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Korean War - 40th Infantry Division Printed Cloth Formation Sign

Right facing, printed yellow cockerel with red comb on dark blue (almost black) background. Removed from uniform and then an album with glue and paper stuck to reverse.

Formed in Hong Kong in 1949. Fought in Korea. Comprised of 1st Bn the Middlesex Regiment, 1st Bn Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders and with supporting troops drawn from the 27th British Commonwealth Brigade when in... read more

Code: 59796

British HQ Land Forces Hong Kong Facing Pair of Embroidered Silk Formation Signs

Removed from uniform, silk woven, facing dragons, some minor sun fading otherwise in good condition. Not an identical match as one is slightly wider but close.

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Code: 59795

WW2 3rd Infantry Division Printed Cloth Formation Sign

In very good condition edges neatly folded. Some traces of glue and bluetack to the reverse.

Davis No 69 refers.

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Code: 59794

WW2 1st Pattern Eastern Command (UK) Printed Formation Sign

Right facing, edges neatly folded and in very good condition.
HQ Luton, territory covered East Anglia and Central Midlands. This pattern with a bulldog was worn until 1947 only and then replaced by a Viking's head above crossed swords.

Cole P17 refers.

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Code: 59793

WW2 78th Division / 2nd Battalion The Lancashire Fusiliers KD Slip-on Formation Sign Combination

A scarce WW II combination consisting of a printed yellow on black printed battle-axe of the 78th Infantry Division above a white on red embroidered fused grenade of the Lancashire Fusiliers. Both still affixed to a section of pale tropical k.d. material with hanging loops to each end to fit to the shoulder strap. This Division fought with distinction in North-Africa,Sicily and Italy.read more

Code: 59789

55th ( West Lancashire ) Division 1st Pattern Embroidered Khaki Cloth Formation Sign

Removed from uniform. Some raggy edges to khaki disk otherwise in good condition. Five leaves on each side (for 55th) with red rose of Lancashire. This was a First-Line Territorial Division, composed of Territorial s from the Liverpool and West Lancashire area, and as part of the Home Forces the division was used in a training role.

Reference Cole p46 / Davis No 96 ref... read more

Code: 59271

WW2 Free Royal Netherlands Dutch Brigade Embroidered Cloth Formation Sign

In good condition and still attached to its battledress backing.

Part of the 21st Army group. Took part in the liberation of Holland. Post war the inscription NEDERLAND was replaced by JE MAINTIENDRAI, the motto of the House of Orange.

Cole p160 refers.

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Code: 59052

49th ( West Riding ) Infantry Division metal formation sign, as worn prior to 1939