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 Orkney and Shetland Defences (OSDEF) / 227th Independent Infantry BrigadeEmbroidered Formation Sign

Removed from uniform. Red fouled anchor on a dark blue rectangle. In good condition.

For the former, composed of mainly Ant--Aircraft and Coast Defence Gunners and infantry adopted this nautical design given their close association with the defence of the naval base at Scapa Flow. Cole p105 refers.

For the latter, became part of 15th Infantry Division in Septe...  read more

Code: 61686

WW2 Royal Artillery 1st Division Felt Formation Sign

A white triangle representing the 1st Division sewn on top of an equally blue and red diamond. Cole states this formation sign was often improvised out of ordnance stores, as appears to be the case of the one for sale here.

the 1st Division fought with great distinction at Dunkirk with the BEF, North Africa in 1942 and then Italy.

Please see item 56743 for the p...  read more

Code: 61688

Northern Ireland District 3rd Pattern Printed Formation Signs, Kings Crown & QEII issues

Both 3rd patterns, an unissued King's crown calico printers pattern as worn in WW2 and the post 1952 embroidered version with a Queen's crown, the latter in poor overall condition with some damage to the shield's yellow threads.

Davis No 137 refers (he describes the king's crown version of this as being Fairly Scarce - Rare).

D89.3  read more

Code: 61952

WW2 South Wales District (Western Command) Calico Printed Formation Sign

Worn in facing pairs, this one with the red dragon facing to the right. Removed from uniform. In good condition although looks like it has been pinned at some time to a board with a drawing pin just above the dragon's head. HQ at Abergavenny. Of Welsh interest.

Cole p100 refers.

G42.5  read more

Code: 61977

WW2 4th Infantry Division Printed Cloth Formation Sign

Removed from uniform and still on battledress backing. A bit grubby buy otherwise in good condition.

Comm StWi (352)  read more

Code: 65929

WW2 - 77th (Infantry) Division Printed Cloth Formation Sign

Edges folded over but looks to be in unworn condition. The sign depicts King Arthur's sword Excalibur, which was not surprisingly mainly composed of battalions from West Country regiments.

Cole p48 refers.

Comm StWi (353)  read more

Code: 65928

WW2 Northern Command - East and West Riding Area Printed Cloth Formation Sign

Printed example, removed from uniform, edges folded over and slight lifting on one corner otherwise in good condition. Tape to reverse. White rose on a black square. Scarce.

Comm StWi (340)  read more

Code: 65927

WW2 43rd Wessex Division Embroidered Formation Sign

Removed from uniform, a WW2 woven cloth formation sign badge to the 43 (WESSEX) DIVISION which depicts an embroidered yellow Wyvern on a black cloth square, some traces of black backing paper remain to reverse.

Comm BoHa (234)

On hold for DM  read more

Code: 65909

WW2 GHQ British Troops in Egypt and Mediterranean Printed Formation Sign

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

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

Comm BoHa (229)

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Code: 65898