WW2 8th Corps (1st Pattern) / South Western District (Southern Command) Printed Cloth Formation Sign

Removed from uniform, a black Francolin Partridge in flight on a white oval background. In this instance the white background appears to have been accentuated by the original owner with white blanco, a common practice. In good overall condition. Worn by 8th Corps until 1943 and South Western District thereafter. Worn in facing pairs.

Cole p28 and p101 refer.

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Code: 64127

WW2 South - Eastern Command (United Kingdom) Painted Cloth Formation Sign

At first glance an unusual choice for this part of the UK, but apparently the tiger roaring in defiance was due to the Command faced the German--held French Channel Coast. Disbanded at the end of 1944. In very good condition.

Comm StWi (202)

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Code: 64094

WW2 29th Independent Infantry Brigade Painted Formation Sign

A stencil painted white circle on black square, not printed. Ragged edges otherwise in very good condition.

The badge was said to have been an acknowledgement of the first commander (of the UK-raised Brigade), Oliver Leese. The emblem is known to exist on both black and khaki backings. 6th Infantry Division wore the same device in the First World War but there is no obvious con...  read more

Code: 64081

WW2 D-Day - 56th Independent Infantry Brigade 1st pattern Woven Felt Formation Sign, cut down as usually found

An original (not one of this much copied formation signs) on muted yellow felt cut down from a rectangle (see my item 61580 for a 1st pattern example not cut down). The cut down circular versions, or second pattern, occurred later when they lost their independence as a brigade and joined the 49th Division. This one as worn by members of the Brigade on D Day. Removed from uniform, with the co...  read more

Code: 63987

1st Devonshire Regiment (11th Foot ) Woven Cloth Pagri Sun Helmet Badge

An early embroidered foreign service helmet pagri flash. The roman numerals " XI " and two parallel bars in red on a green backing. Rare.

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Code: 60547

WW2 Scottish Command HQ Troops Woven Formation Sign Designation Flash

Removed from uniform, facing left. Colours faded and backing cloth present but almost detached. Worn by HQ staff of this command. For the sign worn by units under their command see item 63835 below.

Cole p17 refers.

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Code: 63836

WW2 Scottish Command Embroidered Cloth Formation Sign Designation Flash

Removed from uniform, facing left. Colours bright and in very good condition. Worn by units under this command except HQ staff (see item above).

Cole p17 refers.

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Code: 63835

WW2 30 Corps Embroidered Formation Sign

Facing to right. In very good condition.

30 Corps fought in both North Africa and at Normandy and latter part of the Rhine crossings.

Comm BoHa (107)  read more

Code: 63834

Black Watch TRF Badge for wear on Combat Jacket

Removed from uniform but in good condition.

G153.3  read more

Code: 62865

Northern Command Formation Printed Cloth Sign Flash

Uncut, 2nd pattern. Good unworn condition. Stain to the reverse. Circa 7.5cm tall and 6.7cm wide.

Comm GrH
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Code: 60934