WW2 13th Corps / British Element, Trieste Force (BETFOR) Printed Cloth Formation Sign

In unissued condition, a printed red leaping gazelle on a white circle in a red square with a narrow white border. Stylized version, facing left. In good overall condition with an old tape mark to reverse. According to Oliver Lock also worn by those Italians who had opted to fight on the allies side as F Recce Squadron.

Davis describes as rare (item 39).

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Code: 68347

WW2 Reconnaissance (Recce) Corps Officers Large Pattern Brass Button

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Buttons Limited, Birmingham. Gilt bright, slight stain otherwise in very good condition.

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Code: 65768

WW2 Era Royal Air Force RAF Officer's Side Cap Gilt Two Part Cap Badge with Backing Plate

In very good condition, gilt in excellent condition, with all fixings tabs to the reverse. King's crown, pre 1952. A superb example.

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Code: 66881

British and Commonwealth Forces Oakleaf Oakleaves MiD Emblem

Mention in Despatches (MID) Oak leaf, the 1920 pattern for wear on General Service Medal or the full size WW2 medals, or post war campaigns up to and including 1993. Circa 22mm x 8mm. Die cast in bronze with two holes in each for sewing to the medal ribbon.

Stock photo. Only two of this type now available but the price is per each. You will receive only one oakleaf unless mo...  read more

Code: 69049

Parachute Regiment Matching Pair of Brass Shoulder Titles on Backing Plates

A matched pair of brass shoulder titles on correct backing plates each with cotter pin, in unissued condition. This pattern Introduced in 1950.

Westlake No 1439 refers.

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Code: 69009

Cheshire Regiment Officers OSD Bronze Cap Badge

Die Cast and of two-part construction with two original blades to the reverse. Un-voided centre variety. In very good condition. This pattern as worn from1922.

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Code: 64938

East Africa - Victorian Uganda Protectorate Colonial Officer's Large Pattern Gilt Button

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked V& R Blakemore, Birmingham. A scarce maker mark. Slight dulling to gilt on strap otherwise in very good condition and ding to underside of button edge. Scarce.

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Code: 60309

East Africa - Somaliland Scouts Matched White Metal Collar Badges

An excellent matched pair of white metal shoulder titles with original single central lug to the reverse of each. Circa 3.1cm tall. Worn circa 1944 - 1953. The cap badge is listed separately as item 68281.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1, Nos 693/694 refer.

B28.21  read more

Code: 57317

EAASC - East African Army Service Corps Locally Made Sand Cast Brass Shoulder Title

Roughly cast with two original tomb stone style loops to the reverse. In good condition. Worn 1939 - 1945.

Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 1833 refers.

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Code: 60355

East Africa - Edwardian Uganda Protectorate Colonial Officer's Gilt Pattern Button

Circa 22mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked JR Gaunt & Son, London. Worn during reign of EDVII, 1901 - 1910. In very good condition. Scarce.

F30.1  read more

Code: 60734