WW2 Jugoslavia ( Yugoslavia ) Free Forces Embroidered Cloth Shoulder Title - Possible 10 Commando interest
Scarce and unusual WW II black on khaki shoulder title, Jugoslavia. Probably worn by Free Yugoslavian Forces in England. No 3 and 7 Troops of 10 Commando had a section of Yugoslav solders, predominately No 7 troop. Any information welcome.
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WW2 Norwegian Free Forces Army Embroidered Cloth Nationality Formation Sign Patch (Norwegian flag)
A small neatly embroidered Norwegian flag on a khaki felt rectangle, hessian backed, circa 3.8cm by 3.1cm. In very good condition. As worn by members of No 5 Troop ( Norway ) of No 10 (Inter Allied) Commando. Not to be confused with the RAF Norwegian volunteers version which is on a blue / grey background.
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WW2 issue Embroidered Cloth Airborne Forces Pegasus Formation Sign
Removed from uniform, left facing, in good condition. 1st and 6th Airborne Divisions.
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WW2 Indian Airborne Printed Pegasus Cloth Formation Sign - 44th Indian Airborne Division.
Removed from uniform, in good condition. Left facing. Maroon rectangle bearing Pegasus with “India” below.
The final photo is without flash and held up against the light from a window.
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Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee Medal, 1977 awarded to North East Coal Miner
Silver medal in mint condition in original box of issue, unnamed as issued but accompanied by its original bestowal certificate to Mr Michael Robson. Some minor wear to box but medal NEF condition and mounted for wear. This is also accompanied by an original letter from the North East Area National Coal Board to Mr M Robson, congratulating him on his award acknowledging his long mining ... read more
Parachute Regiment Officer's Large Pattern Gilt Brass Button
Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked, C. Pitt & Co Ltd, London W1. Gilt bright and in very good condition. King's crown, most probably worn on full dress 1945 - 1952.
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Parachute Regiment Officer's Medium Pattern Gilt Brass Button
Circa 19mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked, Firmin London. Gilt bright and in very good condition. King's crown, most probably worn on full dress 1945 - 1952.
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Army Air Corps Parachute Squadron Red Beret, Anodised Cap Badge and DZ Backing Flash
A rare example of the pattern worn by members of 664 & 658 Parachute Squadrons Army Air Corps during the 1970's. The red beret with anodised Army Air Corps cap badge set onto a nylon miniature of the units DZ badge. The interior retaining NATO issue label of the early style with UK head size. Later issue, late 1970's 1980's would have NATO standard head size details. Slight age wear and... read more
WW2 Norway - Free Norwegian Forces 1942 Birmingham hallmarked silver cap badge
An excellent die-cast example on loops. Within an oak wreath, crowned cypher of King Haakon VII. Maker marked JRG & S (JR Gaunt & Sons) and Date letter S for 1942. Circa 3.6cm in diameter. Scarce.
Coincidently this was the year of formation of the No 10 ( Interallied ) Commando which included No 5 Troop formed of Norwegians. So also of special forces interest. Privat... read more
Parachute Regiment white metal collar badge, king 's crown
Circa 3.9cm wide, king 's crown with two original lugs to the reverse. Looks to be white metal nickel plated brass which suggests an earlier issue.
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