WW2 GHQ British Troops in Egypt and Mediterranean Printed Formation Sign

Removed from uniform, folded edges, some minor wear to edges and unfolding, light fading from sun to the colours, some red marks to lion but overall a very pleasing example.

Davis No 33 refers (described by him as rare).

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Code: 66583

10th Princess Marys Own Gurkha Rifles Pipers plaid brooch circa 1953-60

A good scarce die-cast locally made silvered example. Circlet “GURKHA RIFLES”, to the voided centre a strung bugle with kukri, Princess Mary’s Cypher and “10” between the strings. Stout pin to reverse. Silver plate in very good condition, not worn through to the base metal.

This pattern worn circa 1953 until 1960, so worn for only a brief period of time.

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Code: 63711

Pre WW1 Surreys (2nd Battalion East Surrey Regiment) Brass Shoulder Title

Slightly larger than the usual E.Surrey title with two original loops to the reverse (see final photo for a comparison between the two, the E. Surrey title beinf sold elsewhere on this site - see item 63954). According to Westlake (p90) worn only by the 2nd Battalion in India just prior to the outbreak of WW1. Slight service wear, otherwise in very good condition. Scarce.

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Code: 63949

The Irish Guards Officers Full Size Silver Plated, Gilt and Enamel Cap Badge Star - Firmin

Of two part die cast construction with two original long loops to the reverse and maker marked Firmin. Silver plate and gilt bright and the enamel intact and undamaged. Circa 4.4cms wide. A more recent / modern issue. In super condition.

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Code: 65631

Royal Northumberland Fusiliers ( RNF ) Blazer Buttons, Large and Small Patterns

Flat gilt blazer buttons with an engraved St George and the Dragon and a Roman numeral 'V' below signifying that they were belong to the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers. Circa 21mm in diameter and 14mm in diameter respectively, both with fixed shanks and backmarked Gaunt London.

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Code: 55605

Royal Berkshire Regiment Medium Anodised Aluminum AA Button - King's Crown

A scarce pre 1953 medium pattern button (circa 19mm in diameter). Original shank and backmarked Buttons Ltd, B'ham. Very minor surface wear.

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Code: 54412

Army Education Corps Officers Large Pattern Brass Button

Large pattern with fixed shank and blank reverse. Worn 1920 to 1946 (they acquired the title "Royal" in 1946). Circa 26mm in diameter. Good detail and condition, except for some verdigris to the reverse. Scarce.

Ripley No 539 refers.  read more

Code: 54177

WW2 RECCE Reconnaissance Corps Officer's Gilt Brass Medium Pattern Button

Circa 19mm in diameter, fixed shank, blank reverse. Git bright. In very good condition.

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Code: 59637

Emanuel School (Wandsworth) Officer Training Corps (OTC) Pair of Brass Buttons

A pair of buttons, 25mm and 17mm in diameter respectively, shanks present and both maker marked JR Gaunt & Son Ltd, London, Engld. Some service wear. Stock photo as more than one set available, all of equal quality. Scarce.

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Code: 69465

War Office Controlled Units Embroidered Felt Cloth Formation Sign QEII

In unissued condition, embroidered example with Queen's crown.

Davis No 6 refers.

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Code: 69461