Post WW2 - British Commonwealth (Occupation) Forces

Woven silk example of the yellow and red king's crown above the tri-part scroll, " British Forces Commonwealth ", removed from uniform. Worn by the British Indian, Australian and New Zealand Forces, (including the RAF) who made up the "Brindiv" occupation Force in Japan. Pre 1952.

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Code: 69620

Cold War - South Western District Printed Cloth Formation Sign, 2nd Pattern

Removed from uniform. In good condition. Scarce. Approved for wear in 1952. A golden hind on a green square, the Crest of Sir Francis Drake.

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 4109 /p848 refer.

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Code: 69636

Royal Scots Greys (2nd Dragoons) Full Dress Bearskin Plume Brass Grenade Holder Badge with White Plume Hackle

A King's crown grenade with white hackle. Slider to reverse of grenade has snapped off and the grenade detail itself is heavily polished. The white plume hackle has a decorative brass holder and is in good condition. Sold as seen, no returns on this item.

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Code: 67450

QARANC (Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps) Officer's Bullion Cap Badge, QEII issue

Removed from cap, a bullion example with black hessian backing. In very good worn condition. Circa 3.8cms tall.

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Code: 67555

The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) (26th & 90th Foot) Other Ranks White Metal Cap Badge

A die struck white metal other ranks badge with two original loops to the reverse. In good condition, some tarnishing and spotting.

K&K Vol 1 631 refers.

See item 59723 (now sold) for the Sergeant's pattern which is 3 inches wide as opposed to the other ranks pattern which is circa 2.5 inches wide.

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Code: 67666

Victorian 1st Volunteer Battalion, The Border Regiment Helmet Plate, QVC

A superb example, with no damage and with three retaining loops and the brass backing plate for holding the red felt centre cloth in place. Sharp detail, shaped to helmet. Fabulous. Circa 1887 - 1902.

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Code: 67431

Royal Scots Officer's Full Dress Cap Badge - Anderson

A two part construction die cast silver plated, gilt and painted backing enamel star cap badge with two original loops and maker marked WM Anderson & Sons Ltd of Edinburgh and Glasgow. Post 1931 issue. In good worn condition.

The officers cap and collar badges of this pattern date from 1931 when they replaced the patterns adopted in 1881 which were identical to the cap badge wo...  read more

Code: 67425

WW1 The Devonshire Regiment Other Ranks Brass Economy Cap Badge

Die struck cap badge with original slider to the reverse. In very good condition. Gaylor confirms an all brass WW1 economy version.

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Code: 67668

Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey) / 22nd & 24th County of London Regiment Officer's OSD Bronzed Cap Badge

Die cast with an applied bronze finish and two original blades to reverse, closed and one with point sticking up slightly, would not recommend opening these. Possibly a WW1 war time production. This pattern worn 1902 - 1925.

Also worn by the officers of the 22nd and 24th Battalions of The London Regiment.

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Code: 67499