Notts & Derby Regiment (Sherwood Foresters) Matched Facing Pair of Gilding Metal Brass Collar Badges - QEII issue

The QEII pattern crown was sealed in 1955 and worn with a single central lug until it was replaced by an anodised version in 1961. Scarce.

Churchill No 1248 refers.

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Code: 68151

UNRRA Beret Woven White on Red Cloth Badge, 1943 - 1948

An embroidered beret badge circa 41mm in diameter. In unissued condition. Scarce.

The United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA) was an international relief agency, largely dominated by the United States but representing 44 nations. Founded in 1943, it became part of the United Nations in 1945, and it largely shut down operations in 1947. Its purpose was to ...  read more

Code: 68154

Royal Scots Regiment Other Ranks Bi-Metal Helmet Plate Centre (HPC)

In good condition with two original staple style loops to the reverse. As worn on the 1878 pattern helmet plate from 1889 and the Glengarry from 1896.

K&K Vol 1 No 292 & 359 refers.

K62.2

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Code: 68149

WW2 Printed Army Dental Corps Cloth Shoulder Title

A.D. Corps, removed from uniform, usual edge wear otherwise in very good condition. Scarce.

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Code: 68145

The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) (42nd & 73rd Foot) - Victorian Issue Lacessit Spelling - Gaunt Tablet

A very pleasing die struck white metal badge with two original loops to the reverse (some slight bending to these). Victorian crown and sharp detail. Maker's tablet JR Gaunt London to reverse of crown. This version with the motto spelling "Lacessit" as opposed to the alternative version found "Lacesset". As is the case with all Black Watch badges there appears to be an inability to settle on th...  read more

Code: 66960

WW2 Orkney and Shetland Defences (OSDEF) / 227th Independent Infantry Brigade Embroidered Formation Sign

Removed from uniform. Red fouled anchor on a dark blue rectangle. In good condition.

For the former, composed of mainly Ant--Aircraft and Coast Defence Gunners and infantry adopted this nautical design given their close association with the defence of the naval base at Scapa Flow. Cole p105 refers.

For the latter, became part of 15th Infantry Division in Septe...  read more

Code: 61686

A useful white metal numeral '1' - probably police

Single white metal with a single hexagonal fixing to the reverse. Wrong shape and slightly too large for the Tyneside Scottish WW1 title, most likely Police collar numeral. Circa 2cms tall and 1cms wide. In good condition.

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Code: 68142

South Africa - Durban Light Infantry (DLI) Small Pair of Matched White Metal Collar Badges

I am used to seeing larger white metal versions than these for the Durban Light Infantry so perhaps these were smaller officers' issues. Confirmation welcome. I do not believe these relate to the Durham Light Infantry. Circa 1.1cms tall and 3.4cms wide with two original 'D' shaped loops to the reverse of each.

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Code: 68141

Duke of Cornwall 's Light Infantry Matched Pair of Gilding Medal Collar Badges

Heavy die struck pair of matched collars with a gilt finish. Two original lugs to each.

Churchill No 898 refers.

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Code: 57266

The York & Lancaster Regiment Officer's OSD Bronze Collar Dog Badge

Die cast in bronze, right facing, with two original loops to the reverse. In good overall condition. As worn from 1902.

Churchill Fig 1586 refers.

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Code: 67520