A 1950s / 1960s French Special Forces Embroidered Formation Sign - Colonial Parachutists

La Brigade de Parachutistes Coloniaux: Brigade of Colonial Parachutists, formed at Vannes in February 1955 from the 1re DBCCP. Transitioned to la Brigade École des Parachutistes Colonial in February 1958 and then to la Brigade de Parachutistes d'Outre-Mer in December 1958.

See pages 91-100 but you will need to brush up on your French (if not French!):
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Code: 69054

USA American Military Government in Korea Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (SSI) Patch

In good unissued condition. Korean War to Present.

Brian Davis "US Army Cloth Insignia 1941 to Present" Fig 625 refers (He describes this as 'Rare')

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Code: 64601

Italy Italian Royal Air Force Brass Shoulder Board Badge Early WWII WW2 Army Regina Aeronautica Offices

Two screw posts but missing its securing nuts which tended to have the makers details A Binda Milano. In very good condition. Circa 52mm tall. Worn on the shoulder boards. Sometimes found with blue paint to the background of the crown, The cap badge tended to be made of cloth or bullion.

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Code: 62126

WW1 German and Austrian Axis Patriotic WW1 Enamel Pin Brooch Badge

Circa 24mm in diameter. Fully functional pin fitting to the reverse.
Red, white, black green and yellow enamels surrounding a central white metal device which bears the profiles of the Kaiser and Franz Joseph showing the unity between Germany and Austria. Circa 1914. A fairly large shave off the enamel in one white enamel panel otherwise in good overall condition.

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Code: 56909

Woven Netherlands Dutch 4th Division Cloth Flash Formation Sign

Removed from uniform, embroidered green four leaf clover on a black rectangle. Circa 4.5cm by 4cm. In very good condition. my grateful thanks to Henk for the identification.

The division was founded on February 1, 1953 and consisted of the 41st, 42nd and 43rd infantry regiments. Parts of the division fought in what was then New Guinea. The cloverleaf was chosen as a symbol of uni...  read more

Code: 62103

Crossed Swords for Combatants as worn on the German KvK War Merit Cross Medal Chest Ribbon

Usually worn on the ribbon bar, here we have a white metal device of Swords for Combatants as worn on the ribbon of the decoration for the KvK War Merit Cross with Swords for Combatants. It measures Circa 2.2cm across and has its original fasting prongs although has some age tarnish.

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Code: 54044

Middle East - Bahrain / Bahrein Army Bi Metal Cap Badge - UK Made

Of two part riveted construction with two original loops. Probably 1960-70s issue as has some age to it. Good condition with some twisting to loops. Looks UK made.

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Code: 66214

WW2 Poland - Polish 2 Corps Breast badge - numbered to reverse

Silver plated die cast bronze badge sadly now missing its screw post fitting and retaining nut. The number 066892 has been stamped to the reverse (the recipient's army number?). Circa 3.7cm tall and 2cm wide. There is a small letter 'H' stamped to bottom left outer edge of the shield which initially is very hard to see, but I presume this related to the die number.

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Code: 59035

Malaysian Post Federation Reconnaissance Regiment Officer's Cap Badge

Silver plate and gilt, the thinly applied silver plate to the front of the badge has mainly worn off with service wear but traces still evident to the crossed Kris. Two original loops to the reverse. Circa 4cms wide and 3.4cms tall. Worn from 1960. Scarce.

In this design, the horseshoe of the previous incarnation (the Federation Armoured Car Regiment) was dropped and with a s...  read more

Code: 66216

Gulf War Iraqi Tank Corps Collar Badge, facing left

Small brass die struck badge with two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 3.6cm wide and 1.4cm tall. From the Saddam period.
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Code: 57170