Georgian / Napoleonic Nottingham Militia Officer's Gilt Tunic Coatee Button

Circa 19mm in diameter, fixed shank (slightly twisted to one side), an attractive open-backed convex button, with an incised design. Maker marked Firmin & Westall, Strand (dates from 1794 - 1812 when Firmin & Westall were one company). In super condition for age. A real cracker. A pre 1813 as termed the Royal Sherwood Foresters Nottinghamshire Militia from that date onwards. Rare.
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Code: 69528

Northumberland Hussars Anodised Pair of Collars with Backing Plates, QEII issue

In very good condition, queen's crown, single lug to each. No maker's marks but with original brass backing plates and cotter pins.

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Code: 60198

British Army Collar Maker / Saddler / Saddletree Maker / Harness Makers Embroidered White on Khaki Cloth Proficiency Arm Badge

Removed from uniform, an embroidered arm badge in the shape of a horse bit. Circa 5.4 cms tall and 5 cms wide. In very good condition. WW2 or earlier.

Worn on the upper right arm of the trades listed in the title for mainly horse units such as the Cavalry of the Line, Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers , Royal Signals and the Army Service Corps (ASC).

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Code: 61490

Fusilier Brigade / Royal Regiment of Fusiliers (RRF) Facing Pair of Other Ranks AA Anodized Aluminum Staybrite Collar Badges

A facing and matched pair. Each of two part construction with a single central lug to the reverse, in very condition.

Col D R Wood Fig 246 refers.

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Code: 68419

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

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

WW1 Royal Naval Division RND Battalion Navy Curved Brass Shoulder Title (Type 1)

A curved brass shoulder title for The Royal Naval Division with two original hexagonal style fixing loops. In very good condition.

Westlake No 1616 refers.

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Code: 68648