RMS Orduna (Pacific Steam Navigation Company) Enamel and Gilt Sweetheart Pin Brooch Badge

SS Orduna built in 1914 by Harland & Wolff for the Pacific Steamship Navigation Company (PSNCo) for use on the Latin American routes shipping mail and passengers. After two voyages she was chartered to Cunard Line during the Great War. In 1921 she went to the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, then being resold to the PSNCo in 1926.

In January 1915 Orduna rescued the Russian cre...  read more

Code: 67402

M.V. Georgic (White Star Line) Enamel and Gilt Sweetheart Pin Brooch Badge

In good overall condition with original pin fitting and enamel intact.

MV Georgic was the last ship built for the White Star Line before its merger with the Cunard Line. Built at Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, she was the running mate of MV Britannic. Like Britannic, Georgic was a motorship, and not a steamer, fitted with a diesel powerplant. At the time of her launch i...  read more

Code: 67401

Northamptonshire Regiment Officer's OSD Bronze Collar Badge

Cap badge sized but introduced as a collar badge also in 1902. With two original loops (Squashed back for comfort) and maker marked JR Gaunt London. Lighter bronze finish. Could double up as a cap badge.

Churchill No 1315 refers.

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Code: 67371

WW2 Indian Army Staff Officer's / Unattached List Gilt Forage Cap, George VI issue Badge

A cast brass example with two original integral loops to the reverse. Circa 4.5cms tall. In good overall condition.

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Code: 67363

16th Independent Parachute Brigade Group HQ DZ Flash Patch Airborne

An early vesion as worn in 1950s/ 1960s. In good unissued condition. Circa 9cms long and 7.5cms wide.

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Code: 67359

2nd Battalion Parachute Regiment Flash

Merrow edged example, unissued condition but folded through the centre.

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Code: 67358

Hants (Hampshire), Dorset and Aldershot District Command Printed Cloth Formation Sign

A white winged figure of Victory standing before four white points (The needles of the Isle of Wight) all on a blue ground (commemorating the ports which launched the D-Day invasion). This example faces left. A small stain to reverse otherwise in very good condition. As worn from 1945 - 1948.

See also my item 65711 for a right facing example, RFU.

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Code: 67353

RTR Royal Tank Regiment Cast Brass Collar Badge as worn by Band

A cast brass collar badge (same size as cap badge?) with tank facing to the right as worn by members of the band. With original loops. Despite other ranks being issued with a tank facing left from 1925 onwards, this pattern with the tank facing "the wrong way" continued to be worn by members of RTR band until at least WW2. Circa 5cms tall.

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Code: 67066

Queens Royal Regiment (West Surrey) Officers Frosted Gilt Collar Badge, facing right

A simply stunning frosted gilt die cast collar badge facing to the right with two original D shaped loops. Circa 3.5cms wide and 3.2cms tall. Worn 1924 - 1959. Scarce.

Churchill No 49

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Code: 65322