Queens Royal Lancers ( QRL ) Bullion Cloth Arm Badge

In very good unissued condition. As worn on No 1 Dress / No 2 Dress and Mess Dress. Circa 3.3cms tall including backing.

G84.4  read more

Code: 65204

Edwardian Belt Ornaments Fire Gilt EDVII Cypher on Belt end, Matching Slide and Buckle, Yeomanry?

A wonderful fire gilt set, in superb condition. Not sure which unit would have worn these, but most likely a yeomanry officer. Any information welcome.

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Code: 67936

The Middlesex Regiment ( 57th & 77th Foot) Other Ranks Bi-metal Issue Cap Badge with Original Felt Regimental Backing Cloth

Most probably a WW2 issue as no evidence of braising holes to reverse. A diamond back badge in the regiment's regimental colours (in equal portions) of gold yellow and dark maroon sewn onto a satin black material backing. The badge backing was in use during WW1 by over forty battalions. Then it dropped out of use, until adopted again during WW2 (source: Badge Backings & Special Embellishment...  read more

Code: 60027

WW2 United States USAAF 9th Air Force Cloth Flash Patch Formation Sign Badge

A genuine British made WWII shoulder patch of the 9th Air Force, manufactured in Britain, good overall condition, some small areas of staining to backing cloth and top point of star.

Its 439th, 440th, 441st Troop Carrier Groups dropped the regiments of the 101st Airborne Division during Operation Overlord.

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Code: 69622

WW2 47th (London) Territorial Infantry Division Embroidered Cloth Formation Sign Flash Patch Designation - 2nd Pattern

2nd Pattern Rectangular, circa 5.2cm by 4cm. Removed from uniform but in very good condition. The red bells on a black background. Finely woven in silk.

The badge symbolised the Bow Bells of London. It was probably adopted in 1940 when formation signs were authorised. Prior to 1936 there were two London TA Divisions, 56th (1st London) and 47th (2nd London). The latter was made u...  read more

Code: 69609

Cold War Lancastrian Infantry Training Brigade Woven Formation Sign Flash Patch Designation Badge

An embroidered red rose in a green wreath tied with a yellow bow for the Lancastrian Training Brigade (it comprised 8 regiments). Worn from 1948 - 1958. This example with a few small moth holes nibbles to buff square otherwise in good condition.

Davis 122 / BoBD (Jon Mills) No 4264 refers.

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Code: 69611

Cold War Lancashire and Border District & North Western District Embroidered Felt Cloth Formation Sign Patch Flash Designation Patch

Removed from uniform, some damage to felt on bottom edge otherwise in reasonable condition. A Red Rose in a Yellow on a green background. The intertwined lines of the badge represent two borders of Scotland and Wales which formed the north and western borders of the district.

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Code: 69612

WW2 RAOC - Royal Army Ordnance Corps Woven Cloth Shoulder Title

Removed from uniform.

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Code: 69621

WW2 Home Front - Civil Defence Printed ARP WARDEN Shoulder Title

Appears to have been unissued, but a little grubby despite this. Screen-printed in yellow-on-blue-background for the Battle Blouse or Service Overalls.

Jon Mills "A People's Army - Civil Defence Insignia and Uniforms 1939 - 1940" - p31 Fig 2 refers.

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Code: 69623

Cold War British Troops in Berlin Woven Cloth Formation Shoulder Sign Flash Designation Patch Arm Badge, pre 1952

Bevo weave Embroidery red circle on a black backing, removed from uniform but in very good condition.

This first pattern formation badge was adopted shortly after the occupation of the British Zone of Berlin in 1945 by the 7th Armoured Division and attached troops for the Administrative HQ of the British sector. Legend has it that it was used to denote the city of Berlin, encir...  read more

Code: 69591