Christmas 1914 - the First World War at Home and Abroad - Paperback Book by John Hudson

Published in 2014 by the History Press, Stroud, Gloucestershire. 256pp. Unread new condition, spine unbroken. Would make a great Xmas present. RRP £9.99.

The book uses contemporary newspapers and magazines, diaries and other records to present a comprehensive image of Christmas in this most tumultuous of years, 1914.

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Code: 62381

Indian Air Force (IAF) Match Pair of Embroidered Cloth Collar Badges

A matched pair of blue and red embroidered threads on black felt discs. In very good condition.

G75.2

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Code: 62367

Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Bronze Collar Dog Badge WW1/ WW2

In very good condition with no wear to finish and two original loops to the reverse. Also worn in this size on the peaked cap.

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Code: 62355

Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment cap badge set (die struck)

Cap and back badge set, die struck and a different pattern of Sphinx design to the one listed as item 62345. Some small marks to the sphinx otherwise in good condition.

The regiment was formed in 1994 by the amalgamation of the Gloucestershire Regiment and the Duke of Edinburgh's Royal Regiment (Berkshire and Wiltshire) and merged with others to form the Rifles in 2007.
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Code: 62347

Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment cap badge set (die cast)

Cap and back badge set. In very good condition. Cap badge maker marked London Badge & Button Co Ltd.

The regiment was formed in 1994 by the amalgamation of the Gloucestershire Regiment and the Duke of Edinburgh's Royal Regiment (Berkshire and Wiltshire) and merged with others to form the Rifles in 2007.

It was the only regiment in the British Army whose members...  read more

Code: 62345

Indian Air Force (IAF) Embroidered Pilot Wing

Full wing, embroidered, in very good condition.

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Code: 62334

Unique WW1 1914 Memorial Plaque to Percy Ernest Rapson - 1st Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment - BEF Casualty - Died 30th October 1914

No 8402 Private Percy Ernest Rapson was a pre-war regular soldier serving with the 1st Battalion the South Staffordshire Regiment, which landed in France on the 14th October 1914. During the first battle of Ypres he was reported missing, and later as killed on the 30th October 1914. This is a unique casualty plaque to this name combination. He is commemorated on the Ypres ( Menin Gate ) memoria...  read more

Code: 62324

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

WW2 RAAF (Royal Australian Air Force) Reproduction Postcard of Original Recruiting Poster

RAAF - Air Crews Wanted Urgently - modern postcard in mint condition, postally unused.

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Code: 62163

British Army Proficiency Arm Badge Swords Crossed - Gymnastic Instructor / Assistant Physical Training Instructor

Edward & Langley No 9C refers. Current pattern. Gilt finish dulled from service wear, with four original loops to the reverse. In good condition.

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Code: 62140