WW2 Royal Naval Patrol Service Minesweeping Anti Submarine Badge

A scarce original Wartime official 1940-42 first issue pin fitting small unmarked silver uniform sleeve badge, the obverse impressed with the artist's initials 'KG' (George Kruger Gray), the reverse with registration number in relief 'Rd.837751'. A shark and two sea-mines on an anti-submarine net above the titles, " M S - A S " within a roped border surmounted by a Naval Crown. Very good cond...  read more

Code: 64856

WW1 Army Cyclist Corps Other Rank's Gilding Metal Cap Badge

King's crown brass cap badge with original slider fitting to the reverse. A crowned bicycle wheel backed by a pair of crossed rifles above the tri-part title scroll, " Army Cyclist Corps ". In good dark toned condition.

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Code: 66933

WW2 Commando Brigade Printed Cloth Dagger Formation Sign

In unissued condition. Red painted / stencilled, unsheathed dagger, worn with the blade pointing upwards, set on black clot background. In very good condition. Original issue. If a pair is required let me know.

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Code: 66931

Large Pattern Gurkha Officer's Gilt Brass Button - Gaunt

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked JR Gaunt & Son Ltd, London, Engld. Some loss of detail and polishing to front but not often encountered in this finish. Possibly Great Coat issue.

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Code: 66810

WW2 Home Front - Auxiliary Fire Service Miniature AFS Enamel Lapel Badge

A scarce original circa wartime period 'Auxiliary Fire Service lapel badge'; unusual silver plated brass and enamel example based on the style of the ARP badge. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel with minor service wear, with bruise to crown, silver plating worn back to base.
Height 18mm.

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Code: 62763

107th Independent Infantry Brigade Uncut Pair of Silk Embroidered Formation Signs

Silk embroidered example of the black square bearing the Red Hand of Ulster on a green shamrock, an uncut pair. Edges a bit uneven but would cut out nicely if that was the intention.

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Code: 66925

Singapore District Woven Cloth Formation Sign

Removed from uniform, theatre made and in good condition. Lion facing right. Private purchase rather than ordnance issue.

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Code: 66924

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

Removed from uniform, a printed red leaping gazelle on a white circle in a red square with a narrow white border. Stylized version, facing left. In good overall 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).

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Code: 66923

2GR 2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Simoor Rifles) Officer's Silvered Matched Pair of Mess Dress Collar Badges - Firmin

An attractive unmarked silver pair of matched collar badges with silvered loops and both maker marked Firmin London. Circa 23mm tall.

Gurkha Museum Publication "Insignia of The 2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Simoor Rifles)" (Jan 1999 edition) Figure 2GR B5 p24 refers.

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Code: 66838

Coldstream Guards Officer's Large Silver Plated and Enamel Cap Star

A large three part construction cap star, die cast and silver plated with enamel to strap and centre cross in very good condition. Two original long loops to reverse. Silver finish dark toned. An example with a bit of age to it. Circa 5.4cms tall.

See item 65733 for the smaller pattern.

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Code: 65734