WW2 - 3rd Indian Infantry Division (The Chindits) Embroidered Cloth Formation Sign Flash Patch Designation Badge

A finely woven yellow on blue embroidered Chinthern formation sign, slightly padded, sewn to a circle of grey linen cloth backing. Circa 7cms in diameter. 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 airborne and jungle penetration expeditions. Became part of the Four...  read more

Code: 69574

Post WW2 / Cold War Ministry of Supply

Scarce sleeve badge embroidered in yellow on a large blue diamond. Worn immediately after the war by female drivers of the Ministry of Supply Car Service. A motor-car wheel surmounted by the crown above the " M of S " title. A scarce badge in fabulous condition.

Jon Mills book No.4 " The Mechanised Transport Corps" refers.

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Code: 69575

WW2 24th Independent Guards Brigade Group Woven Cloth Formation Sign Flash Patch Badge

Slight nip to top edge, but in unissued condition complete with original black paper backing. Light blue thread detailing to the red pinion (wing) on a dark blue rectangle. Adopted in late 1940, and comprised of infantry battalions from the Scots, Irish and Welsh Guards.

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 1044 / BoBD (Cole) p65 / Davis No 126 refer.

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Code: 69580

WW2 9th Armoured Brgiade Printed Cloth Formation Sign

A white horse, facing right, on a green background with a domed top. Removed from uniform with signs of service wear. Worn in facing pairs.

The badge design made reference to the cavalry origins of the formation, being part of 1st Cavalry Division and composed of two Yeomanry and one regular cavalry regiments. The 9th Armoured Brigade was formed on 3 August 1941 by the adaptati...  read more

Code: 69579

Worcestershire Scouts Cloth Arm Patch Flash Designation Badge

Circa 1960s issue, with the famous Black Pear of Worcestershire to centre (totally inedible by the way, unless you let it rot and fester for months). Badge now obsolete as now known as Worcester and Hereford Scouts with a different badge. In very good condition.

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Code: 69582

WW2 Y / R.Wilts (Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry) Woven Black on Khaki Epaulette Slip-On Shoulder Title

Good scarce early war example complete with retaining canvas strips/ tapes to reverse. In very good condition.

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Code: 69571

WW2 ERY (East Riding of Yorkshire Yeomanry) Woven Black on Khaki Epaulette Slip-On Shoulder Title

Good scarce early war example complete with retaining canvas strip/ tape to reverse. In very good condition.

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Code: 69572

WW2 17/21st Lancers Woven Black on Khaki Epaulette Slip-On Shoulder Title

Good scarce early war example complete with retaining canvas strip/ tape to reverse. Slight moth graze otherwise in very good condition.

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Code: 69570

WW2 10th Royal Hussars Woven Black on Khaki Epaulette Slip-On Shoulder Title

Good scarce early war example complete with retaining canvas strip/ tape to reverse. In very good condition.

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Code: 69568

WW2 4/7th Dragoon Guards Woven Black on Khaki Epaulette Slip-On Shoulder Title

Good scarce early war example complete with retaining canvas strip/ tape to reverse. In very good condition.

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Code: 69567