King Edward VIII Aide-de-Camp ADC insignia set

Aide-de-Camp gilt shoulder insignia in the form of the Royal Cypher for King Edward VIII, a Brigadier/Colonel's full size gilt button 26mm in diameter (maker marked Gaunt) with EDVIII monogram with two original loops and a pair of high quality aiguillette points in great condition with only slight tarnishing here and there to the gilt. Circa 11.3cms long and these which came with the above ite...  read more

Code: 66432

Royal Corps of Signals Woven SNCO's Arm Badge

In unissued condition.

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Code: 69150

M in Wreath in AA Anodised Aluminium - Mortarman Proficiency Arm Badge

Not encountered very often, in gold coloured anodised, with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 5.4 cm across and although with some minor service wear obvious to the finish in good condition. Introduced 1957 for qualified mortar layers and worn on lower left sleeve.

Edwards & Langley No 91A refers (p85).

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Code: 59391

MT (Motor Transport) Upswept Wings Embroidered Proficiency Arm Badge

In good unissued condition, white winged wheel below the letters MT (Motor or Mechanised Transport) on a khaki backing. The unofficial private purchase 'upswept' wing variety.

Edwards & Langley No 227 refers.

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Code: 61955

WW2 Red Embroidered Wound Stripe on Khaki Panel - Authorised for wear by serving WW2 Army Personnel wounded in WW1 and other prior conflicts

In unissued condition with no moth or damage, a rare WW2 cloth item relating to service in earlier conflicts. The size of the stripe matches the WW1 wound stripes at circa 2 inches in length.

Mentioned but not illustrated in Badges on Battledress by Jon Mills on page 298. Only one could be worn irrespective of the number of wound stripes that the individual may have been enti...  read more

Code: 61973

WW2 / Cold War TM Tank Mechanic Unofficial Woven White on Khaki Proficiency Trade Arm Badge

Removed from uniform, slight wear otherwise in good condition and scarce. Believed to stand for 'Tank Mechanic'.

Edward & Langley No 214 refers.

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Code: 67117

WW2 Buffs (East Kent Regiment) Khaki Drill Officer's Epaulette Shoulder Strap Slip-On - Lt Col

A pale tropical K.D. officer's theatre made shoulder strap slip-on bearing rank insignia for a Lieutenant-Colonel and a white embroidered title, " Buffs ". In good overall condition but a few areas of mothing. King's Crown. Scarce.

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Code: 68034

Brass Drummers Proficiency Trade Arm Badge on Backing Plate - Backing Cloth of Gosling Green indicating Royal Northumberland Fusiliers (RNF)

Brass badge with two loops mounted on gosling green felt cloth backing (on another layer of scarlet cloth presumably to make the gosling green stand out against khaki tunic). In very good condition.

Edward & Langley No 155A refers.

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Code: 68956

Army Telecommunications Technician REME (Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers) Trade Skills Proficiency Embroidered Cloth Arm Badge

A modern looking issue in unissued condition depicting a 'T' with flashes. REME only. Authorised for wear in June 1954. Not often encountered.

Edwards & Langley 130A refers.

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Code: 67214

WW2 RAOC Royal Army Ordnance Corps Armament Artificers (Radio) & Radio Mechanics (Radio Location) Technician Trade Skills Proficiency Embroidered Cloth Arm Badge

In good unissued condition, all in red on blue rectangle. Scarce.

Edwards & Langley 103, but not in these colours & BoBD (Jon Mills) 1515 refers (in these colours but this example is woven not printed).

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Code: 67215