Post WW2 - British Commonwealth (Occupation) Forces

Woven silk example of the yellow and red king's crown above the tri-part scroll, " British Forces Commonwealth ", removed from uniform. Worn by the British Indian, Australian and New Zealand Forces, (including the RAF) who made up the "Brindiv" occupation Force in Japan. Pre 1952.

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Code: 69620

Aldershot District, Southern Command Printed Cloth Formation Sign Flash Designation Patch Badge

Removed from uniform. Worn from 1944 until 1948 only. Crossed beams of searchlights over a torch of learning.

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 4090 and Davis No 140 refer.

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Code: 68233

Early Scottish 52nd Lowland Division Woven Formation Sign

An early example with hessian backing. In very good condition and scarce.

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Code: 69420

British Army - Eastern Command Printed Cloth Formation Shoulder Sign (2nd Pattern) Flash Patch Designation Badge

Removed from uniform, in good overall condition. As worn from 1948. Worn in facing pairs, this one with the Vikings head facing to the right.

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Code: 69876

Southern Command (UK) UH Units Printed Cloth Formation Sign Flash Patch Designation Arm Badge

Cut to shape but in unissued condition. A scarce formation sign in this interesting series. Colours bright. Identification label to reverse; easily removed.

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Code: 69932

WW2 Anti-Aircraft Corps Formations Woven Felt Cloth Formation Sign Patch Flash Designation Badge - 2nd Pattern

This second pattern badge bears a more ornately shaped bow, and was introduced in October 1942 when the AA Corps and Divisional structure was abolished and all groups were required to wear this generic design. Also worn by UK based Home Guard and ATS units. A pleasing example, removed from uniform.

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Code: 69886

WW2 4th Infantry Division 1st Pattern Printed Formation Signs - on original Khaki backings

A matching pair, removed from uniform and still on battledress backings. In very good overall condition.

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Code: 69933

Cold War - South Western District Printed Cloth Formation Sign, 2nd Pattern

Removed from uniform. In good condition. Scarce. Approved for wear in 1952. A golden hind on a green square, the Crest of Sir Francis Drake.

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 4109 /p848 refer.

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Code: 69636

WW2 - 11th Armoured Division Woven Cloth Formation Sign Designation Flash

Removed from uniform, khaki drill backing, with stenciled letter M to reverse. A pleasing example WW2 example. Worn in facing pairs, this one with the black bull facing to the left.

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 3117 refers.

Comm MaWi (20)  read more

Code: 69585