WW2 Home Front - Anti Aircraft Command Pair of Printed Cloth Formation Signs

Matched pair of printed formation signs. Removed from Uniform. Mostly worn by Home Guard units. Very good condition.

From 1943 it was worn by formations and units of Air Defence of Great Britain (ADGB) including the Home Guard anti-aircraft batteries.  read more

Code: 52360

81st West African Division Cloth Shoulder Formation Sign Badge - Burma

This sun bleached spider has evolved from a black to a brown tarantula spider on a yellow background, so unlike many of the unissued ones on many sites, this one has seen some real service.

They were from units of the West African Frontier Force and saw heavy fighting in the Burma campaign of WW2. Wingate's special force, trained in long range penetration, included one ...  read more

Code: 52337

WW2 Bundles for Britain - British Bulldog with crossed Amercian and Union Jack flags - Dog Tag

Back in 1941, for the sum of fifty cents, someone could support "Bundles for Britain" by enrolling their dog in "Barkers for Britain." They then received the dog tag and a certificate of membership for their dog that was "signed" by the President of "Barkers for Britain." The "President" of "Barkers for Britain" was Franklin Roosevelt's Scottish terrier Fala (Before Pearl Harbour, ...  read more

Code: 52235

Early British National Savings Black Enamel Pin Badge

A scarce 'National Savings 15'6 and £1" brass with inlaid black enamel badge bearing the Asian goodluck symbol of a crooked cross, the use of which was dropped in 1939 for obvious reasons. The reverse has the maker's details "J.A.Wylie & Co London". Good condition with no damage to the enamel and with its original pin fitting plus clasp, no damage to the enamel. Circa 20cm square.read more

Code: 52231

Scarce WW2 Voluntary Worker National Savings Campaign Printed Arm Band Brassard

Printed yellow on blue, very good condition, no damage, holes or moth. Circa 20cm wide and 9.5cm tall.  read more

Code: 52211

WW2 - Pair of Mercantile Marine / Merchant Navy Cloth Embroidered Shoulder Titles

Pair, removed from uniform and they have quite a bit of service wear, especially the edges, but scarce.
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Code: 52013

WW1 Large Trench Art Coal Scuttle - 18 pdr shell with bullet shovel

Brass 18 punder shell dated 6/15, Circa 17cm in length, circa 16cm tall including bullet and 11cm wide. Trench art item in the form of a coal skuttle with swivel handle and separate holder for a bullet, which has been converted into a shovel. Heavy item but a great piece for your harth! Will polish up nicely.

Will post to a UK address only.  read more

Code: 51818

The Light Infantry Silver Anodised Cap Badge - Timings Limited

Slider twisted but otherwise in good although worn condition. Stamped H.W. Timings, B'ham. Scarce maker.  read more

Code: 51773

Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve RNVR Bullion Epaulette Device

Superb quality bullion wire RNVR officer's epaulette device as worn on the full dress gold bullion epaulette from 1903 onwards. A silver fouled anchor on a gold backing inside a blue oval bearing the title, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve,in gold wire,with an outer row of silver wire loops. Circa 6cm wide, Some wear to backing otherwise a stunning and scarce item with only minor signs o...  read more

Code: 51624

WW1 5th (Territorial Force) Battlation, Northumberland Fusiliers Trench Art Plaque

Large and attractively engraved and made during the Great War as dates only go to 1917!:
" 5th N.F. European War 1914-15-16-17".

12.5cm tall, 9.5cm wide. Soldered brass stand behind which means it displays nicely. Made from a brass shell casse judging by the curve. I have seen a similar one to the 4th NF.  read more

Code: 51542