The Fifth Fusiliers and Its Badges - Fantastic 2nd Edition by Col Denis Wood

The Fifth Fusiliers and Its Badges - Fantastic 2nd Edition by Col Denis Wood - Still a few remaining.
Brand New, now being sold off as remainders. RRP to a UK address was £95 including postage - now £50 including UK postage. Please contact Simon at the following email address: sjp58@btinternet.com if you are interested in securing a copy.

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Code: 63723

1 / C / Queen's (1st CADET Battalion West Surrey Regiment) One Piece Brass Shoulder Title

with three of three original loops to the reverse. In very good condition. The 1st Cade Battalion, formed in 1911, was affiliated with the 4th Battalion (TF) The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey).

Westlake No 739 refers.

Comm DaMc (415)

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Code: 67745

WW2 15th Scottish Infantry Division Embroidered Cloth Felt Formation Sign

Removed from uniform, a small square cut to shape, a little grubby but otherwise in good condition.

Davis No 75 refers (he describes it as rare).

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Code: 68371

56th London Armoured Division Embroidered 2nd Pattern Silk Embroidered Cloth Formation Sign Patch Designation Badge

As worn by this post war Territorial Army Division from 1950 onwards. It is in embroidered silk. Removed from uniform but still in very good condition.

During the Second World War, 56th (London) Division adopted a black silhouette of Dick Whittington's cat on a red ground as its formation sign, leading to its nickname of the 'Black Cats'.

From 1948, the 56th (Londo...  read more

Code: 68372

British Army Soldiers Small Book (Army Form B50) - Pte W.H. Mahar, 3rd Royal Garrison Regiment (RGR)

Issued to either regular 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 for the HMSO and dated 1901.

This one was issued to Regimental No 2826, Pte W.H. Mahar, who enlisted in The 3rd Royal Gar...  read more

Code: 68363

WW1 / WW2 Staff Officers / Brigadiers No 1 Gilt Metal King's Crown Cap Badge

In stunning condition with two original tabs to the reverse. red velvet backing to crown held in place with metal retaining strips. In super condition. Usually found bullion embroidered or OSD bronzed versions.

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Code: 68370

WW1 Canada - 113th (Lethbridge Highlanders) Infantry Battalion CEF Canadian Expeditionary Force Cap Badge

A die struck browning copper example with two original loops to reverse (slight bending). This is the smaller 45mm tall example (the larger pattern is 60mm tall). In good overall condition.

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Code: 68368

The Royal Malta Artillery Bi-Metal Beret Cap Badge, Queens Crown

In unissued condition with original slider to reverse. As worn from 1953 - 1970.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1 No 1361 refers.

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Code: 68366

Three Patterns of Artist Rifles Large Pattern Buttons

All circa 25mm in diameter, one with floating shank two with fixed shanks, maker marked, two by Hobson and one by Firmin. Some loss of detail from polishing to two and wear to the blackened finish of one. Light glue traces to reverse of all three as removed from a display board.

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Code: 68365

Scots Guards Officers Forage Cap Star Badge

A two-part constructed cap star silver plated and gilt with green translucent enamel to centre and an original pin and C clasp fitting with safety clasp to the rear. Circa 5cms across. Worn on the Glengarry and Balmoral cap. Gilt now worn back to the brass, silver plate dark toned enamel intact and otherwise in good condition. An earlier example.

Comm DaMc (350)

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Code: 67194