WW Southern Command (UK) Pioneer Corps Printed Cloth Formation Sign Flash Patch Designation Badge

Removed from uniform but in good condition. This one in the correct colours.

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 1097 refers.

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Code: 69607

WW2 47th (London) Territorial Infantry Division Embroidered Cloth Formation Sign Flash Patch Designation - 2nd Pattern

2nd Pattern Rectangular, circa 5.2cm by 4cm. Removed from uniform but in very good condition. The red bells on a black background. Finely woven in silk.

The badge symbolised the Bow Bells of London. It was probably adopted in 1940 when formation signs were authorised. Prior to 1936 there were two London TA Divisions, 56th (1st London) and 47th (2nd London). The latter was made u...  read more

Code: 69609

WW2 GHQ Middle East Land Forces (MELF) Printed Formation Sign Flash Patch Designation Badge

Removed from uniform, a couple of pulls / small holes to red / maroon background otherwise in good worn condition. Worn in facing pairs, this one with the camel facing to the right.

Davis No 31 refers.

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Code: 69610

Cold War Lancastrian Infantry Training Brigade Woven Formation Sign Flash Patch Designation Badge

An embroidered red rose in a green wreath tied with a yellow bow for the Lancastrian Training Brigade (it comprised 8 regiments). Worn from 1948 - 1958. This example with a few small moth holes nibbles to buff square otherwise in good condition.

Davis 122 / BoBD (Jon Mills) No 4264 refers.

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Code: 69611

Cold War Lancashire and Border District & North Western District Embroidered Felt Cloth Formation Sign Patch Flash Designation Patch

Removed from uniform, some damage to felt on bottom edge otherwise in reasonable condition. A Red Rose in a Yellow on a green background. The intertwined lines of the badge represent two borders of Scotland and Wales which formed the north and western borders of the district.

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Code: 69612

Post WW2 - British Commonwealth (Occupation) Forces

Woven silk example of the yellow and red king's crown above the tri-part scroll, " British Forces Commonwealth ", removed from uniform. Worn by the British Indian, Australian and New Zealand Forces, (including the RAF) who made up the "Brindiv" occupation Force in Japan. Pre 1952.

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Code: 69620

Cold War British Troops in Berlin Woven Cloth Formation Shoulder Sign Flash Designation Patch Arm Badge, pre 1952

Bevo weave Embroidery red circle on a black backing, removed from uniform but in very good condition.

This first pattern formation badge was adopted shortly after the occupation of the British Zone of Berlin in 1945 by the 7th Armoured Division and attached troops for the Administrative HQ of the British sector. Legend has it that it was used to denote the city of Berlin, encir...  read more

Code: 69591

WW2 Western Command Embroidered Felt Cloth Formation Shoulder Sign Flash Patch Designation Badge

In very good condition. Colours bright. Unissued condition.

BoBD (John Mills) No 1074 refers.

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Code: 66571

WW2 Durham and North Riding (Of Yorkshire) woven cloth formation sign

Removed from uniform, otherwise in reasonably good condition and scarce.

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Code: 67498

WW2 - 11th Armoured Division Woven Cloth Formation Sign Designation Flash

Removed from uniform, khaki drill backing, with stenciled letter M to reverse. A pleasing example WW2 example. Worn in facing pairs, this one with the black bull facing to the left.

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 3117 refers.

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Code: 69585