WW2 Free Czechoslovak Army Enamel 2 PESI PLUK (Infantry Regiment) 1940 badge pin lapel - maker marked Miller

A scarce original wartime period British made 'Free Czech Army 2 PESI PLUK 1940 badge'; Coat of Arms of Czechoslovakia bearing lion within a shield, superimposed over crossed Czech and Slovak flags with embossed title scroll, turret and 1940 within and 'AGDE' area to the base; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.MILLER Ltd B'Ham 18'. Very good condition, complete with original pin f...  read more

Code: 63542

German - DRKS (DEUTCHES REICH KLEINKALIBER SCHUTZEN) Shooting Badge Pin Award Trophy

A bronzed brass metal .22 calibre small bore shooting badge. With original pin fitting and in very good condition, with minor wear to finish.

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Code: 62948

Maginot Line French Brooch Pin Badge - They Shall Not Pass!

An attractive badge, the part voided version with original pin. Silver washed with brass showing through on high-points. 36mm in diameter. Sharp detail but with a small hole at 6 o'clock, possibly for the attachment of a safety chain.

The motto "On ne passe pass" (They shall not pass) was most famously used during the Battle of Verdun in World War I by French General Robert Nivel...  read more

Code: 57156

French Army Mountain Troops Qualificaton Badge / Brevet de Spécialité des Troupes de Montagne

A large badge made by DELSART and in very good condition. An earlier pattern looking at the naming styles to the reverse.

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Code: 61355

French 1st Regiment of Chasseurs Parachutistes Enamel Pin Badge

Insignia of 1er Régiment de Chasseurs Parachutistes
Maker marked DELSART 89100 SENS G2321. In very good condition.

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Code: 62123

WW2 Poland Polish Forces Economy Plastic Cap Badge

WW II plastic economy issue cap badge with two blades and makers details for Stanley Walsall to the reverse. The Polish Eagle and shield. Slightly warped with the two wings just forward of the eagles body and finish to front looking a bit grubby. Made from cellulose acetate plastic, sometimes incorrectly described as being made of Bakelite.

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Code: 61010

Woven Netherlands Dutch 4th Division Cloth Flash Formation Sign

Removed from uniform, embroidered green four leaf clover on a black rectangle. Circa 4.5cm by 4cm. In very good condition. my grateful thanks to Henk for the identification.

The division was founded on February 1, 1953 and consisted of the 41st, 42nd and 43rd infantry regiments. Parts of the division fought in what was then New Guinea. The cloverleaf was chosen as a symbol of uni...  read more

Code: 62103

USA Armor School TRF Woven Flash Formation Sign

Unissued condition, in very good condition. Circa 10.3cm tall and 9.5cm wide. With its tail to the reverse.

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Code: 62905

Denmark Danish Insignia Transport Regiment Gilding Metal Cap Badge

In very good condition with no wear to gilt finish. Two original loops to the reverse. Circa 4.1cm tall. A wheel with crossed pistols and the monarchs crest of King Christian IX to centre surmounted by a Danish Royal Crown.

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Code: 62320

Italy - Italian Parachutist Brigade Folgore White Metal Cap Badge

A large cast aluminium badge with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 5.2cm tall. Some minor wear to finish otherwise in good condition. The two slots to the centre was for a small disc with a number to be inserted such as the No 9 for the Folgore Battalion. As worn on the red beret. See the final picture of a very pretty para wearing one!

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Code: 62319