WW2 East African Abyssinia / Somali Irregular Forces Brass Cap Badge

A rare theatre cast brass cap badge with two integral lugs to the reverse as worn by the First Battalion, Irregular Forces. The sword of Gideon to the centre of a circlet bearing the title, " First Irregulars ". A large badge at circa 7.1cms tall. Not sure if they were part of Wingate's Gideon Force.

This was a a very short-lived unit of the British Army in East Africa, the Fir...  read more

Code: 69549

WW2 31st Nyasaland King's African Rifles Machine Gun Battalion Cast Brass Cap Badge

Theatre cast, with two integral loops and strengthening bar to reverse. The standard KAR bugle surmounted by a king's crown with a pair of crossed machine guns superimposed over the bugle. In very good undamaged condition and rare.

In 1940, known as 3rd/1st (Machine Gun) Battalion KAR, but by 1943 had been renumbered to 31st (Ny) (Machine Gun) Bn, KAR. Saw service in India d...  read more

Code: 69550

East African Native Corps?

This badge was acquired with a collection of East African badges, but I cannot find a reference for it. Theatre sand cast in brass with integral loops, crossed spear and club on a blank circlet. Quite small at circa 32mm tall. Any information most welcome.

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Code: 69548

WW1 Patriotic Royal Navy Gilt Sweetheart Brooch Pin Badge

Registered Design present but hard to read, but most probably for the either the year 1914 or 1915. In the form of a sailor's straw boater hat to the centre of crossed naval cutlasses / swords mounted with glass stones of red, white and blue. Original and functional pin fitting. Gilt bright. In very good condition for age and an attractive piece.

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Code: 68741

Tank Corps OCA Lapel Pin Brooch Badge

An early looking example with plastic protective cover (slight corner damage to this protective cover) otherwise in good condition. A WW1 tank in gilt brass mounted on green / maroon felt cloth. All attached to a metal ribbon bar with original pin fitting. Probably interwar.

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Code: 69034

WW2 RECCE Reconnaissance Corps Silver and Enamel Sweetheart Brooch Pin OCA Badge

In unmarked silver with a blue enamel scroll. Original and functional pin fitting. Small at circa 23mm tall. Silver dark toned otherwise in very good condition with no enamel damage.

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Code: 69053

WW1 -18th (Queen Marys Own) Hussars Gilt and Enamel Sweetheart Brooch Pin Badge

A small but attractive gilt brass and enamel badge with original and functional pin fitting. No damage to enamel and gilt bright. Circa 24mm tall. In very good condition. King's crown.

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Code: 69055

WW2 Vintage Royal Army Service Corps ( RASC ) Old Comrades Association Buttonhole Lapel Badge

An attractive two part construction silver plated, gilt and enamel OCA lapel badge in excellent condition with no damage to enamel. 3cm high. King's Crown. Horseshoe lapel fitting back-marked JR Gaunt London.  read more

Code: 58186

WW2 6th Anti-Aircraft Division Painted Cloth Formation Sign (South East Coast)

Removed from uniform. Painted on cloth, some discolouration to white paint and wear to paint on arrow's shaft and slight cracking to target but generally in good condition and scarce. This unit saw heavy action in WW2 operating in the Thames estuary, Essex and North Kent.

Cole p55 refers.

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Code: 68230