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Cambridgeshire Regiment (Territorial Force) Bi-Metal Cap Badge with South Africa 1900-01 Scroll

A scarce cap badge with the scroll part of the main badge (not separately attached) with original slider to the reverse. Five sweat / expansion / braising holes to reverse visible on the reverse. The South Africa scroll was worn as a battle honour due to the volunteers of the 3rd Cambs VBs which fought in the Boer War attached to the Suffolk Regiment.

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Code: 64688

WW2 Special Forces - Commando Signals Embroidered Red on Black Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

Removed from uniform, in very good condition. Some traces of glue to the reverse.

Formed in 1942 and attached to Commando HQ. There were two signalmen per Commando Troop. This is the second pattern introduced later in 1942 (previously it had been white on black). See Peter Taylor's book, page 65 and BoBD (Mills) No 2102, who confirms on page 384 that the embroidered versions wer... read more

Code: 62878

WW2 Commando Brigade Matched Pair of Printed Dagger Formation Signs

Removed from uniform, in 'as worn' condition. Red, unsheathed daggers, with blades pointing upwards, set on black backgrounds.

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Code: 58731

Army Commando Royal Engineers Officers Bullion Cap Badge - Green Backing

In unissued condition, circa 5.6cm tall. Worn by units of the Army 24 Commando Royal Engineer Regiment HQ North Devon. Worn by officers of the 54, 56 and 59 Squadrons and 131 T.A. Volunteers, the latter HQ in London. The classic RE grenade in gold bullion on green background signifying a Commando.

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Code: 60182

Parachutist (non-operational) Silver Bullion ' Light Bulb ' Proficiency Arm Badge

Silver bullion thread on black felt circular disk, circa 4.5cm in diameter, with hessian backing. In very good condition with some age to it.

Apparently awarded for having completed four parachute jumps but that the individual so awarded had not been called forward for operational duties. Nicknamed Light Bulb men. See Edwards & Langley No 88.

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Code: 60173

18.00 GBP

WW1 Northumberland Fusiliers (NF) Officers OSD Matched Facing Pair of Bronze finish Collar Badges - Gaunt Tablets

Two part construction with two original lugs to each and a JR Gaunt Tablet to the reverse of each. An excellent matched facing pair, a colour match, and probably the best pair I have handled.

Col D R Wood No. 237 refers.

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Code: 64676

1st Volunteer Battalion (East Suffolk) The Suffolk Regiment Officers QVC Helmet Plate

An officer's blackened silver plated Victorian helmet plate for the 1878 pattern helmet. This pattern of castle also noted on a similar quality officer's helmet plate to the 3rd VB of the Suffolks. Black velvet backing in good order. This plate has three screw posts and they look like the original fittings. Worn 1887 - 1902.

No damage to plate crown or star tips. A roman nu... read more

Code: 62972

The North Staffordshire Regiment Officers OSD Bronze Collar Badge

35.00 GBP