Parachutist (non-operational) Silver Bullion ' Light Bulb ' Proficiency Arm Badge

Silver bullion thread on black felt circular disk, circa 4.5cm in diameter, with hessian backing. In very good condition with some age to it.

Apparently awarded for having completed four parachute jumps but that the individual so awarded had not been called forward for operational duties. Nicknamed Light Bulb men. See Edwards & Langley No 88.

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Code: 60173

WW2 Royal Ulster Rifles (RUR) Plastic Economy Issue Cap Badge

An economy plastic issue cap badge to the Royal Ulster Rifles. The RUR's 1st Battalion served with the 6th Airborne Division in North West Europe. This variation has an officially-applied silver paint finish and is in excellent condition with only minor warping / distortion and both original blades to the reverse.

G60.2  read more

Code: 62264

WW2 War Raised unit - RECCE Reconnaissance Corps White Metal Cap Badge

A die struck white metal cap badge with two original D style loops to the reverse. I understand that other ranks of Scottish RECCE units wore this badge in white metal. Circa 4 cms tall. In very good condition.

K&K Vol 2 No 1925 refers.

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Code: 68667

Parachute Regiment Matching Pair of Brass Shoulder Titles on Backing Plates

A matched pair of brass shoulder titles on correct backing plates each with cotter pin, in unissued condition. This pattern Introduced in 1950.

Westlake No 1439 refers.

Comm VSR  read more

Code: 69009

Vietnam USA American Army Security Agency (Airborne) Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (SSI) Patch

In good unissued condition. It would have been worn with an 'Airborne' scroll / mudguard above, no longer present.

Brian Davis "US Army Cloth Insignia 1941 to Present" Fig 501 refers (He describes this as 'Very Rare').

J10.2  read more

Code: 64602

Pakistan Parachutist Gilding Metal Wings

This pattern of metal badge, usually worn No 3 dress, is believed to be an older pattern of that currently issued to the Pakistani Parachute qualified military personnel. In very good condition with two original D shaped lugs to the reverse. Circa 24mm tall and 58mm wide. Happy to be corrected as to country and unit.

Comm VSR  read more

Code: 67641

Parachute Regiment QEII Issue Staybrite AA Anodised Aluminium Beret Cap Badge

In good condition with two original loops and cotter pin.
Flat backed.

Comm VSR  read more

Code: 67642

Parachute Regiment QEII Issue Waist Belt Clasp (WBC) - Early Issue

An early pattern with out retaining loop, cap badge mounted on front is white metal (not anodised) and is on tangs which have been glued down on the reverse. Some surface scratches to gilt brass backing plate otherwise in good condition.

Comm SiSa  read more

Code: 67434

WW2 Parachute Regiment White Metal Cap Badge, King's Crown - Connector style flat loops variety

A totally original striking with two original flat connector style loops to the reverse. Some wear and bending to one loop in particular. Un-voided crown so a later pattern. Circa 6.8cms wide and 4cms tall.

See:
https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100177

Comm DaMc (632)  read more

Code: 68707

Germany (Post WW2): Kampfschwimmer (Combat Swimmer (Para)) Class 1 Parachute Embroidered Cloth Badge

The badge is near mint condition.

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Code: 68941