WW2 8th Corps Embroidered Cloth Formation Sign

2nd pattern embroidered example of a white charging knight in armour on a red background felt cloth formation sign. Removed from uniform. In good condition, colours bright.

As part of 21st Army Group, 8 Corps landed in Normandy with the 7th and 11th Armoured under its command and fought from the landings all the way into Germany.

Ref Morris Part 1 p10 no.9.
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Code: 62869

WW2 4th County of London (Sharpshooters) Hallmarked Silver & Enamel Sweetheart Brooch Badge

A stunning sweetheart with hallmarks for Birmingham assay office date letter Q (1940). No damage to enamel, original pin fittings. Maker marked also W & H (Walker & Hall, Sheffield). Walker & Hall were cutlers and made regimental spoons in the 1930s and moved into military badge making in 1940. Circa 3.3cms tall.

4CLY landed in Normandy on D Day+1.

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Code: 65127

WW2 Commemorative British Army 30 (XXX) Corps Medallion

circular commemorative gilt bronze medallion circa 5cms in diameter. Made in 1945. Obverse design: Leaping Boar of XXX corps with 3 shields representing the Headquarters 1st Army Group (later Headquarters British Army of the Rhine) insignia above, the 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade insignia to the left of the boar and the British Army of the Rhine insignia to the right of the boar, inscribed "...  read more

Code: 65908

The Devonshire Regiment Other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge

Bi-metal die struck cap badge with original slider (bent upwards) to the reverse. Three braising / sweat holes visible to the reverse. In very good condition.

K&K Vol 1 No 602 refer.

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Code: 63890

WW2 West Yorkshire Regiment Embroidered White on Red Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

Paste back. Some paper and glue to the reverse otherwise in very good condition.

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Code: 63980

West Yorkshire Regiment Other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge

In good condition with original slider. Feels post WW2 in terms of manufacture. Worn until 1958.

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Code: 63984

Royal Welch Fusiliers Embroidered White on Red Cloth Shoulder Title

Removed from uniform. Loose mesh backing. In good overall condition.

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Code: 64509

The Cheshire Regiment Bi-Metal Cap Badge - Loops

Not sure if this is private purchase, with three sweat holes to reverse. Nicely made but would have expected to find it on a slider rather than loops. Post 1922 pattern. In very good condition.

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Code: 63925

WW1 / WW2 The East Surrey Regiment Other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge, Kings Crown

An earlier pattern badge with original slider and seven expansion / braising / sweat holes to the reverse (one large one which is behind slider). A great badge. Circa 4.2cm tall.

K&K Vol 1 No 640 refers.

See item 60054 for the Victorian flat topped pattern crown on lugs and item 57842 for the slidered version of the same.

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Code: 63955

Beds and Herts - Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Regiment White Metal Cap Badge

A die struck cap badge with original slider. Worn 1919 - 1958. In very good condition.

Comm RoHa (B3)

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Code: 64233