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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Code: 64983

In good condition with two original loops to the reverse. Brass dark toned. King's Crown.

Comm BoHa (135) read more

Code: 64128

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

Code: 65399

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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Code: 61435

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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.

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https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30076595

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Code: 61399

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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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Code: 61395

Left facing. Removed from uniform but in good overall condition.

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Code: 59801

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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

Code: 59731

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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Code: 59305

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