely rare , never seen another, 3rd Armoured Group WW2 formation sign. Red silk embroidered tank and “3”, in the form of a lightening flash, on black rectangle Removed from uniform.
F.A.F.L FREE FRENCH AIR FORCE WW2 PILOT WING SERVICE BADGE A fine scarce enamel badge, with brooch fixing to reverse. 47 mm x 22 mm.
F.A.F.L FREE FRENCH AIR FORCE WW2 PILOT WING SERVICE BADGE A fine scarce excellent example. Free French Air Forces wing, enamel and numbered, with the cross of Lorraine and a brooch fixing. The Free French Air Forces (French: Forces Aériennes Françaises Libres, FAFL) were the air arm of the Free French Forces during the Second World War from 1940. They officially ceased to hold this title from 1943, with the merger of Free French Forces with General Giraud's anti-German forces, but were still commonly known by the title until the liberation of France in 1944, when they became the regular French Air Army. They were commanded by Martial Henri Valin from 1941 to 1944, who subsequently became commander of the Air Army. On 17 June 1940, five days before the signing of the Franco-German Armistice, the first "exodus" (of 10 airmen) took flight from Bordeaux-Mérignac to England. Others rallied to General Charles de Gaulle from France and French North Africa during the period June 1940 to November 1942. A contingent of volunteers from South American countries such as Uruguay, Argentina and Chile was also created, as Free French officials recruited there personally. From a strength of 500 on July 1940, the ranks of the FAFL grew to 900 by 1941, including 200 flyers[clarification needed]. A total of 276 of these flyers were stationed in England, and 604 were stationed in overseas theaters of operation. In the summer of 1940 General de Gaulle named then-Colonel Martial Henri Valin as commander-in-chief of the FAFL. Valin was at the French military mission in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at the time of his appointment and he had to complete his assignment there by February 1941. It took him 45 days to get to London to see de Gaulle and it was not until 9 July that Valin formally assumed office taking over from the caretaker commander, Admiral Emile Muselier. 65 mm x 33 mm
FIFE & FORFAR [The Highland Yeomanry] OR's CAP BADGE A good Queens crown die stamped white metal example to the Highland Yeomanry , Fife & Forfar Yeomanry & Scottish Horse. Slider to the reverse. VGC. Makers stamp J.R.Gaunt, London.
FIFE AND FORFAR YEOMANRY A mint pair of white metal collar badges, each with 2 loops to reverse
FIFE AND FORFAR YEOMANRY OR`s CAP BADGE Fife & Forfar Yeomanry OR's cap badge A good scarce die stamped white metal example, with two loops to the reverse.
FIFESHIRE & FORFARSHIRE YEOMANRY [DRAGOONS] CAP BADGE Fife & Forfar Yeomanry OR's cap badge A good scarce die stamped white metal example, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1474 page 361.
FIRST AID NURSING YEOMANRY [FANY] WW1 CAP BADGE A very rare WW1 die-stamped bronze example on loops. Formed as the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry in 1907 as a first aid link between the field hospitals and the front lines, and was given the yeomanry title as all its members were originally mounted on horseback. Unlike nursing organisations, the FANY saw themselves rescuing the wounded and giving first aid, similar to a modern combat medic. During World War I, on arrival in Calais on 27 October 1914, they drove motor ambulances instead of horses. The British Army wanted nothing to do with them, so they drove ambulances and ran hospitals and casualty clearing stations for the Belgian and French Armies. By the Armistice, they had been awarded many decorations for bravery, including 17 Military Medals, 1 Legion d'Honneur and 27 Croix de Guerre.
FIRST HANTS R.G.A.VOLUNTEERS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce First Hants Royal Garrison Artillery Volunteers bronze Officers Cap badge, with three blade fixings to reverse. 1901/08
FIRST PATTERN 1 COMMANDO SHOULDER TITLE 1 Commando, created from "A" Company 1st SS [Special Service] Battalion in March, 1941. The first shoulder title was 1 over COMMANDO in green on Khaki, and changed early in 1943 to No 1 COMMANDO in red on dark blue. This title can be found in woven & printed variations. 1 COMMANDO wore a green Salamanda in red flames on Khaki background blow title 1941-43 only. An excellent used and very scarce embroidered example of green on a khaki background. Worn by 1 Commando for a very short time between 1941 and 1943.
FORESTERS BRIGADE ANODISED CAP BADGE A good scarce post 1958 anodised aluminium example, with slightly cropped slider to the reverse. Made Timings Ltd, B'ham.
FOUR YEARS CONTINUOUS SERVICE CHEVRONS ARM BADGE A fine woven continuous service cloth arm badge.
FREE FRENCH AIR FORCES WW2 [1940-45] PARACHUTE BULLION WING. A fine scarce Free French Air Forces Bullion wing, with the cross of Lorraine. The Free French Air Forces (French: Forces Aériennes Françaises Libres, FAFL) were the air arm of the Free French Forces during the Second World War from 1940. They officially ceased to hold this title from 1943, with the merger of Free French Forces with General Giraud's anti-German forces, but were still commonly known by the title until the liberation of France in 1944, when they became the regular French Air Army. They were commanded by Martial Henri Valin from 1941 to 1944, who subsequently became commander of the Air Army. On 17 June 1940, five days before the signing of the Franco-German Armistice, the first "exodus" (of 10 airmen) took flight from Bordeaux-Mérignac to England. Others rallied to General Charles de Gaulle from France and French North Africa during the period June 1940 to November 1942. A contingent of volunteers from South American countries such as Uruguay, Argentina and Chile was also created, as Free French officials recruited there personally. From a strength of 500 on July 1940, the ranks of the FAFL grew to 900 by 1941, including 200 flyers[clarification needed]. A total of 276 of these flyers were stationed in England, and 604 were stationed in overseas theaters of operation. In the summer of 1940 General de Gaulle named then-Colonel Martial Henri Valin as commander-in-chief of the FAFL. Valin was at the French military mission in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at the time of his appointment and he had to complete his assignment there by February 1941. It took him 45 days to get to London to see de Gaulle and it was not until 9 July that Valin formally assumed office taking over from the caretaker commander, Admiral Emile Muselier.
FRENCH & FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION PARACHUTE BREVET WING A fine Paratroopers Qualification Brevet, with two eye loops, maker Delsart and number 062 and letters depose.
FRENCH ARMY RAPID [FAR] CAP BADGE An excellent scarce enamel cap badge, with two built in loops and maker mark Drago Paris to reverse. FAR Rapid reaction force in Lebanon.
FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION 13th DEMI-BRIGADE A fine enamel cap badge, with built in clutch pin fixing and maker mark Drago Paris to reverse. Raised in 1940, they are still going today. The 13th Foreign Legion Demi-Brigade is a mechanized infantry demi-brigade of the French Foreign Legion. It is the only permanent demi-brigade in the French Army.
FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION 2nd FOREIGN PARACHUTE REGIMENT BERET BADGE A French Foreign Legion enamel badge with clutch fixing to reverse and maker Drago Paris. A small speck of red enamel missing. Hence price.
FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION 6TH FOREIGN ENGINEERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce enamel with two built in loop fixings and maker mark Drago Paris Number G3173 to reverse. The 6th Foreign Engineer Regiment was a unit of the French Foreign Legion integrated in the rapid reaction force and part component of the 6th Light Armoured Brigade.
FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION 9th RZ COMMANDO CAP BADGE A fine scarce French Commando Entrainement (9th RZ) cap badge, with GS31 & 89100 sens to reverse with maker Y.Delsart. Clutch fixing. The 9th Regiments of Zouaves dates back to 1914. The infantry regiment belonged to the Army of Africa who depended highly on the army in France.
FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION COMMANDO PARACHUTE BREVET A fine bi metal brevet badge, with two loops fixings and screw thread bar to reverse. Also maker Drago Paris.
FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION COMMANDO PLATOON 3rd SQUADRON [LEBANON] CAP BADGE A fine enamel cap / beret badge, with pin / brooch fixing to reverse. The Multinational Force in Lebanon (M.N.F) was an international peacekeeping force to aid, support and train the Lebanese Armed Forces to restore the sovereignty of the Lebanese Government at the request of the latter in Beirut, its constituent areas and insure and guarantee the security and safety of mass civilian populations; specially women and children. With the United States, France, Italy and the United Kingdom forming the multinational force; a strong naval presence was present in the Mediterranean to provide support in the greater Lebanon.
FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION COMMANDO SNIPER QUALIFICATION BADGE A fine white metal qualification sniper badge, with two loops and maker Drago Paris to reverse.
FRENCH NAVY FRIGATE GERMINAL CAP TALLY A full length cap tally. he Germinal is a light monitoring frigate ("frégate de surveillance") of the French Marine Nationale. She is the sixth and last ship of her class, and the first French vessel named after Germinal, the 7th month of the Republican Calendar. Her main mission is monitoring traffic in the Northern Sea and respond to ecological emergencies. In April 2012, Germinal was in New Orleans, LA for the Navy Week celebrations commemorating the War of 1812. Docked at the Esplanade Avenue wharf near two US Navy vessels, she was open for public tours.
FRENCH NAVY JEANNE D`ARC CAP TALLY A full length cap tally. Jeanne d'Arc was a helicopter cruiser of the French Navy. She was the third vessel of the French Navy named after Joan of Arc ("Jeanne d'Arc", in French), a national heroine of France and saint of the Catholic Church who repelled the English invasion during the Hundred Years' War. In peacetime, Jeanne d'Arc was used for teaching and training purposes; however, in case of emergency or crisis, she was to have become a fully capable helicopter cruiser. Toward the end of her service life Jeanne d'Arc became unsuitable for the role due to the increasing size and weight of helicopters. Jeanne d'Arc was built as La Résolue, as her predecessor, Jeanne d'Arc of 1930, was still in service. She was renamed Jeanne d'Arc in 1964. The ship was retired in May 2010 and decommissioned in September 2010.
FRENCH PARATROOPERS 35 RAP SECTION ENAMEL BADGE A fine special forces enamel example, with clutch fixing to reverse. A desert rapid response intervention unit the Lebanon. Maker Y Delsart to reverse. The 35th Parachute Artillery Regiment (French: 35e Régiment d'Artillerie Parachutiste, 35e RAP) is the only airborne artillery unit of the French Army, it forms the artillery component of the 11th Parachute Brigade. It is based in Tarbes together with 1st Parachute Hussar Regiment.
FRENCH SCHOOL OF AIRBORNE, COMMANDO, PARACHUTE TROOPS BADGE A fine white metal E.T.A.P School of Airborne Troops badge. Maker Delsart to reverse.
FRONTIER FORCE INDIAN SHOULDER TITLE. Frontier Force Regiment (India) – Blackened Gilding Metal Shoulder Title.
G.H.Q. INDIA WW2 BULLION BADGE A fine item with brooch fixing to reverse. G.H.Q. India WW II formation signs. Bullion wire embroidered star of India on red over black rectangles
G.H.Q. INDIA WW2 BULLION BADGE A fine item with brooch fixing to reverse. G.H.Q. India WW II formation signs. Bullion wire embroidered star of India on red over black rectangles
GALLOWAY RIFLE VOLUNTEERS GLENGARRY BADGE A fine scarce Victorian white metal glengarry badge with two loops to the reverse. The Scottish Lion and the acronym "GRV" to the centre of a crowned wreath of thistle above scroll bearing the motto " Albanich". [Volunteer Battalion of the King's Own Scottish Borderers.]
GARDA SIOCHANA (Republic of Ireland Police Force) Cap badge White metal cap badge with 2 loops to reverse. Founded in 1922. Headquarters in Phoenix Park Dublin
GCR RWAFF GOLD COAST REGIMENT, ROYAL WEST AFRICA FRONTIER FORCE SHOULDER TITLE A good scarce brass shoulder title to the Gold Coast Regiment, Royal West Africa Frontier Force, with two loops to reverse. Maker Dowler Birmingham to reverse
GENERAL LIST INFANTRY WW1 CAP BADGE A fine all brass cap badge, with slider to reverse. 50 mm x 50 mm aprox
GENERAL LIST [FOR SERVICE BATTALIONS] CAP BADGE A WW1 Kings Crown scarce die stamped Royal Arms brass example, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1084 page 99
GENERAL PATTERN RIFLES VICTORIAN CROSS BELT PLATE. A solid cast white metal cross belt plate, with three threaded studs to reverse
GENERAL PATTERN VICTORIAN POUCH BADGE A white metal Victorian crown pouch badge, with three threaded stud fixings to reverse.
GENERAL SERVICE BULLION BADGE A fine padded gold bullion E11R badge, 70 mm x 62 mm. Probably a Blazer badge.
GENERAL SERVICE CAP BADGE As worn in both wars. In the first war some Volunteer Reserve units wore this as a cap badge. Badge has a bronze patina to it and some age wear, but detail still sharp. Original slider to reverse. Ref KK Vol 1 1084
GENERAL SERVICE CORPS [Victorian] OR`s COLLAR BADGES Two good die stamped brass Collar badges Two loops each to the reverse.
GENERAL SERVICE ECONOMY ISSUE PLASTIC CAP BADGE A fine General Service economy issue plastic cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse. maker A Stanley Walsall.
GENERAL SERVICE INFANTRY TRAINING BATTALION CAP BADGE Brass cap badge with replaced slider to reverse. Personnel who wore this badge were responsible for training officer cadets before going on to OCTU. Personnel Cap Badge, 1944-45 only. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2164 page 97.
GENERAL SERVICE WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A plastic cap badge to the General Service Corps. With 2 blades to the reverse. Reference KK 2278 makers mark A. Stanley & Sons, Walsall.
GENERAL STAFF ARM BADGE A fine shoulder gilding metal badge, with two loops to reverse.
GEORGE V STERLING SILVER ROYAL FUSILIERS SWEETHEART BROOCH 1915 A fine silver hallmarked Birmingham 1915 sweetheart brooch, with maker Pearce & Thompson to reverse. Good Condition size 3.4 cm X 2.7 cm Weight 2.9 grams
GERMAN WW2 HITLER YOUTH BUCKLE A near mint [ two little pit marks to bottom edge, see photos] Hitler Youth buckle. Marked RZM M4/46. Die struck steel buckle with a matte silver wash. The buckle features an embossed HJ style national eagle, with down-swept wings, clutching an HJ diamond to the center on a slightly pebbled background field. The eagle is encompassed by a circular ribbed background border with a simulated twisted rope trim to both the inner and outer edges. The circular border has embossed Gothic scripted HJ motto to top, "Blut und Ehre", (Blood and Honor). The matte silver wash is retained about 99%. The reverse of the buckle is a mirror image of the obverse. The reverse has a brazed on buckle catch, and the prong bar and prongs are all intact. The reverse of the buckle is also well marked with an impressed RZM logo with single circular border and manufacturers code, RZM M4/46.
GERMAN WWII NSFK ENAMEL 1938 BADGE German National Socialist Flieger Korps (NSFK) 1938 Berlin Coastal Night Flight competition blue enamel badge. With oval "Rob. Neff Berlin W57" makers mark in relief to reverse. Enamel very good, pin brooch to reverse.
GHQ TROOPS 21st ARMY GROUP FORMATION SIGN A fine printed WW2 cloth formation sign. Some glue residue to reverse.
GIBRALTAR REGIMENT ANODISED CAP BADGE A good scarce gold and silver anodised aluminium example. Slider to the reverse. Makers stamp London Badge & Button Co. Ltd.
GILT KINGS CROWNS A MATCHING PAIR. A pair of Kings Crowns matching pair. 30mm in height. Gilt not as bright as the back.
GLENELG MEMORIAL HALL [SOLDIERS CLUB ROOM SECTION] 1919 PIN BADGE A fine scarce example of an Australian 1919 pin badge.
GLIDER PILOT REGIMENT CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped white metal example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2057 page 73
GLIDER PILOT REGIMENT CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped white metal example, with slider to the reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2057 page 73
GLIDER PILOT REGIMENT OFFICERS BERET BADGE Glider Pilot Regiment Officer’s beret badge. A good scarce die-cast silvered example by Firmin, London. Eagle within crowned tri-part title scroll, with two loops to reverse.
GLOUCESTERSHIRE & HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine scarce gold and silver anodised aluminium cap badge, with slider to reverse. A planned merger that never took place. Maker Dowler Birmingham. Reference Gaylor Plate 49 / B 2.
GLOUCESTERSHIRE BERKSHIRE WILTSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE Regiment was formed in 1994 and this a die cast silvered and gilt beret badge, with slider to the reverse and red felt backing glued.
GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT A brass back badge to the Gloucestershire Regiment, with two lugs to the reverse. For their gallantry in fighting back to back during the Battle of Alexandria 1801, the Regiment was given the unique honour of wearing a badge at the back of their caps. Ref KK Vol 1 item 635 page 187
GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT BACK BADGE A brass back badge to the Gloucestershire Regiment, with two lugs to the reverse. For their gallantry in fighting back to back during the Battle of Alexandria 1801, the Regiment was given the unique honour of wearing a badge at the back of their caps. Ref K & K Vol 1 item 635 page 187
GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE White metal cap badge with slider to reverse.
GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE W/Metal cap badge to the Gloucestershire Regiment. With a slider to the reverse Reference KK Vol 1 item 634 page 187
GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A white metal cap badge with two loops fixings to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 634 page 187
GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE An early W/Metal cap badge to the Gloucestershire Regiment. With two loop fixings to reverse Reference K & K Vol 1 item 634 page 187
GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine Officers Bronze cap badge with two blade fixings to reverse.
GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine Officers Bronze cap badge with two blade fixings to reverse.
GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS BRONZE COLLAR BADGES A fine facing pair of Officers bronze collar badges, both with two loops to reverse.
GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT SWEETHEART LAPEL BADGE A fine all brass lapel badge in the form of a badge, with button hole fixing to reverse.
GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT [back badge] A good early back badge. Die stamped brass metal with a slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 635 page 187
GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT [back badge] PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE A fine Gloucester back badge in plastic, with two blade fixings to reverse. Maker Stanley Walsall.
GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT [back badge] PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE A fine Gloucester back badge in plastic, with two blade fixings to reverse. Maker Stanley Walsall.
GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT [GLOSTER] SHOULDER TITLES A good post 1902 pair of brass shoulder titles. Two hex type lugs to the reverse of each.
GMGR GUARDS MACHINE GUN REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A fine rare short lived 1918/20 GMGR - Guards Machine Gun Regiment WW1 shoulder title badge. In use from February 1918 until disbanded in 1920. The badge is in excellent condition and complete with both lugs. Slight repair to reverse of `M` but does not detracted.
GOLDEN MEDAL OF THE NATIONAL SOCIALIST GERMAN WORKERS PARTY BADGE A very good and well made example replica of the original enamel Golden Party badge. I am not an expert on these items. Would make a fine representation until original found. Known as the Golden Party badge N.S.D.A.P Golden Medal of the National Socialist German Workers' Party. Nazi Party. 30.5 larger version. The Golden Party Badge was the basic Nazi Party Badge with the addition of a gold wreath completely encircling the badge. The badge was awarded in two sizes: 30.5 mm for wearing on uniforms and 24 mm for other use. Adolf Hitler's own Golden Party Badge had the number '1'. He awarded it to Magda Goebbels in late April 1945 and proclaimed her as the "First Mother of the Reich".
GORDON HIGHLANDERS N.C.O GLENGARRY CAP A fine Glengarry bonnet, with a traditional red toorie to the top, and rosette to side,ribbons to the rear. And a three "D" white metal cap badge. No visible moth, no maker or date.
GORDON HIGHLANDERS PLAID BROOCH Gordon Highlanders Plaid Brooch white metal, circular plaid. The centre overlaid with a white metal, Gordon Highlanders badge. Rear with large brooch fitting. 95mm
GORDON HIGHLANDERS [GORDON] SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce WW1 pre 1922 Gordon brass shoulder title, with two loops to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 87 item 1373.
GORDONS GORDON HIGHLANDERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass curved shoulder title, with two hex type fixings to reverse. Post 1922 Reference R A Westlake Plate 87, 1377
GORDONS..... GORDON HIGHLANDERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine 1922 ors brass shoulder title. Reference R A Westlake plate87 item 1376.
GREEN HOWARDS PRINCESS OF WALES OWN YORKSHIRE FIELD SERVICE CAP An other ranks dark green field service cap with flap & peak. No date or maker. no visible moth. More photos if required.
GREEN HOWARDS REGIMENT OR's CAP BADGE A good die stamped white metal example worn 1953-58. Slider to the reverse .Reference KK Vol 2 item 1984
GREEN HOWARDS SHOULDER TITLE. A woven ST with glue residue to reverse.
GREEN HOWARDS WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good scarce silver-grey moulded plastic example to the Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own Yorkshire Regiment, with two blades to the reverse.
GREEN HOWARDS WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good scarce silver-grey moulded plastic example to the Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own Yorkshire Regiment, with two blades to the reverse.
GRENADIER GUARDS ASSOCIATION LAPEL BADGE A fine circular enamel badge with kc above, central Royal Cipher with flaming grenade below on red background surrounded by circular blue band with inscription FIRST OR GRENADIER GUARDS ASSOCIATION Maker Gaunt London to reverse. Height 36 mm, Width 26 mm Reference ; https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30110554
GRENADIER GUARDS CLOTH SHOULDER TITLE A fine early mint woven cloth shoulder title.
GRENADIER GUARDS COLOUR SERGEANTS ARM BADGE A full post 1953 cold war Grenadier Guards Colour Sergeants full arm badge.
GRENADIER GUARDS ER11 CLOTH ARM BADGE A fine woven period 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards woven cloth arm badge. 5 x 4 inch. Not sure where it was worn.
GRENADIER GUARDS ER11 CLOTH ARM BADGE A fine woven period 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards woven cloth arm badge. 3 x 5 inch. Not sure where it was worn.
GRENADIER GUARDS ER11 COLOUR SERGEANTS BULLION ARM BADGE A fine post 1953 bullion two part arm badge.
GRENADIER GUARDS ORs CAP BADGE A fused grenade with a plain ball. A fine brass example, with two loops to reverse. [1911 to 1936] Reference KK Vol 2 item 891 page 25
GRENADIER GUARDS ORs CAP BADGE A fused grenade with a plain ball. A fine brass example, with two loops to reverse. [1911 to 1936] Reference KK Vol 2 item 891 page 25
GRENADIER GUARDS ORs CAP BADGE A fused grenade with a plain ball. A fine brass example, with two loops to reverse. [1911 to 1936] Reference KK Vol 2 item 891 page 25
GRENADIER GUARDS ORs CAP BADGE A fused grenade with a plain ball. A fine brass example, with slider to reverse. [1911 to 1936] Reference KK Vol 2 item 891 page 25
GRENADIER GUARDS SHOULDER TITLE A fine bullion post WW2 E11R shoulder title
GRENADIER GUARDS SHOULDER TITLE A fine three piece E11R post WW2 shoulder title
GRENADIER GUARDS WW2 CLOTH SHOULDER TITLE A worn woven WW2 cloth shoulder title, white on red.
GROUP "B" TRADES BULLION ARM BADGE A fine bullion arm badge.
GUARDS ARMOURED DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A WW II embroidered "Ever-seeing Eyes" on a red and blue shield. As part of 21st.Army Group the division landed in Normandy in June 1944, and took part in the hard fighting at Caen and Falaise, and the breakout from the beachhead. In September 1944 it became the first division to enter Brussels. Ref B. L Davis item 57
GUARDS DEPOT CROSS COUNTRY TRACKSUIT BADGE A fine large woven Guards tracksuit badge. 105x115 mm .
GUARDS DEPOT WOMENS ROYAL ARMY CORPS BREAST BADGE A fine E11R Anodised / staybright breast badge, with brooch fixing to reverse.
GUARDS MACHINE GUN REGIMENT WW1 CAP BADGE A fine scarce die-stamped white metal example on slider circa 1916-18. Five pointed star with circlet inscribed “Quinque juncta in uno 1916”. To the centre a crowned GMG cypher; the principal points of the star in the form of a bullet, between the bullets, the grenade, Rose, Thistle, Shamrock and Leek. Reference KK Vol 1 item 923 page 241.
GUARDS MACHINE GUN REGIMENT WW1 CAP BADGE A Very scarce other ranks cap badge with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 922 page 241. The Guards Machine Gun Regiment was a regiment of the British Army. It was initially formed in 1915 when machine gun companies were formed in the Guards Division. In April 1917, the four companies were grouped together as a single battalion of the Machine Gun Guards, before being re-designated by Royal Warrant in May 1918 as the 6th, or Machine Gun, Regiment of Foot Guards.In June, the regiment was reorganized into battalions.
GUARDS MACHINE GUN BATTALION WW1 OFFICERS 1918 BIRMINGHAM HALLMARKED CAP BADGE A fine very scarce Silver & enamel hallmarked Officers cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Maker Bent & Parker. And date letter t for 1918 to both items. Hallmarks on both the reverse of the star and the backing plate. Cut silver five pointed star with pierced circlet inscribed “Quinque juncta in uno 1916” on a blue enamel ground. To the centre a crowned GMG cypher on a red translucent enamel ground. The principal points of the star in the form of a bullet, between the bullets, the grenade, Rose, Thistle, Shamrock and Leek.
GUARDS MACHINE GUN REGIMENT WW1 CAP BADGE A fine scarce die-stamped white metal example on cut off slider circa 1916-18. Five pointed star with circlet inscribed “Quinque juncta in uno 1916”. To the centre a crowned GMG cypher; the principal points of the star in the form of a bullet, between the bullets, the grenade, Rose, Thistle, Shamrock and Leek. Reference KK Vol 1 item 923 page 241.
GUERNSEY MILITIA ROYAL ARTILLERY SHOULDER TITLE A scarce two part brass shoulder title, both items with two hex fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 118 item 1819 & page 165.
GUERNSEY MILITIA ROYAL ENGINEERS SHOULDER TITLE A scarce two part brass shoulder title, both items with two hex fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 118 item 1819 & page 165.
GURKHA ARMY SERVICE CORPS ANODISED BERET BADGE A silver & gold anodised cap badge to the Gurkha Army Service Corps, with a slider to the reverse. maker J R Gaunt London
GURKHA ARMY SERVICE CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A scarce Gurkha Army Service Corps Officer’s cap badge circa 1958-65. Silver plate and gilt , two part construction example, with two long loops to reverse. Formed 1st July 1958 in Singapore; re-designated Gurkha Transport Regiment November 1965.
GURKHA BOYS COMPANY ANODISED BERET BADGE A fine staybright Brigade of Gurkhas circa 1953/68 beret badge, with slider to reverse, and maker J R Gaunt London. In existence from 1948 to 68. Reference K & K item 2095 page 81.
GURKHA BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A fine printed, cloth backing formation sign.
GURKHA ENGINEERS ANODISED CAP BADGE A good scarce anodised aluminium gold & silver example, with slider to the reverse. Maker J R Gaunt Birmingham.
GURKHA ENGINEERS CLOTH SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven cloth shoulder title, blue on red. 134 mm x 24 mm.
GURKHA ENGINEERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine hessian backed cloth shoulder title with some glue and paper residue to reverse. Reference ; Jon Mills BoBD No 4761
GURKHA INDEPENDENT PARACHUTE COMPANY ANODISED BERET BADGE A good scarce 1963 to 68 anodised example. Crossed kurkris with parachute set above, two lugs to reverse. This unit was formed from volunteers from all eight regiments and corps units of the Brigade of Gurkhas on 1 January 1963, with the original role of airfield seizure for 17th Gurkha Division, with an all ranks strength of 128 men. Parachute training was conducted in Malaya, with selection carried out at Johore Baru under Captain Bruce Niven of the 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles.
GURKHA INDEPENDENT PARACHUTE COMPANY ANODISED BERET BADGE A good scarce 1963 to 68 anodised example. Crossed kurkris with parachute set above, two lugs to reverse. This unit was formed from volunteers from all eight regiments and corps units of the Brigade of Gurkhas on 1 January 1963, with the original role of airfield seizure for 17th Gurkha Division, with an all ranks strength of 128 men. Parachute training was conducted in Malaya, with selection carried out at Johore Baru under Captain Bruce Niven of the 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles.
GURKHA INDEPENDENT PARACHUTE COMPANY ANODISED BERET BADGE A good scarce 1963 to 68 example. Crossed kurkris with parachute set above, two lugs to reverse, and backing plate. This unit was formed from volunteers from all eight regiments and corps units of the Brigade of Gurkhas on 1 January 1963, with the original role of airfield seizure for 17th Gurkha Division, with an all ranks strength of 128 men. Parachute training was conducted in Malaya, with selection carried out at Johore Baru under Captain Bruce Niven of the 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles.
GURKHA INDEPENDENT PARACHUTE COMPANY ANODISED BERET BADGE A good scarce 1963 to 68 example. Crossed kurkris with parachute set above, two lugs to reverse, and backing plate. This unit was formed from volunteers from all eight regiments and corps units of the Brigade of Gurkhas on 1 January 1963, with the original role of airfield seizure for 17th Gurkha Division, with an all ranks strength of 128 men. Parachute training was conducted in Malaya, with selection carried out at Johore Baru under Captain Bruce Niven of the 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles.
GURKHA INDEPENDENT PARACHUTE COMPANY ANODISED BERET BADGE A good scarce 1963 to 68 example. Crossed kurkris with parachute set above, two lugs to reverse, and backing plate. This unit was formed from volunteers from all eight regiments and corps units of the Brigade of Gurkhas on 1 January 1963, with the original role of airfield seizure for 17th Gurkha Division, with an all ranks strength of 128 men. Parachute training was conducted in Malaya, with selection carried out at Johore Baru under Captain Bruce Niven of the 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles.
GURKHA MILITARY POLICE ANODISED KILMARNOCK FORAGE CAP BADGE A fine Officers gilding colour badge with slider and maker Firmin London. Reference K & K 2 item 2093 page 81
GURKHA QUEENS SIGNALS ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine bi metal forage two piece cap badge to the Gurkha Signals, with two loops to the reverse and backing plate. Reference K & K 2 item 2089 page 81
GURKHA RIFLES SLIP OVER SHOULDER TITLE A fine slip over shoulder title.
GURKHA SIGNALS REGIMENT CAP BADGE A good scarce one piece die cast bi-metal cap badge, with two loops to the reverse.
GURKHA STAFF BAND KILMARNOCK ANODISED CAP BADGE A good anodised aluminium example, with slider to the reverse.
GURKHA TRANSPORT REGIMENT ANODISED / STAYBRIGHT CAP BADGE A silver & gold anodised cap badge to the Gurkha Transport Regiment.With a slider to the reverse. Reference K & K 2091
GURKHA TRANSPORT REGIMENT STAYBRIGHT CAP BADGE A silver & gold anodised cap badge to the Gurkha Transport Regiment.With a slider to the reverse. KK 2091
GURKHA TRANSPORT REGIMENT STAYBRIGHT CAP BADGE A silver & gold anodised cap badge to the Gurkha Transport Regiment.With a slider to the reverse. Maker J R Gaunt Birmingham KK 2090
H Q LAND FORCES PERSIAN GULF FORMATION SIGN A fine woven formation sign on backing with four popper fixings to reverse.
H Q SOUTHERN COMMAND [HIGHER FORMATION SIGN] A fine printed WW2 unused example, reference Cole 18. In 1940 their were eighteen variations of this command badge. The stars are a representation of the 'Southern Cross'. The colouring of the shield, and the stars, varied according to the arm of service of the wearer. The Command sign of red, black, red reflected command colours. In 1939 regular troops reporting to Southern Command included 1st Armoured Division, based at Andover, and 3rd Infantry Division, based at Bulford. Other Regular Troops reporting to Southern Command at that time included: 8th Royal Tank Regiment 9th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery 6th/23rd Field Battery, 12th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery 3rd Medium Regiment, Royal Artillery 4th Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery 1st Survey Regiment, Royal Artillery 2nd Survey Regiment, Royal Artillery 2nd Searchlight Regiment, Royal Artillery
H.M.S DRAKE ROYAL NAVY CAP TALLY A shortened cap tally. HMS Drake was previously the Marshal Ney-class monitor HMS Marshal Ney. She was launched in 1915, became a base ship and was renamed HMS Vivid in 1922, HMS Drake in 1934 and HMS Alaunia II in 1947. She was broken up in 1957.
H.M.S HINDUSTAN GRAND FLEET 1914-15-16 ENAMEL BADGE A fine enamel brooch fixing badge. In good condition One of the eight ships of the King Edward VII-class pre-dreadnought battleships, all except 'King Edward VII' being named for parts of the Empire. Built by John Brown on the Clyde, she was launched in 1903 and commissioned in mid-1905, serving first with the Atlantic Fleet and then the Channel Fleet, subsequenly the Home Fleet. In 1912,' Hindustan' and her sister ships formed the 3rd Battle Squadron, which was assigned to the Grand Fleet at the beginning of the First World War and served on the Northern Patrol. In 1916, she, with the rest of the squadron was transferred to Nore Command until she was detached in February 1918 to serve as a parent ship for the raids on Zeebrugge and Ostend. Decommissioned in May 1918,
H.M.S VICTORY ROYAL NAVY CAP TALLY A fine complete, but tied cap tally.
H.Q. BRITISH TROOPS ADEN FORMATION SIGNS A scarce facing pair, cotton printed but slightly different, and one dirty, so not matching. Formation signs. Reference page 481 of WW2 British Formation Badges, by Bruno Boulanger.
HAMMER & PINCERS TRADE / PROFICIENTCY ARM BADGE Trade/Proficiency blackened brass arm badge with 3 loops to reverse. For Smith, Artificer, Armourer, Fitter, Vehicle Mechanic, Toolmaker and about 20 allied trades. Ref Edwards and Langley p10 2A
HAMMER & PINCERS TRADE / PROFICIENTCY ARM BADGE Trade/Proficiency brass arm badge with 4 loops to reverse. For Smith, Artificer, Armourer, Fitter, Vehicle Mechanic, Toolmaker and about 20 allied trades. Ref Edwards and Langley p10 2A
HAMMER & PINCERS TRADE / PROFICIENTCY ARM BADGE Trade/Proficiency brass arm badge with 2 loops to reverse. For Smith, Artificer, Armourer, Fitter, Vehicle Mechanic, Toolmaker and about 20 allied trades. Ref Edwards and Langley p10 2A
HAMPSHIRE & DORSET / ALDERSHOT & HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT FORMATION SIGNS A fine woven facing pair of formation signs. 1943 pattern. Reference Boulanger page 457
HAMPSHIRE & DORSET DISTRICT FORMATION SIGN Printed cloth 1st type formation sign. Later became Aldershot District. Ref Morris Part 1 page 37 item 13
HAMPSHIRE & ISLE OF WIGHT NATIONAL RESERVE First World War period badge An enameled / lapel / button hole badge to the Hampshire Isle of Wight National Reserve. 27mm dia, vgc.
HAMPSHIRE & ISLE OF WIGHT NATIONAL RESERVE First World War period badge An enameled / lapel / button hole badge to the Hampshire Isle of Wight National Reserve. 27mm dia, vgc.
HAMPSHIRE CARABINIERS [LARGE] SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce larger version, brass with two loop fixings to reverse. Reference R A Westlake Page 23 Item 266
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY DIVISION FORMATION SIGN Woven cloth formation sign. Black Hampshire hog on white rectangle, the badge of the Hampshire Division. Reference Cole p 58
HAMPSHIRE CYCLIST 9th BATTALION BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine scarce die stamped bronze / brass example of a crowned cycle wheel with a Hampshire Rose to the centre. Bottom scroll inscribed "HAMPSHIRE CYCLIST BATTALION" . Two loop fixings to the reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 1869 page 448
HAMPSHIRE CYCLIST 9th BATTALION CAP BADGE 1911-22 A fine gilding metal cap badge, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1869 page 449. Formed November 11th 1911 With HQ at Southampton as a new territorial unit of the regiment. Commanded by Major R.A. Johnson of the 4th Bn. who had done much to develop the 1st Volunteer Battalions Cyclist Sections.
HAMPSHIRE CYCLIST BATTALION SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine WW1 enamel sweetheart with brooch fixing to reverse.
HAMPSHIRE PLASTIC ECONOMY CAP BADGE Pale brown with two blade fixings to reverse, with maker A. Stanley & Sons Walsall. Ref K&K 2236.
HAMPSHIRE PLASTIC ECONOMY CAP BADGE A fine light bronze moulded plastic economy issue cap badge, with two blades to reverse. Maker A.Stanley & Sons ,Walsall
HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT Pair of woven cloth shoulder titles of the slip-over type vgc.
HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT A Bi metal cap badge to the Hampshire regiment, with a slider to reverse. The regiment was formed in 1881 by the amalgamation of the 37th (North Hampshire) Regiment of Foot and the 67th (South Hampshire) Regiment of Foot Ref KK Vol 2 item 647 page 61
HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT ANODISED CAP BADGE An anodised / staybright cap badge to the Royal Hampshire Regiment. With a slider to the reverse & makers mark JR Gaunt Birmingham. Ref KK Vol 2 item item 1998 page 61
HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine darkened / bronzed cap badge, with blow holes and slider to reverse.
HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine darkened / bronzed cap badge, two loops to reverse. Some regiments blackened or darkend the badges down as not to reflect.
HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of brass collar badge, both with two loops to reverse.
HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT HELMET PLATE CENTRE 1902-1914 A fine other ranks brass centre with four wire loop fixings to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 392 page 153
HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A good pre 1946 die cast bronze Officer's Service Dress cap badge. Two blades to the reverse.
HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine two part construction Officers bronze cap badge.
HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE An excellent silver gilt and enamel Officers Cap badge, with two long loops to reverse.
HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE An excellent silver gilt and enamel Officers Cap badge, with two long loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1961 page 33
HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE An excellent silver gilt and enamel Officers Cap badge, with brooch pin fixing to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1961 page 33
HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS KINGS CROWN CAP BADGE An excellent silver gilt and enamel Officers Cap badge, with brooch pin fixing to reverse. "S" to reverse for silver. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1961 page 33
HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS KINGS CROWN CAP BADGE An excellent silver gilt and enamel Officers Cap badge, with brooch pin fixing to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1961 page 33
HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT OR`s CAP BADGE A Bi metal cap badge to the Hampshire regiment, with a slider to reverse. The regiment was formed in 1881 by the amalgamation of the 37th (North Hampshire) Regiment of Foot and the 67th (South Hampshire) Regiment of Foot Ref KK Vol 2 item 647 page 61
HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT OR`s CAP BADGE A Bi metal cap badge to the Hampshire regiment, with a slider to reverse. The regiment was formed in 1881 by the amalgamation of the 37th (North Hampshire) Regiment of Foot and the 67th (South Hampshire) Regiment of Foot Ref KK Vol 2 item 647 page 61
HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT OTHER RANKS COLLAR BADGES A good die stamped post 1908 brass pair [not identical] of collar badges. Two loops each to the reverse. GC
HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT PAGRI FLASH A fine large cloth foreign service pagri flash, 50 mm x 80 mm
HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT PLASTIC WW2 ISSUE CAP BADGE A fine plastic cap badge with a very slight curve and two blade fixings to reverse, with maker A. Stanley & Sons Walsall. Ref K&K 2236.
HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT POST 1881 PAGRI BADGE A fine scarce Hampshire Regiment Pagri badge, with two loops to reverse.
HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLES A fine pair of brass post 1920 shoulder titles, one with loops the other hex fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 69 item 1098
HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine gilt and enamel sweetheart brooch. 29 mm diameter.
HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine bar enamel sweetheart brooch. 21 mm x 44 mm.
HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine brass sweetheart brooch.30 mm dia
HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT WW1 ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good scarce one piece die stamped all brass example, with two loops to the reverse.Looks bronze, but just uncleaned. Reference KK Vol 1 647 page 187
HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT WW1 ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good scarce one piece die stamped all brass example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 647 page 187
HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT WW2 SHOULDER TITLE A good scarce post 1920 brass shoulder title to the Hampshire Regiment. Worn till the mid 1946. Two loops to the reverse.
HAMPSHIRE YEOMANRY CARABINIER`S CAP BADGE The Hampshire Yeomanry (Carabiniers) can trace its formation to the late 18th century. Between 1794 and 1803, a large number of cavalry units such as the North Hampshire Yeomanry Cavalry, the New Forest Volunteer Cavalry, the Fawley Light Dragoons and the Southampton Cavalry were raised in southern England as independent groups of Yeomanry. A good die stamped gilding metal example, uncleaned . Slider to the reverse. Ref K & K Vol 1 1440 page 357
HAMPSHIRE YEOMANRY CARABINIER`S OTHER RANK'S The Hampshire Yeomanry (Carabiniers) can trace its formation to the late 18th century. Between 1794 and 1803, a large number of cavalry units such as the North Hampshire Yeomanry Cavalry, the New Forest Volunteer Cavalry, the Fawley Light Dragoons and the Southampton Cavalry were raised in southern England as independent groups of Yeomanry. A good die stamped brass example. Slider to the reverse. GC. Ref KK Vol 1 1440 page 357
HANTS & ALDERSHOT DISTRICT FORMATION SIGN A fine printed 1st type [southern command formation sign. Later became Aldershot District. Reference Morris Part 1 p 37 no.13. Which came into use in 1943, the blue represents the sky and sea and the white points represent the Needles. It was from this district that had a high proportion of vessels embarked on D-day. When South Eastern and Aldershot Commands were disbanded in 1944 the area was re-designated Aldershot and Hants District, with altered boundaries that excluded Dorset but included the old Aldershot Command.
HANTS / T / CARABINIERS SHOULDER TITLE A good scarce pre 1919 brass title to the Hampshire Carabiniers Yeomanry. Two loops to the reverse.
HANTS / T / CARABINIERS WW1 SHOULDER TITLE A good scarce pre 1919 brass title to the Hampshire Carabiniers Yeomanry. Two loops to the reverse.
HANTS HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT WW1 SHOULDER TITLE A good scarce post 1902 brass shoulder title to the Hampshire Regiment. Worn till the mid 1920's. Two hex type lugs to the reverse
HANTS REGIMENT WW1 SHOULDER TITLE Hampshire Regtiment WWI Woven cloth shoulder title of the slipover type. White on khaki. A very small moth mark over "H" see photo
HANTS. HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT WW1 SHOULDER TITLE. A scarce post 1902 brass shoulder titles to the Hampshire Regiment. Worn till the mid 1920's. Two hex type lugs to the reverse.
HARROW [HARROW RIFLES] SCHOOL OTC CAP BADGE A fine scarce blackened brass example, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2572
HEAVY CAVALRY & CAMBRAI BAND E11R CAP BADGE A fine two part construction silver / gilt and enamel cap badge, with two long loops to reverse.
HEAVY SECTION MACHINE GUN CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A scarce very short lived WW1 shoulder title, with three hex type fixings to reverse. The Heavy Section was formed in March 1916, becoming the Heavy Branch in November of that year. Men of this branch crewed the first tanks in action at Flers, during the Battle of the Somme in September 1916. In July 1917, the Heavy Branch separated from the MGC to become the Tank Corps, later called the Royal Tank Regiment. The MGC saw action in all the main theatres of war, including France, Belgium, Palestine, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Salonika, East Africa and Italy. In its short history, the MGC gained an enviable record for heroism as a front line fighting force. Indeed, in the latter part of the war, as tactics changed to defence in depth, it commonly served well in advance of the front line. It had a less enviable record for its casualty rate. Some 170,500 officers and men served in the MGC, with 62,049 becoming casualties, including 12,498 killed, earning it the nickname 'the Suicide Club'. Reference Alan Jefferys & Gary Gibbs page 54
HER MAJESTYS RESERVE REGIMENT OF LANCERS OFFICERS BOER WAR FIELD SERVICE CAP BADGE A fine scarce QVC Officers die cast gilt and silvered overlays cap badge, with four loops to the reverse. VGC. Reference K K Vol 1 item 1127 page 287 Based in Ballincollig, County Cork, Ireland.
HER MAJESTYS RESERVE REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE Scarce Boer War period brass shoulder title,HMRR / Dragoon Guards. Raised in 1900 the reserve regiments allowed regulars to be sent oversea
HEREFORDSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY CAP BADGE A fine white metal cap badge to the Herefordshire Light Infantry, with slider to the reverse and maker J R Gaunt London. Reference K & K 2 item 2394 page 167
HEREFORDSHIRE REGIMENT FORAGE CAP BADGE A fine Post 1908 bi metal cap badge, with long slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1794 page 429.
HEREFORDSHIRE REGIMENT OR's CAP BADGE A good die stamped bi-metal example, with slider to the reverse reference KK Vol 2 item 1793 page 159
HERTFORDSHIRE A.C.F FORMATION SIGN This is an embroidered felt formation sign badge to the HIRE – EAST RIDING A.C.F. (Army Cadet Force) (Waring No.1 F58)(Rawlings 1004)
HERTFORDSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE Territorial Army Infantry 1920 to 1947. A good die stamped brass cap badge, with slider to the reverse. Pattern with the wider Antlers. Territorial Army Infantry 1920 to 1947. A good die stamped brass cap badge, with slider to the reverse. Pattern with the wider Antlers. The Hertfordshire Regiment was a Territorial Army infantry regiment of the British Army. Originating in units of Rifle Volunteers formed in 1859, the regiment served in the Second Anglo-Boer War and the First and Second World Wars before losing its separate identity in 1961. Ref KK Vol 2 item 1806 page 159
HERTFORDSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine Kings crown gilding metal example with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1806 page 159, wider antlers.
HERTFORDSHIRE REGIMENT WW1 OR's CAP BADGE A good die stamped brass example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1805 page 433
HERTFORDSHIRE REGIMENT WW1 OR's CAP BADGE A good die stamped brass example, with slider to the reverse. Reference K K Vol 1 item 1805 page 433
HERTFORDSHIRE REGIMENT WW1 OR\'s CAP BADGE A good die stamped brass example, with slider to the reverse. Reference K K Vol 1 item 1805 page 433
HERTFORDSHIRE YEOMANRY E11R CAP BADGE A fine white metal cap badge, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2325 page 135. Worn circa 1952-1961
HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CAP BADGE White metal short scroll, with two east west lugs to the reverse. Reference KK 684
HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY E11R CAP BADGE A fine scarce white metal cap badge with two loop fixings to reverse.
HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A fine scarce WW2 light grey moulded plastic example, with two blades to the reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2257 page 115
HIGHLAND REGIMENT ECONOMY PLASTIC CAP BADGE Rare WW2 Highland Regiment War Economy Plastic Cap Badge, good condition example with blade fittings to the reverse. Maker marked A Stanley & Sons Walsall.
HIGHLAND TERRITORIAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A fine shoulder title, with three lugs to reverse. Reference R A Westlake Plate 26 item 464
HJ DEUTSCHE ARBEITER JUGEND PIN BADGE A fine scarce first pattern enamel Hitler Youth Membership badge. 23mm dia. Hitler Youth Pin, depicts the swastika rising form what was darkness and now rising to light as the sun itself. This was the official organizational pin of the German Worker Youth, an organization within the Hitler Youth. That was a training ground for future labor leaders and technicians.
HM COAST GUARD WW 1 KINGS CROWN WITH MAKER A fine scarce Kings Crown brass cap badge, with maker Gaunt London and two loop fixings to reverse.
HMS RODNEY ROYAL NAVY ASSOCIATION LAPEL BADGE A fine scarce enamel badge, with brooch fixing to reverse. My apologies as photo not the best, enamel is excellent. Rodney served extensively in the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean during World War II. was one of two Nelson-class battleships built for the Royal Navy in the mid-1920s. The ship was named after Admiral Lord Rodney. The Nelsons were unique in British battleship construction, being the only ships to carry a main armament of 16-inch (406 mm) guns, and the only ones to carry all the main armament forward of the superstructure. Rodney played a major role in the sinking of the German battleship Bismarck in May 1941. During and after Operation Torch and the Normandy landings, Rodney participated in several coastal bombardments. In poor condition from extremely heavy use and lack of refits, she was scrapped in 1948
HOME COUNTIES ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine Staybright / Anodised cap badge, with slider & maker Smith & Wright to reverse.
HOME COUNTIES BRIGADE STAYBRIGHT CAP BADGE A good early silver anodised aluminium example. Slider two the reverse. Maker J.R.Gaunt, London
HOME COUNTIES TRAINING BRIGADE GROUP FORMATION SIGN A fine post WW2 printed yellow portcullis on a red St. George's cross on a white horizontal heptagon. The seven sided shape represents the seven Regiments in the Brigade - Queen's, Buffs, Royal Fusiliers, East Surrey, Royal Sussex, Royal West Kent and Middlesex. The regimental areas circle London, the City of London represented by the cross and the City of Westminster by the portcullis, both symbols taken from the arms of the two cities. Training Brigade Groups were formed in 1947 with the reorganization of the Infantry. The Groups brought together neighbouring County Regiments or groups of regiments with associated traditions (eg: Light Infantry). Men were theoretically liable for service in any unit in the Group. The signs were worn on the left arm only, below the unit shoulder title.
HOME GUARD 7th BATTALION SOMERSET SHOULDER TITLE A printed WW 2 example of the shoulder designation Home Guard, 7th Battalion Somerset Black on khaki.
HOME GUARD CLOTH SLIP OVER SHOULDER TITLES Pair of excellent cloth shoulder titles of the slip over type. Embroidered black on khaki.
HOME GUARD PRINTED SHOULDER TITLES [PAIR] A fine pair of unused shoulder titles.
HOME GUARD SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven black on khaki slip over shoulder title.
HOME GUARD SHOULDER TITLE PRINTED DESIGNATION. A printed WW 2 example of the shoulder designation Home Guard, 13th Battalion Hampshire. Black on khaki.
HOME GUARD SHOULDER TITLE PRINTED DESIGNATION. A printed WW 2 example of the shoulder designation Home Guard, 13th Battalion Hampshire. Black on khaki.
HOME GUARD WW2 CLOTH SHOULDER TITLE A good early WW2 of hand embroidered pale yellow letters on khaki cloth titles.
HOME GUARD WW2 CLOTH SHOULDER TITLE A good early WW2 of hand embroidered pale yellow letters on khaki cloth titles.
HOME GUARD WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADG An excellent scarce cast plastic example. Brooch pin to the reverse. Makers stamp A. Stanley & Sons Walsall
HOME GUARD WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE An excellent scarce cast plastic example. Brooch pin to the reverse. Makers stamp A. Stanley & Sons Walsall
HOME GUARD WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE An excellent scarce cast plastic example. Brooch pin to the reverse. Makers stamp A. Stanley & Sons Walsall
HOME GUARD WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE An excellent scarce flat cast plastic example. Brooch pin to the reverse. Makers stamp A. Stanley & Sons Walsall
HOME GUARD WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE An excellent scarce cast plastic example. Brooch pin to the reverse. Makers stamp A. Stanley & Sons Walsall
HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY CAP BADGE A fine E11R crown post 1953 white metal cap badge with two loops to reverse.
HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY CAP BADGE King's crown brass cap badge with three loops to the reverse. An old style field-gun above the motto scroll, " Arma Pacis Fulcra" surmounted by the crown and the "H.A.C. " title scroll.
HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY CAP BADGE A fine vintage die stamped uncleaned white metal flaming grenade with "HAC" to the ball. Slider to the reverse.
HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY CAP BADGE A fine all brass grenade other ranks cap badge, with slider to revers.
HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY GRENADE CAP BADGE A good die stamped gilded metal example, with slider to the reverse. The Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1537 by King Henry VIII and is the second oldest military organisation in the world, behind the Vatican's Pontifical Swiss Guard.
HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY OFFICERS FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine Officers black field service cap, with silver bullion type piping around the crown. General Service buttons to the front and excellent bullion cap badge and maker Herbert Johnson of new bond Street London in side. No moth damage. More photos if required.
HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY SHOULDER TITLE A fine unused example of a full sized title, with some glue and paper residue to reverse. This title was first introduced in 1922 for wear by the Infantry Battalion on their service dress. Reference BoBD No 5496
HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY SLIP ON WW2 SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven slip on shoulder title.
HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY SWEETHEART WW1 White faced Enamel Sweetheart brooch Vgc
HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY SWEETHEART WW1 White faced Enamel Sweetheart brooch
HONOURABLE ARTILLERY LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICERS MARTINGALE BADGE Horse furniture martingale badge/ornament A good scarce die-stamped silvered example comprising a strap inscribed “Honourable Artillery Company” surmounted by a Guelphic style crown; “LC” cypher to the centre. Three screw posts to reverse.
HOTCHKISS GUNNER TRADE / PROFICIENCY ARM / SLEEVE BADGE A fine scarce WW1 brass metal, with two loops to reverse,one piece. Hotchkiss Gunner trade Arm/sleeve badge The Hotchkiss gun can refer to different products of the Hotchkiss arms company starting in the late 19th century. It usually refers to the 1.65-inch (42 mm) light mountain gun; there were also a navy (47 mm) and a 3-inch (76 mm) Hotchkiss guns. The 42 mm gun was intended to be mounted on a light carriage or packed on two mules to accompany a troop of cavalry or an army travelling in rough country.
HOUSEHOLD BATTALION CAP BADGE A fine all brass example with slider to reverse. Raised as infantry in 1916 from the three reserve regiments of Household Cavalry. Fought in France as part of the 4th Division. Reference KK Vol 1 item 733 page 209
HOUSEHOLD BATTALION CAP BADGE A fine all brass example with slider to reverse. Raised as infantry in 1916 from the three reserve regiments of Household Cavalry. Fought in France as part of the 4th Division. Reference KK Vol 1 item 733 page 209
HQ EASTERN COMMAND WW2 FORMATION SIGNS A facing pair of printed formation signs. Residue of card still attached to back, as items were glued on frame.
HQ NORTHERN ARMY GROUP CLOTH FORMATION SIGN A woven formation sign, Hq Northern Army Group.
HQ NORTHERN ARMY GROUP CLOTH FORMATION SIGN A silk formation un-used sign, Hq Northern Army Group.
HQ NORTHERN ARMY GROUP FORMATION SIGN A fine silk woven example of the yellow battle-axe on a blue shield.
HQ TROOPS 21st ARMY GROUP FORMATION SIGN A fine unused printed 21st Army Group GHQ and Lines of Communication Troops & British Troops in France, formation sign. The design was basically that of 21st Army Group but without the crossed crusader swords. It was worn during the war by all ranks of 21st Army Group GHQ Troops, by Lines of Communication (LofC) formations and units not allotted to lower formations with their own badge. The badge was also worn after the end of hostilities by British Troops in France, notably the Rear Maintenance Area in Normandy and several Base depots, transit camps and other administrative headquarters
HUNTINGDONSHIRE CYCLIST BATTALION CAP BADGE A fine brass WW I cap badge with slider fitting to the reverse. A stag taken from the Arms of Huntingdonshire County above the title scroll. Also worn by the Huntingdonshire Home Guard during WW II.
HUNTINGDONSHIRE CYCLIST BATTALION CAP BADGE A fine brass WW I cap badge with slider fitting to the reverse. A stag taken from the Arms of Huntingdonshire County above the title scroll. Also worn by the Huntingdonshire Home Guard during WW II.
IMPERIAL OVERSEAS COMMAND / OFFICERS 25th ROYAL FUSILIERS CITY OF LONDON FRONTIERSMEN CAP / STETSON BADGE A scarce Gilt & Enamel Officers cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Although the gilt is worn, its an excellent uncleaned example. Worn for a very short period. Photographic evidence suggests this badge being worn by the members of the Imperial Overseas Command, a short-lived breakaway from the Legion of Frontiersmen. This breakaway organisation was in existence for a short period of time only, between 1927 and 1934, and it is to this organisation, not the 25th Battalion Royal Fusiliers, that this pattern cap badge relates. Please do your own research and make your mind up accordingly. Reference http://www.25throyalfusiliers.co.uk/cap_badges_2.html Ref Gaylor Plate 36 and text p112 & Kipling & King Vol 1 item 1144 page 291
IMPERIAL OVERSEAS COMMAND / OFFICERS 25th ROYAL FUSILIERS CITY OF LONDON FRONTIERSMEN CAP / STETSON BADGE A scarce Gilt & Enamel Officers cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Excellent uncleaned example. Worn for a very short period. Photographic evidence suggests this badge being worn by the members of the Imperial Overseas Command, a short-lived breakaway from the Legion of Frontiersmen. This breakaway organisation was in existence for a short period of time only, between 1927 and 1934, and it is to this organisation, not the 25th Battalion Royal Fusiliers, that this pattern cap badge relates. Please do your own research and make your mind up accordingly. Reference http://www.25throyalfusiliers.co.uk/cap_badges_2.html Ref Gaylor Plate 36 and text p112 & Kipling & King Vol 1 item 1144 page 291
IMPERIAL YEOMANRY HOSPITAL CAP BADGE A fine bi metal cap badge, with three loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1394 page 349
INDIA PARACHUTE REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce Silvered Officers cap badge, with two long loops to reverse. The parachute units of the Indian Army are among the oldest airborne units in the world. The 50th Indian Parachute Brigade was formed on 27 October 1941, comprising the British 151st Parachute Battalion, and the British Indian Army 152nd Indian Parachute Battalion and 153rd Gurkha Parachute Battalion. The Parachute Regiment was formed from these and several other units in 1952. Indian Army Para Commandos In 1944 the 50th was allocated to the newly founded 44th Airborne Division. In the post-independence restructuring, India retained only one parachute brigade—the 50th.
INDIA PARACHUTE REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce Silvered Officers cap badge, with two long loops to reverse. The parachute units of the Indian Army are among the oldest airborne units in the world. The 50th Indian Parachute Brigade was formed on 27 October 1941, comprising the British 151st Parachute Battalion, and the British Indian Army 152nd Indian Parachute Battalion and 153rd Gurkha Parachute Battalion. The Parachute Regiment was formed from these and several other units in 1952. Indian Army Para Commandos In 1944 the 50th was allocated to the newly founded 44th Airborne Division. In the post-independence restructuring, India retained only one parachute brigade—the 50th.
INDIA PARACHUTE REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce Silvered Officers cap badge, with two long loops to reverse. The parachute units of the Indian Army are among the oldest airborne units in the world. The 50th Indian Parachute Brigade was formed on 27 October 1941, comprising the British 151st Parachute Battalion, and the British Indian Army 152nd Indian Parachute Battalion and 153rd Gurkha Parachute Battalion. The Parachute Regiment was formed from these and several other units in 1952. Indian Army Para Commandos In 1944 the 50th was allocated to the newly founded 44th Airborne Division. In the post-independence restructuring, India retained only one parachute brigade—the 50th.
INDIAN 5th HYDERABAD INFANTRY REGIMENT HEADDRESS BADGE A fine die cast gilding metal cap badge, with two loops to reverse.
INDIAN 6th D.C.O DUKE OF CONNAUGHTS OWN LANCERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce Indian Cavalry cloth shoulder title. Red on yellow. known as the 6th Duke of Connaught's Own Lancers (Watson's Horse), and was a regular cavalry regiment in the British Indian Army. It was formed in 1921 by amalgamation of the 13th Duke of Connaught's Lancers (Watson's Horse) and the 16th Cavalry. The regiment and its predecessors have seen active service on the North West Frontier, in Egypt during 1882, in China during the Boxer Rebellion, the two World Wars and the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. On the Partition of India in 1947, the regiment was allotted to the Pakistan Army.
INDIAN 7th LIGHT CAVALRY HEADDRESS BADGE A fine cast Kings Crown Indian headdress badge, with two loop fixings to reverse. 42mm high
INDIAN 7th LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine bullion Officers curved shoulder title. The 7th Light Cavalry previously the 28th Light Cavalry, was a regular army cavalry regiment in the British Indian Army. It was raised in 1784 under the East India Company. The regiment later saw service on the North West Frontier and in World War I and World War II. In 1947, it was allocated to the new Indian Army. At the start of the Second World War the regiment was stationed in Bolarum as part of the 4th (Secunderabad) Cavalry Brigade. The 7th Light Cavalry were brigaded with the: 14th/20th Hussars Prince Albert Victor's Own Cavalry 3rd Field Regiment, Royal Artillery 4th Cavalry Brigade Signal Troop. The last mounted parade of the 7th Light Cavalry took place in 1940. However even by early 1941 the only mechanical transport provided for the now dismounted regiment was an Austin car for the commandant and a few motorbikes for dispatch riders. Vehicles trickled in and finally a full complement of 52 Stuart tanks was received by April 1943. The regiment was then attached to the 254th Indian Tank Brigade, in November 1941. The brigade came under the command of Brigadier Reginald Scoones. When it was moved to Imphal in November and December 1943 the 254th Indian Tank Brigade consisted of the following major units: 7th Light Cavalry 3rd Carabiniers 3rd Btn 4th Bombay Grenadiers The brigade served with the 5th Indian Division and the 7th Indian Infantry Divisions in Burma. It participated in the Battle of Imphal, Battle of Kyaukmyaung Bridgehead, Battle of Meiktila, and Operation Dracula (Rangoon Road). In June 1945 the 7th Light Cavalry sailed from Rangoon to Madras and by July was stationed at Ahmednagar. In August 1945 it was selected to form part of the British Indian Division (BRINDIV) This division served with the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (BCOF) as part of the Allied Occupation Forces in Japan. The move to Japan occurred during March/April 1946. The regiment returned to India in August 1947.
INDIAN 8th KING GEORGES OWN HEADDRESS BADGE A fine Kings Crown headdress badge, with two loops to reverse. Formed in 1922.
INDIAN 9th JAT REGIMENT BUTTON A fine Kings Crown 30mm button, fixed back no maker. Uncleaned gilding metal.
INDIAN ARMY 116th MAHRATTAS [KINGS CROWN] CAP BADGE A scare other ranks die cast brass metal cap badge with two loops to reverse. The 116th Mahrattas were an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. The regiment traces their origins to 1800, when they were raised as the 2nd Battalion, 7th Regiment of Bombay Native Infantry. During World War I the regiment was attached to the 18th Indian Division for the Mesopotamia Campaign. They were involved in the Actions at the Fat-ha Gorge and on the Little Zab and the Battle of Sharqat in October 1918. After World War I the Indian government reformed the army moving from single battalion regiments to multi battalion regiments. In 1922, the 116th Mahrattas became the 4th Battalion 5th Mahratta Light Infantry. After independence they were one of the regiments allocated to the Indian Army.
INDIAN ARMY 123rd OUTRAMS RIFLES BOSS BADGE. Boss badge with fixing nut to reverse. 1820-1922
INDIAN ARMY 12th FRONTIER FORCE COLLAR BADGE A fine cast white metal collar badge with two loops to reverse.
INDIAN ARMY 14th PRINCE OF WALES OWN SCINDE HORSE COLLAR BADGE A fine cast white metal collar badge, with two loops to reverse. 25 mm X 30 mm
INDIAN ARMY 15th ARMOURED REGIMENT PAGRI BADGE A fine post 1947 cast brass pagri badge, with pagri fixing to reverse. With number 786 & letter N to reverse.
INDIAN ARMY 18th CAVALRY HEADDRESS BADGE A fine post 1947 cast chromed badge, with two loops to reverse.
INDIAN ARMY 19th ARMOURED REGIMENT HEADDRESS BADGE A fine post 1947 cast chromed badge, with two loops to reverse.
INDIAN ARMY 1st PUNJAB REGIMENT HEAD DRESS BADGE A good scarce post 1922 die cast brass example, with two integral lugs to the reverse.
INDIAN ARMY 2nd LANCERS HEAD DRESS BADGE A very scare solid Cast w/m native construction with two lugs to reverse.
INDIAN ARMY 41st ARMOURED REGIMENT HEADDRESS BAGDE A fine post 1947 cast chromed badge, with two loops to reverse.
INDIAN ARMY 42nd ARMOURED REGIMENT HEADDRESS BAGDE A fine post 1947 cast chromed badge, with two loops to reverse.
INDIAN ARMY 45th CAVALRY INDIAN ARMOURED CORPS WW2 CAP BADGE A good scarce die cast native silver example. Two loops to the reverse. Formed 1st April 1941 , disbanded 1946.
INDIAN ARMY 48th CAVALRY REGIMENT HEAD DRESS BADGE A good die cast white metal example. Two lugs to the reverse.
INDIAN ARMY 4th BATTALION FRONTIER FORCE RIFLES A fine Nickle plated Kings Crown Cap badge, with two loop fixings to reverse.
INDIAN ARMY 4th BOMBAY GRENADIERS REGIMENT HEAD DRESS BADGE A good die cast Bi- metal example, with two lugs to reverse.
INDIAN ARMY 62nd ARMOURED HEADDRESS BADGE A fine post 1947 cast chromed badge, with two loops to reverse.
INDIAN ARMY 64th ARMOURED REGIMENT HEADDRESS BADGE A fine post 1947 cast chromed badge, with two loops to reverse.
INDIAN ARMY 65th ARMOURED REGIMENT HEADDRESS BADGE A fine post 1947 cast chromed badge, with two loops to reverse.
INDIAN ARMY 68th ARMOURED REGIMENT HEADDRESS BADGE A fine post 1947 cast chromed badge, with two loops to reverse.
INDIAN ARMY 70th ARMOURED REGIMENT HEADDRESS BADGE A fine post 1947 cast chromed badge, with two loops to reverse.
INDIAN ARMY 71st ARMOURED REGIMENT HEADDRESS BADGE A fine post 1947 cast chromed badge, with two loops to reverse.
INDIAN ARMY 73rd ARMOURED REGIMENT HEADDRESS BADGE A fine post 1947 cast chromed badge, with two threaded studs to reverse.
INDIAN ARMY 76th ARMOURED REGIMENT HEADDRESS BADGE A fine post 1947 cast chromed badge, with two loops to reverse.
INDIAN ARMY 82nd ARMOURED REGIMENT HEADDRESS BADGE A fine post 1947 cast chromed badge, with two loops to reverse.
INDIAN ARMY 83rd ARMOURED REGIMENT HEADDRESS BADGE A fine post 1947 cast chromed badge, with two loops to reverse.
INDIAN ARMY 8th PUNJAB REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine large white metal cast construction badge, with two long loops to reverse and size 70 mm x 55 mm. The 8th Punjab Regiment was a regiment of the British Indian Army from 1922 to 1947. It was transferred to Pakistan Army on Partition of India in 1947 and merged with the Baluch Regiment in 1956.
INDIAN ARMY 9th JAT REGIMENT HEAD DRESS BADGE A good die cast chromed metal example, with two lugs to reverse.
INDIAN ARMY 9th JAT REGIMENT OFFICERS SOLID SILVER CAP BADGE A fine Edward VIII period die-cast example by JRG & S [J R Gaunt & Sons] bearing Birmingham hallmarks. Crowned `IX` resting on a scroll inscribed `Jat Regiment`. Two loops to reverse. The Regiment was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. It was formed in 1922, after the Indian government reformed the army. The Regiment saw a great deal of fighting with the Jats showing their mettle in North Africa, Ethiopia, Burma, Malaya, Singapore, and Java-Sumatra. A large number of gallantry awards were won including a Victoria Cross (by Jemadar Abdul Hafiz) and two George Crosses. At the end of the war the Regiment, in company with other regiments of the Indian Infantry, dropped the numeral 9 from its title and became simply the Jat Regiment.
INDIAN ARMY 9th JAT REGIMENT OFFICERS SOLID SILVER CAP BADGE A fine Edward VIII period die-cast example by JRG & S [J R Gaunt & Sons] bearing Birmingham hallmarks. Crowned `IX` resting on a scroll inscribed `Jat Regiment`. Two loops to reverse. The Regiment was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. It was formed in 1922, after the Indian government reformed the army. The Regiment saw a great deal of fighting with the Jats showing their mettle in North Africa, Ethiopia, Burma, Malaya, Singapore, and Java-Sumatra. A large number of gallantry awards were won including a Victoria Cross (by Jemadar Abdul Hafiz) and two George Crosses. At the end of the war the Regiment, in company with other regiments of the Indian Infantry, dropped the numeral 9 from its title and became simply the Jat Regiment.
INDIAN ARMY ASSAM REGIMENT CAP BADGE A good scarce post 1947 die cast chromed metal example, with two lugs to the reverse.
INDIAN ARMY ASSAM REGIMENT CAP BADGE A good scarce post 1947 die cast chromed metal example, with slider to the reverse, Maker on slider.
INDIAN ARMY ASSAM REGIMENT CAP BADGE A good scarce post 1947 die cast brass metal example, with two lugs to the reverse.
INDIAN ARMY BIHAR REGIMENT CAP BADGE A good scarce post 1947 die cast chromed metal example, with two lugs to the reverse
INDIAN ARMY BIHAR REGIMENT HEAD DRESS BADGE A good die cast w- metal example, with two lugs to reverse.
INDIAN ARMY BRIGADE OF GUARDS CAP BADGE A good scarce post 1947 die cast chromed metal example, with two lugs to the reverse.
INDIAN ARMY BRIGADE OF GUARDS HEAD DRESS BADGE A good die cast chromed metal example, with two threaded studs to reverse.
INDIAN ARMY EAST BENGAL REGIMENT HEADDRESS BADGE A fine cast metal badge with two loops to reverse.
INDIAN ARMY ENGINEERS CAP BADGE A fine blackened brass die- stamped example with two loops to reverse.
INDIAN ARMY FRONTIER FORCE HEADDRESS BADGE A fine cast white metal cap badge, with two loops to reverse. 40 mm X 26 mm
INDIAN ARMY GARHWAL RIFLES HEAD DRESS BADGE A good die cast chromed metal example, with slider and maker to reverse.
INDIAN ARMY GOVERNOR GENERALS BODY GUARD HEADDRESS BADGE A fine old repaired and very strong, pre 1947 die cast white metal cap badge, with two loops to the reverse. 40 mm x 26 mm
INDIAN ARMY HYDERABAD 2nd H.E.H.NIZANS OWN LANCERS HEAD - DRESS BADGE A good scarce cast brass native example. Two loops to the reverse.
INDIAN ARMY J.A K JAMMU & KASHMIR LIGHT INFANTRY CAP BADGE A good scarce post 1947 die cast chromed metal example, with slider to the reverse
INDIAN ARMY JAMMU & KASHMIR RIFLES CAP BADGE A good post 1947 die cast chromed metal example, with two loops to the reverse.
INDIAN ARMY JAMMU & KASHMIR RIFLES CAP BADGE A good post 1947 die cast chromed metal example, with two loops to the reverse.
INDIAN ARMY JAMMU & KASHMIR RIFLES HEAD DRESS BADGE A good post 1947 die cast chromed metal example, with slider to the reverse, with maker on.
INDIAN ARMY JAT REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine post 1947 die cast w/m example, with two loops to the reverse.
INDIAN ARMY KUMAON REGIMENT CAP BADGE A good British made die cast white metal example, with two loops to the reverse.
INDIAN ARMY KUMAON REGIMENT HEAD DRESS BADGE A good British made die cast white metal example, with two loops to the reverse.
INDIAN ARMY KUMAON REGIMENT HEAD DRESS BADGE A good Native made die cast white metal pre 1947 example. Two loops to the reverse.
INDIAN ARMY MADRAS REGIMENT COLLAR BADGE/BERET BADGE A good British made die cast white metal example, with two loops to the reverse.
INDIAN ARMY MAHAR MACHINE GUN REGIMENT CAP BADGE A good die cast Bi- metal example, with two loops to the reverse.
INDIAN ARMY MARTHA LIGHT INFANTRY CAP BADGE A good scarce post 1947 die cast w/m with pagri fixing to reverse.
INDIAN ARMY MARTHA LIGHT INFANTRY CAP BADGE A good scarce post 1947 die cast w/m with slider fixing to reverse and makers name.
INDIAN ARMY MECHANISED INFANTRY CAP BADGE A good die cast Bi- metal example, with two loops to the reverse.
INDIAN ARMY PAEGAH KHAS JAHANDAR REGIMENT HEAD DRESS BADGE A Die cast brass with two lug fixings to reverse.
INDIAN ARMY PARACHUTE REGIMENT BULLION HEAD DRESS BADGE Embossed bullion badge
INDIAN ARMY PARACHUTE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A good scarce post 1947 die cast chromed metal example, with two loops to the reverse.
INDIAN ARMY PARACHUTE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A good scarce post 1947 die cast chromed metal example, with two loops to the reverse.
INDIAN ARMY PARACHUTE REGIMENT HEAD DRESS BADGE A good scarce post 1947 die cast chromed metal example, with two loops to the reverse.
INDIAN ARMY POONA HORSE WW1 CAP BADGE / SHOULDER TITLE A good scarce die cast brass example. Brooch pin fixing to reverse (Cox 2363)
INDIAN ARMY POONA HORSE WW1 CAP BADGE / SHOULDER TITLE A fine cast brass construction badge with two loops to reverse. (Cox 2363)
INDIAN ARMY RAJPUT REGIMENT CAP BADGE A good scarce post 1947 die cast chromed metal, with two lugs fixing to reverse.
INDIAN ARMY RAJPUTANNA RIFLES CAP BADGE A good scarce post 1947 die cast w/m with pagri / brooch fixing to reverse.
INDIAN ARMY RASHTRIYA RIFLES CAP BADGE A die cast chromed post 1947 cap badge with two loops to reverse.
INDIAN ARMY ROYAL GARHWAL RIFLES REGIMENT FIELD SERVICE CAP BADGE A good post 1947 die cast white metal example, with two loops , North/South ,to the reverse.
INDIAN ARMY SIKH LIGHT INFANTRY HEAD DRESS BADGE A fine scarce die cast chromed cap badge with two threaded studs to reverse. The Sikh Light Infantry previously known as The Mazabhi and Ramdasia Sikh Regiment is an elite Regiment of the Indian Army. Its name was changed to the Sikh Light Infantry in 1944. The Sikh Light Infantry is the successor unit to the Mazhabi Sikh Pioneers 23rd, 32nd and 34th Sikh Pioneers. The Sikh Light Infantry inherited the battle honours, colours and traditions of the Mazhabi Sikh Pioneers on its merging with a few Ramdasia companies in 1941.
INDIAN ARMY SKINNERS HORSE [1st HORSE] CAP BADGE A scarce post 1947 issue bi metal case two part construction,with two loops to reverse. The 1st Horse (Skinner's Horse) is a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army, which served in the British Indian Army before independence. The regiment was raised in 1803 as Skinner’s Horse by James Skinner ("Sikander Sahib") as an irregular cavalry regiment in the service of the East India Company. It was later renamed the 1st Bengal Lancers. The regiment became (and remains) one of the seniormost cavalry regiments of the Armoured Corps of the Indian Army. A second regiment of Indian Cavalry was raised by Colonel James Skinner in 1814, which became the 3rd Skinner's Horse. On the reduction of the Indian Army in 1922, 1st and 3rd Regiments were amalgamated and became Skinner's Horse (1st Duke of York's Own Cavalry) and later the 1st Duke of York's Own Lancers (Skinner's Horse) until Indian independence
INDIAN ARMY THE 7th MADRAS REGIMENT HEAD DRESS BADGE Heavy die cast gilded example with two lugs to reverse. 7th Madras only formed between 1885 & 1903. Then went on to be part of 67th Punjab Infantry. Size 50 mm high x 48 mm wide.
INDIAN ARMY THE DROGRA REGIMENT HEAD DRESS BADGE A good die cast white metal example, with two loops to the reverse.
INDIAN ARMY THE DROGRA REGIMENT HEAD DRESS BADGE A good die cast white metal example, with two loops to the reverse.
INDIAN ARMY THE GRENADIERS CAP BADGE A good scarce post 1947 die cast Silver cap badge with, two lugs fixing to reverse.
INDIAN ARMY THE MADRAS REGIMENT HEAD DRESS BADGE A good die cast bi - metal example with two lugs to the reverse.
INDIAN ARMY THE RAJPUTANA RIFLES HEAD DRESS BADGE Die cast w-metal with pagri fixing to reverse.
INDIAN ARMY THE SIKH REGIMENT HEAD DRESS BADGE A good die cast chromed metal example, with pagri fixing to reverse.
INDIAN BOMBAY LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICERS BUTTON A fine silver plate Officers fixed back 16mm button with maker Bradshaw Warwick to reverse.
INDIAN JAMMU & KASHMIR LIGHT INFANTRY MILITIA CAP BADGE A good scarce post 1947 die cast chromed metal example, with slider to the reverse
INDIAN JAMMU & KASHMIR LIGHT INFANTRY MILITIA CAP BADGE A good scarce post 1947 die cast chromed metal example, with two lugs to the reverse
INDIAN MARTHA LIGHT INFANTRY CAP BADGE A good scarce post 1947 die cast chromed metal, with two lugs fixing to reverse.
INDIAN PUNJAB REGIMENT CAP BADGE A good scarce post 1947 die cast chromed metal example, with slider to the reverse.
INDIAN SIGNALS FORMATION SIGN A scarce printed example of the star and aeroplane,on a blue and white Royal Signals diamond,worn by the Indian Air Formation Signals as part of 14th. Army.
INDIAN SUDAN DEFENCE FORCE HEAD DRESS BADGE A fine native white metal casting headdress badge, with one original long bolt fixing & nut to reverse. An Arab tribesman mounted upon a camel above a tablet bearing the letters,"S.D.F. The Sudan Defence Force (SDF) was a British Army unit formed in 1925, as its name indicates, to maintain the borders of the Sudan under the British administration. During the Second World War, it also served beyond the Sudan in the East African Campaign and in the Western Desert Campaign.
INDIAN SUDAN DEFENCE FORCE HEAD DRESS BADGE A fine native gilding metal casting headdress badge, with two replacement loops to reverse. An Arab tribesman mounted upon a camel above a tablet bearing the letters,"S.D.F. The Sudan Defence Force (SDF) was a British Army unit formed in 1925, as its name indicates, to maintain the borders of the Sudan under the British administration. During the Second World War, it also served beyond the Sudan in the East African Campaign and in the Western Desert Campaign.
INDIAN SUDAN DEFENCE FORCE HEAD DRESS BADGE A fine native gilding metal casting headdress badge, with two replacement loops to reverse. An Arab tribesman mounted upon a camel above a tablet bearing the letters,"S.D.F. The Sudan Defence Force (SDF) was a British Army unit formed in 1925, as its name indicates, to maintain the borders of the Sudan under the British administration. During the Second World War, it also served beyond the Sudan in the East African Campaign and in the Western Desert Campaign.
INDIAN SUDAN DEFENCE FORCE HEAD DRESS BADGE A fine native gilding metal casting headdress badge, with one threaded stud to reverse. An Arab tribesman mounted upon a camel above a tablet bearing the letters, "S.D.F. The Sudan Defence Force (SDF) was a British Army unit formed in 1925, as its name indicates, to maintain the borders of the Sudan under the British administration. During the Second World War, it also served beyond the Sudan in the East African Campaign and in the Western Desert Campaign.
INDIAN VICTORIAN 9th MADRAS NATIVE INFANTRY CAP BADGE An excellent scarce Victorian British made die struck cap badge with two loops to reverse.
INFANTRY GLIDER TROOPS ARM / SLEEVE BADGE A fine scarce solid brass, Infantry Glider Troop Arm badge, with two loops to reverse. In 1942, Winston Churchill decided to form a British glider force made up of 5000 gliders and crewed by infantry soldiers. These were not small gliders, they were capable of carrying 25 men and kit but trying to land these delicate silent machines was very difficult and took tremendous skill and bravery.
INFANTRY TRAINING BATTALION ANODISED / STAYBRIGHT CAP BADGE A fine all gold anodised cap badge, with slider and maker J R Gaunt London to reverse.
INNES OF COURT T OTC OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine Officers Bronze cap badge with two blade fixings to reverse. Some verdigris to reverse.
INNES OF COURT T OTC OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine Officers Bronze cap badge with two blade fixings to reverse. Some verdigris to reverse.
INNES OF COURT T OTC SHOULDER TITLE Territorial Officers Training Corps [T OTC INNES of COURT] blackened brass shoulder title. Three loops to the reverse & backing plate. Ref Westlake
INNISKILLING FUSILIERS OFFICERS COLLAR BADGE An excellent scarce single Officers Silver/Gilt collar badge. J R Gaunt London and "S" for silver to reverse. Two part construction, with two loops to reverse.
INNISKILLINGS 6th DRAGOONS SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce metal shoulder title. Reference Westlake Plate 5 item 97.
INNISKILLINGS [6th DRAGOONS] COLLAR BADGE An excellent scarce Victorian white metal collar badge, with two loops to reverse. Reference Westlake item 19 page 16.
INNS OF COURT & CITY YEOMANRY OFFICERS BULLION ARM BADGE A fine Gold wire bullion Arm badge. 40 mm dia.
INNS OF COURT & CITY YEOMANRY OFFICERS E11R FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine Officers side hat/field service cap, with gold piping to the crown, which is dark green. Also body is dark green, and the flap is dark blue, with a pale blue peek. Officers bullion cap badge.Two original buttons to front. Excellent condition with no moth. Not dated as far as I can see, but has a maker label inside. More photos if required. The Inns of Court & City Yeomanry (IC&CY) was formed only in 1961, through the amalgamation of The Inns of Court Regiment (The Devil's Own) and The City of London Yeomanry (Rough Riders).
INNS OF COURT OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS SWEETHEART A fine Kings crown Enamel Sweetheart brooch Vgc.
INNS OF COURT OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS SWEETHEART A fine example with very intricate enamel and a brooch fixing to reverse.
INNS OF COURT OTC CAP BADGE A fine pre 1932 die stamped brass cap badge with two lugs to reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1859 page 445
INNS OF COURT OTC CAP BADGE A fine pre 1932 die stamped blackened brass cap badge with two lugs to reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1859 page 445
INNS OF COURT OTC COLLAR BADGE A brass collar badge to the Inns of Court OTC, with two loops to the reverse.
INTELEGENCE CORPS SHOULDER SLIP ON TITLE A fine IC scarce WW2 Intelligence Corps slip-on title. Black letters on khaki Tape
INTELLIGENCE CORPS E11R FIELD SERVICE CAP A green field service cap, with grey peek and piping to the crown. Anodised cap badge and buttons. Maker name inside. Mint condition.
INTELLIGENCE CORPS OFFICERS E11R COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of Officers frosted silver collar badges, both with two loops and maker LB & B made in England.
INTELLIGENCE CORPS WW2 KINGS CROWN CAP BADGE A fine brass cap badge, with slider and maker "Grove"
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE DRIVERS ARM BADGE WW2 A good embroidered black and white steering wheel with "I C" (Internal Combustion) in white above. All on khaki felt backing, which has been displayed on blue card, which is still retained.
IRISH 1st BATTALION ULSTER RIFLES WW2 SILVER 'AIRBOURNE' OFFICERS BERET BADGE A very scarce mint example of an Irish. 1st Bn Royal Ulster Rifles WW2 heavy silver ‘Airborne’ Officer’s & WO’s beret badge. Fine die-cast crowned Maid of Erin Harp with “Royal Ulster Rifles” scroll across the centre, reverse impressed “Sterling Silver”. T Loops, Part of 1st Airlanding Brigade 1941-1943 then 6th 1943-1945 under 6th Airborne Div. Fought at Arnhem.
IRISH 5th ROYAL INNISKILLING DRAGOON GUARDS ARM BADGE A fine large white metal arm badge, with green felt backing and two long loop fixings to reverse.
IRISH 6th INNISKILLING DRAGOONS SWEETHEART BROOCH PRE 1922 A fine scarce enamel sweetheart brooch. The 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons was a cavalry regiment in the British Army, first raised in 1689. It saw service for three centuries, before being amalgamated into the 5th/6th Dragoons (later the 5th Inniskilling Dragoon Guards, then finally the 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards) in 1922. The 'Skins' (as they were known) are one of the four ancestor regiments of the Royal Dragoon Guards.
IRISH CONNAUGHT RANGERS CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal cap badge, with shortened slider and strengthening ring behind crown. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 696
IRISH GUARDS BLAZER BADGE [DATED 1938] An unusual woven shield style blazer badge. A little worn around the edges. Dated Egypt 1938].
IRISH GUARDS BUTTON HOLE BADGE Enamel badge with button hole fixing 22mm x 20mm
IRISH GUARDS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine two part construction Silver, Gilt and enamel Officers cap badge, with two long loops to reverse.
IRISH GUARDS ORs FORAGE CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal other ranks example, with two loops to reverse. Sealed in 1958. Reference KK Vol 2 item 914 page 27
IRISH GUARDS VALISE BADGE A fine large brass valise badge with holder to reverse. 80 mm x 90 mm.
IRISH LEINSTER [Prince of Wales] REGIMENT SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine scarce silver, mother of pearl & enamel sweetheart, with brooch fixing to reverse. 30 mm diameter.
IRISH LEINSTER [Prince of Wales] REGIMENT WW1 ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped all brass economy issue cap badge worn circa 1916-1918, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 699 page 193
IRISH RANGERS ER11R POUCH BADGE Gilt / Silvered with studs removed and four lugs fixings to reverse. Size aprox 79mm x 55mm.
IRISH ROYAL DUBLIN FUSILIERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce WW1 bi metal cap badge, with slider and blow holes to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 702 page 193.
IRISH ROYAL INNISKILLING FUSILIERS 1926-34 CAP BADGE A fine Irish. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers scarce OR’s cap badge circa 1926-34. Die-cast white metal castle pattern. (KK 1990) Slider
IRISH ROYAL INNISKILLING FUSILIERS BUTTONS X 2 Two small 17 mm S/plate & gilt mounted domed bi metal buttons, flag right, with maker Firmin London to reverse.
IRISH ROYAL INNISKILLING FUSILIERS CAUBEEN BADGE Piper's silver plated caubeen badge with 2 loops to reverse. Worn up to 1960 when they became part of the North Irish Brigade. Ref Gaylor plate 26D
IRISH ROYAL INNISKILLING FUSILIERS CAUBEEN BADGE Piper's silver plated caubeen badge with 2 loops to reverse. Worn up to 1960 when they became part of the North Irish Brigade. Ref Gaylor plate 26D
IRISH ROYAL INNISKILLING FUSILIERS CAUBEEN BADGE Piper's silver plated caubeen badge with 2 loops to reverse. Worn up to 1960 when they became part of the North Irish Brigade. Ref Gaylor plate 26D
IRISH ROYAL INNISKILLING FUSILIERS COLLAR BADGES A pair of excellent [but not perfect match] , same sized collar badges,[ I say that because the photo looks as if different size, but i can a sure you that they are the same size] bi metal with two loops of reverse of each. Excellent Items.
IRISH ROYAL INNISKILLING FUSILIERS COLLAR BADGES [FACING PAIR] A pair of scarce facing two part frosted silver collar badges.
IRISH ROYAL INNISKILLING FUSILIERS POST 1934 OFFICERS CAP BADGE Irish. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers post 1934 Officer’s cap badge. Die-stamped gilt grenade mounted with silver castle (flag right) Long loops VGC
IRISH ROYAL MUNSTER FUSILIERS GRENADE GLENGARRY A fine scarce gilding metal other ranks glengarry. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 971 page 251. The Royal Munster Fusiliers was a regular infantry regiment of the British Army. One of eight Irish regiments raised largely in Ireland, it had its home depot in Tralee. It was originally formed in 1881 by the amalgamation of two regiments of the former East India Company. It served in India and in the Great War. Following establishment of the independent Irish Free State in 1922, the five regiments that had their traditional recruiting grounds in the counties of the new state were disbanded. The regiment won three Victoria Crosses in the Great War.
IRISH ROYAL MUNSTER FUSILIERS ORs CAP BADGE A fine example with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 701 page 193.
IRISH ROYAL MUNSTER FUSILIERS ORs CAP BADGE A fine uncleaned bi metal example with slider to the reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 701 page 193.
IRISH ROYAL MUNSTER FUSILIERS WW1 ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped all brass example circa 1915, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 701 page 193.
IRISH ULSTER RIFLES ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine Rifle design enamel sweetheart, with brooch fixing to reverse.
ISLE OF MAN HOME GUARD CAP BADGE A fine scarce example Kings crown cap badge with two loops to reverse.
ISLE OF MAN HOME GUARD CAP BADGE A fine scarce nickel plated example Kings crown cap badge with two loops to reverse. Civil Defence / Home Guard. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2428 page 179
ISLE OF MAN LOCAL DEFENCE VOLUNTEERS CAP BADGE. A very scarce gilding metal Home Guard Vols cap badge. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2428 page 179
Ist VOLUNTEER BATTALION NOTTS & DERBY REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine excellent Kings crown w/metal cap badge, with two loop fixings to reverse.
ITALIAN WWII ANSALDO-FIAT CV-33 35 ARMY TANK ARMORED VEHICLE STICK PIN BADGE An extremely rare original WWII Italian stick pin advertising of Fiat-Ansaldo light tank armored vehicle model CV33-35. Gilt brass with cobalt blue enamel.
JEWISH CHAPLAINS OFFICER 1892 - 1922 CAP BADGE A fine scarce Officers bronze cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse. Some verdigri, but uncleaned.
JEWISH CHAPLIN CAP BADGE Scarce die cast Bronzed brass WW2 Jewish Chaplain's Cap Badge with two original lugs to the reverse. The Chaplain's department was officer only. Ref KK Vol 2 item 2112 page 89.
JUNIOR LEADERS CAP BADGE A brass cap badge to the Junior Leaders, with two lugs to the reverse. Needs a good clean. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2164 page 97
JUNIOR LEADERS CAP BADGE A brass cap badge to the Junior Leaders, with two lugs to the reverse. Needs a good clean. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2164 page 97
JUNIOR LEADERS CAP BADGE A brass cap badge to the Junior Leaders, with two lugs to the reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2164 page 97 Junior Leaders was the name given to training Regiments of the British Army that took entrants from the age of 15 who moved on to adult service at the age of 17 and a half.Their aim was to produce and train the future warrant officers and sergeants for their Corps
KENT & COUNTY OF LONDON YEOMANRY [SHARPSHOOTERS] WAIST BELT CLASP A fine two part bi metal example. Formed in 1961 as the Kent and County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters) by the amalgamation of two yeomanry regiments, the 297 (Kent Yeomanry) Regt, Royal Artillery and the 3rd/4th County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters). It served initially as an armoured reconnaissance regiment until 1967 and the re-organisation of the TA, when it was disbanded and reconstituted as three separate units:
KENT VOLUNTEER FENCIBLES CAP BADGE A genuine, yes Genuine. White metal WW I Kent Volunteers Regiment cap badge, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1629 page 397. The Kent Volunteer Fencibles was raised by public subscription as a Volunteer Training Corps/Force (VTC). The War Office eventually agreed to take it over and all enlisted men were given the status of part-time volunteer soldiers of the two county infantry regiments. The Volunteers remained at home defending key points and preparing physical defenses in case of invasion.
KING EDWARD 7th ROYAL ENGINEERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce King Edward VII die stamped brass cap badge, with long slider to reverse.
KING EDWARDS HORSE [KINGS OVER SEAS DOMINIONS REGIMENT] CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal badge with slide to reverse. Special Reserve Cavalry that later became Cavalry Militia. Ref K&K Vol 1 1507 page 365
KING GEORGE 5TH ENGINEERS SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine brass rifle sweetheart brooch, In good order.
KINGS AFRICAN RIFLES SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass metal shoulder title, with two loops to reverse. Uncleaned with some verdigris. Ref Renfrew Book 1 450 The King’s African Rifles (KAR) was a multi-battalion British colonial regiment raised from the various British possessions in East Africa.
KINGS COLONIALS AUSTRALASIAN SQUADRON BADGE A fine scarce brass cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1376 page 349. Kings Colonials were created in 1901 for colonials residing in or near London. And was originally formed as four squadrons representing the senior members of the Empire.
KINGS COLONIALS AUSTRALASIAN SQUADRON BADGE A fine scarce brass cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1376 page 349. Kings Colonials were created in 1901 for colonials residing in or near London. And was originally formed as four squadrons representing the senior members of the Empire.
KINGS COLONIALS BOER WAR SLOUCH HAT BADGE A fine scarce die-stamped gilding metal Kings Crown cypher surmounted by Prince of Wales’s plumes all resting on a three part scroll inscribed “Regi Adsumus Coloni”. With three loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1371 page 345. Two sizes of this item, this one is 53 mm x 40 mm. Raised 1901
KINGS COLONIALS BRITISH AFRICAN CAP BADGE A fine scarce brass cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1372 page 345. Kings Colonials were created in 1901 for colonials residing in or near London. And was originally formed as four squadrons representing the senior members of the Empire.
KINGS COLONIALS OFFICERS GILT BOAR WAR HAT BADGE King’s Colonials Boer War Officer’s badge. Raised 1901 A very fine and scarce die-stamped gilt example on three loop fixings to reverse. Kings Crown cypher surmounted by Prince of Wales’s plumes all resting on a tri-part scroll inscribed “Regi Adsumus coloni”. Reference K & K 1371
KINGS COLONIALS OFFICERS GILT BOAR WAR HAT BADGE A fine very scarce King’s Colonials Boer War Officer’s badge. Raised 1901 A very fine and scarce die-stamped gilt example on three loop fixings to reverse. Kings Crown cypher surmounted by Prince of Wales’s plumes all resting on a tri-part scroll inscribed “Regi Adsumus coloni”. Reference K & K 1371
KINGS CROWN 15th 19th KINGS ROYAL HUSSARS FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine red field service cap, and bi metal badge and two general service buttons. Excellent condition with moth.
KINGS CROWN 5th CITY OF LONDON, [LONDON RIFLE BRIGADE]HELMET PLATE A fine blackened helmet plate, with three loops to reverse. 105 mm in height. Worn 1902-05 only. After 1905 South Africa honours were added
KINGS CROWN EDWARD 7th GENADIER GUARDS ASSOCIATION A fine scarce enamel lapel badge, with Gaunt maker to reverse.
KINGS CROWN GRENADIER GUARDS ASSCOCIATION BADGE Enamel with Gaunt maker to reverse.
KINGS CROWN GRENADIER GUARDS OFFICERS BULLION SHOULDER EPAULETTE. A fine Kings Crown Officers Epaulette.
KINGS CROWN HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY PLAID BROOCH Kings Crown Highland Light Infantry Plaid Brooch plated, circular plaid with inner thistle wreath with overlaid battle honour scrolls. Central, applied, plated KC Highland Light Infantry badge. Rear with large brooch fitting. Likely for a piper. 100mm
KINGS CROWN HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine George 6th Officers cap badge, with maker J R Gaunt London to reverse.
KINGS CROWN MUSICIANS [BANDSMANS] ARM/TRADE BADGE A fine uncleaned metal example, with two loops to reverse.
KINGS CROWN OFFICERS RANK ECONOMY ISSUE PLASTIC BADGES A good scarce pair of light bronze moulded plastic Officer's rank crowns.Two integral plastic lugs to the reverse of each. Makers stamp A. Stanley & Sons Walsall.
KINGS CROWN PRINTED WARRANT OFFICER ARM BADGES [PAIR] A fine used pair of Warrant Officers Printed rank arm crown badges. 45 mm x 42 mm each crown
KINGS CROWN RANK CROWN A fine woven Rank Arm Crown 60 mm x 50 mm
KINGS CROWN ROYAL ARTILLERY BOW ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine good condition silver sweetheart brooch. 33mm in height.
KINGS CROWN ROYAL BERKSHIRE OFFICERS BLACKENED CORD BOSS A fine scarce Kings crown blackened regimental cord boss.
KINGS CROWN ROYAL BERKSHIRE OFFICERS BRONZED CORD BOSS A fine Kings crown bronzed regimental cord boss.
KINGS CROWN ROYAL BERKSHIRE OFFICERS BRONZED CORD BOSS A fine Kings crown bronzed regimental cord boss.
KINGS CROWN ROYAL BERKSHIRE OFFICERS GILT CORD BOSS A fine scarce Kings crown scarlet with gilt regimental cord boss. Slight verdigri inside lettering.
KINGS CROWN ROYAL MARINE HELMET PLATE A fine looks bronze, but uncleaned brass helmet plate. 90 x 72 mm.
KINGS CROWN ROYAL MARINE HELMET PLATE A fine looks bronze, but uncleaned brass helmet plate. 90 x 72 mm.
KINGS CROWN ROYAL NAVAL TRANSPORT OFFICERS BULLION CAP BADGE A fine Kings Crown bullion cap badge, has some moth to reverse. But none to front.
KINGS DRAGOON GUARDS BOER WAR PERIOD SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine a double-headed Austrian eagle solid silver fully hallmarked Birmingham 1900 sweetheart brooch. 28mm wide & 34mm high. Maker MB.
KINGS DRAGOON GUARDS CAP BADGE & COLLAR SET Three fine items, one white metal cap badge and two collar badges. Collar badges are the large ones, often used as a cap badge.
KINGS LIVERPOOL OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine Officers bronze cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse.
KINGS LIVERPOOL REGIMENT ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A fine scarce light bronze moulded plastic example, with two blades to the reverse. Reference K K Vol 1 2214 page 109.
KINGS LIVERPOOL [LIVERPOOL PALS] CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Kitcheners Army King's [Liverpool ]Regiment. The crest and motto of Lord Derby. Lord Derby raised the Battalions who were known as the "Liverpool Pals"
KINGS LIVERPOOL [LIVERPOOL PALS] HALLMARK SILVER [1914] CAP BADGE A very scarce WW I silver cap badge with two loops and hallmarks for London 1914 to the reverse,worn by the 17th - 20th Territorial Battalions [Kitcheners Army] King's [Liverpool ]Regiment. The crest and motto of Lord Derby. Lord Derby raised the Battalions who were known as the "Liverpool Pals" and the silver badges, were issued by him to any man who enlisted before 16th October 1914 with the approval of H.M. the King. Badge is the crest of Lord Derby. Reference K&K Vol 1 1146 page 291 Elkingtons & Co London maker and London 1914 date.
KINGS LIVERPOOL [LIVERPOOL PALS] HALLMARK SILVER [1914] CAP BADGE A very scarce WW I silver cap badge with two loops and hallmarks for London 1914 to the reverse,worn by the 17th - 20th Territorial Battalions [Kitcheners Army] King's [Liverpool ]Regiment. The crest and motto of Lord Derby. Lord Derby raised the Battalions who were known as the "Liverpool Pals" and the silver badges, were issued by him to any man who enlisted before 16th October 1914 with the approval of H.M. the King. Badge is the crest of Lord Derby. Reference K&K Vol 1 1146 page 291 Elkingtons & Co London maker and London 1914 date.
KINGS LIVERPOOL [LIVERPOOL PALS] HALLMARK SILVER [1915] CAP BADGE A very scarce WW I silver cap badge with two loops and hallmarks for London 1915 [U] to the reverse,worn by the 17th - 20th Territorial Battalions [Kitcheners Army] King's [Liverpool ]Regiment. The crest and motto of Lord Derby. Lord Derby raised the Battalions who were known as the "Liverpool Pals" and the silver badges, were issued by him to any man who enlisted before 16th October 1914 with the approval of H.M. the King. Badge is the crest of Lord Derby. Reference K&K Vol 1 1146 page 291 Elkingtons & Co London maker and London 1915 date [U].
KINGS OWN BORDER REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A fine all brass shoulder tile with two loops to reverse. The King's Own Royal Border Regiment was an infantry regiment of the British Army in existence from 1959 until 2006, and was part of the King's Division. It was formed at Barnard Castle on 1st October 1959 through the amalgamation of the King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster) and the Border Regiment. The official abbreviated form of the regimental title is 'King's Own Border', though some erroneously use KOB, KORB or KORBR.
KINGS OWN LANCASTER REGIMENT CAP BADGE A quality bronze cap badge to the Kings Own Lancaster Regiment. With 2 blades to the reverse. Reference Kipling & King Vol 2 [592]
KINGS OWN LANCASTER REGIMENT OFFICERS COLLAR BADGES A fine facing pair of Officers bronze OSD collar badges, both with two loops to reverse.
KINGS OWN LANCASTER REGIMENT SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine silver & mother of pearl sweetheart brooch.
KINGS OWN MALTA REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine bi metal cap badge with long with slider to to reverse. Worn post 1921.
KINGS OWN MALTA REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine mint bi metal cap badge with long with slider to to reverse, and fixing hooks. Worn post 1921.
KINGS OWN REGIMENT FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine field service cap, blue cap with orange crown piped in yellow. Gilding metal cap badge. Sgt Hughes & number written inside. Slight damage to front of flap under badge.
KINGS OWN REGIMENT [Liverpool] CAP BADGE A good die-stamped brass cap badge, with Slider to the reverse. The Kings Own was a line infantry regiment of the British Army. It served under various titles and fought in many wars and conflicts, including both the First and Second World Wars, from 1680 to 1959. Ref KK Vol 2 item 592 page 53
KINGS OWN REGIMENT [Liverpool] CAP BADGE A brass example with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 592 page 183.
KINGS OWN ROYAL BORDER REGIMENT ANODISED CAP BADGE A silver & gold anodised / staybright cap badge to the Kings Own Royal Border Regiment. With a slider to the reverse & makers mark Dowler Birmingham. Reference KK 2039
KINGS OWN ROYAL BORDER REGIMENT FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine black cap with red peak and flap, flap piped in yellow. Red crown piped in yellow. Bi metal cap badge and two general service buttons. Excellent condition with no maker mark or moth.
KINGS OWN ROYAL BORDER REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE An E11R silver plate & gilt cap badge to the Kings Own Royal Border Regiment, with two loops to the reverse. Reference K&K 2039
KINGS OWN ROYAL BORDER REGIMENT REGIMENTAL POLICE BRASSARD An excellent quality King's Own Royal Border Regiment Regimental Police brassard complete with solid brass metal glider, R, P and badge insignia.
KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS COLLAR BADGES A pair of gilding metal collar badges, with two loops to each on reverse.
KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS E11R CAP BADGE A fine scarce white metal or`s cap badge with two loops to reverse.
KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS GLENGARRY A fine WW2 period Glengarry bonnet, rosette to side, ribbons to the rear and red bobble. And white metal cap badge. No visible moth, no maker or date, just Made in Scotland in side.
KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS GLENGARRY CAP A fine Glengarry bonnet, with a traditional red toorie to the top, and rosette to side,ribbons to the rear. And white metal cap badge. No visible moth, no maker or date.
KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE An extremely scarce Officers bronze cap badge. An excellent item, with two blade fixings to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 628 page 185.
KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine scarce Officers bronze cap badge. An excellent item, with two blade fixings to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 628 page 185.
KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce ER11 fully fretted Officers frosted silver cap badge, with red felt backing and two long loops to reverse.
KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine Kings crown Fully fretted cap badge, with red felt backing and two loops to reverse.
KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS OFFICERS E11R CAP BADGE A fine scarce ER11 fully fretted Officers frosted silver cap badge, with red felt backing and two long loops to reverse.
KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS VICTORIAN CAP BADGE Victorian Crown with a white metal badge to the Kings Own Scottish Borderers. With 2 of 3 loops to the reverse. KK Vol 1 item 313 page 143
KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS VICTORIAN HELMET PLATE CENTRE An excellent white metal example, with two loops to the reverse. Great definition and shape, I've taken three pics to try and show. Reference KK Vol 1 item 314 page 143. Helmet plate centre, 77mm in height.
KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS VICTORIAN HELMET PLATE CENTRE An excellent white metal example, with two loops to the reverse. Great definition and shape, I've taken three pics to try and show. Reference KK Vol 1 item 314 page 143. Helmet plate centre, 77mm in height.
KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS VICTORIAN HELMET PLATE CENTRE A fine Victorian centre, with three wire loops to reverse.
KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS [KOSB] 7th BATTALION 1st AIRBOURNE DIVISION [ARNHEM] COMBINATION An excellent very scarce combination from a very famous unit. two small moth holes, one in khaki, the other at the base of the foot. 7th KOSB became glider-borne troops with the 1st Airborne Division, and in September 1944 they were flown into the landing zone west of the village of Wolfheze, near Arnhem. At Johannahoeve Farm and later at The White House, the battalion along with other airborne troops found itself surrounded by an enemy force superior in numbers and equipped with tanks. They fought gallantly but never really had a chance. When the order to retreat was given on 25th September, what had gone in as a 740 strong Battalion had been reduced to 4 Officers and 72 men. The KOSB’s losses at Arnhem, 90% killed and taken prisoner, were the third highest of any battalion engaged.
KINGS OWN YORKSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY CAP BADGE A fine white metal example, with cut short slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2009 page 63
KINGS OWN YORKSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY FORAGE CAP BADGE A fine bi metal example with long slider to reverse. Reference K K Vol 1 item 670 page 191.
KINGS OWN YORKSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY FORAGE CAP BADGE A fine bi metal uncleaned example with long slider to reverse. Reference K K Vol 1 item 670 page 191.
KINGS OWN YORKSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY LARGE SMASHER HAT CAP BADGE A fine scarce large size bi-metal badge with the Yorkshire rose to the centre. Worn on the smasher hat, with two loops to reverse. Reference K&K Vol 1 item 669
KINGS OWN YORKSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY OFFICERS CAP / BERET BADGE The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Officer's cap badge A good scarce Officer's dress cap badge. Die stamped silvered french horn with applied silver rose on black to the centre, with two long loops to the reverse.
KINGS REGIMENT OFFICERS BERET BADGE A mint two part construction Officers Silver & Gilt beret badge, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2041 page 69
KINGS REGIMENT [ Liverpool] CAP BADGE Old English writing in bi metal with slider to reverse Reference KK Vol2 item 1974 page 53
KINGS REGIMENT [LIVERPOOL] CAP BADGE A fine bi metal cap badge, with slider to revere. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 598 page 53
KINGS REGIMENT [LIVERPOOL] CAP BADGE A fine bi metal cap badge, with slider to revere. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1974 page 53
KINGS REGIMENT [MANCHESTER & LIVERPOOL] CAP BADGE A fine modern bi metal example with two loops to reverse. Maker Toye to reverse
KINGS ROYAL RIFLE CORPS CAP BADGE A blackened brass cap badge to the Kings Royal Rifle Corps, with a slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2011
KINGS ROYAL RIFLE CORPS CAP BADGE A fine blackened brass cap badge with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 674 page 191
KINGS ROYAL RIFLE CORPS CAP BADGE A fine blackened brass cap badge with slider to reverse. Reference K & K item 2 2011 page 63
KINGS ROYAL RIFLE CORPS CAP BADGE A fine blackened brass cap badge with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 674 page 191
KINGS ROYAL RIFLE CORPS CHURCH LADS BRIGADE C.L.B CAP BADGE A fine Kings Crown blackened brass example, with slider to reverse.
KINGS ROYAL RIFLE CORPS ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine sweetheart brooch with two doves of peace. Item on original makers card M & Co Birmingham.
KINGS ROYAL RIFLE CORPS PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE An excellent example, with two blades to reverse. Reference Vol 2 Item 2251 page 115.
KINGS ROYAL RIFLE CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A fine red on dark green woven cloth shoulder title. Some glue and paper residue to reverse.
KINGS ROYAL RIFLE CORPS SOLID SILVER & ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH An excellent Silver & enamel brooch. 30 mm x 23 mm.
KINGS ROYAL RIFLE CORPS WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A fine scarce WW2 economy issue plastic cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse.
KINGS ROYAL RIFLE CORPS WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A fine scarce WW2 economy issue plastic cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse.
KINGS SCHOOL CANTERBURY O.T.C CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal cap badge with shortened slider to reverse. Rim at the top on reverse is a little bent. Otherwise good.
KINGS SCHOOL ROCHESTER CCF ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine gold anodised cap badge, with two loops [which seem to have been replaced] to reverse and backing plate.
KINGS SCHOOL ROCHESTER O.T.C. SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce Officers Training College shoulder title, with four loops to reverse. Reference 1737
KINGS SHROPSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY CAP BAGE A Bi metal cap badge to the Kings Shropshire Light Infantry. With a slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 671 page 191
KINGS SHROPSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY CAP BAGE A Bi metal cap badge to the Kings Shropshire Light Infantry. With a slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 671 page 191
KINGS SHROPSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BAGE An excellent officers bronze example with two blades to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 671
KINGS SHROPSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY OFFICERS COLLAR BADGES A fine facing pair of Officers collar badges with two loops to reverse of each.
KINGS SHROPSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY WW2 PRINTED SHOULDER TITLE A fine WW2 shoulder title, white on red. Some glue residue to reverse.
KINGS [Liverpool ] REGIMENT CAP BADGE 1927-50 pattern. Bi-metal cap badge with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1974 page 53
KINGS [Liverpool ] REGIMENT ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine Rifle Enamel sweetheart brooch. All in good order.
KINGS [Liverpool ] REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP / BERET BADGE A fine post 1926 two part construction. Officers Sliver / Gilt field service cap badge, with P for silver plate and two long loops to reverse.
KINGS [Liverpool ] REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine post 1926 two part construction. Officers Sliver / Gilt field service cap badge, with two long loops to reverse.
KINGS [Liverpool ] REGIMENT OFFICERS FIELD SERVICE / BERET BADGE A fine post 1926 two part construction. Officers Sliver / Gilt field service cap badge, with P for silver plate and two long loops to reverse. 40 mm in height
KINGS [LIVERPOOL] REGIMENT LIVERPOOL PALS BADGE A fine Gilt badge, same size as cap badge with original brooch fixing to reverse. Possibly converted as a fine Sweetheart Brooch. The Liverpool Pals were Pals battalion formed 1914 during the First World War as part of the King's (Liverpool) Regiment. The Crest and motto of Lord Derby. Worn by the WW I raised Kitchener's Army.
KINGSTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL COMBINED CADET FORCE SHOULDER TITLE. A fine scarce woven shoulder title. A little moth to bottom right, see photos.
KNGS CROWN OFFICERS BRONZE NOTTS & DERBY CAP BADGE A fine Officers bronze cap badge, with two blade fixings to the reverse.
KREIGSMARINE 2nd MODEL NAVAL DAGGER 2nd Model Naval Administration Dagger with orange grip and hammered scabbard - WKC. Winged birds head Pommel with swastika below. The grip is a beautiful deep orange, rapped with twisted gold wire. Unfortunately it has a small piece missing at the top and bottom of the grip. Otherwise excellent, with hammered scabbard, and double etched blade .Which has the desired sailing ship and fouled anchor design. The riccaso is deeply stamped with WKC Knighthead trade mark Steel & Metalwork Factory, formally [ Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie],sword & dagger manufacturing company located in Solingen, Germany . Price relates to damage, if A1 item would be some £600 + more. More pictures on request. Before purchasing you must prove that you are over 18. Item sold to mainland UK only, due to posting restrictions.
LANARKSHIRE YEOMANRY CLOTH SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven cloth shoulder title. Converted to Royal Artillery in February 1940. 155th Field Regt. RA (Lanark Yeomanry.) Who fought in Malaya and Singapore, the 156th Field Regt. RA (Lanark Yeo.) fought in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and North Western Europe
LANCASHIRE FUSILIERS CAP BADGE Bi metal with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 618 page 185
LANCASHIRE FUSILIERS ORs POST 1881 FUR CAP GRENADE A fine scarce Victorian post 1881 large gilding metal fur cap grenade to the Lancashire Fusiliers, with two loops to the reverse. Reference K & K 1 item 948 page 249
LANCASHIRE FUSILIERS PAGRI FLASH A fine WW2 woven Lancashire Fusiliers Pagri flash
LANCASHIRE FUSILIERS WW1 OFFICERS BRONZE OSD CAP BADGE A fine die cast bronze flaming grenade with title scroll , bronze shpinx with "EGYPT" honour in laurel wreath overlay. Only two blades, top one missing to the reverse. Reference KK Vol1 item 618 page 185
LANCASHIRE HUSSARS IMPERIAL YEOMANRY OR’s CAP BADGE Worn before 1908. A large Lancashire Rose above a scroll, Lancashire Hussars I.Y. A good die stamped brass example. ,Two loops to the rear.(KK1349).
LANCASHIRE MILITIA LEYLAND & ORMSKIRK LOCAL MILITIA OFFICERS GILT BUTTON A fine scarce open back button. Nutting & Son London to reverse. 14 mm. On 30th June 1808 the Local Militia Act was brought into law. The new forces created by the act were again raised by ballot although membership was restricted to men aged between 18 and 30. In addition, conscripted men were no longer permitted to delegate their service to substitutes or allowed to enlist in regular line regiments.
LANCASHIRE MILITIA LEYLAND & ORMSKIRK LOCAL MILITIA OFFICERS GILT BUTTON A fine scarce open back button. Nutting & Son London to reverse. 14 mm. On 30th June 1808 the Local Militia Act was brought into law. The new forces created by the act were again raised by ballot although membership was restricted to men aged between 18 and 30. In addition, conscripted men were no longer permitted to delegate their service to substitutes or allowed to enlist in regular line regiments.
LANCASHIRE MILITIA LEYLAND & ORMSKIRK LOCAL MILITIA OFFICERS GILT BUTTON A fine scarce open back button. Nutting & Son London to reverse. 14 mm. On 30th June 1808 the Local Militia Act was brought into law. The new forces created by the act were again raised by ballot although membership was restricted to men aged between 18 and 30. In addition, conscripted men were no longer permitted to delegate their service to substitutes or allowed to enlist in regular line regiments.
LANCASHIRE MILITIA LEYLAND & ORMSKIRK LOCAL MILITIA OFFICERS GILT BUTTON A fine scarce open back button. Nutting & Son London to reverse. 14 mm. On 30th June 1808 the Local Militia Act was brought into law. The new forces created by the act were again raised by ballot although membership was restricted to men aged between 18 and 30. In addition, conscripted men were no longer permitted to delegate their service to substitutes or allowed to enlist in regular line regiments.
LANCASHIRE [PWV] SHOULDER TITLES A good scarce pair of post 1958 brass shoulder titles to the Lancashire Regiment, Prince of Wales's Volunteers. Two hex type lugs each to the reverse. Reference Westlake item 1460 plate 92
LANCASHIRE [YEOMANRY] HUSSARS CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal Yeomanry cap badge, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1472 page 361. Version that has scroll writing evenly spaced
LANCASTER & BORDER DISTRICT NORTH WESTERN DISTRICT [WESTERN COMMAND] FORMATION SIGN. A fine printed formation sign. Reference Cole page 101. Red rose of Lancaster set on a dark green background, with yellow intertwined chains, The intertwined lines represent the two borders, Scotland and Wales, which formed the northern and south western borders of the District. The District covered the counties of Westmorland and Cumberland and part of Lancashire. In 1944 it was redesignated North Western District and absorbed Cheshire and the remainder of Lancashire when the West Lancashire District was disbanded. Reference Howard Cole page 101.
LANCASTRIAN BRIGADE OFFICER E11R CAP BADGE A fine two part construction Officers Silver,Gilt and enamel cap badge, with two loops & maker mark J R Gaunt London to reverse.
LANCASTRIAN REGIMENT TORIN SIDE HAT A fine dark green Torin with a black crown, woven cap badge. No moth or maker.
LANCE CORPORAL RANK INSIGNIA A fine example of a Lance Corporal or Bombardier Rank stripe.
LANCING OTC COLLEGE SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce Officers training Corps brass shoulder title, with four loop fixings to reverse.
LAND FORCES HONG KONG FORMATION SIGN An excellent facing pair of formation signs each with four popper fixings to reverse. Yellow Chinese dragon on a red and black background that has been embroidered
LEADING NAVAL AIRMAN PATCH A fine woven navy blues leading airman unused arm patch.
LEADING NAVAL AIRMAN PATCH TROPICAL UNIFORM A fine printed tropical uniform unused arm patch.
LEEDS UNIVERSITY OTC ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine gold anodised cap badge with slider to reverse and maker J R Gaunt London. Reference K & K 2 item 2463 page 185
LEICESTERSHIRE & DERBYSHIRE YEOMANRY ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine anodised / staybright cap badge, with slider & maker J R Gaunt London to reverse. Anodised Aluminium, Anodising is an electro-plating process resulting in lightweight shiny badge, this is used because it is cheap, flexible and does not require as much maintenance as brass badges.
LEICESTERSHIRE REGIMENT COLLAR BADGE Early brass collar badge, right facing. Also worn on the field service cap (1895-1902), 2 lugs, east-west.
LEICESTERSHIRE REGIMENT GILT & ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine gilt and enamel sweetheart brooch. 26 mm height
LEICESTERSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS OSD CAP BADGE A fine WW1 bronze Officers cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse. During the First World War, the regiment increased from five to nineteen battalions which served in France and Flanders, Mesopotamia and Palestine. The regiment lost approximately 6,000 dead in the four years of war. The regiment reverted to its pre-war establishment in 1919. The 1st Battalion was involved in the Irish War of Independence 1920 - 1922, before moving to various overseas garrisons including Cyprus, Egypt and India. The 2nd Battalion was in India, Sudan, Germany and Palestine.
LEICESTERSHIRE REGIMENT WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good moulded light bronze plastic example, with two blades to the reverse. Slight twisted and curl from top, otherwise good.
LEICESTERSHIRE REGIMENT WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good moulded light bronze [seems to have been painted a greenish colour to the front] plastic cap badge, with two blades to the reverse.
LEINSTER REGIMENT [Prince of Wales's] Excellent quality early pattern bi / metal cap with two loops to the reverse. The Prince of Wales's plumes above the title scroll, "The Leinster”. The Leinster Regiment was formed in 1881 was first raised in Canada as the 100th Regiment of Foot (Royal Canadians) (also known as the Royal Canadian Regiment). The Regiment originally maintained a recruiting depot in Canada but eventually they moved to Ireland. Ref KK Vol 1 699 wide coronet pattern.
LEINSTER REGIMENT [Prince of Wales's] CAP BADGE Excellent quality early pattern bi / metal cap with two loops to the reverse. The Prince of Wales's plumes above the title scroll, "The Leinster”. The Leinster Regiment was formed in 1881 was first raised in Canada as the 100th Regiment of Foot (Royal Canadians) (also known as the Royal Canadian Regiment). The Regiment originally maintained a recruiting depot in Canada but eventually they moved to Ireland. Ref KK Vol 1 699 wide coronet pattern.
LEINSTER REGIMENT [Prince of Wales's] CAP BADGE Excellent quality early pattern uncleaned bi / metal cap with two loops to the reverse. The Prince of Wales's plumes above the title scroll, "The Leinster”. The Leinster Regiment was formed in 1881 was first raised in Canada as the 100th Regiment of Foot (Royal Canadians) (also known as the Royal Canadian Regiment). The Regiment originally maintained a recruiting depot in Canada but eventually they moved to Ireland. Ref KK Vol 1 699 page 193 wide coronet pattern.
LEINSTER REGIMENT [Prince of Wales's] ROYAL CANADIANS CAP BADGE A fine second version cap badge, with narrow crown slider and blow hole behind crown to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 700 page 193
LEINSTER ROYAL CANADIANS SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title, with two hex type fixings to reverse. Reference R A Weatlake Plate 89 item 1422. Post 1914.
LIFE GUARDS EDVIIIR CAP BADGE A good King Edward VIII die stamped gilded metal Other Ranks example, with two loops to the reverse.
LIFE GUARDS HELMET PLATE A large Helmet Plate, with three stud fixings and four others to reverse. In gilding metal, two part construction. Size 155 mm x 176 mm. Good condition.
LIGHT DRAGOONS OFFICER CAP BADGE A fine Officers cap badge, with slider & Makers mark London Badge & Button Co to reverse.
LIGHT INFANTRY OFFICERS BOSS BADGE A fine corded Officers boss badge. Width 28 mm
LINCOLNSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A WW1 bi metal example ith slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 600 page 183
LINCOLNSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine bi metal cap badge, with slider to revere. Granted the Royal in 1946.
LINCOLNSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine bi metal cap badge, with slider to revere.
LINCOLNSHIRE REGIMENT SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine mother of pearl, enamel sweetheart brooch.
LINCOLNSHIRE REGT [X] SLOUCH HAT BADGE / FORMATION SIGN. A fine scarce WW2 slouch hat badge, also worn as formation sign. 1942-45. Reference Jon Mills Badges on Battledress page 96 item 579
LINCOLNSHIRE YEOMANRY A good scarce other ranks die stamped brass example. Slider to the reverse. Maker Marples & Beasley Birmingham. Vgc Approved 1902. Ref KK Vol 1 item 1357 page 345
LINCOLNSHIRE YEOMANRY OR's CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped brass example, with slider to the reverse. Ref KK Vol 1 item 1357 page 345
LINCOLNSHIRE [X] BATTLEDRESS FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce woven formation sign, one very small moth whole. See photos.
LIVERPOOL SCOTTISH CAMERON HIGHLANDERS A white metal cap badge to the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders Liverpool Scottish, with 2 loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2364 page 157
LIVERPOOL SCOTTISH CAMERONIANS SHOULDER TITLE Brass shoulder title with four loops to reverse. 10th Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment (Liverpool Scottish) were transferred to the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders in 1937. T for Territorials could have been removed, why I dont know, but doesnt show any signs. Ref with T .......Westlake 1391
LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY UOTC ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine gold & silver anodised cap badge, with slider and maker Firmin & Sons to reverse.
LONDON DISTRICT CLOTH FORMATION SIGN A good embroidered red sword in gold crown on navy backing.
LONDON IRISH PIPERS CAUBEEN BADGE A good die cast chromed metal example. Two loops and hackle loop to the reverse.
LONDON IRISH RIFLES LARGE BLAZER BADGE An excellent E11R gold bullion blazer badge.
LONDON RIFLE BRIGADE CADETS CAP BADGE Brass cap badge with slider to reverse. Badge as LRB but with 'Cadets' scroll added to bottom. Typical long London regiment slider. Ref K&K Vol1 1819 (but with cadet scroll)
LONDON RIFLE BRIGADE CADETS WW1 OR's CAP BADGE A good unvoided die stamped blackened brass example, with slider to the reverse.
LONDON RIFLE BRIGADE VICTORIAN SHOULDER BELT PLATE A fine Victorian shoulder belt plate with two original threaded studs to reverse. 70 mm x 53 mm
LONDON RIFLE BRIGADE [1902-08] POUCH BELT PLATE An excellent Kings crown silver plate pouch belt plate, with backing plate and three threaded stud fixing th reverse with nuts.
LONDON SCOTTISH COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of W/M collar badges both with two lugs to reverse.
LONDON SCOTTISH FORMATION SIGN A fine WW2 woven cloth formation sign. Worn by the Battalion London Scottish.
LONDON SCOTTISH GLENGARRY BADGE A good vintage large pattern die stamped white metal example. with strong pin clip to the reverse. Reference KK Vol item 1840 page 441
LONDON SCOTTISH VOLUNTEERS VICTORIAN BUTTON 1859-1901 A fine silver plated Victorian button, with maker Firmin & Sons London to reverse. 26 mm dia.
LONDON SCOTTISH, 56TH [LONDON] DIVISION WW2 FORMATION COMBINATION A Fine scarce Formation combination. Khaki backing bearing 56th London Division and hodden grey square for London Scottish, with one red felt Infantry arm of service stripe. Some glue residue to reverse. Played a significant part in the Italian Campaign, fighting in the Allied invasion of Sicily, fighting at Monte Camino, Battle of Anzio, Gothic Line. And the final offensive in Italy in 1945.
LONDON VOLUNTEER RIFLES CAP BADGE A blackened scarce cap badge of the London Volunteer Rifles, with two loops to reverse and a maker plate at the bottom, J R Gaunt London to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1652 page 403
LONG RANGE DESERT GROUP WW2 BERET BADGE A very scarce Long Range Desert Group beret badge, die cast with two loops to reverse, one of which I think has been replaced at some time. Also one of the feet has been damaged slightly on the end [see photos]. Lots of fakes about as we all know, came from a good source. More photos if required. Just email me, or I can send photos. The Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) was a reconnaissance and raiding unit of the British Army during the Second World War. The commander of the German Afrika Corps, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, admitted that the LRDG "caused us more damage than any other British unit of equal strength". Originally called the Long Range Patrol (LRP), the unit was founded in Egypt in June 1940 by Major Ralph A. Bagnold, acting under the direction of General Archibald Wavell. Bagnold was assisted by Captain Patrick Clayton and Captain William Shaw. At first the majority of the men were from New Zealand, but they were soon joined by Rhodesian and British volunteers, whereupon new sub-units were formed and the name was changed to the better-known Long Range Desert Group (LRDG). The LRDG never numbered more than 350 men, all of whom were volunteers. The LRDG was formed specifically to carry out deep penetration, covert reconnaissance patrols and intelligence missions from behind Italian lines, although they sometimes engaged in combat operations. Because the LRDG were experts in desert navigation they were sometimes assigned to guide other units, including the Special Air Service and secret agents across the desert. During the Desert Campaign between December 1940 and April 1943, the vehicles of the LRDG operated constantly behind the Axis lines, missing a total of only 15 days during the entire period. Possibly their most notable offensive action was during Operation Caravan, an attack on the town of Barce and its associated airfield, on the night of 13 September 1942. However, their most vital role was the 'Road Watch', during which they clandestinely monitored traffic on the main road from Tripoli to Benghazi, transmitting the intelligence to British Army Headquarters. With the surrender of the Axis forces in Tunisia in May 1943, the LRDG changed roles and moved operations to the eastern Mediterranean, carrying out missions in the Greek islands, Italy and the Balkans. After the end of the war in Europe, the leaders of the LRDG made a request to the War Office for the unit to be transferred to the Far East to conduct operations against the Japanese Empire. The request was declined and the LRDG was disbanded in August 1945.
LONG RANGE DESERT GROUP WW2 BERET BADGE A very scarce Long Range Desert Group beret badge, die cast with two loops to reverse. A little rubbed, but you can still see slight definition in the Scorpions back, an excellent original item. Lots of fakes about as we all know, came from a good source. More photos if required. Just email me, or I can send photos. The Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) was a reconnaissance and raiding unit of the British Army during the Second World War. The commander of the German Afrika Corps, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, admitted that the LRDG "caused us more damage than any other British unit of equal strength". Originally called the Long Range Patrol (LRP), the unit was founded in Egypt in June 1940 by Major Ralph A. Bagnold, acting under the direction of General Archibald Wavell. Bagnold was assisted by Captain Patrick Clayton and Captain William Shaw. At first the majority of the men were from New Zealand, but they were soon joined by Rhodesian and British volunteers, whereupon new sub-units were formed and the name was changed to the better-known Long Range Desert Group (LRDG). The LRDG never numbered more than 350 men, all of whom were volunteers. The LRDG was formed specifically to carry out deep penetration, covert reconnaissance patrols and intelligence missions from behind Italian lines, although they sometimes engaged in combat operations. Because the LRDG were experts in desert navigation they were sometimes assigned to guide other units, including the Special Air Service and secret agents across the desert. During the Desert Campaign between December 1940 and April 1943, the vehicles of the LRDG operated constantly behind the Axis lines, missing a total of only 15 days during the entire period. Possibly their most notable offensive action was during Operation Caravan, an attack on the town of Barce and its associated airfield, on the night of 13 September 1942. However, their most vital role was the 'Road Watch', during which they clandestinely monitored traffic on the main road from Tripoli to Benghazi, transmitting the intelligence to British Army Headquarters. With the surrender of the Axis forces in Tunisia in May 1943, the LRDG changed roles and moved operations to the eastern Mediterranean, carrying out missions in the Greek islands, Italy and the Balkans. After the end of the war in Europe, the leaders of the LRDG made a request to the War Office for the unit to be transferred to the Far East to conduct operations against the Japanese Empire. The request was declined and the LRDG was disbanded in August 1945.
LONG RANGE DESERT GROUP WW2 BERET BADGE A very scarce Long Range Desert Group beret badge, die cast with two loops to reverse. A little rubbed, but you can still see slight definition in the Scorpions back, an excellent original item. Lots of fakes about as we all know, came from a good source. More photos if required. Just email me, or I can send photos. The Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) was a reconnaissance and raiding unit of the British Army during the Second World War. The commander of the German Afrika Corps, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, admitted that the LRDG "caused us more damage than any other British unit of equal strength". Originally called the Long Range Patrol (LRP), the unit was founded in Egypt in June 1940 by Major Ralph A. Bagnold, acting under the direction of General Archibald Wavell. Bagnold was assisted by Captain Patrick Clayton and Captain William Shaw. At first the majority of the men were from New Zealand, but they were soon joined by Rhodesian and British volunteers, whereupon new sub-units were formed and the name was changed to the better-known Long Range Desert Group (LRDG). The LRDG never numbered more than 350 men, all of whom were volunteers. The LRDG was formed specifically to carry out deep penetration, covert reconnaissance patrols and intelligence missions from behind Italian lines, although they sometimes engaged in combat operations. Because the LRDG were experts in desert navigation they were sometimes assigned to guide other units, including the Special Air Service and secret agents across the desert. During the Desert Campaign between December 1940 and April 1943, the vehicles of the LRDG operated constantly behind the Axis lines, missing a total of only 15 days during the entire period. Possibly their most notable offensive action was during Operation Caravan, an attack on the town of Barce and its associated airfield, on the night of 13 September 1942. However, their most vital role was the 'Road Watch', during which they clandestinely monitored traffic on the main road from Tripoli to Benghazi, transmitting the intelligence to British Army Headquarters. With the surrender of the Axis forces in Tunisia in May 1943, the LRDG changed roles and moved operations to the eastern Mediterranean, carrying out missions in the Greek islands, Italy and the Balkans. After the end of the war in Europe, the leaders of the LRDG made a request to the War Office for the unit to be transferred to the Far East to conduct operations against the Japanese Empire. The request was declined and the LRDG was disbanded in August 1945.
LONG RANGE DESERT GROUP WW2 BERET BADGE A very scarce Long Range Desert Group beret badge, die cast with two loops to reverse. A little rubbed, but you can still see slight definition in the Scorpions back, an excellent original item. Lots of fakes about as we all know, came from a good source. More photos if required. Just email me, or I can send photos. The Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) was a reconnaissance and raiding unit of the British Army during the Second World War. The commander of the German Afrika Corps, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, admitted that the LRDG "caused us more damage than any other British unit of equal strength". Originally called the Long Range Patrol (LRP), the unit was founded in Egypt in June 1940 by Major Ralph A. Bagnold, acting under the direction of General Archibald Wavell. Bagnold was assisted by Captain Patrick Clayton and Captain William Shaw. At first the majority of the men were from New Zealand, but they were soon joined by Rhodesian and British volunteers, whereupon new sub-units were formed and the name was changed to the better-known Long Range Desert Group (LRDG). The LRDG never numbered more than 350 men, all of whom were volunteers. The LRDG was formed specifically to carry out deep penetration, covert reconnaissance patrols and intelligence missions from behind Italian lines, although they sometimes engaged in combat operations. Because the LRDG were experts in desert navigation they were sometimes assigned to guide other units, including the Special Air Service and secret agents across the desert. During the Desert Campaign between December 1940 and April 1943, the vehicles of the LRDG operated constantly behind the Axis lines, missing a total of only 15 days during the entire period. Possibly their most notable offensive action was during Operation Caravan, an attack on the town of Barce and its associated airfield, on the night of 13 September 1942. However, their most vital role was the 'Road Watch', during which they clandestinely monitored traffic on the main road from Tripoli to Benghazi, transmitting the intelligence to British Army Headquarters. With the surrender of the Axis forces in Tunisia in May 1943, the LRDG changed roles and moved operations to the eastern Mediterranean, carrying out missions in the Greek islands, Italy and the Balkans. After the end of the war in Europe, the leaders of the LRDG made a request to the War Office for the unit to be transferred to the Far East to conduct operations against the Japanese Empire. The request was declined and the LRDG was disbanded in August 1945.
LONG RANGE DESERT GROUP WW2 BERET BADGE A very scarce Long Range Desert Group beret badge, die cast with two loops to reverse. A little rubbed, but you can still see slight definition in the Scorpions back, has some of a leg missing, original item, [see photos] hence price. Lots of fakes about as we all know, came from a good source. More photos if required. Just email me, or I can send photos. The Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) was a reconnaissance and raiding unit of the British Army during the Second World War. The commander of the German Afrika Corps, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, admitted that the LRDG "caused us more damage than any other British unit of equal strength". Originally called the Long Range Patrol (LRP), the unit was founded in Egypt in June 1940 by Major Ralph A. Bagnold, acting under the direction of General Archibald Wavell. Bagnold was assisted by Captain Patrick Clayton and Captain William Shaw. At first the majority of the men were from New Zealand, but they were soon joined by Rhodesian and British volunteers, whereupon new sub-units were formed and the name was changed to the better-known Long Range Desert Group (LRDG). The LRDG never numbered more than 350 men, all of whom were volunteers. The LRDG was formed specifically to carry out deep penetration, covert reconnaissance patrols and intelligence missions from behind Italian lines, although they sometimes engaged in combat operations. Because the LRDG were experts in desert navigation they were sometimes assigned to guide other units, including the Special Air Service and secret agents across the desert. During the Desert Campaign between December 1940 and April 1943, the vehicles of the LRDG operated constantly behind the Axis lines, missing a total of only 15 days during the entire period. Possibly their most notable offensive action was during Operation Caravan, an attack on the town of Barce and its associated airfield, on the night of 13 September 1942. However, their most vital role was the 'Road Watch', during which they clandestinely monitored traffic on the main road from Tripoli to Benghazi, transmitting the intelligence to British Army Headquarters. With the surrender of the Axis forces in Tunisia in May 1943, the LRDG changed roles and moved operations to the eastern Mediterranean, carrying out missions in the Greek islands, Italy and the Balkans. After the end of the war in Europe, the leaders of the LRDG made a request to the War Office for the unit to be transferred to the Far East to conduct operations against the Japanese Empire. The request was declined and the LRDG was disbanded in August 1945.
LONG RANGE DESERT GROUP WW2 SILVER STICK PIN / SWEETHEART A very scarce silver stick pin of the Long Range Desert Group. STG SIL to reverse. After research it apears to be a Sterling Silver mark is from New Zealand. Also has TMJ initials to reverse. Excellent example of perhaps a sweetheart as the radius is only 20 mm.
LOTHIANS & BORDER HORSE YEOMANRY CAP BADGE Brass garb cap badge with slide to reverse. Ref K&K Vol1 item 1467 page 361
LOTHIANS & BORDER HORSE YEOMANRY CAP BADGE Brass garb cap badge with slide to reverse. Ref K&K Vol 1 item 1467 page 361
LOTHIANS & BORDER HORSE [YEOMANRY] CAP BADGE Brass garb cap badge with slide to reverse. Ref KK Vol1 item 1467 page 361
LOVAT SCOUTS A post 1922 white metal cap badge with 2 loops to reverse. Garter strap inscribed 'Je suis prest' and stag's head on heraldic wreath to centre. The Lovat Scouts were a British Army unit. The unit was first formed during the Second Boer War as a Scottish Highland yeomanry regiment of the British Army and is the first known military unit to wear a ghillie suit. In 1916, these scouts formally became the British Army's first sniper unit, then known as sharpshooters.Ref KK Vol2 item 2336 page 139
LOVAT SCOUTS SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce LS Lovat Scouts brass shoulder title, with two hex fixings to reverse. The Lovat Scouts was a British Army unit first formed during the Second Boer War as a Scottish Highland yeomanry regiment of the British Army. They were the first known military unit to wear a ghillie suit and in 1916 formally became the British Army's first sniper unit, then known as "sharpshooters". It served in the First World War and the Second World War and today forms A (The Lovat Scouts) Company within the 2nd Battalion, 51st Highland Volunteers. Reference R A Westlake plate 20 item 357
LOVATS SCOUTS A post 1922 white metal cap badge with 2 loops to reverse. Garter strap inscribed 'Je suis prest' and stag's head on heraldic wreath to centre. The Lovat Scouts were a British Army unit. The unit was first formed during the Second Boer War as a Scottish Highland yeomanry regiment of the British Army and is the first known military unit to wear a ghillie suit. In 1916, these scouts formally became the British Army's first sniper unit, then known as sharpshooters.Ref KK Vol 2 item 2336 page 139
LOVATS [YEOMANRY] SCOUTS CAP BADGE A fine 1903-1920 white metal cap badge, with two loops to revere. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1500 page 363
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LOYAL NORTH LANCASHIRE OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine Officers bronze cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse.
LOYAL NORTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT HELMET PLATE CENTRE 1881- 1901 A fine gilding metal Victorian centre, with four wired loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 337 page 147
LOYAL NORTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT HELMET PLATE CENTRE 1881- 1901 A fine gilding metal Victorian centre, with four wired loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 337 page 147
LOYAL NORTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT OR's COLLAR BADGES A good die stamped brass pair of other ranks collar badges, with two loops to the reverse of each.
LOYAL NORTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT SWEETHEART An unusual bi metal sweetheart with two loop fixings to reverse. Top of last "L" bent at top.
LOYAL NORTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine Kings crown enamel sweetheart brooch. 30 mm dia
LOYAL NORTH LANCASHIRE VICTORIAN CAP BADGE An excellent scarce bi metal example with two loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 663 page 189.
LOYAL NORTH LANCASHIRE VICTORIAN CAP BADGE An excellent scarce bi metal example with two loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 663 page 189.
LOYAL NORTH LANCASHIRE WHITE FACED SWEETHEART BROOCH A good white faced Enamel Sweetheart with brooch fixing to reverse.
LOYAL SUFFOLK HUSSARS [Duke of Yorks Own] OR' CAP BADGE A good die stamped bi metal example. Slider to the reverse. Makers stamp J.R.Gaunt, B'ham. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1455 page 359
LOYAL SUFFOLK HUSSARS [Duke of Yorks Own] OR' CAP BADGE A good die stamped bi metal example. Slider to the reverse. Makers stamp J.R.Gaunt, B'ham. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1455 page 359
LOYAL SUFFOLK HUSSARS [Duke of Yorks Own] OR' CAP BADGE A good die stamped bi metal example. Slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1455 page 359. The Duke of Yorks Own Loyal Suffolk Hussars was a Yeomanry regiment of the British Army from 1794 to 1961. Originally formed as a volunteer cavalry in 1794, the Suffolk Yeomanry was again raised as the Loyal Suffolk Hussars and fought in the Second Boer war as part of the Imperial Yeomanry. In the First World War they fought at Gallipoli, Palestine and the Western front. They were subsequently converted to artillery, serving in this role during the Second World War North Africa, Italy and France. In 1961 they were amalgamated with the Norfolk Yeomanry to form the Suffolk and Norfolk Yeomanry.
LOYAL SUFFOLK HUSSARS [Duke of Yorks Own] Sweet Heart Brooch An excellent Loyal Suffolk Hussars Sterling silver and made in England. Sweet Heart pin brooch.
LYMINGTON YEOMANRY [HAMPSHIRE] BUTTON A fine scarce pre 1842 Lymington Yeomanry Button in gilding metal, with maker Jennens & Co London to reverse. Size 22 mm.
MACHINE GUN CORPS A brass cap badge to the Machine Gun Corps. With a slider to the reverse. Their are a few different types of gun. Crossed machine guns surmounted by the imperial crown. The Machine Gun Corps (MGC) was a corps of the British Army, formed in October 1915 in response to the need for more effective use of machine guns on the Western Front in World War I. Ref Vol 1 KK 1154
MACHINE GUN CORPS CAVALRY SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce WW1 all brass Cavalry Machine Gun Corps two piece shoulder title. Reference Jeffrey's & Gibbs page 57. The MGC (Cavalry) Squadron consisted of 8 officers and 203 other ranks, equipped with 299 horses, 18 limbers, 1 GS wagon and 1 water cart. These were formed up into six two-gun sections each of a Subaltern, 33 men and 46 horses. The Squadron was commanded by a Captain or Major. A depot for the MGC (Cavalry) was formed at Maresfield.
MACHINE GUN CORPS CAVALRY SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce WW1 all brass Cavalry Machine Gun Corps one piece shoulder title, with two hex type fixing to reverse. Reference Jeffrey's & Gibbs page 57. The MGC (Cavalry) Squadron consisted of 8 officers and 203 other ranks, equipped with 299 horses, 18 limbers, 1 GS wagon and 1 water cart. These were formed up into six two-gun sections each of a Subaltern, 33 men and 46 horses. The Squadron was commanded by a Captain or Major. A depot for the MGC (Cavalry) was formed at Maresfield.
MACHINE GUN CORPS MOTHER OF PEARL SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine gilding metal,mother of pearl & enamel sweetheart with brooch fixing to reverse.
MACHINE GUN CORPS OFFICER SILVERED CAP BADGE A fine Silvered Officers Cap badge, with three blades to reverse. Reference K &K Vol 1 item 1154 page 294 The Machine Gun Corps (MGC) was a corps of the British Army, formed in October 1915 in response to the need for more effective use of machine guns on the Western Front in the First World War. The Heavy Branch of the MGC was the first to use tanks in combat and was subsequently turned into the Tank Corps, later called the Royal Tank Regiment. The MGC remained in existence after the war until it was disbanded in 1922.
MACHINE GUN CORPS OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE An excellent item with three blades to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1154 page 294
MACHINE GUN CORPS OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE An excellent item with three blades to reverse. Reference K &K Vol 1 item 1154 page 294 The Machine Gun Corps (MGC) was a corps of the British Army, formed in October 1915 in response to the need for more effective use of machine guns on the Western Front in the First World War. The Heavy Branch of the MGC was the first to use tanks in combat and was subsequently turned into the Tank Corps, later called the Royal Tank Regiment. The MGC remained in existence after the war until it was disbanded in 1922.
MACHINE GUN CORPS OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE An excellent item with three blades to reverse. Reference K &K Vol 1 item 1154 page 294 The Machine Gun Corps (MGC) was a corps of the British Army, formed in October 1915 in response to the need for more effective use of machine guns on the Western Front in the First World War. The Heavy Branch of the MGC was the first to use tanks in combat and was subsequently turned into the Tank Corps, later called the Royal Tank Regiment. The MGC remained in existence after the war until it was disbanded in 1922.
MACHINE GUN CORPS OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE & COLLAR BADGE SET A fine Officers bronze cap badge with three blades to reverse. And two bronze Officers collar badges, both with four loops each to reverse, one has maker Firmin London. Cap badge is very slightly lighter than collars. Cap badge Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1154 page 294. The Machine Gun Corps (MGC) was a corps of the British Army, formed in October 1915 in response to the need for more effective use of machine guns on the Western Front in the First World War. The Heavy Branch of the MGC was the first to use tanks in combat and was subsequently turned into the Tank Corps, later called the Royal Tank Regiment. The MGC remained in existence after the war until it was disbanded in 1922.
MACHINE GUN CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine bronze, Silvered Officers Cap badge, with three blades to reverse. Reference K &K Vol 1 item 1154 page 294 The Machine Gun Corps (MGC) was a corps of the British Army, formed in October 1915 in response to the need for more effective use of machine guns on the Western Front in the First World War. The Heavy Branch of the MGC was the first to use tanks in combat and was subsequently turned into the Tank Corps, later called the Royal Tank Regiment. The MGC remained in existence after the war until it was disbanded in 1922.
MACHINE GUN CORPS OFFICERS COLLAR BADGE A fine bronze / Silvered collar badge with four loop fixings to reverse. Reference K &K Vol 1 item 1154 page 294 The Machine Gun Corps (MGC) was a corps of the British Army, formed in October 1915 in response to the need for more effective use of machine guns on the Western Front in the First World War. The Heavy Branch of the MGC was the first to use tanks in combat and was subsequently turned into the Tank Corps, later called the Royal Tank Regiment. The MGC remained in existence after the war until it was disbanded in 1922.
MACHINE GUN CORPS SILVER SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine enamel & Sterling Silver, Sweetheart brooch. "TLM" Thomas L Mott England Sterling Silver maker to reverse, with brooch fixing. 30 mm width
MACHINE GUN CORPS SWEETHEART BROOCH Silver rim mount, mother of pearl & enamel with brooch fixing to reverse. 28mm dia.
MACHINE GUN CORPS SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine WW1 gilding metal and enamel sweetheart, with brooch fixing to reverse.
MACHINE GUN CORPS SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine good condition WW1 enamel sweetheart brooch. 30 mm x 30 mm
MACHINE GUN CORPS SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine good condition unmarked Silver / enamel & mother of pearl WW1 sweetheart brooch. Picture doesn't do this item justice. More pics if required.
MACHINE GUN CORPS WW1 OR's CAP BADGE Formed in October 1915 in response to the need for more effective use of machine guns on the Western Front in World War I. A good scarce die stamped brass example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1154 page 294. WW1 Great War raised Unit.
MACHINE GUN CORPS WW1 OR's CAP BADGE Formed in October 1915 in response to the need for more effective use of machine guns on the Western Front in World War I. A good scarce die stamped brass example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1154 page 294. WW1 Great War raised Unit.
MACHINE GUN CORPS WW1 OR's CAP BADGE Formed in October 1915 in response to the need for more effective use of machine guns on the Western Front in World War I. A good scarce die stamped brass example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1154 page 294. WW1 Great War raised Unit.
MACHINE GUN CORPS WW1 OR's CAP BADGE & COLLAR SET Formed in October 1915 in response to the need for more effective use of machine guns on the Western Front in World War I. A good scarce die stamped brass example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1154 page 294. WW1 Great War raised Unit.
MACHINE GUN CORPS [SILVER & MOTHER OF PEARL] SWEETHEART BROOCH An excellent WW1 silver, mother of pearl and enamel sweetheart brooch
MACHINE GUN CREW CLOTH ARM BADGE Fairly modern example. Unused "MG" Cloth Trade Badge stood for Machine Gun crew. It was awarded to soldiers who were trained to use the Machine Gun. Worn on the lower Left sleeve on the SD tunic.
MAIDSTONE OTC SCHOOL SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce Officers Training Corps brass shoulder title, with four loops to reverse & backing plate.
MALAYA COMMAND FORMATION SIGN A fine printed sign, a 'kris' (a native Malayan dagger with wavy-edged blade) in yellow on a green ground. Second World War in 1939, the command reinforced its strength in anticipation. With the bulk of British forces being tied down in the war in Europe and the Near East, the command was mainly augmented by units from India. On 18 November 1940, the command was placed under the command of the British Far East Command and later on 7 January 1942 under the short-lived South West Pacific Command or ABDACOM which was tasked to maintain control of the "Malay Barrier" (or "East Indies Barrier"), a notional line running down the Malayan Peninsula, through Singapore and the southernmost islands of Dutch East Indies. The command was disbanded on 15 February 1942 with the surrender of all Commonwealth forces in the conclusion of the Battle of Singapore.
MALAYAN SCOUT [MPAJA] CAP BADGE Malayan Peoples Anti Japanese Army (MPAJA) Cap Badge. A nice original cast locally made cap badge, with two loops to rear. The Malayan People's Anti-Japanese Army (MPAJA) was a guerrilla army founded in 1942. It was formed to counter the Japanese occupation of Malaya. The British military, foreseeing a Japanese invasion, trained small groups of Malayans as guerrilla troops; these became the MPAJA. Men would be loaned to the British for S.O.E. to Force 136. Beginning in 1943, Force 136 sent agents and supplies, first by submarine and later by air drops. Cap badge for the Malayan People's Anti-Japanese Army, which was formed in 1941 from members of the Malayan Communist Party to organise resistance against the Japanese occupation forces.
MALAYAN SCOUT [MPAJA] CAP BADGE Malayan Peoples Anti Japanese Army (MPAJA) Cap Badge. A nice original cast locally made cap badge, with two loops to rear. The Malayan People's Anti-Japanese Army (MPAJA) was a guerrilla army founded in 1942. It was formed to counter the Japanese occupation of Malaya. The British military, foreseeing a Japanese invasion, trained small groups of Malayans as guerrilla troops; these became the MPAJA. Men would be loaned to the British for S.O.E. to Force 136. Beginning in 1943, Force 136 sent agents and supplies, first by submarine and later by air drops. Cap badge for the Malayan People's Anti-Japanese Army, which was formed in 1941 from members of the Malayan Communist Party to organise resistance against the Japanese occupation forces.
MANCHESTER MILITIA VICTORIAN GLENGARRY BADGE A fine scarce Militia w/metal badge, with two loops to reverse.
MANCHESTER MILITIA VICTORIAN HELMET PLATE A fine white metal 6th Manchester Militia helmet plate. The Volunteer Force (1859 – 1908) The Volunteer Force was raised in 1859 and comprised mostly of riflemen units, although there were also artillery, engineer and cavalry formations. Members of the force were exempt from service in both the regular army and militia. The basic organisational unit was a company whereby the minimum and maximum strengths were authorised at sixty and a hundred men respectively. The Volunteers were initially independent and lacked coordination. In 1860 the War Office authorised a system of consolidating battalions (or brigades in case of artillery) whereby several companies from a city or town became a larger unit. Later that year ‘administrative battalions’ were created. These drew together companies, usually from rural areas, not already consolidated into battalions. In the 1880 Army reforms the remaining administrative battalions were grouped together. The Volunteers ceased to exist in 1908 and the majority of the formations became the fourth battalion of local regiments.
MANCHESTER OFFICERS OSD BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine Officers bronze cap badge, wih two blade fixings to reverse. Depicts the Arms of the City of Manchester. Changed in 1923. Reference K & K Vol1 677
MANCHESTER REGIMENT "PALS" WW1 CAP BADGE A good scarce bronze / brass, non voided, with two loops to reverse. Manchester Regiment “Pals” scarce WW1 “Kitchener’s Army” service battalions cap badge, c 1914/18.
MANCHESTER REGIMENT BANDSMANS FLEUR-DE-LYS POUCH BADGE. A fine scarce Bandsmans heavy cast brass fleur-de-lys pouch badge with two loops to reverse
MANCHESTER REGIMENT BOER WAR PAGRI BADGE A fine scarce cap badge size, with period original enamel Boer war Pagri badge, with pagri brooch fixing to reverse. Enamel in good condition for age.
MANCHESTER REGIMENT CAP BADGE A good other ranks WW1 die stamped bi-metal example. Slider to the reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 677 page 191
MANCHESTER REGIMENT CAP BADGE A good post WW2 die stamped chromed metal cap badge. Possibly worn by the Regimental Police. Slider to the reverse
MANCHESTER REGIMENT CAP BADGE An early Manchester regiment bi metal cap badge, with two loop fixings to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 677 page 191
MANCHESTER REGIMENT CAP BADGE & COLLAR SET A fine white metal cap badge & collar set. cap badge has slider and collars one loop each to reverse.
MANCHESTER REGIMENT GLENGARRY BADGE A fine two part construction Glengarry badge, six loops and backing plate to reverse. Crown is a slightly different shade to centre piece.
MANCHESTER REGIMENT HELMETPLATE CENTRE A fine brass helmet plate centre, with two loops to reverse.
MANCHESTER REGIMENT OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE & COLLAR SET A fine scarce Officers bronze cap badge and collar set. Cap badge has two blade fixings and collars have two loops to reverse.
MANCHESTER REGIMENT OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE & COLLAR SET A fine Officers bronze cap badge and collar set, all with two loops to reverse. One of the collars has Gaunt plate Cap badge Reference K&K Vol 2 2014
MANCHESTER REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE Officer's silver plated cap badge with 2 long silver loops to reverse. Ref Gaylor Plate 16.
MANCHESTER REGIMENT OFFICERS GLENGARRY BADGE A fine Victorian Silver / Gilt Officers Glengarry badge, with black velvet, backing plate and two loops to reverse.
MANCHESTER REGIMENT OFFICERS HELMET PLATE 1902-14 A fine silver/gilt Officers plate, with three long loops to reverse.
MANCHESTER REGIMENT OFFICERS POST 1881 WAIST BELT CLASP A fine Silver/Gilt Officers waist belt clasp, with matching numbers.
MANCHESTER REGIMENT OFFICERS POST 1881 WAIST BELT CLASP A fine Silver/Gilt Officers waist belt clasp, with matching numbers.
MANCHESTER REGIMENT OFFICERS POST 1881 WAIST BELT CLASP A fine cleaned example of a Silver/Gilt Officers waist belt clasp, unfortunately without matching numbers, one appears to be "31" and the other "51". Hence price
MANCHESTER REGIMENT OR's CAP BADGE A good die stamped brass example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2014 page 65.
MANCHESTER REGIMENT SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine Gilt, sweetheart brooch, 34 mm x 30 mm.
MANCHESTER REGIMENT VICTORIAN COLLAR [FACING PAIR] BADGES A good die stamped white metal facing pair of other ranks collar badges, two loops to the reverse of each. Reference Churchill 1520
MANCHESTER REGIMENT WARRANT OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine very scarce warrant officer's bi-metal cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Worn 1881-84.
MANCHESTER REGIMENT WW1 SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven WW1 white on red shoulder title. Slight nip on top edge.
MANCHESTER REGIMENT WW1 SHOULDER TITLES A fine pair of brass shoulder titles, both with two loops to reverse of each.
MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY OTC ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine gold anodised cap badge with slider to reverse. Maker J R Gaunt Birmingham. Reference K & K 2 item 2467 page 185
MANCHESTER VOLUNTEER REGIMENT VTC 1915 LAPEL BADGE A very rare gilt & enamel lapel badge of the Manchester Volunteer Regiment part of the newly formed Volunteer Training Corps in 1915. Worn on the lapel it has its original button hole fixing to the rear and is maker marked to the rear by Thomas Fattorini, Bradford. Perfect enamels, no chips.
MARKSMAN TRADE BULLION ARM BADGE A fine Kings crown bullion arm badge.
MARKSMEN PRINTED WW2 TRADE PROFICIENCY BADGE A fine scarce printed trade/proficiency arm badge,
MARKSMEN TRADE / PROFICIENCY ARM BADGE A good die stamped brass crossed rifles, with four loops fixings to reverse.
MARKSMEN TRADE PROFICIENCY BADGE A bullion trade arm badge.
MARKSMEN TRADE PROFICIENCY BADGE A good die stamped brass crossed rifles, with four loops fixings to reverse.
MARKSMEN TRADE PROFICIENCY BADGE A good die stamped brass crossed rifles, with four loops fixings to reverse.
MARLBOROUGH COLLEGE OTC ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine anodised cap badge , with two loops to reverse.
MARLBOROUGH [WILTS] COLLEGE CADET CORPS CAP BADGE A fine scare brass metal example, with Cadet Corps instead of OTC Corps. With two loops to reverse.
MEDICAL STAFF OFFICERS VICTORIAN BUTTON A fine scarce gilt Victorian button, 1855-98 with maker J W Reynolds London
MEDITERRANEAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE CANAL ZONE FORMATION SIGN. A fine printed post WW2 formation sign. 1947 pattern Ref Boulanger page 505.
MEDITERRANEAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE CANAL ZONE SOUTH FAYED FORMATION SIGN. A fine scarce printed post WW2 formation sign. 1947 pattern Ref Boulanger page 505. Printed example with F for Fayed woven in.
MIDDLE EAST LAND FORCES FORMATION SIGN A printed sign,a yellow camel on a red and blue background,worn by Headquarters troops M.E.L.F
MIDDLESEX REGIMENT CAP BADGE A good bi metal example, with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 672 page 191
MIDDLESEX REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine bi metal cap badge, with blow holes and slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 672 page 191
MIDDLESEX REGIMENT LADIES WAIST BELT CLASP A rare decorative and very unusual Ladies waist belt clasp to The Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge’s Own) . A ladies two part example of rococo outline in unmarked Indian or Middle Eastern silver, the whole covered with gold and silver niello work, in the centre of each panel is a rendering of the ‘cap badge’ of the regiment this in gold niello work, simple interlocking fastening, approximately 115mm x 70mm, very fine condition
MIDDLESEX REGIMENT OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine bronze example, with two blades fixings to the reverse.
MIDDLESEX REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine Officers Silver Plate "P" with maker Gaunt London and two long loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 672 page 191
MIDDLESEX REGIMENT OR's COLLAR BADGE A good vintage die stamped bi-metal other ranks collar badge, with two loops to the reverse.
MIDDLESEX REGIMENT OR`s CAP BADGE A bi metal cap badge to the Middlesex Regiment, with a slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol item 672 page 191. A little grubby.
MIDDLESEX REGIMENT SILVER & ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine sterling silver sweetheart, with brooch fixing & sterling mark to reverse.
MIDDLESEX REGIMENT WW1 ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE An all brass metal cap badge to the Middlesex Regiment.With a slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol item 672 page
MIDDLESEX REGIMENT WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY CAP BADGE A good moulded brown plastic example, with two blades to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 672 page 191
MIDDLESEX REGIMENT WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY CAP BADGE A good moulded brown plastic example. Two blades to the reverse.
MIDDLESEX REGIMENT WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good moulded brown plastic example, with two blades to the reverse. Has some glue residue to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 672 page 191
MIDDLESEX REGIMENT WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good moulded brown plastic example, with two blades to the reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 672 page 191
MIDDLESEX REGIMENT [PAIR] COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of bi metal collar badges, both with two loops & blow hoes to reverse. Reference Churchill page 231, but not sure which type.
MIDDLESEX VOLUNTEER REGIMENT CAP BADGE An excellent bronze metal example, with two heavy lug fixings to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1666 page 403
MILITARY FOOT POLICE WW1 CAP BADGE A fine scarce bi metal cap badge, of two part construction with slider to reverse. According to research this cap badge was never issued, may have been worn as a one off for a military tattoo, according to others.
MILITARY POLICE CAP BADGE A good pre 1946, King George V die stamped brass example. Slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1031 page 93.
MILITARY POLICE CAP BADGE A good King George V1 die stamped brass example. Slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2130 page 93.
MILITARY POLICE GRV1 PLASTIC ISSUE WW 2 CAP BADGE A fine curved in manufacture chocolate brown moulded plastic cap badge ,with two blades to the reverse. Makers stamp Stanley & Sons Walsall to reverse.
MILITARY POLICE [GEORGE 6th] CAP BADGE A good King George V1 die stamped brass example. Slider to the reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2130 page 93.
MILITARY POLICE [GEORGE 6th] ECONOMY ISSUE PLASTIC CAP BADGE A scare chocolate brown moulded plastic example, with two blades to reverse. Makers stamp Stanley & Sons Walsall.
MILITARY PROVOST ORs CAP BADGE An all brass kings crown example, with slider to the reverse. Height 40mm.
MILITARY PROVOST STAFF CORPS CAP BADGE A brass once blackened cap badge to the Military Provost Staff. with a slider to the reverse. 37 mm high. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2142 page 95
MILITARY PROVOST STAFF CORPS CAP BADGE A fine scarce E11R gilding metal cap badge, with slider and maker mark Dowler Birmingham to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2143 page 95
MILITARY PROVOST STAFF CORPS CAP BADGE An all brass kings crown example, with slider to the reverse. Height 40mm.
MILITARY PROVOST STAFF CORPS FORAGE CAP BADGE A fine Military Prison Staff scarce gilding metal forage cap badge, with slider to reverse. King's crown with crowned cypher of GvR to the centre of a wreath of laurel. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1054 page 269.
MILITARY PROVOST STAFF E11R FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine red with dark blue body and crown. Mint condition with metal cap badge.
MILITARY PROVOST STAFF FORAGE CAP BADGE A fine scarce kings crown gilding metal cap badge, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1053 page 269
MILITARY PROVOST STAFF FORAGE CAP BADGE A fine scarce kings crown gilding metal cap badge, with three loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1053 page 269
MILL HILL SCHOOL O.T.C CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal 2nd pattern cap badge, with two loop fixings to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2623 page 209
MILLFIELD SCHOOL OTC CAP BADGE A fine scarce Officers Training Corps white metal cap badge, with two loop fixings to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2623 page 209.
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE GUARD FORCE OR EMPLOYEES ANODISED CAP BADGE. MOD civilian employees also worn by MOD guard force anodised cap badge. In all gold anodised / staybright, with two loop fixings and maker J R Gaunt London to reverse.
MIXED SERVICES ORGANIZATION A rare Gilding metal cap badge with two loops to the reverse, worn by the MSO in Germany just after the war. The MSO and BOAR. initials [British Army Of the Rhine]upon a seeded circle with "bar" design.
MOBILE DEFENCE CORPS CAP BADGE A good scarce circa 1955-59 bi metal example, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2160 page 97.
MOBILE DEFENCE CORPS CAP BADGE A good scarce circa 1955-59 bi metal example, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2160 page 97.
MOBILE DEFENCE FORCE STAYBRIGHT CAP BADGE A silver & gold anodised cap badge to the Mobile Defence Force.With a slider to the reverse & makers mark JR Gaunt London. KK 2160
MONMOUTH SCHOOL OTC ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine anodised cap badge with slider to reverse and maker Firmin London.
MONMOUTH SCHOOL OTC ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine anodised cap badge with slider to reverse and maker H W Timings Birmingham.
MONMOUTHSHIRE REGIMENT 1st / 2nd BATTALION CAP BADGE A fine other ranks gilding metal cap badge, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1769 page 159
MONMOUTHSHIRE REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A Monmouthshire all brass horse shoe WW1 shoulder tile, with two loops to reverse.
MONTGOMERYSHIRE IMPERIAL YEOMANRY CAP BADGE The Welsh Dragon standing on a scroll inscribed "MIY" in gilding metal, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1347 page 343 The Montgomeryshire Yeomanry unlike the other Yeomanry regiments was only formed in 1813 when the threat of a French invasion was almost over. They served as part of the Imperial Yeomanry during the Boer War and formed three regiments for service during World War I.
MOTHERCRAFT TRAINING SOCIETY ENAMEL BROOCH A fine silver & enamel brooch badge, with maker J A Wylie & Co and date 1914 Birmingham. Womens Royal Naval Service [Wrens] and Womens Voluntary Service [WVS] were trained by the Mothercraft Training Society in all aspects of Mothering. See link http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205201576
MOTOR CYCLIST WW2 TRADE ARM BADGE A fine WW2 trade badge, MC over winged wheel cloth arm badge, with a small piece of velcro to reverse, for displaying purposes.
MOTOR MACHINE GUN CORPS CAP BADGE Bi-metal cap badge with slide to reverse. Grubby and uncleaned. Brass crossed machine guns and crown with white metal MMG beneath. Ref Gaylor Plate 44B
MOTOR MACHINE GUN CORPS CAP BADGE A war raised 1914 / 1918 bi-metal cap badge with slide to reverse. Brass crossed machine guns and crown with white metal MMG beneath. Reference K & K 1 item 1155 page 294.
MOTOR MACHINE GUN CORPS CAP BADGE A war raised 1914 / 1918 bi-metal cap badge with slide to reverse. Brass crossed machine guns and crown with white metal MMG beneath. Reference K & K 1 item 1155 page 294.
MOTOR MACHINE GUN CORPS CAP BADGE A war raised 1914 / 1918 bi-metal cap badge with slide to reverse. Brass crossed machine guns and crown with white metal MMG beneath. Reference K & K 1 item 1155 page 294.
MOTOR MACHINE GUN CORPS OFFICERS WW1 FIELD SERVICE CAP / COLLAR BADGE. A scarce bronze 1914 to 1918 example, with four loops to reverse. Once the fighting on the Western Front had settled down (by late 1914) the opportunities for motor machine gun units to operate as a mobile force were limited indeed. In many cases they had to operate as conventional machine-gun sections. However, they came into their own once again during the great advances of 1918, beginning with the Battle of Amiens on 8 August. Elsewhere, and most particularly in Egypt, Palestine, East Africa and Mesopotamia, the mobility of the units was of great value and they saw considerable action in these theatres. A MMG Squadron joined the Royal Naval Division on 17 March 1915 and served with it on Gallipoli in April and May 1915. By the opening of the Battle of Loos on 25 September 1915, there were 18 MMG Batteries with the BEF, of which two were Canadian. Five of them were engaged at Loos. A battery included 18 cycle/sidecar combinations, carrying 6 Vickers machine guns with ammunition and spare equipment; 8 motorcycles without sidecars; 2 or 3 wagons or cars; and a sidecar combination for the officer commanding. The creation of the MGC in October 1915 incorporated the Motor Machine Gun Service, which now became known as the Machine Gun Corps (Motors). At this time the MGC(M) had around 3000 men. From late 1916, many men of the MGC(M) transferred to the Heavy Section, MGC (later to be known as the Tank Corps). In 1922, the Tank Corps absorbed the MGC(M) completely and the Motor Machine guns units disappeared from the British army's order of battle.
MOTOR TRANSPORT TRADE ARM BADGE A fine WW2 trade badge, MT over winged wheel cloth arm badge, with a small piece of velcro to reverse, for displaying purposes.
MUSICIANS TRADE/PROFICIENCY ARM BADGE Musician's Proficiency (Bandmaster) Arm Trade Badge, a fine Kings crown woven Arm badge
MUSICIANS TRADE/PROFICIENCY ARM BADGE Musician's Proficiency (Bandmaster) Arm Trade Badge, a fine Kings crown woven Arm badge
NATIONAL DEFENCE COMPANY CAP BADGE A fine brass George 6th cap badge, with slider to reverse.
NATIONAL FIRE SERVICE WW2 CAP BADGE Brass and enamel cap badge with two loops to reverse. The National Fire Service (NFS) was the single fire service created in Great Britain in 1941 during the Second World War; a separate National Fire Service (Northern Ireland) was created in 1942. The NFS was created in August 1941 by the amalgamation of the wartime national Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) and the local authority fire brigades (about 1,600 of them). It existed until 1948, when it was again split by the Fire Services Act 1947, with fire services reverting to local authority control, although this time there were far fewer brigades, with only one per county and county borough.
NATIONAL FIRE SERVICE WW2 CAP BADGE A white metal and enamel cap badge with two loops to reverse. The National Fire Service (NFS) was the single fire service created in Great Britain in 1941 during the Second World War; a separate National Fire Service (Northern Ireland) was created in 1942. The NFS was created in August 1941 by the amalgamation of the wartime national Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) and the local authority fire brigades (about 1,600 of them). It existed until 1948, when it was again split by the Fire Services Act 1947, with fire services reverting to local authority control, although this time there were far fewer brigades, with only one per county and county borough.
NATIONAL MOTOR VOLUNTEERS The Volunteer Training Corps was suspended in December 1918, and officially disbanded in January 1920, with the exception of the Volunteer Motor Corps which was retained until April 1921 in case of civil disorder. A bronze cap badge to the National Motor Volunteers. With 2 blades to the reverse & makers mark JR Gaunt London. Ref KK Vol 1 item 1694 page 407 Vgc
NATIONAL MOTOR VOLUNTEERS OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE The Volunteer Training Corps was suspended in December 1918, and officially disbanded in January 1920, with the exception of the Volunteer Motor Corps which was retained until April 1921 in case of civil disorder. A bronze cap badge to the National Motor Volunteers. With 2 blades to the reverse & makers mark JR Gaunt London. Ref KK Vol 1 item 1694 page 407
NATIONAL MOTOR VOLUNTEERS OFFICERS CAP BADGE The Volunteer Training Corps was suspended in December 1918, and officially disbanded in January 1920, with the exception of the Volunteer Motor Corps which was retained until April 1921 in case of civil disorder. A bronze cap badge to the National Motor Volunteers. With 2 blades to the reverse & makers mark JR Gaunt London. Ref K K Vol 1 item 1694 page 407
NATIONAL MOTOR VOLUNTEERS OFFICERS CAP BADGE The Volunteer Training Corps was suspended in December 1918, and officially disbanded in January 1920, with the exception of the Volunteer Motor Corps which was retained until April 1921 in case of civil disorder. A bronze cap badge to the National Motor Volunteers. With 2 blades to the reverse & makers mark JR Gaunt London. Ref K K Vol 1 item 1694 page 407
NATIONAL RESERVE DORSET LAPEL BADGE A scarce original First World War gilt badge, a green enamel circular title around a large ram's head and tri-part scroll "Quod Tuum Tene" (hold on to what is yours), the reverse with maker's details "Bliss Bros Birmingham" and official issue number "1151". Original buttonhole fitting. Diameter 31 mm.
NATIONAL SAVINGS PLASTIC BADGE WW2 Plastic Badge with long pin fixing to reverse. The movement was instrumental during World War II in raising funds to support the war effort. In peacetime the movement provided an easy and safe way for ordinary people to save small sums of money.
NATIONAL SAVINGS PLASTIC BADGE An original World War Two period brown plastic economy badge, issued after 1942 due to metal shortage. Fair condition, retaining original stick pin fitting, no warping, cracks or distortions, just grubby. Height of front 31mm.
NATIONAL SOCIAIST GERMAN WORKERS PARTY "NSDAP" BADGE A fine original German 23 mm NSDAP badge, with pebbled translucent red enamel. It is white alloy with deep red white and black enamel and black lettering. B H Mayer of Pforzheim made from 1939 onwards. RZM & M1/170 and brooch fixing to reverse. The National Socialist German Workers' Party (German: Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei abbreviated NSDAP), commonly referred to in English as the Nazi Party, was a political party in Germany that was active between 1920 and 1945 and practised the ideology of Nazism.
NATIONAL SOCIAIST GERMAN WORKERS PARTY "NSDAP" BADGE A fine original German 23 mm NSDAP badge, with pebbled translucent red enamel. It is white alloy with deep red white and black enamel and black lettering. Ges Gesch and brooch fixing to reverse. The National Socialist German Workers' Party (German: Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei abbreviated NSDAP), commonly referred to in English as the Nazi Party, was a political party in Germany that was active between 1920 and 1945 and practised the ideology of Nazism.
NAVAL ROYAL YACHT SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven cloth shoulder title, blue & red on white.
NAVAL SIGNAL BULLION ARM BADGE An excellent mint bullion naval arm badge, 63 mm x 75 mm.
NAVY & ARMY CANTEEN BOARD CAP BADGE A brass cap badge to the Navy & Army Canteen Women’s. With 2 loops to the reverse.
NAVY & ARMY CANTEEN BOARD CAP BADGE A brass cap badge to the Navy & Army Canteen Women’s. With 2 loops to the reverse.
NAVY ARMY & AIR FORCE INSTITUTES [N.A.A.F.I] UN-VOIDED CAP BADGE A fine early bronzed cap badge for the N.A.A.F.I. Has non voided centre. In good condition complete with two loops to reverse. And numbered to reverse under the crown, 3726.
NAVY ARMY & AIR FORCE INSTITUTES [N.A.A.F.I] VOIDED CAP BADGE A fine bronze metal die stamped issue, with two loops and number to reverse.15627.
NAVY ARMY & AIR FORCE INSTITUTES [N.A.A.F.I] VOIDED CAP BADGE A fine bronze metal die stamped issue, with two loops and number to reverse. 42465
NEW ZEALAND 17th RUAHINE REGIMENT WW1 CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped gilded metal example. Two loops to the reverse. Makers tablet J.R.Gaunt, London.
NEW ZEALAND BULLION WW 2 SHOULDER TITLE A fine bullion shoulder title, gold bullion on black backing.
NEW ZEALAND CAP BADGE King's crown bi / metal cap badge with two loops and makers plate for Gaunt Montreal to the reverse,worn by the 13th. [North Canterbury & Westland] Regiment. The roman numerals,XIII,and the letters"NZI" to the centre of a crowned wreath of fern,above the motto scroll,Kia Pono Tonu.
NEW ZEALAND DENTAL CORPS NZDC SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title NZDC NewZealand Dental Corps Maker Gaunt to reverse. Reference https://nzhistory.govt.nz/war/medical-units/dental-corps & G Oldham page 111item 12158
NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE CAP BADGE A good early die stamped brass example, with two loops to the reverse.
NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE CAP BADGE A good early die stamped brass example, with slider to the reverse.
NEW ZEALAND KINGS COLONIALS CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal squadron cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1377 page 349
NEW ZEALAND SHOULDER TITLE A fine WW2 cloth light blue on dark blue woven cloth nationality shoulder title worn by volunteers from New Zealand.
NEW ZEALAND SPECIAL AIR SERVICE SHOULDER TITLE A fine pair of woven cloth light blue on maroon New Zealand Special Air Service shoulder titles. Some glue residue on reverse due to being on display. The New Zealand Special Air Service, abbreviated as the NZSAS, was formed on 7 July 1955 and is the special forces unit of the New Zealand Army, closely modelled on the British Special Air Service (SAS). It traces its origins to the Second World War and the famous Long Range Desert Group that a number of New Zealanders served with.
NEW ZEALAND WELLINGTON WEST COAST & TARANAKI REGIMENT CAP BADGE Cap badge with two lugs to the reverse. A phoenix flanked by the roman numerals, VII and XI, above a tri-part scroll, The W.W.C.T. Regiment.
NEW ZEALAND WW1 EXPEDITIONARY FORCE 8th SOUTH CANTERBURY MOUNTED RIFLES OFFICERS CAP BADGE & COLLAR SET An excellent rare 1911 to 1921 Officers bronze cap badge & facing collar set. Cap badge with two blade fixings, collars with two loops all three items with maker J R Gaunt London to reverse. Excellent set Reference Cox 2908. WW1 Expeditionary Force. The 8th (South Canterbury) Mounted Rifles was formed on March 17, 1911. They were mobilised during World War I as a squadron of the Canterbury Mounted Rifles Regiment. They served in the Middle Eastern theatre of World War I and first saw action during the Battle of Gallipoli. As a part of the larger New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade (of the ANZAC Mounted Division) they went on to serve in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign. Before being disbanded in 1921.
NEWFOUNDLAND CLOTH SHOULDER TITLE A fine pre 1949 woven cloth shoulder title. The island of Newfoundland was established as a British colony in 1583. By 1914 it was a self-governing British Dominion. More than 3000 Newfoundlanders saw service in the Great War. It became part of Canada on March 31, 1949 after a closely-contested referendum of the people of Newfoundland. Shortly after the outbreak of World War I, the Newfoundland Regiment was formed. It battle-flags bear the names of many famous and bloody engagements in France , Flanders and Gallipoli, and for its prowess the Regiment was granted the prefix "Royal". It was decimated on July 1, 1916 at Beaumont Hamel on the Somme. here was hardly a home in the island that was unaffected by the carnage of that day, and July 1 is observed as Memorial Day in Newfoundland and Labrador . In addition to those Newfoundlanders who served in army units, were thousands who served in the Royal Navy. In WW2 Newfoundland regiments saw action with the Royal Artillery; the 59th Heavy Regiment fought in France and Germany; the 166th Field Regiment in North Africa, Sicily and Italy, coming under the command of Viscount Alexander of Tunis. In addition, several thousand Newfoundlanders served in the Royal Navy and Royal Canadian and Merchant Navies, in the R.A.F. and R.C.A.F., and in the Forestry Corps in Scotland. About 600 Newfoundlanders were killed in action.
NEWFOUNDLAND CLOTH SHOULDER TITLE & OVERSEAS SERVICE STRIPE A fine pre 1949 woven cloth shoulder title, & four years service woven stripe, which has a little moth hole. The island of Newfoundland was established as a British colony in 1583. By 1914 it was a self-governing British Dominion. More than 3000 Newfoundlanders saw service in the Great War. It became part of Canada on March 31, 1949 after a closely-contested referendum of the people of Newfoundland. Shortly after the outbreak of World War I, the Newfoundland Regiment was formed. It battle-flags bear the names of many famous and bloody engagements in France , Flanders and Gallipoli, and for its prowess the Regiment was granted the prefix "Royal". It was decimated on July 1, 1916 at Beaumont Hamel on the Somme. here was hardly a home in the island that was unaffected by the carnage of that day, and July 1 is observed as Memorial Day in Newfoundland and Labrador . In addition to those Newfoundlanders who served in army units, were thousands who served in the Royal Navy. In WW2 Newfoundland regiments saw action with the Royal Artillery; the 59th Heavy Regiment fought in France and Germany; the 166th Field Regiment in North Africa, Sicily and Italy, coming under the command of Viscount Alexander of Tunis. In addition, several thousand Newfoundlanders served in the Royal Navy and Royal Canadian and Merchant Navies, in the R.A.F. and R.C.A.F., and in the Forestry Corps in Scotland. About 600 Newfoundlanders were killed in action.
NIGERIA DISTRICT FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce printed formation used sign.
No 18 AREA MIDDLE EASTERN FORCE SUEZ CANAL FORMATION SIGN An extremely rare printed formation sign, with four popper fixings to reverse. Not referenced in Jon Mills but referenced in Boulanger page 504
No 46 ROYAL MARINE COMMANDO WW2 SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce WW 2 woven cloth shoulder title. Ref Examples in Badges & Insignia of World War II Guido Rosignoli No. 46 (Royal Marine) Commando was a battalion size formation of the Royal Marines, part of the British Commandos, formed in August 1943 during the Second World War. The Commando was assigned to the 4th Special Service Brigade and served in North-west Europe and took part in the D-Day landings, as well as operations around Ostend and Antwerp, before being disbanded after the war in January 1946.
No 46 ROYAL MARINE COMMANDO WW2 SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce WW 2 woven two piece cloth shoulder title. Ref Examples in Badges & Insignia of World War II Guido Rosignoli No. 46 (Royal Marine) Commando was a battalion size formation of the Royal Marines, part of the British Commandos, formed in August 1943 during the Second World War. The Commando was assigned to the 4th Special Service Brigade and served in North-west Europe and took part in the D-Day landings, as well as operations around Ostend and Antwerp, before being disbanded after the war in January 1946.
No 46 ROYAL MARINE COMMANDO WW2 SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce WW 2 woven cloth two piece shoulder title. Ref Examples in Badges & Insignia of World War II Guido Rosignoli No. 46 (Royal Marine) Commando was a battalion size formation of the Royal Marines, part of the British Commandos, formed in August 1943 during the Second World War. The Commando was assigned to the 4th Special Service Brigade and served in North-west Europe and took part in the D-Day landings, as well as operations around Ostend and Antwerp, before being disbanded after the war in January 1946.
NO 5 FREE NORWEGIAN TROOP / 10th COMMANDO OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce Officers Silver hallmarked Birmingham 1942, with maker JR Gaunt & Sons to reverse. 1942 to 45. The No. 5 Norwegian Troop was formed in August 1942 under command Captain Rolv Hauge, the men of the troop came from refugees brought back to Britain after commando raids and sailors stranded abroad after the German invasion of Norway. The H7 is the monogram of King Haakon VII and was used as a symbol of freedom. 3.6cm in diameter. Scarce. No 10 ( Interallied ) Commando included No 5 Troop formed of Norwegians.
NO 5 FREE NORWEGIAN TROOP / 10th COMMANDO OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce Officers Silver hallmarked Birmingham 1942, with maker JR Gaunt & Sons to reverse. 1942 to 45. The No. 5 Norwegian Troop was formed in August 1942 under command Captain Rolv Hauge, the men of the troop came from refugees brought back to Britain after commando raids and sailors stranded abroad after the German invasion of Norway. The H7 is the monogram of King Haakon VII and was used as a symbol of freedom. 3.6cm in diameter. Scarce. No 10 ( Interallied ) Commando included No 5 Troop formed of Norwegians.
No. 45 ROYAL MARINE COMMANDO SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce woven two part shoulder title. During WW2 they were part of the 1st Special Service Brigade the Commando participated in Operation Overlord, the D-Day Normandy landings, going on to move through Europe into Germany, including Montforterbeek on 23 January 1945.
No. 9 COMMANDO WW 2 SHOULDER TITLE An scarce early white on black embroidered, cloth shoulder title. No. 9 Commando was a battalion-sized British Commando unit raised by the British Army during the Second World War. It was most heavily involved in operations in France and around the coasts of Italy, Yugoslavia, Albania and Greece. Like all Army commando units it was disbanded in 1946.
NO.1 ARMOURED REPLACEMENT GROUP C.M.F FORMATION SIGN A fine rare printed the black helmeted head of Mars belching flames onto a tank. Some glue residue to reverse. 1st Armoured Replacement Group C.M.F., they supplied and refitted all armoured units of the 8th Army in Italy. The flash shows the head of Mars on a background of R.A.C. colours: red and yellow. Replacement Group played a vital role in keeping armoured units up to strength in both fighting vehicles and personnel. There was a small Armoured Replacement Group Headquarters which liaised with major headquarters and coordinated the work of the Armoured Delivery Regiment, the Armoured Refitting Unit and later the Armoured Reinforcement Unit as well.
NON COMBATANT CORPS WW1 SHOULDER TITLE An scarce all brass shoulder title with two loops to the reverse. The Non-Combatant Corps (NCC) was a corps of the British Army composed of conscientious objectors as privates, with NCOs and officers seconded from other corps or regiments. Its members fulfilled various non-combatant roles of the army during the First World War, the Second World War and the period of conscription after the Second World War
NON COMBATANT CORPS WW1 SHOULDER TITLE An scarce all brass shoulder title with two loops to the reverse. The Non-Combatant Corps (NCC) was a corps of the British Army composed of conscientious objectors as privates, with NCOs and officers seconded from other corps or regiments. Its members fulfilled various non-combatant roles of the army during the First World War, the Second World War and the period of conscription after the Second World War
NORFOLK YEOMANRY ER V11 CAP BADGE A fine scarce brass cap badge with three loops to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 page 361 item 1476 1901-08
NORFOLK REGIMENT BERET BADGE A fine brass cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Reference K 7 K Vol 2 item 1977 page 53
NORFOLK REGIMENT CAP BADGE Brass cap badge with loops to reverse. All brass 1916 economy issue. Loops have been bent in slightly. Once glued on blue velvet framed board. Reference KK Vol 1 item 599 page 183
NORFOLK REGIMENT CAP BADGE An excellent mint condition early Norfolk Cap badge with two loop and blow holes to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 599 page 183
NORFOLK REGIMENT H/M SILVER SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine solid silver & enamel sweetheart brooch fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1915/16. It was manufactured by J.A.R (J.A. Restall & Co) It measures 30 mm across x 25 mm in height.
NORFOLK REGIMENT OFFICERS FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine field service cap, with cap badge and matching buttons. Yellow crown,dark blue body,flap & peak. Yellow piping to peak & flap.
NORFOLK REGIMENT PAGRI BADGE A fine Warrant Officers and Sergeants large size brass pagri badge with slide to reverse [slightly shortened]. Worn between 1881 and 1900. Reference Gaylor text page 31. Aprox 2 inches in hight.
NORFOLK REGIMENT SILVER & TORTOISE SHELL SWEETHEART A excellent silver & tortoise shell sweetheart with silver mark, maker and brooch fixing to reverse.
NORFOLK REGIMENT WHITE FACED SWEETHEART WW1 White faced Enamel Sweetheart with brooch fixing to reverse.
NORFOLK YEOMANRY KINGS OWN ROYAL REGIMENT WW1 COLLAR BADGE A fine scarce Norfolk Yeomanry King's Own Royal Regiment WW1 brass collar badge, with two loops to the reverse. The regiment was formed on the creation of the Territorial Force in April 1908 and placed under orders of the Eastern Mounted Brigade. It was headquartered at Cattle Market Street in Norwich.
NORFOLK YEOMANRY [KINGS OWN ROYAL REGIMENT] CAP BADGE A fine and scarce cast gilding metal WW1 cap badge with scarce maker BP & Co Ltd Birmingham, Bodill Parker & Co of Albion Works, Great Hampton Row, Birmingham. Badge makers awarded contracts to produce metal badges for the War Office during the following months: December 1915; January, February, March, May, August & September 1916; and January & August 1917. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1477 page 139
NORFOLK YEOMANRY [KINGS OWN ROYAL REGIMENT] CAP BADGE A fine Royal Cypher E11R cast gilding metal cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2329 page 139
NORFOLK YEOMANRY [KINGS OWN ROYAL REGIMENT] OFFICERS COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of Officers bronze collar badges, both wit two loops and maker J R Gaunt London to reverse.
NORFOLK YEOMANRY [KINGS OWN ROYAL REGT] CAP BADGE A fine GV1 gilding metal cap badge with 2 loops to reverse. Sealed 15th February 1937. Ref K&K Vol 2 2328 page 139
NORTH DEVON HUSSARS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine Officers bronze cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse.
NORTH IRISH BRIGADE OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine silver & gilt Officers cap badge, with slider & maker J R Gaunt London to reverse.
NORTH IRISH HORSE ANODISED CAP BADGE A staybright / anodised cap badge, with slider & maker J R Gaunt B`ham to reverse.
NORTH IRISH HORSE CAP BADGE A fine post 1908 Special Reserve cavalry later Cavalry Militia gilding metal cap badge, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1503 page 363
NORTH MIDLAND DISTRICT WW2 FORMATION SIGN A fine printed formation sign. Reference Cole 100. Robin Hood figure in Lincoln green, with his long bow in black, set against a green background. The Robin Hood emblem was chosen because the District included Sherwood Forest within its boundaries, the HQ was in Nottinghamshire and the county regiment was the Sherwood Foresters.
NORTH SOMERSET & BRISTOL YEOMANRY ANODISED CAP BADGE A good scarce 44 RTR silver anodised aluminium example. Slider to the reverse.
NORTH SOMERSET & BRISTOL YEOMANRY SHOULDER TITLE A fine mint woven cloth shoulder title, white on black.
NORTH SOMERSET YEOMANRY 44 RTR SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven cloth white on black shoulder title. 148 mm x 24 mm. In 1956 the North Somerset Yeomanry merged with the 44/50 Royal Tank Regiment and was renamed North Somerset Yeomanry / 44 Royal Tank Regiment.
NORTH STAFFORD [STAFFORDSHIRE REGT] PRINCE OF WALES CAP BADGE A fine bi metal cap badge, with blow holes & slider to reverse During World War Two (1939-45), 1st Battalion saw action in Burma from 1942 to 1943. 2nd Battalion, meanwhile, fought in the retreat to Dunkirk (1940) and the landings in Tunisia and Italy in 1943. Its final wartime posting was to Palestine in February 1945, where it remained until the British withdrawal in 1948. That year the regiment’s two battalions moved to Egypt and merged.
NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE Bi metal cap badge with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 678 page 191
NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine bi metal cap badge, with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 678 page 191
NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine bi metal example with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 678 page 191
NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine example of an Offiers Bronze cap badge with two blades to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 678 page 191
NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT WW2 PLASTIC CAP BADGE A fine scarce economy issue plastic cap badge, with two blades to reverse. Maker MMMC Mentmore Manufacturing Company Ltd
NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT [PRINCE OF WALES] OFFICERS PAIR COLLAR BADGE Pair of officer's bronze collar badges each with 2 loops to reverse. Reference Churchill page 247 fig 1565
NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT [PRINCE OF WALES] PAIR COLLAR BADGE A fine Victorian pair of very scarce collar badges. In 1895 it was the intention of the regiment that the plumes would be as the cap badge, above the knot, but unfortunately, both the authorities and the manufacturers took the direction "on top of the knot" too literally. And superimposed the plumes on the knot! Reference Churchill page 246 fig 1552. New pattern was changed with the knot above and not on. Therefore only around for two years 1897.
NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE WW2 ECONOMY ISSUE PLASTIC CAP BADGE An excellent economy issue plastic cap badge, with maker MMMC and two blade fixings to reverse.
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ECONOMY ISSUE WW1 CAP BADGE A fine all brass economy issue WW1 cap badge with shortened slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 666 page 189
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ECONOMY ISSUE WW1 CAP BADGE A fine all brass issue cap badge, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 666 page 189 National Army Museum http://www.nam.ac.uk/research/famous-units/northamptonshire-regiment Served throughout the Boer War (1899-1902) with 9th Brigade. Both regular battalions remained on the Western Front throughout the First World War (1914-18). The regiment also raised eight Territorial and New Army battalions during the conflict, one of which served in Gallipoli in 1915. In 1919 2nd Battalion moved to India for seven years, while 1st Battalion spent three years in Ireland before short terms in England, Shanghai, Malta, Palestine and Egypt.
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE FIRST YEOMANRY OFFICERS CAP BADGE An excellent mint scarce Officers Silver,Gilt cap badge. With locking brooch clip fixing "P" for silver plate and maker mark J R Gaunt London to reverse. Reference previous cap badge Northampton Imperial Yeomanry K & K Vol 1 item 1378 page 349.
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE An excellent bronze example, with two blades fixings to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 666 page 189
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE An excellent bronze example, with two blades fixings to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 666 page 189
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE An excellent bronze example, with two blades fixings to the reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 666 page 189
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE REGIMENT ORs FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine field service cap with bi metal cap badge & general service buttons. No moth.
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE REGIMENT VICTORIAN CAP BADGE Victorian long key pattern other ranks bi / metal cap badge with two loops and blow hole to reverse. The castle with flag flying from the central turret and the "Talavera " honour to the centre of a wreath of laurel that carries the title scroll and the "Gibraltar " honour.
NORTHERN CYCLIST BATTALION CAP BADGE A fine 1908-20 scarce gilding metal cap badge, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1866 page 449
NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS A Bi metal cap badge to the Northumberland Fusiliers. With two lugs to the reverse. The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers was an infantry regiment of the British Army. Originally raised in 1674 as the 5th Regiment of Foot, it was given the regional designation 'Northumberland' in 1782 and granted the distinction of being a Fusilier regiment in 1836, becoming 5th (Northumberland Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot. The regiment adopted the title Northumberland Fusiliers when regimental numbers were abolished under the Childers / Cardwell Reforms of 1881 and became a 'Royal' regiment in 1935. Ref KK Vol 2 page 53 item 1972
NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS CAP BADGE A Bi metal cap badge to the Northumberland Fusiliers.With a slider to the reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1972 page 53
NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS CAP BADGE A Bi metal cap badge to the Northumberland Fusiliers, with blow hole & slider to the reverse. The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers was an infantry regiment of the British Army. Originally raised in 1674 as the 5th Regiment of Foot, it was given the regional designation 'Northumberland' in 1782 and granted the distinction of being a Fusilier regiment in 1836, becoming 5th (Northumberland Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot. The regiment adopted the title Northumberland Fusiliers when regimental numbers were abolished under the Childers / Cardwell Reforms of 1881 and became a 'Royal' regiment in 1935. Ref K & K Vol 2 page 53 item 1972
NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine Northumberland Fusiliers pre 1935. Officer's silver and gilt cap badge with one loop and mini slider to reverse. Two part construction. Ref K&K Vol1 593
NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS SWEETHEART BROOCH An excellent enamel sweetheart badge with brooch fixing to reverse.
NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS SWEETHEART BROOCH A excellent sterling silver & enamel Northumberland Fusiliers Sweetheart brooch.
NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS WW1 CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal WW1 cap badge, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 593 page 183.
NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS WW1 ISSUE CAP BADGE A fine die stamped brass example, a little rubbed, with slider to the reverse.
NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS WW2 SLIP ON SHOULDR TITLE A fine woven slip on shoulder title, with velcro to reverse.
NORTHUMBERLAND HUSSARS CAPTAIN PAIR OF SHOULDER CHAINS A fine pair of silver plate ER11 shoulder chains complete, with button, three pips and shoulder title. 19oz in excellent condition.
NORTHUMBERLAND HUSSARS COLLAR BADGES A fine post 1908 die stamped silvered metal pair of collar badges, with two loops each to the reverse. A pair but not a matching pair.
NORTHUMBERLAND HUSSARS COLLAR BADGES A fine not a pair of collar badges, both with two loops to reverse.
NORTHUMBERLAND HUSSARS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine "P" for silver plate Officers cap badge, with two long silvered loops to reverse. Alnwick Castle to the centre of a crowned circlet bearing the title,above a scoll bearing the South African honour.
NORTHUMBERLAND HUSSARS YEOMANRY CAP BADGE A fine post 1908 Cap badge, with slider and maker mark J R Gaunt London to reverse. Alnwick Castle to the centre of a crowned circlet bearing the title above the South Africa honour scroll.
NORTHUMBERLAND HUSSARS YEOMANRY CAP BADGE A fine post 1908 Cap badge, with slider and maker mark J R Gaunt London to reverse. Alnwick Castle to the centre of a crowned circlet bearing the title above the South Africa honour scroll.
NORTHUMBERLAND YEOMANRY SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title, with two hex loops to reverse.
NORWEGIAN ARMY OFFICERS [KING OLAV 5th] CAP BADGE Possibly Silver, but not tested.Royal armed forces of Norway Officers cap badge, with maker Aksel Holmsen Oslo & two threaded studs to revere.
NORWEGIAN ARMY OFFICERS [KING OLAV 5th] [PAIR] COLLAR BADGES Possibly Silver, but not tested.Royal armed forces of Norway Officers collar badges, both with maker Aksel Holmsen Oslo & two threaded studs to revere of each. Matching cap badge in item number Code: 51948
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE & DERBYSHIRE REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A brass shoulder title to the Notts and Derby Regt, with four hex lugs to reverse.
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE & DERBYSHIRE [Sherwood Forester`s] CAP BADGE A fine bi metal cap badge with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 662 page 189
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE & DERBYSHIRE [Sherwood Forester`s] OFFICERS BRONZE Notts and Derby Regt. (Sherwood Foresters) K/C Excellent example Officer's service dress bronze cap badge with 2 blades to reverse. Ref Gaylor Plate 12E
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE & DERBYSHIRE [Sherwood Forester`s] OFFICERS BRONZE A fine Officers bronze cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse. Maker J R Gaunt London to reverse.
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE & DERBYSHIRE [Sherwood Forester`s] OFFICERS BRONZE A fine Officers bronze cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse. Maker J R Gaunt London to reverse.
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE & DERBYSHIRE [Sherwood Forester`s] SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine sterling silver engraved, with what looks like to be a gold wash to front. Makers mark clearly stamped 'A.Bros' Possibly Atkinson Brothers.
NUMBER 2 ARMOURED CAR COMPANY RAF WW2 OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce die cast native silver Officers Cap badge of Number 2 Armoured Car Company RAF WW2 with two blades to the reverse.
NZMR NEW ZEALAND MOUNTED RIFLES SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title. Reference G Oldham page 112 item 12/87 scarce solid straigh version. Possibally New Zealand Rough Riders ST
NZMR NEW ZEALAND MOUNTED RIFLES SHOULDER TITLE A fine blackened brass straight shoulder title, with two hex fixings to reverse. Reference G Oldham page 112
O FORCE JORDAN FORMATION SIGN A rare printed "O" Force Formation sign. Fne example of the printed white swan on equally divided yellow and green cloth square. 'O' Force was a British force based at Aqaba after the creation of the State of Jordan in 1948 to defend against Israeli attack. The first British regiment based there was a battalion of the Lincolnshire regiment commanded by a Colonel Oulton, 'O' Force was named after him. British regiments were usually transferred from the Canal Zone Districts for six months stints in Aqaba
OBSERVER CORPS CAP BADGE An all white metal Kings crown cap badge with two loops to the reverse.
OFFICERS ALLIED LAND FORCES SOUTH EAST ASIA [ A.L.F.S.E.A ] FORMATION SIGN A WW2 excellent Officers bullion example. White shield a red Crusader's cross. Behind the shield the wings of victory in yellow and a Crusader's sword in white, all on a light blue background above a dark blue base. A fine printed used formation sign. Reference http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30072193
OFFICERS BRONZE TANK CORPS CAP BADGE An excellent scarce [OSD] officers bronze cap badge with two blades to the reverse. WW I style tank to the centre of a crowned wreath of laurel,between double scrolls bearing the title,"Tank Corps". Maker J R Gaunt London to reverse. reference KK Vol 1 item 1156 page 294.
OFFICERS BRONZE THE ROYAL REGIMENT OF CANADA CAP BADGE 1933-52 An excellent Officers cap badge to The Royal Regiment of Canada Officer’s cap badge circa 1933-52. Fine die-cast bronze crowned star, bearing Garter and Maple sprays between two motto scrolls, resting on title scroll; silvered Prince of Wales’s plumes to voided centre. Reverse stamped ‘P’. Red felt backing J.R. Gaunt London Long loops
OFFICERS GENERAL STAFF BERET A fine E11R bullion badge General Staff black beret. No visible moth, date or maker.
OFFICERS INNISKILLINGS [6th DRAGOONS] FACING PAIR COLLAR BADGES A fine facing pair of cast bronze Officers collar badges, both with two loops to reverse. The 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons was a cavalry regiment in the British Army, first raised in 1689. It saw service for three centuries, before being amalgamated into the 5th/6th Dragoons (later the 5th Inniskilling Dragoon Guards, then finally the 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards) in 1922. One of their most notable battles was the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. They also fought with distinction at the Battle of Waterloo in the Charge of the Union Brigade and again during the Crimean War as part of the successful Charge of the Heavy Brigade against superior numbers at the Battle of Balaklava. World War I sounded the death knell for mounted cavalry as it became apparent that technology had moved forward with greater destructive power and made horsed cavalry redundant on the modern battlefield. The British Army reorganised and reduced its cavalry corps by disbanding or amalgamating many of its famous cavalry regiments in 1922 as part of the Geddes Reforms.
OFFICERS INTELLIGENCE CORPS WW2 KINGS CROWN CAP BADGE A fine Officers bronze cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse.
OFFICERS IRISH GUARDS CAP STAR / CAP BADGE A fine Irish Guards Officer’s cap star / badge. Fine silvered, gilt and enamelled Star of the Order of St. Patrick. Firmin London Loops . 44mm x 44mm.
OFFICERS LONG RANGE DESERT GROUP WW2 BERET BADGE A very rare & truly wonderful Officers Egyptian made Silver hallmarked beret badge. Cairo marked and with Cat with height tail. Egyptian Cat National Silver mark with the upright tail in the centre is very clear. This was replaced by a lotus flower in 1946. The left hand mark would give you the assay office and the quality of the silver used but is not clear the right hand mark is the date letter which is an Arabic numeral Roman letters stopped being used in Egypt in 1940 which again validates them as post 1940 as the last letter is definitely not a recognisable A B C etc it is Arabic.
OFFICERS NOTTS & DERBY CAP BADGE A fine post 1953 Officers cap badge.
OFFICERS NOTTS & DERBY CAP BADGE A fine Officers enamel post 1953 cap badge.
OFFICERS PATTERN 3rd DRAGOON GUARDS SHOULDER TITLE. A fine brass shoulder title, with two hex type loops to reverse. Reference R A Westlake plate 2 item 38
OFFICERS ROYAL SCOTS GREYS [RSG] 2nd DRAGOONS FIELD SERVICE CAP BADGE A very scarce 22mm x 27mm solid Silver Hallmarked seems to be Glasgow 1944 although a little flawed, [V] [see photos] with maker J R Gaunt and two blades to reverse. Field service cap badge. Rubbed to chest. 1944–1945: North-West Europe The regiment spent the first half of the year refitting and training in preparation for the invasion of Europe. On 7 June 1944, the first three tanks of the regiment landed on Juno Beach. As part of the Battle of Caen, the Scots Greys took part in the fighting for Hill 112. Once the breakthrough was achieved, the Scots Greys took part in the pursuit of the retreating German forces. The Scots Greys saw action at the Falaise pocket, the crossing of the Seine, and was one of the first regiments to cross the Somme River at the beginning of September 1944. After crossing the Somme, the Scots Greys, along with the rest of the 4th Armoured Brigade, moved north into Belgium, near Oudenarde. In mid September, the Scots Greys took part in the Operation Market-Garden, in particular the fighting around Eindhoven where the 101st Airborne landed to capture the bridges. The regiment saw action in operations helping to capture Nijmegen Island, and the area west of the Maas. The regiment also helped to capture the Wilhelmina Canal and clear German resistance along the Lower Rhine to secure the allied flank for the eventual drive into Germany. On 26 February, the Scots Greys crossed into Germany. Little more than a month later, the regiment was involved in the capture of Bremen. With Germany crumbling, Allied commanders began to become concerned with how far the Red Army was advancing into Western and Central Europe. To prevent possible post-war claims over Denmark, the Scots Greys and 6th Airborne Division were tasked with the job of extending eastwards past Lübeck. Despite having been in action for three months, the Scots Greys covered 60 miles (97 km) in eight hours to capture the city of Wismar on 1 May 1945. The regiment captured the town just hours before meeting up with the Red Army.
OFFICIAL PEACE BUTTON AUSTRALIA 1919 Badge, alternatively known as a button, sold in Adelaide on 19 July 1919, it was produced by the Returned Soldiers' Association (RSA), a predecessor of the Returned & Services League (RSL), to commemorate the end of World War I and the hope that there would be no further wars. Pin badge with brooch fixing.
ON WAR SERVICE 1915 BADGE A good original First World War official 'On War Service 1915 munitions workers badge Brass button Hole badge, with maker J R Gaunt London. Numbered K 30246. Height 44mm
ON WAR SERVICE 1915 WW1 MUNITIONS WORKERS LAPEL BADGE A good die cast brass example. Button hole fixing to the reverse. Made by Thomas Fattorini Ltd, numbered 10995
ON WAR SERVICE 1916 BROOCH BADGE All brass triangular badge with maker mark J R Gaunt London and No 408904 to reverse. WW1 munitions workers badge.
ORATORY SCHOOL [WOODCOTE READING] CCF VERSION A scarce combined cadet force cap badge, in gilding metal, with two loops to reverse.
ORDNANCE CORPS CAP BADGE Post 1953 Bi- metal cap badge with slider to reverse with maker J R Gaunt London Reference KK Vol 2 item 2126 page 93
OSTENDE MINIATURE BAYONET SWEETHEART BATTLE BROOCH A scarce miniature bayonet brooch with mother of pearl grip and impressed 'Ostende' across the blade, the reverse with maker's details "EH" in circle. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings. Length 54 mm.
OSTENDE MINIATURE BAYONET SWEETHEART BATTLE BROOCH A scarce miniature bayonet brooch with mother of pearl grip and impressed 'Ostende' across the blade, the reverse with maker's details "EH" in circle. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings. Length 54 mm.
OTC T / INNS OF COURT SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass Territorial Inns of Court shoulder title with three loops to reverse. Reference Westlake 1566 plate 100.
OUNDLE OTC [PETERBOROUGH] CAP BADGE Brass cap badge with slider to reverse. Rubbed [ see photos]. The arms, helm, crest and supporters of the Grocers Company, founders of the school. Ref K&K Vol 2 2639
OVERSEAS DISTRICT NORTH PALESTINE FORMATION SIGN A fine printed cloth formation sign. No. 15 Area M.E.F Administered Middle East Area. A pale blue fish, tail curved below, on a black ground. Reference Cole page 112
OXFORD & BUCKS LIGHT INFANTRY SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce, little worn gold on rifle green woven shoulder title. http://www.lightbobs.com/shoulder-titles-1885-1965.html
OXFORDSHIRE & BUCKINGHAMSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY CAP BADGE A fine early white metal cap badge, with two loops north & south to reverse.
OXFORDSHIRE & BUCKINGHAMSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY OFFICERS BERET BADGE A fine silver / silvered Officers beret badge with two loop fixings to reverse.
OXFORDSHIRE & BUCKINGHAMSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine Officers bronze cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse.
OXFORDSHIRE & BUCKINGHAMSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine Officers bronze cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse.
OXFORDSHIRE & BUCKINGHAMSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY OR's BERET BADGE A good die stamped white metal example, with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2005 page 63
OXFORDSHIRE & BUCKINGHAMSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY SWEETHEART WW1 White faced Enamel Sweetheart brooch. 43rd & 52nd of foot. Vgc
OXFORDSHIRE & BUCKINGHAMSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY SWEETHEART WW1 White faced Enamel Sweetheart brooch. 43rd & 52nd of foot.
OXFORDSHIRE & BUCKINGHAMSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY SWEETHEART BADGE Button hole sweetheart all brass, slightly bent. unusual item. 30mm x 30mm
OXFORDSHIRE & BUCKINGHAMSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY [FACING PAIR] COLLAR BADGES An fine facing pair of 1882 pattern gilding metal collar badges, both with two loops to reverse. One a little more rubbed than other. Reference Churchill item 1195 page 190, corded version and short lived.
OXFORDSHIRE & BUCKINGHAMSHIRE [OX & BUCKS] LIGHT INFANTRY SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine silver mounted & enamel sweetheart brooch.
OXFORDSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY VICTORIAN HELMET PLATE A fine 1881 to 1901 gilding metal Victorian helmet plate, with all loops to reverse. Reference K & K 1 item 287 page 141 for outer plate and K & K 1 item 333 page 147 for Centre.
PAGETS MASSAGE SERVICE CAP BADGE 1914 - 1915 A rare brass cap badge with two loops to reverse. King's crown with interwoven PMS below. Almeric Hugh Paget 1st Baron Queenborough formed corps in 1914 with 50 masseuses rapidly rising to over 100. Military added to title in 1915 and renamed Military Massage Service in 1919.
PALESTINE COMMAND [MATCHING FACING PAIR] FORMATION SIGNS Scarce embroidered cloth formation sign to British Troops in Palestine and Transjordan. White/black Arab dagger on a red square. Ref Morris part 1 text and no.28. The command was formed in February 1922 with the objective of controlling all British forces in Mandatory Palestine. In 1930, following an outbreak in hostilities between the Jewish and Arab populations, 2nd Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment and the 1st Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment were deployed to Palestine. In September 1936, following an escalation in violence, Lieutenant-General Sir John Dill was dispatched there. After the Second World War, with the immigration of Jews, tensions increased further and 1st Infantry Division arrived in Palestine. In May 1948 the United Kingdom's mandate ended and British troops withdrew the following month.
PALESTINE POLICE [MOBILE FORCE] WW2 [PAIR] SHOULDER TITLES A fine pair of woven Palestine Police, Mobile Force formed 1943 Shoulder titles. The Palestine Police Force was a British colonial police service established in Mandatory Palestine on 1 July 1920, when High Commissioner Herbert Samuel's civil administration took over responsibility for security from General Allenby's Occupied Enemy Territory Administration (South). In 1944 the Police Mobile Force (PMF) was created as a fully militarized strike force, which was part of and under the command of the Palestine Police. Established with 800 British servicemen, who had been on active wartime service in Italy, North Africa and Britain, the PMF was organized, trained and equipped along military lines. Members wore 'battle dress' and were trained in a special training depot based in Jenin.
PARACHUTE INSTRUCTORS ARM BADGE Cloth woven trade arm badge. Worn on the right sleeve by Nco`s & Lac`s above chevron or propeller.
PARACHUTE OLD COMRADES ASSOCIATION LAPEL BADGE A scarce original Parachute Regiment Old Comrades Association lapel button hole badge, maker Marples & Beasley 40 mm long. Winged parachute canopy surmounted by a Royal Crest with King's Crown, the O.C.A enhanced. They organise functions and activities for members to continue associations formed during their service with the Regiment and Airborne Forces.
PARACHUTE QUALIFICATION WING A fine cloth woven qualification wing, removed from tunic. Possibility end or post WW2.
PARACHUTE QUALIFICATION [LIGHT BULB] TRADE BADGE A fine trade arm badge, with two loops & backing plate to reverse.
PARACHUTE REGIMENT AIRBORNE PEGASUS ENAMEL BUTTOHOLE BADGE A scarce 'Parachute Regiment badge'; silver plated circular example bearing an 'Airborne Pegasus' on maroon enamel ground. Buttonhole fitting to reverse. Good condition. Diameter 25mm.
PARACHUTE REGIMENT ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine Staybright / Anodised cap badge, with slider to reverse.
PARACHUTE REGIMENT BLACK ANODISED BERET BADGE A fine scarce anodised / staybright factory made black cap badge, with LB & B made in England and two loops to reverse.
PARACHUTE REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A fine very scarce unissued printed Parachute Regiment Shoulder title. This type of shoulder titles was introduced half way through 1943. The title has a dark blue lettering on pale blue backing.
PARACHUTE REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A fine very scarce unissued printed Parachute Regiment Shoulder title. This type of shoulder titles was introduced half way through 1943. The title has a dark blue lettering on pale blue backing.
PARACHUTE REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLES A good pair of brass shoulder titles to the Parachute Regiment, formed in 1942, with two loops to reverse. Ref Westlake 1439 plate 90
PARACHUTE REGIMENT WARRANT OFFICER ARM BADGE A fine E11R woven WO1 rank arm badge. White & Blue on khaki, with no border.
PARACHUTE REGIMENT WW2 CAP BADGE A good die stamped white metal voided crown example, with two loops to reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2059 page 73
PARACHUTE REGIMENT WW2 OR's CAP BADGE A good die stamped white metal example, with two lugs to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2059 page 73
PARACHUTE REGIMENT WW2 OR's CAP BADGE A good die stamped white metal example, with two lugs to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2059 page 73
PARACHUTE REGIMENT WW2 OR's CAP BADGE A good die stamped white metal example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2059 page 73
PARACHUTE REGIMENT WW2 PLASTIC CAP BADGE A scarce excellent flat silver plastic headdress badge to the Parachute Regiment, being a pair of wings, the pinions straight and horizontal, on which an open parachute surmounted by a Royal Crest with an Imperial (King’s) crown. With a pair of blades to reverse. Plastic cap badges were first introduced into the British Army during 1941 as a result of metal shortages caused by the prioritised demands of industrialised war production. The wearing of plastic badges proved very unpopular with British Army personnel. The symbolism of the badge is that the wings denote airborne generally, and the parachute denote the specific role of the Regiment. The Parachute Regiment was formed in August 1942 from the individual Parachute Battalions within the Army Air Corps (formed February 1942). The winged parachute headdress badge was adopted in May 1943 and was from that time worn in place of the AAC badge. Reference http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30076592
PARACHUTE REGIMENT WW2 PLASTIC CAP BADGE A scarce silver plastic headdress badge to the Parachute Regiment, being a pair of wings, the pinions straight and horizontal, on which an open parachute surmounted by a Royal Crest with an Imperial (King’s) crown. With a pair of blades to reverse. good conditon [see photos] Plastic cap badges were first introduced into the British Army during 1941 as a result of metal shortages caused by the prioritised demands of industrialised war production. The wearing of plastic badges proved very unpopular with British Army personnel. The symbolism of the badge is that the wings denote airborne generally, and the parachute denote the specific role of the Regiment. The Parachute Regiment was formed in August 1942 from the individual Parachute Battalions within the Army Air Corps (formed February 1942). The winged parachute headdress badge was adopted in May 1943 and was from that time worn in place of the AAC badge. Reference http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30076592
PARACHUTE REGIMENT WW2 PLASTIC CAP BADGE A scarce silver plastic headdress badge to the Parachute Regiment, being a pair of wings, the pinions straight and horizontal, on which an open parachute surmounted by a Royal Crest with an Imperial (King’s) crown. With a pair of blades to reverse. good conditon [see photos] Plastic cap badges were first introduced into the British Army during 1941 as a result of metal shortages caused by the prioritised demands of industrialised war production. The wearing of plastic badges proved very unpopular with British Army personnel. The symbolism of the badge is that the wings denote airborne generally, and the parachute denote the specific role of the Regiment. The Parachute Regiment was formed in August 1942 from the individual Parachute Battalions within the Army Air Corps (formed February 1942). The winged parachute headdress badge was adopted in May 1943 and was from that time worn in place of the AAC badge. Reference http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30076592
PARACHUTE REGIMENT WW2 QUALIFIED BADGE Qualified Parachutist. WW II embroidered qualification sleeve badge. An opened parachute canopy in white flanked by a pair of faded pale blue wings,on a shaped khaki background.
PARACHUTE REGIMENT WW2 QUALIFIED BADGE Qualified Parachutist. WW II embroidered qualification sleeve badge. An opened parachute canopy in white flanked by a pair of pale blue wings,on a shaped khaki background.
PARATROOPERS WING WW2 A fine woven cloth Paratroopers wing.
PEMBROKE YEOMANRY [CASTLEMARTIN] OFFICERS CAP BADGE A very scarce mint Officers Silver / Gilt cap badge, with battle honour "Fishquard". Two long loops & "P" for silver plate to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1437 page 357. In 1853 Queen Victoria awarded the battle honour Fishguard upon the Regiment. The unit became the first volunteer unit to receive a battle honour . During World War II the Pembroke Yeomany on mobilisation formed two regiments - the 102nd Field Regiment and the 2nd Line 146th Field Regiment. In 1946 the Pembroke Yeomanry received the Freedom of the Town and County of Haverfordwest. Over the years there have been various reorganisations of the Territorial Army, which has resulted in several changes of role for the Pembroke Yeomanry, from Cavalry to Artillery to Cavalry to Infantry to the Royal Corps of Transport and finally in 1993 becoming part of the Royal Logistic Corps, as the 224 (Pembroke Yeomanry) Squadron RLC.
PERSE SCHOOL [CAMBRIDGE] OTC CAP BADGE A fine scarce gilding metal Officers training Corps cap badge, with long slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2641 page 211
PESHAWAR DISTRICT [INDIAN DISTRICTS] FORMATION SIGN A fine woven WW II example of the white fort on a red background with two large old "safety pins" to the reverse. A representation of Jamrud Fort situated at the entrance to the Khyber Pass. Reference Cole page 118. The (Peshawar) was a Regular Division of the British Indian Army it was formed after the Kitchener reforms of the Indian Army in 1903. During World War I it remained in India for local defence but it was mobilised for action on the North West Frontier on several occasions during the period. The Division was in the Northern Army, later called Northern Command. In 1919, the Division was mobilised for operations in Afghanistan during the Third Afghan War. Typical of all Indian Army formations, it contained a mixture of British units and Indian ones and unlike British Divisions it contained a mixture of cavalry and infantry components.
PESHAWAR DISTRICT [INDIAN DISTRICTS] FORMATION SIGN A fine WW2 woven formation sign, some glue residue to reverse. A representation of Jamrud Fort situated at the entrance to the Khyber Pass. Reference Cole page 118. The (Peshawar) was a Regular Division of the British Indian Army it was formed after the Kitchener reforms of the Indian Army in 1903. During World War I it remained in India for local defence but it was mobilised for action on the North West Frontier on several occasions during the period. The Division was in the Northern Army, later called Northern Command. In 1919, the Division was mobilised for operations in Afghanistan during the Third Afghan War. Typical of all Indian Army formations, it contained a mixture of British units and Indian ones and unlike British Divisions it contained a mixture of cavalry and infantry components.
PESHAWAR DISTRICT [INDIAN DISTRICTS] FORMATION SIGN A fine WW2 woven formation sign, four popper fixings to reverse. A representation of Jamrud Fort situated at the entrance to the Khyber Pass. Reference Cole page 118. The (Peshawar) was a Regular Division of the British Indian Army it was formed after the Kitchener reforms of the Indian Army in 1903. During World War I it remained in India for local defence but it was mobilised for action on the North West Frontier on several occasions during the period. The Division was in the Northern Army, later called Northern Command. In 1919, the Division was mobilised for operations in Afghanistan during the Third Afghan War. Typical of all Indian Army formations, it contained a mixture of British units and Indian ones and unlike British Divisions it contained a mixture of cavalry and infantry components.
PHANTOM G.H.Q. LIAISON REGIMENT FORMATION SIGN. WW II embroidered white letter "P" on a black square. Worn by "Phantom" units using fast armoured vehicles in the forward battle areas to report information to G.H.Q. regarding troop movements and problems. The Phantom units had their origins with No. 3 Air Mission in the 1940 campaign in Belgium and France, duties included providing Bogus traffic for deception – including in 1941 simulating the traffic of a non-existent Armoured Car Regiment in an attempt to persuade Rommel the forthcoming British Offensive would be in the south rather than the north of the battle area. The Luftwaffe was despatched to look for the ‘regiment’ but failed to locate Phantom’s well-camouflaged vehicles. At the end of the war Phantom was renamed ‘No3 Independent Signal Squadron’ following disbandment in 1948. Reference; https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30071515
PIONEER CORPS CAP BADGE A Pioneer Corps all brass cap badge with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2149 page 97
PIONEER CORPS FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine burgandy body & crown with green peak & flap. All brass Kings crown cap badge and two general service buttons. Excellent condition with no maker or moth.
PIONEER CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven green on red shoulder title.
PIONEER CORPS WW1 PLASTIC ECONOMY CAP BADGE A good plastic example with two blades to the reverse, maker name not all there, Sons Walsall Vgc
PIONEER CORPS WW1 PLASTIC ECONOMY CAP BADGE A good plastic example with two blades to the reverse, maker name not all there, Sons Walsall
POLAND BALLOOON OBSERVER BADGE 1st Class by L Olszewski A fine rare but a little rubbed silvered bronze, measuring 50 mm x 53 mm, maker marked "L Olszewski GRAWER WARSZAWA STARE MIASTO UL PIWNA 15" on the screwback, extremely fine. Not sure if genuine, as not clued up on Polish items, so open to offers. Please email offers. More pics available if required.
POLAND POLISH 1936/39 SPANISH CIVIL WAR COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL 1936-39 Spanish Civil War Commemorative Medal. Issued in 1956.
POLAND POLISH CROSS OF MERIT. A fine Cross, pre 1939 period good condition.
POLAND POLISH EXILE 20th INFANTRY REGIMENT BADGE A fine scarce enamel brest badge, with threaded fixing and maker, 48 mm in height. Enamel in excellent condition.
POLAND POLISH MEDAL FOR FIGHTING IN DEFENCE OF THE POEPLE A fine medal and ribbon, in good condition. The Manifesto of the Polish Committee of National Liberation (PKWN) known as July or PKWN Manifesto (Polish: Manifest PKWN, Manifest lipcowy) was a political manifesto of the Polish Committee of National Liberation, a Soviet-backed administration, which operated in opposition to the London-based Polish government in exile. Established in 1983
POLAND POLISH MEDAL OF MERIT FOR NATIONAL DEFENCE A fine medal, ribbon and miniature and pin. The Medal of Merit for National Defence (Polish: Medal Za Zasługi dla Obronności Kraju) is a decoration of the Ministry of National Defence of Poland. Established 21 April 1966 and revised in 1991, the medal recognizes meritorious service which strengthens the military of the Republic of Poland. Members of the Polish military and civilian employees are eligible for this medal.
POLISH AIR FORCE SILVER SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine scarce Silver sweetheart brooch, Pilot Observer Combat 27 mm x 17 mm. The Polish Air Forces (Polskie Siły Powietrzne) was the name of the Polish Air Forces formed in France and the United Kingdom during World War II. The core of the Polish air units fighting alongside the Allies were experienced veterans of the 1939 Invasion of Poland. They contributed to the Allied victory in the Battle of Britain and most World War II air operations. A total of 145 Polish fighter pilots served in the RAF during the Battle of Britain, making up the largest non-British contribution. By the end of the war, around 19,400 Poles were serving in the Polish Air Force in Great Britain and in the RAF.
POLISH POLAND ORDER OF POLONIA RESTITUTA A fine scarce mint in its original box ORDER OF POLONIA RESTITUTA - Commanders neck badge in gilt and enamels mounted on an original ribbon. An early Polish made neck badge with fine quality enamels.
POLISH WW2 10th POLISH DRAGOONS REGIMENT FORMATION SIGN A fine unused woven formation sign. 1939 The origins of 10th Dragoon Regiment can be traced to the reconnaissance squad of the Polish 10th Motorised Cavalry Brigade (at the time of the German invasion in 1939 the brigade was the only fully motorised unit in the Polish army. During the outbreak of WW2 the reconnaissance squadron had seen action for the first time on September 2 near Naprawa village, south of Krakow, encountering forward elements of German XXII Panzer Corps. During the campaign reconnaissance squadron was also involved in battles and skirmishes at Skrzydlna (sept.5, squadron was taking part in a heavy defensive battle and covered the retreat of the brigade behind Dunajec River, the date of that battle become later a regimental holiday) Ubrzez-Wieruszyce (Sept.6), Albigowa (Sept.9), Niemirow (Sept,12) and finally, Dobrosiny, near Lwow (Sept,15-16). On September 17, 1939 Polish High Command ordered Brigade to move to area of Stanislawow, where troops learned about Soviet invasion. On September 18-19 brigade crossed Hungarian border where troops were intern. During 16 days of campaign Reconnaissance squad lost 2 officers and 31 men killed, 3 officers and 30 men wounded. Out of 16 officers in unit 2 were awarded Virtuti Militarii cross (Polish highest military award) and 4 were awarded Merit Cross (Krzyz Walecznych).
POLISH WW2 1st ARMOURED CORPS FORMATION SIGN A fine unused woven WW2 formation sign. The 1st Armoured Corps (Polish: 1 Korpus Pancerny) was an armoured formation of the Polish People's Army during 1944 - 1945. The corps saw combat in Germany in 1945. Later that year, the subordinate units of the corps were dispersed to garrisons in Poland and the corps itself was inactivated in October 1945. The 1st Armoured Corps (comparable in size to an armoured division of western armies of the same period) completed its formation in September 1944 and was then subordinated to the supreme command of the Polish forces that had been established by the U.S.S.R. on the eastern front. Training of the unit continued until February 1945 at Chełm. The organisation of the corps was that of a Soviet tank corps.
POLISH WW2 HQ ARMIES MIDDLE EAST FORMATION SIGN A fine mint woven formation sign
PORTSMOUTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL OTC CAP BADGE A fine scarce Officers Training Corps gilding metal cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2642 page 211. The arms of Dr. William Smith, the founder of the school.
PRE WW1 SOUTH WALES BORDERERS SHOULDER TITLES [PAIR] A fine brass matching pair of shoulder titles. Both with two loops and pin to reverse. Reference R A Westlake 979 plate 63
PRE WW2 3rd ROYAL TANK REGIMENT BADGE A fine rare woven large 3rd Royal Tank Regiment badge. Size 110mm x 80mm The Royal Tank Regiment (RTR) is the oldest tank unit in the world, being formed by the British Army in 1916 during the First World War. Today, it is the armoured regiment of the British Army's 12th Armoured Infantry Brigade. Formerly known as the Tank Corps and the Royal Tank Corps, it is part of the Royal Armoured Corps.
PRINCE ALBERTS OWN LEICESTERSHIRE YEOMANRY [HUSSARS] CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal cap badge, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1424 page 355
PRINCE OF WALES OWN REGIMENT CAP BADGE A good post 1994 die cast bronze metal two piece cinstruction beret badge, with two loops to the reverse.
PRINCE OF WALES OWN REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A fine all brass shoulder title with two loops to reverse.
PRINCE OF WALES REGIMENT OF YORKSHIRE (The Leeds Rifles) STAYBRIGHT CAP BADGE A good early silver anodised aluminium example. Slider tio the reverse. Made by J.R.Gaunt, B'ham.
PRINCE OF WALES VOLUNTEERS SOUTH LANASHIRE REGIMENT COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of bi metal collar badges, with blow holes & two loops to reverse. The South Lancashire Regiment (The Prince of Wales’s Volunteers) was a regiment of the British Army from 1881 to 1958. It was formed as part of the Childers reforms as the Prince of Wales’s Volunteers Regiment (South Lancashire Regiment) by the amalgamation of the 40th (2nd Somersetshire) Regiment of Foot and the 82nd (Prince of Wales’s Volunteers) Regiment of Foot. In 1938, it was renamed the South Lancashire Regiment (The Prince of Wales’s Volunteers) and in 1958 was amalgamated with The East Lancashire Regiment to form The Lancashire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Volunteers).
PRINCESS OF WALES REGIMENT A silver plate, gilt & enamel cap badge to the Princess of Wales Regiment. With a slider to the reverse & makers mark Firmin.
PRINCESS OF WALES REGIMENT A silver plate, gilt & enamel cap badge to the Princess of Wales Regiment. With two loops to the reverse
PRINCESS OF WALES REGIMENT CAP BADGE A silver plate, gilt & Red enamel cap badge to the Princess of Wales Regiment. With a slider to the reverse & makers mark Firmin.
PRINCESS OF WALES REGIMENT CAP BADGE A silver plate, gilt & enamel cap badge to the Princess of Wales Regiment.With two loops to reverse.
PRINCESS OF WALES ROYAL REGIMENT ARM PATCH A nice embroidered Regimental Tiger arm badge.
PRINCESS OF WALES ROYAL REGIMENT POST 1992 BRONZE COLLAR BADGES A fine facing pair of Bronze collar badges, both with two loops and Firmin to reverse. The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment was formed on 9 September 1992 by the amalgamation of the Queen's Regiment and the Royal Hampshire Regiment and holds the earliest battle honour in the British Army (Tangier 1662–80). Through its ancestry via the Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey) (2nd Regiment of Foot), the PWRR is the most senior English line infantry regiment. The current regiment was named in honour of Diana, Princess of Wales.
PRIVATE WALLACE DAVIS R.A.M.C TAGS PLUS & WW1 35th DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A very rare WW1 lot to Private Wallace Davis RAMC. Various items of his including his 35th Division formation sign. Forces War record sheet, which has reference [WO372/5/211643] to National Achieves Kew, for further information on his war records. Formation sign Reference; BoBD Jon Mills Vol 1 page 15 item 57. Also Reference for field ambulance signs BoBD Vol 1 page 3 & 5 on shoulder. Usual ‘7 arms X 5’s’ representing the 35th division red on black heavy wool backing. All items sold as one lot. Formed mainly of Northern Regiments / Battalions, the Division left England in January 1916 and served on the Western front until the wars end. Interestingly the Division was used to quell rioting in Calais in December 1918 (The 35th Div. formation sign existed in two formats. This is generally considered to be the latter version of the two used. It is detailed in Mike Chappell’s book British Battle Insignia 1 1914-18).
PROBYNS HORSE 5th KING EDWARDS V11 OWN LANCERS A fine guilt Probyns Horse Button. (5th King Edwards VII Own Lancers). Size 25mm. After the First World War, the number of Indian cavalry regiments was reduced from thirty-nine to twenty-one. However, instead of disbanding the surplus units, it was decided to amalgamate them in pairs. This resulted in renumbering and renaming the entire cavalry line. The 11th King Edward's Own Lancers (Probyn's Horse) and the 12th Cavalry were amalgamated at Meerut on 28 August 1921 to form 5th King Edward's Own Probyn's Horse. The uniform of Probyn's Horse was blue with scarlet facings. The new regiment's badge consisted of the Prince of Wales's plumes. Its class composition was one squadron each of Punjabi Muslims, Sikhs and Dogras. The regiment was mechanised in 1940. During the Second World War, the regiment served with great distinction in Burma.
PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL CADET ASSOCIATION CAP BADGE A fine scarce Officers Training Corps cap badge, in gilding metal with two loop fixings to reverse.
QUEEN ALEXANDRAS IMPERIAL MILITARY NURSING SERVICE RESERVE OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce die cast unmarked silver example. Crowned circlet inscribed "Queen Alexandra`s Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve " , Large "R" to centre. Two loops to the reverse. Makers stamp J.R. Gaunt, London.
QUEEN ALEXANDRAS ROYAL ARMY NURSING CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE An excellent E11R two part construction Officers Silver / Gilt cap badge, with F & S, Firmin & Sons and two long loops to reverse. The Dannebrog to the centre of a crowned wreath bearing motto scrolls,with the title,Q.A.R.A.N.C., below. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2187 page 105
QUEEN ALEXANDRAS ROYAL ARMY NURSING CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE An excellent E11R two part construction Officers Silver / Gilt cap badge, with two long loops to reverse. The Dannebrog to the centre of a crowned wreath bearing motto scrolls,with the title,Q.A.R.A.N.C., below. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2187 page 105
QUEEN ALEXANDRAS ROYAL ARMY NURSING CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine die cast two part construction gilt with silver, post 1955. Two loops to the reverse. Makers stamp J.R.Gaunt, London. to bottom on reverse. Gilt worn, hence price.
QUEEN ALEXANDRAS ROYAL ARMY NURSING CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE An excellent E11R two part construction Officers Silver / Gilt cap badge, with F & S, Firmin & Sons and two long loops to reverse. The Dannebrog to the centre of a crowned wreath bearing motto scrolls,with the title,Q.A.R.A.N.C., below. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2187 page 105
QUEEN ALEXANDRAS ROYAL ARMY NURSING CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE An excellent E11R two part construction Officers Silver / Gilt cap badge, with two long loops to reverse. The Dannebrog to the centre of a crowned wreath bearing motto scrolls,with the title,Q.A.R.A.N.C., below. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2187 page 105
QUEEN ALEXANDRAS ROYAL ARMY NURSING CORPS SHOULDER TITLE. A woven ST with glue residue to reverse.
QUEEN ALEXANDRAS ROYAL ARMY NURSING CORPS STAYBRIGHT CAP BADGE A silver & gold anodised cap badge to the Queen Alexandras Royal Army Nursing Corps.With a slider to the reverse & makers mark Firmin London. KK 2187
QUEEN MARYS ARMY AUXILIARY CORPS CAP BADGE 1918-20 A fine scarce die stamped gilding metal cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1067 page 272 The Women's Army Auxiliary Corps was formed in January 1917 and recruited the first women into the British Army to serve in a non-nursing capacity. The WAAC provided catering, storekeeping, vehicle maintenance and clerical duties for the British Army, freeing more men to take up combat roles. In 1918 Queen Mary became patron and the corps was renamed Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps. Over 57,000 women enrolled in the WAAC/QMAAC during the First World War and though not given full military status, often worked close to the frontline. Three Military Medals were awarded to members for gallantry. The QMAAC was eventually disbanded in September 1921.
QUEEN MARYS ARMY AUXILIARY CORPS CAP BADGE 1918-20 A scarce die stamped gilding metal cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Some solder in behind the crown looks like some ones had a slider on perhaps. Badge fine to front. Hence price. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1067 page 272 The Women's Army Auxiliary Corps was formed in January 1917 and recruited the first women into the British Army to serve in a non-nursing capacity. The WAAC provided catering, storekeeping, vehicle maintenance and clerical duties for the British Army, freeing more men to take up combat roles. In 1918 Queen Mary became patron and the corps was renamed Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps. Over 57,000 women enrolled in the WAAC/QMAAC during the First World War and though not given full military status, often worked close to the frontline. Three Military Medals were awarded to members for gallantry. The QMAAC was eventually disbanded in September 1921.
QUEEN VICTORIA SCHOOL [DUNBLANE] CADET ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine silver anodised cap badge, with two loops to reverse.
QUEEN VICTORIA SCHOOL [DUNBLANE] CADET ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine silver anodised cap badge, with two loops to reverse.
QUEENS CROWN BULLION [PADDED] ARM BADGE A fine Full dress gold bullion padded arm badge, 60 mm x 70 mm
QUEENS E11R CROWN GENERAL STAFF OFFICERS BADGE A fine E11R example of a high ranking bullion badge worn by Generals, with Queens crown with a lion. 50 mm x 35 mm
QUEENS GURKHA SIGNALS CAP BADGE A fine bi metal post 1953 cap badge with two long loop fixings to reverse.
QUEENS GURKHA SIGNALS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine marked silver 1953 cap badge with two long loop fixings to reverse.
QUEENS LANCASHER REGIMENT OFFICERS FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine Officers side hat/field service cap, with black crown. Body, flap and peek in maroon. Officers bullion cap badge. Two original buttons to front. Excellent condition with no moth. Not dated as far as I can see, & no maker inside. More photos if required. The Queen's Lancashire Regiment (30th, 40th, 47th, 59th, 81st and 82nd Regiments of Foot) (QLR) was an infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the King's Division. It was formed on 25 March 1970 at Connaught Barracks in Dover through the amalgamation of the two remaining Lancashire infantry regiments, the Lancashire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Volunteers) and the Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire).
QUEENS LANCASHIRE REGIMENT ANODISED CAP BADGE Anodised cap badge with slider & maker Firmin to reverse.
QUEENS LANCASHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine die cast gilt metal & red enamel petal example with slider to the reverse. Makers marked "SE".
QUEENS LANCASHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine die cast gilt metal & red enamel petal example with slider to the reverse. Makers marked "SE".
QUEENS LANCASHIRE REGIMENT FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine Maroon field service cap with black crown and regimental matching buttons. Excellent condition with moth, Hobson maker mark of London inside.
QUEENS LANCASHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine gilt type metal & enamel Officers cap badge with slider to reverse.
QUEENS OWN CAMERON HIGHLANDER VICTORIAN COLLAR BADGES A fine scarce pair of white metal Victorian collar badge, both with two loops to reverse.
QUEENS OWN CAMERON HIGHLANDERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce economy issue uncleaned brass example, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 688 page 193
QUEENS OWN GURKHA ENGINEERS BOSS BADGE A fine British Officers only service dress forage cap badge, dark blue corded boss with silver centre badge. Reference K & K 2 item 2087 page 81
QUEENS OWN HIGHLANDERS PLAID BROOCH Queens Own Cameron Highlanders (Cameron & Seaforth). 4 piece construction of Golphic Crown and cypher and silver thistle surround with Sphinx ( Egypt Battle Honour ) and across the centre a tablet with " Alamein " in raised letters on a seeded ground. Rear scratched with name Bayder or Boyder “5th Batt”. Large brooch fitting. 94mm
QUEENS OWN HIGHLANDERS REGIMENT SNCO GLENGARRY BADGE A fine scarce pre 1994 three part die cast silver plated example. Seven loops to the reverse and backing for glengarry.
QUEENS OWN HUSSARS BULLION No 1 NCOs ARM BADGE A fine bullion E11R Queens Own Hussars No 1 Dress N C Os Arm Badge.
QUEENS OWN HUSSARS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A mint Silvered & Gilt Officers cap badge, two part construction and two loops to reverse. 1958 to 1992
QUEENS OWN OXFORDSHIRE HUSSARS CAP BADGE A fine white metal Yeomanry Forage cap badge, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1463 page 359
QUEENS OWN OXFORDSHIRE HUSSARS CAP BADGE A fine Officers service dress cap badge, with two loop fixings to reverse.
QUEENS OWN OXFORDSHIRE HUSSARS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A good scarce Officers bronze King's crown cap badge to the Q.O.O.H. with two loops to reverse
QUEENS OWN OXFORDSHIRE HUSSARS VICTORIAN CAP BADGE Scarce die stamped brass Victorian cap badge. Two loops to the reverse. lugs have been replaced and very delicate. Hence price. Reference KK 1 item 1461 page 359
QUEENS OWN WARWICKSHIRE & WORCESTERSHIRE YEOMANRY ANODISED CAP BADGE An anodised cap badge with two loops to reverse.
QUEENS OWN WORCESTERSHIRE HUSSARS CAP BADGE A fine post 1908 bi metal cap badge, with slider to reverse. Fixing of the white metal flower through to the slider. Reference K & K Vol 1 1458. The Queen's Own Worcestershire Hussars was a Yeomanry regiment of the British Army. First raised in 1794, it participated in the Second Boer War and World War I as horsed cavalry before being converted to an anti-tank regiment of the Royal Artillery for service in World War II. In 1956 it was amalgamated with the Warwickshire Yeomanry to form the Queen's Own Warwickshire and Worcestershire Yeomanry.
QUEENS OWN WORCESTERSHIRE HUSSARS OR's CAP BADGE A good die stamped bi metal example, with two lugs to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 Item 1458 page 359.
QUEENS OWN WORCESTERSHIRE HUSSARS PAIR SHOULDER TITLES A fine pair of brass metal shoulder titles, both with two loops to reverse.
QUEENS OWN YEOMANRY ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine anodised / staybright cap badge with slider and maker J R Gaunt Birmingham.
QUEENS OWN YORKSHIRE DRAGOONS OR's BERET BADGE A good scarce die stamped brass example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 1420 page 127
QUEENS OWN YORKSHIRE YEOMANRY E11R CAP BADGE A good scarce post 1956 die stamped white metal example, with slider to the reverse and maker J R Gaunt London.
QUEENS OWN YORKSHIRE [YEOMANRY] DRAGOONS A fine scarce brass cap badge, with slider and plate with England written to the reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1420 page 355.
QUEENS OWN YORKSHIRE [YEOMANRY] DRAGOONS CAP BADGE A fine scarce blackened brass cap badge, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1420 page 355.
QUEENS REGIMENT Anodised cap badge, with J R Gaunt Birmingham on slider. Sealed 1968 Ref KK Vol 2 item 2038 page 69
QUEENS ROYAL HUSSARS CAP BADGE A good post 1994 silvered gilt and enamel example, with slider to the reverse. Makers stamp London Badge and Button ltd
QUEENS ROYAL HUSSARS E11R CAP BADGE A fine two part construction silver / gilt & enamel cap badge, with two loops to reverse.
QUEENS ROYAL HUSSARS SHOULDER TITLES A Pair of brass titles, with threaded studs to the reverse.
QUEENS ROYAL LANCERS / ROYAL LANCERS ARM BADGE White metal, with four loop fixings to reverse. The regiment was formed in 1993 by the amalgamation of the 16th/5th Queen's Royal Lancers with the 17th/21st Lancers. On 2 May 2015 to renamed the Royal Lancers.
QUEENS ROYAL LANCERS / ROYAL LANCERS ARM BADGE A fine bi metal, two part construction with four loop fixings to reverse. The regiment was formed in 1993 by the amalgamation of the 16th/5th Queen's Royal Lancers with the 17th/21st Lancers. On 2 May 2015 to renamed the Royal Lancers.
QUEENS ROYAL REGIMENT [West Surrey] CAP BADGE All brass with a slider. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1969 page 53
QUEENS ROYAL SURREY REGIMENT BROOCH An association / sweetheart badge. Queens Crown Gilt & enamel lapel badge, with brooch fixing to reverse.
QUEENS ROYAL WEST SURREY REGIMENT BERET BADGE A fine gilding metal West Surrey beret badge, with slider and maker J R Gaunt London to reverse.
QUEENS ROYAL WEST SURREY REGIMENT CAP BADGE A gilding metal beret badge to the Queens Royal West Surrey Regiment, with slider to the reverse. KK Vol 2 item 1970 page 53
QUEENS ROYAL WEST SURREY REGIMENT CAP BADGE An excellent early mint example with two loops and blow hole to reverse. Reference K&K Vol 1 item 590 page 183
QUEENS ROYAL WEST SURREY REGIMENT ECONOMY ISSUE PLASTIC CAP BADGE A fine WW2 economy issue plastic cap badge, Paschal Lamb and flag with two blade fixings to reverse, one of which might have been replaced.
QUEENS ROYAL WEST SURREY REGIMENT ECONOMY ISSUE PLASTIC CAP BADGE A fine WW2 economy issue plastic cap badge, Paschal Lamb and flag with two blade fixings to reverse,
QUEENS ROYAL WEST SURREY REGIMENT OFFICERS COLLAR BADGE A Silvered & gilt Officers collar badge to the Queens Royal West Surrey Regiment. Facing right, with 2 loops to the reverse. Reference Churchill Ref No 42
QUEENS THE QUEENS ROYAL REGIMENT [ WEST SURREY] SHOULDER TITLE A rare straight version in brass with two built in lugs to reverse. Reference Westlake plate 47 item 734.Write-up on page 61 Infantry Regiments.
QUEENS WESTMINSTER SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven Queens Westminster Rifles shoulder title. Reference BoBD Vol 2 item 5500 page 1098. little nip obove `S` of Queens.
QUEENS WESTMINSTER VOLUNTEERS VICTORIAN GLENGARRY BADGE An excellent white metal glengarry, with two loops to reverse.
R. HAMPSHIRE THE ROYAL HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLES A good scarce post 1946 pair of brass shoulder titles to the Royal Hampshire Regiment, with two loop fixings to the reverse.
R.A.Ch.D WW2 ROYAL ARMY CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT FORMATION SIGNS A scarce pair of wool 1939 pattern formation signs, cut from tunic. Reference Boulanger page 571
R.A.O.C ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS AMMUNITION TECHNICIAN BULLION ARM BADGE A fine No 1 & mess dress Ammunition Technician bullion arm badge pre 1960 An Ammunition Technician carries out the inspection, repair, proof testing, modification and disposal of all ammunition, including Guided Missiles, and may be employed on Explosive Ordnance ammunition and explosive matters. There is an element of danger inherent in this trade, although comprehensive training ensures that you handle ammunition and explosive safely, and can advise others to do the same.
R.A.O.C ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title, with two hex type fixings to reverse. 18 mm x 47 mm.
R.A.S.C ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS FORMATION SIGN A mint printed example. Yellow on dark blue.
R.A.V.C ROYAL ARMY VETERINARY CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A scarce example, red on grey woven shoulder title.
R.D.C ROYAL DEFENCE CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A good post 1916 brass shoulder title, with two hex type lugs to the reverse
R.D.C. ROYAL DEFENCE CORPS WW1 SHOULDER TITLE A good post 1916 brass shoulder title, with two hex type lugs to the reverse.
R.E.M.E ROYAL ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERS E11R CROWN PLAQUE A fine E11R Crown painted wooden plaque in good condition, with fixing hole to reverse. Would make a lovely addition for an office or collector. Kings Crown Version at 53072 same price.
R.E.M.E ROYAL ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERS KINGS CROWN PLAQUE A fine Kings Crown painted wooden plaque in good condition, with fixing hole to reverse. Would make a lovely addition for an office or collector.
R.E.M.E ROYAL ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERS WW2 PRINTED SHOULDER TITLE A fine WW2 shoulder title, some glue residue to reverse and staple marks.
R.SIGNALS ROYAL SIGNALS OR's SHOULDER TITLES A good brass pair of Other Ranks shoulder titles. Two hex lugs each to the reverse.Reference Westlake item 502, plate 29
RADNOR HOME GUARD CAP BADGE A fine post 1953 brass cap badge to the Radnor Home Guard, With slider to the reverse. Reference K & K 2435
RAF APPRENTICE BOY ENTRANCE BADGE OF RANK A fine gilt arm badge, no fixing, sew on. Maker J R Gaunt Birmingham to reverse.
RAF BRITISH NATIONALITY CANADA WW2 SHOULDER TITLE WW2 Light blue shoulder title. Worn by Royal Canadian Air Force personnel serving overseas with the RAF, often referred to as a Officers Nationality title.
RAF OFFICIAL DUTIES CHAPLAINS ASSISTANT [FACING PAIR] A fine uncut facing pair. Eagle Chaplains Assistant Sky Blue On Dark blue embroidered Air Force Branch Badges.
RAF ROYAL AIR FORCE 9 CARAT GOLD & ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine Gold & Enamel sweetheart brooch. 9 carat with locking clasp. 45 mm width.
RAF ROYAL AIR FORCE AIR SEA RESCUE FORMATION SIGN A fine woven formation sign. Worn on the right sleeve. Introduced in 1943 and abolished in 1948.
RAF ROYAL AIR FORCE AIR SEA RESCUE FORMATION SIGN A fine woven formation sign. Worn on the right sleeve. Introduced in 1943 and abolished in 1948.
RAF ROYAL AIR FORCE AIR SEA RESCUE FORMATION SIGN A Scarce Royal Air Force Tropical Issue Air Sea Rescue Arm Badge Woven red on khaki launch boat with ASR. Worn on the right sleeve. Introduced in 1943 and abolished in 1948.
RAF ROYAL AIR FORCE SHOULDER FLASHES [FACING PAIR] TROPICAL A fine woven & backed facing pair of tropical shoulder flashes. Red Eagles worn with tropical dress, flight sgt and all lower ranks.
RAF ROYAL AIR FORCE TRANSPORT COMMAND CAP BADGE WW2 RAF Transport Command Cap Badge A good scarce 1943-45 Silver & enamel example by Scully of Montreal. Two screw posts to reverse, complete with silver marked retaining nuts. Ref Hobart Badges & Uniforms of the RAF p107 for text
RAILWAY BATTALION OF NEW ZEALAND ENGINEERS CAP BADGE. Brass king's crown cap badge worn by the Railway Battalions of the New Zealand Engineers, with two loops and makers plate for Gaunt London to the reverse. A locomotive above crossed gun barrels and the Engineers grenade, to the centre of a crowned oval bearing the title, Railway Battalions N.Z.E. New Zealand Railway Battalion K/C. Formed from Royal Engineers in 1913. Part of the Samoa advance force in 1914. Disbanded in 1921. Ref Oldham p87 [See Corbett's book page 116]
RANK PIPS [PAIR] PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE BATH STARS. A pair of economy issue bath stars [pips] both with two loops to reverse and maker Stanley Walsall.
RARE BACKWARDS FACING ROYAL TANK CORPS / REGIMENT OFFICERS 1924 BERET BADGE A very fine rare short lived example by JR Gaunt, London. Gilt crowned laurel sprays bearing scroll inscribed 'Fear Naught' across the lower portion. To the centre, a silver tank pointing to the reverse. VGC. Reference KK 1922, https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30103383 Granted the “Royal” prefix in 1923, following which the top scroll was removed and the lower scroll carried the Corps motto, “Fear Naught”. The tank was now depicted side-on as opposed to three-quarters front. This design was sealed in October 1924. Unfortunately, in March 1924 King George V had approved the black beret as the headdress for the Tank Corps and when worn in the beret the tank was facing to the rear, anathema in the iconography of military badges. A new version was rapidly adopted later that year, with the tank facing left, to the wearer’s right, so facing forward when worn in the beret.
RARE LONG RANGE DESERT GROUP WW2 BERET BADGE A very scarce Long Range Desert Group beret badge, die cast with two loops to reverse. A little rubbed, but you can still see slight definition in the Scorpions back, an excellent original item. Lots of fakes about as we all know, came from a good source. More photos if required. Just email me, or I can send photos. The Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) was a reconnaissance and raiding unit of the British Army during the Second World War. The commander of the German Afrika Corps, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, admitted that the LRDG "caused us more damage than any other British unit of equal strength". Originally called the Long Range Patrol (LRP), the unit was founded in Egypt in June 1940 by Major Ralph A. Bagnold, acting under the direction of General Archibald Wavell. Bagnold was assisted by Captain Patrick Clayton and Captain William Shaw. At first the majority of the men were from New Zealand, but they were soon joined by Rhodesian and British volunteers, whereupon new sub-units were formed and the name was changed to the better-known Long Range Desert Group (LRDG). The LRDG never numbered more than 350 men, all of whom were volunteers. The LRDG was formed specifically to carry out deep penetration, covert reconnaissance patrols and intelligence missions from behind Italian lines, although they sometimes engaged in combat operations. Because the LRDG were experts in desert navigation they were sometimes assigned to guide other units, including the Special Air Service and secret agents across the desert. During the Desert Campaign between December 1940 and April 1943, the vehicles of the LRDG operated constantly behind the Axis lines, missing a total of only 15 days during the entire period. Possibly their most notable offensive action was during Operation Caravan, an attack on the town of Barce and its associated airfield, on the night of 13 September 1942. However, their most vital role was the 'Road Watch', during which they clandestinely monitored traffic on the main road from Tripoli to Benghazi, transmitting the intelligence to British Army Headquarters. With the surrender of the Axis forces in Tunisia in May 1943, the LRDG changed roles and moved operations to the eastern Mediterranean, carrying out missions in the Greek islands, Italy and the Balkans. After the end of the war in Europe, the leaders of the LRDG made a request to the War Office for the unit to be transferred to the Far East to conduct operations against the Japanese Empire. The request was declined and the LRDG was disbanded in August 1945.
RARE PATTERN WW2 ROYAL ELECRICAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERS REME 1942-43 CAP BADGE A rare locally made bronze cast cap badge with slider to reverse. When REME badge announced, delays in getting stock to India resulted in a few locally made examples following new order but with wrong proportions. Rare 1942-43 Pattern WW2 Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers REME Cap Badge
RARE SOLID SILVER BACKWARDS FACING ROYAL TANK CORPS / REGIMENT OFFICERS 1924 BERET BADGE A very fine rare short lived solid silver example. IM Issac Menheim maker 925 import silver. Crowned laurel sprays bearing scroll inscribed 'Fear Naught' across the lower portion. To the centre, a silver tank pointing to the reverse. VGC. Reference KK 1922, https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30103383 Granted the “Royal” prefix in 1923, following which the top scroll was removed and the lower scroll carried the Corps motto, “Fear Naught”. The tank was now depicted side-on as opposed to three-quarters front. This design was sealed in October 1924. Unfortunately, in March 1924 King George V had approved the black beret as the headdress for the Tank Corps and when worn in the beret the tank was facing to the rear, anathema in the iconography of military badges. A new version was rapidly adopted later that year, with the tank facing left, to the wearer’s right, so facing forward when worn in the beret.
RARE WW1 GUARDS MACHINE GUN REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE A rare WW1 Officers gilt cap badge, with two long loops to reverse. Short lived cap badge, worn only for two years. The Guards Machine Gun Regiment was a regiment of the British Army. It was initially formed in 1915 when machine gun companies were formed in the Guards Division. In April 1917, the four companies were grouped together as a single battalion of the Machine Gun Guards, before being re-designated by Royal Warrant in May 1918 as the 6th, or Machine Gun, Regiment of Foot Guards. In June, the regiment was reorganised into battalions
RARE WW1 GUARDS MACHINE GUN REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE A rare WW1 Officers bronze cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse. Short lived cap badge, worn only for two years. The Guards Machine Gun Regiment was a regiment of the British Army. It was initially formed in 1915 when machine gun companies were formed in the Guards Division. In April 1917, the four companies were grouped together as a single battalion of the Machine Gun Guards, before being re-designated by Royal Warrant in May 1918 as the 6th, or Machine Gun, Regiment of Foot Guards. In June, the regiment was reorganised into battalions
RARE WW1 ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION ANSON CAP BADGE A rare fine 8th (Anson) Battalion brass metal Royal Naval Division Drake cap badge. Reference Ref K&K Vol1 1166. Strengthening bar, maker name and two loops to reverse. Very good period cap badge.
RARE WW1 ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION DRAKE CAP BADGE An excellent example of a rare 1st (Drake) Battalion fine bi- metal Royal Naval Division Drake cap badge. Reference Ref Gaylor Plate 44. 8 lines of longitude on genuine badges. Blow hole, maker tablet and two loop fixings to reverse. Thicker lettering, Scroll ends are also more detailed, gap between AUXILIO and DIVINO and British Isles more clearly defined on all genuine badges.
RARE WW1 ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION HOWE CAP BADGE A fine brass 6th (Howe) Battalion Royal Naval Division cap badge. Maker tablet to reverse and two loop fixings. Pennant ends are attached on genuine badges but totally voided on copies. Lettering on HOWE scroll thicker on genuine badges. Upper band of jewel band is more finely notched on genuine badges.
RARE WW1 ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION NELSON CAP BADGE A rare brass 5th (Nelson) Battalion Royal Naval Division cap badge. No lines on vertical three sails and upper pennant voided, slight tilt of “S” in "NELSON" on genuine. Maker tablet, but Gaunt plate plank. Hence price North and south loops to reverse.
RARE WW1 SOFT SERGE CAP 1917 PATTERN BRITISH ARMY TRENCH CAP A fine rare soft serge cap. In excellent condition, and having had a badge affixed by slider. No badge present. Six lines of stitching on the peak. The sweatband is made from shirt material and the rest black oil lined, this is typical of the earlier serge caps (1916-17). Although some early all oilclothed examples are from 1916-17. Later 1917-18 examples tend to be all-oilcloth lined. Brass Kings Crown General service buttons and leather chin strap. More photos available at item 54283
RARE WW2 EXERCISE ESKIMO EMBROIDERED FORMATION PATCH SIGN. A fine rare woven example, of a very short lived formation sign. A military exercise named Exercise Eskimo was held in the winter of 1944–45, in Saskatchewan to test existing methods of winter warfare by Canadian Army and the United States Army Air Corps. The troops would arrive in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan by train and then move to their destinations which were often farther north. Montreal Lake was a target area for dropping supplies by B-17 Flying Fortress and the then secret B-29. Reference https://milart.blog/2016/09/17/cold-signs-winter-exercise-patches-1944-1950/ https://www.canadiansoldiers.com/insignia/formations/miscpatches.htm
RARE WW2 HOME GUARD SPECIAL FORCES AUXILIARY VOLUNTEERS Britains Resistance Organisation. A fine rare WW2 Home Guard Auxiliary enamel badge, unfortunatly with no fixing to reverse. But enamel is good. Churchill's secret guerillas, They were Britain’s ‘secret army’, courageous volunteers prepared to sacrifice their lives to fight against a Nazi invasion of the UK. Issued with top-secret orders, their role has remained unsung for decades. But now the undercover resistance units Churchill planned to activate in the event of a German invasion during the Second World War are at last to be honoured. The Royal British Legion has agreed to officially recognise the 4,000 volunteers who once formed the secret guerrilla cells created to resist the Nazis. And for the first time, former members are to parade with other veterans at this year’s Remembrance Day ceremonies at the Cenotaph. If wartime church bells rang to warn of enemy invasion, the orders for the Auxiliary Unit volunteers were to disappear without telling anyone and to report to hidden bases in the countryside. Each was issued with sealed orders giving a list of potential collaborators, some as senior as county chief constables, who might have to be executed if there was a risk of them helping the Germans. Most of the volunteers worked in the countryside and were chosen for their knowledge of the local area and ability to use a weapon. Trained at Coleshill, in Oxfordshire, they operated in tight groups and their role was to disrupt and destroy the enemy’s supply chain, kill collaborators and take out strategic targets. Unable to tell anyone about their activities, they disguised their real mission by pretending to belong to the Home Guard.
RARE WW2 SPECIAL FORCES L.F.A LAND FORCES ADRIATIC FACING PAIR A rare facing pair of sort after formation signs. Taken from battledress. Slightly faded. Never seen another pair. Reference woven example; https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30071942 Pegasus and the sea, symbolic of the airborne and amphibious nature of the Force's operations. The Force was raised in the summer of 1944 and was based at Bari in Italy. Its primary task was to aid partisans under Tito in Albania, Bosnia and Montenegro. The Force was disbanded in June 1945.
READING OTC CAP BADGE A fine scarce brass cap badge, not in K & K. With two loops to reverse.
RECONNAISSANCE CORPS CAP BADGE A fine brass example, with two loops to reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1925 page 17 The Reconnaissance Corps, or simply Recce Corps, was a corps of the British Army, formed during the Second World War whose units provided the mobile spearhead of infantry divisions. It was formed from infantry brigade reconnaissance groups on 14 January 1941. All the brigade reconnaissance groups of each infantry corps were formed into reconnaissance battalions, each usually bearing the number of its relevant division. For example, the 43rd Battalion, Reconnaissance Corps (based on the 5th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment) was the divisional reconnaissance battalion of the 43rd (Wessex) Division. Initially, coming from infantry units, reconnaissance units used the infantry designations of battalions, companies and platoons. However, from 6 June 1942, the Corps changed to the cavalry descriptions of regiments, squadrons and troops. The Corps became part of the Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) in 1944, still maintaining its own cap badge with two lightning strikes supporting an upright spear. With the end of the war, this number of reconnaissance units was not needed and the Reconnaissance Corps was disbanded in August 1946. Reconnaissance duties reverted to regular armoured units of the RAC.
RECONNAISSANCE CORPS CAP BADGE A fine white metal example, with two loops to reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1925 page 17
RECONNAISSANCE CORPS OSD WW2 CAP BADGE A fine Officers bronze cap badge, with two blades to reverse. Reference K & K Vol2 1925
RECONNAISSANCE CORPS WW2 CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped brass example, with two loops to the reverse. Sealed 1942. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1925 page 17
RECONNAISSANCE CORPS WW2 CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped brass example, with two loops to the reverse, one of which has been relugged. Sealed 1942. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1925 page 17
RECONNAISSANCE CORPS WW2 CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped brass example, with two loops to the reverse.Sealed 1942. Looks bronze but not cleaned. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1925 page 17
RECONNAISSANCE CORPS WW2 CLOTH SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven cloth WW2 Reconnaissance Corps [smaller type 93 mm x 14 mm] shoulder title.
RECONNAISSANCE CORPS WW2 PLASTIC CAP BADGE An excellent flat scarce plastic economy issue cap badge, with two blade fixingd to reverse. Makers stamp A. Stanley & Sons, Walsall. K&K 2201 Plastic cap badges were first introduced into the British Army during 1941 as a result of metal shortages caused by the prioritised demands of industrialised war production. The wearing of plastic badges proved very unpopular with British Army personnel.
RECONNAISSANCE WW1 SCOUT ARM / SLEEVE BADGE A fine scarce sheet brass, engraved example, with two loops to reverse. 45 mm x 25 mm
RECONNAISSANCE WW1 SCOUT ARM / SLEEVE BADGE A fine scarce sheet brass, engraved example, with two loops to reverse. Aprox 40 mm x 25 mm
RECONNAISSANCE WW2 SHOULDER TITLE A WW II yellow on green embroidered,Reconnaissance shoulder title. 125 mm X 22 mm
RED CROSS SOCIETY [Junior Section] BUTTON BROOCH. An excellent and unusual enamel button brooch to the Red Cross Society [Junior Section] with maker J R Gaunt London to reverse.
RED CROSS WW2 ARM BAND A fine cloth with red felt cross arm band.
REPTON SCHOOL [DERBY] OTC ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine gold anodised cap badge with two loops to reverse.
RHINE ARMY TROOP CLOTH FORMATION SIGN A woven yellow swords on a red crusader's cross on a blue shield, cloth formation sign.
RHINE ARMY TROOP CLOTH FORMATION SIGN A fine pair of woven Rhine Army Troops. Yellow swords on a red crusader's cross on a blue shield, cloth formation sign.
RHINE ARMY TROOP CLOTH FORMATION SIGN A woven Rhine Army Troop. Yellow swords on a red crusader's cross on a blue shield, cloth formation sign.
RHINE ARMY TROOP CLOTH FORMATION SIGN A woven yellow swords on a red crusader's cross on a blue shield, cloth formation sign.
RHODESIA REGIMENT TOPEE / PITH BADGE A fine blackened brass cap badge, with replacement slider to reverse.
RIFLE BRIGADE ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine scarce Kings crown anodised / staybright cap badge with slider to reverse.
RIFLE BRIGADE ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine Kings Crown Rifle Enamel sweetheart brooch. In good order.
RIFLE BRIGADE MILITIA [The Prince Consorts Own] POUCH BELT PLATE An excellent Victorian white metal pouch belt plate [ no battle honours] with four heavy threaded stud fixings to reverse.
RIFLE BRIGADE MILITIA [The Prince Consorts Own] POUCH BELT PLATE An excellent Victorian white metal pouch belt plate [ no battle honours] with four heavy threaded stud fixings to reverse.
RIFLE BRIGADE SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine Good Luck Rifle Brigade gilt & enamel sweetheart, with brooch fixing to reverse. 28 mm height
RIFLE BRIGADE WW2 SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven black on khaki slip over shoulder title, with velcro to reverse.
RIFLE BRIGADE [The Prince Consorts Own] Larger pattern with the Imperial crown, in white metal cap badge with slide to reverse. Ref K&K Vol1 item 705 page 193
RIFLE BRIGADE [The Prince Consorts Own] ANODISED / STAYBRIGHT CAP BADGE A fine scarce Kings crown anodised / staybright cap badge with slider to reverse.
RIFLE BRIGADE [The Prince Consorts Own] E11R CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped white metal 1956-58 cap badge, with slider to the reverse.
RIFLE BRIGADE [The Prince Consorts Own] WW2 PLASTIC CAP BADGE A fine scarce WW2 economy issue plastic cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse.
RIFLE BRIGADE [The Prince Consorts Own] WW2 PLASTIC CAP BADGE A fine scarce WW2 economy issue plastic cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse.
RIFLE BRIGADE [The Prince Consorts Own] WW2 PLASTIC CAP BADGE A fine scarce WW2 economy issue plastic cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse.
RIFLE BRIGADE [The Prince Consorts Own] WW2 PLASTIC CAP BADGE A fine scarce WW2 economy issue plastic cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse.
RIFLE BRIGADE [The Prince Consorts Own] WW2 PLASTIC CAP BADGE A fine scarce WW2 economy issue plastic cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse.
RIFLE VOLUNTEER VICTORIAN BUTTON A fine silver plate button, with maker Pitt & Co London to reverse [Faint]
RND HOOD BATTALION ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION 1916-18 CAP BADGE A very scarce RND Hood Battalion Royal Naval Division OR’s cap badge circa 1916-18. A good die-stamped brass example. J.R. Gaunt, London tablet to reverse. Loops VGC RND Battalion cap badges were issued in France during May 1916. 7th. [Hood] Battalion of the 2nd.Royal Naval Brigade.
ROCHESTER VOLUNTEER TRAINING CORPS [R.V.T.C] CAP BADGE A scarce w/metal cap badge with slider to reverse.
ROCHESTER VOLUNTEER TRAINING CORPS [R.V.T.C] CAP BADGE A scarce w/metal cap badge with slider to reverse.
ROSSALL SCHOOL [FLEETWOOD LANCASHIRE] OTC CAP BADGE A fine bi metal 1948-1952 only Officers Training Corps cap badge with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K 2 item 2652 page 211
ROSSALL SCHOOL [FLEETWOOD LANCASHIRE] OTC CAP BADGE A fine bi metal 1948-1952 only Officers Training Corps cap badge with two loops to reverse, one of which has been replaced. Reference K & K 2 item 2652 page 211.
ROUGH RIDERS 283rd [COUNTY OF LONDON YEOMANRY] LIGHT ANTI-AIRCRAFT BATTERY, 1st AIR LANDING ANTI - AIRCRAFT BATTERY SHOULDER TITLES [PAIR] A very scarce slightly faded, matching pair of Rough Riders woven shoulder titles. Reference https://nww2a6thairborne.weebly.com/the-283rd-county-of-london-yeomanry-light-anti-aircraft-battery-ra.html The 283rd (County of London Yeomanry) Light Anti-Aircraft Battery RA, later 1st Air Landing Anti-AIrcraft Battery R.A supporting 6th Airborne. The 283rd (County of London Yeomanry) Light Anti-Aircraft Battery RA, was the anti-air unit of the 1st Airborne Division in 1942 alongside the 2nd Airlanding Anti-Aircraft battery which supported thr 6th Airborne Division. Nicknamed the 'Rough Riders' they were formerly a territorial unit based in London with their sister regiment, 'The Sharpshooters' - 3rd/4th County of London Yeomanry. They wore Imperial Purple 'Rough Riders' shoulder titles accompanying the Pegasus and Airborne flashes along with an imperial purple square backing on the beret with the 'collardog' capbadge which was RR on a spur, the same as the regimental collar dogs for Service Dress. Being an artillery unit, they also wore the white, braided artillery lanyard. In December 1942, it was renamed the 1st Airlanding Light Anti-Aircraft battery RA and served with the 1st Airborne Division until February 1944 when it was disbanded, some of the men went into the 2nd Airlanding Anti-Aircraft Battery. The 2nd Airlanding Anti-Aircraft Battery took over the role and instead of being part of a division was part of the British 1st Airborne Corps. The battery was to be attached to either airborne division (1st & 6th) when necessary. For the Normandy invasion, the unit provided a detachment of men and equipment to the 6th Airborne Division and would be flown to Normandy in 4 gliders. Only 2 gliders made it, one crashed into the sea and one crashed over France. While in Normandy the unit fought in arduous battles and skirmished alongside other divisional troops despite being a 'rear echelon' unit. Members of the unit were employed on the Anti-Tank and Howitzer artillery pieces with other members of the divisions' Royal Artillery units. While the detachment was fighting in Normandy, the remainder of the battery stayed in the U.K. and conducted parachute training at RAF Ringway in Manchester, with the detachment returning to U.K. in August. In September, the battery supported the 1st Airborne & 82nd Airborne Divisions in Operation Market Garden. It provided anti-air defence at an Airstrip near Grave in the Netherlands and for the 1st Airborne Corps HQ in Nijmegen, where General 'Boy' Browning was based. Some members of the battery were attached to General Urquhart's staff in the Arnhem/Oosterbeek area, mainly at the 1st Airborne Division headquarters at Hartenstein Hotel. On the withdrawal of the 1st Airborne from Arnhem, the division (including the battery) returned to England and in November moved from Marlborough Barracks in Bulford to Monkton Farleigh, Corsham Garrison, in Wiltshire. A few months later in the new year, the battery was confirmed by the War Office that is was to be split and reformed into the 5th & 6th Airlanding Anti-Tank Batteries. On the 22nd January 1945, the battery was returned to War Office control which was finalised on the 24th January. Following this, the battery was disbanded along with many other units within the airborne divisions.
ROUGH RIDERS CITY OF LONDON YEOMANRY COLLAR BADGE A fine bi metal collar badge with two long loops to reverse.
ROYAL AIR FORCE AIR ELECTRONICS HALF BREVET TRADE BADGE A fine woven cloth padded half brevet trade badge.
ROYAL AIR FORCE AIR GUNNER HALF BREVET A fine woven half brevet, worn post 1939.
ROYAL AIR FORCE AIR GUNNER TRADE ARM / SLEEVE BADGE A fine scarce brass example of the pre WW2 arm / sleeve badge worn by Air-Gunners. A winged bullet with three loops to the reverse. Replaced in 1940 by the embroidered "AG" half wing.
ROYAL AIR FORCE AIR GUNNER TRADE ARM / SLEEVE BADGE A fine scarce brass example of the pre WW2 arm / sleeve badge worn by Air-Gunners. A winged bullet with three loops to the reverse, and pin. Replaced in 1940 by the embroidered "AG" half wing.
ROYAL AIR FORCE APPRENTICES & BOY ENTRANTS PROFICIENCY ARM / SLEEVE BADGE A fine brass example, with two loops to reverse.
ROYAL AIR FORCE APPRENTICES & BOY ENTRANTS PROFICIENCY ARM / SLEEVE BADGE A fine brass example, with two loops to reverse.
ROYAL AIR FORCE BOMB DISPOSAL ARM BADGE Scarce embroidered light blue on black sleeve badge worn by qualified Bomb Disposal operatives. An aerial bomb flanked by the letters "BD" within a laurel wreath.
ROYAL AIR FORCE BOMB DISPOSAL ARM BADGE An embroidered light blue on dark blue sleeve badge worn by qualified Bomb Disposal operatives. An aerial bomb flanked by the letters "BD" within a laurel wreath.
ROYAL AIR FORCE BOMBER HALF BREVET TRADE BADGE A fine padded woven cloth trade badge. Post 1942 Reference Badges and Uniform of the RAF Hobart page 64r
ROYAL AIR FORCE CHAPLAIN DEPARTMENT OFFICERS BERET / CAP BADGE A fine Officers Silver / Gilt badge, with maker's name impressed on the reverse J R GAUNT LONDON, with brooch fixing. Measures Wingspan 55mm.
ROYAL AIR FORCE DENTAL BRANCH WINGS COLLAR BADGE A fine gilded brass RAF Royal Air Force "DB" Dental Branch Wings Collar Badge.
ROYAL AIR FORCE E11R OFFICERS GILT CAP BADGE A fine post 1953 die stamped gilt and red velvet example. Two long loops to the reverse. Mounted on black felt backing.
ROYAL AIR FORCE ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine enamel sweetheart brooch, converted from a or`s cap badge.
ROYAL AIR FORCE ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH An excellent Silver & enamel bar sweetheart, with bar brooch fixing and silver mark to reverse.
ROYAL AIR FORCE ENGINEERS HALF BREVET TRADE BADGE A fine padded, woven cloth trade badge, worn on the breast. Reference Badges of the British Armed Services John Tanner page 277
ROYAL AIR FORCE FLIGHT CONTROLLER HALF BREVET TRADE BADGE A fine woven padded cloth trade badge.
ROYAL AIR FORCE KINGS CROWN OFFICERS CAP BADGE An excellent pre 1953 Gilt Officers Cap badge, with red velvet behind the crown and black backing. Measures 45 mm x 50 mm
ROYAL AIR FORCE KINGS CROWN SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine Gilt & Enamel Officers type Sweetheart brooch. Solid cast construction a fine example. 63 mm x 24 mm.
ROYAL AIR FORCE KINGS CROWN WW2 A fine used padded cloth pilots embroidered qualification wings.
ROYAL AIR FORCE LOAD MASTER HALF BREVET TRADE BADGE A fine woven cloth padded half brevet trade badge.
ROYAL AIR FORCE METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVER HALF BREVET TRADE BADGE A fine padded woven cloth trade half brevet, post 1944.
ROYAL AIR FORCE NAVAGATORS HALF BREVET TRADE BADGE A fine padded woven cloth trade badge. Post 1942 Reference Badges and Uniform of the RAF Hobart page 64
ROYAL AIR FORCE OBSERVER HALF BREVET TRADE BADGE A fine woven padded trade half brevet.
ROYAL AIR FORCE OFFICERS CAP BADGE A mint condition early Officers pattern king's crown all gilt metal cap badge, with Maker J R Gaunt London to reverse. The RAF eagle to the centre of a laurel spray and a crown that has a red velvet insert and "jewels" to the base.
ROYAL AIR FORCE OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine E11R bullion Officers cap badge.
ROYAL AIR FORCE PARACHUTE JUMP INSTRUCTOR HALF BREVET TRADE BADGE A fine woven cloth padded half brevet trade badge.
ROYAL AIR FORCE PHYSICAL TRAINING INSTRUCTOR SLEEVE / ARM BADGE A fine brass trade badge with two loops to reverse. The letters,P T I, to the centre of three arms holding Indian Clubs.
ROYAL AIR FORCE PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good scarce plastic example by A. Stanley & Sons, Walsall. With two blades to the reverse.
ROYAL AIR FORCE QUARTERMASTER HALF BREVET TRADE BADGE A fine Woven padded cloth half brevet worn on the breast. Reference Hobart page 65
ROYAL AIR FORCE RADIO OBSERVER HALF BREVET TRADE BADGE A fine flat woven cloth trade badge. Post 1941
ROYAL AIR FORCE SIGNALER/WIRELESS HALF BREVET TRADE BADGE A fine padded woven cloth trade badge. Post 1942 Reference Badges and Uniform of the RAF Hobart page 64
ROYAL AIR FORCE SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine aqua disc, enamel sweetheart brooch.
ROYAL AIR FORCE TECHNICAL TRAINING COMMAND A large bullion badge with quaint label to reverse. 115 mm heigh
ROYAL AIR FORCE VOLUNTEER RESERVE LAPEL BADGE An unmarked silver lapel badge to the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.With original button hole fitting to the reverse.Issue No 74126.
ROYAL AIR FORCE VOLUNTEER RESERVE TRAINING COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of gilt brass collar badges ,VR / T, worn by Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Training Officers. Approx 24 mm in height, gilt worn to brass, hence price.
ROYAL AIR FORCE WARRANT OFFICERS WW2 CAP BADGE A fine Warrant Officers Gilt cap badge, with two loops to reverse and red velvet backing to Kings crown. Gilt is a little worn.
ROYAL AIR FORCE WORKS AND BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT A rare cap badge and collar badge set. Cap badge has slider in excellent condition and pair of collar badges are well polished. Circa 1921-29.
ROYAL AIR FORCE WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good scarce plastic example by A. Stanley & Sons, Walsall. With two blades to the reverse.
ROYAL AIR FORCE WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good scarce plastic example, with two blades to the reverse.
ROYAL AIR FORCE WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good scarce plastic example, with two blades to the reverse.
ROYAL AIR FORCE WW2 SWEETHEART BROOCH An excellent Silver & enamel bar sweetheart, with bar brooch fixing and silver mark to reverse.
ROYAL AIR FORCE [RAF] OFFICERS FIELD SERVICE CAP BADGE A fine WW2 Gilt Officer's field service cap badge with blade fixings to reverse.
ROYAL ANGLIAN REGIMENT QE11 HELMET PLATE A QEII Royal Anglian Regiment helmet plate, the brass backing with crown over wreath and star, central white metal and gilt badge. With three long loops to reverse. Centre a little brighter the backing plate.
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS / ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS AND ROYAL ARMY PAY CORPS WARRANT OFFICER ARM BADGE A fine Kings Crown woven arm badge.
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS BERET [1943 DATED] A fine scarce black woollen cloth 1943 dated Armoured Corps WW2 Beret in good condition. White metal cap badge, with original stitching to secure badge. No moth and maker British Beret Basque Ltd inside with the arrow mark. The only damage is were its been cut slightly so the badges could be applied.
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS CAP BADGE Brass king's crown cap badge with slider fitting and strengthening bar to the reverse. The RAC monogram to the centre of a crowned wreath of laurel. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1918 page 17
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS CLOTH FORMATION SIGN. A scarce kings crown embroidered style cap badge on khaki backing approved 1947 for wear on the right upper arm.Introduced in 1949 for the left arm, as the right arm was deemed too crowded. Removed from uniform.
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS ECONOMY PLASTIC WW2 CAP BADGE A fine economy issue plastic cap badge, with maker Stanley & Sons Walsall and two blade fixings to reverse. Very slight curve to crown see photos.
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS ECONOMY PLASTIC WW2 CAP BADGE A fine economy issue plastic cap badge, with maker Stanley & Sons Walsall and two blade fixings to reverse. Very very slight curve to crown.
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS ECONOMY PLASTIC WW2 CAP BADGE A fine economy issue plastic cap badge, with maker Stanley & Sons Walsall and two blade fixings to reverse. Flat example.
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine RAC field Service cap, blue crown,peak and flap. Red body, crown and flap piped in yellow. Some small moth nips that have been repaired in the red body. Faint date stamp and regimental number stamped in cap and matching on slider of badge.
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE An excellent solid sterling silver Royal Armoured Corps Cap/beret badge. Sterling Silver mark clearly shown to the reverse. A mailed gauntlet for the right hand, fist clenched, with a billet on the wrist inscribed R A C. With an Imperial crown. 1942-1953. Reference K & K Vol 2 1919 page 17.
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE. A fine silver plated Officers post 1953 E11R cap badge. With maker J R Gaunt to reverse.
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS OFFICERS COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of Officers silver plate collar badges, both with two loops to reverse.
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS OFFICERS COLLAR BADGES A fine Kings Crown Officers bronze collar badges, both with two loops to reverse. Not quite a matched pair, crown slightly different.
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS OFFICERS SILVER HALLMARKED CAP BADGE A fine scarce 1941 hallmarked silver cap badge, with two of three long loops to reverse and makers mark JR Gaunt & Sons , Birmingham hallmark. A mailed gauntlet for the right hand, fist clenched, with a billet on the wrist inscribed R A C. With an Imperial crown. 1942-1953. Reference K & K Vol 2 1919 page 17.
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS OFFICERS SILVER WW2 BERET BADGE An excellent solid silver Royal Armoured Corps Cap/beret badge, with maker F & S, Firmin & Sons Anchor/Lion/R Birmingham 1941 hallmark clearly to reverse with three silver loops.
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce printed cloth shoulder title, red on yellow.
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A fine unused printed shoulder title. Red on yellow.
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS SHOULDER TITLES Pair of brass shoulder titles each with 2 loops to reverse
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS SHOULDER TITLES A pair of brass shoulder titles with two lugs to each, with backing plates.
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS SHOULDER TITLES A fine pair of R.A.C shoulder titles each with two loops and backing plate to reverse. Small size 35 mm x 19 mm.
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS SILVER SWEETHEART BROOCH A Stirling silver & enamel sweetheart brooch. 38 mm x 28 mm.
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine silver & enamel sweetheart brooch, marked silver to reverse. 38 mm x 28 mm
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS WW 2 SHOULDER TITLE A fine WW 2 woven cloth shoulder title, red on yellow.
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS WW2 BERET BADGE A fine 2nd pattern die cast white metal example with North south lugs. A mailed gauntlet for the right hand, fist clenched, with a billet on the wrist inscribed R A C. With an Imperial crown. 1942-1953. Vgc Ref KK Vol 2 1919
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS WW2 BERET BADGE A fine 2nd pattern die cast white metal example with North south lugs. A mailed gauntlet for the right hand, fist clenched, with a billet on the wrist inscribed R A C. With an Imperial crown. 1942-1953. Vgc Ref KK Vol 2 1919
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS WW2 BERET BADGE A fine 2nd pattern die cast white metal example with North south lugs, one a little bent. A mailed gauntlet for the right hand, fist clenched, with a billet on the wrist inscribed R A C. With an Imperial crown. 1942-1953. Vgc Ref KK Vol 2 1919
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS WW2 BERET BADGE A fine 2nd pattern die cast white metal example with two loops to reverse. A mailed gauntlet for the right hand, fist clenched, with a billet on the wrist inscribed R A C. With an Imperial crown. 1942-1953. Reference K & K Vol 2 1919
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS WW2 BERET BADGE A fine 2nd pattern die struck white metal mint example with North south lugs. A mailed gauntlet for the right hand, fist clenched, with a billet on the wrist inscribed R A C. With an Imperial crown. 1942-1953. Vgc Ref KK Vol 2 1919
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS WW2 BERET BADGE & PAIR OF COLLARS An excellent set including a fine 2nd pattern die cast white metal cap badge with North south lugs. And a pair of collar badges. A mailed gauntlet for the right hand, fist clenched, with a billet on the wrist inscribed R A C. With an Imperial crown. 1942-1953. Vgc Ref KK Vol 2 item 1919 page 17
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS WW2 PLASTIC BERET BADGE A scarce WW2 economy issue plastic cap badge, with two blade fixings and maker Stanley Walsall to reverse.
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY CAP BADGE A good cast plastic example. Two blades to the reverse. Makers mark A. Stanley & Sons Walsall Vgc
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY CAP BADGE A excellent cast plastic example, with two blades to reverse. Makers mark A. Stanley & Sons Walsall
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS WW2 PRINTED SHOULDER TITLE A fine WW2 shoulder title, red on yellow. Some glue residue to reverse.
ROYAL ARMY CHAPLIN SOLID MOTHER OF PEARL SWEETHEART BROOCH An excellent solid Kings Crown hand carved Mother of Pearl sweetheart with a fine brooch fixing to reverse. 44 mm x 36 mm. Royal Army Chaplin Department; for Jewish padres the Maltese Cross is replaced by a Star of David. The Department (RAChD) is an all-officer corps that provides ordained clergy to minister to the British Army, from 1796 to present day.
ROYAL ARMY CHRISTIAN CHAPLIN OFFICERS COLLAR BADGES A fine, not quite a pair of Kings Crown Silver,Gilt and enamel Officers Collar badges. Both with two loops and one has "P" for silver plate to reverse. Reference K&K Vol 2 2110 for cap badge
ROYAL ARMY CHRISTIAN CHAPLIN OFFICERS COLLAR BADGES [A PAIR] A mint pair of Kings Crown Silver,Gilt and enamel Officers Collar badges. Both with two loops and one has "P" for silver plate to reverse. Reference K&K Vol 2 2110 for cap badge
ROYAL ARMY CHRISTIAN CHAPLIN OFFICERS E11R CAP BADGE An excellent Officers bronze with two blade fixings to the reverse.
ROYAL ARMY CHRISTIAN CHAPLIN SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine Kings Crown Silver,Gilt & enamel sweetheart brooch. 32 mm x 21 mm
ROYAL ARMY DENTAL CORPS OFFICER COLLAR BADGES A fine facing pair of Officers Silver Gilt collar badges. Two part construction, both with two loops to reverse.
ROYAL ARMY DENTAL CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine mint Officers Silver, Gilt cap badge, with two long loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2147 page 95 Sealed January 1948 and worn until Q/C version was sealed in 1954. Maker name J.R.Gaunt London.
ROYAL ARMY DENTAL OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine E11R Silver Gilt Officers cap badge, two part construction with twl long loops to reverse.
ROYAL ARMY EDUCATIONAL CORPS OFFICERS A good pre 1953 die cast silvered and gilt cap badge. Slider to the reverse. Maker J R Gaunt London. Granted Royal title in 1946. Vgc. Ref KK Vol 2 item 2145 page 95.
ROYAL ARMY EDUCATIONAL CORPS OFFICERS A good post 1953 die cast silver plate with gilt overlay. Two long loops to the reverse. VGC. Sealed 1955. Ref K&K Vol 2 item 2146 page 95
ROYAL ARMY EDUCATIONAL CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A good post 1953 die cast silver plate with gilt overlay. Two long loops to the reverse. Sealed 1955. Ref K&K Vol 2 item 2146 page 95
ROYAL ARMY EDUCATIONAL CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A good post 1953 die cast silver plate with gilt overlay. Two long loops to the reverse. Sealed 1955. Ref K&K Vol 2 item 2146 page 95
ROYAL ARMY EDUCATIONAL CORPS OFFICERS FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine Officers side hat/field service cap, with pale blue crown & body. Flap and peek in dark blue. Officers bullion cap badge. Two original buttons to front. Excellent condition with no moth, but a little grubby. Not dated as far as I can see, but has a maker is Alkit Ltd Cambridge Circus, London WC2 label inside. More photos if required.
ROYAL ARMY EDUCATIONAL CORPS OFFICERS PAIR COLLAR BADGES A fine matching pair of Kings Crown Officers Silver Gilt collar badges. Both with two loops to reverse of each.
ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS An excellent strike bi metal with slider & backing plate. Medical services in the British armed services go as far back as the formation of the Standing Regular Army after the Restoration of Charles II in 1660. Ref KK Vol 2 item 2122 page 93
ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS 1st HYGIENE COMPANY FORMATION SIGN. A fine woven formation sign.
ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine anodised cap badge with slider and maker Firmin to reverse.
ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS CAP BADGE An excellent strike bi metal with slider. Medical services in the British armed services go as far back as the formation of the Standing Regular Army after the Restoration of Charles II in 1660. Ref KK Vol 2 item 2122 page 93
ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS COLLAR BADGES A brass pair of collar badges to the Royal Army Medical Corps, with 2 loops to the reverse on each. Churchill & Westlake Ref No 345
ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A silvered & gilt cap badge to the Royal Army Medical Corps, with two loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2123 page 93
ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS OFFICERS COLLAR BADGES A fine facing pair of Officers Silver/Gilt collar badges. One has two loops to reverse and the other has one missing, [see photo]. One has J R Gaunt London to reverse.
ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS RIFLE SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine rifle, lucky horseshoe sweetheart brooch. Good condition, needs a good clean.
ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven black on khaki slip-over type shoulder title.
ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS SOLID SILVER & ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine sweetheart brooch with unattached pin fixing [Faulty] to reverse. 30 mm x 25 mm
ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS SWEETHEART BROOCH WW1 scare Blue Enamel shield Sweetheart brooch. Vgc
ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine Silver & tortoise shell sweetheart, with brooch fixing to reverse.
ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS SWEETHEART BROOCH WW1 scare Blue Enamel shield Sweetheart brooch.
ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine brass sweetheart brooch. 30 mm x 24 mm
ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS VICTORIAN CAP BADGE A fine die stamped brass Victorian example, with two loops to reverse
ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS WW2 ECONOMY ISSUE PLASTIC CAP BADGE A good plastic example. Two blades to the reverse. Made by A. Stanley & Sons, Walsall.
ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS [large pattern] SHOULDER TITLES Two good brass titles .Two loops too one and two hex lugs to the reverse.
ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS [PAIR] COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of brass collar badges, both with two loops to reverse.
ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORP OFFICERS CAP BADGE A mint Officers Silver/Gilt & enamel cap badge, with two long loops and maker JR Gaunt London to reverse.
ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORP OFFICERS COLLAR BADGES A mint pair of Silver/Gilt Officers collar badges, both with two loops to reverse. The pair match our item Code: 52716 Reference Churchill & Westlake No 368
ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS A WW2 die-stamped example on slider. The Garter surmounted by an Imperial crown. Within the garter a shield bearing the arms of the board of Ordnance. Below the scroll inscribed Royal Army Ordnance Corps. Vgc Ref KK Vol 2 1025
ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS CAP BADGE All brass, worn 1919-47, with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1025 page 263
ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS E11R OFFICERS FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine Officers side hat/field service cap, with red piping to the crown, which is black. Also body ,flap and peek in black. Flap is piped in gold. Officers bullion cap badge. Two original buttons to front. Excellent condition with no moth. Not dated as far as I can see, but has a maker label inside. More photos if required.
ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS OFFICERS BRONZE King's crown officers bronze service dress cap badge with two blades to the reverse. The Arms of the Board of Ordnance to the centre of a crowned Garter Strap, above a tri-part scroll bearing the title. [Pattern worn from 1920-1947] Ref KK Vol 2 item 1025 page 93
ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine Officers bronze cap badge with two blade fixings to reverse.
ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS OFFICERS CAP & COLLAR BADGE SET A fine Officers Silver/Gilt Cap badge and matching collar set. All items with maker J R Gaunt London and two loop fixings to reverse. The Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC) was a corps of the British Army. At its re-naming as a Royal Corps in 1918 it was both a supply and repair corps. In the supply area it had responsibility for weapons, armoured vehicles and other military equipment, ammunition and clothing and certain minor functions such as laundry, mobile baths and photography. The RAOC was also responsible for a major element of the repair of Army equipment. In 1942 the latter function was transferred to the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and the vehicle storage and spares responsibilities of the Royal Army Service Corps were in turn passed over to the RAOC.
ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine E11R two part construction Officers Silver Gilt cap badge, with two long loops and maker J R Gaunt London to reverse.
ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine E11R two part construction Officers Silver Gilt cap badge, with two long loops and maker J R Gaunt London to reverse.
ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE & [PAIR] COLLAR BADGES An excellent silver & gilt cap badge and collar set, all with two loops to reverse, and of two part construction.
ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS OFFICERS COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of Silver Gilt Officers collar badges, two part construction ,both with two loops to reverse.
ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS OFFICERS E11R CAP & COLLAR BADGE SET A fine Officers Silver/Gilt Cap badge and matching collar set. All items with maker J R Gaunt London and two loop fixings to reverse. The Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC) was a corps of the British Army. At its re-naming as a Royal Corps in 1918 it was both a supply and repair corps. In the supply area it had responsibility for weapons, armoured vehicles and other military equipment, ammunition and clothing and certain minor functions such as laundry, mobile baths and photography. The RAOC was also responsible for a major element of the repair of Army equipment. In 1942 the latter function was transferred to the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and the vehicle storage and spares responsibilities of the Royal Army Service Corps were in turn passed over to the RAOC.
ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS OFFICERS E11R CAP & COLLAR BADGE SET A fine Officers Silver/Gilt Cap badge and matching collar set. All items with maker J R Gaunt London and two loop fixings to reverse. The Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC) was a corps of the British Army. At its re-naming as a Royal Corps in 1918 it was both a supply and repair corps. In the supply area it had responsibility for weapons, armoured vehicles and other military equipment, ammunition and clothing and certain minor functions such as laundry, mobile baths and photography. The RAOC was also responsible for a major element of the repair of Army equipment. In 1942 the latter function was transferred to the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and the vehicle storage and spares responsibilities of the Royal Army Service Corps were in turn passed over to the RAOC.
ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS SHOULDER SLIP ONS [PAIR] A fine pair of WW2 cloth woven slip on shoulder titles.
ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven black on khaki slip over shoulder title.
ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS SOLID SILVER & ENAMEL SWEETHEART A fine silver & enamel example with pin missing from brooch fixing. 30 mm x 25 mm
ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine enamel sweetheart brooch. 35 mm x 26 mm
ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good plastic example. Two blades to the reverse.
ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A slight curve top to bottom plastic example. Two blades to the reverse.
ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS [PAIR] COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of brass collar badges, both with two loops to reverse.
ROYAL ARMY PAY CORPS CAP BADGE Bi-metal cap badge with slide to reverse. Ref KK Vol 2 item 2133 page 93
ROYAL ARMY PAY CORPS CAP BADGE A Bi metal cap badge to the Royal Army Pay Corps, with a slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2133 page 93
ROYAL ARMY PAY CORPS CAP BADGE
ROYAL ARMY PAY CORPS CAP BADGE A Bi metal cap badge to the Royal Army Pay Corps, with a slider to the reverse. Reference KK 2133
ROYAL ARMY PAY CORPS CAP BADGE An Anodised / stay bright St Edwards crown sealed in 1954 cap badge with Maker J R Gaunt London on slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2137 page 95
ROYAL ARMY PAY CORPS CAP BADGE A Bi metal cap badge to the Royal Army Pay Corps, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2133 page 93
ROYAL ARMY PAY CORPS CAP BADGE A Bi metal cap badge to the Royal Army Pay Corps, with a slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2133 page 93
ROYAL ARMY PAY CORPS CAP BADGE A fine E11R bi metal cap badge with slider to reverse and maker J R Gaunt London. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2138 page 95
ROYAL ARMY PAY CORPS E11R OFFICERS FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine Officers side hat/field service cap, with yellowy / cream crown, piped in gold. Body, flap and peek in black, all piped in gold. Officers bullion cap badge. Two original buttons to front. Excellent condition with no moth. Not dated as far as I can see, & no maker inside. More photos if required.
ROYAL ARMY PAY CORPS FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine WW2 period black field service cap with yellow/gold piping to flap, yellow/gold crown. Bi metal cap badge and two brass general service buttons. No visible moth and no maker.
ROYAL ARMY PAY CORPS OFFICERS COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of Silver Gilt collar badges, two part construction, both with two loops to reverse.
ROYAL ARMY PAY CORPS OFFICERS DRESS COLLAR BADGE A good pre 1953 die cast silvered & gilt, with two loops to the reverse.
ROYAL ARMY PAY CORPS OSD CAP BADGE Very scarce bronze cap badge with two lugs to reverse, worn 1920-29. Ref Gaylor Plate 41 and Reference KK Vol 1 item 1036 page 265.
ROYAL ARMY PAY CORPS SHOULDER TITLE. A fine woven shoulder title with glue residue to reverse.
ROYAL ARMY PAY CORPS WW2 CLOTH SHOULDER TITLE A fine pale yellow on blue cloth shoulder title. 132 mm x 24 mm Before the Second World War, the RAPC did not accept recruits directly from civilian life, but only transfers from serving soldiers who had been in the Army for at least six months. During the Second World War, members of the Auxiliary Territorial Service and men of a "lower medical category" were often conscripted into the corps. Initially they received very little military training but after a discussion in Parliament were trained in armed combat, especially for those posted closest to the frontlines, to prepare for surprise attacks on headquarters.
ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS A brass cap badge to the Royal Army Service Corps George 6th KGVI. With a slider to the reverse. KK Vol 2 2116
ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS ASSOCIATION BADGE An enamel button hole badge, with J R Gaunt London to reverse.
ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS CAP BAGDE An all brass cap badge with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2118 page 89
ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS FORMATION SIGN A fine printed post WW2 unused formation sign. Reference Jon Mills Vol 2 page 1109
ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine George 6th Officers bronze cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse.
ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine E11R chromed, gilt and enamel Officers cap badge with two loops to reverse.
ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS OFFICERS COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of E11R Silver ,Gilt & enamel collar badges, both with two loops and maker J R Gaunt London to reverse.
ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A plastic cap badge to the Royal Army Service Corps, with 2 blades to the reverse. Reference KK 2268 makers mark A. Stanley & Sons, Walsall.
ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A fine George 6th plastic economy issue cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse. Maker Stanley Walsall.
ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven black on khaki slip-over type shoulder title.
ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven black on khaki slip over shoulder title, with velcro to reverse.
ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS SHOULDER TITLES The Larger pattern brass pair of shoulder title RASC, with 2 lugs on one & two hex type lugs on other to the reverse. Westlake Ref No 455 plate 26
ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS SWEETHEART George 6th Gilt & enamel sweetheart brooch on red Bakelite disc. 32mm dia.
ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS WW2 OR's COLLAR BADGE A good die stamped brass collar badge with two loops to the reverse.
ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS [FLEET AUXILERY] FORMATION SIGNS A fine pair of Fleet Auxiliary [Marchwood] printed signs.
ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS [PAIR] SHOULDER TITLES A fine pair of printed shoulder titles.
ROYAL ARMY VETERINARY CORPS King's crown bi / metal cap badge with slider fitting to the reverse. A centaur in white metal to the centre of a crowned wreath above the title scroll. Below the wreath and scroll inscribed "Royal Army Veterinary Corps" Vgc Ref KK Vol 2 1044
ROYAL ARMY VETERINARY CORPS OFFICERS CAP & COLLAR BADGES An excellent silver/gilt post 1918 set by J R Gaunt, Montreal. Cap badge; within a fine gilt crowned laurel wreath resting on a scroll inscribed `Royal Army Veterinary Corps`, a silver centaur. Two loops to reverse. And a pair of facing collar badges [same design as badge]
ROYAL ARMY VETERINARY CORPS OFFICERS CAP & COLLAR BADGES An excellent silver/gilt post 1918 set by J R Gaunt, Montreal. Cap badge; within a fine gilt crowned laurel wreath resting on a scroll inscribed `Royal Army Veterinary Corps`, a silver centaur. Two loops to reverse. And a pair of facing collar badges [same design as badge]
ROYAL ARMY [JEWISH] CHAPLINS E11R OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE An excellent Officers bronze with two blade fixings to the reverse.
ROYAL ARMY [JEWISH] CHAPLINS OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE An excellent Officers bronze with two blade fixings to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2112 page 89.
ROYAL ARTILLERY 7th AGRA ARMY GROUP ROYAL ARTILLERY SLEEVE [PAIR] A fine sleeve [Pair] facing printed formation sign, with woven shoulder title and woven Kings crown.
ROYAL ARTILLERY CAP BADGE E11R A bronze cap badge to the Royal Artillery. With 2 blades to the reverse. Reference KK 1937
ROYAL ARTILLERY DURHAM ARMY CADET FORCE SHOULDER FORMATION COMBINATION A fine woven formation combination
ROYAL ARTILLERY E11R BULLION BLAZER BADGE A fine gold wire bullion un- used blazer badge
ROYAL ARTILLERY LARGE BULLION COLLAR BADGE A fine bullion collar badge. 65 mm x 30 mm.
ROYAL ARTILLERY LARGE OFFICERS COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of scarce Officers large type gilt collar badges, both with two loops to reverse. 50 mm in height.
ROYAL ARTILLERY MILITIA OFFICERS FORAGE CAP BADGE A scarce Royal Artillery Militia Officers Cap Badge, of fine quality gilt metal, with silvered M added to the lower scroll, and fixed through to back. Reverse has two blade fixings. Excellent condition Reference K & K Vol 1 item 818
ROYAL ARTILLERY OBSERVER PILOT DRESS WING A fine unissued silver and gold wire bullion wing.
ROYAL ARTILLERY OFFICERS BRONZE An excellent example King's Crown die cast bronze Officer's Service dress cap badge. Movable wheel. Two blades to the reverse. Maker Gaunt London bottom middle of scroll. Ref KK Vol 2 item 808 page 21
ROYAL ARTILLERY OFFICERS BRONZE A bronze cap badge to the Royal Artillery. With 2 blades to the reverse KK 808
ROYAL ARTILLERY OFFICERS E11R FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine Officers side hat/field service cap, with gold piping to the crown, which is red. Also body & flap are red, peek in dark blue. Officers bullion cap badge.Two original buttons to front. Excellent condition with no moth. Not dated as far as I can see. More photos if required.
ROYAL ARTILLERY OFFICERS GILT BERET BADGE A fine Kings Crown Officers Beret badge, with two loops & slider with maker J R Gaunt London to reverse. Smaller type
ROYAL ARTILLERY OFFICERS POUCH BADGE A fine and scarce large vintage die stamped gilding metal example in the shape of a old field gun with front wheel mounted. Three threaded stud fixings to reverse. 85 mm x 40 mm
ROYAL ARTILLERY Or's CAP BADGE A good early die stamped brass example, with slider to the reverse
ROYAL ARTILLERY ORs VICTORIAN HELMET PLATE An excellent uncleaned gilding metal helmet plate with two loops to reverse, one slightly bent [see photos] Reference K & K 1 item 806 page 221
ROYAL ARTILLERY PAIR CLOTH SHOULDER TITLES A fine woven pair of red on dark blue cloth shoulder titles. Some residue to reverse.
ROYAL ARTILLERY PAIR CLOTH SHOULDER TITLES A fine pair of woven cloth shoulder titles, red on blue.
ROYAL ARTILLERY PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE COLLAR BADGE A Single plastic collar badge with two blade fixings to reverse
ROYAL ARTILLERY QUEENS OWN DORSET & WEST SOMERSET YEOMANRY [PAIR] CLOTH SHOULDER TITLES A pair of woven cloth shoulder titles. Red and yellow on blue. Worn by the 250th Medium Regt. 1961-67 only
ROYAL ARTILLERY QUEENS OWN DORSET & WEST SOMERSET YEOMANRY, WESSEX FORMATION SARGENT SLEEVE A fine complete sleeve, service wear. Other sleeve in next lot. Woven cloth shoulder title. Red and yellow on blue. Worn by the 250th Medium Regt. 1961-67, Wessex woven formation sign, Artillery cannon and Sargent stripes.
ROYAL ARTILLERY QUEENS OWN DORSET & WEST SOMERSET YEOMANRY, WESSEX FORMATION SARGENT SLEEVE A fine complete sleeve, service wear. Other hand sleeve in previous lot. This one a little more worn on the edge of the Wessex formation sign, [see photo] Woven cloth shoulder title. Red and yellow on blue. Worn by the 250th Medium Regt. 1961-67, Wessex woven formation sign, Artillery cannon and Sargent stripes.
ROYAL ARTILLERY SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven black on khaki slip over shoulder title, with velcro to reverse.
ROYAL ARTILLERY SILVER HORSE SHOE SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine silver pre WW1 dated 1910 sweetheart brooch, with maker C&S
ROYAL ARTILLERY SOLID SILVER & ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine marked sterling silver example with brooch fixing to reverse. Pin measures 54mm in length.
ROYAL ARTILLERY SWEETHEART WW1 White faced Enamel Sweetheart brooch. Slight scuffing on the white. See photos. Otherwise Gc.
ROYAL ARTILLERY SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine brooched enamel spinning wheel sweet heart. 36 mm wide x 30 mm high
ROYAL ARTILLERY SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine enamel brooch. 30 mm x 35 mm
ROYAL ARTILLERY TERRITORIAL FORCE CAP BADGE A good other ranks post 1908 die stamped brass example. Slider to the reverse. The same as the regulars badge except for a laurel- spray in place of Ubique. Ref KK Vol 1 821
ROYAL ARTILLERY TERRITORIAL FORCE SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine enamel Territorial Force, with laurel leaf, sweetheart brooch. 30 mm x 35 mm
ROYAL ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS GRENADE BUSBY BADGE White metal other ranks fur-busby grenade with long slider fitting to the reverse. Horse hair plume not provided. An old style field-gun within a wreath to the ball of a fused grenade. Reference KK Vol 1 item 826 page 225
ROYAL ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS GRENADE BUSBY BADGE White metal other ranks fur-busby grenade with slider fitting to the reverse and tube to take the horse-hair plume, [not included] with a threaded stud to the top reverse.. An old style field-gun within a wreath to the ball of a fused grenade.
ROYAL ARTILLERY WHITE FACED SWEETHEART WW1 White faced Enamel Sweetheart brooch. Slight scuffing on the white. See photos. Otherwise Good.
ROYAL ARTILLERY WW 2 ECONOMY ISSUE PLASTIC COLLAR BADGES A pair of WW2 plastic collar badges, both with maker A Stanley Walsall and two blade fixings to reverse.
ROYAL ARTILLERY WW2 PAGRI FLASH A fine cloth pagri flash with Artillery brass badge and backing plate to centre. 68 mm x 66 mm
ROYAL ARTILLERY WW2 SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven black on khaki slip-over type shoulder title.
ROYAL ARTILLERY, 49th DIVISION FORMATION COMBINATION [FACING PAIR] A fine scarce facing pair of WW2 formation combination signs. Artillery shoulder title is woven on both and 49th Div printed on both, service stripe.
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE KINGS CROWN CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal Kings Crown example, with two loops to reverse. RAAF cypher
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY ENAMEL SWEETHEART BUTTON HOLE A fine enamel Kings Crown button hole badge, with J R Gaunt London to reverse.
ROYAL BERKSHIRE REGIMENT BOSS BADGE A fine Kings Crown Red cord boss badge.
ROYAL BERKSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS BOSS CAP BADGE A fine Officer's cord boss cap badge. Bronze centre on red backing (for the battle of Brandywine Creek, American War of Independence.)
ROYAL BERKSHIRE REGIMENT OR's CAP BADGE A good vintage die stamped gilded metal example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 667 page 189
ROYAL BERKSHIRE REGIMENT OR's CAP BADGE A good vintage die stamped gilded metal example, with Slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 667
ROYAL BERKSHIRE REGIMENT SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine enamel horse shoe sweetheart brooch 25 mm x 25 mm
ROYAL BERKSHIRE REGIMENT SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine enamel sweetheart brooch. 30 mm x 30 mm
ROYAL BERKSHIRE REGIMENT SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine Silver [marked as "Silver"] 7 enamel sweetheart brooch. Brooch has a little part of the closure missing. Otherwise good. Hence price. 22 mm x 25 mm
ROYAL BERKSHIRE REGIMENT WW1 WHITE FACED ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH A very fine scarce WW1 White faced Enamel Sweetheart with brooch fixing to reverse.
ROYAL BERKSHIRE REGIMENT [Princess Charlotte of Wales] A brass cap badge to the Royal Berkshire Regiment, with a slider to the reverse. Sealed 1896 a line infantry regiment of the British Army, formed in 1881 by the amalgamation of the 49th Regiment of Foot and the 66th Regiment of Foot. Ref KK Vol 2 item 667 page 63
ROYAL BERKSHIRE REGIMENT [Princess Charlotte of Wales] CAP BADGE The Buffs, a brass cap badge to the Royal Berkshire Regiment, with a slider to the reverse. Sealed 1896 a line infantry regiment of the British Army, formed in 1881 by the amalgamation of the 49th Regiment of Foot and the 66th Regiment of Foot. Ref KK Vol 2 item 667 page 63
ROYAL BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HUSSARS [Bucks Hussars] OFFICERS CAP BADGE A excellent mint post 1901 Officers silver plate "P" example. Maker J R Gaunt London and two long loops to the reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1441 page 357.
ROYAL BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HUSSARS [Bucks Hussars] OFFICERS CAP BADGE Royal Bucks Hussars Officer’s silver plated cap badge. A fine die-cast example, with two long loops to reverse. Originally raised in May 1794 and consisted of five troops styled Bucks Armed Yeomanry. Granted title “Royal” 1845. From the Hugh King Collection. K & K Vol 1 item 1441 page 357
ROYAL BUCKINGHAMSHIRE [YEOMANRY] HUSSARS [Bucks Hussars] BADGE A fine cast bronze cap badge / collar badge, [same size as cap badge, but I think its a collar] with two loops to reverse. 42 mm x 32 mm. Cap badge Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1441 page 357.
ROYAL BUCKS YEOMANRY SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce red on dark blue shoulder title. Reference BoBD Vol 2 item 5300 page 1067
ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE WIRELESS AIR GUNNER HALF BREVET TRADE BADGE A fine woven cloth padded half brevet trade badge. Worn unofficially by the RAF.
ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE WW2 CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal example, with two loops to reverse.
ROYAL CANADIAN ARMY CADET CAP BADGE. 1954 pattern Heavy die-stamped brass cap badge with sprung slider to reverse.
ROYAL CANADIAN ARMY SERVICE CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine E11R Officers silvered, gilt and enamel cap badge, with slider to reverse.
ROYAL CANADIAN CORPS OF SIGNALS CAP BADGE Bi - Metal Cap Badge with two original lugs to the rear.
ROYAL CANADIAN DRAGOONS CAP BADGE A good post 1908 die stamped gilding metal other ranks cap badge, with slider to the reverse.
ROYAL CANADIAN ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERS A die stamped bronze cap badge to the Royal Canadian Electrical Mechanical Engineers, with 2 loops to the reverse.
ROYAL CANADIAN INFANTRY CORPS E11R CAP BADGE An excellent gilt & enamel cap badge with slider to reverse. Maker William Scully on slider. Modern example. Originally formed as the Canadian Infantry Corps on 2 September 1942 to encompass all existing infantry regiments, including regiments of foot guards, in the Canadian Army. The corps was granted its "royal" designation in 1947 and was designated Royal Canadian Infantry Corps 30 April 1947, to be redesignated The Royal Canadian Infantry Corps 22 March 1948, and revert to Royal Canadian Infantry Corps 17 February 1964
ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE 1920 -54 CAP BADGE A fine scarce wonderfully uncleaned brass cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Maker plate J R Gaunt Montreal, Made in London. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) was formed in 1920 by the merger of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police (RNWMP, founded in 1873) with the Dominion Police (founded 1868). The former was originally named the North-West Mounted Police (NWMP), and was given the Royal prefix by King Edward VII in 1904. Much of the present day organization's symbolism has been inherited from its days as the NWMP and RNWMP, including the distinctive Red Serge uniform, paramilitary heritage, and mythos as a frontier force. The RCMP/GRC wording is specifically protected under the Trade-marks Act.
ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine scarce staybright / anodised cap badge, with two loops to reverse.
ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE CAP BADGE A fine mint ER11 cap badge, enamel with two loops to reverse.
ROYAL CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT WW2 SHOULDER TITLE Royal Army Chaplains Dept. WWII A rather shabby and frail but scarce woven cloth shoulder title. White on purple.
ROYAL CHESHIRE VICTORIAN BUTTON A silver plated brass button, silver mostly worn off, seen better days. Maker Pitt & Co London to reverse.26 mm dia.
ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS CAP BADGE A good worn between 1920-1946 King's crown die stamped bi-metal cap badge with slider & blow hole to reverse. A name has been scratched on slider, but is not discernible Ref KK Vol 1 888
ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS CAP BADGE A good post 1920 King's crown die stamped bi-metal example, with two lugs to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 888 page 21
ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine E11R Anodised cap badge and two matching buttons. A dark blue cap, peak and flap. A light blue crown with light blue piping. Flap also has light blue piping. No visible moth or maker.
ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine bronze example, with two blades fixings to the reverse. Maker J R Gaunt London to reverse.
ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS PLASTIC WW2 ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good chocolate brown moulded plastic example, with two blades to the reverse. Makers mark A. Stanley & Sons, Walsall.
ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS SHOULDER TITLE A good early brass example circa 1920-29. Two loops to the reverse. Reference Westlake 501 plate 29
ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven black on khaki slip over shoulder title, with velcro to reverse.
ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY CAP BADGE A good chocolate brown moulded plastic example, with two blades to the reverse. Vgc. Makers mark A. Stanley & Sons, Walsall.
ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY CAP BADGE Signals economy issue plastic cap badge, little distorted, [Hence price] with two blade fixings to reverse.
ROYAL CORPS OF TRANSPORT FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine black cap and peak, piped with gold & cream/buff crown. Cap badge and two transport buttons. Excellent condition with no maker mark or moth.
ROYAL CORPS OF TRANSPORT OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine uncleaned silver gilt and enamel cap badge with two long loops to reverse.
ROYAL CORPS OF TRANSPORT OFFICERS CAP BADGE A mint Officers Silver Gilt and enamel cap badge, with two long loops to reverse.
ROYAL CORPS OF TRANSPORT OFFICERS COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of mint Officers Silvered / Gilt & enamel Collar badges, both with two loops to reverse. Two part construction.
ROYAL CORPS OF TRANSPORT OFFICERS E11R FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine Officers side hat/field service cap, with gold piping to the crown, which is white. Body ,flap and peek in black. All are piped in gold. Officers bullion cap badge. Two original buttons to front. Excellent condition with no moth. Not dated as far as I can see, but has a maker Savile Row label inside. More photos if required.
ROYAL DECCAN HORSE FIELD SERVICE CAP BADGE & [PAIR] SHOULDER TITLES A fine scarce Kings Crown woven small field service badge 30 mm x 38mm. And two brass shoulder titles. During WW1 ,The charge of the Royal Deccan Horse at High Wood on July 14th 1916, two weeks into the battle of the Somme, is one of the legendary exploits of the Great War - celebrated for the courage of those who galloped up through the cornfields, and for the sheer anachronism of attempting a cavalry charge on the western front. The charge was the first made since trench warfare began, and it was the last. The regiment lost 50 casualties (nine dead); and 72 horses. The Deccan Horse's war service, which included deployment in Palestine in 1918 and taking part in the capture of Damascus from the Turks.
ROYAL DEFENCE CORPS CAP BADGE A fine scarce WW1 gilding metal cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1063 page 97. The Royal Defence Corps was formed in 1917 (during WW1, the First World War) and the first cap badge had the GRV and Kings Crown and title below. This particular badge is a subsequent issue, a brass disc with the GRV and Kings Crown at the centre with the title around. The Royal Defence Corps was raised when more men needed to be released from agriculture to serve at the front. The government created the Women’s Land Army, which released men for the front line but it also allowed older men or young boys to join the Defence Corps and undertake home defence duties, guarding ports, railway yards or main roads, further releasing men for the front line.
ROYAL DEFENCE CORPS CAP BADGE A fine scarce WW1 gilding metal cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1063 page 97. The Royal Defence Corps was formed in 1917 (during WW1, the First World War) and the first cap badge had the GRV and Kings Crown and title below. This particular badge is a subsequent issue, a brass disc with the GRV and Kings Crown at the centre with the title around. The Royal Defence Corps was raised when more men needed to be released from agriculture to serve at the front. The government created the Women’s Land Army, which released men for the front line but it also allowed older men or young boys to join the Defence Corps and undertake home defence duties, guarding ports, railway yards or main roads, further releasing men for the front line.
ROYAL DEVON YEOMANRY [RFA] CAP BADGE A fine scarce unvoided Royal Devon Yeomanry Royal Field Artillery cap badge, post 1924 die stamped gilding metal example, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1454 page 359
ROYAL DEVON YEOMANRY [RFA] CAP BADGE A fine scarce unvoided Royal Devon Yeomanry Royal Field Artillery cap badge, post 1924 die stamped gilding metal example, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1454 page 359
ROYAL DEVONSHIRE YEOMANRY ARTILLERY OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine post 1924 Officers bronze cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse.
ROYAL DEVONSHIRE YEOMANRY OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine Officers cap badge with two blade fixings to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1453 page 359
ROYAL DRAGOON GUARDS [INNISKILLING] CAP BADGE White metal & Enamel cap badge with slider to reverse, and maker London Badge & Button Co Ltd to reverse. In 1992 the 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards and the 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards were amalgamated into a single regiment. This makes the regiment the successor to four cavalry regiments - the 4th, 5th and 7th Dragoon Guards and the 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons. Each of these four regiments now equates to a squadron in The Royal Dragoon Guards.
ROYAL DRAGOON GUARDS [INNISKILLING] CAP BADGE White metal & Enamel cap badge with slider to reverse, and maker London Badge & Button Co Ltd to reverse. In 1992 the 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards and the 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards were amalgamated into a single regiment. This makes the regiment the successor to four cavalry regiments - the 4th, 5th and 7th Dragoon Guards and the 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons. Each of these four regiments now equates to a squadron in The Royal Dragoon Guards.
ROYAL DRAGOONS OFFICERS [FACING PAIR] COLLAR BADGES A fine facing pair of silver & gilt collar badges to the Royal Dragoons, Two piece construction with two loops to reverse of each. Reference Churchill & Westlake Ref No 12
ROYAL DUBLIN FUSILIERS FUR CAP GRENADE A fine scarce large gilding metal fur cap grenade to the Royal Dublin Fusiliers, with two loops to the reverse. Reference K & K 1 item 972 page 251
ROYAL DUBLIN FUSILIERS SHOULDER TITLE Royal Dublin Fusiliers A Scarce brass shoulder title with two loops to reverse. Worn 1897 in India. Ref Westlake 1431
ROYAL DUBLIN FUSILIERS SHOULDER TITLE Dublin Fusiliers A scarce brass shoulder title with two loops to reverse. Worn on the KD Jacket circa 1910. Ref Westlake 1432
ROYAL EAST KENT "BUFFS" RIFLE SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine Rifle brooch. Good condition
ROYAL EAST KENT REGIMENT [Buffs] OR's CAP BADGE A good vintage die stamped brass example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol1 item 591 page 183
ROYAL EAST KENT REGIMENT [Buffs] OR's CAP BADGE & FACING COLLAR SET A good early vintage die stamped brass cap badge & facing pair of collar badges, all with two loops to the reverse of each. Reference K&K Vol1 item 591 page 183
ROYAL EAST KENT REGIMENT [Buffs] PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE An excellent scarce moulded light bronze plastic example, with two blades to reverse. Makers stamp A. Stanley & Sons ,Walsall.
ROYAL EAST KENT TERRITORIAL YEOMANRY SHOULDER TITLE An all brass shoulder title with three lugs to reverse and backing plate.
ROYAL EAST KENT YEOMANRY [Duke of Connaughts Own Mounted Rifles] OR's CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped bronzed-brass example, with two lugs to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1438 page 123
ROYAL EAST KENT [BUFFS] OFFICER COLLAR BADGE A fine bronze Officers collar badge, with two loops to reverse.
ROYAL ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERS "7" DURHAM ARMY CADET FORCE SHOULDER FORMATION COMBINATION A fine woven shoulder formation combination, with red "7"
ROYAL ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERS CAP BADGE Post 1953 Bi- metal cap badge with slider to reverse .Reference KK Vol 2 item 2129 page 93
ROYAL ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERS FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine E11R REME field service cap, a red cap with dark blue flap, peak and crown. Flap and crown have yellow piping. Anodised cap badge and two matching buttons. One very very tiny pin mark near cap badge. other than that no visible moth and no maker.
ROYAL ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERS OFFICER CAP BADGE An fine scarce Kings Crown Gilt Officers cap badge, with two loops and maker mark Ludlow London to reverse. Gilt has been rubbed a bit, otherwise good. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2271 page 119
ROYAL ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERS OFFICER FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine Officers field service cap. red body, dark blue crown, flap and peak with yellow piping to crown & flap. Maker label inside, and a Silver, Gilt Officers cap badge, with two long loops and maker Firmin to reverse. Cap badge Reference K & K Vol 1 item 2129 page 93. Two regimental buttons to front.
ROYAL ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERS OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine Officer bronze cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse.
ROYAL ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine E11R R.E.M.E Officers Silver / Gilt two part construction badge, with Maker Gaunt London & two long loops fixings to reverse.Some light service wear. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2129 page 93
ROYAL ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine Kings crown silver Gilt two part construction cap badge, with two long loops & maker J R Gaunt London to reverse. The horse and globe upon a bolt of lightening with a crowned scroll above bearing the letters,"R.E.M.E.".
ROYAL ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A mint E11R Officers Silver Gilt example, two part construction cap badge with two long loops and maker F&S [Firmin & Sons] to reverse. The horse and globe upon a bolt of lightening with a crowned scroll above bearing the letters,"R.A.E.M.E.".
ROYAL ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A mint two part construction Silver, Gilt Officers cap badge, with two long loops and maker Firmin to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 2129 page 93
ROYAL ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine very scarce serif font woven cloth shoulder title, red on blue. REME.
ROYAL ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine very scarce serif font woven cloth shoulder title, red on blue. REME.
ROYAL ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine very scarce serif font woven cloth shoulder title, red on blue. REME.
ROYAL ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERS WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good plastic example, with two blades to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2271 page 119
ROYAL ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERS WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good plastic example, with two blades to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2271 page 119
ROYAL ELETRICAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERS ANODISED CAP BADGE An anodised / staybright example E11R with slider and maker Firmin London to reverse.
ROYAL ELETRICAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A mint E11R Officers Silver Gilt example, two part construction cap badge with two long loops and maker F&S [Firmin & Sons] to reverse. The horse and globe upon a bolt of lightening with a crowned scroll above bearing the letters,"R.A.E.M.E.".
ROYAL ELETRICAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine Kings crown silver Gilt two part construction cap badge, with two long loops & maker J R Gaunt London to reverse. The horse and globe upon a bolt of lightening with a crowned scroll above bearing the letters,"R.E.M.E.".
ROYAL ENGINEERS A all brass George the 6th example with its original slider to the reverse of an other ranks cap badge which dates from 1936-1952. Vgc Ref KK Vol 2 1940
ROYAL ENGINEERS Excellent examlpe WW1 White faced Enamel Sweetheart Brooch
ROYAL ENGINEERS 113 ASSAULT ENGINEERS REGIMENT FORMATION SIGN Embroidered example of the yellow wheat sheaf and "Cheshire" on a blue circle, worn by 113 Assault Engineer Regiment Royal Engineers.
ROYAL ENGINEERS 26 ARMOURED ENGINEERS REGIMENT CLOTH SHOULDER TITLE After the war in 1948, 42 Assault Regiment was re-designated 32 Assault Engineer Regiment. The Regiment was disbanded in 1957, except for 26 Armoured Engineer Squadron, which moved to Haig Lines, Hohne, Germany. The need for more armoured CF assault engineers in BAOR was recognised, and in March 1965, 2 Field Squadron re-roled as an armoured engineer squadron with two troops from 26 Squadron also being absorbed.
ROYAL ENGINEERS 32 ARMOURED ENGINEERS REGIMENT CLOTH SHOULDER TITLE A fine blue On Red woven thin material cloth shoulder title. 120 mm x 36 mm. After the war in 1948, 42 Assault Regiment was re-designated 32 Assault Engineer Regiment. The Regiment was disbanded in 1957, except for 26 Armoured Engineer Squadron, which moved to Haig Lines, Hohne, Germany. The need for more armoured CF assault engineers in BAOR was recognised, and in March 1965, 2 Field Squadron re-roled as an armoured engineer squadron with two troops from 26 Squadron also being absorbed.
ROYAL ENGINEERS ANODISED / STAYBRIGHT CAP BADGE A fine two part E11R Royal Engineers anodised cap badge with riveted slider with maker J R Gaunt to reverse on slider and badge.
ROYAL ENGINEERS ANODISED / STAYBRIGHT CAP BADGE A fine anodised / staybright cap badge with rare maker R A Hughes on slider to reverse.
ROYAL ENGINEERS BOMB DISPOSAL UNIT CLOTH FORMATION SIGN A fine unused WW2 woven cloth example, with yellow Bomb on red backing. Reference Edwards Langley P80 fig 86A Royal Engineer bomb disposal personnel were very important especially at home, as they began to encounter munitions fitted with anti-handling devices e.g. the Luftwaffe's ZUS40 anti-removal bomb fuze of 1940. Bomb fuzes incorporating anti-handling devices were specifically designed to kill bomb disposal personnel. Scientists and technical staff responded by devising methods and equipment to render them safe.
ROYAL ENGINEERS CAP BADGE All brass King George V1 cap badge with two lugs to reverse.
ROYAL ENGINEERS CAP BADGE George 5th A Indian made cast example ,brass with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 853 page 21
ROYAL ENGINEERS CAP BADGE A fine George 5th brass cap badge, with slider to reverse.
ROYAL ENGINEERS DURHAM ARMY CADET FORCE "6" SHOULDER FORMATION COMBINATION A fine woven shoulder formation combination.
ROYAL ENGINEERS E11R CAP BADGE A fine post 1953 bi metal cap badge, two part with slider to reverse. Cypher of Queen Elizabeth 2 and with a St Edward`s crown KK Vol 2 1942.
ROYAL ENGINEERS ECONOMY ISSUE FORAGE CAP BADGE A scarce die stamped solid brass economy issue cap badge with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 853 page 231
ROYAL ENGINEERS EDV11 ORs CAP BADGE A fine scarce King Edward VII die stamped brass example. Slider slightly cropped to reverse.
ROYAL ENGINEERS ENAMEL SWEETHEART Post 1953 Gilt & enamel button hole sweetheart. Maker J R Gaunt London
ROYAL ENGINEERS FORAGE CAP BADGE An excellent Victorian brass cap badge to the Royal Engineers.With 2 loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol item 850 page 231
ROYAL ENGINEERS FORAGE CAP BADGE A scarce die stamped George 5th solid brass economy issue cap badge with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 853 page 231
ROYAL ENGINEERS GEORGE 5TH OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine bronze example, with two blades fixings to the reverse.
ROYAL ENGINEERS GEORGE 6th CAP BADGE A fine pre 1953 bi metal cap badge with two loops to reverse. Reference K K Vol 2 item 1941 page 21
ROYAL ENGINEERS OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE An excellent bronze George 5th cap badge with a very defined domed badge, very unusual with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 853 page 231
ROYAL ENGINEERS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine E11R Officers two part construction, silver gilt and enamel cap badge. Gilts been slightly worn. Quite unusual to see an enamel one.
ROYAL ENGINEERS PARACHUTE REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce woven 1st Parachute Squadron 1942 to 1944 shoulder title. 1st Air troop Royal Engineers were established in late 1941/42 to support the Infantry element of the 1st Parachute Brigade. In early 1942 they were expanded to four troops A,B,C [each composed of a Captain, three subalterns and 36 other ranks]. The brigade first saw action in Operation Biting – a raid on a German radar site at Bruneval on the French coast. They were then deployed in the Torch landings in Algeria, and the following Tunisia Campaign, where it fought as an independent unit. In North Africa each of the brigade's three parachute battalions took part in separate parachute assaults. The brigade then fought in the front line as normal infantry until the end of the campaign, during which they earned the nickname the "Red Devils". Following the Axis surrender in North Africa, when 1st Airborne Division arrived in Tunisia the brigade once more came under its command. The brigade's next mission was Operation Fustian, part of the Allied invasion of Sicily. This was also the British Army's first brigade-sized combat parachute jump. Because of casualties sustained in Sicily, the brigade was held in reserve for the division's next action, Operation Slapstick, an amphibious landing at Taranto in Italy. At the end of 1943, the brigade returned to England, in preparation for the invasion of North-West Europe. Not required during the Normandy landings, the brigade was next in action at the Battle of Arnhem, part of Operation Market Garden. Landing on the first day of the battle, the brigade objective was to seize the crossings over the River Rhine and hold them for forty-eight hours until relieved by the advancing XXX Corps, coming 60 miles (97 km) from the south. In the face of strong resistance elements, the brigade managed to secure the north end of the Arnhem road bridge. After holding out for four days, with their casualties growing and supplies exhausted they were forced to surrender. By this time the remainder of the brigade trying to fight through to the bridge had been almost destroyed and was no longer a viable fighting force.
ROYAL ENGINEERS PARACHUTE SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce woven 1st Parachute Squadron 1942 to 1944 shoulder title. 1st Air troop Royal Engineers were established in late 1941/42 to support the Infantry element of the 1st Parachute Brigade. In early 1942 they were expanded to four troops A,B,C [each composed of a Captain, three subalterns and 36 other ranks]. The brigade first saw action in Operation Biting – a raid on a German radar site at Bruneval on the French coast. They were then deployed in the Torch landings in Algeria, and the following Tunisia Campaign, where it fought as an independent unit. In North Africa each of the brigade's three parachute battalions took part in separate parachute assaults. The brigade then fought in the front line as normal infantry until the end of the campaign, during which they earned the nickname the "Red Devils". Following the Axis surrender in North Africa, when 1st Airborne Division arrived in Tunisia the brigade once more came under its command. The brigade's next mission was Operation Fustian, part of the Allied invasion of Sicily. This was also the British Army's first brigade-sized combat parachute jump. Because of casualties sustained in Sicily, the brigade was held in reserve for the division's next action, Operation Slapstick, an amphibious landing at Taranto in Italy. At the end of 1943, the brigade returned to England, in preparation for the invasion of North-West Europe. Not required during the Normandy landings, the brigade was next in action at the Battle of Arnhem, part of Operation Market Garden. Landing on the first day of the battle, the brigade objective was to seize the crossings over the River Rhine and hold them for forty-eight hours until relieved by the advancing XXX Corps, coming 60 miles (97 km) from the south. In the face of strong resistance elements, the brigade managed to secure the north end of the Arnhem road bridge. After holding out for four days, with their casualties growing and supplies exhausted they were forced to surrender. By this time the remainder of the brigade trying to fight through to the bridge had been almost destroyed and was no longer a viable fighting force.
ROYAL ENGINEERS RESERVE TRANSPORTATION UNIT FORMATION SIGN A fine printed formation sign with glue residue to reverse. Reference Mills book two page 1109 item 5566
ROYAL ENGINEERS SHOULDER TITLE A moth holed [hence price] woven black on khaki slip over shoulder title.
ROYAL ENGINEERS SILVER, ENAMEL & MARQUISETTE SWEETHEART BROOCH An excellent example. Silver, enamel & marquisette sweetheart with brooch fixing to reverse. Size 36 mm x 30 mm. VGC.
ROYAL ENGINEERS SILVER, ENAMEL & MARQUISETTE SWEETHEART BROOCH An excellent example. Silver, enamel & marquisette sweetheart with brooch fixing to reverse. Size 28 mm x 26 mm. VGC. S C P silver maker,England
ROYAL ENGINEERS SWEETHEART BROOCH Post 1953 Enamel Sweetheart on imitation mother of pearl disc, with brooch fixing to reverse.
ROYAL ENGINEERS SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine sterling silver stamped enamel sweetheart brooch. Very sorry but photo shows flash on right hand side. Enamel is all good and badge is in good order.
ROYAL ENGINEERS TRAINING BRIGADE CLOTH FORMATION SIGN A good red felt shield with two embroidered vertical blue bars.
ROYAL ENGINEERS VICTORIAN BUTTON A fine Victorian brass button.
ROYAL ENGINEERS VICTORIAN OFFICERS GILT HELMET PLATE An excellent Mint Gilt example three long loops to reverse. Reference K & K 1 item 849 page 231 but with Victorian Crown.
ROYAL ENGINEERS WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good plastic example, with two blades to the reverse. Vgc. Makers mark A. Stanley & Sons, Walsall.
ROYAL ENGINEERS WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good plastic example, George V1 with two blades to the reverse. Vgc. Makers mark A. Stanley & Sons, Walsall.
ROYAL ENGINEERS WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A fine George 6th plastic economy issue cap badge with two blade fixings to reverse.
ROYAL ENGINEERS [113 ASSAULT ENGINEERS REGIMENT] FORMATION SIGN Embroidered example of the yellow wheat sheaf and "Cheshire" on a blue circle,worn by 113 Assault Engineer Regiment Royal Engineers.
ROYAL FIRST DEVONSHIRE YEOMANRY OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine Officers cap badge with two blade fixings to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1453 page 359
ROYAL FIRST DEVONSHIRE YEOMANRY [HUSSARS] CAP BADGE A fine white metal example [looks gilding metal, but been uncleaned for years, see back] two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1453 page 359.
ROYAL FIRST DEVONSHIRE YEOMANRY [HUSSARS] CAP BADGE A fine white metal example [looks gilding metal, but been uncleaned for years, see back] two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1453 page 359.
ROYAL FLYING CORPS WW1 RFC good detail with two copper lugs to the reverse. The Royal Flying Corps (RFC) was the air arm of the British Army before and during the First World War, until it merged with the Royal Naval Air Service on 1 April 1918 to form the Royal Air Force. During the early part of the war, the RFC supported the British Army, by artillery co-operation and photographic reconnaissance. This work gradually led RFC pilots into aerial battles with German pilots and later in the war included the strafing of enemy infantry and emplacements, the bombing of German military airfields and later the strategic bombing of German industrial and transportation facilities. Ref KK Vol 1 item 977 page 253
ROYAL FLYING CORPS ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine brass & enamel sweetheart with brooch fixing to reverse. Size 37 mm x 30 mm
ROYAL FLYING CORPS FLECHETTE STEEL ARROW. Flechette steel arrow, regarded as Britain’s first bomb. A flechette is a pointed steel projectile, with a vaned tail for stable flight. The name comes from French fléchette, "little arrow" or "dart". The six-inch darts were dropped in batches of 500 from biplanes flying over enemy trenches to devastating effect. They were capable of inflicting horrendous wounds - but upstanding British pilots viewed their use as underhand and eventually refused to use them.
ROYAL FLYING CORPS MOTHER OF PEARL & ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine Royal Flying Corps mother of pearl and enamel sweetheart, with brooch fixing to reverse.
ROYAL FLYING CORPS OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE Officers Bronze Cap badge with two blades to reverse and maker J R Gaunt London. Kings Crown with the RFC cypher to the centre of a crowned wreath of laurel. Vgc Ref KK Vol 1 item 977 page 253
ROYAL FLYING CORPS OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE Officers Bronze Cap badge with two blades to reverse and maker J R Gaunt London. Kings Crown with the RFC cypher to the centre of a crowned wreath of laurel. Vgc Ref KK Vol 1 item 977 page 253
ROYAL FLYING CORPS OFFICERS BRONZE COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of Officers Bronze collar badges with brooch fixings to reverse, not original but done very well.
ROYAL FLYING CORPS WW1 CAP BADGE The Royal Flying Corps (RFC) was the air arm of the British Army before and during the First World War, until it merged with the Royal Naval Air Service on 1 April 1918 to form the Royal Air Force. During the early part of the war, the RFC supported the British Army, by artillery co-operation and photographic reconnaissance. This work gradually led RFC pilots into aerial battles with German pilots and later in the war included the strafing of enemy infantry and emplacements, the bombing of German military airfields and later the strategic bombing of German industrial and transportation facilities. A good scarce die stamped brass example, some Verdigris. Two loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 977 page 253
ROYAL FLYING CORPS WW1 CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped brass example, with two loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 977 page 253
ROYAL FLYING CORPS WW1 OR's CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped brass example, with slider to the reverse.
ROYAL FLYING CORPS WW1 OR's CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped brass example, with two loops to the reverse.
ROYAL FLYING CORPS [PAIR] CLOTH SHOULDER TITLES A fine scarce pair of woven shoulder titles. The Royal Flying Corps (RFC) was the air arm of the British Army before and during the First World War, until it merged with the Royal Naval Air Service on 1 April 1918 to form the Royal Air Force. During the early part of the war, the RFC supported the British Army, by artillery co-operation and photographic reconnaissance. This work gradually led RFC pilots into aerial battles with German pilots and later in the war included the strafing of enemy infantry and emplacements, the bombing of German military airfields and later the strategic bombing of German industrial and transportation facilities.
ROYAL FUSILIERS (City of London) REGIMENT CAP BADGE A good die stamped brass metal example. Slider to the reverse.
ROYAL FUSILIERS (City of London) REGIMENT WW2 OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) was an infantry regiment of the British Army until 1968 when it was amalgamated with the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, the Royal Warwickshire Fusiliers and the Lancashire Fusiliers to form the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. Ref KK Vol 2 item 597 page 53
ROYAL FUSILIERS (City of London) REGIMENT WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good scarce plastic example .One of two blades to the reverse. Makers mark A. Stanley & Sons ,Walsall.
ROYAL FUSILIERS OFFICERS BULLION FORAGE CAP BADGE A fine bullion (City of London Regiment) Victorian post 1881. 60 mm in height good condition for age. The 2nd battalion was deployed to Upper Canada in October 1866 and helped suppress the Fenian raids and then deployed to India and saw action at the Battle of Kandahar in September 1880 during the Second Anglo-Afghan War. The regiment was not fundamentally affected by the Cardwell Reforms of the 1870s, which gave it a depot at Hounslow Barracks from 1873, or by the Childers reforms of 1881 – as it already possessed two battalions, there was no need for it to amalgamate with another regiment. Under the reforms, the regiment became The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) on 1 July 1881 and soon afterwards was assigned its own 1st and 2nd Volunteer Battalions (formerly 10th and 23rd Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps respectively). The regiment's 2nd regular battalion took part in the Second Boer War from 1899 to 1902. A 4th regular battalion was formed in February 1900, and received colours from the Prince of Wales (Colonel-in-Chief of the regiment) in July 1902. In 1908, the Volunteers and Militia were reorganised nationally, with the former becoming the Territorial Force and the latter the Special Reserve - both the Royal Fusiliers' volunteer battalions were assigned to the new London Regiment, leaving the Fusiliers with three Reserve battalions but no Territorial battalions.
ROYAL FUSILIERS SOLID SILVER 1916 SWEETHEART BROOCH Hallmark, Anchor, Passant Lion date letter r silver for 1916 Birmingham. With brooch fixing to reverse. 32 mm x 24 mm.
ROYAL FUSILIERS SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine mother of pearl, enamel sweetheart brooch.
ROYAL FUSILIERS WW1 WHITE FACED ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine scarce WW1 White faced Enamel Sweetheart with brooch fixing to reverse. Rose a little rubbed, but otherwise good for age.
ROYAL FUSILIERS WW1 WHITE FACED ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine scarce WW1 White faced Enamel Sweetheart with brooch fixing to reverse.
ROYAL FUSILIERS WW2 SLIP ON SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven slip on shoulder title, with velcro to reverse.
ROYAL FUSILIERS [City of London Regiment] A good die stamped brass metal cap badge with slider to the reverse. With a scare makers name F N Birmingham, F Narborough of Birmingham. The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) was an infantry regiment of the British Army until 1968 when it was amalgamated with the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, the Royal Warwickshire Fusiliers and the Lancashire Fusiliers to form the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. Ref KK Vol 2 item 597 page 53
ROYAL FUSILIERS [City of London Regiment] Different arrangement of the flames & the smaller size brass cap badge with 2 loops to reverse. Ref KK Vol1 item 596 page 183
ROYAL FUSILIERS [City of London Regiment] OFFICERS FIELD SERVICE CAP / COLLAR BADGE A fine die cast gilt example worn in field service cap and as a collar badge,with two loops to reverse. Flaming grenade, the ball mounted with crowned Garter ; silvered White Rose to centre; beneath the Garter, an applied silver White Horse of Hanover.
ROYAL FUSILIERS [City of London Regiment] VICTORIAN BUTTON A fine Victorian brass button, with make Jennens & Co London to reverse.
ROYAL FUSILIERS [City of London Regiment] VICTORIAN OFFICER WAIST BELT CLASP Royal Fusiliers (City of London) Regiment Victorian Officer's waist belt clasp circa 1881-1901. With matching Numbers, to reverse. A fine silver and gilt example with matching benchmarks to both halves. Silver circlet inscribed 'The Royal Fusiliers'; seeded gilt centre mounted with crowned rose. Universal pattern rococo ends
ROYAL FUSILIERS [City of London Regt] Officer's OSD CAP BADGE An excellent scarce heavy die cast bronze example circa 1903-53, with two blades to the reverse.
ROYAL FUSILIERS [City of London Regt] OR's CAP BADGE A good die stamped brass metal example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 iten 597 page 53
ROYAL FUSILIERS [City of London] REGIMENT EIIR OR's CAP BADGE A good die stamped gilded metal example worn 1953-58, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1973 page 53
ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY SHOULDER TITLES A WW1 pair of brass shoulder titles, both with two hex fixings. Reference Westlake Plate 40 item 649.
ROYAL GLOUCESTERSHIRE HUSSARS IMPERIAL YEOMANRY OR's CAP BADGE A good die stamped gilding metal example, with two loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1338 page 343
ROYAL GLOUCESTERSHIRE HUSSARS YEOMANRY OR's CAP BADGE A good die stamped brass example. Two loops to the reverse.
ROYAL GLOUCESTERSHIRE HUSSARS YEOMANRY OR's CAP BADGE A gilding metal cap badge with two loops to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1447 page 359. The Royal Gloucestershire Hussars (RGH) was a yeomanry regiment of the British Army. Raised in 1795 following William Pitt's 1794 order to raise volunteer bodies of men to defend Great Britain, through various re-organisations, the Royal Gloucestershire Hussars remain today on the establishment of the Territorial Army as C (RGH) Sqn Royal Wessex Yeomanry.
ROYAL GLOUCESTERSHIRE IMPERIAL YEOMANRY HUSSARS CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal cap badge, with two long loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1338 page 343.
ROYAL GLOUCESTERSHIRE [YEOMANRY] HUSSARS CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1447 page 359. The Royal Gloucestershire Hussars (RGH) was a yeomanry regiment of the British Army. Raised in 1795 following William Pitt's 1794 order to raise volunteer bodies of men to defend Great Britain, through various re-organisations, the Royal Gloucestershire Hussars remain today on the establishment of the Territorial Army as C (RGH) Sqn Royal Wessex Yeomanry.
ROYAL GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BERKSHIRE & WILTSHIRE REGIMENT BERET, BACK BADGE, COLLARS & SHOULDER TITLES. Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire & Wiltshire Regiment beret, back and two collar badges with two shoulder titles, Full set. A good post 1994 die cast silvered and gilt beret badge. Slider to the reverse. Makers London Badge & Button Co Ltd. A good post 1994 back badge with two blades to reverse and LB &B. Two fine collar badges a pair and facing, with one loop & backing plates. And finally two shoulder titles RGBW with two loops & backing plates to the reverse of each. All in Excellent condition.
ROYAL GREEN JACKETS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine frosted silver Officers cap badge with two loop fixings to reverse.
ROYAL GREEN JACKETS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine frosted silver Officers cap badge with two loop fixings to reverse.
ROYAL GREEN JACKETS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine frosted silver Officers cap badge with two loop fixings to reverse.
ROYAL GREEN JACKETS OFFICERS FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine E11R dark green field service cap, with boss badge and original buttons to front. No maker or moth.
ROYAL GREEN JACKETS OFFICERS SILVER HALLMARKED CAP BADGE A fine E11R Officers Silver hallmarked London 1986. With two long loops and maker to reverse of crown.
ROYAL GUERNSEY LIGHT INFANTRY CAP BADGE A fine brass [very dark uncleaned for years] cap badge with slide to reverse. Reference Gaylor plate 22. Active from 1916-1919. Royal Guernsey Light Infantry was a regiment in the British Army that was formed from the Royal Guernsey Militia in 1916 to serve in World War I. They fought as part of the British 29th Division. Of the 2,280 men, most of whom came from Guernsey, who fought on the western front with the RGLI, 327 died and 667 were wounded. Many Guernsey men had already volunteered for regiments in the British Army before the RGLI was formed. The RGLI was created because there was no Guernsey-named regiment to underline the island's devotion to the Crown.
ROYAL GUERNSEY LIGHT INFANTRY CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal cap badge, with slider to reverse.
ROYAL GUERNSEY LIGHT INFANTRY CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal cap badge, with slider to reverse.
ROYAL GUERNSEY LIGHT INFANTRY SHOULDER TITLE A fine two part brass handed shoulder title, all with loops to reverse. Other hand to item 52565
ROYAL GUERNSEY LIGHT INFANTRY SHOULDER TITLE A fine two part brass handed shoulder title, all with loops to reverse. Other hand to item 52564
ROYAL GUERNSEY LIGHT INFANTRY SHOULDER TITLE A fine two part brass handed shoulder title, all with loops to reverse. Other hand to item 52565
ROYAL GUERNSEY LIGHT INFANTRY SHOULDER TITLE A fine two part brass handed shoulder title, all with loops to reverse.
ROYAL GUERNSEY LIGHT INFANTRY SHOULDER TITLE A fine two part brass handed shoulder title, all with loops to reverse.
ROYAL GUERNSEY LIGHT INFANTRY VICTORIAN HELMET PLATE A fine brass Victorian other ranks two piece helmet plate.
ROYAL GUERNSEY LIGHT INFANTRY VICTORIAN HELMET PLATE A fine brass Victorian other ranks two piece helmet plate.
ROYAL GUERNSEY MILITIA SHOULDER TITLE A very scarce brass shoulder title with two loops to reverse. Worn after 1925. Reference Westlake Plate 118 item 1820 The Royal Guernsey Militia has a history dating back 800 years. Always loyal to the British Crown, the men were unpaid volunteers whose wish was to defend the Island of Guernsey from foreign invaders. From 1920 Royal Guernsey Militia and Royal Alderney Artillery Militia British army numbers were in the block 7539001 - 7560000 (Use of the numbers were discontinued in 1929) Reinstated after World War I in 1922, the militia was scaled back in 1929, following a reduction in funding, to a small volunteer force. The militia was demilitarised in 1940, with all equipment being shipped to England just before the invasion of Guernsey by German forces. One former member of the militia, Lt. Hubert Nicholle who had travelled to England in 1939 to join the Hampshire Regiment agreed to travel back to Guernsey by submarine H-43 where on 7 July 1940 he undertook a successful reconnaissance of German defences in the Island being picked up on 10 July. Undertaking a second landing with fellow Guernseyman Lt. James Symes on 3 September 1940, in civilian clothing, the pickup arrangements failed and the two were forced to surrender, after having obtained help from Ambrose Sherwill to get Guernsey Militia uniforms, being treated as POW's rather than shot as spies. Nicholle was awarded the MC
ROYAL GUERNSEY MILITIA SHOULDER TITLE A very scarce brass shoulder title with two loops to reverse. Worn after 1925. Reference Westlake Plate 118 item 1820 The Royal Guernsey Militia has a history dating back 800 years. Always loyal to the British Crown, the men were unpaid volunteers whose wish was to defend the Island of Guernsey from foreign invaders. From 1920 Royal Guernsey Militia and Royal Alderney Artillery Militia British army numbers were in the block 7539001 - 7560000 (Use of the numbers were discontinued in 1929) Reinstated after World War I in 1922, the militia was scaled back in 1929, following a reduction in funding, to a small volunteer force. The militia was demilitarised in 1940, with all equipment being shipped to England just before the invasion of Guernsey by German forces. One former member of the militia, Lt. Hubert Nicholle who had travelled to England in 1939 to join the Hampshire Regiment agreed to travel back to Guernsey by submarine H-43 where on 7 July 1940 he undertook a successful reconnaissance of German defences in the Island being picked up on 10 July. Undertaking a second landing with fellow Guernseyman Lt. James Symes on 3 September 1940, in civilian clothing, the pickup arrangements failed and the two were forced to surrender, after having obtained help from Ambrose Sherwill to get Guernsey Militia uniforms, being treated as POW's rather than shot as spies. Nicholle was awarded the MC
ROYAL GUERNSEY MILITIA SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce shoulder title, with two hex fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 118 item 1819 & page 165.
ROYAL GURKHA RIFLES ANOSDISED BERET BADGE A fine silver anodised / staybright beret badge with two loops to reverse.
ROYAL HAMPSHIRE PAGRI FLASH Royal Hampshire Regiment Pagri Flash, printed square cloth divided with regimental colours. 65 mm square
ROYAL HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT Two gilt and enamel collar badges to the Royal Hampshire Regiment with two original loops to each. Not a matching pair. Reference Churchill Ref 1007.
ROYAL HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT An anodised / staybright cap badge to the Royal Hampshire Regiment. With a slider to the reverse & makers mark JR Gaunt Birmingham. Ref KK Vol 2 item item 1998 page 61
ROYAL HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE King's pattern crown in Bi- metal with a slider fixing to the reverse. In very good condition with sharp detail. Worn from 1946 - 1953 only as they became "Royal" in 1946. Ref KK Vol 2 item 1997 page 61.
ROYAL HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A good post 1946 die stamped bi-metal example, with two loops to the reverse.
ROYAL HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine bi metal cap badge, with slider and blow holes to reverse. Reference K & K 2 item 1997 page 61.
ROYAL HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine scarce E11R example post 1953 with two blades to reverse.
ROYAL HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine Officers bronze cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse. Granted Royal in 1946. Badge worn 1949-52 only due to surplus Hampshire examples
ROYAL HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine excellent E11R Royal Hampshire Regiment Officers Silver/Gilt & Enamel cap badge, with long loops to reverse. No visible hallmark and of three piece construction.
ROYAL HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven black on khaki slip over shoulder title.
ROYAL HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLES A pair of post 1946 brass shoulder titles, with two hex loops to reverse of each.
ROYAL HONG KONG DEFENCE FORCE CAP BADGE A fine post 1953 white metal cap badge, with two loops to reverse
ROYAL HORSE ARTILLERY E11R BERET BADGE A fine post 1953 white metal beret badge, with two loop fixings to reverse.
ROYAL HORSE ARTILLERY KINGS CROWN GV1 CAP BADGE Royal Horse Artillery K/C GVI. A fine WW2 white metal cap badge with slide to reverse. Maker's name Firmin of London
ROYAL HORSE ARTILLERY STAYBRIGHT CAP BADGE A good post 1953 anodised aluminium example .Slider to the reverse. With maker, but cant make it out.
ROYAL HORSE GUARDS E11R BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine bronze cap badge, with two long loops to reverse.
ROYAL HORSE GUARDS GV1R CAP BADGE A good die stamped bronze example. Slider to the reverse.
ROYAL HORSE GUARDS [The Blues] WW1 OR's die stamped brass other ranks cap badge with two lugs to the reverse. Ref KK Vol 2 item 731 page 7.
ROYAL HORSE GUARDS [The Blues] CAP BADGE WW1 OR's die stamped brass other ranks cap badge with two lugs to the reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 731 page 7.
ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA STAFF HEAD-DRESS BADGE A fine scarce Kings Crown gilding metal cap badge, with slider to reverse. Sealed 1943. A rose and a thistle to the centre of a crowned Garter Strap above a three-part scroll bearing the title,Royal Hospital Chelsea. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2174 page 99
ROYAL HUSSARS [Prince of Wales Own] OFFICERS CAP BADGE A excellent silver / gilt Officers example, with two long loops to reverse. Formed by the amalgamation of the 10th Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales's Own), and 11th Hussars (Prince Albert's Own) on 25 October 1969. In 1992, the regiment was amalgamated with the 14th/20th King's Hussars to form The King's Royal Hussars
ROYAL INNISKILLING FUSILIERS 1934 PATTERN A Bi metal cap badge to the Inniskilling Fusiliers. With a slider to the reverse. The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers was an Irish infantry regiment of the British Army formed in 1881 by the amalgamation of the 27th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Foot and the 108th Regiment of Foot. It saw service in the South African War, the First World War and the Second World War, before being amalgamated with the Royal Irish Fusiliers and the Royal Ulster Rifles into the Royal Irish Rangers in 1968. Ref Gaylor plate 16c page 35
ROYAL INNISKILLING FUSILIERS 1934 PATTERN A bi metal uncleaned cap badge to the Inniskilling Fusiliers. With a slider to the reverse. The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers was an Irish infantry regiment of the British Army formed in 1881 by the amalgamation of the 27th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Foot and the 108th Regiment of Foot. It saw service in the South African War, the First World War and the Second World War, before being amalgamated with the Royal Irish Fusiliers and the Royal Ulster Rifles into the Royal Irish Rangers in 1968. Ref Gaylor plate 16c page 35
ROYAL INNISKILLING FUSILIERS OFFICERS FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine early 20th century Officers field service cap. Good condition and no moth. Maker label Herbert Johnson, New Bond Street, London. 5 x 11 x 4in. (12.70 x 27.94 x 1 L
ROYAL INNISKILLING FUSILIERS ORs FUR CAP GRENADE A fine post 1881 scarce large gilding metal fur cap grenade to the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, with two loops to the reverse. Reference K & K 1 item 952 page 249
ROYAL INNISKILLING FUSILIERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven W11 cloth shoulder title, white on red. Some spots of glue residue to reverse.
ROYAL INNISKILLING FUSILIERS WW1 ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped all brass example circa 1915. Slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 632 page 187.
ROYAL INNISKILLING FUSILIERS [1882] COLLAR BADGE An excellent gilding metal collar badge with two loops to reverse. Pattern 10012, sealed 2nd Feb 1882. Reference Churchill item 729 page 119.
ROYAL IRISH FUSILIERS CAP BADGE A fine two piece die stamped bi-metal example. Coronet joined to grenade. Slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 694 page 193
ROYAL IRISH FUSILIERS OFFICERS BULLION FORAGE CAP BADGE A fine scarce Officers bullion forage cap badge.
ROYAL IRISH FUSILIERS OFFICERS FIELD SERVICE CAP [DATED 1940] A fine scarce 1939/1945 field service cap, with bullion cap badge and dated in label 1940 Keenan & Co Maddox Street London. Named B. D. O'Hugain Esq. and dated 3/10/40. 11½ x 4½ x 4in. (29.21 x 11.43 x P. Some service wear inside, outside very good condition with no moth.
ROYAL IRISH FUSILIERS [PRINCESS VICTORIAS] ORs CAP BADGE A good one peice die stamped bi-metal example. Coronet joined to grenade. Slider & blow holes to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 694 page 193
ROYAL IRISH FUSILIERS [PRINCESS VICTORIAS] ORs FUR CAP GRENADE Princess Victoria’s (Royal Irish Fusiliers) OR’s fur cap grenade circa 1890 Die-stamped brass, with two long loops to reverse. The ball bearing Eagle on a tablet inscribed “8”. Reference K & K i item 954 page 249 The Eagle and “8” represents the flagstaff of the 8th French Light Infantry captured by Sgt Patrick Masterson of the 87th Fusiliers at Barossa on 5th March 1811.
ROYAL IRISH RANGERS ANODISED CAP BADGE & OTHERS A fine Bi colour Anodised / staybright cap badge, two large buttons & two collar badges.
ROYAL IRISH RANGERS ANODISED E11R CAP BADGE A fine silver / gilt coloured anodised cap badge, with J R Gaunt & two loops to reverse.
ROYAL IRISH RANGERS PAIR SLIP ON SHOULDER TITLE A fine pair of anodised / staybright shoulder titles, both on slip on`s.
ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine Kings Crown Cap badge, with slide and strengthening wire to reverse. Reference K&K Vol1 614, worn circa 1902-22. Voided strings to the harp.
ROYAL LINCOLNSHIRE REGIMENT A Bi- metal cap badge with slider fitting to the reverse, worn after 1946 when the regiment was made "Royal". The sphinx and Egypt tablet above a scroll bearing the title. Vgc. Ref KK Vol 2 item 1978 page 53.
ROYAL LINCOLNSHIRE REGIMENT ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine staybright / Anodised cap badge, with three loops to reverse.
ROYAL LINCOLNSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine bi metal cap badge post 1946, with slider and blow holes to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1978 page 53.
ROYAL LINCOLNSHIRE REGIMENT MINT EARLY CAP BADGE An excellent early strike, with three loops to reverse and blow holes, mint.
ROYAL LOGISTICS CORPS ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine gilt and silver cap badge. Slider to the reverse.
ROYAL LOGISTICS CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE An excellent E11R silvered / gilt & enamel Officers cap badge with two long loops to reverse. Two piece construction. The Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) was formed on Monday, 5 April 1993, by the union of five British Army corps:[1] Royal Engineers Postal and Courier Service Royal Corps of Transport Royal Army Ordnance Corps Royal Pioneer Corps Army Catering Corps
ROYAL LOGISTICS CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE An excellent E11R silvered / gilt & enamel Officers cap badge with two long loops to reverse. Two piece construction. The Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) was formed on Monday, 5 April 1993, by the union of five British Army corps: Royal Engineers Postal and Courier Service Royal Corps of Transport Royal Army Ordnance Corps Royal Pioneer Corps Army Catering Corps
ROYAL LOGISTICS CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE An excellent E11R gilt Officers cap badge with two long loops to reverse. Two piece construction, with makers mark TKS to reverse. The Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) was formed on Monday, 5 April 1993, by the union of five British Army corps: Royal Engineers Postal and Courier Service Royal Corps of Transport Royal Army Ordnance Corps Royal Pioneer Corps Army Catering Corps
ROYAL LOGISTICS CORPS OFFICERS [PAIR]COLLAR BADGES An excellent Pair of silvered / gilt & enamel Officers collar badges with two long loops to reverse of each. Two piece construction. The Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) was formed on Monday, 5 April 1993, by the union of five British Army corps: Royal Engineers Postal and Courier Service Royal Corps of Transport Royal Army Ordnance Corps Royal Pioneer Corps Army Catering Corps
ROYAL MALTA ARTILLERY CAP BADGE A fine scarce other ranks die stamped bi-metal example circa 1902-53, with slider to reverse.
ROYAL MALTA ARTILLERY E11R OR`s BERET BADGE A fine scarce post 1953 die stamped bi metal beret badge, with slider to the reverse.
ROYAL MALTA MILITIA HELMET PLATE A fine bi metal Kings Crown Helmet Plate, with blow holes and three long loops to reverse. Some verdigri to reverse. A furled scroll bearing the titles,"Royal Malta Militia MDCCC" around the centre of a large,crowned maltese cross
ROYAL MALTA MILITIA [Victorian] CAP BADGE A scare Victorian example with two loops to reverse.
ROYAL MARINE BAND SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title, with two hex type fixings to reverse.
ROYAL MARINE BANDMASTER 1st & 2nd CLASS GILT BADGE A mint Royal Marine Bandmaster 1st & 2nd Class Die-stamped gilt two piece. Globe and laurel surmounted by Lyre. Loops VGC
ROYAL MARINE FORCE VOLUNTEER RESERVE SHOULDER TITLE A fine individual RMFVR shoulder title. 35 mm long
ROYAL MARINE FORCES VOLUNTEER RESERVE SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title. Reference R A Westlake page 103 item 1605
ROYAL MARINE LIGHT INFANTRY SHOULDER TITLE Royal Marine Light Infantry A fine brass shoulder title with 2 loops slightly bend to reverse. Worn until 1923. Ref Westlake 1597
ROYAL MARINE LIGHT INFANTRY SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title. Reference R A Westlake page 103 item 1597
ROYAL MARINE LIGHT INFANTRY SILVER SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine silver hallmark Anchor Lion C is for Birmingham 1927. And T W maker is T Wilkinson & Sons. With a brooch fixing to reverse, has small indentation on centre of globe. 40 mm x 38 mm.
ROYAL MARINE LIGHT INFANTRY [MATCHING PAIR] SHOULDER TITLES A fine matching pair of bronze looking, but brass uncleaned. Shoulder titles. Pre 1923. Reference R A Westlake page 103 item 1597
ROYAL MARINE POLICE CAP BADGE 1922-49 A scarce Royal Marine Police white metal cap badge circa 1922-49. Die-stamped Globe and laurel example. Reference K & K 2102. With two loops to reverse. Formed in 1922; became part of the Admiralty Constabulary in 1949.
ROYAL MARINE SENIOR NCS GILT CAP BADGE A fine Royal Marines senior NCO’s cap badge circa 1923-52. Die-stamped gilt Globe and laurel surmounted by a crown. Loops VGC
ROYAL MARINES A good pre 1953 die stamped gilding metal example. Two loops to the reverse. Vgc. Ref KK Vol 2 item 2100 page 85
ROYAL MARINES ARTILLERY BAND CAP BADGE A fine scarce Royal Marines Artillery 1912 to 1923. Laurel wreath a fused grenade with the Royal cypher of King George the V on the ball. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1113 page 283 The band was authorised to wear the Royal cypher by General Order, Royal Marines 44 of 1922 to commemorate their attendance on King George V on his voyage to India.
ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine silver, gilt & enamel brooch. 34 mm x 20 mm
ROYAL MARINES BAND SHOULDER TITLE A fine all brass shoulder title. Reference R A Westlake page 103 item 1604
ROYAL MARINES BULLION COLLAR BADGE Bullion collar badge, as you can see not in the best condition, priced accordingly.
ROYAL MARINES CAP BADGE E11R BRONZE A good post 1953 die cast bronze cap badge. Un issued in Firmin & Sons Bag. Two loops to the reverse.
ROYAL MARINES COMMANDO \"R\" RESERVE SHOULDER TITLE A fine mint shoulder title, with "R" possibly for Reserve. Not sure if its WW2 or post. The RMR can trace their roots back to the Royal Marines Forces Volunteer Reserve (RMFVR) formed in the Cities of London and Glasgow under the Royal Marines Act 1948.
ROYAL MARINES E11R ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine staybright / anodised cap badge, with two loops to reverse. The Royal Marines in the Falklands War. Argentina invaded the islands in April 1982. A British task force was immediately despatched to recapture them, and given that an amphibious assault would be necessary, the Royal Marines were heavily involved. The troops were landed at San Carlos Water at the western end of East Falkland, and proceeded to "yomp" across the entire island to the capital, Stanley, which fell on 14 June 1982.
ROYAL MARINES KINGS CROWN OFFICERS GILT CAP BADGE An excellent gilt Officers Badge, with two loops to reverse.
ROYAL MARINES KINGS CROWN OFFICERS GILT CAP BADGE An excellent gilt Officers Badge, with two loops to reverse.
ROYAL MARINES LIGHT INFANTRY A good scarce WW1 forage cap badge die stamped gilded metal example. Two loops to the reverse. A little worn as per photo. Ref KK Vol 1 item 1097 page 279
ROYAL MARINES LIGHT INFANTRY A good die stamped brass example. Two loops to the reverse. Vgc. Ref KK Vol 1 item 1097 page 279
ROYAL MARINES LIGHT INFANTRY CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal cap badge, with two hex type fixings to reverse. Some service wear to globe.
ROYAL MARINES LIGHT INFANTRY CAP BADGE A fine brass cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1097 page 279
ROYAL MARINES LIGHT INFANTRY SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine gilding metal and enamel sweetheart with brooch fixing to reverse. 30 mm x 26 mm.
ROYAL MARINES LIGHT INFANTRY WW1 CAP BADGE A good scarce WW1 forage cap badge die stamped gilded metal example. Two loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1097 page 279
ROYAL MARINES OFFICERS COLLAR BADGE A good scarce two part die stamped gilt laurel wreath with silver globe and two loops to reverse.
ROYAL MARINES OR's SHOULDER TITLE A good post 1923 large pattern brass title, with two loops to the reverse.
ROYAL MARINES ORs HELMET PLATE An all brass helmet plate to the Royal Marines, with 2 loops to the reverse. King's crown other ranks helmet plate with two loops to the reverse. A crowned multi-rayed star plate with the globe to the centre of a circlet bearing the Royal Marines motto within a wreath of laurel with the "Gibraltar" honour and the anchor above and below the centre. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1100 page 281
ROYAL MARINES ORs HELMET PLATE An all brass helmet plate to the Royal Marines, with two ugly soft solder loops to the reverse, [hence price] King's crown other ranks helmet plate with two loops to the reverse. A crowned multi-rayed star plate with the globe to the centre of a circlet bearing the Royal Marines motto within a wreath of laurel with the "Gibraltar" honour and the anchor above and below the centre. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1100 page 281
ROYAL MARINES SCHOOL OF MUSIC Brass cap badge with 2 loops to reverse. Wreath and globe small lyre to top. Ref KK Vol2 item 2110 page 87
ROYAL MARINES SCHOOL OF MUSIC CAP BADGE. A fine brass cap badge with two loops to reverse. Wreath and globe lyre to top. Ref K&K Vol 2 I item 2110
ROYAL MARINES SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine mother of pearl, enamel sweetheart brooch.
ROYAL MARINES SWEETHEART BROOCH. Enamel Sweetheart with Brooch fixing to reverse on pin bar. 45mm x 25mm
ROYAL MARINES VICTORIAN COLLAR. A Victorian gold coloured bullion wire Royal Marines collar, cut and complete, with two bullion collar badges.
ROYAL MARINES VICTORIAN SWEETHEART BROOCH An excellent Victorian Silver hallmarked sweetheart brooch, with two makers to reverse G.W.Harvey & Co Birmingham and hallmark at the top and Delacour Chatham at the bottom, for George Delacour who was a Silversmith in Chatham Kent from 1823/1855. Confused, but excellent quality. 28 mm x 38 mm
ROYAL MARINES WW2 KINGS CROWN CAR BADGE A Royal Marine car badge with a Kings Crown, made by Beaulah, 9.5 by 13cms (3.75 by 4.75ins) high overall. Two small Chips to the glass and some chrome loss 93mm dia. I didnt use a flash to take the photo as it kept flashing back. Apologise for photo, nice item.
ROYAL MARINES WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A very scarce black plastic example by A. Stanley & Sons , Walsall. With two blades to the reverse. Vgc. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2246 page 115.
ROYAL MARINES WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A very scarce plastic example by A. Stanley & Sons , Walsall. With two blades to the reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2246 page 115.
ROYAL MARINES WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A very scarce plastic example by A. Stanley & Sons , Walsall. With two blades to the reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2246 page 115.
ROYAL MARINES WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A very scarce black plastic flat example by A. Stanley & Sons , Walsall. With two blades to the reverse. Vgc. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2246 page 115.
ROYAL MARINES WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE COLLAR BADGES A good scarce plastic pair of collar badges, with two blades each to the reverse. Made by A. Stanley & Sons, Walsall. Vgc
ROYAL MARINES WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE COLLAR BADGES A good scarce plastic flat pair of collar badges, with two blades each to the reverse. Made by A. Stanley & Sons, Walsall.
ROYAL MARINES WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE COLLAR BADGES A good scarce plastic pair of collar badges, with two blades each to the reverse. Made by A. Stanley & Sons, Walsall.
ROYAL MILITARY ACADEMY SANDHURST OFFICERS CADET CAP BADGE A fine scarce E11R example, with slider and maker J R Gaunt London to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2171 page 99
ROYAL MILITARY ACADEMY SANDHURST OFFICERS CADET CAP BADGE A fine King George V die stamped bronze example, with two loops to the reverse.
ROYAL MILITARY ACADEMY SANDHURST OFFICERS CADET CAP BADGE A fine scarce E11R example, with slider and maker J R Gaunt London to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2171 page 99
ROYAL MILITARY ACADEMY SANDHURST OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce George 6th Officers frosted Silvered cap badge, with slider and maker J R Gaunt London.
ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE KINGS CROWN FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine dark blue field service cap with Bi metal cap badge and matching buttons. maker label inside Hobson & Sons London with Atkin M.E no 5 COY. Has Sandhurst written inside. Size 7 1/8
ROYAL MILITARY POLICE CAP BADGE A good POST 1953 brass example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2132 page 93.
ROYAL MILITARY POLICE CAP BADGE A good post 1953 gilt cap badge with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2132 page 93
ROYAL MILITARY POLICE CAP BADGE A good post 1953 brass example, with slider to the reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2132 page 93.
ROYAL MILITARY POLICE OFFICERS COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of frosted silver Officers collar badges, both with two loops to reverse.
ROYAL MILITARY POLICE OFFICERS DRESS COLLAR BADGES A good scarce post 1953 die cast silvered pair of Officer's collar badges. Two loops to the reverse of each.
ROYAL MILITARY POLICE SHOULDER TITLES [PAIR] A Pair of woven post 1946 shoulder titles.
ROYAL MILITARY SCHOOL OF MUSIC [DUKE OF YORKS] CAP BADGE A fine bi metal King's crown cap badge,the cypher of GviR inside a circlet,carrying the title,with slider fitting to the reverse.
ROYAL MILITARY SCHOOL OF MUSIC [STUDENTS BANDMASTERS] HEAD-DRESS BADGE A fine Post 1907 kings Crown gilding metal example, with slider to reverse. Monogram RMSM. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1077 page 99.
ROYAL MONMOUTHSHIRE ROYAL ENGINEERS STAYBRIGHT CAP BADGE A good scarce post 1953 anodised aluminium example. Slider to the reverse. Maker J R Gaunt Birmingham
ROYAL MONMOUTHSHIRE [ROYAL ENGINEERS] CAP BADGE A fine bi metal E11R cap badge, with slider to revere. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1946 page 21
ROYAL MUNSTER FUSILIERS BUTTON SWEETHEART BROOCH An excellent example of a gilt button converted into a sweetheart brooch. Maker was in Dublin.
ROYAL NAVAL AIR SERVICE "RNAS" ARMOURED CAR SQUADRON BADGE WWI Royal Naval Air Service RNAS Armoured Car Squadron bronze badge, with two loops to reverse. The Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) was the air arm of the Royal Navy, under the direction of the Admiralty's Air Department, and existed formally from 1 July 1914 to 1 April 1918, when it was merged with the British Army's Royal Flying Corps to form a new service, the Royal Air Force, the first of its kind in the world. 1914 the Section had become the Royal Naval Armoured Car Division (RNACD) eventually expanding to 20 squadrons. As trench warfare developed, the armoured cars could no longer operate on the Western Front and were redeployed to other theatres including the Middle East, Romania and Russia. In the summer of 1915 the RNACD was disbanded and the army took over control of armoured cars, with the units soon coming under the command of the Motor Branch of the Machine Gun Corps. However RNAS experience of the Western Front would not be lost, No. 20 Squadron RNAS was retained under Naval control to further develop armoured vehicles for land battle, these personnel later becoming the nucleus of the team working under the Landships Committee that developed the first tanks.
ROYAL NAVAL AIR SERVICE "RNAS" ARMOURED CAR SQUADRON BADGE WWI Royal Naval Air Service RNAS Armoured Car Squadron bronze badge, with two loops to reverse. The Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) was the air arm of the Royal Navy, under the direction of the Admiralty's Air Department, and existed formally from 1 July 1914 to 1 April 1918, when it was merged with the British Army's Royal Flying Corps to form a new service, the Royal Air Force, the first of its kind in the world. 1914 the Section had become the Royal Naval Armoured Car Division (RNACD) eventually expanding to 20 squadrons. As trench warfare developed, the armoured cars could no longer operate on the Western Front and were redeployed to other theatres including the Middle East, Romania and Russia. In the summer of 1915 the RNACD was disbanded and the army took over control of armoured cars, with the units soon coming under the command of the Motor Branch of the Machine Gun Corps. However RNAS experience of the Western Front would not be lost, No. 20 Squadron RNAS was retained under Naval control to further develop armoured vehicles for land battle, these personnel later becoming the nucleus of the team working under the Landships Committee that developed the first tanks.
ROYAL NAVAL AIR SERVICE "RNAS" ARMOURED CAR SQUADRON SHOULDER TITLE A fine very scarce brass shoulder title, with two hex type fixings to reverse.
ROYAL NAVAL AIR SERVICE "RNAS" SILVER & ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine scarce WW1 RNAS Silver & Enamel sweetheart brooch, with maker CU which is for Rueben Usher trading as Charles Usher & stamped sterling.
ROYAL NAVAL AIR SERVICE "RNAS" SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine scarce Silver and Tortoise Shell Sweetheart Brooch from the WWI period. Hallmarks for London 1916 and Makers Mark C&A. Size is 2.7cm across.
ROYAL NAVAL AIR SERVICE SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce Royal Naval Air Service woven shoulder title.
ROYAL NAVAL AIR SERVICE SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce mint Royal Naval Air Service woven straight type shoulder title.
ROYAL NAVAL AIR SERVICE SOLID GOLD 9CT SWEETHEART BROOCH An excellent enamel and 9ct Gold sweetheart brooch. 44 mm in width. Really nice chunky example.
ROYAL NAVAL AIR SERVICE SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine enamel sweetheart brooch with maker Fattorini to reverse. Excellent condition.
ROYAL NAVAL AIR SERVICE SWEETHEART BROOCH. A fine scarce Enamel brooch in excellent order, no chips. With maker Fattorini Bradford to reverse.
ROYAL NAVAL AIR SERVICE \"RNAS\" ARMOURED CAR SQUADRON BADGE An excellent scarce WWI Royal Naval Air Service RNAS Armoured Car Squadron bronze badge, with two loops to reverse. The Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) was the air arm of the Royal Navy, under the direction of the Admiralty's Air Department, and existed formally from 1 July 1914 to 1 April 1918, when it was merged with the British Army's Royal Flying Corps to form a new service, the Royal Air Force, the first of its kind in the world. 1914 the Section had become the Royal Naval Armoured Car Division (RNACD) eventually expanding to 20 squadrons. As trench warfare developed, the armoured cars could no longer operate on the Western Front and were redeployed to other theatres including the Middle East, Romania and Russia. In the summer of 1915 the RNACD was disbanded and the army took over control of armoured cars, with the units soon coming under the command of the Motor Branch of the Machine Gun Corps. However RNAS experience of the Western Front would not be lost, No. 20 Squadron RNAS was retained under Naval control to further develop armoured vehicles for land battle, these personnel later becoming the nucleus of the team working under the Landships Committee that developed the first tanks.
ROYAL NAVAL AUXILIARY SERVICE GILT & ENAMEL CAP BADGE Royal Naval Auxiliary Service (RNXS) - Mine Watching cap badge, with two loops to reverse.
ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION "ANSON" SHOULDER TITLE A fine 2nd Brigade,8th Battalion brass shoulder title, with two hex type fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 104 item 1615
ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION "ANSON" SHOULDER TITLE A fine 2nd Brigade,8th Battalion brass shoulder title, with two hex type fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 104 item 1615
ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION "BENBOW" SHOULDER TITLE A very scarce 1st Brigade, 3rd Battalion brass shoulder title for the Benbow Battalion of the Royal Naval Division, being an inverted arc spelling out "BENBOW", with two hex type fixings to reverse. The Battalion was so decimated at Gallipoli that it was disbanded in June 1915 before a cap badge could be designed for it. Reference Westlake Plate 104 item 1610 Imperial War Museum http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30102128
ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION "COLLINGWOOD" SHOULDER TITLE A very scarce 1st Brigade, 4th Battalion brass shoulder title, with two loops to reverse. The Collingwood Battalion saw service at Dunkirk and Antwerp before going to the Dardanelles. Suffered such heavy casualties that they were disbanded at the Third Battle of Krithia, 4th June 1915. Subsequently never issued a cap badge. At the beginning of WW1 the Royal Naval Division was formed it was decided to name the Battalions after Admirals or Ships, hence Collingwood was named after Lord Cuthbert Collingwood, Vice Admiral, and one of Lord Nelson's officers. The Royal Naval Division was formed at Walmer in September 1914, made up from Royal Naval and Royal Marine Reservists not at the time needed on ships. After five or six week’s training at Walmer and on the first Sunday in October 1914, the Collingwoods along with some of the other Battalions were ordered to pack their kit bags. They left Dover, sailing to France and landing at Dunkirk. The order came for them to go to the relief of the Belgians at Whybreck. On the 5th October the Collingwoods were occupying No 1 Fort in the trenches beyond Antwerp. The bombardment lasted 3 days and on 8th October, the RND were ordered to retire, this being under shellfire and part of the town being on fire. In the confusion that arose only 22 of the 700 Collingwood Battalion arrived back in England, the rest were captured and interned in Holland or made prisoners in Germany. Westlake Reference No 1611 & Imperial War Museum http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30102126
ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION "DRAKE" SHOULDER TITLE A fine 1st Brigade 1st Battalion brass shoulder title for the Royal Naval Division, being an inverted arc spelling out "DRAKE" , with two hex type fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 104 item 1608 & Imperial War Museum http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30102153
ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION "ENGINEERS" SHOULDER TITLE A fine "E" for Engineers and a curved brass shoulder title with two loops to reverse. Also used as forage cap badge and on the foreign service helmet. Reference Westlake for the RND curved Plate 104 item 1616
ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION "HAWKE" SHOULDER TITLE A fine 1st Brigade, 2nd Battalion brass shoulder title, with two hex type fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 104 item 1609
ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION "HOOD" SHOULDER TITLE A fine 2nd Brigade, 7th Battalion brass shoulder title, with two loop fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 104 item 1614
ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION "HOWE" CAP BADGE A fine 2nd Brigade, 6th Battalion brass cap badge, with two loop fixings to reverse.
ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION "HOWE" SHOULDER TITLE A scarce naval shoulder title, with two loops to reverse.
ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION "HOWE" SHOULDER TITLE A fine 2nd Brigade, 6th Battalion brass shoulder title, with two loop fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 104 item 1613
ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION "NELSON" SHOULDER TITLE A fine 2nd Brigade, 5th Battalion brass shoulder title, with two loop fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 104 item 1612
ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION "RND" SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title, with pin and backing plate. Reference Westlake for the RND curved Plate 104 item 1616
ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION "RND" SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title. Reference Westlake for the RND curved Plate 104 item 1616
ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce Chief petty officer's blackened bronze cap badge with 2 blades to reverse. Reference K & K Vol1 1159
ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION MACHINE GUN COMPANIES OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce Officers bronze cap badge, with three blade fixings to reverse. Worn by 188th, 189th, 190th & 223rd MG Companies from late 1916 (also by the 63rd MG Bn. in 1918) The 190th Bde. MG. were originally formed from RMLI only, but were later forced to absorb a mix of RNVR & RMLI. The MG Companies were formed on arrival in France in May 1916, from a proportion of the existing MG sections from the 6 Naval Battalions, & completed by specially trained drafts from England.
ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION MACHINE GUN COMPANIES OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce Officers bronze cap badge, with three blade fixings to reverse. Worn by 188th, 189th, 190th & 223rd MG Companies from late 1916 (also by the 63rd MG Bn. in 1918) The 190th Bde. MG. were originally formed from RMLI only, but were later forced to absorb a mix of RNVR & RMLI. The MG Companies were formed on arrival in France in May 1916, from a proportion of the existing MG sections from the 6 Naval Battalions, & completed by specially trained drafts from England.
ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION MACHINE GUN COMPANIES OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce Officers bronze cap badge, with two loop fixings to reverse. Worn by 188th, 189th, 190th & 223rd MG Companies from late 1916 (also by the 63rd MG Bn. in 1918) The 190th Bde. MG. were originally formed from RMLI only, but were later forced to absorb a mix of RNVR & RMLI. The MG Companies were formed on arrival in France in May 1916, from a proportion of the existing MG sections from the 6 Naval Battalions, & completed by specially trained drafts from England.
ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION RND OSD OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine very scarce cira 1915 -1918, 2nd Pattern Officers bronze cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1158 page 295 60 mm width
ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION RND OSD OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine very scarce cira 1915 -1918 cast 2nd Pattern Officers bronze cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1158 page 295 60 mm width
ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION RND OSD OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine very scarce cira 1915 -1918, 2nd Pattern Officers bronze cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1158 page 295 60 mm width
ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION RND OSD OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine very scarce cira 1915 -1918, 2nd Pattern Officers bronze cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse. Good casting to front, ruff to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1158 page 295 60 mm width.
ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION \"BENBOW\" SHOULDER TITLE A very scarce 1st Brigade, 3rd Battalion brass shoulder title for the Benbow Battalion of the Royal Naval Division, being an inverted arc spelling out "BENBOW", with two hex type fixings to reverse. The Battalion was so decimated at Gallipoli that it was disbanded in June 1915 before a cap badge could be designed for it. Reference Westlake Plate 104 item 1610 Imperial War Museum http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30102128
ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION \"DRAKE\" SHOULDER TITLE A fine 1st Brigade 1st Battalion brass shoulder title for the Royal Naval Division, being an inverted arc spelling out "DRAKE" , with two hex type fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 104 item 1608 & Imperial War Museum http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30102153
ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION \"HAWKE\" SHOULDER TITLE A fine 1st Brigade, 2nd Battalion brass shoulder title, with two hex type fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 104 item 1609
ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION \"HOOD\" SHOULDER TITLE A fine 2nd Brigade, 7th Battalion brass shoulder title, with two loop fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 104 item 1614
ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION \"HOWE\" SHOULDER TITLE A fine 2nd Brigade, 6th Battalion brass shoulder title, with two loop fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 104 item 1613
ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION \"RND\" SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title. Larger type also worn on foreign service helmet Reference Westlake for the RND curved Plate 104 item 1616
ROYAL NAVAL MINE CLEARANCE SERVICE WW1 ARM BADGE White metal arm badge with 2 loops to reverse. Formed immediately WWI finished in 1918. Worn on the lower arm near the cuff. Genuine no fault line through the centre of the badge like the fakes. Reference; Badges and Insignia of the British Armed Services page 102.
ROYAL NAVAL MINE CLEARANCE SERVICE WW1 ARM BADGE White metal arm badge with 2 loops to reverse. Formed immediately WWI finished in 1918. Worn on the lower arm near the cuff. Genuine, with no fault line through the centre of the badge like the fakes. Reference; Badges and Insignia of the British Armed Services page 102. Mine Clearance Service was established to sweep the large numbers of mines laid during conflict. This service was abolished in 1920. A floating mine embossed onto a white metal surface, within a roundel, surrounded by a laurel wreath. Surmounted by a King's crown and above a motto scroll with: 'MINE CLEARANCE SERVICE' inscribed upon.
ROYAL NAVAL MINE CLEARANCE SERVICE WW1 ARM BADGE White metal arm badge with 2 loops to reverse. Formed immediately WWI finished in 1918. Worn on the lower arm near the cuff. Genuine, with no fault line through the centre of the badge like the fakes. Reference; Badges and Insignia of the British Armed Services page 102. Mine Clearance Service was established to sweep the large numbers of mines laid during conflict. This service was abolished in 1920. A floating mine embossed onto a white metal surface, within a roundel, surrounded by a laurel wreath. Surmounted by a King's crown and above a motto scroll with: 'MINE CLEARANCE SERVICE' inscribed upon.
ROYAL NAVAL MINE CLEARANCE SERVICE WW1 ARM BADGE A fine uncleaned white metal arm badge with 2 loops and backing plate to reverse. Formed immediately WWI finished in 1918. Worn on the lower arm near the cuff. Genuine, with no fault line through the centre of the badge like the fakes. Reference; Badges and Insignia of the British Armed Services page 102. Mine Clearance Service was established to sweep the large numbers of mines laid during conflict. This service was abolished in 1920. A floating mine embossed onto a white metal surface, within a roundel, surrounded by a laurel wreath. Surmounted by a King's crown and above a motto scroll with: 'MINE CLEARANCE SERVICE' inscribed upon.
ROYAL NAVAL MINE CLEARANCE SERVICE WW1 ARM BADGE White metal arm badge with 2 loops to reverse. Formed immediately WWI finished in 1918. Worn on the lower arm near the cuff. Genuine, with no fault line through the centre of the badge like the fakes. Reference; Badges and Insignia of the British Armed Services page 102. Mine Clearance Service was established to sweep the large numbers of mines laid during conflict. This service was abolished in 1920. A floating mine embossed onto a white metal surface, within a roundel, surrounded by a laurel wreath. Surmounted by a King's crown and above a motto scroll with: 'MINE CLEARANCE SERVICE' inscribed upon.
ROYAL NAVAL MINE CLEARANCE SERVICE WW1 ARM BADGE White metal arm badge with 2 loops to reverse. Formed immediately WWI finished in 1918. Worn on the lower arm near the cuff. Genuine, with no fault line through the centre of the badge like the fakes. Reference; Badges and Insignia of the British Armed Services page 102. Mine Clearance Service was established to sweep the large numbers of mines laid during conflict. This service was abolished in 1920. A floating mine embossed onto a white metal surface, within a roundel, surrounded by a laurel wreath. Surmounted by a King's crown and above a motto scroll with: 'MINE CLEARANCE SERVICE' inscribed upon.
ROYAL NAVAL MINE CLEARANCE SERVICE WW1 ARM BADGE White metal arm badge with 2 loops to reverse. Formed immediately WWI finished in 1918. Worn on the lower arm near the cuff. Genuine, with no fault line through the centre of the badge like the fakes. Reference; Badges and Insignia of the British Armed Services page 102. Mine Clearance Service was established to sweep the large numbers of mines laid during conflict. This service was abolished in 1920. A floating mine embossed onto a white metal surface, within a roundel, surrounded by a laurel wreath. Surmounted by a King's crown and above a motto scroll with: 'MINE CLEARANCE SERVICE' inscribed upon.
ROYAL NAVAL MINE WATCHING SERVICE CAP BADGE A fine gilt & enamel badge, shows service wear. Two loops to reverse. The Royal Naval Mine Watching Service (RNMWS) was established in 1953 as a voluntary organisation intended to man fixed posts looking over the approaches to ports, estuaries and to report any dropping of mines by aircraft. The organisation was given greater responsibility in 1962 and renamed the Royal Naval Auxiliary Service.
ROYAL NAVAL RATINGS [RN] BADGE A fine bi metal ratings badge, with two loops to reverse.
ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE "T" TRAWLER SECTION ARM BADGE A fine WW1 Officers bullion short lived arm badge. In 1910, the Trawler Section - RNR(T) was set up to enrol the necessary personnel. Although abolished as a separate section of the RNR in 1921, the RNR(T) always remained quite distinct from the RNR proper, and employed fishermen. In both world wars a large number of trawlers were taken up by the Royal Navy complete with their crews, who were entered on a form T124 by which they engaged to serve in a named vessel for the duration of the war only. Fishermen on a T124 formed the bulk of the RNR(T) during the First World. The RNR(T) wound up in 1921. A number of RNR officers qualified as pilots and flew aircraft and airships with the Royal Naval Air Service whilst many RNR ratings served ashore alongside the RN and RNVR contingents in the trenches of the Somme and at Gallipoli with the Royal Naval Division.
ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE "T" TRAWLER SECTION ARM BADGE A fine WW1 short lived arm badge. In 1910, the Trawler Section - RNR(T) was set up to enrol the necessary personnel. Although abolished as a separate section of the RNR in 1921, the RNR(T) always remained quite distinct from the RNR proper, and employed fishermen. In both world wars a large number of trawlers were taken up by the Royal Navy complete with their crews, who were entered on a form T124 by which they engaged to serve in a named vessel for the duration of the war only. Fishermen on a T124 formed the bulk of the RNR(T) during the First World. The RNR(T) wound up in 1921. A number of RNR officers qualified as pilots and flew aircraft and airships with the Royal Naval Air Service whilst many RNR ratings served ashore alongside the RN and RNVR contingents in the trenches of the Somme and at Gallipoli with the Royal Naval Division.
ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE "T" TRAWLER SECTION ARM BADGE A fine WW1 short lived arm badge. In 1910, the Trawler Section - RNR(T) was set up to enrol the necessary personnel. Although abolished as a separate section of the RNR in 1921, the RNR(T) always remained quite distinct from the RNR proper, and employed fishermen. In both world wars a large number of trawlers were taken up by the Royal Navy complete with their crews, who were entered on a form T124 by which they engaged to serve in a named vessel for the duration of the war only. Fishermen on a T124 formed the bulk of the RNR(T) during the First World. The RNR(T) wound up in 1921. A number of RNR officers qualified as pilots and flew aircraft and airships with the Royal Naval Air Service whilst many RNR ratings served ashore alongside the RN and RNVR contingents in the trenches of the Somme and at Gallipoli with the Royal Naval Division.
ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE CAP TALLY A fine complete and tied cap tally. The Royal Naval Reserve (RNR) is the volunteer reserve force of the Royal Navy in the United Kingdom. The present RNR was formed in 1958 by merging the original Royal Naval Reserve and the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (RNVR), created 1903. The Royal Naval Reserve has seen action in World War I and World War II.
ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE POST 1901 OFFICERS GILT NAVAL SWORD WAIST BELT CLASP A fine Kings Crown gilt Officers Royal Naval Reserve waist belt clasp. Circlet being a raised oak wreath; centre bearing crown fouled anchor with old English letters "R N R". During the outbreak of WW1 Officers of the permanent RNR on general service quickly took up seagoing appointments in the fleet, many in command, in destroyers, submarines, auxiliary cruisers and Q-ships. Others served in larger units of the battle fleet including a large number with the West Indies Squadron who became casualties at the Battle of Coronel and later at Jutland. A number of RNR officers qualified as pilots and flew aircraft and airships with the Royal Naval Air Service whilst many RNR ratings served ashore alongside the RN and RNVR contingents in the trenches of the Somme and at Gallipoli with the Royal Naval Division.
ROYAL NAVAL VOLUNTEER RESERVE [LONDON] CAP TALLY A fine intact, but tied Navy cap tally. An anchor, with wrapped cable, surmounted by a King's crown in between: 'RNVR' and: 'LONDON'. Embroidered in gold onto a black cap tally.
ROYAL NAVY CHIEF PETTY OFFICER ARM BADGE AND STRIPE COMBINATION A fine Kings crown woven cloth red on black Arm badge and stripe combination. Photos have been cropped to close, item is complete and on good order.
ROYAL NAVY CHIEF PETTY OFFICER CAP BADGE A fine Kings crown bi metal cap badge, with original fixing clip to reverse.
ROYAL NAVY E11R PETTY OFFICERS SLEEVE BADGE A fine No1 dress bullion sleeve badge.
ROYAL NAVY E11R CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS CAP BADGE A excellent post 1953 padded gold wire embroidered example, with silvered fouled anchor. Black velvet backing to central anchor.
ROYAL NAVY E11R CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS CAP BADGE Queens crown gold bullion wire embroidered Chief Petty Officers cap badge. The metal fouled anchor on a padded ground of black velvet to the centre of a roped circlet within a wreath of laurel. Above this a deeply padded gold wire embroidered crown with maroon velvet insert all on a black backing.
ROYAL NAVY E11R CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS CAP BADGE Queens crown gold bullion wire embroidered Chief Petty Officers cap badge. The metal fouled anchor on a padded ground of black velvet to the centre of a roped circlet within a wreath of laurel. Above this a deeply padded gold wire embroidered crown with maroon velvet insert all on a black backing.
ROYAL NAVY E11R CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS CAP BADGE Queens crown gold bullion wire embroidered Chief Petty Officers cap badge. The metal fouled anchor on a padded ground of black velvet to the centre of a roped circlet within a wreath of laurel. Above this a deeply padded gold wire embroidered crown with maroon velvet insert all on a black backing.
ROYAL NAVY E11R [STORES ACCOUNTANT] TRADE ARM BADGE A printed on white trade arm badge.
ROYAL NAVY ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine example with an enamel blue center with a red crown and a bow top with brooch fixing to reverse.
ROYAL NAVY ENGINEER STOKER / MECHANIC BULLION TRADE BADGE A fine bullion trade badge
ROYAL NAVY FLEET AIR ARM OBSERVER [W. L] TRADE BADGE A fine E11R bullion arm badge, No 1 dress gold wire bullion badge with crown on black, with swept wing Aeroplane & W L below. Some glue residue to reverse.
ROYAL NAVY FLEET AIR ARM [AIRCRAFT HANDLER] TRADE BULLION ARM BADGE A fine WW2 No 1 dress bullion Aircraft Handler with star top and bottom of Aircraft, trade arm badge.
ROYAL NAVY FLEET AIR ARM [AIRCRAFT MECHANICAL] TRADE BULLION ARM BADGE A fine No 1 dress E11R Aircraft Mechanical bullion trade arm badge.
ROYAL NAVY FLEET AIR ARM [AIRCRAFT WIRELESS] TRADE BULLION ARM BADGE A fine WW2 No 1 dress bullion Wireless Operator trade arm badge.
ROYAL NAVY H.M.S. LALESTON CAP TALLY A fine full length band ribbon cap tally, which has been tied and is creased.
ROYAL NAVY H.M.S.CARLISLE CAP TALLY A fine shortened cap tally ribbon.
ROYAL NAVY HOSPITAL ARM BADGE WW2 A fine woven cloth badge. Royal Naval Hospital (RNH) was a hospital operated by the British Royal Navy for the care and treatment of sick and injured naval personnel.
ROYAL NAVY KINGS CROWN ENGINEER STOKER / MECHANIC BULLION TRADE BADGE Pre 1952 tropical blue on the white Kings Crown Arm trade badge.
ROYAL NAVY KINGS CROWN ENGINEER STOKER / MECHANIC BULLION TRADE BADGE Pre 1952 Kings Crown Arm trade badge.
ROYAL NAVY LEADING SEAMAN BOOM DEFENCE BULLION ARM BADGE A fine bullion arm badge.
ROYAL NAVY LEADING SEAMAN CAP BADGE A fine padded cloth cap badge.
ROYAL NAVY MINE CLEARANCE SERVICE SLEEVE / ARM BADGE White metal arm badge with 2 loops to reverse. Formed immediately WWI finished in 1918 and disbanded in 1920. Worn on the cuff. A real one (no fault line through the centre on the diagonal of the badge like the fakes. Reference Badges and Insignia of the British Armed Services page 102
ROYAL NAVY OFFICERS BULLION CAP BADGE A fine Officer's Kings crown bullion and metal cap badge.
ROYAL NAVY PATROL CUFF / ARM BAND A fine printed cloth arm band. Blue on white band crown between N P.
ROYAL NAVY PATROL SERVICE [RNPS] MINE SWEEPING ANTI SUBMARINE OFFICERS BULLION BADGE A fine scarce bullion cap badge, in excellent condition, formed in 1939. Mine sweeping Anti Submarine Vessels from RNPS were on convoy duty in the Atlantic and the Arctic, in the Mediterranean and the Far East but many will first think of the keeping clear of the War Channel. Throughout the early years of the war mines were laid by the Germans by sea and air around the British Isles in an attempt to strangle the coastal convoys which were used to keep Britain supplied. It was the work of the RNPS to keep the shipping lane clear so that the convoys could continue and this meant constant minesweeping because as soon as an area had been cleared it was a simple task for E-Boats or aircraft to mine it again. This hazardous work was recognised by the award of a unique silver badge to RNPS minesweeping and anti-submarine crews. It was not an automatic award and only given to those officers and ratings who had completed six months sea-time. The first issue was with a vertical pin at the back but so many of these were lost that it was changed to having four small eyes so that it could be sewn onto the sleeve.
ROYAL NAVY PETTY OFFICER BULLION ARM BADGE A fine E11R bullion arm badge.
ROYAL NAVY PETTY OFFICER WW2 FULL DRESS BULLION ARM BADGE A fine Kings Crown Bullion rank sleeve badge.
ROYAL NAVY SEA CADET CORPS CAP TALLY A fine full length band ribbon cap tally, which has been tied and is creased.
ROYAL NAVY SOLID SILVER & ENAMEL SWEETHEART PIN BROOCH A fine silver & enamel sweetheart with brooch fixing to reverse.
ROYAL NAVY SUBMARINE SERVICE E11R OFFICIAL ISSUE DOLPHIN BADGE A fine original post 1953 full size official issue 'Royal Navy Submarine Service' gilt and enamel badge, Elizabeth II Crowned fouled anchor flanked by dolphins. Locking brooch fixing to reverse. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright. Width aprox 57mm.
ROYAL NAVY SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine mother of pearl sweetheart with brooch fixing to reverse. 40 mm x 20 mm
ROYAL NAVY WW2 CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine example of a WW II king's crown Chief Petty Officer's economy pattern metal cap badge. Some signs of wear as you can imagine, [see photos] The fouled anchor to the centre of a wreath of laurel below the crown with red velvet insert,all on a black backing. [ Usually made in gold wire,but this was in short supply during the war.]
ROYAL NAVY WW2 CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS CAP BADGE King's crown gold bullion wire embroidered Chief Petty Officers cap badge. The metal fouled anchor on a padded ground of black velvet to the centre of a roped circlet within a wreath of laurel. Above this a deeply padded gold wire embroidered crown with red velvet insert all on a black backing.
ROYAL NAVY WW2 CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS CAP BADGE Embroidered king's crown bullion wire Chief Petty Officers cap badge.
ROYAL NAVY WW2 CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine embroidered king's crown bullion wire Chief Petty Officers cap badge.
ROYAL NAVY [PHYSICAL TRAINING] TRADE ARM BADGE A fine E11R white woven trade arm badge.
ROYAL NAVY [STOKER 2nd CLASS] TRADE ARM BADGE A fine woven cloth trade arm badge.
ROYAL NETHERLANDS BRIGADE SHOULDER TITLE Royal Netherlands Brigade. Embroidered example of the Royal Lion of the House of Orange above a scroll, Nederland,on a khaki background. This Brigade was part of 21st.Army Group and took part in the liberation of Holland.
ROYAL NETHERLANDS COMMANDO & PARACHUTISTS BERET BADGE A fine gilding metal KCT Korps Commandotroepen. Beret badge with two loops to reverse, that have been re soldered poorly . The Korps Commandotroepen (KCT) are the special forces of the Royal Netherlands Army. It is one of the three principal units tasked with special operations in the Netherlands (the others being the Maritime Special Operations Forces (NL MARSOF) of the Netherlands Marine Corps and the Brigade Speciale Beveiligingsopdrachten (BSB) of the Royal Marechaussee), and it is deployable anywhere in the world under any circumstance, conducting all conceivable missions from the full spectrum of special operations, including counter-terrorism overseas.
ROYAL NETHERLANDS COMMANDO & PARACHUTISTS BERET BADGE A fine gilding metal KCT Korps Commandotroepen. Beret badge with two loops to reverse, that have been re soldered poorly . The Korps Commandotroepen (KCT) are the special forces of the Royal Netherlands Army. It is one of the three principal units tasked with special operations in the Netherlands (the others being the Maritime Special Operations Forces (NL MARSOF) of the Netherlands Marine Corps and the Brigade Speciale Beveiligingsopdrachten (BSB) of the Royal Marechaussee), and it is deployable anywhere in the world under any circumstance, conducting all conceivable missions from the full spectrum of special operations, including counter-terrorism overseas.
ROYAL NETHERLANDS STROOTTROEPEN PRINS BERNHARD CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal Air Assault Infantry Unit. two loops to reverse, one of which has been re soldered poorly The Regiment Stoottroepen Prins Bernhard is an infantry regiment of the Royal Netherlands Army. The Regiment Stoottroepen was founded on 21 September 1944 in Eindhoven, and composed of members of the Dutch resistance from those parts of the Netherlands that had been recently liberated from German occupation. The formation took place on the orders of Prince Bernhard, in his capacity as Commander of the Dutch armed forces. By the time of the surrender of the last German forces in the Netherlands, on 5 May 1945, the regiment had grown to some 6,000 men. Following the liberation of the Netherlands, the regiment was incorporated into the RNLA, and it component battalions took part in the police actions in the Dutch East Indies 1946-1949. During the 1950s, the Dutch army underwent reorganisation, and the Regiment Stoottropen was reduced to one battalion, 41 Infantry Battalion. In due course, this unit was converted to mechanized infantry
ROYAL NETHERLANDS STROOTTROEPEN PRINS BERNHARD CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal Air Assault Infantry Unit. two loops to reverse, one of which has been re soldered poorly The Regiment Stoottroepen Prins Bernhard is an infantry regiment of the Royal Netherlands Army.
ROYAL NEW ZEALAND AIR FORCE WW2 CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal example, with two loops to reverse and RNZAF cypher.
ROYAL NORFOLK SHOULDER TITLES A pair of shoulder titles to the Royal Norfolk.With 2 hex loops to the reverse. Westlake Ref No 835
ROYAL NORFOLK WW2 PRINTED SHOULDER TITLE A fine WW2 shoulder title, white on red. Some glue residue to reverse.
ROYAL NORTH LINCOLN MILITIA OFFICERS WAIST BELT CLASP An fine Officers white metal waist belt clasp,with matching number.
ROYAL NORTH LINCOLN MILITIA OFFICERS WAIST BELT CLASP An fine Victorian Officers white metal waist belt clasp,with matching number.
ROYAL NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine Silver/Gilt Officers cap badge, two part construction with slider and maker J R Gaunt London to reverse. The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers was an infantry regiment of the British Army. Originally raised in 1674 as the 5th Regiment of Foot, it was given the regional designation 'Northumberland' in 1782 and granted the distinction of being a Fusilier regiment in 1836, becoming 5th (Northumberland Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot. The regiment adopted the title Northumberland Fusiliers when regimental numbers were abolished under the Childers Reforms of 1881 and became the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers on 3 June 1935. In 1968, the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers were amalgamated with the other regiments in the Fusilier Brigade - the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment), the Royal Warwickshire Fusiliers and the Lancashire Fusiliers - to form the present Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.
ROYAL NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS SHOULDER TITLE A good scarce post 1935 gilded metal shoulder title, with two hex type lugs to the reverse.
ROYAL NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS SHOULDER TITLES A good scarce post 1935 gilded metal pair of shoulder titles, with two hex type lugs each to the reverse.
ROYAL NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS WW2 PRINTED SHOULDER TITLE A fine WW2 shoulder title, white on red. Some glue residue to reverse.
ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS 6 SHOULDER TITLE Woven cloth arm badge. Worn on the sleeve post 1942 by men and women
ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS WW2 CAP BADGE A fine white metal cap badge, with two loops to reverse.
ROYAL ORDNANCE CORPS OFFICER BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine Officers bronze example with two blade fixings to reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1025 page 93
ROYAL ORDNANCE CORPS WW2 PLASTIC CAP BADGE A good chocolate brown moulded plastic example. Two blades to the reverse. Makers stamp MMMC, [Mentmore Manufacturing Company].
ROYAL ORDNANCE CORPS [Sua Tonanti Tela] CAP BADGE Worn from 1947 to 1949. Tonanti pattern Brass with two lugs to reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2124 page 93
ROYAL ORDNANCE FACTORIES CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal cap badge, with slider to reverse. Royal Ordnance Factories (ROFs) was the collective name of the UK government's munitions factories in and after World War II. Until privatisation in 1987 they were the responsibility of the Ministry of Supply and later the Ministry of Defence.
ROYAL ORDNANCE FACTORIES CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal cap badge, with slider to reverse. King George 6th Crown. Royal Ordnance Factories (ROFs) was the collective name of the UK government's munitions factories in and after World War II. Until privatisation in 1987 they were the responsibility of the Ministry of Supply and later the Ministry of Defence.
ROYAL PIONEER CORPS ANODISED / STAYBRIGHT CAP BADGE A fine anodised cap badge, with slider and maker Dowler Birmingham to reverse.
ROYAL PIONEER CORPS ASSOCIATION BROOCH A fine enamel brooch.
ROYAL PIONEER CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine frosted silvered cap badge with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K 2 item 2149 page 93 The Royal Pioneer Corps was a British Army combatant corps used for light engineering tasks. It was formed in 1939 and amalgamated into the Royal Logistic Corps in 1993. Pioneer units performed a wide variety of tasks in all theatres of war, handling all types of stores, laying prefabricated track on the beaches and stretcher-bearing.
ROYAL PIONEER CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven black on khaki slip over shoulder title,with velcro to reverse.
ROYAL REGIMENT FUSILIERS ARMY CADET FORCE SHOULDER TITLE. A fine woven, white on red.Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Army Cadet Force Cloth Shoulder Title
ROYAL REGIMENT OF FUSILIERS ANODISED CAP BADGE A good two part anodised aluminium cap badge, with two long loops to the reverse & holder.
ROYAL REGIMENT OF FUSILIERS ANODISED CAP BADGE A good scarce post 1968 anodised aluminium cap badge, with plume holder and two loops to reverse .
ROYAL SCOTS DRAGOON GUARDS A large white metal badge, possibly a paper weight, but its not that heavy. Very well made as you can see. Would look excellent on an Office door, or study, you would have to glue it as it has no fixings. Size 90 mm x 80 mm. The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys) (SCOTS DG) is a cavalry regiment of the British Army, and the senior Scottish regiment. The regiment has won numerous battle honours and three Victoria Crosses, and, through the Royal Scots Greys, is the oldest surviving Cavalry Regiment of the Line in the British Army. It was formed on 2 July 1971 at Holyrood, Edinburgh, by the amalgamation of the 3rd Carabiniers (Prince of Wales's Dragoon Guards) (themselves the product of the amalgamation in 1922 of 3rd Dragoon Guards (Prince of Wales's) and 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers)), and The Royal Scots Greys (2nd Dragoons).
ROYAL SCOTS DRAGOON GUARDS ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine anodised / staybright cap badge, with slider & maker J R Gaunt London to reverse. Anodised Aluminium, Anodising is an electro-plating process resulting in lightweight shiny badge, this is used because it is cheap, flexible and does not require as much maintenance as brass badges.
ROYAL SCOTS DRAGOON GUARDS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine Officers Silver Gilt cap badge, with two long loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 1890 page 9
ROYAL SCOTS DRAGOON GUARDS OFFICERS [PAIR] COLLAR BADGES A fine two part construction, facing pair of Officers Silver/Gilt collar badges, both with only one pin fixing to reverse.
ROYAL SCOTS DRAGOON GUARDS [SCOTS GREYS] POUCH / CAP BADGE A fine bi metal Scots Greys pouch / cap badge, with three loops to reveres.
ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS GLENGARRY BADGE A fine post 1901 brass badge, with two long loops to reverse.
ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS GLENGARRY CAP A fine Glengarry bonnet, with a traditional red toorie to the top, and rosette to side,ribbons to the rear. And bi metal metal cap badge. No visible moth, no maker or date.
ROYAL SCOTS GREYS FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine purple cap with black flap and peak. Purple crown. Bi metal cap badge and matching RSG buttons. Excellent condition with no moth. Makers mark Moss Bos Covent Garden
ROYAL SCOTS GREYS OFFICERS COLLAR BADGE A fine sterling silver collar badge, with two silver loops to reverse.
ROYAL SCOTS GREYS [2ND DRAGOONS] OFFICERS SILVERED COLLAR BADGES A fine facing pair if Officers cast silvered collar badges, with two loops to reverse of each. Both on black felt. The Royal Scots Greys was a cavalry regiment of the British Army from 1707 until 1971, when they amalgamated with the 3rd Carabiniers (Prince of Wales's Dragoon Guards) to form The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys). The regiment's history began in 1678, when three independent troops of Scots Dragoons were raised. In 1681, these troops were regimented to form The Royal Regiment of Scots Dragoons, numbered the 4th Dragoons in 1694. They were already mounted on grey horses by this stage and were already being referred to as the Grey Dragoons. In 1707, they were renamed The Royal North British Dragoons (North Britain then being the envisaged common name for Scotland), but were already being referred to as the Scots Greys. In 1713, they were renumbered the 2nd Dragoons as part of deal between the establishments of the English Army and Scottish Army when they were being unified into the British Army. They were also sometimes referred to, during the first Jacobite uprising, as Portmore's Dragoons. In 1877, their nickname was finally made official when they became the 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys), which was inverted in 1921 to The Royal Scots Greys (2nd Dragoons). They kept this title until 2 July 1971, when they amalgamated with the 3rd Carabiniers, forming the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards.
ROYAL SCOTS LOTHIAN REGIMENT GLENGARRY BADGE A fine bi metal cap badge, with two replacement loops and red felt to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 589 page 183
ROYAL SCOTS THE ROYAL REGIMENT OFFICERS BADGE An excellent two part construction, WW2 Officers Silver / Gilt Bonnet, helmet, glengarry cap or Tam o` Shanter bonnet badge, with two long loop fixings to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1955 page 33
ROYAL SCOTS [THE ROYAL REGIMENT] OFFICERS BADGE An excellent two part construction Officers Silver / Gilt Bonnet, helmet, glengarry cap or Tam o` Shanter bonnet badge, with two long loop fixings to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1955 page 33
ROYAL SIGNALS DURHAM ARMY CADET FORCE SHOULDER FORMATION COMBINATION A fine woven formation combination.
ROYAL SIGNALS SERGEANTS RANK ARM BADGE [FACING PAIR] A pair of WW2 rank woven cloth arm badges.
ROYAL SIGNALS SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven WW2 cloth shoulder title.
ROYAL SIGNALS SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven black on khaki slip over shoulder title.
ROYAL SUSSEX REGIMENT OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine Officers bronze cap badge with two blades to reverse.
ROYAL SUSSEX REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP & COLLAR SET A fine Royal Sussex Regiment Officers Cap and Collar Badge Set, silvered and enamel two piece officers cap badge with matching officers collar badges. All with two lugs on the reverse of each badge.
ROYAL SUSSEX REGIMENT OR's CAP BADGE A good early die stamped bi-metal example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 646 page 187
ROYAL SUSSEX REGIMENT OR's CAP BADGE A good early die stamped bi-metal example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 646 page 187
ROYAL SUSSEX REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE An all brass shoulder title with two hex type loop fixing to reverse.
ROYAL SUSSEX REGIMENT SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine Royal Sussex enamel sweetheart with brooch fixing to reverse. 48 mm x 28 mm.
ROYAL SUSSEX REGIMENT [1882] COLLAR BADGE A fine 1882 pattern gilding metal collar badge, with two loops to reverse. Reference Churchill item 967 page 155. Short lived for 5 years. Pattern number 10102 sealed 8th Feb 1882.
ROYAL TANK CORPS 1924 OFFICER BRONZE (BACKWARD FACING TANK] CAP BADGE Royal Tank Corps very scarce 1924 OSD bronze cap badge. Die-cast crowned laurel wreath bearing a backward facing tank and scroll “Fear Naught” to voided centre. J & Co. (Jennens) Blades VGC
ROYAL TANK CORPS OFFICERS 1924 BERET BADGE A very fine and rare example by JR Gaunt, London. Gilt crowned laurel sprays bearing scroll inscribed 'Fear Naught' across the lower portion. To the centre, a silver tank pointing to the reverse. VGC. Reference KK 1922
ROYAL TANK CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine E11R Silver plated Officers cap badge, with two loops and maker mark J R Gaunt London to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1924 page 17
ROYAL TANK CORPS OFFICERS SILVER CAP / BERET BADGE An excellent Officers WW2 cap badge. 1941 Birmingham hallmark Anchor Lion "R", with maker JRG & S which is JR Gaunt & Sons. Orginally the Tank Corps, the oldest tank unit in the world, being formed by the British Army in 1916 during the Great War. On 18 October 1923, they were officially given the title Royal making it the Royal Tank Corps (RTC) by Colonel-in-Chief King George V. It was at this time that the motto, "Fear Naught", the black beret, and the unit badge were adopted. The Regiment's numerous units took part in countless battles in the Second World War, including the Battle of Dunkirk, El Alamein, Italian Campaign, Burma Campaign, Battle of the Bulge and D-Day landings of 6 June 1944. Field Marshal Sir Bernard Law Montgomery would frequently wear the regiment's beret, with his Field Marshal's badge sewn on next to the regimental cap badge, as it was more practical whilst travelling on a tank than either a formal peaked hat or the Australian slouch hat he previously wore
ROYAL TANK CORPS PAIR SHOULDER TITLES A fine scarce 1923 brass pair of shoulder titles, both with two loops to reverse. Loops have been replace in my opinion.
ROYAL TANK CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce brass WW1 shoulder title, with two hex fixings to reverse.
ROYAL TANK REGIMENT 1944 WW2 DATED BLACK BERET. A fine scarce black woollen cloth 1944 dated good condition. White metal cap badge, with no moth and maker British Beret Basque Ltd inside with the arrow mark. I only have only three photos per item on this website, so please ask for further photos if required. Apologies for placement of beret, as I didn't take the photo. In 1942, it briefly amalgamated with the 5th Royal Tank Regiment, as the 3rd/5th Royal Tank Regiment, returning to its previous title a month later. It formed part of 8th Armoured Brigade, fighting at El Alamein, and in Tunisia. It later joined 29th Armoured Brigade and fought in Normandy, the Netherlands and Germany as part of 11th Armoured Division. During 1945 at the Battle of the Bulge, it was sent to form part of the defensive line on the Meuse river. Its tanks met the vanguard of the German push to the river before the panzers were turned back. The RTR were the first to wear the beret in British service as a uniform item. Its origins date back to 1922 when the Colonel Commandant of the RTR, General Sir Hugh Elles, recommended the adoption of a headdress similar in form to that worn by French troops of the 70th Chasseurs Alpins whom he had observed training with the Tank Corps in 1918. Approved in 1924 the black beret was a very practical item when worn within the close confines of the tank. The beret, over time attained a near 'elite' status, as it was subsequently adopted by other 'specialist' branches of the Service, notably airborne troops, SAS, Army and Royal Marine Commandos.
ROYAL TANK REGIMENT E11R CAP BADGE AND BACKING COLOURS. A fine E11R cap badge and backing colours, 'From mud, through blood to the green fields beyond'.
ROYAL TANK REGIMENT FEATHERED HACKLE A fine Hackle, regimental feather hackle of brown, red and green, "Through the mud and the blood to the green fields beyond"
ROYAL TANK REGIMENT FEATHERED HACKLE 'From mud, through blood to the green fields beyond'.
ROYAL TANK REGIMENT OFFICERS ASTRAKHAN HAT A fine Astrakhan hat with bullion Royal Tank Regiment E11R badge, with faint Herbert & Johnson makers stamping.
ROYAL TANK REGIMENT OFFICERS BRONZE [FACING BACKWARDS] CAP BADGE Very rare officer's service dress bronze cap badge with two blades and maker J&Co inside crown to reverse. Worn 1924 only. Lovely quality. Ref Gaylor Plate 5. The Regiment's numerous units took part in countless battles in the Second World War, including the Battle of Dunkirk, El Alamein, Italian Campaign, Burma Campaign and D-Day landings of 6 June 1944. Field Marshal Sir Bernard Law Montgomery would frequently wear the regiment's beret, with his Field Marshal's badge sewn on next to the regimental cap badge, as it was more practical whilst travelling on a tank than either a formal peaked hat or the Australian slouch hat he previously wore.
ROYAL TANK REGIMENT OFFICERS COLLAR BADGES [FACING PAIR] A fine pair of Queens Crown post 1953 silver / gilt Officers collar badges. Both with two loops to reverse.
ROYAL TANK REGIMENT OFFICERS SILVER CAP BADGE A fine scarce 1943 Hallmarked Silver Royal Tank Regiment Officers Cap Badge, fine example made by J R Gaunt & Son (JRG&S). Three loop fittings to the reverse of the badge. The Regiment's numerous units took part in countless battles in the Second World War, including the Battle of Dunkirk, El Alamein, Italian Campaign, Burma Campaign and D-Day landings of 6 June 1944. Field Marshal Sir Bernard Law Montgomery would frequently wear the regiment's beret, with his Field Marshal's badge sewn on next to the regimental cap badge, as it was more practical whilst travelling on a tank than either a formal peaked hat or the Australian slouch hat he previously wore.
ROYAL TANK REGIMENT OFFICERS SILVER CAP BADGE A fine 1943 Hallmarked Silver Royal Tank Regiment Officers Cap Badge, fine example made by J R Gaunt & Son (JRG&S). Three loop fittings to the reverse of the badge.
ROYAL TANK REGIMENT OFFICERS SILVER CAP BADGE A fine scarce 1941 Hallmarked Silver Royal Tank Regiment Officers Cap Badge, fine example made by J R Gaunt & Son (JRG&S). Three loop fittings to the reverse of the badge. The Regiment's numerous units took part in countless battles in the Second World War, including the Battle of Dunkirk, El Alamein, Italian Campaign, Burma Campaign and D-Day landings of 6 June 1944. Field Marshal Sir Bernard Law Montgomery would frequently wear the regiment's beret, with his Field Marshal's badge sewn on next to the regimental cap badge, as it was more practical whilst travelling on a tank than either a formal peaked hat or the Australian slouch hat he previously wore.
ROYAL TANK REGIMENT SLIP ON SHOULDER TITLE A good black embroidered letters woven on khaki slip on. With canvas loop to the reverse.
ROYAL TANK REGIMENT [FACING BACKWARDS] CAP BADGE A fine scarce Royal Tank Corps scarce 1924 white metal beret badge. Die-stamped. Tank facing backwards (viewer's right). (KK 1922) Two Loops to reverse.
ROYAL TANK REGIMENT [FACING BACKWARDS] CAP BADGE A rare cap badge , with two loops to reverse. Ref Gaylor Plate 5. The Regiment's numerous units took part in countless battles in the Second World War, including the Battle of Dunkirk, El Alamein, Italian Campaign, Burma Campaign and D-Day landings of 6 June 1944. Field Marshal Sir Bernard Law Montgomery would frequently wear the regiment's beret, with his Field Marshal's badge sewn on next to the regimental cap badge, as it was more practical whilst travelling on a tank than either a formal peaked hat or the Australian slouch hat he previously wore.
ROYAL TANK REGIMENT [large pattern] SHOULDER TITLE A good post 1939 large pattern brass shoulder titles.Two hex loops to the reverse.
ROYAL TANK REGIMENT [large pattern] SHOULDER TITLES Two good brass titles .Two loops too one and two hex lugs to the reverse.
ROYAL TANK REGIMENT [large pattern] SHOULDER TITLES A good scarce post 1939 pair of large pattern brass shoulder titles.Two loops to the reverse.
ROYAL ULSTER RIFLES SHOULDER TITLE A fine black on dark green woven shoulder title, with some glue and paper residue to reverse.
ROYAL ULSTER RIFLES [PAIR] SHOULDER TITLES A fine pair of RUR shoulder titles, both with two loops to reverse. 32mm x 14 mm When war was declared the 1st Battalion was serving in India, with the 31st Independent Brigade Group, which was trained in mountain warfare. When the brigade returned to the United Kingdom, it was decided that, with its light scale of equipment, the brigade could be converted into a glider-borne unit. 31st Infantry Brigade, which also included the 1st Border Regiment, 2nd South Staffs and 2nd Ox and Bucks, was renamed 1st Airlanding Brigade and trained as glider infantry. They were assigned to the 1st Airborne Division, part of the British Army's airborne forces. The battalion, along with the 2nd Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry, were later transferred to join the 12th Devonshire Regiment in the 6th Airlanding Brigade as part of the newly raised 6th Airborne Division which was actually only the second of two airborne divisions created by the British Army in World War II. Carried in Horsa gliders, the battalion took part in Operation Mallard, the British glider-borne landings in the later afternoon of 6 June 1944, otherwise known as D-Day. They served throughout the Battle of Normandy employed as normal infantry until August 1944 and the breakout from the Normandy beachhead where the entire 6th Airborne Division advanced 45 miles in 9 days. They returned to England in September 1944 for rest and retraining until December 1944 when the 6th Airborne was then recalled to Belgium after the surprise German offensive in the Ardennes which is now known as the Battle of the Bulge where the division played a comparatively small role in the mainly-American battle. They then took part in their final airborne mission of the war known as Operation Varsity, which was the airborne element of Operation Plunder, the crossing of the River Rhine by the 21st Army Group in March 1945. The 6th Airborne was joined by the US 17th Airborne Division, and both divisions suffered heavy casualties.
ROYAL ULSTER [IRISH] RIFLES CAP OR CAUBEEN BADGE Royal Ulster Irish Rifles, a die stamped white metal example. Slider to the reverse. Crowned Maid of Erin Harp on "Quis Separabit" scroll. Reference KK Vol 1 item 691 page 193
ROYAL WARWICKSHIRE ENAMEL RIFLE SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine enamel sweetheart, two crossed rifles & a small Royal Warwickshire badge below. Size 38 mm x 20mm
ROYAL WARWICKSHIRE REGIMENT A Bi metal cap badge to the Royal Warwickshire Regiment, with a slider to the reverse. Ref KK Vol 1 item 594 page 183
ROYAL WARWICKSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine early bi metal cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Reference K&K Vol 2 item 594 page 53
ROYAL WARWICKSHIRE REGIMENT CLOTH SHOULDER TITLE A fine early woven cloth scarlet and hessian backed shoulder title. 22 mm x 130 mm.
ROYAL WARWICKSHIRE REGIMENT FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine field service in blue with red piping to flap. Bi metal cap badge.
ROYAL WARWICKSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS BRONZE CAP / COLLAR BADGE A fine Officers cap / collar badge with unusual loose rope type with fixings to reverse. Two loops to reverse.
ROYAL WARWICKSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE An excellent Officers bronze with two blades to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 594 page 183
ROYAL WARWICKSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE An excellent Officers bronze with three blades to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 594 page 183
ROYAL WARWICKSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS OSD COLLAR BADGES An excellent die cast bronze facing pair of Officer's Service Dress collar badges, with two loops to the reverse of each.
ROYAL WARWICKSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS POST 1881 WAIST BELT CLASP A fine Silver/Gilt Officers waist belt clasp, with matching numbers. Each half numbered "1"
ROYAL WARWICKSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS POST 1881 WAIST BELT CLASP A fine uncleaned Silver/Gilt Officers waist belt clasp, with matching numbers. Each half numbered "1"
ROYAL WARWICKSHIRE REGIMENT OR's CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped bi-metal example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 594 page 53
ROYAL WARWICKSHIRE REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A fine WW2 woven cloth, white on red shoulder title. 138 mm x 24 mm.
ROYAL WARWICKSHIRE REGIMENT SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine enamel "Forget me not" sweetheart brooch. 30 mm dia
ROYAL WARWICKSHIRE REGIMENT WHITE FACED SWEETHEART Excellent example, WW1 White faced Enamel Sweetheart brooch
ROYAL WARWICKSHIRE REGIMENT WHITE FACED SWEETHEART WW1 White faced Enamel Sweetheart brooch
ROYAL WARWICKSHIRE REGIMENT [PAIR] SHOULDER TITLES A fine pair of woven WW2 cloth shoulder titles. 22 mm x 130 mm.
ROYAL WELCH FUSILIERS CAP BADGE A bi metal post 1920 example with slider to reverse, when he title changed to Royal Welch Fusiliers. The regiment was amalgamated with the Royal Regiment of Wales on 1 March 2006, to become the 1st Battalion, Royal Welsh becoming the 2nd Battalion). Reference K & K 1 item 623 page 185
ROYAL WELCH FUSILIERS CAP BADGE A fine die stamped bi metal example with slider to reverse. Reference K & K 2 item 623 page 57
ROYAL WELCH FUSILIERS CAP BADGE A fine post 1922 bi metal example, with blow holes and slider to reverse.
ROYAL WELCH FUSILIERS OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine Officers bronze cap badge with two blade fixings to reverse.
ROYAL WELCH FUSILIERS WW2 PLASTIC CAP BADGE An excellent light bronze WW2 economy issue cap badge with two blade fixings to reverse.
ROYAL WELCH FUSILIERS WW2 PLASTIC CAP BADGE An excellent light bronze WW2 economy issue cap badge with two blade fixings to reverse.
ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS BLAZER BADGE A fine bullion blazer badge, with excellent definition.
ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS CAP BADGE A scarce Pre 1921 cap badge. The regiment reverted to the Welch Fusiliers in this year. A fine Welsh Fusiliers bi metal cap badge, with slider and blow holes to reverse.
ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS FUR CAP GRENADE A good scarce large die stamped gilding metal example worn circa 1881-1908. Prince of Wales's Plumes to the ball of a flaming grenade, with two loops to the reverse. Reference K & K 1 item 951 page 249
ROYAL WELSH REGIMENT OFFICERS BERET BADGE A post 2006 cap badge bi metal with three loops to reverse. Brand new in Firmin packet. The Royal Welsh Regiment was an infantry regiment of the Territorial Army in the United Kingdom. The regiment was formed in 1999 as part of the restructuring of the TA by the amalgamation of the two Welsh TA battalions. 3rd (V) Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers 2nd (V) Battalion, Royal Regiment of Wales The regiment had a total of five companies HQ Company - Cardiff A (RWF) Company - Wrexham B (RRW) Company - Swansea C (RRW) Company - Pontypridd D (RWF) Company - Colwyn Bay No new cap badge was created for this regiment, soldiers wore their former regimental cap badge or were badged according to the company they joined. As part of the restructuring of the infantry announced in 2004, the Royal Welsh Regiment became the TA battalion of the new amalgamated regiment of Wales, the Royal Welsh, on the 1 March 2006.
ROYAL WELSH REGIMENT OFFICERS BERET CAP BADGE A post 2006 cap badge bi metal with three loops to reverse. The Royal Welsh Regiment was an infantry regiment of the Territorial Army in the United Kingdom. The regiment was formed in 1999 as part of the restructuring of the TA by the amalgamation of the two Welsh TA battalions. 3rd (V) Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers 2nd (V) Battalion, Royal Regiment of Wales The regiment had a total of five companies HQ Company - Cardiff A (RWF) Company - Wrexham B (RRW) Company - Swansea C (RRW) Company - Pontypridd D (RWF) Company - Colwyn Bay No new cap badge was created for this regiment, soldiers wore their former regimental cap badge or were badged according to the company they joined. As part of the restructuring of the infantry announced in 2004, the Royal Welsh Regiment became the TA battalion of the new amalgamated regiment of Wales, the Royal Welsh, on the 1 March 2006.
ROYAL WELSH REGIMENT OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE Pre 1922 Royal Welsh Fusiliers Officers bronze cap badge, two part construction with two curled inward blades to reverse.
ROYAL WEST AFRICAN FRONTIER FORCE OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE. An excellent example with slider to reverse, and makers stamp Firmin London.
ROYAL WEST AFRICAN FRONTIER FORCE OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE. A fine uncleaned gilding metal example, with two loops to reverse.
ROYAL WEST AFRICAN FRONTIER FORCE OFFICERS BRONZE COLLAR BADGES A fine scarce pair of Officers bronze collar badges.
ROYAL WEST AFRICAN FRONTIER FORCE OFFICERS BRONZE COLLARS A fine pair of bronze collar badges, with loops to reverse, both have Firmin maker.
ROYAL WEST AFRICAN FRONTIER FORCE OFFICERS CAP BADGE & COLLARS A fine scarce Officers gilt cap badge with maker Firmin London and strengthening bar on slider to reverse and a pair of Dowler Birmingham gilt collar badges, both with two loops to reverse.
ROYAL WEST AFRICAN FRONTIER FORCE PLASTIC BERET BADGE A fine scarce beret badge, with two blade fixings and maker to reverse.
ROYAL WEST AFRICAN FRONTIER FORCE SILVER & ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH A Royal West African Frontier Force Silver & Enamel Sweetheart Brooch Issued post 1928, this rare sweetheart brooch to the Royal West African Frontier Force is in excellent original condition. Impressed 'silver' on the bar, the brooch measures just about 4cms x 2cms. The enamel is intact as is the pin fitting.
ROYAL WEST AFRICAN FRONTIER FORCE [PAIR] SHOULDER TITLES Gold Coast Regiment Shoulder titles, both with loop fixings to reverse.
ROYAL WEST KENT ORs CAP BADGE A fine white metal example with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol1 item 668 page 189. F.N Birmingham maker mark to reverse, which is F. Narbourgh.
ROYAL WEST KENT ORs CAP BADGE A fine white metal example with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 668 page 189.
ROYAL WEST KENT PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE Grey/silver plastic cap badge with 2 blades to reverse. Sealed 3rd May 1943. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2247 page 115
ROYAL WEST KENT SHOULDER TITLE A good scarce brass shoulder title to the Royal West Kent Yeomanry / Royal West Kent Regiment ( listed under Royal West Kent Regiment at 1250 in Westlake). Two hex type lugs to the reverse.
ROYAL WEST KENT WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE Grey/silver plastic cap badge with 2 blades to reverse. Sealed 3rd May 1943. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2247 page 115
ROYAL WEST SURREY BULLION BADGE A fine gold wired raised bullion badge, possibility a blazer badge.
ROYAL WILTSHIRE YEOMANRY ARM BADGE A fine gilding metal arm badge, with two long loops to reverse.
ROYAL WILTSHIRE YEOMANRY [PRINCE OF WALES OWN] CAP BADGE A good early die stamped white metal Prince of Wales's plumes with applied brass coronet. Blow hole filled to reverse, with two loops.
RUGBY SCHOOL [WARWICKSHIRE] OTC CAP BADGE A fine scarce gilding metal Officers Training Corps cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2662 page 215
S STAFFORD [SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass post 1902 shoulder title, with two hex type lugs to reverse. Reference Westlake 1122 plate 71 During WW1,they had 18 battalions serving on the Western Front, in Italy, Gallipoli and Egypt. Ten representative battle honours were chosen for display on the regiment's colours. The regiment expanded during the Second World War, with the two regular and four territorial battalions being supplemented by the creation of additional battalions. Battalions served in North West Europe, Sicily, Italy, North Africa and Burma. The regular battalions found themselves fighting in new roles: During the "Chindits" campaign in Burma, the 1st Battalion took part in jungle fighting against the Japanese forces, while the 2nd Battalion was converted to a glider borne role. As such, they landed in Sicily in 1943 and as part of Operation Market Garden at Arnhem in 1944. Losses at Arnhem were high - the battalion started the operation with a strength of 867, but only 139 returned to British lines.
S.W.B SOUTH WALES BORDERERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce post 1904 brass shoulder title, with two hex type lug fixings to reverse. 12 mm x 35 mm. Reference Westlake plate 63 item 983. Write-up page 85 Infantry Regiments.
SALISBURY PLAIN DISTRICT WW2 [SOUTHERN COMMAND] FORMATION SIGN A fine woven cloth formation sign. A depiction of the Great Cromlech of Stonehenge, in red outlined in black, on a yellow circle with black detail and green grass, with a red and black border. Reference Cole page 101. Sign adopted in 1941 but later states that the design dates from 1944, although this may be a typographical error Salisbury Plain District HQ was at Bulford and originally covered the county of Wiltshire. Later, when Southern Command was reorganized in 1944, it took in the county of Dorset and was redesignated Wilts and Dorset District.
SALISBURY PLAIN DISTRICT WW2 [SOUTHERN COMMAND] FORMATION SIGN A fine woven cloth formation sign. A depiction of the Great Cromlech of Stonehenge, in red outlined in black, on a yellow circle with black detail and green grass, with a red and black border. Reference Cole page 101. Sign adopted in 1941 but later states that the design dates from 1944, although this may be a typographical error Salisbury Plain District HQ was at Bulford and originally covered the county of Wiltshire. Later, when Southern Command was reorganized in 1944, it took in the county of Dorset and was redesignated Wilts and Dorset District.
SAS REGIMENT MALYAN SCOUTS SHOULDER TITLE A scarce mint light blue on maroon shoulder title. Reference http://wingedsoldiers.co.uk/sas-malaya.html In 1951 a squadron of the Territorial 21st Battalion Special Air Service Regiment (Artists Rifles) was deployed to Malaya, where it fought under the name of the Malayan Scouts. This force was expanded to several squadrons and in 1952 was absorbed into the Regular Army as 22nd SAS Regiment. In Malaya it was led by Chindit veteran and World War Two SAS brigade commander, Brigadier Mike Calvert.
SAS SPECIAL AIR SERVICE SHOULDER TITLE A fine all brass post WW2 SAS shoulder title, with two loops to reverse.
SBS SPECIAL BOAT SERVICE BULLION BERET BADGE A fine unused bullion beret badge. The Special Boat Service is described as the naval special forces of the United Kingdom and the sister unit of the SAS. The operational capabilities of both units are broadly similar, however, the SBS (being the principal Royal Navy contribution to UKSF) has the additional training and equipment to lead in the maritime, amphibious and riverine environments. Both units come under the operational command of HQ Directorate of Special Forces (DSF) and undergo an identical selection process, enjoy significant interoperability in training and on operations. In times of armed conflict and war, the Special Boat Service (SBS) and 22 Special Air Service Regiment (22 SAS) are required to operate in small parties in enemy-controlled territory. Operations of this nature require men of courage and high morale who have excellent tactical awareness be it knowledge of special tactics or simply knowing one's place in a polyvalent unit. Self-discipline neatly ties into this. Intelligence, reliability, determination and also being physically fit are key skills. These men possess mental, moral and physical stamina.
SCARCE BRITISH ROYAL NAVY FIELD GUNS CREW [DEVONPORT] CLOTH BADGE A woven cloth badge worn by a select few in the Devonport Field Guns Crew. A very scarce item. The origins of the field gun competition lie in the Second Boer War in South Africa. The legendary story tells of the siege of the British garrison in Ladysmith in 1899. In support of the British Army, the Royal Navy landed guns from HMS Terrible and Powerful to help in the relief of the siege. The Naval Brigade transported guns over difficult terrain and brought them into action against the Boers. The Royal Navy's field gun competition is a contest between teams from various Royal Navy commands, in which teams of sailors compete to transport a field gun and its equipment over and through a series of obstacles in the shortest time. The competition evolved during the early years of the 20th century. The "Command" format, negotiating walls and a chasm, was held annually at the Royal Tournament in London from 1907 until 1999, apart from the periods during the World Wars. The "Inter-Port" or "Command" Competition was contested by teams from the Royal Navy annually, and was a popular item at the Royal Tournament until finishing in 1999.
SCARCE WW1 LEGION OF FRONTIERSMEN BADGE A fine brass one piece badge with two loops to reverse 50 mm. Very similar to the first version, but laurel wreath doesn't close at the top. https://frontiersmenhistorian.info/2019/05/21/the-badges-of-the-legion-of-frontiersmen-1904-2001/
SCARCE WW1 NATIONAL MOTOR VOLUNTEERS BY J.R.GAUNT LONDON SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce all brass shoulder title, with J R Gaunt Maker to reverse of both parts of a one peice shoulder title. Reference R A Westlake plate 26 item 463 Volunteers 1914-18
SCHOOL OF MUSKETRY FORAGE CAP BADGE 1902-1919 A fine scarce gilding metal forage cap badge, with slider to reverse. Crossed rifles surmounted by the crown. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1050 page 268
SCHOOL OF MUSKETRY FORAGE CAP BADGE 1902-1919 A fine scarce gilding metal forage cap badge, with slider to reverse. Crossed rifles surmounted by the crown. A little Verdigris on crown. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1050 page 268
SCIENTIFIC & RECONNAISSANCE SHOULER TITLES [PAIR] Pair of Home Front Civil Defence Shoulder Titles A pair of embroidered titles. Scientific and Reconnaissance, responsible for advising controllers on scientific and technical aspects of nuclear, biological and chemical warfare, and providing reconnaissance parties
SCOTS FUSILIER GUARDS OFFICERS BELT PLATE OVERLAY PRE - 1855 Scots Fusilier Guards Officers Shoulder Belt Plate Overlay pre-1855, fine example of the central silvered star with brass backing plate, gilt central strap having thistle to the centre and pierced motto. Green enamel centre. Reverse has its fixing posts still present although one has been shortened. Nice patina overall.
SCOTS GUARDS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A mint two part construction Officers Silver/ Gilt & enamel cap badge, with two long loops to reverse. The Star of the Order of the Thistle. A diamond cut star with gilt centre backed with green enamel.
SCOTS GUARDS OFFICERS HALLMARKED SILVER CAP BADGE A fine Hallmarked silver London 1900 Officers enamel cap badge, with two long loops and maker [JB] mark to reverse. Removed pin, so you can see hallmark.
SCOTS GUARDS OR's CAP BADGE A good early die stamped brass example, with two loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 908 page 241
SCOTTER [LINCOLNSHIRE] RED CROSS BRIGADE BADGE A fine British Red Cross Society badge, with red felt backing and two loops to reverse.
SCOTTICH GORDON HIGHLANDERS OR's GLENGARRY BADGE A good die stamped white metal example with "BYDAND" scroll. Two loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 687 page 191
SCOTTISH 10th LANARKSHIRE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS, GLASGOW HIGHLANDERS GLENGARRY Scottish 10th Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers ,Glasgow Hldrs Victorian OR's glengarry badge A good scarce die stamped white metal example worn circa 1880-87. With two loops to reverse.
SCOTTISH 2nd DRAGOONS [Royal Scots Greys] OR's CAP BADGE A good vintage die stamped bi-metal example, with two loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 752 page 211
SCOTTISH 4th VOLUNTEER BATTALION "THE ROYAL SCOTS" GLENGARRY BADGE A fine scarce w/metal circa 1888-1908 Glengarry with two loops to reverse.
SCOTTISH 5TH BATTALION SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS GLENGARRY BADGE Scottish 5th Bn. Seaforth Hldrs OR's glengarry badge A good WW2 pattern die stamped white metal example, with two loops to the reverse.
SCOTTISH 5th VOLUNTEER BATTALION HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY VICTORIAN GLENGARRY Scottish 5th VB Highland Light Infantry Victorian glengarry badge A good scarce post 1887 white metal example."Lacessit" spelling. With two loops to reverse.
SCOTTISH 7th ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS VICTORIAN GLENGARRY. A fine scarce die stamped white metal example, with two long loops to the reverse.
SCOTTISH 7th VOLUNTEER BATTALION ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS GLENGARRY BADGE An excellent Scottish 7th VB Argyll & Sutherland Hldrs Victorian OR's glengarry badge A fine and scarce die stamped white metal blengarry badge with two loops to the reverse.
SCOTTISH 8th VOLUNTEER BATTALION "THE ROYAL SCOTS" GLENGARRY BADGE A fine scarce w/metal circa 1888-1908 Glengarry with two loops to reverse
SCOTTISH ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS NCO GLENGARRY BADGE. A fine scarce fully voided unmarked silver badge, with red felt & two loops to reverse.
SCOTTISH ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS OR's GLENGARRY BADGE A good die stamped white metal WW1/ WW2 example, with two loops to the reverse.
SCOTTISH ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS PLASTIC GLENGARRY BADGE A scarce WW2 economy issue plastic cap badge, very slight bend with two blades to reverse.
SCOTTISH ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS FROSTED SILVER GLENGARRY A scarce Frosted Silver example with two loops to reverse.
SCOTTISH ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS SILVER GLENGARRY A scarce heavy silver cast [not hallmarked] example with two loops to reverse.
SCOTTISH ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS VICTORIAN GLENGARRY Princess Louise`s Argyll & Sutherland Highlander`s die stamped white metal example with un voided centre and cats tail up, with two loops to the reverse. An infantry regiment of the British Army that existed from 1881 until amalgamation into the Royal Regiment of Scotland in 2006. Ref KK Vol 1 item 697 page 193
SCOTTISH BLACK WATCH COLLAR BADGES A good post WW2 die stamped mint white metal pair of collar badges , with two loops reverse.
SCOTTISH BLACK WATCH Royal Highland REGIMENT WW2 GLENGARRY BADGE A good die stamped white metal example. Two loops to the reverse.
SCOTTISH BLACK WATCH [ROYAL HIGHLANDERS] N.C.Os KINGS CROWN WAIST BELT CLASP. A good scarce pre 1953 two part bi-metal example. Makers stamp Firmin & Sons Ltd and numbered CN1444
SCOTTISH BLACK WATCH [Royal Highlanders] VICTORIAN GLENGARRY Victorian white metal cap badge with 2 loops to reverse. Ref KK Vol1 item 655 page 189
SCOTTISH BLACK WATCH [ROYAL HIGHLANDERS] WW1 GLENGARRY BADGE A good die stamped white metal example. Two loops to the reverse. Reference KK 1 657 p 189
SCOTTISH CAMERON HIGHLANDERS GLENGARRY BADGE A scarce fine pre 1898 die stamped white metal Victorian example, with two loop fixings to reverse.
SCOTTISH CAMERON HIGHLANDERS OR's GLENGARRY A good vintage WW2 die stamped white metal cap badge with two loops to the reverse. Ref KK Vol 2 item 688 page 65.
SCOTTISH CAMERON HIGHLANDERS OR's VICTORIAN GLENGARRY A good scarce pre 1898 die stamped white metal example. Two pinched loops to the reverse. The regiment was raised as the 79th Regiment of Foot (Cameronian Volunteers) on August 17, 1793 at Fort William from among the members of the Clan Cameron by Sir Allan Cameron of Erracht. Originally on the Irish establishment, it became part of the British Army in 1804, and in 1806 it was renamed as the 79th Regiment of Foot (Cameron Highlanders).
SCOTTISH CAMERONIANS [Scottish Rifles] O`R GLENGARRY A good die stamped white metal Glengarry badge with two loops to the reverse. An infantry regiment of the British Army, the only regiment of rifles amongst the Scottish regiments of infantry. It was formed in 1881 under the Childers Reforms by the amalgamation of two other regiments 26th Cameronian Regiment & 90th Perthshire Light Infantry
SCOTTISH CAMERONIANS [Scottish Rifles] O`R GLENGARRY An early die stamped white metal Glengarry badge with old replacement brooch fixing to reverse, bought in a Victorian collection . Reference KK 1 item 631 page 187. An infantry regiment of the British Army, the only regiment of rifles amongst the Scottish regiments of infantry. It was formed in 1881 under the Childers Reforms by the amalgamation of two other regiments 26th Cameronian Regiment & 90th Perthshire Light Infantry
SCOTTISH COMMAND TROOPS FORMATION SIGNS A fine pair of woven silk formation signs, with maker stamp on paper to reverse.
SCOTTISH GORDON HIGHLANDERS OFFICERS SILVER GLENGARRY BADGE A fine scarce die cast Silver three dimensional Officers cap badge made by Isaac White J.I.W into a chamfered rectangle, registered in the first half of the twentieth century. Maker mark and two loop fixings to reverse.
SCOTTISH GORDON HIGHLANDERS OFFICERS SILVER GLENGARRY BADGE A fine very heavy scarce die cast un marked Silver three dimensional Officers cap badge, with very heavy brooch/ sporran fixings to reverse.
SCOTTISH GORDON HIGHLANDERS VICTORIAN BUTTON A fine silver plated Victorian Officers button, with maker Firmin & Sons London to reverse. 26 mm dia
SCOTTISH HIGHLAND CYCLISTS BATTALION OR's GLENGARRY BADGE A good scarce die stamped white metal example, with t wo loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1864 page 449
SCOTTISH HIGHLAND CYCLISTS BATTALION OR's GLENGARRY BADGE A good scarce die stamped white metal example, with two loops to the reverse. Reference K K Vol 1 item 1864 page 449
SCOTTISH HORSE CAP BADGE All brass example with two lugs to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1385 page 348
SCOTTISH HORSE SILVER & TORTOISE SHELL SWEETHEART BROOCH An excellent silver & tortoise shell with brooch fixing, maker & hallmark to reverse. Date mark 1916 London
SCOTTISH HORSE YEOMANRY COLLAR BADGES Two fine die cast Officers bronze collar badges, both with two loops to reverse, one has maker tablet.
SCOTTISH HORSE YEOMANRY OR's CAP BADGE A good die stamped brass Scottish Crown example with two loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1501 page 363
SCOTTISH LOTHIANS & BERWICKSHIRE IMPERIAL YEOMANRY CAP BADGE A fine Boer War gilding metal example, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1348 page 343
SCOTTISH LOWLAND BRIGADE ANODISED CAP / GLENGARRY BADGE A good two part construction staybright / anodised aluminium example, with two loops to the reverse.
SCOTTISH LOWLAND REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine w/m cap badge, with four loops to reverse. Getting increasingly difficult to find a genuine item.
SCOTTISH PIPERS BAGPIPE TRADE ARM / SLEEVE BADGE A fine brass example, with two loops to reverse.
SCOTTISH PIPERS BAGPIPE TRADE ARM / SLEEVE BADGE A fine brass uncleaned arm badge, with two loops to reverse. 68 mm in height
SCOTTISH PIPERS BAGPIPE TRADE ARM / SLEEVE BADGE A fine uncleaned arm badge, with two loops to reverse. 68 mm in height
SCOTTISH QUEENS OWN CAMERON HIGHLANDERS VICTORIAN BUTTON A fine scarce 79th The Queens Own gilding metal button with Jennens & Co London to reverse.26 mm dia On 17 April 1873 Queen Victoria presented the regiment with new colours at Parkhurst, Isle of Wight, and directed they should in future be known as the "Queen's Own". Consequently, they became the 79th Regiment, The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. The regiment's dark green facings, worn since 1793, were replaced with royal blue. The regiment moved to Gibraltar in 1879.
SCOTTISH QUEENS OWN HIGHLANDERS ANODISED / STAYBRIGHT CAP BADGE A fine two part anodised cap badge of the Seaforth & Camerons The Queens Own Highlanders. With backing plate and loops to reverse. The Queen's Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons), officially abbreviated "QO HLDRS," was an infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the Scottish Division. It was formed on 7 February 1961 at Redford Barracks, Edinburgh, with the amalgamation of 1st Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders and 1st Battalion, Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. Due to the Options for Change defence review, however, 1st Battalion, Queen's Own Highlanders was further amalgamated with 1st Battalion, Gordon Highlanders on 17 September 1994 to form 1st Battalion, Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordons and Camerons).
SCOTTISH QUEENS OWN ROYAL GLASGOW YEOMANRY CAP BADGE A fine WW1 gilding metal cap badge, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1470 page 131
SCOTTISH QUEENS RIFLE VOLUNTEER BRIGADE VICTORIAN GLENGARRY BADGE A good die stamped once blackened brass, now looks bronze example. Worn 1888-1902, with two loop fixings to reverse.
SCOTTISH ROYAL HIGHLAND FUSILIERS ANODISED CAP / GLENGARRY BADGE A good staybright / anodised aluminium example, with two lugs to the reverse.
SCOTTISH ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS E11R GLENGARRY BADGE A fine die stamped gilded metal example. Worn circa 1953-58, with two loops to reverse.
SCOTTISH ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS VICTORIAN OR's GLENGARRY BADGE A good scarce die stamped brass example. Two loops to the reverse.
SCOTTISH SCOTS GUARDS SWEETHEART PIN BAR Enamel pin sweetheart with brooch fixing
SCOTTISH SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS GLENGARRY BADGE A fine white metal glengarry with three loops to reverse.
SCOTTISH TAYFORTH UNIVERSITY OTC ANODISED CAP BADGE A good large silver and gold anodised aluminium example, with two loops to the reverse. Reference K & K 2 item 2493 page 187
SCOTTISH THE LANARKSHIRE YEOMANRY WW1 CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal example, with slider to reverse.
SCOTTISH THE LANARKSHIRE YEOMANRY WW1 CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal example, with slider to reverse.
SCOTTISH VOLUNTEER BATTALION ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS VICTORIAN GLENGARRY BADGE Scottish VB Royal Scots Fusiliers Victorian OR's glengarry badge A good scarce pre 1901 die stamped white metal example. Two toned loops to the reverse.
SCOTTISH WWI GLASGOW HIGHLANDERS 9TH BATTALION HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CAP BADGE A good die stamped white metal example. "Lacesset" spelling, with two loops to the reverse. The Glasgow Highlanders was a former infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the Territorial Force, later renamed the Territorial Army. The regiment eventually became a Volunteer Battalion of the Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment) in 1881. In 1908 the unit became the 9th (Glasgow Highland) Battalion, Highland Light Infantry, when they became part of the Highland Light Infantry Brigade, attached to the Lowland Division, in the new Territorial Force. In 1915, the division would become the 52nd (Lowland) Division and the brigade the 157th (Highland Light Infantry) Brigade respectively. During the Great War of 1914-18 another two home-based battalions were recruited, one of which was a Bantam battalion, which were used to supply manpower to the 1st Battalion in France, who served with distinction with the Highland Light Infantry under the 2nd Division at the battles of Festubert and Loos. In May 1916 the battalion was transferred to the 33rd Division and fought at the Somme (at High Wood), Arras and the Third Battle of Ypres. After the end of the war, the Glasgow Highlanders were disbanded along with the rest of the Territorial Force.
SCOTTISH YEOMANRY OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine two part die cast gilt and silvered example, with two loops to the reverse. Makers stamp LB&B (London Badge and Button Company). The Scottish Yeomanry (SCOTS YEO) was a Yeomanry Regiment of the British Territorial Army formed in 1992. It served until 1999 when it was amalgamated with the Queen's Own Yeomanry
SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS CAP BADGE A fine white metal cap badge with three long loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 685 page 191.
SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS GLENGARRY CAP A fine Glengarry bonnet, rosette to side,ribbons to the rear. And white metal cap badge. No visible moth, no maker or date. More photos if required.
SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce unused cloth shoulder title.
SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine gilt, sweetheart brooch, looks like its been converted. 46 mm long
SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine mother of pearl, enamel sweetheart brooch.
SEAFORTH HIGLANDERS 1st ADMIN BATTALION ELGINSHIRE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS GLENGARRY BADGE A fine scarce white metal badge, with two long loops to reverse. 1st. Administrative Battalion Elginshire Rifle Volunteers. The Scottish thistle to the centre of a strap bearing the title, "1st, A.B. Elginshire Rifles "
SECOND LIFE GUARDS CAP BADGE A Second Life Guards WW1 OR's cap badge, King George V die stamped brass other ranks example, with long slider to reverse. Amalgamated with the 1st in 1922. Ref K&K Vol1 728
SECOND LIFE GUARDS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine Kings Crown George 5th Enamel cap badge with slider to reverse.
SECOND LIFE GUARDS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine enamel cap badge, with brooch fixing to reverse.
SERGEANT & CORPORAL RANKS ARM BADGES A fine Sergeant & Corporal metal rank badges, both with brooch fixings to reverse.
SERGEANT & LANCE CORPORAL RANKS ARM BADGES A fine pair of chrome ranks stripes, both with brooch fixings to reverse.
SET OF FOUR WW2 MEDALS & TWO SLIP ON SHOULDER TITLES A set of four WWII medals including 1939-45 Star Italy Star 1939-45 War Medal South Africa Service Medal to 117994 E.H. Fowkes with original paperwork & envelope. Two bullion slip on shoulder titles, some moth damage,[see photos] and his South African Engineer Corps badge.
SHALLOW WATER ARMY DIVER TRADE BADGE A fine cloth woven trade arm/ sleave badge, yellow on khaki. Known as the shark wrestler's badge and worn by army personnel trained to dive to a depth of 30ft. Reference Edwards and Langley page 102
SHERWOOD FORESTERS (Notts & Derby) WW2 PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good scarce plastic example, with two blades to the reverse. Slightly twisted otherwise Gc.
SHERWOOD FORESTERS OFFICERS NOTTS & DERBY CAP BADGE A fine Kings Crown Officers silver/gilt and enamel Officers cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse. Gilt gone and very dirty to reverse. Blue enamel centre in tact. Reference K & K Vol 1 page 191 item 662
SHERWOOD FORESTERS OFFICERS NOTTS & DERBY CAP BADGE A fine Officers cast bronze cap badge, with blade fixings to reverse. Ruff casting to reverse. [see photos] Ref Gaylor Plate 12E
SHOEBURYNESS GARRISON FORMATION SIGN Embroidered example of the yellow on blue howitzer gun worn at the Garrison. During the Crimean War, highlighted the need for a dedicated School of Gunnery for the Royal Artillery to standardise training with the new weaponry. The new School was established at Shoebury in 1859, in a greatly enlarged area of 200 acres, extending to Ness Road.
SHOEBURYNESS GARRISON FORMATION SIGN Embroidered example of the yellow on blue howitzer gun worn at the Garrison. One very small moth hole near rear of howitzer. facing left. During the Crimean War, highlighted the need for a dedicated School of Gunnery for the Royal Artillery to standardise training with the new weaponry. The new School was established at Shoebury in 1859, in a greatly enlarged area of 200 acres, extending to Ness Road.
SHOEBURYNESS GARRISON FORMATION SIGN Embroidered example of the yellow on blue howitzer gun worn at the Garrison. Some heavy glue residue to reverse, facing left. During the Crimean War, highlighted the need for a dedicated School of Gunnery for the Royal Artillery to standardise training with the new weaponry. The new School was established at Shoebury in 1859, in a greatly enlarged area of 200 acres, extending to Ness Road.
SHOEBURYNESS GARRISON FORMATION SIGN A fine mint embroidered example of the yellow on blue howitzer gun worn at the Garrison. facing right. During the Crimean War, highlighted the need for a dedicated School of Gunnery for the Royal Artillery to standardise training with the new weaponry. The new School was established at Shoebury in 1859, in a greatly enlarged area of 200 acres, extending to Ness Road.
SHREWSBURY SCHOOL OTC CAP BADGE A fine scarce bronze metal Officers Training Corps cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2682 page 217
SHROPSHIRE IMPERIAL YEOMANRY SLOUCH HAT BADGE A fine all brass slouch uncleaned hat badge 47mm long, with two loop fixings to reverse. The letters SIY, approved 7th October 1902. Reference K&K VOl 1 item 1307 page 338
SHROPSHIRE YEOMANRY OR's CAP BADGE First raised in 1795, which served as a cavalry and dismounted infantry regiment in the First World War and as a cavalry and an artillery regiment in the Second World War. It was then amalgamated with the Shropshire Royal Horse Artillery. A good die stamped brass example with slider to the reverse.
SHROPSHIRE YEOMANRY OR's CAP BADGE First raised in 1795, which served as a cavalry and dismounted infantry regiment in the First World War and as a cavalry and an artillery regiment in the Second World War. It was then amalgamated with the Shropshire Royal Horse Artillery. A good die stamped brass example with slider to the reverse.
SIGNALER TRADE / PROFICIENCY ARM BADGE A fine brass signaler trade badge, with four loops to reverse.
SILVER / BRONZE OFFICERS TANK CORPS CAP BADGE A fine scarce Officers cap badge, with J R Gaunt maker and two loops to reverse. Two part cap badge, with tank overlay, fixed to reverse.
SILVER / GILT OFFICERS TANK CORPS CAP BADGE A fine scarce Officers cap badge, with J R Gaunt maker and two loops to reverse. Two part cap badge, with tank overlay, fixed to reverse.
SINGAPORE BASE ENGINEER GROUP FORMATION SIGN A worn printed example of the yellow lion and castle on R.E. colours worn by Engineer Base Group Singapore.
SMALL ARMS SCHOOL CORPS ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine silver anodised cap badge with slider to reverse and maker J R Gaunt London. Reference K & K 2 item 2141 page 95
SNIPER TRADE PROFICIENCY ARM BADGE A fine mint woven "S" over crossed rifles trade arm badge, Sniper. Small 60 mm x 55 mm.
SOLIHULL GRAMMAR SCHOOL [WARWICKSHIRE] CCF CAP BADGE A fine scarce CCF Combined Cadet Force. Officers Training Corps gun metal cap badge, with two loops to reverse.
SOMERSET LIGHT INFANTRY FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine all green field service cap with gold piping to crown. Cairo made, with white metal cap badge and general service buttons to front.
SOMERSET LIGHT INFANTRY OFFICERS HALLMARKED SILVER CAP BADGE. A fine Silver hallmarked 1940 Birmingham with maker mark Firmin, with two long loop fixings to reverse.
SOMERSET LIGHT INFANTRY [PRINCE ALBERTS] OFFICERS BULLION [PAIR] FACING COLLAR BADGES A fine facing pair of Officers bullion collar badges. 1st Battalion spent the whole of the First World War (1914-18) on the Western Front, while 2nd Battalion was in India. The regiment raised a regular 3rd Battalion during the conflict, as well as eight Territorial, four New Army and two home service battalions. These fought in Iraq, Egypt, Burma and Ireland as well as on the Western Front. In 1919 1st Battalion began four years in Ireland, while 2nd Battalion fought during the Third Afghan War (1919). 2nd Battalion left India in 1926, moving to the Sudan for a year before spending the rest of the inter-war period in England. 1st Battalion spent the late 1920s in Egypt and Hong Kong before moving to India in 1930, where it was based for the next 18 years. 2nd Battalion moved to Gibraltar in 1939, remaining there until it joined the Allied force in Tunisia in December 1943. From November 1942 to April 1944 1st Battalion operated in Burma. 2nd Battalion spent the whole of 1944 in Italy, before peacekeeping in Greece (1945-46) and occupation duties in Austria (1947). All told, the regiment raised ten battalions during the Second World War (1939-45). The 4th and 7th Battalions landed in Normandy two weeks after D-Day (6 June 1944) and fought their way through France and the Low Countries with the 43rd (Wessex) Division. On 28 February 1948, 1st Battalion embarked at Bombay, making it the last British military unit to leave India. Later that year the regiment’s two battalions merged. In 1952 the regiment deployed for a three-year tour during the Malayan Emergency (1948-60). Service on Cyprus in 1955 followed. In 1957 the regiment was on garrison duty in Germany and two years later it merged with The Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry to form The Somerset and Cornwall Light Infantry.
SOUTH AFRICA ENAMEL SHOULDER TITLE. A fine brass & enamel shoulder title, with two loops to reverse.
SOUTH AFRICA INSTRUCTIONAL CORPS CAP BADGE A brass cap badge to the South African Instructional Corps, with 2 loops to the reverse. Owen Ref No 876 £12
SOUTH AFRICAN 1st INFANTRY DIVISION SHOULDER TITLES Two different brass versions of South African Shoulder titles, both with two loops to reverse.
SOUTH AFRICAN 6th ARMOURED DIVISION FORMATION SIGN. A fine felt formation sign. Dark green / black triangle with a smaller yellow triangle to centre.
SOUTH AFRICAN AIR FORCE WW2 CAP BADGE A fine post 1926 die stamped gilding metal example, with two loops to reverse. Reference Owen 1533
SOUTH AFRICAN DUKE OF EDINBURGHS OWN RIFLES CAP BADGE A good die stamped white metal example, with two loops to the reverse.
SOUTH AFRICAN ENGINEERS A good scarce die stamped brass / bronze cap badge worn circa 1922-26. Two loops to the reverse.
SOUTH AFRICAN KAFFRARIAN RIFLES COLLAR BADGE A good scarce die stamped brass collar badge. Two loops to the reverse.
SOUTH AFRICAN KAFFRARIAN RIFLES VICTORIAN OFFICERS GLENGARRY BADGE An excellent die stamped white metal example with two loops to reverse.
SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL CORPS CAP BADGE A brass King's crown cap badge for the South African Medical Corps. In good condition complete with slider.
SOUTH AFRICAN NATAL ARTILLERY OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine Officers bronze cap badge, with two long threaded studs to reverse.
SOUTH AFRICAN ORDNACE CORPS CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped brass example, with two loops to the reverse.
SOUTH AFRICAN ORDNANCE CORPS CAP BADGE A brass cap badge to the South African Ordnance Corps. With 2 loops to the reverse. Owen Ref No 1202
SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS & HARBOURS BRIGADE SET WW2 Bronzed cap badge, pair collar badges & pair of shoulder titles. All with loops to reverse.
SOUTH AFRICAN REGIMENT PRESEDENT STEYN CAP BADGE A good large pattern die stamped brass example worn circa 1935-64. Slider to the reverse.
SOUTH AFRICAN SCOTTISH SCHOOL CADETS OFFICER BRONZE CAP BADGE An excellent cast bronze example worn 1916-24, with two blade fixings to reverse.
SOUTH AFRICAN UMVOTI MOUNTED RIFLES CAP BADGE Good scarce die cast brass example with two loops to the reverse.
SOUTH AFRICAN [Duke of Edinburgh's Own Rifles] CAP BADGE A good post 1922 die stamped brass example, with two loops to the reverse. Owen 26
SOUTH EAST COMMAND 1st INFANTRY DIVISION A fine scarce formation combination.
SOUTH EASTERN COMMAND FORMATION SIGN A fine unused woven cloth formation sign. Formed in wartime from Aldershot Command and those parts of Eastern Command which lay south of the Thames. HQ was near Reigate. It ceased to exist at the end of 1944, its area being split between Eastern and Southern Commands WW2 British Army South East Command divisional sign.
SOUTH EASTERN COMMAND FORMATION SIGN A fine painted formation sign. Formed in WW2 wartime from Aldershot Command and those parts of Eastern Command which lay south of the Thames. HQ was near Reigate. It ceased to exist at the end of 1944, its area being split between Eastern and Southern Commands. 55 mm dia large version. WW2 British Army South East Command divisional sign.
SOUTH EASTERN COMMAND FORMATION SIGN A fine unused painted on khaki formation sign. Formed in WW2 wartime from Aldershot Command and those parts of Eastern Command which lay south of the Thames. HQ was near Reigate. It ceased to exist at the end of 1944, its area being split between Eastern and Southern Commands. 40 mm dia smaller version. WW2 British Army South East Command divisional sign.
SOUTH EASTERN COMMAND FORMATION SIGN A fine unused painted on khaki formation sign. Formed in WW2 wartime from Aldershot Command and those parts of Eastern Command which lay south of the Thames. HQ was near Reigate. It ceased to exist at the end of 1944, its area being split between Eastern and Southern Commands. WW2 British Army South East Command divisional sign.
SOUTH IRISH HORSE The South Irish Horse was a Special Reserve cavalry regiment of the British Army. Formed on 2 January 1902 as the South of Ireland Imperial Yeomanry. It was renamed as the South Irish Horse from 7 July 1908 and transferred to the Special Reserve (Cavalry). After fighting in the Great War the unit was disbanded in 1922 following the implementation of the Anglo-Irish Treaty. Brass cap badge with slider to reverse. Ref KK Vol1 item 1505 page 363
SOUTH IRISH HORSE CAP BADGE A brass cap badge to the South Irish Horse, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 1505 page 363
SOUTH IRISH HORSE CAP BADGE The South Irish Horse was a Special Reserve cavalry regiment of the British Army. Formed on 2 January 1902 as the South of Ireland Imperial Yeomanry. It was renamed as the South Irish Horse from 7 July 1908 and transferred to the Special Reserve (Cavalry). After fighting in the Great War the unit was disbanded in 1922 following the implementation of the Anglo-Irish Treaty. Brass cap badge with slider to reverse. Ref KK Vol1 item 1505 page 363
SOUTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce South Lancashire Regiment Officer’s silvered and gilt cap badge. Fine die-cast example. J.R. Gaunt London Loops VGC
SOUTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of Silver / Gilt Officers Cap badges, both with two loops to reverse.
SOUTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT OR's CAP BADGE A good die stamped bi-metal example to the Prince of Wales's Volunteers, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 652 page 189
SOUTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT [PRINCE OF WALES OWN VOLUNTEERS] OFFICERS BRONZE COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of die cast Officers bronze collar badges, both with two loops to reverse and makers mark J R Gaunt London. Reference Churchill item 1127 page 179
SOUTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT [PRINCE OF WALES OWN VOLUNTEERS] OFFICERS SILVER / GILT BERET BADGE An excellent Officers beret badge to the South Lancashire Regt, with two loops to reverse and heavy red felt glued to reverse.
SOUTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT [PRINCE OF WALES OWN VOLUNTEERS] OFFICERS SILVER / GILT FIELD SERVICE CAP BADGE An excellent Officers Field service / beret badge to the South Lancashire Regt, with two loops to reverse and heavy red felt glued to reverse.
SOUTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT [PRINCE OF WALES OWN VOLUNTEERS] OFFICERS SILVER / GILT FIELD SERVICE CAP BADGE An excellent Officers Field service / beret badge to the South Lancashire Regt, with two loops to reverse
SOUTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT [Prince of Wales Volunteers] COLLAR BADGE A good die cast bi-metal collar badge, with two loops to the reverse.
SOUTH LANCASHIRE VICTORIAN GLENGARRY BADGE A fine two part glengarry badge, with loops and baking plate & sticky tape residue to reverse. Black felt or velvet to centre, with white metal Sphinx.
SOUTH LANCS / 596th LIGHT ARTILLERY REGT, ROYAL ARTILLERY CLOTH FORMATION SIGN. A fine woven formation sign. 2nd version. Cut from Battledress. Reference Jon Mills Badges on Battledress page 112 item 685
SOUTH MIDDLESEX RIFLE VOLUNTEERS VICTORIAN HELMET PLATE. A fine bronzed Victorian helmet plate, with three loops to reverse.
SOUTH MIDLAND DISTRICT FORMATION SIGN A printed yellow bell set on a dark blue shield. The District covered the counties of Oxfordshire, Berkshire and part of Gloucestershire, with HQ in Oxford. The bell was intended to associate the HQ with Oxford, representing 'Great Tom' of Christ Church. It is not clear when the District was disbanded but it does not appear in Cole 1953. Ref https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30072416
SOUTH NOTTINGHAM HUSSARS WW1 SHOULDER TITLES [PAIR] A fine pair of all brass shoulder titles with two loop fixings to reverse of each.
SOUTH NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HUSSARS CAP BADGE A die stamped bronzed cap badge to the South Nottinghamshire Hussars. With 2 loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 1432 page 147
SOUTH NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HUSSARS CAP BADGE A fine die stamped white metal example with slider to reverse. Reference KK 1 item 1432 page 357
SOUTH NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HUSSARS CAP BADGE A fine die stamped white metal example with slider to reverse. Reference K & K 1 item 1432 page 357
SOUTH NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HUSSARS CAP BADGE A fine die stamped gilding metal example with slider to reverse. Reference K & K 1 item 1432 page 357
SOUTH NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HUSSARS CAP BADGE A fine die stamped uncleaned white metal example with slider to reverse. Reference K & K 1 item 1432 page 357
SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine bi metal cap badge with slider to reverse. Reference K K Vol 1 item 649 page 189
SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A good post 1901 die stamped bi-metal example. Slider to the reverse.
SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT E11R CAP BADGE A good scarce post 1953 die stamped bi-metal example. Slider to the reverse.
SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine blue field service cap, with cap badge backing.
SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICER OSD CAP BADGE A fine WW1 Officers bronze cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse. The regiment was greatly expanded for the duration of WW1, with 18 battalions serving on the Western Front, in Italy, Gallipoli and Egypt. Ten representative battle honours were chosen for display on the regiment's colours.
SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICER OSD CAP BADGE A fine WW1 Officers bronze cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse. The regiment was greatly expanded for the duration of WW1, with 18 battalions serving on the Western Front, in Italy, Gallipoli and Egypt. Ten representative battle honours were chosen for display on the regiment's colours.
SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine silver & Gilt Officers cap badge with two loops & fixing rivets to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 649 page 189
SOUTH WALES BORDERERS BLAZER BADGE A fine woven blazer badge.
SOUTH WALES BORDERERS ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A fine scarce WW2 moulded light bronze plastic example, with two blades to the reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2226 page 113
SOUTH WALES BORDERERS HELMET PLATE CENTRE A fine brass helmet plate centre with four loops to reverse. Ref K&K Vol1 310
SOUTH WALES BORDERERS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine cast silver, or plated not hall marked Officers smaller field service cap badge, with two long loops to reverse. Reference smaller version K & K Vol 1 item 624 page 185 Size 35 mm Dia. The South Wales Borderers was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence for 280 years. It first came into existence, as the 24th Regiment of Foot, in 1689, but was not called the South Wales Borderers until the Childers Reforms of 1881. The regiment served in a great many conflicts, including the American Revolutionary War, various conflicts in India, the Zulu War, Second Boer War, and World War I and World War II. In 1969 the regiment was amalgamated with the Welch Regiment to form the Royal Regiment of Wales, which later amalgamated with the Royal Welch Fusiliers into a new large regiment, known today as the Royal Welsh. As the name suggests, the regiment recruited primarily from South Wales.
SOUTH WALES BORDERERS OFFICERS HALLMARK SILVER CAP BADGE A fine scarce hallmarked 1920 London silver cap badge with makers mark BL&S. Item has two long silver loop fixings to reverese.
SOUTH WALES BORDERERS ORs CAP BADGE A fine bi metal cap badge with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 625 page 185
SOUTH WALES BORDERERS ORs CAP BADGE A fine die stamped bi metal cap bade with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 625 page 185
SOUTH WALES BORDERERS SHOUDER TITLE. A fine all brass shoulder title, with two loops to reverse. Reference R A Westlake plate 63 . 40mm x 13mm a 1906 title.
SOUTH WALES BORDERERS SHOUDER TITLE. A fine all brass shoulder title, with two loops to reverse. Reference R A Westlake plate 63 item 983 . 35mm x 12mm a 1906 title.
SOUTH WALES BORDERERS WW1 ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A good die stamped brass example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 625 page 185
SOUTH WALES BORDERERS WW2 SLIP ON SHOULDER TITLES A fine pair of scarce WW2 slip ons.
SOUTHAMPTON UNIVERSITY OTC ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine gold anodised cap badge with slider to reverse and maker J R Gaunt Birmingham. Reference K & K 2 item 2492 page 187
SOUTHAMPTON UNIVERSITY OTC ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine anodised cap badge with slider to reverse and maker Firmin. Reference K & K 2 item 2492 page 187
SPECIAL AIR SERVICE OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce Silver/Gilt Special Air Service Officer’s SAS cap badge. Die-cast silvered dagger, two part construction. “Who Dares Wins” scroll in gilt. Long loops Designed by Cpl. Tait, MM. Approved by David Stirling and General Auchinleck.
SPECIAL AIR SERVICE OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce Silver/Gilt Special Air Service Officer’s SAS cap badge. Die-cast silvered dagger, two part construction. “Who Dares Wins” scroll in gilt. Long loops Designed by Cpl. Tait, MM. Approved by David Stirling and General Auchinleck.
SPECIAL AIR SERVICE OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce Silver/Gilt Special Air Service Officer’s SAS cap badge. Die-cast silvered dagger, two part construction. “Who Dares Wins” scroll in gilt. Long loops Designed by Cpl. Tait, MM. Approved by David Stirling and General Auchinleck.
SPECIAL AIR SERVICE QUALIFICATION ARM BADGES Two scarce fine Qualified Parachutist-Special Air Service. Brass qualification badges both with two loops to the reverse and uncleaned. Large one 60 mm wide
SPECIAL AIR SERVICE SHOULDER TITLE A fine early post WW2 shoulder title.
SPECIAL AIR SERVICE [SAS] PAIR OF SHOULDER TITLES A scarce pair of shoulder titles, light blue on maroon. 135 mm x 22 mm. The Special Air Service (SAS) is a special forces unit of the British Army. The SAS was founded in 1941 as a regiment, and later reconstituted as a corps in 1950.The unit undertakes a number of roles including covert reconnaissance, counter-terrorism, direct action, hostage rescue and human intelligence gathering.
SPECIAL AIR SERVICE [SAS] QUALIFICATION PARACHUTE WING BADGE A fine 'Sabre' Parachute Wings (worn upper right arm)woven. S A S qualification badge of a pair of feathered wings, white line across the top, upper part dark blue, lower light blue, in the centre a parachute, all on a black backing. The wing shape is said to be based on the ancient hieroglyph for Ra, the Egyptian solar deity, seen on a frieze in a Cairo hotel by Jock Lewes, designer of the badge. The light and dark blue colours were in the original hieroglyph but had an additional significance as Lewes had rowed for Oxford and another founder member of the unit, Lt. Langton, had rowed for Cambridge. The badge was worn at the top of the right arm by all qualified parachutists of the Regiment but on the left breast above any medals by anyone who had made an operational drop or participated in a conspicuous operation.
SPECIAL AIR SERVICE [SAS] WW2 BERET BADGE A fine scarce woven WW2 beret badge. The Special Air Service began life in July 1941 from an unorthodox idea and plan by a Lieutenant in the Scots Guards David Stirling, who was serving with No. 8 (Guards) Commando. His idea was for small teams of parachute trained soldiers to operate behind enemy lines to gain intelligence, destroy enemy aircraft and attack their supply and reinforcement routes.
SPECIAL OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE [S.O.E] IS9 / MI9 (British Military Intelligence). FORMATION SIGN This flash is very rare with three witches is attributed to IS9 which was part of MI9 (British Military Intelligence). IS9 was responsible for supporting European resistance organisations to help allied personnel (SOE, escaped POW"s, downed air force personnel to return back to England. They worked with the SAS and SOE. The C.O of this unit was Lt. Col. Airy Neave, who was one of the first British POW's to escape from Colditz and set up Intelligence School 9. Intelligence School 9 was established in January 1942 as the executive branch of MI9. It's job was to assist British and Commonwealth service personnel to evade capture when behind enemy lines and to assist Prisoners of War to escape. Arguably IS9's most important work was to gather intelligence from and boost the morale of Allied POWs. Third photo has insignia clearly visible. Lucky to have purchased one earlier in the year, which was sold. Have now purchased the other from same collection. Reference; Bruno Boulanger; WW2 British Formation Badges, Page 559 2nd pattern. http://www.mi9-is9.com/my-story.html https://www.arrse.co.uk/community/threads/previous-unit-insignia.237543/ https://www.arcre.com/mi9/is9 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_Operations_Executive
SPECIAL OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE [S.O.E] IS9 / MI9 (British Military Intelligence). FORMATION SIGN The flash is very rare with three witches is attributed to IS9 which was part of MI9 (British Military Intelligence). IS9 was responsible for supporting European resistance organisations to help allied personnel (SOE, escaped POW"s, downed air force personnel to return back to England. They worked with the SAS and SOE. The C.O of this unit was Lt. Col. Airy Neave, who was one of the first British POW's to escape from Colditz and set up Intelligence School 9. Intelligence School 9 was established in January 1942 as the executive branch of MI9. It's job was to assist British and Commonwealth service personnel to evade capture when behind enemy lines and to assist Prisoners of War to escape. Arguably IS9's most important work was to gather intelligence from and boost the morale of Allied POWs. Third photo has insignia clearly visible. Reference; Bruno Boulanger; WW2 British Formation Badges, Page 559 2nd pattern. http://www.mi9-is9.com/my-story.html https://www.arrse.co.uk/community/threads/previous-unit-insignia.237543/ https://www.arcre.com/mi9/is9 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_Operations_Executive
SPECIAL RECONNAISSANCE REGIMENT SRR BULLION CAP BADGE Insignia, Special Reconnaissance Regiment. Enlisted personnel. Corinthian Mask with sword through, silver and gold bullion hand embroidered on navy. The Special Reconnaissance Regiment, or SRR, is a special reconnaissance unit of the British Army. It was established on 6 April 2005 and is part of the United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) under the command of Director Special Forces, alongside the Special Air Service (SAS), Special Boat Service (SBS) and the Special Forces Support Group (SFSG). The regiment conducts a wide range of classified activities related to covert surveillance and reconnaissance. The SRR draws its personnel from existing units and can recruit volunteers from any serving male or female member of the British Armed Forces.
SPECIAL RECONNAISSANCE REGIMENT SRR BULLION CAP BADGE Insignia, Special Reconnaissance Regiment. Enlisted personnel. Corinthian Mask with sword through, silver and gold bullion hand embroidered on navy. The Special Reconnaissance Regiment, or SRR, is a special reconnaissance unit of the British Army. It was established on 6 April 2005 and is part of the United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) under the command of Director Special Forces, alongside the Special Air Service (SAS), Special Boat Service (SBS) and the Special Forces Support Group (SFSG). The regiment conducts a wide range of classified activities related to covert surveillance and reconnaissance. The SRR draws its personnel from existing units and can recruit volunteers from any serving male or female member of the British Armed Forces.
SPECIAL RECONNAISSANCE REGIMENT [SRR] BULLION CAP BADGE Insignia, Special Reconnaissance Regiment. Enlisted personnel. Corinthian Mask with sword through, silver and gold bullion hand embroidered on navy. The Special Reconnaissance Regiment, or SRR, is a special reconnaissance unit of the British Army. It was established on 6 April 2005 and is part of the United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) under the command of Director Special Forces, alongside the Special Air Service (SAS), Special Boat Service (SBS) and the Special Forces Support Group (SFSG). The regiment conducts a wide range of classified activities related to covert surveillance and reconnaissance. The SRR draws its personnel from existing units and can recruit volunteers from any serving male or female member of the British Armed Forces.
SPECIAL SERVICE BATTALION No 5 COMMANDO SHOULDER TITLE A fine rare theatre made shoulder title, possibly cast Indian with two loops to reverse. No. 5 Commando was a battalion-sized commando unit of the British Army during the Second World War. Formed in July 1940, the unit took part in a couple of small-scale raids in France in 1941 and contributed some personnel to Operation Chariot before taking part in the landings on Madagascar in 1942. In late 1943 it was sent to India with the rest of the 3rd Special Service Brigade and subsequently took part in operations in Burma throughout 1944 and 1945. Following the end of the war the unit undertook occupation duties in Hong Kong where they were amalgamated with No. 1 Commando on 23 March 1946 to form 1/5 Commando before eventually being disbanded in February 1947.
ST BEES [CUMBERLAND] SCHOOL C.C.F CAP BADGE. A fine gilding metal cap badge, with slider to reverse. Slightly rubbed, see photo. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2664 page 215, but with CCF instead of OTC.
ST BRENDANS COLLEGE C.C.F CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2665 page 215
ST DUNSTAN COLLEGE [CATFORD] OTC CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal Officers training corps cap badge, with two loops to reverse.
ST DUNSTANS COLLEGE [CATFORD] CCF ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine anodised example with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K 2 item 2668 page 215
ST DUNSTANS COLLEGE [CATFORD] OTC CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal die cast example with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K 2 item 2668 page 215
ST EDMUNDS SCHOOL [CANTERBURY] OTC CAP BADGE A good scarce die cast brass Officer Training Corps cap badge, with two loops to the reverse. Reference K & K 2 item 2669 page 215
ST EDWARDS SCHOOL [OXFORD] OTC CAP BADGE A fine scarce gilding metal cap badge, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2671 page 215.
ST LAWRENCE COLLEGE RAMSGATE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS CAP BADGE A fine OTC bronze cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2676 page 217
ST LAWRENCE COLLEGE RAMSGATE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS CAP BADGE A fine OTC bronze cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2676 page 217
ST PETERS SCHOOL [YORK] CCF CAP BADGE A fine combined cadet force cap badge, in gilding metal, with two loops to reverse. Spring of 1903 a miniature rifle range (Morris Tube) was opened at the School. It was hoped this would lead to the formation of a Cadet Corps (Officers’ Training Corps or O.T.C.), and this was eventually founded by the Head Master S.M. Toyne, in 1913, shortly before the beginning of the First World War. In 1941 the O.T.C was superseded by the Junior Training Corps (J.T.C.) and this in turn was reborn as the CCF (Combined Cadet Force) in 1948.
STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine bi metal Officers cap badge, with slider to reverse. Has cloth glued to reverse.
STAFFORDSHIRE YEOMANRY E11R [QUEENS OWN ROYAL REGIMENT] CAP BADGE A fine die struck E11R white metal cap badge , with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2307 page 131
STAFFORDSHIRE YEOMANRY [HUSSARS] VICTORIAN CAP BADGE An excellent Victorian Cap badge in gilding metal, two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1412 page 355
STAFFORSHIRE REGIMENT ANODISED CAP BADGE A silver & gold anodised cap badge to the Staffordshire Regiment.With a slider to the reverse & makers mark JR Gaunt Bham. Reference K& K 2 item 2050
STOWE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A fine bronzed brass [Buckinghamshire] shoulder title with four loops to reverse. Reference Westlake 1789
STOWE OTC OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass [Buckinghamshire] shoulder title with four loops to reverse. Reference Westlake 1789
STOWE SCHOOL BUCKINGHAMSHIRE ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine anodised Officers Training Corps cap badge, with two loops to reverse.
SUDAN DEFENCE FORCE OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine Officers w/m metal casting headdress badge, with two replacement loops to reverse. An Arab tribesman mounted upon a camel above a tablet bearing the letters,"S.D.F. The Sudan Defence Force (SDF) was a British Army unit formed in 1925, as its name indicates, to maintain the borders of the Sudan under the British administration. During the Second World War, it also served beyond the Sudan in the East African Campaign and in the Western Desert Campaign.
SUFFOLK & CAMBRIDGE TERRITORIALS STAYBRIGHT CAP BADGE An anodised cap badge to the Suffolk & Cambridge Territorials.With a clipped slider to the reverse & makers mark Firmin London. KK 2379
SUFFOLK REGIMENT CAP BADGE A Victorian example with two loops to reverse. Reference KK Vol1 item 603 page 183
SUFFOLK REGIMENT CAP BADGE A Victorian example with two loops to reverse. Reference KK Vol1 item 603 page 183
SUFFOLK REGIMENT FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine field service cap with bi metal cap badge & general service buttons. No moth. Dark blue crown, flap & body, with a yellow peak.
SUFFOLK REGIMENT Officer's OSD CAP BADGE A good scarce die cast bronze Officer's Service Dress cap badge, with two loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 605 page 55
SUFFOLK REGIMENT OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A good scarce die cast bronze Officer's Service Dress cap badge, with two loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 2 item 605 page 55
SUFFOLK REGIMENT OFFICERS VICTORIAN CAP BADGE An excellent Victorian silver [no hallmark] Officers cap badge.
SUFFOLK REGIMENT OR`s WW1 CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped bi-metal example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 604 page 183
SUFFOLK REGIMENT PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A fine scarce plastic economy issue cap badge with two blade fixings to reverse.
SUFFOLK REGIMENT SWEETHEART WW1 White faced Enamel Sweetheart brooch. Vgc
SUFFOLK REGIMENT SWEETHEART A fine enamel sweetheart with brooch fixing to reverse.
SUFFOLK REGIMENT SWEETHEART A fine enamel Sweet Heart brooch to The Suffolk Regiment.
SUFFOLK REGIMENT SWEETHEART SILVER & ENAMEL BROOCH A fine silver & enamel pin sweetheart with brooch fixing to reverse.
SUFFOLK REGIMENT WW2 SLIP ON SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven slip on shoulder title, with velcro to reverse.
SUFFOLK WW2 PRINTED SHOULDER TITLE A fine WW2 shoulder title, white on red. Some glue residue to reverse.
SUPREME ALLIED COMMAND SOUTH EAST ASIA (SACSEA) FORMATION SIGN Supreme Allied Command South East Asia. WW II woven [US made] example of a blue Phoenix with red eye and tongue, its wings outspread, rising from red flames on a white circular background, all within a blue border. Badge worn by HQ staff of Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten, Supreme Allied Commander South East Asia (SACSEA). The badge signified Allied might rising from the ashes of the Japanese occupied territories of Burma, Malaya, China, the East Indies and South Pacific. SACSEA was set up at the Quadrant Conference in August 1943. The new command was to control all operations and command all forces in the South-East Asia theatre. Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten was appointed Supreme Commander on 25 August 1943, the US Lieutenant-General J. W. Stilwell (Commnder CBI (China Burma India Command) was made his deputy. Initially the headquarters were based in Delhi but were moved to Kandy in Ceylon in April 1944 and eventually relocated to Singapore in 1946. Reference; https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30071389
SURREY YEOMANRY [PAIR] SHOULDER TITLES A pair of woven cloth shoulder titles. 1901 the Regiment was bestowed with the title Princess of Wales's, this was changed to Queen Mary's when George V became the King. In WW1 they served in Salonika with major offences to end the war in the Balkans. Seeing Action in Both World Wars. Between the wars: In February 1920 The Surrey Yeomanry was reformed as an Army Troops unit within Eastern Command. However, the post-war reorganisations of the Territorials made most of its Yeomanry Cavalry Regiments surplus to requirements and in early 1922 it was announced that the Surrey Yeomanry would convert to Royal Field Artillery. 98th (Surrey and Sussex Yeomanry, Queen Mary’s) Army Field Brigade, Royal Artillery. This regiment was formed by the conversion and amalgamation of the Sussex Yeomanry, and the of the Surrey Yeomanry, Queen Mary’s Regiment in 1922.
SURREY YEOMANRY [QMR] SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven Queen Marys Regiment cloth shoulder title, yellow on blue.
SURREY YEOMANRY [QUEEN MARYS REGIMENT] CAP BADGE A fine Kings crown brass cap badge, with slider to reverse. The cypher of Queen Mary to the centre of a crowned Garter Strap,above double scrolls bearing the full regimental titles. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1473 page 361.
SUSSEX & SURREY DISTRICT SOUTH EAST COMMAND FORMATION SIGN A painted Wolf's Head in a pale green oval. As part of South-Eastern Command this District was associated with the Canadian "Wolf-Force" part of the 1st.Canadian Corps based in the area. Headquarters at Haywards Heath. Ref Cole page 102
SUSSEX & SURREY DISTRICT SOUTH EAST COMMAND FORMATION SIGN A painted Wolf's Head in a pale green oval. As part of South-Eastern Command this District was associated with the Canadian "Wolf-Force" part of the 1st.Canadian Corps based in the area. Headquarters at Haywards Heath. Ref Cole page 102
SUSSEX REGIMENT OFFICER SILVER & ENAMEL CAP BADGE An excellent Officers silver & enamel cap badge, with two loops to reverse.
SUSSEX REGIMENT OFFICER SILVER & ENAMEL CAP BADGE An excellent Officers silver & enamel cap badge, with two long loops to reverse.
SUSSEX REGIMENT OFFICER SILVER & ENAMEL CAP BADGE An excellent Officers silver & enamel cap badge, with two long loops to reverse. J R Gaunt & Son, Sterling marked to reverse. Uncleaned but in excellent condition.
SUSSEX REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A fine WW1 horse shoe type brass shoulder title, with two loops to reverse. Makers stamp J R Gaunt London on reverse.
SUSSEX VOLUNTEER TRAINING CORPS [VTC] PAIR WW1 SHOULDER TITLES A fine scarce pair of brass shoulder titles, both with two loops to reverse. Reference R A Westlake Plate 69 item 1090
SUSSEX VTC CAP BADGE A bronzed metal cap badge to the Sussex VTC, with two loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1681 page 407
T / 1 MONMOUTHSHIRE SHOULDER TITLE A fine blackened title, Reference R A Westlake item 1481 plate 93
T / 1 MONMOUTHSHIRE [WELSH] SHOULDER TITLE CIRCA 1908 - 1920 A fine blackened brass metal territorial Shoulder title, with three loops to reverse.
T / 1 MONMOUTHSHIRE [WELSH] SHOULDER TITLE CIRCA 1908 - 1920 A fine brass metal territorial Shoulder title, with three loops to reverse.
T / 2 MONMOUTHSHIRE SHOULDER TITLE Reference R A Westlake item 1482 plate 93
T / 4 BORDER REGT SHOULDER TITLE A fine Territorial brass one piece shoulder title, with three loop fixings to reverse.
T / 4 GLOSTER SHOULDER TITLE GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT A fine brass Territorial shoulder title, with three loop fixings to the reverse.
T / 4 GORDON HIGHLANDERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass metal 4th Territorial Battalion shoulder title, three loops to reverse. Reference R A Westlake Plate 87 item 1380.
T / 4 OXFORDSHIRE & BUCKINGHAMSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY [FACING] SHOULDER TITLES A fine brass facing uncleaned shoulder titles. Reference R A Westlake plate 76 item 1182 & 1183
T / 4 WILTS WILTSHIRE REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A fine all brass, one piece Territorial shoulder title, with three hex type fixings to reverse.
T / 5 GLOSTER SHOULDER TITLE GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT A fine brass shoulder title with three loop fixings to reverse.
T / 5 GLOUCESTERSHIRE SHOULDER TITLE A fine blackened brass shoulder title, with three loop fixings to reverse.
T / 5 GORDON HIGHLANDERS SHOULDER [PAIR] TITLES A fine pair of brass metal 5th Territorial Battalion shoulder titles, both with backing plate & three loops to reverse. Reference R A Westlake Plate 87 item 1381
T / 5 NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGT SHOULDER TITLE A fine all brass, one piece shoulder title, with three loop fixings to reverse.
T / 6 GLOSTER SHOULDER TITLE GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT A fine brass Territorial shoulder title, with three loop fixings to the reverse.
T / 6 NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE SHOULDER TITLE A fine all brass, one piece Territorial shoulder title, with three loop fixings to reverse.
T / 7 NOTTS & DERBY SHOULDER TITLE A fine one peice blackened brass Territorial Battalion shoulder title with three loops to reverse. Reference R. A Westlake plate 76 item 1209.
T / BUCKINGHAMSHIRE SHOULDER TITLE A fine blackened brass shoulder title, with two loop fixings to reverse. Reference R A Westlake. plate 75 item 1186
T / CAMBRIDGE SHOULDER TITLE A fine one peice brass shoulder title. Reference R A Westlake plate 93 item 1486
T / CYCLISTS / NORTHERN WW1 SHOULDER TITLE A good post 1910 brass shoulder title to the Northern Cyclists Battalion. Three loops and backing plate to the reverse. Reference Westlake 1577
T / HEREFORDSHIRE REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A fine one peice shoulder title. Reference R A Westlake plate 100 item 1576
T / HERTS SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass Herefordshire Regt shoulder title, with two loops to reverse.Reference R A Westlake plate 100 item 1571
T / MONMOUTHSHIRE REGT SHOULDER TITLE A fine two peice brass shoulder title. Reference R A Westlake plate 93 item 11484 1920 T worn separate.
T / OTC / INNS of COURT SHOULDER TITLES A good pair of scarce blackened brass Officer's Training Corps shoulder titles. Three loops to the reverse.Reference Westlake 1566 plate 100.
T / R.A.M.C ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS 2nd SOUTH WESTERN SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass 2nd South Western Mounted Brigade Field Ambulance shoulder title. Reference R A Westlake, Plate 24 item 424. Has three bent loops, but intact to reverse.
T / RE / KENT WW1 SHOULDER TITLE A good Territorial Royal Engineers Kent brass example, with three loops to the reverse.
T / RFA / E.LANCASHIRE SHOULDER TITLE A good scarce brass shoulder title to the Territorial Royal Artillery, East Lancashire. Three loops to the reverse. Reference Westlake item 620 plate 37
T / RFA SUSSEX ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY SHOULDER TITLE A good scarce Territorial Royal Field Artillery brass example, with three lugs to reverse.
T 10 SCOTTISH LIVERPOOL SHOULDER TITLE Brass shoulder title with three loops to reverse. Ref Westlake 823
T 2 MONMOUTHSHIRE REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A fine Territorial shoulder title in brass, with two of the three loops to reverse.
T 28 LONDON SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass Artist Rifles shoulder title, with three loops & backing plate to reverse.
T 4 BORDER REGIMENT PRE WW1 SHOULDER TITLE A scarce white metal pre WW1 Territorial shoulder title with three loops to reverse.
T 4 NORFOLK SHOULDER TITLE A good scarce WW1 brass metal Territorial title with three loops to reverse.
T 4 NORTH LANCASHIRE A brass shoulder title of the 4th. Territorial Battalion of the North Lancashire Regiment, with three lugs to reverse.
T 5 NORTH STAFFORD STAFFORDSHIRE SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title, with three loops to reverse.
T 5 QUEENS SHOULDER TITLE A fine all brass shoulder title, with three hex fixings to reverse.
T 7 LANCASHIRE FUSILIERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass onepeice shoulder title with 3 hex fixings to reverse. T7 over grenade over LF. Ref Westlake 938
T 9 MANCHESTER UNVOIDED SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce unvoided 9th Territorial Battalion brass shoulder title, with three loops to reverse. Reference R A Westlake Plate 83 item 1313 but solid and unvoided.
T CITY OF LONDON [PAIR] SHOULDER TITLES A fine pair of brass Territorial shoulder titles, with backing plates and two loops to reverse of each.
T R E HANTS SHOULDER TITLES Pair A pair of excellent Territorial Royal Engineers Hampshire Regiment, shoulder titles, with three loops to the reverse and backing plates to each.
T R F A WEST LANCASHIRE REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A fine all bras example with three loops to reverse
T R G A HOMECOUNTIES SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title, with three loops to reverse, one of which is rather bent.
T RAMC SOUTH MIDLAND SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass Territorial Royal Army Medical Corps shoulder title with three loops to reverse.
T RAMC WESSEX SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass Territorial Royal Army Medical Corps shoulder title with three loops to reverse.
T RAMC WEST LANCASHIRE SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass Territorial Royal Army Medical Corps shoulder title with three loops to reverse.
T RFA EAST LANCASHIRE REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A brass T RFA East Lancashire Shoulder Title, with three lugs to reverse.
T RFA HANTS [HAMPSHIRE] SHOULDER TITLE A fine unusual Indian made cast brass shoulder title, with three loops to reverse. Reference Westlake plate 39 item 644
T RFA LONDON SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title, with backing plate and three fixings to reverse.
T RFA WEST LANCASHIRE SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass Territorial Royal Field Artillery shoulder title, with three loops to reverse. RFA units of the regular army As with all elements of the regular army, these units were, after being mobilised in August 1914, manned by a mixture of serving regulars, army and Special Reservists. From around October 1914 they began to be supplemented by wartime recruits and by the war's end the majority of the complement of most regular units were not career soldiers. In general the regular RFA units were under command of the regular Divisions, until from late 1915 they were increasingly mixed into the New Army Divisions RFA units of the Territorial Force In general the TF artillery units were under command of the TF Divisions although some were sent overseas early to supplement the firepower of regular Divisions.
T Y WEST KENT SHOULDER TITLE A brass shoulder title, with three loops to reverse.
T/2 MONMOUTHSHIRE SHOULDER TITLE A one piece brass shoulder title, with three loop fixings to reverse. Reference R A Westlake item 1482 plate 93
T/2 MONMOUTHSHIRE SHOULDER TITLE A one piece brass shoulder title, with three loop fixings to reverse Reference R A Westlake item 1482 plate 93
T/5 BEDFORD .5th TERRITORIAL BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A fine shoulder title with three loop fixings to reverse.
T/5 EAST SURREY. 5th TERRITORIAL EAST SURREY REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE. A fine shoulder title with three loop fixings to reverse.
T/6 CHESHIRE REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass one piece shoulder title, with three loop fixings to reverse.
T/7 CHESHIRE REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass one piece shoulder title, with three loop fixings to reverse.
T/7 R WARWICKSHIRE SHOULDER TITLE. A fine shoulder title, with backing plate and three loops to reverse. Reference R. Westlake 786
T/HUNTS WW1 HUNTINGDONSHIRE CYCLIST BATTALION SHOULDER TITLE A fine heavily cleaned brass shoulder title, with two lug fixings to reverse. The Huntingdonshire Cyclist Battalion was a bicycle infantry battalion of the British Army. Formed in the Territorial Force in February 1914, it remained in the United Kingdom throughout the First World War. After the war, in 1920, it was converted to infantry and became the 5th (Huntingdonshire) Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment in the Territorial Army. The battalion saw extensive service in the Second World War, fighting in France in 1940, Tunisia from 1942–43 and later Sicily and Italy from 1943–45 before ending the war in May 1945 in Austria.
TANK CORP White metal cap badge with 2 loops to reverse. Scarce white metal king's crown cap badge. A WW I style tank to the centre of a crowned wreath of laurel with the motto," Fear Naught" to the lower scroll. Vgc Ref KK Vol 2 1923
TANK CORPS ARM / SLEEVE BADGE A fine WW1 Tank Corps Arm badge, with two loops to reverse.
TANK CORPS ARM / SLEEVE BADGE A fine Tank Corps brass arm badge, with two loops to reverse.
TANK CORPS BRONZE SWEETHEART BUTTON HOLE. A very unusual bronze sweetheart button hole, with stripes. Patient maker & number to reverse.
TANK CORPS CAP BADGE A fine brass king's crown cap badge with slider fitting to the reverse. A WW I style tank to the centre of a crowned wreath of laurel,with scrolls above and below bearing the title. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1156 page 294
TANK CORPS CAP BADGE & [FACING PAIR] COLLAR BADGE SET A fine white metal cap badge and two facing collar badges, all with two loop fixings to reverse. Cap badge Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1923 page 17
TANK CORPS E11R OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine E11R Officers frosted/Silvered cap badge, with two loops to reverse.
TANK CORPS E11R OR's CAP / BERET BADGE A fine scarce white metal E11R beret badge with slider to reverse
TANK CORPS E11R OR's CAP / BERET BADGE A fine early post 1953 beret badge, with two loop fixings to reverse.
TANK CORPS OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE An excellent scarce officers bronze cap badge with two blades to the reverse. WW I style tank to the centre of a crowned wreath of laurel,between double scrolls bearing the title,"Tank Corps". reference KK Vol 1 item 1156 page 294. Item has a J & Co makers mark to the reverse.
TANK CORPS OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE An excellent scarce officers bronze cap badge with two blades to the reverse. WW I style tank to the centre of a crowned wreath of laurel,between double scrolls bearing the title,"Tank Corps". reference KK Vol 1 item 1156 page 294.
TANK CORPS OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE An excellent scarce officers bronze cap badge with two blades to the reverse. WW I style tank to the centre of a crowned wreath of laurel,between double scrolls bearing the title,"Tank Corps". reference KK Vol 1 item 1156 page 294. Item has a J & Co makers mark to the reverse.
TANK CORPS OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE An excellent scarce [OSD] officers bronze cap badge with two blades to the reverse. WW I style tank to the centre of a crowned wreath of laurel,between double scrolls bearing the title,"Tank Corps". Maker J R Gaunt London to reverse. reference KK Vol 1 item 1156 page 294.
TANK CORPS OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE An excellent scarce officers bronze cap badge with two blades to the reverse. WW I style tank to the centre of a crowned wreath of laurel,between double scrolls bearing the title,"Tank Corps". reference K K Vol 1 item 1156 page 294. Item has a J & Co makers mark to the reverse.
TANK CORPS OFFICERS BRONZE COLLAR BADGES An excellent pair of Officers Bronze collar badges with two loops to reverse. Maker JR Gaunt London to reverse.
TANK CORPS OFFICERS COLLAR BADGES A fine facing but not identical pair Officers Silver/Gilt collar badges. Both with two loops to reverse. One has J R Gaunt London and the other has J & Co to reverse. One also has the Gilt a little cleaner.
TANK CORPS OFFICERS E11R CAP BADGE A fine frosted silver Officers cap badge, with two loops and a backing plate to reverse.
TANK CORPS OFFICERS E11R [FACING PAIR] COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of E11R Silver/Gilt collar badges, two part construction with two loops to reverse of each.
TANK CORPS OFFICERS S/GILT CAP BADGE A fine scarce silver & gilt Officers cap badge, with J R Gaunt & Son London and two loop fixings to reverse. Tank secured through holes where the loops are.
TANK CORPS OFFICERS S/GILT CAP BADGE A fine scarce silver & gilt Officers cap badge, with J R Gaunt & Son London and two loop fixings to reverse. Tank secured through holes.
TANK CORPS SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine small Gilt & enamel sweetheart brooch. 24 mm x 20mm
TANK CORPS SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine small sweetheart brooch 25 mm x 20 mm
TANK CORPS W1 SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce TC (Tank Corps) WWI brass shoulder title, with two hex loops to reverse
TANK CORPS WW1 OR's CAP BADGE A good die stamped brass example. Two lugs to the reverse. The Royal Tank Regiment (RTR) is the oldest tank unit in the world, being formed by the British Army in 1916 during the Great War.[1] Today it is an armoured regiment of the British Army. Formerly known as the Tank Corps and the Royal Tank Corps, it is part of the Royal Armoured Corps.
TANK CORPS WW2 ECONOMY ISSUE PLASTIC CAP BADGE An excellent scarce light bronze / brass moulded plastic economy issue cap badge, with two blades to reverse. Makers stamp Stanley & Sons , Walsall.
TANK CREW WW2 ARM BADGE A nice embroidered white tank [depicting a WWI Pattern tank] on Khaki back ground.
TANK CREW WW2 ARM BADGE Woven cloth tank crew sleeve badge depicting a WWI Pattern tank, on khaki background.
TANK CREW WW2 ARM BADGE A nice embroidered white tank [depicting a WWI Pattern tank] on Khaki back ground.
TEN FEATHER HACKLES. Ten feather hackles on average 5 inches in height, see photos. All with fixing loop to bottom.
TERRITORIAL ARTILLERY FORAGE CAP BADGE GENERAL PATTERN 1902-1908 A fine scarce white metal example with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 844 page 227
TERRITORIAL HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY NCO`s CAP BADGE A fine uncleaned bi metal grenade, die stamped two part cap badge, with two loops and fixing bolt to reverse. White metal grenade, & brass writing.
TERRITORIAL HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine bi metal Warrant Officers or Sergeant cap badge, with slider and fixing tangs to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1764 page 423
TERRITORIAL HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY OR`s CAP BADGE A fine all brass grenade other ranks cap badge, with slider to revers.
TERRITORIAL HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY OR`s CAP BADGE A fine vintage die stamped white metal flaming grenade with "HAC" to the ball. Slider to the reverse.
THE 5th [ROYAL IRISH] LANCERS CAP BADGE & COLLAR [FACING PAIR] BADGE SET. A fine bi metal cap badge, with blow holes filled with solder [ see photos] and two loops to reverse. Two facing brass collar badges, both with Victorian Crowns and two loops to reverse. Reference cap badge K & K Vol 1 item 757 page 211. The regiment was originally formed in 1689 as James Wynne's Regiment of Dragoons. Disbanded in 1799 before being reformed in 1858, keeping its old number and title, but losing precedence, being ranked after the 17th Lancers. It was immediately converted into a lancer regiment and titled 5th (or Royal Irish) Regiment of Dragoons (Lancers). In 1861, it was renamed the 5th (or Royal Irish) Lancers and then the 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers. The regiment served in India and a section served in Egypt in 1885, taking part in the battles at Suakin. It served with distinction in the Second Boer War from 1899 to 1902, gaining battle honours at Battle of Elandslaagte and The Defence of Ladysmith. The regiment then returned to England where it stayed until the outbreak of World War I, when it became part of the British Expeditionary Force, sailing from Dublin to France in August 1914, and saw action continually from 1914 to 1918 in some of the war's bloodiest battles. During the battle of Bourlon Wood George William Burdett Clare received the Victoria Cross posthumously. The 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers won a total of 20 battle honours during the Great War. The 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers also has the grim honour of being the regiment of the last British soldier to die in the Great War, killed by a sniper as the regiment advanced into Mons a short time before the armistice came into effect. The regiment was renamed 5th Royal Irish Lancers and disbanded in 1921, but a squadron was reconstituted in 1922 and immediately amalgamated with the 16th The Queen's Lancers to become the 16th/5th Lancers (later the 16th/5th Queen's Royal Lancers). In 1993, this regiment was amalgamated with the 17th/21st Lancers to form the Queen's Royal Lancers.
THE 5th [ROYAL IRISH] LANCERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce brass shoulder title, with two loops to reverse. Reference R A Westlake plate 5 item 96
THE ARGYLL and SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS [PRINCESS LOUISE`S] SHOULDER TITLE A brass shoulder title. 38 mm long, with two loop fixings to reverse. Reference R A Westlake page 89, I think it could possibly be the Officers W& Pipers smaller version 1409 looking at the design. If not 1411. Solder from the loop has blocked part of the "A"
THE AYRSHIRE YEOMANRY [Earl of Carrick`s Own] Formed as cavalry after the Great War, it was converted in 1940 to two regiments of Artillery. This is the version with the small lettering of the word "of" between 'Earl' and ' Carrick'. slider to reverse. Reference K&K (Vol2) No 2299
THE AYRSHIRE YEOMANRY [Earl of Carrick`s Own] Formed as cavalry after the Great War, it was converted in 1940 to two regiments of Artillery. This is the version with the small lettering of the word "of" between 'Earl' and ' Carrick'. slider to reverse. Reference K&K (Vol 2) No 2299 page 127
THE AYRSHIRE YEOMANRY [Earl of Carrick`s Own] Formed as cavalry after the Great War, it was converted in 1940 to two regiments of Artillery. Slider to reverse.
THE BLUES & ROYALS BULLION CAP BADGE A fine E11R bullion cap badge
THE BORDER REGIMENT VICTORIAN CAP BADGE A fine scarce Victorian white metal cap badge with two loop fixings to the reverse. Red felt to centre missing. Reference KK Vol 1 item 643 page 187
THE BORDER REGIMENT WW2 ECONOMY ISSUE PLASTIC CAP BADGE An excellent scarce WW2 plastic cap badge, with two blades and maker details for Stanley Walsall to the reverse.
THE BOYS BRIGADE CAP BADGE A large Boys Brigade badge with two loop fixings to reverse. The Boys' Brigade (BB) is an interdenominational Christian youth organisation, conceived by Sir William Alexander Smith to combine drill and fun activities with Christian values.Following its inception in Glasgow in 1883, the BB quickly spread across the United Kingdom and became a worldwide organisation by the early 1890s. As of 2003, there were 500,000 Boys' Brigade members in 60 countries.
THE BROWNING HEAVY MACHINE GUN 300 CALIBRE MODEL 1917 [WATER COOLED] MECHANISM MADE EASY BOOK A fine good condition book by Gale & Polden Ltd Aldershot. Fully illustrated with 15 photographic plates. [see photos]
THE BUFFS EAST KENT REGIMENT SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine enamel pin sweetheart brooch
THE BUFFS EAST KENT REGIMENT SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine sterling Silver & enamel Sweetheart brooch. 30 mm x 25 mm.
THE CAMERONIANS SCOTTISH RIFLES PIPERS GLENGARRY BADGE A fine white metal pipers badge, with three loops to reverse. Unusual with I believe the Douglas Tartan backing. Tartan square is 90 mm x 90 mm The Cameronians did not wear tartan until 1881 when, in common with other Lowland regiments, they adopted the Government, or Black Watch, tartan. It was only in 1891 that the regiment was authorised to wear the Douglas tartan, which was taken into use the following year. The use of the Douglas tartan reflects the origins of the 26th Cameronian Regiment. In 1881, when the regiment was designated a rifle regiment, the officers and men were clothed in the distinctive Rifle Green cloth with bands of black thistle lace on the shako and black cords. The pipers of the regiment also wore the Douglas tartan.
THE CHESHIRE REGIMENT A good [ a little rubbed] post 1922 die stamped bi metal cap badge with slider to the reverse. The 22nd Foot was raised by the Duke of Norfolk in 1689 and was able to boast an independent existence of over 300 years. The regiment was expanded in 1881 as part of the Childers reforms by the linking of the 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment of Foot and the militia and rifle volunteers of Cheshire. Ref KK Vol 2 item 1987 page 55
THE CITY OF LONDON YEOMANRY ROUGH RIDERS OFFICERS PAGRI FLASH A vary rare Officers bullion Rough Riders Pagri flash. 88 mm x 65 mm. The City of London Yeomanry (Rough Riders) was a yeomanry regiment of the British Territorial Army, formed in 1901 from veterans of the Second Boer War. In World War I it served dismounted in the Gallipoli Campaign but reverted to the mounted role in the Senussi campaign, at Salonika and in Palestine. It ended the war as a machine gun unit on the Western Front. In the interwar years it was reduced to a battery in a composite Royal Horse Artillery unit in London, but in the period of rearmament before World War II it was expanded into a full regiment of light anti-aircraft artillery. It served in this role during The Blitz and later in the Tunisian and Italian campaigns.
THE CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS A Bi metal post 1953 cap badge to the Royal Engineers. Maker Buttons Birmingham, with a slider to the reverse. Cypher of Queen Elizabeth 2 and with a St Edward`s crown KK Vol 2 1942.
THE DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS VICTORIAN HELMET PLATE Silver & gilt Officers Helmet plate.Excellent Condition. The Castle of Exeter, with scroll inscribed Semper Fidelis in silver on black velvet background. On the universal scroll The Devonshire Regiment. Reference KK Vol 1 item 225 page 123. But this is the later version with just Regt.
THE DUKE OF LANCASTER'S OWN YEOMANRY CAP BADGE Brass badge with slider to reverse. Ref K&K Vol 1 item 1428 page 357
THE DUKE OF LANCASTER'S OWN YEOMANRY CAP BADGE A rose within a wreath, laurel on left, Oak on right. On the wreath, scrolls inscribed Duke of Lancaster`s Own. all brass / gilding metal badge with slider to reverse. Ref K&K Vol1 1428 page 357
THE DUKE OF WELLINGTONS REGIMENT WEST RIDING OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine post WW2 Silver/Gilt Officers cap badge, with two long loops to reverse. The Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding) was a line infantry regiment of the British Army. Nicknamed the "Dukes" The Second World War was declared on 3 September 1939, and the 1st Battalion was immediately sent to France as part of the 3rd Infantry Brigade of the 1st Infantry Division of 1st Corps of the BEF. During the retreat to Dunkirk, the 'Dukes' formed part of the rearguard. The 'Dukes' fought in the North African Campaign, fighting with distinction in a number of actions and gaining several Battle Honours, as part of the 3rd Infantry Brigade. They fought at the Battle of Medjez Plain and the Battle of Banana Ridge and in the Battle of Djebel bou Aoukaz. The Bou was a ridge dominating the Medjez el Bab to Tunis road. The 'Dukes' also fought in the Italian Campaign. They took part in the Anzio Campaign, in an attempt to outflank the Gustav Line and force a German retreat from Monte Cassino. The 'Dukes' fought with distinction at the Battle of Monte Ceco in October 1944 where Captain Arthur Burns was awarded a DSO and Private Richard Henry Burton of the 1st Battalion was awarded a Victoria Cross for his courageous action in the battle. In December 2004, as part of the re-organisation of the infantry, it was announced that the Duke of Wellington's Regiment would be amalgamated with the Prince of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire and the Green Howards', all Yorkshire-based regiments in the King's Division, to form the Yorkshire Regiment. The re-badging parade took place on 6 June 2006.
THE INNISKILLINGS [6th DRAGOONS] CAP & COLLAR BADGE [FACING PAIR] SET A fine bi metal cap badge, with two loops & blow holes to reverse. And two white metal facing collar badges, both with two loops to reverse. Cap badge Reference K & K Vol 1 item 758 page 211. The 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons was a cavalry regiment in the British Army, first raised in 1689. It saw service for three centuries, before being amalgamated into the 5th/6th Dragoons (later the 5th Inniskilling Dragoon Guards, then finally the 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards) in 1922. One of their most notable battles was the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. They also fought with distinction at the Battle of Waterloo in the Charge of the Union Brigade and again during the Crimean War as part of the successful Charge of the Heavy Brigade against superior numbers at the Battle of Balaklava. World War I sounded the death knell for mounted cavalry as it became apparent that technology had moved forward with greater destructive power and made horsed cavalry redundant on the modern battlefield. The British Army reorganised and reduced its cavalry corps by disbanding or amalgamating many of its famous cavalry regiments in 1922 as part of the Geddes Reforms.
THE INNISKILLINGS [6th DRAGOONS] [PAIR] SHOULDER TITLES A fine pair of post 1920 scarce brass metal shoulder titles, both with two loops to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 5.
THE KINGS BADGE [For loyal Service] BUTTON HOLE BADGE. A white metal button hole badge, maker Pessett and numbered 2583795.
THE KINGS BADGE [For loyal Service] BUTTON HOLE BADGE. A white metal badge with brooch fixing to reverse.
THE KINGS OWN REGIMENT WW1 / WW2 CAP BADGE. A good die-stamped brass example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 592 page 183
THE KINGS OWN [Yorkshire Light Infantry] FORAGE CAP BAFDGE A fine bi metal example with long slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 670 page 191.
THE KINGS ROYAL RIFLE CORPS [60th FOOT] SILVER SHOULDER BELT PLATE A fine silver example [not h/marked] shoulder belt plate to the 60th Foot. With two threaded suds with original nut fixings to reverse.
THE KINGS SHROPSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY An excellent bi metal cap badge to the Kings Shropshire Light Infantry. With a slider to the reverse. Raised in 1755, amalgamated with the 85th (King's) Light Infantry in 1881 to become the first battalion of the new King's Shropshire Light Infantry. Ref KK Vol 2 item 671 page 63
THE LANCASHIRE FUSILIERS Bi metal with slider to reverse. Ref KK Vol 1 item 618 page 185
THE LIGHT INFANTRY E11R FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine post 1968 side hat/field service cap, with dark green crown with black piping. Body, flap & peak all in dark green. Fine boss badge. Two original buttons to front. Excellent condition with no moth. Not dated as far as I can see, but has a maker label inside. More photos if required.
THE LOYAL REGIMENT OFFICERS BRONZE COLLAR BADGES An excellent post 1921 die cast bronze pair [but not matching on reverse, but front yes] of Officer's Service Dress collar badges. Two loops to the reverse of each. One collar has maker J R Gaunt London to reverse.
THE LOYAL REGIMENT [NORTH LANCASHIRE] OR`s CAP BADGE A bi metal example with a replacement slider to reverse. Sealed in 1938. Reference KK Vol 2 item 665 page 61
THE MANCHESTER REGIMENT OFFICERS SIDE HAT CAP BADGE A very scarce small Officers bronze cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse. 35 mm x 28 mm
THE MERCIA OFFICER CAP BADGE A fine mint modern issue, Officer cap badge, with slider and maker mark Firmin to reverse. The Mercian Regiment is an infantry regiment of the British Army, which is recruited from the five counties that formed the ancient kingdom of Mercia. Known as The Heart of England's Infantry, it was formed on 1 September 2007 by the amalgamation of three existing regiments. The Regiment has deployed on eight operational deployments since its formation, making it one of the most operationally experienced regiments in the British Army.
THE MERCIA REGIMENT OFFICERS BERET BADGE A fine beret cap badge with two loops to reverse. The Mercian Regiment is an infantry regiment of the British Army, which is recruited from the five counties that formed the ancient kingdom of Mercia. Known as The Heart of England's Infantry, it was formed on 1 September 2007 by the amalgamation of three existing regiments. The Regiment has deployed on eight operational deployments since its formation, making it one of the most operationally experienced regiments in the British Army.
THE NORFOLK REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine Edwardian/Victorian bi metal cap badge, with blow holes & two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 599 page 183
THE PRINCE OF ALBERTS OWN LEICESTERSHIRE YEOMANRY [HUSSARS] CAP BADGE A fine scarce or`s cap badge, in gilding metal with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1422 page 354
THE PRINCE OF ALBERTS OWN LEICESTERSHIRE YEOMANRY [HUSSARS] CAP BADGE A fine scarce or`s cap badge, in gilding metal with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1422 page 354
THE QUEENS BAYS 2nd DRAGOON GUARDS SHOULDER TITLE A fine smaller version brass shoulder title, with two loops to reverse. Reference R A Westlake Plate 2 item 34
THE QUEENS BAYS, 2nd DRAGOON GUARDS [The Bays] SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce brass large version shoulder title, with two loops to reverse. Post 1921. Reference R A Westlake Plate 2 item 30. 45 mm x 18 mm
THE QUEENS OWN GLASGOW YEOMANRY CAP BADGE A die stamped gilding metal cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1469 Centre lion a little rubbed.
THE QUEENS OWN GLASGOW YEOMANRY OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce cast Officers cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Version with lion sat on the crown within the circle. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1468
THE QUEENS OWN HUSSARS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A silver/gilt Officers cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Silver plate rubbed hence price.
THE QUEENS OWN HUSSARS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A mint Silvered & Gilt Officers cap badge, two part construction and two long loops to reverse. 1958 to 1992
THE QUEENS OWN HUSSARS OFFICERS S/GILT CAP BADGE A mint Silvered & Gilt Officers cap badge, two part construction and two long loops to reverse.
THE QUEENS OWN [Past & Present] ASSOCIATION Enamel Button hole badge. 22mm x 22mm maker J R Gaunt London
THE QUEENS REGIMENT OFFICERS E11R CAP BADGE A fine scarce two part construction die cast example. The Dragon in rhodium plate surmounted by the Prince of Wales's Plume and coronet also in rhodium plate, surrounded by the Garter inscribed "Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense" in hard gold, below a scroll "Queen's". With two loops to the reverse.
THE QUEENS ROYAL REGIMENT BRASS BED PLATE A fine all brass West Surrey bed plate J Hopper and number. Possibly Imperial War Museum J.E.T Hopper https://livesofthefirstworldwar.iwm.org.uk/lifestory/2549072
THE QUEENS [Royal West Surrey Regiment] COLLAR BADGE An early all brass collar badge with two loops to reverse.
THE QUEENS [Royal West Surrey Regiment] OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine bronze example with two blades to reverse. With Maker mark J R Gaunt London to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 590 page 183
THE QUEENS [Royal West Surrey Regiment] WW1 WHITE FACED ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine scarce WW1 White faced Enamel Sweetheart with brooch fixing to reverse.
THE QUEENS [Royal West Surrey Regiment] WW1 WHITE FACED ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine scarce WW1 White faced Enamel Sweetheart with brooch fixing to reverse.
THE RED CROSS PIN BADGE 1919 The Greatest Mother in the World 1919 pin badge, make Atkinson & co Adelaide.
THE RIFLES OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine silvered Officers Cap badge, with two long loops to revere.
THE ROYAL DRAGOON [1st DRAGOONS] SHOULDER TILES [PAIR] A fine pair of brass Royals shoulder titles, with two hex loops to the reverse of each. Reference Westlake plate 4
THE ROYAL DRAGOON [1st DRAGOONS] SHOULDER TITLE. A fine brass Pre 1913 example, with two loops fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 4 item 71. 30 mm x 16 mm.
THE ROYAL DRAGOONS SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine enamel sweetheart brooch. 26 mm x 24 mm
THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT VICTORIAN [1881 - 1901] CAP BADGE A fine Victorian brass cap badge with two loops to the reverse. Voided harp strings. Crowned Harp of Erin above a tri-part scroll bearing the title.
THE ROYAL IRISH RIFLES WW1 CAP BADGE A fine scarce white metal cap badge, with hair pin slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 691 page 193 The Royal Irish Rifles (became the Royal Ulster Rifles from 1 January 1921) was an infantry rifle regiment of the British Army, first created in 1881 by the amalgamation of the 83rd (County of Dublin) Regiment of Foot and the 86th (Royal County Down) Regiment of Foot. The regiment saw service in the Second Boer War, the First World War, the Second World War and the Korean War.
THE ROYAL IRISH RIFLES WW1 ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A fine scarce all brass economy issue cap badge, with slider to reverse.
THE ROYAL SCOTS GREYS [2ND DRAGOONS] SHOULDER TITLE A fine Officers brass metal shoulder title, with two loops & maker J R Gaunt London to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 4 item 83.
THE ROYAL SCOTS OR`s [LOTHIAN REGIMENT] CAP BADGE A good post WW2 die stamped bi-metal example, with two loops to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 589 page 183
THE ROYAL SCOTS [THE ROYAL REGIMENT] STAYBRIGHT CAP BADGE A fine Anodised / staybright cap badge, with two loops and red felt backing.
THE ROYAL SCOTS [THE ROYAL REGIMENT] WW2 ECONOMY ISSUE PLASTIC CAP BADGE An excellent plastic cap badge with two blades and makers details for Stanley Walsall to the reverse. St.Andrew and the title scroll to the centre of the Star of the Order of the Thistle,with red insert to the void.
THE ROYAL SCOTS [THE ROYAL REGIMENT] WW2 ECONOMY ISSUE PLASTIC CAP BADGE An excellent plastic cap badge with two blades and makers details for Stanley Walsall to the reverse. St.Andrew and the title scroll to the centre of the Star of the Order of the Thistle,with red insert to the void.
THE SUFFOLK REGIMENT A excellent scarce die stamped bi-metal example. Slider to the reverse. The castle & key of Gibraltar, with scroll above inscribed Gibraltar, within a circlet inscribed “montis insignia calpe” surmounted by Imperial crown. Within a wreath of oak, all white metal apart from scroll with name. The Suffolk Regiment was formed in 1685 when King James II ordered the Duke of Norfolk to raise a regiment against the threatened Monmouth Rebellion. Ref KK Vol 2 item 605 page 55.
THE SUFFOLK REGIMENT 4th 5th & 6th BATTALIONS WW1 CAP BADGE Excellent WW1 bi-metal example, with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1710 page 413
THE SUFFOLK REGIMENT 4th 5th & 6th BATTALIONS WW1 CAP BADGE Excellent WW1 bi-metal example, with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1710 page 413
THE SUFFOLK REGIMENT ECONOMY WW1 ISSUE A scarce WW1 all brass economy issue cap badge to the Suffolk Regiment. With original slider to the reverse. Dark patina, good detail. Ref KK Vol 2 item 605 page 55
THE THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN MECHANISM MADE EASY MODEL 1928. 45 CALIBRE A fine good condition book by Gale & Polden Ltd Aldershot. Fully illustrated with 17 photographic plates. [see photos]
THE WELCH REGIMENT CAP BADGE An excellent scarce die stamped bi-metal cap badge, with slider to the reverse. Prince of Wale`s plumes, coronet and motto. Below a scroll inscribed “The Welch. Sealed 1922. Maker J R Gaunt London on slider. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 654 page 61.
THE WELCH REGIMENT CAP BADGE An excellent scarce die stamped bi-metal cap badge, with slider to the reverse. Prince of Wale`s plumes, coronet and motto. Below a scroll inscribed “The Welch. Sealed 1922. Ref K & K Vol 2 item 654 page 61.
THE WELCH REGIMENT ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A fine scarce WW2 light bronze moulded plastic example, with two blades to the reverse. Makers mark A. Stanley & Sons , Walsall. Reference K &K Vol 2 item 2240 page 115
THE WELCH REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A fine unused large pattern with "The" to the front of regiment's name. From the quality of manufacture and size, private purchase, possibly officers. Some glue and paper residue to reverse.
THE WELCH REGIMENT VICTORIAN OFFICER BUTTON A fine Victorian Gilt Officers example 24 mm button.
THE WELSH REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine bi metal WW1 cap badge, with slider and blow hole behind slider. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 653 page 189
THE WELSH REGIMENT ECONOMY ISSUE PLASTIC CAP BADGE A fine flat plastic cap badge with two blade fixings & Stanley Walsall maker to reverse.
THE WELSH REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine silver gilt cap badge, with two silver loops to reverse.
THE WEST RIDING FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine dark blue with yellow piping to the flap & crown. Not date or maker. A couple of little moth nips to piping of crown. More photos if required
THE WEST RIDING SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine brass sweetheart brooch. 30 mm x 28 mm
TONBRIDGE SCHOOL [KENT] OTC CAP BADGE A fine scarce gilding metal Officer Training Corps cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2692 page 217
TRADE PROFICENCY TRADE BIT ARM BADGE Trade/Proficiency brass arm badge with 4 loops to reverse Originally Collar Maker but later also for Saddler and Harness Maker. Ref Edwards and Langley p10 3A
TRADE PROFICIENCY BIT ARM BADGE Trade/Proficiency brass arm badge with 4 loops to reverse Originally Collar Maker but later also for Saddler, Saddle tree Maker and Harness Maker. Ref Edwards and Langley p10 3A
TRADE PROFICIENCY BIT ARM BADGE Trade/Proficiency brass arm badge with 4 loops to reverse Originally Collar Maker but later also for Saddler, Saddle tree Maker and Harness Maker. Ref Edwards and Langley p10 3A
TRADE PROFICIENCY DRUMMERS ARM /SLEEVE BADGE A fine drummers trade arm / sleeve badge, with two loops to reverse.
TRADE PROFICIENCY FARRIERS HORSE SHOE ARM / SLEEVE BADGE A fine Horse shoe trade badge, with two loops fixings to reverse.
TRADE PROFICIENCY FARRIERS HORSE SHOE ARM / SLEEVE BADGE A fine Horse shoe trade badge, with two loops fixings to reverse.
TRADE PROFICIENCY FARRIERS HORSE SHOE ARM / SLEEVE BADGE A fine Horse shoe trade badge, with two loops fixings to reverse.
TRADE PROFICIENCY LEWIS GUNNER ARM BADGE A very scarce WW1 two part brass arm badge with 2 loops and two hex loops to reverse of each & backing plate. Worn on the lower left sleeve.
TRADE PROFICIENCY LEWIS GUNNER ARM BADGE A two part brass arm badge with 2 loops and two hex loops to reverse. Worn on the lower left sleeve. Reference Edwards and Langley p 66
TRADE PROFICIENCY LEWIS GUNNER ARM BADGE A very scarce WW1 two part brass arm badge with 2 loops and two hex loops to reverse of each. Worn on the lower left sleeve.
TRADE PROFICIENCY MACHINE GUNNER ARM BADGE A fine two part trade proficiency sleeve / arm badge, with two hex and two loop fixings to reverse.
TRADE PROFICIENCY MACHINE GUNNER ARM BADGE A fine two part trade proficiency sleeve / arm badge, with two loop fixings to reverse of both & backing plate. Slight very old repair on reverse, bottom of photo.
TRADE PROFICIENCY SPUR ARM BADGE Trade/Proficiency brass arm badge with 3 Hex loops to reverse. For Rough Rider, Riding Instructor and Remount Trainer. Reference Edwards and Langley p13 6B
TRADE PROFICIENCY SPUR ARM BADGE Trade/Proficiency brass arm badge with 3 Hex loops to reverse. For Rough Rider, Riding Instructor and Remount Trainer. Reference Edwards and Langley p13 6B
TRAINING SHIP CONSTANT SCC [SEA CADETS] CAP TALLY A fine full length cadet cap tally.
TRAINING SUPPORT GROUP THE GREEN JACKETS FORMATION SIGN. A fine 1947 pattern formation sign. Calico printed. Reference WW2 British Formation Badges Bruno Boulanger page 564. Some heavy glue residue to reverse.
TRUCIAL OMAN LEVIES SCOUTS HEADDRESS BADGE A fine badge with brooch fixing to reverse. 1952-57 40 mm in height. The Trucial Oman Scouts was a paramilitary force that the British raised in 1951 as the Trucial Oman Levies, to serve in the Trucial States. In 1956, the Levies were renamed the Trucial Oman Scouts.
TRUMPETER TRADE / PROFICIENCY ARM / SLEEVE BADGE A fine scarce brass metal Trumpeter example, with four loops to reverse.
TRUMPETER TRADE / PROFICIENCY ARM / SLEEVE BADGE A fine scarce brass metal Trumpeter example, with four loops to reverse.
TRUMPETER TRADE / PROFICIENCY ARM / SLEEVE BADGE A fine scarce brass metal Trumpeter example, with four loops to reverse.
TWO DIFFERENT 14th HUSSARS COLLAR BADGES Two fine scarce small pattern. 14th Hussars collar badges. The Royal Crest to the centre of a Garter Strap above a scroll bearing the title. One voided the other unvoided, both facing the same way,and both with two loops to the reverse. 28mm tall
TYNESIDE IRISH [1914-1918] CAP BADGE A fine brass cap badge, with two north south loops to reverse. The Tyneside Irish Brigade was a British First World War infantry brigade of Kitchener's Army, raised in 1914. Officially numbered the 103rd (Tyneside Irish) Brigade, it contained four Pals battalions from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, largely made up of men of Irish extraction. (Another Newcastle brigade — the 102nd (Tyneside Scottish) — contained Tynesiders with Scottish connections). Along with the 101st and 102nd Brigades, the Tyneside Irish made up the 34th Division which arrived in France in January 1916 and first saw action in the Battle of the Somme that year. On the first day on the Somme, the 34th Division attacked astride the Albert-Bapaume road at La Boisselle. The brigade's task was to follow up the main attack by the 101st and 102nd Brigades and advance on a line from Pozières to Contalmaison.
TYNESIDE SCOTTISH 2nd PATTERN GLENGARRY BADGE A fine die stamped white metal example with one of the Lion's legs on the tower. Two loops to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1137 page 291
TYNSIDE SCOTTISH WW2 OR's GLENGARRY BADGE A fine die stamped white metal example with one of the Lion's legs on the tower. Two loops to the reverse, which are slightly bent in, with blue velvet on as they were once glued to a display frame. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2361 page 153
U.P.H.G UTTAR PRADESH HOMEGUARD HEADDRESS BADGE A fine cast gilding metal badge with slider to reverse. Used to have loops, have been removed some time ago. The Home Guard was originally raised in the erstwhile Bombay State in 1946. Apart from Army, Navy, Air Force and other security agencies, the twin voluntary organisations - Civil Defence & Home Guards were raised to provide protection to citizens in any untoward situation. Therefore, 6th December every year is celebrated throughout the nation as Raising Day of the organisation. On that day in 1946, first Home Guards Unit was conceived and raised in erstwhile Bombay State during turmoil period of civil disorders and communal riots, as a civilian voluntary force in aid of administration as an auxiliary to Police, under the stewardship of late Morarji Desai, ex-Prime Minister. In accordance with the Home Guards Acts and Rules of States/Union Territories, under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
UNITED SERVICES CORPS CAP BADGE A fine brass cap badge, with two loops to the reverse. Looks like a QVC, but is in fact the St Edwards Crown. USC started life as the Veterans Corps and Employment Bureau in 1908. The Veterans Corps and Employment Bureau were very similar to the Corps of Commissionaires, USC folded in 1973 and all remaining 444 members merged into the Corps of Commissionaires.
UNIVERSITY LONDON OTC CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal Officers Training Corps cap badge, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 2465 page 185
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON OTC ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine anodised / staybright cap badge, with slider & maker J R Gaunt London to reverse. Anodised Aluminium, Anodising is an electro-plating process resulting in lightweight shiny badge, this is used because it is cheap, flexible and does not require as much maintenance as brass badges. Founded in 1909, the University of London Officers' Training Corps (ULOTC) is an Army Reserve unit and part of the University of London.
UNIVERSITY SHEFFIELD OTC ANODISED CAP BADGE An fine anodised cap badge to the University of Sheffield OTC, with slider to reverse & makers mark J R Gaunt Birmingham. Reference K & K 2 item 2489 but with a different version on the inscription.
UPPER THAMES PATROL [HOME GUARD] CAP BADGE Marples & Beasley, Birmingham maker on slider. A fine scarce brass WW II cap badge with slider fitting to the reverse, worn by members of the U.T.P. Home Guard. Oval escutcheons bearing the Arms of the City of London and the Thames Conservancy, backed by the sword and mace and a fouled anchor, above the letters, UTP. Reference K&K Volume 2 item 2430 page 179
US 3rd ARMY WW2 FORMATION PATCH / SIGN A fine woven WW2 formation sign. Third Army did not take part in the initial stages of Operation Overlord. However, when it did take the field, its field of combat suited the style of its commander. Lieutenant General George S. Patton was one of the U.S. Army's greatest exponents of armored warfare. Patton led U.S. troops into the Mediterranean theater with an invasion of Casablanca during Operation Torch in 1942, where he later established himself as an effective commander through his rapid rehabilitation of the demoralized U.S. II Corps. He commanded the U.S. Seventh Army during the Allied invasion of Sicily, where he was the first Allied commander to reach Messina. There he was embroiled in controversy after he slapped two shell-shocked soldiers under his command, and was temporarily removed from battlefield command for other duties such as participating in Operation Fortitude's disinformation campaign for Operation Overlord. Patton returned to command the Third Army following the invasion of Normandy in June 1944, where he led a highly successful rapid armored drive across France. He led the relief of beleaguered American troops at Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, and advanced his Third Army into Nazi Germany by the end of the war. Reference https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Army_Central
US 4TH ARMY WW2 era FORMATION PATCH A good WW2 era formation patch. The Fourth United States Army has no combat record. It remained in the Continental United States during World War II, largely responsible for the defense of the West Coast while training tactical units to operate efficiently in combat when allocated to the various battlefront field armies of the United States.
US 9th AIR FORCE WW2 FORMATION PATCH A fine British made woven cloth patch, with glue residue to reverse. The IX Fighter Command was a United States Army Air Forces formation. Its last assignment was with the Ninth Air Force, based at Erlangen, Germany. It was inactivated on 16 November 1945. IX Fighter Command was the primary tactical fighter air arm of Ninth Air Force in the Western Desert Campaign in North Africa during 1942-1943. Reassigned to England, it became the dominant tactical air force over the skies of Western Europe during the 1944 Battle of Normandy and the Western Allied invasion of Germany in 1945. Reference https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IX_Fighter_Command
US AIR FORCE AIR CREW SENIOR NAVIGATOR WW2 BADGE A fine Qualification wing in silver-tone metal [very malleable], with maker Vanguard New York to reverse.
US AIR FORCE PILOTS WING BADGE An excellent US Air Force solid sterling silver wings badge. The badge is stamped sterling along with a makers mark Size - The badge measures approx. 5 cm wide and weighs 7.8 g
US ANTI AIRCRAFT COMMAND WW2 FORMATION PATCH A fine WW2 embroidered formation sign badge to the U.S. Anti-Aircraft Command in excellent worn condition. During World War II, US Army anti-aircraft systems were quite competent. Their smaller tactical needs were filled with four M2 .50 caliber machine guns linked together (known as the “Quad Fifty”), which were often mounted on the back of a half-track to form the Half Track, M16 GMC, Anti-Aircraft. Although of even less power than Germany's 20 mm systems, they were at least widely available. They were also used to help suppress ground targets. Their larger 90 mm M2 gun would prove, as did the eighty-eight, to make an excellent anti-tank gun as well, and was widely used late in the war in this role.
US ARMY COMBAT MEDICAL SECOND AWARD BADGE A fine silver-tone US Army Combat Second class Award badge. With KREW G-I written to reverse.
US ARMY ‘HUNTER KILLER TEAM/F TROOP/ 4TH CAV.’ CLOTH TITLE US Army ‘HUNTER KILLER TEAM/F TROOP/ 4TH CAV.’ cloth title Good scarce Vietnam war era title special forces, white letters within red border scroll embroidered on black. Nylon film backing Removed from uniform. VGC
US CITATION [1ST BATTALION GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGT & C TROOP 170th MORTAR BATTERY RA] US Citation (1st Batt. Gloucestershire Regt. & C Troop 170th Mortar Battery RA) Bullion on cloth US Presidential citation worn on the sleeve. Presented for their action on the Imjin river in April 1951 during the Korean War
US CITATION [1ST BATTALION GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGT & C TROOP 170th MORTAR BATTERY RA] US Citation (1st Batt. Gloucestershire Regt. & C Troop 170th Mortar Battery RA) Bullion on cloth US Presidential citation worn on the sleeve. Presented for their action on the Imjin river in April 1951 during the Korean War
US INFANTRY RIFLE / MARKSMAN SILVER AWARD BADGE A fine sterling silver award / qualification badge. With Sterling written to reverse.
US MILITARY ASSISTANCE ADVISORY GROUP REPUBLIC OF CHINA [TAIWAN] FORMATION PATCH A fine woven US made formation patch, with some glue residue to reverse. Reference Military Assistance Advisory Group (MAAG) is a designation for United States military advisors sent to other countries to assist in the training of conventional armed forces and facilitate military aid. Although numerous MAAGs operated around the world throughout the 1940s–1970s, the most famous MAAGs were those active in Southeast Asia before and during the Vietnam War. Military Assistance Advisory Group in the Republic of China (Taiwan). From 1955, operational U.S. joint combat forces operating alongside the advisory group were directed by the United States Taiwan Défense Command. The Military Assistance Advisory Group, Taiwan, commanded by Army Major General William C. Chase, was authorized 67 Army, 4 Navy and 63 Air Force personnel. Under the group's joint headquarters were Army, Navy and Air Force sections. General Chase arrived at Taipei, Taiwan, on 1 May 1951 to begin carrying out his duties as the military member of a team, which was charged with insuring that all assistance granted the Chinese Nationalists was in furtherance of United States foreign policy.
US NAVY / ALLIED FORCES MEDITERRANEAN BADGE A fine enamel sheild badge, with booch fixing and maker to reverse.
US NAVY [AVIATION TRAINING] WW2 V-5 PROGRAM SERVICE SIDE HAT PATCH A fine woven US Navy Overseas patch. V-5 program was for naval aviation cadets that were later absorded into the V12 program, and those students were given a special designation of (a) for Aviation.
USA FIRST SPECIAL FORCES SHOULDER PATCH The 1st Special Service Force (also called The Devil's Brigade,) A scarce cloth woven shoulder patch, only worn 1942 to 1944. The Black Devils, The Black Devils' Brigade, and Freddie's Freighters), was an elite American-Canadian commando unit in World War II, under command of the United States Fifth Army. The unit was organized in 1942 and trained at Fort William Henry Harrison near Helena, Montana in the United States. The Force served in the Aleutian Islands, and fought in Italy, and southern France before being disbanded in December 1944.
V 4 HANTS [HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT] SHOULDER TITLE A fine Volunteer all brass, shoulder title with three loops to reverse.
V-FORCE CAP / BERET BADGE A fine very scarce blackened brass cap or beret badge of cast construction with tapered slide to reverse. Formed 1/4/42 in Cinnamara India. Disbanded 15/1/46 Kentung Burma. Operated behind Japanese lines carrying out reconnaissance, intelligence and sabotage etc. Reference Taylor p110
VERY RARE FREE FRENCH 1st BATTALION FUSILIERS MARINE COMMANDO KIEFFER GREEN BERET. A Kieffer Commando Beret, a good quality example by Kangol Wear Ltd., dated 1945, an attached embroidered triangular cloth badge featuring a red commando knife on navy, the cloth also mounted with a gilt metal double cross of Lorraine, a pinned through. With J R Gaunt maker 1943 to reverse of bronze cap badge for the ‘1 ct Bllon F.M. Commando), very good condition. Bought from a very reputable auction house. 1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos was a Fusiliers Marins commando unit of the Free French Navy, raised in 1942, which served during the Second World War. Its initial Commandant was then-Lieutenant de Vaisseau (Captain) Philippe Kieffer of the Free French Navy, under whose command they participated in the Normandy landings in 1944. The battalion was initially assigned to No.4 Commando of the British Army's 1st Special Service Brigade, serving as its 5th and 6th Troops. Philippe Kieffer commanded the operations of the 177 men of the 1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos, from June 6 in Normandy. They disembarked from landing craft at 07:31 hours on Sword beach, on the east of the Allied landing near Colleville-Montgomery. They were the first to be unloaded in this sector with No.4 Commando's landing craft having to let them pass to the lead as initially planned. Their specific objective was to achieve a breach 500 metres (1,600 ft) to the west of Riva Bella in support of the 3rd Infantry Division. In spite of significant losses, the commandos seized the 50 mm anti-tank gun encuvée – an armoured artillery position like a small bunker – which had disabled LCI 523 (1Re Troop). They then took the former Casino de Riva-Bella before advancing between Colleville and Saint-Aubin-d'Arquenay to meet the British paratroopers of the 6th Airborne Division at Pegasus Bridge (Bénouville), arriving around 16:30 hours. There, the French commandos occupied the perimeter of the lime pit towards 20:00 hours. By the evening of June 6, the 1er BFMC had lost almost 25% of its personnel with 27 killed in combat, and many wounded including their commander Kieffer, who had been wounded twice in the course of the day. The French Commandos Marine fought in Normandy until 27 August 1944
VERY SCARCE WW2 POLISH COMBINDED OPERATIONS CELLULOID FORMATION SIGN. Very scarce item. Polish WW2 Combined Operations celluloid formation sign. Red applied anchor, “Tommy” Gun and eagle on black curved example. Small fixing holes VGC Made post July 1944 in Italian town of Castelfidardo by accordian makers with surplus celluloid as demand for their product became low during the war.
VICHY FRENCH LFC SMALL LAPEL BADGE A small scarce enamel Legion Francaise des Combattants lapel badge LFC lapel fixture badge. Excellent enamel, photos not the best, my apologies. The Vichy made lapel badge makers details on reverse - 'J. Decat, Ambrest, Vichy'. Beraudy Vaure Ambert 16mm high.
VICKERS ARMSTRONG AIR RAID PRECAUTION SILVER PIN BADGE A scarce original wartime issue 'Vickers-Armstrongs Air Raid Precautions pin badge."VA" logo surmounted by "A.R.P.", reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1940 and maker's details "JRG&S" (J.R.Gaunt & Son). Height 30mm. VGC Original pin fittings.
VICTORIAN 10th ROYAL HUSSARS PRINCE OF WALES OWN CAP BADGE A fine bi-metal excellent example with three loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 765 page 211 In 1897 the regiment took part in Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee parade and two years later deployed to South Africa for five years. It then deployed from India to the Western Front in 1914, remaining there throughout the First World War. The regiment then served in Ireland in 1919 on peacekeeping duties. A brief spell in Egypt and India came from 1929 to 1936, after which it returned to England to mechanise. It lost all its vehicles during the evacuation from France in June 1940, but was re-equipped with Crusader tanks in time to redeploy to North Africa in November 1941. There it captured General Rommel’s deputy von Thoma at El Alamein in 1942. It spent the last two years of the war on the Italian front
VICTORIAN 1st CHESHIRE & CANARVON ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS HELMET PLATE Victorian Helmet Plate for the Royal Artillery, 1st Cheshire and Carnarvon A. V. Complete with all three lugs.
VICTORIAN 1st LANARKSHIRE RIFLES VOLUNTEER CORPS GLENGARRY BADGE A fine scarce pre 1901 silvered / white metal badge with two loops to reverse. 58 mm x 58 mm
VICTORIAN 1st VOLUNTEER BATTALION HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT GLENGARRY BADGE An excellent w/metal Glengarry with three loop fixings to reverse.
VICTORIAN 21st LANCERS [EMPRESS OF INDIA] CAP BADGE A mint very scarce bi metal Victorian 21st Lancers Cap badge, with four loops to reverse. Reference K & K 1 item 796 page 215 The 21st Lancers (Empress of India's) was a cavalry regiment of the British Army, raised in 1858 and amalgamated with the 17th Lancers in 1922 to form the 17th/21st Lancers. Perhaps its most famous engagement was the Battle of Omdurman, where Winston Churchill (then an officer of the 4th Hussars), rode with the unit. In 1898 the 21st Lancers served in the Mahdist War in the Sudan, as the only British cavalry unit involved. It was here that the full regiment charged with lances in the classic cavalry style during the Battle of Omdurman. Of less than 400 men involved in the charge 70 were killed and wounded and the regiment won three Victoria Crosses. This spectacular encounter earned considerable public attention and praise for the regiment, though it was also criticized as a costly and unnecessary anachronism - since the 2,000 Dervish spearmen dispersed by the 21st Lancers could have been destroyed by rifle fire with few if any British losses. Having lost 119 of their horses the regiment ceased to play an effective part in the campaign. "Omdurman" was the regiment's only battle honour, giving rise to the satirical regimental motto of "thou shalt not kill." That same year, the regiment was given the title 21st (Empress of India's) Lancers, taking the name from Queen Victoria who was the Empress of India.
VICTORIAN 23rd FOOT [THE ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS] GLENGARRY A fine scarce 1874-1881 pre territorial era brass glengarry badge, with two long loops to reverse. Larger version. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 456 page 161. The Royal Welch fought at Blenheim, Malplaquet and Minden before serving during the American Revolutionary War (1775-83), notably at Lexington, Bunker Hill and Yorktown. It fought in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, being the last British regiment to leave Corunna in 1809 and serving at Albuhera (1811) and Waterloo (1815).
VICTORIAN 24th FOOT 2nd WARWICKSHIRE GLENGARRY BADGE A fine brass glengarry badge, with two long loops to reverse. Pre territorial era 874-1881 Reference K & K Vol 1 item 458. Also found in white metal.
VICTORIAN 2nd BATTALION WILTSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS Not a matching pair but fairly good from the front. Maltese Cross in lined silver, of two part construction 1883 regs. One has JR Gaunt London to reverse and "S" for silver. Reference History of the British Army Infantry Collar Badges Churchill page 238 item 1504
VICTORIAN 2nd CARNARVON ARTILLERY VOLS HELMET PLATE Victorian Helmet Plate for the Royal Artillery, 2nd Carnarvon Artillery Volunteers. Complete with all three lugs.
VICTORIAN 2nd SOMERSETSHIRE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS HELMET PLATE A fine blackened die stamped helmet plate, with three loops to reverse. Green material to centre, with backing plate and tabs to secure.
VICTORIAN 4th VOLUNTEER BATTALION HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A scarce fine example of a w/metal 4th Volunteer Battalion cap badge with two loops to reverse.
VICTORIAN 6th DRAGOONS [CARABINEERS] CAP BADGE In very good condition with two original dark toned loops to the reverse with the usual expansion / sweathole construction. Reference K&K Vol 1 No 746
VICTORIAN 7th QUEENS OWN HUSSARS CAP BADGE A good Victorian Other ranks bi-metal circa 1896-1901, with two loops to the rear. Reference KK Vol 1 item 759 page 211
VICTORIAN BLACKENED LONDON RIFLE BRIGADE HELMET PLATE. Victorian London Rifle Brigade Helmet plate badge, blackened white metal example with two lug fittings on the reverse. 70 mm in height.
VICTORIAN BORDER REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine scarce Victorian OR's cap badge circa 1896-1901 with two loops to reverse.
VICTORIAN FIRST OFFICERS POUCH PLATE Possibly Surrey, Officers gilt pouch plate, might have had slight repair, or just strengthening, but done very well. Gilt very good. 95mm heigh
VICTORIAN GENERAL PATTERN ARM BADGE An all brass Arm badge with twp loops to reverse. Height 35 mm x 37 mm.
VICTORIAN GENERAL SERVICE POUCH BADGE A fine Pouch badge, with three threaded studs to reverse, one of which is bent. 70 mm width
VICTORIAN HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT POST 1881 PAGRI BADGE A fine scarce Hampshire Regiment Pagri badge, with two loops to reverse.
VICTORIAN HELMET PLATE CIRA 1885-1901 1st READING VB ROYAL BERKSHIRE REGT 1st (Reading) VB Royal Berkshire Regiment Victorian OR’s helmet plate circa 1885-1901. Flash from photo, but excellent condition. Good scarce die-stamped white metal crowned star bearing laurel sprays and applied circlet inscribed ‘ROYAL BERKSHIRE 1ST VOLR. BATTN.’ ; Stag and Oak to voided centre. Three toned loops has some stiff card behind velvet to reverse. 1st Berkshire RVC redesignated as 1st VB 1.12.82; granted title “Royal” 29.9.85.
VICTORIAN HER MAJESTYS RESERVE REGIMENT OF DRAGOONS CAP BADGE & COLLAR SET Her Majesty’s Reserve Regiment of Dragoons Insignia 1900-1901. Comprising fine quality die-stamped gilding metal cap and collar badges, complete with all fasteners, very good condition
VICTORIAN IRISH CONNAUGHT RANGERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce gilding metal cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 695 page 193. The Connaught Rangers ("The Devil's Own") was an Irish line infantry regiment of the British Army formed by the amalgamation of the 88th Regiment of Foot (Connaught Rangers) (which formed the 1st Battalion) and the 94th Regiment of Foot (which formed the 2nd Battalion) in July 1881. Between the time of its formation and Irish independence, it was one of eight Irish regiments raised largely in Ireland, its home depot in Galway. Fought in Second Boer War, the 1st Battalion deployed to South Africa as part of 5th (Irish) Brigade, commanded by Major-General Fitzroy Hart, and saw action at the Battle of Colenso in December 1899, part of the attempt to relieve the town of Ladysmith, besieged by Boer forces. The Brigade suffered heavily during their participation in the battle, the Boers inflicting heavy casualties: the regiment had 24 men killed and 105 officers and men wounded. The Rangers fought at Spion Kop in January 1900 and the Tugela Heights in February 1900 during further attempts by General Sir Redvers Buller to relieve the besieged town of Ladysmith. In late February the siege of Ladysmith finally came to an end after it was relieved by British forces.The 1st Battalion returned to India in 1903. WW1 British Expeditionary Force, western Front, Ypres. It was disbanded with the Partition of Ireland following establishment of the independent Irish Free State in 1922 when the five regiments that had their traditional recruiting grounds in the counties of the new state were disbanded.
VICTORIAN IRISH CONNAUGHT RANGERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce gilding metal cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 695 page 193. The Connaught Rangers ("The Devil's Own") was an Irish line infantry regiment of the British Army formed by the amalgamation of the 88th Regiment of Foot (Connaught Rangers) (which formed the 1st Battalion) and the 94th Regiment of Foot (which formed the 2nd Battalion) in July 1881. Between the time of its formation and Irish independence, it was one of eight Irish regiments raised largely in Ireland, its home depot in Galway. Fought in Second Boer War, the 1st Battalion deployed to South Africa as part of 5th (Irish) Brigade, commanded by Major-General Fitzroy Hart, and saw action at the Battle of Colenso in December 1899, part of the attempt to relieve the town of Ladysmith, besieged by Boer forces. The Brigade suffered heavily during their participation in the battle, the Boers inflicting heavy casualties: the regiment had 24 men killed and 105 officers and men wounded. The Rangers fought at Spion Kop in January 1900 and the Tugela Heights in February 1900 during further attempts by General Sir Redvers Buller to relieve the besieged town of Ladysmith. In late February the siege of Ladysmith finally came to an end after it was relieved by British forces. The 1st Battalion returned to India in 1903. WW1 British Expeditionary Force, western Front, Ypres. It was disbanded with the Partition of Ireland following establishment of the independent Irish Free State in 1922 when the five regiments that had their traditional recruiting grounds in the counties of the new state were disbanded.
VICTORIAN IRISH CONNAUGHT RANGERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce mint gilding metal cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Excellent example. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 695 page 193. The Connaught Rangers ("The Devil's Own") was an Irish line infantry regiment of the British Army formed by the amalgamation of the 88th Regiment of Foot (Connaught Rangers) (which formed the 1st Battalion) and the 94th Regiment of Foot (which formed the 2nd Battalion) in July 1881. Between the time of its formation and Irish independence, it was one of eight Irish regiments raised largely in Ireland, its home depot in Galway. Fought in Second Boer War, the 1st Battalion deployed to South Africa as part of 5th (Irish) Brigade, commanded by Major-General Fitzroy Hart, and saw action at the Battle of Colenso in December 1899, part of the attempt to relieve the town of Ladysmith, besieged by Boer forces. The Brigade suffered heavily during their participation in the battle, the Boers inflicting heavy casualties: the regiment had 24 men killed and 105 officers and men wounded. The Rangers fought at Spion Kop in January 1900 and the Tugela Heights in February 1900 during further attempts by General Sir Redvers Buller to relieve the besieged town of Ladysmith. In late February the siege of Ladysmith finally came to an end after it was relieved by British forces. The 1st Battalion returned to India in 1903. WW1 British Expeditionary Force, western Front, Ypres. It was disbanded with the Partition of Ireland following establishment of the independent Irish Free State in 1922 when the five regiments that had their traditional recruiting grounds in the counties of the new state were disbanded.
VICTORIAN KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS GLENGARRY BADGE A fine white metal badge, Worn circa 1881-87, with three loops of which one has been broken. Maker tablet behind base of crown J R Gaunt London.
VICTORIAN KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS HELMET PLATE CENTRE A fine 1881 to 1914 white metal Helmet Plate centre with three wire loop fixings to reverse. Slightly larger thistle version. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 313 page 143
VICTORIAN MUSICIANS [BANDSMANS] CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal example, with two loops to reverse.
VICTORIAN MUSICIANS [BANDSMANS] CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal example, with two loops to reverse.
VICTORIAN N.C.O.s ROYAL DRAGOONS / 15th HUSSARS SOLID SILVER ARM BADGE A fine Victorian N.C.O.s Arm Badge of the Royal Dragoons/ 15th Hussars a scarce badge, Crown with Lion, by Bent & Parker, hallmarked silver 1898, with two loop fixings to reverse.
VICTORIAN NORTHAMPTONSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS BULLION FIELD SERVICE CAP BADGE This is an original, very rare, beautifully made silver bullion Field Service Cap badge from the 1890's for an Officer of the Northamptonshire Regiment. 38mm x 45 mm Featuring the Castle of Gibraltar with the Key below and the GIBRALTAR battle honour scroll above.
VICTORIAN OFFICERS 2nd BATTALION DORSETSHIRE POST 1894 FORAGE CAP BADGE A excellent die-stamped silvered castle surmounted by a Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Marabout”; below the Castle, a scroll inscribed “Primus in Indis”. Three loops to reverse. The Dorsetshire Regiment was established in the Regular Army in 1881 under the Childers Reforms by the amalgamation of the 39th (Dorsetshire) Regiment of Foot and the 54th (West Norfolk) Regiment of Foot.The 1st Battalion was stationed in Malta from 1888, in Egypt from 1889, and in British India from 1893, where it took part in operations in the Tirah Campaign on the North West Frontier in 1897–98. The 2nd Battalion was stationed in Ireland from 1893 to 1897, then in Malta from 1899. Following the outbreak of the Second Boer War in late 1899, they were sent to South Africa, participating in the Relief of Ladysmith. The battalion stayed in South Africa throughout the war, which ended in June 1902 with the Peace of Vereeniging. Four months later 300 officers and men left Cape Town on the SS German in late September 1902, and arrived at Southampton in late October, when they were posted to Portland. In 1908, the Volunteers and Militia were reorganised nationally, with the former becoming the Territorial Force and the latter the Special Reserve; the regiment now had one Reserve battalion and one Territorial battalion.
VICTORIAN OFFICERS 3rd BATTALION WILTSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE & COLLAR SET A fine Victorian Officer cap & collar set. Cap badge has two long silver loops and collars have two loops to reverse.
VICTORIAN OFFICERS 9th FOOT NORFOLK GLENGARRY CAP BADGE A fine Victorian 9th Foot (East Norfolk) officer's Glengarry cap badge, The gilt frame holding a silvered figure of Victory on a velvet backing. Two loops to back
VICTORIAN OFFICERS 9th FOOT NORFOLK GLENGARRY CAP BADGE A fine Victorian 9th Foot (East Norfolk) Officer's Glengarry cap badge. Gilt brass frame holding a silvered figure of Victory over IX on a velvet backing, with two loops & backing plate to reverse.
VICTORIAN POSSIBLY HONOURABLE ARTILLERY POUCH BELT PLATE Could be a general pattern, not sure. Victorian Pouch Badge, with the motto Arma Pacis Fulcra above a central crown. All within a belt outer. Four bolts to reverse. 100 mm wide Reference https://www.hac.org.uk/home/about-the-hac/hac-traditions/company/motto/
VICTORIAN ROYAL MARINE VALISE POUCH BADGE A fine looks bronze but uncleaned large die stamped brass "Dog & Bonnet" with bottom scroll inscribed "Per Mare Per Terram".Box loop and tang to the reverse. 100 mm x 62 mm.
VICTORIAN ROYAL MARINE VALISE POUCH BADGE A fine looks bronze but uncleaned large die stamped brass "Dog & Bonnet" with bottom scroll inscribed "Per Mare Per Terram".Box loop and tang to the reverse. 100 mm x 62 mm.
VICTORIAN THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine well defined gilding metal Victorian Crown cap badge, with two north/south loops to reverse.
VICTORIAN THE SUFFOLK REGIMENT CAP BADGE A Victorian example with two loops and solder holes to reverse. Reference KK Vol1 item 603 page 183
VICTORIAN VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY OFFICERS HELMET PLATE An excellent 1878-1901 white metal Officers Victorian Helmet plate, with three long loops to reverse.
W.V.S WOMENS VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAP BADGE A fine Civil Defense chromed brooch fixing badge, with maker Marples & Beasley Birmingham.
W.V.S. WOMENS VOLUNTARY SERVICE BADGE A fine WW2 Homefront chromed badge with brooch fixing and H W M [H W Miller] maker to reverse.
WALSALL SPITFIRE FUND PIN BADGE A fine tin badge with pin and maker Thos Fattorini Ltd Regents Street Birmingham to reverse.
WAR OFFICE CONTROL TROOPS UNIT CLOTH FORMATION SIGN A fine printed cloth formation sign, post 1953 example. Has some evo type glue residue around the reverse edges. Printed Queens Crown, On a Red & Dark Blue Background. Worn by Units and Establishments, which included Training Camps and Storage Depots.
WAR OFFICE CONTROL UNIT CLOTH FORMATION SIGN A Post 1953 woven War Office Control Unit Cloth Formation Sign.
WAR WEAPONS WEEK BRIGHTON & HOVE WW2 PIN BADGE A very scarce Homefront pin badge WW2 example. Sold to raise funds during WW2. Size 32 mm diameter. maker Thos Fattorini Ltd Regent Street Works Birmingham.
WAR WEAPONS WEEK [WORCESTER] JAN 20th - 27th 1941 PIN BADGE A very scarce Homefront pin badge 1941 example. Sold to raise fund during WW2. 25 mm diameter.
WARRANT OFFICER SLEEVE RANK INSIGNIA PRINTED PAIR WW II printed pair of a Warrant Officer's sleeve rank insignia. A crown within a wreath.
WARRANT OFFICERS 2nd CLASS ARM / SLEEVE BADGE A fine all brass badge with two loops to reverse.
WARRANT OFFICERS RANK ARM INSIGNIA A fine unused cloth printed rank insignia.
WARWICKSHIRE IMPERIAL YEOMANRY CAP BADGE An excellent scarce white metal Imperial Yeomanry Cap badge with two loops to reverse.
WARWICKSHIRE IMPERIAL YEOMANRY CAP BADGE An excellent scarce white metal Imperial Yeomanry Cap badge with two loops to reverse.
WARWICKSHIRE IMPERIAL YEOMANRY CAP BADGE An excellent scarce white metal, but uncleaned Imperial Yeomanry Cap badge with two loops to reverse.
WARWICKSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS POUCH PLATE. A fine pouch plate, with two sturdy studs and engraved to reverse. See photos. 105 mm x 65 mm. Not sure of the metal, no hallmarks.
WARWICKSHIRE YEOMANRY CAP BADGE A good scarce die cast possibly unmarked silver / white metal example, with two loops to reverse. The bear and ragged staff of the Earl of Warwick. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1304 page 338 & Gaylor Plate 28
WARWICKSHIRE YEOMANRY CAP BADGE A fine small headed version. white metal, with long slider to reverse.
WARWICKSHIRE YEOMANRY CAP BADGE A fine small headed version. Uncleaned white metal, with long slider to reverse.
WARWICKSHIRE YEOMANRY NCO ARM BADGE Warwickshire Yeomanry NCO’s arm badge. Die-stamped silvered Bear and Ragged Staff. Reference see Cox 1274 for similar example. Two loops to reverse from the Hugh King Collection.
WARWICKSHIRE YEOMANRY OR`s CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped brass WW1 example. Slider to the reverse. The bear and ragged staff of the Earl of Warwick. Ref Gaylor Plate 28
WARWICKSHIRE YEOMANRY OR`s CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped white metal WW1 example. Slider to the reverse. The bear and ragged staff of the Earl of Warwick. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1304 page 338 & Gaylor Plate 28
WARWICKSHIRE YEOMANRY OR`s CAP BADGE A good scarce early die stamped brass WW1 example, with two loop fixings to the reverse. The bear and ragged staff of the Earl of Warwick. Ref Gaylor Plate 28
WAZIRISTAN DISTRICT FORMATION SIGN A scarce WW II embroidered example of the two crossed Waziri Pathans daggers in white on a red background,with four hook fixings to reverse. Reference Cole page 119
WELBECK COLLEGE OTC OFFICER CADET ANODISED CAP BADGE A good scarce gold and silver anodised aluminium example, with slider & Firmin maker to reverse.
WELCH REGIMENT CAP BADGE A bi metal cap badge with slider to reverse and maker J R Gaunt London Ltd.
WELCH REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title, with two hex fixings to reverse. The Welch Regiment (or "The Welch", an archaic spelling of "Welsh") was an infantry regiment of the line of the British Army in existence from 1881 until 1969. The regiment was created in 1881 under the Childers Reforms by the amalgamation of the 41st (Welch) Regiment of Foot and 69th (South Lincolnshire) Regiment of Foot to form the Welsh Regiment, which it was known as until 1920 when it was renamed the Welch Regiment. In 1969 the regiment was amalgamated with the South Wales Borderers to form the Royal Regiment of Wales which was, on 1 March 2006, amalgamated with the Royal Welch Fusiliers to form the Royal Welsh.
WELCH REGIMENT WW1 OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A Excellent scarce pre 1920 die cast bronze example, with two blades to the reverse.
WELSH BRIGADE CAP BADGE A fine anodised / Staybright with maker J R Gaunt Birmingham & two loops to reverse.
WELSH GUARDS BERET BADGE A fine cloth badge woven cloth badge. 40 mm x 60 mm
WELSH GUARDS COLOUR SARGEANRTS ARM BADGE A fine bullion cold war colour Sergeants post 1953 arm badge
WELSH GUARDS FORAGE CAP BADGE A brass forage cap badge to the Welsh Guards, with a slider to the reverse. was founded on 26 February 1915 by Royal Warrant of His Majesty King George V, in order to include Wales in the national component to the Foot Guards Ref KK Vol 1 item 920 page 241
WELSH GUARDS FORAGE CAP BADGE A brass forage cap badge to the Welsh Guards, with a slider to the reverse. was founded on 26 February 1915 by Royal Warrant of His Majesty King George V, in order to include Wales in the national component to the Foot Guards Ref KK Vol 1 item 920 page 241
WELSH GUARDS PAGRI CAP BADGE A fine die-stamped brass example on long slider, red felt backing and long slider fixing to reverse. Reference K&K 921
WELSH GUARDS SHOULDER TITLE A fine one piece brass shoulder title, with three hex loops to reverse. Reference Westlake 716 Part of the Guards Division, is one of the Foot Guards regiments of the British Army. It was founded on 26 February 1915 by Royal Warrant of His Majesty King George V. The Welsh Guards came into existence on 26 February 1915 by Royal Warrant of His Majesty King George V in order to include Wales in the national component to the Foot Guards, "..though the order to raise the regiment had been given by the King to Earl Kitchener, Secretary of State for War, on 6 February 1915." They were the last of the Guards to be created, with the Irish Guards coming into being in 1900. Just three days later the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards mounted its first King's Guard at Buckingham Palace on 1 March 1915 - St David's Day. On 17 August 1915 the 1st Battalion sailed for France to join the Guards Division to commence its participation in the First World War. Its first battle was some months after its initial arrival, at Loos on 27 September 1915. The regiment's first Victoria Cross came two years later in July 1917 awarded to Sergeant Robert Bye. Soon after the end of the war in 1918 the 1st Welsh Guards returned home and where they would be based for much of the inter-war period, performing training and ceremonial duties, such as the Changing of the Guard and Trooping the Colour.
WELSH GUARDS SHOULDER TITLE A fine one piece brass shoulder title, with three hex loops to reverse & backing plate. Reference Westlake 716 Part of the Guards Division, is one of the Foot Guards regiments of the British Army. It was founded on 26 February 1915 by Royal Warrant of His Majesty King George V. The Welsh Guards came into existence on 26 February 1915 by Royal Warrant of His Majesty King George V in order to include Wales in the national component to the Foot Guards, "..though the order to raise the regiment had been given by the King to Earl Kitchener, Secretary of State for War, on 6 February 1915." They were the last of the Guards to be created, with the Irish Guards coming into being in 1900. Just three days later the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards mounted its first King's Guard at Buckingham Palace on 1 March 1915 - St David's Day. On 17 August 1915 the 1st Battalion sailed for France to join the Guards Division to commence its participation in the First World War. Its first battle was some months after its initial arrival, at Loos on 27 September 1915. The regiment's first Victoria Cross came two years later in July 1917 awarded to Sergeant Robert Bye. Soon after the end of the war in 1918 the 1st Welsh Guards returned home and where they would be based for much of the inter-war period, performing training and ceremonial duties, such as the Changing of the Guard and Trooping the Colour.
WELSH GUARDS [PAGRI BADGE A good large King's Crown die cast voided brass example. Two screw posts to the reverse. VGC. 69mm high x 43mm wide Vgc Ref KK Vol 1 item 921 page 241.
WELSH HORSE CAP BADGE A brass cap badge to the Welsh Horse. With slider to the reverse. Ref KK Vol 1 item 1482 page 361
WELSH HORSE CAP BADGE A brass cap badge to the Welsh Horse, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1482 page 361
WELSH REGIMENT COLLAR BADGES A pair of white metal collar badges to the Welsh Regiment, with 2 loops to the reverse to each. Churchill Ref No 1136
WELSH REGIMENT OFFICERS COLLAR BADGES A fine facing pair of Officers gilt collar badge, both with two loops to reverse.
WELSH [YEOMANRY] HORSE [LANCERS] CAP BADGE A fine uncleaned brass cap badge, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1482 page 361.
WELSH. MONMOUTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL OTC CAP BADGE A fine Monmouth Grammar School OTC cap badge. Good die-stamped brass Welsh Dragon. (KK 2626) Slider
WESSEX BRIGADE An anodised cap badge to the Wessex Brigade, with a slider to the reverse & makers mark JR Gaunt London Ref KK Vol 2 item 2030 page 69.
WESSEX BRIGADE ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine anodised cap badge with slider to reverse. Maker J R Gaunt Birmingham
WESSEX BRIGADE ANODISED CAP BADGE A fine anodised cap badge with slider to reverse. Maker J R Gaunt Birmingham
WESSEX BRIGADE COLLAR BADGES [FACING PAIR] A fine Anodised pair of matching / facing collar badges.
WESSEX BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN Printed example of the red, blue and yellow sign worn by the Wessex Training Brigade. Reference Davis 124.
WESSEX BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN Printed example of the red, blue and yellow sign worn by the Wessex Training Brigade. Reference Davis 124.
WESSEX BRIGADE OFFICERS BULLION BERET BADGE A fine bullion Wessex Brigade Officers Beret Badge, unworn with a waxed linen backing. 1948 - 68. After the Second World War the British Army had fourteen infantry depots, each bearing a letter. The depots were territorially organised, and Infantry Depot H at Bulford Camp in Wiltshire was the headquarters for the six county regiments that recruited in Berkshire, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Wiltshire.
WESSEX BRIGADE OFFICERS CAP BADGE An excellent silver/silver plate Officers cap badge with two long loop fixings to reverse.
WESSEX BRIGADE OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine Silver / silvered cap badge with two long loops to reverse. The Wessex Brigade was an administrative formation of the British Army from 1948 to 1968. The Brigade administered the regular infantry regiments of the Wessex area of south and south west England. After the Second World War the British Army had fourteen infantry depots, each bearing a letter. The depots were territorially organised, and Infantry Depot H at Bulford Camp in Wiltshire was the headquarters for the six county regiments that recruited in Berkshire, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Wiltshire. In 1948, the depots adopted names and this depot became the Wessex Brigade, with all regiments being reduced to a single battalion at the same time. The Wessex Brigade was formally formed at Exeter on October 28, 1948.
WESSEX BRIGADE OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine Officer's silver plated cap badge with two loops to reverse. Worn 1958-70. Made up of Devons, Dorsets, Glosters, Hampshires, Royal Berkshires and Wiltshires. Maker's name J.R.Gaunt of London. Ref Gaylor Plate 47
WESSEX BRIGADE OFFICERS GOLD BULLION BADGE & COLLARS An excellent Gold bullion cap badge and a matching facing pair of collars. collars have residue from blue tack. Worn 1958-70. Made up of Devons, Dorsets, Glosters, Hampshires, Royal Berkshires and Wiltshires. Ref badge Gaylor Plate 47 for metal version
WESSEX BRIGADE ORs CAP & PAIR COLLAR BADGES A fine Anodised / Staybright Cap badge with maker J R Gaunt Birmingham on slider to reverse. Also a matching / facing pair of collar badges. Nice set. Reference KK Vol 2 item 2030 page 69
WESSEX BRIGADE SILK HANDKERCHEIF [PRINTED] A 8 inch square silk handkercheif. Heavily folded
WESSEX BRIGADE [PAIR] FORMATION SIGNS A fine pair of printed mint unused formation signs.
WESSEX REGIMENT SERVICE CAP & BADGE An Cloth cap and Anodised badge to the Wessex Regiment was a Territorial Army (TA) infantry regiment of the British Army between 1971 and 1995. It had two battalions: The 1st Bn (Rifle Volunteers) with its headquarters at Le Marchant Barracks in Devizes and the 2nd Bn (Volunteers), which was headquartered at Brock Barracks in Reading. In 1994, the battalions were amalgamated to form the 2nd Bn The Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment, later The Royal Rifle Volunteers. Most recently, its remnants can be traced to the formation of The Rifles.
WESSEX SHOULDER TITLES A pair of brass metal titles with two loop fixings to reverse of each. Small enclosed type measuring 26 mm x 10 mm
WESSEX TRAINING BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A fine unused round shaped printed cloth formation sign. Ref Morris Part 1 no. 87
WESSEX TRAINING BRIGADE [PAIR] CLOTH FORMATION SIGNS A pair of embroidered cloth formation signs. Red,blue and yellow sign worn by the Wessex Training Brigade.
WEST KENT YEOMANRY CAP BADGE A fine white metal cap badge, with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1459 page 123
WEST RIDING CADETS FORMATION SIGN Woven cloth formation sign with some glue to reverse.
WEST RIDING VOLUNTEERS CAP BADGE A fine Bi-metal cap badge with slide to reverse. Reference K&K Vol1 1688
WEST SOMERSET YEOMANRY [HUSSARS] CAP BADGE A fine scarce WW1 yeomanry cap badge in gilding metal with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1460 page 359. The West Somerset Yeomanry was a Yeomanry regiment of the British Army. First raised in 1794, it participated in the Second Boer War and World War I before being converted to an artillery regiment. It served in World War II (as two field artillery regiments).
WEST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A Bi metal cap badge to the West Yorkshire Regiment. With a slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 608 page 183.
WEST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT ECONOMY ISSUE PLASTIC CAP BADGE A fine plastic economy issue cap badge, with two blades to reverse.
WEST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT FIELD SERVICE CAP BADGE A Very scarce pre 1892 white metal field service cap badge with 2 loops to reverse. Very good condition. Ref Churchill Inf. Collars fig 471. Width 30 mm.
WEST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine Officers bronze cap badge, with two blade fixings and J R Gaunt London to reverse.
WEST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine West Yorkshire Regiment Officers Silver, Gilt cap badge. A more modern issue with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 608 page 183.
WEST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS POST 1881 WAIST BELT CLASP A fine Silver/Gilt Officers waist belt clasp, with matching numbers. Each half numbered "5".
WEST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS POST 1881 WAIST BELT CLASP A fine Silver/Gilt Officers waist belt clasp, with matching numbers. Each half numbered "5".
WEST YORKSHIRE REGT SILVER & TORTOISESHELL SWEETHEART BROOCH A scarce First World War period 'West Yorkshire Regiment tortoiseshell sweetheart brooch', the reverse bearing London silver hallmarks for 1917 and maker's details "C & A". Very good condition, original pin fittings, excellent patina a few minor scratches. Diameter 27mm.
WESTERN COMMAND CLOTH FORMATION SIGN The yellow Cross of St David of Wales, with the Red Rose of Lancaster superimposed on the centre of the cross. Western Command had its Headquarters at Chester, and its boundaries embraced the whole of Wales and the bordering North-Western and North-Midland Counties.
WESTERN COMMAND CLOTH FORMATION SIGN The yellow Cross of St David of Wales, with the Red Rose of Lancaster superimposed on the centre of the cross. Western Command had its Headquarters at Chester, and its boundaries embraced the whole of Wales and the bordering North-Western and North-Midland Counties. A fine woven cloth formation sign.
WESTMINSTER DRAGOONS [Yeomanry] COLLAR BADGES An excellent pair of silvered Officers cast collar badges, with two loops to each on the reverse.
WESTMOORLAND & CUMBERLAND YEOMANRY COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of scarce gilding metal collar badges, both with two loops to reverse.
WESTMORLAND & CUMBERLAND YEOMANRY CAP BADGE A good post 1908 die stamped gilding metal example with two loops to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1435 page 147
WESTMORLAND & CUMBERLAND YEOMANRY CAP BADGE A good uncleaned post 1908 die stamped gilding metal example with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 1435 page 147
WHEELWRIGHT ARM/TRADE BADGE A fine uncleaned arm badge, with two loops to reverse.
WILTS WILTSHIRE REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A brass curved pattern shoulder title, introduced in 1902, with two hex fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 82 item 1303
WILTSHERE REGIMENT EMBROIDERED HANDKERCHEIF A fine 11 inch square embroidered handkerchief.
WILTSHERE REGIMENT WW2 "WILTS" SLIP ON SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven slip on shoulder title, with velcro to reverse.
WILTSHIRE HOMEGUARD WW2 FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce printed WW2 formation sign. It was worn on the left sleeve of the battledress blouse. The design incorporates a yellow moon, two crossed rakes (people born in Wiltshire are known as Moonrakers) and a prehistoric trilithon (two upright stones capped by a stone lintel) as seen at Stonehenge - an image synonymous with the county.
WILTSHIRE HOMEGUARD WW2 FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce printed WW2 formation sign. It was worn on the left sleeve of the battledress blouse. The design incorporates a yellow moon, two crossed rakes (people born in Wiltshire are known as Moonrakers) and a prehistoric trilithon (two upright stones capped by a stone lintel) as seen at Stonehenge - an image synonymous with the county.
WILTSHIRE HOMEGUARD WW2 FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce mint printed WW2 formation sign. It was worn on the left sleeve of the battledress blouse. The design incorporates a yellow moon, two crossed rakes (people born in Wiltshire are known as Moonrakers) and a prehistoric trilithon (two upright stones capped by a stone lintel) as seen at Stonehenge - an image synonymous with the county.
WILTSHIRE REGIMENT A brass cap badge to the Royal Wiltshire Regiment, with a slider to the reverse. Ref KK Vol 1 item 676 page 191
WILTSHIRE REGIMENT BUTTONS Two Wiltshire Regiment Buttons. Other ranks guilding metal 19mm with maker Buttons Ltd Birmingham. And a smaller 16mm Officers with Maker Firmin.
WILTSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE An all brass cap badge with two loops to reverse. Reference K K Vol 1 item 676 page 191
WILTSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A brass cap badge to the Royal Wiltshire Regiment, with a slider to the reverse. Ref KK Vol 1 item 676 page 191
WILTSHIRE REGIMENT [A E A CYPHER] ANODISED / STAYBRIGHT CAP BADGE A rare A E A cypher anodised / staybright cap badge with slider and maker Gaunt London to reverse.
WILTSHIRE REGIMENT [A E A CYPHER] ANODISED CAP BADGE A rare A E A cypher anodised / staybright cap badge with slider and maker Firmin London to reverse.
WILTSHIRE WW2 PRINTED SHOULDER TITLE A fine WW2 shoulder title, white on red.
WINGS FOR VICTORY BIRMINGHAM WW2 PIN BADGE A scarce WW2 For Victory, 1943 lapel pin badge to the Wings For Victory – BIRMINGHAM. The badge, made of paper with tin edging, and is complete with fully operational pin. The badge measures 30 mm in diameter.
WOMENS ARMY AUXILIARY CORPS CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal example, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item page 272 The UK's Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (1917–1918) was later named Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps (1918–1920). It was formally instituted on 7 July, 1917 by Sir Neville Macready, the adjutant-general, who had appointed Dr Mona Chalmers Watson the first Chief Controller and senior officer. On 31 March 1917 women in the WAAC were first sent to the battlefields in France, just 14 cooks and waitresses. Helen Gwynne-Vaughan was the Senior Officer overseas, and Florence Leach was the controller of the cooks. The corps was disbanded in September 1921. After a German air raid in September 1940 most of the service records did not survive. Those which did have suffered fire, water and mould damage. The National Archives in Kew, Surrey, digitised these to prevent further damage and they can be searched and viewed online. The last WAAC veteran was Ivy Lillian Campany, who died in 2008.
WOMENS ARMY AUXILIARY CORPS CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal example, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item page 272 The UK's Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (1917–1918) was later named Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps (1918–1920). It was formally instituted on 7 July, 1917 by Sir Neville Macready, the adjutant-general, who had appointed Dr Mona Chalmers Watson the first Chief Controller and senior officer. On 31 March 1917 women in the WAAC were first sent to the battlefields in France, just 14 cooks and waitresses. Helen Gwynne-Vaughan was the Senior Officer overseas, and Florence Leach was the controller of the cooks. The corps was disbanded in September 1921. After a German air raid in September 1940 most of the service records did not survive. Those which did have suffered fire, water and mould damage. The National Archives in Kew, Surrey, digitised these to prevent further damage and they can be searched and viewed online. The last WAAC veteran was Ivy Lillian Campany, who died in 2008.
WOMENS ARMY AUXILIARY CORPS CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal example, with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 1 item page 272 The UK's Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (1917–1918) was later named Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps (1918–1920). It was formally instituted on 7 July, 1917 by Sir Neville Macready, the adjutant-general, who had appointed Dr Mona Chalmers Watson the first Chief Controller and senior officer. On 31 March 1917 women in the WAAC were first sent to the battlefields in France, just 14 cooks and waitresses. Helen Gwynne-Vaughan was the Senior Officer overseas, and Florence Leach was the controller of the cooks. The corps was disbanded in September 1921. After a German air raid in September 1940 most of the service records did not survive. Those which did have suffered fire, water and mould damage. The National Archives in Kew, Surrey, digitised these to prevent further damage and they can be searched and viewed online. The last WAAC veteran was Ivy Lillian Campany, who died in 2008.
WOMENS ARMY AUXILIARY CORPS OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine Officers bronze cap badge, with maker Bent & Parker Birmingham, London & two blade fixings to reverse.
WOMENS INSTITUTE [FOR HOME AND COUNTRY] BROOCH A fine ornate Enamel badge with brooch fixing to reverse. Marker Fattorini & Sons Ltd, Bradford Works Birmingham. Laura Rose was the first WI organiser, appointed by the Ontario Government in 1899, and she worked to promote the WI for 35 years. Formerly an instructor in dairying at Ontario College of Agriculture, she formed the second WI at Whitby in Ontario. Her suggestion 'For Home and Country' was adopted as the WI motto in 1902, and her design was chosen for the WI badge. The Canadian badge was modified to become the first badge of the Womens Institute in Britain, and this is one.
WOMENS LAND ARMY 10 YEARS SERVICE GILT & ENAMEL BADGE A very scarce Womens Land Army 10 year service badge. Die-cast gilt crowned laurel wreath with wheatsheaf set on a green enamel ground. JR Gaunt, London Brooch pin VGC
WOMENS LAND ARMY TIMBER CORPS CAP BADGE A very scarce WW 2 king's crown plastic economy issue cap badge with two blades and makers details for Stanley Walsall to the reverse. Slightly curved and some surface cracking. Hence price. [see photos] But none have travelled through to reverse. A fir tree to the centre of a crowned oval bearing the title "Timber Corps" with the acronym "WLA" to the lower scroll. Reference https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30076593
WOMENS ROYAL ARMY CORPS CAP BADGE A fine bi metal cap badge to the Women's Royal Army Corps, with two loops and blow holes to the reverse. Reference K & K item 2189 page 106
WOMENS ROYAL ARMY CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine E11R Silver, Gilt Officers two part construction cap badge, with two long loops and maker mark J R Gaunt London to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 2190 page 105
WOMENS ROYAL ARMY CORPS OFFICERS COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of gilt Officers collar badges, both with two loops to reverse. Both items are same size, photo makes them look different in size, but one was slightly in front of other. Quality items.
WOMENS ROYAL NAVAL SERVICE SOLID SILVER SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine scarce W.R.N.S pin silver & enamel brooch. 50 mm pin. The Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS; popularly and officially known as the Wrens) was the women's branch of the United Kingdom's Royal Navy. First formed in 1917 for the First World War, it was disbanded in 1919, then revived in 1939 at the beginning of the Second World War, remaining active until integrated into the Royal Navy in 1993.
WOMENS TRANSPORT SERVICE [F.A.N.Y] CAP BADGE A fine but uncleaned cap badge with two loop fixings to reverse. Worn from 1933 to 39. Inducted into the ATS at the outbreak of WWII. Ref K&K Vol2 2191
WOMENS TRANSPORT SERVICE [FANY] PAIR BRONZE COLLAR BADGES A fine scarce pair of bronze collar badges, both with two loops and maker stamp J R Gaunt London to reverse. As part of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (Princess Royal's Volunteer Corps) [FANY]. In September 1938, the FANY Corps was asked to form the initial Motor Driver Companies of the Auxiliary Territorial Service, called the Women's Transport Service. A small part of FANY - highly secret at the time and later famous - served as a parent unit for many women who undertook espionage work for the Special Operations Executive. Recruits were trained in one of four fields: Motor Transport, Wireless Telegraphy, Codes or General. They worked on coding and signals, acting as conductors for agents and providing administration and technical support for the Special Training Schools. Their work was top secret and often highly skilled.
WOMENS TRANSPORT SERVICE [FANY] SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven shoulder title, with hessian backing. First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (Princess Royal's Volunteer Corps) (FANY] In September 1938, the FANY Corps was asked to form the initial Motor Driver Companies of the Auxiliary Territorial Service, called the Women's Transport Service. A small part of FANY - highly secret at the time and later famous - served as a parent unit for many women who undertook espionage work for the Special Operations Executive. Recruits were trained in one of four fields: Motor Transport, Wireless Telegraphy, Codes or General. They worked on coding and signals, acting as conductors for agents and providing administration and technical support for the Special Training Schools. Their work was top secret and often highly skilled. Members operated in several theatres of war, including North Africa, Italy, India and the Far East. Thirty-nine of the 50 women sent into France by SOE were FANYs of whom 13 were captured and murdered by the Gestapo. Many decorations, of both the UK and other countries, were awarded for their service and outstanding courage. Among these, four of the highest UK decorations were the George Cross awarded to Odette Hallowes (who was incarcerated and tortured, but survived the war), to Violette Szabo and Noor Inayat Khan (both perished in captivity and were decorated posthumously). Nancy Wake's awards included the George Medal. Elsewhere abroad, FANY agents served the Finnish Government; a section was attached to the Polish Army; and a Kenyan section, formed in 1935, was made the official East African unit by the War Office in August 1941, and was very active during the war. This section took women from all over the southern half of Africa. A memorial at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge commemorates 52 named members who were killed on active service with the Corps in the Second World War.
WOMENS VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAP BADGE Number 125715 & maker J R Gaunt London. The Women’s Voluntary Services (WVS) was established in 1938 by Stella Isaacs, the Dowager Marchioness of Reading. The Women's Voluntary Service was to act as a support unit for the ARP and the ‘terms’ of its work was set out in the Air Raid Precautions Act, which came into being on January 1st 1938, and in the 1938 pamphlet “What You Can Do”.
WOMENS VOLUNTARY SERVICE WW2 W.V.S CIVIL DEFENCE ARM BADGE A fine original Second World War period Women's Voluntary Service 'W.V.S Civil Defence felt cloth uniform badge. One moth hole as seen on photos.
WOMENS VOLUNTEER SERVICE FOOD FLYING SQUAD SHOULDER TITLE A fine very scarce yellow on black cloth shoulder title, 1941/45 The Home Secretary requested the formation of the The Women's Voluntary Service (WVS) as Hitler began to the Sudeten campaign (June 1938) that would lead to the tragic Munich Conference and lay the ground work for World War II. The idea was to utilize women in the defense preparations. The War did not begin in 1938, but women begn preparing for it. The WVS was soon working in all civil defence services, helping evacuees, bombed-out civilians, and others who were made needy by the War. One of the many services were a meals-on-wheels service -- The Food Flying Squad. They distributed food which was usually more wholesome and palatable than many meals produced from rations. The WVS ladies were descriminationg about what they serves. And they often had access to American Lend Lease food for their mobile canteens. The program was run by the Ministry of Food. Providing hot meals for the bombed out and other victims of the War was an important morale booster. With the Luftwffe Blitz, the WVS ladies began a massive communal feeding programme, delivering emergency food supplies in their trailers. THe WVS meals-on-wheels was one of the most admired WVS efforts. They were ready and able to rush hot meals to anyone in Britain by disaster.
WOMEN`S ARMY AUXILIARY CORPS [WAAC] Bronzed-brass cap badge with two blade fixings to the reverse. Excess cleaning fluid on front & back, apology for quality of photo. Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (1917–1918) was later named Queen Mary’s Army Auxiliary Corps (1918–1920). Over 57,000 women served between January 1917 and November 1918. The WAAC monogram within a wreath of laurel.
WORCESTERSHIRE & FORESTERS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine two part construction Silver & Gilt, Officers cap badge, more modern issue with slider and Firmin to reverse.
WORCESTERSHIRE & SHERWOOD FOREST OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine post 1970 two part construction S/G Officers cap badge.
WORCESTERSHIRE MILITIA OFFICERS BUTTONS A fine large sized 25 mm and small sized 19 mm Militia buttons. Both silver plated and with maker Jennens & Co London to reverse
WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT A Bi metal cap badge to the Worcestershire Regiment, with a slider to the reverse. Infantry regiment of the line in the British Army, formed in 1881 by the amalgamation of the 29th (Worcestershire) Regiment of Foot and the 36th (Herefordshire) Regiment of Foot. Ref KK Vol 2 item 1991 page 57
WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine die stamped bi metal cap badge, with slider to reverse and green felt inset. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1991 page 57
WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT COLONEL / BRIGADIER FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine field service cap, bullion badge, green crown & body, with black peak & flap. Heavy gold piping to crown & flap. Some damage to front top of body. Hence price.
WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine field service cap with cap badge & general service buttons. Dark green crown & body, with a dark blue peak & flap.
WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine silver & gilt Officers cap badge, with red insert and two loops to reverse.
WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine two part construction Officers Silver,Gilt & enamel cap badge. With two long loops to reverse.
WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine two part construction Officers Silver,Gilt & enamel cap badge. With two long loops to reverse.
WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS GILT KINGS CROWN HEKMET PLATE Officer's silver and gilt blue cloth helmet plate with 3 loops to reverse. According to Major R Bennett worn from 1901-23, although most regiments dispensed with the full dress uniform at the end of the great war. Very good example, but has soft solder to reverse. Looks like someone has fixed it to something for display purposes. Does not detract and is a very nice item. Reference Bennett p59
WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT ORS HELMET PLATE CENTRE A fine gilding metal helmet pate centre, with four large wire loops to reverse.
WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLES A fine pair of brass post 1907 shoulder titles, both with two hex fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 65 item 1022.
WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT WW 1 SHOULDER TITLE A good horseshoe pattern brass shoulder title, with two hex loops to reverse
WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT WW1 ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH An excellent very unusual large enamel butterfly with the badge set in the the centre. Two part construction with brooch fixing to reverse. 53 mm wide x 42 mm high.
WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT WW1 OFFICERS BRONZE COLLAR BADGE An excellent officer's service dress bronze collar badge 2 loops to reverse. Ref Churchill p131
WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT WW1 OR's CAP BADGE A good die stamped brass metal example, with slider to the reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 636 page 187
WORCHESTERSHIRE ACF 2nd PATTERN FORMATION SIGN. A fine woven Army Cadet Force formation sign.
WORLD WAR II JEWISH ORDNUNGSDIENST WARSAW GHETTO HEXAGONAL POLICE CAP Extremely Rare WW2 Jewish Warsaw Ghetto Police Headdress Badge, hexagonal brass badge with blue painted border. Within the border is “ORDNUNGSDIENST StUZBA PORZADKOWA”, centre has blue outlined Star of David to the centre with R Alt Tsch to the top and R St Cz to the bottom. Reverse of the badge has a screw post fitting and dish with makers mark of “L Olslewski GRAWER WARSZAWA”. Badge remains in very good condition with just light wear to the blue painted areas of the front of the badge. After the Nazis' occupation of Poland, they revived the medieval practice of segregating the Jewish population in ghettos. In larger centres these ghettos were walled up and no one could leave or enter without a special permit. By mid-1941 nearly all the Jews of occupied Poland had been forced into these overcrowded slums. Ghettos were also set up in the newly conquered areas of the Soviet Union. The Nazis forced Jewish leaders to form councils (Judenraete) to run the ghettos and to carry out their orders. These councils were ordered to organise ghetto police forces known as the Jewish Ghetto Police (Jüdischer Ordnungsdienst). Their duties included policeing the ghetto perimetres to ensure that no one left or entered the ghetto without the correct permits. This badge was part of the uniform worn by the ghetto police. Reference http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30070861
WW 1 ARMY CHRISTIAN CHAPLAINS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine Officers bronze pre 1922 cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse.
WW 1 MANCHESTER REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLES Brass shoulder titles, both with two hex loops to reverse. Reference R. A Westlake plate 83 item 1306
WW 2 OPERATIONAL "AIRBORNE" FORCES PRINTED SHOULDER TITLE. A fine scarce printed WW 2 shoulder tile. The “Airborne strip” was an official wartime badge to be worn by operational airborne troops who were not parachutists in order to distinguish them. The strips were worn on both upper arms of battledress, below the formation sign. Authorization for the badge was contained in ACI 2816 of 31 October 1942.
WW1 / WW2 BRITISH KINGS CROWN CAP BADGES X 10 Bulk deal, works out at £12 a badge, for collector. Amoured Corps to Green Howards. All in tacked, blow holes, sliders and loop fixings where they should be. See photos.
WW1 / WW2 BRITISH KINGS CROWN CAP BADGES X 10 Bulk deal, works out at £12 a badge, for collector. Tank Corps to Devonshires. All in tacked, blow holes, sliders and loop fixings where they should be. See photos.
WW1 / WW2 BRITISH KINGS CROWN CAP BADGES X 20 Bulk deal, works out at £11 a badge, for collector. 8th Battalion Post office Rifles to Hampshire regt. All in tacked, blow holes, sliders and loop fixings where they should be. See photos.
WW1 / WW2 BRITISH KINGS CROWN CAP BADGES X 20 Bulk Bulk deal, works out at £12 a badge, for collector. Tank Corps to Hampshire regt. All in tacked, blow holes, sliders and loop fixings where they should be. See photos.
WW1 10th KINGS REGIMENT LIVERPOOL SCOTTISH SWEETHEART BROOCH An excellent silver and enamel sweetheart brooch to the 10th Kings Regiment Liverpool Scottish. Sterling stamped on the reverse together with the maker's mark T.L.M. Thomas L Mott A large brooch 35 mm x 35 mm. The Liverpool Scottish, known diminutively as "the Scottish", is a unit of the British Army, part of the Army Reserve (formerly the Territorial Army), raised in 1900 as an infantry battalion of the King's (Liverpool Regiment). WW1 The Liverpool Scottish was one of the first territorial battalions to arrive on the Western Front when it deployed in November 1914. Approximately 1,000 of more than 10,000 men who served with the Scottish died during the war. The first major battle of the Scottish during the war was on 16 June 1915 in what is officially known as "The First Action at Bellewaarde", which was designed to pin down German reserves while other Allied forces were engaged elsewhere. The action is known to the Liverpool Scottish as the "Battle of Hooge". Hooge being a village a few miles East of Ypres in Belgium.
WW1 1st ARMOURED MOTOR BATTERY CAP BADGE A rare gilding metal headdress badge to the 1st Armoured Motor Battery, being a laurel wreath with the tips joined by an Imperial (King's) crown, across the bottom of the wreath a scroll bearing 1st ARMOURED MOTOR BATTERY and in the centre of the wreath an armoured car on ground, facing right. Uncleaned and only one lug to reverse. WW1 raised unit but formed immediately post war serving in the Arab Rebellion in Mesopotamia. Reference https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30103382
WW1 1st PALS BATTALION TYNESIDE SCOTTISH SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce three piece shoulder title. Tyneside Scottish is an honour title which has been held by a variety of British Army units since 1914. The Regiments which have held the title are the Northumberland Fusiliers, Durham Light Infantry, Black Watch and Royal Artillery. The Tyneside Scottish title is currently maintained by 204 (Tyneside Scottish) Battery Royal Artillery. The origins of the Tyneside Scottish are in the Kitchener's Army and the call to arms in World War I. The Recruitment to the British Army during World War I saw the raising of the Pals battalion. The Tyneside Scottish Committee was formed and raised the Tyneside Scottish Brigade of four service Battalions of the Northumberland Fusiliers. The Brigade's first major action was the Battle of the Somme where it sustained a large number of casualties. The Brigade was subsequently brought up to strength and served at Armentiers, Battle of Arras, and the final battles of 1918. The Brigade was disbanded in 1918.
WW1 1st PALS BATTALION TYNESIDE SCOTTISH SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce three piece shoulder title. Tyneside Scottish is an honour title which has been held by a variety of British Army units since 1914. The Regiments which have held the title are the Northumberland Fusiliers, Durham Light Infantry, Black Watch and Royal Artillery. The Tyneside Scottish title is currently maintained by 204 (Tyneside Scottish) Battery Royal Artillery. The origins of the Tyneside Scottish are in the Kitchener's Army and the call to arms in World War I. The Recruitment to the British Army during World War I saw the raising of the Pals battalion. The Tyneside Scottish Committee was formed and raised the Tyneside Scottish Brigade of four service Battalions of the Northumberland Fusiliers. The Brigade's first major action was the Battle of the Somme where it sustained a large number of casualties. The Brigade was subsequently brought up to strength and served at Armentiers, Battle of Arras, and the final battles of 1918. The Brigade was disbanded in 1918.
WW1 23rd BATTALION ROYAL FUSILIERS CITY OF LONDON SHOULDER TITLE A fine rare Service Battalion Sportsmans shoulder title with three hex type fixings to reverse. Reference R A Westlake plate 51 item 800
WW1 23rd BATTALION ROYAL FUSILIERS CITY OF LONDON SHOULDER TITLE A fine rare Service Battalion Sportsmans shoulder title with three hex type fixings to reverse. Reference R A Westlake plate 51 item 800
WW1 23RD BATTALION, ROYAL FUSILIERS (1ST SPORTSMEN\'S)SHOULDER TITLE A rare all brass one piece with numeral '1' above curved title 'SPORTMANS' with 'RF' below. Pair of lugs to reverse. The Battalion was raised in London by Mrs E Cunliffe-Owen on 25 September 1914. Recruits joined up at the 'Hotel Cecil' in the Strand, London. The battalion served with 99th Brigade in 33rd Division. The brigade was transferred to 2nd Division on 25 November 1915. This shoulder title is one of two known types worn by the battalion. Reference ; RA Westlake CMST plate 51 item 799 https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30076843
WW1 23RD BATTALION, ROYAL FUSILIERS (1ST SPORTSMEN\'S)SHOULDER TITLE A rare all brass one piece with numeral '1' above curved title 'SPORTMANS' with 'RF' below. Pair of lugs to reverse. The Battalion was raised in London by Mrs E Cunliffe-Owen on 25 September 1914. Recruits joined up at the 'Hotel Cecil' in the Strand, London. The battalion served with 99th Brigade in 33rd Division. The brigade was transferred to 2nd Division on 25 November 1915. This shoulder title is one of two known types worn by the battalion. Reference ; RA Westlake CMST plate 51 item 799 https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30076843
WW1 25th BATTALION ROYAL FRONTIERSMEN FUSILIERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce almost mint cap badge, with slider to reverse. City of London Regiment. Raised by the Legion of Frontiersmen and commanded by Lt-Col Driscoll, in East Africa in WW1. Brass cap badge with slide to reverse. 25 on ball of fused grenade. A tri-part scroll inscribed 'Royal-Frontiersmen-Fusiliers'. Served in Africa from 1915-19 mostly in Lake Tanganyika, British East Africa and German East Africa. A very rare badge. Ref K&K Vol1 1143 & Ref Gaylor Plate 36 and text p112 http://www.25throyalfusiliers.co.uk/cap_badges_3.html 25th Battalion Royal Frontiersmen Fusiliers, City of London, die struck 56 x 57mm
WW1 2nd BATTALION THE DORSET REGIMENT PHOTO OF YOUNG SOLDIER. A fine young soldier photo on card. By E. Denison-Binns 44 Mersea Rd, Colchester. 117mm x 170 mm. nice item, with some glue residue to reverse, [see photos].
WW1 2nd NORFOLK VOLUNTEERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce brass one piece shoulder title. Volunteer Battalion 1918, the Norfolk Volunteer Regiment consisted of 7 Battalions which formed the 1st to 4th Volunteer Bn of the Norfolk Regiment in 1918 Reference RA Westlake plate 54 item 838
WW1 2nd NORFOLK VOLUNTEERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce brass one piece shoulder title. Volunteer Battalion 1918, the Norfolk Volunteer Regiment consisted of 7 Battalions which formed the 1st to 4th Volunteer Bn of the Norfolk Regiment in 1918 Reference RA Westlake plate 54 item 838
WW1 34th DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A very rare black and white cheque squares. Been glued to backing to stabilise as small and quite frail. Reference BoBD Jon Mills Vol 1 page 14 photo on shoulder. The 34th Division was an infantry division of the British Army that was raised in 1914, during the First World War. The division was raised from volunteers for Lord Kitchener's New Armies, that was originally made up of infantry battalions raised by public subscription or private patronage. The division was taken over by the War Office in September 1915. It served in France and Belgium in the trenches of the Western Front for the duration of the war. The Division was one of the six created for the Fourth New Army on 10 December 1914. The division was originally made up of Pals battalions, and two brigades of the Northumberland Fusiliers; the Tyneside Scottish and Tyneside Irish. Major-General Edward Ingouville-Williams took command of the division in June 1915. It landed in France in January 1916. The division's first major action was the attack at La Boisselle on the first day of the Battle of the Somme during which the division suffered heavy casualties and many of the original Pals were killed. It went on to suffer further losses at the Battle of the Lys in April 1918.
WW1 3rd LANARKSHIRE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS GLENGARRY A fine Kings Crown w/metal glengarry badge, excellent die strike and definition with two long north south loops to reverse. Apologies for flash on photo.
WW1 3rd VOLUNTEER BATTALION WELSH REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce one piece w/m shoulder title, with three loops to reverse. Reference R A Westlake Collecting Metal Shoulder Titles Plate 73 item 1155
WW1 3rd VOLUNTEER BATTALION WELSH REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce one piece w/m shoulder title, with three loops to reverse. Reference R A Westlake Collecting Metal Shoulder Titles Plate 73 item 1155
WW1 40th DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A very rare 40th Division WW1 cloth formation sign. Silk rectangle embroidered with diamond bearing acorn and oak leaves, superimposed on a bantam cock. GHQ Granted permission for the spray of oak leaves to be added following the Division’s capture of Bourlon Wood. The most notable action of the division may be its participation in the Battle of Cambrai in late 1917. By 22 November the British were left exposed in a salient on the battlefield. Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C) of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) on the Western Front, wanted Bourlon Ridge and the exhausted 62nd (2nd West Riding) Division was replaced by the 40th Division, commanded by Major-General John Ponsonby, on 23 November. Supported by almost a hundred tanks and 430 guns, the 40th attacked into the woods of Bourlon Ridge on the morning of the 23rd. They made little progress. The Germans had put two divisions of Gruppe Arras on the ridge with another two in reserve and Gruppe Caudry was reinforced. The 40th Division reached the crest of the ridge but were held there and suffered over 4,000 casualties for their efforts in three days. The division was subsequently driven back in the German counterattacks, suffering many more losses.[2] From July 1918 until March 1919, the division was led by General Sir William Peyton and took part in the Hundred Days advance through Flanders. Reference https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/40th_Division_(United_Kingdom)
WW1 40th DIVISION FORMATION SIGN. A very rare 40th Division WW1 cloth formation sign. Silk rectangle embroidered with diamond bearing acorn and oak leaves, superimposed on a bantam cock. GHQ Granted permission for the spray of oak leaves to be added following the Division’s capture of Bourlon Wood.
WW1 4th SOUTH AFRICA [SCOTTISH] INFANTRY SHOULDER TITLES A fine scarce facing pair of shoulder titles. Both without the separate 4. 1915/19 only Reference 1257 / 1258 Colin.R. owen.
WW1 52nd LOWLAND DIVISION FORMATION SIGN An excellent very rare service used formation sign to the Scottish 52nd (Lowland) Infantry Division. First World War Battle of Romani First Battle of Gaza Second Battle of Gaza Third Battle of Gaza The 52nd (Lowland) Infantry Division was an infantry division of the British Army that was originally formed as the Lowland Division, in 1908 as part of the Territorial Force. It later became the 52nd (Lowland) Division in 1915. The 52nd (Lowland) Division fought in the First World War before being disbanded, with the rest of the Territorial Force, in 1920.
WW1 8th 15th CANADA CANADIAN MACHINE GUN COMPANIES CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE. A fine scarce mint 1915 Officers bronze cap badge, with three loops fixings and maker plate JR Gaunt to reverse. Absorbed by the 3rd Canaidan Machine Gun Battalion in 1917. Reference Military Badges of the British Empire 1914-18 item 837 Reginald H.W. Cox
WW1 9th BATTALION ROYAL TANK CORPS ARM BADGE. A fine near mint scarce all brass with two loops to reverse. 9th Battalion Royal Tank Regiment Sleeve Badge Awarded to the 9th for co-operation with the 3rd. French Infantry Division at the battle of Moreuil in 1918 Constructed in brass and measuring 40mm across.
WW1 9th BATTALION WEST RIDING VOLUNTEERS SHOULDER TITLES A fine scarce brass pair of one piece shoulder titles, both with two hex type loops to reverse. Totally uncleaned examples. Reference R A Westlake Collecting metal shoulder titles page 93, plate 68 item 1070 for 6th Battalion example. Volunteer Battalions were formed from West Riding Volunteer Regiment in 1918 as follows; 2nd Bn became 1st V.B. ,6th Bn became 5th VB, 8th Bn became 3rd VB, 9th Bn became 2nd VB and 20th BN became 4th VB.
WW1 ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS OFFICERS GLENGARRY BADGE A fine Officers fretted cast unmarked silver cap badge, with two loops and maker Scott Adie London to reverse. Very heavy.
WW1 ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS AMMUNITION FORMATION SIGN A rare excellent example. Two part felt shell, red with a blue band on khaki. Colours of the AOC (Army Ordnance Corps)
WW1 ARMY SERVICE CORPS WHITE FACED ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH WW1 White faced Enamel Sweetheart with brooch fixing to reverse. It has writing scratched to reverse, but I cant see what it says.
WW1 AUSTRALIA STRAIGHT SHOULDER TITLE A fine all brass Australia (for WW1 UK-Made 'Coming Home' Tunic) Straight 53.5mm length 9 mm high, Army metal shoulder title
WW1 AUSTRALIAN 6th LIGHTHORSE PATCH with "A" ANZAC PATCH. A fine removed formation sign/patch cloth rectangle 75mm x 50mm with a brass "A" for Anzac to centre.
WW1 AUSTRALIAN FLYING CORPS [AFC] WING A scarce WW1 woven Australian Flying Corps Pilot's Brevet. The Australian Flying Corps (AFC) was the branch of the Australian Army responsible for operating aircraft during World War I, and the forerunner of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The AFC was established in 1912, though it was not until 1914 that it began flight training. AFC units were formed for service overseas with the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) during World War I. They operated initially in the Mesopotamian Campaign. The AFC later saw action in Palestine and France. A training wing was established in the United Kingdom. The corps remained part of the Australian Army until it was disbanded in 1919, after which it was temporarily replaced by the Australian Air Corps. In 1921, that formation was re-established as the independent RAAF. Reference http://www.ww2wings.com/wings/wwi/australia/australia.shtml https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205315172
WW1 AUSTRALIAN SQUADRON KINGS COLONIALS SLOUCH HAT BADGE. A fine die-stamped brass Kangaroo on a scroll inscribed “AUSTRALIA”, with two loop fixings north and south to reverse. Reference KK item 1375 page 345 Vol 1 & https://www.kingscolonials.com/australian-squadron-other-ranks-headdress-badge-copy
WW1 B BATTERY HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY SHOULDER TITLE. All brass shoulder title, with two loops to reverse.
WW1 BEDFORDSHIRE REGT ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine enamel & mother of pearl, sweetheart brooch, with brooch fixing to reverse.
WW1 BIRMINGHAM BATTALION ENAMEL LAPEL BADGE WW1 Birmingham Battalion 1914 Kitchener’s Army enamelled badge by M.B. Sale of Birmingham A mint example, by scarce maker, on buttonhole fitting. No damage to the enamel. 14th, 15th, and 16th Battalions of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. A circular white enamel gold-rimmed badge with gold and red King's crown with gold letters either side 'G' and 'R' underneath the words 'BIRMINGHAM BATTALION 1914'. The battalions were raised in Birmingham in September 1914 by the Lord Mayor and a local committee. Together with the 12th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment they made up 95th Brigade in 32nd Division. They were all transferred to 5th Division in November 1915. The Division served in Italy in late 1917 returning to France in 1918. The lapel badge was worn on civilian clothing during 1914 before uniforms were issued. Reference Imperial War Museum ; https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30076842
WW1 BRITISH INTERRETERS SLEEVE BADGE. A fine rare WW1 sleeve badge and backing Union flag, with four hook fixings to reverse. 55mm x 80mm Looking at the construction it seems as though it could possibly be from the African Theatre of the First World War possibly campaigns in North Africa instigated by the German and Ottoman empires, local rebellions against European colonial rule and Allied campaigns against the German colonies of Kamerun, Togoland, German South West Africa and German East Africa. The campaigns were fought by German Schutztruppe, local resistance movements and forces of the British Empire, France, Italy, Belgium and Portugal.
WW1 BRITISH KNUCKLE DUSTER A rare spiked WW1 knuckle duster, reputedly found in France. All intact but a little rusty.
WW1 BRITISH RED CROSS CAP BADGE Scarce variant circular pattern WW I uniformed ambulance drivers cap badge in red and white enamel with two loops,makers details for Gaunt London. 30 mm dia
WW1 BRITISH ROYAL FLYING CORPS OFFICERS BRONZE PILOTS WING A very scarce 1913 J&Co bronze full size pilots wing, with brooch fixing to reverse. This scarce full size example was die struck in bronze with a hollow back. It has a round metal \'C\' catch for the horizontal pin and is hallmarked \'J&Co\'. It was manufactured by Joseph Jennens & Co., London, a prestigious maker of high quality Royal military officers\' cap-plates, breast-plates, badges and buttons. The company was founded in the early years of the 19th century and changed its name to Jennens & Company, Ltd. in 1913. In 1924 the firm was purchased by J. R. Gaunt & Son who continued to market their products for several years as \'J. R. Gaunt & Son, late Jennens\' to emphasize the quality, such was the reputation of Jennens. Reference http://www.ww2wings.com/wings/wwi/britain/britain.shtml 1913 Royal Flying Corps metal pilot wings - The original metal Royal Flying Corps (RFC) pilot badge was designed by senior officers General Sir Frederick Hugh Sykes and General Sir David Y. Henderson. It was authorized by Kind George V on February 1, 1913 under Army Order 49/13. The metal badges were phased out in favor of fabric wings in February 1914.
WW1 BULLION TRADE ARM BADGE A worst for wear Machine Gunner trade badge. Velcro to reverse.
WW1 C.E.F 61st OVERSEAS BATTALION ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH An excellent sweetheart brooch to the 61st Infantry Battalion - Canadian Expeditionary Force. Raised in Winnipeg in 1915, the Battalion sailed from Canada in 1916 under the command of Lt.Col. F.J. Murray with a compliment of 37 officers and 1091 other ranks. In England it was absorbed into the 11th Reserve Battalion and was disbanded (as were most CEF Battalions) on September 15th, 1920.
WW1 CAMERON HIGHLANDERS [QUEENS OWN] SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce brass second pattern shoulder title, with two lug fixings to reverse. Reference R A Westlake plate 88 item 1387 Heavily cleaned. Worn by other ranks. The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders or 79th (The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders) Regiment of Foot was a line infantry regiment of the British Army, raised in 1793. It amalgamated with the Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany's) to form the Queen's Own Highlanders in 1961.
WW1 CANADIAN 138th OVERSEAS BATTALION SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine enamel example with brooch fixing to reverse. The 138th Battalion, CEF, was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, the unit began recruiting in late 1915 in that city. After sailing to England in August 1916, the battalion was absorbed into the 47th, 50th, 137th, and 175th Battalions, CEF, on December 8, 1916. The 138th Battalion, CEF, had one officer commanding: Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Belcher. The perpetuation of the 138th Battalion was assigned to the Edmonton Fusiliers in 1929. This regiment merged into the 19th (Alberta) Armoured Car Regiment, RCAC, in 1946.
WW1 CANADIAN 8th INFANTRY BATTALION [The Imps] C.E.F SILVER SWEETHEART BROOCH An excellent sweetheart brooch hallmarked silver Birmingham 1915, with makers mark R.C Robert Chandler. The 8th Infantry Battalion was also known as The Imps or The Black Devils. Raised in Manitoba in 1914, the battalion sailed for England in same year under the command of Lt.Col. L.J. Lipsett. He took with him 45 officers and 1085 other ranks and served in France & Belgium with the 2nd Infantry Brigade. 30 mm x 25 mm
WW1 CEF 205th HAMILTON OVERSEAS BATTALION CANADIAN [TIGERS] CAP BADGE A fine brass Canadian Expeditionary Force cap badge, with two loops to reverse. The 205th (Tiger) Battalion, CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Established in late 1915, it was stationed in Hamilton, Ontario and began recruiting toward the end of February 1916. In late 1916, the unit was redesignated a machine gun battalion, but a few months later, in April 1917, the 205th (Tiger) Battalion was broken up for drafts. One company (250 men) was transferred to the 164th (Halton and Dufferin) Battalion, CEF, which was recruiting in nearby Halton County. The unit continued to exist as the 205th Machine Gun Depot and then the 205th Machine Gun School. The 205th (Tiger) Battalion, CEF, also referred to as the Sportsmen's Battalion, was named in honour of the Hamilton Tigers athletic club, one of the oldest athletic clubs in the city at that time. Many of the early recruits were local athletes, the most notable being the Olympic medalist Robert Kerr.
WW1 CHARITY FLAG PIN "HELP RUSSIA" PAPER A fine paper, very scarce WW1 flag pin, in excellent condition as over 100yrs old. Charity street collectors during the First World War gave flag pins as a ‘thank you’ gift, to be worn on the lapel. By December, 1914, the Russian Army had 6,553,000 men. However, they only had 4,652,000 rifles. Untrained troops were ordered into battle without adequate arms or ammunition. In 1915 Russia suffered over 2 million casualties. Agricultural production slumped and civilians had to endure serious food shortages. Funds were set up in Britain to support Russia. Reference http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/mol/collections/social-history/community/charity-flag-pins/index.aspx
WW1 CHINESE LABOUR CORPS CAP BADGE, WORN BY THE "COOLIES" A scarce badge, with four holes for fixing. The Chinese Labour Corps were a force of workers recruited by the British government in World War I to free troops for front line duty by performing support work and manual labour. The French government also recruited a significant number of Chinese labourers, and although those labourers working for the French were recruited separately and not part of the CLC, they are often considered to be so. In all, some 140,000 men served for both British and French forces before the war ended and most of the men were repatriated to China between 1918 and 1920. Reference https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_Labour_Corps
WW1 CHINESE LABOUR CORPS CAP BADGE, WORN BY THE "COOLIES" A scarce badge, with four blade fixings. The Chinese Labour Corps were a force of workers recruited by the British government in World War I to free troops for front line duty by performing support work and manual labour. The French government also recruited a significant number of Chinese labourers, and although those labourers working for the French were recruited separately and not part of the CLC, they are often considered to be so. In all, some 140,000 men served for both British and French forces before the war ended and most of the men were repatriated to China between 1918 and 1920. Reference https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_Labour_Corps
WW1 CHINESE LABOUR CORPS CAP BADGE, WORN BY THE "COOLIES" A scarce badge, with three of the four blade fixings to reverse. Top one missing. The Chinese Labour Corps were a force of workers recruited by the British government in World War I to free troops for front line duty by performing support work and manual labour. The French government also recruited a significant number of Chinese labourers, and although those labourers working for the French were recruited separately and not part of the CLC, they are often considered to be so. In all, some 140,000 men served for both British and French forces before the war ended and most of the men were repatriated to China between 1918 and 1920. Reference https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_Labour_Corps
WW1 CHINESE LABOUR CORPS CAP BADGE, WORN BY THE "COOLIES" A scarce badge, with four blade fixings. The Chinese Labour Corps were a force of workers recruited by the British government in World War I to free troops for front line duty by performing support work and manual labour. The French government also recruited a significant number of Chinese labourers, and although those labourers working for the French were recruited separately and not part of the CLC, they are often considered to be so. In all, some 140,000 men served for both British and French forces before the war ended and most of the men were repatriated to China between 1918 and 1920. Reference https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_Labour_Corps
WW1 CHINESE LABOUR CORPS CAP BADGE, WORN BY THE \"COOLIES\" A scarce badge, with four blade fixings. The Chinese Labour Corps were a force of workers recruited by the British government in World War I to free troops for front line duty by performing support work and manual labour. The French government also recruited a significant number of Chinese labourers, and although those labourers working for the French were recruited separately and not part of the CLC, they are often considered to be so. In all, some 140,000 men served for both British and French forces before the war ended and most of the men were repatriated to China between 1918 and 1920. Reference https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_Labour_Corps
WW1 CHINESE LABOUR CORPS CAP BADGE, WORN BY THE \"COOLIES\" Scarce badge, with four fixing holes. The Chinese Labour Corps were a force of workers recruited by the British government in World War I to free troops for front line duty by performing support work and manual labour. The French government also recruited a significant number of Chinese labourers, and although those labourers working for the French were recruited separately and not part of the CLC, they are often considered to be so. In all, some 140,000 men served for both British and French forces before the war ended and most of the men were repatriated to China between 1918 and 1920. Reference https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_Labour_Corps
WW1 CONNAUGHT RANGERS SHOULDER TITLE. A fine scarce brass first pattern shoulder title, with two hex fixings to reverse. Reference R A Westlake plate 89 item 1404 The Connaught Rangers ("The Devil's Own") were an Irish line infantry regiment of the British Army formed by the amalgamation of the 88th Regiment of Foot (Connaught Rangers) (which formed the 1st Battalion) and the 94th Regiment of Foot (which formed the 2nd Battalion) in July 1881. Between the time of its formation and Irish independence, it was one of eight Irish regiments raised largely in Ireland. Its home depot was in Galway. It was disbanded following the establishment of the independent Irish Free State in 1922, along with the other five regiments that had their traditional recruiting grounds in the counties of the new state
WW1 CONNAUGHT RANGERS SHOULDER TITLE. A fine scarce brass second pattern shoulder title, with two lug fixings to reverse. Reference R A Westlake plate 89 item 1405 Heavily cleaned. The Connaught Rangers ("The Devil's Own") were an Irish line infantry regiment of the British Army formed by the amalgamation of the 88th Regiment of Foot (Connaught Rangers) (which formed the 1st Battalion) and the 94th Regiment of Foot (which formed the 2nd Battalion) in July 1881. Between the time of its formation and Irish independence, it was one of eight Irish regiments raised largely in Ireland. Its home depot was in Galway. It was disbanded following the establishment of the independent Irish Free State in 1922, along with the other five regiments that had their traditional recruiting grounds in the counties of the new state
WW1 CYCLIST SHOULDER TITLE Army Cyclist Corps WW1 Army Cyclist Corps (Cyclists Regiment) Shoulder Title A fine brass shoulder title, with two hex fittings to reverse. The Army Cyclist Corps was a corps of the British Army active during the First World War, and controlling the Army's bicycle infantry. Volunteer cyclist units had been formed as early as the 1880s, with the first complete bicycle unit (the 26th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers) being raised in 1888. Cyclists were employed on an intermittent basis during the South African War
WW1 DEPTFORD VOLUNTEER TRAINING CORPS LABEL BADGE A fine very scarce enamel badge, with maker Thomas Fattorini Bolton and numbered REG 638232.
WW1 era GRENADIER GUARDS SHOULDER TITLE A fine early pattern white on red shoulder title.
WW1 FIVE YEARS SERVICE STRIPES. A fine very scarce 1914,15,16,17,& 18 contiuous service stripes. Service wear, fair condition, see photos.
WW1 FRENCH BATTLEFIELD " YPRES" SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine enamel brooch, with maker Dubarri & Hill to reverse. Good condition for age.
WW1 FRENCH BATTLEFIELD " YPRES" SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine enamel brooch. Good condition for age.
WW1 H MGC HEAVY MACHINE GUN CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce very crude brass shoulder title. Three loop fixings to reverse. Items probably thrown together at the time, as they could have been.
WW1 HALLMARKED SILVER 1918 OFFICERS SET MACHINE GUN CORPS An scarce excellent Silver capbadge with blades & Silver collar set .Cap badge Birmingham hallmark 1918 and collars London hallmark 1918 and maker G&S & Co Goldsmiths & Silversmiths & Company...
WW1 HALLMARKED SILVER 1918 OFFICERS SET MACHINE GUN CORPS An scarce excellent Silver capbadge & Silver collar set .Cap badge Birmingham hallmark 1918 and collars London hallmark 1918 and maker G&S & Co Goldsmiths & Silversmiths & Company...
WW1 HALLMARKED SILVER 1918 OFFICERS SET MACHINE GUN CORPS An scarce excellent Silver capbadge & Silver collar set .Cap badge Birmingham hallmark 1918 and collars London hallmark 1918 and maker G&S & Co Goldsmiths & Silversmiths & Company, to all items.
WW1 HEAVY MACHINE GUN CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A scarce two part brass shoulder title, with two loops to the reverse of each. The Machine Gun Corps (MGC) was a corps of the British Army, formed in October 1915 in response to the need for more effective use of machine guns on the Western Front in World War I. The Heavy Branch of the MGC was the first to use tanks in combat, and the branch was subsequently turned into the Tank Corps, later called the Royal Tank Regiment. The MGC was disbanded in 1922.
WW1 HEAVY MACHINE GUN CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A scarce one piece brass shoulder title, with three hex loops reverse. Reference Jeffreys & Gibbs page 57 The Machine Gun Corps (MGC) was a corps of the British Army, formed in October 1915 in response to the need for more effective use of machine guns on the Western Front in World War I. The Heavy Branch of the MGC was the first to use tanks in combat, and the branch was subsequently turned into the Tank Corps, later called the Royal Tank Regiment. The MGC was disbanded in 1922.
WW1 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY SHOULDER TITLE A fine two part brass shoulder title. Reference R. A Westlake plate 86 item 1353
WW1 HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY GRENADE SILVER SWEETHEART BROOCH A excellent grenade hall marked silver sweetheart brooch to the Honourable Artillery Company. Hallmarked Birmingham 1915 with the makers mark G H Johnstone & Co Birmingham Silversmiths from 1893 to 1916, on the reverse the brooch is in very fine original condition. 38 mm high.
WW1 IMPERIAL CAMEL CORPS CAP BADGE A very rare sand cast brass Imperial Camel Corps hat badge. The badge comprises the profile of a striding camel (facing left) above a bar which contains the words 'IMPERIAL CAMEL CORPS' in raised lettering. A pair of attachment lugs are brazed on to the reverse. This is an example of an unofficial Imperial Camel Corps hat badge. Some, but not all, Australian Light Horse and Camel Corps units elected to wear unofficial regimental badges of their own design in place of the 'Rising Sun' general service badge. These badges were privately designed and purchased by Regiments or individuals; some were made to order in Australia or Britain, others were cheaply sand-cast in Egypt. The Australian War Memorial collection holds two other variations of hat badges used by the Australian and Imperial Camel Corps. Reference ; Military Badges of the British Empire 1914-18 Reg Cox. item 2/248 https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C1205402
WW1 INTERPRETER TRADE BADGE A pharaoh's head. Scarce WW I period brass Interpreter's qualification sleeve badge with two loops to reverse.
WW1 KINGS CROWN SURVEYOR TRADE ARM BADGE A fine scarce WW1 trade arm badge.
WW1 KINGS OWN REGIMENT OFFICERS SERVICE DRESS - OSD - CAP BADGE A quality bronze cap badge to the Kings Own Lancaster Regiment. With 2 blades to the reverse. Reference Kipling & King Vol 2 [592]
WW1 KINGS OWN REGIMENT OFFICERS SERVICE DRESS - OSD - CAP BADGE A quality bronze cap badge to the Kings Own Lancaster Regiment. With 2 blades to the reverse. Reference Kipling & King Vol 2 [592]
WW1 KINGS OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce WW1 brass shoulder title, worn on the Greatcoat. Reference R A Westlake Plate 63 item 990. Larger pattern.
WW1 KINGS SHROPSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY / 8th BATTALION LEEDS RIFLES ROIX DE GUERRE ROSETTE COCKADE. A rare ribbon rosette, cockade, complete with central button " cap badge " with rusted pin fitting and two blades to the reverse. The cockade formed from the ribbon of the French Croix De Guerre worn on the service dress cap by the 4th. Battalion K.S.L.I & 8th Battalion The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) (Leeds Rifles). The French Croix De Guerre Awarded to certain British Units by the French Army in WW I for their support, most units wear it as a strip of ribbon on the arm. The 1st/4th King's Shropshire Light Infantry wore a C de G cockade on the service cap up to 1941. The tradition is now maintained by officers, WOs and sergeants of Bn HQ and E Coy of 5 LI (Volunteers). The cockade consists of a rosette with central button and two swallow tails in the red and green of the C de G ribbon. 4th Bn KSLI, in commemoration of the gallant exploits of 1/4 KSLI at La Montagne dear Bligny on 6/6/1918 all personnel were on 3/6/1922 presented with cockades of 1914-18 C Dr G ribbon to be worn on the left side of the SD caps by all ranks. On 1/8/1941 as an economy measure the wearing of the cockade was restricted to officers and members of the band. All other personally wore instead a 1/2" deep shoulder flash of the C de G ribbon (without the original bronzed palm emblem) at the shoulder point on both sleeves of the BD blouse. Army Order Number 431 Grant of Honorary Distinction His Majesty The King has been graciously pleased to approve of the officers, warrant officers, non-commissioned officers and men of the 8th (Leeds Rifles) Battalion The West Yorkshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's Own) being permitted to wear in their headdresses on all ceremonial parades, a Cockade of the Colours of the French Croix de Guerre in commemoration of their exploits at La Montaigne de Bligny in 1918, for which they were 'cité' in the Orders of the 5th French Army.
WW1 LEAGUE OF HONOUR 1914 PIN BADGE A good original Great War period 'League of Honour 1914' celluloid tin button badge; the centre depicting the red cross St. George over laurel wreath on white ground within a blue band title surround. Patriotic Women & Girts of the British Empire. Good condition, complete with pin fitting, Diameter 25mm.
WW1 LEAMINGTON VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine very scarce bronze Officers cap badge, with two blades to reverse.
WW1 LEINSTER SHOULDER TITLE A fine but very dirty, brass shoulder with two loops to reverse. Looks like Reference R. A Westlake plate 89 item 11418.
WW1 LONDON IRISH 18th COUNTY F LONDON BATTALION SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce LONDON IRISH -18th County Of London Bttn. WW1 Embroidered Felt Shoulder Title Badge.
WW1 LONDON SCOTTISH SHOULDER TITLE A fine some what ruffly cast or pressed brass shoulder title, with two lug fixings and Maker Narborough to reverse. Again another very heavily cleaned. The London Scottish was a Volunteer infantry regiment of the British Army. Reference R A Westlake plate 97 item 1528
WW1 LOYAL REGIMENT [NORTH LANCASHIRE] SHOULDER TITLES [PAIR] A fine scarce pair of brass shoulder titles. Reference R A Westlake plate 77 item 1214 large version 1906.
WW1 LOYAL SUFFOLK HUSSARS INDIAN MADE COLLAR BADGES A matching pair of Indian made cast brass collar badges, with normal Indian lugs to reverse. Mobilisation in August 1914, saw the Regiment at Martlesham near Ipswich. The following September, the Regiment received orders to sail for Gallipoli, however they would be going without their horses. On 11th October 1915, they landed at Walkers Pier, Gallipoli with their comrades, the Norfolk Yeomanry. It was a semi-static life for the first month with ranks being seriously depleted by sickness and dysentery. The great blizzard of November did nothing to add to the morale of the men with frostbite adding to number of the men becoming ill. Withdrawal from the peninsular began in December and, after a short stay at Mudros, the Regiment went to Egypt, where it was officially declared as 'dismounted'. After training as infantry, they took over trenches between El Shatt and El Ferdan. Early 1917, saw an official name change for the Regiment. As part of the 74th (Yeomanry) Division, they became the 15th (Yeomanry) Battalion, The Suffolk Regiment. They would however fiercely hang onto their original badges and only those who joined them in France wore the standard cap badge of the Suffolk Regiment.
WW1 MACHINE GUN CORPS CAP BADGE A fine cap badge with slider to reverse. Reference K &K Vol 1 item 1154 page 294 The Machine Gun Corps (MGC) was a corps of the British Army, formed in October 1915 in response to the need for more effective use of machine guns on the Western Front in the First World War. The Heavy Branch of the MGC was the first to use tanks in combat and was subsequently turned into the Tank Corps, later called the Royal Tank Regiment. The MGC remained in existence after the war until it was disbanded in 1922.
WW1 MACHINE GUN CORPS CAVALRY SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce WW1 all brass Cavalry Machine Gun Corps one piece shoulder title, with two hex type fixing to reverse, and backing plate. Reference Jeffrey's & Gibbs page 57. The MGC (Cavalry) Squadron consisted of 8 officers and 203 other ranks, equipped with 299 horses, 18 limbers, 1 GS wagon and 1 water cart. These were formed up into six two-gun sections each of a Subaltern, 33 men and 46 horses. The Squadron was commanded by a Captain or Major. A depot for the MGC (Cavalry) was formed at Maresfield.
WW1 MACHINE GUN CORPS CAVALRY SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce WW1 all brass Cavalry Machine Gun Corps one piece shoulder title, with two hex type fixing to reverse, and backing plate. Reference Jeffrey's & Gibbs page 57. The MGC (Cavalry) Squadron consisted of 8 officers and 203 other ranks, equipped with 299 horses, 18 limbers, 1 GS wagon and 1 water cart. These were formed up into six two-gun sections each of a Subaltern, 33 men and 46 horses. The Squadron was commanded by a Captain or Major. A depot for the MGC (Cavalry) was formed at Maresfield.
WW1 MACHINE GUN CORPS CLOTH SLIP ON SHOULDR TITLE. A fine scarce slip on. With glue residue to reverse.
WW1 MACHINE GUN CORPS COLLAR BADGES [PAIR] A fine pair of cast collar badges, both with two loops to reverese and maker Bourne&Co. of Birmingham. 26mm high by 28mm wide.
WW1 MACHINE GUN CORPS INFANTRY SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce WW1 all brass Infantry Machine Gun Corps one piece shoulder title, with two hex fixings to reverse. Reference Jeffrey's & Gibbs page 57. In 1914, all infantry battalions were equipped with a machine gun section of two guns, which was increased to four in February 1915. The sections were equipped with Maxim guns, served by a subaltern and 12 men.
WW1 MACHINE GUN CORPS MOTOR SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce WW1 all brass Motor Machine Gun Corps one piece shoulder title, with two hex type fixing to reverse. Reference 385 R A Westlake plate 21
WW1 MACHINE GUN CORPS OFFICERS CAP / COLLAR BADGE. Officers bronze cap and collar set. Unusually blacked, probably need a clean. Cap badge has blade fixings to reverse. One collar has a maker. Firmin behind crown. Formed in October 1915 in response to the need for more effective use of machine guns on the Western Front in World War I. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1154 page 294. WW1 Great War raised Unit.
WW1 MACHINE GUN CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine Officers cap badge, dont think its silver. Maker mark JR Gaunt London to reverse, and three loops.
WW1 MACHINE GUN CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine very unusual bronze officers cap which has been silver plated. Excellent item with three blade fixings to reverse. Reference K &K Vol 1 item 1154 page 294 The Machine Gun Corps (MGC) was a corps of the British Army, formed in October 1915 in response to the need for more effective use of machine guns on the Western Front in the First World War. The Heavy Branch of the MGC was the first to use tanks in combat and was subsequently turned into the Tank Corps, later called the Royal Tank Regiment. The MGC remained in existence after the war until it was disbanded in 1922.
WW1 MACHINE GUN CORPS OFFICERS COLLAR BADGE A fine unmarked silvered Officers collar badge, with four loops to reverse. Formed in October 1915 in response to the need for more effective use of machine guns on the Western Front in World War I. Reference KK Vol 1 item 1154 page 294. WW1 Great War raised Unit.
WW1 MACHINE GUN CORPS OFFICERS SILVER COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of Officers solid silver collar badges. With hallmark and maker to reverse. London 1919
WW1 MACHINE GUN CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass metal shoulder title, with two loop fixings to reverse. The Machine Gun Corps (MGC) was a corps of the British Army, formed in October 1915 in response to the need for more effective use of machine guns on the Western Front in World War I. The Heavy Branch of the MGC was the first to use tanks in combat, and the branch was subsequently turned into the Tank Corps, later called the Royal Tank Regiment. The MGC was disbanded in 1922.
WW1 MACHINE GUNNER SLEEVE ARM TRADE BADGE A fine brass two part on Khaki with backing plate and two loops to reverse.. Larger type letters 44mm dia
WW1 MACHINE GUNNER SLEEVE ARM TRADE BADGE. A fine brass two part with backing plate and two loops to reverse. Smaller writing letters 44mm dia
WW1 MGS CANADIAN MACHINE GUN SECTION SHOULDER TITLE A fine all brass shoulder title, with two loops to reverse. 40mm in length
WW1 MIDDLESEX VOLUNTEER REGIMENT VTC CAP BADGE A good scarce die-stamped bronze issue cap badge with two flat style loops to reverse.
WW1 MOTOR MACHINE GUN CORPS OFFICERS WW1 FIELD SERVICE CAP / COLLAR BADGE. A scarce bronze 1914 to 1918 example, with four loops to reverse. Once the fighting on the Western Front had settled down (by late 1914) the opportunities for motor machine gun units to operate as a mobile force were limited indeed. In many cases they had to operate as conventional machine-gun sections. However, they came into their own once again during the great advances of 1918, beginning with the Battle of Amiens on 8 August. Elsewhere, and most particularly in Egypt, Palestine, East Africa and Mesopotamia, the mobility of the units was of great value and they saw considerable action in these theatres. A MMG Squadron joined the Royal Naval Division on 17 March 1915 and served with it on Gallipoli in April and May 1915. By the opening of the Battle of Loos on 25 September 1915, there were 18 MMG Batteries with the BEF, of which two were Canadian. Five of them were engaged at Loos. A battery included 18 cycle/sidecar combinations, carrying 6 Vickers machine guns with ammunition and spare equipment; 8 motorcycles without sidecars; 2 or 3 wagons or cars; and a sidecar combination for the officer commanding. The creation of the MGC in October 1915 incorporated the Motor Machine Gun Service, which now became known as the Machine Gun Corps (Motors). At this time the MGC(M) had around 3000 men. From late 1916, many men of the MGC(M) transferred to the Heavy Section, MGC (later to be known as the Tank Corps). In 1922, the Tank Corps absorbed the MGC(M) completely and the Motor Machine guns units disappeared from the British army's order of battle.
WW1 MOTOR MACHINE GUN PAIR COLLAR BADGES. A fine pair of brass, but bronze looking cast collar badges, both with two loops to reverse.
WW1 MOTOR MACHINE GUN PAIR COLLAR BADGES. A fine pair of brass, but bronze looking cast collar badges, both with two loops to reverse.
WW1 MOTOR MACHINE GUN PAIR SHOULDER TITLES. A scarce fine brass pair of war raised shoulder titles.
WW1 MOTOR MACHINE GUN SHOULDER TITLE A scarce shoulder title, with two hex fixings to reverse. Reference R A Westlake plate 21 item 387
WW1 NATAL LIGHT HORSE SLOUCH HAT BADGE. A fine all brass slouch hat badge, with two loop fixings to reverse. The Natal Light Horse was an irregular regiment of the South African Armed Forces formed by Colonel John Robinson Royston in August 1914 during the First World War after petitioning General Jan Smuts for special permission to do so. Opening recruiting officers in Pietermaritzburg and Durban a full roster of six hundred men was recruited within ten days. All of those enlisted had seen previous military service and included quite a number of Australians who had served under Royston during the Second Boer War and had opted to remain in South Africa at the end of that conflict.
WW1 NATIONAL RESERVE YORK [NORTH RIDING] ENAMEL LAPEL BADGE A good original First World War period 'National Reserve North Riding York badge', green enamel oval title, Crowned white rose to voided centre, 'North Riding' title scroll in white enamel below; the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting. Height 29 mm.
WW1 NATIONAL WAR SAVINGS MOVEMENT BADGE A scarce original First War British National War Savings Committee Badge - Red and black enamels, maker marked "THOMAS FATTORINI BIRMINGHAM Ltd" on the reverse, 29.2 mm. Fair condition, as original brooch fitting is missing the clasp end, [see photos, hence price] enamel perfect, usual wear. During the First World War, the Swastika was adopted by the National War Savings Committee, who issued war bonds at 15s.6d. (15 Shillings & six pence) each. The bond in effect was a loan to the Government, to help fund the war. Advertising slogans stated that "for 15/6 124 cartridges could be bought for a soldier at the front." The value of the bond would increase annually so that after five years, it would be worth a Sovereign (£1 sterling). If need be, it could be cashed in earlier by the investor. However 15/6 was a large sum of money for many poorer families so 6d (six pence) savings stamps were issued (also with a Swastika on them) which could be purchased weekly or whenever people could afford them. After thirty-one stamps had been bought, the bond or certificate was issued. There were also small square enamel badges, which were of a similar design as the stamps, and were given to the stamp sellers to wear. Scarce
WW1 NEW ZEALAND 4th BATTALION IMPERIAL CAMEL CORPS CAP BADGE A probably Egyptian made very rare cast brass cap badge New Zealand Reference Military Badges of the British Empire 1914-18 Reg Cox. item 2/246 and https://nzhistory.govt.nz/media/photo/new-zealand-camel-corp-hat-badge This is an unofficial First World War New Zealand Imperial Camel Corps hat badge. The badge features a camel facing left, with the Kings Crown on the hump and the letters 'NZ' in the centre of the body. Reflecting its origins as a wartime ad hoc unit the Imperial Camel Corps was never officially issued with cap and collar badges of its own. The New Zealand, Australian, British and Indian soldiers who served in the Camel Corps were expected to just continue wearing the badges of the units they had belonged to before joining the Camel Corps. This state of affairs proved to be an unsatisfactory one for many of the cameliers, most of whom came to take great pride in the unique status of the Camel Corps and its successful exploits as the war went on. So the cameliers took matters into their own hands and designed their own badges which they then got local Egyptian craftsmen to manufacture for them. These badges were usually designed to reflect the national identity of the wearer (New Zealand, Australian, etc) and could also vary from company to company (the Australians in particular producing a number of different designs, as befitted their having the largest number of camel companies in the Corps). The first four camel companies of the Imperial Camel Corps were formed in early 1916 to help suppress the Ottoman-backed Senussi raids on British and Egyptian outposts near the Libyan-Egyptian border. Later on that year the Imperial Camel Corps was expanded in size and re-organised to field a complete brigade which took part in the campaigns against Ottoman Turkish forces in the Sinai Peninsula and Palestine. Two New Zealand camel companies (No's 15 and 16) were formed as part of this expansion and served with the Imperial Camel Corps Brigade until it was disbanded in June 1918.
WW1 NEW ZEALAND FIELD ARTILLERY SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title, with two hex fixings and maker JR Gaunt London to reverse. Reference G Oldham page 111
WW1 NEW ZEALAND GARRISON ARTILLERY SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title, with two hex loops and maker J R Gaunt London to reverse. Reference G Oldman page 112
WW1 NEW ZEALAND HAURAKI REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine mint gilt Officers WW1 cap badge, with maker JR Gaunt London and two long loops to reverse. Saw action at Gallipoli and in France and Egypt in WWI. Ref Badges & Insignia of New Zealand Geoffrey Oldham.
WW1 NEW ZEALAND MACHINE GUN SECTION SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce all brass WW1 shoulder title, with two loops to reverse. Reference Oldham Page 112 item 12/14.
WW1 NEW ZEALAND MACHINE GUN SHOULDER TITLE A fine WW1 shoulder title, with two hex fixings and maker JR Gaunt London to reverse. Reference G Oldham page 112
WW1 NEW ZEALAND MEDICAL CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce brass shoulder title, with two loops and maker Stokes & Sons to reverse. Very well cleaned both front and back. 55mm wide. Unit Reference https://nzhistory.govt.nz/war/medical-units/new-zealand-medical-corps
WW1 NEW ZEALAND MOUNTED RIFLES SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title, with two hex fixings to reverse. Reference G Oldham page 112
WW1 NEW ZEALAND RIFLES SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title, with two hex loops and maker J R Gaunt London to reverse. Reference G Oldman page 113
WW1 NEW ZEALAND SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title, with two hex type fixings to reverse. Reference G. Oldham page 109
WW1 NEW ZEALAND STAFF SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title, with Maker J R Gaunt London & two hex loops to reverse. Reference Oldham page 110
WW1 NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE VTC SHOULDER TITLE A fine rare w/m di struck shoulder title, with two w/m loops to reverse. In July 1918 the Newcastle-upon-Tyne Volunteer Training Corps were renamed and became part of the 2nd Volunteer Battalion, The Northumberland Fusiliers. Reference R A Westlake plate 49 item 768 .
WW1 NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE VTC SHOULDER TITLE A fine rare w/m di struck shoulder title, with two hex type fixings to reverse. In July 1918 the Newcastle-upon-Tyne Volunteer Training Corps were renamed and became part of the 2nd Volunteer Battalion, The Northumberland Fusiliers. Reference R A Westlake plate 49 item 768 .
WW1 NEWFOUNDLAND REGIMENT OFFICERS SILVER CAP BADGE A fine very scarce Officers silver Newfoundland Regiment cap badge, with two long loops to reverse. Edinburgh 1914, makers mark Thomas Kerr Ebbutt, approx. 3cm x 4cm. During the First World War Newfoundland was a largely rural Dominion of the British Empire with a population of 240,000 people, and not yet part of Canada. The outbreak of the First World War in 1914 led the Government of Newfoundland to recruit a force for service with the British Army. Even though the island had not possessed any formal military organization since 1870, enough men soon volunteered that a whole battalion was formed, and later maintained throughout the war. The first recruits in the regiment were nicknamed the "Blue Puttees" due to the unusual colour of the puttees, chosen to give the Newfoundland Regiment a unique look, but quickly abandoned when the 1st five-hundred reached England in October 1914. First World War Battle honours Somme, 1916 Albert (Beaumont Hamel), 1916 Le Transloy Arras, 1917 Scarpe, 1917 Ypres, 1917, 18 Langemarck, 1917 Poelcappelle Cambrai, 1917 Lys Bailleul Kemmel Courtrai France and Flanders, 1916–18 Gallipoli, 1915–16 Egypt, 1915–16 Governor Davidson strongly felt that the Newfoundland Regiment deserved special recognition for its actions during the battles of Ypres and Cambrai. His request to the British Government to add the prefix Royal to the regiment's name was granted and George V bestowed the regiment with the prefix in December 1917. This was the only time during the First World War that this honour was given and only the third time in the history of the British Army that it has been given during a time of war.
WW1 NORAH WELLINGTON cloth doll of a sailor from M V Dragon WW1 Norah Wellington cloth doll of a sailor from M V Dragon measures 8" in length with cap tally on cap unusual piece. Excellent condition for age.
WW1 NORTH STAFFORD REGIMENTNORTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT BED PLATE. A fine all brass bed plate, with maker Narborough to reverse. Possibly Walter Raynor South Staffs and then Machine Gun Corps. Imperial War Museum Reference; https://livesofthefirstworldwar.iwm.org.uk/lifestory/3669942
WW1 NOTTS & DERBY C/6 SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce one piece shoulder title, Cadet company with five loop fixings to reverse.
WW1 NOTTS & DERBY C/6 SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce one piece shoulder title, Cadet company with five loop fixings to reverse.
WW1 OFFICERS BRONZE 1st ARMOURED MOTOR BATTERY CAP BADGE A very rare Officers bronze metal headdress badge with maker JR Gaunt London plate too reverse, to the 1st Armoured Motor Battery, being a laurel wreath with the tips joined by an Imperial (King's) crown, across the bottom of the wreath a scroll bearing 1st ARMOURED MOTOR BATTERY and in the centre of the wreath an armoured car on ground, facing right. Uncleaned and only one lug to reverse. WW1 raised unit but formed immediately post war serving in the Arab Rebellion in Mesopotamia. Reference https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30103382
WW1 OVERSEAS SERVICE CHEVRON The Army Order stated “Chevrons of two colours – red and blue – have been approved. The first chevron, if earned on or before 31st December 1914, will be red; if earned on or after 1st January 1915, it will be blue; and all additional chevrons after the first will be blue”.
WW1 PAGRI FLASH GREEN HOWARDS FORMATION SIGN A fine slightly faded flash worn by the Green Howards, white Roman numerals ‘XIX’ on a dark green rectangle. Measures approx 2.5 x1.5” The 1st Battalion were in India as part of the 2nd (Sialkot) Cavalry Brigade in the 2nd (Rawalpindi) Division throughout the war and then took part in the Third Anglo-Afghan War in 1919. The 2nd Battalion landed at Zeebrugge as part of the 21st Brigade in the 7th Division in October 1914 for service on the Western Front. The 2nd Battalion held the Menin crossroads for 16 days during the First Battle of Ypres in October 1914 sustaining heavy casualties.
WW1 QUEEN MARYS CONVALESCENT AUXILIARY HOSPITAL ROEHAMPTON ENAMEL BADGE A rare excellent condition First World War period 'Queen Mary Convalescent Auxiliary Hospital Roehampton' gilt and enamel badge, a Crowned circular badge bearing the title "Q.M.C.A.H. Roehampton" and inlaid with mauve enamel, the central blue enamel "M" on domed white enamel, with eyelet that allows you to sow on at top. Height 33 mm. The 'Queen Mary Convalescent Auxiliary Hospital Roehampton, London' was founded in 1915, it was named after Queen Mary who was its patron. It was established at the stately home 'Roehampton House' as a place of rehabilitation for sailors, soldiers and airmen who had lost limbs during war service.
WW1 RIFLE BRIGADE [PRINCE CONSORTS OWN] SILVER MATCHBOX COVER A silver hallmarked Sheffield 1918 with maker Roberts & Belk Ltd (from 1901) Furnival Works, Sheffield. Military matchbox cover embossed Macedonia, France and Palestine campaigns and WW1 cap badge emblem. Uncleaned condition [see photos]
WW1 ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS SLIP ON SHOULDER TITLE. A fine woven WW1 shoulder title slip on.
WW1 ROYAL ARTILLERY GUN LAYER SLEEVE ARM TRADE BADGE A fine one piece trade badge with three loops to reverse.
WW1 ROYAL ARTILLERY SOLID SILVER SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine sliver Birmingham 1915 hallmarked and maker P&T, Pearce & Thompson Vyse Street, Birmingham. 36mm wide.
WW1 ROYAL FLYING CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE & COLLAR SET A fine cast Officers bronzed cap badge and collar badges. Cap badge has two blade fixings to reverse, slightly lighter in colour to the collars. Collars have two loop fixings to reverse. Ref KK Vol 1 item 977 page 253
WW1 ROYAL FLYING CORPS SHOULDER TITLE Scarce early type embroidered RFC oatmeal on black cloth, straight shoulder title
WW1 ROYAL FLYING CORPS SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine sterling silver brooch, in box. 57mm long
WW1 ROYAL FLYING CORPS [MATCHING PAIR] SHOULDER TITLES A fine scarce pair of woven shoulder titles. The Royal Flying Corps (RFC) was the air arm of the British Army before and during the First World War, until it merged with the Royal Naval Air Service on 1 April 1918 to form the Royal Air Force. During the early part of the war, the RFC supported the British Army, by artillery co-operation and photographic reconnaissance. This work gradually led RFC pilots into aerial battles with German pilots and later in the war included the strafing of enemy infantry and emplacements, the bombing of German military airfields and later the strategic bombing of German industrial and transportation facilities.
WW1 ROYAL FUSILIERS SILVER SWEETHEART BROOCH An excellent sweetheart brooch to The Royal Fusiliers. Both rifle and grenade marked sterling. 46 mms x 20 mms
WW1 ROYAL NAVAL AIR SERVICE OBSERVER [CANADIAN] SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine scarce sweetheart brooch. Birks sterling silver with locking brooch fixing to reverse. Canadian maker Birks. 39mm long.
WW1 ROYAL NAVAL AIR SERVICE OBSERVERS RNAS GILT SLEEVE WING. A scarce mint short lived WWI Royal Naval Air Service Observer’s RNAS sleeve wing. Radio and Air Navigation, Sometimes worn above the breast pocket on the khaki tunic. Die-cast winged “O”. Two screw posts VGC Introduced 22nd June 1917; discontinued upon the creation of the RAF on the 1st April 1918.
WW1 ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION ANSON CAP BADGE A rare 8th (Anson) Battalion brass metal Royal Naval Division Drake cap badge. Reference Ref K&K Vol1 1166. Strengthening bar, maker name tablet JR Gaunt and two loops to reverse. Very good period cap badge.
WW1 ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION ANSON SHOULDER TITLE A fine 2nd Brigade, 8th Battalion brass shoulder title, with two hex type fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 104 item 1615 Photo taken on slight angle. ST in good order.
WW1 ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION CAP TALLY A full scarce Royal Naval Division cap tally. Faded but all there.
WW1 ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION ENGINEERS SHOULDER TITLE An extremely rare brass metal curved R.N.D Engineers shoulder title, with two loops and maker stamp H.B.S possibly Birmingham, but some of the stamp not stuck properly to reverse. Never seen one before. The 63rd (Royal Naval) Division was a United Kingdom infantry division of the First World War. It was originally formed as the Royal Naval Division at the outbreak of the war, from Royal Navy and Royal Marine reservists and volunteers, who were not needed for service at sea. For RN personel, the designation HMS Victory IV was used. The division fought at Antwerp in 1914 and at Gallipoli in 1915. In 1916, following many losses among the original naval volunteers, the division was transferred to the British Army as the 63rd (Royal Naval) Division, re-using the number from the disbanded second-line 63rd (2nd Northumbrian) Division Territorial Force. As an Army formation, it fought on the Western Front for the remainder of the war.
WW1 ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION MACHINE GUN CORPS CAP BADGE A fine scarce RND MGC cap badge, with slider to reverse.
WW1 ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION MACHINE GUN CORPS CAP BADGE A fine scarce RND MGC cap badge, with slider to reverse
WW1 ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION MACHINE GUN SECTION CAP BADGE A fine brass cap badge with two loops to reverse.
WW1 ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION NELSON SHOULDER TITLE A fine 2nd Brigade, 5th Battalion brass shoulder title, with two hex fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 104 item 1612. Photo taken on slight angle. ST in good order.
WW1 ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine rare smaller version of a die cast Officers bronze cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse. 60 x 54 mm. Curved like bullion examples, to fix cap. Never had this smaller version before, rare.
WW1 ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title. Reference Westlake for the RND curved Plate 104 item 1616
WW1 ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title. Smaller version Reference Westlake for the RND curved Plate 104 item 1616. Also worn on the foreign service helmet
WW1 ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title. Reference Westlake for the RND straight type Plate 104 item 1617
WW1 ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION \"ANSON\" SHOULDER TITLE A fine 2nd Brigade, 8th Battalion brass shoulder title, with two loop fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 104 item 1615
WW1 ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION \"BENBOW\" SHOULDER TITLE A very rare 1st Brigade, 3rd Battalion brass shoulder title for the Benbow Battalion of the Royal Naval Division, being an inverted arc spelling out "BENBOW", with only one of the two hex type fixings to reverse. So over spill solder in central "B" The Battalion was so decimated at Gallipoli that it was disbanded in June 1915 before a cap badge could be designed for it. Reference Westlake Plate 104 item 1610 Imperial War Museum http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30102128
WW1 ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION \"COLLINGWOOD\" SHOULDER TITLE A very rare 1st Brigade, 4th Battalion brass shoulder title, with two loops to reverse. The Collingwood Battalion saw service at Dunkirk and Antwerp before going to the Dardanelles. Suffered such heavy casualties that they were disbanded at the Third Battle of Krithia, 4th June 1915. Subsequently never issued a cap badge. At the beginning of WW1 the Royal Naval Division was formed it was decided to name the Battalions after Admirals or Ships, hence Collingwood was named after Lord Cuthbert Collingwood, Vice Admiral, and one of Lord Nelson's officers. The Royal Naval Division was formed at Walmer in September 1914, made up from Royal Naval and Royal Marine Reservists not at the time needed on ships. After five or six week’s training at Walmer and on the first Sunday in October 1914, the Collingwoods along with some of the other Battalions were ordered to pack their kit bags. They left Dover, sailing to France and landing at Dunkirk. The order came for them to go to the relief of the Belgians at Whybreck. On the 5th October the Collingwoods were occupying No 1 Fort in the trenches beyond Antwerp. The bombardment lasted 3 days and on 8th October, the RND were ordered to retire, this being under shellfire and part of the town being on fire. In the confusion that arose only 22 of the 700 Collingwood Battalion arrived back in England, the rest were captured and interned in Holland or made prisoners in Germany. Westlake Reference No 1611 & Imperial War Museum http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30102126
WW1 ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION \"HAWKE\" CAP BADGE A fine brass cap badge with 2 loops to reverse. Served in Antwerp and Gallipoli in WWI. Maker's name J.R.Gaunt of London. Ref K&K Vol1 1162
WW1 ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION \"HAWKE\" SHOULDER TITLE A fine 1st Brigade, 2nd Battalion brass shoulder title, with two hex type fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 104 item 1609
WW1 ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION \"HAWKE\" SHOULDER TITLE A fine 1st Brigade, 2nd Battalion brass shoulder title, with two loop fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 104 item 1609
WW1 ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION \"HOOD\" COLLAR BADGE A scarce gilding metal collar badge for the Hood Battalion of the Royal Naval Division, being a Cornish chough in front of a naval anchor, all on a torse, with below a scroll in scribed STEADY and below this a tablet inscribed HOOD. Bird faces left. A pair of lugs on the reverse with manufacturer JR Gaunt impressed on the reverse on a tablet.
WW1 ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION \"HOWE\" CAP BADGE A rare brass 6th (Howe) Battalion Royal Naval Division cap badge. Maker tablet to reverse and two loop fixings. Pennant ends are attached on genuine badges but totally voided on copies. Lettering on HOWE scroll thicker on genuine badges. Upper band of jewel band is more finely notched on genuine badges.
WW1 ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION \"NELSON\" SHOULDER TITLE A fine 2nd Brigade, 5th Battalion brass shoulder title, with two hex fixings to reverse. Reference Westlake Plate 104 item 1612.
WW1 ROYAL NAVY ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE RNR 15 CARAT GOLD & ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine quality rare First World War period 'Royal Naval Reserve gold and enamel brooch' on the style of an officer's cap badge, a fouled anchor within a crowned laurel wreath and a "R.N.R' title inlaid with a deep blue enamelling, the reverse impressed "15ct" (15 carat gold). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings. boxed. Height 24mm.
WW1 SILVER WAR [WOUNDED] BADGE A fine example to Mr Ames Kings Royal Rifle Corps. Some paperwork attached. Number stamped on the back, with brooch fixing. The Silver War Badge was issued in the United Kingdom to service personnel who had been honourably discharged due to wounds or sickness during World War I. The badge, sometimes known as the Discharge Badge, Wound Badge or Services Rendered Badge, was first issued in September 1916, along with an official certificate of entitlement. The sterling silver lapel badge was intended to be worn in civilian clothes. It had been the practice of some women to present white feathers to apparently able-bodied young men who were not wearing the King's uniform. The badge was to be worn on the right breast while in civilian dress, it was forbidden to wear on a military uniform.
WW1 SOUTH IRISH HORSE SILVER / GILT SWEETHEART BROOCH An excellent rare South Irish Horse sword sweetheart brooch is hallmarked Birmingham 1916 with the makers mark clearly stamped 'A.Bros' Possibly Atkinson Brothers. All silver, but Shamrock leaf is gold washed and the sword is superbly detailed silver. Sorry but pics don`t do it justice. The South Irish Horse had been Yeomanry until 1908 and in common with South Irish Infantry Regiments was disbanded in 1922 on the formation of the Irish Free State. 5cms x 1.8cms
WW1 SUSSEX YEOMANRY SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass one piece shoulder title. Reference R. A Westlake plate 17 item 319
WW1 SWEATHEART BROOCH "LAVENTIE" FRENCH FRANCE. A fine WW1 example. Gilt & Silver looking.
WW1 T / 7 SCOTTISH RIFLES CAMERONIANS SHOULDER TITLES PAIR A fine pair of one piece T / 7 / SR scarce Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) brass Scottish shoulder title circa 1908-21. Totally uncleaned examples. Reference R A Westlake Collecting metal shoulder titles page 86, plate 64 item 1004
WW1 T / 8 SCOTTISH RIFLES CAMERONIANS SHOULDER TITLES PAIR A fine pair of one piece T / 8 / SR scarce Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) brass Scottish shoulder title circa 1908-21. Reference R A Westlake Collecting metal shoulder titles page 86, plate 64 item 1005
WW1 T ROYAL FLYING CORPS HANTS HAMPSHIRE SHOULDER TITLE A very rare Great War one piece Territorial Royal Flying Corps Hampshire Shoulder Title, brass T/RFC/HANTS with three lug fittings to the reverse. The Royal Flying Corps only had one Territorial element which were personnel from the Royal Aircraft Factory Farnborough and officially known as Hampshire Aircraft Park.
WW1 T/RFA 1 WEST RIDING SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce one piece T / RFA / 4 / W. RIDING WW1 brass Yorkshire Royal Field Artillery shoulder title circa 1908-21. With three loops to reverse. Reference R A Westlake 636
WW1 TANK CAP CORPS BADGE A fine cap badge, with slider.
WW1 TANK CORPS COLLAR BADGES A fine pair WW1 Tank Corps collar badge, both with two loops and maker JR Gaunt & Sons London to reverse.
WW1 TANK CORPS CREW / DRIVER SPLATTER MASK A very rare Tank Corps splatter mask in excellent condition for age, tie ups a little frayed. More photos available if needed. Reference https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanks_in_World_War_I Most World War I tanks could travel only at about a walking pace at best. Their steel armour could stop small arms fire and fragments from high-explosive artillery shells. However they were vulnerable to a direct hit from artillery and mortar shells. The environment inside was extremely unpleasant; as ventilation was inadequate the atmosphere was heavy with poisonous carbon monoxide from the engine and firing the weapons, fuel and oil vapours from the engine and cordite fumes from the weapons. Temperatures inside could reach 50°C (122°F). Entire crews lost consciousness inside the tanks, or collapsed when again exposed to fresh air. To counter the danger of bullet splash or fragments knocked off the inside of the hull, the crew driver wore splatter mask, which was metal covered in heavy leather and chainmail. Gas masks were also standard issue, as they were to all soldiers at this point in the war due to the use of chemical warfare. The side armour of 8 mm initially made them largely immune to small arms fire, but could be penetrated by the recently developed armour-piercing K bullets. There was also the danger of being overrun by infantry and attacked with grenades. The next generation had thicker armour, making them nearly immune to the K bullets. In response, the Germans developed a larger purpose-made anti-tank rifle, and also a Geballte Ladung ("Bunched Charge")—several regular stick grenades bundled together for a much bigger explosion.
WW1 TANK CORPS CREW / DRIVER SPLATTER MASK A very rare Tank Corps splatter mask in excellent condition for age. More photos available if needed. Reference https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanks_in_World_War_I Most World War I tanks could travel only at about a walking pace at best. Their steel armour could stop small arms fire and fragments from high-explosive artillery shells. However they were vulnerable to a direct hit from artillery and mortar shells. The environment inside was extremely unpleasant; as ventilation was inadequate the atmosphere was heavy with poisonous carbon monoxide from the engine and firing the weapons, fuel and oil vapours from the engine and cordite fumes from the weapons. Temperatures inside could reach 50°C (122°F). Entire crews lost consciousness inside the tanks, or collapsed when again exposed to fresh air. To counter the danger of bullet splash or fragments knocked off the inside of the hull, the crew driver wore splatter mask, which was metal covered in heavy leather and chainmail. Gas masks were also standard issue, as they were to all soldiers at this point in the war due to the use of chemical warfare. The side armour of 8 mm initially made them largely immune to small arms fire, but could be penetrated by the recently developed armour-piercing K bullets. There was also the danger of being overrun by infantry and attacked with grenades. The next generation had thicker armour, making them nearly immune to the K bullets. In response, the Germans developed a larger purpose-made anti-tank rifle, and also a Geballte Ladung ("Bunched Charge")—several regular stick grenades bundled together for a much bigger explosion.
WW1 TANK CORPS CREW / DRIVER SPLATTER MASK A very rare Tank Corps splatter mask in excellent condition for age. More photos available if needed. Reference https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanks_in_World_War_I Most World War I tanks could travel only at about a walking pace at best. Their steel armour could stop small arms fire and fragments from high-explosive artillery shells. However they were vulnerable to a direct hit from artillery and mortar shells. The environment inside was extremely unpleasant; as ventilation was inadequate the atmosphere was heavy with poisonous carbon monoxide from the engine and firing the weapons, fuel and oil vapours from the engine and cordite fumes from the weapons. Temperatures inside could reach 50°C (122°F). Entire crews lost consciousness inside the tanks, or collapsed when again exposed to fresh air. To counter the danger of bullet splash or fragments knocked off the inside of the hull, the crew driver wore splatter mask, which was metal covered in heavy leather and chainmail. Gas masks were also standard issue, as they were to all soldiers at this point in the war due to the use of chemical warfare. The side armour of 8 mm initially made them largely immune to small arms fire, but could be penetrated by the recently developed armour-piercing K bullets. There was also the danger of being overrun by infantry and attacked with grenades. The next generation had thicker armour, making them nearly immune to the K bullets. In response, the Germans developed a larger purpose-made anti-tank rifle, and also a Geballte Ladung ("Bunched Charge")—several regular stick grenades bundled together for a much bigger explosion.
WW1 TANK CORPS CREW ARM / SLEEVE BADGE A fine scarce Arm badge, brass with two loops to reverse.
WW1 TANK CORPS NCO`s ARM BADGE. A fine scarce NCO`s WW1 arm badge, with two loops and backing plate to reverse. Firmin London stamped in reverse.
WW1 TANK CORPS NCO`s ARM BADGE. A fine scarce NCO`s WW1 arm badge, with two loops to reverse.
WW1 TANK CORPS OFFICERS BRONZE [PAIR] COLLAR BADGE A fine matching pair of bronze collar badges.
WW1 TANK CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE An excellent scarce officers bronze cap badge with two blades to the reverse. WW I style tank to the centre of a crowned wreath of laurel,between double scrolls bearing the title,"Tank Corps". reference K K Vol 1 item 1156 page 294. Item has a J & Co makers mark to the reverse.
WW1 TANK CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE An excellent scarce officers bronze cap badge with two blades to the reverse. WW I style tank to the centre of a crowned wreath of laurel,between double scrolls bearing the title,"Tank Corps". reference K K Vol 1 item 1156 page 294. Item has a faint J & Co makers mark to the reverse.
WW1 TANK CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE An excellent scarce officers bronze cap badge with two blades to the reverse. WW I style tank to the centre of a crowned wreath of laurel,between double scrolls bearing the title,"Tank Corps". reference K K Vol 1 item 1156 page 294. Item has a J & Co makers mark to the reverse.
WW1 TANK CORPS SLEEVE BADGE A fine excellent condition sleeve badge with two loop fixings to reverse. 100mm version
WW1 TANK CORPS SLEEVE BADGE A fine excellent condition sleeve badge with two loop fixings to reverse. 88 mm version with maker Firmin and backing plate.
WW1 TANKS ROYAL TANK REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce TANKS worn unofficially between 1916 / 20 reference RA Westlake plate 9 item 198. Two loops to reverse.
WW1 TC TANK CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce brass shoulder title, with two hex type fixings to reverse. Reference R A Westlake item 195 plate 9
WW1 TC TANK CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce brass shoulder title, with two loop fixings to reverse. Reference R A Westlake item 195 plate 9
WW1 THE CAMERONIANS SCOTTISH RIFLES REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION BADGE BROOCH. A fine good example of a solid silver & enamel Association badge, with brooch fixing, maker Elkington & Co Ltd Newhall Street, Birmingham and hallmark Birmingham 1918 "t" .
WW1 THE MIDDLESEX REGIMENT BRASS BED PLATE A fine brass bed plate with B Bish and number. Possibly, Reference Imperial War Museum search, Bertie Bish, was in the Gordon Highlanders 1st Battalion and then moved to Middlesex. https://livesofthefirstworldwar.iwm.org.uk/lifestory/357428 Maker Narborough to reverse.
WW1 THE ROYAL BUCKINGHAMSHIRE YEOMANRY BUCKS HUSSARS CAP BADGE A fine cap badge with slider fixing to reverse. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Buckinghamshire_Yeomanry
WW1 THE ROYAL SCOTS [The Royal Regiment] SHOULDER TITLE 1st pattern .Reference R. A Westlake plate 46 item 717
WW1 TRAINED INFANTRY SCOUT ARM / SLEEVE BADGE A fine scarce sheet brass, engraved example, with two loops to reverse. Aprox 40 mm x 25 mm. Ref Edwards and Langley p21-22
WW1 VERY SCARCE NEW ZEALAND MOTOR RESERVE MARKED JR GAUNT LONDON CAP BADGE A very scarce WW1 bronze Officers cap badge, with JR Gaunt maker to reverse. The New Zealand Army Reserve of Officers was renamed The New Zealand Forces Motor Reserve of Officers and was raise in 1913. Later the name was again changed, to New Zealand Forces Motor Service Corps. Disbanded in 1920.
WW1 VOLUNTEER MUNITIONS BRIGADE ENAMEL BADGE A scarce enamel lapel badge, with maker D G Collins London and number 1158 or LL58 to reverse. Workers working nights and weekends at Woolwich Arsenal to make shells and ammunition for the war effort.
WW1 VTC CENTRAL ASSOCIATION HOME FRONT BADGE WW1 Central Association of Volunteer Training Corps VTC Home Front Badge, Buttonhole Fitting. Fattorini and Reg mark to reverse.
WW1 WEST INDIES REGIMENT CAP BADGE A good scarce die stamped brass example worn circa 1915-21, with two loops to the reverse. Makers tablet J.R.Gaunt, London. VGC.
WW1 WOMENS LEGION CAP BADGE Brass cap badge with pin brooch fixing to reverse. Raised by Lady Londonderry in 1915. Served at home and on the Western front as motor transport and other duties. Reference K&K Vol 1 1065 A voided oval laurel wreath at the mid-point of which on each side a Tudor rose, in the centre the figure of winged Victory standing on a globe holding up a small laurel wreath. A label across the top of the surrounding wreath bears in script, WL, and across the bottom of the wreath is a scroll bearing the motto ORA ET LABORA (Prayer and Work). The remnants of a pair of lugs are on the reverse. In July-August 1915 Lady Edith, Marchioness of Londonderry, helped establish the all-volunteer Women's Legion, becoming its first Director General. The British Army at this time was suffering from an acute shortage of manpower and the Legion sought to provide support services, initially in the areas of Canteen, Ambulance and Cookery branches, and from 1916, Motor Transport, the latter working largely with the RFC. It became the largest entirely volunteer body and its members adopted a military style of organization and khaki uniform. This included a cap badge depicting the figure of Victory holding a wreath, known by some within its ranks by irreverent title of “the lady with the frying pan”. The first canteen was opened at a convalescent camp in Dartford in August 1915.The Legion was officially recognized by the Army Council in February 1916 and its members were paid by the War Office. In February 1917
WW1 WOMENS LEGION [LADY LONDONDERRYS] CAP BADGE A fine scarce gilding metal Womens Legion Cap badge, with brooch fixing to reverse. Pressure from women for their own uniformed service to assist the war effort began in August 1914. Many organisations sprang up, such as the Women’s Volunteer Reserve and Lady Londonderry’s Women’s Legion, which provided cooks for Army camps. The Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) was established in December 1916. Its formation was largely due to a War Office investigation which showed that a large number of non-combatant tasks were being performed by soldiers in France. It was clear that women could do many of these jobs, potentially freeing up 12,000 men for service in the front line. The first party of 14 women arrived on the Western Front on 31 March 1917. Eventually, 9,000 women served with the unit in France.
WW1 WOMENS LEGION [LADY LONDONDERRYS] CAP BADGE A fine scarce gilding / bronzed metal Womens Legion Cap badge, with brooch fixing to reverse. Pressure from women for their own uniformed service to assist the war effort began in August 1914. Many organisations sprang up, such as the Women’s Volunteer Reserve and Lady Londonderry’s Women’s Legion, which provided cooks for Army camps. The Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) was established in December 1916. Its formation was largely due to a War Office investigation which showed that a large number of non-combatant tasks were being performed by soldiers in France. It was clear that women could do many of these jobs, potentially freeing up 12,000 men for service in the front line. The first party of 14 women arrived on the Western Front on 31 March 1917. Eventually, 9,000 women served with the unit in France.
WW2 ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS TRURO SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven two part shoulder title.
WW2 10 CORPS FORMATION SIGN WW II 1940 1st pattern embroidered Scarce woven cloth formation sign. 50mm x 40mm. Fought in the Western Desert at El Alamein and also with the Eighth Army into Cyrenaica and Tripolitania to defeat the Africa Corps. Also fought in Italy in the Po Valley campaign which led to the capitulation of German forces in Northern Italy. A white rectangle with white ball above on a green semi-circular background. Reference Cole p29 and Boulanger page 103. https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30071677
WW2 101 TROOP OF NO 6 COMMANDO FORMATION SIGN A very scarce embroidered unit arm badge to 101 Troop, 6 Commando, being a dark blue rectangle on which the figures 101 in red, with a white with black swordfish emerging from the 0. After discussions with respected dealers and collectors, I am of the opinion this item is genuine. In fact, one well respected Special Forces collector has one the same in his collection. Item 92 mm x 42 mm approx 101 Troop was the seaborne unit, using canoes or folding boats, within No. 6 Commando. It was disbanded in 1943, some personnel going on to form the Special Boat Squadron. The badge comes in both printed and embroidered versions and was worn as facing pairs. For runners of the SBS [Special Boat Service] No. 6 Commando was a battalion-sized British Army commando unit of the Second World War. Although it was raised to conduct small-scale raids and harass garrisons along the coast of German-occupied France, it was mainly employed as a highly trained infantry assault unit. No. 6 Commando took part in was Operation Torch, the Allied landings in Algeria in November 1942. Later, it joined the advance into Tunisia in 1943. On 6 June 1944, it participated in the D-Day landings in France as part of Operation Overlord, coming ashore with the 1st Special Service Brigade which was tasked with linking up with the troops from the 6th Airborne Division on the eastern flank of Sword Beach.
WW2 101 TROOP OF NO 6 COMMANDO FORMATION SIGN A very scarce Brabant Weave embroidered unit arm badge to 101 Troop, 6 Commando, being a dark blue rectangle on which the figures 101 in red, with a white with black swordfish emerging from the 0. Has a couple of small holes above the eye. After discussions with respected dealers and collectors, I am of the opinion this item is genuine. In fact, one well respected Special Forces collector has one the same in his collection. Item 95 mm x 38 mm approx 101 Troop was the seaborne unit, using canoes or folding boats, within No. 6 Commando. It was disbanded in 1943, some personnel going on to form the Special Boat Squadron. The badge comes in both printed and embroidered versions and was worn as facing pairs. For runners of the SBS Special Boat Service No. 6 Commando was a battalion-sized British Army commando unit of the Second World War. Although it was raised to conduct small-scale raids and harass garrisons along the coast of German-occupied France, it was mainly employed as a highly trained infantry assault unit. No. 6 Commando took part in was Operation Torch, the Allied landings in Algeria in November 1942. Later, it joined the advance into Tunisia in 1943. On 6 June 1944, it participated in the D-Day landings in France as part of Operation Overlord, coming ashore with the 1st Special Service Brigade which was tasked with linking up with the troops from the 6th Airborne Division on the eastern flank of Sword Beach.
WW2 101st AIRBORNE DIVISION PATCH A scarce woven example, with some glue marks to reverse. Reference https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30076422 The 101st Airborne Division was formed on 15 August 1942 at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana. The Division landed in the UK in September, 1943. The 101st dropped near to Utah beach at D-Day and also fought in Operation Market Garden and the defence of Bastogne in the Ardennes. The Division was nicknamed 'The Screaming Eagle Division' and the patch commemorated 'Old Abe', mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Regiment, and the black shield was for the Union Army's 'Iron Brigade' in the Civil War. The design of the badge was approved in 1923 and the tab authorised in 1942.
WW2 101st COAST ARTILLERY BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A fine printed unused example.
WW2 101st FIELD REGIMENT, ROYAL ARTILLERY FORMATION SIGN. A scarce 110th Field Regiment Royal Artillery WW2 cloth formation badge. Red “M” printed on a blue square. Removed from uniform. GC HQ Gorton, Manchester
WW2 102nd COAST BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A fine woven cloth formation sign. Unused but folded. A white W outlined in black with a yellow sun, white waves on blue and a red sky all on khaki. HQ in Portsmouth. Ref Waring 547
WW2 102nd COAST BRIGADE [PAIR] FORMATION SIGNS A fine woven cloth pair of formation signs. Unused but folded. A white W outlined in black with a yellow sun, white waves on blue and a red sky all on khaki. HQ in Portsmouth. Ref Waring 547
WW2 104th HEAVY ANTI-AIRCRAFT REGIMENT ROYAL ARTILLERY A very scarce printed on canvas example of the two black crows pierced with an arrow in front of blue and grey chequering within a shield. Un-issued, staple rust mark to the top but otherwise good condition. Worn by 104 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment Royal Artillery in WW II. Maker WA Anderson & Sons Edinburgh to reverse.
WW2 107th ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS / 5th BATTALION KINGS OWN ROYAL REGIMENT [LANCASHIRE] CAP BADGE A fine very scarce chrome version, with chrome slider to reverse. 107th Regiment RAC was formed on 1 November 1941 by the conversion to the armoured role of the 5th Battalion, King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster), a 1st Line Territorial Army infantry battalion. In common with other infantry units transferred to the Royal Armoured Corps, all personnel would have continued to wear their King's Own cap badge on the black beret of the RAC. In this instance, however, the brass cap badges of the King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster) were white metal, chrome or silver by the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. The 5th Battalion, King's Own Royal Regiment had been serving in 126th Infantry Brigade of 42nd (East Lancashire) Infantry Division which had fought in France and been evacuated at Dunkirk in May 1940. Later, they were redesignated 11th Armoured Brigade (later 11th Tank Brigade) and 42nd Armoured Division respectively. Serving alongside the regiment in the brigade was 110 RAC (previously 5th Borders) and 111 RAC (5th Manchesters). Based in Yorkshire (mainly at Keighley and later Leyburn) the regiment trained on Valentine tanks throughout 1942 and early 1943. Also mentioned at Imperial War Museum Website. 5th Battalion was converted to armour as 107th RAC but continued to wear the King’s badge, albeit in chrome and without the red backing. In December 1943 the 5th Battalion was disbanded and the 10th King’s Own, earlier also converted to armour as 151st RAC, wearing the RAC badge, was re-titled 107th RAC, at which point it re-adopted the King’s Own badge. Reference http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30076958
WW2 10th ANTI AIRCRAFT DIVISION FORMATION SIGN Printed cloth formation sign. Black lion outlined in white on khaki. Located in Yorkshire Humber area. The Hull Blitz was the Nazi German bombing campaign targeting on the English port city of Kingston upon Hull, during the Second World War. Large-scale attacks took place on several nights in March 1941, resulting in some 200 deaths. The most concentrated attacks were between 3 and 9 May 1941, resulting in 400 deaths, and another large-scale attack took place in July 1941 with around 140 fatalities. The city spent more than 1,000 hours under alert during raids from 19 June 1940 to 1945, with a total of over 1,200 people in the city killed as a result of the bombing. Reference Cole page 56
WW2 10th ARMOURED DIVISION FORMATION SIGN. A fine rare 1st pattern woven pinkish but faded formation sign. Some glue residue to reverse. Fox's mask on a black circular background. Formed early in the war from mechanized Cavalry and Yeomanry units in the Middle-East the 10th. Armoured fought with the Eighth Army in North Africa. Formed in Palestine on 1st August 1941 moved to Egypt and took part in battles og Alam el Halfa and El Alamein. In January 1943 moved back to Palestine, then Syria, before returning to Egypt. Reference Badges on Battle Dress Jon Mills Vol 1 item 2390 page 457 & WW2 British Formation Badges Bruno. Page 126
WW2 10th BATTALION SHROPSHIRE HOME GUARD FORMATION COMBINATION A fine rare 1940 pattern formation sign and Infantry stripe. Khaki backing has been cut , but still in tacked, and just needs some tape to the back ,secure for display purposes. Does not detract. Reference WW2 British Formation Badges Bruno Boulanger page 616
WW2 10th GURKHA RIFLES PRINCESS MARYS OWN CAP BADGE A fine white metal cap badge with two loops to reverse.
WW2 10th INDIAN DIVISION PRINTED FORMATION SIGN. fine scarce printed formation sign of the red and blue bands forming a diagonal cross on a black square. The 10th. fought in Baghdad,and Tehran before joining the Eighth Army in Libya. In 1944 the division joined the heavy fighting of the Italian Campaign. Reference Cole Page 80.
WW2 10th ROYAL TANK REGIMENT SHOULDER SLIP ON. A fine scarce red over white slip on. The 10th Royal Tank Regiment (10 RTR) was an armoured regiment of the British Army during World War II. It was part of the Royal Tank Regiment, itself part of the Royal Armoured Corps. In February 1943, it was redesignated as 7th Royal Tank Regiment, replacing the previous 7th, which had been lost at Tobruk.
WW2 110th [POONA] INDIAN LINES OF COMMUNICATION FORMATION SIGN. WW II unused printed example of the circular shield above a pair of crossed Mahratta swords in black on a red background.
WW2 11th ARMOURED DIVISION [PAIR] FORMATION SIGNS A scarce screen printed on black canvas 1st pattern 1941. 11th Armoured Division matching uncut faceing pair of formation signs. Some glue residue to reverse. The 11th Armoured Division, also known as The Black Bull, was an armoured division of the British Army which was created in March 1941 during the Second World War. The division was formed in response to the unanticipated success of the German panzer divisions. The 11th Armoured was responsible for several major victories in the Battle of Normandy from in the summer of 1944, shortly after the D-Day landings of 6 June 1944, and it participated in the rapid advance across France, Belgium, and the Netherlands and, later, the Rhine crossing in March 1945, and later invaded Germany. It was disbanded in January 1946.
WW2 11th ARMOURED DIVISION [PAIR] FORMATION SIGNS A fine facing pair of woven cloth formation signs. Formed 1941. Fought in Operations Market Garden and Overlord and in the Battle of the Bulge with distinction. Ref Cole p35
WW2 11th CORPS FORMATION SIGN A fine printed example with some slight staining to front and glue and paper residue to reverse. XI Corps formed part of Home Forces, with responsibility for the defence of the East coast during 1940-1941. It was popularly accepted that the badge's fortified tower motif was symbolic of the numerous pillboxes and defensive strong points constructed by the Corps in its anti-invasion role. Reference ; https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30071681
WW2 11th EAST AFRICAN DIVISION 2nd PATTERN FORMATION SIGN. WWII 11th East African Division (2nd Patt) Printed Formation Sign A fine WW II printed example of the black head of a rhinoceros on a red oval. The 11th. consisted of battalions of the King's African Rifles, and the Northern Rhodesian Regiment, and as part of 14th. Army they were involved in the fierce jungle fighting in Burma.. Some glue residue to reverse.
WW2 11th EAST AFRICAN DIVISION [FACING PAIR] FORMATION SIGNS. A very fine printed but slightly faded facing pair of 11th African Division 2nd pattern WW2 formation signs.
WW2 11th EAST AFRICAN DIVISION [FACING PAIR] FORMATION SIGNS. A very fine woven facing pair of 11th African Division 2nd pattern WW2 formation signs, both with sewn backing to reverse.
WW2 12th ANTI AIRCRAFT DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine printed example.
WW2 12th ANTI AIRCRAFT DIVISION FORMATION SIGN. A 12TH ANTI-AIRCRAFT DIVISION FORMATION SIGN. A WHITE DOMINO WITH DOUBLE SIX OUTLINED IN BLACK ON A RED DIAMOND.
WW2 12th ANTI AIRCRAFT DIVISION FORMATION SIGNS. A PAIR OF USED 12TH ANTI-AIRCRAFT DIVISION FORMATION SIGNS. A WHITE DOMINO WITH DOUBLE SIX OUTLINED IN BLACK ON A RED DIAMOND. Some glue and paper residue to reverse.
WW2 12th LANCERS CAVALRY ARMOURED CAR ARM SLEEVE BADGE A fine brass arm badge with two loop fixings and black backing to reverse with yellow tape.
WW2 13th INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION SIGN Printed example of the black horse-shoe on a red square that has been affixed to a pale k.d. tropical, with four popper fixings. Reference Cole page 39. The badge is said to have been chosen to offset any bad luck associated with the number 13. The badge is the same as that used by 13th (Western) Division in WWI. The Division was raised in the winter of 1945 during WW2 in Greece and was formed on the British elements of 4th Indian Division. The infantry units were formed largely from artillery units. Although there was no CRA or HQRA all three brigadiers were gunners. It is not known when the formation was disbanded but it does not appear in Cole's book of 1949 or in Bellis 12. It was probably primarily intended as a holding formation for demobilisation purposes so it would have had a very short life. The same design was intended as the third pattern badge for the 39th Independent Infantry Brigade, but with a green background, but was apparently never worn.
WW2 142nd FIELD REGIMENT / ROYAL DEVON YEOMANRY SHOULDER TITLE WW2 ROYAL DEVON YEOMANRY SHOULDER TITLE & MAPLE LEAF CLOTH BADGE PATCH IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE MAPLE LEAF WAS GRANTED TO THE 142ND FIELD REGIMENT ROYAL ARTILLERY BY CANADIAN CORPS COMMANDER FOR THEIR PART IN SUPPORT OF THE CANADIANS IN SICILY & CASSINO 1943-1944. VERY RARE.
WW2 14th ARMY SLOUCH HAT DATED 1942 A fine scarce dated 1942 slouch hat, with 14th Army bullion badge. Hat has some moth mostly under rim [more pictures if required] but doesnt detract. Maker N.121 Wool Felt 6,3/4 size 14th Army active from 1943 - 45. The British Fourteenth Army was a multinational force comprising units from Commonwealth countries during World War II. Many of its units were from the Indian Army as well as British units and there were also significant contributions from West and East African divisions within the British Army. It was often referred to as the "Forgotten Army" because its operations in the Burma Campaign were overlooked by the contemporary press, and remained more obscure than those of the corresponding formations in Europe for long after the war. At one point it held the longest battle line, from the Bay of Bengal to the borders of India and China. The Army was responsible for the successful defence of India and the subsequent defeat of Japanese forces in Burma. In June 1945 14th Army was withdrawn to India to prepare for the invasion of Malaya,14th.Army's exploits are very well known and after enduring the appalling conditions of the jungles of the far-east secured great victories in the Arakan at Imphal,Kohima,Mandalay,Meiktila,and many more that led to the liberation of Burma and Malaya. whence the HQ was deployed in September. The Army was disbanded on 31 December 1945.
WW2 14th ARMY [PAIR] WOVEN FORMATION SIGNS A fine pair of formation signs. With sewn backing and poppers to reverse. The roman numerals "XIV" on a black bar and pierced by a sword,on a red shield. The exploits of the men of 14th.Army are legendary,fighting in some of the worst conditions and terrains of the war. Formed in November 1943, 14th Army under the command of General (later Field Marshal Sir William (Bill) Slim.] largest single Army of the war and commanded nearly a million men, grouped principally in 4, 15 & 33 Corps. At one point it held the longest battle line, from the Bay of Bengal to the borders of India and China. The Army was responsible for the successful defence of India and the subsequent defeat of Japanese forces in Burma.
WW2 14th ARMY, 33rd INDIAN CORPS FORMATION COMBINATION A fine hanger type formation combination. A Brabant Weave 33rd and a woven 14th, on a khaki shoulder combination hanger. Second World War Indian Army higher formation badge for XXXIII Indian Corps. Formation note: XXXIII Indian Corps (33rd Indian Corps) was raised to defend Southern India and was originally intended as an amphibious force (hence the tri-service badge). As part of 14th Army, 33rd Corps was tasked to defend the northern-most Japanese thrust around Kohima. Through 1944-45 the Corps took part in the offensive driving the Japanese back over the Chindwin, the push to the Irrawaddy and the capture of Mandalay (March 1945). Having operated on the line of the Irrawaddy, 33rd Corps linked up with troops moving north from Rangoon and was transferred to 12th Army in May 1945.
WW2 14th PUNJAB REGIMENT SLIP ON SHOULDER TITLE A slip on shoulder title, woven. The 14th Punjab Regiment was a regiment of the British Indian Army from 1922 to 1947. During the Second World War, the 14th Punjab Regiment raised nine new battalions. Most of them were engaged in the bitter fighting against the Japanese in the Far East. The regiment had the misfortune of having four of its battalions being captured by the Japanese at Singapore and Hong Kong.
WW2 154th BRIGADE, ARGYLL & SUTHERLND HIGHLANDERS, 51st HIGHLAND DIVISION FORMATION COMBINATION A fine woven formation combination.Bought quite while ago in a large collection.
WW2 158th BRIGADE, 53rd WELSH INFANTRY DIVISION, 7th BATTALION ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS FORMATION SIGN COMBINATION A fine rare printed with vertical bars formation sign, with heavy glue and fabric to reverse, this doesn't detract. Reference Jon Mills Vol 1 item 965 page 172 & Imperial War Museum https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30071806
WW2 15th INDIAN CORPS FORMATION SIGNS A fine Brabant weave pair of formation signs. Second World War British Commonwealth Army (Indian Army) higher formation badge (shoulder sleeve insignia) for XV Indian Corps (15th Indian Corps). Formation note: XV Indian Corps (15th Indian Corps) fought in the second and third Arakan Campaigns and the rest of the Burma campaign as part of 14th Army; it had the distinction of mounting nine separate assault landings along the Burmese coast, including the recapture of Rangoon. Reference ; https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30071144
WW2 15th SCOTTISH DIVISION FORMATION SIGN. Woven cloth formation sign. Landed in Normandy on Sword Beach on the 14th June 1944. Fought in Operation Epsom to seize the city of Caen, and in major Anglo-Canadian offensive in Normandy. Later in Belgium and the Netherlands. Ref Morris Part 1 p18
WW2 15th SCOTTISH DIVISION FORMATION SIGN. A fine scarce printed cloth formation sign. Landed in Normandy on Sword Beach on the 14th June 1944. Fought in Operation Epsom to seize the city of Caen, and in major Anglo-Canadian offensive in Normandy. Later in Belgium and the Netherlands. Ref Morris Part 1 p18
WW2 16th PARACHUTE FIELD AMBULANCE PARACHUTE R.A.M.C SHOULDER TITLE A fine very rare printed early 16th Parachute Field Ambulance shoulder title. White on Maroon. Worn for a short time prior to the R.A.M.C in maroon. The 16th (Parachute) Field Ambulance was a Royal Army Medical Corps unit of the British airborne forces during the Second World War. The unit was the first parachute field ambulance unit of the British Army. Their first deployment was in Operation Torch the Allied landings in North Africa. This was followed by Operation Fustian during the Allied invasion of Sicily. Their third mission was Operation Slapstick, a seaborne landing at Taranto in Italy. The 16th (Parachute) Field Ambulance then returned to England to prepare for operations in North West Europe. Their next and final parachute landing was in September 1944, during the Battle of Arnhem. In the battle the 1st Parachute Brigade landed on the first day and the 16th (Parachute) Field Ambulance established at dressing station in a local hospital. Within days the location was overrun by the Germans and the majority of the field ambulance went into captivity as prisoners of war. In 1945 it was reformed and took part in Operation Doomsday the occupation of Norway following the surrender of German forces there, but with the war over the unit was disbanded by the end of the year. Reference http://www.spanglefish.com/16parachutefieldambulance/index.asp?pageid=105901
WW2 16TH POLISH [POLAND] ARMOURED BRIGADE ARM BADGE A scarce 16th Polish Armoured Brigade cloth formation sign. Black dragon on orange oval background. Near mint un-issued condition.
WW2 176th INFANTRY DIVISION, 59th STAFFORDSHIRE, NORFOLK REGT FORMATION COMBINATION. A fine WW2 formation combination.
WW2 17th BRIGADE ROYAL MARINES FORMATION SIGN. A fine woven example. Reference BoBD Vol 1 item 2328 page 434
WW2 18th INFANTRY DIVISION [2nd LINE TA] FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce printed WW 2 formation sign black "windmill" on an orange background. Un-used. The 'windmill sails' badge denoted the association of the Division with East Anglia. The Division was a Second Line Territorial Division formed from men from Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. It was a duplicate of 54th East Anglian Division. 18th Division was sent to India in at the end of 1941 but was diverted en-route to Singapore. One of the Division's constituent Brigades, the 53rd, arrived ahead of the main Division and was transferred to Johore the day after disembarkation on 13 January 1942. Under Malaya Command it took part in the fighting until the withdrawal to Singapore Island on 31 January before reverting to Divisional command for the final battles on the Island itself. The remainder of the Division landed at Singapore on 29 January 1942 and after participating in the defence of the island, surrendered with the rest of the fortress garrison on 15 February 1942. Reference Cole page 39
WW2 1941 ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS OFFICERS SILVER HALLMARKED CAP BADGE A fine scarce 1941 hallmarked silver cap badge, with three long loops to reverse and makers mark Firmin & hallmark. A mailed gauntlet for the right hand, fist clenched, with a billet on the wrist inscribed R A C. With an Imperial crown. 1942-1953. Reference K & K Vol 2 1919 page 17.
WW2 19th LINCOLN REGIMENT CANADIAN CAP BADGE A fine scarce die-cast bronze example on loops. Circular Gaunt plate to reverse. The unit served in British Columbia, as part of the 13th Infantry Brigade, and in Newfoundland in a home defence role as part of Atlantic Command. On 16 July 1943 the 1st Battalion it embarked for Britain. On 25 July 1944 it landed in France as a part of the 10th Infantry Brigade, 4th Canadian Armoured Division, and it continued to fight in North-West Europe until the end of the war. The overseas battalion was disbanded on 15 February 1946.
WW2 1st / 2nd ARMOURED BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A fine facing pair of printed formation signs. White rhino in an oval on a black background. [Sign also worn by 25th Armoured Brigade after WW II] Ref Morris part 1 page 14/15 no.11
WW2 1st / 2nd ARMOURED BRIGADE FORMATION SIGNS A fine facing pair of unused printed formation signs. Both with heavy glue stains to reverse. Ref https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30071687 The symbol of the most heavily 'armoured' wild animal was obvious for an armoured formation. This particular badge accompanied by a sticky label with the number CB.5872 and 'Badges Formation 1st Brit. Armd. Div.' Origin of this label is not known. There were at least three versions of this badge. The earliest seems to be a simple standing rhino. A later version has a more aggressive appearance with the rhino charging, often with the addition of a curly tail. The story is that this version was adopted at Khataba in 1942 when the Division was refitting prior to Alamein. A Sapper in 3 Troop of the Cheshire Field Squadron RE painted a charging rhino for the signboard outside Div. HQ. The staff preferred this version and it was universally adopted. There is third version where the charging rhino has a segmented hide. The Division was neither fully equipped nor trained at the outbreak of war and was significantly deficient in its establishment of tanks. Both its infantry battalions and one regiment of tanks were removed and sent to Calais and its two artillery regiments were already with the BEF as GHQ troops. Its Anti-Aircraft and Anti-Tank Regiment lacked Bofors guns and the Division was also deficient in many of its supporting services. It was nevertheless sent to France, arriving through Cherbourg in mid-May 1940. By the time it landed the advancing Germans had cut off contact with the main body of the BEF north of the Somme and the Division fought, alongside 51st Highland Division, under French command south of the Somme. Most of the personnel were able to return to the UK but all equipment was lost. The Division reformed and undertook anti-invasion duties in South East England until 1941 when it was sent to Egypt. From the end of 1941 it fought in the Western Desert, Libya and Tunisia and later in Italy. The Division ceased to be operational on 28 October 1944 and its HQ was disbanded in Italy on 11 January 1945. In November 1945, 6th Armoured Division, then stationed in Austria, was redesignated 1st Armoured Division. When the Division was broken up the rhino badge, in both standing and charging forms, was retained by 2nd Armoured Brigade. The 2nd Armoured Brigade was a Regular Armoured Brigade at the outbreak of war with the title of 2nd Light Armoured Brigade. The unit was redesignated 2nd Armoured Brigade on 14 April 1940. In March 1942 it was reorganized as an Armoured Brigade Group with additional units under command. It reverted to an Armoured Brigade on 7 July 1942. On 1 May 1945 it was redesignated an Armoured Brigade Type B, that is with no infantry component, and was intended to act independently, outside of a divisional organization. Hitherto it had had, for most of its active service, a motor infantry battalion under command. The Brigade's history is essentially that of the 1st Armoured Division up until 25 September 1944 when it ceased to be under command of that Division. It fought the remander of the campaign (Argenta Gap and into Northern Italy) in support of, successively, 46th Division, 8th Army (Eighth Army), 1st Canadian Division and 78th Division. The badge in its original form seems to have ceased to exist when the Division was broken up. It was carried forward after the war with 25th Armoured Brigade which wore the rhino in a white oval on a black rectangle.
WW2 1st / 6th AIRBORNE DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine printed WW2 formation sign The image represents Bellerophon riding Pegasus. It was designed by Edward Seago, the landscape artist and had been suggested for use by Daphne du Maurier, the wife of Major-General F. A. M. 'Boy' Browning, Commander of 1st Airborne Division. The badge was worn by all Airborne troops, in conjunction with the "Airborne strip", a separate strip with "Airborne" in pale blue on a maroon ground, worn below the Pegasus badge. There was no differentiation between 1st and 6th Airborne Divisions. 1st Airborne Division first went into action in North Africa in 1942. 1st Airborne Brigade landed in support of 1st Army landings in North West Africa. The Division then took part in the invasions of Sicily and Italy. The Division's most famous action was at Arnhem as part of Operation Market Garden, the attempt to seize a series of bridges to breach the line of the Rhine in September 1944. The Division's final deployment was as part of the occupation forces in Norway where HQ became HQ Norway Command. 6th Airborne's first action was on D Day when they landed East of the Orne to seize the river and canal crossings and protect the left flank of the invasion. They were withdrawn to the UK in August. Their next deployment was in the ground role during the Ardennes battles over the winter of 1944 - 45 ("Battle of the Bulge"). Their next airborne action was the Rhine crossing in March 1945. With 17 US Airborne Division they formed XVIII US Airborne Corps under command of Maj. Gen. Matthew Ridgeway. Their role in this operation ("Varsity") was to seize the town of Haminkeln and the crossings of the River Ijssel around Haminkeln and Ringenberg, north of Wesel. They then advanced into Germany with the rest of 21st Army Group. Their post war deployment was to Palestine, leaving in February 1948.
WW2 1st / 6th AIRBORNE DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine printed scarce WW2 formation sign The image represents Bellerophon riding Pegasus. It was designed by Edward Seago, the landscape artist and had been suggested for use by Daphne du Maurier, the wife of Major-General F. A. M. 'Boy' Browning, Commander of 1st Airborne Division. The badge was worn by all Airborne troops, in conjunction with the "Airborne strip", a separate strip with "Airborne" in pale blue on a maroon ground, worn below the Pegasus badge. There was no differentiation between 1st and 6th Airborne Divisions. 1st Airborne Division first went into action in North Africa in 1942. 1st Airborne Brigade landed in support of 1st Army landings in North West Africa. The Division then took part in the invasions of Sicily and Italy. The Division's most famous action was at Arnhem as part of Operation Market Garden, the attempt to seize a series of bridges to breach the line of the Rhine in September 1944. The Division's final deployment was as part of the occupation forces in Norway where HQ became HQ Norway Command. 6th Airborne's first action was on D Day when they landed East of the Orne to seize the river and canal crossings and protect the left flank of the invasion. They were withdrawn to the UK in August. Their next deployment was in the ground role during the Ardennes battles over the winter of 1944 - 45 ("Battle of the Bulge"). Their next airborne action was the Rhine crossing in March 1945. With 17 US Airborne Division they formed XVIII US Airborne Corps under command of Maj. Gen. Matthew Ridgeway. Their role in this operation ("Varsity") was to seize the town of Haminkeln and the crossings of the River Ijssel around Haminkeln and Ringenberg, north of Wesel. They then advanced into Germany with the rest of 21st Army Group. Their post war deployment was to Palestine, leaving in February 1948.
WW2 1st / 6th AIRBORNE DIVISION FORMATION SIGNS A fine printed facing pair of scarce WW2 formation sign The image represents Bellerophon riding Pegasus. It was designed by Edward Seago, the landscape artist and had been suggested for use by Daphne du Maurier, the wife of Major-General F. A. M. 'Boy' Browning, Commander of 1st Airborne Division. The badge was worn by all Airborne troops, in conjunction with the "Airborne strip", a separate strip with "Airborne" in pale blue on a maroon ground, worn below the Pegasus badge. There was no differentiation between 1st and 6th Airborne Divisions. 1st Airborne Division first went into action in North Africa in 1942. 1st Airborne Brigade landed in support of 1st Army landings in North West Africa. The Division then took part in the invasions of Sicily and Italy. The Division's most famous action was at Arnhem as part of Operation Market Garden, the attempt to seize a series of bridges to breach the line of the Rhine in September 1944. The Division's final deployment was as part of the occupation forces in Norway where HQ became HQ Norway Command. 6th Airborne's first action was on D Day when they landed East of the Orne to seize the river and canal crossings and protect the left flank of the invasion. They were withdrawn to the UK in August. Their next deployment was in the ground role during the Ardennes battles over the winter of 1944 - 45 ("Battle of the Bulge"). Their next airborne action was the Rhine crossing in March 1945. With 17 US Airborne Division they formed XVIII US Airborne Corps under command of Maj. Gen. Matthew Ridgeway. Their role in this operation ("Varsity") was to seize the town of Haminkeln and the crossings of the River Ijssel around Haminkeln and Ringenberg, north of Wesel. They then advanced into Germany with the rest of 21st Army Group. Their post war deployment was to Palestine, leaving in February 1948.
WW2 1st / 6th AIRBOURNE DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine woven 1st and 6th Airborne Divisions cloth formation sign depicting Bellerophon astride a Pegasus. Some glue residue to revere.
WW2 1st AGRA ARMY GROUP ROYAL ARTILLERY FORMATION SIGNS [PAIR] A fine matched pair of printed cloth formation signs. White rams picked out in black on red squares
WW2 1st ANTI-AIRCRAFT DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine woven on Khaki type formation sign 1941 pattern. Reference Boulanger page 393 E397. Earley pattern Raised in 1935. Ref Cole p54
WW2 1st ARMOURED DIVISION FORMATION SHLOULDER SLIP ON. 1st Armoured Division WW2 formation sign. White charging rhino embroidered on black oval sewn on KD epaulette slide Pattern worn 1942. Fought in North Africa in all the major battles including El Alamein and also in the campaign in Italy. Circa 1943-44. A little frayed around edge of formation sign.
WW2 1st ARMOURED DIVISION FORMATION SIGN. Woven cloth formation sign, with khaki backing to reverse. 2nd pattern 1941, the more aggressive type. Fought in North Africa in all the major battles including El Alamein and also in the campaign in Italy
WW2 1st ASSAULT REGIMENT ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS / ROYAL ENGINEERS FORMATION SIGN. A Rare short lived mint example of The 1st Assault Regiment Royal Armoured Corps / Royal Engineers Formation Sign, yellow felt square with embroidered scorpion. 1st Scorpion Regiment RAC (equipped with Scorpion flail tanks) converted from 41st Royal Tank Regiment; became 1st Assault (Engineer) Regiment, Royal Engineers 1944 and thus left the RAC
WW2 1st BATTALION EAST SURREY REGIMENT FORMATION SIGN. A fine WW II embroidered yellow eight pointed star on a black background
WW2 1st BATTALION HEREFORDSHIRE REGIMENT FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce WW2 embroidered felt Regimental formation sign badge to the 1st Battalion Herefordshire Regiment serving with 159 Brigade of 53rd Division in April 1942 in good worn condition, but has some glue residue to reverse. Reference Jon Mills BoBD Vol 1 page 91
WW2 1st BATTALION HEREFORDSHIRE REGIMENT FORMATION SIGNS A fine scarce facing pair of WW2 embroidered felt Regimental formation sign badges to the 1st Battalion Herefordshire Regiment serving with 159 Brigade of 53rd Division in April 1942 in good worn condition, but has some glue residue to reverse. Reference Jon Mills BoBD Vol 1 page 91
WW2 1st CORPS ROYAL ENGINEERS FORMATION SIGN A fine printed example 1944 pattern.
WW2 1st CZECHOSLOVAK INDEPENDENT ARMOURED BRIGADE GROUP FORMATION SIGN A fine printed 1st Czechoslovak Independent Armoured Brigade Group WW2 formation sign circa 1943-45. White rectangle printed with blue shield bearing red cross and Czech Lion. Formed 1.9.1943, landed in Normandy in 1944 and besieged the German-held port of Dunkirk. In May 1945, the brigade moved to Czechoslovakia and was absorbed into the Czechoslovak Army. Created on 1 September 1943, when the 1st Czechoslovak Independent Brigade (itself originally formed as 1st Czechoslovak Mixed Brigade in July 1940 from remnants of the1st Czechoslovak Division serving in the French Army) converted to armour and was renamed the 1st Czechoslovak Independent Armoured Brigade Group (this was often simplified to 1st Czechoslovak Armoured Brigade or abbreviated 1st CIABG). The brigade was under the command of Major General Alois Liška. The motorised infantry battalion of the brigade traced its lineage back to Czechoslovak units that had fought in Libya and Lebanon, notably the 11th Infantry Battalion which took part in the defence of Tobruk.
WW2 1st INFANTRY DIVISION ROYAL ARTILLERY FORMATION SIGN A fine printed unused formation sign a white triangle centrally placed over a diamond divided vertically red and blue. The badge of I Corps (1st Corps) was a white spearhead (symbolising I Corps as the spearhead of the British Army) and the 1st Infantry Division adopted a sign that represented the tip of the spear. Variations of the Divisional sign have been recorded where the triangle badge is superimposed on relevant corps colours. Royal Artillery and Royal Signals are recorded by Cole as having been worn in the Second World War and others (eg: RASC, infantry, medical, RAC) are reported as being in existence after WW2. Formation note: 1st Infantry Division was a Regular Army Division at the outbreak of the Second World War. It fought in the France and Belgium campaign of 1940 following which it was reorganised as a mixed division (comprising 2 infantry and one armoured brigade) between June and November 1942, when it reverted to an infantry division. The Division formed part of 1st Army for the invasion of North West Africa and later took part in the capture of the island of Pantelleria before going to Italy in December 1943. The Division took part in the Anzio battles and thereafter fought northwards through Italy. It transferred to Palestine at the beginning of February 1945. Reference; https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30071708
WW2 1st NETHERLANDS DUTCH FORMATION SIGN A fine printed example.
WW2 1st PATTERN PARACHUTE REGIMENT VOIDED CROWN CAP BADGE A fine scarce WW2 white metal die struck Parachute Regiment cap badge with voided king 's crown and lion 's legs. Indicating an early first issue type cap badge, with two original fixing loops the reverse.
WW2 206th INDEPENDENT INFANTRY BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A fine rare black chess figure (King) printed on red square formation sign. Used between December 1941 and October 1943. The brigade was formed under the title of 206th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home) for service in the United Kingdom on 12 October 1940 by amalgamation of Headquarters Lothian Sub-Area and No 6 Infantry Training Group in Scottish Command. It originally comprised three newly raised infantry battalions and one Territorial Army machine gun battalion that had seen service in the Battle of France. Reference; Jon Mills BoBD Vol 1 page 201, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/206th_Independent_Infantry_Brigade_(United_Kingdom)
WW2 214th INDEPENDANT INFANTRY BRIGADE, HAMPSHIRE COUNTY DIVISION FORMATION COMBINATION A fine rare Formation combination. Khaki backing bearing a printed 214th Independent Infantry Brigade & woven Hogg for the County of Hampshire formation sign. The Brigade landed with the Division in France on 24 June 1944 and fought throughout the campaign into Germany. It is credited with the same battle honours as its parent Division: Odon, Caen, Bourguebus Ridge, Mont Pincon, Nederrijn, Rhineland and Rhine. Troops from 214th Brigade were the first to make contact with the remnants of 1st Airborne Division at Arnhem - Oosterbeek in September 1944. Reference; https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30072751. & https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/214th_Infantry_Brigade_(United_Kingdom)
WW2 21st ARMOURED BRIGADE, 48th ROYAL TANK REGIMENT 4th DIVISION FORMATION SHOULDER SLIP ON. A fine very scarce North African shoulder slip on. The 4th Division, with the brigade, didn't arrive in North Africa until the end of March 1943, although it helped to break open the approaches to Tunis in April. The battle was extremely costly, 48th RTR alone losing 38 Churchills during the fighting, and the mixed division was judged a failure for lack of infantry to fight through difficult country. The division remained behind in North Africa until another infantry brigade could be assembled to replace the 21st Tank Brigade. The brigade was finally relieved of its assignment on 12 December 1943 by the 28th Infantry Brigade, but wasn't transferred to Italy until May 1944.
WW2 21st ARMY TANK BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN. A fine felt formation sign, 1st pattern.
WW2 21st XX1 INDEPENDANT PARACHUTE COMPANY SHOULDER TITLE A fine very rare unofficial woven private-purchase non-regulation shoulder title worn by The Company on best Battle Dress. The CO Major "Boy" Wilson only allowed this title to be worn whilst walking out. The 21st Independent Company the Parachute Regiment pathfinders served the 1st Airborne Division and formed in June 1942. It trained in North Africa and parachuted ahead of the main force against the Primosle Bridge in Sicily on 13/14th July 1943. The Company was sea-landed at Taranto Italy on 9th September and fought in the ground role, returning to the UK in December. Reference https://www.paradata.org.uk/unit/21st-independent-parachute-company http://www.pegasusarchive.org/arnhem/batt_ind_coy.htm http://summerof44.org.uk/OldSite/Menu/Units/21st.htm
WW2 21st XX1 INDEPENDANT PARACHUTE COMPANY SHOULDER TITLE A fine very rare unofficial woven private-purchase non-regulation shoulder title worn by The Company on best Battle Dress. The CO Major "Boy" Wilson only allowed this title to be worn whilst walking out. The 21st Independent Company the Parachute Regiment pathfinders served the 1st Airborne Division and formed in June 1942. It trained in North Africa and parachuted ahead of the main force against the Primosle Bridge in Sicily on 13/14th July 1943. The Company was sea-landed at Taranto Italy on 9th September and fought in the ground role, returning to the UK in December. Reference https://www.paradata.org.uk/unit/21st-independent-parachute-company http://www.pegasusarchive.org/arnhem/batt_ind_coy.htm http://summerof44.org.uk/OldSite/Menu/Units/21st.htm
WW2 21st XX1 INDEPENDANT PARACHUTE COMPANY SHOULDER TITLES A fine look unused very rare unofficial pair of woven private-purchase non-regulation shoulder title worn by The Company on best Battle Dress. The CO Major "Boy" Wilson only allowed this title to be worn whilst walking out. The 21st Independent Company the Parachute Regiment pathfinders served the 1st Airborne Division and formed in June 1942. It trained in North Africa and parachuted ahead of the main force against the Primosle Bridge in Sicily on 13/14th July 1943. The Company was sea-landed at Taranto Italy on 9th September and fought in the ground role, returning to the UK in December. Reference https://www.paradata.org.uk/unit/21st-independent-parachute-company http://www.pegasusarchive.org/arnhem/batt_ind_coy.htm http://summerof44.org.uk/OldSite/Menu/Units/21st.htm
WW2 22nd ARMOURED BRIGADE 2nd PATTERN [FACING PAIR] FORMATION SIGNS A scarce uncut pair of 22nd Armoured Brigade 2nd pattern cloth formation signs.Red stag’s head with antlers printed on green cotton rectangle. They saw a considerable amount of action during the war, beginning with the Western Desert Campaign where it was engaged in Operation Crusader and at the Battles of Gazala, Mersa Matruh, First Alamein and Alam el Halfa. It then joined the 7th Armoured Division (the 'Desert Rats') for the Second Battle of El Alamein. It remained part of 7th Armoured for the rest of the war, including the campaigns in Tunisia, Italy and North West Europe.
WW2 22nd ARMOURED BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A fine printed formation sign. Formed in 1939 with three Yeomanry Mechanised Cavalry Regiments, the Gloucestershire Hussars, 3rd County of London and 4th County of London. Fought in the Western Desert, Italian campaign and North West Europe, Tobruk and El Alamein amongst the battles. Ref Morris Vol1 p45
WW2 22nd ARMOURED BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A fine printed formation sign. Formed in 1939 with three Yeomanry Mechanised Cavalry Regiments, the Gloucestershire Hussars, 3rd County of London and 4th County of London. Fought in the Western Desert, Italian campaign and North West Europe, Tobruk and El Alamein amongst the battles. Ref Morris Vol1 p45
WW2 22nd BEACH BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN FACING PAIR A fine rare printed facing pair WW 2 Combined Operations Command black and white Penguin on a khaki background on a canvas type waterproof material. Raised during the war as a force to land with the first assault troops to establish and maintain the beachhead. Worn as facing pairs, this one is right facing. Reference Cole page 94. The penguin was chosen as an emblem for this Brigade when it was decided that a flight of communication aircraft would not be included in its establishment. The penguin, although amphibious, does not fly. Reference http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30071990 The 22nd Beach Brigade, Combined Operations. Formed in the Summer of 1945 at Dalmally for training on the shores of Louch Fyne, Inverary, Argyll-shire, for the intended Invasion of the Japanese Mainland, but the Force was stood down when the usa dropped the atom bombs on the Two Japanese Cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. We know of at least one unit under command of 22nd Beach Brigade because of a casualty. He was: Nugent, J, S/Sgt, 13119435, 101 Royal Pioneer Beach Assault Group, 22 Beach Brigade. Reference http://www.combinedops.com/COM_THEY_ALSO_SERVED.htm
WW2 22nd DRAGOONS KHAKI FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine scarce field Service cap, with broad arrow mark in side. But not dated as far as I can see. The Field Service cap was replaced by the equally unpopular 'Cap, General Service (GS)' in 1943. More photos if required. Sword Beach on D-Day landings. On 1 December 1940, the regiment was restored to the Army List. The new 22nd Dragoons was formed from cadres taken from the 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards and 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards. The regimental crest, used on the headstones of the regiment's dead, combined the 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guard's Star of St Patrick with the Castle of Inniskilling to represent the 5th Inniskilling Dragoon Guards - the 4th/7th and Inniskillings are now amalgamated as the Royal Dragoon Guards and have adopted a capbadge that is very similar to this. The regiment was assigned to 29th Armoured Brigade in 11th Armoured Division, but later was transferred to 30th Armoured Brigade in the same division. This changeover was due to the regimental loyalties of the brigade commanders. In 1942, 30 Armoured Brigade was transferred to 42nd Armoured Division before finally joining 79th Armoured Division in 1943.
WW2 23rd ARMOURED BRIGADE FACING PAIR FORMATION SIGNS A fine facing pair of printed formation signs, with some card to stiffen inside. 2nd pattern from 1942 The Liver Bird badge represents a direct link with Liverpool, where the Brigade was raised, and was adopted in 1942 after it had become an independent formation. Previously it had worn the sign of its parent, 8th Armoured Division. In its earlier incarnation as 23rd Army Tank Brigade, a dark green diablo sign had been used. The Brigade was formed on 1 November 1940 by redesignation of 23rd Army Tank Brigade, a second-line Territorial Army formation. It served in 8th Armoured Division from 22 November 1940 and transferred with that Division to Egypt at the beginning of July 1942. On arrival in Egypt the Brigade was redesignated an independent armoured brigade group. It was immediately involved in the first Alamein battles and subsequently fought with 8th Army across the Western Desert and into Tunisia. The Brigade took part in operations in Sicily and later in Italy, taking part in the Salerno landings. One regiment also took part in the Anzio landings. The Brigade was withdrawn to Egypt and Palestine between June and October 1944. In August 1944 Brigade HQ was designated 'Force 140', redesignated 'Arkforce' on 2 September. The Brigade was at the same time again reorganized, this time as an Infantry Brigade Group. 40th and 50th Royal Tank Regiments (RTR) were organized as infantry and 46th RTR was organized as two squadrons of infantry and one of armoured cars. In this guise it became the first British formation to be transferred to Greece following the ELAS rising. In January 1945 the Brigade reverted to an armoured brigade group and the constituent regiments re-equipped with tanks. It stayed in Greece until the Brigade Group was disbanded in May 1946. Reference ; https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30071871
WW2 23rd ARMOURED BRIGADE FOR MATION SIGN A fine woven formation sign. The Liver Bird badge represents a direct link with Liverpool, where the Brigade was raised, and was adopted in 1942 after it had become an independent formation. Previously it had worn the sign of its parent, 8th Armoured Division. In its earlier incarnation as 23rd Army Tank Brigade, a dark green diablo sign had been used. The Brigade was formed on 1 November 1940 by redesignation of 23rd Army Tank Brigade, a second-line Territorial Army formation. It served in 8th Armoured Division from 22 November 1940 and transferred with that Division to Egypt at the beginning of July 1942. On arrival in Egypt the Brigade was redesignated an independent armoured brigade group. It was immediately involved in the first Alamein battles and subsequently fought with 8th Army across the Western Desert and into Tunisia. The Brigade took part in operations in Sicily and later in Italy, taking part in the Salerno landings. One regiment also took part in the Anzio landings. The Brigade was withdrawn to Egypt and Palestine between June and October 1944. In August 1944 Brigade HQ was designated 'Force 140', redesignated 'Arkforce' on 2 September. Reference Imperial War Museum https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30072651
WW2 23rd HUSSARS KHAKI FIELD SERVICE CAP DATED 1940 A fine scarce field Service cap, with "Q" & broad arrow mark in side. The Field Service cap was replaced by the equally unpopular 'Cap, General Service (GS)' in 1943. More photos if required. The 23rd Hussars was a cavalry regiment of the British Army raised in World War II in existence from 1940 to 1946.It had no lineal connection with the earlier 23rd Regiment of (Light) Dragoons (1794–1802). The regiment was raised in December 1940 from a cadre of personnel taken from the 10th Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales's Own) and the 15th/19th The King's Royal Hussars. It was assigned to 29th Armoured Brigade of 11th Armoured Division. The 11th Armoured Division landed in France in June 1944, taking heavy casualties in the Battle of Normandy. It spearheaded Operation Epsom, reaching the Odon river between Mouen and Mondrainville. It was embroiled in Operation Goodwood, where its assault on Bourguébus Ridge on the first day was brought to a halt. After Goodwood, the losses of armour within the division were so high that the 24th Lancers were disbanded and its remnants absorbed by the 23rd Hussars. The Regiment then took part in Operation Bluecoat, intended to secure the key road junction of Vire and the high ground of Mont Pinçon, which would allow the American exploitation of their breakout on the western flank of the Normandy beachhead. The 11th Armoured Division was subsequently attached to XXX Corps, which captured Flers, Putanges and Argentan in the battle of the Falaise pocket. Once the Falaise pocket was sealed, the Regiment remained with the 11th Armoured Division as it liberated L'Aigle on 23 August. It crossed the Seine on 28 August and, after an advance of 60 miles in one day, liberated Amiens on 1 September and Antwerp on 4 September. It was not directly involved in the ground actions of Operation Market Garden, but covered the right flank of the advancing XXX Corps. It was in reserve, being re-equipped with Comet tanks, at the time of the Ardennes Offensive, but was rapidly deployed into a defensive line along the Meuse with its old tanks. In 1945, it took part in Operations Veritable and Blockbuster and liberated Bergen-Belsen concentration camp before crossing the Elbe and capturing Lübeck. It was disbanded at the end of January, 1946.
WW2 23rd INDIAN DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine woven 23rd Indian Formation sign. Red cockerel printed in the centre. Reference Imperial War Museum https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30071135 Second World War Indian Army formation badge for 23rd Indian Division. It was conceived by the Divisional Commander, Major General Reginald Savory, who later played a vital role as Director of Infantry. The red fighting cock was intended to be symbolic to both British and Indian Army troops while not alienating Hindu or Muslim troops. It was also meant to have a slightly bawdy interpretation. Savory said that frequently he had to insist that the result was 'a fighting cock, not a bloody rooster'. It was designed by Lieutenant-Colonel L F A 'Busti' Maddocks. Formation note: 23rd Indian Division was raised at Jhansi on 1 January 1942. Its main role for the next two years was patrolling on the Assam-Burma border, covering the retreat from Burma and later as a diversion for the First Chindit Operation. It was in reserve on the Imphal Plain until January 1944, where the dispersed brigades of the division were involved in some very heavy fighting, including the Battle of Sangshak, and later fought in the battles for Shenam. In December the division underwent training for combined operations, as it was earmarked for Operation Zipper, and landed in Malaya after the surrender. It then transferred to Java in an internal security role and was heavily involved in fierce street fighting. It returned to Malaya and was disbanded in March 1947.
WW2 24th INDEPENDANT GUARDS BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN Printed cloth formation sign. Fought in North Africa and Italy. Ref Cole p128 In 1940 the 24th Guards Brigade, under the command of Brigadier Colin McVean Gubbins, it was part of Lieutenant General Hugh Massey's unsuccessful British force that was sent to Norway in April. It arrived in Narvik on 15 April 1940 and was evacuated on 8 June 1940. In 1942-1943 the 24th Guards Brigade formed part of the 1st Infantry Division and the 6th Armoured Division during the fighting in Tunisia and Algeria. From 7 December 1943 to 31 August 1945 it served in the Italian Campaign with 1st Division, fighting at Anzio from January to March 1944, where the brigade, by the time it was relieved by 18th Brigade, had suffered 1,950 casualties. From March 1944 the brigade was mainly with the 6th South African Armoured Division until March 1945 when it joined 56th (London) Infantry Division. As 24th Guards Brigade it was part of the force that liberated Trieste in 1945, but soon afterwards lost its 'Guards' title as the Guards units were withdrawn from the brigade and became 24th Independent Infantry Brigade, the infantry element of the Trieste Garrison - BETFOR (British Element Trieste Force).
WW2 24th LANCERS KHAKI FIELD SERVICE CAP DATED 1941 A fine scarce field Service cap, with "P" & broad arrow mark in side. And maker F R Dimmock 1941. The Field Service cap was replaced by the equally unpopular 'Cap, General Service (GS)' in 1943. More photos if required. The 24th Lancers was a cavalry regiment of the British Army which existed from late 1940 to mid-1944. Assigned to the 8th Armoured Brigade, the regiment fought during the Invasion of Normandy before being disbanded in July 1944. After disbandment, the regiment's personnel were sent to other cavalry regiments as reinforcements.
WW2 25th INDIAN DIVISION SHOULDER SLIP ON FORMATION A fine printed hanger type slip on. Reference https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30075871 First saw action, having become part of Indian XV Corps, at the onset of the third Arakan Campaign in March 1944 where it held and enlarged the Maungdaw Base and established superiority over the enemy. In May 1944 command of the division was assumed by Major-General George Wood, previously commanding British 4th Infantry Brigade in India. In November 1944, supported by destroyers of the Royal Australian Navy, the division cleared the Mayu Range down to Foul Point and occupied Akyab Island. Following this, with 3 Commando Brigade under command, it made a series of successful seaborne attacks down the coast, supported by sloops of the Royal Indian Navy and winning four Victoria Crosses in the process. These actions included the decisive Battle of Kangaw and landings at Myebon and Ruywa to intercept the retreating Japanese. In April 1945 the division was withdrawn to South India to prepare for 'Operation Zipper', the invasion of British Malaya, having been chosen for the assault landing (amphibious) role. Although hostilities then ceased, the operation proceeded as planned and 25th Division was the first formation to land in Malaya, occupying the capital, Kuala Lumpur, and then accepting the surrender of the Japanese Army. The division was disbanded in Malaya in February and March 1946.
WW2 25th TANK BRIGADE BATTLE DRESS EPAULETTE A fine woollen formation sign with Canadian Maple leaf. The 25th Army Tank Brigade was an armoured brigade formation of the British Army that was active before and during World War II. It served with the British First Army and the British Eighth Army during the battles in North Africa and Italy.
WW2 25th TANK BRIGADE, B ASSAULT BRIGADE, ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS / ROYAL ENGINEERS RAC UNITS FORMATION COMBINATION. A fine rare printed short lived formation sign / RAC shoulder title combination with hanger and four popper fixings to reverse. Reference similar Jon Mills Vol 1 item 2675 page 519
WW2 264th SCOTTISH BEACH BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN. A fine scarce printed 264th Scottish Beach Brigade Formation Sign, printed uniform removed example.
WW2 264th [SCOTTISH] BEACH BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce printed 264th Scottish Beach Brigade Formation Sign, printed uniform removed example.
WW2 27th ARMOURED BRIGADE FORMATION SIGNS A fine scarce facing pair of 27th Armoured Brigade embroidered formation signs. Seahorse on blue felt shield. Landed in Normandy on D Day as part of 21st Army Group. Disbanded 30th July 1944. Badge designed by Captain Tony Farrell, 44 RTR.
WW2 27th LANCER CAP BADGE A fine Kings crown bi-metal cap badge with slide to reverse. Visible fixing hole behind elephants head. War raised in India in 1940. Disbanded in August 1945. Reference K K Vol 1 item 1917 page 17.
WW2 27th LANCERS KHAKI FIELD SERVICE CAP DATED 1940. A fine scarce field Service cap, with "Q" & broad arrow mark in side. And maker. Cap badge is two part construction. Must have been made the later end of 1940, old stock or taken from a college, as regiment didn't start until 1941. The Field Service cap was replaced by the equally unpopular 'Cap, General Service (GS)' in 1943. More photos if required. The 27th Lancers was a cavalry regiment of the British Army from 1941 to 1945. The regiment was raised in June 1941 from a cadre of personnel taken from the 12th Royal Lancers, and was assigned to 11th Armoured Division as the divisional reconnaissance regiment. It was later withdrawn and held under command of GHQ. In 1943, it was shipped to Egypt and in 1944 moved to Italy, where it served as an independent reconnaissance regiment for the Allied Force Headquarters, and finished the war in Austria, where it was disbanded in August 1945. Some personnel were transferred to the 12th Lancers.
WW2 29th REGIMENT CANADA WATERLOO MILITIA CANADIAN CAP BADGE A good die-stamped bronze scarce example with two loop fixings and JR Gaunt & Son Ltd, London disc to reverse.
WW2 2nd / 5th WEST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT UNIT FORMATION SIGN A scarce woven formation sign. Reference Badges on Battle Dress by Jon Mills Vol 1 page 117 item 701
WW2 2nd ATSU ARMY SPECIAL TRAINING UNITS FORMATION SIGN A fine woven formation sign. White lettering on green. Reference Jon Mills B on BD page 312
WW2 2nd BATTALION CAMERONIANS, 13th INFANTRY BRIGADE, 5th DIVISION PAIR FORMATION COMBINATIONS A fine matching pair of cloth woven combination formation signs. Some very small moth, see photos The 2nd Battalion, initially commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Douglas Graham, was deployed to France as part of the 13th Infantry Brigade in the 5th Division within the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) in September 1939 and, after taking part in the Dunkirk evacuation in June 1940, saw action in the Allied invasion of Sicily in July 1943 and the Allied invasion of Italy in September 1943 and, after fighting in the Italian Campaign, serving in both the Moro River and Anzio campaigns until July 1944, took part in the North West Europe Campaign in early 1945, ending in May.
WW2 2nd BATTALION ROYAL 22e REGIMENT CANADA CANADIAN CLOTH SHOULDER TITLE A scarce ww2 2 Royal 22e Regiment Canada Canadian Cloth Shoulder, with lots of paper residue to reverse. In the Second World War, the regiment was part of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Brigade and the 1st Canadian Infantry Division and was involved in intense combat in Italy, (where Captain Paul Triquet earned the Victoria Cross) and later in the Netherlands and northwest Germany.
WW2 2nd BATTALION ULSTER RIFLES FORMATION SIGN. A fine scarce woollen quartered black and green formation sign. 1941 issue which was identical to the 1st Battalions from WW1. Reference Jon Mills Vol 1 item 662 page 108
WW2 2nd CORPS FORMATION SIGN. A fine silk version. The corps crossed to France to join the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) at the end of September 1939 and at once moved up to the French frontier. It took part in the advance into Belgium, and was then pushed back with the rest of the BEF to Dunkirk. During the retreat, II Corps covered the vulnerable left flank of the BEF. On 29 May 1940, Brooke was ordered back to Britain to form a new force, and he handed over temporary command of II Corps to Maj-Gen Bernard Montgomery of 3rd Division. Under Montgomery, II Corps was evacuated from Dunkirk in June 1940.
WW2 2nd OFFICERS COMMANDO / SAS BERET BADGE / FORMATION SIGN A fine rare Officers bullion beret badge / formation sign. WW2 No2 Commando Bullion Embroidered Beret / Formation Sign, embroidered commando dagger with S S to either side on black cloth backing. Insignia shows evidence of being removed from a tunic or beret. The unit arm badge was the same design as the Officers’ cap badge, the knife plus SS, and also with a black background. It was worn on both arms by all ranks and came in silver bullion and white thread. It was phased out during the latter part of 1943 in favour of the Combined Operations patch. Reference Imperial War Museum http://media.iwm.org.uk/ciim5/223/479/large_000000.jpg And https://www.coh2.org/news/68434/the-commandos-of-wwii-a-brief-look for evidence once used as a Beret badge. No. 2 Commando was a battalion-sized British Commando unit of the British Army during the Second World War. The first No.2 Commando was formed on the 22nd June 1940 for a parachuting role at Cambrai Barracks, Perham Down, near Tidworth, Hants. The Unit at the time consisted of four troops - 'A', 'B', 'C' and 'D'. Eventually 11 troops were raised. On 21 November, it was re-designated as the 11th Special Air Service (SAS) Battalion and eventually re-designated 1st Parachute Battalion. After their re-designation as the 11th SAS Battalion, a second No. 2 Commando was formed. This No. 2 Commando was the leading commando unit in the St Nazaire Raid and suffered heavy casualties. Those who made it back from St Nazaire rejoined the few who had not gone on the raid, and the commando was reinforced by the first intake of volunteers from the new Commando Basic Training Centre at Achnacarry. No. 2 Commando then went on to serve in the Mediterranean, Sicily, Yugoslavia, and Albania, before being disbanded in 1946
WW2 2nd ROYAL TANK REGIMENT FORMATION SIGN Woven cloth formation sign worn on the arm and on the epaulette. Ref Waring 477. The official regimental motto is Fear Naught. ... typified the struggle of the Corps - 'From mud, through blood to the green fields beyond'.
WW2 2nd ROYAL TANK REGIMENT, 7th ARMOURED BRIGADE FORMATION SLIP ON COMBINATION A scarce formation combination slip on shoulder title. Worn North Afrca, Burma, Middle East & Battle of Monte Cassino. The 7th Armoured Brigade was an armoured brigade formation of the British Army. The brigade is also known as the 'Desert Rats', a nickname formerly held by the 7th Armoured Division.
WW2 303rd INFANTRY BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A very rare short lived unit. Formed 1945. A printed formation sign on battledress. Has some glue and paper residue to reverse, By the end of 1944, 21st Army Group was suffering a severe manpower shortage, particularly among the infantry. At the same time the German Luftwaffe was suffering from such shortages of pilots, aircraft and fuel that serious aerial attacks on the United Kingdom could be discounted. In January 1945 the War Office began to reorganise surplus anti-aircraft and coastal artillery regiments in the UK into infantry battalions, primarily for line of communication and occupation duties in North West Europe, thereby releasing trained infantry for frontline service. The 303rd brigade was one of seven brigades formed from these new units.
WW2 33rd GUARDS BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN Scarce short lived WW II embroidered example. A vertical bayonet in white edged in black, overlying a rectangle divided horizontally into three bands, blue, red and blue. This example has a black gauze backing. The background colours are those of the Brigade of Guards and the bayonet device carries infantry associations. The Brigade was formed in the UK on 24 October 1941 and remained in the UK under command of London District for the duration of its existence, being disbanded on 6 October 1943. Reference https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30072760
WW2 33rd GUARDS BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN Scarce short lived WW II embroidered example. A vertical bayonet in white edged in black, overlying a rectangle divided horizontally into three bands, blue, red and blue. This example has a black gauze backing. The background colours are those of the Brigade of Guards and the bayonet device carries infantry associations. The Brigade was formed in the UK on 24 October 1941 and remained in the UK under command of London District for the duration of its existence, being disbanded on 6 October 1943. Reference https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30072760
WW2 33rd INDIAN CORPS FORMATION SIGN. A fine Brabant Weave cloth formation sign. Reference Cole page 75. 2nd pattern. Second World War Indian Army higher formation badge for XXXIII Indian Corps. Formation note: XXXIII Indian Corps (33rd Indian Corps) was raised to defend Southern India and was originally intended as an amphibious force (hence the tri-service badge). As part of 14th Army, 33rd Corps was tasked to defend the northern-most Japanese thrust around Kohima. Through 1944-45 the Corps took part in the offensive driving the Japanese back over the Chindwin, the push to the Irrawaddy and the capture of Mandalay (March 1945). Having operated on the line of the Irrawaddy, 33rd Corps linked up with troops moving north from Rangoon and was transferred to 12th Army in May 1945.
WW2 33rd INDIAN CORPS FORMATION SIGNS. Two fine Brabant Weave cloth formation signs. Reference Cole page 75. Second World War Indian Army higher formation badge for XXXIII Indian Corps. Formation note: XXXIII Indian Corps (33rd Indian Corps) was raised to defend Southern India and was originally intended as an amphibious force (hence the tri-service badge). As part of 14th Army, 33rd Corps was tasked to defend the northern-most Japanese thrust around Kohima. Through 1944-45 the Corps took part in the offensive driving the Japanese back over the Chindwin, the push to the Irrawaddy and the capture of Mandalay (March 1945). Having operated on the line of the Irrawaddy, 33rd Corps linked up with troops moving north from Rangoon and was transferred to 12th Army in May 1945.
WW2 33rd INDIAN CORPS PAIR FORMATION SIGNS. A fine matching pair of very scarce 1st pattern formation signs. Both with three hook fixings to reverse.
WW2 33rd INDIAN CORPS PAIR FORMATION SIGNS. A fine matching pair of very scarce 1st pattern formation signs. Both with three popper fixings to reverse.
WW2 34th ARMOURED BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A fine 1942 pattern formation sign. The 34th Armoured Brigade was an armoured brigade of the British Army that saw active service in the Second World War. It was formed in 1941 as the 34th Army Tank Brigade and subsequently redesignated as the 34th Tank Brigade in February 1945 and became part of the 79th Armoured Division. It was equipped with Churchill tanks and provided close support for assaults by the infantry. During the fighting in North-west Europe from July 1944 to May 1945 the brigade served with both the First Canadian Army and the British Second Army. The brigade was disbanded in early 1946.
WW2 36th INDEPENDENT INFANTRY BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN. A very scarce woven yellow acorn, inverted, in a green cup with sprig, all on a khaki ground. Reference https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30072761 The badge represents the Kentish cob-nut which was deemed an appropriate symbol for a Brigade composed of Kentish units. The Brigade was formed as a second-line Territorial Brigade on 7 October 1939 as a duplicate of 132nd Brigade. It was part of 12th Infantry Division and went to France on 20 April 1940 as one of the three so-called 'Labour Divisions' on the Lines of Communication. The intention was that these Divisions, all deficient in men, equipment and training, would complete mobilization and training in France. When the German armour broke through at Sedan these Divisions were nevertheless called forward and 12th Division was destroyed piecemeal. The Divisional commander, Petre, was detached to command the Arras garrison, 37th Brigade was dispersed on the approach to the Somme, and 35th Brigade was destroyed around Abbeville. 36th Brigade was destroyed on 20 May when two of its battalions were overrun by panzer formations south of Arras, the third battalion having been detached to Albert where it too was engaged by German mechanized forces. Only details managed to return to the UK. The Brigade was reconstituted in the UK on 8 June 1940 on cadres from the original three battalions, 6th and 7th Royal West Kents and 5th Buffs. On 28 June it was redesignated as an Independent Brigade, the badge almost certainly dating from this period. On 22 June 1942 it was redesignated an Infantry Brigade and joined 78th Division. It fought under this command for the remainder of the war, in North Africa, Sicily and Italy.
WW2 36th INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION SIGN WW II embroidered example of the two interlinked red and white circles on a black background. Glue residue to reverse. The 36th Indian Infantry Division was an infantry division of the Indian Army during World War II. The division was subsequently redesignated as a British Army formation, the 36th Infantry Division in September 1944. It served in India and during the Burma Campaign. After the end of the war it was disbanded and its remaining British units were transferred to the British 2nd Infantry Division. Fought in the Arakan with the 5th.Indian Division before moving to Ledo with the Chinese-American Army under General Stilwell,being involved in the fierce fighting at Myitkyina and Mogaung. Reference ; https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30072609
WW2 36th TANK BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN. A fine rare formation sign. The 36th Tank Brigade was a short-lived armoured brigade of the British Army raised during World War II. They were created in the Second World War on 1 December 1941 by the conversion of the Headquarters of the 205th Independent Infantry Brigade. On 12 August 1942 the brigade dropped the 'Army' from its title and was redesignated 36th Tank Brigade. Throughout its existence the brigade remained in Eastern Command and in the United Kingdom until 30 July 1943 when the regiments were broken up and the day after, the brigade Headquarters was disbanded. Reference https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/36th_Tank_Brigade_(United_Kingdom)
WW2 38th THE KINGS REGIMENT SEARCHLIGHT FORMATION SIGN A fine woven 38th (The King's Regiment) Searchlight Regt R.A. (TA) WW2 Formation Sign Badge
WW2 38th WELSH DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine silk formation sign. Formed 1939. Ref Morris Part 1 p20
WW2 38th [WELSH] DIVISION, 114th BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN WW2 38th (Welsh) Division 114th Brigade Battle Dress Combination Insignia, printed formation sign above two red felt bars on battle dress cloth backing panel. Uniform removed example.
WW2 3rd CORPS / BRITISH FORCES IN GREECE FORMATION PAIR SIGNS A fine pair of woven cloth formation signs. Joined BEF in France in 1940 (took part in Dunkirk evacuation). In 1943 went to Persia. Later in Syria and Egypt. Badge was adopted in 1943 by 3 Corps, December 1944 it was redesignated H.Q. Land Forces & Military Liaison Greece and subsequently British Forces in Greece (BFIG)
WW2 3rd CORPS / BRITISH FORCES IN GREECE FORMATION SIGN Woven cloth formation sign. Joined BEF in France in 1940 (took part in Dunkirk evacuation). In 1943 went to Persia. Later in Syria and Egypt. Badge was adopted in 1943 by 3 Corps, December 1944 it was redesignated H.Q. Land Forces & Military Liaison Greece and subsequently British Forces in Greece (BFIG) ​Ref. Cole p108
WW2 3rd CORPS / BRITISH FORCES IN GREECE FORMATION [PAIR] SIGNS A fine pair of printed cloth formation signs. Joined BEF in France in 1940 (took part in Dunkirk evacuation). In 1943 went to Persia. Later in Syria and Egypt. Badge was adopted in 1943 by 3 Corps, December 1944 it was redesignated H.Q. Land Forces & Military Liaison Greece and subsequently British Forces in Greece (BFIG)
WW2 3rd INFANTRY DIVISION OFFICERS CHINDITS BULLION FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce short lived Officers Bullion formation sign. Reference Cole 77 Made history with their airborne invasions penetrating deep into Burma under Major General Orde Wingate D.S.O. The Chindits were disbanded in February 1945. Several of the brigade headquarters and many of the veterans of the Chindit operations were reformed and merged into 44th Airborne Division, while the force headquarters and signals units formed the core of XXXIV Indian Corps.
WW2 3rd INFANTRY DIVISION, 8th BRIGADE, 2nd EAST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT FORMATION COMBINATION This is in excellent condition and is a black and red felt formation sign above a black felt with white metal rose regimental sign for the 2nd East Yorkshire Regiment all on khaki battle dress material.
WW2 3rd ROYAL TANK REGIMENT CLOTH BADGE A fine rare woven large cloth badge. White on green. 75mm x 70mm
WW2 4 x POLISH POLAND ARMY PLASTIC LARGER 25 mm BUTTONS Four fine plastic issue buttons. More available and smaller ones if required.
WW2 404th EAST BENGAL LINES OF COMMUNICATION AREA FORMATION SIGN. A fine scarce heavily woven formation sign with 4 hook fixings to reverse. White paddy bird on red square. The paddy bird being symbolic of the East Bengal area. Ref Cole p117
WW2 439th LIGHT ANTI AIRCRAFT \"P\" BATTERY FORMATION SIGN A fine woven example.
WW2 43rd RECONNAISANCE REGIMENT WESSEX FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce embroidered on wool formation sign with blue highlight on claws & tongue. 1939 1st pattern. Reference; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/43rd_(Wessex)_Reconnaissance_Regiment The 43rd (Wessex) Reconnaissance Regiment (The Gloucestershire Regiment) (43 Recce) was a regiment of the British Army's Reconnaissance Corps, itself part of the Royal Armoured Corps, during World War II. It fought in North West Europe with the 21st Army Group in 1944–1945. Throughout most of its existence the regiment was part of the 43rd (Wessex) Infantry Division.
WW2 45th INDIAN ARMOURED CORPS HEADDRESS BADGE A fine cast brass cap badge. 31mm height x 25 mm wide. With two loops to reverse.
WW2 45th ROYAL MARINE COMMANDO SHOULDER TITLE A fine three part shoulder title, removed from uniform. Personnel undertook, and completed, the Commando Basic Training Course at Achnacarry, Scotland. As part of the 1st Special Service Brigade, the Commando participated in Operation Overlord (the D-Day Normandy landings), before going on to move through Europe into Germany, including Brachterbeek on 23 January 1945. During the Ardennes Offensive, the retitled 1st Commando Brigade was given the task of holding a stretch of the River Meuse; it was during this period of operations that Lance Corporal H. Harden, a medical orderly of the RAMC attached to 45 (RM) Commando, won the Victoria Cross.
WW2 46 ROYAL MARINE COMMANDO SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven shoulder title red on blue.
WW2 46 ROYAL MARINE COMMANDO SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven shoulder title red on blue.
WW2 46th INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION SIGN. A fine printed formation sign.
WW2 48th GURKHA BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A fine printed formation sign.
WW2 48th INDIAN ARMOURED REGIMENT HEADDRESS BADGE A good die cast native brass example. Two loops to the reverse. Formed at Lahore in April 1941, Disbanded 1944. 42mm high
WW2 49th INFANTRY DIVISION, 4th BATTALION LINCOLNSHIRE REGIMENT FORMATION COMBINATION WW2 British 49th Infantry Division 4th Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment Battle Dress Combination Insignia, printed formation sign above brass Lincolnshire Imp arm badge, mounted to battle dress cloth panel. Good example.
WW2 49th WEST RIDING DIVISION WW2 FORMATION SIGN A fine woven 3rd pattern cloth formation sign. Some residue to reverse. White polar bear on a black background worn when the Division fought in Norway in 1940,and were then stationed in Iceland as the main force to hold that part of the Atlantic. Reference Cole page 44
WW2 49th WEST RIDING INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce w/m 49th Infantry Division badge pre and early Second World War II (first pattern). Original Screw Post and Nut fittings to reverse.
WW2 4th / 7th DRAGOON GUARDS FORMATION SIGN A fine woven WW2 formation sign. In 1939, equipped with Vickers Mk.VI light tanks, it deployed to France with the British Expeditionary Force (BEF), as the reconnaissance regiment of the 2nd Infantry Division under I Corps. It participated in the Battle of France, fighting in northern France and Belgium, and evacuated from Dunkirk in Operation Dynamo. The personnel of the regiment landed in England on 3 June 1940, having abandoned their vehicles. Present at the D Day landings as part of the 8th Armoured Brigade on Gold beach. Ref Morris Part 2 p63
WW2 4th / 7th ROYAL DRAGOON GUARDS, ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS PAIR FORMATION S A Woven pair of cloth formation sign. Diamond black border with chevrons in black, gold and 2 in dull red. Fought with the BEF in a reconnaissance role and after Dunkirk reequipped and were present at the D Day landings as part of the 8th Armoured Brigade on Gold beach. Ref Morris Part 2 p63
WW2 4th ANTI AIRCRAFT DIVISION 2nd PATTERN FORMATION SIGNS FACING PAIR A fine facing pair of scarce 2nd pattern printed on khaki formation signs. Signs of visually being removed from uniform. Harder to find than the first pattern. The 4th Anti-Aircraft Division (4th AA Division) was an air defence formation of Britain's Territorial Army, created in the period of tension before the outbreak of the Second World War. It defended North West England during the Blitz. Reference ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4th_Anti-Aircraft_Division_(United_Kingdom)
WW2 4th ARMOURED BRIGADE CLOTH FORMATION SIGN One woven cloth formation sign. Black rat on white linen. Served in the Middle East with the Eighth Army and in North West Europe as part of the 21st Army Group. Ref Cole page 123
WW2 4th ARMOURED BRIGADE, 2nd ROYAL TANK REGIMENT SLIP ON A rare North African Slip on shoulder title, to the 4th Armoured brigade, RTR. Known as the black rats. 4th Armoured Brigade formed in 1939 and fought in Western desert campaign, Sicily, Italy, Normany, Belgium, Holland and Germany. This unit was part of the 7th Amoured Division and fought at Sidi Birani December 1940. This was the opening battle of Operation Compass, the first big British attack of the Western Desert Campaign of the Second World War.
WW2 4th ARMOURED BRIGADE, PAIR FORMATION SIGNS A fine matching uncut facing pair of WW2 formation signs. Reference Imperial War Museum https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30072381 In September 1939, at the start of the Second World War this brigade changed its title from Heavy Armoured Brigade (Egypt) to 4th Armoured Brigade. On 27 July 1941, it handed over its units to the 1st Army Tank Brigade and received new units based in Egypt. It was reformed again when the HQ arrived in Sicily and it took control of new units there. The 4th Armoured Brigade saw service in the North African Campaign, the Allied invasion of Sicily, the Italian Campaign and in North-western Europe. Although it served under many different formations it was most famous as part of the 7th Armoured Division, the Desert Rats. The 4th Armoured Brigade left the 7th Armoured Division in North Africa in 1943 for the Allied Invasion Force for Normandy. In June 1944, the brigade landed in Normandy and served with distinction during the Battle of Normandy during the Battle for Caen. From Normandy until the end of the war, the 4th Armoured Brigade was composed as follows: Royal Scots Greys (left 29 April 1945) 44th Royal Tank Regiment 3rd County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters) (became 3rd/4th County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters) on 29 July 1944) 2nd Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps (left 14 May 1945) 1st East Riding Yeomanry (from 14 June 1945) The 4th Armoured Brigade was the first to cross the Rhine into Germany.
WW2 4th BATTALION LINCOLNSHIRE IMP ARM BADGE A fine scarce brass badge is from the 4th Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment. It depicts an imp…imps are carved in the Lincolnshire cathedral stone. This was the emblem for the WWII arm badge, with two loops to reverse..3.3cm tall.
WW2 4th INDIAN DIVISION FORMATION SIGNS A fine early facing pair of scarce woollen formation signs. On khaki backing, both with two safety pins to reverse. The Division was nicknamed the 'Red Eagles' as a consequence of the distinctive emblem of the bird of prey on its badge. The first badges worn in North Africa were given by the women of the Punjab. The formation fought in the Western Desert Force at Sidi Barrani. It was then withdrawn to East Africa, where, together with 5th Indian Division, was instrumental in the defeat of the Italians at Keren. The Division returned to North Africa without 5th Indian Brigade which took part in operations against the Vichy French forces in Syria. The whole Division took part in Operation 'Crusader' in November 1941. In April 1942, the Division was withdrawn from the desert, one brigade going to Cyprus, one to Palestine and the third to the Canal Zone. The Division was later reformed and took part in the early stages of El Alamein, but in November was withdrawn from offensive operations to do battlefield salvage. The Division was in action again at the Mareth Line and fought at Wadi Akarit. It then joined 1st Army (First Army) for the remainder of the campaign in North Africa. The formation disembarked at Taranto on 8 December 1943 and in spring 1944 took part in the fighting at Cassino. The Division was the first to break the Gothic Line in August. It was then transferred to Greece for 'aid to civil power' duties until return to India in early 1946. Reference https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30076605
WW2 4th INDIAN DIVISION FORMATION SIGNS A matching facing pair of printed signs. Red eagle printed on a rectangular black cloth background The Division was nicknamed the 'Red Eagles' as a consequence of the distinctive emblem of the bird of prey on its badge. The first badges worn in North Africa were given by the women of the Punjab. The formation fought in the Western Desert Force at Sidi Barrani. It was then withdrawn to East Africa, where, together with 5th Indian Division, was instrumental in the defeat of the Italians at Keren. The Division returned to North Africa without 5th Indian Brigade which took part in operations against the Vichy French forces in Syria. The whole Division took part in Operation 'Crusader' in November 1941. In April 1942, the Division was withdrawn from the desert, one brigade going to Cyprus, one to Palestine and the third to the Canal Zone. The Division was later reformed and took part in the early stages of El Alamein, but in November was withdrawn from offensive operations to do battlefield salvage. The Division was in action again at the Mareth Line and fought at Wadi Akarit. It then joined 1st Army (First Army) for the remainder of the campaign in North Africa. The formation disembarked at Taranto on 8 December 1943 and in spring 1944 took part in the fighting at Cassino. The Division was the first to break the Gothic Line in August. It was then transferred to Greece for 'aid to civil power' duties until return to India in early 1946. Reference https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30076415
WW2 4th INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine first pattern felt formation sign. 1939 issue France, North Africa, Italy and Greece.
WW2 53rd DIVISION, ARMY CATERING CORPS ATTACHED TO 1st BATTALION HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY A fine scarce formation combination .
WW2 53rd WELSH DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine printed formation sign, unused.
WW2 53rd [WELSH DIVISION] 1st BATTALION OX & BUCKS LIGHT INFANTRY FORMATION COMBINATION. WW2 53rd (Welsh Division) 1st Battalion Ox & Bucks Light Infantry Battle Dress Combination, consisting of embroidered 53rd division formation sign with single red felt brigade bar and black cloth circle formation sign underneath. All mounted onto rectangular battle dress panel. Good uniform removed example. This combination is typical of that worn by the 1st Battalion Ox & Bucks during D-Day, where they served as part of the 71st Infantry Brigade, landing on Sword Beach on the 6th June 1944. Reference ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/71st_Infantry_Brigade_(United_Kingdom)
WW2 56th INFANTRY DIVISION, 9th ROYAL FUSILIERS SLIP ON FORMATION COMBINATION PAIR. A fine matching pair of scarce formation slip ons. Middle East in November 1942, where it served in Iraq and Palestine, until moving to Egypt in March 1943 and thence forward to Libya. The division sat out the Allied invasion of Sicily and moved to Italy in September 1943, where they fought in the landings at Salerno under the command of the British X Corps. During this time the 201st Guards Brigade joined the division, to replace the 168th Brigade which returned to the division in October, although the 201st remained attached until January 1944. The 56th Division then crossed the Volturno Line in October and took part in the fighting around the Bernhardt Line. In January 1944, the 56th Division, now commanded by Major General Gerald Templer, saw service in the Battle of Monte Cassino, serving there until February 1944 and participated in the Anzio Campaign until relieved in March.
WW2 59th STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT FORMATION SIGN. A fine woven formation sign. Reference ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/59th_(Staffordshire)_Infantry_Division
WW2 59th STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT FORMATION SIGN. A fine woven formation sign. Reference ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/59th_(Staffordshire)_Infantry_Division
WW2 5th BERKSHIRE REGIMENT, 115th INDEPENDENT INFANTRY BRIGADE FORMATION COMBINATION. This is a woven 115th Independent Infantry Brigade formation sign above a single red felt bar and red felt inverted triangle all on a shaped battle dress cloth panel.
WW2 5th CORPS FORMATION COMBINATION A fine printed formation sign. A white Viking ship picked out black with red cross on sail, all on a black background. V Corps formed part of the forces in the Norwegian expedition in April 1940 and the badge was chosen subsequently to commemorate this fact and incorporates, in part, the traditional Corps colours of red and white. The Corps was part of 1st Army for the invasion of North West Africa in 1942 and ultimately received the surrender of von Arnim, commander of Axis forces in North Africa, at Cap Bon. The Corps later saw service in Sicily and Italy, where it fought in the Adriatic sector. As part of 15th Army Group and under 8th Army it participated in the final Po Valley campaign leading to the final victory in Italy. Reference https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30071666
WW2 5th [ST AUSTELL] BATTALION, CORNWALL HOME GUARD A fine very scarce printed 1941 pattern formation sign. A little dirty, but an excellent unused example. The Home Guard (initially Local Defence Volunteers or LDV) was a defence organisation of the British Army during the Second World War. Operational from 1940 until 1944, the Home Guard was composed of 1.5 million local volunteers otherwise ineligible for military service, such as those too young or too old to join the services, or those in reserved occupations–hence the nickname "Dad's Army". Their role was to act as a secondary defence force, in case of invasion by the forces of Nazi Germany and their allies.
WW2 5th [ST AUSTELL] BATTALION, CORNWALL HOME GUARD A fine very scarce printed 1941 pattern formation sign. writing to reverse, but an excellent unused example. The Home Guard (initially Local Defence Volunteers or LDV) was a defence organisation of the British Army during the Second World War. Operational from 1940 until 1944, the Home Guard was composed of 1.5 million local volunteers otherwise ineligible for military service, such as those too young or too old to join the services, or those in reserved occupations–hence the nickname "Dad's Army". Their role was to act as a secondary defence force, in case of invasion by the forces of Nazi Germany and their allies.
WW2 67th SEARCH LIGHT REGIMENT ROYAL ARTILLERY FACING PAIR FORMATION SIGNS A fine pair of Royal Artillery formation signs. Embroidered example of the white owl on a red and blue diamond worn by 67 Searchlight Regiment Royal Artillery.
WW2 6th AGRA ARMY GROUP ROYAL ARTILLERY FORMATION SIGN A fine woven example, stylized gothic letter 'M' in white on a black ground. 6th AGRA (Army Group Royal Artillery) appears to have been only one of two AGRAs to adopt its own sign during WW2 (the other was 2nd AGRA in Italy). Most AGRA HQs and their subordinate units wore the relevant Army, or possibly Army Group, sign. This sign is the sixth sign of the zodiac and the badge was worn on the left shoulder, the 8th Army badge on the right. 6th AGRA was formed at Base Depot RA, Almaza, in the Middle East in March 1943. It formed part of the force invading Sicily where 227th Battery, 66th Medium Regiment was the first medium artillery unit to engage the enemy in Europe. It fought throughout the Italian campaign, ending the war in the Po Valley campaign. The formation was disbanded in November 1945. Reference https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30072966
WW2 6th BATTALION ROYAL WEST KENT, 78th DIVISION FORMATION COMBINATION WW2 6th Battalion Royal West Kent Regiment 78th Division Battle Dress Combination Insignia, good uniform removed example printed 78th division formation sign, red felt bar and printed 6th battalion Royal West Kent regiment formation sign. Some glue and paper residue to reverse.
WW2 6th COMMANDO SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven shoulder title. No. 6 Commando was a battalion-sized British Army commando unit of the Second World War. Although it was raised to conduct small-scale raids and harass garrisons along the coast of German-occupied France, it was mainly employed as a highly trained infantry assault unit. Formed in July 1940, No. 6 Commando's first involvement in operations came in late 1941 when it contributed small forces to raids in Norway. In April 1942 the whole unit was scheduled to take part in Operation Myrmidon, in France, but this raid was eventually cancelled. As a result, the first full-scale operation that No. 6 Commando took part in was Operation Torch, the Allied landings in Algeria in November 1942. Later, it joined the advance into Tunisia in 1943. On 6 June 1944, it participated in the D-Day landings in France as part of Operation Overlord, coming ashore with the 1st Special Service Brigade which was tasked with linking up with the troops from the 6th Airborne Division on the eastern flank of Sword. Following this, No. 6 Commando were used in the defence of the beachhead and the subsequent operations to break out from Normandy before being withdrawn with the rest of the brigade back to the United Kingdom in September 1944. In January 1945, they took part in the Allied counterattack during the Ardennes Offensive before joining the advance into Germany as part of Operation Plunder. With the end of hostilities, the unit was disbanded in 1946.
WW2 6th GUARDS TANK BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN. A fine WW II printed / painted example of the golden yellow sword and a band of the colours of the Household Brigade on a white shield shaped backing. Formed from the Guards Armoured Division the 6th. served as an Independent Tank Brigade with 21st. Army Group in North-West Europe.
WW2 6th GUARDS TANK BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN. A fine WW II scarce silk example of the golden yellow sword and a band of the colours of the Household Brigade on a white shield shaped backing. Formed from the Guards Armoured Division the 6th. served as an Independent Tank Brigade with 21st. Army Group in North-West Europe.
WW2 6th QUEEN ELIZABETHS OWN GURKHA RIFLES CAP BADGE A fine w/metal two peice cap badge, with backing plate and fixings.
WW2 6th [LISKGEARD] BATTALION CORNWALL HOME GUARD FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce printed formation sign. Reference WW2 British Formation Badges by Bruno Boulanger Page 607, 1941 pattern.
WW2 70th SEARCHLIGHT SUSSEX REGIMENT FORMATION SIGN A good rare example. Printed shield, red and blue quartered bearing six Marlets. Has been worn, removed from old album, so have some glue and paper residue to reverse.
WW2 72nd INDEPENTENT INFANTRY BRIGADE / 5th PARACHUTE BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A fine printed rare 1st pattern WW2 72nd independent infantry brigade formation sign. Some glue and paper residue to reverse. Reference; Jon Mill BoBD Vol 1 page 201, https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30072765 and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/72nd_Brigade_(United_Kingdom) The badge design represented the 'lone star' of an independent brigade. The Brigade was formed in January 1941 as an Independent Infantry Brigade and served in Northern Ireland. Towards the end of May 1943 the constituent units were dispersed and on 1 June Brigade HQ was redesignated 5th Parachute Brigade. A new 72nd Brigade was formed in India at the end of April 1948 but other than the number there was no connection between the two formations and the Indian-formed Brigade had its own badge (white circle on black or khaki square).
WW2 73rd INDEPENDENT INFANTRY BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN Printed example, with glue residue to reverse. A black shield (edged in gold) bearing fifteen gold bezants (small circles) superimposed on a vertically positioned white sword with gold hilt, point down, all on a blue ground. The design was that of the arms of the Duchy of Cornwall, the sword representing Excalibur to mark the traditional association of King Arthur with the West Country. Divisional HQ was formed 28 February 1941 from personnel of HQ South West Area or Southern Command. Re-designated 77th Infantry Division 1 December 1941. The badge was adopted by the 73rd Independent Infantry Brigade (qv) when the County Division was redesignated 77th Infantry Division on 1 December 1941. (77th Division also had Excalibur in its badge Reference ; https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30072501
WW2 73rd INDEPENDENT INFANTRY BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN Printed example. A black shield (edged in gold) bearing fifteen gold bezants (small circles) superimposed on a vertically positioned white sword with gold hilt, point down, all on a blue ground. The design was that of the arms of the Duchy of Cornwall, the sword representing Excalibur to mark the traditional association of King Arthur with the West Country. Divisional HQ was formed 28 February 1941 from personnel of HQ South West Area or Southern Command. Re-designated 77th Infantry Division 1 December 1941. The badge was adopted by the 73rd Independent Infantry Brigade (qv) when the County Division was redesignated 77th Infantry Division on 1 December 1941. (77th Division also had Excalibur in its badge Reference ; https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30072501
WW2 74th FIELD REGIMENT NORTHUMBRIAN ROYAL ARTILLERY FORMATION SIGN. A very rare 1944 printed version cloth formation sign in very good condition, on battle dress. Reference Bruno Boulanger page 432
WW2 74th FIELD REGIMENT ROYAL ARTILLERY FORMATION SIGN. A very rare 1944 version cloth formation sign in very good condition, removed from uniform condition. Reference Bruno Boulanger page 432
WW2 78th INFANTRY DIVISION, 237th FIELD COMPANY ROYAL ENGINEERS FORMATION COMBINATION. A fine combination formation sign for 78th Infantry Division, 237 Field Company, R.E. cut from battledress.
WW2 79th ARMOURED DIVISION FORMATION SIGN. Printed cloth formation sign. Bull's head on a yellow inverted triangle. Worn by among others the 22nd Dragoon Guards. Ref Morris Part 1 p15 no.16
WW2 79th ARMOURED DIVISION FORMATION SIGN. A fine woven WW II example. Worn by among others the 22nd Dragoon Guards. Ref Morris Part 1 p15 no.16. The badge was derived from the arms of the first commander of the Division, Sir Percy Hobart, whose coat of arms included a 'bull passant'. Specialized Armour Training Establishment RAC. The 79th Armoured Division was formed in the UK on 14 August 1942 as a standard armoured division. In April 1943 it was re-organized and tasked to devise and test armoured assault equipment for the D-Day landings and the campaign in North West Europe. Eventually the Division commanded or otherwise developed a brigade (30 Brigade) of 'Crab' flail tanks, for the breaching of minefields, a brigade (1 Assault Brigade RE) of Churchill tanks converted to Engineer tasks (the Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers or 'AVRE'), and a number of independent units such as the Churchill-based 'Crocodile' flamethrower, armoured personnel carriers based on the Canadian Ram tank ('Kangaroo') and the American 'Buffalo' amphibious personnel carrier (Landing Vehicle Tracked - LVT). Development of the swimming DD (Duplex Drive) tanks also fell to the Division. The Division formed specialist assault teams for the D-Day landings for the purposes of breaching and clearing the shore defences. It subsequently provided specialist support throughout the campaign, frequently with units or even sub-units down to Troop level detached for specific operations. Involved in all the heavy fighting right up until VE Day.
WW2 79th ARMOURED DIVISION FORMATION SIGN. A fine woven WW II example. Worn by among others the 22nd Dragoon Guards. Ref Morris Part 1 p15 no.16. The badge was derived from the arms of the first commander of the Division, Sir Percy Hobart, whose coat of arms included a 'bull passant'. Specialized Armour Training Establishment RAC. The 79th Armoured Division was formed in the UK on 14 August 1942 as a standard armoured division. In April 1943 it was re-organized and tasked to devise and test armoured assault equipment for the D-Day landings and the campaign in North West Europe. Eventually the Division commanded or otherwise developed a brigade (30 Brigade) of 'Crab' flail tanks, for the breaching of minefields, a brigade (1 Assault Brigade RE) of Churchill tanks converted to Engineer tasks (the Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers or 'AVRE'), and a number of independent units such as the Churchill-based 'Crocodile' flamethrower, armoured personnel carriers based on the Canadian Ram tank ('Kangaroo') and the American 'Buffalo' amphibious personnel carrier (Landing Vehicle Tracked - LVT). Development of the swimming DD (Duplex Drive) tanks also fell to the Division. The Division formed specialist assault teams for the D-Day landings for the purposes of breaching and clearing the shore defences. It subsequently provided specialist support throughout the campaign, frequently with units or even sub-units down to Troop level detached for specific operations. Involved in all the heavy fighting right up until VE Day.
WW2 79th ARMOURED DIVISION FORMATION SIGNS. A fine mint woven pair if WW II examples. Worn by among others the 22nd Dragoon Guards. Ref Morris Part 1 p15 no.16. The badge was derived from the arms of the first commander of the Division, Sir Percy Hobart, whose coat of arms included a 'bull passant'. Specialized Armour Training Establishment RAC. The 79th Armoured Division was formed in the UK on 14 August 1942 as a standard armoured division. In April 1943 it was re-organized and tasked to devise and test armoured assault equipment for the D-Day landings and the campaign in North West Europe. Eventually the Division commanded or otherwise developed a brigade (30 Brigade) of 'Crab' flail tanks, for the breaching of minefields, a brigade (1 Assault Brigade RE) of Churchill tanks converted to Engineer tasks (the Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers or 'AVRE'), and a number of independent units such as the Churchill-based 'Crocodile' flamethrower, armoured personnel carriers based on the Canadian Ram tank ('Kangaroo') and the American 'Buffalo' amphibious personnel carrier (Landing Vehicle Tracked - LVT). Development of the swimming DD (Duplex Drive) tanks also fell to the Division. The Division formed specialist assault teams for the D-Day landings for the purposes of breaching and clearing the shore defences. It subsequently provided specialist support throughout the campaign, frequently with units or even sub-units down to Troop level detached for specific operations. Involved in all the heavy fighting right up until VE Day.
WW2 79th ARMOURED DIVISION FORMATION SIGNS. A fine printed pair of WW II examples. Worn by among others the 22nd Dragoon Guards. Ref Morris Part 1 p15 no.16. Still attached to cloth The badge was derived from the arms of the first commander of the Division, Sir Percy Hobart, whose coat of arms included a 'bull passant'. Specialized Armour Training Establishment RAC. The 79th Armoured Division was formed in the UK on 14 August 1942 as a standard armoured division. In April 1943 it was re-organized and tasked to devise and test armoured assault equipment for the D-Day landings and the campaign in North West Europe. Eventually the Division commanded or otherwise developed a brigade (30 Brigade) of 'Crab' flail tanks, for the breaching of minefields, a brigade (1 Assault Brigade RE) of Churchill tanks converted to Engineer tasks (the Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers or 'AVRE'), and a number of independent units such as the Churchill-based 'Crocodile' flamethrower, armoured personnel carriers based on the Canadian Ram tank ('Kangaroo') and the American 'Buffalo' amphibious personnel carrier (Landing Vehicle Tracked - LVT). Development of the swimming DD (Duplex Drive) tanks also fell to the Division. The Division formed specialist assault teams for the D-Day landings for the purposes of breaching and clearing the shore defences. It subsequently provided specialist support throughout the campaign, frequently with units or even sub-units down to Troop level detached for specific operations. Involved in all the heavy fighting right up until VE Day.
WW2 79th ARMOURED DIVISION FORMATION SIGNS. A fine woven pair of WW II examples. Worn by among others the 22nd Dragoon Guards. Ref Morris Part 1 p15 no.16. The badge was derived from the arms of the first commander of the Division, Sir Percy Hobart, whose coat of arms included a 'bull passant'. Specialized Armour Training Establishment RAC. The 79th Armoured Division was formed in the UK on 14 August 1942 as a standard armoured division. In April 1943 it was re-organized and tasked to devise and test armoured assault equipment for the D-Day landings and the campaign in North West Europe. Eventually the Division commanded or otherwise developed a brigade (30 Brigade) of 'Crab' flail tanks, for the breaching of minefields, a brigade (1 Assault Brigade RE) of Churchill tanks converted to Engineer tasks (the Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers or 'AVRE'), and a number of independent units such as the Churchill-based 'Crocodile' flamethrower, armoured personnel carriers based on the Canadian Ram tank ('Kangaroo') and the American 'Buffalo' amphibious personnel carrier (Landing Vehicle Tracked - LVT). Development of the swimming DD (Duplex Drive) tanks also fell to the Division. The Division formed specialist assault teams for the D-Day landings for the purposes of breaching and clearing the shore defences. It subsequently provided specialist support throughout the campaign, frequently with units or even sub-units down to Troop level detached for specific operations. Involved in all the heavy fighting right up until VE Day.
WW2 7th ARMOURED BRIGADE FORMATION SIGNS A facing pair of scarce 7th Armoured Brigade formation signs. 1940 pattern. The 7th Armoured Division was an armoured division of the British Army that saw distinguished active service during World War II, where its exploits in the Western Desert Campaign gained it the Desert Rats nickname.
WW2 7th ARMOURED BRIGADE WW2 FORMATION SIGN1st Pattern A fine woven example, with some glue residue to reverse.
WW2 7th ARMOURED DIVISION 2nd PATTERN 1940 FORMATION SIGN. WWII 7th Armoured Division 1940 Pattern on Khaki. Reference WW2 British Formation Badges by Bruno Boulanger page 122. This is in excellent condition and is a red Jerboa (Desert Rat) in red silk sewn to a piece of khaki BD material with a desert cloth backing. The tail has a small section missing and a section of the back stitching and under the chin is missing. Some of the outline stitching on the khaki is missing.
WW2 7th BATTALION ROYAL MARINE DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A rare formation sign red woven "7" on Battledress Formed in 1939 and disbanded in 1942 the 7th Battalion wore a "7" . Other Battalions wore Roman Numerals. 55 x 80 mm is size of battledress cloth The Royal Marines Division was formed in August 1940 as the British Royal Marines expanded to meet operational demands during the Second World War. The RM Division's primary role was to serve as an amphibious warfare formation. It was to be organised on the same lines as an Army division with 3 infantry brigades, an artillery brigade, an engineer battalion, a machine gun battalion, and a 'mobile' battalion equipped with motorcycles In 1942 the Infantry Battalions of the Royal Marine Division were re-organised as Commandos, joining the British Army Commandos. The Division command structure became a Special Service Brigade command. The support troops became landing craft crew and saw extensive action on D-Day in June 1944.
WW2 7th GURKHA RIFLES SHOULDER TITLE A fine black on green woven shoulder title with some glue and paper residue to reverse.
WW2 7th [FALMOUTH] BATTALION HOME GUARD FORMATION SIGN. A fine printed formation sign. Reference WW2 British Formation Badges by Bruno Boulanger Page 608, 1941 pattern.
WW2 82nd WEST AFRICAN DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A faded Yellow shield-shaped badge (H 65 mm x W 50 mm) bearing two crossed spears on a native carriers headband (all in black) with black edges. Item has old original khaki backing to reverse. Reference https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30076595 Second World War period formation badge for 82nd (West African) Division. The two spears crossed on a native carrier's headband symbolised 'Through our carriers we fight'. This showed the important role the carriers played in the movement and supply of the division, even carrying 3.7in. howitzers. The yellow on black colouring was adopted to conform with that of 81st West African Division. Formation note: 82nd (West African) Division was formed in Nigeria in august 1943 and dispatched to India in July 1944. There was little opportunity for jungle training in India. The division joined XV Corps in the Arakan in November 1944. Together with 81st West African Division, it took Myohaung on 25 January 1945. After Myohaung, the division was to advance towards Hpontha, with one brigade heading towards Kangaw and the other two for Kweguseik. The division reached Hpontha on 29 January, Kangaw was taken on 28 February, and Kyweguseik was found unoccupied on 22 February. The division suffered the heaviest casualties in the corps, as it fought mostly at closequarters in the jungle where it was difficult to provide artillery and air support.
WW2 8th ANTI AIRCRAFT DIVISION ROYAL ARTILLERY FORMATION SIGN A fine 1941 pattern woven on tissue/silk formation sign Glue residue
WW2 8th ARMOURED DIVISION FORMATION SIGN An excellent woven cloth formation sign. Raised in 1940. Saw action in the Eighth Army's hard fought withdrawal to El Alamein. Motto was 'No stop;Go on'. Ref Cole p34
WW2 8th ARMOURED DIVISION FORMATION SIGN An excellent woven cloth formation sign. Raised in 1940. Saw action in the Eighth Army's hard fought withdrawal to El Alamein. Motto was 'No stop; Go on'. Ref Cole p34
WW2 8th BATTALION YORK & LANCASTER REGIEMENT FORMATION SIGN. WW2 8th Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment Cloth Formation Sign, being an printed example of the central rose divided by one half white and the other red.
WW2 8TH CANADIAN DIVISION FORMATION SIGNS [PAIR] A fine scarce handed pair of cloth/felt formation signs. removed from uniform, 75mm x 50 mm
WW2 8th CORPS FORMATION SIGN A fine unused formation sign. The design was adopted in 1940 and was a pun on the name of the first VIII Corps (8th Corps) District commander, General Sir Harold Franklyn. The District comprised the counties of Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and part of Gloucestershire. In 1943, VIII Corps were withdrawn to train for the invasion of Europe and the District was renamed South Western District, retaining the original badge. The badge was retained by the District after the war until July 1953 when a new badge was adopted. Reference ; https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30072419
WW2 8th INDIAN DIVISION FORMATION SIGNS PAIR A fine matching pair of printed formation signs. Both with four stud fixings to reverse. The 8th was formed as an infantry division in Meerut on 25 October 1940 under Major-General Charles Harvey, a British Indian Army officer, as part of the Indian Army during World War II. It served in the Middle East in the garrisoning of Iraq and then the invasion of Persia to secure the oil fields of the area for the Allies. A brigade was detached to the Western Desert to reinforce the British Eighth Army as it withdrew before the Axis forces. Following training in the Near East, the division entered the Italian Campaign landing at Taranto on mainland Italy.
WW2 8th PUNJAB REGIMENT SLIP ON SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven slip on shoulder title, has some glue residue to reverse. The 8th Punjab Regiment was a regiment of the British Indian Army from 1922 to 1947. During the Second World War the 8th Punjab Regiment again distinguished itself, suffering more than 4500 casualties. It was awarded two Victoria Crosses to Havildar Parkash Singh and Sepoy Kamal Ram, besides numerous other gallantry awards. The regiment raised a further nine battalions. Two of its battalions, the 1st and 7th, were captured on Singapore Island, when the British Commonwealth Army surrendered there to the Japanese on 15 February 1942. Four battalions fought in the Burma Campaign, while others saw service in Iraq, Iran, Italy, French Indochina and the Dutch East Indies. Two men from the 8th Punjab Regiment received the Victoria Cross: Havildar Parkash Singh in Burma and Sepoy Kamal Ram in Italy. By the end of the war, the Regiment consisted of 14 Battalions. However, most of the war-raised units were disbanded in 1946 except the 6th and 8th Battalions
WW2 8th [LIZARD] COUNTY OF CORNWALL HOME GUARD FORMATION SIGN WW II printed unused but folded example of the pale green lizard on a black background worn by the 8th. [Lizard] Battalion Cornwall Home Guard.
WW2 9th ARMOURED BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A fine printed cloth formation sign. Fought superbly at El Alamein. Took 75% casualties and lost 102 out of 128 tanks. Montgomery wrote if the British Armoured owed any debt to the infantry of the 8th Army the debt was paid on 2nd November by the 9th Armoured Brigade in heroism and blood. Consisted of the 3rd Hussars, Wiltshire and Warwickshire Yeomanries
WW2 9th BATTALION ROYAL SUSSEX REGIMENT FORMATION SIGN. A fine scarce blue & orange felt formation sign, with paper backing. Reference Jon Mills Vol 1 item 660AR page 108
WW2 A.T.S CITY OF LONDON FORMATION SIGN. A fine woven 1940 example.
WW2 AIR MINISTRY CONSTABULARY PLASTIC ECONOMY CP BADGE A rare white plastic economy issue cao badge. With A Stanley & Sons Walsall two blade fixings and clean with soap and water to reverse. Very slight curl of crown, but very good. Reference http://british-police-history.uk/show_nav.cgi?force=air_ministry&tab=0&nav=year
WW2 AIR TRAINING CORP SQUADRON SHOULDER TITLE 1074 Elsmere Port Merseyside Wing Wing HQ RAF Woodvale
WW2 AIR TRAINING CORP SQUADRON SHOULDER TITLE 5F Northampton South & East Midlands Wing Wing HQ RAF Wittering
WW2 AIR TRAINING CORP SQUADRON SHOULDER TITLE 7F City of Liverpool Merseyside Wing Wing HQ RAF Woodvale
WW2 AIR TRAINING CORP SQUADRON SHOULDER TITLE 2348 Mughull Merseyside Wing Wing HQ RAF Woodvale
WW2 AIRBORNE SHOULDER TITLE A fine scare WW2 AIRBORNE cloth embroidered shoulder title. Light blue sans-serif letters embroidered on slightly curved maroon felt. Removed from uniform.
WW2 ANTI AIRCRAFT COMMAND FORMATION SIGN A printed black bow and arrow pointed upwards, above a 'torse', all on a red ground. The design includes the 'recurved' bow, arm to the left, right hand closed, and with the 'torse' a continuous wavy line. This is the second pattern badge, the first being a simple bow. This second pattern badge was adopted after October 1942 when the AA Corps and Divisional structure was abolished. The two patterns of badge appear to have existed side by side for the remainder of the war and into the post-war period. The sign was symbolic of defence against air attack. Its choice was influenced by the fact that a similar sign appeared on the facade of 'Glenthorn', the house at Stanmore chosen as Anti-Aircraft Command's HQ. The house was in turn chosen because it lay with a few hundred yards from, and in the grounds of, Bentley Priory, HQ of Fighter Command. The sign was taken from the crest of the Gordon family who built Glenthorn in the previous century. The sign was also similar to the naked kneeling archer that was the badge of the first School of AA Defence at Biggin Hill. Initially the sign was worn only by AA Command staff. When the AA Corps and Divisions were disbanded in October 1942 the new AA Groups did not take up distinctive signs of their own and all AA Groups and units wore the AA Command sign. The transition was complete by the end of December 1942. There are many variations of the badge, with different patterns of hands and variations on how the torse was depicted. There are also versions where the arm is on the right, which has led to suggestions that in some cases the badge could have been worn as facing pairs. However, as this appears to be heraldically incorrect, this and the other variations are more generally considered to be merely manufacturers' errors or variations. In the period between the two World Wars anti-aircraft (AA) defence was the responsibility of the RAF, specifically Fighter Command through the agency of the Air Defence of Great Britain (ADGB) organization, created in 1925. 1st AA Division was created in December 1935 to guard London and the Home Counties, 2nd AA Division being formed in December 1936 to guard the Midlands. In June 1938 1st AA Corps was created to command five AA Divisions, at this stage largely paper formations. Anti-Aircraft Command was formed in January 1939 and in April of that year two further AA Corps and seven AA Divisions, with 24 AA Brigades, were created, all of which were to be established by September 1939. In November 1940 the AA Corps took over operational command of the AA Divisions from AA Command. In October 1942 all three AA Corps and all twelve AA Divisions were disbanded, the constituent units being reorganized under seven AA Groups.
WW2 ARMY CHAPLAINS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine blackened bronze Officers cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse. Ref K&K Vol2 2110
WW2 ARMY DENTAL CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce printed unused red on green shoulder title.
WW2 ARMY DENTAL CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven red on green shoulder title, with some glue and paper residue to reverse.
WW2 ARMY FIRE SERVICE R.A.S.C FORMATION SIGN A fine woven example. Ref Boulanger page 580. A 1940 pattern
WW2 AUSTRALIA R.A.F NATIONALITY EXILE SHOULDER TITLES A fine pair of Nationality shoulder titles. Early war Australia OR/NCO Titles, English made circa 1941- 42 . Reference http://www.ww2wings.com/wings/australia/raafinsignia.shtml
WW2 AUXILIARY FIRE SERVICE FORMATION SIGN A fine woven large type formation sign. The Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) was first formed in 1938 in Great Britain as part of the Civil Defence Service. Its role was to supplement the work of brigades at local level. In this job it was hampered severely by the incompatibility of equipment used by these different brigades — most importantly the lack of a standard size of hydrant valve. The Auxiliary Fire Service and the local brigades were superseded in August 1941 by the National Fire Service.
WW2 AUXILIARY TERRITORIAL OFFICERS COLLAR BADGES A pair of bronze Auxiliary Territorial Service collar badges, both with two loops to reverse.
WW2 AUXILIARY TERRITORIAL SERVICE SHOULDER TITLE A fine printed shoulder title, with heavy glue / paper residue to reverse. Reference Jon Mills BoBD 1762.
WW2 AUXILIARY TERRITORIAL SERVICE SWEETHEART BROOCH A fine small unmarked silver sweetheart brooch. With fixing ans number 18937 to reverse. 23mm high. The Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS; often pronounced as an acronym) was the women's branch of the British Army during the Second World War. It was formed on 9 September 1938, initially as a women's voluntary service, and existed until 1 February 1949, when it was merged into the Women's Royal Army Corps.
WW2 B SLEEVE ARM TRADE BADGE 1944 A fine trade badge, brass with two loop fixings to reverse. A,B,C,D granted on required skill level.
WW2 BABIES GAS MASK A scarce WW2 Babies Gas Mask, complete and in good condition for age. This looks like a deep-sea diving helmet but is in fact a gas mask for babies, dating from World War II. In 1938, the British Government gave everyone, including babies, gas masks to protect them in case the Germans dropped poison gas bombs on Britain. This gas mask was for children up to two years old. The parents placed their baby inside the mask so that the head was inside the steel helmet and the baby could see through the visor. Then they wrapped the canvas part around the baby's body with the straps fastened under its bottom like a nappy, and its legs dangling free below. The canvas had a rubber coating to stop gas seeping through the material, and the straps were tied securely so that the mask was airtight.
WW2 BALUCH REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE SLIP ON A fine WW2 embroidered K.D. slip-on shoulder title badge to the BALUCH – (10th Baluch Regiment). The badge is in excellent worn condition. Worn in the Burma Campaign.
WW2 BEDFS & HERTS CLOTH SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven cloth shoulder title, with some glue to reverse and staple indents.
WW2 BELGIUM R.A.F NATIONALITY EXILE SHOULDER TITLE A fine light on dark blue shoulder title.
WW2 BELGIUM R.A.F NATIONALITY EXILE SHOULDER TITLE A fine light on dark blue shoulder title. A bit muddy to front
WW2 BELGIUM SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven Nationality shoulder title. some glue residue to reverse.
WW2 BORDER REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce red with white lettering felt with white mesh backing.
WW2 BRITISH / CANADA NATIONALITY AIRFORCE SHOULDER TITLE WW2 Light blue shoulder title. Worn by Royal Canadian Air Force personnel serving overseas with the RAF, often referred to as a Officers Nationality title.
WW2 BRITISH / CANADA NATIONALITY SHOULDER TITLE WW2 shoulder title. Worn by personnel serving overseas with the Army, often referred to as a Nationality title.
WW2 BRITISH 1ST BATTALION ROYAL WEST KENT REGIMENT 4TH INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION COMBINATION A fine scare formation combination . Faded hence price. WW2 British 1st Battalion Royal West Kent Regiment 4th Infantry Division Tropical Combination Insignia, good example of a tropical KD shoulder with hooks to reverse. Printed divisional formation sign above printed Royal West Kent battalion formation sign. Good used example.
WW2 BRITISH ARMY DRIVER-MECHANIC RTC TRADE BADGE British Army Driver-Mechanic unofficial DM over wingewd wheel embroidered on khaki. Removed from uniform. A little fraid.
WW2 BRITISH BELGIAN VOLUNTEER RAF OFFICERS SHOULDER [PAIR] TITLES A fine matching pair of WW2 woven shoulder titles. Reference http://www.be4046.eu/RAF1.htm
WW2 BRITISH COLUMBIA DRAGOONS CAP BADGE WW2 Canadian The British Columbia Dragoons Cap Badge. Brass with both loops to reverse. The regiment was designated the 5th Motorcycle Regiment (BCD), and later an armoured car unit. Finally made into an armoured regiment, the 9th Armoured Regiment (BCD), they were deployed to Italy as part of the 5th Armoured Brigade, 5th Canadian (Armoured) Division. The regiment saw heavy action in the Liri Valley, were the first unit to break through the Gustav Line in Italy, 1944, and helped smash the Gothic Line, holding Point 204 right in the centre of the line. Part of the "D-Day Dodgers", a term used by soldiers fighting in Italy after D-Day, they continued to fight until orders were given to move the regiment to the northwest Europe area. They served with distinction until the end of the war, at which point the regiment was demobilized and returned to Militia service.
WW2 BRITISH FORCES OVERSEAS TRIPOLITANIA DISTRICT FORMATION SIGN A fine printed Tripolitania District Printed Cloth Formation Sign. Some glue residue to reverse. Reference Blandford Series Guido Rosignoli Plate 14.
WW2 BRITISH FORCES OVERSEAS TRIPOLITANIA DISTRICT FORMATION SIGN Printed cloth formation sign. Administrative HQ set up when this area was occupied after the conquest of the Italian North African colonies. Ref Cole p112
WW2 BRITISH OCCUPATION OF THE RHINE [HANOVER] FORMATION SIGN A fine woven White horse on red shield formation sign
WW2 BRITISH OVERSEAS SINGAPORE DISTRICT FORMATION SIGN A fine printed cloth formation sign. Yellow lion and tree on green background outlined in black. Reference Waring 431
WW2 BRITISH OVERSEAS SINGAPORE DISTRICT FORMATION SIGN A fine printed cloth formation sign. Yellow lion and tree on green background outlined in black. Reference Waring 431
WW2 BRITISH REINFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTRE INDIA FORMATION SIGN A fine red rectangle printed with a British Bulldog superimposed on a yellow five point star. Used and unfolded item. Organisation set up for the training of British reinforcements in India. Reference Cole page 147
WW2 BRITISH REINFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTRE [INDIA] FORMATION SIGN A good scarce red rectangle printed with a British Bulldog superimposed on a yellow five point star. Orgonization set up for the training of British reinforcements in India. Reference Cole page 147
WW2 BRITISH TROOPS IN NORWAY FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce printed formation sign. White Viking ship and sunrise printed on light blue rectangle. Included in this force were.1st Airborne,under Urquhart. 1st SAS Brigade,under Calvert. 50th Northumbrian Division and 88th Group RAF were amongst those involved. Reference Cole page108
WW2 BRITISH TROOPS PERSIA & IRAQ FORMATION SIGN A fine printed formation sign. Red elephants head on a blue background worn by troops of "Pai-Force". The badge's elephant emblem is said to be a reference to the first commander of Persia and Iraq Command, General (later Field Marshal) Sir Henry Maitland Wilson, whose nickname was 'Jumbo'. (Another elephant badge was created for 9th Army, the formation Wilson commanded immediately before going to PAIC). The badge was also worn by British Troops Iraq. (Cole, page 21). Although Persia and Iraq were both nominally independent neutral countries they were firmly within the British sphere of interest because of their oilfields. Thus the pro-German rebellion in Iraq in June 1941 and the concern about German influence in Persia in August 1941 both resulted in British military intervention. Additionally, by the end of 1941 there were very real concerns that the German advance in Southern Russia could lead to an invasion of the oil producing regions from the north. It became clear that detailed attention would need to be paid to the defence of this large, remote and wholly undeveloped area. Persia and Iraq were at various times the responsibility of Middle East and India Commands but neither Commander-in-Chief could pay sufficient attention to this remote northern flank after the German successes in the Western Desert and the Japanese invasions in the East. As a result, in August 1942, Churchill ordered that a separate command be set up to deal with this exposed northern flank. Persia and Iraq Command (PAIC) under General Wilson was opened on 15 September 1942 in Baghdad. The command took over the fighting troops in the area, formed as 10th Army from the troops used to deal with the Iraqi rebellion, and in addition all the base and Line of Communication forces which had their HQs in Basra. Although the command never became operational it was responsible for a massive logstics effort in creating roads, railways and water transport facilities. This would have enabled any fighting troops to be supplied but in the event its main function was the provision of a supply route for war material to Russia. Some five million tons were eventually sent over routes that largely had to be made from scratch.
WW2 BRITISH TROOPS PERSIA & IRAQ FORMATION SIGN A fine printed formation sign. Red elephants head on a blue background worn by troops of "Pai-Force". The badge's elephant emblem is said to be a reference to the first commander of Persia and Iraq Command, General (later Field Marshal) Sir Henry Maitland Wilson, whose nickname was 'Jumbo'. (Another elephant badge was created for 9th Army, the formation Wilson commanded immediately before going to PAIC). The badge was also worn by British Troops Iraq. (Cole, page 21). Although Persia and Iraq were both nominally independent neutral countries they were firmly within the British sphere of interest because of their oilfields. Thus the pro-German rebellion in Iraq in June 1941 and the concern about German influence in Persia in August 1941 both resulted in British military intervention. Additionally, by the end of 1941 there were very real concerns that the German advance in Southern Russia could lead to an invasion of the oil producing regions from the north. It became clear that detailed attention would need to be paid to the defence of this large, remote and wholly undeveloped area. Persia and Iraq were at various times the responsibility of Middle East and India Commands but neither Commander-in-Chief could pay sufficient attention to this remote northern flank after the German successes in the Western Desert and the Japanese invasions in the East. As a result, in August 1942, Churchill ordered that a separate command be set up to deal with this exposed northern flank. Persia and Iraq Command (PAIC) under General Wilson was opened on 15 September 1942 in Baghdad. The command took over the fighting troops in the area, formed as 10th Army from the troops used to deal with the Iraqi rebellion, and in addition all the base and Line of Communication forces which had their HQs in Basra. Although the command never became operational it was responsible for a massive logstics effort in creating roads, railways and water transport facilities. This would have enabled any fighting troops to be supplied but in the event its main function was the provision of a supply route for war material to Russia. Some five million tons were eventually sent over routes that largely had to be made from scratch.
WW2 BRITISH WEST INDIES RAF NATIONALITY SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce woven example.
WW2 CADET FORCE PAIR PRINTED CLOTH SHOULDER TITLES A fine pair of printed cloth shoulder titles. The Army Cadet Force (ACF) is a voluntary youth organisation which offers military type training to 12 to 18 year olds. Although it is sponsored by the Ministry of Defence the ACF is not a branch of the military and the cadets do not have to enlist in the Army although a proportion do. The ACF is a registered charity which can trace its beginnings back to 1859, when it was formed in order to prepare youths to enlist in the army.
WW2 CAMERONIANS SCOTTISH RIFLES SHOULDER TITLE A scarce paste back title in good unissued condition. Unofficial private purchase. Reference; BoBD Vol 2 No 3036 page 642
WW2 CAMERONIANS [SCOTTISH RIFLES] TAM O'SHANTER A excellent Canadian maker Brill cap dated 1943 Tam O'Shanter. With no visable moth, size 7. Winnipeg Canada.
WW2 CANADA CANADIAN ARMOURED CORPS REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine w/m 1st pattern WW2 cap badge.
WW2 CANADA NATIONALITY AIRFORCE SHOULDER TITLE WW2 Light blue shoulder title. Worn by Royal Canadian Air Force personnel serving overseas with the RAF, often referred to as a Officers Nationality title.
WW2 CANADIAN 2nd ARMOURED CAR REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal cap badge, with two loop fixings and maker W Scully Ltd Montreal to reverse.
WW2 CANADIAN 2nd ARMOURED CAR REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine gilding metal cap badge, with two loop fixings and maker W Scully Ltd Montreal to reverse.
WW2 CANADIAN 48th HIGHLANDERS OF CANADA GLENGARRY BADGE A fine w/m Glengarry, with two loops and backing tartan to reverse. Reference Brooker’s badges of the Candian Army Vol.2 52-11-210. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/48th_Highlanders_of_Canada
WW2 CANADIAN ARMY PACIFIC FORCE FORMATION SIGN A fine woven example. Reference ; https://www.canadiansoldiers.com/insignia/formations/miscpatches.htm Volunteers for the Canadian Army Pacific Force were allowed to distinguish themselves by wearing the CAPF hexagon (incorporating the colours red, blue, french-grey, green, maroon and black) on their uniforms. Those serving in other formations were permitted to put the CAPF hexagon overtop of the other formation patch. This hexagon came in two sizes, large and small. The CAPF trained in the United States, and volunteers for this force were given priority on returning to Canada from Europe after VE Day. The CAPF never saw action; the surrender of Japan rendered their service unnecessary (they had been slated for Operation Olympic, the invasion of the Japanese home islands.)
WW2 CANADIAN FIRST GARRISON BATTALION SHOULDER TITLE Scarce Canadian First Garrison Battalion cloth shoulder title Circa.19139/45 Good condition apart from moth hole above "L" scarce shoulder title yellow on green of the 1st Garrision Battalion, good condition but does have some glue residue and paper stuck to the reverse where it has been mounted for display.
WW2 CANADIAN HEADQUARTERS ENGLAND FORMATION SIGN A fine printed example. Reference Jon Mills Vol 1 page 361 The Canadian Headquarters was established in 1939, located near Trafalgar Square in London on Cockspur street. Worn by Canadian units in the UK under command of the C.M.H.Q. training and reinforcement units.
WW2 CANADIAN SCOTTISH TAM O SHANTER DATED 1943 A good condition Tam O Shanter, dated 1943 with maker Brill Winnipeg Canada. Size 7. The regiment mobilized the 1st Battalion, The Canadian Scottish Regiment, CASF, on 24 May 1940. It embarked for Britain on 25 August 1941. On D-Day, 6 June 1944, it landed in Normandy, France, as part of the 7th Infantry Brigade, 3rd Canadian Infantry Division, and it continued to fight in North-West Europe until the end of the war. The overseas battalion was disbanded on 15 January 1946
WW2 CENTRAL COMMAND INDIA / 72nd INDIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A fine wool formation sign. Not quite sure. Perhaps both regiments used this formation sign. Jon Mills book says Central Command India. Reference Jon Mills Bobd page 724 item 3411
WW2 CEYLON TRINCOMALEE FORTRESS AREA FORMATION SIGN An extremely rare printed formation sign, with four hook fixings to reverse. Also found in a circular form. Reference Jon Mills Vol 2 item 3530 page 741.
WW2 CHEMICAL WARFARE TROOPS OF THE ROYAL ENGINEERS FORMATION SIGN A Scarce WW II wool/felt formation sign of the green,yellow and red strips worn by the Chemical Warfare Troops of the Royal Engineers. Chemical Warfare Groups (Royal Engineers) were formed in 1939-1940 to handle poison gas weapons, primarily bulk contamination equipment (Livens Projectors, cloud attack equipment) but also gas shells and bombs. They comprised a Group HQ and three Chemical Warfare (CW) Companies. They were nearly all converted to GHQ Troops Engineers during 1942-1943. Reference Imperial War Museum https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30072122
WW2 CHESHIRE HOME GUARD FORMATION SIGN. A fine scarce printed cloth formation sign. Brown and black oak leaves on a green shield. Worn by the 12th Cheshire [Northwich] Battalion Home Guard ,commanded by Lt.Col. H.B.Denton OBE. Reference Jon Mills In the Space of a Single Day p46 ref 174
WW2 CHINA-BURMA-INDIA FORMATION SIGN. A fine quality WW II bullion wire embroidered example of the "Sun and Star " on a black velvet ground above, slightly faded. Worn by the Chinese Expeditionary Force,1st. Air Commando Group,The "Flying Tigers" and some British units of 14th. Army Reference https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_Burma_India_Theater It is backed with light khaki, airtex shirt material and 3 press studs.
WW2 CHINA-BURMA-INDIA FORMATION SIGN. A fine quality US made WW II embroidered example of the "Sun and Star " on a black velvet ground above, slightly faded. Worn by the Chinese Expeditionary Force,1st. Air Commando Group, The "Flying Tigers" and some British units of 14th. Army Reference https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_Burma_India_Theater
WW2 CIVIL DEFENCE ARM BADGE A fine woven Kings Crown arm badge. During 1941, the phrase ARP began to be phased out in favour of Civil Defence (CD)
WW2 CIVIL DEFENCE AVRO ARP AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS ENAMEL BADGE A fine scarce ARP badge, with brooch fixing to reverse. Some verdigri, otherwise good. Reference https://www.ww2civildefence.co.uk/blog
WW2 CIVIL DEFENCE KINGS CROWN ARM BADGE A woven arm badge. The Civil Defence Service was a civilian volunteer organisation established in Great Britain by the Home Office in 1935. In 1941, during World War II, the use of Civil Defence replaced the pre-existing Air Raid Precautions (ARP). The Civil Defence Service included the pre-existing ARP as well as wardens, firemen (initially the Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) and latterly the National Fire Service (NFS)), fire watchers, rescue, first aid post, stretcher party and industry. Over 1.9 million people served within the CD and nearly 2,400 lost their lives to enemy action.
WW2 CIVILIAN MILITARY GOVERNMENT OFFICERS SLIP ON EPAULETS A fine pair of Yellow on green slip on epaulets.
WW2 COLOMBO SUB-AREA, CEYLON ARMY COMMAND FORMATION SIGN. A fine scarce cloth Indian & S.E.A.C district & lines of communication areas formation sign. 1945 pattern.
WW2 COMBINED OPERATIONS ARMY COMMANDO FORMATION SIGN A fine woven WW2 Combined Operations Cloth Formation Sign. Right facing. There were two principal versions of this badge, one circular and one rectangular with a domed top. The latter was worn by Naval personnel and the round version by the Army. RAF personnel wore the Army version but at the bottom of the jacket cuff. However, non-combattant staff also wore versions of the basic badge and the exact distribution of "tombstone" and circular versions is not clear. Reference; Imperial War Museum https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30071987
WW2 COMBINED OPERATIONS ARMY COMMANDO FORMATION SIGN WW2 Combined Operations Cloth Formation Sign. Left facing. WW II printed example of the well known red on blue tri-service formation sign, worn by Commando's and other Special Forces Troops in all theatres of war. The R.A.F. eagle,a "Tommy-Gun" and a Naval anchor. Item has been cut to the circle. Combined Operations Headquarters was a department of the British War Office set up during Second World War to harass the Germans on the European continent by means of raids carried out by use of combined naval and army forces. Admiral of the Fleet Roger Keyes was the first director, from 17 July 1940 to 27 October 1941, replaced first by Lord Louis Mountbatten and then Major General Robert Laycock (October 1943 – 1947). The main forces used by Combined Operations were the Commandos.
WW2 COMBINED OPERATIONS NAVAL PATTERN FORMATION SIGNS A fine scarce matching pair of Naval formation signs. A naval anchor with the RAF eagle at the top and a Tommy Gun midway, all in red, on a dark blue rectangle with domed top. There were two principal versions of this badge, one circular and one rectangular with a domed top. The latter was worn by Naval personnel and the round version by the Army. RAF personnel wore the Army version but at the bottom of the jacket cuff. However, non-combattant staff also wore versions of the basic badge and the exact distribution of "tombstone" and circular versions is not clear. Reference https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30070995
WW2 COMBINED OPERATIONS NAVAL PATTERN FORMATION SIGNS A excellent scarce used matching pair of Naval formation signs. A naval anchor with the RAF eagle at the top and a Tommy Gun midway, all in red, on a dark blue rectangle with domed top. There were two principal versions of this badge, one circular and one rectangular with a domed top. The latter was worn by Naval personnel and the round version by the Army. RAF personnel wore the Army version but at the bottom of the jacket cuff. However, non-combatant staff also wore versions of the basic badge and the exact distribution of "tombstone" and circular versions is not clear. Reference https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30070995
WW2 COMMANDO 4TH INDEPENDANT COMPANY FORMATION SIGN A very scarce Norway campaign formation sign. 55th [West Lancashire] Division were volunteers to this unit, hence the 4 on there formation sign. Cut from battledress. Reference Jon Mills Book 1 Badges on Battledress page 372 item 2008.
WW2 COMMANDO BEACH GROUP FORMATION SIGN A mint woven 1943 pattern example with glue residue to reverse. Formed part of the beach group that established the Normandy beach head on D day 1944.
WW2 COMMANDO DEPOT or D TROOP, No 3 COMMANDO FORMATION SIGN. A fine very scarce Commando badge. Some glue residue to reverse. Cant find any information on this badge. Looks very much like No.3 Commando, but wrong colours according to the experts,[ bottle Green backing, light blue D and white skull with black detail to skull], although some similair issues of No.3 Commando were infact white on black, without the "D". Looks a good period sign, see photos. D Commando depot basic training Scotland. The Commando Basic Training Centre (CBTC) at Achnacarry was regarded as one of, if not, the finest of all the Allied special training centres established in the Second World War. Its reputation was widespread and held in the highest regard by all the Allies, for not only were soldiers and marines of the British forces trained there, but also those from the USA, France, Holland, Belgium, Poland, Norway, and surprisingly, some Germans. These were the ‘Free’ Germans and included Jews who had escaped the tyranny in their own country. Reference http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/3/George+Barber/Richard+_George_+Bruce+Barber_+D+Troop_+No3+Cdo.jpg.html http://www.commandoveterans.org/CommandoBasicTrainingCentre
WW2 COMMANDO DEPOT POST 1943 SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce WW2 woven shoulder title. Commando depot basic training Scotland. The Commando Basic Training Centre (CBTC) at Achnacarry was regarded as one of, if not, the finest of all the Allied special training centres established in the Second World War. Its reputation was widespread and held in the highest regard by all the Allies, for not only were soldiers and marines of the British forces trained there, but also those from the USA, France, Holland, Belgium, Poland, Norway, and surprisingly, some Germans. These were the ‘Free’ Germans and included Jews who had escaped the tyranny in their own country. Reference http://www.commandoveterans.org/CommandoBasicTrainingCentre
WW2 COMMANDO INDIAN BEACH GROUP FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce printed Indian commando formation sign. 1943 pattern with backing khaki and three studs. Unusually attached to khaki shirt material.
WW2 CYRENAICA DISTRICT FORMATION SIGN. A fine printed Cyrenaica District printed Formation Sign, on padded backing. Reference Blandford Series Guido Rosignoli Plate 14
WW2 CYRENAICA DISTRICT FORMATION SIGN. A fine printed formation sign
WW2 CZECHOSLAVAKIA SHOULDER TITLE Embroidered WW II example of the red on khaki "paste-back" shoulder.
WW2 CZECHOSLAVAKIA SHOULDER TITLE Embroidered WW II example of the red on khaki "paste-back" shoulder. Unfortunately it has two moth holes see photos hence price.
WW2 DATED 1941 UNION JACK FLAG [MARKED OXFORD ENGLAND]. A fine scarce good condition Union Jack war dated 1941 Oxford. Aprox 36 x 22 Inches. With broad arrow mark. Look fantastic on the wall in your office, or for desplay on a stall.
WW2 DENTAL CORPS OFFICERS PAIR COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of 1st pattern Officers bronze collar badges. Post 1921 pattern.
WW2 DENTAL CORPS OFFICERS [MATCHING PAIR] COLLAR BADGES A fine matching pair of Officers bronze collar badges, both with two loops and maker J R Gaunt London to reverse.
WW2 DIVISIONAL PATCH SCARCE JEWISH SLEEVE BADGE A very scarce cloth, almost paper like sleeve badge. 54 mm diameter. British Army composed of Jews from the Yishuv in Mandatory Palestine commanded by British-Jewish officers that served in Europe during World War II. The brigade was formed in late 1944, and its personnel fought the Germans in Italy. After the war, some of them assisted Holocaust survivors to emigrate illegally to Mandatory Palestine as part of Aliyah Bet
WW2 DORSET COUNTY DIVISION FORMATION SIGN. A fine printed example. 1941 pattern Reference page 442 Bruno Boulanger. The Dorset County Division was formed on 24 February 1941. However it did not take over operational commitments from Southern Area until March 10 and it did not finally assume command of its allocated infantry brigades until 24 April. It only had a short existence, being reduced to an administrative headquarters on 24 November at midday. The whole headquarters was disbanded on 31 December.
WW2 DORSETSHIRE REGIMENT PLASTIC ECONOMY CAP BADGE A fine plastic cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse. very slight curve.
WW2 DRIVER [WHEEL] PROFICIENCY ARM BADGE A WW2 proficiency badge, a wheel with star above. Has been displayed on blue card, which is still retained.
WW2 DRIVER [WHEEL] PROFICIENCY ARM BADGE A driver proficiency arm badge with crown above.Has been displayed on blue card, which is still retained.
WW2 DUKE OF CORNWALLS LIGHT INFANTRY ECONOMY PLASTIC CAP BADGE WW II plastic economy issue cap badge with two blades and makers details for Stanley Walsall to the reverse. The title scroll, "Cornwall " upon a strung bugle horn and coronet.
WW2 DUMBARTONSHIRE HOME GUARD FORMATION SIGN. A scarce printed no 4 zone West Scotland District Luss detachment. 1st Dumbarton Alexandria Battalion . 1st Battalion Dunbartonshire Home Guard had their headquarters in Alexandria and was affiliated to the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders whose cap badge they wore. The Battalion was formed in 1940. Some glue to reverse and small discolouration stain to face. Reference WW2 British Formation Badges Bruno Boulanger page 613
WW2 EAST AFRICA COMMAND FORMATION SIGN A fine printed example, 2nd pattern.
WW2 EAST AFRICA COMMAND FORMATION SIGN A rare 1st pattern formation sign, Some glue and paper to reverse. 1940 pattern.
WW2 EAST AFRICA SLIP ON SHOULDER TITLE A scarce WW II embroidered black on pale k.d, shoulder strap slip-on,East Africa.
WW2 EAST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT GENERAL SERVICE CAP A fine cap with a couple of very small moth nips that have been sewn and a couple of cap badge holes from other badge use. No visible date or manufacture. It was first introduced under "Army Council Instruction 1407" of September 1943. This cap was designed to replace the "Field Service cap" or "FS Cap" that had been worn since the outbreak of war.
WW2 ELGIN TIMER POCKET WATCH U.S.A PROPERTY A fine scarce but not working property ord dept class B and serial number to reverse.
WW2 ENSA SHOULDER TITLE E.N.S.A. (Entertainments National Service Association ) cloth shoulder title. White embroidered lettering on black. Title detail shows wear, but are otherwise moth and damage free. E.N.S.A. was an organisation set up in 1939 by Basil Dean and Leslie Henson to provide entertainment for British armed forces personnel during World War II. ENSA operated as part of the Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes. Many pre & post war well know British radio and TV personalities served with E.N.S.A. George Formby, Gracie Fields and Frankie Howerd to name but a few.
WW2 FREE FRENCH 3rd SAS BERET BADGE A fine scarce French Special Forces, trimmed example.
WW2 FREE FRENCH F.A.F.L FORCES AERIENNES FRANCAISES LIBRE AIR FORCES BADGE A very scarce woven badge. Created in July 1940 the FAFL (Forces Aériennes Françaises Libre) was the Air Arm of the Free French forces during WW2. It was under the command of Martial Henri Valin. The Ace Pierre Clostermann was part of this group. The Free French Air Forces (French: Forces Aériennes Françaises Libres, FAFL) were the air arm of the Free French Forces during the Second World War from 1940. They officially ceased to hold this title from 1943, with the merger of Free French Forces with General Giraud's anti-German forces, but were still commonly known by the title until the liberation of France in 1944, when they became the regular French Air Army. They were commanded by Martial Henri Valin from 1941 to 1944, who subsequently became commander of the Air Army.
WW2 FREE FRENCH F.A.F.L FORCES AERIENNES FRANCAISES LIBRE AIR FORCES BADGE A fine scarce woven badge. 70mm high x 93mm great item, but a little grubby. The Free French Air Forces (French: Forces Aériennes Françaises Libres, FAFL) were the air arm of the Free French Forces during the Second World War from 1940. They officially ceased to hold this title from 1943, with the merger of Free French Forces with General Giraud's anti-German forces, but were still commonly known by the title until the liberation of France in 1944, when they became the regular French Air Army. They were commanded by Martial Henri Valin from 1941 to 1944, who subsequently became commander of the Air Army. Reference https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_French_Air_Forces
WW2 FREE FRENCH FRANCAISES LIBRE BADGE A fine post 1940 Second World War period English made 'Free French Navy' diamond-shaped brass and enamel badge bearing the 'Cross of Lorraine', worn by 'Forces Navales Françaises Libres' on the breast of their uniform, the reverse stamped with issue number "2829" and with "Regd No 838507". Good condition, retaining original pin fittings. Height 34 mm.
WW2 FREE FRENCH FRANCAISES LIBRE BADGE A good original post 1940 Second World War period English made 'Free French Navy badge'; small diamond shaped gilded brass enamel badge bearing the 'Cross of Lorraine' and "France Libre"; the reverse with 'Regd No 83830' a registered, design and patent date of 1939. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. Height 33mm.
WW2 FREE FRENCH PARATROOPER WING A fine scarce Free French Paratroopers wing with the cross of Lorraine. The Free French Air Forces (French: Forces Aériennes Françaises Libres, FAFL) were the air arm of the Free French Forces during the Second World War from 1940. They officially ceased to hold this title from 1943, with the merger of Free French Forces with General Giraud's anti-German forces, but were still commonly known by the title until the liberation of France in 1944, when they became the regular French Air Army. They were commanded by Martial Henri Valin from 1941 to 1944, who subsequently became commander of the Air Army. On 17 June 1940, five days before the signing of the Franco-German Armistice, the first "exodus" (of 10 airmen) took flight from Bordeaux-Mérignac to England. Others rallied to General Charles de Gaulle from France and French North Africa during the period June 1940 to November 1942. A contingent of volunteers from South American countries such as Uruguay, Argentina and Chile was also created, as Free French officials recruited there personally. From a strength of 500 on July 1940, the ranks of the FAFL grew to 900 by 1941, including 200 flyers[clarification needed]. A total of 276 of these flyers were stationed in England, and 604 were stationed in overseas theaters of operation. In the summer of 1940 General de Gaulle named then-Colonel Martial Henri Valin as commander-in-chief of the FAFL. Valin was at the French military mission in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at the time of his appointment and he had to complete his assignment there by February 1941. It took him 45 days to get to London to see de Gaulle and it was not until 9 July that Valin formally assumed office taking over from the caretaker commander, Admiral Emile Muselier.
WW2 FREE FRENCH PARATROOPER [SAS] WING A fine scarce Free French Paratroopers wing with the cross of Lorraine. The Free French Air Forces (French: Forces Aériennes Françaises Libres, FAFL) were the air arm of the Free French Forces during the Second World War from 1940. They officially ceased to hold this title from 1943, with the merger of Free French Forces with General Giraud's anti-German forces, but were still commonly known by the title until the liberation of France in 1944, when they became the regular French Air Army. They were commanded by Martial Henri Valin from 1941 to 1944, who subsequently became commander of the Air Army. On 17 June 1940, five days before the signing of the Franco-German Armistice, the first "exodus" (of 10 airmen) took flight from Bordeaux-Mérignac to England. Others rallied to General Charles de Gaulle from France and French North Africa during the period June 1940 to November 1942. A contingent of volunteers from South American countries such as Uruguay, Argentina and Chile was also created, as Free French officials recruited there personally. From a strength of 500 on July 1940, the ranks of the FAFL grew to 900 by 1941, including 200 flyers[clarification needed]. A total of 276 of these flyers were stationed in England, and 604 were stationed in overseas theaters of operation. In the summer of 1940 General de Gaulle named then-Colonel Martial Henri Valin as commander-in-chief of the FAFL. Valin was at the French military mission in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at the time of his appointment and he had to complete his assignment there by February 1941. It took him 45 days to get to London to see de Gaulle and it was not until 9 July that Valin formally assumed office taking over from the caretaker commander, Admiral Emile Muselier. 97mm wide
WW2 FREE FRENCH PARATROOPER [SAS] WING A fine scarce Free French Paratroopers wing with the cross of Lorraine. The Free French Air Forces (French: Forces Aériennes Françaises Libres, FAFL) were the air arm of the Free French Forces during the Second World War from 1940. They officially ceased to hold this title from 1943, with the merger of Free French Forces with General Giraud's anti-German forces, but were still commonly known by the title until the liberation of France in 1944, when they became the regular French Air Army. They were commanded by Martial Henri Valin from 1941 to 1944, who subsequently became commander of the Air Army. On 17 June 1940, five days before the signing of the Franco-German Armistice, the first "exodus" (of 10 airmen) took flight from Bordeaux-Mérignac to England. Others rallied to General Charles de Gaulle from France and French North Africa during the period June 1940 to November 1942. A contingent of volunteers from South American countries such as Uruguay, Argentina and Chile was also created, as Free French officials recruited there personally. From a strength of 500 on July 1940, the ranks of the FAFL grew to 900 by 1941, including 200 flyers[clarification needed]. A total of 276 of these flyers were stationed in England, and 604 were stationed in overseas theaters of operation. In the summer of 1940 General de Gaulle named then-Colonel Martial Henri Valin as commander-in-chief of the FAFL. Valin was at the French military mission in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at the time of his appointment and he had to complete his assignment there by February 1941. It took him 45 days to get to London to see de Gaulle and it was not until 9 July that Valin formally assumed office taking over from the caretaker commander, Admiral Emile Muselier. 97mm wide
WW2 FREE FRENCH PARATROOPER [SAS] WING A fine scarce Free French Paratroopers wing with the cross of Lorraine. The Free French Air Forces (French: Forces Aériennes Françaises Libres, FAFL) were the air arm of the Free French Forces during the Second World War from 1940. They officially ceased to hold this title from 1943, with the merger of Free French Forces with General Giraud's anti-German forces, but were still commonly known by the title until the liberation of France in 1944, when they became the regular French Air Army. They were commanded by Martial Henri Valin from 1941 to 1944, who subsequently became commander of the Air Army. On 17 June 1940, five days before the signing of the Franco-German Armistice, the first "exodus" (of 10 airmen) took flight from Bordeaux-Mérignac to England. Others rallied to General Charles de Gaulle from France and French North Africa during the period June 1940 to November 1942. A contingent of volunteers from South American countries such as Uruguay, Argentina and Chile was also created, as Free French officials recruited there personally. From a strength of 500 on July 1940, the ranks of the FAFL grew to 900 by 1941, including 200 flyers[clarification needed]. A total of 276 of these flyers were stationed in England, and 604 were stationed in overseas theaters of operation. In the summer of 1940 General de Gaulle named then-Colonel Martial Henri Valin as commander-in-chief of the FAFL. Valin was at the French military mission in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at the time of his appointment and he had to complete his assignment there by February 1941. It took him 45 days to get to London to see de Gaulle and it was not until 9 July that Valin formally assumed office taking over from the caretaker commander, Admiral Emile Muselier. 97mm wide
WW2 FREE FRENCH RESISTANCE CROSS OF LORRAINE [GOLD] Tests as at least 9ct solid gold Measures 2 x 1.45cms Weighs 1.5g has been over soldered during repair to brooch fixing, but does not detract, see photos
WW2 FREE FRENCH SAS PARACHUTE REGIMENT BERET BADGE A fine worn in late 1943/1944 very rare bi metal beret badge. Cross of Lorraine soldered to a Parachute Regiment Beret badge which has the Kings Crown removed. Although crudely soldered, this would have been the correct way. Most I’ve seen look like they have been superglued, with no other means of fixing. The French used to say that it was the British insignia without the "chien-chien et son panier", which means "the little dog and his basket". This is a very scarce item. Reference Allied Special Forces Insignia 1939-1948 by Peter Taylor page 136 (shows a badge minus crown and cross of Lorraine)
WW2 FREE FRENCH SAS PARATROOPERS INSIGNIA FORMATION SIGN A British made French Airforce insignia, only worn by the SAS. The paratroopers wore this badge on the left arm of their Dress uniform, centered between the elbow and the shoulder. Unfortunately, the French paratroopers did not fight in the 1940 Battle of France and the units were disbanded. Some of the troopers made it to Great Britain were they joined the British SAS and formed three French SAS units, serving in Crete and in North Africa, breaking into Axis airfields and sabotaging or blowing up airplanes and facilities. Most of them were either caught or killed, just like most of the British SAS. It was a dangerous job! Reference http://www.ww2wings.com/wings/france/francesas.shtml
WW2 FREE FRENCH SAS PARATROOPERS INSIGNIA FORMATION SIGN A British made French Airforce insignia, only worn by the SAS. The paratroopers wore this badge on the left arm of their Dress uniform, centered between the elbow and the shoulder. Unfortunately, the French paratroopers did not fight in the 1940 Battle of France and the units were disbanded. Some of the troopers made it to Great Britain were they joined the British SAS and formed three French SAS units, serving in Crete and in North Africa, breaking into Axis airfields and sabotaging or blowing up airplanes and facilities. Most of them were either caught or killed, just like most of the British SAS. It was a dangerous job! Reference http://www.ww2wings.com/wings/france/francesas.shtml
WW2 FREE FRENCH SAS PARATROOPERS INSIGNIA FORMATION SIGN A British made French Airforce insignia, only worn by the SAS. The paratroopers wore this badge on the left arm of their Dress uniform, centered between the elbow and the shoulder. Unfortunately, the French paratroopers did not fight in the 1940 Battle of France and the units were disbanded. Some of the troopers made it to Great Britain were they joined the British SAS and formed three French SAS units, serving in Crete and in North Africa, breaking into Axis airfields and sabotaging or blowing up airplanes and facilities. Most of them were either caught or killed, just like most of the British SAS. It was a dangerous job! Reference http://www.ww2wings.com/wings/france/francesas.shtml
WW2 FREE NORWEGIAN FORCES [5 commando Troop] CAP BADGE The No. 5 Norwegian Troop was formed in August 1942 under command Captain Rolv Hauge, the men of the troop came from refugees brought back to Britain after commando raids and sailors stranded abroad after the German invasion of Norway. The H7 is the monogram of King Haakon VII and was used as a symbol of freedom. W/M with two lugs to reverse.
WW2 GAMBIA AREA FORMATION SLIP ON SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce printed Khaki slip on reference Bruno Boulanger [WW2 British Formation Badges] page 512
WW2 GENERAL SERVICE CORPS SLIP ON. Printed cloth shoulder title of the slipover type
WW2 GENERAL SERVICE OFFICERS COLLAR BADGES Two bronze collar badge, not matching as one is die struck and one cast. Look very similar to front but different to reverse. Hence price.
WW2 GERMAN AFRIKA KORPS PITH HELMET A very scarce German Africa Corps helmet with 1942 to inside. More photos if required. A lot of moth as you can see, some holes hence price, but a very scarce item. The Afrika Korps or German Africa Corps was the German expeditionary force in Africa during the North African Campaign of World War II. First sent as a holding force to shore up the Italian defense of their African colonies, the formation fought on in Africa, under various appellations, from March 1941 until its surrender in May 1943. The unit's best known commander was Field Marshal Erwin Rommel.
WW2 GERMAN ANTI AIR CRAFT FLAK BADGE I`m not a German insignia expert & therefore cant guarantee this item. It may be genuine and if so its cheap, with maker mark. You experts can make your mind up. More photos if required, came from a large collection, which was collected since WW2. Flak badge with 22 to side on reverse.
WW2 GERMAN ARMY GENERAL ASSAULT BADGE I`m not a German insignia expert & therefore cant guarantee this item. It may be genuine and if so its cheap, with maker mark. You experts can make your mind up. More photos if required, came from a large collection, which was collected since WW2. A general assault badge, with no visible maker mark.
WW2 GERMAN BALLOON OBSERVERS BADGE I`m not a German insignia expert & therefore cant guarantee this item. It may be genuine and if so its cheap, with maker mark. You experts can make your mind up. More photos if required, came from a large collection, which was collected since WW2. The Balloon Observer's Badge was a World War II German military decoration awarded to German Army personnel who risked their lives, flying 300 ft (91 m)-500 ft (152 m) above the ground in a gondola below a gas balloon.They were easy targets for Allied pilots and ground fire. Due to its late introduction, only a very small number were awarded.
WW2 GERMAN D.V.G ENAMEL BADGE A fine Party badge size with pin and maker GES GESCH,in good condition. RZM in raised circle to reverse. 23 mm dia
WW2 GERMAN HITLER YOUTH ENAMEL BADGE A scarce Hitler Youth Pin Badge - maker marked GES GESCHEH measures 25 x 13mm. A good original example.
WW2 GERMAN HITLER YOUTH ENAMEL BADGE A scarce Hitler Youth Pin Badge - maker marked GES GESCHEH measures 25 x 13mm. A small chip on the red enamel, hence price.
WW2 GERMAN INFANTRY CLOSE COMBAT CLASP I`m not a German insignia expert & therefore cant guarantee this item. It may be genuine and if so its cheap, with maker mark. You experts can make your mind up. More photos if required, came from a large collection, which was collected since WW2. No visible maker.
WW2 GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE BLOCKADE RUNNER BADGE I`m not a German insignia expert & therefore cant guarantee this item. It may be genuine and if so its cheap, with maker mark. You experts can make your mind up. More photos if required, came from a large collection, which was collected since WW2. Blockade Runner Badge; Unmarked - In zinc alloy, unmarked. The Blockade Runner Badge or the Badge for Blockade Runners was a World War II German military decoration awarded for service on warships or merchant vessels that attempted to break through the British sea blockade of Germany. It was instituted on 1 April, 1941 and first awarded on 1 July of the same year.
WW2 GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE DESTROYER BADGE I`m not a German insignia expert & therefore cant guarantee this item. It may be genuine and if so its cheap, with maker mark. You experts can make your mind up. More photos if required, came from a large collection, which was collected since WW2. A Kriegsmarine Destroyer War Badge by Josef Feix & Sohn Badge in zinc alloy, maker marked on reverse JFS (Josef Feix & Sohn), golden wash on wreath over 80% present. The Destroyer War Badge was a World War II German military decoration awarded to and awarded to officers and crew for service on Kriegsmarine destroyers. It was also awarded to the crews of Kriegsmarine torpedo boats and fast attack craft until the institution of the Fast Attack Craft War Badge.
WW2 GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE E- BOAT BADGE I`m not a German insignia expert & therefore cant guarantee this item. It may be genuine and if so its cheap, with maker mark. You experts can make your mind up. More photos if required, came from a large collection, which was collected since WW2. A fine second pattern badge with about 60% of the gilt wash. Maker Albert Stubble to reverse. Until 1941, members of E-Boats received the Destroyer Badge as a reward for impressive service. However, as E-Boats became an increasingly vital part of the Kriegsmarine's war-time strategy, this award was introduced for specific recognition.
WW2 GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE E- BOAT BADGE I`m not a German insignia expert & therefore cant guarantee this item. It may be genuine and if so its cheap, with maker mark. You experts can make your mind up. More photos if required, came from a large collection, which was collected since WW2. An E-Boat Badge, the 1st Pattern type in mid war zinc construction with a gilt wash finish applied. Gilt has darkened with age. Doesn't have a makers mark, but their is an "O".
WW2 GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE MINE SWEEPER BADGE I`m not a German insignia expert & therefore cant guarantee this item. It may be genuine and if so its cheap, with maker mark. You experts can make your mind up. More photos if required, came from a large collection, which was collected since WW2. Maker mark K Wagner Berlin 14 to reverse.
WW2 GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE U- BOAT AWARD CLASP I`m not a German insignia expert & therefore cant guarantee this item. It may be genuine and if so its cheap, with maker mark. You experts can make your mind up. More photos if required, came from a large collection, which was collected since WW2. A fine Award clasp, with maker to reverse. I think the pin has been replaced at some time. Maker marked Entwurf Peekhaus Ausf Schwerin Berlin 68 During the war and in 1941 there were submarine crews who had fulfilled the conditions for gaining the U-Boat Combat Clasp many times. To smooth out injustice for other generations of the army the supreme commander of the navy, great admiral Dönitz, founded the Bronze U-Boat Combat Clasp on 15 May 1944. It was founded for “recognition and constant heavy intervention of the submarines and their brave, persistent, exemplary warfare”. The Bronze U-Boat Combat Clasp should be granted as an outside sign “maximum trial and courage in heavy battle of German submarine in combat who has brought great losses with the allied war and merchant navy.”
WW2 GERMAN SA SPORTS BADGE I`m not a German insignia expert & therefore cant guarantee this item. It may be genuine and if so its cheap, with maker mark. You experts can make your mind up. More photos if required, came from a large collection, which was collected since WW2. A fine bronze version, with fixing and maker to reverse The SA Sports Badge was issued in three grades (bronze, silver, and gold) as well as a special version known as the "SA Sports Badge for War Wounded". The wounded version was implemented in 1940 for those military veterans of the Wehrmacht who had been wounded in combat and could no longer perform the physical feats required for the normal SA Sports Badge. The wounded version of the badge was designed with different criteria and only those rated with a disability could qualify for the badge.[2] Although originally designed as a physical fitness badge for Nazi stormtroopers, the SA Sports Badge was issued across every German military and paramilitary organization. Indeed, the SS held the SA Sports Badge in high regard, and many of its senior members, Heinrich Himmler, Karl Wolff, and Arthur Nebe among them, qualified for the decoration. The badge was also commonly issued to the Wehrmacht and was one of the few political decorations that the armed forces allowed to freely be displayed on a military uniform (other such decorations included the Blood Order and the Golden Party Badge).
WW2 GERMAN WOUNDED BADGE I`m not a German insignia expert & therefore cant guarantee this item. It may be genuine and if so its cheap, with maker mark. You experts can make your mind up. More photos if required, came from a large collection, which was collected since WW2. No maker.
WW2 GHQ INDIA OFFICERS GENERAL HEADQUARTERS INDIA FORMATION SIGNS A pair of stiff Officers bullion formation signs. Both with some moth damage, see photos. 2nd pattern 1942. Reference Boulanger page 39
WW2 GIBRALTAR REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title, with two hex fixings to reverse.
WW2 GLIDER PILOT REGIMENT CLOTH SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce woven shoulder title, with one little moth nip. The Glider Pilot Regiment was a British airborne forces unit of the Second World War, which was responsible for crewing the British Army's military gliders and saw action in the European theatre in support of Allied airborne operations. Established in 1942.
WW2 GLIDER PILOT REGIMENT STAFF CAR OFFICIAL BADGE A mint example of a chrome and enamel Staff car badge, With maker JR Gaunt to bottom. 140mm high. Plain chrome to reverse. If collecting to the Regiment, it would make an excellent centre piece.
WW2 GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGT ECONOMY PLASTIC CAP BADGE Grey plastic cap badge with 2 blades to reverse. Nice flat example. Ref K&K Vol2 2228
WW2 GRENADIER GUARDS SHOULDER TITLE A fine three piece Kings Crown shoulder title.
WW2 GRENADIER GUARDS SHOULDER TITLE A fine three piece Kings Crown shoulder title.
WW2 GUERNSEY CHANNEL ISLAND SHOULDER TITLE A rare white (mainly yellowed now) on khaki WW2 Women's ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) title for Guernsey. White hessian backing unused.
WW2 GURKHA INDEPENDENT PARACHUTE COMPANY FORMATION SIGN. A fine scarce printed unused 1965 issue Borneo formation sign. Reference Jon Mills Vol 2 page 955 item 4744
WW2 H.Q.L of C / SOUTH BURMA DISTRICT FACING PAIR FORMATION SIGNS. A fine facing pair of rare formation signs. Both with hook fixings to reverse. Stork in flight printed on green rectangle. Khaki cotton backing.
WW2 HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT ECONOMY PLASTIC CAP BADGE A fine flat cap badge, with two blades and maker to reverse.
WW2 HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT ECONOMY PLASTIC CAP BADGE Ecomomy cap badge, with two blades and maker to reverse. very very slight curve top to bottom.
WW2 HAMPSHIRE REGT OFFICERS CAP BADGE & COLLAR SET A fine set of Silver gilt & enamel Kings Crown Officers cap badge & collar set. All with maker JR Gaunt & Sons London to reverse. All in good condition, see photos. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1961 page 33 for cap badge
WW2 HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY ECONOMY PLASTIC ISSUE CAP BADGE A fine flat example, with two blades to reverse.
WW2 HOME FRONT AIR RAID ARP PRECAUTION ARMSTRONG VICKERS, SILVER-HM 1940 A scarce original wartime issue 'Vickers-Armstrongs Air Raid Precautions pin badge."VA" logo surmounted by "A.R.P.", reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1940 and maker's details "JRG&S" (J.R.Gaunt & Son). Height 30mm. VGC Original pin fittings.
WW2 HOME GUARD BERKSHIRE SHOULDER FORMATION SIGN A fine printed sign BRX
WW2 HOME GUARD CAMBRIDGESHIRE FORMATION SHOULDER TITLE A fine Cambridgeshire unit 1st Battalion.
WW2 HOME GUARD COUNTY OF LONDON 31 FORMATION SHOULDER TITLE A fine printed example, with paper and glue residue to reverse.
WW2 HOME GUARD NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE LONGTON Printed cloth shoulder title.
WW2 HOME GUARD SURREY WESTON GREEN A fine printed example.
WW2 HONG KONG DEFENCE CORPS FORMATION SIGN A fine formation sign, with three popper fixing to reverse. The Hong Kong Defence Corps, renamed the "Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps" (HKVDC), met their severest test in the bitter fighting that took place in the crucial weeks before the fall of Hong Kong on Christmas Day 1941. On 8 December 1941, the HKVDC, deployed a total fighting strength of 2200 all ranks in 7 infantry companies, 5 artillery batteries, 5 machine gun companies equipped with Vickers machine gun and an armoured car platoon.
WW2 HQ BRITISH TROOPS ADEN FORMATION SIGNS A fine printed facing pair of matching formation sign shoulder hangers. Both with two hook fixings to reverse.
WW2 HQ MALTA GARRISON FORMATION SIGN A fine unused printed example. Some paper & glue residue to reverse.
WW2 HQ UNITED PROVINCES AREA FORMATION SIGN WW II United Provinces Area. Embroidered example of the two blue-grey fish [The Fishes of Oudh ] on a red circular background. With the Area H.Q. in Lucknow the design was taken from the insignia of the Nawabs of Oudh. Slight small stain to centre.
WW2 ICELAND FORCE FORMATION SIGN FACING PAIR, A fine rare facing pair of printed, smaller ice flow formation signs. Never seen this version. Reference Jon Mills Vol 1 page 62
WW2 INDIAN 105 ( MADRAS ) LINES OF COMMUNICATIONS PRINTED FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce printed formation sign. Reference Cole page 116
WW2 INDIAN 105 ( MADRAS ) LINES OF COMMUNICATIONS PRINTED FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce printed formation sign. Reference Cole page 116
WW2 INDIAN 19th K.G.O. LANCERS, KING GEORGES OWN LANCERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven red lettering on yellow curved shoulder title. Has a small moth hole next too "E" and glue residue to reverse. 19th King George V's Own Lancers, which was a regular cavalry regiment of the British Indian Army. It was formed in 1922, by the amalgamation of 18th King George's Own Lancers and 19th Lancers (Fane's Horse). On Partition of India in 1947, the regiment was allotted to Pakistan. During the Second World War, the 19th KGVO Lancers was the divisional Reconnaissance Regiment of 25th Indian Infantry Division and fought in the Third Arakan Campaign in Burma. In November 1944, the 25th Indian Division cleared the Mayu Range down to Foul Point and occupied Akyab Island. These actions included the decisive Battle of Kangaw and landings at Myebon and Ru-Ywa to intercept the retreating Japanese. The regiment was actively engaged in these battles. In May, a squadron of 19th KGVO Lancers took part in the seaborne assault landing near Rangoon, which led to the capture of the Burmese capital. In April 1945 the 25th Indian Division was withdrawn to South India to prepare for the invasion of Malaya. Although Japan surrendered in August, the operation proceeded as planned and the 25th Division along with 19th KGVO Lancers was the first formation to land in Malaya. It then proceeded to occupy the capital Kuala Lumpur and accepted the surrender of the Japanese Army.
WW2 INDIAN AIR FORMATION SIGNALS FORMATION SIGNS A scarce facing pair of printed formation signs on khaki material, with four hook type fixings on each to reverse. Part of the 14th Army. Some rusting around hooks, to reverse.
WW2 INDIAN AIRBORNE DIVISION PARACHUTE FIELD AMBULANCE FORMATION SIGN. A fine very scarce silk formation sign.
WW2 INDIAN CONTINGENT IN BRITAIN FORMATION SIGN. WW2 Indian Contingent in Britain cloth formation sign. Good rare printed/painted Order of the Star of India set on a light blue cotton drill square with card strengthener. Removed from uniform, GC Originally called Force K6. Fought in France early 1940; returned to England & renamed “Indian Contingent in UK”; trained in mountain and arctic warfare. Never seen another.
WW2 INDIAN ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERS CAP BADGE A fine sand cast British Colonial Indian Electrical Mechanical Engineers cap badge, with two loops to reverse, one of which is rather twisted.
WW2 INDIAN ENGINEERS SHOULDER SLIP ON. A fine Lt Colonel Indian Engineers khaki shoulder slip on.
WW2 INDIAN NORTH WESTERN ARMY FORMATION SIGNS PAIR A fine matching pair of Indian woven formation signs. Both four hangers and two poppers to reverse.
WW2 INDIAN TANK BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN. A fine rare 254th Indian Tank Brigade WW2 cloth formation sign. Good red inverted triangle printed with black tank tracks. Three poppers to reverse. Formed 1941, part of 14th Army and saw action in Burma taking part in Battles of Kohima and Imphal among others.
WW2 INDIAN TANK BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN. A fine rare 254th Indian Tank Brigade WW2 cloth formation sign. Good red inverted triangle printed with black tank tracks. Three hook fixings to reverse. Formed 1941, part of 14th Army and saw action in Burma taking part in Battles of Kohima and Imphal among others.
WW2 INNS OF COURT REGIMENT BERET BADGE A fine woven cloth beret badge. Uncut example. 60mm x 88mm. From 23 January 1941 until 15 January 1943, the regiment was part of the 9th Armoured Division in Great Britain. From 1943, it was under the direct command of I Corps, the assault formation of 21 Army Group and later led the advance of 11th Armoured Division. On D-Day, "C" Squadron of the regiment landed on Juno Beach with the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division. During the campaign in Northwest Europe of 1944–45, the Inns of Court, organised as an armoured car regiment, was the reconnaissance asset of I Corps.
WW2 INTELLIGENCE CORPS OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE A fine Officers bronze, with maker JR Gaunt London and two blade fixings to the reverse.
WW2 INTELLIGENCE CORPS SHOULDER TITLE SLIP ON A fine Rare slip on shoulder title. Woven black on khaki. Reference Jon Mills BoBD Vol 1 item 1520 page 278
WW2 IV CORPS FORMATION SIGN FACING PAIR FORMATION SIGNS A fine scarce printed facing pair of 1940 formation signs. The badge was adopted in February 1940 at Alresford Hants. by the then Corps commander, General Auchinleck, based on the badge of his regiment, 1st Punjab. The Corps HQ formed HQ Northern Norway Land Forces in April 1940. It later transferred to Iraq and moved to India in the spring of 1942. There it fought under command Eastern Army (India) and Fourteenth Army. It saw much fighting in the liberation of Burma. After forming the Irrawaddy bridgehead it drove the Japanese out of Meiktila and thence to Mandalay and Rangoon. It ended the war under command Twelfth Army. 64th Medium Regiment RA were part of IV Corps in the UK at the beginning of the war and when the Corps moved overseas they sought and were granted permission to retain the corps sign as a regimental distinction. They gained the nickname in the Western Desert of "The Elephant Boys". In this configuration the badge was usually smaller than the formation sign. Reference; https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30071358
WW2 KHAKI BERET DATED 1945 WITH MAKER A fine Khaki beret with no moth and maker Grand`Mere Knitting Company Limited Beret size 71/8 and dated 1945.
WW2 KINGS CROWN GRENADIER GUARDS 3rd BATTALION ARM BADGE A fine woven period Kings crown 3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards woven cloth arm badge. 5 x 4 inch. Not sure where it was worn.
WW2 KINGS CROWN GRENADIER GUARDS BULLION BADGE A fine bullion headdress badge / shoulder title. 55mm x 32mm.
WW2 KINGS CROWN GRENADIER GUARDS BULLION BADGE A fine bullion headdress badge / shoulder title. 55mm x 32mm.
WW2 KINGS CROWN LIEUTENANT - COLONEL SHOULDER BOARD. A fine woven crown and pip on khaki slip on shoulder board, Lieutenant-Colonel.
WW2 KINGS CROWN NATIONAL DEFENCE COMPANY CAP BADGE A fine brass, solid centre version with slider uncleaned cap badge. Height 38 mm
WW2 KINGS CROWN OFFICERS MESS DRESS WING A fine Kings Crown bullion wing, small version 55mm
WW2 KINGS REGIMENT [LIVERPOOL] CAR BADGE A fine enamel Kings Crown car badge, by J R Gaunt London. Main badge good for age with some slight damage to the bottom enamel, near maker. See photos.
WW2 KINGS SHROPSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY ECONOMY PLASTIC CAP BADGE A fine scarce economy issue cap badge, with two blades and maker to reverse.
WW2 LAND FORCES HONG KONG FACING PAIR FORMATION SIGNS A fine facing pair of silk formation sign. Worn by Royal Hampshire's among others. Yellow Chinese dragon on a red and black background
WW2 LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY FORMATION SIGN A fine printed/painted formation sign. Reference https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30072498 & Ref Cole p131 The tulip is the traditional flower of Lincolnshire, the centre of the English bulb-growing industry. The County Divisional HQ was formed on 24 February 1941 and became operational on 27 March, with three Independent Infantry Brigades (Home) under command (204th, 205th and 212th). The Division ceased to function on 25 November 1941 and was disbanded on 3 December 1941. The badge was taken over by 212th Brigade. On 15 July 1942 the Brigade's three infantry battalions were converted to RAC units and on 16 August Brigade HQ became an administrative HQ under GHQ Home Forces. Brigade HQ was disbanded on 14 November 1942.
WW2 LINCOLNSHIRE ECONOMY PLASTIC CAP BADGE WW II plastic economy issue cap badge with two blades to the reverse. The sphinx and Egypt honour above the title scroll, " Lincolnshire ". slight curve top to bottom.
WW2 LONDON BASE COMMAND FORMATION SIGN Very rare embroidered formation sign badge to the London Base Command - (United States of America) in excellent unworn condition. The badge measures 80mm by 70mm.
WW2 LONDON DISTRICT, 32nd INFANTRY BRIGADE GUARDS FORMATION COMBINATION A fine rare formation combination. Woven London district design is an amalgam of elements from the arms of the City of London (sword) and the London County Council (the mural crown). The badge was adopted by London District during WW2 and retained by London District after the war. And printed Guards formation signs. An eight-pointed star comprising eight interlocking diamonds, alternately coloured red and blue, all on a khaki square. Reference https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30072759 & https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30072164
WW2 LONDON IRISH RIFLES SHOULDER TITLE A fine very scarce printed shoulder title, black on green.
WW2 LONDON SCOTTISH SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven shoulder title, with glue and paper residue to reverse.
WW2 LONG RANGE DESERT GROUP BERET BADGE & PAIR OF SHOULDER TITLES A fine very rare set of shoulder titles and beret badge, to the WW2 Long Range Desert Group. All items uncleaned. Badge very rare, shoulder titles seem to be even harder to acquire. The Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) was a reconnaissance and raiding unit of the British Army during the Second World War. The commander of the German Afrika Corps, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, admitted that the LRDG "caused us more damage than any other British unit of equal strength". Originally called the Long Range Patrol (LRP), the unit was founded in Egypt in June 1940 by Major Ralph A. Bagnold, acting under the direction of General Archibald Wavell. Bagnold was assisted by Captain Patrick Clayton and Captain William Shaw. At first the majority of the men were from New Zealand, but they were soon joined by Rhodesian and British volunteers, whereupon new sub-units were formed and the name was changed to the better-known Long Range Desert Group (LRDG). The LRDG never numbered more than 350 men, all of whom were volunteers. The LRDG was formed specifically to carry out deep penetration, covert reconnaissance patrols and intelligence missions from behind Italian lines, although they sometimes engaged in combat operations. Because the LRDG were experts in desert navigation they were sometimes assigned to guide other units, including the Special Air Service and secret agents across the desert. During the Desert Campaign between December 1940 and April 1943, the vehicles of the LRDG operated constantly behind the Axis lines, missing a total of only 15 days during the entire period. Possibly their most notable offensive action was during Operation Caravan, an attack on the town of Barce and its associated airfield, on the night of 13 September 1942. However, their most vital role was the 'Road Watch', during which they clandestinely monitored traffic on the main road from Tripoli to Benghazi, transmitting the intelligence to British Army Headquarters. With the surrender of the Axis forces in Tunisia in May 1943, the LRDG changed roles and moved operations to the eastern Mediterranean, carrying out missions in the Greek islands, Italy and the Balkans. After the end of the war in Europe, the leaders of the LRDG made a request to the War Office for the unit to be transferred to the Far East to conduct operations against the Japanese Empire. The request was declined and the LRDG was disbanded in August 1945.
WW2 LONG RANGE DESERT GROUP SHOULDER A fine all brass one piece shoulder title. Reference : https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30103145
WW2 LONG RANGE DESERT GROUP SHOULDER TITLE A fine very scarce Long Range Desert Group complete shoulder title tab, with under piece and top piece complete. Commissioned Officer. Harder to get than the Beret badge, and thats very hard. The Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) was a reconnaissance and raiding unit of the British Army during the Second World War. The commander of the German Afrika Corps, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, admitted that the LRDG "caused us more damage than any other British unit of equal strength". Originally called the Long Range Patrol (LRP), the unit was founded in Egypt in June 1940 by Major Ralph A. Bagnold, acting under the direction of General Archibald Wavell. Bagnold was assisted by Captain Patrick Clayton and Captain William Shaw. At first the majority of the men were from New Zealand, but they were soon joined by Rhodesian and British volunteers, whereupon new sub-units were formed and the name was changed to the better-known Long Range Desert Group (LRDG). The LRDG never numbered more than 350 men, all of whom were volunteers. The LRDG was formed specifically to carry out deep penetration, covert reconnaissance patrols and intelligence missions from behind Italian lines, although they sometimes engaged in combat operations. Because the LRDG were experts in desert navigation they were sometimes assigned to guide other units, including the Special Air Service and secret agents across the desert. During the Desert Campaign between December 1940 and April 1943, the vehicles of the LRDG operated constantly behind the Axis lines, missing a total of only 15 days during the entire period. Possibly their most notable offensive action was during Operation Caravan, an attack on the town of Barce and its associated airfield, on the night of 13 September 1942. However, their most vital role was the 'Road Watch', during which they clandestinely monitored traffic on the main road from Tripoli to Benghazi, transmitting the intelligence to British Army Headquarters. With the surrender of the Axis forces in Tunisia in May 1943, the LRDG changed roles and moved operations to the eastern Mediterranean, carrying out missions in the Greek islands, Italy and the Balkans. After the end of the war in Europe, the leaders of the LRDG made a request to the War Office for the unit to be transferred to the Far East to conduct operations against the Japanese Empire. The request was declined and the LRDG was disbanded in August 1945. Reference Imperial War Museum https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30103123
WW2 LONG RANGE DESERT GROUP SHOULDER TITLE SLIP ON A fine very scarce Long Range Desert Group shoulder title slip on. Harder to find than the Beret badge, and thats very hard. Uncleaned and a little rusty looking. Rust marks from shoulder title on slip on. Complete with two loop fixings and bent over pin. The Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) was a reconnaissance and raiding unit of the British Army during the Second World War. The commander of the German Afrika Corps, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, admitted that the LRDG "caused us more damage than any other British unit of equal strength". Originally called the Long Range Patrol (LRP), the unit was founded in Egypt in June 1940 by Major Ralph A. Bagnold, acting under the direction of General Archibald Wavell. Bagnold was assisted by Captain Patrick Clayton and Captain William Shaw. At first the majority of the men were from New Zealand, but they were soon joined by Rhodesian and British volunteers, whereupon new sub-units were formed and the name was changed to the better-known Long Range Desert Group (LRDG). The LRDG never numbered more than 350 men, all of whom were volunteers. The LRDG was formed specifically to carry out deep penetration, covert reconnaissance patrols and intelligence missions from behind Italian lines, although they sometimes engaged in combat operations. Because the LRDG were experts in desert navigation they were sometimes assigned to guide other units, including the Special Air Service and secret agents across the desert. During the Desert Campaign between December 1940 and April 1943, the vehicles of the LRDG operated constantly behind the Axis lines, missing a total of only 15 days during the entire period. Possibly their most notable offensive action was during Operation Caravan, an attack on the town of Barce and its associated airfield, on the night of 13 September 1942. However, their most vital role was the 'Road Watch', during which they clandestinely monitored traffic on the main road from Tripoli to Benghazi, transmitting the intelligence to British Army Headquarters. With the surrender of the Axis forces in Tunisia in May 1943, the LRDG changed roles and moved operations to the eastern Mediterranean, carrying out missions in the Greek islands, Italy and the Balkans. After the end of the war in Europe, the leaders of the LRDG made a request to the War Office for the unit to be transferred to the Far East to conduct operations against the Japanese Empire. The request was declined and the LRDG was disbanded in August 1945. Reference Imperial War Museum https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30103123
WW2 MADRAS SAPPERS & MINERS GROUPS ROYAL ENGINEERS FOMATION SIGNS A very scarce uncut facing pair of printed WW2 cloth formation signs. Indian Army: Madras Sappers and Miners scarce WW2 facing pair of formation signs. Black silhouette heads of a Madrassi Sapper within a circle printed on KD Uncut. Reference Cole page 141.
WW2 MAKERS MARKED SILVER "LATE ARRIVALS CLUB" WINGED BOOT BADGE A fine scarce heavy solid silver hallmarked Egyptian made badge. With brooch fixing and mark to reverse. Cairo marked and with Cat with height tail. Egyptian Cat National Silver mark with the upright tail in the centre is very clear. This was replaced by a lotus flower in 1946. The left hand mark would give you the assay office and the quality of the silver used but is not clear the right hand mark is the date letter which is an Arabic numeral Roman letters stopped being used in Egypt in 1940 which again validates them as post 1940 as the last letter is definitely not a recognisable A B C etc it is Arabic.
WW2 MAKERS MARKED SILVER "LATE ARRIVALS CLUB" WINGED BOOT BADGE A fine scarce heavy solid silver hallmarked Egyptian made badge. With two loop fixings and mark to reverse. Cairo marked and with Cat with height tail. Egyptian Cat National Silver mark with the upright tail in the centre is very clear. This was replaced by a lotus flower in 1946. The left hand mark would give you the assay office and the quality of the silver used but is not clear the right hand mark is the date letter which is an Arabic numeral Roman letters stopped being used in Egypt in 1940 which again validates them as post 1940 as the last letter is definitely not a recognisable A B C etc it is Arabic.
WW2 MALTA COMMAND FORMATION SIGN A rare 1939 pattern printed formation sign. With glue & paper residue to reverse. Reference Jon Mills & https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/malta-command-q-ww2-printed-formation-695418894
WW2 MECHANISED TRANSPORT CORPS CAP BADGE Mechanised Transport Corps WWII Bronze cap badge with pin to reverse. Women who were trained Government drivers. 2nd type, no Training in the title. Reference K&K Vol 2 105
WW2 MECHANISED TRANSPORT TRAINING CORPS CAP BADGE Bronze cap badge with pin to reverse. Formed in 1939 to train drivers for the government. Later the 'Training' was dropped. Reference K&K Vol 2 2192
WW2 MIDDLE EAST COMMAND B.T.E BRITISH TROOPS IN EGYPT FORMATION SIGN A rare printed formation sign. Supervised operations in the Wester Desert, East Africa , Greece and the Middle East. n 1936, the U.K. government and the Egyptian government agreed a treaty between the two countries. Under this treaty, the U.K. was required to withdraw all military forces from Egypt other than those required to protect the Suez Canal and its surrounding areas. A limit of 10,000 troops was placed on British military presence in Egypt. The U.K. also agreed to train and equip the Egyptian Army. The treaty was signed on 26 August and ratified on 22 December 1936. With the outbreak of the Second World War, the British retook effective control of Egypt, which became an important military base in the Middle East, although Egypt remained nominally an independent country. In 1940, B.T.E. comprised the: Mersa Matruh Garrision; Alexandria Sub-Area; Cairo Sub-Area. On the 17 June 1940, Western Desert Force was formed in B.T.E. by the re-designation of the Headquarters, 6 Infantry Division, which had just arrived from Palestine. For the rest of the war, the role of B.T.E. was as the main logistics and training base for British and Allied operations in the Middle East. Following the second battle of El Alamein in October 1942.
WW2 MIDDLESEX REGT OFFICERS SILVER HALLMARK CAP BADGE A fine scarce silver Birmingham 1938 hallmark cap badge, with J & co for Jennings & Co marker. And two silver loops to reverse.
WW2 MILITARY POCKET WATCH IN FINE WORKING ORDER. A fine, still working in good condition. General service temporary pattern G.S.T.P pocket watch, with broad arrow mark and F 00709 to reverse. I have not opened up the back, but wound up and working perfectly for three days. Good item, in working order.
WW2 MINISTRY OF SUPPLY SALVAGE STEWARD ECONOMY BADGE A scarce lovely mint bright red official plastic badge issued to part-time stewards. Reverse maker's details "F&G" in a circle. Retaining original pin fittings, no distortion. Ref Jon Mills Doing Their Bit p179 T4 & https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30076547 Second World War British Home Front badge for a civilian Salvage Steward. The Salvage Steward badge was introduced in February 1942 for those authorised to collect or organise salvage. Red badges were worn by part-time stewards
WW2 MOBILE VOLUNTARY AID DETACHMENT ARM BADGE A fine woven Mobile VAD arm badge, hessian backed . Voluntary Aid Detachments (VAD) were initially recruited from members of The Red Cross Society, St John’s Ambulance Brigade, and St Andrew’s Ambulance Association. Members were classified as either Mobile or Immobile, the former agreeing to serve overseas, the latter within reach of their homes. Mobile members were aged between 21-40 (later changed 19-45), whilst Immobile were 18-65. The role of these two respective groups was thus that Mobile members were to provide staff for Service hospitals, whilst their colleagues would be employed in Emergency Medical Services Hospitals.
WW2 MONMOUTHSHIRE REGT, 53rd DIVISION FORMATION COMBINATION A fine scarce formation combination.Bought quite while ago in a large collection.
WW2 MONMOUTHSHIRE SHOULDER TITLE A fine paste back woven cloth shoulder title. White on red
WW2 N.A.A.F.I ARMY and AIR FORCE INSTITUTES FORMATION SIGNS. A fine facing pair of 1939 pattern formation signs. Some glue marks to reverse. The NAAFI's greatest contribution was during the Second World War. The Chairman & CEO during the war years was Sir Lancelot Royle and by April 1944 the NAAFI ran 7,000 canteens and had 96,000 personnel (expanded from fewer than 600 canteens and 4,000 personnel in 1939). It also controlled ENSA, the forces entertainment organisation. In the 1940 Battle of France alone, the EFI had nearly 3,000 personnel and 230 canteens.
WW2 NATIONAL DEFENSE COMPANIES SHOULDER TITLES A pair of brass shoulder titles, both with two loops to reverse. The National Defence Companies of the Territorial Army were a voluntary military reserve force of the British Army, for the purpose of home defence in the event of war. Enlistment was limited to former members of the British Armed Forces between the ages of 45 and 60. The scheme was established in 1936, during rearmament prior to World War II. On the outbreak of war in September 1939, the National Defence Companies were called up for service and became the basis of the Home Service Battalions.
WW2 NEW ZEALAND AIR FORCE KINGS CROWN PILOTS WING A fine scarce hardly used woven cloth pilot's wing. Padded pilot's qualification wings. The " NZ " monogram to the centre of a brown laurel wreath flanked by a pair of oatmeal coloured wings and surmounted by the red inset king's crown
WW2 NEW ZEALAND R.A.F NATIONALITY EXILE SHOULDER TITLES A fine pair of Nationality shoulder titles. Early war New Zealand OR/NCO Titles, English made circa 1941- 42 . Reference; http://www.ww2wings.com/wings/newzealand/newzealandinsignia.shtml
WW2 NEWFOUNDLAND CLOTH SHOULDER TITLE Newfounfland Cloth Shoulder Title, red embroidered lettering on khaki as worn by 57th and 59th (Newfoundland) Field Regiments Royal Artillery. This cloth title was re-introduced in 1939. Newfoundland became a self-governing Dominion in 1917 and on the 31st March 1949 became the sixteenth province of Canada. In WW2 Newfoundland regiments saw action with the Royal Artillery; the 59th Heavy Regiment fought in France and Germany; the 166th Field Regiment in North Africa, Sicily and Italy, coming under the command of Viscount Alexander of Tunis. In addition, several thousand Newfoundlanders served in the Royal Navy and Royal Canadian and Merchant Navies, in the R.A.F. and R.C.A.F., and in the Forestry Corps in Scotland. About 600 Newfoundlanders were killed in action.
WW2 NO 1 COMMANDO FORMATION SIGN A very rare woven formation sign. A green and black salamander passing through red and yellow flames, all on an oval khaki battledress ground. The badge is said to be an allusion to Commandos 'living in fire'. Reference Imperial War Museum https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30071989 http://www.commandoveterans.org/1Commando & Jon Mills Vol 1 item 2011 page 373 The No. 1 Commando was a unit of the British Commandos and part of the British Army during the Second World War. It was raised in 1940 from the ranks of the existing independent companies. Operationally they carried out a series of small scale cross channel raids and spearheaded the Operation Torch landings in North Africa. They were then sent to the India as part of the 3rd Commando Brigade and took part in operations in the Burma Campaign. During the Second World War, only eight commandos were recipients of the Victoria Cross; two of the eight were from No. 1 Commando. After the war they were sent to reoccupy Hong Kong before being amalgamated with No. 5 Commando to form No. 1/5 Commando. The amalgamated No. 1/5 Commando was disbanded in 1947
WW2 NO 1 DEMOLITION SQUADRON PPA, POPSKI PRIVATE ARMY A very rare sand cast cap badge, with two loops to reverse. Popski's Private Army, officially No. 1 Demolition Squadron, PPA, was a unit of British Special Forces set up in Cairo in October 1942 by Major Vladimir Peniakoff. Popski's Private Army was one of several raiding units formed in the Western Desert during the Second World War. The squadron also served in Italy, and was disbanded in September 1945. No. 1 Demolition Squadron was formed specifically to attack Field-Marshal Rommel's fuel supplies, in support of General Montgomery’s offensive at El Alamein, at the suggestion of Lieutenant-Colonel John Hackett. The unit became operational on 10 December 1942 as an 8th Army Special Forces unit. After the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) and the Special Air Service (SAS), PPA was the last and smallest of the three main irregular raiding, reconnaissance and intelligence units formed during the North African Campaign.
WW2 No 2 AREA S.E.A.C SOUTH EAST AREA COMMAND FORMATION SIGN. A fine rare unused printed formation sign. No 2 Area S.E.A.C. (Singapore) Headquarters (HQ) No 2 Area was formed in S.E.A.C. in April 1945 as a planning staff for the reoccupation of Singapore and the establishment there of an advanced base. In June 1945 under the command of Brigadier JAE Ralston OBE the formation moved from Calcutta to Kurunegala Ceylon where it combined with the offices of the Flag Officer (RN) Malaya, 77 Base RAF and Civil Affairs. In August the staffs left Ceylon and No 2 Area was established in Singapore with its HQ in Fullerton Building in September. The area of responsibility included Singapore Island, the Dutch Riow Archipelago, and a major portion of Johore State. Towards the end of 1945 the designation was changed to Singapore District and the Johore Causeway became the northern boundary.
WW2 No 21 AREA M.E.F / PALESTINE DISTRICT FORMATION SIGN A fine Middle East Force printed example, on khaki. Printed cloth formation sign. HQ at Sarafand al-Amar in Palestine.
WW2 No 46 ROYAL MARINE COMMANDO SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce WW 2 woven cloth two piece shoulder title. Ref Examples in Badges & Insignia of World War II Guido Rosignoli some glue residue to reverse. No. 46 (Royal Marine) Commando was a battalion size formation of the Royal Marines, part of the British Commandos, formed in August 1943 during the Second World War. The Commando was assigned to the 4th Special Service Brigade and served in North-west Europe and took part in the D-Day landings, as well as operations around Ostend and Antwerp, before being disbanded after the war in January 1946.
WW2 No 9 COMMANDO SHOULDER TITLE White on black, with no moth or damage. Unissued condition. Jon Mills BoBD 2043 No. 9 Commando was a battalion-sized British Commando unit raised by the British Army during the Second World War. It took part in raids across the English Channel and in the Mediterranean, ending the war in Italy as part of the 2nd Special Service Brigade. Like all Army commando units it was disbanded in 1946.
WW2 NON COMBATANT CORPS CAP BADGE. A fine uncleaned brass cap badge for the Non Combatant Corps (N.C.C.). In good condition complete with slider. Worn 1939-40 The NCC was re-formed during August 1940, just over a year after conscription was reintroduced.The corps was composed of conscripted men who had been registered as non-combatants by tribunals. Unlike in the Great War, there were also enlisted members of the NCC who had been deemed not physically competent for combatant service. This gave the Corps less of a stigma than it had twenty five years earlier. It was divided into 14 companies, commanded mostly by veteran officers of the First World War and reservists. During the course of the war 6,766 men served in the NCC, of whom 465 volunteered to specialise in bomb disposal, on attachment to the Royal Engineers but remaining in the NCC. In 1944-45 some volunteered for transfer to the Royal Army Medical Corps, while retaining their non-combatant status, in order to join Parachute Field Ambulance units dropped over France on and after D-Day. Others worked in army stores, transport, agriculture, forestry, or on other projects 'not involving the handling of military material of an aggressive nature'. As in WW1, the NCC was part of the army, not a civilian unit.
WW2 NON COMBATANT CORPS CAP BADGE. A fine uncleaned brass cap badge for the Non Combatant Corps (N.C.C.). In good condition complete with slider. Worn 1939-40 The NCC was re-formed during August 1940, just over a year after conscription was reintroduced.The corps was composed of conscripted men who had been registered as non-combatants by tribunals. Unlike in the Great War, there were also enlisted members of the NCC who had been deemed not physically competent for combatant service. This gave the Corps less of a stigma than it had twenty five years earlier. It was divided into 14 companies, commanded mostly by veteran officers of the First World War and reservists. During the course of the war 6,766 men served in the NCC, of whom 465 volunteered to specialise in bomb disposal, on attachment to the Royal Engineers but remaining in the NCC. In 1944-45 some volunteered for transfer to the Royal Army Medical Corps, while retaining their non-combatant status, in order to join Parachute Field Ambulance units dropped over France on and after D-Day. Others worked in army stores, transport, agriculture, forestry, or on other projects 'not involving the handling of military material of an aggressive nature'. As in WW1, the NCC was part of the army, not a civilian unit.
WW2 NORTH AFRICA ALLIED EXPEDITIONARY HQ FORMATION SIGN A very short lived and may not have been widely worn. Not the best of condition, if intact its square, but a very rare item. Reference Jon Mills No 1 Badges on Battle Dress item 2462
WW2 NORTH IRISH HORSE SHOULDER TITLE A scarce white on green 1942 pattern shoulder title with glue and paper residue to reverse. Reference Jon Mills Vol 1 item 1472 page 270
WW2 NORTH KENT & SURREY DISTRICT FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce printed white horse, its fore-legs raised, on a green ground within a white oval border. In printed cloth, the horse faces right. Some glue and paper residue to reverse. This is the second pattern badge, the first being just the horse's head. This second badge was adopted in 1941. It is said to represent the White Horse of Kent as it appeared in the cap badge of the Royal West Kent Regiment. Reference ; https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30072424
WW2 NORTH MIDLAND DISTRICT FORMATION SIGN A fine facing pair of uncut formation signs
WW2 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE REGT, CENTRAL MIDLAND DISTRICT FORMATION COMBINATION. A fine printed example of a combination sign.
WW2 NORTHERN COMMAND WEST RIDING / EAST RIDING DISTRICT FORMATION SIGN. A fine printed example.
WW2 NOTTINGHAMSHIRE DERBYSHIRE REGIMENT SHERWOOD FORESTERERS FORMATION SIGN. WW II embroidered maroon and green diamond Battalion formation sign.
WW2 OFFICERS 25th TANK BRIGADE, 25th ARMOURED ASSAULT BRIGADE ROYAL ENGINEERS SHOULDER EPAULETTE FORMATION SIGN. A fine rare 1945 pattern. Reference Boulanger page 150.
WW2 OFFICERS COMMANDO BRIGADES FORMATION SIGN A fine unused bullion Officers formation sign. 32 x 52mm
WW2 OFFICERS CZECHOSLOVAKIAN AIRFORCE PILOTS BADGE An excellent solid silver Czechoslovakian Airforce pilots badge, by Spink & Son ltd London to revers. 50mm. With brooch fixing and chain clip. Reference https://fcafa.com/2014/09/18/a-short-history-of-the-czechoslovak-air-force-in-ww2-and-the-post-war-period/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Czechoslovak_Air_Force During Second World War 1939–45 Fighter ace Josef František served in the Czechoslovak, Polish, French and UK air forces Czechoslovak pilots who joined the Polish Air Force went into action in September 1939 when Germany invaded Poland. Many fought with distinction and 55 were decorated. Josef František was among those awarded Poland's highest military decoration, the Virtuti Militari. After the USSR joined the invasion of Poland its forces captures some Czechoslovak airmen. Others escaped as Poland fell, first reaching Romania and then going via the Balkans and Syria or Lebanon to join their compatriots who had already reached France. At first France insisted that all Czechoslovak airmen join the Foreign Legion. Only after France had declared war on Germany did it agree with the Czechoslovak National Committee in Paris to let the men transfer to the French Air Force and restore their ranks. They needed to be re-trained to fly French aircraft, but some completed their training in time to fight in the Battle of France in May and June 1940. Of these, seven were awarded France's highest military decoration, the Légion d'honneur, and five received the Médaille militaire. 70 Czechoslovak airmen, including Josef František and Karel Kuttelwascher, were awarded the Croix de Guerre.
WW2 OFFICERS DEMS FORMATION SIGN / SHOULDER TITLE. A fine scarce Army Officers bullion British: World War Two “D.E.M.S.”(Defensively Equipped Merchant Ship) title. Circa.1939/45 Defensively Equipped Merchant Ships (DEMS) badge. The badge was worn below the gunnery rating badge on the upper right sleeve of the working rig uniform or Battle-Dress blouse of qualified personnel. This badge would normally have seriffed letters. Army personnel also qualified for this duty and wore the DEMS badge below a gunnery rate's badge on the Battle-Dress blouse. Reference; https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30068688
WW2 OFFICERS DEMS FORMATION SIGN / SHOULDER TITLE. A fine scarce Army Officers bullion British: World War Two “D.E.M.S.”(Defensively Equipped Merchant Ship) title. Circa.1939/45 Defensively Equipped Merchant Ships (DEMS) badge. The badge was worn below the gunnery rating badge on the upper right sleeve of the working rig uniform or Battle-Dress blouse of qualified personnel. This badge would normally have seriffed letters. Army personnel also qualified for this duty and wore the DEMS badge below a gunnery rate's badge on the Battle-Dress blouse. Reference; https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30068688
WW2 OFFICERS GILT CROWNS MATCHING PAIR. A fine pair of small 14 mm hight gilt crowns.
WW2 OFFICERS INDIA COMMAND SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce bullion Officers India Command shoulder title.
WW2 OFFICERS NO 2 COMMANDO FORMATION SIGN A rare short lived 3 years Officers bullion formation sign. The unit arm badge was the same design as the Officers' cap badge, the knife plus SS, and also with a black background. It was worn on both arms by all ranks and came in silver bullion and white thread. It was phased out during the latter part of 1943 in favour of the Combined Operations patch. Reference Imperial War Museum https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30060248 & Jon Mills Vol 1 item 2014 page 373 No. 2 Commando was a battalion-sized British Commando unit of the British Army during the Second World War. The first No.2 Commando was formed on 22 June 1940 for a parachuting role at Cambrai Barracks, Perham Down, near Tidworth, Hants. The unit at the time consisted of four troops: 'A', 'B', 'C' and 'D'. Eventually 11 troops were raised. On 21 November, it was re-designated as the 11th Special Air Service (SAS) Battalion and eventually re-designated 1st Parachute Battalion. After their re-designation as the 11th SAS Battalion, a second No. 2 Commando was formed. This No. 2 Commando was the leading commando unit in the St Nazaire Raid and suffered heavy casualties. Those who made it back from St Nazaire rejoined the few who had not gone on the raid, and the commando was reinforced by the first intake of volunteers from the new Commando Basic Training Centre at Achnacarry. No. 2 Commando then went on to serve in the Mediterranean, Sicily, Yugoslavia, and Albania, before being disbanded in 1946.
WW2 ORKNEY & SHETLAND DEFENCES, 9th SOUTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT FORMATION COMBINATION A fine woven short lived formation combination sign. Feb 1942 to August 1943.
WW2 OVERSEAS DISTRICT NORTH PALESTINE FORMATION SIGN A fine printed cloth formation sign. No. 15 Area M.E.F Administered Middle East Area. A pale blue fish, tail curved below, on a black ground. Reference Cole page 112
WW2 PALESTINE COMMAND FORMATION SIGN A fine printed unused formation sign. Arab daggers on red square backgrounds. Ref Morris Part 1 p66 no.28 British Troops Palestine and Transjordan
WW2 PARACHUTE REGIMENT BERET BADGE A fine white metal, but uncleaned example. Has two loop fixings to reverse. Kings solid crown. Reference
WW2 PARACHUTE REGIMENT CAR BADGE An excellent WW2 Regimental enamel car badge, with JR Gaunt maker. 140mm high
WW2 PARACHUTE REGIMENT HANDED PAIR COLLAR BADGES. A fine quite scarce handed pair of Kings crown collar badge. Both with long loops to reverse.
WW2 PARACHUTE REGIMENT QUALIFICATION BADGES Two fine trimmed early UK made parachute lightbulb qualification badge. One Officers Bullion and an other ranks qualification lightbulb badges. Both 40 mm high aprox.
WW2 PARACHUTE REGIMENT QUALIFIED BADGE Qualified Parachutist. WW II embroidered qualification sleeve badge. An opened parachute canopy in white flanked by a pair of pale blue wings,on a shaped khaki background.
WW2 PARACHUTE REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven WW2 shoulder title. Embroidered dark blue on light blue cloth shoulder title. Some glue residue to reverse. Issued between 1942 - 1944. Scarce
WW2 PARACHUTE REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A woven but a little worse for wear, and faded, but intact. Maroon shoulder title. Some glue residue to reverse.
WW2 PARACHUTE REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven WW2 shoulder title. Embroidered dark blue on light blue cloth shoulder title. Some glue residue to reverse. Issued between 1942 - 1944. Scarce
WW2 PARACHUTE REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven WW2 shoulder title. Embroidered dark blue on light blue cloth, although light blue has faded. Some glue residue to reverse. Issued between 1942 - 1944. Scarce
WW2 PARACHUTE REGT QUALIFICATION ARM BADGE A fine woven example. 86 mm wide 34 mm heigh
WW2 PARACHUTE REGT QUALIFICATION ARM BADGE A fine woven example. 86 mm wide 34 mm heigh
WW2 POLAND POLISH CROSS OF PEASANT BATTALIONS A fine example Peasant Battalions Cross (brass gilt with red , green and white enamels, 41.8 mm) good condition, excellent enamel. Ribbon: Light green with a black central stripe and red and white edge stripes. Instituted: 28 December 1988, incorporated into state system 16 September 1992. Awarded: To veterans of the Peasants' Battalions.
WW2 POLAND POLISH OFFICERS SHOULDER TITLE. A fine Italian made Officers bullion shoulder title. Reference (Jon Mills BoBD 2754) Vol 1 page 534
WW2 POLAND R.A.F NATIONALITY EXILE SHOULDER TITLE A fine light on dark blue shoulder title. The Polish AF was The fifth largest of The Allied Air Forces during the Second World War. It fought the longest, from the morning of 1st September 1939 until it ended combat operations over Berlin on last day of the war. Since Poland was occupied during most of war, its air force was fighting mainly from foreign soil and for most of the war was integrated into the air forces of its allies. While its material assets were not as great as those of the American, British, French or Soviet air forces, its strength was in its superbly trained, experienced and dedicated pilots and ground personnel
WW2 POLAND, 14TH "WIELKOPOLSKA" ARMOURED BRIGADE, 2ND POLISH CORPS FORMATION SIGN A fine mint woven example on black felt backing. Second World war period Polish Army formation badge. The 14th Wielkopolska Armoured Brigade joined 2nd Polish Corps in the Italian Campaign during 1945. Ref Cole page 166 Reference https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30078768
WW2 POLISH 5th KRESOWA INFANTRY DIVISION POLAND FORMATION HANGER. A fine woven example. The Polish 5th Kresowa Infantry Division (Polish: 5 Kresowa Dywizja Piechoty) was an infantry division of the Polish Armed Forces in the West during World War II. Formed in March 1943, it fought in the Italian Campaign as part of Lieutenant general Władysław Anders' Polish II Corps, affiliated with the Western Allies, under command of the British Eighth Army.
WW2 POLISH EIGHTH ARMY POLAND FORMATION HANGER. A fine scarce Polish Eight Army formation hanger with popper to reverse. The Eighth Army was a field army formation of the British Army during the Second World War, fighting in the North African and Italian campaigns. Units came from Australia, British India, Canada, Free French Forces, Greece, New Zealand, Poland, Rhodesia, South Africa and the United Kingdom. Significant formations which passed through the Army included V Corps, X Corps, XIII Corps, XXX Corps, I Canadian Corps and the II Polish Corps.
WW2 POLISH POLAND AIR FORCE PILOTS BADGE. WW2 Polish Air Force Pilot’s Badge by J.R. Gaunt & Son Ltd London. A good example of a British made Polish Pilot's badge. The makers details to the reverse. Retaining screw post. Good condition. Hook to chain absent.
WW2 POLISH POLAND ARMY ISSUE ECONOMY PLASTIC CAP BADGE. Second World War period British made 'Polish Army economy issue cap badge'; crowned grey plastic winged eagle resting on an Amazon shield; the reverse with maker's details quite faint, looks like 'A Stanley & Sons Walsall', behind both brass blade fittings, colour remains good, Head slightly curved backward, not affecting the overall appearance. 50 mm in height.
WW2 POLISH POLAND BERET BADGE WW2 Polish woven beret badge.The cloth badge has white detail on dark blue backing,worn on the same colour beret by royal engineer and royal artillery units,including anti tank.The badge has a cotton backing,
WW2 POLISH WARSAW UPRISING CROSS COMMEMORATIVE A Second War Polish Warsaw Uprising Cross - Silvered bronze and enamels, 43.2 mm, original ribbon a little tatty, intact enamels. The cross was established in 1984, to honour those persons who participated in the Warsaw Uprising against the Germans in 1944. The cross is worn on a ribbon with blue and black stripes on the outsides, representing the Order of the Virtuti Militari, with the red and white stripes of the Polish flag in the centre.
WW2 POLISH [POLAND] 1ST ARMOURED CORPS FORMATION SIGN A scarce Polish 1st Corps armoured troops formation sign. Near mint un-issued condition. Embroidered example with grey dragon on khaki oval backing.
WW2 POLISH, 2ND "WARSAW" ARMOURED DIVISION, 2ND POLISH CORPS A fine scarce printed cloth badge depicting a mailed arm with raised sword. Ref Cole page 164 Second World War period Polish Army formation badge. The Division was formed from the 2nd Polish Armoured Brigade in June 1945 and served with the 2nd Polish Corps in the Italian Campaign.
WW2 PRINCE OF WALES OWN GURKHA RIFLES CAP BADGE A fine WW2 cast w/metal cap badge, withslider to reverse.
WW2 PRINTED 1st / 6th AIRBOURNE DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine printed formation sign depicting Bellerophon astride a Pegasus.
WW2 PRINTED 1st / 6th AIRBOURNE DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine printed unused formation sign depicting Bellerophon astride a Pegasus. Some glue residue to revere.
WW2 PRINTED 1st / 6th AIRBOURNE DIVISION FORMATION SIGN A fine printed formation sign depicting Bellerophon astride a Pegasus.
WW2 PRINTED RANK ARM BADGES [KINGS CROWN] PAIR A fine pair of Warrant Officers Printed rank arm badges.
WW2 QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE NURSING SERVICE This is a scarce WW2 bullion embroidered Tippet badge to a QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S ROYAL NAVAL NURSING SERVICE - RESERVE SISTER. The badge is in excellent worn condition, with one moth nip next to red cross. The badge measures 102mm by 38mm overall.
WW2 QUEENS WEST SURREY SHOULDER TITLES A fine matching pair of woven shoulder titles, scarce as they have no apostrophe.
WW2 R.A.F ROYAL AIR FORCE ROYAL NORWEGIAN AIR FORCE SHOULDER TITLES A fine scarce set of two scarce woven shoulder titles. One curved and the other flag enlistedman. Worn by Norwegian Volunteers in Exile serving with the RAF. The most notable were the No 331 and No 332 (Norwegian) Squadron RAF which flew Spitfires. Reference http://www.ww2wings.com/wings/norway/norwayinsignia.shtml https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/insignia-shoulder-royal-norwegian-air-force-0 https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/insignia-enlistedman-royal-norwegian-air-force
WW2 R.A.M.C ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS SHOULDER TITLES A fine pair of woven shoulder titles. Reference Davis No 369 refers. This Royal Army Medical Corps shoulder title was worn at the top of each sleeve of the Battle-Dress blouse, above the divisional signs, from June 1943. These shoulder titles were introduced, in ACI 905 of 1943 (12 June 1943).
WW2 R.A.V.C ROYAL ARMY VETERINARY CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce printed example.
WW2 R.O.F ROYAL ORDNACE FACTORY FORMATION SIGN A fine unused grubby printed formation sign. Royal Ordnance Factories (ROFs) was the collective name of the UK government's munitions factories during and after the Second World War.
WW2 R.W.A.F.F GOLD COAST FORMATION SIGN A fine printed unused example
WW2 RAF BOMB DISPOSAL ARM BADGE A fine woven arm badge
WW2 RAF BRITISH ROYAL CANADIAN NATIONALITY PAIR [MATCHING] SHOULDER TITLES WW2 Light blue shoulder titles. Worn by Royal Canadian Air Force personnel serving overseas with the RAF, often referred to as a Officers Nationality title.
WW2 RAF NATIONALITY RHODESIA SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce straight woven shoulder title.
WW2 RAF NATIONALITY RHODESIA SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce slight curve woven shoulder title.
WW2 RAF REGIMENT ROYAL AIR FORCE SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven shoulder title. Reference Brian L. Davis "British Army Uniforms & Insignia of World War Two" page 110. Some glue residue to reverse.
WW2 RARE 151st INDIA PARACHUTE REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce Silvered Indian cast Officers cap badge, with two loops to reverse. The parachute units of the Indian Army are among the oldest airborne units in the world. The 50th Indian Parachute Brigade was formed on 27 October 1941, comprising the British 151st Parachute Battalion, and the British Indian Army 152nd Indian Parachute Battalion and 153rd Gurkha Parachute Battalion. The Parachute Regiment was formed from these and several other units in 1952. Indian Army Para Commandos In 1944 the 50th was allocated to the newly founded 44th Airborne Division. In the post-independence restructuring, India retained only one parachute brigade—the 50th.
WW2 RARE LONG RANGE DESERT GROUP SHOULDER A fine all brass one piece shoulder title. Reference : https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30103145
WW2 RARE NO 5 FREE NORWEGIAN TROOP / 10th INTER ALLIED COMMANDO OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine very rare Officers Silver hallmarked 1942 Birmingham hallmarked die-cast crowned cypher of King Haakon VII within a voided oak wreath. JRG&S (JR Gaunt and Sons). Worn only 1942 to 45. The No. 5 Norwegian Troop was formed in August 1942 under command Captain Rolv Hauge, the men of the troop came from refugees brought back to Britain after commando raids and sailors stranded abroad after the German invasion of Norway. The H7 is the monogram of King Haakon VII and was used as a symbol of freedom. 3.6cm in diameter. Very scarce. In August 1942 Hauge was given the command of No. 5 Norwegian Troop of the No. 10 (Inter-Allied) Commando, with the rank of captain. Hauge was authorized to select volunteers from the whole Norwegian Brigade, but with the core from Company 4 which recently had undergone the shock troops training course. The unit was initially based in Nefyn in Wales, and underwent a standard three-week Commando Hardening Course in Achnacarry before they were accepted as commandos. In January 1943 a detachment from the troop participated in Operation Cartoon, an attack on the pyrite mines of Stordø Kisgruber at Litlabø near Sagvåg in Stord, Norway. From May 1943 the unit was based in Eastbourne and went through intensive training in preparation for landing operations. From January 1944 they were stationed in Shetland, where they took part in raids to the Norwegian coast, and in June they moved back to Eastbourne. Hauge's unit took part in the Battle of the Scheldt, in particular the Operation Infatuate, the victorious attack on Walcheren in November 1944.Hauge's report from the attack on Walcheren is reprinted in Eystein Fjærli's book from 1982. The unit had a loss of four killed and seventeen wounded during the eight days of the attack, Hauge being amongst the wounded. While recuperating, Hauge was awarded the British Military Cross for his leadership during the Walcheren battle. In January 1945, No. 5 Norwegian Troop took part in the attack on the island Kapelsche Veer, along with No. 47 (Royal Marine) Commando. This attack was not an immediate success, but the island was conquered by Canadian troops a few weeks later. After the first Norwegian assault against the German lines had resulted in more than 50% casualties, Hauge had called off the renewed attacks ordered by No. 47 (Royal Marine) Commando. No. 5 Norwegian Troop saw no further fighting during the war after the Kapelsche Veer attack, being instead sent to officially neutral Sweden on 1 May 1945. On 9 May 1945, eight days after arriving in Sweden, Hauge led No. 5 Norwegian Troop over the border to Norway to take part in the disarming of the surrendered German forces there. When Crown Prince Olav returned to Norway on 13 May, No. 5 Norwegian Troop formed his guard of honour. Among Hauge's war decorations were the St. Olav's Medal With Oak Branch, the Norwegian War Medal, the Defence Medal 1940–1945, the Haakon VII 70th Anniversary Medal, the British Military Cross, the 1939–45 Star, and the France and Germany Star.
WW2 RECCONAISEANCE CORPS AFPU ARMY FILM & PHOTOGRAPHIC UNIT FORMATION COMBINATION A fine rare formation combination. The Army Film and Photographic Unit was a subdivision of the British armed forces set up on 24 October 1941, to record military events in which the British and Commonwealth armies was engaged. During the war, almost 23 percent of all AFPU soldiers were killed in action; the AFPU was disbanded in 1946.
WW2 RECONNAISSANCE CORPS OFFICERS [MATCHING PAIR] COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of matched officer's bronze collar badges each with 2 loops to reverse. Very good condition
WW2 RECONNAISSANCE SHOULDER TITLE A WW II yellow on green embroidered,Reconnaissance shoulder title, with slightly rounded corners. 125 mm X 22 mm
WW2 RECONNAISSANCE SHOULDER TITLE A fine WW II yellow on green embroidered, Reconnaissance shoulder title.125 mm X 22 mm with glue and paper residue to reverse.
WW2 RECONNAISSANCE SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven shoulder title.
WW2 RIFLE BRIGADE OFFICERS SILVER 1943 CAP BADGE A fine heavy quality hallmarked silver die cast cap badge with two original silver loops to the reverse, with Birmingham hallmark [T] 1943 & maker's mark JRG &S. Battle honours include France and Flanders 1914 - 1918. 50 mm tall.
WW2 ROYAL AIR FORCE AUSTRALIAN R.A.F VOLUNTEER SHOULDER TITLES A fine matching pair of Australian Volunteer shoulder titles. embroidered in blue thread. 78mm in length
WW2 ROYAL AIR FORCE DEFENCE CADET OFFICERS CAP BADGE 1939-42 Officer's chrome and enamel cap badge with 2 loops to reverse. The ADCC was absorbed into the Air Training Corps which was formed in February 1941
WW2 ROYAL AIR FORCE FOREIGN SERVICE HELMET PAGRI FLASH Silk woven red light blue and dark blue foreign service helmet pagri flash. Aprox 60 mm in length. Reference Imperial War Museum https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30100814
WW2 ROYAL AIR FORCE FOREIGN SERVICE HELMET PAGRI FLASH Silk woven red light blue and dark blue foreign service helmet pagri flash. Aprox 70 mm in length. Reference Imperial War Museum https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30100814
WW2 ROYAL AIR FORCE JAMAICA R.A.F VOLUNTEER SHOULDER TITLES A fine matching pair of Jamaica Volunteer shoulder titles. embroidered in blue thread. 70 mm long.
WW2 ROYAL AIR FORCE OFFICERS EDUCATION BRANCH GILT COLLAR BADGES A rare pair of officer's small size gilt collar badges of the RAF Education Branch 1940-4
WW2 ROYAL AIR FORCE PADRE / CHAPLAINS OFFICERS CAP BADGE A rare excellent quality, Bullion cap badge. WW2 Royal Air Force Chaplains Cap Badge, bullion embroidered crown above metal winged with blades. Maltese cross with RAF within wreath to centre. Mounted onto black cloth backing without wreath. Black paper backing to the reverse and some glue residue. Reference https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/badge-cap-chaplain-royal-air-force/nasm_A19711804001
WW2 ROYAL AIR FORCE RAF OFFICERS FIELD SERVICE CAP BADGE A fine WW2 Gilt Officer's field service cap badge with blade fixings to reverse. Two part construction with backing plate.
WW2 ROYAL AIR FORCE [RAF] C TYPE LEATHER FLYING HELMET & MK VII GOGGLES PLUS WW2 RAF C Type leather flying helmet. 1st pattern with external wiring loom. Complete with head sets. Wartime pattern jack plug. Plus Oxygen mask, Type G but in relic condition and a pair of Mk VII Goggles. Faintly named inside, but not clearly descernible to me [Lt something]. All items in good condition if otherwise stated. Reference http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30015744
WW2 ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS BERET BADGE A fine 2nd pattern die struck white metal mint example with North south lugs and backing colours. A mailed gauntlet for the right hand, fist clenched, with a billet on the wrist inscribed R A C. With an Imperial crown. 1942-1953. Vgc Ref KK Vol 2 1919
WW2 ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS BERET BADGE A fine 2nd pattern die struck white metal mint example with North south lugs and backing colours. A mailed gauntlet for the right hand, fist clenched, with a billet on the wrist inscribed R A C. With an Imperial crown. 1942-1953. Vgc Ref KK Vol 2 1919
WW2 ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS BERET BADGE Purchased in a reputable auction house as a job lot of mint, unissued Beret badges. Very reasonably priced. You are only purchasing one Beret badge for £22. 10 x to be sold 2nd pattern die struck white metal mint example with North south lugs. A mailed gauntlet for the right hand, fist clenched, with a billet on the wrist inscribed R A C. With an Imperial crown. 1942-1953. Vgc Ref KK Vol 2 1919
WW2 ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS BERET BADGE A fine 2nd pattern slider version with sort after maker Gladman & Norman Spencer Street Birmingham. A mailed gauntlet for the right hand, fist clenched, with a billet on the wrist inscribed R A C. With an Imperial crown. 1942-1953. Vgc Ref KK Vol 2 1919
WW2 ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS CAP BADGE & PAIR SHOULDER TITLES A fine mint pair of shoulder titles and a mint 2nd pattern cap badge.
WW2 ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS CHROME BAND COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of scarce Kings Crown Band chrome collar badges.
WW2 ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS OFFICERS BRONZE COLLAR BADGES A fine matching pair of Officers Collar badges, Maker J R Gaunt to reverse.
WW2 ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS OFFICERS BRONZE COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of collar badges.
WW2 ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven shoulder title.
WW2 ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven example
WW2 ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS SHOULDER TITLES PAIR A fine pair of woven shoulder titles. One has a small indentation see photos
WW2 ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS SILVER PLATE OFFICERS COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of collar badges, both with two loops to reverse.
WW2 ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS TRAINING FORMATION BADGE A woven formation sign, with glue residue to reverse.
WW2 ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS TRAINING FORMATION BADGES A woven facing pair of formation signs, with glue residue to reverse.
WW2 ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS [PAIR] SHOULDER TITLES A fine mint pair of woven shoulder titles.
WW2 ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS [PAIR] SHOULDER TITLES A fine unused pair of woven shoulder titles.
WW2 ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS [PAIR] SHOULDER TITLES A fine unused pair of woven shoulder titles.
WW2 ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS AIRBORNE SHOULDER TITLE. A fine scarce mint yellow on maroon woven shoulder title. Jon Mills confirms this pattern was worn by soldiers of the Corps serving with 181st Air Landing Field Ambulance. Scarce. Reference (Jon Mills BoBD 2167).
WW2 ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS FOREIGN SERVICE HELMET PAGRI FLASH A fine Pagri Flash with backing cloth.
WW2 ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS PLASTIC ECONOMY CAP BADGE A fine flat plastic cap badge, with original blades and maker A Stanley & Son Walsall to reverse.
WW2 ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS [FLEET AUXILERY] FORMATION SIGN A fine Fleet Auxiliary [Marchwood] printed sign
WW2 ROYAL ARTILLERY ANTI AIRCRAFT COMMAND, 602nd HEAVY ANTI AIRCRAFT [WELSH] T.A COMBINATION A fine woven and silk formation combination.
WW2 ROYAL ARTILLERY OFFICERS CAP BADGE A bronze cap badge to the Royal Artillery. With 2 blades to the reverse KK 808
WW2 ROYAL ARTILLERY SHOULDER TITLE A fine printed red on blue shoulder title. As worn from late 1943. Reference; Jon Mills BoBD No 2944
WW2 ROYAL ARTILLERY, 567 SEARCHLIGHT REGT, ANTI AIRCRAFT FORMATION COMBINATION. A fine WW2 formation sign.
WW2 ROYAL ENGINEERS AIRFIELD CONSTRUCTION GROUPS FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce 1940 pattern printed formation sign, has slight tape marks to reverse. Airfield Construction Groups were composed of Royal Engineer Road Construction Companies and Pioneer Corps Companies. The red and blue in the badge incorporated the colours of the 'Sappers' (Royal Engineers). Likewise the red and green represented the Pioneers Corps colours. The main task of the units was to construct airfields in forward areas, represented by the white lines representing a typical airfield runway layout. Reference https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30073135
WW2 ROYAL ENGINEERS DEPOT FORMATION SIGN. A fine felt formation sign, on khaki battledress backing. Looks to be unused as it appears to be manufactured on Khaki. 1941 pattern Reference Boulanger page 359. Royal Engineers Depot in Chatham / Halifax or the Royal Engineer Mounted Depot at Aldershot.
WW2 ROYAL ENGINEERS OFFICERS FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine Officers George VI Royal Engineers, dark blue with gold piping to the crown. Two GVI buttons to front. A little moth nip to the right hand side, near piping.
WW2 ROYAL ENGINEERS TUNNELLING COMPANIES FORMATION SIGN A fine rare felt formation sign, on bd material 170 Tunnelling Company Royal Engineers left England in January 1940 to excavate bomb-proof military headquarters in northern France. Expansion into companies 170, 171, 172 and 173 was delayed when the British Expeditionary Force was defeated and evacuated, but completed in England in July to excavate accommodation underground for regional headquarters and artillery batteries - mostly in Cretaceous chalk. Companies 178, 179 and 180 formed in England in May-June 1940, and 178 and 180 soon deployed to Gibraltar, joined by 170 in 1941 and successively by 1st and 2nd Tunnelling Companies Royal Canadian Engineers. They excavated a major complex of tunnels and chambers within Jurassic dolomitic limestone by October 1943 to help fortify the rocky peninsula, work completed by a single company (172) thereafter. Companies 183, 184 and 185 joined 179 in 1941 to emplace 'Canadian pipe mines' to inhibit the invasion of Britain. 173 served in Malta 1941-43, and 171 during 1943-45, excavating 50 bomb-proof facilities in Oligo-Miocene limestones, plus works to enhance the civilian water supply. By late 1943, all companies except 172 (Gibraltar) and 171 (Malta) were based in Britain. At least five were converted for general engineering use and no longer needed geological assistance.
WW2 ROYAL FUSILIERS SHOULDER TITLE A fine printed shoulder title. Reference Jon Mills BoBD 2949
WW2 ROYAL MARINE COLOUR SERGEANTS BULLION RANK SLEEVE A scarce Kings Crown bullion raised sleeve complete. Some glue residue to reverse. Lovely item see photos. 9 & half inches high.
WW2 ROYAL MARINE COMMANDO OFFICERS BERET BADGE A fine Officers unrubbed two part beret badge, as worn on the green beret. Unfortunately without the Crown part. Incomplete, hence price.
WW2 ROYAL MARINE ENGINEERS FORMATION SIGN A printed cut into an oval formation sign.
WW2 ROYAL MARINE LIGHT INFANTRY COLOUR SERGEANTS BULLION RANK SLEEVE A scarce Kings Crown bullion raised sleeve complete. Some glue residue to reverse. Lovely item see photos. 10 & half inches high.
WW2 ROYAL MARINE SEIGE REGIMENT FORMATION BADGE A fine unused red thread flaming grenade embroidered onto khaki cloth with brown paper backing as worn by the Royal Marines Seige Regiment. 5.5cm tall. No moth or damage. 1940 to 44. Reference https://royalmarinesheritagetrails.org/the-royal-marine-siege-regiment-1940-44/
WW2 ROYAL MARINE SEIGE REGIMENT FORMATION BADGE A fine unused red thread flaming grenade embroidered onto khaki cloth with brown paper backing as worn by the Royal Marines Seige Regiment. 5.5cm tall. No moth or damage. 1940 to 44. Reference https://royalmarinesheritagetrails.org/the-royal-marine-siege-regiment-1940-44/
WW2 ROYAL MARINE SERGEANTS BULLION SLEEVE A scarce Kings Crown bullion raised sleeve. Some glue residue to reverse. Lovely item see photos. Just over 5 inch height.
WW2 ROYAL MARINE [PAIR] SHOULDER TITLES A fine pair of shoulder titles. Reference Badges on Battle Dress Vol 1 item 2230 page 419 by Jon Mills look at the shape of the "R" on Royal.
WW2 ROYAL MARINES PLASTIC ECONOMY CAP BADGE A rare plastic economy issue Royal Marine cap badge. Black plastic flat example by A. Stanley & Sons , Walsall. With two blades to the reverse. Vgc. Reference K K Vol 2 item 2246 page 115.
WW2 ROYAL NAVAL PATROL SERVICE MINE-SWEEPING ANTI SUBMARINE SMALL PIN BADGE Silvered sleeve badge with pin to reverse. Worn by men on minesweepers and anti-submarine ships. Reg. No to reverse.
WW2 ROYAL NAVY MEDICAL SICK BERTH ARM INSIGNIA [PAIR] A fine pair of unused printed arm insignia. Reference; http://www.naval-history.net/WW2aaRN-PayTables00Ranks-Badges.htm [All with Red Cross]: Sick Berth Sick Berth Chief Petty Officer Sick Berth Petty Officer Leading Sick Berth Attendant Sick Berth Attendant Sick Berth Attendant Probationer
WW2 ROYAL NAVY TRADE ARM / SLEEVE TRADE BADGES 5 X woven trade badges, some with glue residue to reverse and service wear. Please veiw photos, as not the best examples, hence price. Navagators Yeoman, 2 Radar plotters, Signals / communication and Boom Defence
WW2 ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven cloth shoulder title. Worn on the sleeve post 1942 by men and women
WW2 ROYAL REGIMENT OF CANADA CAP BADGE CANADIAN An excellent Kings crown bi/m cap badge, with two loop fixings to reverse and solder spoil behind crown. The regiment mobilised the Royal Regiment of Canada, CASF (Canadian Active Service Force), for active service on 1 September 1939. It embarked for garrison duty in Iceland with "Z" Force on 10 June 1940, and on 31 October 1940 it was transferred to Great Britain. It was redesignated the 1st Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Canada, CASF, on 7 November 1940 when a 2nd Battalion was formed to provide reinforcements to the Regiment in Europe. The 1st battalion took part in the raid on Dieppe on 19 August 1942. It landed again in France on 7 July 1944, as part of the 4th Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Infantry Division, and continued to fight in North-West Europe until the end of the war. The 1st battalion was disbanded on 31 December 1945 when it amalgamated with the 2nd Battalion back home.
WW2 ROYAL SUSSEX REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A fine printed white in red shoulder title. Some blue tack to reverse
WW2 ROYAL SUSSEX REGT ECONOMY PLASTIC CAP BADGE An good scarce light bronze moulded plastic example. Two blades to the reverse.
WW2 ROYAL TANK REGIMENT CAP BADGE & COLLAR SET.. A fine w/m cap badge & collar set. Each with two loop fixing to reverse. Reference The Regiment's numerous units took part in countless battles in the Second World War, including the Battle of Dunkirk, El Alamein, Italian Campaign, Burma Campaign and D-Day landings of 6 June 1944. Field Marshal Sir Bernard Law Montgomery would frequently wear the regiment's beret, with his Field Marshal's badge sewn on next to the regimental cap badge, as it was more practical whilst travelling on a tank than either a formal peaked hat or the Australian slouch hat he previously wore.
WW2 ROYAL TANK REGIMENT CAR / VEHICLE OFFICIAL BADGE A large [125 mm high] fine WW2 Kings crown scarce staff car badge.
WW2 ROYAL TANK REGIMENT CAR / VEHICLE OFFICIAL BADGE A large [125 mm high] fine WW2 Kings crown scarce staff car badge. A small amount of enamel missing on the red.
WW2 ROYAL TANK REGIMENT OFFICER COLLAR BADGES. A fine matching pair of bronze collar badges. Both with maker J R Gaunt London to reverse.
WW2 ROYAL TANK REGIMENT OFFICERS COLLAR BADGES. A fine handed Officers silver/gilt collar badges, one Gaunt & the other J&co makers.
WW2 ROYAL TANK REGIMENT OFFICERS COLLAR SET. A fine matching pair of Bronze collar badges. Both with Gaunt maker to reverse.
WW2 ROYAL ULSTER RIFLES PLASTIC ECONOMY CAP BADGE A rare Ulster Rifles plastic economy issue cap badge. With two blades to reverse. Good Condition, with no distortion. The Royal Irish Rifles (became the Royal Ulster Rifles from 1 January 1921) was an infantry rifle regiment of the British Army, first created in 1881 by the amalgamation of the 83rd (County of Dublin) Regiment of Foot and the 86th (Royal County Down) Regiment of Foot. The regiment saw service in the Second Boer War, the First World War, the Second World War, and the Korean War.
WW2 ROYAL ULSTER RIFLES SLIP ON SHOULDER TITLE. A fine shoulder title.
WW2 ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS SLIP ON SHOULDER TITLE A fine woven slip on shoulder title.
WW2 ROYAL WEST AFRICAN FRONTIER FORCE SHOULDER SLIP ON A fine Kings Crown Major's woven cloth shoulder title of the slipover type for tropical dress
WW2 ROYAL WEST AFRICAN FRONTIER FORCE, 82nd WEST AFRICAN DIVISION SLIP ON SHOULDER TITLESHOULDER TITLE FORMATION COMBINATION A fine slip on shoulder title, formation combination. The 82nd (West African) Division was formed under British control during the Second World War. It took part in the later stages of the Burma Campaign and was disbanded in Burma between May and September 1946.
WW2 SALUTE THE SOLDIERS OF EXETER 1944 FUND RAISING BADGE A scarce 1944 paper badge, set in a tin surround and backing, sold to raise funds during Second World War, depicting a Soldier in full kit, ready for action. Good condition, colours bright. A little rust in back. Diameter 31mm. Designed by Abram Games (1914-96) the great designer of the Festival of Britain logo and numerous well known war and travel posters etc.
WW2 SAS BRITISH TROOPS NORWAY PRINTED FORMATION SIGN A very scarce printed WW2 cloth formation sign. White Viking ship and sunrise printed on light blue rectangle. Worn for a short period of time only at end of WW2. Faded & trimmed hence price. In May 1945, following the German surrender in Norway on the 7th May, the 1st and 2nd SAS Brigades were sent to Norway to disarm the 300,000 German garrison. Other units entitled to wear this flash were members of 1st Airborne Division under Urquhart, the 50th Northumbrian Division and the 88th Group RAF. Reference Cole page 108 and Boulanger page 477
WW2 SAS BRITISH TROOPS NORWAY PRINTED FORMATION SIGNS A very scarce uncut facing pair of printed WW2 cloth formation sign. White Viking ship and sunrise printed on light blue rectangle. Worn for a short period of time only at end of WW2. In May 1945, following the German surrender in Norway on the 7th May, the 1st and 2nd SAS Brigades were sent to Norway to disarm the 300,000 German garrison. Other units entitled to wear this flash were members of 1st Airborne Division under Urquhart, the 50th Northumbrian Division and the 88th Group RAF. Reference Cole page 108 and Boulanger page 477
WW2 SCARCE 49th [WEST RIDING] INFANTRY DIVISION PAIR FORMATION SIGNS A fine matching facing printed pair of mint unused very scarce head lowered early pattern formation signs. Avonforce & Alabaster Force & Iceland Force. Reference https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30071782 The first version of the badge had the polar bear with its head 'down' or lowered, and was adopted in August 1940 when in Iceland. It seems that a more aggressive appearance for the badge was thought appropriate for a formation designated for the invasion of Europe. Consequently, when a new divisional commander took over in April 1943, a redesigned badge was adopted, with the bear's head thrown back and roaring. According to the Divisional History, the change could be 'open to criticism. The original design was done with the help of an officer who had been charged by a polar bear in Iceland. The polar bear, like the tiger, normally carries its head low, but before charging he lowers it very near the ground. The original sign, intentionally, depicted a polar bear about to charge.' An alternative explanation for the emblem suggests that the bear was based on a Foxes Glacier Mint wrapper, which may be more likely as there appear to be no polar bears in Iceland. At the outbreak of war the Division was a first-line Territorial formation in the UK. In February 1940 Divisional HQ became HQ AVONFORCE, the force earmarked to go to the assistance of Finland in its war with Russia. Deployment in this role was forestalled by the Finnish surrender on 12 March 1940. The Division was then assigned to the invasion of Norway where it fought dispersed as brigade groups, 146th Brigade as 'Mauriceforce' and 148th Brigade as 'Sickleforce', at Namsos and Aandalsnes respectively. 147th Brigade did not deploy to Norway. 146th and 148th Brigades returned to the UK at the beginning of May to re-mobilise. 148th Brigade did not rejoin the Division and after a period as an Independent Brigade Group (from November 1940) became a training brigade in July 1942. On 8 May 1940, HQ 147th Brigade was designated HQ Alabaster Force for the occupation of Iceland. It reverted to divisional control as a brigade HQ in mid-June 1940 when HQ 49th Division arrived in Iceland with 146th Brigade and 70th Brigades under command. Alabaster Force was subsequently redesignated 'Iceland Force' in January 1941 and 'British Troops Iceland' in April 1942, by which time primary responsibility for Iceland had been taken over by the Americans with the deployment of a Marine force. The Divisional commander arranged for the US Marines to adopt the patch for wear during their deployment. Divisional HQ and 147th Brigade returned to the UK in April 1942, 146th Brigade joining them in August. The Division was designated as a follow-on formation for the invasion of North West Europe and fought as part of 21st Army Group from 12 June 1944 to the end of the campaign in Germany. On the reconstitution of the Territorial Army (TA) in May 1947 the Division was reformed as a TA armoured division and retained the wartime badge. It added 'Midland' to its name as its recruitment area included in part the 46th (North Midland) and 48th (South Midland) Divisions.
WW2 SCARCE NO 5 FREE NORWEGIAN TROOP / 10th INTER ALLIED COMMANDO OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine scarce Officers Silver hallmarked Ancor, Lion and T for Birmingham 1943, with maker JR Gaunt & Sons to reverse. Worn only 1942 to 45. The No. 5 Norwegian Troop was formed in August 1942 under command Captain Rolv Hauge, the men of the troop came from refugees brought back to Britain after commando raids and sailors stranded abroad after the German invasion of Norway. The H7 is the monogram of King Haakon VII and was used as a symbol of freedom. 3.6cm in diameter. Scarce. In August 1942 Hauge was given the command of No. 5 Norwegian Troop of the No. 10 (Inter-Allied) Commando, with the rank of captain. Hauge was authorized to select volunteers from the whole Norwegian Brigade, but with the core from Company 4 which recently had undergone the shock troops training course. The unit was initially based in Nefyn in Wales, and underwent a standard three-week Commando Hardening Course in Achnacarry before they were accepted as commandos. In January 1943 a detachment from the troop participated in Operation Cartoon, an attack on the pyrite mines of Stordø Kisgruber at Litlabø near Sagvåg in Stord, Norway. From May 1943 the unit was based in Eastbourne and went through intensive training in preparation for landing operations. From January 1944 they were stationed in Shetland, where they took part in raids to the Norwegian coast, and in June they moved back to Eastbourne. Hauge's unit took part in the Battle of the Scheldt, in particular the Operation Infatuate, the victorious attack on Walcheren in November 1944.Hauge's report from the attack on Walcheren is reprinted in Eystein Fjærli's book from 1982. The unit had a loss of four killed and seventeen wounded during the eight days of the attack, Hauge being amongst the wounded. While recuperating, Hauge was awarded the British Military Cross for his leadership during the Walcheren battle. In January 1945, No. 5 Norwegian Troop took part in the attack on the island Kapelsche Veer, along with No. 47 (Royal Marine) Commando. This attack was not an immediate success, but the island was conquered by Canadian troops a few weeks later. After the first Norwegian assault against the German lines had resulted in more than 50% casualties, Hauge had called off the renewed attacks ordered by No. 47 (Royal Marine) Commando. No. 5 Norwegian Troop saw no further fighting during the war after the Kapelsche Veer attack, being instead sent to officially neutral Sweden on 1 May 1945. On 9 May 1945, eight days after arriving in Sweden, Hauge led No. 5 Norwegian Troop over the border to Norway to take part in the disarming of the surrendered German forces there. When Crown Prince Olav returned to Norway on 13 May, No. 5 Norwegian Troop formed his guard of honour. Among Hauge's war decorations were the St. Olav's Medal With Oak Branch, the Norwegian War Medal, the Defence Medal 1940–1945, the Haakon VII 70th Anniversary Medal, the British Military Cross, the 1939–45 Star, and the France and Germany Star.
WW2 SCARCE POLAND POLISH ARMY ECONOMY PLASTIC CAP BADGE A fine scarce Polish Army WW2 plastic economy cap badge. Crowned winged eagle on top of an Amazon shield. Excellent condition, with Stanley & Son Walsall maker and two blade fixings to reverse.
WW2 SCOTTISH COMMAND FORMATION SIGN A fine woven formation sign.
WW2 SCOTTISH COMMAND HIGHLAND DISTRICT FORMATION SIGN A fine woven 1939 pattern formation sign.
WW2 SCOTTISH GLENGARRY A fine black WW2 pattern glengarry bonnet is a traditional Scots cap made of thick-milled woollen material, decorated with a toorie on top, frequently a rosette cockade on the left side, and ribbons hanging behind. No badge. Fair condition for age, no visible moth.
WW2 SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS, 5th INFANTRY DIVISION FORMATION COMBINATION WW2 Seaforth Highlanders 5th Division Battle Dress Combination Insignia, triangular tartan cloth above printed 5th infantry division formation sign with three red felt bars below. All stitched to battle dress cloth.
WW2 SIND DISTRICT FORMATION SIGN A rare woven Sind District formation sign. Very unusual as its normally a white Indus boat on a maroon background and this period item seems to be on a Khaki type material. Reference Jon Mills Bobd Vol 2 page 725 item 3421.
WW2 SOMERSET LIGHT INFANTRY FORMATION SIGN A fine WW2 printed unused mint formation sign. Rare example, without the blue border. 35 mm wide
WW2 SOMERSET LIGHT INFANTRY FORMATION SIGN A fine WW2 printed cut from uniform material , and partly unstitched formation sign. Rare example, without the blue border. 32 mm square.
WW2 SOMERSET LIGHT INFANTRY FORMATION SIGN A fine WW2 printed unused mint formation sign. With blue square perimeter example. 47 mm x 40 mm
WW2 SOUTH AFRICA SSB SDB SPECIAL SERVICE BATTALION SHOULDER TITLE. A fine brass shoulder title, with two loop fixings to reverse.
WW2 SOUTH AFRICA TANK CORPS BERET BADGE CIRCA 1941-43 A fine short lived South Africa Tank Corps WW2 beret badge circa 1941-43. Good scarce die-stamped white metal laurel sprays surmounted by antelope head disc; voided centre with tank and “ONS IS” scroll Loops VGC September 1941 - March 1943
WW2 SOUTH AFRICA WAAS WOMENS AUXILIARY ARMY SERVICES SHOULDER TITLE A fine brass shoulder title with two loops to reverse.
WW2 SOUTH SASKATCHEWAN REGIMENT CANADA CAP BADGE A fine bi/m cap badge with two loops to reverse. During the Second World War, The South Saskatchewan Regiment participated in many major Canadian battles and operations, as part of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division. The South Saskatchewan Regiment fought in the Dieppe Raid of 1942, Operation Atlantic, Operation Spring, Operation Totalize, Operation Tractable, and the recapture of Dieppe in 1944. They, along with the 8th Reconnaissance Regiment liberated the Westerbork transit camp on 12 April 1945. During the Dieppe Raid they also undertook one of the more unusual missions of the war. They provided a bodyguard for an RAF radar expert, Jack Nissenthall, who had volunteered to try penetrate a German radar station on a cliff above “Green Beach”. Because Nissenthall knew the secrets of British and US radar technology, he was awarded a personal bodyguard of South Saskatchewan sharpshooters. Their orders were to protect him, but in the event of possible capture to kill him. He survived and his action enabled vital information on the state of development of the German radar to be discovered. The full story, along with graphic, first-hand descriptions of the South Saskatchewan Regiment's actions during the raid are told in James Leasor's book, "Green Beach".
WW2 SOUTH WALES BORDERERS SHOULDER TITLES X 5 A set of five WW2 South Wales Borderers Shoulder titles. Two of which are printed, one woven and the other a printed slip on.
WW2 SOUTH WALES BORDERERS, 53rd DIVISION FORMATION COMBINATION. A fine scarce formation combination. Bought quite while ago in a large collection.
WW2 SOUTH WALES DISTRICT FORMATION SIGN A fine printed version.
WW2 SOUTH WALES DISTRICT FORMATION SIGN A fine printed formation sign. Western Command
WW2 SOUTH WALES DISTRICT FORMATION SIGN A fine woven formation sign
WW2 SOUTHERN COMMAND INDIA FORMATION SIGN A fine printed 1st pattern 1942 formation sign. Reference Boulanger page 72
WW2 SOUTHERN COMMAND ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS FORMATION SIGN A fine rare printed 1st pattern formation sign. Worn prior to the 1940 introduction of the example in Cole's book. Slightly faded blue with 5 white stars. Ref Cole p19
WW2 SPECIAL AIR SERVICE SAS QUALIFICATION BADGE A fine scarce unpadded version, hard to find. The wing shape is said to be based on the ancient hieroglyph for Ra, the Egyptian solar deity, seen on a frieze in a Cairo hotel by Jock Lewes, designer of the badge. The light and dark blue colours were in the original hieroglyph but had an additional significance as Lewes had rowed for Oxford and another founder member of the unit, Lt. Langton, had rowed for Cambridge. The badge was worn at the top of the right arm by all qualified parachutists of the Regiment but on the left breast above any medals by anyone who had made an operational drop or participated in a conspicuous operation. Reference Imperial War Museum https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30060254
WW2 SPECIAL AIR SERVICE [SAS] BERET BADGE A fine scarce woven WW2 beret badge. The Special Air Service began life in July 1941 from an unorthodox idea and plan by a Lieutenant in the Scots Guards David Stirling, who was serving with No. 8 (Guards) Commando. His idea was for small teams of parachute trained soldiers to operate behind enemy lines to gain intelligence, destroy enemy aircraft and attack their supply and reinforcement routes.
WW2 SPECIAL AIR SERVICE [SAS] BERET BADGE A fine scarce woven WW2 beret badge. The Special Air Service began life in July 1941 from an unorthodox idea and plan by a Lieutenant in the Scots Guards David Stirling, who was serving with No. 8 (Guards) Commando. His idea was for small teams of parachute trained soldiers to operate behind enemy lines to gain intelligence, destroy enemy aircraft and attack their supply and reinforcement routes.
WW2 SPECIAL AIR SERVICE [SAS] QUALIFICATION BADGE Very nice and rare wartime padded SAS wing. Three popper fixings to reverse. Used and worn condition. The wing shape is said to be based on the ancient hieroglyph for Ra, the Egyptian solar deity, seen on a frieze in a Cairo hotel by Jock Lewes, designer of the badge. The light and dark blue colours were in the original hieroglyph but had an additional significance as Lewes had rowed for Oxford and another founder member of the unit, Lt. Langton, had rowed for Cambridge. The badge was worn at the top of the right arm by all qualified parachutists of the Regiment but on the left breast above any medals by anyone who had made an operational drop or participated in a conspicuous operation. Reference Imperial War Museum https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30060254
WW2 SPECIAL BOAT SECTION / SERVICE ENAMEL BERET BADGE A mint exceptionally rare Special Boat Section/Service WW2 beret badge. A fine rare blue enamel shield depicting Excalibur rising from the water with red enamel letters SBS. Brooch fixing to reverse with locking clasp, excellent construction. Size approx. 40 x 26 mm. Purchased with some paperwork explaining that each individual had two issued. One for them and the other for their wife, partner or parents. One of those ultra rare badges you've just got to research, ask friends and family and make your own mind up on. One to keep the forums busy! Reference; http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/WW2/sbs/arthur+horner.jpg.html?g2_imageViewsIndex=1 Please email for price
WW2 SPECIAL FORCES AIRBORNE STRAIGHT SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce woven straight shoulder title. Straight title variety as illustrated in Peter Taylor's Allied Special Forces Book 1939 - 1948, pp.120-121.
WW2 SPECIAL FORCES AIRBORNE STRAIGHT SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce woven straight shoulder title. Straight title variety as illustrated in Peter Taylor's Allied Special Forces Book 1939 - 1948, pp.120-121.
WW2 SPECIAL FORCES FORCE 281 FORMATION COMBINATION A very rare short lived Unit. A woven combination comprising of a Royal Artillery woven shoulder title and a woven white version Force 281 formation sign, on battle dress. The badge's design derives from that of the Mountain Warfare Training School, which had a mountain goat as an emblem and from which the staff of Force 281 was mainly drawn. Because the area of operations of Force 281 comprised largely sea the water motif was added. Force 281 was formed on 8 September 1944 and occupied Syme on 25 December 1944. From here the Force undertook the occupation of several islands and conducted a number of raids. After the capitulation of the German garrison in May 1945 the Force moved to Rhodes, at which time it took the title of Dodecanese District. As a District, it undertook internal security duties and civilian relief. Reference https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30071929 http://www.johnhearfield.com/Bob/Dodecanese/Surrender.htm
WW2 SPECIAL FORCES FORCE 281 FORMATION SHOULDER STRAPS FACING PAIR A very rare short lived Unit. A facing pair of printed formation shoulder straps. To Force 281 Special Forces Unit. The badge's design derives from that of the Mountain Warfare Training School, which had a mountain goat as an emblem and from which the staff of Force 281 was mainly drawn. Because the area of operations of Force 281 comprised largely sea the water motif was added. Force 281 was formed on 8 September 1944 and occupied Syme on 25 December 1944. From here the Force undertook the occupation of several islands and conducted a number of raids. After the capitulation of the German garrison in May 1945 the Force moved to Rhodes, at which time it took the title of Dodecanese District. As a District, it undertook internal security duties and civilian relief. Reference https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30071929 http://www.johnhearfield.com/Bob/Dodecanese/Surrender.htm
WW2 SPECIAL SERVICE BRIGADE / COMMANDO SIGNALS FORMATION SIGN A fine woven period example 1941 pattern HQ Signal Reference WW2 British Formation Badges by Bruno Boulanger page 340 The involvement of Royal Signals personnel with the Commando forces began in the summer of 1940 when a section of two officers, 5 NCOs and 20 Signalmen came together under the command of Lieutenant John Leahy, R. Signals. For the most part, the initial work of the Special Service Brigade Signal Section was concerned with training in the west of Scotland and in the development of new equipment, although Commando Signallers did take part in the raid on Vaagso Islands, off the coats of Norway on 27th December 1941. The Signal Section was expanded to 5 officers and 100 men in 1942, and detachments supported the raids on Bruneval in February 1942, and in Dieppe in August 1942, and took part in Operation Torch in November 1942 and in the subsequent operations in Tunisia through into 1943. A challenging problem which faced the Commando Signallers was the development of Signal Support for the No. 10 Inter-Allied Commando, a uniquely polyglot unit which consisted of French, Belgian, Dutch, Norwegian and Polish troops.
WW2 SUDAN DEFENCE FORCE FORMATION SIGN. A fine very rare woven formation sign. Reference Jon Mills Vol 1 item 2509 page 484 10 June 1940, when Fascist Italy declared war on Britain and France. The Sudan Defence Force fought during the East African Campaign on the "Northern Front" under the command of Lieutenant-General William Platt. In October 1940, three motor machine-gun companies from the SDF were part of Gazelle Force, a mobile reconnaissance and fighting force commanded by Colonel Frank Messervy. The Frontier battalion from the SDF was part of Gideon Force commanded by Major Orde Wingate. In January 1941, during the British and Commonwealth offensive into the AOI, the SDF took part in the successful invasion of Eritrea. During this invasion, the SDF contributed machine gun companies, howitzer batteries, and other forces (including some homemade armoured cars). The SDF also played an active role during the Western Desert Campaign along the Sudanese border with ASI in North Africa. The SDF was used to supply the Free French and then the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) garrisons of the former Italian Fort Taj at the Kufra oasis in southeastern Libya. In March 1941, French and LRDG forces had wrested control of the fort from the Italians during the Battle of Kufra. SDF convoys of 3-ton trucks had to make a round trip of about 1,300 miles to keep the garrisons at Kufra supplied with petrol, food, and other vital supplies. The overall scarcity of petrol meant that LRDG patrols could do little more than guard Kufra against attacks from the north. They were unable to raid northwards from Kufra. In February 1941, the situation was somewhat improved when twenty 10-ton trucks were added to the convoys. Ultimately the SDF took over the garrison duties at the oasis from the LRDG.15 In September 1942 Force Z the battalion of SDF working with the LRDG launched a raid on Jalo Oasis16 on Operation Nicety in support to Operation Agreement. The SDF provided the garrison for Jalo Oasis. British Military Intelligence in Cairo worked very closely with the SDF and used them in numerous operations during the North African campaign in World War II. In 1942 on instructions from London, British Military Intelligence, Cairo and elements of the Sudan Defence Force were involved with countering Operation Salaam, the infiltration of German Brandenburger commandos into Egypt. Together with British intelligence agents, members of the SDF were ordered to intercept and capture the German intelligence (Abwehr) commandos and their Hungarian guide, desert explorer László Almásy. Even after the Tunisian Campaign had ended in Allied victory, SDF patrols were busy thwarting German efforts to land agents behind the lines. The Germans continued attempts to make contact with Arab rebels. On 15 May 1943, a four-engine aircraft with German markings attempted to land at El Mukaram only to be engaged and shot up by a SDF patrol. The aircraft was able to take off and make good its escape, but it did so with casualties and flying on two engines.
WW2 SUPPLEMENTARY / STREET FIRE PARTY ARM BAND A fine WW2 Home front printer Street Fire Party Arm Band.
WW2 SURREY & SUSSEX YEOMANRY Q.M.R QUEEN MARYS REGIMENT SHOULDER TITLE A scarce pattern as worn by the 98th and 144th Field Regiments of Royal Artillery. Removed from uniform. Yellow / gold thread on dark blue felt. Battle of France, North Africa, Sicily and Italy and North West Europe
WW2 SUSSEX HOME GUARD FORMATION SIGN. A fine scarce early Sussex Home Guard wool formation sign. Reference WW2 British Formation Badges Bruno Boulanger page 617. Cut from BD blouse in circle.
WW2 THE CHESHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS BERET/FORAGE BADGE A fine silver gilt and enamel Officers Beret badge with two long loops to reverse. point to point 30mm.
WW2 THE ROYAL SCOTS PLASTIC ECONOMY CAP BADGE A scarce almost flat, very slight bend in to top, but being very fair. Has two very small holes for fixing with thread to cap [see photos]. And one blade fixing missing. Hence price.
WW2 THE WELCH REGIMENT ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A fine scarce WW2 light bronze moulded plastic example, with two blades to the reverse. Makers mark A. Stanley & Sons , Walsall. Reference K &K Vol 2 item 2240 page 115
WW2 TRAFFIC CONTROL FORMATION SIGN A fine woven WW2 Traffic Control formation sign As worn by Military Police.
WW2 TRAFFIC CONTROL FORMATION SIGN A fine woven WW2 Traffic Control formation sign As worn by Military Police.
WW2 TRAINING BRIGADE SUPPORT SERVICES JUNIOR LEADERS FORMATION SIGN. A fine very scarce woven formation sign. Reference Boulanger page 570.
WW2 TRAINING BRIGADE SUPPORT SERVICES JUNIOR LEADERS FORMATION SIGN. A fine very scarce woven formation sign. Reference Boulanger page 570. Some glue to reverse.
WW2 U.S ARMY GLIDER-BORNE CAP BADGE A rare short lived WW2 U.S Army Glider-Borne cap badge. Cast possibly bronze / brass. With brooch fixing and maker Spencer London to reverse. March 1944, this badge was worn by Airborne troops trained in Glider combat. Prior to 1944, glider troops wore a parachute badge superimposed with a glider. This winged glider badge measures approximately 40 mm x 18mm.
WW2 ULSTER HOME GUARD SHOULDER TITLE. A fine scarce woven shoulder title.
WW2 US 5th ARMY PATCH A fine US made formation patch, has a small original looking repair to reverse. The United States Fifth Army was one of the principal formations of the U.S. Army in the Mediterranean during World War II, and was the first American field army ever to be activated outside of the United States. It was officially activated on 5 January 1943 at Oujda, French Morocco and made responsible for the defence of Algeria and Morocco. It was also given the responsibility for planning the American part of the invasion of mainland Italy, and therefore was not involved in the Allied invasion of Sicily (codenamed Operation Husky), where it was instead assigned the role of training combat troops destined for Sicily. The Fifth Army first saw action during the Salerno landings (Operation Avalanche), the assault landings at Salerno, part of the Allied invasion of Italy, in September 1943. Due to the comparatively low numbers of American troops available in the Mediterranean Theatre it was made up of one American and one British corps. Also action at San Pietro in the Liri Valley and at Monte Cassino, among others.
WW2 US AIR FORCE MARINE CORPS FIGHTER SQUADRON PATCH A fine woven theatre made US patch. Some glue residue to reverse.
WW2 US AIR FORCE PATCH - 44th BOMBARDMENT GROUP USAAF PATCH A woven English made patch, 95 mm dia. Reference one sold on ebay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/WWII-WW2-US-AIR-FORCE-PATCH-44th-Bomber-Group-MADE-IN-ENGLAND-ORIGINAL-RARE-USAF-/192525119242?nordt=true&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m43663.l10137
WW2 US ARMY 23rd SPECIAL TROOPS "GHOST ARMY" PATCH An extremely scarce American made formation patch. Bought and sold one previously, but never seen another. The Ghost Army was an Allied Army tactical deception unit during World War II officially known as the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops (Operation Quicksilver). The 1,100-man unit was given a unique mission within the Allied Army: to impersonate other Allied Army units to deceive the enemy. From a few weeks after D-Day, when they landed in France, until the end of the war, they put on a "traveling road show" utilizing inflatable tanks, sound trucks, fake radio transmissions, scripts and pretence. They staged more than 20 battlefield deceptions, often operating very close to the front lines. Their story was kept secret for more than 40 years after the war, and elements of it remain classified. The unit was the subject of a PBS documentary The Ghost Army in 2013. Reference; https://wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=23rd_HQ_Special_Troops_-_Ghost_Army https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2013/05/ghost-army-the-inflatable-tanks-that-fooled-hitler/276137/ http://ncojournal.dodlive.mil/tag/23rd-headquarters-special-troops/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_Army
WW2 US ARMY 23rd SPECIAL TROOPS "GHOST ARMY" PATCH An extremely scarce American made formation patch. Bought and sold one previously, but never seen another. The Ghost Army was an Allied Army tactical deception unit during World War II officially known as the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops (Operation Quicksilver). The 1,100-man unit was given a unique mission within the Allied Army: to impersonate other Allied Army units to deceive the enemy. From a few weeks after D-Day, when they landed in France, until the end of the war, they put on a "traveling road show" utilizing inflatable tanks, sound trucks, fake radio transmissions, scripts and pretence. They staged more than 20 battlefield deceptions, often operating very close to the front lines. Their story was kept secret for more than 40 years after the war, and elements of it remain classified. The unit was the subject of a PBS documentary The Ghost Army in 2013. Reference; https://wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=23rd_HQ_Special_Troops_-_Ghost_Army https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2013/05/ghost-army-the-inflatable-tanks-that-fooled-hitler/276137/ http://ncojournal.dodlive.mil/tag/23rd-headquarters-special-troops/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_Army
WW2 US SECOND ARMY TRAINING UNIT SHOULDER PATCH A fine WW2 woven US Army Patch, of the Second Army. Earned distinction as a training army during World War II, preparing nearly one million men to fight. The U.S. Army activated a new Second Army in October 1933, with headquarters at Chicago, Illinois, as one of four field armies that would help mobilize forces in event of a national emergency. In December 1940, the Army moved Second Army’s headquarters to Memphis, Tennessee, and designated it as a training army, which conducted training in 24 states. In June 1944, the Army reconstituted the World War I Second Army, AEF, and consolidated it with the existing Second Army in order to perpetuate the lineage and honors of the World War I unit. During World War II, Second Army trained 11 corps, 55 divisions, and 2,000 smaller units of all arms and services, composed of almost a million men, for employment in all theaters of operation.
WW2 USA 5th ARMY FORMATION PATCH A fine 5th Army woven formation patch. The United States Fifth Army was one of the principal formations of the U.S. Army in the Mediterranean during World War II, and was the first American field army ever to be activated outside of the United States. It was officially activated on 5 January 1943 at Oujda, French Morocco and made responsible for the defence of Algeria and Morocco. It was also given the responsibility for planning the American part of the invasion of mainland Italy, and therefore was not involved in the Allied invasion of Sicily (codenamed Operation Husky), where it was instead assigned the role of training combat troops destined for Sicily.
WW2 USA ARMY AIR FORCE PILOT WING A fine silver wing badge, with brooch fixing to reverse and maker LGB Sterling aprox 3 inches in width.
WW2 USAAF 90th BOMB GROUP [JOLLY ROGER] 320th BOMBARDMENT [MOBY DICK] SQUADRON PATCH A fine scarce 1942 - 44 English made WW2 US patch. A large 6 inches dia, some glue residue to reverse. Colonel Arthur H. Rogers, Commander of the 90th Bombardment Group, also known as “THE JOLLY ROGERS” (named after him), which turned out by recorded facts to be "the Best Heavy Bombardment Group" during WW2. Late in 1942, this B-24 was modified at Hickham Field, Hawaii, adding a Consair A-6 twin 50 caliber tail turret to the nose, the first bomber with this addition, making it one of the key B-24's of the war. The “Special” project was conceived by Col. A. H. Rogers himself. The squadron moved to Willow Run Airport, Michigan for conversion training on newly manufactured Ford Liberators. Assigned to VII Bomber Command with B-24Ds, the unit moved to Hickam Field, Hawaii in September. The squadron arrived in northern Queensland, Australia in November 1942 and began bombardment missions under V Bomber Command almost immediately. The squadron attacked enemy airfields, troop concentrations, ground installations and shipping in New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago, Palau and the southern Philippines. The 3209th was awarded a Distinguished Unit Citation for its operations in Papua through January 1943. The unit participated in the Battle of Bismarck Sea in March 1943, and earned another citation for strikes on enemy airfields at Wewak, New Guinea in September 1943 despite heavy flak and fighter opposition. During 1944, the 320th supported the New Guinea Campaign through the end of June, then made long-range raids on oil refineries at Balikpapan, Borneo, in September and October. In January 1945, the squadron moved to the Philippines and supported ground forces on Luzon, attacked industrial targets on Formosa, and bombed railways, airfields, and harbor facilities on the Asiatic mainland. Shortly before the end of the war in the Pacific, the 90th moved to Okinawa, from which it would be able to strike the Japanese home islands Reference; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/320th_Missile_Squadron https://www.google.com/search?q=ww2+moby+dick++jolly+roger+patch&client=firefox-b-ab&tbm=isch&tbs=rimg:CabN1oik4KK2Iji_1sscbjzf8O_1W944ZDZiU63lWhOWk39DhiNib5PkL2seop4tSQGSuKFCID3ZFWDxJwhb76kQN69SoSCb-yxxuPN_1w7EeygJvA7o0ApKhIJ9b3jhkNmJToRQizXZ5mZKAYqEgneVaE5aTf0OBHKuSwA2flyAyoSCWI2Jvk-QvaxEW7PMvv8Qkn8KhIJ6ini1JAZK4oR2mECsWozDnwqEgkUIgPdkVYPEhERkxQZiceZDSoSCXCFvvqRA3r1EeygJvA7o0Ap&tbo=u&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj8zI-m2pDfAhVLPBoKHY1rAxoQ9C96BAgBEBg&biw=1600&bih=764&dpr=1#imgrc=_
WW2 WAFFEN / SS GRADE "75" PANZER ASSAULT BADGE I`m not a German insignia expert & therefore cant guarantee this item. It may be genuine and if so its cheap, with maker mark. You experts can make your mind up. More photos if required, came from a large collection, which was collected since WW2. Panzer Assault badge , bronze version with 75 Engagements plaque to base. Bronzed eagle and wreath with blackened tank with 75 below. Two part construction riveted. No maker mark.
WW2 WAR DEPARTMENT FLEET FORMATION SIGNS A fine semi folded used and a cut used example, formation signs, both facing same way. Not a facing pair. But printed examples are harder to find. A Blue Ensign with the crossed swords, white with gold hilts, of the Army in the lower quarter. The War Department Fleet was a Royal Army Service Corps (RASC) organization comprising Water Transport Companies, Motor Boat Companies and Boat Stores Depots. The Motor Boat Companies were divided into Harbour, Ambulance and Fast Launch, Oil Barge, Coaster, Floating Workshops and Fire Boat Companies. Elements of the Fleet saw action in Iceland, Spitzbergen, West and North Africa, Middle East, Far East and North West Europe.
WW2 WAR OFFICE SIGNALS FORMATION SIGN A fine scarce Royal Signals War office Signals embroidered on wool formation sign.
WW2 WAR RAISED 25th DRAGOONS CAP BADGE A bi metal cast Indian made example with two loops to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 1915 page 17. The 25th Dragoons was a cavalry regiment of the British Army from 1941 to 1947. The regiment was raised in Sialkot, India, in February 1941 from a cadre of personnel taken from the 3rd Carabiniers along with volunteers from infantry regiments. It was initially assigned to 4th Indian Armoured Brigade (which later became 254th Indian Armoured Brigade and, still later, 254th Indian Tank Brigade). In 1943, it was reassigned to Indian XV Corps and transported in great secrecy to Arakan prior to taking part in the Battle of the Admin Box, in which its M3 Lee tanks proved decisive. It spent the remainder of the war in India and Burma. It was part of 50th Indian Tank Brigade and based in Madras and Bangalore prior to being disbanded in 1947.
WW2 WEST AFRICA COMMAND FORMATION SIGN A very scarce Overseas command formation sign. Has some glue and paper residue to reverse. 1st 1940 pattern rare. Reference; Bruno Boulanger WW2 Bfb page 79 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Africa_Command The command was in control of the military forces in the four British West African colonies (Nigeria, the Gold Coast, Sierra Leone, and the Gambia) were under the control of the individual colonial governments.
WW2 WEST YORKSHIRE SLIP ON SHOULDER TITLE A fine WW2 slip on.
WW2 WHD WOMENS HOME DEFENCE AUXILLARIES BADGE A fine scarce enamel badge, with brooch fixing to reverse. No damage good condition Started in 1941 by Dr Edith Summerskill Labour MP for Fulham West London. Women recruits learned basic weapon training and military skills. Disbanded in 1944.
WW2 WOMENS LAND ARMY BADGE A enamel Womens land Army badge, with brooch fixing to reverse.
WW2 WOMENS LAND ARMY SHOULDER SLIP ON. A fine scarce slip on, complete, with very small moth hole to top right corner [see photos]
WW2 WOMENS LAND ARMY SHOULDER SLIP ONS PAIR A fine scarce pair of slip on. The Women's Land Army (WLA) was a British civilian organisation created during World War II so women could work in agriculture, reviving a disbanded World War One organisation and replacing men called up to the military. Women who worked for the WLA were commonly known as Land Girls.
WW2 WOMENS LAND ARMY TIMBER CORPS CAP BADGE A rare original wartime period 'Women's Land Army Timber Corps beret badge', the reverse with maker's details "A Stanley & Sons Walsall. Very good condition, retaining original two blade fittings, no warping or distortion, an excellent example. Height 51mm. Reference https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30076593
WW2 WOMENS LAND ARMY TIMBER CORPS CAP BADGE A very scarce WW 2 king's crown plastic economy issue cap badge makers details for Stanley Walsall to the reverse, but unfortunatly missing its blade fixings. Doesnt seem to have ever had any. Nice straight example. A fir tree to the centre of a crowned oval bearing the title "Timber Corps" with the acronym "WLA" to the lower scroll. Reference https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30076593
WW2 WOMENS TRANSPORT SERVICE F.A.N.Y FIRST AID NURSING YEOMANRY SHOULDER TITLE A mint Womens Transport Service First Aid Nursing Yeomanry FANY Embroidered Shoulder Title
WW2 WOMENS VOLUNTARY SERVICE W.V.S CIVIL DEFENCE BADGE A good Second World War period 'W.V.S Civil Defence chromium plated badge' with red enamel, the reverse with scarce Maker's name Butler of Birmingham good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
WW2 WW2 SPECIAL FORCES FORCE 281 FORMATION SLIP ON A very rare short lived Unit. Printed formation shoulder slip on. To Force 281 Special Forces Unit. The badge's design derives from that of the Mountain Warfare Training School, which had a mountain goat as an emblem and from which the staff of Force 281 was mainly drawn. Because the area of operations of Force 281 comprised largely sea the water motif was added. Force 281 was formed on 8 September 1944 and occupied Syme on 25 December 1944. From here the Force undertook the occupation of several islands and conducted a number of raids. After the capitulation of the German garrison in May 1945 the Force moved to Rhodes, at which time it took the title of Dodecanese District. As a District, it undertook internal security duties and civilian relief. Reference https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30071929 http://www.johnhearfield.com/Bob/Dodecanese/Surrender.htm
WW2 X CORPS / 10th CORPS FORMATION SIGN Woven cloth formation sign. Western Desert formation composed of 50th Northumbrian and 4th Indian Division. Fought at El Alamein, Cyrenaica, Tripolitania and Tunisia to defeat Africa Corps, then to Italy with 8th Army. Ref Cole p29 & Boulanger
WW2 X CORPS FORMATION SIGN A fine unused 1942 pattern
WW2 XV - 15th INDIAN CORPS [BURMA] FORMATION SIGNS A fine matching pair of theatre made cloth formation signs, with saftey pins to reverse. Sign depicting three white Roman numeral 'V's (three 'fives' making the 'fifteen' of 15 Corps) on red circular background. XV Indian Corps (15th Indian Corps) fought in the second and third Arakan Campaigns and the rest of the Burma campaign as part of 14th Army; it had the distinction of mounting nine separate assault landings along the Burmese coast, including the recapture of Rangoon. Reference IWM https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30070585
WW2 XXIV SOUTH WALES BORDERERS FORMATION SIGN. A fine scarce woven formation sign. XXIV white on green. Reference jon Mills page 112 item 692 Badges on Battledress Vol 1
WW2 XXIV SOUTH WALES BORDERERS FORMATION SIGN. A fine scarce woven formation sign. XXIV white on green. Reference jon Mills page 112 item 692 Badges on Battledress Vol 1
WW2 YORKSHIRE HOME GUARD FORMATION COMBINATION A fine scarce two piece woven combination sign. Reference WW2 British Formation Badges by Bruno Boulanger Page 619, 1940 pattern.
WW2 \"52nd\" 2nd BATTALION OXFORDSHIRE & BUCKINGHAMSHIRE 6th AIRBORNE SHOULDER TITLE An extremely rare shoulder title, in mint condition. 2nd Battalion In 1941 the 2nd Battalion re-roled as an airborne, specifically an Air Landing, unit, joining the 1st Airborne Division and in 1943 the 6th Airlanding Brigade, 6th Airborne Division. As part of Operation Tonga just before the landings on D-Day 6 June 1944, D Company, 2nd Ox & Bucks Commanded by Maj. John Howard as well as Royal Engineers and men of the Glider Pilot Regiment (totalling 181 men), were to land via 6 Horsa gliders to capture the vital Pegasus Bridge over the Caen Canal and the bridge over the Orne River (known as Horsa Bridge and east of Pegasus). This was intended to secure the eastern flank to prevent German armour from reaching the British 3rd Infantry Division that was landing on Sword Beach. Pegasus Bridge The Ox and Bucks landed very close to their objectives at 16 minutes past midnight—the first Allied unit to land in France—they poured out of their battered gliders, completely surprising the German defenders, and taking the bridges within 10 minutes, losing two men—Lieutenant Den Brotheridge and Lance-Corporal Greenhalgh—in the process. One Glider assigned to the capture of Horsa Bridge was landed at the bridge over the River Dives, some 7 miles from where they were meant to land. They, in spite of this, captured the River Dives bridge, advanced through German lines towards the village of Ranville where they eventually rejoined the British forces. The Ox & Bucks were reinforced half an hour after the landings by 7 Para, with further units arriving shortly afterwards. The Germans launched many attempts to re-capture the bridges, all being repulsed. Later in the day, at about 1:00pm, Lord Lovat and elements of his 1st Special Service Brigade arrived to relieve the exhausted defenders, followed by the British 3rd Infantry Division. The operation was immortalised in the film The Longest Day. As the first day of the landings closed, more reinforcements arrived as part of Operation Mallard, they included the rest of the 2nd Ox & Bucks. Lieutenant Colonel Mark Darell-Brown DSO replaced Lieutenant Colonel Michael Roberts who had been injured during the landings and remained in command of the Battalion during the defence of the Ardennes and on the Rhine landing. On 7 June the Battalion captured the small village of Herouvillette and then headed for the village of Escoville where they met some extremely determined resistance. Having experienced intense fighting with German troops supported by armour and unable to successfully dig in and hold the village, the Battalion withdrew, moving back to Herouvillette where they took part in its defence. The Battalion subsequently held the line on Bréville ridge until August, then taking part in the British breakout and advance to the Seine that began in August, known as Operation Paddle. After a successful offensive, the 2nd Ox & Bucks, along with the rest of 6th Airborne, was withdrawn to the UK in early September to recuperate and reorganise. By then, of the original 181 men that had taken part in the Pegasus and Horsa operation, just 40 remained fit for active duty. The 2nd Ox and Bucks and the rest of the 6th Airborne were then rushed back to Belgium to take part in the defence of the Ardennes after the German invasion on 16 December. By the time the Battalion arrived in the Ardennes the German offensive had lost its momentum. One of its companies was involved in heavy fighting whilst in support of 13 Parachute Battalion in the village of Bure. The 2nd Ox and Bucks remained in the Ardennes until 24 January. The Battalion then moved to the Netherlands, before returning to Britain in late February. The 2nd Ox and Bucks were once again involved in a gliderborne air assault landing known as Operation Varsity the objective of which was to cross the Rhine. Operation Varsity which began on 24 March 1945 was the last major battle on the Western Front during the Second World War. The Battalion, like many others during the assault, suffered heavily as the Germans met the landing gliders with ferocious fire in the air and on the ground, suffering hundreds of casualties. It saw very heavy fighting at Hamminkeln, where its objectives were the railway station and the bridge over the River Issel, having to undertake a bayonet charge to take the bridge. The Germans launched a number of counter-attacks, all of which were repelled. The Battalion subsequently took a leading part in the 300 mile advance across Germany, mostly on foot, including taking part in the opposed crossing of the Weser and eventually linking up with the Russians near the Baltic port of Wismar on 3 May 1945. The Battalion provided the Guard of Honour for the meeting between British commander Field Marshal Montgomery and his Russian counterpart, Rokossovsky, at Wismar on 7 May 1945. Reference ; http://www.lightbobs.com/the-tale-of-a-few-bridges---2-oxf--bucks-li-1944-45.html
WW2 \"THE BUFFS\" ROYAL EAST KENT REGIMENT FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine Or`s dark blue cap with buff piping to peak and crown. No visible moth or maker. Brass cap badge and three brass general service buttons.
WW5 ROYAL ENGINEERS TRANSPORT TRAINING CENTRE FORMATION SIGN. A fine printer 1944 pattern formation sign. Reference Boulanger page 356.
WW5 ROYAL ENGINEERS TRANSPORT TRAINING CENTRE FORMATION SIGN. A fine printer 1944 pattern formation sign. Reference Boulanger page 356.
WWII 17th INFANTRY BRIGADE FORMATION SIGN A fine formation sign a yellow arrowhead embroidered on red felt triangle. It was mainly composed of Regular Army battalions. The Brigade served with the 5th Infantry Division through most of the Second World War. On 5 May 1942 it was part of Force 121 in the invasion of Madagascar. After this, the 17th Infantry Brigade served in the invasion of Sicily with the British Eighth Army and the Italian Campaign before taking part in the closing stages of the campaign against Germany. Reference More info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_Infantry_Brigade_(United_Kingdom)
WWII GERMAN HITLER YOUTH GAUSIEGER BADGE Victors Badge in the National Trade Competition- , 2nd model, Gausiegers 1939 Award, maker marked on reverse "G. BREHMER MARKNEUKIRCHEN ", in silvered bronze and enamels, very small enamel chip to top of flag.
XMAS GREATINGS 7th DIVISION 1917 CARD A fine 100 year old Christmas card sent from the front in France 1917. Good condition with excellent words from son to parents. A John Beadle illustrated a Christmas card for the 7th Division. It showed two trench fighters and a continuation of the list of battle honours from the previous year, which indicated that in 1917 the division had fought at The Ancre, Ecousl­Croissilles, Bullecourt and Passchendaele Ridge.
Y M C A YORKSHIRE WAR WORKERS BADGE Enamel with brooch pin fixing to reverse.
Y ROYAL TANK CORPS SHOULDER TITLE A fine scarce post 1922 Territorial brass shoulder title, with two hex type fixing to reverse.
YEOMANRY ROYAL TANK CORPS SHOULDER TITLE. A fine scarce brass shoulder title, with two hex fixings to reverse. Reference ;Titles and Designations of units of the Territorial Army published 1922.
YORK & LANCASTER OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine two part construction Officers Silver, Gilt and enamel cap badge, with "P" for silver plate, makers mark J R Gaunt London & two loops to reverse. Reference K&K Vol 1 item 679 page 191
YORK & LANCASTER REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine bi metal cap badge, with slider and blow hole to reverse. Reference K&K Vol 1 item 679 page 191
YORK AND LANCASTER REGIMENT A bi metal cap badge with slider to reverse A Royal tiger with the union rose and surmounted by a coronet. Ref KK Vol 1 item 679 page 191
YORK AND LANCASTER REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine bi metal example with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 679 page 191
YORK AND LANCASTER REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine bi metal example with slider to reverse. Reference KK Vol 1 item 679 page 191
YORK AND LANCASTER REGIMENT CAP BADGE A fine bi metal early cap badge, with two loops & blow hole to reverse. Reference K&K Vol 1 item 679 page 191
YORK AND LANCASTER REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE A fine two part construction Officers Silver, Gilt and enamel cap badge, with "P" for silver plate, makers mark J R Gaunt London & two loops to reverse. Reference K&K Vol 1 item 679 page 191
YORK AND LANCASTER REGIMENT PLASTIC ECONOMY ISSUE CAP BADGE A fine WW2 plastic economy issue cap badge, with two blade fixings to reverse. Maker Stanley Walsall.
YORK AND LANCASTER WW2 PRINTED SHOULDER TITLE A fine WW2 shoulder title, white on red. Some glue residue to reverse.
YORKSHIRE BRIGADE / YORKSHIRE VOLUNTEERS OFFICERS FIELD SERVICE CAP A fine E11R Officers field service cap, with bullion cap badge, and original pair of buttons to front. Crown is cream and piped in black. Peak is cream also, with no piping. The body and the flap are maroon. No visible moth or date, but has maker label inside. More photos if required.
YORKSHIRE BRIGADE [PRINCE OF WALES REGIMENT] OFFICERS S/GILT CAP BADGE A mint silvered & Gilt Officers cap badge, two part construction, with two long loops and JR Gaunt London to reverse.
YORKSHIRE BRIGADE [PRINCE OF WALES REGIMENT] OFFICERS S/GILT CAP BADGE A mint silvered & Gilt Officers cap badge, two part construction, with two long loops and J R Gaunt London to reverse.
YORKSHIRE BRIGADE [PRINCE OF WALES REGIMENT] OFFICERS S/GILT CAP BADGE A mint silvered & Gilt Officers cap badge, two part construction, with two long loops and JR Gaunt London to reverse.
YORKSHIRE GREEN HOWARDS [PAIR] COLLAR BADGES A fine pair of w/metal collar badges, both with two loops to reverse.
YORKSHIRE REGIMENT CAP BADGE A gilt & enamel cap badge to the Yorkshire Regiment, with a slider to the reverse & makers London Badge & Button Co.
YORKSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS BERET BADGE A fine bronze / silver plated beret badge, two part with Firmin maker on slider to reverse. The Yorkshire Regiment (14th/15th, 19th and 33rd/76th Foot) (abbreviated YORKS) is an infantry regiment of the British Army, created by the amalgamation of three historic regiments in 2006. It is currently the only line infantry or rifles unit to represent a single geographical county in the new infantry structure, serving as the county regiment of Yorkshire. It lost one battalion as part of the Army 2020 defence review.
YORKSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS CAP BADGE. A fine hallmarked Silver badge, with two long loops and Maker JR Gaunt & Sons. Birmingham date mark 1970 to reverse.
YORKSHIRE REGIMENT [GREEN HOWARDS] PRINCESS OF WALES OWN CAP BADGE A good die stamped white metal example with Coronet to the top, which has been strengthened with a small amount of solder. Reference K & K Vol 1 item 616 page 185
YORKSHIRE REGIMENT [GREEN HOWARDS] [ALEXANDRA PRINCESS OF WALES OWN] CAP BADGE A fine die cast white metal cap badge with slider to reverse. Reference K & K Vol 2 item 616 page 55. Sealed in 1903.
YPRES MINIATURE BAYONET SWEETHEART BATTLE BROOCH A scarce miniature bayonet brooch with mother of pearl grip and impressed 'YPRES' across the blade, original pin fittings. 46 mm.
[FOR EMPIRE] JUNIOR CONSTITUTIONAL LEAGUE ENAMEL BROOCH Excellent enamel brooch, Maker W.O Lewis Birmingham on reverse. Size 30 mm high x 26 mm wide.