WW2 War Office Bullion and colour threads on Felt cloth Formation Sign (RAOC officers)

In very condition. Padded centre with the shield and cannons in bullion wire which was worn by officers of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps attached to the War Office. Davis describes as 'very rare'.

Davis No 5 refers.

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Code: 66563

Poland (Polish Cavalry) - 2nd Rokitnianski Light Horse Regiment Officer's Enamel Cap Badge - Spinner maker marked J. Panasiuk, Warsaw

Pre 1939 issue, with original screw post and spinner, maker marked J. Panasiuk, Warszawa. Gilt bright and enamel undamaged and in excellent condition. Central device is a military hat, mounted on a cross with crossed lance pennons behind. Original pre war issue. Ex Professor Charles Thomas Collection.

This was a distinguished Polish cavalry unit, famous for its bravery, p...  read more

Code: 69523

Poland (Polish Infantry) - 34th Regiment Officer's Enamel Cap Badge - Spinner maker marked J. Panasiuk, Warsaw

Pre 1939 issue, with original screw post and spinner, maker marked J. Panasiuk, Warszawa. Gilt bright and enamel undamaged (except for a very small light graze / mark on the blue border on the bottom left arm of the cross (see photos) otherwise in very good condition. Central device is an eagle, mounted on a cross with laurel wreath and crossed swords behind. Original pre war issue. Ex Pr...  read more

Code: 69524

Blandford Colour Series - Army Badges and Insignia SINCE WW2 Book 1 / Volume 1 - Specialist Hardback Book - Guido Rosignoli

In reasonable second hand condition complete with dust jacket. Profusely illustrated with colour illustrations, with explanatory notes for each item. Minor tear to jacket (see photos) and light foxing / discolouration to page ends otherwise a clean tight copy with no damaged pages or annotations. 218pp, indexed.

Covers armies of:

Great Britain
Poland
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Code: 69520

Blandford Colour Series - Army Badges and Insignia of WW2 Book 2/ Volume 2 - Specialist Hardback Book - Guido Rosignoli

In good second hand condition complete with dust jacket. Profusely illustrated with colour illustrations, with explanatory notes for each item. Minor wear to jacket otherwise a good, clean tight copy with no damaged pages or annotations. 198pp. Indexed.

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Code: 69521

Blandford Colour Series - Army Badges and Insignia of WW2 (Book 1/ Volume 1) - Specialist Hardback Book - Guido Rosignoli

In second hand condition complete with dust jacket. Profusely illustrated with colour illustrations, with explanatory notes for each item. Some damage to dust jacket at base of spine wear to jacket otherwise a clean, tight copy with no damaged pages or annotations. 228pp. Indexed.

This volume covers the WW2 army badges of:

Great Britain
Poland
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Code: 69522

Parachute Regiment Warrant Officer's Mess Dress Padded Bullion Sleeve badge, post 1953

Attractive and bright condition with maroon backing. Evidence of glue on reverse from being removed from uniform. Circa 5cm across and 4,5 cm tall.  read more

Code: 60179

WW2 Parachute Regiment Veteran White Metal & Enamel Old Comrade Association (OCA) Lapel Badge

In superb condition with original horseshoe fitting, stamped JR Gaunt London. White metal (possibly unmarked silver plate) with no damage to finish or blue enamel lettering. Wings circa 4cm wide. A lovely thing.

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Code: 61661

Parachutist (non-operational) Silver Bullion ' Light Bulb ' Proficiency Arm Badge

Silver bullion thread on black felt circular disk, circa 4.5cm in diameter, with hessian backing. In very good condition with some age to it.

Apparently awarded for having completed four parachute jumps but that the individual so awarded had not been called forward for operational duties. Nicknamed Light Bulb men. See Edwards & Langley No 88.

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Code: 60173

WW2 Royal Air Force (RAF) No 1 Parachute Training School Gilt and Enamel Lapel Pin Badge Brooch, Kings Crown - Miller

Circa 3.3cms tall with original pin fitting. Enamel in very good condition. Maker marked 'H W Miller Ltd Branston St, B'Ham.18'. Of Airborne / Special Forces interest also. Scarce.

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Code: 64730