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WW2 61st Infantry Division Printed Cloth Formation Sign Badge

WW2 61st Infantry Division Printed Cloth Formation Sign Badge

Removed from uniform, worn between 1939 and 1945. UK based, a second line Territorial Army Division, it spent a considerable time in Northern Ireland, and acted mainly as a training and drafting Division. In good overall condition.

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Code: 56632

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WW2  - 14th Army Bullion Embroidered Formation Sign Desigation Flash

WW2 - 14th Army Bullion Embroidered Formation Sign Desigation Flash

Locally made to a good standard in bullion as typically worn by officers. The roman numerals "XIV" on a black bar and pierced by a sword on a red (now mainly pink from sun fade) shield. I particularly like the red thread detail picking out the hilt on this example. Circa 6cm tall. Hessian backed. Has some age to it.

The exploits of the men of 14th Army are legendary, figh...  read more

Code: 58406

20.00 GBP

WW2 - 14th Army Printed Formation Sign Desigation Flash

WW2 - 14th Army Printed Formation Sign Desigation Flash

A scarce printed pattern narrower than he woven example usually encountered. The roman numerals "XIV" on a black bar and pierced by a sword on a red shield. It has been printed and the background is buff (not yellow, so do not get too excited, it is not a 3rd Indian Armour example). Circa 6.2cm tall and 5cm wide. Removed from uniform, sewn to a jungle green backing. In good condition.
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Code: 58450

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WW2 Canada Military Headquarters (CMHQ) Embroidered Formation Sign

WW2 Canada Military Headquarters (CMHQ) Embroidered Formation Sign

The gold maple leaf, the national emblem of Canada, set on a black circle within a golden border. Most of original paper backing to the reverse. Removed from uniform, in good condition.

Established in the autumn of 1939 to command and administer, other than operationally, all the Canadian Forces in the UK and European theatres of operations. The HQ was located in Cockspur St...  read more

Code: 61685

12.00 GBP

WW2 Royal Artillery 1st Division Felt Formation Sign

WW2 Royal Artillery 1st Division Felt Formation Sign

A white triangle representing the 1st Division sewn on top of an equally blue and red diamond. Cole states this formation sign was often improvised out of ordnance stores, as appears to be the case of the one for sale here.

the 1st Division fought with great distinction at Dunkirk with the BEF, North Africa in 1942 and then Italy.

Please see item 56743 for the p...  read more

Code: 61688

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Northern Ireland District 3rd Pattern Printed Formation Signs, Kings Crown & QEII issues

Northern Ireland District 3rd Pattern Printed Formation Signs, Kings Crown & QEII issues

Both 3rd patterns, an unissued King's crown calico printers pattern as worn in WW2 and the post 1952 embroidered version with a Queen's crown, the latter in poor overall condition with some damage to the shield's yellow threads.

Davis No 137 refers (he describes the king's crown version of this as being Fairly Scarce - Rare).

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Code: 61952

20.00 GBP

WW2 South Wales District (Western Command) Calico Printed Formation Sign

WW2 South Wales District (Western Command) Calico Printed Formation Sign

Worn in facing pairs, this one with the red dragon facing to the right. Removed from uniform. In good condition although looks like it has been pinned at some time to a board with a drawing pin just above the dragon's head. HQ at Abergavenny. Of Welsh interest.

Cole p100 refers.

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Code: 61977

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WW1 Canada, 187th Infantry Battalion (Central Alberta) CEF Officer's Cap Badge

WW1 Canada, 187th Infantry Battalion (Central Alberta) CEF Officer's Cap Badge

Three-piece construction, "187" designation and "CANADA" ribbon banner in white metal, mounted to blackened copper base, voided, maker marked on the reverse to left of right lug but I cannot make this out. Circa 46.8 mm (w) x 47.5 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the blackened finish, some twisting to lugs otherwise in good condition.

The Battalion was raised in the D...  read more

Code: 65916

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WW1 Canada 3rd Battalion (Toronto) CEF Brass Cap Badge - Gaunt, London tablet

WW1 Canada 3rd Battalion (Toronto) CEF Brass Cap Badge - Gaunt, London tablet

Good scarce die-cast brass issue on two original loops (some damage to these but still functional). Gaunt, London plaque to reverse of crown. In good condition with sharp detail.

Charlton No 3B page 8 refers.

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Code: 65915

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WW1 Canada 204th Battalion (Toronto Beavers) CEF Canadian Expeditionary Force Collar Badge

WW1 Canada 204th Battalion (Toronto Beavers) CEF Canadian Expeditionary Force Collar Badge

204th Battalion (Toronto Beavers) Collar Badges CEF - In browning copper, marked Ellis & Co Ltd, 35mm wide, has been wornworn, some marks to the '0' in 204.


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Code: 65911

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