WW2 Canada Military Headquarters (CMHQ) Embroidered Formation Sign

The gold maple leaf, the national emblem of Canada, set on a black circle within a golden border. Most of original paper backing to the reverse. Removed from uniform, in good condition.

Established in the autumn of 1939 to command and administer, other than operationally, all the Canadian Forces in the UK and European theatres of operations. The HQ was located in Cockspur St...  read more

Code: 61685

WW2 Australian Army Service Corps 1st Astralian Corps Troops Ammunition Company Felt Cloth Arm Badge, circa 1940 - 1942

In good condition, with no moth or damage but has some age to it. Happy to be corrected on the unit as this is a complex area of collecting.

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Code: 62316

WW2 Printed Northumbrian District ( Northern Command ) St Oswalds Shield Pair of 2nd Pattern Cloth Formation Signs

Removed from uniform. Some edge fray to top and bottom of each. Circa 5.5cm by 5.5cm. Also worn by Northumberland Home Guard units.

Cole p.99 refers.

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Code: 62401

6th Armoured Division Embroidered Felt Cloth Formation Sign

In overall good condition.

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Code: 64848

WW2 47th (London) Infantry Division Woven Cloth Formation Sign

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

Code: 66343

44th Division Woven Cloth Formation Sign Flash Designation

A yellow trident on a yellow edged red oval. Colours bright and in unissued condition, one small pull to yellow thread. Woven examples like this were private purchase from late 1955 onwards.

BoBD (Mills) No 5246 / Davis No 83 refers.

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Code: 68624

Kings Shropshire Light Infantry / Leeds Rifles Croix de Guerre Stiffened Woven Ribbon Regimental Flash

Mounted on a piece of plain cardboard. In very good condition.

The French Croix De Guerre was worn on the service dress cap by the 4th. Battalion K.S.L.I. and also by the 8th Battalion The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) (Leeds Rifles).

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Code: 68625

WW2 4th Infantry Division 1st Pattern Printed Formation Sign - on Khaki backing

Removed from uniform and still on battledress backing. Some moth to reverse of backing, does not affect the formation sign. Good condition.

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Code: 68626

WW2 61st Infantry Division Printed Cloth Formation Sign Flash Designation

Removed from uniform, worn between 1939 and 1945. UK based, a second line Territorial Army Division, it spent a considerable time in Northern Ireland, and acted mainly as a training and drafting Division. In good condition.

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Code: 68620

WW2 Anti-Aircraft Command - Printed Cloth Formation Designation Flash Badge

Worn mainly in UK by Home Guard and other batteries involved in air defence. Removed from uniform, and in good condition. This looks like the 2nd pattern of this arm badge.

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Code: 68619