Normandy June 1944 - Czech Independent Armoured Brigade Group Woven Cloth Formation Sign
In very good condition. A red cross on a pale blue shield, with the white lion rampant of Bohemia super-imposed on the cross. Scarce.
This Czechoslovakian brigade was formed and trained in England, and took part in the operations in North-West Europe as part of 21st Army Group, landing in Normandy in late June 1944.
Cole p158 refers.
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53rd (Welsh) Infantry Division / Womens Royal Army Corps (WRAC) Combination
An unusual combination as worn by a W.R.A.C sergeant. White on Beech Brown embroidered shoulder title above the red on khaki embroidered " W " of 53rd Infantry Division above sergeants chevrons all still affixed to the top part of a khaki blouse sleeve. Cold War item. One small hole in centre of blouse material which is visible when held up to the light
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Unusual Embroidered Blue on Black Troops in Northern Ireland District Cloth Formation Sign
Believed to be the issue for the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS). In good unissued condition. Any information welcome.
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Northern Command - East and West Riding Area Printed Cloth Formation Sign
Removed from uniform, one stain to front and a bit grubby. White rose on a black square. Scarce.
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WW2 21st Army Group HQ Embroidered Cloth Formation Sign
In good condition but sadly one moth has taken a large nibble to centre of blue cross.
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Korean War - 40th Infantry Division Printed Cloth Formation Sign
Right facing, printed yellow cockerel with red comb on dark blue (almost black) background. Removed from uniform and then an album with glue and paper stuck to reverse.
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British HQ Land Forces Hong Kong Facing Pair of Embroidered Silk Formation Signs
Removed from uniform, silk woven, facing dragons, some minor sun fading otherwise in good condition. Not an identical match as one is slightly wider but close.
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WW2 3rd Infantry Division Printed Cloth Formation Sign
In very good condition edges neatly folded. Some traces of glue and bluetack to the reverse.
Davis No 69 refers.
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WW2 1st Pattern Eastern Command (UK) Printed Formation Sign
Right facing, edges neatly folded and in very good condition.
HQ Luton, territory covered East Anglia and Central Midlands. This pattern with a bulldog was worn until 1947 only and then replaced by a Viking's head above crossed swords.
Cole P17 refers.
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WW2 78th Division / 2nd Battalion The Lancashire Fusiliers KD Slip-on Formation Sign Combination
A scarce WW II combination consisting of a printed yellow on black printed battle-axe of the 78th Infantry Division above a white on red embroidered fused grenade of the Lancashire Fusiliers. Both still affixed to a section of pale tropical k.d. material with hanging loops to each end to fit to the shoulder strap. This Division fought with distinction in North-Africa,Sicily and Italy.