WW2 Issue Desert Sun Tinted Glasses
Without original case, but will be sent in a suitable protective case to the buyer. In very good condition, appear to have hardly been worn. Leather good condition. Lenses in good condition. Bendy and flexible metal arms in good condition.
As also worn by special forces such as LRDG and SAS.
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2 Medical Commando Embroidered White on Black Felt Cloth Shoulder Title
In unissued condition. The question of medical support for Commando troops was first raised in April 1944 when the formation of four specialised ‘Medical Commandos’ each of 9 officers and 136 ORs was proposed.
Orders issued on 24th June 1945 to raise No 1 Medical Commando instructed that 1st Light Field Ambulance, RAMC, recently returned from Italy, would become 1st Med... read more
SAS Special Air Service Bullion Parachute Qualification Jump Wing
A fine silver and gilt bullion wire on dark blue backing cloth. I have seen a sealed pattern card for this particular Wing to 1962.
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WW2 Embroidered Chindit ( 3rd Indian Infantry Division ) Shoulder Title, White on Blue
An original and scarce WW2 embroidered white on blue shoulder title, Chindit. In good condition, removed from uniform. Circa 7.6cm wide and 2.4cm tall.
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WW2 - 3rd Infantry Division (The Chindits) Formation Sign
A woven yellow on blue embroidered Chinthern formation sign sewn to a circle of jungle green cloth backing. Some minor wear to blue to right of the small yellow pagoda and some paper stuck to reverse otherwise in very good condition.
The Chindits, whose exploits in Burma in WW2 are well known were led by Major- General Orde Wingate and they made history with their airbor... read more
SAS Special Air Service Parachute Qualification Wings Enamel & Sterling Silver Sweetheart Pin Brooch
A very attractive Sterling silver marked and enamel old comrades or sweethearts badge to the SAS with fully functional original brooch pin fitting and. Am opened parachute canopy flanked by a pair of SAS light blue enamelled wings. No damage to the enamel. In excellent condition.
See Bosley's Auction Lot 138 4th March 2020 for another example.
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RAVC Airborne Parachute Qualified Officers Bullion Beret Badge QEII Issue
Removed from beret, glue traces to reverse. In good condition colours bright and without damage / moth. Circa 5.1cm tall including maroon airborne coloured backing felt. Now how many Royal Army Veterinary Corps officers got to wear a red beret? I suspect not that many. QEII issue. Scarce.
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FRANCE - WW2 Free French Small Gilt Brass Shoulder Title
Officer quality shoulder title in both terms of gilt finish and small size. Some service wear to gilt to front otherwise in very good condition with two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 4.2cm wide and 1cm tall. I cannot imagine that No1 Troop of 10 Commando wore other than cloth versions on their battledress, so more likely to have been issued to HQ staff of the Free French Forces... read more
Airborne Wandeltochte Police Sports Association Renkum souvenir medal - Commemorating the Liberation of the Netherlands September 1944
A good original early pattern 'Airborne Walking Tour bronze participants medal', the obverse displaying an embossed Pegasus emblem and suspended from a silk maroon ribbon. Very good condition. Circa 27mm in diameter.
The annual Airborne Walking Tour was started in 1947 to honour those who fought for the liberation of the Netherlands in the September 1944. It is a tribut... read more
GQ Parachutist Qualification - Gregory & Quilter Company Parachute Badge - RAF, Para & Free French
A Gregory & Quilter Parachute Company silver plated winged parachute canopy GQ badge depicting a parachutist, the slightly smaller slim wings inlaid with an orange red enamelling, the reverse impressed ' G.Q.' and ' Parachutist '. Original tube joint pin fitting and flat rolled catch. Enamel in good condition. Circa 3.7cm wide.
The GQ Parachutist badge was given by the '... read more