WRAC (Womens Royal Army Corps) Artificer Embroidered Bullion Cloth Proficiency Arm Badge - Mint in bag of issue

Mint and still sealed in plastic wrap of issue, no maker details on packaging. Gold bullion thread with a reddy-brown felt backing colour as associated with the Womens Royal Army Corps. This proficiency badge covered about 20 allied trades such as Smith, Armourer, Fitter, Vehicle Mechanic etc.

Edwards & Langley No 2 refers.

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Code: 66374

Gurkha Rifles Woven Black on Rifle Green Warrant Officer Class 2 ( WO2 ) Cloth Rank Badge

This Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) padded badge for wear on the sleeve. It features a black embroidered QEII crown on a dark rifle green backing. In excellent unissued condition. Circa 5.5cm tall by 6cm wide.

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Code: 58461

British Army Cavalry Trumpets Crossed Brass Proficiency Trade Arm Badge

Worn on the upper right arm, with the bells of the trumpet worn either up or down (I prefer down), die cast brass with four original lugs to the reverse. In very good condition with some light verdigris to the front.

Edwards & Langley No 156A refers.

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Code: 55644

AT Anti-Tank Gunner No 1 Dress Bullion Embroidered Cloth Proficiency Trade Arm Badge

In very good unissued condition.

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Code: 67116

LG Lewis / Light Machine Gunner No 1 Dress Bullion Embroidered Cloth Proficiency Trade Arm Badge

Some damage to one bullion leaf on on left side otherwise in good condition. Part of a shop label and partial stock code to reverse.

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Code: 67115

British Army EIIR Crown Recruiting Sergeants rank arm badge

A fine and scarce post 1953 large Recruiting Sergeants rank arm badge. Crowned crossed Union Flags embroidered in bullion, velvet and silk on red cloth ground. NATO / MoD stock number to the rear. Unissued condition.  read more

Code: 60305

W.O. Sergeant Armourer Proficiency / Rank Badge - One Piece - Firmin

A most unusual and scarce item to a warrant officer. With all original lugs and maker marked Firmin London. With original brass backing plate. Die cast in bronze. Not workshop made. King's Crown. Possibly colonial. Small orange stain to reverse which will probably clean off. Stunning.

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Code: 59654

A in Flames aa Anodised Aluminium Proficiency Arm badge for Ammunition Technician, Assistant Ammunition Examiner (RAOC only)

Worn only in RAOC units responsible for the storage, supply, maintenance, repair, inspection and modification of all ammunition used in the British Army, plus disposal. Minimum, rank is Corporal and by Warrant Officers on right arm. This pattern worn until 1960. Circa 6.2cm tall.

Three original loops to the reverse and in very good condition.

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Code: 59411

Army Pipers Proficency Badge, three drones

This is not your typical pattern (see item 54159 to see the typical pattern). It has three drones so I believe this is Scottish rather than Irish, but happy to be corrected. Circa 6cm tall and 4.4cm wide, with two original lugs to the reverse. In very good condition.  read more

Code: 55263

WW2 Wireless Proficiency Embroidered Cloth Arm Badge, Khaki Fist with White Flashes

Removed from uniform. Worn 1942 - 1946 but unofficial private purchase by Infantry signallers with the operator, fire control, keyboard and line, wireless and keyboard skills. (Royal Signallers with such skills wore the same badge but with a red rather than khaki fist - see my item 66830).

Edwards & Langley No 104A refers.

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Code: 66951