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

Combined Operations Tombstone Style Red Embroidered Cloth Arm Badge as worn by Naval personnel

Embroidered example, removed from uniform of the red RAF eagle, anchor and Tommy-Gun on a black tombstone shaped backing, this shape usually worn by Royal Navy personnel in Combined Operations Units. In reasonably good condition.

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Code: 64555

RECCE Reconnaissance Corps Gilt Brass Shoulder Title

Scarce brass overseas made shoulder title, " Recce " with integral lugs to the reverse. The square lugs suggesting an Indian made and as issued to Indian RECCE units engaged in the Burma campaign. Some wear to gilt finish otherwise in good condition.

Comm StWi (101)  read more

Code: 63410

WW2 Normandy Landings D-Day - RAOC Beach Ordnance Embroidered Shoulder Title

Red lettering on black felt cloth, paste back in very good condition and scarce. Battle dress removed example. Scarce.

Unofficial titles were worn by various beach groups present at D-Day. This one worn by personnel of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC) Beach Detachments.

BoBD No 3088 refers.

Comm BoHa (94)  read more

Code: 63823

WW2 Commando Special Forces Combined Operations Embroidered Formation Designation Sign Flash

Removed from uniform, a bit grubby with ragged edge and with some minor holes to top left quadrant otherwise in reasonably good condition.

Comm BoHa (96)
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Code: 63832

WW2 Airborne - Parachute Regiment Cap Badge

A rare WW2 pattern cap badge with original electrical connector style lugs. Appears to have been nickel plated brass as per some earlier issues. Some bending inwards to the lugs and also wear to plated finish. With cotter pin.

Comm MwPy

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Code: 62880

The Parachute Regiment Facing Pair of White Metal Collar Badges, Kings Crown.

In very good condition, a die struck pair of facing white metal collar badges, a good match and each with two original loops to the reverse. Worn 1946 - 1952 as King's Crown. Scarce.

Comm StWi (9)
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Code: 63248

Combined Operations Tombstone Style Yellow Embroidered Cloth Arm Badge as worn by Royal Naval personnel

Embroidered example of the yellow R.A.F. eagle, anchor and Tommy-Gun on a black tombstone shaped backing, this shape usually worn by Royal Navy personnel in Combined Operations Units. Slight ragging to edges otherwise in good condition.

H19.2  read more

Code: 63571

Combined Operations Tombstone Style Red Embroidered Cloth Arm Badge as worn by Naval personnel

Embroidered example of the red RAF eagle, anchor and Tommy-Gun on a black tombstone shaped backing, this shape usually worn by Royal Navy personnel in Combined Operations Units. A couple of edge nips and some pulls to the red thread around the anchor, slight moth graze otherwise in reasonably good condition.

H19.1  read more

Code: 63570

Royal Marines Brass Cap Badge, Kings Crown

A die stamped version with a particularly flat crown. Two original lugs to reverse. In very good condition with good detail.

H15  read more

Code: 61130