Listings and postage
Please note I will be listing lots of new items on 1st April. I have been taking a break from listing this month and apologies for any confusion that has caused.
Please note that UK orders will next be posted on Tuesday 28th March.
International Orders are now getting through but there are still a few stragglers to Canada and Australia. Once again than... read more
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Victorian QVC Militia Battalions Universal Other Ranks White Metal Shako Badge
A die struck Victorian white metal other ranks shako badge with two copper loops to the reverse (likely contemporary replacements, but neatly done). It comprises the Royal Crest to the centre of a Garter Strap upon a crowned multi-rayed star plate. Circa 7.9cms tall and 6.7cms wide.
Comm GrSt (4)
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WW2 RNZAF Royal New Zealand Air Force Brass Cap Badge
In good condition with two original loops to the reverse. Brass dark toned. King's Crown.
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WW2 - 27th Armoured Brigade Embroidered Felt Cloth Formation Sign
Rare woven cloth formation sign of a golden seahorse on blue felt shield, removed from uniform. In good condition, gold/yellow thread darkened with age but with no moth, repairs and only minor edge wear. Worn in facing pairs, this one the seahorse facing left.
This Brigade saw much action in the D-Day landings, landing on D-Day as part of the 3rd Division. Rest of the 27th Armo... read more
WW2 9th Anti - Aircraft Division Embroidered Formation Sign ( Welsh Coast )
An embroidered cloth formation sign with a downed aircraft on the silhouette of a black cat whose tail is curled to the shape of the figure nine. Provided air defence for Cardiff and South Wales Posts. Circa 4.7cm by 4.8cm. Removed from uniform and cut to shape otherwise in very good condition.
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15.00 GBP
WW2 82nd West African Division Printed Cloth Formation Sign
A yellow shield bearing two crossed spears on a native carriers headband (all in black) with black edges. Item has old original khaki backing to reverse. In good condition.
See for more information:
https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30076595
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25.00 GBP
WW2 Issue - Royal Signals / Air Support Signals Units (ASSU) Embroidered Cloth Formation Sign
Removed from uniform, in good condition. Specialist control rooms and forward sections which provided liaison between Army and RAF support to army operations on the ground and used they were used to great effect in the campaign in North West Europe.
Jon Mills BoBD No 855 refers.
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WW2 6th Armoured Division Embroidered Cloth Formation Designation Sign
Left facing. Removed from uniform but in good overall condition.
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12.00 GBP
51st Independent Infantry Brigade - Uncut Matched Facing Pair of Printed Cloth Formation Signs, circa 1950s
In good condition, with minor rust mark to the reverse. Circa 11.5cm wide (both) and 5.7cm tall.
Featured in 'Uniforms of the WWII Tommy" by David B. Gordon. However, there was no 51 Brigade in WW2 and the date of formation and the history of this particular formation is obscure. The origins of the design are not known. It may have been created in the Canal Zone in the spring of... read more
WW2 1st Pattern Eastern Command (UK) Facing & Matched Pair of Silk Woven Formation Signs
Removed from uniform, facing and appear to be matched, one slightly brighter white than the other but in very good condition. HQ Luton, territory covered East Anglia and Central Midlands. This pattern with a bulldog was worn until 1947 only and then replaced by a Viking's head above crossed swords.
Cole P17 refers.
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20.00 GBP