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.

G79.4  read more

Code: 62331

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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Code: 62639

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.

G109.3  read more

Code: 62758

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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Code: 67442

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.

Coll  read more

Code: 54998

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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Code: 68037

WW2 Home Guard - Embroidered Yellow / Gold on Khaki Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

In unissued condition still with its paper backing intact. If memory serves me various Lancashire Home Guard units wore different coloured thread lettering to distinguish the various companies. Happy to be corrected. The generic pattern was white on khaki. Scarce.

H51.2  read more

Code: 68036

WW2 East Surrey Regiment White on Red Embroidered Cloth Shoulder Title

A WW2 paste back example, removed from uniform. One edge nip to bottom otherwise in good condition.

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Code: 68035

WW2 Kings Shropshire Light Infantry (KSLI) Embroidered Yellow on Green 'Shaped' Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

This shape (acute angles to each edge) was an unofficial title and worn in WW2 by the 1st Battalion KSLI during the Italian campaign, 1943 - 1945. In very good condition with some traces of glue and paper stuck to the reverse. Scarce.

See Figure 271 on page 504 of Badges on Battledress for an image of these being worn.

H58.13  read more

Code: 64146

Rare WW2 GREECE Greek Nationality Woven Gold Yellow on Dark Blue Nationality Shoulder Title

A rare shoulder title with mesh back. Removed from uniform. Some glue traces to reverse. In good condition and rare.

C23.2  read more

Code: 58597