WW2 Theatre Made United States 5th Army Formation Sign Arm Badge Patch Flash Designation
An attractively made silver bullion embroidered thread example, removed from uniform, most probably made in North Africa or Italy. Has age to it but also a real quality. Worn by the 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion (PIB) during the Italian campaign and also worn by 'P' Battery of the 17th Medium Regiment Royal Artillery as an honour bestowed on them for its valiant support to U.S. Infantry... read more
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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10.00 GBP
WW2 11 Eleven Corps Printed Cloth Formation Shoulder Sign Flash Patch Designation Arm Badge
Removed from uniform, slight stain to martello tower and edges now unfolded otherwise in good overall condition.
Davis No 53 refers (described by him as 'rare')
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15.00 GBP
50th (Northumbrian) Division ( Tyne & Tees (TT)) Printed Formation Sign
A printed TT formation sign, unissued condition. Circa 6 by 6.2cm. The final photo is of the reverse.
The 50th ( Northumbrian ) Division was a first-line Territorial Army Division. It fought with distinction in Europe and North Africa, and were present at the Normandy landings.
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20.00 GBP
WW2 (Royal Army Service Corps) RASC Printed Air Despatch Formation Sign Patch Flash Designation Badge
An early WW2 printed removed from uniform example of the left facing yellow " Dakota " on a blue background, worn by Air Despatch units of the RASC. This is the version with the truncated tail fin. Side and bottom edges folded over but looks to be in very good condition.
Davis No 199 refers.
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45.00 GBP
WW2 4th Indian Division Hand Made Felt Formation Sign, 1st Pattern
Although this badge was sanctioned in October 1942, this is one of the consignment of hand-made signs provided by the Punjab War Purposes Fund which reached the Division whilst still in North Africa in February 1943. It is supposed to depict a red eagle, side-on. on a black rectangle. A beak and eye has been picked on in black thread. The Division was nicknamed the 'Red Eagles' as a consequ... read more
WW Southern Command (UK) Pioneer Corps Printed Cloth Formation Sign Flash Patch Designation Badge
Removed from uniform but in good condition. This one in the correct colours.
BoBD (Jon Mills) No 1097 refers.
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10.00 GBP
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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10.00 GBP
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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8.00 GBP
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
15.00 GBP