Cold War East Anglian Brigade / District Matched and Facing Pair of Embroidered Formation Signs

Removed from uniform, a matched facing pair in very good overall condition.

The Viking head was adopted in by the East Anglian District in October 1946.

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Code: 67452

WW2 13th Corps / British Element, Trieste Force (BETFOR) Woven Formation Sign

Removed from uniform and still attached to a patch of battledress cloth, a nicely embroidered example of the red leaping gazelle on a white circle in a red diamond with a narrow white border. Facing left. In very good condition. According to Oliver Lock also worn by those Italians who had opted to fight on the allies side as F Recce Squadron.

Davis describes as rare (item 39) ...  read more

Code: 67451

Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry DCLI Other Rank's Waist Belt Clasp WBC

Seen a bit of service wear with some staining to brass back plate and tassel on one bugle string, missing the free floating belt retaining loop. Badge full size as per cap badge but with two hoops (rather than loops) for fixing and having a red felt backing. Pre 1968. Scarce.

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Code: 67444

WW2 Royal Air Force RAF Black Plastic / Bakelite Economy Cap Badge

A scarce original Second World War period 'RAF black economy issue cap badge', the reverse with maker's details in relief 'A Stanley & Sons Walsall' '101B - 2 -2' 'T - 2'. Very good condition, complete with original two blade fittings.

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Code: 67443

WW2 Glosters Gloucestershire Regiment Plastic Bakelite Economy Cap Badge

Usual crazing to reverse and very slight warping, but in good overall condition with two original tabs to the reverse.

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Code: 67441

Royal Army Dental Corps Officer's Silver Plated and Gilt Cap Badge, QEII Issue

Die cast of two part construction, gilt bright and sharp detail. Two original long loops to the reverse. In very good condition.

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Code: 67440

Indian Army - 61st Prince of Wales 's Own ( Madras) Pioneers Officer 's Bi Metal Pagri Badge, 1906 - 1910 only, Gaunt

A large and attractive officers bi-metal pagri badge to the 61st Prince of Wales 's Own Pioneers, 1906 - 1910 only, JR Gaunt & Sons Ltd, London stamped in a crescent to the reverse. Original clasp and pin fitting (point of pin dulled to a flat point), and with two braising / sweat holes behind the pin fitting. In very good condition and with sharp detail. Circa 5.9cm tall and 6.3cm wide. Scarce...  read more

Code: 59588

Life Guards Full Dress / Review Order Pouch

As worn by Warrant Officers and members of the Band, a full Royal coat of arms with St. Edward's (Queen's) crown, all on a scarlet red plush felt cloth backing with six original loops to the reverse (as also worn by the equivalents in the Blues but without the red felt backing). Gilt bright and in good condition. The pouch itself made from PVC plastic (faux patent leather) with brass retainin...  read more

Code: 65007

Royal Corps of Signals Officer's / Bandsman's Busby Badge, Kings Crown

Most probably a band item, given the number 53 has been painted on the inside. Would have been worn with a red plume on the full dress busby. Of two part construction, comprising a King's crown surmounting crowned domed gilt brass disc (now back to the brass) mounted with silvered figure of Mercury atop the globe resting on bi-part scroll inscribed “Certa Cito”.with Mercury. Provision for re...  read more

Code: 67449

Royal Artillery Waist Belt Clasp (WBC), Fire Gilt Set, King's Crown

A gorgeous full dress belt clasp in three parts.
Two oval gilt seeded plates with raised burnished edges and plain belt loops; each bearing gilt facing Royal Crests and joined together by a snake hook fastening inscribed "UBIQUE". King's crown so post 1901 - 1952. In near mint condition, they do not come better than this!

Height: 50mm
Width: 120mm

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Code: 67448