O Neg Cloth Patch

Modern British forces blood type tactical patch on velcro for O negative, the latter of which can be given to any patient in an emergency so is of particular value (The Quartermaster's boss (Mrs F) has so far given 56 pints of O negative). I guess if a soldier is wounded it is also important to know that they are O negative, as they can only receive their own blood type or plasma. Soldiers ar...  read more

Code: 62960

The Grenadier Guards Brass Gilding Metal Cap Badge

Die struck with original slider to the reverse. 16 flame variety.

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Code: 61233

The Welsh Guards Gilding Metal Cap Badge

Die struck with two original loops (n-s) to the reverse. In very good condition. Circa 5.1cm tall.

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Code: 61231

WW2 Economy Plastic General Service Button

A British Army GENERAL SERVICE BUTTON. Circa 25mm in diameter. Made from a type light brown plastic, fixed shank and blank reverse. In good condition.

These buttons came out around late 1942 to save on brass which was needed for munitions. These were commonly found on greatcoats and ATS War Economy jackets and greatcoats.

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Code: 62907

WW2 Economy Plastic General Service Buttons

A useful batch of 10 x British Army GENERAL SERVICE BUTTONS. This batch consists of 6 large (25mm) buttons and 4 medium buttons (19mm) - made from a type light brown plastic, fixed shanks and blank reverses. These buttons came out around late 1942 to save on brass which was needed for munitions. These were commonly found on greatcoats and ATS War Economy jackets and greatcoats. This batch are i...  read more

Code: 62906

Anodised Bi-coloured North Irish Brigade Cap Badge - Gaunt London

1958 - 1968 anodised cap badge, which was worn by the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, Royal Ulster Rifles and Royal Irish Fusiliers when they were brigaded together as the North Irish Brigade. In good condition, with JR Gaunt London on reverse of slider.  read more

Code: 58352

Large Pattern BAYS 2nd Dragoon Guards Brass Shoulder Title on Backing Plate

With two original hexagonal lugs to the reverse and still secured to its original vented backing plate, some signs of service wear and could do with a light clean. Worn from 1921 onwards by other ranks. Circa 4.6cm wide and 1.6cm tall excluding backing plate. Scarce.

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Westlake No 30 refers (this is the variety with the gap at the bottom of the A)

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Code: 58132

Yeoman Warders of the Tower of London original postcard, postally used 1919

A pre WW1 image judging by their medals, but post Boer War. Wearing undress uniform, their faces and medals are all reasonably clear. The author, appears to be a George Bell, and he writes from Millbank, London " I saw the King this morning". Sent to a Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland address. Good condition considering it has been Postally used, minor edge damage to each corner, other...  read more

Code: 53323

British Army Skill in Steering Wheel Embroidered Cloth Proficiency Arm badge

Removed from uniform, and a bit tatty.

Edwards & Langley, Fig 71(A) refers.

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Code: 62683

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