WW1 Green Howards attributed Regimental Felt Cloth Designation Formation Sign

A red felt triangle sewn to a triangle of khaki material. Black writing to reverse looks like ' 10 / G How' which I take to stand for the 10th (Service) Battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment (Green Howards). Came with a lot of other Green Howards items already listed. I have confirmed that the 10th Battalion of the Green Howards did wear a red triangle on both arms and a larger version on the ...  read more

Code: 68947

British Troops in Bahrain Formation Designation Sign Cloth Badge

Scarlet backing square with white embroidery Arabic letters within a white border. Aertex backing with four press studs, one of which is hanging lose and needs sewing on but I will leave that to you! Some wear from service use, some small edge damage, and a small stain on the reverse. Circa 5.5cm square.

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Code: 58413

WW2 Indian Army - 101st (Bihar & Orissa) Line of Communications Area Printed Cloth Formation Sign

Unissued condition, left facing, printed example. In good overall condition. A rampant unicorn in red on a yellow ground. Formed in August 1942 and worn for a short time only until March 1943. Scarce.

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 3453 refers.

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Code: 68308

Multi-National Force & Observers (MFO) Egypt & Sinai Embroidered Patch Flash Formation Sign

An embroidered orange and white disc with black lettering, in unworn condition but with slight mark to the side of the letter L at the end of multi-national otherwise in very good condition. Circa 8cms in diameter.

The Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) is an international peacekeeping force overseeing the terms of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel. The MFO generall...  read more

Code: 66926

1st Armoured Division Printed Formation Sign - on press studs

Printed, with four press studs. Original. See photos for condition. Not faded. Possibly officer quality.

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Code: 68615

WW2 HQ 15th Army Group Woven Felt Cloth Formation Sign Flash Patch Badge

An unusual construction with a kind of soft felt finish. In unissued condition. Some

Davis No 2 refers (Davis considers this to be very rare)

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Code: 68616

Cold War 44th (Home Counties) Division Printed Cloth Formation Sign

A yellow trident on a yellow edged red oval. Colours bright and in unissued / unfolded condition.

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

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Code: 68232

Southern Command (UK) Miscellaneous Units Printed Cloth Formation Sign Flash Patch Designation Badge

In unissued condition. A rare formation sign in this interesting series. Colours bright. It is still unclear which units actually wore this!

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 1102 refers.

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Code: 68047

Post War Cyrenaica District MELF, 2nd Pattern, Printed Cloth Formation Sign Flash Patch Badge

Removed from uniform, a few marks to black backing but otherwise in good overall condition.

BoBD (Cole) p44 / Davis No 170 refers (Davis considers to be very rare).

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Code: 67515

Cold War 30th (Northumbrian) Printed Cloth Anti-Aircraft (AA) Brigade Royal Artillery Formation Designation Sign Flash Patch Badge

Removed from uniform, a bit grubby from wear but otherwise in good condition.

Raised in Sunderland, County Durham as a key part of the the 2nd and then 7th Anti-Aircraft Divisions. 1st pattern. A few good condition.


BoBD (Mills) No 5427 refers. Worn 1955 - 1960 only.

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Code: 67527