In Flanders Fields

In Flanders Fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders Fields.

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Code: 62341

Somerset & Cornwall Light Infantry (SCLI) White Metal Shoulder Title

A die cast white metal example with two original hexagonal fixing loops to the reverse. Some minor service wear and bending to these. As worn from 1959 - 1966. Worn in facing pairs, this one with bugle facing to the left.

Westlake No 1449 refers.

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Code: 70198

WW2 Home Front - Civil Defence Printed ARP WARDEN Shoulder Title

Appears to have been unissued, but a little grubby despite this. Screen-printed in yellow-on-blue-background for the Battle Blouse or Service Overalls.

Jon Mills "A People's Army - Civil Defence Insignia and Uniforms 1939 - 1940" - p31 Fig 2 refers.

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Code: 69623

WW1 Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Slip-on Woven Shoulder Title

Worn in facing pairs, this is a single example with the bugle facing to right. In good condition with minor edge wear to left edge but with no moth and with a solid linen backing to the reverse.

Slip-On Cloth Shoulder Titles were instituted by the British in April 1916 as an economy measure to conserve metal.

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Code: 69433

QVC Oxford University Rifle Volunteers Other Ranks Helmet Plate

A Victorian die-stamped white metal crowned star bearing laurel sprays and title strap; University Arms to voided centre. Three original lug fastenings (North, East and West, North bent over). Quite a bit of service wear to star tips but in good overall condition.

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Code: 70418

Queen's Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons) Piper's Silver Plated Glengarry Cap Badge

An early die cast silver plated white metal example, flat backed with two original loops to the reverse. In very good condition and quite scarce as worn by the pipers. Replaced by an anodised AA version.

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Code: 70419

Rifle Brigade / Royal Green Jackets Bullion Sleeve Rank Badge - Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) / Company Sergeant Major (CSM) King's Crown

Removed from uniform, a nicely padded example, King's Crown so pre 1952. Gold-coloured threads on rifle green (looks almost black) woven on In very good condition.

A King's Crown surrounded by a laurel wreath, executed in gold bullion thread.

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Code: 70420

Queen Victoria School Dunblane (Scotland) Cadet Piper's Silver Plated Plaid Brooch, Queen's Crown

Circa 69mm in diameter, ff two part construction, silver plated (slight tarnishing to finish) silvered example. Original pin fitting to the reverse. Queens Crown pattern sealed 1964. In very good condition with no damage.

The Queen Victoria School Dunblane, Scotland, is a MOD sponsored boarding school for the children of service personnel. Queens Crown pattern sealed 1964. <...  read more

Code: 70422