British Army Rough Rider, Riding Instructor, Remount Trainer Brass Spur Proficiency Trade Sleeve Arm Badge

A scarce original early 20th century army proficiency badge in the form of a die cast brass spur this example retains its original three loop fittings. Very good condition. Circa 4.3cms tall.

Edwards and Langley p13, 6B refers.

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Code: 65120

Farrier / Shoesmith / Blacksmith British Army Cavalry Brass Proficiency Arm Badge

Die struck brass with two original lugs to the reverse. Worn on upper right arm by units which retained its horses. Circa 3cm tall.

Edwards & langley No 4A refers.

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Code: 65118

Skill in Driving Steering Wheel Prize Proficiency Trade Arm Badge - Mechanised Units

Introduced in the early 1930s and abolished in 1950, this steering wheel brass badge was awarded to Mechanised Batteries of the Royal Artillery and from 1936 to Royal Engineer and Royal Signals also, at the rate of one prize per unit and were also worn in WW2 to signify driving instructors. Circa 3.5cm in diameter, die cast brass metal and with cotter pin and two original lugs to the reverse. I...  read more

Code: 57714

Royal Artillery (RA) Sergeants NCO Arm / Sleeve Brass Arm Badge

Right facing, in good condition with two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 4.8cm wide and 2cm tall.

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Code: 65121

British Army Collar Maker / Saddler / Saddletree Maker / Harness Makers Brass Proficiency Arm Badge

A quality brass arm badge in the shape of a horse bit with four horizontally fitted original loops to the reverse. Circa 4cm tall and 3.5cms wide. In very good condition.

Worn on the upper right arm of the trades listed in the title for mainly horse units such as the Cavalry of the Line, Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers, Royal Signals and the Army Service Corps (ASC).
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Code: 65119

WW1 Wound Stripes - Job Lot

5 sets of WW1 Wound Stripes, all 2 inches with backing plates and cotter pins.

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Code: 64908

Embroidered Explosive Bomb Ordnance Disposal Arm Badge, Royal Engineers

Yellow bomb with two black nose bands on a red felt background, white hessian backing. Some glue to reverse and one small hole to right side of bomb, otherwise in good condition and an earlier issue.

Edwards Langley P80 fig 86A / Davis No 495 refers.

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Code: 64327

Shewsbury School (Shropshire) OTC / CCF Embroidered Cloth Marksmans Arm Badge, Kings Crown

A large item at some 14cm tall, with original paper-backing and in very good unissued condition with no moth or damage, colours bright. Stunning and rare. Of interest to OTC/ CCF collectors and Old Salopians alike.

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Code: 63274

Warrant Officer 2nd Class 2 Arm / Sleeve Insignia Badge

In good condition

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Code: 64052

WW1 Wound Stripe with original backing plate - with fold over ends

Gilt finish is a bit worn but still in reasonably good condition and with the wording "Imperial Wound Stripe Prov Pat No 30 No 7342" embossed on the backing plate. One fracture to one limb of the fold-over on one side otherwise in good condition. Given this break, opening the tabs is not recommended.

The stripe is exactly 2 inches in length and was authorised for wear by Army O...  read more

Code: 64864