British & Foreign Sailors Society (BFSS) copper medal from Nelsons ship with original presentation case

A piece of English artefact circa 1905 struck to Commemorative the Centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar fought by the Royal Navy in their final victory against the combined fleets of the French and Spanish Navies in 1805 and sold on behalf of the 'British & Foreign Sailors Society' with obverse depicting an embossed representation of the ship 'HMS Foudroyant' in full sail., the reverse inscribe...  read more

Code: 60751

Hants (Hampshire), Dorset and Aldershot District Command Printed Cloth Formation Sign

A white winged figure of Victory standing before four white points (The needles of the Isle of Wight) all on a blue ground (commemorating the ports which launched the D-Day invasion). This example faces left. A small stain to reverse otherwise in very good condition. As worn from 1945 - 1948.

See also my item 65711 for a right facing example, RFU.

BoBD (Jon Mil...  read more

Code: 67353

Indian Sub-Continent - Hyderabad Arab Police Cast White Metal Cap Badge

Title in Arabic Script, crossed Daggers to base of badge. Some polishing to detail on front and two integral loops to reverse. The Hyderabad Police had a very small Arab section in comparison with the rest of the Force. Circa 43mm tall. Rare.

In September 1948, the Indian Army invaded Hyderabad State. The battle between the Nizam's army and the Indian Army lasted for five day...  read more

Code: 68016

British Army Soldiers Small Book (Army Form B50) - Sidney George Day, Yorkshire Regiment (Green Howards) - 1910

Issued to either regular soldiers or those volunteering for the Special Reserve once attested and intended to be kept on the person of the individual and kept up to date during service by the commanding officer of the Squadron, Troop, Battery, or Company to which the man belonged. Printed by Gale & Polden for the HMSO and dated 1910. In the inside pocket is included a rare loose leaflet (split...  read more

Code: 68362

WW2 Czechoslovakia V for Victory Patriotic Fund Raising Enamel - 1941

A scarce original wartime British made 'Free Czech Victory badge'; gilt brass example inlaid with red, white and blue enamel, superimposed with a 'V' for Victory and a sprig of laurel, inscribed 'CZECHOSLOVAKIA'; the reverse embossed '1941 Issued By The Czechoslovak Army'. Very good condition, complete with original stick pin fitting, some firing faults in white enamel otherwise no damage to th...  read more

Code: 68376

WW1 - Silver Wound Badge - George Turner, 4th Battalion The Essex Regiment

Pte George Turner, initially enlisted the Herts Regiment prior the the outbreak of WW1 in March 1914, but was awarded his medal entitlement with the 4th ( Territorial Force ) Battalion the Essex Regiment. He was entitled to the BWM and Victory Medal (location unknown) and this Silver Wound Badge impressed B266517 for honourable discharge, issued in March 1919 (aged 21 which means he signed up ...  read more

Code: 58371

Army Pipers Proficency Badge, three drones

This is not your typical pattern (see item 54159 to see the typical pattern). It has three drones so I believe this is Scottish rather than Irish, but happy to be corrected. Circa 6cm tall and 4.4cm wide, with two original lugs to the reverse. In very good condition.

Coll  read more

Code: 55263

Parachutist (non-operational) Silver Bullion ' Light Bulb ' Proficiency Arm Badge

Silver bullion thread on black felt circular disk, circa 4.5cm in diameter, with hessian backing. In very good condition with some age to it.

Apparently awarded for having completed four parachute jumps but that the individual so awarded had not been called forward for operational duties. Nicknamed Light Bulb men. See Edwards & Langley No 88.

A108b  read more

Code: 60173

MT (Motor Transport) Upswept Wings Embroidered Proficiency Arm Badge

In good unissued condition, white winged wheel below the letters MT (Motor or Mechanised Transport) on a khaki backing. The unofficial private purchase 'upswept' wing variety.

Edwards & Langley No 227 refers.

G34.1  read more

Code: 61955

British Army Rough Rider, Riding Instructor, Remount Trainer Brass Spur Proficiency Trade Sleeve Arm Badge

A scarce original early 20th century army proficiency badge in the form of a die cast brass spur this example retains its original three loop fittings. Very good condition. Circa 4.3cms tall.

Edwards and Langley p13, 6B refers.

Comm JoPa (112)  read more

Code: 65120