British Army Royal Artillery 18th Training Brigade Printed Cloth Formation Sign Patch Flash Designation Badge

A printed sign in unissued condition.

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Code: 69780

WW2 1st Army / 2nd AGRA (Army Group Royal Artillery) Theatre Made Embroidered Formation Sign Patch Flash Designation Patch

A handmade example, presumably theatre made (possibly in Italy or Greece), sewn tightly over a piece of card. It has a charming look to it. Some sun fade from wear. Removed from uniform.
It depicts a gold-hilted Crusader's sword pointing down, superimposed on a red St. George's cross on a white shield.

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Code: 69782

Cold War - 91st AGRA (Army Group Royal Artillery) formation sign patch flash designation Badge c1947-50

Removed from uniform, a bit grubby but in good overall condition. A Yellow stag's head printed on green cotton background. A scarce short lived issue as only worn 1947 - 1950.

HQ Taunton covers Devon & Somerset

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Code: 69783

WW2 21st Army Group / HQ British Troops in the Low Countries, Hamburg District (BAOR) and Rhine District (BAOR) Cloth Formation Sign Patch Flash Designation Badge

Removed from uniform, in good worn condition.

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Code: 69784

The Lanarkshire Yeomanry Brass Cap Badge, pre 1953

A die struck brass metal cap badge with original slider to the reverse. A good strong badge with reinforcing bar to back of crown. Sharp detail and in very good unissued condition.

The design is based upon the seal of the Royal Burgh of Lanark that of a double headed eagle grasping a bell in its right claw with a king 's crown above and a scroll " Lanarkshire Yeomanry " below. In...  read more

Code: 61875

WW2 USA United States 8th Infantry Division Cloth Shoulder Patch

The division was known as the "Golden Arrow" division or the "Pathfinder" division. It features a blue shield with a white number "8" superimposed on a vertical golden arrow. The 8th Infantry Division was active during World War II, landing on Utah Beach in Normandy on July 4, 1944.

A good WW2-era patch. In very good condition. It does not 'glow' under UV light.

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Code: 69775

WW2 Medal Bars - Canadian Volunteer Overseas Service Medal with Clasp and Italy Star

Came together and of equal quality. Both in good condition with functional pins and protected with a plastic wrap to keep the ribbon silks in good condition.

The Italy Star was awarded for operational service in specified Mediterranean locations. The core eligibility period spanned from June 11, 1943 (capture of Pantellaria) to May 8, 1945 (VE Day).

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Code: 69776

British Army Proficiency Badge - Crossed Swords - Qualified Swordsman

As worn by Physical Training Instructors as well as qualified swordsmen. Removed from uniform but in reasonable condition. An early example.

Edward & Langley Nos 9 and 27A refers.

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Code: 69778

WW2 Era Artificer Armourer, Toolmaker etc Embroidered Trade Proficiency Badge

Removed from uniform and in very good condition. A heavy light and dark khaki brown embroidery with on a hessian backing.

British Army Trade Badges by Edwards & Langley p10, item No 2B refers.

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Code: 69779

Hereford and Worcester Fire Brigade Embroidered Bullion Blazer Badge

Removed from blazer, but in very good condition with no obvious damage and colours remain bright.

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Code: 69777