Early Middlesex Army Cadet Force ACF Woven Cloth Formation Sign Flash Designation 1st Pattern

Yellow on purple with original black paper backing. Scarce.

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Code: 68809

WW1 Indian Army - 1 / UPH United Provinces Light Horse Matched Pair of White Metal Shoulder Titles - Gaunt

White metal shoulder titles, a matched pair in the form of the curved initials of the unit, surmounted by a '1'. With two original loops to the reverse of each and both maker marked JR Gaunt London. UK made. Most probably officers' issue. Scarce. Worn 1909 - 1917 only.

The United Provinces Light Horse was an auxiliary unit formed in 1904 from the amalgamation of the Allahaba...  read more

Code: 68557

Cold War - Home Counties Training Brigade Printed Cloth Formation Sign Patch Flash Designation Badge

Removed from uniform and folded for wear. Some glue to reverse but in good bright condition to front. Authorised in 1949.

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 4261 / Davis No 121 refer.

See also my 66952 for an embroidered example.

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Code: 69031

South Notinghamshire Hussars (Yeomanry) Officer's Bullion Cloth Beret / Collar Badge

In unissued condition.

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Code: 68618

Lancashire Fusiliers Officers Bi-Metal Shoulder Title

Lancashire Fusiliers shoulder title badge with blank plinth under Sphinx as per Westlake No 933. With two original loops and three braising / sweat holes to the reverse. In very good condition. As worn from 1916.

Westlake No 933 refers.

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Code: 63456

Aeronautical Inspection Directorate (AID) On HM Service Mini lapel badge - Ladies Issue

A small gilt brass and enamel lapel badge as worn by this civilian organisation involved in the quality control of the aviation manufacturing industry during WW2. Original pin fitting (fully functional) with maker details ‘Roden London’ to reverse. In very good condition with no damage to the enamel. Circa 2.2cm tall.

See the following URL for Isabel Milburn's account as a memb...  read more

Code: 61392

Cold War Collection of Papers from Cadbury Bournville to those going on National Service

Another example of the philanthropic company Cadbury of Bournville, Birmingham, which comprises a letter dated 1946 to Private Coldicott when on national service, a small Cadbury printed pocket sized red covered booklet (6 pages) giving information to young men going on national service and a programme of events in a leaflet for returning servicemen to this wonderful chocolate making factory. ...  read more

Code: 57421

Trumpeters Proficiency Trade White Metal Arm Badge - Crossed Trumpets

A die cast pair of trumpets, with two original loops, thick brass backing plate and cotter pin. Usually found in brass or gliding metal but these have been nickel plated to give a white metal finish. Possibly civilian organisation, police or colonial. Or perhaps a British Army Yeomanry Regiment with silver insignia. Any information welcome. (Stock photo)

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Code: 67486

Royal Princesses Visit to South Africa 1947 Gilt and Enamel Bar pin badge

Princess Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret featured in side profile on pin badge souvenir. It is rare to find the two sisters depicted together in this way. Good condition and pin original and functional.

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Code: 52577

WW2 Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) Bakelite Plastic Economy Cap Badge - Maker Marked

Grey plastic bakelite with original tabs and maker marked Stanley & Sons, Walsall. What looks like a small burn mark to rear, but does not detract and otherwise in very good condition.

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Code: 57176