Cold War British Troops in Berlin Woven Cloth Formation Shoulder Sign Flash Designation Patch Arm Badge
A post 1952 Cold War Brabant weave formation sign for British Troops Berlin, Germany (the word Berlin was added in 1952).
This formation badge was adopted shortly after the occupation of the British Zone of Berlin in 1945 by the 7th Armoured Division and attached troops for the Administrative HQ of the British sector. Legend has it that it was used to denote the city of Berlin, e... read more
2nd (Nyasaland) Battalion KAR King's African Rifles Brass Gilding Metal Cap Badge King's Crown
Die struck, UK made gilding metal cap badge, with two original loops to the reverse (one loop has sprung open but still functional). King's Crown, pre 1953.
Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 1794 refers.
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Embroidered Crown and Rank Pips Maroon Background - Airborne Forces
Padded cloth officer's King's crown and two pips, the pips of slightly differing sizes, maroon airborne colour backing cloth to all, one pip circa 3cm by 2.7cm and the smaller one, 2.3cm by 2.5cm. Removed from uniform, in good condition. Crown is 3.4cm tall and 3.4cm wide.
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8.00 GBP
Scarce WW2 Royal Air Force ( RAF ) Radio Operator's Aircrew Half Brevet, RO Wing
A fine padded half wing with “RO” to centre of wreath. Good example, removed from uniform. Actually worn by airborne Radar Operators.
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A 1950s / 1960s French Special Forces Embroidered Formation Sign - Colonial Parachutists
La Brigade de Parachutistes Coloniaux: Brigade of Colonial Parachutists, formed at Vannes in February 1955 from the 1re DBCCP. Transitioned to la Brigade École des Parachutistes Colonial in February 1958 and then to la Brigade de Parachutistes d'Outre-Mer in December 1958.
See pages 91-100 but you will need to brush up on your French (if not French!):
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Royal Artillery (RA) Officers Bullion Beret Badge, QEII issue
A good post 1953 gold wire embroidered example. On black felt backing. Glue marks to the reverse.
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20.00 GBP
WW2 Airborne SF Army Air Corps AAC Plastic / Bakelite Economy Cap Badge
Plastic badge in light bronze with 2 original blades to reverse. Maker's name A Stanley & Sons of Walsall. In good overall condition.
K&K Vol2 2264 refers.
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The York & and Lancaster Regiment Other Ranks Bi-Metal Collar Badge
Worn 1895 onwards, in bi metal with two original copper lugs. Very good condition. An early looking issue.
Churchill No 1578 refers.
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WW2 Buffs (East Kent Regiment) Khaki Drill Officer's Epaulette Shoulder Strap Slip-On - Lt Col
A pale tropical K.D. officer's theatre made shoulder strap slip-on bearing rank insignia for a Lieutenant-Colonel and a white embroidered title, " Buffs ". In good overall condition but a few areas of mothing. King's Crown. Scarce.
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85.00 GBP
Indian Army - Officer's Madras Pioneers Matched and Facing Sterling Silver Collar Badges
UK made both marked sterling with two of two original silver loops to the reverse of each. Facing and matching, depicting and Indian Elephant over pioneer crossed spade and pick axe. Gorgeous pair and scarce (trace of bluetack to reverse of one shaft, now removed). Circa 25mm tall.
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185.00 GBP