Edinburgh University OTC Training Corps ( T.A.) Large White Metal Glengarry Badge, King's Crown 1951- 1953 only

A large die struck white metal cap badge with three original loops to the reverse. Size suggests it was worn on a glengarry. Circa 7cm tall and 6cm wide. Good sharp detail. Sealed pattern 5th February 1951. With a king's crown it would not have been worn very long. Scarce.

K&K, Vol 2, No 2453 refers.

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Code: 56243

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

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

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

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

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

6th Battalion Durham L.I. ( DLI ) Other Ranks Embroidered Red on Green Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

In unissued good condition. 6th Territorial Battalion issue. To commemorate their origins as Rifle Volunteers of the 1860s, the 6th Bn DLI moved away from the Light Infantry colour scheme in August 1955, this pattern adopted for Other Ranks only. the dark green looks almost black. Scarce.

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Code: 61678

WW2 Durham Light Infantry ( DLI ) Embroidered White on Red Cloth Shoulder Title

WW2 paste back example in good condition.

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Code: 60827

Durham Light Infantry ( DLI ) Embroidered Black on Khaki Cloth Slip-On Shoulder Title

In good condition with two original cotton retaining straps to the reverse. No damage to front, but poor condition to the reverse. Sold as seen.

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Code: 60828

Durham Light Infantry DLI Major Officer's Small Embroidered Cloth Shoulder Title mounted on Slip-on for wear Shirt Sleeve Order - 1950s

A scarce regular DLI Officer's shoulder shirt sleeve order slip-on epaulette, early 1950s, worn post war and during the Korean War era. Genuine and very good condition, with no mothing, a few marks. Title circa 6.3cm wide and 1.8cm high. This smaller title was unique to officers of the Regiment. Queen's crown rank crown would date this particular item to post 1952.

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Code: 60822