WW2 GHQ British Troops in Egypt and Mediterranean Printed Formation Sign

Removed from uniform, folded edges, some minor wear to edges and unfolding, light fading from sun to the colours, some red marks to lion but overall a very pleasing example.

Davis No 33 refers (described by him as rare).

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Code: 66583

Cold War British Troops in Berlin Woven Cloth Formation Shoulder Sign Flash Designation Patch Arm Badge

A post 1952 Cold War Brabant weave formation sign for British Troops Berlin, Germany (the word Berlin was added in 1952).

This formation badge was adopted shortly after the occupation of the British Zone of Berlin in 1945 by the 7th Armoured Division and attached troops for the Administrative HQ of the British sector. Legend has it that it was used to denote the city of Berlin, e...  read more

Code: 66573

WW2 Western Command Embroidered Felt Cloth Formation Shoulder Sign Flash Patch Designation Badge

In very good condition. Colours bright. Unissued condition.

BoBD (John Mills) No 1074 refers.

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Code: 66571

73rd Independent Infantry Brigade Printed Cloth Formation Shoulder Sign Flash Designation

Removed from uniform, some fraying to top and bottom edges otherwise in good condition. Originally thought to have also been worn by the Devon & Cornwall County Division troops there is no photographic evidence to support this. A shortlived formation, raised in March 1941 and all but ceased to exist by December 1942.

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 1135 / Davis No 132 refer (Davis states...  read more

Code: 66569

Cold War 19th (Staffordshire) Infantry Brigade (Strategic Reserve) Cloth Formation Shoulder Sign Flash Desigation

Removed from uniform. Silk embroidered variety, a few small pulls to the silk otherwise in good worn condition. Scarce. Authorised 1958.

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 5011 refers.

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Code: 66568

Eastern Command Printed Formation Shoulder Sign Flash Designation

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

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 4070 refers.

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Code: 66567

London District Command HQ Painted Printed Cloth Formation Shoulder Sign Flash Designation

Removed from uniform, in worn condition but scarce. Worn from June 1941. Hard to find a printed / painted example.

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Code: 66566

WW2 War Office Bullion and colour threads on Felt cloth Formation Sign (RAOC officers)

In very condition. Padded centre with the shield and cannons in bullion wire which was worn by officers of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps attached to the War Office. Davis describes as 'very rare'.

Davis No 5 refers.

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Code: 66563

WW2 42nd Armoured / East Lancashire Division Felt Cloth Formation Sign

Removed from uniform. Sign worn on its point in diamond fashion, as shown. The 42nd Armoured was formed in 1941 from the 42nd (East Lancashire) Infantry Division who wore the same formation sign. In very good condition.

Jon Mills BoBD No 1419 refers.

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Code: 61487

1st Armoured Division Printed Formation Sign

Printed, edges some fraying. Original. See photos for condition. Not faded.

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Code: 55354