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15th King\'s Hussars Officer Service Dress (OSD) Cap Badge c1902-22 Very nice 15th O.S.D. khaki forage cap badge on blades. MEREBIMUR motto latin \'we shall be worthy\'. VGC
Dims: 41x30mm.
The 15th The King\'s Hussars was a cavalry regiment in the British Army. First raised in 1759, it saw service over two centuries, including the First World War, before being amalgamated with the 19th Royal Hussars into the 15th/19th The King\'s Royal Hussars in 1922. 16th (Lincoln) Independent Parachute Company Formation Sign 1956-64 A scarce Para patch adopted in 1956, which was designed by two of its officers and was worn until it was replaced in 1964. Facing Right, an armoured Car. Worn on the Battle Dress Uniform. Near VGC. Some writing on reverse.
Ref: BoBD 5087. 16th The Queen\'s Own Lancers Bi-Metal Collar Badge 16th The Queens Own Lancers Bi-metal Collar Badge. Kings Crown pre 1952. VGC.
Two loops to the reverse of each with sweat / braising / expansion holes to rear. Sharp detail and with no damage to lance pennants. 16th/5th Queen\'s Royal Lancers (QRL) Anodised Cap Badge Maker Dowler 16th/5th Q.R.L. anodised aluminium cap badge make marked \'DOWLER BIRMINGHAM\'. VGC.
The 16th/5th The Queen\'s Royal Lancers was a cavalry regiment of the British Army. It was formed by the amalgamation of the 16th The Queen\'s Lancers and the 5th Royal Irish Lancers in 1922. The reason for the uniquely atypical regimental title (with a higher number preceding a lower) was that the 5th had been re-raised in 1858 almost 60 years after being disbanded, and when re-raised took precedence after the 17th Lancers. After service in the Second World War and the Gulf War, the regiment amalgamated with the 17th/21st Lancers to form the Queen\'s Royal Lancers in 1993. 17th (Northern) Division WW1 Cloth Formation Sign Badge. 17th (Northern) Div WWI cloth formation sign patch.
c1914-19. Good rare red felt rectangle embroidered with white dot and dash (morse code) representing the top of the numerals 17.
Removed from uniform with service wear.
Came with an East Yorkshire (Yorks) brass shoulder title on \'electrical\' round shaped loops with backing plate and an unusual cross (French?) stylised pin (bent). So, I am keeping all together.
The 17th (Northern) Division was created under Northern Command in September 1914, just a month after the British entry into the Great War, from men volunteering for Lord Kitchener\'s New Armies. Most of the volunteers had had little prior military experience. Worsening the situation was an acute lack of experienced officers and NCOs to train the new men.
The division, commanded by Major General Walter Kenyon-Slaney, part of Kitchener\'s Second New Army (K2), concentrated throughout Dorset for training, moving to Hampshire in late May 1915. In early July the division sent advance parties to France in preparation for a move overseas, the rest of the division following a week later, moving to Saint-Omer for concentration. The Division was to remain on the Western Front for the rest of the war. Most of 1915 being spent in the southern sector of the Ypres Salient.
VC Winners of the 17th Div:
Sergeant Harold Colley, 10th (Service) Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers.
Private Tom Dresser, 7th (Service) Battalion, Alexandra, Princess of Wales\'s Own (Yorkshire Regiment).
Sergeant Harold Jackson, 7th (Service) Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment.
Corporal Frank Lester, 10th (Service) Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers. 1914 Silver HM Royal Engineers London Electrical Engineers Officer\'s Field Service Cap Badge Scarce silver and enamel RE Officer pattern cap badge. The London Electrical Engineers. Solid Silver and Enamel. Hall Marked: Birmingham England, \'P\' for 1914. Vertical pin attachment as issued. Maker marked DD?
Insignia: A Knight\'s arm emerging from a turret, wearing chainmail and gauntlet. Clenching seven bolts of lightning. Superimposed upon crossed rifles, surmounted with a Tudor/King\'s Imperial Crown. Circlet motto inscribed: \'ARS MARTIS COMES\' Latin - \'Art for Art\'s Sake\'.
Unit Formed 27 Apr 1897. In 1914 August the Unit was employed in the duties of Coastal Defence; Anti-Aircraft Searchlights and General Engineering work at home and abroad.
Measurements: 31mm x 23mm. 1941 Silver HM Derbyshire Yeomanry (WW2 Recce) Sweetheart Badge Scarce and superb, Derbyshire silver and enamel Yeo sweetheart badge HM \'R\' for 1941 Birmingham England.
The Derbyshire Yeomanry was a yeomanry regiment of the British Army, first raised in 1794, which served as a cavalry regiment and dismounted infantry regiment in the First World War and provided two Reconnaissance Regiments in the Second World War, before being amalgamated with the Leicestershire Yeomanry to form the Leicestershire and Derbyshire (Prince Albert\'s Own) Yeomanry in 1957. 1942 Dtd German Kriegsmarine Navy Naval Musician Trade Sleeve Badge Nice WW2 metal cloth Music qualification patch, Kriegsmarine (KM) Ärmelabzeichen Musiklaufbahn. VGC. Maker stamped \'JFS\' for Josef Feix Söhne, Gablonz) and \'42. 1944 H.M. Silver WW2 18th Warwickshire (Coventry) Battalion Women\'s Auxiliary Home Guard (HG) Badge Rare, 18th Warwicks Women\'s H.G. Aux silver badge maker marked THOMAS FATTORNI LIMITED
BIRMINGHAM and silver Hall Marks (HM) for B\'ham 1944 (\'U\'). 1962 Annual Bisley Marksman \'Crossed Rifles\' A.C.F. & C.C.F. Cloth Prize Badge Scarce Bisley marksmen competition shooting badge for the annual comp year of 1962. Worn by members of the Army (ACF) and Combined Cadet Force (CCF) shooters. VGC. 1969 Annual Bisley Marksman \'Crossed Rifles\' A.C.F. & C.C.F. Cloth Prize Badge Scarce Bisley marksmen competition shooting badge for the annual comp year of 1969. Worn by members of the Army (ACF) and Combined Cadet Force (CCF) shooters. VGC. 1st Duke of York\'s Own Skinner\'s Horse British Indian Army Cap Collar Badge 1922-47 Field cap size/collar. Set on crossed lances a York rose Surmounted by a King\'s / Imperial Crown. Scroll reads the motto in Persian: HIMMAT I MARDAN MADAD I KHUDA \"God helps those who help themselves\".
Indian cast. Great quality.
Measurements: 30x24mm.
1921 - Amalgamation 1st & 3rd.
1922 - 1st Duke of York\'s Own Skinner\'s Horse.
1927 - Skinner\'s Horse (1st Duke of York\'s Own Cavalry)
1947 - Remained with Indian Army.
1950 - Skinner\'s Horse (1st Horse). 1st Infantry Division Formation Sign Patch Badge 1st Inf Div \'buckskin white leather\' on red felt cloth Formation flash badge. VGC. 1st Royal Canadian Artillery Shoulder Titles 1st R.C.A. embroidered cloth shoulder titles pair cWW2. VGC. 1st Royal Lancashire Militia (Duke Of Lancaster\'s Own) Silver Plated Officer Pattern Button 1st Royal Lancs Militia large 25mm. Silver-plated for Offr Military uniform, pre-1881 with Queen Victoria\'s Crown. \'JENNENS & Co LONDON\' maker marked VGC.
The 1st Royal Lancashire Militia (The Duke of Lancaster\'s Own) was an auxiliary regiment raised in the county of Lancashire in North West England during the 17th Century. Primarily intended for home defence, it saw active service in Ireland under King William III, as well as against the Jacobite Risings of 1715 and 1745. It spent long periods on defence duties during the wars of the 18th Century and early 19th Century, and was stationed on the Ionian Islands during the Crimean War. It later became part of the King\'s Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) and saw active service in the Second Boer War. After its conversion to the Special Reserve under the Haldane Reforms, it supplied reinforcements to the fighting battalions during World War I. After a shadowy postwar existence the unit was finally disbanded in 1953. 1st Volunteer Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment Officer\'s Silver-Plated Pouch Belt Badge c1883-1902 Great condition, 1st VB Royal Warwicks Officer Pattern sliver-plated pouch belt badge. Screw posts to rear. Worn c1883-1902.
1st & 2nd Battalions, 1st (Birmingham) Warwickshire Rifle Volunteer Corps, based in Birmingham, renamed as 1st Volunteer Battalion in 1883.
Measurements: 90x66mm 1st/5th Royal New South Wales Lancers (Recce) c1960s Cap Badge Nice heavy plated vintage 1st/5th N.S.W. Australian Cavalry cap badge on pins. GC. some minor wear to highpoints. 2016 Dtd Petty Officer (PO) \'New Metal\' Royal Navy Cap Badge Still in stores packet of issue dated 2016, P.O. British Royal Naval cap badge. 2022 Joint Helicopter Support Unit Helicopter Sup Squadron 40th Anniversary Flight Suit / Helmet Bag Badge Scarce 2022, velcro backed flying suit patch or commemorative Unit patch. 2nd Somerset Militia Victorian Officer\'s Coatee Button Great condition pre-1855 silvered closed-back example by Jennens & Co London. Crowned \'2\' resting in \'Somerset Regt\'. Complete with fixed shank.
Raised 22 Mar 1759 at Bath. Redesigned as 2nd Somerset Light Infantry on 12 Dec 1876 and became the 4th Battalion Somerset LI on 1 Jul 1881. 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards Regiment Staybrite Anodised Aluminium Cap Badge c1958-93, 5th DG ano cap badge. Slider maker marked \'J R GAUNT LONDON\'. With dark green felt backing cloth. VGC.
The 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards was a Cavalry Regiment of the British Army formed in 1922 by the amalgamation of the 5th Dragoon Guards (Princess Charlotte of Wales\'s) and the 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons. It served in the Second World War and the Korean War. In August 1992, as a consequence of the Options for Change defence cuts, the regiment was amalgamated with the 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards to form the Royal Dragoon Guards. 6th Irish Inniskilling Dragoon Guards Officers\' Horse Furniture Browband Boss Badges A pair, with maker\'s marks (WC *). Circular brass ornaments with silver plated Regimental castles both with flags flying right. 6.2cm in dia. Boss slide fittings. In great condition and rare cavalry pieces. 7th Queen\'s Own Hussars Bi-Metal Cap Badge 1952-55 Great condition Other Ranks cap badge on slider. 1952-55. Anodised coming in c1955.
Ref: KK1895.
The 7th Queen\'s Own Hussars was a cavalry regiment in the British Army, first formed in 1689. It saw service for three centuries, including the First World War and the Second World War. The regiment survived the immediate post-war reduction in forces, but following the 1957 Defence White Paper, it was amalgamated with the 3rd The King\'s Own Hussars, forming the Queen\'s Own Hussars in 1958. 7th Queen\'s Own Hussars Cap Badge Pre 1952 7th QOH bi-metal cap badge. GC.
The 7th Queen\'s Own Hussars was a cavalry regiment in the British Army, first formed in 1689. It saw service for three centuries, including the First World War and the Second World War. The regiment survived the immediate post-war reduction in forces, but following the 1957 Defence White Paper, it was amalgamated with the 3rd The King\'s Own Hussars, forming the Queen\'s Own Hussars in 1958. Air Despatch Group c1944 Dakota Formation Sign Patch Great condition clipped tail version associated with cWW2 era.
In the European Theatre, the Air despatch companies were formed within the British Army\'s Royal Army Service Corps in March 1944. This was in preparation for the upcoming D day landings and subsequent re-invasion of the European continent. These companies saw extensive action in Operation Market Garden, the largest airborne operation of all time. Ardingly College Sussex Combined Cadet Force (CCF) Cap Badge Ardingly, Sussex C.C.F. bi-metal cap badge with two loops to the reverse. The Star of the Order of the Garter backed by the Roussillon plume above the furled title scroll. VGC. Ardingly College Sussex Officer Training Corps (OTC) All Brass Version Cap Badge Ardingly O.T.C. Good scarce die-stamped brass issue following design of Royal Sussex Regiment cap badge. Lugs. VGC.
Ref KK 2502. Army Scripture Reader\'s Cap & Shoulder Title Badge ASR shoulder title worn whilst evangelising in barracks. Authorised to also wear as a cap badge c2004.
Ref: British Army Badges by Lt Col Hodges (2005). P.528.
Dimensions: 50x550mm Ayshford School Tiverton Devon Cap Badge Ayshford school white metal cap badge with 3 internal lugs to reverse. Came out of a large Cadet collection. VGC
Ayshford is a hamlet and historic manor in the parish of Burlescombe in the district of Mid-Devon, Devon, England. It was anciently the seat of the de Ayshford family. Belgium 6th Region Army National Home Guard Pair of Collar Badges Pr of vintage brass 6th (VI) Region Belgium / Belgique Army / Armee National Guard / Home Guard collars on lugs. Maker marked \'MCHELSEN\'. VGC. Bermuda Her Majesty\'s Prison (HMP) Service Chrome Cap Badge Bermuda H.M.P. Cap Badge EIIR. a relatively scarce commonwealth prison service cap badge in chromed metal. Post 1952 pattern crown of Queen Elizabeth II. VGC. Bloxham School Oxfordshire Officer Training Corps (OTC) Cap Badge Bloxham Sch, Oxon O.T.C. cap badge on lugs VGC. Brighton College Officer Training Corps (OTC) Shoulder Brighton College, Sussex O.T.C. brass shoulder title with 4 x lugs and backing plate. Bristol Gloucestershire University Officer Training Corps (OTC) Shoulder Title Brass Metal Badge Nice Bristol, Avon, Glos Uni O.T.C. title on lugs. Bristol University Officer Training Corps (BUOTC) Cloth Beret Cap Badge Bristol Uni, Gloucestershire O.T.C. cloth cap badge patch. Removed from beret. CG British Army 40th Division Korean War Pair of Woven Formation Badges c1950s, 40th Div Korean War Pr of woven Formation patches.
Colours vibrant. VGC. British Army 40th Division Korean War Printed Formation Badge c1950s, 40th Div Korean War printed Formation patch. Colours are good. VGC. British Gurkhas Nepal Formation Sign c2004. This badge was only worn by a handful of military staff on the DPM military uniform in Pokhara and on the \'blue uniform\' of the Gurkha Civil Guard Staff; MT staff in Pokhara and at the HQ in Kathmandu. Adopted 2004. It was short-lived being replaced by the standard Bde TRF in 2005.
Locally made in Kathmandu.
Ref: British Army Badges, Lt Col Hodges (2005). P.216. Ser 6.
Dimensions: 55x40mm British Headquarters (HQ) Land Forces Hong Kong (HK) Formation Sign Printed Cloth Badge British H.Q. Land Forces H.K. Formation Sign patch.
Printed yellow Chinese dragon on red and black background. Removed from Uniform. VGC. British Indian Army 7th Rajputs Regiment Raj India Shoulder Title Badge 7th Rajputs Regt Indian Army st with hexagonal loops. VGC.
The Rajput Regiment is one of the oldest infantry regiments of the Indian Army, originating in 1778 with the raising of the 24th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry. The 1st battalion of the regiment was formed in 1798.
After World War I, the Indian Army was restructured and most Rajput regiments became battalions of the 7th Rajput Regiment. These included the 2nd Queen Victoria\'s Own, the 4th Prince Albert Victor\'s, the 7th (Duke of Connaught\'s Own), and the 11th Rajputs. C.C.F. Scuba & Royal Engineers (RE) Diver Trade Badges Combined Cadet Force (CCF) \'Scuba\' diver helmet patch affiliated to a Unit of an Army R.E. (CCF) contingent.
An Engineers and RLC Maritime Shallow Water (SW) Patch and a RE \'Deep Sea\' Diver qualification trade patch.
All 3 are VGC. c1881 - 1914 Gloucestershire Regiment Officer\'s Home Service Large Gilt Back Helmet Cap Badge Lovely gilt Glosters \'Blue Cloth Helmet\' large back badge Offr pattern. Missing a blade / prong attachment, otherwise, near VGC.
The Gloucester Regiment, commonly referred to as the Glosters, was a line infantry regiment of the British Army from 1881 until 1994. It traced its origins to Colonel Gibson\'s Regiment of Foot, which was raised in 1694 and later became the 28th (North Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot. The regiment was formed by the merger of the 28th Regiment with the 61st (South Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot. It inherited the unique distinction in the British Army of wearing a badge on the back of its headdress as well as the front, a tradition that originated with the 28th Regiment after it fought in two ranks back to back at the Battle of Alexandria in 1801. c1901-51 King\'s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (KOYLI) Regiment Officers\' Service Dress (OSD) Collar Badge K.O.Y.L.I. Offr Pattern Collar Badge, facing right
Blackened brass with metal rose on black insert, worn 1901 - 1951. Some wear to black finish, but a heavy and well constructed collar badge.
Dims: 3.6cms wide and 2.3cms tall.
Ref: Churchill No 1903. c1903 Canadian Mounted Rifles (CMR) Pouch Badge Scarce Canada ERI Cyper (King Edward) used by the C.M.R. Regiment. Nice Regimental pouch badge, 2 screw posts to rear. GC.
Became \'Royal\' in Dec 1903. c1903-1922 101st Grenadiers Regiment Indian Army Brass Shoulder Title 101st Grenadiers India cast brass metal with integral loops st, cWW1. VGC.
The First World War began in August 1914, a war that pitted the British Empire, France and their Allies against Germany and its allies. During the conflict, the Regiment saw service in Africa and the Middle East. The 101st raised a 2nd Battalion in 1917 which saw service in Egypt; it was disbanded in 1921.
The Regiment took part in operations in German East Africa from the beginning of the campaign there in November 1914. There, the British encountered a formidable opponent in the form of Paul Erich von Lettow-Vorbeck. The 101st took part in the initial landings and the Battle of Tanga. This was a German victory, that saw the British and Indian forces, including the 101st, sustain significant casualties that compelled them to retreat back to their ships. The 101st had however shown stubborn resistance when other units broke.
In January 1915, a company of the 101st took part in the Battle of Jassin that saw both sides sustain heavy casualties which compelled von Lettow-Vorbeck to avoid pitched battles with the British forces. Due to this defeat, the British garrison in Jassin surrendered, after no relief force had arrived, with nearly 300 British and Indians troops taken prisoner, including the company of the 101st, but were subsequently released on parole with the pledge that they would have no further participation in the war.
One company of the Regiment acted with the 5th Light Infantry in another attempt to capture Tanga in July 1916. The port—which had, for the most part, been abandoned—was, indeed, successfully captured. Some of von Lettow-Vorbeck\'s forces had remained to snipe at the Indian forces; these snipers proved to be quite a deadly nuisance that required intense patrolling to remove the threat. For the Regiment\'s involvement in the campaign it was awarded the Theatre Honour \"East Africa 1914–16\".
The 101st later saw service in the Middle East in the Palestine theatre – this theatre was the second largest, in terms of troop numbers, after the Western Front. Their opposition was the Ottoman Empire that controlled Palestine, and was an ally of Germany. The Regiment took part in the attempts to capture the important port of Gaza and by the end of December 1917 the Allies were in control of much of Palestine, including the symbolic capture of Jerusalem. In July 1918 the Regiment took part in the Ghurabeh raid that saw intense fighting and over 100 Ottomans taken prisoner. The Regiment later took part in the Megiddo Offensive – the World War I equivalent of the German Blitzkrieg during World War II – and took part in the attempts to capture Nablus. The Ottomans signed an Armistice with the Allies on 30 October. The First World War finally ended on 11 November 1918 with the signing of the Armistice between the Allies and Germany.
Soon after the war, the regiment deployed to British Somaliland, where operations against Hassan and his followers had resumed. The campaign, which encompassed the army, Royal Navy, and Royal Air Force, succeeded in defeating Hassan in 1920, after two decades of conflict.
In accordance with the Indian Army reforms of 1922, the 101st amalgamated with five other regiments to form six battalions of the 4th Bombay Grenadiers; the 101st became the 1st Battalion of the new regiment. c1908-35 The 21st County of London Regiment (First Surrey Rifles) Officers OSD Bronze Collar Badge Die cast in bronze with two original loops to the reverse. In good condition. Worn Circa 1908 until 1935 when they adopted a Royal Engineer uniform and insignia.
NB: Other Ranks didn\'t wear collars in this Regt.
Ref: Churchill 1986 & p323. c1908-40 Ardingly Sussex College Officer Training Corps (OTC) Shoulder Title Badge Ardingly Sussex College O.T.C. brass shoulder title. Four loops to reverse. VGC. c1908-40 Christ\'s Hospital Horsham Sussex Combined Cadet Force (CCF) Shoulder Title Large Brass Metal Badge Christ\'s Hospital Horsham Sussex Combined Cadet Force (CCF) shoulder title \'large version\' badge die-cast issue on four loops. VGC. c1908-40 Christ\'s Hospital Horsham Sussex Officer Training Corps Shoulder Title Small Brass Metal Badge CHRIST\'S / OTC / HOSPITAL small Sussex shoulder title circa 1908-40.
Good rare \'small\' pattern die-cast issue on four loops. VGC. c1908-40 Nottingham High School Officers\' Training Corps (OTC) College Shoulder Title Badge Nottingham High School O.T.C. brass shoulder title with backing plate. c1914 New Bristol Battalion 10th Gloucestershire Regiment Celluloid WW1 Cap Badge Pin Great War. New Bristol Bn Glosters Regt pin badge. A celluloid badge with pin; said to have been issued to the 10th (Service) Gloucester Battalion, a Kitchener raised Unit prior to being issued cap badges. The Unit was formed in Bristol Sep 1914 and was disbanded Feb 1918. Near VGC.
Ref: Brinson plate N5 p.183. c1917-47 Chota Nagpur Regiment Other Ranks White Metal Collar / Headdress Badge Nice quality Chota Nagpur Regiment WM King\'s Crown Collar / Headdress badge.
Ref: Cox 2722.
Dims: 30 x 23mm.
The Chota Nagpur Regiment was raised in 1891 as the Chota Nagpore Mounted Rifles and formed part of the Cavalry Reserve in the British Indian Army. It was renamed the Chota Nagpur Light Cavalry in 1910 then the Chota Nagpur Regiment in 1917. The regiment was disbanded subsequent to India\'s independence in 1947.
A light horse regiment was roughly equivalent to a battalion in strength ( 400 men) and its troops typically fought as mounted infantry rather than traditional cavalry. c1922-45 13th Frontier Force Rifles (FFR) British Indian Army Brass Metal Shoulder Title Badge Good cast 1th F.F.R. shoulder title on lugs. VGC. c1922-45.
The 1st Punjab Regiment became 55th Coke\'s Rifles; the 2nd became the 56th Punjabi Rifles; the 4th became 57th Wilde\'s Rifles; the 5th became 58th Vaughan\'s Rifles and the 6th Regiment became the 59th Scinde Rifles.
In 1922 the five Punjab regiments amalgamated to become the five battalions of the newly created 13th Frontier Force Rifles. Likewise, the four regiments of Sikh Infantry and the Corps of Guides formed five battalions of the newly formed 12th Frontier Force Rifles.
In 1945 the 13th Frontier Force Rifles was retitled as Frontier Force Rifles, and in 1947, it was allocated to the Pakistan Army upon the Partition of India. In 1956 it was amalgamated with the Frontier Force Regiment (which was formerly the 12th Frontier Force Rifles) to become a new Frontier Force Regiment with a headquarters at Abbottabad, and it continues to serve with the Pakistan Army to this day. c1936-39 National Defence Company (NDC) Officer\'s Service Dress (OSD) Cap Badge A scarce circa 1936 to 1939 period N.D.C. Offr Pattern cap badge. Die-cast bronze crowned title circlet \'GRVI\' cypher to voided centre. VGC complete with two blade fittings.
Height 39mm.
The National Defence Companies of the Territorial Army (TA) were a Voluntary Military Reserve Force of the British Army for the purpose of Home Defence in the event of war. c1936-52 Good Matching Pair Royal Army Service Corps (RASC) Other Ranks Collar Badges R.A.S.C. matching pair brass collars. VGC. c1936-52 Royal Army Service Corps (RASC) Officer Service Dress (OSD) Cap Badge R.A.S.C. Offr pattern O.S.D. cast bronzed cap badge on lugs. VGC. c1936-52 Royal Military College (RMC) Sandhurst Cap Badge Royal Military College, Sandhurst - GviR 1936-152 with King\'s Crown. Bi-metallic, Other Ranks\' metal cap badge. VGC. c1936-52 Scarce \'Single Lug\' Pair of Royal Army Service Corps (RASC) Other Ranks Collar Badges Brass R.A.S.C. scarce as a single lug with backing plates, pair of matching ORs collars. VGC. c1940-42 No. 12 Commando Cloth Shoulder Title Badge Rare, WW2 Number 12 Cdo early pattern st. Removed from uniform, used and nicely worn condition.
Ref: BoBD 2046.
No. 12 Commando was a battalion-sized commando unit of the British Army during the Second World War. Formed in 1940 in Northern Ireland, they carried out a number of small-scale raids in Norway and France between 1941 and 1943 before being disbanded and its personnel dispersed to other commando units. c1940-46 Pioneer Corps (PC) Cloth Shoulder Title Badge Patch P.C. cWW2 shoulder title. VGC.
On 22 November 1940, the name AMPC was changed to Pioneer Corps. In March 1941, James Scully was awarded the George Cross. Corps members have won thirteen George Medals and many other lesser awards.
A total of 23 pioneer companies took part in the Normandy landings. The novelist Alexander Baron served in one of these Beach Groups and later included some of his experiences in his novels From the City From the Plough and The Human Kind; he also wrote a radio play about the experience of being stranded on a craft attempting to land supplies on the beaches of Normandy. Nos. 85 and 149 Companies, Pioneer Corps served with the 6th Beach Group assisting the units landing on Sword Beach on D Day, 6 June 1944.
On 28 November 1946, in recognition of their performance during the Second World War, King George VI decreed that the Pioneer Corps should have the distinction \"Royal\" added to its title. c1941-45 The 13th Corps British Army Formation Sign WWII Badge XIII Corps Printed Patch unissued VGC.
Ref: BoBD 2562.
On 1 January 1941, while the Western Desert Force was fighting the Italian Tenth Army during Operation Compass, the \"13th Corps\", which included British 7th Armoured Division, Australian 6th Infantry Division and 4th Indian Infantry Division went into an initial attack. Matilda infantry tanks of the 7th Royal Tank Regiment along with the 11th Indian Brigade of the 4th Indian Division, exploited a hole in the Italian defensive positions and attacked the Nibiewa camp from the rear. The Maletti Group was destroyed and General Pietro Maletti was killed in action while trying to stop the sudden attack.
By February 1941, Operation Compass was a complete victory. When Operation Compass came to an end with the surrender of the Italian Tenth Army, 13th Corps HQ was deactivated in February and its responsibilities taken over by HQ Cyrenaica, a static command. Allied forces in the Western Desert took a defensive posture as Middle East Command focused on the Battle of Greece.
The Italian forces in North Africa were reinforced with the Afrika Corps. Axis forces, now commanded by Erwin Rommel, counterattacked. Lieutenant-General Philip Neame, the commander in Cyrenaica, was captured during Rommel\'s advance. 13th Corps was reactivated as Western Desert Force HQ on 14 April to take command of British and other Commonwealth forces (primarily Australian, Indian and New Zealand units) in the Western Desert.
In August 1941 Archibald Wavell was replaced as C-in-C Middle East by Claude Auchinleck and the British and other Commonwealth forces were reinforced to create in September 1941 the British Eighth Army. During this reorganisation, Western Desert Force was once again redesignated as 13th Corps and became part of the new army.
The Corps remained part of the Eighth Army throughout the rest of the North African Campaign, which finally ended in May 1943.
Still part of the Eighth Army, 13th Corps, now under command of Miles C. Dempsey, then took part in the Allied invasion of Sicily in July 1943. By now it had the 5th and 50th Infantry divisions under command.
Now with the 1st Canadian Infantry and 5th Infantry divisions, 13th Corps took part in the Allied invasion of Italy, executing Operation Baytown on 3 September 1943, part of the Italian Campaign. 13th Corps then fought as the right wing of the Eighth Army along the Adriatic coast until the end of 1943, participating in the Moro River Campaign.
In May 1944, 13th Corps, now commanded by Sidney Kirkman, was shifted to the left-centre of the Allied front. During the Fourth Battle of Monte Cassino 13th Corps elements, composed of the British 6th Armoured Division, British 4th Infantry Division and 8th Indian Infantry Division with supporting fire from the 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade, made a successful strongly opposed night crossing of the Garigliano and Rapido rivers, and broke into the heart of the German defences in the Liri valley. This victory was of enormous significance as it collapsed or bypassed the German defences of Gustav Line and led to the capture of Rome.
On 17 August 1944, 13th Corps was transferred to the U.S. Fifth Army to become its right wing. Under the Fifth Army, 13th Corps, with British 6th Armoured Division, 6th South African Armoured Division, 8th Indian Infantry Division, British 1st Infantry Division and 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade under command, fought in the Apennine Mountains to break the Gothic Line.
On 18 January 1945, 13th Corps returned to the Eighth Army. XIII Corps, commanded now by John Harding, was the left wing of Eighth Army in the Spring 1945 offensive in Italy, which ended in May 1945 with the surrender of Axis forces in Italy. 2nd New Zealand Division, operating with the corps, confronted Yugoslav troops at Trieste, entering and capturing the city. The Corps restored order in the strife-ridden city and enforced the Morgan Line from May 1945 to mid-1946. c1942-46 WW2 Indian 19th Division Formation Printed Cloth Badge cWWII Indian 19th Division Formation patch. Colours vibrant VGC. c1942-52 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Force Cap Badges 2 x Variations 2 x Canada Cadets one marked SCULLY LTD MONTREAL. Both VGC. Gilding and Brass metals both die-struck. The motto of Acer Acerpori is Latin for \"as the maple, so the sapling\".
The Royal Canadian Army Cadets (RCAC; French: Cadets royaux de l’Armée canadienne) is a national Canadian youth program sponsored by the Canadian Armed Forces and the Civilian Army Cadet League of Canada. Under the authority of the National Defence Act, the program is administered by the Canadian Armed Forces and funded through the Department of National Defence. Additionally, the civilian partner of the Royal Canadian Army Cadets, the Army Cadet League of Canada, also ensures financial, accommodations and transportation support for RCAC programs and services at a community level.
Many Royal Canadian Army Cadet corps receive logistical assistance and administrative support from their affiliated Regular Force or Reserve Force unit.
In 1942, in recognition of the significant contribution of former cadets to the ongoing war effort, His Majesty King George VI granted the \"Royal\" prefix to the Canada Army Cadets, giving it the title of the Royal Canadian Army Cadets. c1943 - 46 Scarce 49th (West Riding) Infantry Division Embroidered \'2nd Pattern\' WW2 Cloth Formation Sign Badge Nice 2nd Patt c1943 49th Div \'Polar Bear\' embroidered scarce Formation Sign. VGC.
The 49th (West Riding) Inf Division British Army. The Division fought in the First World War in the trenches of the Western Front, in the fields of France and Flanders. During the Second World War, it was moved to Iceland adopting the polar Baer flash. 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 Northern Command until finally disbanded in 1967. c1943 Wartime \'Type 1\' Canadian Parachute Wings WW2 Removed from Uniform Type 1 Mid-War Canadian Para Wings. GC. c1943. c1943-44 Beach Signals Cloth Shoulder Title Badge WWII Beach Sigs shoulder title patch. removed from uniform. GC.
During the Second World War, the Allies realised the need for the landing zone of an amphibious assault to be organised for the efficient passage of follow on forces. The British formed such units from all three services – the Royal Navy (Commandos), British Army and the Royal Air Force, with the Army component comprising Infantry, Engineers, Ordnance, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Medical and Service Corps. The Royal Navy Beach Signals units were to provide communications between the beach and the offshore forces. Included in the units were men from the army and RAF.
The equivalent U.S. units were called \"beach battalions.\" c1943-45 Chindits Special Forces Cloth Shoulder Title Chindits Shoulder title. GC.
The Chindits, officially known as Long Range Penetration Groups, were Special Operations Units of the British and Indian armies which saw action in 1943–1944 during the Burma Campaign of World War II. Brigadier Orde Wingate formed them for long-range penetration Operations against the Imperial Japanese Army, especially attacking lines of communication deep behind Japanese lines.
Their operations featured long marches through extremely difficult terrain, undertaken by underfed troops often weakened by diseases such as malaria and dysentery. c1943-45 First Hussars Canada Printed Shoulder Title Cloth Badge Rare, in fantastic unissued condition First Hussars Canda shoulder title. Part of 2nd Bde they landed on D-day 6th June 1944.
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.
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.
\'A\' Squadron launched some of their DDs some ten minutes later than \'B\' Squadron, from approximately 1500 meters out and headed towards Mike Beach. Only two of the four LTCs carrying \'A\' Squadron were able to launch all their tanks off shore. Of \'A\' Squadron\'s 19 tanks, 10 were launched into the channel with seven of those making it to shore. Five tanks were landed directly onto the beach, and four were stranded on a landing craft which struck a mine. The tanks of \'A\' Squadron were to support the Winnipeg Rifles, who were already fighting on the beach when they came ashore.
At the beach, many of tanks of the 1st Hussars stayed partially submerged just off shore in a hull down position. After dropping their screens, they began engaging the German antitank guns, machine-gun nests and other strong points, allowing the infantry to break the beach defences and make its way inland. \'A\' Squadron made its way inland to the village of Graye-sur-Mer where the Winnipeg Rifles were attempting to capture bridges over the Suelles River. \'B\' Squadron helped clear Courseulles-sur-Mer before breaking out into the countryside.
At 08:20, \'C\' Squadron\'s Sherman Vc Fireflies and Sherman IIIs were landed directly onto Mike Red beach, along with the regimental Headquarters Squadron. By this time, resistance at the beach had been cleared.
After clearing Courseulles-sur-Mer, The regiment made its way inland. South of Reviers, \'B\' Squadron encountered a German 88 which knocked out six tanks before being put out of action. Seven Hussar crewmen were killed in the engagement. Due to these losses,\'B\' squadron was pulled back to the beach after the encounter. As mentioned above, \'A\' Squadron moved on to Graye-sur-Mer where the Winnipeg Rifles were fighting to secure the village. \'A\' Squadron joined the fight in support of the Winnipegs, along with elements of \'C\' squadron who were catching up. After the village was captured, \'C\' Squadron pressed on, with 2nd Troop reaching the regiment\'s objective of the Caen-Bayeux Highway, becoming the only Allied unit to reach its D-Day objective. One survivor of D-Day said that \"A German soldier actually saluted us on our way to the objective. I guess he was surprised to see us this far inland\". However, 2nd troop had to pull back, as they were too far ahead of the rest of the force and too few to hold the objective. At dusk, the regiment pulled back to the channel to rest. the 1st Hussars suffered 21 killed, 17 wounded during the actions of D-Day. \'A\' Squadron was left with 9 tanks at the end of the day and \'B\' Squadron was reduced to 4 tanks.
After D-Day, the 1st Hussars continued to support infantry as it advanced and faced German counter-attacks. On 9 June, the Hussars supported the Canadian Scottish as they re-took Putot-en-Bessin and engaged Panthers of the 1st Battalion, SS-Panzer Regiment 12 (of the 12th SS Panzer Division Hitlerjugend), destroying 6.
Battle of Le Mesnil-Patryedit
Main article: Battle of Le Mesnil-Patry
On the afternoon of Sunday, 11 June, \'B\' Squadron of the 1st Hussars was decimated during an abortive attack with The Queen\'s Own Rifles of Canada on the hamlet of Le Mesnil Patry, North-West of Caen. Panzergrenadiers, pioneers and tanks of the 12th SS Panzer Division were able to ambush the tanks of \'B\' Squadron in part due to intelligence gleaned from the Hussar\'s own radio traffic after capturing wireless codes from a destroyed Canadian tank on 9 June. Using Panzerfausts, Panzerschrecks and anti-tank guns, the German forces were able destroy 51 Shermans, and inflict 61 killed or missing, 2 wounded and 11 captured on the 1st Hussars. The Queen\'s Own Rifles suffered 55 killed, 33 wounded and 11 taken prisoner during the attack. The attack is remembered as \"The Black Day\", \"Black Sunday\" and the \"Black Sabbath\" within the Regiment. It accounted for roughly one third of the 1st Hussars\' dead over the entire war. c1943-48 Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry (DCLI) \'Paste Back\' Cloth Shoulder Title Scarce WW2 era D.C.L.I. \'Cornwall,\' an \'unofficial\' embroidered paste / glue / starch backed introduced for private purchase (likely for Officers) in 1943 as an alternative to the standard printed version. Replaced by \'D.C.L.I.\' in 1948. VGC. Removed from album.
Ref BoBD: 3037 c1944 \'Minty\' Rare Pair of Early Red \'Desert Rats\' 7th Armoured Division Formation Sign Badges Rare, cJan 44 early red uncut pr of \'Desert Rats\' (Jerboas). Mint condition.
In November 1943, the division left Italy for the United Kingdom, with the last units arriving on 7 January 1944. The division was re-equipped with the new Cromwell cruiser tanks and in April and May received 36 Sherman Vc Fireflies. Each troop now had three 75 mm gun Cromwells and a 17-pounder gun Firefly. The Desert Rats were the only British armoured division to use the Cromwell as their main battle tank.
Major-General Gerald Lloyd-Verney, GOC 7th Armoured Division, enters Ghent in his Staghound armoured car, 8 September 1944.
The 22nd Armoured Brigade embarked on 4 June, and most of the division landed on Gold Beach by the end of 7 June, a day after the initial landings.5861 7th Armoured initially took part in Operation Perch and Operation Goodwood, two operations that formed part of the Battle for Caen. During Perch, the division was to spearhead one arm of a pincer attack to capture the city. Due to a change in plan, elements of the division engaged tanks of the Panzer-Lehr-Division and the Heavy SS-Panzer Battalion 101 in the Battle of Villers-Bocage and were repulsed.62 Following the capture of Caen, the division took part in Operation Spring, which was intended to keep the German forces pinned to the British front away from the Americans who were launching Operation Cobra, and then Operation Bluecoat, an attack to support the American break-out and intercept German reinforcements moving to stop it. After the Battle of the Falaise Gap, which saw most of the German Army in Normandy destroyed, the 7th Armoured Division then took part in the Allied advance from Paris to the Rhine.63
The division\'s performance in Normandy and the rest of France has been called into question and it has been claimed they did not match those of its earlier campaigns. In early August 1944, Major General George Erskine, who had commanded the division since January 1943, Brigadier William Hinde, commanding the 22nd Armoured Brigade, and up to 100 other officers of the division were removed from their positions and reassigned. Erskine was replaced as GOC by Major General Gerald Lloyd-Verney. Historians largely agree that this was a consequence of the \"failure\" at Villers-Bocage and had been planned since that battle. c1945 Commando Brigade Formation Sign \'Paste Back\' Royal Marines Arm Badge Scarce \'paste/starch backed\' late cWW2 Cdo Brigade / Royal Marines Woven Cloth Arm All Arms (Army, RN) Commando Dagger.
WWII era embroidered R.M. Cdo qualified / Bde patch. c1945 Commando Brigade Formation Sign Royal Marines Arm Badge Late cWW2 Cdo Brigade / Royal Marines Woven Cloth Arm All Arms (Army, RN) Commando Dagger.
Very nice WWII era embroidered RM Cdo qualified arm patch. c1946 - 50s Early Belgium Commando Training Centre Arm Cloth Badge Armée Belge Insigne tissus Ecole / Centre d\'Instruction Commando. Belgique Cdo Trg Centre, established early post war at Marches les Dames. Removed from Battle Dress, some damage. c1946 Royal Marines Commando Shoulder Title Paste Back Paste back early post war RM Cdo shoulder title. Royal/Marines/Commando was introduced in Dec 1945.
Condition: note there is a split at top of shoulder title and 2 moth x holes in the felt.
Ref BoBD 5124. c1947 British Rhine Army Troops Formation Sign Brabant Weave Patch c1947 British Rhine Army Troops Formation Sign Brabant weave badge embroidered yellow sword on a red cross on a blue shield. Removed from Battle Dress GC.
Adopted 1947. c1947 British Rhine Army Troops Formation Sign Woven Patch Rhine Army Tps Formation Designation Sign badge embroidered yellow sword on a red cross on a blue shield. VGC.
Adopted 1947. c1947-50 1st Pattern 56th (London) Armoured Division Territorial Army (TA) Printed Formation Sign 56th (London) Armd Div (T.A.) scarce printed Formation Sign. GC.
Ref:BoBD 5216. P1055.
Printed cloth formation sign with blue knights helmet and red sword on a white rectangle. 1st Patt worn post war 1947 - 1950 when it was repacked by the black cat emblem sign in 1951. c1947-61 The 162nd Independent Infantry Brigade Printed Cloth Formation Sign Badge 162nd Ind Inf Bde\'s Flash represents its three Regiments: Northamptonshire Regimental Castle, within a heart symbolising the Hertfordshire Regt hart or dear, the whole sign in Bedfordshire and Herts Regt\'l colours. VGC.
Disbanded after the war, the Brigade was reformed in the Territorial Army as the 162nd Infantry Brigade and continued to be part of the 54th (East Anglian) Infantry Division. In the Second World War, the brigade remained in the United Kingdom throughout the war and did not see service and was disbanded in August 1944.
The brigade was reformed in 1947 as 162nd Independent Infantry Brigade before being finally disbanded in 1961. c1948-70 Rare Ardingly Sussex College Combined Cadet Force (CCF) Cloth Shoulder Title Badge Ardingly, Sussex C.C.F. shoulder title removed from Battle Dress (BD). This pattern worn on BD only and superseded by different pattern in 1970 also listed. c1949 Parachute Regiment Shoulder Title. Good scarce light blue serif letters embroidered on maroon. c1949-56 Southern Rhodesian Engineers Cloth Shoulder Title Badge Rhodesia Engineers shoulder title patch. Great condition except for some backing material missing. c1950s 40 Commando Sock Garter Ribbon Flash c1950s. Single garter flash attributed to 40 Cdo. VGC.
The Commando was involved in 1947–1948 Civil War in Palestine acting as the rearguard in the Protectorate, leaving in 1948. It also fought in the Malayan Emergency against the communist Malayan National Liberation Army. c1950s Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry (DCLI) Cloth Shoulder Title Patches D.C.L.I \'pair\' of titles for Battle Dress. Introduced 1950. Both identical to front however, the backs are different (see pic). One also, a slightly thicker melton cloth. VGC. One removed fro album, glue residue to reverse. c1950s Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Yellow on Dark Green Embroidered Army Cloth Shoulder Title Badge D.L.I. yellow on dark green embroidered woven shoulder title. VGC.
Ref: BoBD 4283. P.877. c1950s Northumbrian District (Northern Command) Formation Sign Badge Minty, Northumbrian District (N. Comd) / Northumberland patch 2nd pattern woven Formation Sign Flash. Embroidered St Oswald\'s Shield. c1950s Royal Sussex Regiment Cloth Shoulder Title Introduced Sep-Dec 1953. Royal Sussex Regt woven shoulder title. VGC. c1950s Two Different Examples: 44th (Home Counties) Division Embroidered Military Formation Sign Badges 44th (Home Counties) Div (Trident/Red Oval). Embroidered Military Formation arm badge c1955. Two examples (size). Removed from Battle Dress. GC. c1952 British Territorial \'Army Troops\' Formation Sign Cloth Patch T.A. “Army Troops” woven, embroidered badge. VGC. c1952-56 West Riding of Yorkshire 35 Phase 2 Home Guard (HG) Shoulder Title Cloth Badge Scarce hard to find, West Riding H.G. (2nd Phase) cloth \'flock\' rubber backed shoulder title for Battle Dress. VGC.
New perceived threats to Britain during the ‘Cold War’ period, particularly the Berlin Blockade in 1948, added impetus to these discussions, which included the possibility of reviving the Home Guards as a defence against air landings (just as before), to help the police in controlling civil unrest and dealing with a possible communist inspired ‘Fifth Column’. The start of the Korean War signalled a further communist expansion and more discussion. However, it was the return to power of Winston Churchill in 1951 that actually brought about the re-formation of the Home Guard. The consequential Home Guard Act of December 1951 required volunteers to sign on for two years, and undertake a minimum of 15 hours training every three months. Recruiting was very much slower than in 1940 and most units did not reach the size envisaged. The new force reverted to reserve status in April 1956 and ceased to exist in the July of that year. c1953-65 Minty Set Royal Army Service Corps (RASC) Cap and Collar Badges Officer Pattern Great \'fresh gilt\' fantastic condition R.A.S.C. Offr Patt cap cadge and pair of collars the latter are both maker marked J.R. GAUNT LONDON. Hard to find this type of insignia in this condition. c1958-93 The Queen\'s Own Hussars Officer\'s Pattern Silver Plate & Gilt Cap Badge The Queen\'s Own Hussars (QOH) 1958-1993, silver-plate (some nice tarnish/patina) and gilt Officers\' metal cap badge on loops. GC. c1959-66 Queen\'s Royal Surrey Regiment Anodised Aluminium Cap Badge Queen\'s Royal Surrey Regiment (Lamb On Star) 1959-1966 with Queen Elizabeth\'s Crown. Staybrite cap badge maker marked J.R. GAUNT LONDON. Minty.
Ref: KK2376 c1960s Iraq Airborne Special Forces Parachute Troops Brass Metal Cap Badge Iraqi Para Cap badge die-struck in brass scarce. Parachute with wings either side. c1960s. GC.
During the 1960s, Iraq formed a Special Forces Brigade with Parachute and Commando Troops. Members of this Bde saw action against the Israelis in the Yom Kippur War. Reportedly, too many Operations against the Iranians were carried out by Iraqi SF during the Iran Iraq War. c1960s Mortar Anodised Trade Qualification Badge and Cloth Version Ano \'M\' Mortar Infantry skills trade badge with brass backing plate. Some service wear; accompanied by a cloth embroidered \'M\' both 1960s era. GC. c1960s Staffordshire Regiment Cloth Shoulder Title Badge Patch Introduced 1959, Staffs Regimental shoulder title for Battle Dress. VGC.
Ref BoBD: 5587. P.1113. c1965-93 Great Set of Royal Corps of Transport (RCT) Cap and Collar Badges Officer Pattern Great \'fresh gilt\' condition R.C.T. Offr Patt cap cadge and pair of collars set. Hard to find this insignia in this condition.
The RCT became the Royal Logistic Corps in 1993. c1970-88 British Caledonian Airways Airline Gold Bullion Brevet Wing Air Hostess\' Badge British Caledonian Airways brevet half wing hostess\' badge. Gold wire embroidered onto black felt cloth, company logo on blue woven silk, the reverse with paper backing. GC.
British Caledonian (BCal) was a private independent airline in the United Kingdom that operated from 1970 until it merged with British Airways in 1988. It operated primarily from London Gatwick Airport in south-east England. BCal was formed by the merger of Caledonian Airways and British United Airways (BUA). It was created as an alternative to the British government-controlled corporation airlines and was described as the \"Second Force\" in the 1969 Edwards report. The carrier slogan was \'Let\'s go British Caledonian\' in the 1970s and \'We never forget you have a choice\' in the 1980s. c1970s Ardingly Sussex College Combined Cadet Force (CCF) Cloth Shoulder Title Badge Post 1970, Ardingly, Sussex C.C.F. shoulder title removed from Brassard. This pattern superseded the one worn on Battle Dress (BD) also listed. c1973-80 Rhodesian Bush War Selous Scouts Lieutenant (Lt) Cloth Shoulder Title Slip-On Rank Slide Tab Badge Nice scarce, Selous Scouts Lt Special Forces (SF) rank slide. Glue to reverse (removed from album). GC.
The Selous Scouts /səˈluː/ was a special forces unit of the Rhodesian Army that operated during the Rhodesian Bush War from 1973 until the reconstitution of the country as Zimbabwe in 1980. It was mainly responsible for infiltrating the black majority population of Rhodesia and collecting intelligence on insurgents so that they could be attacked by regular elements of the security forces. The unit did this by forming small teams that posed as insurgents and usually included captured insurgents. Over time, the Selous Scouts increasingly attacked insurgents themselves and operated in the countries that neighboured Rhodesia. c1973-80 Rhodesian War Period Selous Scouts Regiment Numbered Wing Rhodesian Bush War period numbered \'1165\' wing. Although, that number is not attributed to a member of the Selous Scouts in the book \'Pamwe Chete\' by Lt Col Ron Rheid Daly, it is still a nice and hard to find numbered wing. VGC with one lug slightly bent.
The Selous Scouts /səˈluː/ was a special forces unit of the Rhodesian Army that operated during the Rhodesian Bush War from 1973 until the reconstitution of the country as Zimbabwe in 1980. It was mainly responsible for infiltrating the black majority population of Rhodesia and collecting intelligence on insurgents so that they could be attacked by regular elements of the security forces. The unit did this by forming small teams that posed as insurgents and usually included captured insurgents. Over time, the Selous Scouts increasingly attacked insurgents themselves and operated in the countries that neighboured Rhodesia. c1980s 2nd Protection Company Zimbabwe Shoulder Title Rank Slide Badge Early, Zimbabwean Army, 2 Pro Coy Slip-On Captain Rank Patch. GC. c1980s 6 Field Force Headquarters Printed Cloth Formation Sign Badge 6 Field Force printed yellow Pegasus on blue Background Cloth Formation Sign patch. Facing right as worn by HQ Personnel. Removed from uniform neatly.
6 Field Force was formed on 1 April 1977 in Aldershot on the re-designation of 16 Parachute Brigade to provide the United Kingdom Mobile Force (UKMF) 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 TAVR 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. One of the three regular army para battalions was always deployed to Northern Ireland on rotation and 3 Para was assigned to 5 Field Force and 7 Field Force. 6 Field Force was allocated 1 Para 1977 to April 1978 and 2 Para March 1981 until being reassigned to the new 5 Infantry Brigade in 1982. The three TA parachute battalions were not permanently assigned to 6 Field Force until the event of war. 6 Field Force had supporting arms including artillery guided weapons armoured recce 9 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers AAC squadron transport squadron 6 Field Force Ordnance Company 81 and 82 Airborne Ord Companies field workshop 6 Field Force Ambulance from Parachute Clearing Troop PCT and 16 Field Ambulance and a provost company. With these changes many previously elite Airborne Corps and Supporting Arms units lost their parachute capability and the coveted red beret.
When the Task Force Field Force concept was developed in 1976 it was assumed that advances in communications technology would allow more than just the traditional 3-4 battle groups to be controlled by a single Brigade headquarters. However it was discovered that the advances in technology did not increase speed of decision-making on the part of the Brigadier and as a consequence the Field Forces were converted back into Infantry Brigades in 1982.
6 Field Force was duly disbanded on being reorganised and renamed 5 Infantry Brigade.
The Formation Sign facing right was worn right arm by HQ staff and facing left version was worn on the left arm by assigned Battalions and Support Units. c1990s Light Infantry (LI) \'New Metal\' Cap Badge FIRMIN Rare, mid c1990s L.I. \'new metal\'. This is not the common anodised aluminium version. And it is not the \'burnished\' Rifles version. Maker marked FIRMIN on slider.
NB: Marsh Ref the LI Badge does not have the slider version of FIRMIN in his book: \'New Metal British Army cap Badges. He has the one with lugs as \'rare\' NMD11 p.91. c1990s New Zealand Special Air Service (NZSAS) Cloth Shoulder Title Badge Scarce, mid 1990s N.Z.S.A.S. shoulder title over-locked.
Ref: ANZAC Elite No 699. c1994-07 Royal Gloucestershire Berkshire Wiltshire Regiment (RGBW) Officer\'s Side Hat Cap Badge R.G.B.W. short lived scarce \'side hat\' wire Offr pattern cap badge unissued. 1994-2007 only.
Note: Caveat emptor, these have been copied and fakes are commonly found.
The Regiment was formed in 1994 by the amalgamation of the Glosters Regiment and the Duke of Edinburgh\'s Royal Regiment (Berks and Wilts). c1994-07 Royal Gloucestershire Berkshire Wiltshire Regiment (RGBW) Pair of Shoulder Title Badges Gold stove glazed \'new metal\' R.G.B.W. shoulder titles on lugs with backing plates; on official slip-on black slides. Worn by Privates to Colour Sergeant rank c1994-2007. VGC. c1994-07 Royal Gloucestershire Berkshire Wiltshire Regiment (RGBW) PRI Blazer Badge Ex-President of the Regimental Institute (P.R.I.) Regt\'l shop, c1994-2007 all ranks blazer badge patch. Gold wire embroidered sphinx. Red background representing the \'Brandy Wine Flash\' of the Duke of Edinburgh Royal Regt. Removed from blazer. GC. c1995 Wales & Western District Territorial Army (TA) Falkland Islands (FI) Group Arm Patch Wales & Western District TA Falkland Islands Group employed as the Resident Infantry Company (RIC) between Feb - Jun 1995 only. Embroidered military Formation Sign flash arm badge. c2000s Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) Pair of Maritime Ensign Cloth Patches Worn by members of the R.L.C. at 17 Port and Maritime Regt, a Hampshire based Unit. Ensign Formation sign flashes. A lovely pair of patches still in their store\'s packet, unopened mint.
17 Port and Maritime Regiment is a regiment of the British Army\'s Royal Logistic Corps. The unit is the Army\'s only regular Port & Maritime capability, though it is twinned with 165 Port and Maritime Regiment RLC, of the Army Reserve. c2004 Portsmouth Grammar School Hampshire Combined Cadet Force (CCF) Cap Badge c2000s Portsmouth Grammar School, Hants C.C.F. cap badge. Brass \'modern\' version.
The Arms of Dr. William Smith the founder of the school. Slider marked \'FIRMIN\' the more modern fainter style stamping. NB: Cadets continue to wear the old \'OTC\' style badge but in \'modern\' brass (smoother top half of shield etc) construction as per this type. VGC. c2007-13 First Pattern Joint Air Delivery Test and Evaluation Unit (JADTEU) Drop Zone (DZ) Flash Badge Scarce 1st Pattern worn 2007- 2013. It replaced the The Joint Air Transport Establishment (JATE) patch. Large size patch, representing the Unit\'s DZ work for PJIs and AD crews.
A Small Unit specialising in trials for Parachuting; Helicopter abseiling courses; Aerial Delivery / Air Despatch etc. Based in RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire. c2014-21 2nd Pattern Subdued Joint Air Delivery Test and Evaluation Unit (JADTEU) Drop Zone (DZ) Flash Badge Scarce 2nd (subdued version) Pattern worn 2014- 2021. Smaller size patch, representing the Joint Service (Combined Operations) Unit\'s DZ work for PJIs and AD crews.
A Small Unit specialising in trials for Parachuting; Helicopter abseiling courses; Aerial Delivery / Air Despatch etc. Based in RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire. Cambridge University Officers Training Corps (OTC) College Cap Badge & Rank Crown Cambridge Uni O.T.C. white metal cap badge on slider with a Colour Sergeant Rank wire embroidered patch, which came together. VGC. Campbell College Belfast Northern Ireland (NI) OTC Irish cap badge Polished, Campbell College O.T.C. Scarce brass cap badge with slider fitting to the reverse. The Arms of the College surmounted by a boar\'s head above the title scroll.
Wear to high points, polished - heavily polished. Campbell College Belfast Northern Ireland Officer Training Corps (OTC) 2nd Pattern Cap Badge Good scarce Belfast, NI, chromed example of Boar\'s head on title scroll. Loops. VGC.
Ref: Rawlings No.294B. P13. Canadian Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (M.G.) Pair of Collar Badges cWW2 within a wreath of thistles and maple leaves, the figure of St Andrew with cross is shown standing on a mount charged with a plaque inscribed ADVANCE. On the lower bend of the wreath there are two rolls, the upper inscribed THE CAMERON HIGHLANDERS the lower OF OTTAWA (M.G.).
White metal pair of collar badges on lugs. GC. cBoer War Period South Wales Borderers (SWB) Sweetheart Pin Badge Great condition this style of S.W.B. sweetheart is attributed to Boer War c1902 period. 24th Regiment of Foot surmounted by The Queen Victoria Crown (QVC). Gilt. VGC.
SWB Regiment served in a great many conflicts, including the American War of Independence, 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. Cheshire Police Constabulary Pre-1952 Cap Badge Home Front Good, white metal cap badge worn by the Cheshire Police Constables. KC. Christ\'s Hospital Horsham Sussex Combined Cadet Force (CCF) Shoulder Title Cloth Badge Rare, early Christ\'s Hospital Horsham Sussex C.C.F. shoulder title for Battle Dress (BD). GC, some edges missing and glue marks to reverse (removed from album). Christ\'s Hospital Horsham Sussex Combined Cadet Force (CCF) Shoulder Title Cloth Badge Scarce, Christ\'s Hospital Horsham Sussex C.C.F. shoulder title for Battle Dress (BD). GC, glue marks to reverse (removed from album). Christ\'s Hospital Horsham Sussex Officer Training Corps (OTC) Cap Badge Christ\'s Hospital O.T.C. cap badge in very good condition all brass cap badge scarce. Clifton College Bristol Gloucestershire Officer Training Corps (OTC) Large Button Clifton College O.T.C. horn button. GC. 24mm dia. Corps of New Zealand Engineers Pre-1947 Cap Badge Corps of N.Z.E. brass die-struck cap badge with J.R. GAUNT. LONDON tablet to reverse. GC. cWW1-WW2
NZE formed 1866. Gained \'Royal\' Title in 1947.
Ref: Cox 2923. Cowes High School Isle of Wight Hampshire Combined Cadet Force (CCF) Cloth Shoulder Title Badge Patches 2 x Variations 2 x variations of the Cowes High School C.C.F. shoulder title patch, both badges VGC. Some glue residue on reverse to one. cPre1967 British Plymouth Police Constabulary White Metal Collar Badges Plymouth City Police matching WM pair of collars with lugs. cWW1 Army Service Corps (ASC) F E Woodward Maker Marked Cap Badge 1902-18, WWI A.S.C. brass other ranks cap badge with slider maker marked \'F.E. WOODWARD\'. Faint \'crimp mark\' (Woodward\'s marks are all known to have crimp marks) which is visible just above the \'F\' on slider. GC. cWW1 Durham Light Infantry Regiment Slip-On Shoulder Title Cloth Badge DLI Great War period embroidered title. GC. cWW1 New Zealand 13th Canterbury & Westland Regiment GAUNT Cap Badge Lovely condition, NZ 13th North Canterbury and Westland Regt cap badge. 1914-23. British made J.R. GAUNT LONDON tablet to reverse (verdigris spot on tablet). VGC. cWW1 New Zealand Railway Battalion Cap Badge NZ Railway Regiment Bn 1913-21. Bright brass cap badge with 2 loops to reverse. Formed from the Royal Engineers in 1913. Part of the Samoa advance force in 1914. Disbanded in 1921. VGC.
Ref: Oldham p87 cWW1 Rifle Brigade Other Ranks Cap Badge 1910-27 RB white metal cap badge with slider. VGC.
Cap badge as worn during the Great War period, which displays the very respectable 15 Peninsula War battle honour scrolls on the wreath. The inner circlet is inscribed \"Rifle Brigade\". The regiment was finally entitled to 16 battle honours for the Peninsular war but, \"Pyrenees\" was not granted until 1910 which was after the badge was designed.
Ref: KK705 cWW1 Scots Guards Cloth Shoulder Title Badge Scarce, good Condition SG badge. No fixings to reverse (normal for this title). cWW1 Scottish 6th Territorial Battalion Royal Highlanders Black Watch Shoulder Title A fine scarce brass Territorial shoulder title to the 6th Battalion, Black Watch Royal highlanders. Three loops to the reverse. VGC. 1908-21.
6th Perthshire Bn, HQ at Perth Scotland. Landed France 2 May 1915. Amalgamated with 7th Battalion in 1921.
Ref: Westlake 1168 cWW1 Suffolk Regiment Slip-On Shoulder Title Badge VGC period Great War slip-on.
The 1st Battalion landed at Le Havre as part of the 84th Brigade in the 28th Division in January 1915 for service on the Western Front and then transferred to Egypt on 24 October 1915. It suffered some 400 casualties at the Second Battle of Ypres in May 1915.
The 2nd Battalion landed at landed at Le Havre as part of the 14th Brigade in 5th Division in August 1914. The value of the 2nd Battalion\'s 20 years of peacetime training was exemplified at the Battle of Le Cateau on 26 August 1914, a mere 23 days since Britain had declared war on Germany. In this action the 2nd Battalion undertook a fierce rear-guard defence out-manned and out-gunned by superior numbers of enemy. The 2nd Battalion held their defensive position despite losing their commanding officer, Lt. Col. C.A.H. Brett DSO, at the commencement of the action and their second in command, Maj. E.C. Doughty, who was severely wounded after six hours of battle as he went forward to take ammunition to the hard-pressed battalion machine gunners. cWW1 T5 Royal Sussex Regiment (5th Territorial Battalion) GAUNT Brass Shoulder Title Badge WWI T5/Royal (Cinque Ports) Sussex shoulder title badge. Three lugs to reverse. Maker marked J.R. GAUNT LONDON. VGC. cWW1 West Kent Yeomanry / c1920s, 97th (Kent Yeomanry) Field Regiment Cloth Badge Good scarce early White Horse of Kent embroidered on black diamond. Removed from Uniform GC. WW1-1920s this badge, not be confused with later style horse / construction of the post WW2, 297th Regt type often seen.
West Kent Yeo adopted this badge in the Great War and it continued to be worn in the amalgamation with the East Kent Yeo in 1920, when they both became the 97th Kent Yeo.
Ref: BoBD for same 724.
The Kent Yeomanry was an artillery regiment of the Territorial Army (TA) formed in 1920 by the amalgamation of the Royal East Kent (The Duke of Connaught\'s Own) Yeomanry (Mounted Rifles) and West Kent Yeomanry (Queen\'s Own). For the Second World War it was expanded to form two field artillery regiments – 97 (Kent Yeomanry) Field Regiment, Royal Artillery and 143 (Kent Yeomanry) Field Regiment, Royal Artillery – which saw active service in North Africa, Italy and North-West Europe, both with the BEF in 1940 and on the Second Front in 1944–45. Post war it was reconstituted as 297 (Kent Yeomanry) Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment. cWW2 - 1950s 29th Independent Infantry Brigade Embroidered Felt Cloth Formation Sign In unissued condition.
Worn by the 29th Independent Brigade group during the Second World War. The circle was said to represent the \'O\' of General Oliver Leese, who was the first commander of the formation. Also, worn 1950s Korean War era issue for which the 29th Independent Infantry Brigade, which was formed as part of United Nations forces and completed Operations in Korea in November 1951. cWW2 \'Cash Tape\' No 40 Royal Marines Commando Shoulder Title Two piece \'cash tape\' 40 and separate RM for wear on the Battle Dress (BD). Missing the \'Commando\'. WWII.
Dimensions: 17mm Height.
During the Dieppe Raid No. 40, when committed to their landing, under well-nigh impossible conditions, suffered severe casualties. Of the 370 officers and men, 76 were lost on the beaches. Among those killed was the Commanding officer (CO), while the second-in-command, Robert Houghton was captured.
Italy and the Aegean.
On return RM \'A\' Commando was again re-designated; this time as 40 (RM) Commando. Further training and replenishment was carried out. Once back to full strength it was sent to Sicily in July 1943 and a little later in September saw action at Pizzio. Later that year the Commando was in action in Termoli in October, and in 1944 was embroiled at Anzio. Later service in Yugoslavia and Albania followed by policing duties on Corfu wound up 40\'s wartime activities. cWW2 \'Cash Tape\' No 44 Royal Marines Commando Shoulder Title Two piece \'cash tape\' 44 and separate RM for wear on. the Battle Dress (BD). Missing the \'Commando\'. WWII.
Dimensions: 17mm Height.
No. 44 (Royal Marine) Commando was a battalion size formation in the British Commandos, formed during the Second World War. The Commando was assigned to the 3rd Special Service Brigade and served in the Burma Campaign.
The British Commandos were formed in 1940, by the order of Winston Churchill the British Prime Minister. He called for specially trained troops that would \"develop a reign of terror down the enemy coast\". At first they were a small force of volunteers who carried out small raids against enemy occupied territory, but by 1943 their role had changed into lightly equipped assault Infantry which specialised in spearheading amphibious landings. cWW2 \'Minty\' Parachute Regiment \'Paste Back\' Cloth Shoulder Title Badge WWII Lovey, Para Regt \'paste / starch backed\' unissued shoulder title for Battle Dress. Mint. cWW2 125 Squadron (Cheltenham) Glos Printed \'Calico\' Shoulder Title Patch Minty, 125 Sqn is the number for Cheltenham in Gloucestershire, \'wartime economy\' printed shoulder title unissued badge. cWW2 1st Battalion East Surrey Regiment Cloth Flash Formation Designation Sign & Shoulder Title Patch cWWII First Bn E.Surrey Regimental sign. An Eight pointed yellow star on a black background. Removed from uniform with a \'paste / starch backed\' shoulder title. GC. cWW2 1st Glider Pilot Regiment (GPR) Wings Army Pilot\'s Flying Badge Small cWW2 1st Glider Pilot Wings / Army Flying Badge.
Good scarce smaller flat example (10.2 cm wide). Yellow and red Royal Crest flanked by light blue wings embroidered on black cloth. Black ribbed black cotton backing. VGC. cWW2 21st Army Group Headquarters Formation Sign Woven Embroidered Patch Badge cWWII 21st Army Gp HQ, later, as BAOR. Shield-shaped embroidered cloth badge with two Crusader swords in gold \'in saltire\' (i.e. crossed), points down, on a blue cross on a red shield.
The 21st Army Group was a British headquarters formation formed during the Second World War. It controlled two field armies and other supporting units, consisting primarily of the British Second Army and the First Canadian Army. Established in London during July 1943, under the command of Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF), it was assigned to Operation Overlord, the Western Allied invasion of Europe, and was an important Allied force in the European Theatre. At various times during its existence, the 21st Army Group had additional British, Canadian, American, and Polish field armies or corps attached to it. The 21st Army Group operated in Northern France, Luxembourg, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany from June 1944 until August 1945, when it was renamed the British Army of the Rhine (BAOR). cWW2 21st Indian Corps (Eastern Command) Formation Sign Printed Cloth Badge c1942-43, XXI British Army Indian Corps (E.Comd).
Cloth printed rectangular badge with heraldic white horse on black background and white border. VGC.
Ref: https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30076602
The corps was re-raised in Persia on 6 June 1942 as a formation of the Indian Army during World War II. The corps was commanded throughout its existence by Lieutenant General Mosley Mayne and was part of the Tenth Army. The corps, composed of the 8th Indian Infantry Division (Major-General Dudley Russell) and the British 56th Infantry Division (Major-General Eric Miles), was created as part of the Allied buildup of forces in Persia and Iraq to create Persia and Iraq Command in order to prevent a German invasion of the Caucasus. The invasion never occurred and the corps was disbanded on 24 August 1943. cWW2 33 Indian Corps Formation Sign Cloth Badge Patch WWII, 33 Indian Corps Formation Sign. A Brabant weave white winged crossed sword & trident embroidered on black square. A good example removed from uniform, couple of small stains.
Also worn on the pagri band on the slouch hat.
Ref: Cole p75-76.
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 in 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. cWW2 3rd British Infantry Division Cloth Formation Sign Badge WWII 3rd Inf Div Patch. VGC.
Formation Sign adopted 1940.
In May 1940, after several months of relative inactivity, the German Army launched its attack in the west which resulted in the BEF being split up from the French Army, evacuated from Dunkirk. Due to Montgomery\'s strict training regime, the 3rd Division suffered comparatively few casualties and earned a reputation as one of the best British divisions in France. During the evacuation Montgomery was promoted to temporary command of II Corps and Brigadier Kenneth Anderson took temporary control of the division before, in July, Major General James Gammell assumed command.
Gunners of the 20th Anti-Tank Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, haul a 2-pdr anti-tank gun up a steep slope during training at Verwood in Dorset, 22 March 1941.
For over a year after Dunkirk the composition of 3rd Division remained largely unchanged (except that the motorcycle battalion was converted into 3rd (RNF) Reconnaissance Regiment, Reconnaissance Corps). Then, in September 1941, the 7th Guards Brigade was transferred to help create the Guards Armoured Division, and, in November, the 37th Infantry Brigade Group joined the 3rd Division and was renumbered 7th Brigade with the following composition: the Brigade anti-tank companies were disbanded during 1941 and 92nd (Loyals) Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery, formerly the 7th Battalion, Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire), joined the division in March 1942. In June 1942, 3rd Infantry Division was reorganised as a \'Mixed\' Division, with 33rd Tank Brigade replacing 7th Infantry Brigade. By early 1943, the experiment with \'mixed\' divisions was abandoned, and division reverted to being an infantry formation, 33rd Tank Brigade being replaced by 185th Infantry Brigade. cWW2 5th Corps (V Corps) Cloth Formation Sign Badge c1940-45, 5th Corps (V Corps) Cloth Formation Sign.
A white embroidered Viking ship picked out black with red cross on sail, all on a black background. Faces left. VGC.
Created in June 1940 the Corp saw extensive action and involvement in Operation Torch in 1942.I t fought through the Tunisia Campaign and later the Italian Campaign. cWW2 73rd Independent Infantry Printed Formation Badge 1941-43 printed formation sign removed from Battle Dress neatly. VGC.
73rd Ind Inf Brigade initially consisted of infantry battalions raised for hostilities-only and, aside from a few Regular and Territorial soldiers, was composed almost entirely of conscripts and wartime volunteers. In December 1942 the battalions were posted elsewhere and the brigade ceased to be an operational formation, although the headquarters remained in existence until 19 July 1943, when it was finally disbanded.
The Bde served under various commands throughout its short existence: GHQ Home Forces from 19 June and 2 July 1941, the Devon and Cornwall County Division between 3 July and 30 November 1941, VIII Corps between 1 December 1941 and 12 December 1942, and Southern Command from 13 December 1942 and 18 July 1943.
Order of battle:
The 73rd Brigade was constituted as follows during the war:
18th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (from 27 March 1941, left 17 May 1941)
9th Battalion, King\'s Own Scottish Borderers (from 3 April 1941, left 17 May 1941)
6th Battalion, Royal Irish Fusiliers (from 3 April 1941, left 17 May 1941)
7th Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment (from 19 July 1941, left 21 September 1942)
6th Battalion, Duke of Cornwall\'s Light Infantry (from 19 July 1941, left 9 December 1942)
8th Battalion, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment (from 19 July 1941, left 11 December 1942)
2nd Battalion, Hertfordshire Regiment (from 22 September 1942, left 8 December 1942) cWW2 9th Armoured Brigade Formation Sign Badge Scarce wartime construction patch to the 9th Armd Bde. Removed from Battle Dress / uniform. GC. The white horse was also worn post-war with the TA.
Ref: BoBD 2660.
The white horse reflected the Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry\'s connection to the white horse with the vale of the white horse.
El Alamein
During the North Africa campaign, the 9th Armd Brigade was commanded by Brigadier J.C.Currie and fought at the Second Battle of El Alamein. Its units were:
3rd Hussars
Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry
Warwickshire Yeomanry
9th Armoured Brigade Signal Squadron (Middlesex Yeomanry), Royal Corps of Signals. cWW2 Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) Air Force Large Button Nice flat blazer style A.T.A. brass button maker GAUNT LONDON. GC.
Dia: 21mm. Large size. cWW2 Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) Air Force Large Plastic Button Nice plastic A.T.A. button maker JAs GROVE & SONS HALESOWEN. VGC.
Dia: 21mm. Large size. cWW2 Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) Air Force Small Button Nice flat blazer style A.T.A. brass button maker GAUNT LONDON. GC.
Dia: 14mm. Cap size. cWW2 Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) Canada National Shoulder Title cWWII A.T.A. wire embroidered Canada Canadian shoulder title patch. cWW2 Airborne Forces Parachute Regiment etc \'Paste Back\' Cloth Shoulder Title Patch Scarce great condition cWWII, Airborne Para Regt etc \'paste / starch backed\' badge for Battle Dress. cWW2 American Version Combined Operations Formation Sign Patch. British made wartime American Pattern Combined Ops badge. Removed from Battle Dress. GC.
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 in the main Commandos. cWW2 British Indian General Staff Officer\'s Gilt Dress Cap Badge and 2 Buttons General Officer\'s Staff lovely \'fresh\' gilt Cap Badge 1926-45, two blades to reverse. With accompanying 2 x medium sized, 17.5mm gilt buttons. VGC. cWW2 British Indian General Staff Officer\'s Service Dress Cap Badge General Officer\'s Staff OSD Bronze Cap Badge 1926-45. Two blades to reverse. GC. cWW2 British Parachute Qualification Wings Rare cWWII un-cut \'paste back\' Para wings. VGC.
The first operation by the Parachute Regiment was Operation Biting in February 1942. The Parachute Regiment was formed on 22 June 1940 during the Second World War and eventually raised 17 battalions. In Europe, these battalions formed part of the 1st Airborne Division, the 6th Airborne Division and the 2nd Independent Parachute Brigade Group. Another three battalions served with the British Indian Army in India and Burma. The regiment took part in six major parachute assault operations in North Africa, Italy, Greece, France, the Netherlands and Germany, often landing ahead of all other troops. cWW2 Canadian Armoured Corps (CAC) Printed Cloth Shoulder Title Badge A good example of a British made khaki backed printed canvas C.A.C. shoulder title patch. Neatly removed from Uniform. GC.
Originally formed as the Canadian Cavalry Corps in 1910, they were then designated as the Canadian Tank Corps during the First World War. The modern Canadian Armoured Corps was created on 13 August 1940 with Major-General (then Colonel) F. F. Worthington as its first colonel-commandant. The Corp was subsequently bestowed the honour of the \'Royal\' designation by King George VI in 1945. The title is in a nice condition cWW2 Canadian Corps of Military Staff Clerks Slip-On Shoulder Title. Great Condition C.M.S.C. Battle Dress slip-on shoulder tab. Two securing tabs to reverse.
The CMSC was raised in Militia HQ Ottawa in 1912. The CMSC served abroad in both world wars and were responsible for all clerical duties and the printing of Field Orders at the GHQ Staff level. Disbanded 1946. cWW2 Canadian New Brunswick (NB) Rangers \'Paste Back\' Cloth Shoulder Title A perfect example of a British made \'paste/starch backed\' N.B. (New Brunswick) Rangers embroidered shoulder title patch.
The New Brunswick Rangers mobilized the 1st Battalion, The New Brunswick Rangers, CASF, on 1 January 1941. It was redesignated as The 10th Canadian Infantry Brigade Support Group (The New Brunswick Rangers) on the 1 November 1943 as The 10th Independent Machine Gun Company (The New Brunswick Rangers), CIC, CASF on 24 February 1944.
The unit served at Goose Bay, Labrador, Canada in a home defence role as part of Atlantic Command from June 1942 to July 1943.
It embarked for Britain on 13 September 1943. On 26 July 1944, the company landed in France as 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 company was disbanded on 15 February 1946. cWW2 Canadian Princess Louise Fusiliers British Made Cloth Shoulder Title Nice unissued condition, embroidered a Regiment from Canada. The Princess Louise Fus.
During World War II the Fusiliers were sent to Italy as part of the 5th Canadian Armoured Division. The regiment fielded two machine gun companies, the 11th Independent MG Coy - in support of the 11th Infantry Brigade, and the 12th Independent MG Coy - in support of the 12th Infantry Brigade. As part of the British Commonwealth Armd Divs of that period, independent MG coys consisted of: HQ platoon; one platoon operating Browning .50 cal and a heavy MGs; platoon operating 107mm heavy mortars.
In February 1945 the 5th Armoured was transferred from Italy to Belgium, and these two companies participated in the liberation of the Netherlands from late March to the German surrender. During the conflict. The regiment received nine more battle honours, bringing their total count to 16. cWW2 Cash Tape No 42 Royal Marines Commando Shoulder Title Two piece \'cash tape\' 42 and separate RM for wear on the Battle Dress (BD). Missing the \'Commando\'. WWII.
Dimensions: 17mm Height.
No. 42 (Royal Marine) Commando was raised in August 1943, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel R C de M. Leathes from the 1st Royal Marine Battalion, as part of the expansion of the commandos. They were assigned to the 3rd Special Service Brigade and served in India and Burma in 1943–45, including operations in the Arakan and Assam. It took part in the third Arakan campaign and carried out a series of amphibious landings down the Burmese coastline. Including the landings at Myebon and the Battle of Hill 170. It then returned to India to prepare for Operation Zipper the invasion of British Malaya. The war ended before the operation began and the commando was diverted to reoccupy Hong Kong. cWW2 Cash Tape No 45 Royal Marines Commando Shoulder Title Two piece \'cash tape\' 45 and separate RM for wear on the Battle Dress (BD). Missing the \'Commando\'. WWII.
Dimensions: 17mm Height.
Formed as 45 RM Commando on 1 August 1943. It was commanded between March 1940 and February 1942 by Arnold Reading.
The unit transitioned to the Commando role as a formed unit, by-passing the individual volunteer and selection process undertaken by Army Commando candidates. 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. cWW2 Combined Operations Cloth Embroidered Formation Sign cWWII Combined Ops \'cut-down\' tombstone shaped removed from Battle Dress patch. cWW2 Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Regiment \'Paste Back\' Cloth Shoulder Title Badge D.L.I. paste backed wartime shoulder title patch. VGC. Some glue to reverse as stuck in album. cWW2 East Lancashire Sweetheart Brooch Tie Pin Badge cWWII style tie pin of the East Lancs Regiment.
Slight enamel damage in the top \'Egypt\' scroll otherwise in reasonable condition with fully functional pin fittings. Near GC. cWW2 Egypt Army National Battle Dress Shoulder Title Badge Scarce Egyptian Volunteers for the British Army shoulder title for wear on the Battle Dress. Worn c1940-42.
Ref BoBD 1841. P.341. cWW2 First Commando Brigade Cloth Shoulder Title Badge Scarce, concave royal blue cloth shoulder title patch with \'FIRST COMMANDO BRIGADE\' embroidered in red coloured lettering on the front face. A minor moth hole to edge and some minor small nips - see pics. GC.
An unofficial shoulder title. The name 1st Cdo Bde was approved on 4 Dec 1944.
Ref: BoBD 2110. cWW2 Fleet Air Arm (FAA) Cloth Enlisted Man Aircrew Naval Wings Badge Great condition WWII era F.A.A. enlisted men aircrew aviator wings patch. cWW2 Fleet Air Arm (FAA) Cloth Enlisted Man Aircrew Naval Wings Badge Great condition WWII era F.A.A. enlisted men aircrew aviator wings patch. cWW2 German Kriegsmarine (Navy) Signals NCO\'S Career Arm Badge Insignia (Laufbahnabzeichen) Lovely, WWII KM NCO\'s Sleeve Badge Signals Trade Qualification. VGC.
On entering Kriegsmarine service all personnel were assigned and trained for a specific career. These careers consisted of a wide variety of specialty trades and functions with some of the careers restricted to certain rank groups. On successful completion of the appropriate training, personnel were issued distinctive career insignia to be worn on the upper left sleeve of the uniforms. For EM/NCO’s the career insignia could be worn combined with the rank insignia or as separate insignia. Regulations dictated that the base color of the insignia was to match the color of the uniform it was worn on. cWW2 German Luftwaffe Qualified Telephone Operator Trade Patch Standard size circular Luftwaffe blue grey material cloth with finely woven lightening bolts to the centre in silver thread. VGC. cWW2 German War Merit Medal 2nd Class with Swords Maker Marked \'127\' A German WW2 War Merit medal with swords nicely maker marked “127” on the ring, attributed to the following manufacturer:
Moritz Hausch of Pforzheim. The packet also, matches the same maker marked address.
Nice set with a long albeit, slightly faded ribbon. The medal is in unissued condition. Hard to upgrade a set like this. cWW2 Glider Pilot Regiment Firmin Other Ranks Cap Badge Scarce maker marked FIRMIN ORs white metal cap badge. c1942 - 1952. VGC.
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 during the war in 1942, the regiment was disbanded in 1957. cWW2 King\'s (Liverpool) Regimental Flash Pagri / Arm Designation Chindits Maroon and blue, non synthetic material.
The 1st Battalion was in India and Burma for the duration of WW2 and became part of the Chindits - Pagri flashes - worn on the slouch hat or sun helmet.
The 5th and 9th Battalions also, wore them as arm flashes while serving with the 55th Division, the 5th wearing them horizontally and the 9th vertically.
Dims: 6.5cm x 5cm.
Ref: BoBD 571. cWW2 Kriegsmarine Breast Eagle Cloth Badge White Uniform cWWII, M38 Kriegsmarine Naval Breast Eagle for EM and NCOs, flat embroidered weave cotton construction in blue on a white backing patch. The breast eagle has no damage or repairs in good condition.
The Kriegsmarine was the navy of Nazi Germany from 1935 to 1945. It superseded the Imperial German Navy of the German Empire (1871–1918) and the inter-war Reichsmarine (1919–1935) of the Weimar Republic. The Kriegsmarine was one of three official branches, along with the Heer and the Luftwaffe, of the Wehrmacht, the German armed forces from 1935 to 1945. cWW2 Kriegsmarine Summer Issue Breast Eagle \'Bevo\' Pattern Badge An M38 Kriegsmarine Navy Summer Issue Bevo Breast Eagle for EM and NCOs, flat BeVo weave construction in blue on a white backing patch. The breast eagle has no damage or repairs in good condition.
The Kriegsmarine was the navy of Nazi Germany from 1935 to 1945. It superseded the Imperial German Navy of the German Empire (1871–1918) and the inter-war Reichsmarine (1919–1935) of the Weimar Republic. The Kriegsmarine was one of three official branches, along with the Heer and the Luftwaffe, of the Wehrmacht, the German armed forces from 1935 to 1945. cWW2 Large Royal Air Force Ferry Command (RAFFC) Silvered Officer Pattern Button Very Rare R.A.F.F.C. silvered button. Maker SCULLY LTD MONTREAL Canada. 1941-43.
Dia: 23mm.
RAF Ferry Command was the secretive Royal Air Force command formed on 20 July 1941 to ferry urgently needed aircraft from their place of manufacture in the United States and Canada, to the front line operational units in Britain, Europe, North Africa and the Middle East during the Second World War.
It was later subsumed into the new Transport Command on 25 March 1943 by being reduced to Group status. cWW2 Le Regiment De Montmagny 2 x Variation Cap Badges Le Régiment de Montmagny cap badges one gilt washed possibly SNCO and the other with Scully Montreal maker marked. Post 1924. Price for both. cWW2 Life Guards Regiment Cloth Shoulder Title Second-pattern Second World War Life Guards shoulder title. Rounded edges.
Ref: BoBD 491. P.76.
This is the second \'serif version\' of the Life Guards embroidered shoulder title introduce for wear on battledress in December 1940. The badges began to reach the regiment in March 1941, the 2nd batch in WWII were the serif typeface. cWW2 Luftwaffe German Air Force Motor Transport (MT) Badge Machine embroidered Schirrfeldwebbel equipment administrator, motor vehicles 1935-42. Unissued mint. cWW2 Minty Royal West Kent Regiment Printed Shoulder Title Badge RWK Regiment WWII printed shoulder title patch for Battle Dress. Impossible to up-grade. Minty condition. cWW2 Nationalsozialistisches Kraftfahrkorps (NSKK) Paramilitary Sleeve Eagle \'Bevo\' Cloth Badge An unissued N.S.K.K. sleeve eagle, flat wire \'Bevo\' construction silver aluminum thread woven on black rayon complete with RZM tag to reverse in mint condition.
The National Socialist Motor Corps (German: Nationalsozialistisches Kraftfahrkorps, NSKK) was a paramilitary organisation of the Nazi Party (NSDAP) that officially existed from May 1931 to 1945. The group was a successor organisation to the older National Socialist Automobile Corps (German: Nationalsozialistisches Automobilkorps, NSAK), which had existed since April 1930.
The NSKK served as a training organization, mainly instructing members in the operation and maintenance of high-performance motorcycles and automobiles. The NSKK was further used to transport NSDAP and SA members, and also served as a roadside assistance group in the mid-1930s. The outbreak of World War II in Europe led to recruitment among NSKK ranks to serve in the transport corps of various German military branches. A French section of the NSKK was also organised after the German occupation of France began in 1940. The NSKK was the smallest of the Nazi Party organisations. Dissolved 1945. cWW2 NCO\'s Kriegsmarine German Navy Naval Visor Cap Cockade (Eichenlaubkranz und Korkade für Schirmmütz) 1935 Pattern WW2 German Kriegsmarine Non-Commissioned Officer / Enlisted Mens\' Cloth Cap Cockade.
A scarce embroidered example. VGC. cWW2 No 45 (RM) Commando Cloth Woven Shoulder Title Badge Rare Number 45 (R.M.) Cdo shoulder title patch 1943-50s. VGC.
The battalion reformed as 45 RM Commando on 1 August 1943.
After reforming and retitling, the unit transitioned to the Commando role as a formed unit, by-passing the individual volunteer and selection process undertaken by Army Commando candidates. 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. cWW2 No 46 (RM) Commando Cloth Woven Shoulder Title Badge Number 46 (R.M.) Cdo shoulder title patch 1943-46. VGC.
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. cWW2 No.1 Armoured Replacement Group CMF Cloth Formation Sign Badge Rare, embroidered example. Black helmeted head of Mars belching flames bearing tank on horizontally divided RAC colours of yellow over red. Near VGC. cWW2 North Midland District Woven Cloth Formation Badge Great condition approved Jul 1944. NM District Patch. Early construction. Robin Hood.
Ref: BoBD 4105. cWW2 North Midland District Woven Cloth Formation Badge Great condition approved Jul 1944. NM District Patch. Early construction. Robin Hood. Removed from Battle Dress (BD). GC. cWW2 North Midland District Woven Printed Cloth Formation Badge Great condition approved Jul 1944. NM District printed patch. Robin Hood.
Ref: BoBD 4102. cWW2 Northamptonshire Yeomanry Regt Cloth Shoulder Title Badge Northants Yeo Regiment Shoulder title Patch cWWWII. Glue to reverse otherwise, VGC.
Ref: Jon Mills BoBD 1473 cWW2 Pair of \'Bevo\' Embroidered 53rd (Welsh) Division Cloth Formation Badges Pair of 53 Welsh Div formation patches dating from the latter part of the Second World War. Removed from Battle Dress in GC.
These badges are a \'bevo style\' embroidered examples and were most likely, made in Holland or Germany in the latter part of WWII.
53rd (Welsh) Division landed in Normandy on 28 June 1944, the second last British infantry division to land and was placed under command of XII Corps, defending the Odon Valley position.24 The division was involved in much fighting in this area, with the 158th Brigade detached to fight with the 15th (Scottish) Infantry Division in the Second Battle of the Odon (Operation Greenline) before Operation Goodwood in mid-July. In August it began to push beyond the Odon and crossed the river Orne, helping to close the Falaise Pocket. It was during this fighting that Acting Captain Tasker Watkins, Officer Commanding (OC) B Company of the 1/5th Battalion, Welch Regiment was awarded the Victoria Cross, the first and only to be awarded to the regiment and division during the war, as well as the only Welshman of the British Army during the Second World War to be awarded the VC. cWW2 Pair of Army South East Asia Command SEAC Cloth Shoulder Title Badges cWWII S.E.A.C. pr patches woven shoulder titles \'Army\' version made in Gt Britain.
Ref BoBD 3862. cWW2 Period RAF Officer’s Middle East Far East Pagri Ribbon Badge. Non synthetic early silk ribbon woven red light blue and dark blue RAF colours foreign service helmet pagri flash.
Approx 4\" folded to 3 1/2\" (70 mm in length). Worn vertically on the left side of the drab or white Wolseley helmet or slouch hat. An earlier example harder to find these days.
Reference:
Imperial War Museum
https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30100814 cWW2 Printed Lancashire Fusiliers Regiment Pair Printed Cloth Shoulder Title Badges cWWII Lancs Fus Regt pr of printed titles removed from Battle Dress.
The 1st Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers spent the interwar period based in various garrisons around the British Empire. In 1939, upon the outbreak of the Second World War, the battalion was based in British India. During the Burma Campaign, the 1st Battalion fought with various units until 1943 when it became a Chindits formation with the 77th Indian Infantry Brigade, which was commanded by Brigadier Orde Wingate. The battalion was involved in both major Chindit operations, suffering many casualties before the war ended. cWW2 Printed York And Lancaster Regiment Shoulder Title Badge WWII Printed York and Lancaster Shoulder Title, worn at the top of the arm on the Battle Dress. Slightly grubby (I have not attempted to clean). Removed from BD.
These were introduced in 1943 and were disliked by many soldiers and were replaced by embroidered cloth titles, many of which were purchased locally. cWW2 Royal Berkshire Regiment (Princess Charlotte of Wales\'s) Regimental Sweetheart Brooch Badge Royal Berks Regiment Sweetheart cWWII two piece brooch, nicely enamelled with pin back brooch fitting.
The R.Berks Regt cap badge motif is suspended under two love hearts \'Mizpah,\' Hebrew for \'may God watch over you\' and in the other \'The Lord watch between me & thee when we are absent from another,\' love token. Badge is fixed on its \'Souvenir\' shop card. No maker marks VGC. cWW2 Royal Corps of Signals (RCOS) 44th Indian Airborne Division Cast Cap Badge & Shoulder Title c1945 attributed R.C.O.S. \'Airborne\' cap badge cast made India maker marked \'T L SHARMA & Co ALIGARH U P\' (Uttar Pradesh). GC.
With a locally cast R. Signals shoulder title. VGC.
Ref: Lock. British Airborne Insignia P113. cWW2 Royal Electrical Mechanical Engineers (REME) Southern Command Formation Sign Patch cWWII R.E.M.E. Southern Comd cloth embroidered badge. Near, VGC. cWW2 Royal Marines \'Paste Backed\' Woven Cloth Arm Shoulder Title Strip Very nice WWII era \'paste/starch\' back RM shoulder title for wear on the Battle Dress. Some paper residue to reverse after being stuck in an album. cWW2 Royal Marines Woven Cloth Arm Shoulder Title Strip Very nice WWII era embroidered RM shoulder title. cWW2 Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm (FAA) Ratings Printed Tropical Pilot Wings Patch A good and scarce printed pair of F.A.A. Pilot wings badge. VGC. cWW2 Royal Observer Corps (ROC) Cap Badge KC R.O.C. white metal cap badge. Pre 1952. GC. cWW2 Royal Signals Tropical Shoulder Title Major Officer\'s Rank Slide Slip-On Patch cWWII British Army, R.Sigs Maj Pre-1952 rank shoulder tab badge. For wear on shirts / jackets in India, Middle East etc. cWW2 South Alberta Regiment Canada Cloth Shoulder Title Badge Lovely title Canadian WWII era, S. Alberta Regt patch for Battle Dress. British made.
The South Alberta Regiment (SAR) was a regiment of the Canadian Army that existed from 1924 to 1954. Originally infantry, in February 1942 it became an Armoured Unit. During World War II the Regiment fought from July 1944 to May 1945 in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. cWW2 South East Asian Command (SEAC) Cloth Formation Sign Patch c1943-46, S.E.A.C. embroidered badge. VGC.
In August 1943, the Allies created the combined South East Asian Command, to assume overall command of air, sea and land operations in the theatre. In August 1943, with the agreement of the Combined Chiefs of Staff, Winston Churchill appointed Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten as Supreme Allied Commander South East Asia. US Army General Joseph Stilwell was appointed deputy supreme commander. Stilwell was also, officially, deputy to Chiang Kai Shek, as Allied commander in China, and commanded all US forces across both theatres (which were known in the US as the China Burma India (CBI) Theater). Meanwhile the British Army commander in India, Auchinleck as Commander-in-Chief, India, provided vital base support.
The Formation Sign was also worn by members of the Special Forces he Malayan Peoples\' Anti-Japanese Army (MPAJA) was a communist guerrilla army that resisted the Japanese occupation of Malaya from 1941 to 1945 in World War II. Composed mainly of ethnic Chinese guerrilla fighters, the MPAJA was the largest anti-Japanese resistance group in Malaya. cWW2 South Wales Borderer (SWB) Regiment Cloth \'Paste Back\' Shoulder Title Badge Introduced c1943 along with the same full wording printed version, in order to replace the \'S.W.B.\'
A nice wartime paste / glue / starch backed Regimental shoulder title patch. GC.
The South Wales Borderers was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence for 280 years.
It came into existence in England in 1689, as Sir Edward Dering\'s Regiment of Foot, and afterwards had a variety of names and headquarters. In 1782, it became the 24th Regiment of Foot, and had its depot in Warwickshire.
Based at Brecon from 1873, the regiment recruited from the border counties of Brecknockshire, Monmouthshire, and Herefordshire. It was not called the South Wales Borderers until the Childers Reforms of 1881. The regiment served in a great many conflicts, including the American War of Independence, 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. cWW2 Southern Command Embroidered Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) Formation Sign Patch WWII R.A.M.C. Southern Comd woven cloth Formation patch in unissued condition. cWW2 Southern Command RAMC Printed Formation Sign Cloth Badge WWII Southern Command R.A.M.C. Formation Sign printed flash patch. Removed from Uniform (neatly), near VGC. cWW2 Southern Command Woven Cloth Army Physical Training Corps (APTC) Formation Sign Scarce, S. Comd A.P.T.C. embroidered patch. VGC. WWII era. cWW2 Southern Command Woven Cloth Royal Artillery (RA) Formation Sign S. Comd R.A. embroidered patch. VGC. WWII era. cWW2 Sussex and Surrey District (South - Eastern Command) Painted Formation Sign Patch A painted Wolf\'s Head in a pale green oval with a yellow rim. Unissued condition. This District was associated with the Canadian Wolf-Force, part of the 1st Canadian Corps based in the South Eastern Counties of England. HQ at Haywards Heath, Sussex. VGC. cWW2 Women\'s Land Army (WLA) Cloth \'Unofficial\' Shoulder Title Tab Scarce piece of Home Front insignia. W.L.A. \'un-official\' private-purchase shoulder title cWWII. VGC. cWWI London Rifle Brigade (LRB) Cloth Shoulder Title Badge L.R.B. WW1 woven embroidered cloth shoulder title
Good scarec exsample. Green sans-serif letters embroidered on black felt. Some edge missing. Removed from Uniform. GC. cWWII 1st Pattern Northern Command Printed Formation Sign Patch Flash WW2 1st Patt Northern Command badge. Removed from album (glue to reverse) otherwise, VGC.
A green apple on a dark blue diamond. This pattern was worn until the end of 1946 and was then superseded by the red cross on the black shield with the five gold or yellow lions. The apple was chosen for the 1st pattern as a biblical reference to Adam\'s apple, as the first CO of the wartime command was General Sir Ronald Adam.
Ref: BoBD (Jon Mills) No 1067) / Davis No 4. cWWII West Riding District Formation Sign Badge Scarce facing left: Formation patch flash, West Riding District (Northern Command), World War Two, 1942 (c).
Printed cotton, diamond-shaped cotton badge, in yellow, green and black, with a hanging golden fleece suspended from a ring, set on a green ground with yellow edges, 1942 (c). In VGC.
The badges were produced in pairs so that when worn on each arm the ram would always face forwards.
The hanging golden fleece is indicative of the wool industry associated with the area of the West and East Ridings of Yorkshire. Cyprus Regiment WW2 Brass Cap Badge Die-stamped brass crowned shield bearing two lions, on title scroll. Some wear to high points.
Created by the British Government, it was made up of volunteers. Raised April 1940, disbanded 31 March 1950. Dean Close C.C.F. Cheltenham Glos Cap Badge and Alumni Patch Dean Close Combined Cadet Force (CCF), Gloucestershire, good die-stamped brass shield, charged with School Arms resting on motto school and title cap badge on loops. Post 1948.
Vintage blazer pocket badge to the Old Decanians Society (ODS), the alumni group for Dean Close School. Founded 1891. Some wear but displays well. Denstone College Staffordshire Combined Cadet Force (CCF) Cloth Shoulder Title Denstone Col C.C.F. shoulder title removed from Battle Dress. GC.
Denstone College is a co-educational, private, boarding and day school in Denstone, Uttoxeter, Staffs, England. It is a Woodard School, having been founded by Nathaniel Woodard, and so Christian traditions are practised as part of College life. It is a member of the Headmasters\' and Headmistresses\' Conference. Devon Territorials 1st Rifle Volunteers Combination Battle Dress Shoulder Title Devon Territorials (TA) Regiment red on yellow embroidered sew-on Army cloth shoulder title, worn as a combination with 1st Rifle Vols on the BD. Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Officer\'s Service Dress Cap Badge D.L.I. Offr Pattern OSD cap badge. A die cast bronze full size cap badge, no maker\'s details with two original blades to the reverse, mounted for display on a rifle green felt cloth disk. In very good condition. King\'s crown. East & West Riding Area Cloth Formation Sign Cloth Badge East & West Riding Area Cloth patch. VGC. Paper glue to reverse. East Surrey Regimental Sweetheart Brooch Badge cWW1- WW2 East Surrey Regt sweetheart enamel brooch pin. VGC.
The East Surrey Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence from 1881 until 1959. The regiment was formed in 1881 under the Childers Reforms by the amalgamation of the 31st (Huntingdonshire) Regiment of Foot, the 70th (Surrey) Regiment of Foot, the 1st Royal Surrey Militia and the 3rd Royal Surrey Militia.
In 1959, after service in the Second Boer War and both World War I and World War II, the East Surrey Regiment was amalgamated with the Queen\'s Royal Regiment (West Surrey) to form the Queen\'s Royal Surrey Regiment, which was, in 1966, merged with the Queen\'s Own Buffs, The Royal Kent Regiment, the Royal Sussex Regiment and the Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge\'s Own) to form the Queen\'s Regiment. The Queen\'s Regiment was subsequently amalgamated with the Royal Hampshire Regiment to form the present Princess of Wales\'s Royal Regiment (Queen\'s and Royal Hampshires). Edinburgh University O.T.C. Scarce Anodised Cap Badge Edinburgh Officer Training Corps (OTC) anodised cap badge. VGC. Now Edinburgh and Heriott-Watt Universities. Pre-1978.
Ref: KK 2454 Emanuel School London Combined Cadet Force Cloth (CCF) Shoulder Title and Formation Sign Badge Emanuel School, Wandsworth Common, Battersea Rise, London cloth C.C.F. shoulder title and Unit designation / Formation Sign patch. Emanuel School London Officer Training Corps (OTC) Brass Shoulder Title Badge Emanuel School O.T.C. school Wandsworth. Good die-cast brass issue on loops. VGC. Emanuel School London Officer Training Corps (OTC) White Metal Badge Emanuel School, Wandsworth Common, London O.T.C. WM cap badge. VGC. First Type Rhodesian Selous Scouts Anodised Aluminium Cap Badge c1974-80 Selous Scouts ano staybrite cap badge non-maker marked and known as the \'1st type/issue /pattern\' Manufactured by Werner Reuteler of Reuteler Manufacturing Company, Salisbury, Rhodesia c1973-80. GC.
The Selous Scouts /səˈluː/ was a special forces unit of the Rhodesian Army that operated during the Rhodesian Bush War from 1973 until the reconstitution of the country as Zimbabwe in 1980. It was mainly responsible for infiltrating the black majority population of Rhodesia and collecting intelligence on insurgents so that they could be attacked by regular elements of the security forces. The unit did this by forming small teams that posed as insurgents and usually included captured insurgents. Over time, the Selous Scouts increasingly attacked insurgents themselves and operated in the countries that neighboured Rhodesia. Frimley & Camberley Cadet Corps (FCCC) Cloth Shoulder Title Vintage, F.C.C.C. Surrey, embroidered shoulder title badge. Removed from album, glue to reverse. GC. Frimley and Camberley Surrey Cadet Corps / Queen\'s Cloth Shoulder Title and Frimley Park Cadet Training Centre Patches Frimley & Camberley Cadet Corps (FCCC) / Queen\'s embroidered shoulder title badge Cadet Corps and 2 x different Frimley Park Cdt Trg Centre arm patches. VGC.
NB: FCCC wear the Queen\'s Regiment cap badge.
Cadet Training Centre (CTC) Frimley Park is the national centre of excellence for Army Cadet training. Set up in 1959 in Surrey, they deliver a variety of training courses to volunteers in the Army Cadet Force (ACF) and the schools-based Combined Cadet Force (CCF), helping Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs) understand the cadet movement and ethos, and teaching them to train cadets effectively and safely. They, also deliver the Master Cadet course to senior Army cadets (aged 16+) and host the annual Champion Cadet Competition to find the best cadet in the UK. Gilt Officer Royal Gloucestershire Hussars Yeomanry Regiment Cap Badge GAUNT Lovely scarce RGH Offr gilt cap badge on loops maker JR GAUNT. VGC. Glider Pilot Small Mess Dress Wings Royal Air Force (RAF) Wire Embroidered Badge Small R.A.F. Glider pilot wings also worn by Air Training Corps (ATC) Officer or SNCO staff Instructors. Gloucestershire Regiment cWW1 Blank Scroll Territorial Force Cap Back Badge Die-struck gilding metal back badge scarce \'blank scroll\' pattern c1908-1916 TF. Some wear GC. Gloucestershire Regiment Territorial \'Blank Scroll\' Officer Service Dress (OSD) Cap Badge c1908-21 Gosters OSD cap badge as worn by Officers in the 4th, 5th and 6th Battalions on the Khaki OSD Cap.
Nicely cast in bronze with 2 blades to reverse.
Ref: KK 1720 Haileybury College C.C.F. Cloth Shoulder Title Vintage Haileybury College, Hertfordshire, Combined Cadet Force (CCF) shoulder title. GC, some glue/felt marks to reverse removed from album. Headquarters (HQ) Southern Command Cloth Formation Sign Badge H.Q. Southern Comd patch / flash removed from Uniform GC. HMS Royal Sovereign WW1 WW2 Royal Navy Tie Pin Sweetheart Badge Lovely, His Majesty\'s Ship (H.M.S) Royal Sovereign gilt and enamel tie pin, straight bar sweetheart pin. VGC.
HMS Royal Sovereign (pennant number 05) was a Revenge-class (also known as Royal Sovereign and R-class) battleship of the Royal Navy displacing 29,970 long tons (30,451 t) and armed with eight 15-inch (381 mm) guns in four twin-gun turrets. She was laid down in January 1914 and launched in April 1915; she was completed in May 1916, but was not ready for service in time to participate in the Battle of Jutland at the end of the month. She served with the Grand Fleet for the remainder of the First World War, but did not see action. In the early 1930s, she was assigned to the Mediterranean Fleet and based in Malta.
Unlike the Queen Elizabeth-class battleships, Royal Sovereign and her sisters were not modernised during the interwar period. Only minor alterations to her anti-aircraft battery were effected before the outbreak of the Second World War in September 1939. Assigned to the Home Fleet, the ship was tasked with convoy protection until May 1940, when she returned to the Mediterranean Fleet. Royal Sovereign was present during the Battle of Calabria in July 1940, but her slow speed prevented her from engaging the Italian battleships. By March 1942, she was assigned to the Eastern Fleet in the Indian Ocean, but after the Indian Ocean raid by Admiral Nagumo\'s Kido Butai, the ship was withdrawn to eastern Africa to escort convoys. In January 1944, she returned to Britain, and in May the Royal Navy transferred Royal Sovereign to the Soviet Navy, which renamed her Arkhangelsk. She then escorted Arctic convoys into Kola until the end of the war. The Soviets returned the ship in 1949, after which she was broken up for scrap. Kent Army Cadet Force (ACF) Colonel DPM Shoulder Title Slip-On Rank Slide Badge British Kent A.C.F. Col D.P.M. rank slide VGC. KFOR & SFOR Cloth Patches Both contain the Latin and Cyrillic scripts. VGC. The SFOR is velcro backed.
The Kosovo Force (KFOR) is a NATO-led international peacekeeping force in Kosovo.
The Stabilisation Force (SFOR) was a NATO-led multinational peacekeeping force deployed to Bosnia and Herzegovina after the Bosnian War. Although SFOR was led by NATO, several non-NATO countries contributed troops. King Olav 5th Norwegian Officer Silver Collar Badge Royal Armed Forces of Norway Silver Offr Pattern Collar. Unmarked but, nicely tarnished. No maker mark. Two screw posts to rear. King\'s Own Scottish Borderers Regiment Pagri Badge c1930-45 KOSB Regimental cloth sunhat/hemet/Slouch hat pagri cap badge flash. VGC.
Dims: 2.5\"x 2\" or 6.5cm x 5.2cms.
NB: Non synthetic materials.
In the period between the wars, the regiment\'s regular battalions were sent all over the British Empire to Ireland, Egypt and Hong Kong but were quickly recalled home at the outbreak of the Second World War in September 1939.
The 2nd Battalion moved to Burma as part of the 89th Brigade in the 7th Indian Infantry Division in September 1943 for service in the Burma Campaign and saw action at the Battle of the Admin Box in February 1944 and the Battle of Imphal in July 1944. Kriegsmarine WW2 German Bottle Can Opener Personal Kit German Naval utility issue wartime bottle and can opener. Nicely marked with the KM Eagle (swastika) above a \'M\'.
Some wear and surface pitting but, still functions! London Yeomanry & Territorials Anodised Aluminium Staybrite Cap Badge London Yeomanry & Territorials with Queen Elizabeth\'s Crown. Anodised staybrite army cap badge. VGC.
Ref: KK2401 Manchester Army Cadet Force (ACF) Brassard Cloth Shoulder Title Patch The Manchester A.C.F. arm badge removed from brassard. GC. Modern Royal Air Force (RAF) Mountain Rescue Arm Badge c2022, R.A.F. Mountain Rescue patch. VGC. Mount St.Mary\'s College Officer Training Corps (O.T.C.) Derbyshire Cap Badge Mount St.Mary\'s College OTC, Spinkhill, Derbyshire cap badge. Good scarce die-stamped bi-metal issue on loops. With green felt cloth. Near VGC. One lug bent but, intact.
Ref: KK 2633. New Zealand 15th Northland (North Auckland) Gilt Officer\'s Cap Badge Fine \'fresh\' gilt die cast Offr pattern with long loops. Maker marked \'J R GAUNT LOINDON\'
Dia: 32mm.
The Northland Regiment was a territorial infantry regiment of the New Zealand Military Forces. The Regiment was formed in 1911 and provided service companies to the Auckland Infantry Regiment during the First World War. Men from the Regiment also served with the 18th, 21st, 24th and 29th battalions of the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force during the Second World War. The regiment was amalgamated with the Auckland Regiment (Countess of Ranfurly\'s Own) in 1964, becoming 3rd Battalion (Auckland (Countess of Ranfurly\'s Own) and Northland), Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment. North Somerset and Bristol Yeomanry Anodised Staybrite army cap badge Great condition. No maker mark. Slider. North Somerset Yeomanry 44th Royal Tank Regiment Cloth Shoulder Title Great condition scarce embroidered title.
1956. Formed at HQ at Keynsham by amalgamation of The North Somerset Yeomanry, and 44th/50th Royal Tank Regiment Northern Command UK Formation Sign Printed Arm Badge British Northern Command U.K. Formation Sign.
Printed Red cross on black shield with five gold lions for the Northern Command (2nd Pattern). VGC. Northern Ireland Security Guard Service (NISGC) \'New Metal\' Cap Badge N.I.S.G.S. cap badge \'new metal\' cap badge maker marked \'LONDON BADGE & BUTTON Co LTD\'. VGC.
The Unit is a Civilian Organisation of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) that provides armed security at military establishments in Northern Ireland.
It was founded in 1998 following the Good Friday Agreement and is a unionised, non-industrial civilian security guard organisation under the authority of the General Officer Commanding (Northern Ireland), who holds ultimate responsibility for the operation of the organisation. The NISGS works alongside the unarmed Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS) Number 6 Commando WW2 Cloth Shoulder Title Badge Nice 6 Cdo shoulder title in VGC. Minor glue mark to reverse.
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. Oundle School Northamptonshire Officer Training Corps (OTC) Brass Cap Badge Oundle School, Peterborough, Northants, O.T.C. cap badge on lugs. Oxford University Officer Training Corps (OTC) Shoulder Title Badge Oxford University O.T.C. brass shoulder title. Two loops to reverse. VGC.
Ref: Westlake 1643. Pair of Pre-1958 Dorset Regiment Cloth Shoulder Title Badge Patches Pr of cloth woven Dorset Regt shoulder titles. VGC.
Formally called the Dorsetshire Regiment, although usually known as \"The Dorsets\". In 1958, after service in the Second Boer War along with World War I and World War II, the Dorset Regiment was amalgamated with the Devonshire Regiment to form the Devonshire and Dorset Regiment. In 2007, it was amalgamated with the Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment, The Light Infantry and the Royal Green Jackets to form a new large regiment, The Rifles. Pate\'s Grammar School Cheltenham Gloucestershire Combined Cadet Force (CCF) Arm Badge Patch Pate\'s Grammar School, Glos C.C.F. patch. VGC. Portsmouth Grammar School Hampshire Officer Training Corps (OTC) Cap Badge Portsmouth Grammar School, Hants O.T.C. cap badge.
The Arms of Dr. William Smith the founder of the school. Two loops to the reverse VGC.
Ref: KK 2642 Post Early WW1 Era New Zealand Auckland \'Auck\' Artillery Old Comrades Association Gilt and Enamel Tie Pin Lapel Brooch Great War A rare OCA badge for Auck NZ stick pin. Maker marked. N.Z. above a Field Gun with the dates \'1914-18\'.
Dims: 24mm dia.
The Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery is the artillery regiment of the N.Z. Army. It is effectively a military administrative corps, and can comprise multiple component regiments. This nomenclature stems from its heritage as an offshoot of the British Army\'s Royal Artillery. In its current form it was founded in 1947 with the amalgamation of the regular and volunteer corps of artillery in New Zealand. In 1958 in recognition of services rendered it was given the title the Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery. Pre 1920 Lincolnshire Yeomanry Regiment White Metal Collar Badge Lincs Yeo WM collar badge die struck two dark toned loops to the reverse. Post WW1 the Lincolnshire Yeomanry decided they did not want to convert to Artillery, so the Regiment was disbanded in 1920. Scarce.
Ref: Churchill & Westlake No 100. Pre 1937 King\'s Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster) Old Comrades Association Lapel Badge King\'s Own Royal Regiment Old Comrades Association Badge, pre-1937. Maker \'BN\'. Wear to highpoints some enamel loss.
The King’s Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster)
This infantry unit was raised in 1680 and subsequently served in many British Army campaigns during its long history. In 1959, it was amalgamated with The Border Regiment to form The King’s Own Royal Border Regiment. Pre 1994 The Queen\'s Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons) \'QO HLDRS\' Slip-On Shoulder Title Badge 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 in existence from 1961 to 1994.
Worn circa early 90s. Nice tab Olive Green (OG) for the Shirt or Jumper Order. Scarce. GC.
The regiment 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 to form the 1st Battalion, Queen\'s Own Highlanders. Pre 2014 Royal Artillery DPM Master Gunner 1st Class Rank Slide Slip-On Badge Disruptive Pattern Material R.A. Master Gnr 1st Cl. VGC. Pre 2014 Tayforth Scotland University Officer Training Corps (UOTC) Senior Under Officer Cadet Rank Slide Disruptive Pattern Material (DPM) obsolete (c2014) slip-on rank slide U.O.T.C. Tayforth, Scottish Uni Senior Rank Cdt. Queen Victoria\'s School Scotland Combined Cadet Force (CCF) Cloth Shoulder Title Patch & Anodised Cap Badge Queen Victoria’s School Dunblane C.C.F. anodised aluminium staybrite cap badge on lugs and cloth shoulder title removed from brassard. GC. Queen\'s Own Worcestershire Hussars Regiment Cap Badge All Brass The Queen\'s Own Worcester Hussars Regt cap badge all brass cap badge on lugs. VGC.
Dims: height 53mm. Radley College Abingdon Oxfordshire Officer Training Corps (OTC) Cap Badge Radley College, Oxon O.T.C. cap badge on slider. VGC. RAF 11th Bomber Squadron Large Locally Made Silver Sweetheart Badge Large excellent quality locally produced silver (no markings) sweetheart type badge to XI Bomber Sqn Royal Air Force cWW2 period. Hinged pin is missing the catch. Hand-made crafted from a piece of silver and engraved exceptionally well.
R.A.F. 11th Bomber Sqn formed Netheravon. 1915.
1943 - Hurricane Ground Attack aircraft in Burma in support of XIV Army.
Disbanded 1948.
Dimensions: 56x40mm. Rare \'Wrong Side Para Door\' Air Despatch Group Formation Sign c1944 Patch Great condition \'clipped tail\' Dakota version associated with cWW2 era. Scarcer version, as the Parachutist door is on the wrong side (should be on the port side only). Facing right. See facing left also for sale.
In the European Theatre, the Air despatch companies were formed within the British Army\'s Royal Army Service Corps in March 1944. This was in preparation for the upcoming D day landings and subsequent re-invasion of the European continent. These companies saw extensive action in Operation Market Garden, the largest airborne operation of all time. Rare Aske\'s Haberdashers Silver Enamel Officer Training Corps (OTC) Cap Badge cWW1 Haberdasher Askes Hatcham, New Cross, London - School coat of arms badge. The cadet corps (closed 1930) had been 3rd Cadet Bn RF.
Maker: \'Vaughtons Birmingham\' on integral lugs enamel and silver but not HM.
Former pupils of the Hatcham schools are called \"Old Askeans\". Rare c1944 \'Type 6\' Canadian Parachute Wing 1CPB cWW2 The \'type 6 wings\' were private purchase, late 1944. Starch / paste backed English made wing. Worn by Para qualified members, of the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion, First Special Service Force (FSSF) and SOE Units / organisations. Great Condition. Rare c2006 Royal Irish Regiment (RIR) / Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR) \'New Metal\' All Ranks Cap Badge Rare c2006 R.I.R & U.D.R. \'New Metal\' cap badge. Same design and attributes as Ref below.
Caveat emptor, there are some metal \'copies\' of this \'type\' commonly available on the market.
Ref: Marsh New Metal Cap Badges 1990-2020. NMD32 page 101. Notes as \'Rare\'. Rare University of Wales Officer Training Corps (OTC) Brass Metal Shoulder Title Badge Rare University Of Wales O.T.C Aberystwyth \'fat\' shoulder title. J.R. GAUNT LONDON maker marked. GC.
Ref: Westlake 1651. Rhodesian War Period Corps of Signals Lt Slip-On Rank Slide Corps of Rhodesian Signals Lieutenant shoulder title slip-on rank slide. Worn during the Rhodesia Bush War c1970-80. Rhodesian War Period Silver Marked Officer Pattern Grey Scouts Cap Badge Manufactured by Werner Reuteler of Reuteler Manufacturing Company, Salisbury, Rhodesia. Silver Offr Pattern Cap Badge. Loops. VGC.
Grey\'s Scouts were a Rhodesian mounted infantry unit raised in July 1975 and named after George Grey, a British Soldier and Governor. Based in Salisbury (now Harare) it patrolled Rhodesia\'s borders during the Rhodesian Bush War, and then became a regiment of the Special Forces of Zimbabwe in June 1980. It was totally disbanded in July 1986 because of a lack of resources. Royal Air Force (RAF) Apprentice Corporal Rank Slide Badge Patch Slip-On R.A.F. Cpl Apprentice School rank slide. Glue to reverse (removed from album). GC. Royal Air Force (RAF) Auxiliaries Reserves Warrant Officer Rank Slide Shoulder Title & Master Aircrew WO Badges R.A.F. Aux W.O. slip-on rank slide for shirt order dress and MAcr slip-on rank slide. Royal Air Force (RAF) Parachute Jump Instructor (PJI) Wing c1945-50s The half wing brevet depicted, was authorised for wear in 1945. This is an early construction wing 1945-50s. GC.
PJIs work at the Aerial Delivery Wing. No.1 Parachute Training School (No.1 PTS) was adopted on 27 July 1944. In 2009, the School was renamed the Airborne Delivery Wing. Royal Air Force (RAF) SERE Instructor Special Forces Patch British R.A.F. arm badge for wear on the flying suit and the MTP uniform. Rare, only worn by a handful of Instructors to train their Aircrew. Velcro backed. VGC.
The Defence Survive, Evade, Resist, Extract (SERE) Training Organisation (DSTO), is a military training organisation based at RAF St Mawgan, Cornwall, in the United Kingdom. It is tri-service and trains personnel in survival techniques, evading capture and resistance from interrogation. Royal Artillery Association (RAA) Ladies Section Gilt & Enamel Pin Brooch Badge RA Association \'Ladies\' / Women\'s Section Old Comrades Association. A small pin brooch badge with stout and functional pin fitting. In very good condition with no enamel damage. Maker marked JR GAUNT LONDON. Royal Australian Army Chaplains\' Department Cloth Shoulder Title Royal Australian Army Chaplain\'s shoulder title, move version with white border. For wear on the battle Dress. Royal Canadian Electrical Mechanical Engineers (RCEME) Canadian Cloth Shoulder Title Badge Yellow woven on blue cloth title for the R.C.E.M.E Canada for wear on Battle Dress. VGC.
The Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers came into being officially on 15 May 1944, with the fusion of various elements from the Royal Canadian Engineers, Royal Canadian Army Service Corps and Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps, following the model of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME). Royal Fusiliers (City of London) cWW1 Slip-On Shoulder Title Slide Cloth RRF Great War Period slip-on. VGC.
The regiment served in many wars and conflicts throughout its long existence, including the Second Boer War, the First World War and the Second World War. In 1968, the regiment was amalgamated with the other regiments of the Fusilier Brigade – the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, the Royal Warwickshire Fusiliers and the Lancashire Fusiliers – to form a new large regiment, the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. Royal Gloucestershire Hussars Imperial Yeomanry Non-Voided Scarce Other Ranks Cap Badge c1902-08 Scarcer non-voided portcullis RGH ORs cap badge on loops, surmounted by the Ducal, Duke of Beaufort Coronet. Slight stains to top right of Portcullis. GC.
Ref: KK 1338.
Now, the R.G.H is \'C\' Sqn the Royal Wessex Yeomanry. Royal Grammar School Worcester C.C.F. Shoulder Title RGS Worcester Combined Cadet Force (CCF) shoulder title, Worcestershire. Minor wear, removed from uniform, GC. Royal Marines Cap Badge KC - Slider Version RM King\'s Crown (Pre-1952) slider version brass cap badge. VGC. Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Parachute Wings Cloth Badge R.N.Z.A.F. Para wings. VGC.
Ref: ANZAC Elite 779 Royal Observer Corps (ROC) Group No 4 Colchester Essex Cloth Badge Patch Nice R.O.C. arm badge numeral \'4\' for number 4 Group area. This would have worn below shoulder title for the designation of Colchester, Essex Gp. VGC. Rugby Union \'Colours\' Sports Official cWW2 HQ 21st Army Group Cloth Formation Sign Patch Scarce sports badge, c1943-45, 21st Army Gp, later BAOR badge for a player or an official in the \'Rugby Union\' sport.
Likely worn by an Army Physical Training Corps (APTC) Instructor/Member/Official/ Referee/Corps Player, on his blazer, tracksuit, rugby top. Scarce Bandsman Forage Cap Badge 1st (City of Dundee) Volunteer Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Scottish 1st (City of Dundee) VB BW (RH) White Metal Band Member Forage Cap Badge.
Die struck in white metal with two long copper loops to the reverse.
NB: 4.2cms tall as per most cap badges.
Ref: Bloomer \"Badges of the Highland and Lowland Regiments\" p75 refers. Scarce Vintage British Legion of Frontiersmen Anodised Cap Badge Anodised maker marked \'SMITH & WRIGHT LTD\' scarce anodised VGC cap badge.
The Legion of Frontiersmen is a Civilian Nationalist Paramilitary Organisation formed in Britain in 1905 by Roger Pocock, a former North-West Mounted Police constable and Boer War veteran. Prompted by fears of an impending invasion of Britain and the Empire, the organisation was founded to be a field intelligence corps that would watch over and protect the boundaries of the Empire. Headquartered in London, the Legion of Frontiersmen formed branches throughout the Empire to prepare enlistees for war and foster vigilance in peacetime. Scarce WW2 Special Forces British Parachute Qualification \'Black\' Backing Version Wings cWWII British Para Wings scarce flat black backed. Very Good Condition.
c1944. Parachute training was a 12-day course carried out at the No. 1 Parachute Training School, RAF Ringway. Recruits initially jumped from a converted barrage balloon and finished with five parachute jumps from an aircraft. Anyone failing to complete a parachute jump was returned to his old unit. At the end of the course, new Paras were presented with their maroon beret and parachute wings and posted to a parachute battalion. Parachute training was not without its dangers; three men were killed in the first 2,000 parachute jumps at Ringway. Some SOE and Commandos also qualified for their wings. Scots Guards Officers\' Pattern Cap Badge Non-maker marked. Two-piece construction, voided gilt insignia on a St Andrew’s cross overlying a multi-rayed star with a central circlet bearing the motto NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT: \'none provokes me with impunity\' enclosing a thistle. Lugs, in mint condition. Scottish Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (A&SH) White Metal Sporran Badge Cloth Tartan Backing Scots A.&S.H. white metal sporran badge on an small square of tartan backing. Die struck, in very good condition with two original loops to the reverse.
Dims 2.9cm tall. Sealed Standard Pattern Card Military Provost Staff Corps Anodised Cap Badge 1973 M.P.S.C. staybrite cap badge on a standard pattern card sealed and dated 1973. Maker SMITH & WRIGHT LTD. KK ref 2143.
The Military Provost Staff are the British Army\'s specialists in custody and detention, providing advice inspection and surety within custodial establishments. The MPS form part of the Adjutant General\'s Corps and are based at the Military Corrective Training Centre (MCTC) in Colchester, Essex. Shrewsbury Shropshire Bronzed Officer Training Corps (OTC) Cap Badge Shrewsbury O.T.C. Cap Badge. A lovely bronzed cap badge for The Shrewsbury School, crowned Arms of Edward VI on title scroll with two blade fastenings (East and West). VGC.
Ref: KK2682. Shrewsbury Shropshire Officer Training Corps (OTC) School Shoulder Title Nicely \'coated bronzed\' Shrewsbury O.T.C. title. Near VGC. Skinner\'s School Kent Officer Training Corps (OTC) Brass Cap Badge Skinner\'s School O.TC. Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent cap badge.
Good die-stamped brass arms, helm, crest and motto of the Skinner\'s Company on title scroll. Loops. South Africa General Service Army Cap Badge South Africa Republic. South African General Service Army Cap Badge. GC. South African (SA) Regiment Pretoria University Artillery Army Cap Badge 1st Type South Africa / Suid Afrika Regiment Pretoria University Artillery cap badge 1st Type. Two screw posts to rear. VGC South African 1st Cape Field Artillery Small Shoulder Title 1926-32 Small SA 1st Cape FA brass shoulder title on lugs. Mounted on an old piece of battle dress type material.
Worn 1926-32 only. GC.
The Battery was renumbered \"1st\" in 1926. In 1932, the name was changed to Cape Field Artillery (Prince Alfred\'s Own). From 1934 until the outbreak of World War II in 1939, the CFA formed part of the Coast Artillery Brigade. South African Army 8th Infantry Transvaal Scottish Regiment Africa OSD Cap Badge Officer Service Dress large Glengarry Transvaal Scottish from 1921 onwards. Coated bronze finish. Lugs. VGC. South African General Service Army Bronzed Collar Badge SA Gen Service Bz Collar Badge. VGC. South East Asia Command (SEAC) c1943-46 Officer Pattern Shoulder Title Badge S.E.A.C. nice wire embroidered Offr Patt shoulder title.
South East Asia Command (SEAC) was the body set up to be in overall charge of Allied operations in the South-East Asian Theatre during the Second World War. South Lancashire Regiment (Prince of Wales\' Volunteers) White Metal Other Ranks Pagri Badge Rare white Metal Other Ranks Pagri Badge - Stout Pin Fitting.
In very good condition with red felt backing neatly cut to shape. Stout pin fixing. South Wales Borderers Officer Service Dress (OSD) Pair of Collars c1928-55 SWB matching O.S.D. collar badges same as figure 670 of Churchill\'s Army Infantry Collar Book. P. 109, as \'specimen\' introduced 1928 and annotated \'2nd Battalion.\' South Wales Borderers Regiment (SWB) Welsh Cloth Shoulder Title S.W.B. woven white on green felt cloth shoulder title. Regimental Pattern, a paste back but post WW2. VGC.
Ref: BoBD 4182. Southern Command Hampshire and Dorset District and later Aldershot and Hants District Cloth Formation Sign Badges c1945-48.Southern Command Hants & Dorset and later worn by the Aldershot & Hants District formation signs. A pair of embroidered District formation sign patches. White figure (winged for victory) on the needles (Isle of Wight landmark) on a blue square. VGC.
NB: fronts match as a pair in colour and size and came together. However, the backs are constructed differently. Special Air Service (SAS) Button S.A.S. flat blazer style silver and gilt washed medium sized button. Maker marked LONDON BADGE & BUTTON LIMITED MADE IN ENGLAND.
Dia: 16mm St Edward\'s School Oxford Officer Training Corps (OTC) Brass Shoulder Title St Edward\'s Oxfordshire O.T.C. School shoulder title, with two lug fastenings (East and West). GC.
Ref: this title is mentioned in Westlake\'s book but not illustrated. St. Bees School Cumberland Combined Cadet Force (CCF) DOWLER Maker Cap Badge St. Bee\'s School, Cumberland C.C.F. cap badge.
Great condition die-stamped brass shield bearing the School Arms surmounted my scroll \'EXPECTA DOMINUM\' and resting on title scroll. Slider maker marked \'DOWLER BIRMINGHAM\'. VGC. Stowe School Buckingham Combined Cadet Force (CCF) Chrome Cap Badge Stowe School, Buckinghamshire C.C.F. chrome cap badge, pin fixing. VGC. The 4th Queen\'s Own Hussars (QOH) Regt Silver Sweetheart Brooch Badge Very nice 4th Q.O.H. marked \'SENA SILVER\' on reverse. Brooch pin catchment. Pre 1952. VGC.
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 and the Second World War. It amalgamated with the 8th King\'s Royal Irish Hussars, to form the Queen\'s Royal Irish Hussars in 1958.
Henry Sena, in 1919. Born in Ceylon / Sri Lanka, Henry Sena worked as a postmaster while pursuing his passion for jewellery on the side. “The location of his workplace was near a mine, so he used to buy stones from there and started selling them to friends and family. When the business started to grow, he started selling to the trade community. When he had saved enough money, he quit his full-time job to focus on his passion of becoming a jeweller,” shared Sena.
Henry Sena took a chance and uprooted his life in Sri Lanka to open his first jewellery store in Bangkok. Soon enough, he expanded the business with a second boutique in the Thai city. “In the 1930s, there was a huge demand for gemstones in the UK, US and Europe, so he travelled frequently to meet his clients. To get to these places, he had to stop over in Singapore. The City of London Yeomanry Anodised Cap Badge \'Rough Riders\' Scarcer, earlier \'J.R. GAUNT LONDON\' (B\'ham being the common) maker marked staybrite cap badge. VGC.
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 the First World War 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 the Second World War 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. Postwar it became an armoured regiment. It amalgamated with the Inns of Court Regiment to form the Inns of Court & City Yeomanry in 1961. The lineage is maintained by 68 (Inns of Court & City Yeomanry) Signal Squadron, part of 71 (Yeomanry) Signal Regiment. The Queen\'s (Royal West Surrey) Regiment c1903-14 Embroidered Shoulder Title Badge Scarce 1903-1914 Queen\'s Regimental Shoulder title Patch. GC, removed from uniform.
Ref: Jon Mills BoBD 5. The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) Cap Badge Royal Fusiliers / 1st - 4th Battalions of the City of London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers). Die struck brass cap badge with slider. King\'s Crown. VGC.
Ref: KK597 & KK1818.
The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in continuous existence for 283 years. It was known as the 7th Regiment of Foot until the Childers Reforms of 1881 The Surrey Yeomanry (Queen Mary\'s Regiment) Sweetheart Badge Surrey Yeo sweetheart, brooch pin badge, enamelled. VGC.
The Surrey Yeomanry was a unit of the British Army first formed as volunteer cavalry in 1794. It was reformed in 1901 and saw varied service in the First World War. During the interwar period, it converted to artillery and during the Second World War one of its regiments distinguished itself during the retreat to Dunkirk, saw action during the Second Battle of El Alamein, and also saw service in Sicily and Italy. Its other regiment served in East Africa, the Siege of Tobruk, and in Iraq and Persia. The regiment\'s lineage is maintained today by 2 (Surrey Yeomanry) Field Troop, 579 Field Squadron (EOD), part of 101 (London) Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) (Volunteers). Tonbridge School Kent Combined Cadet Force (CCF) Anodised Aluminium Cap Badge Tonbridge School C.C.F. staybrite cap badge with slider fitting to the reverse. The Arms of the school above the title scroll. With cloth embroidered shoulder title / arm / brassard patch. Both VGC. Tonbridge School Kent Officer Training Corps (OTC) Brass Shoulder Title Badge O.T.C. in very good condition with four loops to reverse.
Ref: Westlake 1791. University College School London Officer Training Corps (OTC) Shoulder Title Badge O.T.C brass shoulder title in very good condition, with 4 loops to reverse.
One more available. E-mail if requiring a matched pair. University of Sheffield Yorkshire Officer Training Corps (OTC) Anodised Belt Buckle Badge Sheffield Uni O.T.C. anodised aluminium cap badge on chrome belt buckle. The ano cap badge glued (araldite) and well crafted to the official issue chrome buckle. Badge maker marked J R GAUNT B\'HAM and clipped to fit buckle. Near VGC. University of Sheffield Yorkshire Officer Training Corps (OTC) Cloth Shoulder Title Uni of Sheffield O.T.C. cloth shoulder title. Some damage to edge. Fair. Uppingham School Rutland Combined Cadet Force (CCF) \'New Metal\' Cap Badge c2000s, scarce Uppingham School C.C.F. \'new metal\' cap badge. VGC.
NB: not to be confused with the brass fake versions of the same style OTC cap badge. US First Special Forces Command Regiment Airborne Challenge Coin 1990 Early, United States of America, 1st Special Forces Regt Airborne Challenge Coin dated 27 November 1990. With a plastic case. GC.
The 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) is a division-level special operations forces command within the United States Army Special Operations Command. The command was first established in 1989 and reorganised in 2014 grouping together the Army Special Forces (a.k.a. \"the Green Berets\"), psychological operations, civil affairs, and support troops into a single organisation operating out of its headquarters at Fort Liberty, North Carolina Victorian 13th Hussars Silver Sweetheart / Converted Collar Badge Lovely, Victorian pre-1902 ,13H silver (not Hallmarked) QVC Offr pattern collar. converted professionally into a sweetheart pin badge. GC.
Dims: 31 x 28mm.
The 13th Hussars (previously the 13th Light Dragoons) was a cavalry regiment of the British Army established in 1715. It saw service for three centuries including the Napoleonic Wars, the Crimean War and the First World War but then amalgamated with the 18th Royal Hussars, to form the 13th/18th Royal Hussars in 1922. Victorian 13th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps (Queen\'s Westminster Vols ORs Glengarry Badge c1878 White metal die-struck Glengarry cap badge. Nice dark toned loops to reverse. Period red felt.
Ref: MHS Bulletin p.35-36. Vol VI No21 Aug 1955.
Dims: 60x37mm. Victorian 2nd Volunteer Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment Blackened Brass Helmet Plate (HP) 2nd VB Glosters Other Ranks (ORs) HP in GC.
A rare HP with three lugs fastenings (north, east and west). Red felt backing as worn. Worn circa 1883-1905. HQ at Gloucester.
Ref Brinson: G61. P112.
Note: Brinson states this style of plate with the Victorian crown was worn right through to 1908, although a version with the South Africa honour was used circa 1905-08. Victorian 8th Regiment of Foot The King\'s Regiment (Liverpool) Gilt Officer\'s Button The 8th Regiment of Foot (King\'s Liverpool) c1855-1881. Offr Pattern Tunic nice \'fresh\' gilt button. Maker FIRMIN & SONS LONDON. VGC.
Dia - 25mm
The King\'s Regiment (Liverpool) was one of the oldest line infantry regiments of the British Army, having been formed in 1685 and numbered as the 8th (The King\'s) Regiment of Foot in 1751. Victorian Pre 1902 Army Service Corps (ASC) Brass Other Ranks Cap Badge A.S.C. brass cap badge on lugs with Queen Victoria Crown (QVC). GC.
Ref: K&K Vol 1, No 987. Victorian Rifle Volunteer Corps c1859-1901 Standard Shoulder Belt Plate (SBP) Victorian Rifles Volunteer Battalions & 1st City of Bristol (Gloucestershire) Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer’s QVC Silver Plated Shoulder Belt Plate (SBP). An impressive and well made item; potentially worn by a number of smaller units or volunteers who had not yet invested in their own designs but, attributed to the 1st City of Bristol RVC by Brinson (see Ref Below).
Two part construction with all screw posts and one remaining retaining nut. Blank scroll, French Bugle with dimpled background offset by a laurel wreath. Circa 8.4cms tall and 7.3cms tall. Worn By Glos circa 1859 - 1887.
Ref: “Military History of Gloucestershire” by Daniel Brinson figure G3. Victorian Royal Cheshire Militia Officer\'s Silver Plated Button Officer Pattern, large 25mm diameter, fixed shank. Maker marked JENNENS & Co LONDON. Worn 1853-81.
Near VGC, some very small pewter traces coming through the silver plate at the high points. Victorian Staffordshire Regiment Bi-Metal Other Ranks Cap Badge S.Staffs Pre-1902 ORs cap badge on loops. GC. Victorian The 79th Foot The Queen\'s Own Cameron Highlanders Other Ranks Glengarry Cap Badge - No Scroll Great detail white metal die struck with two lug fittings East to West. c1872 -1900. VGC.
This pattern was authorised for wear from 1872. The \'Cameron\' scroll was added circa 1900.
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 (the Duke of Albany\'s) to form the Queen\'s Own Highlanders in 1961. Vintage Royal Gloucestershire Hussars Regiment (RGH) Wall Plaque R.G.H. Regimental official plaque. GC.
In 1983, the Yeomanry Regiment was equipped with stripped-down Land Rovers and took on the reconnaissance role. It was further reorganised and re-purposed as an armoured reserve regiment in the 1990s, tasked with the provision of replacement crews for the regular army\'s Challenger 2 tanks. The Gloucestershire Hussars Yeo lineage is maintained in the Royal Wessex Yeomanry by C (R.G.H.) Squadron West Somerset Yeomanry (WSY) Sweetheart Enamel Badge West Som Yeo Sweetheart Badge. Boer War \'South Africa Scroll 1900-01\' title scroll. VGC.
The W.S.Y. 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). Post-war it was gradually reduced in strength until the yeomanry lineage of the successor unit was discontinued on 9 November 1988. Wrekin College Shropshire Officer Training Corps (OTC) Brass Shoulder Title Wrekin College, Nr Telford, Shrops O.T.C. brass metal shoulder title on lugs. GC.
Wrekin College is a private co-educational boarding and day school located in Wellington, Shropshire, England. It was founded by Sir John Bayley in 1880. It is now co-located with a preparatory school, The Old Hall School, founded by 1835. The two schools merged their governance and formed one trust in 2007. WW1 Queen\'s Own Cameron Highlanders\' Hallmarked 1916 Silver Sweetheart Brooch Badge WW1 \'The Queen\'s Own Cameron Highlanders\' 1916 H.M. Silver Scottish Regimental Sweetheart Brooch.
A scarce original Great War period sweetheart brooch in the form of a miniature representation of the cap badge; the reverse impressed with the makers mark: \'LAMBOURNE & Co BIRMINGHAM\' (B\'ham) HM for 1916. Very good condition, complete with pin fittings. WW1 Training Reserve (TR) Enamel and Gilt Mufti Lapel Sweetheart Pin Badge As worn by members / wive\'s etc, of the Volunteer Training Corps (VTC) a \'Training Reserve\' lovely gilt and enamel Great War period badge. The General Service Corps / List Button to centre. VGC. WW2 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade HQ Felt Formation Sign Badge British made felt on felt Formation Sign Badge to the 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade H.Q. Worn c1943-45.
Ref. BoBD 1959.
The Bde was composed of the 6th, 10th and 27th Canadian Tank Regiments and saw service in Northwest Europe landing in Normandy on D-Day and remaining in combat up to Victory in Europe Day. WW2 Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) Pilot\'s Wings Very nice A.T.A. pilot\'s wings. The scarcer type woven, normally worn on the Flyer\'s Battle Dress. WW2 era 14th Punjab Regiment British Indian Army Lt Rank Slide 14th Punjab Lieutenant shoulder rank slide slip-on. WWII worn India pattern. Very Good Condition, although, it has been stuck in an album, see pic of reverse.
The 14th Punjab Regiment was a regiment of the British Indian Army from 1922 to 1947. It was transferred to the Pakistan Army on independence in 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 era German Edelweiss Mountain Troops Arm Badge Nice example of the Heeres \'Edelweiss\' arm patch a \'BeVo\'-woven example, executed on a darker-green linen. Specifically intended for use by Army Special Forces, the \'Gebirgsjäger Truppen\' (Mountain Troops). Nicely folded in un-used condition. This piece was never worn or tunic-attached .
NB: No synthetic fibres.
Dimensions: 69x54mm WW2 German Army Military Mine Marker Flag. cWorld War Two, German military cotton gas / mine marker flag.
Yellow triangular cotton flag marker, stamped with Skull & Cross bones. First developed WWII as a \'gas warning\' marker flag and subsequently used to mark mines and dangerous munition areas. Achtung Minen! VGC. Missing part of string. WW2 German M44 \'Bevo\' Pattern Railway (Reichsbahn) Sleeve Eagle (Hoheitsabzeichen) Patch WWII German M44 Patt Reichsbahn Railway Sleeve \'Bevo\' woven badge. A classic piece of insignia from the Third Reich period, in unused, mint condition.
When Hitler and the NSDAP gained power in January 1933 the German railway system was maintained and administered by two civilian organizations, the DR, Deutsches Reichsbahn (German National Railway), and the DR-G or Deutsches Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft, (German National Railway-Corporation) which, were overseen by the national government. Both the DR, and the DR-G were uniformed organisations responsible for all the railways within Greater Germany and eventually in the occupied areas. In February 1937 in a restructuring of the national railways the DR-G was absorbed into the DR. The uniforms and insignia of the DR personnel were modified numerous times during the Third Reich: July 1935, June 1936, February 1941, September 1941 and February 1942. A, M44 style production / pattern machine woven patch. Displaying a National breast arm eagle with outstretched wings clutching a wreathed with a canted swastika in its talons in pale, bright yellow/gold, rayon threads. All inverted on a triangular black rayon base. WW2 Greek Sacred Squadron Pocket Badge SAS Scarce Good Condition Greek Sacred Sqn pocket badge. Pin attachment. Lovely Patina. 1942 Tablet date to reverse. As worn by the S.A.S. WW2 Indian Overseas War Service Badge Bronzed pin backed badge. Issued to Indian Troops for serving overseas from 1939 - 1945. The badge was given to the Indian Army, Air Force and Navy personnel who had served outside of India. WW2 Printed Combined Operations Un-Cut Formation Signs Scarce Combined Ops pair of printed \'tombstone style\' unissued/un-cut Formation Signs for Battle Dress. cWW2.
Designed by Lieutenant D.A. Grant RNVR of HMS Tormentor in 1940. Worn by Commandos, RN etc. WW2 R Force Badge c1944-45 Special Forces Nice R Force patch for Battle Dress.
R Force was a British deception force during World War II that consisted of armoured vehicles, field engineers and a wireless unit. During Operation Fortitude it attempted to exaggerate the strength of Allied forces in Britain, and deceive German intelligence about Allied intentions. Later it performed a similar role during the fighting in Western Europe in 1944–45. It was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel David Strangeways. WW2 Rare Slider Variant Royal Canadian Army Pay Corps Cap Badge c1920-52 Hard to find slider variant RCAPC. GC.
The Canadian Army Pay Corps began officially operating on 1 July 1907. It was redesignated the Royal Canadian Army Pay Corps on 1 Nov 1920. In 1967 the corps was amalgamated with other units into the Logistics Branch of the newly formed Canadian Forces WW2 Royal Air Force (RAF) Bomb Aimer Brevet Half Aircrew Wing Sweetheart Pin Badge A scarce wartime period striking R.A.F. Bomb Aimer (B) brevet sweetheart brooch gilt brass example. The central \'B\' inlaid with blue on white enamel ground, complemented with the finely feathered wing. Hand engraved / scratched on reverse \'Olga Morgan Derry\'; guessing she was his sweetheart who lived in Northern Ireland?
Very good condition, complete with pin fittings. WW2 Royal Canadian Army Cadets Plastic Cap Badge WW2 Plastic Canada Cadets cap badge with integral lugs. The motto of Acer Acerpori is Latin for \"as the maple, so the sapling\".
The Royal Canadian Army Cadets (RCAC; French: Cadets royaux de l’Armée canadienne) is a national Canadian youth program sponsored by the Canadian Armed Forces and the Civilian Army Cadet League of Canada. Under the authority of the National Defence Act, the program is administered by the Canadian Armed Forces and funded through the Department of National Defence. Additionally, the civilian partner of the Royal Canadian Army Cadets, the Army Cadet League of Canada, also ensures financial, accommodations and transportation support for RCAC programs and services at a community level.
Many Royal Canadian Army Cadet corps receive logistical assistance and administrative support from their affiliated Regular Force or Reserve Force unit.
In 1942, in recognition of the significant contribution of former cadets to the ongoing war effort, His Majesty King George VI granted the \"Royal\" prefix to the Canada Army Cadets, giving it the title of the Royal Canadian Army Cadets. WW2 Southern Command Royal Pioneer Corps (RPC) Formation Badge WWII era S.Comd R.P.C. embroidered woven cloth patch. VGC. WWII Number 1. Commando Shoulder Title Patch Badge c1940-47 No1. Cdo title in good condition. WW2.
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. |