Victorian East Surrey Regiment Bi-Metal Cap Badge

Flat topped Victorian crown with two sweat / braising holes behind base of the crown and the white metal castle. In good condition.

K&K Vol 1 No 639 refers.

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Code: 64478

WW2 Canada Military Headquarters (CMHQ) Embroidered Formation Sign

The gold maple leaf, the national emblem of Canada, set on a black circle within a golden border. Most of original paper backing to the reverse. Removed from uniform, in good condition.

Established in the autumn of 1939 to command and administer, other than operationally, all the Canadian Forces in the UK and European theatres of operations. The HQ was located in Cockspur St...  read more

Code: 61685

WW2 Home Front Territorial Army (TA) Silver Mufti Lapel Badge

Sanctioned for wear in 1938, and made by Royal Mint, this badge consisted of the letters TA between two horizontal lines across the centre of a circle. Below the circle is a lion springing aggressively forward with legs outstretched, the whole being surmounted by a king's crown. Badges were of (unmarked) Sterling silver with a lapel fixing in base metal with a number being stamped into the fixi...  read more

Code: 61707

WW2 Era Artificer Armourer, Toolmaker etc Embroidered Trade Proficiency Badge

Removed from uniform and in very good condition. A
heavy white and brown embroidery with white highlights on khaki with a hessian backing.

British Army Trade Badges by Edwards & Langley p10, item No 2B refers.

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Code: 61774

WW2 Australian Army Service Corps 1st Astralian Corps Troops Ammunition Company Felt Cloth Arm Badge, circa 1940 - 1942

In good condition, with no moth or damage but has some age to it. Happy to be corrected on the unit as this is a complex area of collecting.

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Code: 62316

Indian Army Staff Officers Large Pattern Gilt Button

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank, blank reverse. In very good condition. Pre 1947.

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Code: 62645

14th Indian Division Theatre Made Xmas Greetings Paper Slip 1943 - signed by Officer Commanding

On 14 June 1943, the 14th Indian Division was converted to a Training Division. It was stationed at Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh, where the terrain and vegetation matched the conditions likely to be encountered in Burma, but the comparatively mild climate allowed training throughout the year. The division was commanded by Major General Alfred Curtis. Although its purpose was to supply jungle-tr...  read more

Code: 62064

WW1 era Northern Cyclists (Northumberland) Swagger Stick

A scarce white metal topped swagger cane. Top in good condition, some small denting to top and with minor polish traces to badge. No damage to cane or ferrule.

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Code: 62387

Air Raid Precautions ARP Hallmarked Silver Ladies Issue Pin Badge - Date letter D for 1939

A good early war example, reverse with London silver hallmarks for 1939 and with makers mark "J.C.". In very good condition (silver dark toned), original pin and 'c' clasp fittings (c fitting slightly stretched open but still functional). Circa 3.9cm tall.

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Code: 62138

WW2 Printed Northumbrian District ( Northern Command ) St Oswalds Shield Pair of 2nd Pattern Cloth Formation Signs

Removed from uniform. Some edge fray to top and bottom of each. Circa 5.5cm by 5.5cm. Also worn by Northumberland Home Guard units.

Cole p.99 refers.

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Code: 62401