WW2 56th (London) Division Printed Cloth Formation Sign

Unissued condition, a very pleasing example with no damage or moth, bright colours.

The formation badge for the 56th Division during the Second World War featured Dick Whittington's black cat on a red background.

Davis No 98 refers (Davis describes it as fairly scarce).

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Code: 68350

British HQ Land Forces Hong Kong Formation Sign

Silk woven, right facing dragon, some sun fading and removed from uniform otherwise in good condition.

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Code: 58894

15 / London Regiment (Civil Service Rifles) Matched Pair of One Piece Blackened Brass Shoulder Titles

Darkened brass one piece shoulder titles with two original hexagonal loops to the reverse of each. In good condition but most of blackened finish worn off. Nice patina. The T's that would have sat above the 15 have been very neatly removed as was common practice in WW1.

Westlake No 1532 refers (but without the T).

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Code: 62834

Edwardian British Army Soldiers Small Book (Army Form B50) - John Grant, Royal Scots Fusiliers (RSF) - 1904

Issued to soldiers once attested and intended to be kept on the person of the individual and kept up to date during service by the commanding officer of the Squadron, Troop, Battery, or Company to which the man belonged. Printed by Gale & Polden fot the HMSO and dated 1903.

This one was issued to Regimental No 8297, Pte John Grant, who was a Scot born in Glasgow and who attest...  read more

Code: 68326

6th Queen Elizabeth's Own Gurkha Rifles (6 GR) Slip On Epaulette with Rank Insignia of Lt-Col

In worn condition with glue and green baize to reverse suggesting it has been removed from a display board otherwise in good overall condition and scarce. Queen's crown. As worn from 1969 and theatre made until 1990 when a smarter ordnance issue appeared.

Museum Publication, 6GR F22 refers.

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Code: 67850

Queens Own Gurkha Signals Matched Pair of Blackened Shoulder Titles

A matched pair of blackened metal (not anodised) shoulder titles with brass backing plates and cotter pins. In unissued condition.

Worn by personnel of the four Queens Gurkha Signal Squadrons namely HQ Squadron, 246, 248 and 250 Gurkha Signal Squadrons.

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Code: 67946

4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards / Irish Guards Bandsmans Large Brass Pouch Badge

Circa 8cm across, with two original dark toned loops to the reverse. Some bending to loops otherwise In good condition. The final photo shows this item against a cap badge in a 'little and large' comparison. The cap badge is for sale elsewhere and not included with this lot.

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Code: 61578

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

Late WW2 / Cold War RAC Tanker's Helmet Mark II with Quick Release Chinstrap

Royal Armoured Corps HSRAC tankers helmet Mark II pattern as manufactured from circa March 1945 with the 'lift the dot' system removable liner and the Mark III quick release pattern chin strap. The only marking I can find is a stamp to the inner shell of the helmet 'F09'. I have seen this marking on another helmet. Despite looking hard internally at the liner and strap I can see no other cod...  read more

Code: 67781

Late WW2 / Cold War RAC Tanker's Helmet - additional photos

As per item 67781 above

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Code: 67782