WW2 1st Anti-Aircraft Division 2nd Pattern Embroidered Cloth Formation Sign

A woven example in the form of an inverted isosceles triangle with the apex squared off, on which a black aircraft (Dornier bomber) flying upwards is pierced by a red sword, the tip of which protrudes from the nose, all on a grey ground with a black border. This example has a black gauze backing. In very good condition.

(The 1st pattern of this sign was of the same design but ...  read more

Code: 67493

WW2 56th (London) Division Woven Cloth Formation Sign

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: 67494

WW2 Royal Norfolk Regiment Printed Red on White Cloth Shoulder Title

Removed from uniform, a bit stiff from having paper glued to reverse otherwise in good overall condition.

BoBD ( Mills) No 2951 refers.

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Code: 67525

Burma Burmese - Burma Police Cast Brass Pagri Badge, post 1901

Large and weighty cast brass badge with voided king 's crown, circa 5.1cm tall and circa 5.9cm wide with original strong pin and c clasp to the reverse. Some small wear to the finish on high points of crown otherwise in good condition.

Renfrew et al, Vol1 No 1041 refers.

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Code: 60137

Rhodesian / BSAP 1st class Sergeants arm rank badge

A good scarce pre-1953 British South African Police one piece die cast brass example. Two original loops to the reverse. Circa 5.6cm tall and 4.5cm wide. A quality item.

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Code: 56954

R / KENYA POLICE - (Reserve) Cast Brass Shoulder Title

Kenya Police Reserve locally made cast brass shoulder title. Two original tombstone style lugs to the reverse. Scarce.

Not listed in Renfrew.

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Code: 60234

Palestine Police Large Flat Silver Pated White Metal Button, Kings Crown

Circa 23mm in diameter, flat backed with fixed shank, and maker marked Firmin London. In very good condition, but tarnished and could do with a light clean. Worn from 1920 until the end of British rule in 1948.

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Code: 63050

WW2 8th Gurkha Rifles Felt Slouch Hat Badge on Correct Red Cloth Patch Backing

Blackened brass cap badge on its original red square cloth backing as worn by all ranks on the Gurkha felt hat, complete with cotter pin. Some moth damage to top right edge, and behind the 8 on the badge, and some glue to reverse where removed from a display board. A splendid worn example, been there, done that! As worn from 1930s onwards.

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Code: 68002

WW2 9th Gurkha Rifles Other Ranks Kilmarnock Cast Cap Badge - Blackened Brass with Pin Fitting

A cast example in brass, most of black finish now absent. Circa 32mm high and 42mm wide. Original pin fitting. In good worn condition. Worn from 1938 - 1947.

Museum publication "Insignia of the 9th Gurkha Rifles" 9GR D29 refers.

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Code: 68007

7th Gurkha Rifles Servants / Followers Silver Plated Badge - Pin Fitting, pre 1959.

Official issues for wear by officers and other ranks had the 7 separate from the crossed kukris. This particular example was believed to be a pattern worn by followers or servants of the regiment. Whilst a number of different examples appear in the museum publication, this particular pattern does not appear to be illustrated. This is a particularly well made example cast either in unmarked I...  read more

Code: 68004