Aldershot District, Southern Command Embroidered Formation Sign Flash Designation Patch Badge, 2nd Pattern

In unissued condition. Worn from 1944 until 1948 only. Crossed beams of searchlights over a torch of learning.

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 4090 and Davis No 140 refer.

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Code: 68398

Aldershot District, Southern Command Printed Formation Sign Flash Designation Patch Badge

In unissued and unfolded condition. Worn from 1944 until 1948 only. Crossed beams of searchlights over a torch of learning.

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 4090 and Davis No 140 refer.

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Code: 68233

The Royal Gibraltar Regiment Anodised Aluminium AA Cap Badge - Firmin

In good condition on original slider stamped Firmin London. Formed in 1958, It is formed as a standard light infantry battalion with a Headquarters Company and three rifle companies. Of these, two are made up of regular soldiers and the other is a reserve unit.

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Code: 62011

WW2 47th (London) Territorial Infantry Division Embroidered Cloth Formation Sign Flash Patch Designation - 2nd Pattern

2nd Pattern Rectangular, circa 5 cms square. Removed from uniform but in very good condition with black backing material. The red bells on a black background. A thickly embroidered pattern.

The badge symbolised the Bow Bells of London. It was probably adopted in 1940 when formation signs were authorised. Prior to 1936 there were two London TA Divisions, 56th (1st London) and 47t...  read more

Code: 68348

GREYS Royal Scots Greys Other Ranks Brass Shoulder Title (small pattern)

Two orginal loops to the reverse in good condition. Circa 4.1cm wide and 1cm tall. This smaller pattern was introduced in 1950, becoming gold anodised in 1960. Quite short-lived.

Westlake No 81 refers.  read more

Code: 55516

The Royal Hussars Anodised Bi coloured Cap Badge - Gaunt

Anodised aluminium with slider, maker marked JR Gaunt Birmingham. Some minor service wear to finish.  read more

Code: 55465

Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Bi-Metal Cap Badge (converted to lugs)

Die cast two part badge. Slider neatly removed and not so neatly replaced with two lugs, possibly for wear as a NCOs arm badge.. A heavy badge with a sense of real quality to it with slight polishing to the highpoints on eagle's breast.

Formed in 1971 by amalgamation of the 3rd Carabiniers and Royal Scots Greys.

K&K Vol 2 No 1890 refers.  read more

Code: 55464

Queens Dragoon Guards White Metal Cap Badge

Die struck cap badge with two original lugs to the reverse. Some plasticine has been put in centre behind the shield to add some weight. Sharp detail. Could also have been worn as a large pattern collar badge.  read more

Code: 55455

WW1 CEF Canada - Canadian Physical Training Instructors Cap Badge

A fine very scarce die stamped brass example, the smaller of the two patterns with the straightish scroll. with two original loops to the reverse. Circa In very good condition and scarce.

Cox No 946 / Charlton p32 / bBabin Page XIX 39-1A refers

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Code: 68387

Ceylon Armoured Corps Bi-Metal Cap Badge

A gilding metal badge with white metal overlays, with two original loops to the reverse. Sharp detail and in very good condition. The badge depicts their association with the Queen's Dragoon Guards. Worn 1958 - 1972. Scarce.

With formation of the Ceylon Army, a cavalry arm was considered and to this end the 1st Reconnaissance Squadron was established on October 10, 1955 under the...  read more

Code: 62160