'Ike' - American General Eisenhower reviews a smart looking British army regular battalion (most probably DCLI)
Top brass (RAF ) accompany American General Dwight D. ( Ike ) Eisenhower as he inspects a fine looking body of troops. Not sure which regiment. Post WW2 photo / postcard with blank reverse. In very good condition. Pre 1953. Later the 34th President of the USA.
Thanks to David who believes the "smart looking regiment" to be 1st Battalion Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry (DCLI),... read more
10.00 GBP
Cold War - 602 (Welch) HAA Regiment RA (TA) (5th & 6th Battalions The Welch Regiment) Cloth Arm Formation Designation Flash Badge
Cloth Arm Formation Designation Flash Badge, felt cloth colour bars of green red and white mounted on a strip of light khaki twill, post WW2 . Mounted on card (ex Prof Charles Thomas Collection). As worn circa 1947.
BoBD (Jon Mills) No 5522 refers.
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Cold War - 596 (South Lancs) LAA Regiment RA (TA) (5th Battalion Lancashire Regiment) Cloth Arm Formation Designation Flash Badge
Cloth Arm Formation Designation Flash Badge, mix of cloth materials mounted on a strip of light khaki twill, post WW2 . Mounted on card (ex Prof Charles Thomas Collection). As worn circa 1950.
BoBD (Jon Mills) No 5326A refers.
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WW2 Early HM Destroyer Royal Navy Ratings Cap Tally
An original embroidered gold thread on black silk ribbon, with swallow tail ends and circa 35 inches ( 68cm ) in length. These "anonymous" cap tallies were intended to ensure that the enemy could not work out which warship was where. Note the full stops.
The tiny white spot in the photo is not a mark on the tally, it was a spec of thread which brushed off.
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30.00 GBP
WW2 Royal Navy Ratings HMS Cap Tally.
Full-length WW2 ribbon with gold-wire woven title "H.M.S" (Note full-stops).
At the start of World War 2, for security reasons sailors stopped wearing cap-tallies showing their ship's name. Tallies bearing HM Minesweeper and HM Destroyer were eventually replaced by a universal tally bearing only "H.M.S."
This tally has been worn but is in very good condition.
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14.00 GBP
WW1 Royal Naval Division RND Cap Tally Ribbon Hat Band
A rare and original First World War period 'Royal Naval Division cap tally ribbon', gold wire embroidered lettering on almost full length silk ribbon. Good condition, service wear, gold wire toned. Length Approx 35 inches, so a little shortened with the swallow tail ends squared off.
Worn by sailors of the Royal Naval Division circa 1915-16. At the outbreak of WWI, Winston Chu... read more
95.00 GBP
White on Blue Embroided Cloth Rifle Proficiency Marksman Sleeve Arm Badge
Removed from uniform, some nibbles and moth grazing but has some age to it. Cannot recall whether this is Australian army or cadet item. Any information welcome. Sold as seen.
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8.00 GBP
WW1 -18th (Queen Marys Own) Hussars Gilt and Enamel Sweetheart Brooch Pin Badge
A small but attractive gilt brass and enamel badge with original and functional pin fitting. No damage to enamel and gilt bright. Circa 24mm tall. In very good condition. King's crown.
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18.00 GBP
Boer War Vintage 18th (Queen Marys Own) Hussars Hallmarked Silver Sweetheart Brooch Pin Badge - 1900
Hand cut with engraved detail and original fully functional stout pin fitting. Crown to top. Maker marked 'W.H.H.' and Birmingham assay letter 'a' lower case (1900). In superb condition with no damage or polishing. Scarce.
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55.00 GBP
WW1 Home Front - Womens Legion (WL) Brooch Pin Badge
Die struck in bronze. Earlier pattern with wings on the figure of victory. Sadly C clasp is damaged and tip of pin has been truncated slightly otherwise in good condition. Circa 4.5cms tall. Condition reflected in price. No returns on this item. Sold as seen.
(A claret / maroon cloth backing would indicate a motor transport driver. However, no cloth backing present).
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45.00 GBP